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SHOCKING figures have revealed a council probed more than 500 cases of environmental crime in just six months.
North Northamptonshire Council’s, (NNC), waste enforcement team investigated the cases between July and December, 2021.
Cllr Graham Lawman, NNC’s executive member for highways, travel and assets, said: “It is a vital part of our work to detect and deter the selfish and thoughtless actions of those who are causing a negative impact on our local communities by committing littering, fly tipping offences or abandoning old vehicles, leaving them for us to clear up. “It is anti-social behaviour and we will treat it as such. “The council has a wide range of tools we can use to promote responsible behaviour and where an offence has been committed, our teams will investigate thor-
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THE family of a young woman who died in a collision on the A45 have paid tribute to their ‘beloved daughter’. Daisy Jean Huddle, 20, died at the scene of a collision after her black BMW 1 Series was involved in a collision with a white truck, between Stanwick and Raunds, at around 1.15am on Friday, March 18. Her devastated family, who live in Cambridgeshire, said: “Daisy was a beloved daughter, big sister, granddaughter, niece and friend to many. In her short life she left a remarkable stamp on this world. “Daisy was happiest when she was home with her family or out with her friends, making memories and lasting impressions everywhere she went and on everyone she met. “She lived her short life to the fullest and will be missed by many people near and far but a star that will never be forgotten.” The investigation into the collision continues and anyone with information who is yet to speak to officers can contact Northamptonshire Police Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615.
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oughly and provide offenders an opportunity to discuss the individual circumstances of each case and take the most appropriate enforcement action depending upon the circumstances. “I do want to take this opportunity to thank the local ‘Wombles’ groups for their efforts, however. “They have made a real difference to the areas they have targeted and it is appreciated.” The waste team also led a Community Clean-Up in the Queensway area of Wellingborough in October last year, alongside partners including Northants Police, Greatwell Homes and local community groups and supported by FCC Environment, which resulted in 14 tons of waste being removed. This included 1.5 tons of metal, 16 fridges and 19 tyres. Prior to the event, the council wrote to all residents in the local area promoting the event and that any waste presented would be collected, including furniture,
white goods and household items. The letter also reiterated the council’s zero tolerance approach and, since the event, 16 warning notices and one fixed penalty notice have been issued to residents in the area.
PATROL Officers continue to patrol the area and are on hand to offer advice to anyone who needs it. Council leader Jason Smithers said: “North Northamptonshire Council operates a zero-tolerance policy in relation to any incidents of environmental crime and officers will actively investigate any cases. Anyone can report an incident and please do provide as much detail as possible to help us with our investigations.” If anyone witnesses an offence of environmental crime, they can report it by contacting the council’s dedicated team at waste.enc@northnorthants.gov.uk
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The team put a significant amount of work into the street cleansing service but said, unfortunately, the roads and streets across North Northamptonshire still suffer from the blight of litter and fly-tipping, such as the picture in Rushden shows, which the teams investigate and clear up. The activity between July and December 2021 resulted in NNC issuing 256 warning notices and 33 fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping or for duty of care issues relating to material which went on to be fly tipped. There were also 23 referred cases which went for prosecution at magistrates’ court. And the council still has more than 50 live investigations which may yet result in further prosecutions.
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Locked up – cocaine dealing Henry Chichele tapestry trio are jailed for 18 years is finally finished
THREE people have been sentenced to a total of 18 years in prison after their cocaine business was busted by police officers. Niall Chinnock, 49, Zoe Hutson, 35, and Kirt Hutson, 37, (pictured, above, left to right), all previously of Wellingborough, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to supply cocaine at a court hearing in November last year. The ringleader – Chinnock, was using the EncroChat platform to purchase wholesale amounts of drugs which he was then supplying onward to other suppliers in Northamptonshire. EncroChat was a Europe-based communications network and service provider used primarily by organized crime members to plan criminal activities. During a period of ten weeks between March 31, and May 27, 2020, Chinnock purchased 6kg of cocaine using the platform to arrange the deals.
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But he needed a place to store his stash and he found the perfect pair in the Hutsons at Elizabeth Close. The investigation subsequently established that he had been using the Hutsons to store cocaine from at least January 2020 and that they had allowed him a key, and to come and go as he pleased. The trio were finally caught on May 27, 2020, when at 11.30am, Chinnock was stopped in a white Peugeot Partner Van off the A45 near Stanwick. Inside the vehicle were four bags of high-purity cocaine, believed to be samples for his onward suppliers. Police also seized two mobile phones, one of which was an encrypted device with the ability to use EncroChat. The Hutsons address was then searched and two rucksacks and a cash counting machine were located on top of a wardrobe in the spare
room. Each rucksack contained a safe, one with a kilo block of cocaine worth £80,000 found inside. Also in the rucksacks were three further bags of cocaine worth £6,000, £34,000 in cash, disposable gloves and elastic bands. Found elsewhere in the house were scales, re-sealable ‘dealer’ bags and smaller amounts of cocaine. All three were subsequently charged and at Northampton Crown Court, Chinnock was handed ten years in prison with the two Hutsons sentenced to four years apiece. Hazel Score from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: “Niall Chinnock used sophisticated means to run his drugs business. “The Hutsons were important to his operation, allowing him to store his drugs and cash float away from his own address.”
THE last piece of a nine-year-old tapestry ‘jigsaw’ has finally been fitted in place in Higham Ferrers, with the unique creation being hailed a “stunning finale.” The tapestry traces the life of one of Northamptonshire’s most historic figures, the Higham Ferrers-born Henry Chichele who became the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 15th century. The fabric and thread tapestry which has been fashioned by eight Higham Ferrers craftswomen, The Material Girls, has been created using applique and various embroidery techniques and billions of stitches. Four panels had already gone up in the historic Bede House, founded by Archbishop Chichele and next to St Mary’s Church and now the final introductory panel and the key to the jigsaw, which explains what the rest of the tapestry is all about, was unveiled by the vicar, The Rev Michelle Dalliston. The tapestry was the brainchild of retired art and design teacher Fay Caddick, who told the gathering that although it had taken nine years, two years were lost to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Material Girls had previously worked on another tapestry known as the Mapestry, a map of the town’s heritage buildings now housed at Henry Chichele School, and could not wait to get started on the Henry Chichele timeline tapestry.
Fay said: “All the pieces they were working on came together like a jigsaw. “And I can’t think of a more fitting place for the tapestry than the Bede House.” The tapestry was initially destined to hang in the local library but when that shut down, The Friends of St Mary’s – a registered charity dedicated to the preservation of the Grade 1 listed buildings in the town, suggested they hang their work in Bede House. The tapestry is being preserved for posterity behind special see-through boxes. The first four panels were sponsored by The Friends of St Mary’s, while the last box has been sponsored by The Friends of St Mary’s as well as from the profits of a local book ‘Higham Ferrers 1251-1914’ by Brenda Lofthouse, Gwen Tobin and Rachel Smythe. The Friends of St Mary’s and the Higham Ferrers Tourism Committee took advantage of the gathering to bid farewell to The Rev Dalliston, who left the town to take up a new position as the Vicar of Peterborough. She said that it had been a privilege and a joy to serve the Higham Ferrers community for the past three years. She said: “The last three years have been the best years of my life. My heart will never leave Higham Ferrers.”
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E-scooters trial extended across the county as environmental impact hailed a success THE county’s micromobility trial is to be extended until November, as e-scooters and e-bikes have proven an invaluable way of travelling around. The announcement is a reflection of the close co-operation between the UK and Europe’s largest micromobility operator and the two councils to tackle the impact of the climate emergency head-on. Micromobility is a safe and sustainable alternative to the car, with almost half of Voi’s escooter riders adopting this as their main form of transport. Voi’s research showed nearly 40 per cent of shared e-scooter riders are leaving their cars behind for the daily commute. Northampton was the first to host a Voi e-scooter trial, 18 months ago and, since then, it has expanded geographically to other towns such as Corby, Rushden and Higham Ferrers, Wellingborough and Kettering, the latter also including Voi’s e-bike service. The trial is now leading the way for others not only in terms of micromobility usage but also innovation. Voi has been a leader in introducing,
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for example, clear ID plates, mandatory safety messages and the use of geofencing technology to control speeds and riding zones. Over the course of the scheme, more than 350 tons of CO2 emissions has estimated to have been prevented from entering the atmosphere as e-bikes and e-scooter riders have helped replace about 760,000 short car journeys across the region. This dramatic uptake in using micromobility aligns with Voi’s championing of the 15-minute cities movement, a vision that enables anyone to access needs in their towns and cities in just a quarter of an hour. North Northamptonshire Council’s executive member for highways, travel and assets Graham Lawman said: “As a council, we have declared a desire to be carbon neutral by 2030, so it is great that we have been able to extend the trial until November 2022. “With more and more people using e-scooters and e-bikes across North Northamptonshire, we will hopefully see a reduction in the number of car journeys, which can only be good
for the environment. “As part of agreeing to the extension of the trial, we have sought additional safety measures, including easier reporting of illegal riding or bad parking, so I would also like to take this opportunity to remind users to remain safe whilst out and about and to be considerate to others.” The extension is also recognition of Voi’s commitment to introducing measures which place safety at the heart of its service. These include educating riders through its inperson and online safety schools, in-app features as well as the introduction of parking bays and racks across the region to ensure e-scooters are parked correctly. In addition, to help increase public confidence towards micromobility, Voi continues to incentivise the general public to report misuse or vandalism via its ‘Report a Voi’ page. The growing popularity of e-scooter usage shows, therefore, that not only Northamptonshire is leading in terms of sustainability and equitable access to transport, but also in creating urban spaces made for future generations.
Raising awareness for little Isaac TRESHAM College Performing Arts, Media and Music students have been helping to raise awareness of a rare, life-limiting disease using the skills they developed on their course. Five-year-old Isaac Tilley, from Kettering, has Batten Disease, a rare neuro-degenerative disease. He is receiving treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital on London to help maintain his abilities for as long as possible. Students created an information video about the relatively unknown disease and worked with Isaac to film his own superhero episode.
Prison? Me? No way, say these youngsters RUSHDEN Rotary Club organised an impressive day at the town’s academy with the Prison? Me? No Way! The event helped warn the pupils of the dangers that could be in front of them in the days of their youth and beyond! The pupils were told about the day-to-day life of a person in prison, by ex-prison officers. This consisted mostly of boredom, staying in their cells for 23 hours out of 24, eating poor food and more boredom. The accommodation leaves little to be desired.
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A mock-up of a modern prison cell was shown to the pupils and it was explained that to share it with another person, eating, washing, and going to the toilet in the same space was beyond comprehension. The whole day had a huge impression on the Year 9 pupils and if only one child goes on to make the right decisions in life after this, then it will all have been worthwhile. The project was funded by the Rotary Club, Rotary Foundation, the county’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and the school.
Tresham College head of performing arts, media and music, Abby Smith, presented their work to Isaac’s mum, Aimee. She said: “The students have developed a social media friendly video to help raise awareness of Batten Disease. =”Our talented music students also put on a gig to raise money, the performing arts students are putting on a showcase and all the students have organised various fundraising activities such as cake sales and a raffle. “All the money raised will be shared between the Batten Disease Family Association charity and the Go Fund Me page, which was created by Isaac’s Aunt called Isaac’s Journey Fighting Battens.” Isaac’s mum, Aimee Tilley, said: “The Batten Disease Family Association provide fantastic support, it put us in touch with other families and help fund research. “Our Go Fund Me page was started by my sister and has enabled us to make adaptations around the house and give Isaac experiences to make him smile, including going Peppa Pig World.” Guitarist Jack Gander, (pictured), pledged to shave his head live on stage to raise more money on the night. Donations can be made on Go Fund Me ‘Isaac’s Journey Fighting Battens’ or to the Batten Disease Family Association via its website.
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WHEN Northamptonshire vicar, The Rev Michelle Dallison conducted her farewell service at St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers, recently, there were five cloaked figures in the packed congregation. Part of a unique historic group with a heritage dating back 600 years, four of the cloaked churchgoers are Bedesmen and the fifth, a Bedeswoman. They are the only Bedesfolk in the country who carry out ceremonial civic duties throughout the year. Their traditional home is the Bede House, in St Mary’s churchyard, and the cloaked companions also gather every December 21 when, after a church service and thanks to the generosity of local businesses, they tuck into a traditional roast beef feast, complete with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings in front of a large roaring open log fire. Then, they collect their one penny-a-day back pay, the same wages the Bedesfolk received back in 1422 when Higham Ferrers-born Henry Chichele, the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of Northamptonshire’s most famous historical figures, founded Bede House for the medieval charity. visited every Friday to shave them, The Bedesmen’s old silver dress their heads and make them penny is said to be more than a clean.They were also given enough modern day old age pension. The money came from funds of cloth to make a dark winter-style overcoat, or as the original rules the nearby Chichele College, stated ‘a gown’, complete with a which Archbishop Chichele also red star attached. founded. The current style was introFive shillings was allotted for duced almost 20 years ago. filling the lamp that graced the The group’s leader Stuart middle of the Bede House’s large Wilby said: “The Bedeswoman open hall, and another five also received the same benefits, shillings went to the barber who
such as the pay and cloth. It was a very early example of equality the significance of the star remains a mystery. “As the tradition is 600 years old, we can’t ask the designer what it was all about. We have done research but I don’t think we will ever know.” Bede House was earmarked as a dwelling place for 12 poor men aged 50 and older to live in ‘close
company’ along with a Bedeswoman attendant, who would look after them. There are 11 members at present and the trustees are due to meet to discuss who should fill the current vacancy left by the death of one of the members. Bede House is administered by St Mary’s Church Council - is used for church activities, fundraising, social events and is also for hire.
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Community Speed Watch returns to county
FOLLOWING the lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions, Northamptonshire Police is pleased to announce the return of the county’s Community Speed Watch programme. Volunteers are again giving up their time to work alongside the Force’s Safer Roads Team to reduce speeding across the county. A total of 43 Community Speed Watch groups will be taking part in the initiative, which sees fully trained residents use speed detection devices to monitor vehicles travelling through towns and villages on roads with limits of 20, 30 and 40mph. Warning letters are sent to the registered keeper of any vehicles caught exceeding the speed limit, which aims to increase awareness of the dangers of speeding and encourage drivers to reduce their speed. The drivers’ details are held on record to identify any repeat offenders, and anyone caught exceeding the limits more than twice can expect a visit from the police as well as targeted enforcement. Safer Roads Operations Manager at Northamptonshire Police, Matthew O’Connell, said: “Speeding continues to be one of the main concerns for residents
across the county, whether they live in one of the county’s larger urban areas or smaller rural communities. “During the Covid-19 pandemic we were unable to run Community Speed Watch groups however, we’ve been overwhelmed by high numbers of residents who have volunteered for this year’s programme. “To have so many people who are passionate about improving road safety within our local communities is just fantastic, and I have no doubt their dedication and commitment will help make a real difference across the county. “Wind, rain or shine, our volunteers will not only provide invaluable data but also help to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and educate offending drivers on the importance of sticking to the speed limit.” All volunteers must undergo a digital training session to enable them to take part in roadside sessions, which are held between March and October. This covers the practical and operating elements and includes a practical session. If you are interested in becoming a Community Speed Watch volunteer, visit www.northants.police.uk/CSW for more information.
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KATE Chadwick has recently been appointed as Executive Director at Stanwick Lakes, a unique 750-acre countryside attraction and nature reserve in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley. The role combines previous directorial and operational lead roles to create a more overarching, leadership position at Rockingham Forest Trust, the environmental charity which manages Stanwick Lakes. Kate joins the charity from MK Gallery where she was previously deputy director. She said: “I’m absolutely delighted to take on the role at Stanwick Lakes. There is so much to look forward to and I’m very excited for what the future holds.” One of the first tasks in her new position is to relaunch the site’s visitor centre, which has been closed since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. A central feature of the Stanwick Lakes site – the visitor centre is used by more than 300,000 people a year and reopened this month. Kate will also be re-installing a key piece of the site’s play equipment damaged by fire in 2021.
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UK’s largest aluminium packaging Hybrid motorcycles lead the plant being built in the county way for county’s police force INNOVATIVE petrol-electric hybrid motorcycles are set to revolutionise Northamptonshire Police’s fleet of vehicles following an initial pilot scheme. Working in collaboration with British-based business White Motorcycle Concepts, (WMC), the WMC300FR motorcycle is designed for first responders and aims to bring the emergency services in line with national objectives to introduce a green industrial revolution. The three-wheeled bike has been under development for three years with a focus on drag reduction aerodynamics. This, paired with the latest hybrid technology, is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent compared with a comparable non-hybrid model. While these bikes are not currently operational on the streets of the county, Northamptonshire Police is on track to introduce an initial eight motorcycles by the end of this year, with a significant number of emergency services from across the UK already showing an interest in uplifting their fleet with the motorcycles. Northamptonshire Police’s Motorcycle co-ordinator, PC Chris Tall has been road testing the bikes and working closely with White Motorcycle Concepts on the bike’s suitability for policing the streets.
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LOCAL and government leaders, including North Northamptonshire MP, Philip Hollobone, have formally launched construction works at Ball Corporation’s new can-making factory at the SEGRO Park Kettering Gateway. With accelerating demand for infinitely recyclable aluminium drinks cans growing fast in the UK and around the world, Ball is investing in the new cuttingedge facility to meet the needs of its customers. This new facility will be the largest ever beverage packaging plant in the UK. Set for completion in January 2023, the site will occupy 56,000 sqm, with space to expand production
later. In its first year, the plant will be producing more than one billion fully recyclable cans and generate 200 local jobs. The multinational can-maker is working with key public services including Job Centre Plus to together level-up employment in the area. MP Philip Hollobone said: “With its rich heritage, the production skills in Kettering are outstanding and it’s great to see a leading international company like Ball join the ranks of our existing manufacturers.” The Kettering facility will be Ball’s third canmaking site in the UK, taking the new total in the EMEA region to 26.
He said: “One of the key objectives for neighbourhood policing within the county is to increase accessibility and visibility within our communities, which this motorbike perfectly achieves. It is striking, easily identifiable as a police vehicle, and will enable our neighbourhood officers to access more of our harder-to-reach communities. “Having been designed with three wheels, these motorcycles are also able to be driven on a standard car licence – which will provide huge time and financial savings without the need to train our officers, as we do for our existing high-powered bikes. Supt Kevin Mulligan said: “Here in Northamptonshire, we are lucky to have a Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner who are both fully committed to getting our fleet ahead of the curve when it comes to alternatively powered vehicles.
“In 2030, all new vehicles will have to be powered by more sustainable means, so it makes sense for us to invest now. “Charging infrastructure and the current electric supply into our estate is still in development as we start moving towards alternatively power sourced vehicles. These bikes have been designed with this in mind, relying on virtually no infrastructure compared to plug-in electric or hybrid vehicles. “Our county location gives us access to some of the world’s finest innovators when it comes to vehicles and technology. “We have had several manufacturers loan us electric vehicles and these have been used across all areas of the force from roads policing, neighbourhood, and response teams. “It certainly is an exciting time for the introduction of more sustainable vehicles within our fleet, and I’d suggest everyone keeps an eye on Northamptonshire Police as we seek to lead the way as innovators in this field.” These motorcycles were demonstrated as part of the BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow last month.
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TRIBUTES have been paid after the death of Rushden councillor Colin Wright. Cllr Wright, had been a member of Rushden Town Council since it was formed in 2000. He was Leader of the Council for a number of years and worked tirelessly for Rushden Town Council until his recent illness. He proudly represented Rushden as Town Mayor during 2004/05 and he was highly respected throughout the town, where he was ward member for the Hayden Central ward. Cllr Wright had also been a valued member of East Northamptonshire Council where he served as chairman during 2017/2018. Rushden Town Council said he will be sadly missed by all
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EASTER is the ‘Queen of Festivals’ in the Christian calendar. It is the celebration of the unfailing love God has for the Creation as we discover in Jesus. This love defeats and invalidates the evil which we often believe is in control in the world. Jesus is born as one of us and is like us in every way. He faced the sin and evil that is in the world and took all that should not be upon himself and into himself. He experienced everything that would keep us from being fully alive and fully human. He well knows how ‘fallen’ our humanity can be because he lived in the same planet and rubbed shoulders with others as we all do. The narratives describing the last days of Jesus earthly life give in detail the fear and betrayal, the suffering, and the physical pain that we are all capable of inflicting upon one another. He faced the hatred and fickleness of the mob and the self-interest
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POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify after a woman was tricked by rogue traders in Austin Close, Irchester. It happened at the beginning of February when two men in a white van convinced an elderly lady to part with cash in order for them to carry out work on the outside of her property. The men ended up doing no work and left with the money. The man in the image could assist police with their enquiries so him, or anyone who recognises him, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.
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We are sickened at the wanton destruction and powerful indifference to human life meted out by the aggressors. They condemn themselves by their own actions, and they will face justice. Putin like Pontius Pilate and those who have gone down in history as examples of wickedness are the failed not the unconquerable.
However, we also have had our faith in human nature restored by the goodness and the love that has engulfed and surrounded the people of Ukraine from all over the world as they endure this dreadful experience of war and destruction. This has brought out in us the better side of our common humanity. As Jimi Hendrix reminds us, “the only way to peace is to the conquer the love of power by the power of love.” That love is from God for it is the fulfilment of our destiny that has been there from the beginning of Creation. Death is not a terminus but another stage in life. Jesus is the big picture of our humanity, (Philippians 2:2-11). As one Christian writer puts it about these words of St Paul, the cross “which is seen as Caesar’s naked might is now spoken of as God’s naked love.” That love is forever faithful, and we show it in our undying love and care for one another. Easter is more than a festival. It is a way of life!
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Man sentenced for abusive calls to MP A 51-YEAR-old man has been given a suspended sentence after he pleaded guilty to making malicious phone calls to Wellingborough and Rushden MP, Peter Bone. Shaun Harris, of Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough, left a number of abusive and offensive messages on the office phone of the MP on December 13 last year. He pleaded guilty to three counts and was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months and made the subject of a restraining order, instructing him not to contact Mr Bone for two years.
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ald from attending any person’s home for any purpose related to the sale of any goods or service, whether on his own behalf or on behalf of any other person or business. It was to also prevent him from making unsolicited calls or using any online means related to the sale of any goods or service, whether on his own behalf or on behalf of any other person or business. Neighbourhood Policing Sgt Chris Stevens, said: “The criminal behaviour repeatedly demonstrated by Alan Fitzgerald means that this CBO was issued against him meaning that he cannot attempt to sell goods or services to anyone.” Anyone who has seen Fitzgerald or knows where is, should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. The incident number is 22000135354.
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Time to have your say on kerbside garden waste collections PEOPLE are being asked for their views on the harmonisation on kerbside garden waste collections in North Northamptonshire. North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive has approved a proposal to go out to consultation on providing a consistent service across the area. Following local government reorganisation last year, the new unitary council has inherited different approaches to the fortnightly kerbside garden waste collections from the previous local authorities. In Corby and Kettering, the service is currently provided all year at no extra charge, whiet in Wellingborough, it operates
POLICE officers are appealing for help to find 55-year-old man – Alan Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald is wanted for suspected breaches of his Criminal Behaviour Order, (CBO), which states that he must not, under any circumstances, offer goods or services for sale to anyone. Fitzgerald, (pictured, above), of Raunds, was handed the CBO at Northampton Magistrates’ Court at the beginning of 2020 after being convicted of four counts of fraud by false representation. The Reporter told how the application for the CBO was made by Northamptonshire Police due to Fitzgerald’s persistent offending, which saw him scam people out of money in the north of the county by pretending to offer them goods or a service, and then not delivering on promises made. The CBO prohibited Fitzger-
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between March and November with no additional cost for users of the service. In East Northamptonshire, the year-round scheme has a £55 annual subscription charge, paid by users of the service.
Cllr Graham Lawman, the Council’s Executive member for Highways, Travel and Assets, said: “Now that we are one council across the North Northants area, we need to ensure there is a consistent service that is fair to all, which is not the case at present. “It’s important that we ask people for their views on this as it affects the majority of households in our area and certainly everyone who has a garden. “This also gives us an opportunity to promote home composting, which we would like to encourage. “However we run the service, there is a cost, whether this is
direct or indirect, therefore, one of the main questions is whether it is right that funding comes from general funds – everyone’s council tax – or only from users of the service. Leader of the Council Jason Smithers said: “It’s important we provide a consistent service for everyone and this project will ensure that is the case. “Naturally we need to seek people’s views as it affects so many people across North Northants.” You can have your say by completing the online questionnaire at https://northnorthants.citizen space.com/cet/garden-wasteservice/
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RAUNDS Music Festival is back. The festival, which runs from Thursday, April 28, to Monday, May 1, at The Saxon Hall, Raunds and across other local venues as well, concentrates mostly on folk, roots and acoustic music, but the festival includes local performers, community groups, song ‘n tune free sessions, grassroots and established artists. The Trials of Cato will headline the Sunday evening session. Their debut album won Best Album at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, with BBC Radio 2’s
Mark Radcliffe hailing them as “one of the real discoveries on the folk circuit in recent times. Other acts include Brooks Williams, setting new standards and a fresh direction for the blues, and on the Saturday night Megson top the bill. The husband and wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars. Also on Saturday The Rosellys perform with their love of Americana. The festival is staged in the
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TO THE EDITOR: I am in my early 80s and unable to shop local, since Stagecoach shortened their 49 route, which now finishes at Skinners Hill in Rushen is too far to walk to where I want to go! To get from Skinners Hill to Higham Road involves a 23 minute wait for Raunds’ bus and if I was going to Kettering that’s a 32 minute wait. The bus shelters at Skinners Hill are open fronted and have no sides on them, so they give no protection from the elements. Every ‘improvement’ Stagecoach make to their services seems to be a step backwards, by the inconvenience it causes to the elderly in particular. I currently visit Wellingborough twice a week, so Rushden traders have now lost my custom. It’s a pity Stagecoach don’t liaise with their customers or have surveys to find out where passengers go! Since the recent changes to the 49 route, Asda and Home Bargains are longer accessible to me without a long from Skinners Hill for a long wait for a bus to continue to where I want to go. Thank you Stagecoach for your inconvenience to us oldies you have inflicted on us! Margaret Ross, Rushden
TO THE EDITOR: I live just off Rushden High Street, not too far from the Factory Shop bus stop where I used to get the Stagecoach 49 bus to Kettering. Since the end of January the Rushden to Kettering section of the 49 route has been abandoned and I now have to use route 50, which goes from Skinners Hill – a long walk from where I live. Wellingborough Road is not much closer for me as I have disability issues. On talking to someone a the Skinners Hill bus stop, a number suggestions were given to avoid walking to bus stops. These were to travel on a Raunds bus into Higham Ferrers and get the 50 there or at Nene Park. The third option was to use Express Lines R3 service to the Salvation Army in Church Street (just over the road from Skinners Hill). The man I spoke to at the Skinners Hill stop attends in a voluntary capacity, assisting passengers with enquiries as it appears Stagecoach no longer have timetables available on buses or on roadside displays. Not everyone has an ‘app’ or can go online to get their information. I am most grateful for the advice and help given to help resolve my travel ‘difficulties’. Grace Laughton, Rushden
By Davina Kehoe from Rushden-based The Food Waste Warriors
DO you know what you can and can not put in your food waste caddy? Many of us want to do more recycling and try to be more environmentally-friendly, but we don’t know exactly how to do it. We are called ‘Wishcyclers’ – we WISH we could recycle more. Well here are the simple rules for food waste recycling to get you ready to ‘Eco-up’ this month and do your bit to reduce the landfill burden in our area. East Northamptonshire comes under the North Northamptonshire Area which does recycle food waste, so it is a yes please to raw/cooked meat/fish (including bones), leftover food, fruit vegetable peelings, teabags and coffee grounds, eggshells, cooking oil and fats, (soak oils into newspapers) and nut shells but a no thanks to any packaging, plastic bags, non food products and garden waste. But why should we recycle our food waste? Domestic waste from our black wheelie bins goes to landfill – and that is not only an eyesore but harmful to the planet and our eco-system. Food waste rots and produces methane – a toxic gas, 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in our atmosphere – a
leading contributor to global warming. So what do we do? We put all our food waste, including vegetable peelings, fruit cores and plate scrapings into a kitchen food waste caddy that we then empty into the council 25l green food waste bin. This 25l bin gets emptied by the council every week and this food waste does not go to landfill. It gets taken to an anaerobic digestion plant in Wymington where it is turned into green electricity and fertiliser for farmers. Here at The Food Waste Warriors we have a stylish range of kitchen food waste caddies which will get you ready to ‘eco-up’ in no time. They are easy to empty and quick to clean, our caddies come with some five litre and 25-litre liners so you are good to go straight away. Try to use recyclable accessories in your kitchen too – like these bamboo and sisal scrubbing brushes – great for all areas of the home and great for the environment too. Recycling is something we can all do – even a little bit helps the local environment and the planet as a whole. As for me? I used to work in a recycling plant, crushing cans. But I had to quit, it was soda pressing.
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by Maureen Catlin AISING plants from seed is one of the most satisfying aspects of gardening. I am always thrilled when I check the propagator to find the first seedlings appearing. Seeds are a low cost way of growing vegetables and flowers but select the plants to grow carefully. With the high energy costs today it is very expensive to heat propagators and greenhouses so I would avoid growing Geraniums Begonias and Impatiens which have a long growing time before they flower unless you are prepared to have them on your kitchen window sill from February until May. Buy ready grown plants instead. Tender species like Marigolds, Nicotiana, Tomatoes and Cucumbers however can be
sown in April. They will germinate in a protected environment from 15 to 20 degrees and be ready to plant outside from the end of May when there are no more frosts. A warm place indoors can be useful to help germination and then the small plants can be moved to a greenhouse or protected place to grow. Fill pots or seed trays with seed compost tap to settle and lightly press the surface to make it level and firm. Water the compost and allow the excess to drain. Space your seeds evenly over the compost. Avoid crowding. Cover the seeds thinly with fine sieved compost or a layer of sterile vermiculite to just cover the seeds. Put the pots in a propagator or the clear lids on the trays to retain the moisture which is
crucial to aid germination. Put in a warm place and check regularly removing the covers occasionally to release any condensation. Move to a light place to prevent weak leggy growth as the seedlings start to emerge. Prick out the strongest seedlings and pot them individually where they can grow without competition. The seedlings should be watered regularly in order to avoid the compost drying out and after four weeks add a diluted liquid general fertiliser to promote strong and healthy growth. Some vegetables don’t transplant well especially root vegetables like carrots, parsnips and beetroots so sow directly in the garden where they are going to grow. A good new variety of carrot is Carrot Nerac with long tapering sweet and crunchy roots it stores well during winter. When the soil is warm to the back of your hand simply rake level to a fine tilth and sow the seeds thinly. Cover with a thin layer of fine soil and protect with fleece or wire cloches to stop the birds eating the young seedlings as they emerge. Peas are another vegetable crop that should be sown directly where it is going to grow. Prepare a trench filled with good garden compost either homemade of bought in and plant directly into this. Plant a few hardy pot marigold seeds nearby to prevent Pea Moth, the maggot inside the pea shucks, laying its eggs. Broad Beans however are much more adaptable so sow some in small peat fibre pots in March to plant for a few young early beans and then directly on the Veg Patch in rows in April for the
main crop. French and Runner Beans benefit from being sown in April in peat fibre pots and planted in the Veg Patch at the end of May. Seeds of Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts Leeks and Cauliflower germinate readily outdoors in small 1 cm deep drills. The plants should be transplanted to their growing positions when they are 10cms tall. Try a new Cauliflower De Purple. It has deep purple heads is sweet and buttery excellent in salads or lightly steamed to preserve the colour. A lot of hardy flower annuals also benefit from being directly sown in the borders where they will flower. Simply rake the soil to a fine tilth and scatter the seed. Then cover with a layer of fine compost. Planting hardy annuals like Cosmos, Nasturtiums, Cornflowers, Annual Chrysanthemums and Rudbeckia can increase the colour in mixed and herbaceous borders during the summer months at very low cost. A couple of new varieties to try are Sunflower Cut Flower Mix and Poppy Black Swan. Or plant a wild flower patch by directly broadcasting seed in finely raked weed free soil. Some seeds like Sweet Peas may require soaking overnight before you plant them. Check out a new variety Sweet Pea Primrose an unusual colour with gorgeous scent and lovely long stems. The seed companies provide excellent growing tips on the back of seed
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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming animated feature film, ‘Strange World’ follows the ventures of the legendary Clade family. The Clade is a family of explorers who travels to a strange world where fantastical creatures await. Because of their character differences, they face uncertainties that might endanger their latest and most crucial mission. Formerly titled ‘Searcher Clade’, Disney originally decided to keep the cast members a secret until the release of the film. However, it was revealed that Alan Tudyk lent his voice to one of the characters of this animated film. Tudyk is previously known to lend his voice in ‘Encanto’ (2021), ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ (2021), and ‘Frozen II’ (2019), to name a few. Directed by Don Hall, who is known for his works in ‘Gone
Fishing’ (2017), ‘Moana’ (2016), ‘Big Hero 6’ (2014), and ‘Winnie the Pooh’ (2011), the film is written and codirected by Qui Nguyen, who worked together with Hall in ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ (2021). Tom MacDougall, known for his scores in ‘Turning Red’ (2022), ‘Soul’ (2020), ‘Toy Story 4’ (2019), and ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ (2018), will serve as an executive music producer. Roy Conli acts as producer and Jennifer Lee is the executive producer of the film. Meanwhile, Dave Kohut, who worked with Hall in ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ (2021), ‘Moana’ (2016), ‘Big Hero 6’ (2014), and ‘Frozen’ (2013), acts as the senior production supervisor. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures will distribute the films in US and UK theaters on November 25, 2022.
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With the start of new Executive Director, Kate Chadwick, Stanwick Lakes will be holding an Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland themed Trail as well as lots of fun activities this Easter. The trail, at only £3 per trail, will run from the 2 - 18 April 9 am – 4 pm, with large eggs and charming characters to find. Each weekend of the school holidays and 15 - 16 April, will include a chance to see adorable animals, face painting, fun craft activities, a prize draw and competitions. The trail and activities coincide along the reopening of the visitor centre and café.
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3rd April; Castle Ashby, Yardley Hastings. 6 mile walk led by Cindy. Meet 9.30 at SR or 10.00am Top car park near Castle Ashby House NN7 1LF Sunday 17th April: Northampton Round - Leg. 6 mile Linear Walk led by Marion 07754 810902- Salcey Forest to Stoke Bruerne. Meet at 8.50am SR or 9.40am Lower Lock Farm, Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SW, GR SP751 490 for car shares to Horse box car park Salcey Forest GR SP810 508 for 10am start. Linear walk, a shuttle service between the finish and start points and visa versa is required; all cars need a couple of spare seats to ensure the system works. Please call the leader by Saturday lunchtime if you are walking. Sunday 1st May: Little Odell circular. 6.5 miles led by Daphne 01933 386839. Meet at 9.30an SR or 10am White Lane, Little Odell, MK43 7AP, by the 40 mile sign as you enter Little Odell from Podington. GR SP950 581 Contact:
Rushden & District History Society: Friday April 8th 2022 7.30pm. Graham Sutherland. Drainpipe Trousers to Rock ‘n’ Roll – Life in the 1950s. Whitefriars Primary School, Boughton Drive, Rushden NN10 9HX.Members £1.50, non-members £2.50. Contact: 01536 238320for more information
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TRESHAM College has teamed up with the Steelbacks in the Community team based at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club to help bring cricket to a wider audience of young people in Northamptonshire. Steelbacks in the Community have recently gone into partnership with the Lord’s Taverners, the UK’s leading youth cricket and disability sports charity, to deliver the Super 1s programme. Super 1s taster sessions are to be run across the county for those with disabilities aged between 12 and 25 and a pilot was hosted at Tresham College at Kettering with students who are taking a Entry Level Three course in vocational studies. The intention is to have Super 1s hubs across the county to deliver weekly sessions of physical activity linked to cricket and wider outcomes.
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These Super 1s hubs will be opening at the Pemberton Centre in Rushden this month and at the Indoor Centre, County Ground, Northampton
in May, with a third to be announced very soon. Tresham College, now part of The Bedford College Group, has fantastic sporting facilities at Kettering and Corby campuses including 4G Astroturf pitches for training. Tresham’s head of sport Tom Kay told The Reporter: “We were delighted to host this event at Kettering which is one of many activities which are opening up the college facilities to the wider community.” He said that recently the college hosted a football competition on our artificial surface for 150 Year 5/6 children as part of the Kettering School Sport Partnership with Northamptonshire Sport. He said: “We have plans for further links with schools throughout Northamptonshire in 2022.” For further details on how other venues can host the Super 1s tasters, you can contact the Steelbacks in the Community Disability Development officer, Pratik Rachh by emailing him at pratik.rachh@nccc.co.uk
Gymnastics club going for gold Huge cash injection to help the YOUNGSTERS from Eclipse Gymnastics are going for gold. The club, based at the Pemberton Centre in Rushden, attended the East Midlands Acrobatic Championships in Leicester and walked away with
three gold, two silver and one bronze medal. The medallists qualified to compete in the British Finals next month are Tys and Lulah, (top, left), Millie, Jessica and Isabelle, (top, right), and Callan and Ruby, (bottom).
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LEADING Northamptonshire physical activity, health and well-being charity Northamptonshire Sport is among the first group of more than 40 organisations working in partnership with Sport England to receive funding from its new funding model. Northamptonshire Sport has a foundational role in the sport and physical activity sector and is therefore well placed to help level up access to sport and physical activity across the country. Northamptonshire Sport will receive an investment of £2.6m over five years of Government and National Lottery funding from Sport England. Northamptonshire Sport has been awarded long-term funding because it has committed to co-deliver change at a national and local level, to help more people enjoy the benefits of playing sport and being active. All partner organisations were selected by Sport England due to their ability to influence positive change and improvement throughout the sector, their own networks, and beyond. This is the first step on a journey to revolutionise Sport England’s approach to long-term partnerships which will see it build new relationships with innovative organisations, as well with existing partners, local partners and delivery partners to further the Uniting the Movement strategy. Sport England research shows some groups are typically less active – like women, people with longterm health conditions, disabled people, people from ethnically diverse communities and lower socioeconomic groups.
Right now, the opportunities to get involved in sport and activity – and reap the rewards of being active – depend too much on your background, your gender, your bank balance and your postcode. Northamptonshire Sport will use this investment to tackle these long-standing inequalities, that have only been made worse by the pandemic. With the aim to make being active an easier choice in people’s everyday lives, the focus will be on building capacity in communities to be active themselves, creating a workforce which matches people’s need and shaping an environment that enables active lifestyles. More than £193m is being invested for this first group, with the 43 partners including Northamptonshire Sport receiving funding for up to five years. This new funding model from Sport England provides longer-term financial security as organisations recover and reinvent from the Covid-19 pandemic. Northamptonshire Sport Chief Executive Chris Holmes said: “We’re delighted to have received this investment from Sport England. “We will be working incredibly hard to make a real difference here in Northamptonshire in terms of physical activity and sport. “The five-year commitment speaks to the size of the challenge - that maintaining a healthy active lifestyle isn’t straight-forward and needs long-term changes in the world around us to make it easier – accessible green spaces, safe cycling routes, welcoming clubs and activities at a time to suit.”
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