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POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP IN SHUTTING DOWN CANNABIS FACTORIES RUSHDEN, HIGHAM FERRERS & EAST NORTHANTS

A number of factories have been discovered and dismantled in recent weeks, primarily due to information received directly from the community regarding suspicious activity in their areas.

Now police officers are issuing advice on what exactly to be aware of in your neighbourhood which may indicate a cannabis factory is being set up or in operation.

Neighbourhood policing Sgt Chris Stevens said: “Community intelligence has been absolutely key in the discovery of these cannabis factories so first of all, I would like to thank those people for reporting and helping us tackle this issue.

“A lot of people may think cannabis factories are a victimless crime, but they aren’t, and people need to understand this fact.

“The people in charge of cannabis factories often use vulnerable people to operate them – letting them take all of the risks, paying them poorly, and making them do the dirty work.

“This is modern slavery and it is something we will not tolerate.

“Furthermore, cannabis factories blight an area.

“No one should feel miserable about where they live and having a factory of this nature in your local area really brings down a neighbourhood.

“Landlords should also be aware cannabis factories cause thousands of pounds worth of damage to a property and the impact on them financially is huge Police said people should look out for: l Curtains and windows closed and drawn, even in hot weather. l Strange comings and goings from the address with vehicles attending very late at night. l Smells coming from the address that could indicate cannabis is being grown. l Light coming from roof spaces or leaking through the building in odd places. l Sounds of fans constantly running in the address. l Cables running to and from lamp-posts nearby. l Rubbish bags full of garden related waste.. l Occupants and visitors who are rarely seen, except at odd hours of the day. l Condensation on the windows. l Copious amounts of fertiliser being taken to the address at odd times.

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THEY have issued advice to the community and to landlords in Northamptonshire on spotting the signs of a cannabis factories in their neighbourhoods.

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“I would encourage both members of the public and landlords to take a look at the signs and let us know of anything suspicious which may indicate a cannabis factory is being set up or in operation, so we can take it down and prosecute those responsible for setting it up.”

They also urged landlords to be on the lookout for tell-tale signs, including being mindful of the need to conduct regular inspections of the properties they are letting out.

They also advised landlords to ensure they were confident they are happy with the identity of their tenants before they let out the address and confirm they are the people living there and also to make sure they are not sub-letting the property to others.

In one recent case, more than 500 cannabis plants worth half a million pounds were seized from an address in Ringstead, (above), after a warrant was executed at a property.

The six-bedroom house in Denford Road, was packed with 501 cannabis plants spread across the six bedrooms, dining room and living room.

The plants, thought to be worth £500,000, were seized by officers with the fans donated to Kettering General Hospital and the compost, bamboo canes, water butt and fertiliser donated to the local allotment society.

Hai Huy Tran, 48, of no fixed abode, has been charged with producing cannabis in connection with the discovery.

Neighbourhood policing Sgt Leigh Françoise Goodwin said: “My message to those who may think of setting up illegal drug factories in Northamptonshire is this – our direction from our Chief Constable at the moment is that proactive policing is key, and that clear direction is not going to change. We will continue to gather intelligence, the community will continue to tell us what they know, we will continue to execute warrants.”

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Rotarians continue work through lockdown

ROTARIANS are continuing to help ‘wheelchair roundabout’ for its young, disabled poly tunnel in early June.

The completed project will provide fresh their communities through the Covid-19 children.

The Martins is a pleasant modern building fruit and vegetables for the home in the autumn. pandemic.

Rushden Chichele Rotary Club has been a supporter of several local organisations dedicated to mental health over the years starting with a commitment to provide greatly improved facilities for Rushden MIND more than a decade ago.

Tragedy struck that project when a fire wiped its building out. Never daunted, the club again committed to providing a new facility from a derelict warehouse.

Several members became involved in begging and borrowing discarded materials with which to provide a kitchen, meeting areas and offices.

Under expert Rotarian guidance they undertook the practical work of laying floors, installing cupboards and storage spaces.

They made areas for socialising and practical workshops, (the latest being an engineering workshop for men and women learning new skills as they overcome their personal difficulties).

More recently, two residential centres have been set up in Rushden – The Squirrels, a respite care facility providing short breaks for young people and The Martins, a crisis house for men and women.

The Squirrels has received donations from Rushden Chichele and funding from the club and from a district grant for providing a

originally set in a very ‘basic’ grassed area.

Meanwhile, Rushden Rotary Club has Chichele Rotarian John Walker, a public appealed for more members to continue its work governor of the Northamptonshire Healthcare in the town’s communities.

Foundation Trust, saw this grassy area as having Membership chairman Rick Nunley said it the potential to become both a pleasant, relaxing was looking for both members and companies to place for the residents. sign up.

It is also a practical area which could provide He said: “The world of Rotary is changing therapeutic advantages for them. and that is why we are looking for new memSo with funds provided again by the club and bers.

People often ask ‘what is Rotary,’ most of us a district grant he undertook to provide raised asked the same question prior to joining! beds for vegetables and flowers.

“We are the biggest service organisation in ICING ON CAKE the world.

The icing on the cake came with the provi“We work to help organisations locally, sion of a 20-foot long poly-tunnel donated by nationally and internationally. local renewable energy business Wykes “Rotary is not a religious nor exclusive Engineering. organisation.

The heavy work involved in the project was “Its members are people of all ages and from done by residents of the Rushden Recovery all walks of life who really want to help and to Centre, (men in recovery from serious health do good in their area. problems), who cleared the land, set up the “Rotarians are people of action so if you raised beds and planted trees. would really like to make a difference and join a Other helpers assisted with erecting the poly- friendly group with a passion to support the tunnel but the vast majority of the project was local and wider community, please do get in completed on his own by John Walker. touch.

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Stop and Search Working Group co-chair appointed

THE county’s Stop and Search Working Group has announced Gilly Anglin-Jarrett as its volunteer co-chair.

The Stop and Search Working Group is a vital community forum attended by members of the community from across Northamptonshire, working together with police leaders to review and hold the Force to account in its use of stop and search and improve the force’s ethical, proportionate use of the tool.

In June, an advertisement was placed online for a volunteer co-chair to work alongside the police chair, Supt Dennis Murray, to deliver the aims of the group and hold the Force to account.

After a number of applications were submitted, Gilly Anglin-Jarrett was appointed.

Throughout her career, Gilly has chaired local, regional and national committees including the Northants Race and Equality Council.

She has been a member of the Police Missing Children MultiAgency Committee and has over 20 years’ involvement with the Wellingborough African Caribbean Association.

Supt Dennis Murray said:

“Northamptonshire Police is committed to working with the community to ensure that the force uses stop and search powers in an effective and ethical way, and are accountable and open to scrutiny in the use of these powers.

“I’m really pleased to see Gilly join the Stop and Search Working Group as our new cochair.

“She brings a wealth of experience to the role and will act as a strong advocate for the fair and proportionate use of stop and search.”

Ms Anglin-Jarrett, said: “I am very passionate about building up trust to ensure our communities have a better relationship with the police and I want to use my experiences as a member of the community to help all community members and community groups to improve their understanding about the impact of stop and search.

“As well as chairing the meetings and representing the group publicly, I will ensure the force is challenged constructively on its use of stop and search powers to ensure it is always used fairly and proportionately.”

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Good results keep on coming for county’s police force

“ONE of the best weapons we have at Northamptonshire Police is our community and they won’t tolerate crime.”

This is the message from Supt Dennis Murray, (pictured above), the officer in charge of North Northamptonshire, as yet more good results are achieved across his command.

Recently, a warrant was executed at a house in Rock Street, Wellingborough, with 110 cannabis plants seized and a 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of being involved in the production of the Class B drug.

The next day, another cannabis factory was discovered and dismantled, this time in John Gray Road, Great Doddington.

A total of 46 plants were seized from the address in the Northamptonshire village.

On Tuesday, June 30, a warrant executed at an address in Samuel Place, Corby, saw a large quantity of Class A drugs, cannabis, and cash, all located and seized.

Robert Stuart, 19, of Corby, was charged with possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs in connection with the incident.

On the same day, yet another cannabis factory was discovered and dismantled at a six-bedroom property in Denford Road, Ringstead, (see page one).

And it is not just drugs which bring in the good results.

After a shocking incident on June 29, where a man entered two addresses in Finedon and robbed the occupants, police quickly launched an investigation.

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charged a short time later with robbery and GBH, (Section 18), in connection with the offence.

Finally, a stark reminder of what our police officers on the frontline are faced when officers were spat at in custody with the offender telling them to “enjoy Covid-19.”

Andru Jay-Burgess, 20, of Corby, was charged with two counts of assaulting an emergency worker in connection with the incident.

Supt Murray said: “Since October 2019, we have executed 82 warrants in North Northamptonshire.

“We have absolutely no plans to take our foot off the gas.

“One of the best weapons we have is our community and they won’t tolerate crime.

“It is the information we are now regularly receiving from them that allows us to secure and execute these warrants.

“And this partnership is only getting stronger as they see more and more good results.

“The energy and determination across Northamptonshire Police is at all-time high and this is reflected by the good results which keep coming in.

“Criminals are being given a clear message they are not welcome here, that this county is not easy pickings and that we are onto them and ready to bring them to justice.”

To report a crime, visit the county’s police website at www. northants.police.uk/contact/cubp/ contact-us/ You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to anonymously report a crime or suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.

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Fine for festival-goer caught with drugs

A COUNTY man who was found to have a small amount of cocaine on him as well as 13 ecstasy tablets at a music festival in Baldock has been fined.

Jonathan Taylor, 26, had the drugs on him while attending the Farr Festival in Baldock in July, 2018.

St Albans Crown Court was told that after being stopped by police at the festival, Taylor made no comment when questioned.

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Judge Michael Kay, QC, hearing the case told, Taylor: “Your actions were stupid.”

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Happy 100th birthday to Doris Young carers project releases report

CONGRATULATIONS – Doris Walding, of Victoria House, Rushden is celebrating her 100th birthday.

Doris’s early years were spent in Knox Road, Wellingborough, where she attended the Catholic School.

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A NEW report has been released by young carers from Northamptonshire.

Thanks to a Takeover Challenge grant from NHS England, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Young Carers Service were able to work together with young carers to explore the needs and experiences of young people under the age of 20 who care for someone and help them to make their voices heard.

A full report about the project has now been published to mark Carers Week 2020 and support Northamptonshire Carers’ #Carers Can theme of ‘Drive Change’.

The Takeover Challenge was designed to connect young people with the NHS. By taking part in the project, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire wanted to achieve the goals set out by NHS England, which included having a positive impact on how young people are involved in health and care priority setting, highlighting good practice, and demonstrating the value of working in partnership.

They also wanted to recruit young carers to Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire so their voices continue to be heard by local service commissioners and providers.

The inclusion of young carers in Young Healthwatch meetings has brought a new dimension to the meetings.

It has made everyone who interacts with the group consider how services could work better

for young carers and their families.

The young carers have grown in confidence and gained new skills while being part of a team and a sense of identity.

A Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire member, aged 12, said: “Having young carers as part of Young Healthwatch means we have a variety of different people with different experiences that can share their views too.

“Young Carers see a different side of health care to most young people because of their extra responsibilities.”

Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire also conducted a survey to gather the views and experiences from young carers about their emotional well-being and needs.

It heard from 85 young carers between the ages of 11 and 19.

Almost two-thirds of young carers, (64 per cent), felt their caring role affected their emotional well-being or mental health.

More than half had experienced the challenge of long waiting times when accessing a service and around a third felt they had not been given enough support or that the services did not know about their issues.

While many young carers and non-carers experience mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties, being a young carer can have an additional impact on mental health, which requires understanding from professionals and support services.

Many young carers are far more resilient due to being carers from a young age and naturally develop-

ing coping strategies beyond their years.

Senior young carer worker at Northamptonshire Young Carers Service Philp Mayes said : “It has been so important for the Northamptonshire Young Carers Service to work in collaboration with Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire.

“Young carers often come into contact with many health and social care services, for themselves and for the people they care for.

“Their unique experiences are invaluable in helping to guide services and making sure that they accessible and appropriate for everyone.

“The opportunity to be part of Young Healthwatch has also positively impacted the young carers’ confidence and given them the chance to develop new skills and take part in new experiences.”

CEO of Healthwatch Northamptonshire Kate Holt said: “This has been a great piece of work between Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Young Carers Service.

“It has helped highlight some of the issues young carers face in Northamptonshire and given them a chance to participate in a project to get the views of other young carers.

“It has helped bring a different perspective and dynamic to Young Healthwatch too and been a great learning exercise for everyone involved.”

Take a look at the report at www.healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk/youngcarersreport

Firm appoints new top lawyer

COUNTY-based law firm, Blaser Mills Law, has announced the appointment of senior trade mark attorney, Aaron Wood, to its growing commercial team.

He will be responsible for developing the Silverston firm’s Intellectual Property offering, bringing his wealth of experience in advising businesses on the protection and commercialisation of their brands, designs and other IP assets.

One of the country’s leading IP litigators, in 2019 he was ranked number one in terms of appearances before the UK Intellectual Property Office and regularly represents clients at the High Court.

He has also been recognised as ‘Trade Mark Star 2020’ in the Managing Intellectual Property and is listed as one of the world’s leading trade mark practitioners in the World Trademark Review.

Mr Wood has built up a strong reputation in the retail, FMCG and media/entertainment industries and has previously worked in-house at global brands such as Unilever and BBC Worldwide.

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Marathon fund goes the distance

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Community Foundation, working in partnership with its partners in Buckinghamshire, has just awarded £112,500 to community projects.

The money will help children, young people and adults be inspired to stay active and improve health and well-being.

This is the second and final year of the London Marathon Charitable Trust funds being delivered in the region which will have seen a total of £225,000 being allocated to local charities supporting physical fitness.

Projects which have been funded will be adhering to social distancing measures and other requisite government guidance

around COVID-19 and adaptation of activities.

Alongside its Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund, Northamptonshire Community Foundation is working with funded groups through other grant programmes to be flexible to support extended timescales and adapted project delivery during this public health crisis.

Chief grants officer for The London Marathon Charitable Trust Sarah Ridley said: “Northamptonshire Community Foundation has delivered a fantastic final round of grants to inspire people to participate in physical activity.

“This is the first time the Trust has worked with a Community

Foundation to distribute funds.

Over our two-year partnership, Northamptonshire Community Foundation’s understanding of the needs of local communities and careful management of The London Marathon Charitable Trust Fund has enabled us to reach a wide variety of grassroots organisations encouraging people to get active.”

Northamptonshire Community Foundation is the leading independent grant-making charity in the county, working with fund holders and donors to ensure projects make a sustainable impact on local need.

It also works in partnership with other foundations to deliver funds within the region.

CEO of Northamptonshire Community Foundation Victoria Miles said: “Working in partnership with the London Marathon Charitable Trust to distribute their funds to much needed sports projects in South Northants and Aylesbury Vale for a second year running has been truly successful and has once again demonstrated a Community Foundation’s ability to reach the communities it knows well and serves.

“We have been delighted to be working with them on this grant funding programme and with our neighbouring Heart of Bucks Community Foundation.”

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Depraved man took indecent photos of a five-year-old girl and then suggested to a stranger that he could sexually abuse her

DEPRAVED Jeff Robinson took indecent photos of a five-year-old girl and then suggested to a stranger that he could sexually abuse her after sending him pictures of her.

Included with the pictures was a sexually graphic account of what Robinson claimed to have done to the child.

The man was arrested in Northamptonshire and when police saw photos and messages on his mobile phone they set about tracking down Robinson to his home at Vine Road in Tebworth, Bedfordshire.

On Friday, July 10, the 52-year-old appeared for sentence at Luton Crown Court having earlier pleaded guilty to making indecent photos of a child, possessing a prohibited image of a child, taking an indecent photo of a child and publishing an obscene article.

Prosecutor Daniel Wright told how in June of 2018 Robinson, who the court heard had been involved in regular charity work over the years, was using a special messaging app in communi-

cations with a man in the Northants area.

There was talk between the pair concerning their interest in child sex abuse with the defendant telling the other man about sexual activity he had been engaged in that involved a fiveyear-old girl.

In one communication he told the man,”if you are interested we can have a lot of fun with her.”

Robinson said he would “love” the other man to sexually abuse the child and the pair discussed meeting up.

In another communication with the man, Robinson said, “is it just a fancy for you or do you play with young for real.”

Robinson told the man about his own sexual activities with children and sent the man photos of the girl.

Mr Wright told the court how in November of 2018 police arrested the Northamptonshire man and upon examining his phone found the communications between himself and Robinson

as well as the two indecent photos sent to him by the defendant.

Mr Wright said police were eventually able to track down Robinson and arrested him in July of last year.

On his phone they found 72 images of young children, two images of the five year old girl he had been referring to during his communications with the Northants man and three indecent cartoon style images depicting child sex abuse.

Mr Rhodri James, defending, said: “He says to me at no stage has he touched indecently, illegally or sexually the girl concerned.”

Passing sentence Judge Tayton said she accepted that the defendant had not not touched the child sexually. She jailed him for a total of two years and eight months and ordered his name be added to the sex offenders register.

He was also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order, part of which will which will monitor his activity on the internet.

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IN the latest push to drive down crime, Northamptonshire Police officers have been carrying out 100 days of intense policing activity across the county.

Specialist teams have been executing multiple warrants relating to a range of crime types, focusing on the force’s current policing priorities including serious organised crime, sexual violence, domestic abuse, child exploitation and cuckooing – with an emphasis on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The 100 days of intensified action is already underway and has seen a surge of positive activity, in response to an increase in intelligence received from communities across the county, pointing to improved trust and confidence in the force.

Assistant Chief Constable “This is just the start and dozens Simon Blatchly, who is leading the more warrants have been secured operation, said: “This operation or are being prepared for court by began last week in the north of the our intelligence department and county where four warrants were these opportunities for proactive carried out, resulting in two com- policing will continue unabated. munity resolutions and drugs link “The pace of this activity will be referrals for possession offences, a relentless and painstaking and will conditional caution for cannabis include a crackdown on exploitacultivation and one person referred tion with safeguarding officers to the Youth Offending Service. involved in every warrant to help “On the Northamptonshire West identify and protect vulnerable Local Policing Area, 12 search children and adults. warrants were executed resulting in “I can’t emphasise enough that the seizure of £1k worth of pre- this activity is intelligence led and I pared cannabis, a quantity of a appeal to our local communities to Class A substance and around 700 continue to submit information cannabis plants being seized, with relating to any concerns they have three people arrested, charged and in their neighbourhood, by calling remanded.

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SERVE is continuing to help people during these troubled times.

The National Lottery and Northamptonshire Community Foundation is supporting SERVE’s new project.

The new Community Well-Being Resilience Project is aimed to support anyone in the community who requires support with their mental health, family support and counselling and financial support to help complete benefits applications.

If you require any help with any of the above contact Cheryl Smith on 07764 560863 or email cheryl@nvca.org.uk or info@serve.org.uk for more information.

Meanwhile, the Befriender Project from Nene Valley Community Action, (a division of SERVE), took the decision, (following Government advice), to socially isolate and distance volunteer befrienders,

and avoid face-to-face contact.

This was not an easy decision to make but it was needed to shield those vulnerable and at risk of infection.

Staff at NVCA continued to contact their befriendees by telephone each week to ensure they were keeping safe and well.

Each week it has been sending clients word searches and crosswords, along with a letter and drawing from local school children who have been keen to put pen to paper.

When the pandemic is over there will be a greater need to support the Befriender Project.

It will be looking to recruit more volunteers in order to combat the loneliness and isolation this will have caused.

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Two-year community order for ‘predatory paedophile’ AN officer investigating a child sex offence involving an underage boy has spoken of the devastating impact the case has had on the victim.

He spoke after Rushden man, 39-year-old Daniel Wainwright, was given a two-year community order at Northampton Crown Court after having penetrative sex with an underage teenage boy a number of years ago.

Det Con Mark Allbright, from the force’s Child Protection, Team said: “Wainwright is a predatory paedophile whose vile behaviour was only discovered when someone walked in on him and the victim and quite rightly reported it to the authorities.

“The impact the grooming, manipulation and abuse has had on the victim cannot be underestimated.

“Such was the extent of that manipulation, he believed he was in an exclusive, loving relationship and he was devastated to hear the offender was also in a relationship with several other people simultaneously.

“I’d like to commend the victim and his

family for their bravery and support throughout what has been a difficult investigation which illustrates how seriously we take reports of this nature.

“We will always listen to and believe victims and will leave no stone unturned to see that justice is done.”

Wainwright will be on the sex offenders’ register for five years and a sexual harm prevention order was also made banning him from joining any groups where children may be present or from working with children.

Specialist officers will be monitoring him to ensure he complies with these restrictions and if there are any breaches he faces a custodial sentence.

Judge Rebecca Crane made the following remarks as she sentenced: “You took advantage of him, (the victim), particularly as he confided in you about his sexuality.

“He had believed this was a loving relationship but he became aware you were having a sexual relationship with other people.

“It’s clear it’s affected him terribly. It’s affected his friendships with other people.

“You saw this as a consensual relationship but, given his age, he couldn’t consent.”

In addition to the two-year community order, Wainwright was sentenced to a 50-day rehabilitation requirement, ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work and was given a twomonth curfew to run from 8pm to 6am each day.

Wainwright admitted three counts of sexual activity with a child, covering 12 different occasions.

He worked as a primary school teaching assistant in the county at the time and was also the CEO of an amateur-dramatics group.

To report a concern about a child, visit http://www.northamptonshirescb.org.uk/ worried-about-a-child-/ Contact police on 101 or if you have any concerns a child is in immediate danger, call 999. If you are worried about a child, you can contact the NSPCC helpline to speak to one of their counsellors on 0808 800 5000.

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Lockdown sisters launch a worldwide business venture SISTERS Leah and Sophie Sigsworth have made worldwide sales in their new jewellery business.

Bored by lockdown, the Rushden teenagers set up @etherealhandmadejewellery Leah said: “It really has gone crazy - I’ve sold just under 1,000 pairs in less than seven weeks and sent to Singapore, Australia, all around the US, Germany, and every county in the UK. “In the first month I also donated £1,000 to five different Black Lives Matter charities and

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Mayor visits shops as lockdown is eased THE new town Mayor of Higham Ferrers visited shops during the town to make the partial lifting of lockdown measures.

Christina Reavey, who started her Mayoral year in unique circumstances as the first Mayor to be inaugurated through a

Zoom video call, said she was committed to supporting and promoting the town.

She visited stores which had stayed open during the lockdown and then went around the town to introduce herself to stores which were allowed to re-open more recently.

The town council said she gave emergency appointments during lockdown but is now available for general appointments.

Our pictures show her, (from left to right), at Higham Eye Care, Headlines and The Barber Shop.

have done weekly donations to different charities.”

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Higham Ferrers Town Council

The Town Hall, Market Square Higham Ferrers NN10 8BT Tel/Fax: 01933 312075 info@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk www.highamferrers-tc.gov.uk

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday 11th August – 6.45pm POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE Tuesday 11th August – 7.30pm TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday 25th August – 7.30pm

FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 29th August, 9am–1pm how to ContaCt your CounCillor Cllr Mrs A. Gardner Email: Redley.ang4@gmail.com Cllr N. Brown Tel: 01933 384875 Cllr R.D. Hamblin Tel: 01933 413268 Cllr H.L. Jackson* Tel; 01933 314963 Cllr D.C. Lawson MBE Tel: 01933 397760 Cllr Mrs S.A. Mantle Tel: 01933 356838 Cllr C. O’Rourke Deputy Mayor Tel: 01933 411472 Cllr V.K. Paul Tel: 07850 723504 Cllr B.A. Prigmore Tel: 01933 386225

Cllr A.M.T. Reading Tel: 01933 411361 Cllr Mrs C. Reavey Mayor Tel 01933 413173 Cllr Mrs A.M. Sauntson Tel: 01933 357212 Cllr J. Smithers** Mayor 2018/19 Tel: 07779 137081 Cllr B. Spencer Tel: 07976 570865 Cllr P. Tomas* Tel: 01933 359688 Cllr Mrs P.H. Whiting Tel: 01933 356717

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Town Clerk – Mrs Sandra Mitcham BA (Hons), FILCM Assistant Town Clerk – Alicia Schofield Administration/Communication/Finance Officer – Donna Anderson Administration/Communication Officer – Emily Arrow Parks and Open Spaces Wardens – Chris Spring & Chris Butcher Mayor’s Sergeant – Mr David Wicks

Police warning over sick social media challenge doing the rounds POLICE have warned of a frightening social media challenge aimed at teenagers.

Officers in Northamptonshire have highlighted the ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ – a series of posts which end in suicide.

In a Facebook post, officers said: “We are aware of a disturbing social media challenge circulating called the ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ which encourages teenagers to take part in a series of 50 challenges which culminate in committing suicide.

“This challenge first appeared in 2016 and tasks are given online or through text messages, instant messages or posts on Instagram and Twitter.

“Please talk to your children about the dangers and tell them not to open any messages or challenges of this kind.”

TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN

They said signs to look out for included:

l Children receiving messages or posts relating to Jonathan Galindo, a man that may also be seen with his face painted like Mickey Mouse or a dog l Receiving or making references to #f57, #f40 or #IMaWhale l Extreme changes to their eating or sleeping habits l Wearing long-sleeved loose clothing to disguise any self-harm marks l Taking photographs of activities and sending them to accounts that parents do not recognise.

Officers said: “If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child, call the child safeguarding team on 0300 126 1000, or police on 101.

“Always dial 999 if a child or an adult is in immediate danger.

“It is important children know how to be

safe and smart online and take sensible precautions. “Make online safety an ongoing conversation.

“If you are a parent, carer, older sibling, or work with children, let them know they can come to you if something they don’t like happens online – whatever that is.

“Talk regularly about how they use technology, and find out what their digital life is like, including what their favourite sites and services are and also how being online makes them feel.

“Not sure where to begin?

“Have a look at the UK Safer Internet Centre website for conversation starters for parents, tools to help manage devices including

parental controls and how to use privacy settings on social media: https://www.safer internet.org.uk”

The UK Safer Internet Centre was establised as a partnership of three leading organisations – Childnet International, Internet Watch Foundation and SWGfL, with one mission – to promote the safe and responsible use of technology for young people.

You can find all the latest tips, advice and resources to help children and young people have a safe and positive time online at https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre

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Make sure you can vote

RESIDENTS across East Northamptonshire are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are correct.

The annual canvass ensures East Northamptonshire Council can keep the electoral register up to date, identifying any residents who are not registered to vote and encouraging them to register, so they can have their say in future elections, including those taking place in May, 2021.

Having been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, elections for the new North Northamptonshire Council, Police, Crime and Fire Commissioner and local town/parish elections, will now take place in May 2021.

The annual canvass is an important opportunity for residents to make sure they can use their democratic right to vote on these upcoming elections.

Leader of East Northamptonshire Council Steven North said: “It’s important residents keep

an eye out for messages from East Northamptonshire Council, so we can make sure we have the right details on the electoral register for you and your household.

“We are required by law to complete the annual canvass, regardless of the wider situation, and ask that the public help us by providing the necessary information when it is needed.

“This will avoid the need for a canvasser to visit your home, which will be more difficult given the current circumstances.

“If you’re not currently registered, your name will not appear in the messages we send and you may be unable to vote in any upcoming elections.

“If you want to register, the easiest way is online at www. gov.uk/register-to-vote” Residents who have any questions about the annual canvass can contact the elections team by emailing elections@east-north amptonshire.gov.uk or by visiting www.east-northamptonshire. gov.uk/elections.

POINT TO PONDER

THE only image of humanity that we need to conserve and promote is our own as given to us

by God. We are all an image of our Creator, (Genesis 1:27).

Other images we may have of ourselves are but pale reflections of the real thing and unworthy of what God intends for us, (Exodus 20:4).

Memorials and sculptures which adorn public places and spaces may recall the passing fancies, standards and admirations of previous generations but they are not a true reflection of the human ideal.

The current wave of self-righteous vandalism towards edifices which offend our contemporary points of view cannot rewrite our history nor correct past mistakes. What is even more offensive are those who make an idol out of an interpretation of historical events or characters and promote divisive poli-

School eco-team strives to makes a difference to town by organising a mass litter clean-up

MAKING their town, and their world, a better place to live.

That is the aim of the Manor Schools Eco-Team in Raunds.

The team is based around helping the planet and making the world a better place, starting with the school and local areas around Raunds.

Recently, students who attend Manor School took part in the clean-up, which was run by the Eco-Schools group.

All the students who took part believed it was a worthwhile experience, and we cannot wait to get back to school to move Eco-Schools forward.

Our picture shows Louie and Ellie Barker, getting involved in the recent event in Raunds.

The Eco-Schools’ aims fit directly into the Work World Wellness ethos and curriculum to help ensure students are happy, healthy, employable and have a positive view of the world by improving our environments, mental wellbeing, and allowing students to practice new skills.

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tics and philosophies as the way we should live.

This is just as blasphemous as giving kudos to statues, pop idols and certain types of personalities that hog the headlines.

It is to be hoped that we do learn from our mistakes and strive not to repeat them in the whole field of human relationships and personal capabilities.

The unworthy experience of human discriminations that has dogged human development in every generation can only end when we see one another through the eyes of Our Creator.

It is easy to knock statues off pedestals but it requires real resolve and determination to shake the ground under the powers that be to end all that denies anyone’s humanity, its dignity and well-being and place in the sun.

Great idols have feet of clay, (Daniel 2:44).

The human yearning for a better tomorrow

is enshrined in our history and it cannot be ignored When we think we are better than others we lose the humanity God has given us. Once again, this year we remember the events of 75 years ago in the end of the Second World War. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the then US President, very wisely asked the question of her generation, “when will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it.”

Her question is timeless like God’s expectations of what our humanity can achieve.

If we continue to erect memorials to fellow human beings can they be of those who have lived and worked to celebrate love over power and not power over love? It is better to look up and admire than to feel that we are being looked down on. History has happened but the future is ours to make.

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Revamp of digital service A REVAMP of digital services will take place to to transform local services for the future.

The two new shadow authorities for North and West Northamptonshire have signed up to the Local Digital Declaration today along with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Government Digital Service.

The declaration is a cross sector shared mission, enabling the foundations needed for the future generation of local digital public services.

It embodies five principles of internet age local public services.

These are: l To go further to redesign our services around the needs of the people using them. l ‘Fix our plumbing’ to break our dependence on inflexible

and expensive technology that doesn’t join up effectively. l Design safe, secure and useful ways of sharing information. l Demonstrate digital leadership, creating the conditions for genuine organisational transformation to happen. l Embed an open culture that values, incentivises and expects digital ways of working from every member of our workforce.

Leader of North Northamptonshire Shadow Authority Russell Roberts said: “We recognise the huge potential of digital to improve services for our residents and to reduce our costs.

“We are delighted to sign up to the digital declaration and to work with our partners across the public sector to build services that are fit for the future.”

Leader of West Northamptonshire Shadow Authority Ian McCord said: “We are genuinely ambitious for the future of West Northamptonshire and excited by the opportunities created by modern online and digital tools to help make things easier and quicker for residents and businesses, as well as being more efficient.

“From helping residents to remain independent in their own homes, to reducing our impact on the environment, digital tools and techniques will help us to create the next generation of public services and reduce our costs.”

You can read the full declaration on the Local Digital website www.localdigital.gov.uk/declaration, which gives more detail on the principles and the commitments made in order to lay the foundations for the public services of the future.

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OBITUARY

Tribute paid to drag racing legend TRIBUTE has been paid to drag racing legend Stu Bradbury.

The CEO of Trakbak Racing Ltd, which owns Santa Pod, Keith Bartlett said: “It is with deep regret that we learnt of the passing of Stu Bradbury.

“I have been very aware of how serious Stu’s illness has been over the past few years. It was amazing how well Stu fought his illness over the last few years and carried on with his role as chairman and founder of the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame, (BDRHoF).

“With the support of his wife Bev, family and friends, Stu carried on being involved in the sport of drag racing – a sport which Stu had first been involved in back in the mid to late 1960s.

“I will always remember watching Stu on the start line in the 1970s, dressed in full Americana, with boots, bright yellow jacket, Stetson hat and cowboy boots.”

Keith Bartlett

“When the American drivers came to Santa Pod to race back in the 1970s they were greeted on the start line with a chief starter almost being one of their own.

“On my own first ever run down the Santa Pod quarter-mile in the mid 1970s I was under the chief

starter Stu Bradbury who I saw as real pro, while I was just a guy coming from street racing thinking I can make it here – on that first run not only was I shaking on the line, but I also managed to red light!

“During the early 1970s I was in awe of so many people at Santa Pod from drivers like Dave Stone, Owen Hayward, Dennis Priddle, Clive Skilton who were my heroes and many of the Pro Stock drivers of the day, as I was very much into door slammer classes – and added to that was Stu Bradbury this larger than life chief starter.

“After a fairly long period out of the front line of drag racing Stu came back into it full on in the 2000s, when he founded and set up the BDRHoF, of which I have been privileged to be part of.

“Over the past seven to 10 years Stu, along with people like Geoff Stilwell, have taken the BDRHoF into becoming a world-wide recognised organisation and this has been achieved despite fighting his illness over the past few years.

“In my opinion it is fitting and maybe ironic that in 2020 there will not be the BDRHoF Awards Banquet held each November. (due to the Covid-19 Virus), which, if it had gone ahead would have been held without Stu at the helm.

“Stu you will be sorely missed in the drag racing family. Hopefully his wife Beverley will still be seen around the track and keep some involvement with the BDRHof.”

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JOIN in with the Summer Reading Challenge – that is the message from county libraries.

The theme for 2020 is Silly Squad. It is all about funny books, happiness and having a laugh!

The Silly Squad is a team of animal friends who love to go on adventures and get stuck in to all different kinds of funny books.

Due to circumstances surrounding Covid-19, this year’s Summer Reading Challenge will be delivered completely online.

Why should I join in? Studies have shown children’s reading can ‘dip’ through the long summer holidays if they don’t have regular access to books and are encouraged to read for pleasure.

The annual Summer Reading Challenge aims to get children reading for enjoyment and promote the use of the fabulous online resources that their local library provides.

The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to read for pleasure.

It combines free access to books with fun activities, that can be completed at home, and a creative online element.

At the heart of the challenge is children choosing and sharing any books – in any format – that they like. Novels, fact books, picture books, graphic novels, joke books, all count.

These can be borrowed from one of the library’s e-book and e-audiobook providers.

This year you can also read, or listen to, books that you already have at home.

Children can sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge online any time.

This year, children can set their own challenge which they can complete over the summer and unlock online rewards along the way.

It is fun, and best of all, it is free.

Northamptonshire Libraries have two e-book and e-audiobook providers, Borrowbox and Libby, who children can borrow books from.

More information can be found on the e-Reads and audio webpage.

Children have full access to all the e-lending stock on these platforms, including adult titles, so parents and carers should supervise what their children are borrowing.

If your child is not already a library member, they can apply to be a virtual library member, so they can access our e-Reads and audio collections.

Full information, and the online application form, can be found on our virtual library membership at https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/council services/library-service/children-andfamilies/Pages/ summer-reading-challenge.aspx

Parking rules to tighten-up

PARKING enforcement in both resident permit zones and high density residential areas across the county was relaxed during the lockdown due to the Government’s advice to work from home where possible resulting in more residents needing to park.

As more people return to work and even more businesses re-open, parking in these areas on single yellow lines or without a time limit in time-limited bays will no longer be permitted from August 3 and normal enforcement will resume.

Permit holders and residents will therefore need to park in accordance with the restrictions in place, as indicated on the signs and lines.

Northamptonshire County Council cabinet member for environment and place Jason Smithers said: “During the covid-19 lockdown, parking enforcement was focused on supporting keyworkers to carry out their essential duties, as well as helping people to follow the government guidance to stay at home.

“As more people have returned to their place of work residential areas have returned to normal

capacity and so it’s no longer necessary to relax these restrictions.

“Therefore we will be reverting to the normal enforcement from Monday, August 3, to keep the county moving, maintain traffic flow and ensure safe routes for all road users.”

More information about parking enforcement is available on the council’s website at www.northamptonshire.gov.uk The council also announced the phased re-openiing of libraries, including Irthlingborough and Oundle.

Deputy council leader Lizzy Bowen: “We are pleased to be able to reopen our libraries as lockdown measures are eased.

“The phased re-opening will ensure that health and safety measures are in place and social distancing guidelines can be adhered to, to protect both our staff and customers.”

To keep up-to-date with changes visit www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/ library-service/Pages/library-service.aspx

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Day. Water all vegetables well August is the last chance to sow vegetable to barbeque or use in Nasturtium Orchid Cream and especially Runner Beans and hoe salad crop seeds outdoors. Also Ratatouille which freezes well.

Poppy Victoria Cross love a 11:13 Page weeds which compete for water. sow Pak Choi, Chinese Cabbage, Water Tomatoes often1to avoid sunny place. When the seeds MEGC July 2020 ADS.qxp_Layout 1 15/06/2020 Finally keep the pond topped Turnips, Spring Cabbage, Winter blossom end rot (black at the have germinated thin to the up with water. If you have fish Spinach, Swiss Chard and bottom of the fruit) and continue distance recommended on the aerate the water in hot weather. feeding weekly. Cut and freeze or Autumn Onion Sets. Try some packet for the maximum success.

Ask Keith at the Garden Centre potatoes in a planter to have new dry herbs and sow the last batch Prune Wisteria to three buds for further advice. potatoes with lunch on Boxing of Parsley, Basil and Coriander. on all extension growth and feed with superphosphate. Lightly trim Hebes and Lavender after flowering and remove the dead flowers from Roses to promote more flowers. Cut back Perennials that have finished flowering but feed and keep watering to promote new growth. Rhododendrons, Azalea and Camellias set the flowering buds now for next spring so keep watered and fed with ericaceous feed. Hydrangeas should be watered every three days whether in pots or the border.

Spray Dahlias to prevent WHILST STOCKS LAST earwigs damaging the flowers Hang up Wasp Traps to deter and keep cutting bunches for unwanted guests at outdoor mealindoor displays. Also watch for times. holes in the leaves of evergreens Prune trained fruit trees. or a sudden plant collapse which Please ask Terence at the Garden could be Vine Weevil. Treat with Radwell Road (just off the A6) Centre for detailed advice.

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Raspberries, Blackcurrants, Redcurrants, Blackberries, Loganberries and Gooseberries can be pruned immediately after harvest. Cut Strawberry plants back to ground level and pot up any runners to replace old plants or increase your stock. Can’t have too many Strawberries!!!!!

Keep picking Blueberries a very SCRUMMY THE BEST LUSCIOUS AFTERNOON worthwhile fruit to grow even in a tub.BREAKFASTS CHEESE SCONES LUNCH TREATS Protect carrots from Carrot Root Fly by covering the plants with pest control fabric which prevents the fly laying its eggs at the top of the carrot. The larvae cause the damage. Feed cauliflowers cabbage and broccoli with Growmore or Organic Chicken Manure for strong healthy plants and spray to waiting to welcome our customers again We’re control white fly and caterpillars. when the Coffee Shop opens on Saturday July 4th Keep harvesting the vegetables when young and full of flavour Road (just off the A6) and freezeRadwell any excess.

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This month the summer bedding plants if you were lucky enough to either have grown some from seed or bought from the limited stock at the Garden Centre are at their best. Keep watering them regularly and feed once a week with a liquid plant food to keep them going well into autumn.

Hardy annual flower seeds can be sown this month for early colour in the borders next year. I scatter the seeds in patches but always mark these areas in case I accidently disturb them when weeding. Some varieties to try are Calendula Oopsy Daisy, Forget Me Not Indigo and Digitalis Firebird can all be grown in sun or part shade while Cornflower Classic Romantic,

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Welcome boost revealed for sports funding for your club

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A BOOST for funding has been announced for sports clubs throughout the county.

The Mick George Sports Fund, run in association with Northamptonshire Sport, is open to local sports clubs or organisations which meet the necessary qualifying criteria of supporting the delivery of sport and physical activity.

All projects must also be located in the funding area of the wider Mick George Community Fund, which includes East Northamptonshire.

Individual grants are available between £500 and £1,500, (against total project costs of up to £5,000), for capital community sports projects or developments.

It must be a tangible-asset of some description, such as changing room improvements, equipment, or training and practice provisions.

Examples can include: General improvements to sports facilities Training/practice equipment, (site based)

Football/rugby goal posts Changing room improvements Cricket nets/screens Outdoor gym equipment Rollers/mowers /lining machines.

Match funding is not required for projects with a total cost which is £1,5000 or less.

If the total project cost is between £1,500 and the upper limit of £5,000 match funding is required and must be secured before application.

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New goalkeeper between the sticks RUSHDEN & Diamonds have revealed the signing of Richard Walton.

Goalkeeper Walton has joined the club following last season at Tamworth, his previous clubs include Stratford and Coalville Town.

Speaking to AFCDiamonds. com, Walton said: “I’m delighted to join a club of AFC Rushden & Diamonds stature, I have been in and around this level for a few years, with

Tamworth, Stratford and Coalville.

“Everyone speaks very highly of the club and how it is run professionally and I can’t wait to get started as soon as football is back.”

Walton joined his new teammates as pre-season training got underway after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Relax with new yoga courses RELAX your mind and body with new yoga classes.

The sessions are combined with relaxation techniques which helps you to strengthen body and mind and feeling calm and relaxed.

Classes are suitable for all levels and ages.

Yoga is not about being the best or the most flexible, Simply showing up with an open mind is what it is all about.

Courses are available throughout August - visit www.northamp tonshiresport.org/activityfinder/activity/activenorthants yoga for further details and how to book a session.

Sports and gyms start to unlock SPORTS and leisure facilities have started to re-open after lockdown.

The three leisure centres across East Northamptonshire, which are run by Freedom Leisure have started to re-open, though customers have seen some changes to opening hours, programme timetables and services on offer in line with current guidance.

The Pemberton Centre in Rushden opened last month and other facilities, including swimming pools, at the Nene Centre in Thrapston and Splash Pool in Rushden opened on August 1.

Managing director of Freedom Leisure Ivan HorsfallTurner said: “Freedom Leisure was delighted to be re-open The Pemberton Centre in Rushden on July 25 and the other two centres on August 1.

“Our teams are working hard to make sure the centres are ready and waiting to welcome back the local community, and we look forward to seeing everyone very soon.”

Visitors to all three of the centres have been asked to book to use facilities via Freedom before attending and be required to

leave contact details for track and trace purposes.

Council leader Steven North said: “The importance of remaining healthy and active has been further highlighted by the impact of coronavirus so we were delighted to re-open all of our leisure centres so our residents can return to the many activities on offer.

“The teams at the council and Freedom Leisure have worked hard together to ensure this happens, and measures are in place to ensure customers are kept safe and current guidance around social distancing is adhered to.”

“We want to make sure everything is ready for our residents, which is why opened the facilities across the district in two phases and look forward to welcoming you back to one of our centres very soon.”

Anyone wishing to visit the leisure centres in East Northamptonshire are advised to come ‘swim or gym’ ready, though changing rooms will be open for limited use.

Visit the leisure website at www.freedom-leisure.co.uk for further details.

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