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Winning the war on anti-social problems
A NEW group is winning the war on anti-social behaviour. The task group, set up by East Northamptonshire Council, working in partnership with Rushden Town Council, to tackle the increase in anti-social behaviour in Rushden have already seen a positive impact to the town centre. Mainly centred on the war memorial at the end of the High Street, Rushden Town Council had seen a rise in complaints regarding people heavily drinking, urinating in public and drug taking. The task group, including local retailers, churches, Rushden Night Shelter, Homes Direct and
Northamptonshire Police, looked at ways to tackle the problem and have already made changes to the area. Improvements to the War Memorial and other sites around the town have been made, including landscaping and lighting. Northamptonshire Police have conducted pro active patrols in the area which has resulted in a number of arrests for public disorder. Four people have been issued community protection warning letters. One of the prohibitions attached to the warning letters is not to drink alcohol at the War Memorial. The council’s housing team and
local homelessness organisations have been working with people who need and want help. It encourages anyone who needs support and advice on housing to contact Homes Direct on 0345 600 5050. There is also help available at the Rushden Night Shelter on 01933 353946 or visit them at 60, High Street South. Leader of East Northamptonshire Council Steven North said: “Both councils acknowledge that the behaviour of just a few is ruining the enjoyment of the town centre for many. “The task group has already
made positive changes and we are working hard with all our partners to make Rushden the great town it is.” Sarah Peacock, East Northamptonshire councillor and leader of Rushden Town Council, said: “It’s great to see so many organisations working together to improve the town centre. “We don’t want to see anyone living on the streets and we encourage them to seek help that is available to them.” If you witness any anti-social behaviour, then you should contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 to report it.
Police commissioner visits crime fighting projects
THE county’s Police and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold visited three projects which have benefited from the Making Northamptonshire Safer Communities Fund.
Since the fund’s launch, a total of £65,655 has been awarded to community projects which are preventing crime across the county.The visit was organised by
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The fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to support the Police and Crime Plan objectives, keeping the young safe, putting victims first and protecting people from harm.
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Growing the much-loved Greenway route
EAST Northamptonshire councillors have approved £345,000 of funding to grow and improve the much-loved Greenway route. Phase five will see the network extend in and around Rushden Lakes, Stanwick Lakes and to the main town centres of Rushden, Irthlingborough and Higham Ferrers. The re-instatement of bailey bridges will provide a continuous link from Rushden Lakes to the main Greenway route making it easier to access the retail park without using a car, something local residents appreciate and enjoy. The Higham Ferrers to Irthlingborough stretch will receive improvements to signage and new interpretation boards that help people to navigate the Greenway. The boards will also provide information on the surrounding landscape, especially the wildlife reserves and lakes. And a new leg of the Greenway will be created between Islip and Woodford Lock which will create an important connection between the middle sections of East Northamptonshire and Stanwick Lakes. This will make it easier for Greenway users to access the many villages and sights along that section of the route. Leader of East Northamptonshire Council, Steven North, said: “We know how much local walkers and cyclists of all ages and abilities enjoy the Greenway. “Along with our partners, want to see it develop with an extended network and better ways for people to make the most of this route. “We’re very keen to see as many people as possible using this network not only because walking and cycling is good for your physical health but because a green route through our beautiful district is great for your mental health too.
It’s an asset of which we’re very proud.” About £300,000 investment has been made available for constructing phases seven and eight of Greenway. The funding is coming from the council’s New Homes Bonus reserve. A further £45,000 investment is for various works on phase five of the Greenway. The funding is part of financial contributions required by housing site developers building nearby. All works planning will take into account nesting bird species and other seasonal issues around fauna and flora. Strategic direction for the Greenway is through a board led by the council and supported by Northamptonshire County Council, The Wildlife Trust, Sustrans, Natural England and Destination Nene Valley. In a further development Rushden’s rich heritage and links to the River Nene which flows past it is the focus of a major project run by the Nenescape Landscape Partnership Scheme and East Northamptonshire Council, called Out to Water, Into History. A lot of work has already started on the project, including the setting up of a ‘Friends of the Greenway’ group via a dedicated Facebook page. A recent community litter pick was also held by volunteers, which saw several bags of rubbish collected. Nenescape project manager, Amanda Johnson, praised the work. She said: “The Greenway project is a wonderful example of how communities and businesses are recognising the value of connected and accessible spaces. “With the Out to Water, into History project and launch event, the Nene Valley is a great place to live, work and visit.”
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Innovative students reach final THESE innovative students reached the grand final of a top competition. The pupils from Manor School in Raunds took part in the Innovation Challenge Final, last month. The team of Year 9 students finished in second place in this year’s RS Components and Young Enterprise Innovation Challenge. In March, the students were briefed to create a mascot for the new Titan 2 truck for RS Components in Corby. A local competition took place, with Manor School winning the heat against various Northamptonshire schools. Following this, there was time allocated in school to further develop the campaign and generate costings, carry out market research and produce visuals. The team travelled to Nottingham University with Miss Collier and Miss Oakey and repre-
sented Northamptonshire in the Young Enterprise Grand Final. After a closely fought competition against some very strong teams, the team were awarded the runner-up prize which included some Raspberry Pi computers for the school, only just losing out to Leicester High School which had a similar idea. The school is very proud of the students who performed their pitch confidently and demonstrated excellent knowledge of business terminology and acumen. A special commendation from the panel of judges also went to Aaliyah Draper for her outstanding presentation skills. A spokesman said the school would like to give a huge ‘well done’ to the students involved. Our picture shows some of the Manor School team members with their certificate.
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People urged to shape health priorities PEOPLE living in Northamp tonshire are being called on to put forward their views on what the region’s health priorities should be. NIHR CLAHRC East Midlands, a regional health research organisation tasked with speeding up the adoption of science to the frontline of the NHS, has launched a consultation. Formed in 2013, it has been given the opportunity to apply for another round of funding from 2019 and wants to gather people’s views on what conditions should be priorities. The results of the Our Health, Our Way consultation will inform the focus of a multimillion pound application to the National Institute for Health Research, which is the research arm of the NHS, for a new set of studies. Professor Kamlesh Khunti is the director of NIHR CLAHRC East Midlands and is also Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine at the University of Leicester. He said: “Health research provides us with the opportunity to advance care by allowing us to learn more about conditions and how best to prevent, treat or manage them. “We have been working to improve the health of the East Midlands since 2013 and have countless successes to shout about. It is now time to apply for another round of funding from 2019, which will enable us to continue to our work. “This is a chance to ask the good people of our region about what matters to them when it comes to healthcare. “We are applying for an investment which has the opportunity to improve care across the East Midlands and we want to hear people’s ideas and thoughts to help us design new research studies.” NIHR CLAHRC East Midlands has been helping to prevent type 2 diabetes by embedding a programme in the Loughborough area designed to help people prevent the condition, identifying 2,053 people as being ‘at risk’. The project entitled Let’s Prevent has provided learning which has been used in the bidding process, refinement and implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Programme in the East Midlands. In April, the organisation also continued to support the rollout of a risk score for type 2 diabetes in South Asian languages with the release of a Punjabi version following Gujarati and Bangladeshi versions.
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The organisation has been helping lead the Leicester Diabetes Model of Care evaluation, which will be shortly be presented to Clinical Commissioning Groups in Britain as well as health service providers in China and India. Work carried out by the organisation also includes implementing and assessing an online tool that assists diagnosing children with ADHD, which initial evaluation shows that it can lower NHS costs by 22 per cent and also reduces diagnosis of the condition by average of 145 days. In another study, an evaluation of an exercise programme to help prevent older people from falling was completed with the results likely to be adopted across the country with initial interest from NHS England among others. Results from completed questionnaires will be collected and will be used to develop ideas for the funding application. The questionnaire should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. To take part, visit bit.ly/OurHealthOurWaySurvey.
Top honour
THE new chairman of Healthwatch Northamptonshire, Dr David Jones, (below), has just received global recognition for his many years of service to international social work during a world conference in Dublin earlier this month. The Andrew MouravieffApostol medal is given every two years to two people who have made an outstanding contribution to international social work. The medal is awarded by the International Federation of Social Workers, (IFSW), and named in memory of Andrew MouravieffApostol, a long-serving former Secretary General of IFSW. Chief Executive of Healthwatch Northamptonshire, Kate Holt, said: ‘We were all thrilled when the news of this award came through.”
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Tackling the housing crisis
A HOUSING group has taken part in a national campaign to highlight the homes crisis and the measures it is taking to solve it. Longhurst Group, which owns and manages more than 22,500 homes across the Midlands and East of England, including more than 4,000 in Northamptonshire, featured in a news-style programme created by the Chartered Institute of Housing and ITN Productions. Entitled ‘Solving the Housing Crisis?’, the programme examined the contribution social housing makes to society and how the Government can support people in need of a home. The film showed how the group has supported customers, including a mother and son from Rushden, who were moved from a top floor flat into a home that better suited their needs. Chief executive, Julie Doyle, said: “We’ve got really ambitious, but realistic development programmes. “I have every confidence we will provide thousands of new homes over the next few years. “But it’s much more important than just providing homes for people; it is about providing the support, and it is about providing the care and doing everything that we can as an organisation to improve people’s lives.” The programme was launched at the end of June at CIH’s annual conference in Manchester. Simon Shelley, head of industry news, ITN Productions, said: “We hope this programme will help to inform and enlighten viewers.” You can see the film on You Tube and search for Showcase: Solving the housing crisis?
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Students talk their way to the top
PUPILS from Ferrers School talked their way to the Youth Speaks trophy. The public speaking competition organised by the Rotary Club saws Rushden Academy, Ferrers School, Higham Ferrers and Huxlow Science College, Irthlingborough, enter teams. The standard of performance from all three schools was very high and presented difficulties for the judges who rewarded both the content of the speeches and the quality of delivery. In the end it was The Ferrers School which won first place and the trophy, presented by Rushden Chichele Rotary Club Presidentelect Colin Mason. Mr Mason praised the team for the confidence of its presentation.
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Join the Serve volunteers
VOLUNTEERS are needed for Serve which supports independent living for people across East Northamptonshire. To find out how you can help in a variety of roles at Serve, contact the organisation at www.serve.org.uk or phone its head office in Rushden on 01933 315555.
Brewing up for a charity boost
COUNTY-based brewer Carlsberg UK has chosen Northamptonshire Community Foundation as its new charity partner to launch its Carlsberg UK Better fund. Managed and facilitated by Northamptonshire Community Foundation on behalf of Carlsberg UK, the new Carlsberg UK Better
Fund will offer grants between £250 and £3,000 for projects which will support local voluntary and community groups in Northampton. Emilia Bland, corporate affairs executive of Carlsberg UK, said: “I’m delighted to announce the Carlsberg UK Better Fund which we have recently set up with
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“The fund links to the company’s purpose of ‘brewing a better today and tomorrow’.” To find out more go to www.ncf.uk.com or email naomi@ncf.uk.com
Council funds up for grabs
COMMUNITY groups are being encouraged to apply for grants from East Northamptonshire Council. The council’s Community Facilities Fund, now in its sixth year, has seen more than £1.8m awarded to community groups, including voluntary organisations and charities, as well as town and parish councils, which can bid for grants of up to £50,000. The projects must aim to enhance the district and benefit the whole community. Previous projects have included building and construction work, (such as Benefield Cricket Club, which received £18,900 last year to improve its facilities), as well as purchasing large capital items such as playground equipment, (like Barnwell Parish Council which was awarded £32,100 this year.) Leader of East Northamp tonshire Council Steven North, said: “In the last five years I’ve seen amazing projects go from application to creation and then witnessed the positive impact they have had on the community.” For details about the process and eligibility, visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/cff Eligibility application forms must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, September 1, 2018.
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Corey flies flag for cyclists
RUSHDEN is still spinning from witnessing Stage 2 of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour 2018. One person who will never forget the day is Corey Barton, from Higham Ferrers Junior School, who won a design a flag competition to celebrate the riders coming to the town. Corey got to meet the riders, who were very impressed with his design, and had the very important task of waving his flag to start the race. He did it perfectly and sent the ladies on their long journey to Daventry.
To celebrate this amazing achievement, East Northamptonshire Council and Rushden Town Council presented Corey with a framed copy of his flag, along with a selection of photographs which show him proudly holding his winning design. Leader of East Northamptonshire Council, Steven North, said: “Having one of our young residents have such a pivotal role in starting the race is something Corey will never forget. He also received an art set so he can continue with his artistic skills.
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Success of companionship cafes
HOME Instead East Northants is pleased to report on the initial success of its expanding community events programme in the form of companionship cafes which have been launched in the past few months. A steady stream of clients, potential clients and other interested parties have been visiting Sainsbury’s in Wellingborough from 10am to noon on the last Tuesday of each month, and at Marks & Spencer at the Lakes in Rushden from 1pm to 3pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Shortly a new venue is to be added in Wellingborough at the
Castello Lounge in Market Street. Marketing manager Marie Franks said: “The aim of the companionship cafes is to provide a meeting place for elderly and lonely people to meet up for a short period, to engage with one another, enjoy some light activities, such as arts and crafts, together if they wish, and to give them something to look forward to. “There is no cost for attending, but people who participate must be responsible for transporting themselves to and from each venue and of course they are able to purchase refreshments at each of the venues. Home Instead is grateful to the
caring management and staff at Sainsbury’s, M&S and the Castello Lounge for working with it on these projects. The company will also continue to periodically provide information about dementia, scams, and nutrition at locations throughout its operating area such as Podington and Milton Ernest Garden Centres, Libraries, Kettering General Hospital and at various party events and fetes taking place in the summer months. For more information about Home Instead East Northants, contact Marie on 01933 678775, or email: marie.franks@ homeinstead.co.uk
Students off to a racing start
BEDFORD College students are off to a racing start when it comes to winning ‘Formula One’ apprenticeships with Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains.
HPP sponsors an ‘Engineer ing Student of the Year’ award at Bedford College every year. The prize includes £500 and a fast track to the front of an interview queue for one of the company’s sought after apprenticeships.
Charity trek
THE county’s Community Foundation is teaming up with marketing agency, Interdirect to lead a fundraising trek around the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. Local businesses and individuals in the county are being invited to step up to the challenge and take part in the Stamp Out Poverty walk to raise awareness of deprivation on our doorsteps. According to the recent Hidden Needs Report commissioned by the Foundation, 21,730 children and young people are living in poverty in Northamptonshire. The recent research reveals Northamptonshire has areas in the top one per cent most deprived nationally for education and skills, income and employment, health, crime and housing. The 17 kilometre walk will take place on Saturday, September 8, setting off at 10am from the Brampton Halt in Chapel Brampton. Walkers will venture around Pitsford Reservoir, before returning to the Brampton Halt where participants will be welcomed with a hog roast, provided by McManus Pub Company. To register to take part in the Stamp Out Poverty walk, or to find out more, visit ncf.uk.com/stampoutpoverty.
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WE love to receive your pictures of local events. Top, and top right, are pictures from the ever-popular Armed Forces Day in Rushden, from reader Jackie Soden. On the right are pictures taken
by our team and from reader Sian Beetson of the recent Party In The Park in Rushden, which attracted thousands of visitors, with events, activities and music throughout the day and evening at Hall Park in the town.
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Charity concert brings in funds
A FUNDRAISING concert has raised more than £1,000. Singin’ The 60’s was held earlier this year and raised £1,150. Our picture shows the cheque being presented at the Shrubbery Care Home in Higham Ferrers. In the centre is Heidi, (a resident at the home), with her daughter Amy, on the far right,
who received the cheque on behalf of the local Alzheimer’s Society, from the singers. If you would like to know more about the Alzheimer’s Society charity work and events, visit www.alzheimers.org.uk, or alternatively contact the National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 11 22 for further details and local activities.
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Cadets celebrate birthday
THE Ranger Cadets have just celebrated their second birthday. Based at Highfield Community Baptist Hall in Highfield Road, Rushden, the contingent of 25 cadets and six adult volunteers, meet each Thursday, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, where young people aged from eight to 17, can get involved in marching band, colour guard, bush-craft, navigation, Olympic style air rifle target shooting, camping, seamanship, conservation projects, sports and team building games. The organisation is independent and not sponsored by the Ministry of Defence or Education Department and raises its own funds. Senior leader John Mander said:
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“The Ranger Cadets have Navy, Army and Air Force sections so activities are diverse. “We are also family-orientated with parents and grandparents involved as instructors and helpers. While we are a uniformed youth organisation, we have an informal approach which we find works well. “We also take in boys and girls from eight right through to 17, and provide uniforms on loan against a deposit and subs are only £3 per week.” Anyone interested in their son or daughter joining or any adult who would like to help, can contact 01933 412099.
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Hitting all the right notes SINGING sensations from a Raunds choir are celebrating an unexpected cash windfall from Croyland Car Megastore. A Different Direction Choir received a £250 boost from big hearted Croyland, which matched the amount raised in a recent cake sale by the fundraising singers. Choir member June Attley, said: “I think the donation from Croyland is absolutely wonderful. “We are raising money to buy a new PA system for our performances, which we have done in aid of Cransley Hospice and MIND. “We raised £250 from a cake sale and then we heard that Croyland would match
Savvy shoppers
MORE than 100 people have snapped up money saving offers at Wellingborough stores since the launch of a cut-price app. The LoyalFree app, which lets shoppers know about up-to-theminute discounts from a range of retailers, cafes, pubs and attractions, was launched at the end of May. Since then, 143 claims have been made at the 37 businesses currently registered as a direct result of the app. A further 863 profiles have been recorded for the times people have clicked on a business to find out more. The LoyalFree app is free to download from the App Store for iPhones and Google Play for Androids. To download visit www.loyalfree.co.uk/download
Little steps
A TEAM from Little Steps Nursery in Higham Ferrers, began training for the National Three Peaks Challenge in March this year. They climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon - a total of 23 miles and a 3,064 metre ascent and driving distance of 462 miles in 23 hours and 41minutes. The rest of the team back at Little Steps worked extra shifts to allow the team to complete the challenge. They raised more than £3,000 for three charities - Service Six, Zachary’s Shack and Macmillan Cancer Support.
AUGUST 2018 REPORTER #1 — 15 the amount we raised, which was brilliant.” Other community charities are also netted Croyland cash after the company pledged to donate to nominated local good causes, following the England football team’s recent run of World Cup success. Patriotic Croyland Car Megastore, in Rushden, pledged to donate more cash to local charities and community causes giving away £50 for each goal the nation’s team scored and matches it won during the tournament. Picture shows June Attley receiving the £250 donation from Mark Swindells, from Croyland Car Megastore.
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Arts meeting
THE Fellowship of the Professional and Amateur Artists will hold its annual exhibition at The Museum, Castle Way, Wellingborough, on Saturday, August 11 to Saturday. August 18, from 10am to 4pm, excluding the Sunday. Meanwhile, an Artisans Day will be held on Sunday, August 5, from 9am to 4pm, at The Chichele College in Higham Ferrers.
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Then and now
DOES your ancestor’s name appear on Rushden’s war memorial? Nene Valley Community Action, as part of its 1918-2018 Then and Now project, is looking to hear from anyone whose ancestor were killed during the final year of the First World War, 1918, and is listed on Rushden’s war memorial. Contact info@nvca.org.uk, or on 01933 313526, if you would like to be included in a forthcoming exhibition.
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Spam is not a new workplace issue In a state! By Andy Mercer
THE General Data Protection Regulation, (GDPR), was written with the best of intentions. Sadly, (as is well known), the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and GDPR is making life hell for many computer users. GDPR was designed to stop personal data, (names, addresses, email addresses, etc), being hoarded. This, in turn, should cut the amount of Spam, (or junk mail), which fills email inboxes, but it’s overkill. The cost to companies, charities, councils and ordinary people, is disproportionate. About 90 per cent of the benefit could probably have been gained if GDPR had applied solely to large companies. It’s not as though Spam is a modern problem. Long before PCs become obligatory for office work-
ers, junk mail was filling letterboxes, especially if you were someone like Maurice, (not his real name). Poor Maurice had borderline OCD and HAD to read every item of mail, junk or otherwise. However, it arrived faster than he could read it, so his in-tray got fuller, and fuller. First it was 10 inches high, then a few feet. It swayed as you went past. Eventually the secretaries became nervous about it looming over them, and made a formal complaint. In response, we moved it under Maurice’s desk. Over time, Maurice’s junk mail backlog slowly filled the space under his desk. At which point, there was no space left for his knees and ‘Health and Safety’ declared it a fire hazard, whereupon, we hired a skip and Maurice’s Spam backlog went to landfill. At least you don’t have to pay someone to come and empty your Spam folder.
TO THE EDITOR: We noticed in your
magazine, that we are considering council changes. We came to wonderful North aptonshire 40 or so years ago. We used to have Northampton Borough Council based in North ampton and Northamptonshire County Council Based in Kettering. It seemed to work then, why not now? The current NCC set up seems to have ensured that they are in a state. So perhaps we should revert? Sandie and Eddie Mander
Message from the Mayor
IT is a great honour and I feel incredibly privileged to have been elected to the position of Mayor of Rushden for 2018 / 2019. I hope I can represent the town well, achieving the high standards of my predecessors. Rushden has such a lot to offer and I shall endeavour to support as many organisations and events as possible during my Mayoral year. In my capacity as deputy I was pleased to support Cllr Barbara Jenney, attending civic events at towns across the region, when required. My travels included civic duties at Stamford, Whittlesey and Milton Keynes to name but a few. I look forward to visiting new destinations, as I continue to promote Rushden and its many attractions. The diary is filled with invitations from far and wide and I am pleased at the prospect of making new friends, both locally and from further afield, as I look to further promote the merits of Rushden. I am proud my wife, councillor Melanie Coleman, will accompany me as my consort. Rushden certainly has a lot to offer. We have many hidden gems across the town, which we should be justifiably proud of. A walk through our Green Flag winning Hall Park is a delight at any time and we should not overlook other attractions, including Rushden Museum and Rushden Station, both of which benefit from the unsung efforts from the many volunteers who work tirelessly in the background. I will be hosting a number of Mayoral events during my year, looking to raise funds for a number of local good causes. The main charities I have selected are Rushden MIND, the Royal British Legion (Rushden Branch) and (Rushden) Squadron Air Cadets. Mayor David Coleman
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EAGLE TRAVEL GREAT DAYS OUT FULLY ESCORTED RETURN COACH TRAVEL FROM BEDFORD AND RUSHDEN BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN DISTILLERY & RACING AT WINDSOR RACE COURSE
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MONDAY 9TH JULY 2018 £94 Includes: GUIDED DISTILLERY PP TOUR, ENTRANCE TO THE ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE WITH FISH ‘N’ CHIPS, A DRINK AND ENTRANCE TO THE GIN FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST 2018 Includes: BLUEBELL RAILWAY, TOUR OF KEW BOTANICAL GARDENS
Explore the Bombay Sapphire Distillery with a guided host on this behind the scenes tour. Take a trip through the glasshouse, the botanical dry room and the vapour infused distillation process before you enjoy a drink ‘on the house’. Then it is onto the Royal Windsor Racecourse for an evening of racing. Your ticket will include a Race Card, fish ‘n’ chips, a drink and entrance into the Gin Festival within the grounds.
The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country. We will enjoy a return trip from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park on board a steam locomotive, which is regularly seen in shows such as Downton Abbey and Churchill’s Secret. After our train journey we head to Wakehurst Kew Botanical Gardens. Boasting formal and ornamental gardens as well as being home to the Kew Gardens Millennium seed bank. After a stop at The Stables Restaurant for lunch (payable locally) we take a guided tour of the gardens before returning home.
THE POPPY FACTORY, LUNCH AND A TRIP ABOARD A DUNKIRK ‘LITTLE SHIP’ £89
BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVE – BLENHEIM PALACE £59
PP THURSDAY 2ND AUGUST 2018 Includes: ENTRANCE TO SHOW WITH GUARANTEED SEAT AT THE MAIN SHOW Returning to Blenheim Palace’s parkland for 2018, Countryfile Live will once again create a unique visitor experience for all the family. Meet and listen to special guests, watch TV chefs on the farmyard cookery show, sample food from local producers. Watch the live main show from your guaranteed seat and discover more about our wonderful countryside.
THURSDAY 8TH NOVEMBER £99 PP Includes: GUIDED TOUR OF THE DOCKLANDS AND PRE SHOW MEAL WITH PERFORMANCE AT BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL We start our day at London Docklands with a guided tour of the ‘Docklands at War’ unearthing the hidden story of the docks that were almost destroyed during the blitz. It’s then onto the Brick Lane Music Hall for a pre show meal and entrance to the ‘There’ll Always Be An England Wartime Music Show’ This celebrates the endearing spirit of both world wars in the only surviving music hall in the country. You will have an afternoon of laughter, singing and dancing to some of the most rousing songs ever written.
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SHOW AND CHRISTMAS LUNCH
PP TUESDAY 17TH JULY 2018 Includes: GUIDED TOUR OF THE POPPY FACTORY A 2-COURSE LUNCH AND A RIVER THAMES TRIP.
On our tour of the Poppy Factory located in Richmond we will be guided through the history of the Poppy and the importance of remembrance. We will visit the Royal Wreaths in the Royal Corridor and listen to a fascinating presentation in the museum. We will even be able to learn how to make our own poppy. Afterwards we will stop for a 2-course lunch before boarding a Dunkirk ‘little ship’ for a nostalgic cruise along the Riv
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Widely recognised as being the largest show of its kind in the country, if not Europe. Set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels, with a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians – many of whom are West End performers. The three hour performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being performed alongside traditional carols. Your ticket also includes a traditional 2-course Christmas lunch and the opportunity to wander around Thursfords "Olde World" shopping experience.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2018 The finest carol concert of the festive season comes to the Royal Albert Hall in 2018, featuring the massed voices of the Royal Choral Society and PP National Youth Choir of Great Britain, plus the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the fanfare team of Her Majesty’s Coldstream Guards. Enjoy traditional carols, modern arrangements, and festive favourites performed by the some of the finest ensembles in the UK, with plenty of opportunities to join in!
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Martial arts group help community
Club makes big splash
RUSHDEN Swimming Club was proud to host first George Thompson level 3 Licensed Open Meet. The meet was held at Rugby due to it having its own computerised timing system - the meet is now planned to be an annual event on the competitive swimming calendar. The George Thompson Open Meet was named in memory of the club’s Life Long President who passed away in 2015. The swimming club was an enormous part of George’s life – from his competitive swimming days which began at the
age of 12, to coaching and as a long standing member of the committee, George, (top left), was the last person to swim in the old open air Rushden pool which was condemned in 1985 and the very first person to swim in the new Splash Pool which opened in 1990. Before the meet started a presentation was made to his daughter, Anne Cooper, (top right), whose family attended the meet as special guests. For more information on joining Rushden Swimming Club, visit www.rushdenswimmingclub.co.uk
MARTIAL arts club Phoenix has taken part in a litter pick to spruce up an estate. Volunteers from the club in Grangeway, Rushden, run by Joe Susans and his wife Kelly, opened up last September and have helped tidy the area up. Joe said:”We have now been there nearly a year and we are loving it up there, with a great community. “It has, however, saddened me greatly to see people especially the youths littering, it’s such a disgusting habit. “But when you looked around the precinct it’s no surprise. If it looks like a dump it will get treated like one. We couldn’t take it anymore. “We spoke to all the other shop-
keepers, who for the most part were extremely helpful and made efforts to start cleaning up a bit. “It still wasn’t enough, when we looked out the front the little green area was overgrown and the bench had nettles around it. “We always thought if it was nice people could enjoy their time at the precinct, take a seat and enjoy the wonderful weather we’re having. “So we asked for volunteers from the club and set to work trimming back the overgrowth and dealing with the weeds and litter. “It is now a much nicer place and thanks to the many hands it was light work.” Visit Phoenix on Facebook for more about the club and its activities.
SHARNBROOK GOLF CLUB Friendly village tennis club, offering great facilities to all
3 all weather, all year round astroturf courts Floodlights Competitive and social tennis Coaching for all ages Tournaments Ample car parking space Mini court Club house with showers, toilets and kitchen area
QUOTE “SLTC 50” FOR HALF PRICE MEMBERSHIP UNTIL 30th APRIL 2019! Contact membership@sharnbrooktennis.co.uk or call 01234 781968 for membership prices
A challenging, scenic 9 hole golf course, offering a stress free environment to learn golf, improve you game or just enjoy a few hours with friends
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AUGUST IN THE GARDEN – by Milton Ernest Garden Centre
Plants for sunny dry conditions
S I write at the end of June we have already had seven weeks without rain and the weather forecast is saying a lot more hot sunny weather. Although I welcome this like most other people while on holiday it is a nightmare trying to keep my precious plants alive without enormous water charges. I watch that meter spinning around while watering the tubs and veggy patch let alone the rest of the garden. So I am looking to replace any casualties with plants that are more resistant to drought conditions. I also have one area that is a real suntrap with poor soil so I have decided to plant a dry border and get rid of the grass completely which realistically is brown not green from May to October. I intend to plant this border early next spring so I will spend the rest of this year preparing the soil. Apart from selecting plants that will thrive in the sunny dry conditions it is vital to remove any weed, grass or other unwanted plant growth and try to conserve moisture in the soil around the plant roots. I will use rotted garden compost which I make by layering all my garden and kitchen waste, chicken litter and grass cuttings. It is
important to incorporate some soil as well but there is usually enough still attached to the roots of weeds, potato, sweet corn, bean and brassicas plants when the harvest is finished. The occasional sprinkling of sulphate of ammonia helps soil bacteria to speed up decomposition. You can use peat or other fibrous soil conditioners but at a cost. A generous layer of compost should be spread on top of the soil and dug or rotavated to incorporate. After planting I will mulch around the plants to a depth of 10cm with pulverised bark when the soil is really wet to conserve that precious moisture in the soil. The area is backing onto a Yew hedge with pleached Hornbeams so I will leave two meters in front of the hedge and behind the border for a gravel path to allow for hedge trimming and maintaining the larger plants in the back row. The plants that thrive in dry sunny places have either thick leathery green leaves or silver. The silver foliage is due to numerous fine hairs on the leaves which can feel felty to touch. These become whiter as the conditions become drier reducing the water loss from the plant. The dark green foliage of the Yew will be a great foil for the silver leaf plants. Onopordon Acanthium is a gigantic thistle and has huge prickly silver felted leaves and in the second year throws a large branched stem with purple thistle flowers. It is a very dramatic plant which dies after flowering but produces numerous seedlings to replace the original plant. Cynara Cardunculus the Cardoon has great arching silvery white filigree leaves and strong stems bearing large spikey buds that burst into blue thistle flowers. This is another plant drama queen ideal for the back of my border. Between these I shall plant Buddleia Davidii Empire Blue for the purple flowers which attract the bees and butterflies in August.
In the centre of the border Cistus Cobariensis and Cistus Landanifera will be separated by Yucca Gloriosa Variegata another architectural plant with rosettes of brightly variegated leaves. At one end Fatsia Japonica Spiders Web with the large leathery bright green variegated leaves will be surrounded by clumps of Senecio Cinerea White Diamond and at the other end Agapanthus Campanulatus with its gorgeous blue flowers in late summer. There are an amazing number of lower growing plants suitable for the front but I am selecting Euphorbia Polychroma, Acanthus Spinosa, Ballota, Senecio Sunshine, Lavender Munstead, Sedum Spectabilis and Stachys Silver Carpet to give as much colour and interest as possible in a very dry border.
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–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– WOMEN’S JOGGING COREFIT GROUP CIRCUIT CL ASS Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Rushden – November to March Mondays 19.30 – 20.15 Block of 8 sessions – £24 non refundable for more info please contact Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
FREE – friendly mixed ability Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Waitrose in Rushden November to March BEGINNERS Couch to 5k 10-12 weeks New groups – June and January Mondays 17.45 – 19.00
–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– CRAFTIE L ADIES’ YOGA CL ASS CRAFT CLUB Monday evening 7pm-8pm starting
Meets 7.30-9.30pm 2nd Monday of the month. SALvATION ARMY HALL, IRTHLINGBOROUGH. contact – Jean hilton on 01933 651563 long established, independent craft club. come along with your own project and join our friendly, chatty group and enjoy our many varied workshops
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HIGHAM L ADIES’ GROUP Meet 2-4pm every 3rd Monday of the month Come along and make some new friends and have fun
Interesting Speakers
Tea and biscuits provided Adult School, Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers NN10 8BB SUPPORTED BY EAST NORTHANTS COUNCIL
–––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers 7.30pm for 8pm August 8th Rosemary Nayyar August 22 Freda Pack September 5 Barbara and Tom Packham
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COFFEE MORNING
Every 1st Thursday of the month The Athletic Club, Newton Road NN10 0HF Any enquires to Emma Connor 0745 800 2967
–––––––––––––––––– THRAPSTON & DISTRICT TENNIS CLUB Doors are open at the Thrapston & District Tennis Club from 10am to 2pm for anyone interested in playing tennis and joining the club. Meadow Lane, NN14 4QL Fees and further details available at www.thrapstontennisclub.co.uk
23 July Masonic Hall, Rushden £5 a class suitable for beginners and all abilities contact Carole 07873743256 or carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com
–––––––––––––––––– TABLE TOP SALE 1st September 10-12noon at St. Mary’s Church Hall Rushden Entrance fee 50p Tables £6 each. To book a table contact Edna Wadsworth 01933 357253. All proceeds to Rushden St. Marys Mission Fund and Recovery House Rushden
–––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP MEET SAFFRON ROAD CAR PARK HIGHAM FERRERS FOR CAR SHARING 9.35am Sunday 5th August Admission Free Contact 07952 350540 6.5 mile walk from Raunds 6.20pm Thursday 16th August Admission Free Contact 01933 387991 3 mile walk from Wollaston School 9.45am Sunday 19th August Admission Free Contact 01933 311538 7.5 mile walk from Yelden 9.15am Sunday 2nd September Admission Free Contact 07981049389 5.5 mile walk from St Ives
–––––––––––––––––– LADIES’ ARCHERY Pemberton Maid Marions EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING AT THE PEMBERTON CENTRE H E BATES WAY RUSHDEN NN10 9YP For more information contact: Diane 01933 314032 Nicki 01933 395913 or all in for a chat.
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(entrance Queen Street) Sunday Worship at 10.45am, with Children’s Activities Communion 1st Sunday of the month, Second Sunday in the month at 4pm something different for all ages. Wednesdays 9.30am Jelly Babes children’s Group, all welcome. Alternate Thursdays Ladies Meeting at 2pm. New members welcome.
Hope Methodist Church Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers For all parents and carers with children under 5. Thursdays 9.15am - 10.30am during term time only Coffee, tea, juice and biscuits are available. Each session. £1.50 per family Just come along and join in the fun. Everyone Welcome. Any enquiries to Chris 01933 317719
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SERvICE FOR ALL
(Communion first Sunday each month) Mike Freeman 01933 01933389796 rbc-rsc@angeladavis.net
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Monday morning 8.30am-9.30am Masonic Hall Wellingborough Road Rushden £5 per class no block booking commitment perfect for beginners all ages/abilities carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com or 07873743256
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Thursday evening 7-8pm Whitefriars Infant School Rushden Suitable for beginners £5 a class. Contact Carole 07873743256
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Every alternate Wednesday
1.00pm – 3.00pm, 7.30pm – 9.30pm £7.00 per session
For more info please contact: Renalta Hall MOB: 07712740495
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RUSHDEN MISSION CHURCH WELLINGBOROUGH ROAD NN10 9TA
SUNDAYS 10.45am All Age Worship with the music group and children’s activities 5.30pm Traditional Evening Service
MONDAYS 2pm Pillow Talk Lace Making Group WEDNESDAYS 10am Art Group
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1st Saturday of the Month
COFFEE MORNING
at St Mary’s Church, Ringstead, 10 to 12 noon. A warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. Call 01933 624262 for details. Last Tuesday of the month
TEA WITH FRIENDS
at St Mary’s Church Ringstead is held on the last Tuesday of every month between 2 and 4pm. A chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. All very welcome. All proceeds from donations go to church funds and charities.
–––––––––––––––––– LUNCH & CHAT Fridays (except for Good Friday, Christmas Holidays and occassional weddings) in the Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers 12.30pm – No need to book
Cost of lunch £6, 2 courses – choose from 2 main hot courses or salads; cold and hot puddings; tea/coffee. Everyone Welcome Contact information: Chris 01933 317719
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CHICHELE COLLEGE HIGHAM FERRERS 10 August 2018 Free Entry from 7pm to enjoy the singing and playing talents of
RICHARD EXHALL AND AMY ROBERTS Licenced bar. 25 August 2018
NEIGHBOURHOOD GARAGE SALE
Higham Ferrers. Maps on sale from the Market Square from 9am.
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TRAUMA & PTSD SUPPORT GROUP I run this support group for others who have been through a trauma of any kind, Its a safe place to come and meet people going through similar things. Monday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm alternates between Wellingborough Mind & Higham Ferrers Hope church Tuesday 1.30pm - 3pm The Bee hive Kingsthorpe Thursday 2pm & 3.30pm Kettering Mind £3 a session which helps pay for the room hire and a drink please contact me for more information please contact Nikki 07507176719
–––––––––––––––––– THE PAVILION YOUTH CLUB HIGHAM FERRERS Wednesday evenings 6pm - 9pm for youths 10 - 16 year old, where it gives them somewhere safe to go, with lots of activities to do. We are looking for new volunteers to join our leaders & young leaders. for more information please contact Nikki 07507176719
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