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AS work to transform the A45/A6 Chowns Mill roundabout reached its conclusion, project workers took part in one final fundraising push.

Contractors working on the roundabout improvements at Irthlingborough have given up their time in a series of projects intended to ‘give back’ to the local community while the work is taking place.

The latest effort saw a cheque for £710, donated by contractors and workers, handed over to the local foodbanks of Raunds, Rushden and Irthlingborough and the district branch of the Royal British Legion.

Amanda Mauro from the East Northants Community Services Foodbank and Steve Thatcher from the RBL visited the site to receive the donation – just as the final trees were being planted to finish off the £24m scheme.

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Since work began on the junction improvements in February last year, those working on the scheme have supplied more than £3,000 worth of items to three local food banks last Christmas, tackled dangerous and unauthorised parking at Stanwick Lakes by painting double yellow lines on the driveway to manage parking and stop vehicles backing up along the busy A45 and supplied fencing to Stanwick Lakes following an arson attack in 2019.

Project workers have also donated three ornate, carved benches to Higham Ferrers to complement a Timber Trim Trail being created by the town council at Castle Fields, provided Stanwick Voluntary Group with £1,700 worth of trees for the pocket park, and

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MEGAN Spencer is cutting a swathe through construction training as she progresses from a painting and decorating apprenticeship to one as an electrician, The 20-year-old is now working for MG Electrical Services in Rothwell, Northamptonshire and attending a Level 3 day release course at Tresham College, Corby.

Megan completed her Level 2 in Painting and Decorating at the Bedford College campus and worked with B & S Decorators.

She was one of the first students in the UK and the first girl, to complete the new End Point Assessment in apprenticeship standards in which she gained a distinction.

In her assessment in painting and decorating, a report said: “Megan consistently displayed an excellent work ethic, good dexterity and practical skills enabling her to achieve high quality work.”

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donated cones to schools to help keep pupils in bubbles and safe during the Covid pandemic.

Other initiatives have seen £3,000 given to help young people at risk of becoming involved in violence or gangs to benefit from the work of the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence, (CIRV), and a schools competition to design three large, carved chairs which were installed at Nightingale Way park in Higham Ferrers for all to enjoy.

National Highways project manager Dean Holloway, said: “The extensive improvements we have made at Chowns Mill roundabout mean that traffic is now flowing more freely through the junction and pedestrians can cross safely thanks to the new traffic lights installed.

“But we know that carrying out such major improvements can be disruptive for road users and local people while the work takes place which is why we like to ‘give back’ to communities where possible.

“We have been very fortunate that our contractors have been both extremely generous and enthusiastic in carrying out initiatives to support the communities and local people who have been so understanding while this work was carried out.”

Picture shows - receiving the cheque at the newlyimproved junction are Amanda Mauro and Steve Thatcher, front, with, back row from left, Adrian Oulds from contractor Carnell and National Highways’ Dean Holloway and Dave Marlow.

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Drug dealer convicted of manslaughter is sentenced to a total of 11 years

A DRUG dealer convicted of manslaughter over the 2018 death of Rushden man Phillip Brown has been jailed for a total of 11 years.

Gurprit Singh Bains, 42, (pictured), was found guilty after a trial at Northampton Crown Court in November, and subsequently appeared on December 21, for sentencing.

The trial had heard how Bains had attacked Mr Brown, 51, in the stairwell of a block of flats on November 12, 2018, in a dispute over a minor drug debt, causing fractured ribs which became infected.

These injuries led to him developing meningitis, from which he sadly died on December 5, 2018.

Police were only told of the assault after Mr Brown died, but detectives soon discovered Bains had been selling drugs to Mr Brown, who was known as Podge, before assaulting him over a £10 debt.

Subsequent forensic examinations were able to establish the chain of events leading from the rib injuries to Mr Brown’s death.

On November 18, Bains, of Shannon Close, Rushden, was

convicted of manslaughter.

His Honour Judge Rupert Mayo sentenced Bains to seven and a half years for Mr Brown’s death.

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Bains had also previously admitted three counts relating to the possession and supply of class A drugs and two charges relating to the possession of criminal property, for which he received a further consecutive sentence of three and a half years – making a total jail sentence of 11 years.

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After the trial, Mr Brown’s family issued a statement, via Northamptonshire Police, which read: “Podge was a much-loved brother, uncle, father and grandfather and had many friends in the local community.

“Despite all of the difficulties and loss in his own life, he could always manage to have a laugh and make people smile.

“He is truly missed by all and his life was taken far too soon. Thankfully for us, justice has prevailed and we can at last start to grieve and heal with more positive memories of him.”

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investigating officer Det Insp Pete Long, of the Major Crime Team, said: “Securing the conviction of Gurprit Bains over Phillip’s death was a fantastic result, as is today’s sentence.

“This case was a real team effort and every single officer involved did their job brilliantly in order to obtain justice for Phillip and his family, so my thanks go to all involved.

“I very much hope today’s outcome helps Podge’s loved ones and friends as they continue to deal with his untimely loss, and our thoughts remain with them all in their grief.”

FOUR men convicted of murdering county man Christopher AllburyBurridge, and one found guilty of his manslaughter, have been jailed for a total of 92 years.

Mr Allbury-Burridge died from a single stab wound inflicted by Jordan Parker, 25, as he and Calum Farquhar, 24, Rakeem Leandre, 26, and Joel Cyrus, 26, tried to break into his home in Raeburn Road, Kingsley, in the early hours of December 11, 2020.

The four were aiming to steal cannabis plants Mr AllburyBurridge, (pictured), was growing, but when the 33-year-old realised what was happening and tried to prevent the group entering, he was stabbed in the chest and died on his kitchen floor.

Following an extensive investigation by more than 50 detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, (EMSOU), the group was identified, arrested and charged.

Parker, Farquhar, and Leandre were all convicted of murder in September following a trial which also saw Cyrus convicted of manslaughter.

The four returned to Northampton Crown Court for sentencing.

Parker, of Chingford Road, Walthamstow, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years for Mr AllburyBurridge’s murder.

He was also given 15 years for conspiracy to rob, and 22 months having admitted possession of an offensive weapon in relation to the knife used, all to run concurrently.

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Farquhar, of Liverpool Road, Leyton, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years for murder, plus 17 years and 6 months for conspiracy to rob and possession of an offensive weapon, to run concurrently.

Leandre, of Brewers Court, Norwich, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years for murder, and a further 17 years and 6 months for conspiracy to rob and possession of an offensive weapon, to run concurrently.

Cyrus, of Whitney Road, Leyton, was ordered to serve 14 years for manslaughter and 14 years for conspiracy to rob, to run concurrently.

Speaking afterwards, senior investigating officer Det Chief Insp Joe Banfield, of EMSOU, said: “First and foremost our thoughts today are with Christopher’s family, who have borne the devastating pain of his death and the process of

securing justice for him with dignity and courage.

“Christopher was a muchloved, family-oriented man, and no sentence will ever make up for his loss.

“However, I hope that knowing those who caused his death will spend so long in prison is of some small comfort to his loved ones.

“Today’s result demonstrates that offences of this nature are taken very seriously.

“These four men deliberately targeted Christopher’s home thinking to commit the perfect crime, which could never be reported.

“They were reckless in the force they were prepared to use to benefit themselves, and tragically Christopher paid with his life.

“Now they will rightly spend a significant proportion of their own in jail, where I hope they reflect and atone for their actions.

“My final words are of thanks to the investigative team, whose tireless efforts in tracing and identifying the defendants allowed us to prove their guilt in court, and secure justice for Christopher and his family.”

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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a racially aggravated assault at a pub in Queen Street, Rushden.

The incident happened on Saturday, December 11, between 12.30am and 2.30am, when three women approached a member of door staff and racially abused him before assaulting him.

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Rising star Tia cleans up to win national award TIA Wills has won a top award at a national recycling ceremony.

Tia, who is part of North Northamptonshire Council’s refuse crew in East Northants, took away the top prize in her category at the National Recycling Awards.

During the ceremony in London in early December Tia Wllis, who has been a member of the team since she was 18, picked up the ‘Rising Star’ award for going above and beyond during the pandemic.

The judges commented that Tia was an amazing person who really stood out from the pack and a truly positive person who is an excellent representative for the industry.

She said: “I love my job and I really enjoy meeting the public and helping them to recycle, as a key worker, but never did I think I would win an award for doing something that I love.

“And it is not just any award, the National Recycling Awards’ Rising Star!

“I was totally blown away and so proud to go up on stage and be presented with my trophy.

“But this award is not just for me, its for the whole of the team I work with who all work every bit as hard to serve the residents of North Northamptonshire.

Throughout the pandemic, Tia, (pictured, second from right), has worked hard always with a smile on her face and the whole team have continued to provide a service for residents in North Northants.

She also is always keen to go one step further for some residents and recently the team decorated the waste truck for one of North Northants’ youngest resident’s birthday who enjoys seeing the bin lorry visit his street.

NNC’s executive member, for highways, travel and assets Graham Lawman said: “All of our bin crews have worked so hard throughout the pandemic.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single one of them.

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Volunteer Rick Watson wins Susan Hollowell Memorial Award 2021!

“Tia always goes above and beyond. I know she loves her job, which she does with a smile on her face and taking time to speak to residents.

“This award is well deserved for her commitment and enthusiasm and I was privileged to watch her collect it at the ceremony.

“She should be extremely proud of herself, as I and the rest of her team are.

Well done!”

Council leader Jason Smithers said: This is such great news for us, and for Tia. “We are so proud of the work the teams do every day to serve residents across our local communities.

“I cannot congratulate Tia enough.”

Chief Executive for FCC Environment Group, (which operates the contract in East Northants on behalf of NNC), Paul Taylor said: “What a fantastic result.

“It was a real pleasure to attend the ceremony and watch Tia’s face light up when her dedication and hard work was recognised by the whole waste and recycling sector.

“I would like to thank Tia and her hundreds of colleagues within our business for their huge efforts at all times.

The results of the National Recycling Awards were revealed last month in a ceremony where more than 500 of the recycling sector’s leading lights came together in-person, for the first time since June 2019 to celebrate the industry’s achievements.

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ON Thursday, December 16, Cllr Sarah Peacock presented Rick Watson the award for Volunteering in the community within East Northamptonshire outside the SERVE offices.

Rick has volunteered for SERVE for over ten years and commits his time every week as a volunteer minibus driver, Rick volunteered throughout the pandemic delivering Meals on Wheels and he kept the charity’s minibuses running and serviced.

Gemma Hager, SERVE’s Wellbeing Manager said: “The service users love Rick’s company especially at the Sunday Pub Lunches, he continues to volunteer at the Day Centre and helps with the activities, including Day Trips and playing scrabble with the service users at the Senior Social Group”.

The runners up for the award were Niki

Dunkley, Sue Purvis and Frances Jenkinson.

The award has been presented every year in memory of Susan Hollowell who founded SERVE. The award is normally presented at the Sing for Serve Annual Christmas Concert, unfortunately the concert was cancelled due to the Pandemic.

Jess Slater, CEO for SERVE said: “We hope to come back in December 2022 with the Sing for SERVE concert, in the meantime we are proud to present this award even though it was a with a very small audience.

All voluntary organisations in the district wouldn’t be able to operate without the volunteers who give up their time to support others that need it most.

Thank you and Well Done to Rick and all the runners up”.

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Teenager convicted of murder A 17-YEAR-old boy has been convicted of the murder of Corby teenager Rayon Pennycook.

Rayon, (pictured), 16, died on the evening of May 25 after being stabbed in Reynolds Road.

Following an investigation by Northamptonshire Police’s Major Crime Team, a 17-yearold boy from Corby, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with Rayon’s murder and went on trial at Northampton Crown Court.

On Thursday, December 2, the jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on a count of murder, and one of possession of a bladed article.

Because the defendant is under-18, legal restrictions mean he cannot be identified.

The two-week trial had heard how Rayon was fatally wounded after intervening in a fight between two girls in which the defendant also became involved.

A knife fight ensued between the two boys which resulted in Rayon suffering a single stab

wound to the chest, and despite the best efforts of police officers and paramedics, he sadly died at the scene.

After changing his clothes at

a nearby gym, the defendant went home and told his father what had happened, before being driven to Weekley Woods Justice Centre in Kettering to hand himself in.

The defendant went on trial charged with murder, an alternative count of manslaughter, and illegal possession of a knife.

The defendant was remanded into custody and will return to court on January 14, 2022, for sentencing.

Following the trial Rayon’s family said in a statement: “Losing Rayon has left us devastated and heartbroken. He was a son, brother to eight siblings, an uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend and is missed in so many ways by so many people.

“Rayon was jovial, very enthusiastic, kind, loving and very family-oriented. He was a people person. Everyone he came into contact with loved him.

“We miss everything about him, it can’t be put into words.”

Staged crash is stark warning of drink drive horrors AN event in Higham Ferrers Market Square saw a staged car crash take place to demonstrate the dangers of drink driving.

The event was supported by Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, East Midlands Ambulance Service, and the Town Council, and saw a staged collision take place in front of 100 onlookers.

Following the collision, police officers arrested one of the vehicle’s occupants whilst Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service cut out a ‘casualty’ and the East Midlands Ambulance Service then treated them.

The emergency services then spoke to the public about their work and the dangers and consequences of drink driving.

Neighbourhood Policing Sgt Leigh Françoise Goodwin, said: “It was great to see so many people at this event last Friday as it gave us a great opportunity to demonstrate, in a stark way, the tragic

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“We got some really good feedback from the community who found the event extremely interactive and educational.

“They thanked us for our bravery in doing it and we felt like it really hit home.

“It was also a great chance for all three emergency services to demonstrate the work that goes on at the scene of a road traffic collision.”

Station manager at Rushden Fire Station, Craig Douglas, said: “We hope that running these demonstrations will raise awareness of the dangers of drink driving

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and help people to make the right decision when out and about.

“Drink driving can have profound and lasting implications on not only those people who get behind the wheel, but also their friends and family, and often innocent people.

“We are working with our police colleagues to help keep our roads and our communities safe, with a view to driving down the number of collisions and casualties that the emergency services have to deal with.”

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Police officer shot in the face receives national recognition A POLICE officer who was shot in the face as he protected an elderly couple from a man experiencing a mental health crisis has been honoured with a Police Bravery Award.

Sgt Dave Cayton was named the East regional winner at the Police Federation’s 2021 Police Bravery Awards, receiving his award from chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council Martin Hewitt at a ceremony in London last month.

PS Cayton beat nominees from seven other forces to clinch the award for his actions on November 20 last year, when he was deployed to an incident in Neuville Way, Desborough, to a report of a man with weapons.

When PS Cayton entered the property he put himself between the man and two elderly people, resulting in the man shooting him three times in the face with a gun which fired metal pellets.

Despite his injuries the brave officer was able to disarm and arrest the man before backup arrived.

Thankfully PS Cayton recovered from his physical injuries, and in June last year the man responsible was for the crime was jailed for more than 11 years.

PS Cayton, who at the time of the incident was part of the Kettering Response team, said: “It was humbling and daunting to be even

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nominated for an award, and even more so to see the magnitude of the event last night.

“I still don’t feel I’ve done anything brave, and it was very humbling to have the NPCC chair presenting me with the award and to meet the policing minister Kit Malthouse, but the best bit was when fellow nominees and winners came up to say well done and shake my hand.

“That support from others in the same boat as me really hit home and it was an honour to be in such amazing company.”

Present to see PS Cayton honoured were Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley and the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold.

Mr Adderley said: “I am so proud of Dave, and am over the moon his remarkable actions have been recognised at national level with this award.

“Despite finding himself potentially seriously injured in an incredibly dangerous situation.

“He used his courage and training to continue to tackle and arrest his attacker, ensuring a violent man was unable to harm anyone else.

“Following the court case Dave was also honoured with a judge’s commendation.

“And it really is the icing on the cake to see him take home the East

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“I offer him my wholehearted congratulations and thank him once again for selflessly putting himself in harm’s way to help others.

“Police officers do this day in, day out, often with little thanks or appreciation, but I will never underestimate the efforts of all my officers to keep others safe as they fight crime in our county.”

Also in London for the event was Sgt Sam Dobbs, chair of the Northamptonshire branch of the Federation, who said it was an emotional evening with an incredibly high calibre of nominations.

He added: “Running into danger, placing yourself between the threatened and the threatener, protecting people from harm and protecting life are all themes quoted as being in the best traditions of policing.

“PS Cayton embodied all these finest principles as well as showing the utmost courage when he was first on the scene of a police officer’s worst nightmare – an armed man intent on causing harm.

“We all salute Dave’s actions and wonder how we’d have reacted.

“He is a very worthy recipient of one of these fantastic awards.”

Sgt Cayton is pictured, right, receiving his award from chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, Martin Hewitt at the ceremony in London.

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Two bank closures hit town THE Reporter can reveal that following our report of the NatWest in Rushden closing its branch, that the TSB branch in the town is also shutting its doors.

The historic building in High Street will close as a TSB branch on April 21.

This will follow the NatWest closure in March.

The TSB website reported: “The way customers bank with us is changing, with the vast majority of everyday transactions now being made digitally.

“Over 2.2 million of our customers now choose to bank online, and over 1.6 million use our Mobile Banking App. “Even before COVID-19 customers were choosing other ways to bank with us, and we now have 44 per cent using services at our cash machines and 24 per cent

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using a Post Office.

“We have supported over 1.1 million customers through our online chat service, and our customers continue to use our telephone and new video banking services.

“We remain committed to faceto-face services through a branch network that covers the whole country, and over 90 per cent of our customers are within a 20-minute drive to their closest branch.

“However, we need to make sure our branches meet the current and future needs of our customers, so we’ve looked carefully at our branches and how they are used, and we’ve taken the decision to close some of them.”

The NatWest advised customers can make use of services in the nearby Post Office and Wellingborough NatWest.

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COCAINE worth an estimated street value of up to £78m has been seized by officers from Northamptonshire Police.

The Class A drugs were discovered after police received reports of a theft from a lorry which was making a delivery at a depot in Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton, on Friday, November 26.

On arrival, officers discovered holdalls filled with blocks of cocaine and a short time later, with the aid of ANPR, traced a dumped van which contained further bags full of drugs.

In total, police said 18 holdalls were recovered.

An investigation has been launched to establish where the cocaine came from and who was transporting it.

Det Supt Emma James, said: “This is the biggest seizure of Class A drugs by Northamptonshire Police.

“In total we’ve recovered 780kg of cocaine which, following forensic analysis, has been moved out of the county.

“This was a large-scale transportation of Class A drugs and our investigation will be looking at who was responsible for bringing it into Northamptonshire and what their plans were for distributing it.”

Det Supt James said: “Tackling serious organised crime is a matter of priority for us in Northamptonshire.

“People may think that buying cocaine for a night out isn’t an issue, but the organised crime gangs involved in distributing Class A drugs

are often also responsible for other forms of criminality, such as modern slavery and the coercion of vulnerable people to house and deal drugs, violence and firearms offences.

“We’re urging anyone who has any information about the people involved in organised crime or drug dealing to contact us online, by calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Four people – three men and a woman, have been arrested in connection with the investigation and released on bail, pending further inquiries.

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Some have openly encouraged such failings and deserve their tarnished reputations.

However, it has always been a bit unoriginal to question the integrity of the authorities. There should always be space in our prayers, public and private, for those who govern and serve the common good, (1 Timothy 2:2). Prayer will change people and create new outlooks.

We cannot give credence to a static national way of life which pays lip service to the sentiment that there is simply no place in a good society for the “sojourner and stranger” because we are all on a pilgrimage in this life to our destiny, (Psalm 39:14).

Every life matters for every person is loved by God. We should see a greater good in everyone which can enrich us all. Those who give public speeches must encourage us to love our neighbours as we love ourselves and remind us that no one is expendable.

As we enter another new year in our history, it would be good to remember the words of Jesus, from one of his speeches, “Let your light shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16”) The “winds of change,” whether they be a mild zephyr, or a gale will change the status quo. The challenge of service to others puts us all in our real place if we would have a happy new year.

By Canon George Burgon

ONE of the political speeches which influenced me as a young man was that made by Harold Macmillan in 1960 to the South African Parliament about the “winds of change” challenging the principles of apartheid in that country.

His words hammered the final nail into the coffin of the racisms which had bedevilled the old European empires.

The following year President John F Kennedy in his augural speech to his nation posed this challenge to his fellow citizens “ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

Two years later I was a student in the United States when Kennedy was assassinated. These two speeches opened my eyes to see that the main task of politicians was to create opportunities for the people they served by removing obstacles from loving their neighbours.

Those who are elected as leaders are charged to make a better world for us all. Over the years I have heard many political leaders who have shared such ideals. They have worked hard to enable people to love their neighbours as themselves, but sadly they have often come up against the evils of racism, selfishness, and exploitation on the doorsteps of their voters as well as in the corridors of power.

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Road busy TO this THE Clapham cross forEDITOR: It is hard to believe apologise on the northeast that, in these days Charles Royden said: “We extensive road widening of increased in the Road roundabout Cllr congestion that has been seenconcern about climate corner of the Clapham the vital works. anyone could seriouslychange, is largely complete. area as we carry out these our contracthis month, building on the flood propose continue to work with plain in Once these works are completed Kempston. begin on the “We will deliver these Northern Gateway (October) works will then dual carriagetor to This development on schedule the would be on central reservation of works, and we are currently fields that were flooded Way and 2022.” way between Paula Radcliffe to complete these in Spring recently as December as a permanent you can see from the 2020. As Manton Lane, introducing attached

parking spaces, plus defences of the catastrophic there will be nowhere80 houses, flooding we suffered water to go. It is time else for that that mas. Why did you last Christbuilding on flood plains not was huge car park which mention the stopped to protect existing homes. water to run into the will cause river or Lorna Ogle Church Walk, Kempston express concerns for the new residents who will be at high risk of flooding and find difficulties TO THE EDITOR : I have enjoyed getting a doctor or Kempston Calling picture, which was for a place for their taken children at local schools? waters had gone down when the and am shocked by many years the blatant far enough propaganda in this for us to get down The fields are one the lane, there article. of the few remaining green spaces is still flood water Are you being sponsored in the for local by residents to enjoy the developers?

These fields are also field. and are rich in biodiversity. absorb the excess water, needed to This is the first time I have as that heard this scheme would This is the wrong PAID otherwise be channelled being PRICES the wrong place. I scheme in ‘Amazing’ by anyone called towards existing homes TOP CASH hope Etc who in RY both is not a to print the other side you intend member of Grace Church.

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NOT FOR COINS ORare to the flood plain as to this threat I would call it ‘DisGraceful’ If they BROKEN concreted over to it is causing great distress to many that any church would provide WIND UP WATCHES: the Grace Church DEALERS consider with a HIGHAM dents who are in fear local resibuilding on a flood 700 seat auditorium LOCAL FRIENDLY plain with 300 for their homes. one of our few remainingthat is Y HOUSE Antiques) (Ex of: CRANBERR Elizabeth Jones, Kempston chat = No obligation for advice or

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with with Christmas coming This news has been met Their Deputy much more give three hours free car park“We would the Borough’s Conservatives.Rigby said: “A Sunday and we Group Leader, Cllr Roger mustard here, the ing every day and all day going forward the cut car parking prices freeze just does not cut free and cheaper would successful town centre is re-estabtown desperately needs more until a car parking. footfall in the lished. economic revival “In July 2018 there was “Bedford town centre’s squeezing the million, by July on the Mayor realising that anymore. town centre of over 1.282 NTS work recovery since the restsNORTHA 2021 despite some small motorists just won’t doesn’t to encourhalf at 688k.& EAST it is almost FERRERS He is creating a perfect backdrop end of lockdown , HIGHAM current year the towns or on the RUSHDEN “Furthermore, in the age people to shop in other reduction of £1.279m Council is forecasting a internet.” are also includes the as fewer people The Mayor’s decision in car parking income which was hours free parking deal, coming to town. centre businesses two by him in 2013.

“Our struggling town Mayor. Indeed, a introduced As well as two hours free need much more from this on Saturdays in council town centre car parks, is Queen Street car park free for the first two hours every weekday as well.

Mayor Dave added that pro“This decision will also vide a major boost to Bedford town centre, attracting shoppers to our local businesses.

“I know that local people full want to see a town centre of life and the free parking deal really helps, especially in the run up to Christmas.

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Don’t leave your engine running – warns council

for The Force will have it crushed.”from the month’s activity a matter of priority range of traffic Further results behaviour, (ASB), teams have focussed on dealing with a 2021/22 and policing from resident reports included officers vital intelligence about ASB to 63 e-scooter offences, gathering county. the top issues identified giving advice areas across the residents, and in eight hotspot was also an overall from – extra

nuisance there Judgement, riders.

Preventing vehicle work does not stop victims of umbrella of Operation given out to And the Force’s given to repeat affected theme, under the is already being seized and 56 warnings 59 of the Police support of ASB, to make sure those most with three cars a real under Section all forms right time, to make riders and drivers right help at the are on a one- have the in improving their lives.

Reform Act 2002. vehicle owners This means theseif they are found to be using difference ALONE as or in DON’T SUFFER strike warning, focusing ely or carelessly, or distress Basham said: “We’re the their vehicle inconsiderat to cause alarm, have the Chief Inspector we understand forms because life, and it’s not officers a manner likely of others again, on ASB in all its people’s quality annoyance to few impact harm it does to and remove it. power to seize “At the start of right that the actions of an inconsiderate Basham said: all Chief Insp Pete it clear that we’d be using to ensure all on the many. hard can made they working we are think either by September “Our officers to stop people who comwith effectively, available powers way that is harmful to their and reports of ASB are dealt a partner agencies. suffer ride or drive in use of Section 59 warnings us or the relevant you, please don’t to help affecting is munity, and our seized shows we’re doing exactly we can “If ASB we will do all matter, you’ll three cars being – report it and should alone action, and if it’s not a police to deal with that. one of these warnings a and take right agency “Anyone given if we find them causing touch with the in put be that have no doubt with that vehicle it will be seized in the issue.” nuisance again get it back – and have to pay to and they will

Committee meeting blasted as ‘hypocri and irresponsible’ tical

COUNCILLOR Kay Burley (Labour, Central and East Ward) asked the BedfordKempston by John Council committee’s Guinn Borough 11 was convened chair why the meeting on October – Local Democracy as a face-to-face one chamber, and not virtually. in the council Reporter The committee chair personal belief that said the council was we need to have face-to-face by example’ – and ‘leading ings. meetadded that the government extended the period had not “In order to allowed to hold virtual where local authorities were committee has actually transact business properly, the to meet as meetings.

“As you are a member Councillor Coombes an in-person meeting.” of the local outboard, added he is aware will therefore be aware you members do not hold the that other of the recent increase same view, but that avirus infections,” in coron- from “up top” is needed guidance Councillor Burley said: “You’ll also be aware that this council “I do think it is the on the matter. is encouraging agile right for employees, and face],” working he said. “But I have thing [to meet face-toit has committed to to say there has not mate change. reducing cli- anything that has been come “Do you not think what we are doing’.” from the top that says, ‘this is irresponsible to have that it’s both hypocritical and Councillor Burley 15 or said so people here, many that whom have travelled of answered, and added that comingher question was not car, when everything some distance, presumably by not a good example into the chamber was to give to council employees, the same conclusions could have been discussed, and are asked to who come in only reached, The chair, councillor by meeting virtually?”

“I did ask you whether if it is necessary. you thought it was Graeme Coombes ical and (Conservative, Wilshamstead Ward) said: “Personally, answer irresponsible,” she said. “But it seemshypocritI have always felt you clearly don’t.” by your that we need to get back to business [as usual] as soon “I disagree, we’re as possible,” he said. not being hypocritical,” “And I have a Continued on page 3

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FINES could be handed out to inconsiderate motorists who leave their engine running when parked across Central Bedfordshire, affecting air quality.

Local authorities can adopt extra legal powers, enabling fixed by Euan Duncan – Local Democracy Reporter penalty notices to be given to drivers who let their vehicle idle which we won’t fulfil? will end and refuse to switch off.

“The council will get lots of issued.” up with a fine being “Engine idling isn’t enforced examples Conservative Leighton Buzzard

by Central Bedfordshire Council officers of engine idling where currently,” according to a report to thing. are unable to do some- South councillor Amanda Dodwell explained: “I’ve had a lot of comboth its executive and general pur“Most examples occur when plaints poses committee. from residents about this people go in “Doing so will enhance the in the car to shop and someone’s problem. listening to music, or in “Some work being done already to the summer air conditioning themselves,have tried to tackle it improve air quality and support the doesn’t so it’s good to see the work if the engine’s not on. council taking action. council’s sustainability plan,” said “I’m not suggesting we should “When we’re doing patrols on the report. ignore it. Clearly something’s in engine idling the far greater probThe issuing of a fixed penalty place and we need to support lem is notice would be a last resort for national around parking on pavelegislation.” ments civil enforcement and safer neighHead of public protection Jo schools. and obstruction near bourhood officers, it added.

I would like you to tackle Borthwick Conservative Arlesey council- be some replied: “I agree there’ll both.” need to manage public Conservative lor Ian Dalgarno told the executive: expectation of what this might lead Marston MoretaineCranfield and “This issue can have a detrimental to councillor Ken about impact on air quality and the result- notices. issuing fixed penalty Matthews said: “I don’t see this is going to be a serious problem. It’s ing effect on public health.

“The effort needs to be put into important “This council has a commit- communicating the publicity indicates the need to turn what could happen ment to help people make the right engines if people don’t choices and become greener,” he behaviouroff, improving driving comply.” and raising awareness Conservative Linslade councilsaid. of the problem. lor Gordon Perham suggested: “We “We’ve put £5,000 in the bud“There’s some fairly old but need get which will go towards signage useful plenty of signage around guidance that goes with the schools in areas where we know there are legislation, and where people generalwhich explains how we ly do this.” instances, such as outside schools.” should enforce it The general purposes commitAt CBC’s general purposes “By adopting this, we’ve got tee agreed to recommend to full committee, Independent Potton the opportunity to do that in a for- council councillor Adam Zerny asked: mal an amendment to the capacity, even though the sanc- scheme “While it’s a laudable objective, tions of delegation in the constiavailable are limited. tution to allow enforcement action are we potentially opening “Hopefully most drivers’ are to be taken, following the up something that will lead to already with us on this. Only the Department expectations from the public very for Transport guidfew who choose to ignore us ance.

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Man sentenced for damage to Great War Memorial

A MAN found guilty of damaging a memorial to those killed in the First World War in Thrapston has been sentenced to a community order including alcohol treatment and thinking skills programmes.

Myles Hannah, 25, of no fixed address, appeared for sentencing at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, December 14.

Previously, on November 9, he had been convicted by the same court of damaging the Lone Soldier memorial in Oundle Road, Thrapston.

He had snapped off the figure’s head late on the evening of November 12, in 2020.

During the damage spree, which was captured on the town council’s CCTV cameras, damage was also done to plants outside the council’s offices in nearby High Street.

For one count of criminal damage, Hannah was ordered to pay £1,000 compensation.

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months, and participate in an accredited programme for 19 days.

The court said he must also undergo a thinking skills programme, under a rehabilitation activity requirement, attending appointments or participating in required activities for up to 40 days.

Insp Nathan Murray, sector commander for Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire police, said: “We know this offence caused a lot of upset within Thrapston - especially as it took place so close to Remembrance Day. “And I am pleased the case was able to be brought to court and a conviction secured.

“We understand the impact this incident had on local residents and the community as a whole.

“I’d like to thank them for their patience and support throughout the case.

“Damaging a war memorial is a terrible desecration.

“I very much hope the orders passed against Myles Hannah help him both appreciate the hurt and anger he caused, and to understand how to help himself and make better choices in the future.”

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Director of Apprenticeships Debbie Houghton said: “Megan is a great example of how people can progress across a range of subject areas into sought-after apprenticeships via The Bedford College Group.”

Meanwhile, two Bedford College construction apprentices came top in their class in the regional divisions of the National Apprenticeships Awards 2021.

Kelly Durham-Flinter won the Advanced Apprentice of the Year and Jo Adkins, of Little Addington, won the regional Higher / Degree Apprentice of the Year.

Teddy Kye-Nyarko, head of technical and professional training and Fradreck Mutezo, training co-ordinator were both congratulated by Vice-Principal Karen Campbell and Director of Construction David Wilkins on their dedication in helping apprentices achieve so much during the challenges of lockdown.

The Bedford College Group has a wide range of construction training facilities – visit www.bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk Our picture shows, left to right, David Wilkins, Teddy, Kelly, Jo, Fradreck and Karen.

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Have your say on spending plans THE draft revenue budget for North Northamptonshire Council has been approved and now the council is seeking views on its proposals for the next financial year.

People can take part in the consultation in the following ways: n Completing the online survey at https://northnorthants.citizenspace.com/cet/budget-2022-23/ n Writing to North Northamptonshire Council, Sheerness House, Meadow Road, Kettering, NN16 8TL

North Northamptonshire Council’s budget proposals set out a detailed spending strategy for the authority for the financial year 2022-2023 as well as outlining the medium-term financial plan for the next two years.

The council is working hard to protect vital services, while at the same time proposing a balanced budget, with a net revenue budget of £293.5m for the next financial year.

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ESCRIBED by mill enthusiast, Herbert Simmons in 1939, as a ‘Pretty mill’. Stanwick watermills remains can be found on the River Nene near the entrance of the Stanwick Lakes nature reserve.

What is left comprises of the wheel arch and other brickwork now employed in a flood prevention role.

Stanwick mill descended from a Domesday example when the village was then known as ‘Stanwige’.

County historian, Geoffrey Starmer, wrote that by 1435 John Muston was the miller of ‘Stanwyg’ and in 1609 the watermill and a windmill were leased to Edward Ferris and Francis Phlips.

One must assume that by 1772, when Daniel Poole was letting the mill and a bakery, there would have been substantial changes to the structure (later photographs show a millhouse adjoining the watermill).

It is confirmed that in 1815, when the mill was advertised for sale, that the windmill was still standing. It was located one mile south-east of the watermill, on the Higham Road at what is now known as ‘Netherfield House’.

Marked close to the road on early maps, the mill, a post mill, was yet another example of an open trestle mill with four common sails (in this case) rotating in an anti-clockwise direction.

By 1854 W. Ashby was recorded as the miller in that year’s trade directory but within six years Ashby had passed away.

The mills subsequently past to George Pesco Welford. A sales notice of 1860 described the watermill as being equipped with duel, undershot waterwheels, each powering two sets of stones.

Unfortunately Mr Welford ran into trouble when in February 1878 he was declared bankrupt.

It was about this time that the post mill vanished. It fails to appear on the O.S. maps of 1884 and 1888.

Instead, three quarries are depicted in the vicinity. In 1904 a large house was built on, or very near, the site of the windmill and one of the limestone quarry’s remains as a sunken garden.

In 1888 the watermill was put up for auction by Welford in a bid to clear his debt with E.B. Randall.

The sale failed but soon afterwards Mr Randall took possession of the mill as part of the settlement.

Edward Brown Randall (1845-1909) was not a man to be trifled with. A Justice of the Peace and Mayor of Higham Ferris (a position he held on four separate occasions).

He engaged Henry John Hollands (1854-1931) as tenant miller and where Mr Welford had failed, Mr Hollands thrived.

After Randall’s death a trust fund was set up for his daughters with the earnings from the mill.

With his family now occupying the millhouse, Henry Hollands continued milling at Stanwick for many years and was soon joined by his two sons, Gerald Baker Hollands (1893-1986) and Arthur Oliver (1894-1978).

During the 1950s Leslie Saunders (whose wife was the grand daughter of E.B. Randall) had taken responsibility for the mill.

With pressures from the waterboard demanding a dredging operation and contamination from a nearby tannery, Mr Saunders decided to sell.

In 1959 sand and gravel magnate, John Wills bought the mill and millhouse for £2,204, and a year later in 1960, the property was demolished. A French burr millstone was salvaged but later buried in a private garden. The site, now ‘Stanwick Lakes’ and the neighbouring ‘Rushden Lakes’ are popular local attractions.

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Lee James Burroughs, (pictured, right), 45, of Addington Road, Irthlingborough, was handed the CBO at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on November 24.

It goes alongside a 12-week prison sentence imposed after he admitted repeatedly stealing food and goods from the Co-Op in Higham Ferrers on five occasions between September 27 and October 30.

It also will prevent him from entering any store which He was also ordered to pay a £128 victim surcharge has issued a banning notice against him. and £50 costs.

Once Burroughs is released from prison, if he breaks The application for the CBO was made by Northamptonshire Police due to Burroughs’ persistent the order, it will be considered a criminal offence.

PC Steven Clark, of the East Northants offending.

This saw him regularly enter stores, mainly in Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The criminal Higham Ferrers, Rushden, and Irthlingborough, and behaviour repeatedly demonstrated by Lee Burroughs steal items including meat, coffee, chocolate, wine, falls under persistent and aggravated anti-social deodorant, Spam, razor blades and moisturiser, leading behaviour, (ASB), and we will not allow him to continue his offending unchecked. to repeated convictions.

“Tackling ASB in all its forms is a matter of priority The five-year order prohibits Burroughs from entering any Co-op, Asda or Tesco store anywhere in for Northamptonshire Police.

“This is why we are pleased to see this criminal Northamptonshire.

behaviour order granted to help deter and prevent Burroughs from continuing to harm businesses across the county.

“By issuing details of the order along with his photograph, we’re able to make shop workers and the public aware of the restrictions imposed.

“And we ask anyone who sees Burroughs breaking the terms of this CBO to report it immediately to us by calling police on 101 so we can take further action.”

You can find out how you can help the fight against shoplifting by visiting the police website at www.northants.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keepingbusiness-safe-from-crime/spot-a-shoplifter/

Silver award for rewilding project

OUTSTANDING work and a big community involvement have earned a Higham Ferrers churchyard a coveted award.

The Friends of St Mary’s, supported by Mayor Tina Reavey, The Reverend Michelle Dalliston and St Mary’s Church, which is behind an ongoing rewilding project in the churchyard, received the Northamptonshire Churchyard Conservation Award from The Wildlife Trust’s Lisa Rowley.

They had initially expected to receive a bronze award, but because of the huge amount of work the community had put in, their project was judged worthy of a silver award.

Lisa Rowley said: “They have a lot of very interesting wildlife in the churchyard.

“The most important thing for this award is community involvement and not every church can rely on that, but St Mary’s had incredible support.

“What they have achieved in just two years is outstanding.”

Mayor Reavey, who accepted the award, said the churchyard garden was as enjoyable as the church.

She said: “People now linger

longer in the churchyard to take in all the beautiful surroundings.”

And a very proud Barry Matson, chair of The Friends of St, Mary’s, said that one of the delights of the project was seeing children stop and look at the posters in the churchyard and check out the bug hotel.

He said if everyone who had followed the rewilding churchyard project did a little bit more in their own gardens, St Mary’s would have contributed to a much larger movement.

Project co-ordinator Brenda Lofthouse, stressed the rewilding campaign was a team effort.

Over at the bug hotel, Lisa Rowley was asked if it was a five-star hotel.

“No. It’s a palace,” she said, explaining it was home to a variety of creatures, such as spiders, woodlice, millipedes, centipedes, ear-wigs and bees.

Our picture shows Mayor Reavey collecting the award from Lisa Rowley, of the Wildlife Trust, accompanied by Barry Matson, chair of The Friends of St Mary’s.

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Legally Blonde 3

After two decades of wait and two years after being confirmed, Reese Witherspoon is finally coming back to the big screen to reprise her role as the iconic Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde 3’.

The story of ‘Legally Blonde’ started when Elle Woods decided to enrol in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend.

Along the way, she realised he wasn’t the one for her, alongside learning a lot of other life lessons, all while making friends with Paulette (Jennifer Coolidge) and falling in love with Emmerre Richmond (Luke Wilson).

Following her success in tackling the prejudice that portrayed her as a stereotypical West coast sorority girl, Woods will now face another challenge as a parent in the movie’s third instalment.

MGM executive Pamela Abdy revealed that its story, penned by Mindy Kaling (The Office, The Mindy

Project) and Dan Goor (Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), would tell of Elle Woods at 40 with a thriving career.

Aside from Witherspoon, Coolidge will also reprise her role in the film. However, Wilson, who played Emmett, Elle’s boyfriend and eventual husband, is not confirmed to return yet. Wilson previously told Us Magazine in December 2020: “As for the Legally Blonde that we’re hearing about now — I don’t know anything more than the usual man on the street. And that’s really the truth. I’ve heard they’re writing it and trying to put it together, but they’re keeping it pretty firmly under wraps.”

‘Legally Blonde’ dominated the box office upon its first release in 2001, garnering $141.8 million (£107 million).

A sequel was then released in 2003, titled ‘Legally Blonde: Red, White and Blonde’. Initially set to release in 2020, ‘Legally Blonde 3’ will instead hit the theatres in May 2022.

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Elvis

‘Elvis’ explores the life and music of 20th-century cultural icon Elvis Presley through the lens of his enigmatic manager Colonel Tom Parker.

Presley (Austin Butler) and Parker's (Tom Hanks) relationship spans over the course of 20 years, from Presley's ascent to prominence to his extraordinary renown, all set against the background of America's changing cultural environment and loss of innocence.

Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge), one of the most important and influential people in Elvis' life, is at the heart of that adventure.

Before he died in 1977 at the age of 42, Presley ascended to a level of celebrity rivalled only by the Beatles.

The musical drama is directed, co-written, and produced by Baz Luhrmann. Luhrmann's previous work demonstrates that he is more than capable of managing the complexity of human emotion while also putting the tale to music and making political commentary.

In cinema, he is most known for his "Red Curtain Trilogy", which includes the romantic comedy ‘Strictly Ballroom’ (1992), the romantic tragedy, William Shakespeare's ‘Romeo & Juliet’ (1996), and the romantic comedy ‘Moulin Rouge!’ (2001).

Following the trilogy, he worked on ‘Australia’ (2008), ‘The Great Gatsby’ (2013), and ‘The Get Down’ (2016), a Netflix historical drama.

Joining Luhrmann behind the camera is his longtime writing partner Craig Pearce, as well as the writer for ‘The Get Down’ Sam Bromell, who also worked on the dialogue for Luhrmann's ‘The Great Gatsby’.

Austin Butler, who portrays Elvis, had previously been on MTV's The ‘Shannara Chronicles’ (2016) and was cast in the part of ‘Elvis’ in July 2019.

Since then, he's acted in ‘The Dead Don't Die’ (2019) and Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ (2019), where he portrayed Tex Watson.

‘Elvis’ will be released exclusively in theatres on June 24, 2022

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ANUARY is the middle of our winter but it is actually the start of the gardening season.

It is often the coldest month of the year but we can still enjoy bright sunny days which inspire We Gardeners to start all over again.

As the days continue to lengthen nature wakes from its winter sleep and plants start to grow new buds and shoots and the bulbs begin to appear. The first Snowdrops and Aconites really do lift the spirits. Enjoy the fresh air on dry sunny days while tidying and assessing where to start.

As long as there is no frost or snow on the soil a little energetic digging on the vegetable patch and applying homemade compost prepares the soil for planting in March and April. It’s a good time to mulch the asparagus bed and dig trenches for sowing Peas and Beans later. Fill the trenches with rotted garden compost or farmyard manure.

Visit the Garden Centre now for the best selection of seed

potatoes onions shallots and garlic. Seed potatoes can then be spaced in trays in a cool frost free light place to chit. Onions garlic

and shallots are ready to plant at the end of February.

Chillies should also be planted now in a heated propagator or in

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can also be sown this month.

It is the right time of year to prune Apple and Pear trees but avoid this job if frost is threatened. An open branch structure allows for good pollination reduces disease and allows sunlight to reach the fruit when ripening. Remove damaged diseased or crossing branches establishing a framework of four to five main branches. Shorten last year’s growth on the main stems to one third to an outward facing bud leaving some side shoots to produce fruiting buds next year.

Secure grease bands to control migrating insects.

Prune established fruit bushes by removing old fruiting stems and leaving an open branch structure for Gooseberries, Red and Black currants and Blue and Hybrid berries. Autumn fruiting raspberries should be cut back to ground level while removing last year’s fruiting stems from summer fruiting varieties and tying new canes to the support structure. Put a thick layer of garden mulch around the base of raspberry canes.

A forcing pot covering a clump of Rhubarb will give you luscious sweet stems in March.

Cover Nectarine and Peach trees to stop the rain causing Peach Leaf Curl disease which will severely reduce your crop and looks very unsightly. Pot grown trees should be moved to the protection of a building for the winter months. Do not prune Plums Cherries Peaches or Nectarines at this time of year. It encourages a whole range of fungus problems.

Pruning Wisteria now by reducing summer side shoots to two or three buds produces lots more flowers and maintains the shape of the plant. Cutting Honeysuckle back really hard removes the often overgrown tangled mass and encourages strong healthy new growth.

Hellebores, Christmas Roses, are really coming into flower and

will remain so for several months.

It is worth removing some of the foliage, especially if marked or damaged, to expose the beautiful flowers. There are now so many glorious varieties to choose every garden benefits from growing this plant for its subtle winter colour. It is quite one of my favourites.

If you did not lift corms bulbs or tubers like Dahlias, Canna and Calla Lilies and Agapanthus cover

with a thick layer of mulch to protect from frost damage.

This is also the worst month for our garden birds. If we look after them now they will repay us in the warmer months by eating a lot of our garden pests. They have already taken most of the late bugs seeds and berries so it’s time to daily supplement their food and supply water.

Fat snacks are a great source of energy and should be hung in feeders free from plastic netting that can entangle the feet of smaller birds. Sunflower seed hearts are another great favourite as well as peanuts. Hanging feeders where the activity can be constantly watched from my kitchen window is for me a great joy.

This month is also a great time to visit the Garden Centre to see what other plants you could grow to add colour and interest at this time of year.

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sport Raiders struggle to cope with pace of top flight game THE new league campaign did not get off to a great start for Rushden Raiders Volleyball Club.

Four players up from the Rebels one newbie and two of familiar faces were always going to take time to gel.

Unfortunately time is not what they had coming up against a more settled Bedford side.

Winning the toss, GNG served first and straight away they discovered the frailties in the Raiders first pass.

Darren and Fab honing in on the indecision and hesitation of the back line taking 13 points between them.

With poor first ball coming in stand in

setter Katie wasn't able to disguise hitting options and the big GNG block was there waiting.

Ion on the other hand was getting a far better ball in and was able to stretch the attack across the net creating one on one block situations that Fab certainly made the most of and they went on to take the set 25-9.

Raiders shuffled the pack in set two,

bringing Kierran on to help with the first pass but with Satinder putting the ball to other positions on court the flow of points to GNG could not be stopped – 25-10.

The third and final set was almost a carbon copy Darren again highlighting the mantra of putting strong hard serves in even using the net band to make the ball drop in.

Fans favourite leaves for pastures new TOM ‘Shanks’ Lorraine has left AFC Rushden & Diamonds and signed for Daventry Town FC. Shanks joined the club at the end of March 2014 from Cogenhoe Utd and quickly became a fans’ favourite, scoring goals for fun.

He is the Club’s all-time top goal scorer having scored his 100th Diamonds’ goal for the club this season in the Southern League Challenge Cup fixture at Peterborough Sports in October.

He was the club’s top scorer in the promotion winning 2014/15 campaign scoring 19 goals, but showed his flexibility by playing in midfield towards the end of the sea-

Funded school holiday clubs are back

DURING the 2021 school summer holidays, 18,900 places were booked by children and young people on to a programme of funded free holiday clubs across Northamptonshire.

The Government's 'Holiday Activities and Food', (HAF), programme, known as 'HAF Northants' locally launched for the Christmas school holiday period.

Public Health Northamptonshire and North and West Northamptonshire Councils have commissioned local charity Northamptonshire Sport to deliver the programme, continuing their work during the summer.

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

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

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

For more information on the HAF scheme in Northamptonshire email: haf@northamptonshire sport.org

son to provide much-needed cover in that position.

He was also the top scorer in 2015/16 with 15 goals as the club played their first season at Step 4, picking up the Manager’s Player of the Season award.

He became the club’s overall top scorer during the 2016/17 season, passing his half-century of goals during his Diamonds’ career.

During that campaign he also picked up two Player of the Month awards, scoring a further 18 goals.

In 2017/18 he repeated that feat as he helped the club to gain promotion to Step 3, scoring 16 goals from 32 starts and being awarded two

Player of the Month awards.

In 2018/19 he continued his goalscoring form, winning the ‘Golden Boot’ as well as the Supporters’ Player of the Season award.

On leaving the club, he said: “Moving on has been a tough decision, I’ve enjoyed every second of my time at Rushden and want to thank the management team, the board, the volunteers and most importantly, every single supporter for their encouragement over the years.

“I’ll be sure to come back and say hello whenever I have the chance.”

Third away win in a row

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BEDFORD..................................25 RUSHDEN RAIDERS ................8

ROYSTON TOWN FC...............1 AFC DIAMONDS.......................2

WITHOUT Lorraine, Diamonds clinched their third straight away win and moved up to sixth in the table after defeating 8th-placed Royston 2-1.

Diamonds: Snedker, Casey, Warburton, Bell-Toxtle, Dolman, Collard (C), Tshikuna, Diamond, Deacon (Jones 88), George (Slinn 72), Furlong (subs not used: Garwood, Hughes, Nixon)

When things are going your way they go your way set to Bedford 25-8.

This was an eye opener for the debutants to the raiders squad that the pace of the game in division one is a lot faster and a lot more aggressive than what they were used to in division two.

MVPs were Katie for the Raiders and Ion for Bedford.

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Your chance to beat the winter blues this January and get active

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Since it started, more than 200,000 people have taken part raising millions of pounds for mental health charities.

The success of the campaign is demonstrated by research undertaken by the University of Oxford, which showed 74 per cent of participants in RED January reported being more active than usual during the month.

On average, participants' weekly activity was up by 41 per cent per week in the final week of January compared to the week before starting.

The research also showed the positive impact taking part in the campaign has with more than half – 54 per cent – of participants stating they had a significant improvement in their happiness and a reduction in anxiety.

This is particularly important during the winter when there is evidence that rates of depression are higher, and people report feeling lower down more often.

Allied to this is the fact that people are less active than in the spring and summer.

Getting involved in the campaign is simple – sign up at redtogether.co.uk to join thousands getting involved.

Participants can pick their own favourite way to move and set their own goals.

While many do an activity they know well, more than a quarter –28 per cent – pick a new one. well supporting themselves, participants support others too by raising funds for Sport in Mind, the mental health charity that uses sport to empower and improve people's lives.

Sport in Mind's innovative programmes are delivered in partnership with the NHS and are co–designed by people with personal experience of mental health challenges and healthcare professionals.

The money raised as part of peoples’ RED January experience will help Sport in Mind launch life–changing sports programmes in every city and town around the UK. Founder Hannah Beecham said: “I was originally inspired to start RED January after witnessing the transformative effect that regular movement had on my mum's mental health, specifically during the winter period, a time when many of us need a boost in motivation.

“We are delighted to be launching our seventh year of the campaign and are looking forward to motivating more people to move for their mental health this winter."

As well as having Sport in Mind as a charity partner, RED January is also being actively supported by Decathlon and Happiful.

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

“Keeping active during the various lockdowns has been especially hard for our younger people. As has, accessing healthy food and maintaining a balanced diet.

“That's why we are particularly pleased to be supporting Public Health Northamptonshire and North and West Northamptonshire Councils with the delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme across Northamptonshire, ensuring some of our most impacted and vulnerable communities are helped to stay active and eat healthily.”

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

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Jog your way to fitness

JANUARY has seen the start of a few new jogging groups, aimed specifically at beginners who would like to get fit and run 5km.

Groups have been formed in Wellingborough and Finedon.

Contact Susan on 07988 799182, or at susan@runningmate.co.uk, for the Wellingborough group, or for Finedon, finedongladstones@gmail.com.

You can also get more details by visiting www.northamptonshire sport.org/news/2021/12/januaryjog-northants-groups