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CRACKDOWN LAUNCHED ON ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR RUSHDEN, HIGHAM FERRERS & EAST NORTHANTS

POLICE launched a month-long crackdown on anti-social behaviour issues across the county.

With tackling anti-social behaviour a matter of priority for Northamptonshire Police, the force spent September focusing on the top issues across the county, including work to seize and destroy vehicles being ridden or driven dangerously and illegally.

As part of the force’s approach to resolving ASB and improving quality of life, eight hotspot areas were identified across the county’s eight policing sectors, using reports from the public from the last six months to identify the main issues and where they are happening.

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Tackling vehicle nuisance will also be a key aim as reports show this is a concern countywide, with a dedicated email address set up for people to send information on problem situations direct to their local policing teams.

Chief Insp Pete Basham said: “ASB takes many forms, but key to it all is the effect it has on people’s quality of life.

“This is why Northamptonshire Police has made tackling ASB a matter of priority for 2021/22 and why we’re launching our month of action to tackle the issues causing the most distress to individuals and harm to communities across Northamptonshire.”

The launch of Operation Judgement to tackle vehicle nuisance centred on the antisocial and dangerous use of motorbikes, cars and e-scooters, with people encouraged to email information to opjudgement@northants.pnn.police.uk, as well as continuing to report incidents by calling 101 or, in an emergency, 999.

Chif Insp Basham said: “We’ve set up Operation Judgement to make it crystal clear that Northamptonshire Police understands the concerns people have about vehicle nuisance, and we will be doing all we can to prevent those who choose to ride or drive in this way from causing harm to their communities.

“The dedicated email address won’t replace our usual crime reporting systems, but feedback from communities suggests there’s significant underreporting of this ASB type, in particular motorcycle nuisance, so we want to provide as many ways as possible for people to tell us what they know so we can act.

“As with all forms of ASB, it’s not right that the actions of a few affect the many, so we’ll be using a

range of powers to tackle this, from outreach and education right up to the seizure and destruction of motorbikes and other vehicles that are being used illegally.”

“Off-road nuisance affects people across Northamptonshire, with some areas affected worse than others by issues like noise nuisance, intimidation and abusive riding.

“The type of motorcycles reported include motocross, trial and endurance bikes, mini motos and quadbikes. However, any mechanically propelled vehicle could be used to cause alarm or distress to others if used in an anti-social manner, especially on public footpaths, parks and fields.

“During the month, the force also increased patrols within hotspot areas and undertaking days of action with partners including West and North Northamptonshire Councils.

Enhanced support for repeat victims of ASB is already being provided by Northamptonshire Police, to make sure those most affected have the right help from the right agencies at the right time, to make a real difference and improve their lives.

Those identified as being responsible for ASB issues are also being supported and challenged to make better decisions and prevent them from causing problems for others, including the increased use of both civil and criminal powers.

Chief Insp Basham said: “Northamptonshire Police takes ASB very seriously but in order to effectively tackle issues, we need residents to report them to us.

“Even if an issue is not a police matter, we can help you by providing advice and guidance on who to report it to, for example reporting noise nuisance to your local council.

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“During the month of action and beyond, please help us to help you by reporting all ASB to us – if we don’t know it’s happening, we can’t help, but if you report to us, we can take action against those responsible and provide you with support. Don’t suffer alone, we are here to help you.”

Key ASB issues identified from public reports made across Northamptonshire’s policing sectors included youth-related ASB issues in Swanspool, Wellingborough and youth related issues in the Hayden Ward in Rushden.

You can find out more by visiting www.northants.police.uk

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Trust recognised as one of the top five trusts for junior doctors

“Our approach is simple, creating a learning culture, enhancing potential and unlocking opportunities through listening and co-production.

“In addition to our robust medical education offer to trainees, we have recently launched an International Medical Fellowship programme with eight international doctors joining us this month.

“We also have a development programme for our career grade doctors – our Certificate of Eligibility of Specialist Registration, (CESR), programme to support doctors in gaining specialist registration was launched in March 2021.”

NHFT works hard to support our junior doctors in different ways and in many areas.

NHFT chairman Crishni Waring said: “As valued members of team NHFT, we want to support our junior doctors’ development and progress. The outstanding care they offer makes a real difference every day, which is why being recognised as a top five trust means so much.”

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Healthcare NHS Trust, has been recognised as one of the top five trusts for junior doctors’ overall experience.

As the only trust in the top four that is not a specialist hospital, this is particularly notable.

Typically, junior doctors rate their overall experience higher when working in specialist hospitals as they can choose their specialism.

The top five trusts were revealed by the Heath Service Journal, (HSJ,) and are based on results from the latest General Medical Council national training survey.

NHFT scored an impressive 87.19 out of 100.

Executive medical director for NHFT, Dr Itai Matumbike, said: “Our ranking as a top five trust for junior doctors is great news as we look to enhance our medical students’ and core trainees’ experiences.

“We are committed to providing an environment which enables a junior doctor’s career to blossom.

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A WOMAN whose life was transformed when her dad bravely donated a kidney urged local people to support National Organ Donation Week last month.

Kathryn Croker, 35, from Desborough, is asking local families to discuss organ donation and make their views known to one another after joining Kettering General Hospital’s Organ and Tissue Donation Committee in May 2021.

She strongly believes people need to be clear on their wishes now that, since May 2020, England has an opt-out system which better supports donation, but still requires families to consent in the event of a person’s death.

Kathryn, who married Luke Croker four years ago, had her life transformed by organ donation in 2013 when her dad, Kevin Abraham, from Rushton, underwent an operation to remove his kidney so it could be transplanted into her.

At the time Kathryn’s kidney function was down to four per cent and she was on dialysis and not doing well.

She said: “When I was 12 I was diagnosed with Henoch Schonlein Purpura, (HSP), – a condition that causes the small blood vessels in your skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys to become inflamed and bleed.

“Over time the condition caused my kidneys to fail.

“By the time I was 26, in 2012, I was really struggling.

“I was tired all the time – so much so that I had to rest my arms in stages while using a hairdryer.

“I had a very restricted diet, got out of breath really easily, and had swollen legs and feet.

“My kidney function was down to four per cent, I was on dialysis, and it was clear I needed an organ transplant.”

Both her mum, Anne, and dad, Kevin, had tests and were found to be matches.

Kevin, 66, a retired contracts manager, was given the all clear to give the donation, and did so at Leicester General Hospital in May 2013.

He said: “I knew I wanted to do it. I was excited because I knew it would make such a big difference to Kathryn.

“I think the point of National Organ Donation Week is for us all to stop and think what it would mean to be clear on our intentions around donation.

“It is rare to be a living donor like myself but most people, in the event of their death, can give life to others through organ and tissue donation.

It is the most incredible gift and my daughter is living proof of that.”

Kathryn said: “It transformed my life. The change was amazing. I could do things again without being dragged down by tiredness and having to have dialysis.

“I still need to take medication and have check-ups but I am able to work again and doing normal things without worrying – except during the last 18 months when I have had to shield during the pandemic. I am just so grateful to my dad for his courage, love and support.”

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Organ and Tissue Donation Committee because she is so passionate about the importance of organ donation.

She is also a volunteer community ambassador for Kidney Research UK and part of an online group called Share Your Wishes that raises awareness across social media of the importance of sharing your organ donation wishes with your family.

She said: “This week is that time to have that conversation with your loved ones about your wishes around organ donation.

“It is so important. In the event of your death it makes it easier for your family to consent to donation and you may be able to go on to save – or transform – the lives of eight or more people on the national organ donation waiting list.”

Kettering General Hospital’s Organ and Tissue Donation Chair Shirley Newman said: “This year we are raising awareness of both organ and tissue donation encouraging people to talk to their families to ‘Leave Them Certain’ of their wishes in the event of your death. We are also raising awareness of the less well known living donations through Kathryn’s story.

“Our committee is also looking at contacting schools in our area to offer a talk from Nicola Lee, mother of organ donor Miriam Lee, to support the new blood, organ and stem cell donation education now on the PSHE curriculum in Secondary Schools since September 2021.”

To register your decision around organ donation go to https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk /register-your-decision/

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Thankyou Captain Tom – hospital opens new outdoor gym for staff thanks to funds KETTERING General Hospital opened a new outdoor gym for staff thanks to funds raised by Captain Sir Tom Moore and NHS Charities Together.

So far the Trust has received a total of £269,600 from NHS Charities Together supporting a variety of initiatives throughout the pandemic In addition to the 12-station outdoor gym – located in the hospital’s Pocket Park - these have included the We Care staff welfare programme, which includes a free staff café, open office and out of office service The £31,000 outdoor gym uses equipment supplied by local leisure company Wicksteed.

Kettering General Hospital’s director of human resources, Paula Kirkpatrick, said: “We are very grateful for all the support we have received during the pandemic thanks to the efforts of Captain Sir Tom Moore and NHS Charities Together.

“Captain Sir Tom Moore was an inspiration to the nation and his legacy has continued to help hospitals to cope with the pandemic and move on into the future.

“Our new outdoor gym has now opened and is a great way to help our staff to relax and stay fit and healthy.”

Other initiatives which continue to be supported this year thanks to the NHS Charities Together donations include The WeCare Café – which opened in April 2020.

The cafe is a safe place for staff to decompress and relax in their breaks.

It has had more than 68,000 visits since its launch providing free teas and coffees and snacks: The open office listening service has also been funded.

It provides immediate confidential support and signposting to relevant support services by staff – this service has reached more than 2,000 attendances since its launch in April 2020.

And the out of office pastoral care/mindfulness support where staff listeners visit those areas most affected by the pandemic and provide a ‘locally’ accessible listening service to staff in a similar way to the open office, is also up and running.

It has involved more than 100 visits since its launch on June 28, 2020.

Jayne Chambers, who ran the Trust’s We Care ser-

vice during the pandemic, said: “These services have supported our colleagues throughout the pandemic and we wanted to continue to provide and expand them.

“Today the new outdoor gym is a great example of that and it is very much appreciated by our staff.

“It is also another fitting tribute to the support provided by Captain Sir Tom Moore and NHS Charities Together.”

The hospital has received a contribution to funding from NHS Charities Together to maintain its We Care services until March 31, 2022.

Captain Sir Tom raised £32.8m for NHS Charities Together’s Covid-19 Appeal by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday on April 30, 2020.

He sadly died aged 100 on February 2 with Covid19 at Bedford Hospital.

NHS Charities Together has taken bids from hospitals from across the country to fund initiatives which support staff, patients, and the longer-term recovery of the NHS. NHS Charities Together is the national charity caring for the NHS. It helps provide additional support to patients, NHS staff and volunteers, working through its 241 member charities based with hospitals, ambulance trusts, community health trusts, mental health trusts and health boards across the UK. In total NHS Charities Together’s Covid-19 Appeal raised £150m thanks to the support from Captain Sir Tom and others.

For more information about NHS Charities Together you can visit the charity’s website at www.nhscharitiestogether.co.uk.

For more information about The Captain Tom Foundation – an independent organisation which works with charity partners to support causes close to Captain Sir Tom and his family’s hearts - go to www.captain tom.org.

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Pictured, right, the hospital’s director of human resources Paula Kirkpatrick cuts the ribbon to open our outdoor gym, pictured with staff and Wicksteed Leisure representatives in the gym.

Man who fatally stabbed his younger girlfriend before killing himself died from a neck wound

A MAN who fatally stabbed his younger girlfriend before killing himself died from a neck wound, an inquest heard.

Ben Green’s body was found alongside 22-year-old dancer Maddie Durdant-Hollamby at his modern detached home in Slate Drive, Kettering, at lunchtime on August 27.

Northamptonshire’s Assistant Coroner Hassan Shah opened an inquest into the death of 41-year-old Mr Green, who police had said suffered self-inflicted fatal stab wounds.

Concerns were raised for the safety of Maddie, who worked in marketing, on August 27.

When the police arrived, they found the bodies of the couple.

A murder inquiry was launched.

The police believe Ben Green, who worked as a marketing director at a water firm, killed Maddie before taking his own life.

Officers said they were not looking for anyone else.

At a brief hearing in Northamptonshire Coroner’s Court at Sessions House, George Row, Northampton, Mr Shah said the provisional cause of death was given by pathologist Michael Biggs as an incised wound to the neck, pending toxicology and histology reports.

The coroner said Benjamin Green’s body had been identified by his father Anthony at Leicester Royal Infirmary on September 1.

He adjourned the hearing for a full inquest on Thursday January 13 – the same day as Maddie’s inquest.

At the opening of her inquest last

Maddie’s parents, Stephen and Rachel, said she was a “beautiful person both inside and out.”

week the provisional cause of death was given as stab wounds to the chest.

Maddie’s parents Stephen and Rachel from Wimblington in Cambridgeshire said in a statement they were absolutely devastated at the loss of Maddie, who was a beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece.

The statement went on: “Our hearts are broken and we cannot begin to imagine life without her.

The shock and pain we are feeling is indescribable.

“She was a beautiful person both inside and out, who loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends.

“Maddie was a kind, caring, thoughtful young woman, who touched the lives of everyone she met.

“A talented dancer, her creative talent continued through school and into her career in marketing. Her life has been sadly cut short just as her

career was blossoming.

“Our thoughts are with everybody who knew and loved Maddie as much as we did.”

In a statement released earlier, Ben Green’s family said: “Ben was an extremely loving father to three extraordinary young children and was a beloved partner to his ex-wife.

He was also a loving son, brother, uncle, and nephew.

“There are no words to describe the extremely sad circumstance of this tragic incident and our thoughts and prayers are with Maddie’s family, loved ones and friends.

Det Insp Nicole Main said: “Maddie Durdant-Hollamby was a young woman with a bright future ahead of her, and we are making sure her family are fully supported as we work to answer their questions about how she came to lose her life.”

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Network Rail transforms work compound into natural habitat to protect wildlife NETWORK Rail has transformed a site in Finedon – which was a temporary work compound whilst vital railway upgrades took place – into a specific area to protect wildlife for years to come.

Land just off Finedon Station Road was used by engineers as they carried out vital electrification work as part of the £1.5b Midland Main Line Upgrade.

Once the railway improvements were completed in April, Network Rail and Amey developed the first specific habitat as part of an innovative project to manage protected species.

About 40,000 tons of material were moved off the site to allow teams to complete landscaping work in preparation for the new nature reserve.

The material which was moved is being used by local businesses and for another work compound, meaning none of it has gone to landfill.

The site will contain ponds which will be the right habitat for great crested newts – as well as grassland,

wetland areas and open woodland.

Trees and plants will attract birds, butterflies, and bees.

Network Rail carefully planned the project to bring faster, more reliable train services for passengers – while increasing biodiversity and mitigating the impact the major work has on wildlife.

This commitment meant that instead of installing fencing and then moving any great crested newts from work sites, teams could protect their habitat by helping to increase their population.

Route infrastructure engineer for Network Rail Tara Scott said: “As we carry out vital work to improve the railway, we are continuing to look for innovative ways to boost biodiversity.

“We were committed to turn this land in Finedon into an area for wildlife once we’d finished using it – and it’s great to see progress on our first new habitat.

“We also want to thank residents who live near the Finedon Station Road site for their patience

whilst the essential railway upgrades took place.

“Now the work compound has gone, the new site will attract wildlife to the area.”

Principal environmentalist at Amey Consulting Michael Whitehead said: “We have applied our environmental consulting expertise to create diverse ecological habitat, in support of Network Rail’s journey to Biodiversity Net Gain.

“This project presents a strong example of sustainable thinking, with clear benefits to the local environment and neighbouring communities, as well as carbon reduction in the planned planting of trees and reuse of all clean engineering fill materials from the site.”

North Northamptonshire Council’s executive member for Climate and Green Environment Harriet Pentland said: “Protecting our green environment is a key priority for the council and we are committed to working with partners to ensure that this happens in the area.

“We are delighted to see this former compound site transformed into a pocket of wilderness which is ideal for supporting an abundance of wildlife.

“Not only is this important for nature but it also helps to enrich our lives too.

“The project has also diverted materials from going to landfill by cleverly re-using them – an innovative way of reducing our environmental impact.”

The site was designed by the Freshwater Habitats Trust which specialises in habitat creation for amphibians, especially Great Crested Newts.

It will not be open to the general public and it will continue to be managed by Network Rail.

This will help to protect the animals and vegetation.

Pictured below shows (left to right): Hamish CritchellWard, environmental manager for Network Rail, Cllr Clive Hallam, Tara Scott, route infrastructure engineer for Network Rail, Cllr Lora Lawman, Cllr Harriet Pentland.

Appeal after assault POLICE officers are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Thrapston.

Between 9.30pm and 10pm on Sunday, September 5, a 37year-old man was walking over the bridge on Bridge Street, towards Islip, when someone ran up behind him, stabbed him in the hip and ran back to Thrapston.

The offender was slim, 5ft 7ins to 5ft 9ins, an Asian man in his late teens to early 20s.

He had short hair and was wearing a black tracksuit.

Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident should contactNorthamptonshire Police on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

You can also visit the Crimestoppers website anonymously at https://crimestoppersuk.org/

Drugs seized

DETECTIVES investigating an assault on a man in Irthlingborough have seized a large amount of suspected Class A drugs as part of their enquiries.

At 3.45am on Tuesday, September 14, Northamptonshire Police received a report of a man being assaulted in Welford Close, Irthlingborough.

When officers attended, two suspects fled the scene and subsequent searches led to an address in Addington Road, where four men were arrested and a number of substances thought to be Class A drugs were found.

A 25-year-old Irthlingborough man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and affray and a 31-year-old Irthlingborough man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. Two men from Slough, aged 22 and 28, were also arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm and possession with intent to supply.

Anyone with information about the assault should contact police on 101.

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Celebrating 100 years of teaching history with commemorative event

MOULTON College celebrated its 100-year anniversary and hosted a commemorative event to mark the occasion.

Guest speakers included previous alumni, employer partners and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson.

The event, held to celebrate the College’s ‘past, present and future’ included fond memories from previous students dating back to the ‘50s, and a video timeline displaying the College’s history.

The event also recognised the hard work of the college staff with long service and achievement awards presented during the main event.

Corrie Harris, CEO and Principal at Moulton College said: “100 years of teaching is a remarkable achievement and it was only right for us to celebrate this major milestone.

“It has been fantastic to listen to the memories of our alumni and to hear about their many achievements since their time with us.”

Moulton College opened its doors in 1921 as the Institute of Agriculture, initially welcoming 26 students to study general agriculture.

Over the years, the college played an influential role training the Women’s Land Army, recovered from a WW2 bombing, and welcomed royalty through its doors to mark its 50th birthday.

Since its early years, the curriculum has expanded to include animal management, construction, land-based studies, sport, supported learning and uniformed public services.

Ms Harris added: “It was great to hear from Adam Henson who highlighted the opportunities in farming and the exciting technologies being developed in this sector.

“It was a brilliant event acknowledging the college’s wonderful history and rewarding our staff for all of their hard work.”

Moulton College, with sites in Moulton and Higham Ferrers, covers more than 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock.

Much of this land is farmed commercially to provide a realistic resource for our students, while a number of businesses are also based on the estate too.

Man with more than 75,000 indecent images locked up A 64-YEAR-old man who pleaded guilty to being in possession of over 75,000 indecent images of children has been sent to prison.

Martin White, previously of Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton, was spotted accessing some of the images by a reveller at a New Year’s Eve house party at the end of 2018.

“I saw the male through the window on his computer,” the witness said.

“I noticed that he was looking at pornographic images.

“One was of a young girl, aged about nine or ten.

“She was not wearing anything from the waist down.”

As a result, White was arrested and his address searched by Northamptonshire Police.

Subsequent examination of the devices seized by officers from his home showed that he had more than 75,000 indecent images of children, many of them Category A – the most serious.

He was subsequently charged with multiple indecent images of children offences and pleaded guilty to all of them at Northampton Crown Court on Thursday, September 16.

He was jailed for one year and three months.

Lead investigator, Det Cons Adam Brooks from Northamp-

tonshire Police’s POLIT Team, said: “This was an unusual case as we rarely get witnesses to these types of crimes.

“People like Martin White often falsely believe that their crimes are victimless but the fact is in order for these images to be created children are abused. “ I am pleased the courts have handed White a custodial sentence because in my view - anyone in possession of child abuse material poses a significant risk to children.

“His addiction is very difficult to manage in the community so custody was the right decision.

“As the internet gets bigger our tools get better and I would like to reassure the Northamptonshire community that we will catch those who possess child abuse material.”

Appeal after fatal road collision

THE family of 24-year-old Rees Edward Greenman have released a photo of him following a fatal collision near the village of Hargrave.

Rees, from Bedford, was sadly killed on the B645 at about 6pm on Friday, September 17, when his black Triumph Speed Triple motorbike was in collision with a black Volvo XC60.

Officers from Northamptonshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are still asking anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch.

They would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area and may have dashcam footage from around the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Drive Watch Hotline on 0800 174615, quoting incident number 415 of 17/9/21.

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Warning issued over dangerous batch of Class A street drugs POLICE officers are issuing a warning to the public after a potentially dangerous batch of crack cocaine and heroin has made its way into circulation in Kettering.

In the past few weeks, Northamptonshire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service have attended a number of incidents in the town, in which the patient has required lifesaving intervention.

It is believed a very hazardous substance – possible isotonitazene or fentanyl – has been used as a cutting agent, which has been directly linked to at least four overdoses in the town.

Northamptonshire Police Heroin and Crack Cocaine Action regional co-ordinator, Insp Sebastian Greschner said: “The most important

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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.”

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

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“It will only be possible for people to buy more goods online if they choose to and to have them delivered in a timely manner if we continue to develop high quality warehouse space in the right locations, such as SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton Gateway.

“At this site we will also have the added benefit of the rail freight terminal which will enable these goods to be transported around the country in a more sustainable way.”

Work first started on site in January 2020, with enabling works to prepare the site for construction, including ecology, archaeology and ground investigations, taking place in May 2020.

The infrastructure improvements are being delivered in partnership with Highways England, Network Rail and local authorities, and are anticipated to be complete by the end of 2023.

The development of SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton Gateway is expected to create approximately 7,500 direct jobs, with around 120 created during the infrastructure construction phase.

SEGRO is working alongside local council and community partners to deliver an employment and skills programme that will provide training and employment opportunities for members of the local community. The site will include more than 80 acres of parkland and amenity grassland, 18km of footpaths, 20km of hedgerows and the planting of 60,000 new trees.

Police warning after drinks are spiked POLICE are warning people that it is illegal to spike someone’s drink, and reminding revellers to be aware of what they are drinking, after three drink spiking incidents were reported over the same weekend.

The force received calls from three women reporting their drinks had been spiked while out in Northampton on September 3 and 4 – two relating to NB’s in Bridge Street, from Friday 3 into Saturday 4, and one relating to Turtle Bay in Gold Street on the evening of Saturday 4.

All the victims attended hospital due to the symptoms of collapse they experienced, but have since been discharged.

Officers are working to establish how they came by the affected drinks, as well as the substance or

substances involved and who may have administered them.

The force is reminding people that to spike someone’s drink is a crime, and sharing advice to always keep an eye on your drinks, to not accept or pick up drinks that you have not seen being prepared yourself, and to look out for friends, seeking help immediately if they show signs of becoming intoxicated or incapacitated very quickly.

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CONSTRUCTION has begun to create the connection for the 35-acre strategic rail freight interchange at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton Gateway.

As part of the development SEGRO is investing £190m into infrastructure, including the new SRFI and significant improvements to the surrounding road network.

To coincide with this latest project milestone, new CGI images have been released showing for the first time how the development will look once complete.

The 450-acre state-of-the-art multi-modal logistics development will be home to five million square feet of modern sustainable warehouse space and logistics facilities.

Strategically located next to junction 15 on the M1 motorway, the first plots are expected to be available to build upon later this year.

Over the coming weeks the construction activity will be largely focused on earthworks, including stripping the topsoil for the rail connection, freight terminal, building plateaus and estate roads.

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HER Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened Northampton General Hospital’s new Paediatric Emergency Department last month.

The £2.9m new facility, which has been built over the last seven months, will improve care for the 28,000 children who require hospital emergency department support each year.

The Princess Royal arrived at the hospital and was received by the Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders Watson.

Her Royal Highness then met senior hospital leaders, clinicians, volunteers, and key NHS partners involved in the county’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, before moving onto the department itself.

There she had a tour of the new building and met the clinicians and staff who run the department before unveiling a plaque to officially open it.

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matron Michelle Coe said: “It was a great honour, and very exciting, for our team to welcome The Princess Royal to officially open our fantastic new Paediatric Emergency Department.

“For children and young people, and their families, the new department creates a dedicated, safe, child-friendly environment, in which to receive the help they need during times of illness or injury.

“It has its own entrance, which is entirely separate, and is a huge improvement on the previous paediatric area which only had three rooms and was located inside the hospital’s main emergency department.

Nurse manager for the department, Kerry Marriott said: “It is so much better.

“It is purpose-designed, light and airy, and has a range of great facilities, including some new additions such as a dedicated injuries assessment area, a safe area for patients presenting in mental health crisis, a high dependency bed space, and a private feeding room.”

Other facilities include a dedicated triage room, three waiting areas, (one of which is a separate space for adolescents), four trolley assessment spaces and six assessment rooms.

Northampton General Hospital’s chief executive Heidi Smoult said: “This is an important new facility for the hospital which will help us to deliver paediatric care in the right dedicated environment.

“We were deeply honoured that The Princess Royal agreed to open the department and this was a great morale boost for staff in the department, and indeed the whole hospital, after all of the difficulties of the Covid pandemic.

“The new department will help us to provide the right kind sensitive care for children and adolescents and means our hard-working staff have a much-improved working environment.”

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Popular e-scooter scheme Attempted burglary – do extended across the county you recognise this man?

SINCE celebrating its first anniversary in Northamptonshire earlier this month, leading shared escooter company Voi is having an extra celebration, as the region extends the trial of e-scooters until March 2022.

Councillors Jonathan Nunn and Graham Lawman joined Voi’s team to highlight the councils’ commitment to making Northamptonshire a more sustainable and low-carbon place to live in, while offering residents an affordable, flexible and fun way to travel around.

This vote of confidence in Voi’s e-scooters from North and West Northamptonshire councils is the result of a year-long cooperation between all stakeholders to make shared micromobility an important part of everyday life in the region as ridership tops 835,000.

Since September 2020, riders have covered 1.2 million miles in Northamptonshire as users adopt Voi for commuting to work, getting to the gym, meeting friends and running errands.

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The extension is also recognition of Voi’s hard work introducing measures which place educating riders around safety, parking, and sustainability at the forefront of the micro-mobility experience.

Measures that have contributed towards increased public confidence in using e-scooters and e-bikes regularly, and therefore towards this decision to extend the trial, include having staff on the ground to monitor e-scooter activity, state-of-the-art technology, and the introduction of parking racks across the city.

In addition, Voi continues to incentivise the general public to report situations of misuse or vandalism via its ‘Report a Voi scooter’ page.

Senior public policy manager at Voi UK and Ireland Sam Pooke, (pictured below with councillors), said: “It has been such an exciting year working with West and North Northamptonshire Councils, contributing to this transformation of the town and surrounding areas into a cleaner, and more sustainable environment.

“It takes time and a lot of collaboration to cater for and respect all of Northamptonshire’s needs when it comes to making micromobiliy work for everyone.

“We are delighted to have been given more time to build on this, and will continue to listen to our users, local community, and key stakeholders, such as disability and visually impaired groups to ensure micromobility can work for everyone.

“This trial extension will be invaluable, and can only help to strengthen an already proactive and prodigious collaboration.

“We are delighted to be continuing on our Northamptonshire Voiage.”

One of the most important reasons for introducing micro-mobility in Northamptonshire is to make public transport accessible to a greater number of people.

With many people taking e-scooter rides to connect with public transport, the use of private cars is visibly decreasing.

This is aligned with Voi’s championing of the 15minute cities movement, a vision that enables anyone to get anything they want in their cities in just a quarter of an hour.

In Northamptonshire alone, 190 tons of CO2 emissions have been prevented and 410,000 cars journeys replaced since the e-scooters were introduced, proving that micro-mobilty is key to combating the climate crisis - another reason to celebrate the extension of this trial.

The growing popularity of e-scooter usage shows, therefore, that not only is the region leading in terms of sustainability and equitable access to transport, but also in creating towns made for future generations.

Leader of West Northamptonshire Council Jonathan Nunn said: “As with any new scheme that’s introduced, we know some people have had concerns, particularly around scooter parking and riding on pavements and we’re working closely with our partners to try to address these issues, and use enforcement against inappropriate use where necessary.

“But I would encourage people to give Voi’s safe, authorised scooter scheme a go, rather than opting for private, unregulated scooters which are illegal to use on public highways.”

“So we feel that the trial has been a real success over the past year and continues to evolve and increase in popularity as residents look at more convenient and eco-friendly ways to get around.

“Most importantly, our council has made a climate commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030, and that’s a really important but challenging commitment.

“Using innovation and sustainable transport plays a key role in this bold vision.”

GREEN TRANSPORT

North Northamptonshire executive member for highways, hravel and assets Graham Lawman, said: “As you can see from the numbers this pilot has been popular with thousands of people regularly enjoying this affordable green transport alternative.

“When the scooters were first introduced in Northamptonshire, we knew there would be some misuse and a pilot allows us to test and tweak the scheme so that it works for everyone.

“With Voi and the support of the Government for electric mobility, we have a unique opportunity to build on what we have learned in the past year and continue to test usage and reaction to help shape this innovative scheme.

“Both Voi and the council are planning to continue to both educate and enforce to ensure the scheme has the best outcomes for all.

“There’s exciting potential for e-scooters and other forms of electric transport to become a major part of our commitment to addressing climate issues.”

POLICE investigating an attempted break-in at a home in Rushden have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.

At about 11.55pm on Sunday, August 15, an unknown man unsuccessfully attempted to gain entry through the door of a home in Northampton Road.

Police believe the man pictured has information about this incident and are appealing for him, or anyone who recognises him, to get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101.

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Rapist sentenced to 25 years for historic offences against children A MAN convicted of 20 historic rapes and sexual assaults against children has been handed an extended sentence of 25 years following an investigation by Northamptonshire Police.

Peter David Freeman, (pictured), 72, was reported to the Force in 2017 by two women who revealed he repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted them in Raunds and a village in east Northamptonshire between 1975 and 1988.

Investigations by the Force’s SOLAR team, which deals with rape and serious sexual assault cases, led to Freeman being charged with 10 counts of rape against a child under 16 and six counts of indecent assault against a child under 14, before two further victims came forward in 2020, resulting in a further five charges of indecent assault.

Freeman, of Northumberland Avenue, Stamford, Lincolnshire, was found guilty of all but one charge of indecent assault in April following a trial, and returned to court on Friday, September 10, for sentencing.

Her Honour Judge Adrienne Lucking QC noted Freeman’s victims had been targeted between the ages of three and 15, and detailed how his abuse had left them grieving for the lives they should have had, causing severe psychological harm and life-long after-effects.

She told him: “This was a 13-year campaign of rape and indecent assault against young children when you were in a position of trust.

“Your sexual interest in children is deeply ingrained and demonstrated over many years.”

The judge concluded that he posed such a risk to young children that an extended sentence, reserved for those considered to be dangerous and posing a significant risk to the public, was required.

Freeman was given nine separate sentences for the 20 offences, all to be served concurrently.

This means he will serve, in total, an overall extended sentence of 25 years, of which 22 will be custodial, with a further three on licence.

He can only apply to be considered for release after serving at least two-thirds of the custodial element, and will then remain on licence for the remainder of the custodial sentence plus the further three years.

Freeman will also be on the sex offenders register for life and barred from working with children.

Investigating officer DC Colleen White, of the SOLAR team, said: “I am so pleased with this sentence, and hope it offers some comfort to the victims, who have shown nothing but class and courage in seeing this case through to its conclusion.

“Peter Freeman’s vile offending robbed these women of their childhoods as he inflicted repeated abuses on them, scaring them into silence for many years and leaving them forever changed.

“That they were eventually able to reveal what he put them through and report it to police is testament to their bravery and determination to see justice done.

“I hope this sentence brings them some comfort and helps them to move forward.

“It also goes to show that it is never too late to bring predators like this to account.

“If you have been subjected to any form of sexual abuse, regardless of when it took place, I would urge you to report it to police.

“We will believe you, we will support you, and we will do all we can to make sure those responsible pay for their crimes.”

Police said you can find advice and support, including on how to report rape or sexual assault, at www.northants.police.uk/advice/advice-andinformation/rsa/rape-and-sexual-assault/

Care worker jailed for nine years after he assaulted vulnerable adults

A MAN who used his job as a carer to commit degrading sexual assaults on vulnerable adults has been jailed for nine years.

Joshua Nokes, 24, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Friday, September 3, 2021, after admitting a string of offences which took place in a Northamptonshire care home in 2018 and 2019.

The offending only came to light when Northamptonshire Police arrested Nokes on suspicion of possession of child abuse images, and found videos of him sexually abusing adults with learning disabili-

ties on his phone, alongside nearly 100 indecent images of young children.

Work began to identify his victims, and it was also discovered that Nokes had bragged of his offending to others via WhatsApp, boasting of humiliating and abusing those he was supposed to be caring for.

Following the Force’s investigation, Nokes was charged with 15 offences, pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse against vulnerable adults in a care home, voyeurism offences and the possession of indecent images of children.

Nokes, of Thelbridge Road, Birmingham, was jailed for a total of nine years, plus an extended licence period of four years.

He was also made subject to indefinite notification requirements and an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, (SHPO), designed to help prevent future offending.

Investigating officer Det Con Adam Brooks, of the Public Protection team, said: “The offending carried out by Nokes was truly sickening, exacerbated by the fact he abused those he had been trusted to care for.

“The discovery of his crimes has caused untold heartache for his victims and their families, with many feeling guilty themselves that they were unable to protect their loved ones.

“This sentence reflects the severity of what Nokes did and I hope it brings some small comfort to those affected by this case.

“Northamptonshire Police is committed to protecting everyone, but especially the most vulnerable, and we will do all we can to bring those who seek to harm others to justice and ensure they can never commit such evil acts again.

“If you have any concerns about someone who may be being abused, or is vulnerable to abuse, please report it to us so we, and our partners, can take action to safeguard them and bring offenders to book.”

Reports of any form of abuse, or concerns about potential abuse, can be made by calling 101 or reporting online at www.northants.police.uk/RO. You can also get advice by visiting www.northants.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/

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POINT TO PONDER

By Canon George Burgon

WE are much more aware and sensitive to mental health issues these days.

Few of us can escape from the strains and stresses of our existence.

There seem to be more pressures placed on us.

The on-going effects of the covid virus, employment uncertainties, financial demands and family expectations do take their toll on our energies and well-being.

Not all of us can be as resilient as we would like to be when things seem to be getting on top of us.

If we have to face, in addition to all of this, illness or changing circumstances or tragedy then we begin to feel our frailty and our limits.

It is little wonder that we call out for help when we cannot cope with things not being as we would want.

We should not feel guilty or weak and certainly not a failure when we are in dark places, or bewildering situations.

The helping hand and a shoulder to cry on have been strong supports in human society down through the years as we help one another through the crises that befall us.

The good listener is worth his or her weight in gold as is the empathy of a loving fellow human being.

We have to be very grateful to those who are skilled counsellors, social workers and health professionals.

Those who go over and beyond the call of duty to help those in dire distress and mental anguish.

Sometimes medicines can also be invaluable in settling the complexities of the suffering human mind.

And there should never be shortages of resources in any section of our health services, or take for granted the love, they generate in our world.

Jesus was well aware of the illnesses and diseases and social stigmas attached to the sick in his time and environment.

He faced them bravely despite much opposition by not simply curing people of their ailments.

But healing them to be full human beings and restoring them to their loved ones and communities.

His heart went out to those who could not enjoy life to the full because of disease and disabilities.

He sets the standard to all of us in the way we should look after one another.

Some of the problems and difficulties we encounter today in our society are as a result of people being neglected, ignored and even ill-treated by their fellow humanity.

Jesus teaches us that our God cares for each one of us even to counting our tears in our adversities, (Psalm 56, verse 8).

St Paul helps us to see this in another way.

He writes that even when we are lost for words in our predicaments, God’s spirit knows our sighs and shares in them, (Romans 8, verse 26 and 27) When faced with a universe shot through with such love how can we not let others know of this compassion which does not take “no” for an answer even in a world where things do go wrong?

A UNIQUE community garden which took shape during lockdown has now been captured on film for all to see.

Inspirational footage of the recently opened Duchy Barn Garden in the heart of Higham Ferrers ─ it is alongside the 15th Century Chichele College ─ will soon be available on social media and YouTube.

And it is hoped there is also the chance that the film, commissioned

by Higham Ferrers Tourism, could be aired on one of the country’s popular TV gardening shows.

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THE historic King Edward VII pub in Rushden has officially re-opened. Local businessmen Billy Boddington and Greg Cunnington have revamped and relaunched the pub in Queen Street. The Mayor of Rushden, Melanie Coleman, joined in the celebration and was on hand to cut the tape at the recent official ceremony.

POLICE attended several incidents of disorder in Spencer Park, Rushden on Friday, September 17 There was a high visibility presence in the area after the incidents and one man was arrested.

Anyone with information, or footage, can contact police on 101.

Police assault

A MAN assaulted police after frightening shoppers in Rushden.

The incident started in Washbrook Road on Monday, September 6, 2021, at about 8.45pm when a man who appeared to be in a drug-induced state was in the area causing fear to members of the public.

At one point he entered the Asda store but was swiftly arrested by officers.

While with officers, he assaulted four of them.

Club burglary

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mittee member Carol Fitzgerald.

“We would love to show the world exactly what can be done by a variety of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers, The film, by Gareth Hughes of HGA Studios in Northampton, was shot as part of the Nene Valley Festival, which culminated in the Heritage Family Day at nearby Rushden Lakes last month.

The garden is on a strip of land owned by the Duchy of Lancaster and sandwiched between the side of Chichele College and a row of nearby barns.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at Oundle Golf Club in Benefield Road, Oundle.

Between 8pm on Wednesday, August 25, and 6am on Thursday, August 26, a metal shed was broken into and several power tools stolen.

Due to the location, officers believe the offender/s have driven over the golf course to get to the shed.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously to contact 101, or to phone Crimstoppers on 0800 555 111.

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World famous Craig David headlines at the Festival on Friday October 29, with his awesome world renowned TS5 experience .

Craig will be performing his classic club anthems alongside some of his latest material not to be missed.

World famous Drum’n’Bass DJ Andy C will be on the decks on Saturday night alongside DJ EZ delivering an unmissable potion of Drum’n’Bass and UK garage.

Finally the awesome Levellers will close the show on Sunday night. Other names performing throughout the weekend include , TS5, Nathan Date, Majestic, David Rodigan, Shy Fx, Kings of The Rollers, Peter Hook and the Light and The Deadline.

Guests may come dressed up in their best Halloween outfits, there will also be make up artists on site to help transform to that ultimate scary look. The bar of bizarre will be an amazing focal point featuring a three storey construction of corrugated iron, broken windows and barbed wire, guests enter at their own risk !

Bedford-based promoters, Superclub Industries, are delighted to announce that the legendary Levellers will be performing live at The Great Meadow, Bedford on Sunday, October 31. The Levellers are still going strong after 30 years in the game, the festival coincides nicely with the anniversary of their seminal platinum-selling album ‘Levelling The Land’. featuring many of the bands big hit singles like One Way, 15 Years, Far From Home ,The Game, Liberty Song, Sell Out, Another Man’s Cause, Riverflow and the incendiary Battle Of The Beanfield.

The band also released a studio album during lockdown back in summer 2020 called ‘Peace’ which crashed into the UK at number 8, this was the bands highest charting entry since 1997s Mouth to Mouth.

Special supporting guests on the night will be Peter Hook & The Light band, with Dreadzone. Peter Hook was the founder of both Joy Division and New Order, Peter keeps the legacy of both of these bands alive through ‘The Light’ band covering nostalgic hits from both bands where he played an integral part in cementing these bands into the British music scene This event at The Meadows is estimated to attract up to 15,000 for a night of heavenly entertainment in a spooky and eerie setting, certainly not a place for the faint hearted !

Organiser Mark Harrison has worked extremely hard in bringing these prestigious outdoor events to Bedford, he was the award winning organiser behind Bedford Parks Concerts, I am sure Mark will be seeing many more awards coming his way if he continues to bring these would famous acts to our little town, tickets are available from: halloweentownfestival.com

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The Goods Shed opposite Rushden Station, 7.30pm, Friday October 8, Tables of 6 maximum Cost; £4.00, Retiring bucket collection for Cransley Hospice. To book a table please contact: Glenis on 07870 332606

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Hungarian Mince Goulash

Harvest Festival and Harvest Sale: St. Peter’s

Church, Newton Bromswold at 11am Sunday, October 3 and the auction of the Harvest Produce will take place at the Harvest Sale at 7.30pm Tuesday, October 5. Contact:

Rushden & District History Society: 7.30pm

Friday October 15, Talk by Phil Curtis, The Wheels on the Bus – Life in Sixties Northampton Whitefriars Primary School, Boughton Drive, Rushden NN10 9HX. Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 Contact: 01933 358218 for more information

Serves: 4 This is a simple but hearty Hungarian-inspired meal where minced beef is simmered with macaroni, tomatoes, paprika, chilli and garlic. Delicious served with fresh bread and salad or steamed vegetables.

INGREDIENTS - 1kg whole plum peeled tomatoes - 450g lean minced beef - 160g macaroni - 80g chopped onion

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. 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.

Car Boot Sale: Milton Ernest Garden Centre, Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH, Cars £5, vans £10. Sellers setup 9am, Buyers 10am-2pm, 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

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‘The Addams Family 2’ is a direct sequel to 2019’s ‘The Addams Family’.

Adapted from Charles Addams’ comic with the same title, this sequel features the comedic antics of the Addams.

The story follows Morticia (Charlize Theron) and Gomez (Oscar Isaac), who are worrying about their growing children.

Both Wednesday (Chloe Grace Moretz) and Pugsley (Finn Wolfhard) have started to skip their dinners and immerse themselves in ‘scream time’.

In order to restore their family bonds, Morticia and Gomez decided to take the whole family, including Uncle Fester and the rest of the original crew, into their haunted camper. And so begin a hilarious adventure throughout America where they also meet many new kooky characters.

The sequel is directed by Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, best known for ‘Sausage Party’, a

2016 animated comedy and adventure. Written by Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Ben Queen, and Susanna Fogel, this movie comes with parental guidance suggested as it contains macabre and crude humour, violence, and language that may not be suitable for small children and pre-teenagers.

Nonetheless, there are still some lessons to be drawn from ‘The Addams Family’ for everyone. Their journey to recover their family bonds and the way they continue to evolve and grow will be an interesting watch.

The top-notch visual effects produced by Ian Allard, Giorgio Bertolone, Lionel Bruyere, and their team will hook the audience.

Stunning music composed by Jeff Danna and Mychael Danna will also be the highlight of this sequel.

‘The Addams Family 2’ is scheduled to be released on October 1, 2021.

- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped - 170g tomato puree - 1 tbsp chilli powder - 2 tsps paprika METHOD 1. In a large saucepan brown the beef, then drain off any fat.

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by Maureen Catlin AST month we talked about growing bulbs indoors for winter so this month let’s look at planting them in the garden for colourful displays next spring.

Bulbs are the hidden surprises in the garden. We plant daffodils crocus and tulips now and forget them until spring but Autumn Crocus with large rosy pink flowers can be planted now to flower in the autumn.

Colchicums flower before the leaves so plant them in groups of five bulbs amongst ground cover plants like Vinca Minor or Lamium. These ground cover plants will hide the bulb foliage as it dies back while feeding the bulb for next season. Plant in partial shade and well drained fertile soil. Another type of autumn flowering crocus is Crocus Speciosum a tough and vigorous species in shades from white to purple which will quickly naturalise. It is tolerant to wind and rain so will grow in more exposed places.

The foliage is velvety and turns red at the end of the season. Crocus Kotschyanus and Crocus Pulchellus appear next with pale lilac petals and orange centres. In late autumn the Saffron Crocus, Sativus, with deep purple flowers and bright red long stigmas pop up. The stigmas can be cut off and dried to give the much prized spice saffron. The autumn flowering daffodil Sternbergia Lutea with its bright yellow trumpet is another autumn bulb delight when allowed to naturalise, as is Cyclamen Hederifolium planted in light shade under trees and left undisturbed.

Snowdrops are the first harbingers of spring with their snowy white flowers and green markings appearing from late January onwards. These can be disappointing if planted as dry bulbs in autumn, it is more successful to plant green growing plants in spring. If you plant Cyclamen Coum, Species Crocus and Aconites amongst the Snowdrops you will have lots of colour and interest at a time of year when the rest of the garden is still in the winter sleep.

Cyclamen Hederifolium’s tiny pink flowers in autumn are followed by gorgeous silvery marbled foliage. It is more vigorous than C. Coum and will quickly carpet a shady dry area under trees. These small bulbs like dappled shade and are suitable to plant under deciduous trees and shrubs where the soil is dry and well drained. When the leaves fall in autumn leave them as mulch over the bulbs. If left undisturbed all these plants will seed and naturalise quickly forming a spring carpet.

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Fire of Love has perfect bright red tulip flowers and striking green foliage with creamy yellow edges and Gluck with lemon and red flowers and blue green leaves striped red. They will make a good display planted alone and are a very low cost way of planting spring containers.

Another cost effective spring planting for tubs is layer planting tall daffodils and narcissus. It is better to use only one variety for each tub. Place a layer of drainage at the bottom of a 40 cm wide and deep container then a layer of compost. Arrange seven bulbs evenly without touching and cover the bulbs with compost, add another layer of nine bulbs and cover with compost again and repeat with a final layer of nine bulbs and cover. The bulbs will all grow to the same height, flower at the same time and make an amazing display.

Garden Hyacinths make wonderful scented displays in tubs as well. Try Woodstock a gorgeous deep mulberry wine colour, Splendid Cornelia lilac, Royal Navy a deep rich blue or Sweet Invitation which is pale orange pink.

We must not forget “Our Host of Golden Daffodils” and Dutch Tulips. These are excellent to plant directly into the borders and leave undisturbed to flower for many years.

The bright yellow trumpet daffodils are among

the old favourites like King Alfred, Carlton, Dutch Master and Camelot but there are also many other lovely variations. Sacajawea has an orange centre and yellow petals, Vanilla Peach has lemon petals and frilly apricot centre and Acropolis is white with an orange centre.

Tall Dutch or Garden Tulips are among my favourite plants. These stately bulbs love a sunny place and I like to see them planted in groups of the same variety. Red Impression is bright scarlet and sumptuous. Pretty Princess is bright rosy pink with red purple flames on the outer petals while Queen of the Night is one of the darkest described as satin black in colour. Brown Sugar is fragrant and apricot pink, Zurel is ivory and deep red and Sunlover changes as it matures from yellow to orange and then red.

Garlic and Japanese Onions are also bulbs and can be planted in October for early crops next year.

There are now several varieties of onion to choose from, all are hardy and reliable, it is your personal choice for flavour. We have the yellow onions Senshyu, Radar and Troy or Electric which is bright red for salads. Garlic varieties available now are Marco for that strong garlic flavour, Germidour a mild flavour and Elephant Garlic which is a sweet and mild ideal for roasting.

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February and March with their perfect fragrant blooms of white, yellow, china and deep blue and violet. It is important to grow them in drained soil in a sunny or part shaded place. Put fine grade gravel around the bulbs to protect the flowers from being damaged by rain splash.

These early varieties of small naturalising bulbs are followed in March and April by Anemone Blanda and the wood anemone A. Nemorosa. The little starry shaped flowers with pretty feathery leaves are lilac blue, pink and white and associate well with the fragrant Muscari, Grape Hyacinths. Sky blue Scilla Siberia, white Puschkinia Scilloides and china blue Ipheion which will all naturalise in a sunny border.

Dwarf Narcissus and Tulips are also in flower in March and April. They are particularly good to grow in tubs with Primroses, Violas and Panolas. Tete a Tete is the shortest Narcissus at 15cms followed by the multi headed fragrant Double Camperelle and Silver Chimes at 25cms. Jack Snipe, Intrigue and Pipit are also really worth growing.

Dwarf Tulips are very good planted in containers either mixed with other plants or alone. Varieties like

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High kicks all round as judo club opens up

A JUDO club officially opened its doors and had an Olympic medallist as the special guest to cut the tape.

Higham and Rushden Judo Club threw open its doors and invited along Olympic bronze medallist Chelsie Giles to officially cut the tape.

At the recent 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, she won the first medal of the competition for Team GB, winning one of the bronze medals in the women’s 52 kg event.

She was guest of honour at the judo club’s base at The Athletic Club in Newton Road, Rushden, last month.

Classes for a variety of age groups and grades take place on Monday and Thursday evenings at the club.

The club offers Judo for all ages, from reception year through to adults .

To book a class, or to find out more information, visit www.getintomartialarts.com/ england/northants/rushden/higha m-rushden-judo-club-rushdenathletic-club_7476/

RUSHDEN’S 1940s WEEKEND IS BACK

THRIVING Communities Funding, delivered by the National Academy for Social Prescribing and partners, has enabled the development of the first ‘Green Happy Café’ at Delapré Abbey and Park; creating the first well-being hub promoting green social prescribing in Northamptonshire.

The Thriving Communities Fund will support communities to address issues they face as the result of COVID-19, through innovative social prescribing, helping people to stay connected and maintain their health and wellbeing.

Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust with core partners, Action for Happiness Northamptonshire, Warts and All Theatre, The General Practice Alliance Federation, Northampton Leisure Trust, the University of Northampton and Northamptonshire Sport will work to put communities at the heart of public health.

Based on Action for Happiness’ ‘Ten Keys to Happier Living’, this project aims to reach and improve the health of up to 3,000 people through arts, culture, and physical activities utilising green and heritage spaces.

The programme will focus on arts and culture experiences, community decision making, volunteer training, social groups to form relationships, variety of exercise classes, mindfulness, skills building, and resilience through talking therapies.

Through person and communi-

ty-centred approaches to health and well-being, and utilising and building on the community asset of Delapré Abbey and Park, the project will empower people to have control over their health and change conditions in society that drive poor health.

Chief Executive of Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust Richard Clinton said: “We’re delighted to receive this funding to establish a social prescribing hub in a muchloved green space in Northamptonshire.

“This project will provide greater awareness of green social prescribing, and through a co-creation model deliver a range of activities and programmes with our communities and practitioners; connecting more people with nature and heritage, post-lockdown and for years to come.”

Lucy Wightman, director of Public Health for the county said: “The coronavirus pandemic has impacted on the mental and social well-being of many people across Northamptonshire.

“This project, combines a number of key factors which can support improved general wellbeing; social interaction, physical activity, being in the outdoors and personal development opportunities.”

She added that the project would add value to the whole wellbeing of the individuals who take part as they recover from their experiences during the recent covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

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sport Diamonds progress in cup as Shamsi arrives to bolster squad AFC Rushden & Diamonds moved into the next round of the NFA Hillier Senior Cup.

It was a comfortable night for Diamonds, who beat ON Chenecks 3-0.

Goals from Will Jones - his first for the club and Tom Lorraine secured the victory.

The victory came in the same week

Diamonds secured a new signing to bioster the squad’s ranks.

The club was delighted to announce the signing of 23-year-old winger/forward Ravi Shamsi from Nuneaton Borough.

A former Oxford United and Fulham youth product, Ravi has played for Maidenhead United in the National League, Leamington in National

League North, and more recently Stratford Town, Banbury United and Nuneaton Borough.

Manager Andy Peaks said “I’m delighted to get Ravi as a lot of clubs in this league were trying to get his signature.

“He will bring us some real quality in the final third, has always been very impressive when he’s played against us

in previous seasons and will add goals and excitement to the squad.”

The club also announced the signing of 20 year old midfielder/defender Jay Williams, (pictured), in the transfer window.

A former Northampton Town Academy player, he made 17 first team appearances for them between 2018 and 2020.

Since leaving the Cobblers, he has played for Kettering Town in National League North and most recently for Harrogate Town in League Two, for who he made seven appearances.

Diamonds have also announced that local lad Nathaniel Gosnal-Tyler has signed a dual registration agreement with Daventry Town..

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New season heralded new link up for football club and college

MOULTON College and AFC Rushden & Diamonds announced a new partnership – a collaborative venture providing club scholars with a full-time education within world-class sports facilities.

The partnership, which started last month, is supporting AFC Rushden & Diamonds U19 scholars to gain essential qualifications, while catering for elite and development squads competing in national and regional leagues.

Competitions will include the National Youth Alliance League and FA Youth Cup as well as the AoC Championship and Regional Leagues.

Students will be supported by UEFA A and B licensed coaches both at the college, and through links to professional services available through the club.

Extensive coaching and playing opportunities will be available to scholars across the club’s professional development phase, and the partnership will provide a pathway into semi-professional football for U18s and U21s.

In addition, the collaborative venture seeks to support the growing trend of developing Futsal within post-16 education.

The partnership will make use of the specialised indoor futsal arena at Moulton College Pitsford campus, operating a male and female programme in combination with the full-time football offer.

Academy director at AFC Rushden & Diamonds Ryan Farmer said: “AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to announce our Scholarship collaboration with Moulton College for September 2020 onwards.

“Throughout the process of

developing this relationship with Moulton College, we have been extremely impressed by the Sports Leadership Team and amazing facilities that the College has to offer.

“These factors together with the mutually aligned values shared between our organisations suggest that the future will be bright for the post-16 scholars, the college and the football club.”

Head of football at Moulton College Tim Dudding said: “We are excited to partner with such an innovative and ambitious club to deliver an outstanding programme for post-16 scholars.

“The club and its board of directors have been incredibly supportive of our positive vision, and we are looking forward to what the future holds for us both.”

A key concern for players within semi-professional academies is managing the dualathlete lifestyle that is supportive of both their sporting and academic aims.

With athlete lifestyle support available, this partnership hopes to address this: Dudding said: “We want to offer facilities and coaching in an atmosphere that is conducive to the development of every person in terms of self-discipline, good attitude and teamwork.

“We want to provide students with the maximum opportunity to develop their personal, social, educational and sporting skills with their welfare and enjoyment a priority in every decision we make.”

To find out more about Moulton College visit www.moulton.ac.uk or for more about AFC Rushden & Diamonds visit www.afcdiamonds.com