NEWS FROM EAST NORTHANTS
SEPTEMBER 2018
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GARDEN OPENS IN MEMORY OF FIRST FEMALE LONDON MAYOR
A GARDEN has been opened to honour the first female mayor of a London borough. Mayor of Raunds Richard Levell, welcomed Cllr Catherine Rose, Mayor of Southwark and guests to the official opening of the Ada Salter Spinney and Garden.
Raunds Town Council created the memorial garden in the renamed Ada Salter Spinney to celebrate the life and achievements of Ada Salter. Born in Raunds, Ada was the first female Mayor of a London Borough, becoming Mayor of Bermondsey, (now part of the Borough of Southwark), in 1922. She was known for her belief that the beautification of open spaces improves the quality of life. Cllr Levell said: “With her campaign to 'beautify' urban areas, Ada Salter was a remarkable lady. “Her ideas are still relevant in the 21st century. “We in Raunds should be very proud of her, and it is entirely fitting that we have
commemorated her in this way. “I hope that, while they enjoy sitting in or walking through the garden, the residents of Raunds remember that, without Ada, our towns and cities would probably be a lot less green and look a lot more bleak.” The project to create the garden was carried out by the council’s environment, leisure and recreation committee. In 2016, the then Mayor of Raunds was invited to Bermondsey to take part in a tribute to Ada on the 150th anniversary of her birth.
Councillor Helen Howell reported back to the council what a splendid occasion she had been to and proposed that it would be appropriate for Raunds Town Council to create a memorial to Ada Salter in Raunds. The council agreed, and the site at what was Spinney Hill was chosen because it is at the heart of the town and needed beautification. The garden is the result. Chairman of the environment leisure and recreation committee, councillor Lee Wilkes, said:
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“In creating this tribute in Raunds, the town council was inspired not only by Ada, but by the passion and enthusiasm of the people we met in Bermondsey at their Ada Salter Day event in 2016. “It was fabulous to see that so many of them had travelled from London to join local residents and other visitors for the opening of the Ada Salter Spinney and Garden. “We look forward to seeing both the gardens and our relationships grow and flourish in the years to come.” Other guests at the event included members of the Quaker movement, as Ada was a prominent Quaker, members of the Raunds History Society and Raunds councillors. Also joining the event were Graham Taylor, author of a 2016 biography of Ada, a film crew which is making a docudrama about the life of Ada Salter and members of the public from the town. Later in the day, Mr Taylor gave a talk on Ada’s life in Raunds at Thorpe House, Ada’s childhood home. The Raunds History Society also presented the owner of Thorpe House with a plaque commemorating Ada’s time there.
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Fly tipper handed biggest fine in district INVESTIGATORS working on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council have handed out the district’s largest ever fine for fly tipping.
Derwidas Kardokas, from Wellingborough, was handed a £800 fine for dumping around half a ton of clothes in a privately owned field in Slipton. A council officer discovered the objects in September last year, and after obtaining a witness statement from the landowner, began investigating Mr Kardokas. Mr Kardokas was invited to attend a formal interview under caution, however, did not respond. Nearly one year after council officers discovered the mountain of clothes, Mr Kardokas was summoned to Northampton Magistrates Court. While waiting to be called in, he admitted to the offence, explaining he was asked to dispose of the rubbish as a way of earning extra money. In court, the offence was read to Mr Kardokas, where he indicated a guilty plea and provided some mitigation. After deliberation the magistrates returned to
the stands and explained to Mr Kardokas fly tipping is a very serious offence. They did, however, take into account it was his first offence and he was presented with a fine of £800.
On discussing Mr Kardokas’ case, leader of East Northamptonshire Council, Steven North, said: “We are committed to working with landowners across the district to keep all areas of East Northamptonshire clean and free of rubbish. “This result demonstrates the fantastic work our waste team carry out every day to keep our district green. “I am disappointed people think it is acceptable to dispose of personal items in public spaces and privately-owned land. “Fly tipping is a mindless exercise. “It is not only hazardous to passing vehicles, pedestrians and animals, but is also costly. “I would encourage everyone to dispose of waste responsibly and help to keep our streets rubbish free." Waste manager at East Northamptonshire
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Council, Charlotte Tomkins, said: “This is the largest fine we have ever awarded for fly tipping in our district. “It demonstrates our commitment to prosecuting fly tippers. “I would urge rogue operators that skimping on commercial waste payments is a risky business and can do much more harm than good. “Don’t get yourself a fine like this and a criminal record through the courts. “Dispose of your waste sensibly.”
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People can help in the fight against fly tipping by reporting any offences online at www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/flytipping or by contacting 01832 742026 to speak to council officers. To get rid of unwanted waste responsibly, people can visit one of Northamptonshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres. They can also visit the council’s website at www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/ bulkywaste, where they can find out about its bulky waste collection service.
Fill in the form – don’t lose the right to vote EAST Northamptonshire residents are being asked to look out for a form checking who is registered to vote at their address. The Household Enquiry Form
will come from East Northamptonshire Council and goes to every home in the district. You can confirm the details are correct in less than five minutes by
going online or texting. Alternatively, you can confirm by telephone or post. If the details on the form are wrong, for example, someone has
moved away or moved in, you need to let the council know to keep your right to vote. For details visit the www.gov.uk/electoralregister/overview
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PUPILS from Thrapston Primary School have been given a practical lesson in site safety following a visit to David Wilson Homes’ new development The Nurseries recently. More than 90 students in three groups were invited along to the new homes site on Market Road where they met with industry professionals to learn more about housebuilding and how to stay safe around a building site. The aim of the visit, arranged by David Wilson Homes’ site manager Gary DuPille, was to demonstrate what goes on at a building site and all of the different trades that work at the development to craft new homes. The pupils also learnt about the different skills and processes involved in building a new home, in a bid to inspire them to consider a full-time career in house building after leaving school. Year 5 teacher at Thrapston Primary School Ceri Hannah said: “The children and adults all had a great time looking around The Nurseries, learning lots of things about the building industry and even having a go at bricklaying, which they loved! Mr. DuPille and all of the David Wilson employees we met were fantastic with the class.” The group were taught how to stay safe on site and learnt about the dangers presented on a building site from Gary, before meeting the rest of the construction team and having a tour of the development. They were also given a feel for what it is like to work on a construction site, whilst having the chance to interview a number of experts in different trades of housebuilding. At the end of the visit the students engaged in a question and answer session with Gary, where they found out more about how to get into the industry. Managing Director at David Wilson Homes South Midlands, John Dillon said: “We’re always on the look-out for the homebuilders of the future, and we wanted to give local students a glimpse of what it’s like to work on a new homes development like The Nurseries. “These visits are also a good way to teach local students all about the dangers of playing on building sites, whilst promoting the importance of staying safe at all times – particularly over the school holidays. “We hope that the students at Thrapston Primary School had a good day with our team and that they all took away some useful information.”
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A JIGSAW festival will be held on the weekend of September 8 and 9, at 10am, at St Peter’s, Raunds.
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Celebrating the county’s heritage CROWDS flocked to a celebration of the library heritage. A joint exhibition was staged by the ‘BB’ Society, (Denys WatkingsPitchford), and the HE Bates Discussion Group. It was held at Lamport Hall recently, with displays of pictures, paintings, books and memorabilia together with illustrated talks and film shows. Although the two authors were only a few miles apart, born in the same year, 1905, it is thought they never met each other, but both had the Northamptonshire countryside at the centre of their writing. They inhabited a pre-war rural idyll which has been described as the real England, an England of ‘Wood and Riverbank’, of birds, trees flowers, butterflies – from ancient lore of local people to Uncle Silas, the Larkins and Flying Officer X.
More than 450 people attended over two days, with full audiences for all of the eight speakers and in fact it was standing room only for most of the time. The HE Bates group hosted speakers including HE’s granddaughter, Victoria Wicks, who spoke about his life as Flying Officer X and of ‘Flowers and Places’, his 1935 publication. Ian Addis gave an interesting talk about HE Bates’s 1954 publication of ‘The Feast of July’. The event brought together some accomplished authors, artists, historians, actors and others to celebrate the county’s literary and artistic heritage of BB and HE Bates and the event finally brought the two ideal countrymen together. Mr Fowell thanked all members who helped and thanked so many local people for their attendance over the course of the weekend.
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Popular festival to make a return PEOPLE across the district are invited to celebrate the rich heritage, wildlife and culture of the Nene Valley as the annual Nene Valley Festival returns this month. The festival, which will take place from Saturday, September 15, to Sunday, 23 September, will offer a whole host of activities that are guaranteed to be fun for all the family. Thanks to a boost in funding from Heritage Lottery through Nenescape, this year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever before. Featuring more than 110 events at key locations across the Nene Valley from Northampton to Peterborough, the festival will deliver an eclectic mix of activities for wildlife and culture lovers of all ages. Northampton Borough Council will be hosting the launch event at Becket’s Park on Saturday, September 15. Councillor Anna King, cabinet member for community engagement, Northampton Borough Council, said: “We are once again very pleased that the Nene Valley Festival will be coming to Northampton. This year the festival will be showcasing Becket’s Park, which we are very proud of and where the Buddies of Beckets group are doing a fantastic job in bringing back to life this wonderful area of town centre parkland.”
Fitness fanatics are invited to test their peddle power at the Cyclefest taking place at Stanwick Lakes on launch day, and families can learn all about the rich history of the valley at Heritage Family Fun Day, which will be held at Rushden Lakes on Sunday, September 16. To round off a fun-filled week of activities, the local community is invited to ‘come and meet the settlers’ at Stanwick Lakes on Saturday, September 22, and join in festivities at Peterborough Family Finale on Sunday, September 23, at Peterborough Market Square. The annual festival, which is celebrating its fifth year, is being organised through the Destination Nene Valley project, which aims to promote the Nene Valley as a competitive, sustainable destination offering wildlife and heritage to local, national and international audiences. East Northamptonshire councillor and board member for the Destination Nene Valley project, Sarah Peacock, said: “We hope that our residents and visitors have a fantastic time celebrating everything that the local area has to offer.” Visit www.nenevalley.net and follow @_nenevalley #nenevalley2018 on Twitter for more details.
Fun packed event to bring town together RESIDENTS, business owners and community groups are being recruited to help conjure up a party atmosphere at a feel-good festival of fun. WelliFest will transform the streets of Wellingborough town
centre during the weekend of September 22 and 23. The town’s community, including schools and voluntary groups, are being asked to come together to celebrate their town. Those who can sing, dance,
perform magic, or entertain an audience with any other talent are sought to perform on a purposebuilt stage on the Tithe Barn lawns. To participate in any way in WelliFest, email info@discoverwellingborough.co.uk
Open days SCHOOLS are actively recruiting for new pupils. The Bedford School is holding its open session on Saturday, October 6, from 10am to 12.30pm in The Great Hall. Anyone interested in attending can contact the admissions team at the school either by phoning 01234 362216, or emailing admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk Bedford Modern School is also holding a series of open events for new pupils. For more information, contact Pauline Heappey, admissions manager or Claire White, admissions administrator. Alternatively, you can phone 01234 332690/659. Meanwhile, Huxlow Science College in Irthlingborough, is holding an open evening for year five and six pupils on Wednesday, October 3, from 6pm. For more details, contact 01933 650496.
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Young dragons roar at annual event
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College in Irthlingborough and Manor School, Raunds, pitch their ideas and business plans to a panel of local Business Dragons. The final gave the students the opportunity to present their original business ideas to the panel, having considered the design of the product, finance, staffing, manufacture, competition and profitability.
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Heritage centre unveiled in village
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SPECIAL guest John Horrell was surrounded by local residents when he opened the new Ringstead Heritage Centre. His father founded the Dodson and Horrell partnership back in 1937, and John spent his entire working life as a director of this iconic Ringstead company. John said he felt honoured to open the centre, and to see the results of all the hard work which chairman Jon Abbott and his team had undertaken to ensure the
transformation of a disused chapel into a permanent attractive home for the mass of historical local memorabilia they have collected. John then delighted his audience when he shared with them a wealth of stories of bygone characters, some of which jogged the memories of many of those around him. Jon Abbott along with several other village residents started the Heritage Group in 2014 and he and his team were happy to accept the
parish council’s offer of the chapel as the village’s permanent Heritage Centre. The group look forward to welcoming visitors both local and from further afield to view the fascinating and often surprising history of Ringstead, which will be on show regularly, in the perfect setting of this new venue. The official opening day itself, proved to be a very popular event, attracting nearly 100 visitors to hear the talk.
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Be on your guard against the Wi-fi wide boys MANY households now have wi-fi, so they can use the Internet without wires. It is standard for many internet contracts. The suppliers tell users to change their password regularly and to use ones that are hard to guess. Unfortunately, many people find it hard to comply, either because it is too complicated or because they just cannot be bothered. The result is that many wi-fi systems are wideopen to freeloaders. It is amazing how many people suffer high Internet fees, just so that their next-door neighbour can watch Netflix for free. Most do not even realise that they are offering free films to anyone with a wifi-enabled laptop. Fortunately, the cost will be minimal, rarely more than a couple of pounds per month. This is not the case for latest wifi wheeze. Most modern credit/debit cards are ‘contactless’, letting you make payments by holding the card against a payment terminal. It saves a lot of time in the supermarkets, (which
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love it because time is money). Customers also like contactless cards. They speed up paying, and cut the queues. They also mean that you don’t need to enter your PIN – and that is the problem. If someone steals your card, they can use it without knowing the PIN. In theory that should not be a big problem because you can cancel the card, but what if someone used your card without you knowing? Some wi-fi wide-boys have found a neat way to do this. They have portable payment terminals that can be carried around. Whenever one of these terminals gets close to a contactless card, (in your pocket), it makes a fake payment and steals your money. Apparently, these portable card-scammers are now in production and being distributed to criminal gangs. In the medium term, shielded wallets will arrive on the market, and will block the card-scammers. Or maybe thumb-print technology will fix it. In the short term, users of contactless cards should avoid crowds.
THIS is a very significant year for scouting in Irthlingborough. Way back in 1908 a local group of young men read Baden Powell’s recently published ‘Scouting for Boys’ and started to meet as scouts under a street light by The Cross. They joined in with the worldrenowned movement founded on Brownsea Island in summer 1907. Among the first 50 or so troops founded in the world, scouting continues in strength in Irthlingborough. With a buoyant number of boys and girls, the present group is a local leader providing scouting activities. Over the weekend of September 28 and 29, the group celebrates this special anniversary with an exhibition of 110 years of photographs and memorabilia at its headquarters, the Harold Bugby Scout Centre, open to the public. On Saturday, September 29, more than 150 present and former scouts and friends will celebrate at the Town Band Club that evening. All old scouts and supporters will be warmly welcomed.
RSPB events
THE RSPB Mid –Nene Local Group has two events lined up for this month. The next indoor meeting will be on Thursday, September 20, at 7.30pm at the Saxon Hall in Raunds. There will be an Illustrated talk on Wader Quest by Rick and Elis Simpson The meeting is open to everyone, admission is £3 and includes tea or coffee. Children can enter free of charge. More details are available from Penny Elmer on 01933 350404. The next coach trip will be on Sunday, September 23, to Gibraltar Point in Lincolnshire. For more information and booking contact Bob Webster on 01933 460644.
Refugee group
THE next meeting of the East Northants Refugee Support Group, (now also known as Friends of Refugees East Northants), will be taking place at 7.30pm on Thursday, September 20, at Rushden Full Gospel Church.
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THE next AFC Rushden and Diamonds quiz night will be on Thursday, September 13, from 7.30pm, at Rushden Bowls Club, Northampton Road. The cost will be £3 and there will be a retiring bucket collection for Cransley Hospice. To book a table contact 07870 332606.
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Open day to raise awareness of dementia
THIS month is World Alzheimer's Month and every year, the aim of the campaign is to raise awareness and challenge the stigma which surrounds dementia. Home Instead East Northants is working with Rushden Waitrose to hold a Dementia Information Day at its cafe on Tuesday, September 4, from 11am to 3pm for people who may have a family member going through the stages of dementia. Home Instead wants to give back to the community of East Northamptonshire and share information on how to support loved ones with its expertise, knowledge and support. Dementia is on the rise and there are 700,000 friends and family caring for someone with dementia in the UK. Home Instead East Northants said if it can help give support to families by offering some advice or even just someone to talk to, people can go along to Rushden Waitrose on September 4. Picture shows, left to right, Home Instead East When we think about communicating, our Northants, marketing manager Marie Franks first instinct is to speak, but there are times when ADS: advertising@rosettapublishing.com JUNE 2018 R Gail and Waitrose Rushden, compliance officer communication consists of much more than just a Robinson. verbal conversation. When communicating with someone with dementia, there are many things to you have heard them and encourage them to consider, and remember talking is not always the say more about their answer. most effective method. Use gestures, movement and facial expressions. Physical signs and body language Here are some ideas to help with can all convey meaning and help get messages communication: across, especially when speaking becomes Acknowledge what the person has said. Even more difficult. if they do not answer your question, express
Use humour. Laughing can help to bring you closer together, and may relieve the pressure. Become an active listener. Listening is a very important aspect of engaging with someone with dementia. Look for non-verbal cues such as facial expressions and body language to try and understand what they are trying to tell you. Let the person express their feelings. If the person is feeling sad, don’t try and persuade them away from that feeling. Showing you care by just listening is sometimes the best method of communicating. Use physical contact to provide reassurance. Holding or patting the person's hand or putting your arm around them might be all that is needed to let them know you are there for them. Use visual clues. Writing your messages down or using objects or pictures to help the person understand could help alleviate a breakdown in communication. Communication difficulties can be frustrating and upsetting for people with dementia as well as their carers and loved ones. Active listening, nonverbal communication, visual props and laughter are just a few ways to help alleviate some of the tensions you may experience when engaging with those living with dementia. If you would like to speak to someone at Home Instead East Northants, contact 01933 678775 and ask for Marie Franks or Lucy Darnell.
County volunteer integral in scheme to help the deaf BEING admitted to hospital can be a stressful experience for anyone. Now imagine you cannot understand what the doctors are saying about your medicine, care or when you can go home. For deaf people, this can be a reality if services don’t provide the right support. Healthwatch Northamptonshire
volunteer, Sandra, (pictured, bottom right), has been campaigning for the rights of deaf people for more than 10 years. She heard about a deaf woman who was admitted to hospital without a British Sign Language interpreter. Working with Healthwatch Northamptonshire and local charity Deafconnect, Sandra found this was
not an isolated incident and more than 20 people had made similar complaints in the past six months. Sandra escalated her concerns to NHS England and thanks to her, deaf people in Northamptonshire will not only have better support in place, but are also more aware of where to go to make their views heard.
Sandra’s dedication has been celebrated by being short-listed for the Healthwatch England #ItStartWithYou award, announced at the Healthwatch England annual conference in October. The award celebrates the dedication of people using their voice to make a difference to care of others.
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Tributes pour in for ‘Cudge’
MORE than 150 people gathered to say goodbye to Philip Palmer, (Cudge), who died aged 64 years. There have been hundreds of tributes on social media recalling a man who spent over 40 years of his life dedicated to volunteering in local sports clubs in a large variety of ways and always ready to turn his hand to anything. Cudge’s interest in local sport began in his later teens and since then he has been a player, linesman and umpire with numerous local clubs, including Higham Chamberlains FC, Higham Rovers FC, Stanwick Rovers FC and Higham Cricket Club. In 1980 he joined the committee of Higham Town FC, becoming the Treasurer in 1984. He continued to serve in this post until 2014, through the merger in 2007 with Rushden Rangers FC that lead to the formation of Rushden and Higham United FC and the move to the Hayden Road ground in Rushden. Although his title was treasurer he was an all-round clubman willing to do anything for his club and was voted ‘Clubman’ of the year. He was an avid fundraiser for his club starting and administrating the very popular 500 club plus many other events, including raffles. During Cudge’s time the club won the NFA Junior Cup twice in 1994-5 and 20123, topped the UCL League 1 in 1997-8 and were runners up on numerous occasions. The measure of how Cudge was held in such high regard can be seen in the many tributes received such as ‘the legend that was Mr Higham Town’, ‘the encouragement and help he gave was invaluable,’ ‘a big man with an even bigger heart,’ ‘a true gent – always polite, always smiling,’ ‘I can’t put into words how much he helped me’.
Boost for funds
A BIG well done has gone out to Raunds Town Youth Football Club, after volunteers put in a lot of effort on at Raunds carnival and town show, and raised managed to raise funds for new equipment for the club’s teams.
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Everyone a winner at fun day
RINGSTEAD Village Social Club hosted its fourth annual charity event to raise £3,500 for both Teenage Cancer Trust and Cancer Research UK. The day, organised by local residents Allyson Harrison and Sara Sharman. got off to a great start with a fete and football match on the village recreation ground. This was followed by a barbecue and entertainment in the club’s garden. The fun continued with evening entertainment, which included a disco and live band, Rusty Spoons. During the evening’s proceedings Mr Pete Newman, a company representative of Mick George, was warmly welcomed by the committee and members when he was formally thanked for the grant, from the Mick George Community fund, which has enabled the Club to install a new kitchen. Picture shows Allyson Harrison presenting the Annual Challenge Cup to the winning team .
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out & about Jools to play at Kimbolton Castle JOOLS Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will play at Kimbolton Castle on Saturday 1st September 2018.
Set in the magnificent grounds of Kimbolton Castle, Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra along with some of his long time vocalists: Ruby Turner, Mabel Ray and Rosie Mae will perform for a guaranteed crowd pleasing show. The irrepressible Jools Holland is best known for his energetic, piano-pounding performer of boogie-woogie, jazz, and R&B and as one of the U.K.’s most popular television presenters. Jools has been touring with his veritable musical army, the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for more than 20 years. The current 19-piece Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra consists of pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals, guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and three trombones. They play to audiences in excess of 300,000 each year, touring all over the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, France, Holland, and Belgium. As ever Jools’s show always features a
special guest in the middle of the show and for Kimbolton we are delighted to have Marc Almond. Marc was awarded an OBE this year for his services to arts and culture. Supporting Jools Holland will be Jack Lukeman. Hailing from Co. Kildare, Ireland, Jack is a multi-platinum recording artist, and has not only supported Jools Holland before, but has also performed over the years supporting or alongside: U2, Ronnie Wood, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, John Lee Hooker, Elvis Costello, and Marianne Faithfull, and has appeared at venues such as Olympia Paris, Royal Albert Hall in London, and The Lincoln Center in NYC. Completing the support line up is up and coming singer songwriter Katie Kittermaster. Kimbolton Castle is set over 100 acres of mature Parkland and the concert will be hosted on the tree lined Mall offering a stunning backdrop of the castle itself. Used now as the centrepiece of Kimbolton School the Castle original dates from around the year 1200 it is most notable for being the family home of Catherine of Aragon from 1534. https://lphconcerts.co.uk/events/jools-holland/
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Americana fans – Bedford’s Danni Nicholls headlines at the Stables, Wavendon, on Saturday November 10 – watch out for our exclusive interview Ginger Wildheart Bedford Esquires Weds 26th September
Ginger Wildheart is an English rock guitartist, singer and songwriter. He was guitarist in The Quireboys from 1987-89 and a year later formed rock band The Wildhearts. Alongside this he has had a solo career, and is now heading out on the road to support his recent album ‘Ghost in the Tanglewood’ released by Graphite Records in March 2018. “While leaning towards country music, my fairly unavoidable accent means that the songs come off less Willie Nelson and more Bobby Thompson, but every lyric is purely
heartfelt and every song is as true a story as you’ll ever hear. This stuff has always been in my blood since I was a wee nipper and it’s an honour to finally get it out for people to hear” says Ginger. This album began life as a Pledge Campaign with all profits donated to The Samaritans to raise an awareness and support suicide prevention and mental health issues – a theme running through the album and close to Ginger’s heart.
Tickets are £15 advance, on sale right now from Seetickets.com, or in person without a booking fee from Slide Record Shop, Bedford, Esquires and Mario’s Hair Design, Kempston.
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Toyah brings her full band to Esquires Bedford Esquires Saturday 15th September
From punk princess to cult stage actress and high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox is a uniquely gifted performer and an inextinguishable flame. Charismatic, outspoken and impossible to categorise, she is one of Britain’s iconic household names – an award-winning rock legend as well as a much-loved stage/screen actress and music composer. In a career spanning over 30 years she has amassed 13 top 40 singles, recorded 24 albums and toured live across the world. She is also an accomplished actor and has appeared in many stage plays and feature films, and voiced and presented many TV shows. Between 1977 and 1983 she fronted the band Toyah before embarking on a successful solo career in the mid 80s. This is a chance to experience Toyah with her full live electric band comprising Toyah Willcox: vocals, Chris Wong: guitar, Andy Doble: keyboard, Mike Nichols: bass and John Humphrey: drums. Expect a lively and energetic concert with her full live electric band and expect to hear hit singles good Morning Universe, Thunder In
The Mountains and It’s A Mystery alongside classics Neon Womb, Danced and Ieya and I Want To Be Free. Tickets are already selling fast so don’t leave it too late! £20 advance from seetickets or in person from Esquires Bar, Slide Record Shop, Bedford and Mario’s Hair Design in Kempston.
THE H. E. BATES DISCUSSION GROUP
The Doors Alive Bedford Esquires Saturday 8th September
“To call The Doors Alive merely a tribute act would be a huge disservice to what is the closest thing possible to experiencing a Doors concert without the aid of a flux capacitor and 1.21 gigawatts. They are high priests who allow us to worship at the altar of The Doors by continuing the word and gospels of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore.” – Pure Magazine, Ireland. The band re-create the sound,
look, presence and magic of a real 1960’s Doors concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back in time with classic hits such as ‘Light My Fire’, ‘When The Music’s Over, Riders On The Storm, The End and many more. The Doors Alive have over 1,000 shows under their belt to date. This show celebrates the 50th anniversary of 1967 album “The Doors” so enjoy the band widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the 60s rock gods revisit this classic album. Tickets priced £12 in advance in person booking fee free from Esquires Bar, Slide Record Store in Bedford and Mario’s Hair Design in Kempston.
THE NEXT MEETING IS:
2-4pm Wednesday September 12 at Rushden Town Bowls Club
Speaker: Victoria Wicks, H. E. Bates’ grand daughter on ‘Love for Lydia’ published in 1952 There also will be a QUIZ for Neil Anderson Admission £3 doors open 1.30pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Eric Fowell on 01933 353292
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–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– WOMEN’S JOGGING COREFIT GROUP CIRCUIT CL ASS FREE – friendly mixed ability Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Rushden – November to March Mondays 19.30 – 20.15 Block of 8 sessions – £24 non refundable for more info please contact Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––– CRAFTIE L ADIES’ CRAFT CLUB
Meets 7.30-9.30pm 2nd Monday of the month. SALvATION ARMY HALL, IRTHLINGBOROUGH. contact – Jean hilton on 01933 651563 long established, independent craft club. come along with your own project and join our friendly, chatty group and enjoy our many varied workshops
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HIGHAM L ADIES’ GROUP Meet 2-4pm every 3rd Monday of the month Come along and make some new friends and have fun
Interesting Speakers
Tea and biscuits provided Adult School, Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers NN10 8BB
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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MIxED ABILITY Every alternate Wednesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm, 7.30pm – 9.30pm £7.00 per session For more info please contact: Renalta Hall MOB: 07712740495
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RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Friday 19th October 7.30pm at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU
Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers 7.30pm for 8pm September 5 Barbara and Tom Packham
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COFFEE MORNING
Every 1st Thursday of the month The Athletic Club, Newton Road NN10 0HF Any enquires to Emma Connor 0745 800 2967
information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
MEET SAFFRON ROAD CAR PARK HIGHAM FERRERS FOR CAR SHARING 9.15am Sunday 2nd September Admission Free Contact 07981049389 5.5 mile walk from St Ives 9.25am Sunday 16th September Admission Free Contact information: 07552 993777 6.5 mile walk from Wadenhoe 9.05am Sunday 30th September Admission Free Contact information: 01536 731998 5 mile walk from Houghton Mill 9.35am Sunday 7th October Admission Free Contact information: 01933 387991 9 mile walk from Kimbolton
–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– THRAPSTON & LADIES’ DISTRICT ARCHERY TENNIS CLUB Pemberton Maid Marions Doors are open at the Thrapston & District Tennis Club from 10am to 2pm for anyone interested in playing tennis and joining the club. Meadow Lane, NN14 4QL Fees and further details available at www.thrapstontennisclub.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN INDEPENDENT WESLEYAN CHURCH
(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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RINGSTEAD SHARED CHURCH
SERvICE FOR ALL
(Communion first Sunday each month) Mike Freeman 01933 01933389796 rbc-rsc@angeladavis.net
–––––––––––––––––– YOGA CL ASS Monday evening 7pm-8pm Masonic Hall, Rushden £5 a class suitable for beginners and all abilities contact Carole 07873743256 or carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com
–––––––––––––––––– YOGA Wednesdays 11.20am-12.20 MASONIC HALL RUSHDEN £5 a class please contact 07873743256 or carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com
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Monday morning 8.30am-9.30am Masonic Hall Wellingborough Road Rushden £5 per class no block booking commitment perfect for beginners all ages/abilities carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com or 07873743256
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EXHIBITION
at Chichele College 29 - 30 September and 06 -07 October 2018 A display of Victorian Higham including the Charter, buildings and people plus. WW1 centenary display by Higham Ferrers history group. Free Entry 27 October 2018
ST MARY’S CHURCH RINGSTEAD
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.
FILM NIGHT
Last Tuesday of the month
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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.
Bede House, Higham Ferrers Sing along to The Greatest Showman. £10 including a fish and chip supper, licensed bar Tickets available from 01 October from John Sidey Designs, Higham Newsagents and Mark Bird Flooring.
RUSHDEN MISSION CHURCH 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
TEA WITH FRIENDS
–––––––––––––––––– LUNCH & CHAT 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
Denis Pitcher – Contact information: Postcards from the –––––––––––––––––– YOGA CL ASS Chris 01933 317719 Thursday evening 7-8pm front line WW1 –––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– Whitefriars Infant School Rushden Tel 01933 316582 for more
–––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS –––––––––––––––––– FOOTPATH RUSHDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP SOCIETY SUPPORTED BY EAST NORTHANTS COUNCIL
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EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING AT THE PEMBERTON CENTRE H E BATES WAY RUSHDEN NN10 9YP For more information contact: Diane 01933 314032 Nicki 01933 395913 or all in for a chat.
–––––––––––––––––– HOPE’S TOTS Hope Methodist Church Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers For all parents and carers with children under 5. Thursdays 9.15am - 10.30am during term time only Coffee, tea, juice and biscuits are available. Each session. £1.50 per family Just come along and join in the fun. Everyone Welcome. Any enquiries to Chris 01933 317719
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Suitable for beginners £5 a class. Contact Carole 07873743256
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IRTHLINGBOROUGH METHODIST CHURCH 1st September The Chapel will be open from 10am to 4pm for an ART ExHIBITION. We have several local artists displaying their work and demonstrating their craft. Refreshments will be available all day. Come and see what is going on within our church too. 12th September At 2pm our community cinema will be showing ‘FINDING YOUR FEET’ Everyone is welcome to come. Cost is £5 to include a hot drink. 19th September Our monthly LIGHT LUNCH will be taking place in the David room. Come and enjoy some fellowship. This will be followed at 2pm by our Worship on Wednesday service in the Chapel.
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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
–––––––––––––––––– THE PAVILION YOUTH CLUB HIGHAM FERRERS Wednesday evenings 6pm - 9pm for youths 10 - 16 year old, where it gives them somewhere safe to go, with lots of activities to do. We are looking for new volunteers to join our leaders & young leaders. for more information please contact Nikki 07507176719
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NENE VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Talk by Dr Leigh Fletcher UNIvERSITY OF LEICESTER
Monday 17th September 2018 Chelveston village Hall (off B645 near Higham Ferrers) Caldecott Road, Chelveston Wellingborough, NN9 6AT Dr Fletcher will be exploring the weather of the Giant Planets, explaining how professional planetary astronomers, and amateur observers, collaborate to explore the meteorology and climate of these worlds over long spans of time, identifying cycles of atmospheric activity and bridging the time gap between robotic missions. Visitors and Members welcome. £3 per person including tea/coffee and biscuits. Further information from; Kevin Burton on 01536 790787, kevinburton07@aol.com Or Steve Williams on 01933 650331, chilternastro@yahoo.co.uk
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