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That is the strong message from Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals as the number of people attending A&E – particularly young people with minor complaints – continues to rise.

Kettering General Hospital’s Clinical Director for Urgent Care Dr Adrian Ierina said: “At both hospitals we are seeing a very high number of attendances at A&E and this is creating pressure across all departments.

“The NHS locally is very busy and we please ask people to think about the best place for their care instead of using our A&E services.

“Pharmacists, GPs, the Corby and Brackley urgent care units, NHS 111 and the NHS app are all there to provide free help.”

Northampton General Hospital’s Chief Operating Officer Jo Fawcus said: “We are continuing to see hundreds of people attending the two A&E departments at Northampton and Kettering each day.

“A significant number of them with relatively minor problems.

“At the same time we are seeing Covid-19 infections are again rising across the county – and the numbers of people, especially younger people needing to be hospitalised with it, which is a serious concern.

“If people attend A&E with very minor injuries or long-term complaints that should be dealt with through self-care, their local pharmacist, GP, or NHS 111, then our team may turn people away and direct them back to community services.

“We need the support of our local community so that we can concentrate on those people who need our care the most.

“We have been overwhelmed by the support shown to our teams during the pandemic and would ask that our local community continue to show kindness and respect to them.”

The two hospitals are asking patients to think before they attend A&E and to only attend in life threatening situations.

Their staff are working extremely hard to provide services and care and they would like to thank the general public for their continued support.

The hospitals has issued key messages to the public: Just think 111 first - when you think you need A&E contact NHS 111 online or by phone.

Health at home- by using your local pharmacist for advice on minor ailments and injuries.

NHS 111 online or use the NHS App for advice if you

are not sure which service to access.

GPs- be patient when seeking advice from GPs and understand they are also extremely busy.

Only use A&E if you have a real emergency and if you need a medical opinion speak to your doctor or access 111.

Access Corby Urgent Care Centre - this centre is not for minor illnesses but for injuries only such as sprains, fractures etc- you can be seen without an appointment. It can also help with significant medical conditions that are getting worse.

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The appeal came after the hospitals asked people visiting Kettering and Northampton Hospitals to stick to ‘Hands, Face, Space’ rules in hospital as Covid cases continue to rise.

While some measures were relaxed in the community from Monday, July 19, NHS England has said that within hospitals, and other healthcare settings, the requirements for the wearing of masks, maintaining social distance and regular hand washing continue.

In a joint statement Northampton General Hospital’s Director of Nursing and Midwifery Sheran Oke, and Kettering General Hospital’s Director of Nursing and Quality, Leanne Hackshall, said: “The increase in the number of Covid cases, both across the country, and locally, is having an impact on the Northamptonshire’s hospitals, leading to a concerning growth in Covidrelated hospital admissions and also in staff absences due to Covid infections in the community.

“The people of Northamptonshire have been fantastic over the last 15 months in sticking to restrictions, particularly on the hospital site, and we want them to continue to support us.

“They can do this by wearing a mask, maintaining social distance and frequent hand-washing.

“This will protect us and it will protect our patients.

“If you or your loved one had a compromised immune system or were recovering after a serious operation, you would want us to do everything we could to keep them safe.

“Patients with these conditions are being treated in our hospitals every day, so we need to keep rules in place for a bit longer.”

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She surprised the couple at their home to congratulate them.

Pat, 86 and Derek, 88, who have lived most of their married life in Norfolk, moved to Rushden in 2019 to be closer to their daughter and several of their grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

When the Mayor asked them what they thought the secret to a long and happy marriage was, Pat said: “We were friends first and still are.”

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Families benefit from £1.8m funds for school holiday clubs THE Government’s 'Holiday Activities and Food' programme is providing £1.8m to fund free holiday clubs for disadvantaged families during the summer and Christmas school holidays of 2021.

Public Health Northamptonshire and North and West Northamptonshire Councils have commissioned local charity Northamptonshire Sport to deliver the programme.

The HAF programme is available to children across every local authority in England and aims to relieve the pressure some families experience during school holidays.

In particular, increased costs to cover childcare and food during holidays can cause stress.

Research also shows at holiday times, children from disadvantaged families are more likely to experience social isolation and 'unhealthy holidays' in relation to nutrition and exercise.

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“In what’s been an incredibly challenging year, it's more important than ever to support the health and well-being of those children and young people who have been particularly affected by the pandemic.

Director of Northamptonshire Sport Chris Holmes said: “We’ve all heard about how the pandemic has impacted children and young

people.

“Keeping active during the various lockdowns has been especially hard for our younger people.

“As has, accessing healthy food and maintaining a balanced diet.

“That’s why we are particularly pleased to be supporting Public Health Northamptonshire and North and West Northamptonshire Councils with the delivery of the holiday activities and food programme across Northamptonshire, ensuring some of our most impacted and vulnerable communities are helped to stay active and eat healthily.”

Northamptonshire Sport is working with local organisations to develop an extensive offer across the county.

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Daredevil Lucy conquers her fears to raise funds for project BRAVE Lucy Ekins conquered her fear of heights to raise money for a Rushden unit of four beds for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.

NHS worker Lucy embarked on a daring abseil down the famous Northampton Express Lift Tower last month.

She said she had a fear of heights but was determined to conquer them and raised more than £710 for the Northamptonshire Health Charity, with the money going to the The Squirrels unit in Rushden.

The money will go towards getting the garden redone to make it accessible for the children and young people in wheelchairs and to get some new equipment.

Police appeal after burglars strike AN appeal has been launched by police in Raunds.

Officers are investigating an attempted burglary in the town.

They have now appealed for witnesses and information.

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They did not gain access and nothing was stolen.

In a separate incident, police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough.

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Saturday, July 17, between 10.45pm and 11pm, when a man walking near to The Crown pub had his phone snatched out of his hand by a woman. The woman was in company with a man and they both got into a dark-coloured van and drove off.

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mid-20s, about 5ft 5in, of average build, with straight brown hair and possibly wore a dress. The driver of the van was a white man, about 30, 6ft 1in, with very short dark hair, average sporty build and wore a light t-shirt.

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The holiday clubs are free of charge for young people who qualify for free school meals.

Joint director of Public Health for North and West Northamptonshire Councils Lucy Wightman said: “We’re delighted to be working with Northamptonshire Sport to help to keep children and young people in Northamptonshire active and well-nourished during school holidays.

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A MAN who burgled a garage in Oundle before stealing two cars, tools and a child’s electric balance bike has been jailed for three years and three months.

Lord Elvis Smith, also known as Lewis Wootton, aged 42, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Monday, June 28, in connection with the burglary which took place at a business in Eastwood Close in the early hours of May 11.

During the break-in, keys to two cars were taken, along with tools and garage equipment, as well as a Revvi e-bike belonging to the garage owner’s young son.

One stolen car, a black BMW X3, was later recovered in Axe Head Road, Northampton, and the other, a Mercedes convertible, was found in Blackpot Lane, Oundle, via use of the Northamptonshire Police drone.

Elvis Smith, of Axe Head Road, Northampton, had pleaded guilty to burglary, and was sentenced to two years and nine months and ordered to pay a £190 victim surcharge.

He was also jailed for two years and three months

for car theft, to be served concurrently, four months for driving while disqualified, to be served concurrently, and six months consecutively for breach of a previously suspended sentence, making a total of three years and three months in prison.

No separate penalty was imposed for a charge of driving without insurance.

The judge also disqualified him from driving for three years, to begin in 19 and a half months to correspond with his expected release from prison.

Investigating officer PC Tony Abbott, of the Force Burglary Team, said: “This case demonstrates the commitment of Northamptonshire Police to catching those responsible for burglary, and to recovering stolen property so it can be returned to

its rightful owner.

“Whether a break-in happens at a home or a business, our burglary team will investigate thoroughly in order to bring offenders to justice.

“I’m pleased with this sentence, and hope it is of some closure to all victims of this type of crime.”

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RESIDENTS in Imperial Court, Rushden, were finally able get together for their once regular lunch.

They like most of the population have lived their lives under lock-down and this has been an extremely stressful time for them and the managers.

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New operation to prevent sexual offending as night as clubs re-open POLICE have launched a new operation to prevent sexual offending in Northamptonshire’s town centres, as Government restrictions eased and crowds flocked back to the county’s nightclubs.

Officers sent out a clear message that this type of offending will not be tolerated.

Operation Kayak began at the end of July.

Non-uniformed officers started patrolling hotspot areas of the county’s towns, sending a strong message to potential offenders - that predatory behaviour will not be tolerated in Northamptonshire.

Officers on Operation Kayak patrols have been seeking to identify those displaying predatory or suspicious behaviour.

This can include loitering, leering, sexual harassment and inappropriate touching and they vowed when they see it, they will act quickly.

This could involve engaging with the individual, which may involve a simple conversation, or an arrest if any criminal offences have been committed.

Police said non-uniformed officers will not enter the venues themselves but will instead work alongside door staff and venue management.

Any concerns will be raised to officers who will respond accordingly.

Det Supt Paul Rymarz, the Force’s Head of Crime said: “Northamptonshire Police is commit-

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ted to ensuring our streets are safe and Operation Kayak is intended to help do this by making the county a hostile place for those intent on committing sexual offences.

“This proactive approach sends out a clear message – we are committed to making the streets safer and this is just one way in which we are working to tackle any unacceptable behaviour.”

Det Insp Liz Basham, who is leading the operation said: “Government restrictions are lifting and we want people to enjoy an evening out without feeling fearful.

“We want them to feel reassured that we have officers patrolling the streets keeping a watchful eye out for potential offenders.

“Operation Kayak is a joint effort and we are working alongside CCTV operators, Community Safety Partnerships, door staff, fast food outlets and other working in the night time economy to spread the message that offenders are unwelcome in our towns.”

Officers said that if you see someone acting suspiciously, contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.

You can also dial 999 in an emergency or approach a police officer.

Police also said that if you are out in the towns and feel unsafe, you can also speak to the nearest pub or club staff member for assistance and further advice.

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Pub plans backed

AN application which raised a concern from Wellingborough Town Council for a pub to serve until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays has been granted.

North Northamptonshire Council’s Licensing Sub Committee agreed to the application to vary the premises licence for The Volunteer in Midland Road, Wellingborough at a hearing on June 29.

The application was to vary the hours permitted for the sale of alcohol to - Monday to Thursday 8am to midnight, Friday to Saturday 8am to 2am, Sunday 10am to midnight and New Year’s Eve until 4am.

During consultation on the application, one representation was received from Wellingborough Town Council.

It raised a concern about the extended hours in relation to the proximity of neighbours and residents and the potential for antisocial behaviour.

The town council sought clarification on the mitigations for neighbouring residents. It said if the mitigations were addressed, it would be willing for the application to be approved.

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Lakes assault

POLICE investigating an incident in which a man was assaulted and his car damaged are appealing to trace a man they believe can help with their enquiries.

The incident happened shortly after 9.30pm on Monday, March 29, 2021, when a man parked up at Rushden Lakes and went to collect food.

Anyone who has information about the incident, is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101.

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Prize-winning agency is proud to serve the communities PROUD workers at Serve in Rushden have come away with a top prize.

The agency scooped the SME News Midland Enterprise Awards for 'Most dedicated Homecare Agency - Northamptonshire'.

Judges said the award symbolises the hard work, dedication, and effort that institutions across the Midlands have applied throughout the challenges faced in the midst of a global pandemic.

A spokesman for Serve said: “Our team has strived to deliver a consistent service to our customers through some very challenging times.

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“Our staff were extremely anxious and scared with the possibility of catching Coronavirus, and infecting their families and loved ones.

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Olympic fun

AN exciting summer event ‘The Nature Olympics’’ will run at Stanwick Lakes until Sunday, August 8.

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Road closure

COUNTY Highways has confirmed Cadent Gas is intending on installing a new gas connection in Church Street in Rushden.

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THANKS to young people speaking to us and letting their voices be heard, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire have a better understanding of young people’s views and experiences of health and social care services over the last year.

The group of 11 to 24-year-old volunteers make sure that healthcare services in Northamptonshire hear the voice of other young people to influence better health and wellbeing and improve the quality of services. They have now published a report showing their findings to decision makers to make improvements in services.

Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire continued to meet online throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Having worked on various projects in the past about the emotional wellbeing of young people they decided to look at the impact of the pandemic and lockdown through a survey for young people in Northamptonshire.

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CAR lovers can enjoy Classics In the Park in Hall Park, Rushden, on Sunday, August 8, from 11am to 4pm.

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Man is arrested in police probe into murder of county man A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection to the discovery of a body in a north Bedfordshire village.

Kamil Leszczynski, 33, of Knox Road, Wellingborough, was discovered on Thursday, July 1, at approximately 4.30pm close to a farm track in fields, off Turvey Road, between the villages of Carlton and Turvey.

On Wednesday, July 7, officers from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, (MCU), arrested a man in his 40s from Northamptonshire in connection to the incident.

He remains in police custody for questioning.

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A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Wellingborough man Mr Leszcynski, (pictured, right).

where Mr Leszczynski was found.

Det Supt Ian Simmons, from MCU, leading the investigation, said: “Our activity is trying to trace anyone who may have driven through this area last week, seen anything or captured any footage.

“While we have made an arrest in the case, we are continuing to appeal for anyone with any infor-

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mation, whether you know Kamil, have knowledge of his whereabouts or movements last week, or if you have any knowledge of the area where his body was found, to get in touch.

“No piece of information is too small.

“Our murder investigation is going through a painstaking process to establish what happened to Kamil and if you can help in any way, please get in touch.”

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Simple message for drivers – slow down and save lives SLOW down, save lives - that is the simple message as the volume of traffic on our roads is set to increase with the full lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions in England.

Officers from across Northamptonshire Police will be taking part in a three-week national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding, which runs until Sunday, August 8.

As part of the National Policing Chiefs’ Council #SlowDownSaveLives operation, officers will be out in force on our county’s roads looking for those road users who are driving at excessive speeds.

In the first six months of 2020, the Force has detected 41,799 speeding offences, with a record number of 9,787 drivers caught exceeding the limit in June.

The top excess speeds recorded increased from 129mph in January to 155mph in June.

With speeding one of the main contributors in collisions and one of the fatal four driving offences, this campaign aims to reduce the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on the UK’s roads.

Safer Roads operations manager Matt O’Connell

said: “It’s always disappointing, despite all the campaigns and warnings about speeding, that so many drivers still choose to drive at excess or inappropriate speeds. Speeding kills – it is as simple as that.

“It is one of the four biggest dangers while driving and the difference of even just a few miles per hour can be the difference between life and death.

“It is hard to understand why so many people continue to put their own life and the lives of others at risk by speeding when the consequences of getting it wrong are so extreme and can leave families devastated by the loss of loved ones.”

The first week of the campaign focused on educating drivers of the risks to both themselves and other road users of driving at irresponsible and dangerous speeds and to encourage everyone to obey speeds limits. This will be followed by two further weeks of enforcement.

Anyone caught flouting the law will be reported for the offences and depending on the excessive speed recorded, drivers could receive a fine, have points added to their licence or be banned from driving.

TEACHING staff at St Mary’s Primary School, Northampton, asked for help with their Early Years outside area.

They were looking for volunteers to help improve and develop some of the resources and activities for the children in their two reception classes.

The Early Years team at Tresham College stepped up and worked with the school to come up with ideas to improve the outside space.

This included an outside tap, a mud kitchen, clearly defined areas of learning, accessible resources for children and a welly rack to encourage the children outside, no matter what the weather.

To achieve this, seven students from Wellingborough and four members of the Early Years team gave up a Saturday to support the school.

Tresham students were able to see first-hand the level of work required to maintain an outside area

within an early years setting.

They were also able to learn and develop some new skills, such as sanding, painting, planting and even using a jet wash.

‘Dino’ app Many hands make light work thrills children

DINOSAUR lovers visiting Northampton town centre this summer have been tracking down the town’s Jurassic visitors on an interactive journey of digital discovery.

The Dino Trail experience on the Explore Northampton app was launched on Saturday, July 24, the same day as the ‘Dinosaurs visited the ‘Northampton town centre’ event.

Throughout the summer children and families can go on the hunt to find 10 friendly augmented reality dinosaurs which will come to life through smart phones in different locations around the town centre.

The Explore Northampton app is a free app downloadable from the App Store.

The app needs updating if you already have it installed.

The free experience is part of Jurassic-themed family activities and offers, being staged by Northampton Town Centre BID, including Dino Diner Meal Deals in food outlets and a 360° immersive video Dino Dome experience.

LURKING

Northampton Town Centre BID operations manager Mark Mullen, said: “Explorers were prompted to open the camera on their device and scan the area to locate and be photographed with one of 10 friendly augmented reality dinosaurs lurking in the streets of the town centre.

Interesting and fun facts about the beasts will also be revealed.”

Characters including Ritchie the Raptor, Zeus the T Rex and Tank the Triceratops will entertain the crowds between 11am and 4pm, up to Saturday, August 14, with ‘Dino Diner Meal Deals’ while retailers will also be running special offers and ticketed activities.

Mr Mullen: “After a year of being unable to hold physical events in our town centre, many businesses have come on board to welcome people back to Northampton with special offers available in shops, cafes, bars and restaurants not only on July 24 but running over a threeweek period.”

These free events are being staged by Northampton Town Centre BID to make Northampton a better place to live, shop and work.

They are the first to be staged by Northampton Town Centre BID as part of a refreshed calendar of activities to coincide with the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions.

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Man is jailed for Slow down – that is the message for five years for drivers in horse riding safety move drug offences A MAN who admitted to running a significant Class A drug dealing operation in Thrapston has been jailed for five years.

Lewis Manning, 24, (pictured, below), was stopped in the town on April 16 this year as part of an operation by Northamptonshire Police, and was found to be in possession of cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of £4,500, plus £2,500 cash.

The investigation into Manning’s activities by the Force’s Serious and Organised Crime Team, (SOCT), revealed that he had been dealing Class A and B drugs for months, all while under the terms of a community order imposed by a court following his conviction for assault in 2019.

Manning, of Charles Street, had entered guilty pleas at a previous court hearing on June 2, and appeared at Northampton Crown Court for sentencing on Friday, July 2, 2021.

He was jailed for two years for offering to supply cocaine, and 18 months for offering to supply cannabis, to be served concurrently.

For possession of cocaine with intent to supply Manning was further jailed for three years, to run consecutively.

For possession of cannabis with intent to supply he was sentenced

to 18 months, to be served concurrently, and was given 12 months for possession of criminal property, relating to the cash seized, again to run concurrently, making a total sentence length of five years.

Sentencing, Recorder Michael Auty, said: “The supply of drugs is a wicked trade which is a blight on the lives of so many. Those involved must understand that there is a heavy price to pay.”

Speaking after the hearing, Det Sgt Keith Morson said: “The investigative team put in a lot of hard work. The strength of the evidence presented to the court has shown that he had been supplying Class A and B drugs for a long period of time and now he faces the serious consequences of this.”

THE county’s Safer Roads Alliance has welcomed the installation of three new road signs in the county which encourages drivers to slow down around horses.

Signs have been put up in Little Brington, Lower Harlestone and Church Brampton as part of The British Horse Society’s Dead Slow campaign, launched in 2017.

As part of the nationwide awareness campaign, drivers and motorcyclists are urged to slow down to a maximum of 15 miles per hour when they encounter horses on the road, and to give riders plenty of room when overtaking or passing them.

The signage has been funded by the UK’s largest equine charity after some of its members raised concerns about the dangers of other road users driving past riders too fast and too close at these locations.

Northamptonshire Police’s Safer Roads operations manager, Matthew O’Connell, who sits on the NSRA Strategic Board, said: “Horses and their riders are a common sight in our rural communities, and therefore we’re happy to support the new signs.

“The signs will help to remind everyone that our roads are shared spaces, where all users have a right to respect and a responsibility to help keep themselves and others safe.”

In the 12 months between February 29, 2020, and the end of February this year, 1,010 road incidents involving horses were reported to The British Horse Society.

Of these, 46 horses died and 118 have been injured It said 80 per cent of accidents were due to drivers passing too close and 45 per cent too quickly.

The Highway Code states motorists should give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as they would when overtaking a car, and the British Horse Society recommends drivers should: • Slow down to a maximum of 15mph.

• Be patient, don’t sound your horn or rev your engine.

• Pass the horse wide and slow, (if safe to do so), at least a car’s width if possible.

• Drive slowly away.

Mr O’Connell said: “Taking time to slow right down and pass horses with plenty of room, whether overtaking or going in the opposite direction, keeps you as a driver safer, as well as protecting the rider and their horse.

“Even if they can’t safely take a hand off the reins to say thank you, they’ll really appreciate it.

“We would also encourage riders to make sure they and their horse are easy to spot by using high visibility clothing and accessories, and to thank considerate drivers whenever it is safe to do so.”

For more about the campaign, visit www.bhs.org.uk/our-work/safety/dead-slow

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Man arrested after high- Crematorium offers memorial services speed escape from police for funerals originally held in lockdown

A MAN was jailed for 27 months after he caused a woman he had met on Tinder to suffer a fractured sternum.

Christopher Moseley, 29, from Rushden, had been drinking with her at her home in Needingworth, Cambridgeshire, on March 26, this year.

When he went to drive off she thought he had had too much to drink and she tried to stop him, Luton Crown Court heard.

As she went to the driver’s door he accelerated away and dragged her along the ground, said prosecutor Stefan Weidmann.

She suffered a fractured sternum and a large bruise to the head.

Moseley was later arrested by the police in Hurst Grove, Bedford.

In a victim personal statement the woman said the impact of the injury had been “life-changing.”

She had been signed off work and was working reduced hours.

Now she is terrified of opening her door, she said. Moseley of The Forge, in Rushden, appeared for sentence, having admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He also admitted dangerous driving, driving with excess alcohol and failing to stop for the police in June 2019.

In addition he admitted failing to surrender to custody.

Mr Weidmann said he had sped off in a dark blue pick-up after the

police had been called to ‘domestic incident’.

He drove at high speed on the wrong side of the road, at over 60mph in a 30 limit, 80 in a 60, 80 in a 40 and 110 in a 60.

At one stage he went around a group of cyclists at speed.

Moseley managed to lose the pursuing officers but they were able to stop him nearly an hour later when a ‘stinger’ was used to burst his tyres.

When he was tested for alcohol he gave a urine reading of 187 – the legal limit is 107, said Mr Weidmann.

Defending, Graham Blower said he denied being drunk when he left he woman’s house.

He said he had been reckless when he drove off. and had issues with depression and anxiety.

Jailing him, Judge Rebecca Herbert made a restraining order banning him from contacting the woman victim or going to Needingworth saying he had left her “badly injured.”

He was also banned from driving for six years and must take an extended retest before regaining his licence.

Referring to the driving through Northamptonshire, she said: “The group of cyclists must have been utterly terrified.

“You clearly put other road users at peril.

“It is a miracle you did not hurt or kill someone.”

Warning over a dangerous heroin cutting agent POLICE are issuing a warning to heroin users in Northamptonshire regarding a potentially lethal cutting agent currently in circulation.

The cutting agent in question is isotonitazene – a synthetic opioid analgesic which is similar to fentanyl, only 60 times more potent.

It is a very hazardous substance and has been directly linked to drug overdose deaths.

Det Insp Gary Collins said: “The most important responsibility that a police officer has is to protect and preserve life, and we do that without fear or favour.

“That means that whilst we would never advocate anyone taking drugs, the fact is that there are people in this county with drug addictions, and we want to warn them about a potentially lethal substance that may be in the drugs they are taking.

“While taking drugs always comes with danger and we absolutely do not condone their use, it is imperative for us to warn drug users about this potential threat to their lives.

“If you are a drug user in Northamptonshire, please be mindful of this cutting agent and please share this warning with other people too.”

Anyone with any information, or concerns about drugs in their community, is urged to call police officers on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Police said if you are a drug user, contact the Citadel programme, which was developed using the latest research and is designed to tackle drug addiction – not by criminalising - but by offering support to get out of the cycle of addiction.

Charity launches new fund

LEADING grant-making charity Northamptonshire Community Foundation has announced it is launching its first funding programme focused on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The fund aims to help build a sustainable and safe future for Northamptonshire communities and has been made possible thanks to the generosity of the Constance Travis Endowment Fund.

The fund is a rolling programme, meaning community groups, organisations and charities can apply for funding at any time, with a maximum grant award of £3,000.

The fund priorities are based on the Foundation’s series of Community Conversations and focuses on goals one to five addressing poverty, hunger, health and well-being, quality, education

and gender equality.

Grants director and deputy CEO of Northamptonshire Community Foundation Rachel McGrath said: “As a place based funder, we are committed to supporting the global goals here on our doorstep by working with our generous donors to help tackle some of the key challenges of our time and to ensure that we leave no one behind in our local communities.”

She said the Foundation welcomes a broad range of projects including those that help support residents in financial hardship, projects that address food poverty, initiatives to support well-being and address health inequalities, tackling digital poverty in education, promoting lifelong learning and helping to build a gender equal Northamptonshire.”

THE team at North Northamptonshire Council’s Nene Valley Crematorium in Wellingborough are reaching out to people who arranged a funeral between March 23, 2020, to July 18, 2021, inclusive This is to establish if they would like to arrange a memorial service in commemoration of your loved one, at no cost to you.

Primarily, Nene Valley Crematorium is providing this offering because they know that many people who would have attended a funeral could not be there, due to restrictions on permitted numbers because of Covid19, and because it may just be that the memory of the funeral was just

not as people would have liked it to be.

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demic because of restrictions surrounding saying goodbye at funerals has been beyond feeling so wrong for my team to deal with - to subsequently be part of providing an opportunity to bring people

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together for an event like a memorial service supports the ‘bereavement-led’ ethos at Nene Valley Crematorium.

If this feeling resonates with you, find out more about how to put this wrong right by arranging a memorial service in memory of your loved one for all those people who would like to pay their respects in person, by contacting a team member on 01933 229660.

Chairman for the board of directors at Nene Valley Crematorium, Paul Bell, said: “This will be an opportunity for wider family and friends to say goodbye to their loved ones, remembering good times.”

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Are we are in danger of losing something of our own humanity in this world of never-ending change?

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By Canon George Burgon

WE have always lived in a complex world where nothing stands still be it the environment or relationships.

Many demands are placed upon us.

We have had to learn how to multitask, meet new challenges in the workplace and increasing expectations from our loved ones.

We could share with William Wordsworth, the poet in his reflections in 1807 his misgivings about the effects of changes in our way of life.

“The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers.

Little do we see in Nature that is ours.

We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!”

He was writing about the effects of the new

Industrial Revolution on the familiar rural landscapes and traditional outlooks and values.

We face a similar world of ongoing change like other generations before us.

Do we identify with Wordsworth and share his fears that we are in danger of losing something of our own humanity in this world of never-ending change?

Have we given our hearts to this transient experience and even given it an unshakeable credibility, or have we seen a greater truth behind it?

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Wordsworth seems to me to have missed the point about change in his time because he harks back to a golden age of stability and security.

He goes on in this poem that he wishes to, “have

glimpses that would make me less forlorn.”

Yet nostalgia does not enable us to look forward to a better future and we need to embrace history as a vital tool in learning from our mistakes.

In our part of the country, we are seeing a fastchanging landscape, many new houses, and communities as well as new industries and businesses.

It may feel that the familiar is being swamped.

It is only natural to feel bewildered.

It is even more important to treasure the values and the people who have helped us be as we are.

In a fast-changing world, we have a God whose love for us never alters and whose expectations for us never varies in the goodness, truth, and faith.

He gives to every one of us.

Jesus reminds us of His challenge to live a good

and productive life and not get way layed by all the ‘changes and chances’ of this existence.

“No one can serve two masters - you cannot serve God and money,.” (Matthew 6:24).

We cannot split ourselves in two and expect to be happy in this life.

We all need to see who rather than what matters in this life.

Our heart needs to be in the right place with the right people or it will wander off and be lost.

The ancient churches and places of worship around us have seen much change over the centuries, (long before Wordsworth).

But they still witness to the eternal verities that shape the value of every human being and the secrets of human joy and well-being.

Remarkable recovery showcased in one-off mental health documentary THREE people with complex mental health conditions have showcased their “remarkable recovery” in a one-off documentary commissioned by St Andrew’s Healthcare, a specialist mental health charity.

I’m Not Mad, I’m Me follows Kayleigh, Charlie and Jo as they prepare to leave their secure psychiatric hospital based in Northampton.

All three were sectioned under the Mental Health Act and have been receiving care at the charity hospital for a number of years.

The trio agreed to waive their

right to anonymity because they wanted to educate people about complex mental health problems and the role that St Andrew’s Healthcare has played in their recovery.

Kayleigh, who has been an inpatient for three years, said: “When I first arrived at St Andrews I didn’t really see a future I was that depressed.

“I want people to understand that mental health can affect anyone.

“I want people to realise that just because you’ve got a mental

illness, it doesn’t define you as a person, it’s just a part of who you are.”

Charlie said when he first arrived he was “destructive and violent” and believes had he not received treatment then he would either be “dead or in prison”.

The documentary follows him inspecting a supported accommodation unit, the first step of his discharge from hospital.

Jo, who has complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia, anorexia and

depression says she credits St Andrew’s Healthcare for helping her to get better.

She said: “These people have got me - they’ve got my best interests at heart. That was the moment that I realised I wanted to get better and recover.”

The 30-minute documentary premiered online last month during a live YouTube screening.

A panel of experts, led by the charity’s new chair and former Minister for Mental Health, Paul Burstow, took part in a question and answer session straight after-

wards.

Mr Burstow said: “Jo, Charlie and Kayleigh’s stories are powerful and sharing their journey for the world to see is both a brave and generous thing to do.

“They came to the charity when they were deeply unwell and, as the documentary shows, the support and dedication of their care team has helped each one of them to begin a recovery so they can live a fulfilling and rewarding life back in the community.

“Anyone can join our online premiere and we’re hoping that Jo,

“I want people to realise that just because you’ve got a mental illness, it doesn’t define you as a Kayleigh person.”

Charlie and Kayleigh will inspire others, as well as adding to the charity’s efforts to reduce the stigma and shame which can come with being admitted to a psychiatric hospital.”

The charity’s CEO Katie Fisher said: “We know that one in four people in England live with a mental health condition.

“Although awareness has grown significantly around the subject, recent (2019) research we conducted indicates that understanding of more complex mental health illnesses, such as borderline personality disorder, is still very low, with just six per cent of respondents able to correctly identify the symptoms associated with it.

“In addition we also discovered that the stigma and fear associated with mental health hospitals remain, with one in three people admitting they associate a psychiatric hospital with padded cells.

“The reality of it is, times have moved on and today, care is about helping people to live a full and rewarding life.

“This film, therefore aims to break down the barriers that exist about life in a mental hospital.

Together, we want to raise awareness of complex mental health care and show that admission to hospital can be a positive part of recovery.”

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Police – you hold key to keep burglars out of your homes

DID you know 25 per cent of burglaries in Northamptonshire happen because burglars get in through an unlocked door or window?

Operation Crooked is Northamptonshire Police’s campaign to tackle residential burglaries.

In the past two years it has reduced burglaries across the county by 47 per cent.

But burglaries are still happening and the police need your help.

Det Supt Paul Rymarz, said: “Let me be clear that the only thing that causes burglaries is burglars and our officers are doing everything they can to put these people behind bars, evidenced by the 47 per cent reduction we have seen in the past two years.

“In an ideal world, having to consider crime prevention tools to stop your home from being broken into wouldn’t be necessary but the reality is that there are shameless people out there who will look to burgle your house and steal items that you have worked hard to buy.

“However, research shows that burglars generally don’t like to work too hard to get into someone’s prop-

erty, preferring to look for places they believe are an easy target.

“If I can give one piece of advice it would be not to give them an easy opportunity – an unlocked door or window for example” Tips to prevent your home from being burgled: l Always close and lock windows and doors when leaving the property - even a small open window could entice a burglar l Use window limiters to allow air in instead of keeping windows fully open, even when you’re at home l Keep car and house keys out of sight and away from windows and doors l If you’re in the garden, make sure windows and doors at the front of the property are secure l Do not leave valuables on display through windows l Ensure that any side entrance is secure, locked and not easy to climb over, even when someone is at home l Keep bins away from windows when they’re not

being used as they can be used as a climbing aid for burglars l Going on holiday? Make arrangements to make sure the house appears occupied whilst it’s unoccupied. Put lights on a timer or ask a neighbour to come and pick up mail and draw curtains. l Don’t advertise being on holiday on social media. l CCTV and doorbell footage often helps detectives identify burglars.

Sign up to Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Alert to register your property as having CCTV which could detect crime in your area.

If you see any suspicious activity in your area, contact us on 101 or report it online at www.northants.police.uk/ro.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Register for Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Alert to find out what’s happening in your local area at www.northamptonshireneighbourhoodalert.co.uk.

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Police say thank you for following the rules

THANKYOU - that was the message from police as lockdown was lifted last month.

In a message to residents, police said: “It’s been a long 17 months for everyone, including our police officers who have spent the pandemic enforcing the various laws put in place to help save lives and protect the NHS, alongside our core job of fighting crime and protecting people.

“As we take this final step out of lockdown, we know Covid is still a risk and there’s a long way to go before it’s beaten.

“But if we all continue in the public-spirited way that’s brought us this far, and remain sensible, responsible and cautious, hopefully brighter days are close at hand.

“We simply couldn’t have played our part in keeping people safe without the support of all the brilliant Northamptonshire residents who have done the right thing throughout the pandemic and followed the rules put in place to protect us all.”

Supt Elliot Foskett, who has been part of the Force’s response to Covid, said:“I know this has been a really difficult time for everyone.

“Our communities have had to live with some of the most restrictive rules ever in place around free-

dom of movement.

“I’d like to thank the countless thousands who played their part locally by staying at home, abiding by the rules and helping to protect not only themselves, but the most vulnerable living amongst us.

“This really has been your finest hour!

“But we’re not out of the woods yet.

“The restrictions have gone, but we all need to continue to play our part.

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“Wear a mask when asked by staff in shops or by operators of public transport.

“You should still expect to see officers wearing masks and maintaining social distance to protect the public.

“We all want to enjoy the rest of the summer – and the rest of the year – without any restrictions in place, and that includes police officers.”

He said: “To each and every one of you – thank you.”

Safety reminder for summer scooter riding POLICE, councils and e-scooter company – Voi are teaming up to remind people to use Northamptonshire’s e-scooters safely this summer.

The e-scooter trial, which launched at the beginning of September 2020, saw hundreds of escooters placed in Northampton town centre with the aim of encouraging a new mode of transport that reduced the town’s carbon footprint and giving commuters, particularly shift workers, an affordable and flexible way to go about their daily journeys.

Earlier this year, the trial also made its way to the towns of Wellingborough, Burton Latimer, Corby, Higham Ferrers, Rushden and Kettering.

The scooters are paid for by the minute via the Voi app and have been placed in busy locations such as train stations, bus stations and the university campus in Northampton, in a bid to encourage people to ditch short car journeys and jump on a scooter instead.

Since the beginning of the trial, more than 570,000 rides have been taken in Northamptonshire, including over 45,000 free rides taken by NHS staff and emergency service workers under the Voi 4 Heroes Programme.

As we go into the summer months where the weather is expected to get warmer and more people will therefore be willing to jump on a scooter, renewed safety messages are being issued to remind users that an e-scooter is classified as a motor vehicle and must therefore be treated as such: You must be 18 or over with a driving licence to ride the e-scooters.

When a user first rides a Voi e-scooter, ID verification is completed by Onfido to ensure the account holder is the person riding the scooter.

Only the account holder can ride the e-scooter.

The scooters must be used on roads or cycle lanes. Riding on the pavement is illegal.

Riding a scooter under the influence is illegal and if caught, you will be arrested for drink driving.

Voi encourages responsible riding and offers a ‘reaction time test’ feature that aims to discourage drunk riding.

Should a rider fail the reaction test, they are presented with a Google search for local taxis.

Voi encourages everyone to report instances of

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anti-social behaviour or misuse via their “report a scooter” page: voiscooters.com/report/ukso appropriate action can be taken. Users face temporary or permanent bans if they do not follow the e-scooter usage rules.

PC Dave Lee from Northamptonshire Police’s Safer Roads Team, said: “We have heard a lot of positive stories from commuters and other members of the public about how these e-scooters have had a positive impact on their lives and this is great because we have done a lot of work with Voi since this trial began to make it as safe as possible.

“As we go into summer, I would urge people to have a re-read of the rules as people often don’t realise that an e-scooter is classed as a motorvehicle and therefore the same laws and restrictions that govern cars apply to them too.

“I would also like to remind people that it is illegal to ride private e-scooters, unless on private land with the owners’ permission, and vehicles used illegally could be seized by the Police.”

ENFORCEMENT

“We will be carrying out operations in partnership with Voi and the two councils to ensure that people are using these scooters in the correct manner and to enforce against those who aren’t.”

Cllr Graham Lawman, North Northamptonshire Council Executive member for Highways, Travel and Assets, said: “The Voi e-scooters are on trial in several areas of North Northamptonshire.

“Their ease of use and access as well as environmental benefits have made them attractive to users.

For the trial to be a success, however, public concerns such as their being ridden on pavements – dangerous for pedestrians – inappropriate parking and under-age users must be addressed.

“Following one unfortunate incident recently, it is critical that awareness is increased and users are fully educated on the traffic laws and Voi safety guidance.

“I welcome this initiative with Northamptonshire Police and North Northamptonshire Council working together to educate and, if necessary, enforce.

“The e-scooters can be enjoyable to use and an efficient way to commute, but, this must be with the safety of all road users paramount.”

M&S has choosen a different charity to support every year, and this year Rushden Lakes M&S has chosen Rockingham Forest Trust at Stanwick Lakes.

Stanwick Lakes is a beautiful 750 acre countryside attraction and nature reserve located barely three miles down the valley from the store.

During this partnership M&S will raise money through donation boxes at every till throughout the store as well as their staff volunteering at the unique site for vari-

ous events and practical conservation days throughout the year, to help maintain the flora, fauna and community facilities.

For its part, the team at Stanwick Lakes, to say thank you, will also be volunteering at Rushden Lakes M&S during the Christmas months, and at small fundraising events.

RFT Director, Alyson Allfree said: “We are so grateful for the support from M&S in what has been a particularly challenging 12 months.”

Beware – council urges public to only use licensed taxis

BEWARE - North Northamptonshire Council has issued a warning to residents after the taxi plate ‘HCV/5’ was stolen from a vehicle in Rushden.

All taxis which are registered with the local council must display a licence plate, always on the rear of the vehicle, and sometimes on the front and rear of the vehicle.

This plate will show a unique number.

There is a concern that the stolen plate could be fitted to another vehicle that may be used to commit a crime.

Leader of North Northamptonshire, Councillor Jason Smithers said: “This theft has been reported to the police and the plate number has been decommissioned, but sadly a stolen licence plate can have an impact on the wider community and those using taxis should be extra vigilant.”

Executive member for growth and regeneration Cllr Steven North, said: “When using taxis, wherever possible, pre-book a taxi and ask the driver for the name of the booking before you get in.

“It is always useful to keep the number of a reliable firm with you, so you don’t get caught out.”

When travelling by taxi, it is important that the following advice is followed:

l Plan how you’re going to get home – pre-book a taxi in your name and leave the taxi booking details with a friend or relative, or use a licensed hackney carriage waiting at an official taxi rank. l Always keep the number of a reliable taxi firm with you or identify the location of official taxi ranks. l Avoid taxis that tout for business and are unlicensed. l When the taxi arrives, check it is the one you booked by asking for the name in which it was booked. If in doubt, don’t get in. l A taxi driver must always wear a badge showing their photograph. l Check the driver is wearing his/her badge. l If travelling alone, always sit behind the driver in the back seat. l If you feel uneasy, ask to be let out. l Stick with your friends and choose a meeting point for if you get separated. l Never accept a lift from a stranger. l Follow current coronavirus guidance around travelling in taxis.

If you spot the plate ‘HCV/5’ being used, report as much detail as possible to the police on 101.

out & about DIARY Higham Ferrers Footpath Group: The Group

was set up in 1981 by a small group of enthusiasts to clear the footpaths around the local area and improve access for everyone to walk out into the countryside. The Group remains an active walking group to this day with just under 50 members, our yearly fee is still only £5. Our group walks have been curtailed in the last year by the Covid 19 restrictions but where we could walk in groups of six or less we have continued as best we can. We now look forward to getting out and about again into our beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and would like to welcome you to join us.We are a friendly group and usually walk between 5-10 miles when we go out, normally the first and third Sunday mornings of the month and some summer evenings.

We adhere to the Countryside Code and don’t allow dogs on our walks. If you would like to join us on a walk please contact: Cindy on 07552 993777, check out our Facebook page or keep an eye out for our adverts in the newspapers.

Car Boot Sale: Milton Ernest Garden Centre, Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH, Cars £5, vans £10. Sellers setup 9am, Buyers 10am-2pm. Sunday 1st August, Sunday 5th September and Sunday 3rd October. No need to book a stall, bring your own table Contact: (01234) 823033 or enquiries@miltonernestgarden centre.co.uk

The Swan: Newton Bromswold has now reopened with new landlord Patrick. Opening hours are Monday Closed, Tuesday-Friday, Noon to 3pm, 5pm-10:30pm and Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 10:30pm. Please support your local pub. Contact: Advertise your event here from as little as £7 per month, email: advertising@rosettapublishing.com

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Times past

HIGHAM FERRERS TERMINUS

aken just into the peace after the horrors of World War II, the really rural setting of Higham Ferrers is well illustrated in this view from the station. bridge, showing the 16.15 motor-train setting off for Wellingborough in lovely low late afternoon sunshine. The date is Friday August 10, 1945, and the train is just starting its five mile journey, the booked time for which is about 12 minutes, including the stop at Rushden. No. 1246, a Johnson 1P 0-4-4T of a class dating from 1875.

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film review Top Gun: Maverick Scheduled release: November 19 In ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, Tom Cruise is back on screen to reprise his role as the famous military pilot Maverick from 1986's cinema hit ‘Top Gun’, after more than 30 years.

The sequel portrays Maverick as he enters his fourth decade of service, still working with the US Navy as one of their ace aviators.

The embodiment of the perfect military man shows off his skills, adjusting to current technologies of modern aviators flawlessly.

Unfortunately, details about the plot are still kept secret. According to IMDB, it was rumoured that the plot would be focused around drone warfare, but Tom Cruise himself has confirmed in an interview that it would be centred around fighter jets instead.

Kelly McGillis, who played Mavericks' love interest in the original film, Charlie, has said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2019 that she was not contacted to reprise her role.

Instead, the movie cast Jennifer Connelly to play Penny Benjamin, the man's new love interest

who happens to be a bar owner, a single mother, and the daughter of a former admiral.

Other notable casts include Milles Teller as Lt. Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw, Jon Hamm as Vice Admiral Cyclone, and Val Kilmer as Admiral Tom "Iceman" Kazansky. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ was supposed to come out on July 12, 2019, but its release date was delayed due to the pandemic.

It will be released on November 19, 2021, in the UK. It will also be available on streaming service Paramount+ 45 days after the worldwide theatre release.

mealtime

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Quiche Lorraine

Talent packed show in August

Serves 8

A time honoured favourite for lunches, buffets or packed lunches. If you don’t want to make the pastry you can use a packet of shop-bought shortcrust.

INGREDIENTS For the pastry: - 200g plain flour - 75g softened butter - 5-6 tbsps cold water - ½ tsp salt For the filling: - 250g bacon, cut into thin strips - 3 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks - 500ml cream - ½ tsp salt - 1 pinch of nutmeg - black pepper to taste METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 220ºC. 2. Mix the flour, salt and soft butter

into a crumble, using a mixer on a low speed. Add water and then use hands to make a dough, but don’t knead.

3. Cover the pastry with cling film and put into the fridge for half an hour to cool.

4. Fry the bacon in a pan without oil over a low heat until crispy, then dry on kitchen paper and leave to cool.

5. Grease a springform tin, then line with the pastry. Prick with a fork several times and place in the fridge.

6. Mix the cream, eggs, egg yolks, salt, pepper and nutmeg together.

7. Spread the cooled bacon pieces over the pastry. Then pour the creamy egg mixture over the pastry.

8. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 180ºC and bake for another 15-20 minutes.

Serve hot or cold.

Roasted Carrot Hummus Serves: 8 This is a tasty alternative to traditional hummus. The addition of carrots gives it a nutty sweetness to complement the garlic and chickpeas. Delicious served with warm pitta bread.

INGREDIENTS - 6 to 7 large carrots - 1 tsp olive oil - 4 large cloves of garlic, chopped - 800g cooked or canned chickpeas - 4 to 5 tbsps extra virgin olive oil - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil - ½ of a lemon, zested and juiced - 1 tsp smoked paprika powder - 1 tsp cumin powder - salt and pepper to taste

Castle Comedy will be bringing laughter in the sunshine this August with two brilliant outdoor comedy shows. They will feature star names, beautiful surroundings, and big laughs!

Thursday, August 12 – Brewpoint Bedford (this is just off the A6 at Bedford’s northern gateway. Pete Firman is the headline act. He is recognised as the UK’s leading comedian/ magician. He starred in BBC1’s prime-time Saturday night programme The Magicians and made special guest appearances on ITV1’s The Next Great Magician, Live at the London Palladium and The John Bishop Show. His skill for

METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC / Gas 5.

2. Chop and coat the carrots with the olive oil before roasting in the heated oven for about 40 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and cook for a further 20 minutes until the carrots are golden brown and soft.

4. Allow to cool, then blend the carrots and garlic with the chickpeas, paprika, cumin, basil, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper, and sesame oil in an electric blender. Keep blending and stirring down, slowly adding some water if needed to get the consistency you require.

5. Chill in the fridge and serve with pitta bread and/or chopped, raw vegetables.

fusing magic and comedy has made him one of the most in demand magicians working on British television.

“The new poster-boy for British comedy magic” The Telegraph Opening the show is Diane Spencer. She delights audiences

worldwide with her cheeky, dark and often edgy stand-up comedy.

A dazzling performer, Diane captivates the crowd with her charming demeanour, cutting wit and skilfully crafted material. She is best known for her online stand-up comedy specials which have amassed over two million views on Youtube!

The show also features Adam Vincent, an Australian who has made Bedford his home! His career in the UK has gone from strength to strength and he is a main writer on the hugely successful Last Leg on Channel 4.

“Makes me laugh louder and more inappropriately than most people I know” Adam Hills Doors Open at 6.30pm and the Shows Start at 7.30pm/8.00pm.

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Ornamental grasses – RNAMENTAL grasses are one of the most versatile groups of plants for garden planting. They are unfussy, free from disease and easy to grow being tolerant to a range of conditions.

They are very diverse in size, colour and texture giving architectural shapes with gentle rustling sound and movement as the breeze blows through the stems. They associate especially well with herbaceous perennial plants and can be used as accent plants screens or focal points in mixed borders.

Most varieties will accommodate extreme temperatures and drought and still look good regardless of weather. Grasses establish quickly and can be divided in early spring when the new shoots are starting to emerge to either replant in other areas or give to gardening friends. Early spring is also the best time to prune established ornamental grasses. Deciduous grasses should be sheared back to 10cms leaving an uncongested tuft from which the new growth emerges. Large varieties can even be pruned with a hedge trimmer.

Evergreen Grasses can be tidied at any time but if rejuvenation is needed early spring is recommended. Cordylines should be protected from winter damage by tying the leaves together with string but tend to shed the lower leaves naturally as the plant grows. Phormiums need protection in severe weather so grow in tubs that can be moved to shelter.

Tall Grasses can be used very effectively to create screens for privacy hiding unsightly areas or providing a backcloth to other plants. The bamboos are very effective in these situations being evergreen and only requiring trimming to restrict the size but they can be invasive.

Panicum virgatum Warrior The Switch Grass with lovely flowers in late summer

that are green orange and then red or Panicum virgatum Rehbraum whose leaves turn from green to deep red in late summer.

Stipa Giganteum The Golden Oat Grass is semi evergreen with arching stems of golden oat like flower heads above grey green leaves. It is an excellent specimen plant perfect for introducing movement and gentle sound and looks stunning under planted with purple Alliums and Agapanthus.

Cortaderia The Pampas Grass is another evergreen with long evergreen silvery green leaves and beautiful feathery plume flowers in late summer and autumn which provide winter interest or if cut and dried for decorating the house. It is a very effective accent or focal plant.

Miscanthus Gold Bar The Zebra Grass a real favourite with neat arching stems of green leaves striped creamy white

plant The Red Hot Poker Kniphofia Bee’s Lemon nearby for a dramatic effect.

Miscanthus Morning Light is deciduous producing fresh new growth every spring.

A very elegant grass which has slender grey green leaves with cream margins. The red brown flowers appear in autumn and hold throughout winter.

Calamagrostis Karl Foerster planted in a tall narrow pot gives a dramatic profile to a modern patio. The upright grass has feathery plumes in summer and bleached stems that catch frost in winter giving a dramatic ghostly shape. Another contemporary effect is by planting Juncus Curly Wurly an evergreen grass which forms a clump of corkscrew like leafless stems in an egg shaped cream glazed pot.

Ophiopogen planiscarpus Nigrescens is a smaller grass which forms clumps of black leaves and violet flowers is summer followed by black berries. It looks good planted in groups with brightly variegated Euonymus Gaiety or Brunnera Jack Frost.

Uncinia rubra is an evergreen small

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sedge grass with reddish green leaves and black flower spikes in summer plant in groups near brightly coloured perennials like Heuchera Marmalade.

The low growing grasses are excellent ground cover plants which decorate bare soil and smother weed growth.

They are good edging plants for paths or ponds and the evergreen varieties for winter colour in patio containers.

Carex Evergold is an evergreen with long golden leaves with deep green edges and has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is a tough little plant for all the above uses. Carex Prairie Fire is a stunning evergreen with green leaves with brilliant orange tips. It turns a burnt orange colour in autumn that stays all winter.

Festuca Glauca Intense Blue is another evergreen grass with amazing bright silver blue narrow arching leaves which forms a delightful small mound. The biscuit coloured flowers appear in summer on upright stems. It is very tolerant to drought and requires little maintenance or water so ideal for patio pots.

Grasses are a great addition to any garden often looking their best towards the end of summer when many plants are winding down for a winter rest. You can achieve traditional and contemporary combinations with other plants in pots or garden sculptures making magical artistic designs with the simplest of all plants – The Grass.

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Tributes paid to legend Max Griggs

MAX Griggs, who made his fortune with Dr Martens footwear and then funded Rushden & Diamonds FC, passed away last month.

Under his stewardship he led the club to the dizzy heights of what is now League one, after the merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992.

In a statement on the club’s website AFC Rushden@Diamonds said: “We are devastated this morn-

ing to have learnt of the passing of our friend, Max Griggs, on Thursday this week.

“Max will be fondly remembered by all supporters of both Rushden & Diamonds FC and AFC Rushden & Diamonds and he will be greatly missed.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time. We will advise supporters of further plans to remember him as soon as we can.”

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Diamonds clinch silverware A LATE Tom Lorraine goal saw Diamonds clinch the Harry Robinson Trophy at Kempston Rovers ground in a very competitive 1-0 victory over Cambridge City.

Diamonds won all four games in the competition, including beating Cambridge twice, scoring 14 goals and conceding just one so will feel positive about the competition experience in pre-season.

Diamonds started with a trialist in goal but Ben Heath played the final half-hour.

Trialist two, (Ben Garwood, pictured, who would later sign for the season), and Sam Warburton

were either side of Liam Dolman and Alex Collard in an excellent back four.

Matt Slinn and Fernando BellToxtle held midfield with Joel Gyasi, Jesse Aqubuine and Nat Gosnal-Tyler in front of them and Tom Lorraine up front.

After a recent 3-0 defeat Cambridge largely dominated the opening half-hour with Diamonds a little off the pace.

Chances were limited though by strong Diamonds defending and the closest City came was striking the post just before half-time.

Diamonds did have an effort cleared off the line on 15 minutes

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and improved as the half went on.

Tom Lorraine really thought he’d scored on 32 minutes seeing his effort cleared off the line again and minutes later Sam Warburton was felled in the box but appeals were waved away.

After Cambridge had hit the post on 38 minutes Nat GosnalTyler fired in another vicious strike when well-placed but well over.

Lorraine left the pitch with a knock just before half-time to allow Will Jones into the action and Jones had Diamonds best effort when he clipped the bar on 70 minutes after a fairly quiet spell in the game.

Casey and Hughes had come on for Dolman and Warburton and Nat Gosnal-Tyler and Joel Gyasi also came off for trialists with Ben Heath also replacing the trialist keeper.

Lorraine then returned to the action as Diamonds pressed for the winner with some dominant play,

coming close twice to breaking the deadlock.

Cambridge hit the post for the second time on 80 minutes as they broke the Diamonds press.

Ironic then that it was a goal on the break for Diamonds that clinched the trophy. Tom Lorraine ran from virtually half-way with Cambridge claiming offside but he was waved on and coolly finished for the winner.

There was just time for Tom Simmonds to come on for the hardworking Fernando Bell-Toxtle as Diamonds saw the game out.

The squad had another good workout and the shape of the side is starting to emerge with plenty of competition for places in the starting line-up.

Match Report: Paul Judd. (with updates provided by Doug Palmer).

Reporter’s Man of the Match: Tom Lorraine.

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A NEW community-based exercise programme for cancer patients has launched.

We CAN-Move will provide cancer patients with opportunities to be active including access to personalised exercise programmes delivered by experts in exercise and well-being.

Being physically active after a cancer diagnosis is linked to better cancer outcomes for several cancers, it can also help to improve post-operative outcomes and prevent cancer recurrence.

However, exercise referral pathways for cancer patients remain inconsistent across the country as they are not yet been embedded across the cancer treatment pathway.

Northamptonshire Sport and partners are leading the way with the We CAN-Move programme.

In 2020, Macmillan Research referred to physical activity as the 'underrated wonder drug' making the case for integrating physical activity into cancer care.

Cancer diagnosis and treatments are improving, meaning many people are living longer.

But those people surviving, are not necessarily living well with good quality of life, many are experiencing the disabling consequences of cancer treatment and multiple health conditions. Physical activity has a crucial role to play in both 'pre-rehabilitation’, (before treatment), and rehabilitation afterwards.

We CAN-Move has been developed by Northamptonshire Sport in

collaboration with the Macmillan Cancer Recovery Package, Public Health Northamptonshire and three local health and fitness providers.

The referral pathway is based on supporting individuals to become active or stay active in an activity, or an appropriate intensity that is right for them.

This means ensuring there is access to a range of trusted resources and activities locally both tailored for cancer and standard exercise sessions too.

Jackie Browne, from Northamptonshire Sport, said: "Being physically active is the key to a healthy and happy life.

“It not only helps with prevention of many types of long term health conditions but also helps with treatment and recovery.

“The general advice is to move more and sit less, but also to try and gradually build up the amount of activity, working towards meeting the Chief Medical Officer guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week.

“Being active to recommended levels can help reduce the impact of side effects of cancer treatment such as fatigue, muscle wasting and decreased mobility.

“Being active and particularly with others also helps with mental health and can reduce anxiety and depression which can be one of the side effects of being diagnosed with cancer".

We CAN-Move provides three routes to being more active, the best one can be chosen dependant on the individual's needs.