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Tara Duffy, 31, from Irthlingborough, after her mum, Caren Duffy, then aged 50, suffered the stroke last year. Tara said: “With all the care, treatments and support our mum has had and still being given, I wanted to try and give something back. “I’m doing a 10k run in Milton Keynes this month and want to complete it in one hour and 30 minutes. “To some this may be a breeze but this is a new found thing of mine which I’m going to use to help support The Stroke Association. “I started a fundraiser on Facebook for this association and my aim is to raise £1 a minute, already I have raised. “I can’t thank enough the people who have donated. “No matter how small every little helps and I would be so grateful if I can raise as much as possible. “Mum’s stroke had damaged a significant part to the left side of her brain, affecting the entire right side of her body. “Mum has learned how to walk again and aids have been put in place to help her mobilise around her home, such as a stair rail.
“Rehabilitation items were also used like a seat to sit on at the sink, so mum could try and wash her own hair, for example. “Physiotherapy is still continuing and we have great respect for every person involved in this care and we know our mum, has received great treatment, care and aftercare throughout. “I wanted to try and give something back. I hope the run and our story can help other people stay positive and have trust in the NHS services which are provided.” You can find out how to help out and raise money at Tara’s Fundraiser for The Stroke Association on Facebook.
Fly-tipper fined
A RESIDENT from Islip has been ordered to pay £680 in charges for failing to comply with a section 108 notice served by East Northamptonshire Council when fly-tipping was discovered and traced back to his address. Justin Lee Spencer appeared at Northampton Magistrates Court and was found guilty of failure to comply with a section 108 notice issued by East Northamptonshire Council in connection with illegally discarded waste. It was discovered at Cosy Nook, Thrapston, behind the library. Spencer, who pleaded not guilty, failed to comply with officers from East Northamptonshire Council after waste was discovered containing his address. Officers served Spencer with a section 108 notice under the Environmental Act 1995 when he failed to respond to letters from the council. Leader of East Northamptonshire
Council Steven North said: “Flytipping is irresponsible and has a highly negative impact on our beautiful district. “The message is simple, dispose of your rubbish legally or run the risk of a hefty fine.” Waste manager at East Northamptonshire Council Charlotte Tompkins said: “Our officers will continue to investigate all reports of illegally dumped waste. “They will take action, where necessary, to prosecute fly-tippers. “Fly-tipping can cost individuals hundreds of pounds in charges and legal fees. I would urge everyone to think again before disposing of their waste on public land.” Residents can help in the fight against fly-tipping across the district, by reporting any offences online at www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/flytipping. You can also report incidents direct by calling the council on 01832 742026.
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THE community society of Oundle Art Group is greatly looking forward to holding its members’ annual exhibition in the superb surroundings of St Peter’s Church. It promises to be a wonderful display of both contemporary and more traditional paintings, showcasing the rich and diverse variety of the group’s work. The exhibition will be open from Thursday, April 25, to Thursday, May 2, from 10am and 4pm daily, (and from 12.30pm on the Sunday). The preview evening being held on Wednesday, April 24, will be the perfect opportunity for guests to
meet and mingle with the artists. Admission is free and all visitors are most welcome. For those travelling from further afield, Oundle is a historic town, a gem to visit any day of the year. It offers a wide selection of high-end independent stores, a renowned farmer’s market on the second Saturday of every month and a quality regular market every Thursday. It also boasts an award winning museum, (open weekends), and numerous fabulous eateries. For further details, contact the group chairperson Jane Sanders on 01832 226495.
Dragonflies and damselflies talk
THE next meeting of the RSPB Mid –Nene Local Group will include a talk on dragonflies and damselflies. The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 21, at 7.30pm, at the Saxon Hall in Raunds. There will be an illustrated talk on the creatures by Mark Tyrrell.
The meeting is open to everyone and admission is £3, including tea or coffee. There is no charge for children to attend the event. For more details about the talk, or about the group in general, contact Penny Elmer on 01933 350404.
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THE Rushden Historical Transport Society has donated £400 to the Poppy Appeal. The money was handed to the Royal British Legion Rushden Branch and will go towards the total collected so far, a record sum in excess of £57,000 which is a staggering amount for such a small town with a great amount of generous people. It accounted for 10 per cent of
Northamptonshire’s total sum, reaching just over half a million pounds. Pictured, (from left to right): RBL branch president David Hawker, RBL branch secretary Alan Clark, RHTS trustee Catharine Young, RBL member Bob Perkin, Poppy Appeal organiser Barbara Clark, RBL member Sheree Perkin, RBL branch chairman Paul Mills and RHTS chairman John Sugar.
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Top level meeting to thrash out future of county
MORE than 100 councillors, senior officers and key stakeholders in the county gathered for two workshops to discuss what is important to local communities and organisations in shaping two new authorities for Northamptonshire. The workshops followed two seminars in the autumn to which all councillors were invited. The workshops showed a keen desire for councils, the health sector, the voluntary sector, and other partner organisations to work together in creating two new councils that provide better services in a more efficient way. During the two days, all attendees were encouraged to share key areas of importance in the design of the new unitary authorities and included discussion around community engagement, culture change, finance, sustainability, technology and scrutiny. The input from all stakeholders will be used to create a set of principles that will inform the design of the North and West unitary authorities.
Leader of East Northamptonshire Council Steven North said: “Shaping councils that work well with partners and deliver the best services we can is at the heart of this process. “The first workshop was about getting all of our partners together to discuss the high-level principles that should be adopted to ensure we create two successful and sustainable authorities in Northamptonshire. “In the second workshop, we revisited and refined those principles and discussed what we thought were the main opportunities arising from the expected restructure and what challenges we might face in taking advantage of those opportunities. “There was some great discussion over the two days and a strong desire to learn from the past while also looking to the future to create the best services we can. “We will now take some time to reflect on the output of the workshops and we will be engaging
staff, partners, the public and the trade unions in the process as we develop our thinking further.” Chief executive of Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire Dawn Cummins said: “This was a great opportunity to highlight the needs of the voluntary and community sector as well as its ability to support two new authorities in new and innovative ways that better meet the needs of our communities, all of whom are committed to making Northamptonshire a great place to live and work.” Northamptonshire is currently awaiting a decision from the Secretary of State on whether its eight existing councils will be replaced with two new unitary authorities from May 2020. Following Government consultation, an announcement is expected before Easter. For more information and updates about Local Government Reform in Northamptonshire, visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/lgr
Could your performing animal be affected by changes to law?
THERE have been changes in legislation which affect animal licensing laws and impact how people keep and train animals for exhibitions. If you take reptiles into schools, or your dog does tricks at fairs– these changes may affect you. District and borough councils are now responsible for licensing anyone who keeps or trains animals for exhibitions for educational and entertainment purposes in the course of business, and residents are being urged to ensure that they hold the relevant licence. Leader of East Northamptonshire Council Steven North, said: “The recent changes to animal licensing help to better protect animals and we are committed to ensuring that our residents
comply with these changes. “I would encourage anyone who might be affected to contact our team who will be able to offer advice and guidance.” Registrations under the Performing Animals Act 1925, currently held with Northamptonshire County Council, will expire on March 31. Those who carry out this activity without a licence may face prosecution. Penalties vary – the most serious offences could incur a fine of up to £20,000 and/or 51 weeks imprisonment. For more contact East Northamptonshire Council’s health protection team on 01832 742000 who will be able to provide guidance and advice.
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Police operation catches ‘county lines’ drug gangs FIFTEEN people with links to county lines drug gangs have been arrested by county police. As well as making the arrests officers also recovered a Stanley knife, baseball bat, cocaine, heroin, crack cocaine, almost £12,000 cash and two vehicles. The action was taken as part of a week of action tackling county lines drug supplies across the UK. Detective Chief Inspector Tony Hopkins from Northamptonshire Police, said: “Tackling gangs, including those involved in the supply of drugs is one of our top priorities and one which we are taking a robust approach to. “County lines gangs travel from large cities to smaller towns and rural areas in order to set up as drug dealers, often taking over vulnerable people’s homes in order to have a base from which to work. “They target children in order to store, carry and deal their drugs and will often use violence in order to get a foot-hold in the area they have set up in.” As well as making arrests and seizing items including drugs and weapons, officers also conducted welfare checks of people who are vulnerable to being targeted by county lines gangs. A National Crime Agency, (NCA,) assessment published last week into county lines drug supply, vulnerability and harm, highlighted how violence and control used by drug dealing networks is continuing and the
exploitation of children and vulnerable adults is increasing. Nationally, the number of lines has increased to around 2,000 and children aged between 15 and 17 make up the bulk of vulnerable people involved in county lines, with both girls and boys being groomed and exploited. The grooming techniques seen as part of county lines are similar to what has been seen in child sexual exploitation and abuse, and often the young people don’t see themselves as victims. Instead they are flattered by the attention and gifts they receive, so are less likely to speak to law enforcement. DCI Hopkins said: “We aim to make Northamptonshire a hostile place for these gangs to operate and will continue to take whatever action we can to challenge those people who travel to our county in order to commit crime. “As part of that work we want to hear from anyone who may have any information or concerns about people involved in drug dealing or who may be associated with drug dealers. “Information from the public is vital in helping us paint a picture of what is happening and who is involved. “We want to hear from you no matter how small a piece of information you believe you may have. You can call us on 101 or call independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Vision of college revamp unveiled
Saturday 30th March 9am-1pm Cllr D. Drage Tel: 01933 410884
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Cllr C. O’Rourke Deputy Mayor Tel: 01933 411472 Cllr B.A. Prigmore Tel: 01933 386225 Cllr A.M.T. Reading Tel: 01933 411361
Cllr R.D. Hamblin Tel: 01933 413268
Cllr Mrs C. Reavey Tel 01933 413713
Cllr H.L. Jackson Tel; 01933 314963
Cllr Mrs A.M. Sauntson* Tel: 01933 357212
Cllr D.C. Lawson MBE Tel: 01933 397760
Cllr J. Smithers** Mayor 2018/19 Tel: 07779 137081
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Cllr P. Tomas Tel: 01933 359688
Cllr Mrs V.M. Newbery Tel: 01933 311062
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Town Clerk – Mrs Sandra Mitcham BA (Hons), FILCM Assistant Town Clerk – Alicia Schofield Administration Officer – Mrs Julie Morriss Administration/Finance Officer – Donna Anderson Parks and Open Spaces Wardens – Chris Spring & Chris Butcher Mayor’s Sergeant – Mr David Wicks
A VISION of the £10m upgrade in educational facilities in Wellingborough has been unveiled by The Bedford College Group. The refurbishment aims to revive the existing Church Street college location and lead to the recruitment of extra students and staff who will boost the town centre economy. Following a merger in the summer of 2017, Tresham College became part of The Bedford College Group which is centred upon multi-award-winning Bedford College. Work to rebuild Tresham College’s Wellingborough campus had been scuppered before the merger, but the new group has put a case to two powerful funding bodies. Group CEO Ian Pryce CBE led the team who sought £7.5 Million funding for the premises via a SEMLEP, (South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership), grant. He said: “Before the merger plans for a redevelopment at Wellingborough had already been halted, but the demolition of part of the site was already committed. “From the rubble we have a vision of new-look tower block and motor vehicle centre offering a range of courses required by the community. “We recognise the demand for quality post-16 skills training by local employers to support the
Group CEO Ian Pryce said: From the rubble we have a vision of new-look tower block and motor vehicle centre offering a range of courses for the community. regional economy and to that end have kept some training going at Wellingborough while work continues on site. “In the meantime other courses are running at temporary accommodation in the town centre until property improvements at the Church Street site can be completed by September 2020. “We are immensely grateful to Wellingborough Council for all the help and support given to us and we look forward to sharing the celebrations on this journey.” Church Street is a key gateway to the town centre, boasting great transport links and good access to the shops. The proposed improvements to
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the Tresham campus will keep a much wanted further education facility in Wellingborough. Wellingborough councillor Martin Griffiths said: “The new education facilities will help provide a much needed further education site for not only the borough, but neighbouring districts too. “Retaining a college in a town centre location will help to promote access by public transport and assist in the future vitality of the town centre. “It will also encourage the student population to access other services.” For more visit www.tresham.ac.uk
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Sex attack
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a sexual assault in Fairoaks Drive, Raunds. The incident happened on Thursday, February 7, between 8.45pm and 9.05pm, when a woman was out running in the area. As she ran, she passed a teenager on a bicycle who then changed direction, rode past her, grabbed her inappropriately and then pushed her to the floor. The offender was white, in his late teens, wearing a black top with the hood up and carrying a white drawstring bag. Anyone with any information should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Hero appeal
RAUNDS Mayor Citizens Award is with us again and the town council is looking for nominees. Contact 01933 622087 to put your names forward.
New link road
A NEW link road between Ditchford Lane and Rushden Lakes has been approved by East Northamptonshire Council’s planning committee. The new road will mean easy access to the popular retail and leisure park from the A45 east bound for those visiting the park and for those making deliveries. It would also include a shared pedestrian and cycle path alongside the road as well as safe crossing points for those on foot or bike. East Northamptonshire Council leader Steven North said: “We have been working closely with the site owners and developers to get plans in for a road that will take the pressure off the main entrance to Rushden Lakes. “We understand how essential the road is for the local area and highways and now that the application is approved, we look forward to receiving confirmation of when work will start.” Details of the application can be found at www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planning using the reference 18/00004/FUL.
Chowns Mill
WORK on the A45/A6 Chowns Mill roundabout started this month to prepare for the roundabout improvment scheme, scheduled for early next year. This is a Highways England scheme and for further details, contact its public liaison officer Irene Plant at infoa45chownsmill@hiqhwaysengland.co.uk, or on 07768 796542.
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Quiz Night
AFC Rushden and Diamonds holds this month’s quiz on Thursday, March 14, at Rushden Bowls Club, from 7.30pm. To book a table contact 07870 332606.
Jumble sale
BARGAINS are on offer at Cotterstock Church jumble sale on Saturday, March 23, from 9.30am. The money raised will go towards the cost of repairing damage to the chancel roof, lead gutters and downpipes and to eradicate rampant woodworm in the pipe organ.
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HUNDREDS of county schoolchildren are set to benefit from a £1,000 donation from Croyland Car Megastore made to the Rotary Club of Rushden. General manager at Croyland Car Megastore Mark Swindells officially presented the cash windfall to the local rotary club, which is one of the longest established in the UK. Rotary Club of Rushden treasurer Mark Darnell and president Ian Smith, visited the Rushden dealership where they were officially presented with the £1,000 cheque by Croyland’s Mark Swindells and James Wigglesworth from Enterprise RentA-Car, who were also involved with the charity collaboration. Mr Darnell said: “This donation is fantastic and receiving contributions like this from businesses is not something that happens very often. We were very pleased to receive the money, which has been allocated for our youth services sector.” The money will help purchase dictionaries donated to school children in the local area and also be allocated to other ongoing projects, including helping fund inter-school quiz activities. Mr Swindells said: “Croyland is delighted to make this donation to the Rotary Club of Rushden, which conducts such important work in the community helping support local good causes, which is something we wholeheartedly support.” For more information about the club, contact Mr Darnell on 07730 554821 or email committee chairman Mark Winfield at m.win725@btinternet.com
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Opera plans
PREPARATIONS have now been finalised for the Nevill Holt Opera’s 2019 programme comprising A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Cosi fan Tutte, under the baton of artistic director Nicholas Chalmers.
Karaoke fun
ON-X Karaoke will be entertining the regulars at The Welcome Inn in Rushden, on Saturday, March 29, from 8pm.
Big clean-up
The annual Raunds spring-clean takes place on Saturday, March 23, from 10am. Anyone interested should meet at The Saxon Hall, or contact 01933 622087 for more details.
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HOUSING associations are set to receive £71m Government funding boost to build affordable new homes. Longhurst Group and Nottingham Community Housing Association, (NCHA), will receive £71.7m in extra Government funding to build more affordable homes after being selected by Homes England as strategic partners. The two organisations are among a list of 11 organisations that form the latest wave of strategic partners, who agree to expand their development programmes by a specified number of homes in return for addi-
tional Government funding. Following the announcement, Longhurst Group - which has regional offices in Rushden - NCHA and nine other housing associations will be given a total of £497m to build more than 11,500 new affordable homes across the UK. Longhurst Group’s executive director of portfolio investment Ian Jackson, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been selected, along with our partners at NCHA, as one of Homes England’s strategic partners. “This will enable us to signifi-
cantly increase our development programme, allowing us to provide many more much-needed affordable homes, across a wide geography and through different tenure types. “We’re very excited to be playing our part in responding to the Government’s challenge to the housing sector to deliver 300,000 new homes a year and look forward to working with our partners to do so. This heralds a new relationship with Homes England and the Government which will equip us with the tools to do even more to help fix the UK housing crisis.”
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PLANS are in hand to strengthen a village trust group. The past year has seen the management committee of the Orton Trust giving its full attention to the life and future of the organisation. Canon George Burgon said questions had been asked about the viability, strengths, weaknesses and vision, with members exploring courses, costs, the means of advertising and the contributions they can make to the aims and objects of our original trustees. These questions and evaluations have coincided with some changes in the membership of the committee. William Asheton has accepted the position of being a trustee, with course manager Richard Tyler retiring for family reasons but remaining a member of the committee. Peter May has taken his place as course manager and has brought a lively approach to the challenges of the job. Emma Dexter and Richard Noviss from Moulton College have joined the committee and are busy working with Mr May on how best to maximise existing resources and contacts. Darren Tebbutt, a local stonemason, has also joined the committee. Michael Port continues as treasurer and Joan Taylor as secretary. The good state of repair of Orton Church and the lecture room continues to be a regular item on the agenda of the management committee. Thanks have also gone to appeals director, Murray Coleman, in his unenviable task of finding grants and donations from various Charities. Canon Burgon said the team will ensure the good work of the Orton Trust will continue.
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Mayor enjoys historic Bedesmen day event
HIGHAM Ferrers Mayor Jason Smithers, recently attended the traditional Bedesman Day service at St Mary’s Church and enjoyed a roast beef lunch afterwards at the Bede House. Henry Chichele founded the Bede House in 1423 to house 12 poor male inhabitants of the borough aged over 50 years, with one Bedeswoman to look after them. The word Bede means prayer and the twelve men had to live by a definite rule divided in monastic style into periods of prayer and manual work in the garden. Although the Bedesmen no longer live in their communal life they are still appointed and wear ceremonial cloaks with a red star, together with the appointed Bedeswoman, for all civic occasions and for their feast day of St Thomas,when they meet for a service in St. Mary’s Church and then adjourn for a meal in the Bede House and to sit by a roaring log fire and reminisce of former times. Pictured with the Mayor are the Bedesmen, the Bedeswoman, town clerk and deputy Lord Lieutenant Morcea Walker, MBE.
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Charity warning over a ‘no-deal’ Brexit
A DIABETES charity based in the county has slammed the Government saying it is “gambling with people’s health” amid concerns Brexit may impact on the availability of life-saving insulin supplies. The InDependent Diabetes Trust, (IDDT), has spoken out saying people with the condition using insulin “need guarantees about supply chains because their lives depend on insulin.” Co-chair and co-founder of the organisation Jenny Hirst, said: “While everyone is getting sick of the whole Brexit debate, insulin-dependent people with diabetes will actually become seriously ill if a no-deal disrupts supply of the life-saving drug. “MPs need to realise they are
gambling with people’s health. The party political games, the Tory euro infighting, the jousting for the top jobs, it all needs to stop. “They all just need to come together to agree a deal to avoid any disruption to essential supplies.” Earlier last month the subject was discussed in the House of Lords with Baroness Mandoor admitting she could not “give copper-bottomed guarantees,” that those with diabetes would still have access to insulin after March 29, when the UK is due to leave the EU. Ms Hirst said: “This is just not good enough, because people with diabetes need guarantees. Their lives depend on insulin.”
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COUNTY business Ensafe Consultants showed its support for Help for Heroes by donating its specialist services for one of the charity’s recovery centres. The company, recently undertook an asbestos reinspection survey and register update at the Help for Heroes historic Tedworth House Recovery Centre. Commercial director at Ensafe Consultants, Jon Clements, said: “The survey and associated report was actually undertaken by ex-service personnel who now work for Ensafe Consultants, who gave their time at no cost to the charity. “Ensafe was delighted to have been able to support this very worthy charity and the vital help it provides. It is a remarkable place, helping heroes everyday.” The Ensafe team carried out their re-inspection services at the specially designed centre, which includes a creative kitchen, two lounges, a ‘Hero Garden’ and an adaptive gym with specialist equipment. Facilities manager for Help for Heroes Mark Teadham, said: “I am delighted to recognise the support given to Help for Heroes recently, when Ensafe
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Consultants carried out the annual re-inspection of Tedworth House Recovery Centre, a 50-bedroom Grade II Listed Building in Wiltshire which accommodates service personnel and veterans who have been affected by their military service. “Several areas of the building had asbestos containing materials removed during the conversion from an Officers’ Mess in 2012. “The Ensafe staff, all of whom were ex-service personnel, freely gave their time to carry out the reinspection at no cost to the charity. “It was satisfying to have the work completed from the very community we exist to support. Having this inspection completed free of charge means we have more money to spend on those we support.” The Recovery Centre’s specialist teams focus on the five key areas of an individual’s life - medical, mind, body, spirit and family. They provide support service personnel, veterans and their family to help them all cope with the challenges they face.
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THE construction of a new sensory garden will enable residents at a home for vulnerable adults in Irchester to make the most of the great outdoors. Spire Homes, which manages more than 4,000 properties across Northamptonshire, has created the garden at its scheme on School Road, which provides 24-hour care for two residents . The space was transformed thanks to the support of Spire’s contractor Burleys, which donated time, money and expertise. Organiser Megan Sanger, an assistant surveyor at Spire Homes, said: “Myself and a colleague were discussing the garden with the mother of one of the residents, when it became clear that we should do something to help. Our vision is to improve the lives of the community.”
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Burns Night success
Church thanks
When does old age begin? by Canon George Burgon
WHEN does old age begin? Some say when we lose our marbles. Others remind us that it happens when we lose our marvels! There are quite a few verses in the Bible which remind us about our ability to have a sense of wonderment at various events and encounters, (Psalm 105:1-6). Even Jesus himself says that he marvels at what God can do and that God has more things up his sleeve than we can imagine,(John 5:19-20). There is always a feeling when we try to see our humanity through the eyes of our Lord that there is a “you ain’t seen nothing yet factor!” This is especially the case in the healing miracles or in his acceptance of society’s rejects. (Luke 7:9). There are other passages which warn us not to be surprised if we come across fickleness and intransigence on the occasions when the “religious” turn their backs on God’s plans for our humanity. (John 3:13). It really is quite difficult to read the Bible and not have a sense of the marvellous. In today’s world of evidence-based opinions and matter of fact outlooks we seem to have lost our sense of the God-given reality of being able to marvel at the unfolding beauty in the universe from the star sprinkled heavens to our spring flowers. We think we are under the slavery of predictive texts or social media. We need reminding that we exist
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because of the freely given grace of God which can change our hearts and lives. Those transient voices which hog the headlines are the direct descendants of the hardness of heart which Jesus encountered in the rejection of the good news of God’s kingdom, (Mark 3:5). When we became parents our children inspired and encouraged us to see the marvellous hand of God in their hopes and outlooks and it is our grandchildren who keep us young because they remind us that life is an adventure and fantastic bundle of opportunities. Jesus uses the example of children as a parable as to how we can understand the truths of the Kingdom of God, (Matthew 18:3). How can we have a caring and enlightened society when we deny to our children or to any one their marvellous gifts in skills and endeavours? It is easy to find from history those who have inspired us to great things but how do we discern today those who can awaken in us our sense of the marvellous and the mysterious which can enrich our humanity and ensure our children their rightful future? The voices in today’s world who would divert us from that search have lost their marbles and not found their ability to marvel at themselves. Once myopic self-centredness takes over our thinking, we betray our full potentials for a better world. However, there is in each of us the gift of divine discontent to ensure we never lose our marvels whatever our age!
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
28th MARCH – £99pp
Includes theatre ticket & 2-course pre theatre lunch Motown the Musical tells the story of Berry Gordy and the creation of his musical empire, Motown Records, which defined the sound of a generation. Featuring over 40 hit songs from artists such as Diana Ross, The Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye, this modern chapter in Motown’s iconic history is an unforgettable event. Prior to the show at the Shaftesbury Theatre you will also enjoy a delicious 2-course pre-theatre lunch at the nearby Bloom and Willow restaurant.
CALL THE MIDWIFE – CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARDS
THURSDAY 25th APRIL – £75pp
Includes entry, 2-course lunch & guided tour Your day will begin with free time to explore this historic dockyard which is home to warships, RNLI lifeboat collections, the Victorian Royal Naval Ropery & more! Your ticket includes a 2-course lunch at “The Mess Deck”, followed by the official “Call The Midwife” walking tour. Guided by a costumed midwife, you will experience just how this 400 year old site was transformed into 1960’s London for the hit show.
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23rd MAY – £99pp Includes theatre ticket & 2-course lunch Your day will start at Tutton’s in Covent Garden where you will enjoy a 2-course pre theatre lunch. A short walk away is the Novello Theatre, where you will take your seats for Mamma Mia, the smash hit musical based on the legendary songs of ABBA. Seen by over 50 million people worldwide, it tells the tale of a mother, a daughter, three potential fathers, a Greek Island and an unforgettable trip down the aisle!
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NEC BIRMINGHAM, 13th JUNE – £59pp
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Includes entry to Gardeners’ World & Good Food Summer Indulge your passion for gardening at Gardeners World Live! With thousands of exhibitors, live demonstrations, show gardens and much more this years event is packed full of lots of new features for. Your ticket also includes entry to BBC Good Food Show Summer, featuring live stage demos from top chefs and a wealth of speciality producers.
LADIES’ DAY AT ROYAL ASCOT
THURSDAY 20th JUNE – £129pp Includes entry to The Queen Anne Enclosure Watch the worlds most famous race meeting from the epicentre of Royal Ascot, the Queen Anne Enclosure, situated close to the parade ring and the winners enclosure. With atmospheric raised terraces from where to enjoy world class racing and the Royal Procession, followed by the uplifting tradition of singing around the Bandstand, this enclosure ensures you are right at the heart of the action! Please note a formal dress code applies
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MAYOR of Raunds Richard Levell celebrated Burns Night in style at Jester’s Bistro in the town. The event raised funds for the Stroke Association. Money was also raised for Manor School students trip to Ecuador.
TO THE EDITOR: The members of St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers, are grateful for the support of Grantscape from the Mick George Community Fund, (£9,000), in renovating the heating system in the Bede House at the church and for the support of The National Lottery Awards For All programme, (£8,750), in installing heating in the Chantry Chapel. The improvements to our facilities these grants have allowed us to make mean we can welcome all to a warm Chantry Chapel for our weekday services, and make the Bede House a more suitable venue for both church and community activities. St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers
Group looks to raise much-needed funds SERVE is looking to raise money for a new cancer rehabilitation project called ‘Holisfit’. This new group will be for people who are going through or recovering from cancer. It will offer exercise support and holistic treatments at the therapy centre in Higham Ferrers and will
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THURSDAY 4th JULY – £69pp Includes guided tour of the house, entry to house & gardens, plus 2-course lunch Burghley is one of the greatest Elizabethan Houses, built by William Cecil in the 1500’s. You will enjoy a tour of the house with a specialist guide which will bring the intricate 450 year history of the Cecil Family to life, after which a 2-course lunch will be served in The Orangery Restaurant. After lunch you will also have time to discover the Sculpture Garden and the Gardens of Surprise, and the vast surrounding parklands, landscaped by the great Capability Brown.
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THURSDAY 18th JULY – £85pp Includes theatre ticket & 2-course lunch The award wining show returns to the end of the pier for another season of traditional and contemporary variety including show-stopping vocal performances, magic, conjuring, and dancers that bring the glitz and glamour of the West End to this historic theatre. You will also enjoy a pre theatre lunch at the Tides Restaurant, also situated on the pier.
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opportunity to talk with one another and provide support for each other over refreshments and a light lunch. Bookings can be made by contacting Serve on 01933 315555, or the centre itself on 01933 419199. The programme will start in May.
WADDESDON MANOR AT CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY 5th DECEMBER – £75pp Price includes house tour, garden entry & festive lunch Experience this breath-taking stately home beautifully decorated for Christmas. With exceptional architecture, art collections and gardens, the estate was built to delight a small circle of Baron Ferdinand’s friends. Your day will begin with a 2-course festive lunch in the Manor Restaurant, followed by a self guided tour of the house. There will also be an opportunity to browse the Manors own Christmas Market set in the grounds.
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR & FESTIVE LUNCH
WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER – £99pp Includes festive lunch & deluxe theatre seats Prior to the show you will enjoy a 2-course festive lunch at The Hourglass, a new venue for this season, in the nearby village of Sculthorpe. Upon arrival at Thursford you will take your “Deluxe” seats for the famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular – the largest Christmas show in the country! Set in the magical surroundings of theatre organs and fairground carousels with world-class performers, this festive theatrical extravaganza is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas celebrations!
THE BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM
8th AUGUST – £59pp
Includes Introductory talk & entry to the attraction Experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the Black Countries historic past. Set in over 26 acres, the museum celebrates the scale, drama and intensity of the Industrial Revolution. With charismatic ‘residents’, shops, heritage vehicles to ride, a fairground, places to eat and a host of live demonstrations. Witness the glow of the forges, hop on a tram or experience life as a coal miner or life along the canals. MINES AND CANAL TRIPS PAYABLE LOCALLY.
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WEDNESDAY 11th SEPTEMBER – £85pp Price includes pre show 3-course lunch & theatre ticket Due to demand from last years sold out trip, we return to the Brick Lane Music Hall, tucked away in London’s Docklands. You will be served a traditional 3-course lunch at the venue before enjoying a ‘right royal knees up’ celebrating the spirit of the East End and iconic songs made famous by our iconic Purley Kings and Queens.
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gardening Vegee,vegan or omnivore growing your own veg is good for you by Maureen Catlin Milton Ernest Garden Centre HE Buzz Word in 2018 was Vegan and as the media attention has already started to focus this year on getting healthy and not just thinner they are advocating a much lower meat diet to be replaced by more vegetables and whole grain food so although not vegan definitely a move towards a vegetable based diet. So in 2019 we should really focus on growing our own Veg. Last month we talked about root vegetables, some greens, courgettes and runner beans but there is so much more that we can grow ourselves no matter how large or small your garden. There is something special about being able to pick, cook and eat all that lovely freshness that you have grown. So what else can one garden realistically produce each year with only the initial investment in some Fruit Trees and Bushes and a few packets of seeds. Well an awful lot especially if you invest in a Polytunnel or Greenhouse or have a really sheltered hotspot in the garden you can grow the Mediterranean vegetables Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers and herbs like Basil and Coriander will all grow well outside, where there is sun and shelter, or in a Polytunnel or Greenhouse in pots, Grobags or directly in the well prepared soil. I would suggest germinating the seeds on the kitchen window sill and only planting in the Greenhouse from April onwards or outside towards the end of May when the warmer weather comes. Alternatively you can buy the plants from the Garden Centre but there will not be the choice of varieties. Tomatoes are the most popular and what a choice of seed varieties there are out there. For the little sweet cherry tomatoes look for Gardeners Delight, a popular old favourite or Red Cherry which is early and very sweet. Maskotka is ideal for pots or 18 inch hanging baskets. For regular size tomatoes
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Alicante is a reliable favourite for growing inside or out while Akron is well shaped and excellent flavour for indoors. Cucumbers are another profitable crop. One plant will produce at least one cucumber a week in season and if you grow
They require the same growing conditions as Tomatoes and Cucumbers namely fibrous compost, regular watering and feeding weekly with tomato food. For sweet bell peppers try California Wonder, or Colour Spectrum for red orange yellow lime and deep purple coloured fruits, brilliant for using in salads. I also grow Pak Choi a quick growing oriental brassica closely related to cabbage and very nutritious. Basil, the herb for a lot of Italian cooking and Coriander the oriental equivalent if sown every two weeks will provide an unlimited supply and can be dried or frozen for winter use. American Land Cress is the next best thing to watercress to grow. It likes a shady spot with lots of moisture and is hardy so plant in rich moisture retaining soil. Water regularly and pick all through the year to use in salads. Rocket is another useful quick growing green salad vegetable. It has a distinct peppery nutty flavour and should be harvested and used at once. If you plant a 12 inch pot with Mixed Rocket every two weeks you will have a continuous supply. The new kids on the block are the Microgreens. They are seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs which are harvested by cutting the leaves with scissors less than one month after germination when the true leaves are about two inches tall. They can be used as garnishes, in salads or sandwiches and are rich in concentrated nutrients and delicious intense flavours. Grow on the kitchen window sill in small containers approximately 20cm by 10cm in rich peaty soil throughout the year. Keep moist by spraying with water daily. The varieties to grow are Fothergills Mixed Spicey Leaves, Mixed Mild Salad Leaves, Unwins Fenugreek, Mustard Red Frills, Broccoli, Kale, Basil Dark Opel, Purple Radish, Beetroot and Komatsuna. Add to your morning smoothie for a daily pick me up. Next Month: Grow your own Fruit Basket.
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out & about Wait until dark Sharnbrook Mill Theatre 11th-16th March nightly 7.30pm
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Raunds Music Festival Our Saturday Night Special will be two brilliant bands. We are delighted to welcome back the contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts. Katriona Gilmore (fiddle, mandolin) and Jamie Roberts (guitar) have been nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Blair Dunlop is a well-known British singer, songwriter and guitarist, has now released 3 albums and toured widely around the globe. He is great live and will perform with his band. There are afternoon concerts, great value. If you have not been to one of these before why not look up details on the Raunds Festival website. For example on Sunday afternoon there is a great chance to see a very up-and-coming duo. Will Finn and Rosie Calvert are a dynamic duo from the heart of Newcastle. No Festival would be complete without a Friday night ceilidh. The combined talents of Tautas Roks and Ock ‘n’ Dough blend to provide
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your seat. Set amidst London’s swinging sixties, Wait Until Dark follows the story of Susy, a blind woman who, left alone in her apartment, becomes embroiled with a group of con-men hatching an elaborate scam. As the suspense builds, Susy is left to fend for herself, but with the phone line cut
the exciting high energy sound that is guaranteed to get you onto the dance floor. On Sunday the festival will end with the amazing duo Belshazzar’s Feast Together for over 10 years, Paul Hutchinson (accordion) and Paul Sartin (oboe, violin and vocals) their amazing musicianship coupled with wry humour has earned them a coveted best-duo nomination in the BBC Folk Awards. Not to be missed, book up early!! As usual there will also be a strong focus on local talent. Raunds itself will be represented by the Raunds Community Choir, the Ukulele Orchestra and the choir The Festival is mostly staged in the Saxon Hall, with the opportunity to choose from Real Ales, soft drinks, hot drinks and food to keep you going. Looking for a bargain? Why not buy the Early bird Saver? Buy before April 1st and you get all of the concerts and sessions for only £45!! Tickets are available from Raunds Hardware & Pet Supplies, Brook St Newsagents, ring the Festival Hotline 07756 015615 or go to the NEW website: https://www.raundsfestival.com where you can see a full list of acts.
dead and the house plunged into darkness, can Susy outwit the murderous visitors? From the pen of Frederick Knott, author of Dial M for Murder, this tense thriller was made famous by the 1967 film starring Audrey Hepburn which is ranked as one of the top 100 scariest films of all time. Book on-line at www.sharnbrook-
milltheatre.co.uk/ or in person at Pick-alily, Florists, 61 High Street, Sharnbrook: £10/11 (£1 booking fee). Party of 10 or more, 10% discount (not Fri. or Sat). NB Not suitable for U12 NB: Monday 11th March is a Charity Night for The Rotary Club of Rushden. Phone: 01933 312668.
Also now booking and not to be missed: Award-winning Canadian folk/country duo Madison Violetwill entertain you on 16 May from 19:45, with support from David Banks (of The Whybirds). Tickets, £14 are available now at www.sharnbrookmilltheatre. co.uk or in person at Pick-a-Lily, Florists, Sharnbrook.
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2-4pm Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Rushden Town Bowls Club, Northampton Raod, Rushden We welcome back the actor Graham Padden to give a talk on:
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FREE – friendly mixed ability 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
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Tea and biscuits provided Adult School, Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers NN10 8BB SuPPORTED By EAST NORTHANTS COuNCIL
Meets on Wednesdays at the Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers 7.30pm-9.30pm March 20th – AGM £2 members, £2.50 visitors For more information call: 01933 391283
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Higham and Rushden u3A are now accepting new members from the 1st January. We meet at the Pemberton Centre every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1.30p.m, for an interesting presentation on a variety of subjects and 45 different interest groups to choose from! Come along and see if you like it. We are a VERY FRIENDLY GROUP of over 600 members
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(entrance Queen Street) Sunday Worship at 10.45am, with Children’s Activities Communion 1st Sunday of the month, Second Sunday in the month at 4pm something different for all ages. Wednesdays 9.30am Jelly Babes children’s Group, all welcome. Alternate Thursdays Ladies Meeting at 2pm. New members welcome.
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TRAUMA & PTSD SUPPORT GROUP I run this support group for others who have been through a trauma of any kind, Its a safe place to come and meet people going through similar things. Monday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm alternates between Wellingborough Mind & Higham Ferrers Hope church Tuesday 1.30pm - 3pm The Bee hive kingsthorpe Thursday 2pm & 3.30pm kettering Mind £3 a session which helps pay for the room hire and a drink please contact me for more information please contact Nikki 07507176719
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RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU Friday 15th March 7.30pm
Roger Drage – Country Life, The Idyll and the Reality Friday 26th April 7.30pm at
Steve Dimmer – The Daring Mr Dahl Tel 01933 358218 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
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1st Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning at St Mary’s Church, Ringstead, 10 to 12 Noon. A warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. Call 01933 624262 for details. Last Tuesday of the month Tea with Friends at St Mary’s Church Ringstead is held on the last Tuesday of every 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.
–––––––––––––––––– PEMBERTON MAID MARIONS Welcome new and experienced archers every Wednesday morning at The Pemberton Centre Rushden NN10 9yP For more information contact Diane 01933 314032 or Glenda 01933 2250577
–––––––––––––––––– THRAPSTON COUNTRY DANCERS
Country dancing not only helps you to keep fit but is very sociable. You make new friends in a pleasant atmosphere and also maintains one of our great traditions. All dances are fully explained. We meet at the St John’s Ambulance Hall, off Cheyney Lane, Thrapson Monthly on the first and third Wednesdays 2-30pm Details from George on 01933 622827
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Saturday 2nd March 2019 Admission 50p. To be held at Rushden St,Marys Church Hall 10am to 12noon Contact Edna 01933357253 Proceeds to Recovery House (ENCS) and Church Mission Funds
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Eric Fowell on 01933 353292
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Fridays (except for Good Friday, Christmas Holidays and occassional weddings) in the Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Lane, 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
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MEET SAFFRON ROAD CAR PARK HIGHAM FERRERS FOR CAR SHARING 9.30am Sunday 3rd March Admission Free Contact 07879 577433 7 mile walk from Burton Latimer 9.30am Sunday 17th March Contact 01933 312318 6 mile walk from Little Odell 9.45am Sunday 7th April Contact 077 548 10902 6.5 mile walk from Rushden
––––––––––––––––––– COFFEE MORNINGS Tuesdays And Thursdays 9am – 11am In The Memory Lane Tea Rooms, Serve, 19 Church Street, Rushden, NN10 9yu. Drop In For Coffee And Chat.
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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 WEDNESDAYS 10am Art Group
––––––––––––––––––– PENSIONERS’ CLUB MEN AND WOMEN WELCOME Meet every Tuesday 2-4pm at RUSHDEN HALL BINGO/WHIST EvERy OTHER WEEk ALTERNATING WITH INTERESTING SPEAkERS For more information contact David Robinson 01933 313729 March 5th Biography – Bernard Lines March 12th Bingo March 19th David Hawker March 26th Whist April 2nd Biography – Mark McBride Music Maestro
––––––––––––––––––– WAY- ON RUSHDEN GROUP A social group for single widowed men and women aged 50 - 70. We are an informal friendly group of widowed people who meet twice a month in the Rushden area to arrange visits to social events eg music events, meals out etc. If you would like to join us or would like further information please contact Anne 07717482252 after 7 pm or Sandy on 07923109840, after 7 pm
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Go along and cheer on your local football teams RuSHDEN and Higham united have a busy fixture list for March. On Saturday, March 2, the united Counties League division one team are away to Anstay Nomads, before hosting local rivals Raunds Town on Wednesday, March 6. The team then play at home again on Saturday, March 9, against Burton Park Wanderers, before a trip to Harrowby on Saturday, March 16. They then host Thrapston Town in another local derby on Saturday, March 23, before travelling to Bourne Town on Saturday, March 30. Meanwhile, AFC Rushden & Diamonds have home games in the Evo-Stik Premier League against Alvechurch on Saturday, March 2, Needham Market on Saturday, March 16 and Royston Town on Saturday, March 30. Home games for both teams are played at Hayden Road in Rushden. For the full fixtures and news for Rushden and Higham united visit the website at www.clubwebsite.co.uk/rhufc, while for AFC Rushden & Diamonds fixtures and news go to www.afcdiamonds.com
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JOG Northants is a countywide programme aimed port.org/become-a-jog-leader at helping beginners start jogging. People can also contact Sarah Harvey, Sports The group offers many jogging groups Development Officer at Northamptonshire Sport, throughout Northamptonshire to help those who on 07834 495 841 and at Sarah.Harvey@firstforare new to running, or have not exercised in a wellbeing.co.uk. long time. Jog Northants already has one 3-2-1 permaAll the groups start with a mixture of walking nently marked running route at Stanwick Lakes. and jogging and are a great way to get fit without This enables people to run the route any time having to spend a lot of money. to suit their schedule. All the groups are led by qualified and insured The group has issued tipsto follow for those leaders who organise the route, meeting place and interested in using the Stanwick route. offer help and guidance to help you achieve your The group advises people to: goals. l Find a group to run with - running with one of Anyone interested can enter their postcode into our groups makes running more fun, you make the Jogging Group Finder to find your nearest new friends and a qualified leader’s advice can group. help you get the most from your running. Alternatively, fill out the Expression of Interest l Look out for any hazards or obstacles form to contact us about local groups. whether it is a tree root or a parked car the Details are available at www.northamptonsooner you spot them the easier it is to avoid shiresport.org/jog-northants. them. Your run will be less affected by them Anyone thinking of starting their own, or and you will be safer. Take all the personal assisting with a current jogging group, can also safety precautions you normally would apply visit the site for further information. when on foot. A Leadership in Running Fitness Course, l Be aware of traffic - don’t take risks. On some (LiRF), is available. routes you may have a choice of points at It is a one day nationally recognised course which to cross a road so doing it when the road accredited by UK Athletics. is quietest and you have the best view of traffic The course will cover session ideas, training is safer and less disruptive to your run plans, and injuries and will qualify and insure you l Don’t drown out sounds - headphones are as a leader to lead your own jogging group. popular but make sure you are aware of the By the end of the course you will be issued sounds in your surroundings that can give you with a leader ID card and will confidently be able early warning of hazards. to deliver fun and safe sessions to groups of various abilities. l Make sure you are visible. Motorists will see It will help leaders set their own group up on a you sooner and more clearly, and pedestrians day and time that suits them. are more likely to spot you and give you a For more visit https://www.northamptonshiresclear run.
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Sports college installs life-saving equipment MANOR School Sports College in Raunds has installed a potentially life-saving defibrillator on its 3G football pitch. The equipment was donated on behalf of Winvic by Nick Lakin, (project manager), Derren McCrum, (site manager), and Trevor Swailes (HSEQ manager), who are currently overseeing the construction on Warth Park, Raunds. Available for emergency use at all times, the defibrillator is located next to the school’s artificial football pitch, which sees regular use from students and members of the local community. In the event somebody goes into cardiac arrest, the equipment can be used to treat the casualty whilst waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Sports centre manager Tom Hatton said: “With the community at the heart of what we offer here
at Manor, my thanks go to Winvic for their generous donation of this potentially life-saving equipment. “We have a range of senior and junior teams that use the 3G pitch throughout the week and with our new hockey, netball and tennis pitch in development for 2019, it is reassuring that provisions are there to maintain the safety of our visitors while they improve their health and wellbeing with us. “On behalf of Manor Sports and Leisure, Manor School and its users, thank you.” Mr Swailes, who also a former student of the school and local resident, said: “Winvic strives to benefit the communities in and around our developments, and we are always looking to improve these areas for the people who live there.
“As a regular user of the sports facilities at Manor School, I am especially pleased to be able to donate a defibrillator to the site.” Teams, groups and individuals can hire the football pitch by contacting Manor Sports and Leisure on 01933 461459, or e-mailing sport@manorschool.northants.sch.uk. The centre offers a fitness suite, sports hall, (with four badminton courts), a dance and aerobics studio, floodlit 3G all weather pitch, netball and basketball courts, indoor cricket nets and grass pitches for football, rugby and cricket. Pictured (l-r), Beverley Davis, Manor School operations manager; Trevor Swailes, Winvic HSEQ manager; Tom Hatton, Manor Sports Centre manager; Derren McCrum, Winvic site manager and Nick Lakin, Winvic project manager.
Rebels win against city rivals
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ENVC Rebels v MK City2 AVAILABILITY issues saw the Rushden Rebels volleyball team a few players down, yet against a City side experimenting with a one setter system they were to record their first 3-0 win for a couple of seasons. The victory was on the back of a solid serving performance which is something which also has not been said for a couple of seasons. In set one, Andy Turner started the ball rolling asking questions of City’s service reception and for the first five points found they had no answer. The lead was extended further before City got into the game. Some scrappy rallies followed as both sides tried to make sense of their unusual line-ups. Katie Bates was moved from her libero role to take the task of setting for the Rebels and put up plenty of sets in the right areas which Aidan Woolridge and Shaun Cardy were able to put away. Not necessarily with the incisive power of the first team hitters but effective nevertheless. From the sidelines City were
struggling more with their positional play than the Rebels and gave up hitting opportunities in favour of keeping the rally going. Saying that they still picked up points through placement but not enough. Rebels made one change in set three giving Rabanni court time. The flow of the game continued Rebels way and they went on to take the set and the match 3-0, 2516, 25-18, 25-16. MVP’s were P Sanchez for City 2 and Shaun Cardy for the Rebels.
Raiders Ladies v Falcons Ladies THE Falcons turned up with a few familiar faces in their line up former Raider Indre and returning player Rika Rehe. Raiders spirit was better in this game and they did have some cracking rallies but yet again scoring opportunites were squandered. The experience on the Falcons side saw them run out 3-0 winners. MVP’s were Indre for the Falcons and Evee for the Raiders.
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