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COUNCIL tax payers will have been hit by higher bills. East Northamptonshire Council has decided to increase its share of Council Tax due to the uncertainty about future Government funding. At the last Budget meeting a number of options were discussed to safeguard services in the future. The increase agreed unanimously will be an extra £5 per year for a Band D home, or 10p a week. The Council takes only around 8p in every pound of the total Council Tax collected, with the rest of the money
Demolished – the home of Diamonds is bulldozed
going to Northamptonshire County Council, Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner and town and parish councils. Only eight per cent of what is collected goes to ENC to run the services it is responsible for.
LOWEST IN COUNTY Council leader Steven North said: “We currently have the lowest Council Tax of any council in Northamptonshire, and almost the lowest in the country. “Investment in our communities is a
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priority as shown by our £1m commitment to local projects through our Community Facilities Fund. “We will continue to look for savings but due to uncertainty about future Government funding and because we want to continue to invest in our communities, we propose a very small increase, which for a Band D property works out over the year at £5 - we think that represents good value for money.” To find out how your bill is calculated once the county council and police precepts are added visit east-northamp tonshire.gov.uk
END of an era – the bulldozers have moved in to Nene Park, once the home of Rushden & Diamonds Football Club in Irthlingborough. The future of the site is unclear but the work has left many fans heartbroken. Stacey Ogden, from Rushden, said: “Like many other fans I’m gutted. It’s so upsetting to see the bulldozers taking the ground apart.”
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Don’t get binned by the ‘Ridiculous Six’ recycling problems
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LAST year, East Northamp tonshire Council recycled more than 46 per cent of household waste in the district. Due to the fantastic efforts made by our residents, it forecasts this figure will rise further this year. However, residents are being urged to remind themselves what can and cannot be recycled, in a bid to cut down contamination in our recycling bins, as unfortunately there are limits to what we can collect for recycling. ENC wants to help residents to stop putting the wrong items in their recycling bins, as this led to a 12 per cent contamination rate in 2016. You can help by getting to know the ‘Ridiculous Six’ and making sure nothing on this list goes in your recycling bin: 1. Garden waste – We offer a separate collection service for this, see www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/gardenwaste for more information. 2. Electrical items – These can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre, visit www.northamptonshire.gov.uk /HWRC for more details. 3. Nappies – Grey/black lidded bin, please. 4. Tissues/kitchen roll – Grey/ black lidded bin, please. 5. Expanded polystyrene – Grey/black lidded bin, please. 6. Black sacks/carrier bags – Grey/black lidded bin, please. Council leader Steven North
said: “The returns we receive on good quality recycling can be put straight back into our services. “However, when we receive contaminated recycling, these returns can turn into costs – to the tune of ten times that of what could have been gained from a bin of good quality recycling. “So we’re asking residents to make sure they are putting items in the correct bin to maximise all opportunities to recycle.” ENC’s Waste Manager Charlotte Tompkins,said “We have instructed our crews to be more vigilant in spotting contamination. “So you may see greater numbers of red tags being issued over the district in the coming months. “With your help, we can cut down contamination, helping to reduce both service costs and our impact on the environment.” If bin men find any contaminants in your recycling bin, they may issue your bin with a red tag. “A red tag means that ENC has not been able to empty your recycling bin due to it being contaminated with the wrong materials. If you receive a red tag, there’s no need to worry, but there are a number of things you can do. Remove any items of contamination from your recycling bin. This will ensure it is collected next time around. Head to www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/recycling for a reminder of what can/cannot be recycled.
Debbie directs top team at college
A NEW Director of Apprenticeships has been appointed to spearhead Bedford College’s campaign to add to its 1,000s of “earn while you learn” opportunities. Already the largest provider of apprenticeships in the SEMLEP region and the only local college meeting the new Government ‘standards’ for training. Debbie Houghton, from Milton Keynes, will be working alongside Gina Bubbins and her business development team who deal on a daily basis with all training needs of employers.
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Help is on hand for community groups
\ARE you a local group needing money for a community project – running activities for a club; restoring a village pond or play area; improving facilities at your village hall, for example? Well look no further! Funds are available from a variety of sources for groups requiring, £500, £5,000 or even £50,000 through grantgiving bodies operating locally. East Northamptonshire Council, (ENC), is holding a free information day about the sorts of funding streams available to community groups on Thursday, April 27. The day, held at East Northamptonshire House in Thrapston, will be run in two halves. Entrance to both is entirely free: From 10am to noon there will be presentations from funders, giving ‘hints and tips’ as to how best to apply for their grants. This is a sit down event, so places are limited and will need to be booked. Please try to send only one or two representatives, to make space for all. From 1pm to 3pm, a Funders’ Fair will be held, where community groups can drop in any time to talk to funders and find out who could help with their projects.
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Both sessions will run entirely independently, so come for as much, or as little, as you like. External Funding Manager at ENC Su Davies will be present on the day to give funding advice to groups and signpost them to funders who can help their projects. She said: “The event will give community groups the chance to speak directly to funders, outline their projects and find out immediately whether they’d be eligible for funding support. “This can save a lot of time when preparing a bid.” A wide range of funders will be attending the event, including Northamptonshire Community Foundation, The Mick George Fund, Northamptonshire Sport, Tesco’s Bags of Help, Charity Bank, Peterborough Diocese Historic Support and of course, the council’s own grant programmes. Voluntary Impact and the county’s ACRE group will also be present to give advice. For more contact Su Davies on 01832 742191.
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SIXTH form students from three schools joined for in Irthlingborough and Rushden Academy work an action-packed stay in London. The Ferrers together to create one post-16 learning community, School, Higham Ferrers, Huxlow Science College The East Northamptonshire College (TENC).
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Studies come to life as students take part in very different trips to Bosnia and Austria
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SIXTH form students from Huxlow Science College in Irthlingborough joined their peers from three other schools to travel to Bosnia on a pioneering programme which will inspire them to evoke change in their own communities by learning from the past. The four-day visit to Bosnia is part of the year-long Future Leaders programme with the charity Remembering Srebrenica, which aims to educate young people about the Srebrenica genocide and the consequences of hatred. The students attend workshops before and after the visit to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to share what they have learned with their schools and wider communities. The genocide in Srebrenica happened 22 years ago, when General Ratko Mladić and his Bosnian Serb forces marched into the town of Srebrenica and systematically murdered 8,372 Bosnian Muslim men and boys.
Rebecca Heron, Education Manager for Remembering Srebrenica said: “Visiting Bosnia and hearing from survivors of the genocide is a moving but vital experience and we know from experience the impact it has. We have taken nearly a thousand people on the Lessons from Srebrenica programme over the last three years and these have all returned to become Community Champions, promoting safer, stronger and more cohesive communities in the UK.
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In another trip, 43 students and six adults from the college headed to Oberlongau in Austria for a week of skiing adventures over the February half term holiday. The students were outstanding and some of them were on black runs by the third day! The apres ski activities included curling, swimming, a castle tour, an ice cream evening and a 'quiz extravaganza'.
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Garden village has deep roots in history
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ONE of the area’s most famous historical families will be remembered in the naming of a new garden village near Deenethorpe. Tresham Village is the name chosen by the landowners for the proposed community of up to 1,500 homes, associated facilities, shops, business premises and generous green spaces, all built on part of the 600 acre airfield site located between the villages of Deenethorpe and Benefield in East Northamptonshire. The project is one of 14 schemes across the coun-
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try which will share £6 million funding plus ongoing support from the Government’s Homes and Communities Agency. This is to help East Northamptonshire Council work with the landowner (Brudenell Estates) in preparing a detailed masterplan and delivery strategy. The connection between the Brudenell Estates and the name Tresham is steeped in history. Sir Thomas Tresham (1543-1605), a prominent Catholic land owner in Elizabethan Northamptonshire was the creator of three notable buildings in Northamptonshire - the extraordinary Rushden Triangular Lodge, the Market House at Rothwell and the unfinished Lyveden New Bield.
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Tresham also dedicated much of his life to collecting books, many of which can be found in the Tresham/Brudenell library at Deene Park - the home of the Brudenell family for over 500 hundred years and over fourteen successive generations. The book collection was given as a dowry when Tresham’s youngest daughter Mary married Thomas Brudenell. Mary spent many years living at Deene Park. Robert Brudenell said: “Much of Deene has now been restored and this deep sense of history and the tribute to our Tresham ancestors further reinforces the link with local history and captures the optimism of a new chapter for the Brudenell family in Northamptonshire.” ENC Councillor Roger Glithero is Chairman of the Garden Village Project Board which includes representatives of the district, county and parish councils. He said: “It’s a fitting tribute to the impressive architecture of Sir Thomas Tresham’s buildings that this new garden village will bear his name. “We’re looking forward to working with the Brudenell family and the local community on this exciting proposal which could provide wonderful facilities in a superb environment.”
NEWS IN BRIEF Council meeting
THE annual town meeting in Oundle will take place on Thursday, April 27, in the Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle, at 7.30pm. All are welcome. ––––––––––––––
School taster day
YEAR 10 students from Huxlow Science College in Irthling borough were invited to attend a Taster Day at the University of Northampton. The full day’s schedule included a talk on what university is about, an introduction to student life, a campus tour and finally a taster workshop on leather technology. ––––––––––––––
Music competition
THE 2017 Hepburn Music Competition took place over two days,at Oundle School and involved 291 performances across seven venues. The winner of the Hepburn Cup was Bethany Peck on trombone for her playing of Sonatine 2nd and 3rd movements by Castere. As runner-up, Raffaella Watson was awarded the Tatum Cup for her performance on violin of Scherzo from the F-A-E sonata by Brahms. ––––––––––––––
Lucky cadets
FOUR lucky female cadets from Mannock Squadron RAF Air Cadets were invited to attend the home of aerobatic display team, The Blades, at Sywell aerodrome for an inspirational evening to coincide with International Women’s Day. Cadets Sophie Allard, Alexis Spillane, Jahnavi Monya and Keira Hackett from Mannock Squadron in Wellingborough were among the guests keen to learn more about the challenging world of professional aviation. ––––––––––––––
Learn to paint
ANYONE can Learn to Paint at a free event on Sunday, April 2, from 11am to 4pm at Ringstead Village Social Club. For more details contact Chris on 01933 460676 or email plum54kinsey@btinternet.com
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Host of characters for World Book Day
NEWS IN BRIEF RSPB coach trip
RSPB Mid –Nene Local Group will hold a coach trip on Sunday, April 23, to Norfolk. For more information and booking contact Bob on 01933 460644. –––––––––––––
Spring clean-up
YEAR 1 children dressed up as their favourite book character on a visit to Raunds Library. All children and staff from Raunds park Infants School dressed up on World Book Day as their favourite book character and walked to Raunds Library.
The social care crisis – why we are being forced to act now and not fudge and fiddle
IN MY OPINION
By Andy Mercer
BEFORE the modern era, most of the elderly were cared for by their families, and if they had none, were locked away in ‘asylums’. These institutions were mostly out-of-town (and hence ‘out-ofsight’). Most of the inmates were dementia cases, and many were treated worse than domestic animals. In many of these asylums, the patients were kept dosed up with sedatives to keep them quiescent. (Think of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, only worse.) It was unacceptable in a civilised country, and during the 1970’s, most of those nightmare institutions were closed. Indeed, the biggest of them all, in Bodmin, Cornwall, is now the site of a modern housing estate. The memories of those horrid places are starting to fade away, but the problem they addressed has not.
Every year, advances in medical science are finding more ways to keep the elderly alive. Unfortunately, we’re doing less well at keeping them fit and healthy. Dementia is becoming an epidemic, and is both incurable and irreversible. Every year, the number of frail elderly people grows. Some die, but more join them, and as their numbers grow, so does the cost of caring for them.
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Every year, social care becomes a slightly bigger chunk of the economy. The Government has recognised this, and is giving an extra £1billion to local authorities to cover the gap. The £11m Northamptonshire is getting will help, but it’s not enough. The way we care for the elderly needs reform. In the long-term, robots will help.
The Japanese have an even bigger problem than us, and they are investing billions in developing ‘companion-robots’. However, it will be at least a decade before robots are advanced enough to help. It will be at least another decade before they are cheap enough for routine use. In the meantime, we have a problem. The usual British approach to a difficult social or economic problem is to fudge and fiddle until either it goes away or it becomes so urgent that we are FORCED to act. Well, the social care crisis is not going away, so that means that it will be ignored until we’re FORCED to act… …which explains why the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave extra money to the county council last month. It was all rather predictable.
MORE than 40 volunteers gave up their time and joined in the Great British Spring Clean in Raunds. Armed with their litter pickers and gloves, groups of local Brownies, McDonalds staff, local residents, council staff, councillors and the Mayor targeted all areas of the town in a bid to rid the street and open spaces of litter. More than 40 bags of rubbish was collected along with a bike, washing line and gas canister. Cllr Helen Howell, Mayor of Raunds said: 'The Great British Spring Clean inspired people to volunteer a few hours to get outdoors and pick up some of the litter that surrounds us and blights the areas where we live. “We were delighted to participate alongside so many willing volunteers who all played their bit in helping make Raunds a cleaner place to live.” –––––––––––––
Mind charity gig
A CHARITY gig will be held at The Athletic Club in Rushden, on Saturday, May 6, with proceeds going to the mental health charity MIND. The band 6th Sense will be performing on the evening as well as a supporting band. It will be £3 on the door and all proceeds will go to MIND. Contact the club for more details about the gig, –––––––––––––
Town is tops
THE historic town of Oundle has been been named one of the best p laces to live in th e Midlands,according to The Sunday Times. Towns were selected for offering the best quality of life to the widest number of people, and combining desirable features such as a positive community spirit, good local shops and services and attractive outdoor spaces.
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COUNCIL officers have pleaded with residents to take more care when disposing of batteries following an explosion and a fire in the back of a waste collection truck. Collection crews reported an explosion that rocked the vehicle and that could be heard at the far end of the street as they travelled along Grumbold Avenue in Raunds, Thanks to the swift actions of the crew, the vehicle was parked
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on a grass verge away from cars parked along the street, the fire service responded quickly and the entire load of waste was dumped to allow for thorough dowsing whilst the road was closed to ensure public safety. Firefighters identified the cause of the fire as a nickel–cadmium battery. This is the sort used in everyday household items such as remote control toys and torches.. Such batteries should not be
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placed in waste or recycling bins as they contain chemicals that can ignite and should be disposed of at battery recycling points. East Northamptonshire Council leader Steven North said: “While these items may seem harmless, they could have dangerous implications for our waste collection crews, the public and the environment. Stuart Smith, Operations Supervisor for Kier, praised the crew for acting quickly in dump-
ing the load in a safe place before the fire could disable the truck’s hydraulics. That likely saved the truck from being completely destroyed by fire. He said: “Our crew did exactly what they needed to do to prevent the fire spreading and creating damage to people or property. “ We would appreciate all residents being vigilant in ensuring hazardous materials are not put in their bins.”
Double success for talented pupils
HUGE congratulations go to pupils at St Peter’s School in Raunds. The school’s year five and six sports hall athletics team finished second in the County Championships. The final top ten schools competed in the track and field events and St Peter’s came a superb second place finish out of the 230 primary schools in Northamptonshire. An outstanding performance by every single member of the squad to achieve such an exceptional result that all of St Peter's are very proud of. Our picture shows the athletics team showing off their medals. Meanwhile, Thrapston and Raunds Rotary Club awarded the school runners-up sport in its annual competition to make it a double sucess for St Peter’s.
Mayor’s fun day to boost charity RAUNDS Mayor Helen Howell, will be hosting The Mayor's Show for the second year in aid of the Air Ambulance. It will be held at Bassfords Recreation Ground, Marshalls
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Tough competition proves too much for local players
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New school rugby kit unveiled at England’s Six Nations game
MANOR School's new rugby kit was unveiled at Twickenham Stadium ahead of England's victory against Italy in the Six Nations. And it was an amazing experience for Lauren in Year 11 who was selected to wear the new kit on the pitch during the national anthems, and she also got to meet England and Saracens player Billy Vunipola before the match. Remember, to send us your pictures of your sports teams – action shots, new sponsorship and line-ups – we would love to share with them with our readers. Email nick@rosettapublishing.com and we will do the rest!
SKL Division I RUSHDEN A found themselves in a tough fight against Chess Mates B. The top three boards were evenly matched with draws in each game. The difference proved to be on boards four and five where Richard Ellis and Keith Bristow were out graded and out performed by their Chess Mates’ opponents.
John Robinson Knockout Competition THE John Robinson Knockout Competition reached the semi final stages with Rushden A against Chess Mates A. The Rushden team found themselves at a huge disadvantage on the evening when top player Hugh Murphy dropped out due to illness. No replacement player was available as the B team were competing in the Silver King League the same evening. This resulted in board five being uncontested and the game ceded to Chess Mates. New player John Gardner did well to beat Eva Ressel on board four and his brother James also managed a creditable result drawing against English International, Chris Ross, on board one. The match was decided when Chess Mates were victorious on boards three and four. SKL Division II IT has been a busy period for Rushden B with three Silver King League matches played. This started with a trip to Kettering to face their C team who did well to hold Rushden to a draw. The most notable result was Tom Murts victory over the much higher graded Mathew Edwards. Rushden were then in action at home to a rejuvenated Chess Mates’ D team. The Northampton club managed to field some accomplished players to give Rushden B a run for its money. The only Rushden victory of the evening was achieved by Tom Murts who again managed to defeat a much higher graded opponent. Finally Rushden travelled to Oundle School to receive a sound thrashing from the top placed team in League II. Captain Bob Ellam played the game of his life against Tim Herring to gain the only win of the evening. Special mention goes to Peter Ludford who acheived a draw in his first game for the team.
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APRIL IN THE GARDEN – by Milton Ernest Garden Centre
E can save a lot of money trying to make our garden colourful this summer by growing flowering annuals from seed. The thrill of sowing seeds and watching them grow is very satisfying. These plants are either hardy and frost resistant or tender and damaged in cold weather so ideal for long summer flowering. An annual is a plant that germinates easily and produces lots of colourful often perfumed flowers full of nectar and pollen because they need to be pollinated and produce their seed within one year. This need for perpetuation attracts lots of bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other pollinating insects. Bees are particularly attracted to blue flowers, butterflies pastel shades and hoverflies to orange. These plants are very useful space fillers and for areas of naturalising because they set and spread their seed very readily so if left undisturbed will quickly spread in a couple of seasons. Choose
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the varieties depending on the place you want colour be it a sunny border, dry bank, hedgerow, shade or woodland. Many cottage garden plants, herbs and wild flower seeds are annuals.
Hardy annuals can be sown directly into weed free finely raked soil at the beginning of May when the soil is warm. If the surface is too rough cover it with good planting compost like John Innes which will give a fine tilth into which fine seedlings will easily germinate. Now water to moisten the soil, scatter the seeds thinly and just cover with fine compost. Water every couple of days during the germination period which is usually 10 to 14 days. Another way is to plant a pinch of seed into a planting cell tray with approximately 5cms square cells using seed compost. When the seedlings have two true leaves thin to three seedlings per cell and grow on until the plants are easy to handle, about 5cms, and
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then plant into the border or container. The same technique can be used for any tender annuals which can be started on a sunny windowsill and planted outside after the last frost in April or May. Here are some suggestions of hardy annuals to grow. Calendula or Pot Marigolds and Nasturtiums are bright cheerful plants with lemon, yellow, orange and red flowers ideal to grow in the fruit garden to aid pollination. They are also good to eat. Ipomea or Morning Glory, Sweet Peas and Convolvulus are all climbing annuals. Grow at the back of the border or in a patio pot over an obelisk or a tripod of bamboo canes. Pick the sweet peas every couple of days to promote more flowers. Mignonette, Night Scented and Virginia Stock are very highly perfumed and fill the evening with their wonderful scent. Plant these in tubs on the patio to enjoy with your G&T. Nigella, Poppies, Larkspur, Linaria, Canterbury Bells, Candytuft, Cornflower, Godetia, Scabious and Clarkia are all traditional cottage garden plants to sow in patches in mixed sunny borders to keep the interest here all through the summer months.
Insects are particularly attracted to Agremone with huge saucer shaped flowers and Clary with upright Oxford blue spikey blooms. Nemophila with powder blue Forget me Knot, only larger, flowers and Limonanthus the Poached Egg plant has white flowers with yellow centre. Both low growing front of the border plants. For shady areas Foxgloves and Honesty thrive. Although strictly biennial they are treated as annuals. For a bit of exotica Cleome has interesting pink or white spikey fluorescence and
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out & about Spring into Soul at Stanwick!
If Soul music is your thing! You really need to check out the Stanwick Hotel this spring/summer. They host a series of dedicated Soul nights under ‘The Soul Junction’ banner. Their first event for 2017 ‘The Soul Weekender’ in February attracted hundreds from the local area and further afield! So what’s up next for Soul lovers? friday 12th may features ‘Nuthin but Northern Soul’ as the title suggests this is a Northern Soul only night! Hot on the heels of the weekender, which featured a whole day of Northern Soul. The ‘Junction’ has two dates in the diary this year for Northern Soul nights. They feature an experienced DJ line up which includes Jem Brittin, Len Dopson, Al Leighton and Steve Scotney. With many events that now cater for the rarer extremities of Northern and Soul music in general. The Soul Junction has decided to go back to basics! Expect classic
Northern Soul played off original vinyl ‘The way it used to be’ between them the DJ’s have practically every record that ever packed a dance floor! The venue has a superb solid wood dance floor with plenty of room for those who are still up for the odd spin or backdrop, so grab your talc, pack your bag and get along! It’s £6 on the door and runs from 8pm to officially 1am, however if the floor still demands the DJ’s will keep playing, so don’t book your taxi too early! You can reserve your place by calling 07905 028003. friday 9th June is the date for the annual ‘Castaways Reunion’ at the Soul Junction, now into its third year the reunion nights always attract large crowds. Many Northants & Beds people fondly remember attending the ‘Castaways’ Soul nights back in the late 70s and early 80s. The original Castaways Club was situated at ‘Souldrop turn’ just north of Rushden sadly the club no longer exists. The reunion nights at Stanwick however offer ex
Kaiser Chiefs headline
Northern Soul is back in style!
The Bowls Club is the place to be this month if you are into your Northern Soul. The first soul in The Bowl of the year takes place on saturday 22nd april with a top line up of DJs from all over the country. Following a massive resurgence in the music with evermore TV adverts using clips from well known 'Northern' anthems, interest has never been higher. Now in its 6th year Soul In The Bowl is more popular than it's ever
Bedford Park Saturday August 5
Kaiser Chiefs are one of the century’s most popular indie-pop outfits. The band formed in 2002 and have enjoyed enormous global success since. They consist of lead vocalist Ricky Wilson, who has achieved added fame from his stint as a judge on the UK talent show The Voice, guitarist Andrew "Whitey" White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick "Peanut" Baines and drummer Vijay Mistry, who replaced founding drummer Nick Hodgson in late 2012. The band’s big break came along when they performed at the NME Awards tour in 2005, as the opening act. This opportunity allowed the band to start making a name for themselves in the UK. Their first album debuted the same year, entitled ‘Employment’, and reached the number two spot on the UK album chart and was subsequently certified five times platinum. The album was even shortlisted for a Mercury prize, but narrowly missed out on the prestigious award. Since this encouraging start, the band has fast become one of the most successful UK indie rock bands today. Their most notable hits include ‘I Predict a Riot’, ‘Every day
attendees & regulars the chance to meet up and reminisce, while dancing the night away to classic Funk Soul & Weekender anthems from the era. DJ’s on the night include the legendary ‘Brother’ Louie Martin (ex Capital Radio) and Rob James who were both regular DJ’s at the Castaways. Soul Junction co promote the event with Groove On Promotions you can buy tickets in advance on line at £8 each visit www.grooveonpromotions.co.uk or call 07905 028 003. The Soul Junction has a number of events to look forward to during 2017 including live Soul Acts! Which they will be sharing on these pages, you can catch up on the latest happenings by visiting their Facebook page ‘SoulJunctionCourtyard’ postcode for the venue is NN9 6QY. The Stanwick Hotel also offers many other themed nights throughout the year. friday 19th may is a 80s & 90s night! These nights have been running for a number of years at The Hotel and are always very busy. The last one back in November 2016
reached capacity! There is always a great atmosphere with many people entering into the spirit by digging out their old 80s/90s stuff from the wardrobe to wear, prizes are handed out to the ‘best dressed’ on the night. Hosted by ‘The Original Jem B’s Disco’ you will get to hear all the best tunes from two great decades of music. Many people take the opportunity to combine the event with a birthday, group night out or other celebration, discount rates for group bookings are available along with table reservations call 07905 028003 for more information, other than that it is £6 on the door for tickets and you can reserve in advance to guarantee your place please call on the same number. The Hotel also runs a ‘Friday Steak Night’ in the adjoining restaurant, many choose to enjoy a meal before hitting the dance floor, however if you wish to do this you will need to book a table for the restaurant in advance directly with the Hotel on 01933 622233.
been, attracting Northern Soul fans from far and wide. With two rooms, playing all the popular floor fillers through to the rarest of the rare, there is something for everyone. This month we have top Nottingham DJ Rob Smith heading the line up so a great dance night is guaranteed. Admission is just £5 on the night. Doors are from 7.30pm to 12.30am. Get there early if you want to be sure of a good table near the main dance floor as these nights are always very busy. For more information please ring Steve on 07860 673606.
I love you Less and Less’ (both from their debut album) and smash hit ‘Ruby’ from their second album, amongst many others. Their second album, ‘Yours Truly, Angry Mob’ topped the success of their first, reaching the number one spot on the UK albums chart and the album’s lead single ‘Ruby’ became their first ever UK number one single. Just answer this question: Q: Name the song and fill in the blank – “I predict a .…” Email the answer to: info@lphconcerts.co.uk with ‘Kaiser Chiefs Comp’ in subject line.
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Rushden Historical Transport Society puts on the Cavalcade of Historical Transport for the 39th time on April 29th, 30 and May 1st. Just one of the highlights will be a fly past of a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane along with my 1973 AJS Stormer!
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Sunday 21st May
SPRING WEDDING OPEN DAY Come and see how the Stanwick Hotel could look for your wedding. 12-3pm
Sunday 18th June
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH Traditional three course roast, with coffee and magician Jamie Doherty to entertain. Special gift for all fathers. 12pm arrival, and 12.30pm for the meal. £35 per adult £20 per child under 12 years.
TOWN GARAGE SALE
on Saturday 8th April 2017
please support this event organised by st peter’s community Enterprise centre (featured for the last two years on bbc radio northampton) maps (costing £1) detailing the whereabouts of the various sales throughout the town will be available from: Raunds Post Office and Brook St News from Thursday April 6th The Community Enterprise Centre (opposite SPAR): 8am on the day and also on Thursday & Friday, 6th ¶ 7th April 10am to noon rEfrEsHmEnts aVailablE further details available from peter on 01933 460259 or Judy at mail@raundscommunitycentre.co.uk
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Now in its 33rd year, the Oundle Festival provides a fantastic opportunity to see internationally recognised performers on a local stage – tickets are on sale now, so book in and make the most of it! The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars
Uplifting jazz, amusing tales and rare archive images straight from London’s world famous club kick off the festival on friday 7th July. Led by the Musical Director James Pearson, the evening features the vocal talents of Natalie Williams and is sponsored by the Oundle-based company Schoolblazer.
European Union Chamber Orchestra
This orchestra will perform in the oundle school Chapel on saturday 8th July, with horn soloist and BBC Young Musician of the Year 2016 finalist, Benjamin Goldscheider. The programme will include Mozart’s 4th Horn Concerto, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings as well as the premier of a piece for horn and orchestra written by British composer, Diana Burrell.
Over the weekend of the 8th & 9th July, many of the town’s venues will present a showcase of the area’s local artistic, musical and horticultural talents. Recitals and recitations by local amateur performance groups, including Oundle’s Gilbert & Sullivan Players, Corby arts organisation Deep Roots Tall Trees, the Northampton Male Voice Choir, poetry group Anthology and the area’s Primary Schools Cluster Orchestra will take place throughout the weekend. Also, the Nene Valley Artists will be exhibiting in the Yarrow Gallery as part of the Peterborough Open Art Studios. On sunday 9th July, many of the town’s gardeners will open their gates for visitors to admire their lovingly tendered green spaces. The weekend will be rounded off by a proms-like concert by the town’s fast becoming infamous orchestra, the Rusty Players of Oundle, which will be followed by a tea.
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Outdoor Cinema: Back to the Future
After its successful first outing last year, the Outdoor Cinema returns to Oundle Wharf on saturday 8th July with a screening of this classic.
In conversation with Rev Richard Coles
Local vicar, national broadcaster and (ex) international popstar will be ‘in conversation’ with local author adam Begley in the stahl Theatre on monday 10th July, talking about the intriguing twists and turns his life has taken.
The ever popular walk, inspired by JS Bach’s 560 mile journey to hear Buxtehude play the organ, involves a gentler (and shorter!) stroll between Lowick and Sudborough on Tuesday 11th July. Tickets include the chance to visit the stunning gardens of The Old Rectory in Sudborough and to hear recitals by Luba Tunnicliffe on viola and Oliver Wass on harp.
The Bach Walk
Encore Screening: Il Trovatore
This year’s encore screening at the stahl Theatre on Wednesday 12th July is of Verdi’s masterpiece, starring Plácido Domingo and Anna Netrebko, directed by Daniel Barenboim the Berlin’s Staatsoper Unter den Linden.
Debussy; and the Minerva Piano Trio, who will take a break from being the Young Artists 2016/7 at St John’s Smith Square to perform in Oundle.
Illyria: The Emperor’s Party at the Wharf: Absolute Bowie New Clothes
Festival favourites, Illyria, the Equity compliant Outdoor Theatre company return to Barnwell Country park on Thursday 13th July – with their sell out production of this Hans Christian Anderson’s much loved tale.
The Budapest Cafe Orchestra
Led by violinist Christian Garrick (whose evocative playing was heard on the soundtrack of Poldark) will raise the roof of the stahl Theatre audience on Thursday 13th July. Their vibrant and energetic music, inspired by gypsy and folk from across the Balkans and Russia. Winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society award for Young British String Players in 2015, this musical group is a gem of its generation. On friday 14th July, their programme, named Haydn’s Legacy, will delight, featuring quartets by Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, on whose music Haydn had an influence, as well as Haydn’s own composition, Op 50 No 1.
Ruisi Quartet
Throughout the week, lunchtime recitals will be given by those in the early stages of their professional careers, including saxophonist Robert Burton who was Oundle’s Young Musician of the Year 2016; Guy Cutting, a talented young tenor who will sing songs from the first half of the 20th century; Francisco Vilar, an award winning pianist whose beautiful programme will include pieces by Schumann and
Lunchtime Recital
The Festival will go out with a bang on saturday 15th July with the “party of the year” at oundle Wharf. Headlining is a David Bowie cover band who recreate the
The Houndogs
music and stage presence of the Starman himself. The evening also includes the live music of Lincolnshire rockabillys, The Houndogs, with popular Oundle band, Disarray in support. For further information visit www.oundlefestival.org.uk or call 01832 274734 or by visiting the Oundle Festival Box Office, 4 New Street, Oundle, PE8 4EA facebook.com/oundleinternational festival or on twitter @oundlemusic
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Here come the girls!
Demonstrating the eclectic mix of films is screens Oundle Cinema will be showing four very different films about four very different women over the next couple of months. On Thursday 13th april, Bridget Jones’s Baby will provide an enjoyable start to the Easter weekend. Bridget, now aged 43, has found out she is pregnant with only one slight hitch – she is single and is only 50% sure who the child’s father is. Starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent and Patrick Dempsey, this has been described as ‘a solid and satisfying comeback’. Based on Paula Hawkins’ unputdownable thriller, The Girl on The Train includes an excellent performance by Emily Blunt as an alcoholic divorcee who is convinced
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she has witnessed a crime involving the neighbours of her ex-husband. The story tells of her subsequent involvement in the missing person’s investigation that ensues. It will be screened on sunday 23rd april. For over 30 years, Pedro Almodóvar has been directing award winning films which are entrancing, amusing and unusual. Julieta, his latest film is no exception.
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Described as a five star return to form, Julieta tells the story of a widow who, after a chance meeting, decides to reconnect with her now estranged daughter; her search becomes a study of guilt, memory and love. It will be shown on sunday 30th april. And finally, on Wednesday 17th may, dOCs+ will show The eagle huntress, an extraordinary documentary about a young Kazakh girl’s quest to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her family. Described as ‘stunning’, ‘enchanting’ and ‘inspiring’, the film gives an amazing insight into life in this nomadic society. Screened at Fletton House. All films will be screened at 7.45pm in The Stahl Theatre unless specified. Advance booking is
recommended through www.oundlecinema.org.uk (where film trailers are also available), though the Oundle Festival Box Office, 4 New Street, Oundle, PE8 4ED or on 01832 274734.
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U3A – a self help organisation for people no longer in full time employment, providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a warm and welcoming environment. Higham and Rushden U3A members participate in a wide range of activities from Badminton and Bird Watching, through Walking and Cycling, to Scrabble and Spanish. Annual membership is £15 with additional fees for some activities. On the third Wednesday of the month there is a meeting with guest speaker at the Pemberton Centre, Rushden, starting at 2pm. Visitors are always welcome to attend (£3 charge). For more information about U3A: www.highamandrushdenu3a.org/index.html
march 15th My Family and the Suffragrettes peter Barrett
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A date for you diary, in 2017 Rushden will be hosting its celebration of our armed forces during the weekend of 17th June 2017.
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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
–––––––––––––––––––– Fridays (except for Good Friday, Christmas Holidays and occassional weddings) in the Bede House, Higham Ferrers 12.30pm No need to book Cost of lunch £6, 2 courses – choose from 2 main hot courses or salads; cold and hot puddings; tea/coffee. Everyone Welcome Contact information: Chris 01933 317719
LUNCH AND CHAT
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS LIBRARY First Thursday on each month
KNIT AND KNATTER COFFEE MORNING
RUSHDEN AMENITIES SOCIETY RUSHDEN HALL 7.15pm for 7.30pm April 20
The Changing Face of Rushden
–––––––––––––––––––– a talk with slides by Peter Butler FREE – friendly mixed ability jogging group Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Waitrose in Rushden November to March BEGINNERS Couch to 5k 10-12 weeks New groups - June and January Mondays 17.45 – 19.00
JOGGING GROUP
WOMENS COREFIT CIRCUIT CL ASS
Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Rushden - November to March Mondays 19.30 – 20.15 Block of 8 sessions - £24 non refundable for more info please contact Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY friday 21st april 7.30pm at south end Junior school, Wymington road, rushden NN10 9JU
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THE STORY OF CHURCH TOWERS
Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS W.I. Next meeting will be on the 10th april. at the usual time at the adult school, Westfield Terrace, higham ferrers We will be having a
DEMONSTRATION ON CAKE DECORATION by Lisa Stains
Also we will be having a Competition on Painted Eggs. This should be interesting to us all. All are welcome and for further information contact,Jill Waller. phone 01933 387073.
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CRAFTIE L ADIES CRAFT CLUB
Meets 2nd Monday of the month. 7.30 – 9.30 pm. SALVATION ARMY HALL, IRTHLINGBOROUGH. contact – Jean hilton on 01933 651563 long established, independent craft club. come along with your own project and join our friendly, chatty group and enjoy our many varied workshops
PSYCHIC AND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT GROUPS RUSHDEN 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
THRAPSTON & DISTRICT U3A
to celebrate our 5th Birthday. Come and meet our Group Leaders and some of our members, and find out how the U3A could be of benefit to you The plaza, Cosy Nook, Thrapston NN14 4ps. 10am - 2pm saturday 6 may Visitors are always welcome. This a FREE Event. We look forward to seeing you on the day!
OPEN DAY
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SPRING INTO ACTION
A Health and Wellbeing event to include: a children's treasure hunt, crafts, hot soup and healthy snacks, holistic therapy (for a small charge) and health advice.
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP 9.15am sunday 16th april Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Admission Free Contact: 01536 483687 6 mile walk from Keysoe 9.25am Tuesday 25th april Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Admission Free Contact: 01933 387991 9 mile walk from Harrold 9.15am sunday 30th april Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Admission Free Contact: 01933 359237 6 mile walk from Wilstead 9.30am sunday 7th may Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Admission Free Contact: 01933 387991 6 mile walk from Islip
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN INDEPENDENT WESLEYAN CHURCH (entrance Queen Street) sunday Worship at 10.45am, with Childrens 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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RUSHDEN FLOWER CLUB MEETINGS Held at The Full Gospel Church 60 High Street South. Rushden New members and visitors very welcome ThUrsDaY 27th apriL at 7pm for 7.30pm start
JO POULTER Nafas demonstrator
ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
RAFFLE OF DESIGNS REFRESHMENTS All enquires please ring 01933 410280. Or 01933 388434
WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE STATION THIS EASTER
saturday 8th april fish & Chip sUpper Pre-booking essential go to www.rhts.co.uk/events A ride behind our diesel locomotive whilst enjoying a fish & chip supper.
sunday 16th & monday 17th april – easTer speCiaLs All children will receive an Easter Egg from the Easter Bunny whilst travelling on our steam hauled train. Arts & Crafts activities and an Easter Egg Hunt with a chance to win a special Easter Egg. Fares apply.
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CREATIVE KIDS FAMILY CRAFT AFTERNOON Good friday 14th april 2pm -4pm FREE Come and join in and get a FREE EASTER EGG Refreshments served
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Meet at Higham Library, Midland Road Higham Ferrers 7.30-9.30pm March 8 Muriel Richardson March 22 AGM
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN HALL PENSIONERS’ CLUB April 4 Bingo April 11 Lay Preacher of St Marys, Tony Smith April 18 Whist April 25 My Paintings with Keith Hill May 9 Bingo
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First Saturday of the month 10-12am – a warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. Call 01933 624262 for details; and Tea with Friends on the last Tuesday of the month between 2 and 4pm. A chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. All very welcome. All proceeds from donations go to church funds and charities.
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–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB meetings held every last Thursday in the month Except for outings in June July & Christmas dinner in December. meetings held at the full Gospel church hall. Bedford road rushden Next to Mccarthy Stone apartments New members & visitors very welcome Membership £30 per year Visitors £6 Superb flower arrangements by Nafas demonstrators. Thursday march 30th at 7pm for 7.30pm start flower Demonstration by Nafas demonstrator shirley henderson Raffle of designs – Refreshments
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