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COUNCIL tax payers will have been hit by higher bills. East Northamptonshire Council has decided to increase its share of Council Tax due to the uncertainty about future Government funding. At the last Budget meeting a number of options were discussed to safeguard services in the future. The increase agreed unanimously will be an extra £5 per year for a Band D home, or 10p a week. The Council takes only around 8p in every pound of the total Council Tax collected, with the rest of the money
Demolished – the home of Diamonds is bulldozed
going to Northamptonshire County Council, Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner and town and parish councils. Only eight per cent of what is collected goes to ENC to run the services it is responsible for.
LOWEST IN COUNTY Council leader Steven North said: “We currently have the lowest Council Tax of any council in Northamptonshire, and almost the lowest in the country. “Investment in our communities is a
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priority as shown by our £1m commitment to local projects through our Community Facilities Fund. “We will continue to look for savings but due to uncertainty about future Government funding and because we want to continue to invest in our communities, we propose a very small increase, which for a Band D property works out over the year at £5 - we think that represents good value for money.” To find out how your bill is calculated once the county council and police precepts are added visit east-northamp tonshire.gov.uk
END of an era – the bulldozers have moved in to Nene Park, once the home of Rushden & Diamonds Football Club in Irthlingborough. The future of the site is unclear but the work has left many fans heartbroken. Stacey Ogden, from Rushden, said: “Like many other fans I’m gutted. It’s so upsetting to see the bulldozers taking the ground apart.”
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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
Planning and develoPment Committee 11th April 6.45pm
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PoliCy and ResouRCes Committee 11th April 7.30pm Full CounCil 25th April 7.30pm
FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 29th April 9am–1pm HOw TO CONTaCT yOuR COuNCIllOR Cllr D. Drage Tel: 01933 410884
Cllr B.A. Prigmore Tel: 01933 386225
Cllr R.J. Gell* Tel: 01933 359237
Cllr A.M.T. Reading Tel: 01933 411361
Cllr R.D. Hamblin Tel: 01933 413268
Cllr Mrs C. Reavey Tel 01933 413713
Cllr H.L. Jackson Tel; 01933 314963
Cllr Mrs A.M. Sauntson* Tel: 01933 357212
Cllr D.C. Lawson MBE** Tel: 01933 397760
Cllr J. Smithers Tel: 07779 137081
Cllr Mrs S.A. Mantle Tel: 01933 356838
Cllr P. Tomas Deputy Mayor 2016/17 Tel: 01933 359688
Cllr Mrs O.J. Mayes Tel: 07904 014750 Cllr Mrs V.M. Newbery Tel: 01933 311062
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Cllr C. O’Rourke Tel: 01933 411472 * District Councillor – East Northamptonshire Council ** County Councillor – Northamptonshire County Council
Town Clerk – Mrs Sandra Mitcham BA (Hons), FILCM Assistant Town Clerk – Alicia Schofield Administration Officer – Mrs Julie Morriss Administration/Finance Officer – Mrs Danielle Edwards Parks and Open Spaces Wardens – Chris Spring Mayor’s Sergeant – Mr David Wicks
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LAST year, East Northamp tonshire Council recycled more than 46 per cent of household waste in the district. Due to the fantastic efforts made by our residents, it forecasts this figure will rise further this year. However, residents are being urged to remind themselves what can and cannot be recycled, in a bid to cut down contamination in our recycling bins, as unfortunately there are limits to what we can collect for recycling. ENC wants to help residents to stop putting the wrong items in their recycling bins, as this led to a 12 per cent contamination rate in 2016. You can help by getting to know the ‘Ridiculous Six’ and making sure nothing on this list goes in your recycling bin: 1. Garden waste – We offer a separate collection service for this, see www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/gardenwaste for more information. 2. Electrical items – These can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre, visit www.northamptonshire.gov.uk /HWRC for more details. 3. Nappies – Grey/black lidded bin, please. 4. Tissues/kitchen roll – Grey/ black lidded bin, please. 5. Expanded polystyrene – Grey/black lidded bin, please. 6. Black sacks/carrier bags – Grey/black lidded bin, please. Council leader Steven North
said: “The returns we receive on good quality recycling can be put straight back into our services. “However, when we receive contaminated recycling, these returns can turn into costs – to the tune of ten times that of what could have been gained from a bin of good quality recycling. “So we’re asking residents to make sure they are putting items in the correct bin to maximise all opportunities to recycle.” ENC’s Waste Manager Charlotte Tompkins,said “We have instructed our crews to be more vigilant in spotting contamination. “So you may see greater numbers of red tags being issued over the district in the coming months. “With your help, we can cut down contamination, helping to reduce both service costs and our impact on the environment.” If bin men find any contaminants in your recycling bin, they may issue your bin with a red tag. “A red tag means that ENC has not been able to empty your recycling bin due to it being contaminated with the wrong materials. If you receive a red tag, there’s no need to worry, but there are a number of things you can do. Remove any items of contamination from your recycling bin. This will ensure it is collected next time around. Head to www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/recycling for a reminder of what can/cannot be recycled.
Debbie directs top team at college
A NEW Director of Apprenticeships has been appointed to spearhead Bedford College’s campaign to add to its 1,000s of “earn while you learn” opportunities. Already the largest provider of apprenticeships in the SEMLEP region and the only local college meeting the new Government ‘standards’ for training. Debbie Houghton, from Milton Keynes, will be working alongside Gina Bubbins and her business development team who deal on a daily basis with all training needs of employers.
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Kind-hearted donors help buy crucial defibrillator
RUSHDEN and Higham Utd Football Club have called full-time on the fundraising for their new defibrillator and have started training club coaches in its use. After a fantastic fundraiser, with much
generous local support, the new defibrillator is now sited inside the grounds of the football club. To ensure that the equipment is used correctly, the club organised a training session
with East Midlands Ambulance Service. Club Chairman John O’Connor said “We are very proud to provide this emergency facility and extremely grateful to everyone that has supported us.”
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A VACANT commercial property in the heart of the popular market town of Higham Ferrers is only now seeking its third occupier in 60 years. Originally built as a banking hall for National Westminster Bank in 1955, the premises at 5 Wood Street recently fell vacant following the closure of Market Square Veterinary Clinic. It was subsequently purchased by a local businessman who has been undertaking a refurbishment of the accommodation prior to offering it to the market to let. Samantha Jones, an Associate Director of Prop-Search, said: “The property was developed specifically for the National Westminster Bank having acquired land upon which to construct the property in 1952 from Chamberlain Phipps. It remained a bank until 1992 although still boosts the original banking front door.” Further information can be obtained from Prop-Search contact: 01933 223300.
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FOUR lucky female cadets from Mannock Squadron RAF Air Cadets were invited to attend the home of aerobatic display team. The Blades, at Sywell aerodrome for an inspirational evening to coincide with International Women’s Day. The event was hosted by 2Excel Aviation Ltd and was an opportunity for budding young female pilots from around the region to gain an insight into aviation as a career path. Cadets Sophie Allard, Alexis Spillane, Jahnavi Monya and Keira Hackett from Mannock Squadron were among the guests.
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KITTY has just completed her final Milton Keynes festival before pursuing her career in dance on a three year course at college. Kitty certainly finished on a high at Milton Keynes achieving the Contemporary Shield, Senior Choreography Cup and Gala Finalist. Tutor Gaynor Brown said: “I am immensely proud of all her achievements.” For more details contact www.gaynabrown or 07909 966695.
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RUSHDEN West Community Association organised a very successful litter pick as part of the Great British Spring Clean. Volunteers met at Highfield Road Baptist church and then combed the area for litter. They were helped by East Northamptonshire and Rushden town councillors and by the Police. Storm Doris hit on the day the refuse was due to be collected. Unfortunately, lots of litter had blown out of the bins, so there was extra litter to pick up. Volunteers cleared up this mass of rubbish armed with gloves, high viz jackets, litter
pickers and bags provided by the council. The council also arranged an amnesty for bulky items. Some were collected on the day, but the Council also provided vouchers for free collection after the event. One of the organisers Bev Stevens said: “We ran this last year as part of the Clean for the Queen campaign and it was so successful, that we decided to repeat it again this year.” If anyone would like to attend future events or join the association contact Bev on 07501610564.
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Social care crisis – why we are being forced to act now
IN MY OPINION
By Andy Mercer
BEFORE the modern era, most of the elderly were cared for by their families, and if they had none, were locked away in ‘asylums’. These institutions were mostly out-of-town (and hence ‘out-of-sight’).
Most of the inmates were dementia cases, and many were treated worse than domestic animals. In many of these asylums, the patients were kept dosed up with sedatives to keep them quiescent. (Think of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, only worse.) It was unacceptable in a civilised country, and during the 1970’s, most of those nightmare institutions were closed. Indeed, the biggest of them all, in Bodmin, Cornwall, is now the site of a modern housing estate. The memories of those horrid places are
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starting to fade away, but the problem they addressed has not. Every year, advances in medical science are finding more ways to keep the elderly alive. Unfortunately, we’re doing less well at keeping them fit and healthy. Dementia is becoming an epidemic, and is both incurable and irreversible. Every year, the number of frail elderly people grows. Some die, but more join them, and as their numbers grow, so does the cost of caring for them. Every year, social care becomes a slightly bigger chunk of the economy. The Government has recognised this, and is giving an extra £1billion to local authorities to cover the gap. The £11million that Northamptonshire is getting will help, but it’s not enough. The way we care for the elderly needs reform.
the article is that the biggest delays on this service are caused by traffic congestion at the Chown’s Mill roundabout. Despite the bland assurances that have been given several times in recent years
In the long-term, robots will help. The Japanese have an even bigger problem than us, and they are investing billions in developing ‘companion-robots’. However, it will be at least a decade before robots are advanced enough to help. It will be at least another decade before they are cheap enough for routine use. In the meantime, we have a problem. The usual British approach to a difficult social or economic problem is to fudge and fiddle until either it goes away or it becomes so urgent that we are FORCED to act. Well, the social care crisis is not going away, so that means that it will be ignored until we’re FORCED to act… …which explains why the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave extra money to the county council last month. It was all rather predictable.
about the improvements that are going to be done here, nothing has happened. At the same time millions have been spent on the Wilby roundabout and also now on the roundabout for the Rushden
Lakes complex.Perhaps someone can enlighten me as to why money can be found for these two projects but not a penny to improve the congestion at Chown’s Mill? Peter Butler, Rushden
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SIXTH form students from three schools joined for an action-packed stay in London. The Ferrers School, Higham Ferrers, Huxlow Science College in Irthlingborough and Rushden Academy work together to create one post-16 learning community, The East Northamptonshire College (TENC). And sixth form students from all three schools came together for the legendary action packed London Residential.
Students stayed overnight in a hotel in central London and then over the two days opted from a vast range of activities including the Science Museum, visiting art galleries, London Zoo, the Imperial War Museum, Madame Tussauds, or sitting in on a live case at the Central Criminal Courts. In the evening students either went to see a spectacular West End show, choosing from Wicked, Matilda or Kinky Boots, or they went flood-lit outdoor ice
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skating at Canary Wharf. They also enjoyed some free time in Oxford Street and Covent Garden. Director of TENC Brooker Mrs Brooker said: “The students gained an enormous amount over the course of the busy two days, returning home completely exhausted.” Students said the trip gave them the chance to interact with pupils from neighbouring schools and they enjoyed the hectic atmosphere.
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COUNCIL bureaucrats have been accused of “jeopardising the future” of Wellingborough town centre in a “catastrophic” move to ban the Continental Market. Wellingborough Business Improvement District, (BID,) has joined forces with Wellingborough Chamber of Commerce and the Town Centre Partnership to demand the council re-think its move to ban the Continental Market from operating in March in Market Street – the same location it has used since launching five years ago. The BID is paid for by businesses and stages events and activities aimed at encouraging people into the town centre through its Discover Wellingborough campaign. The move could mean all other one-off markets, craft events and community stalls are also banned in a “lockdown” of the town centre and comes after ignored attempts at a compromise made by the BID. John Cable, executive director of Wellingborough BID, received the blow after applying to hold the market in its usual place last month. In a reply, the council quoted its self-regulated Market Rights Policy, which states no market can be authorised within 6.6 miles of Wellingborough’s regular market. He said: “The decision to ban the Continental Market, which has been happily running in the same location for the past five years is catastrophic, a move which will jeopardise the future of the town centre. “At a time when Wellingborough is facing one of
the toughest trading times in its history, with the opening of the multi-million pound Rushden Lakes development on the horizon we can only see this ludicrous decision as a non-reversible loss to the town.” Mr Cable along with BID chairman Chris Bailey met with the council’s three most senior heads of department, including Julie Thomas, head of planning and development, earlier this month to plead with the council to retract its decision. However, the decision was upheld with members of the council also rejecting the move. The business community says the Continental Market is a speciality short-term market, which cannot be seen to compromise the traditional market in any way. In fact, a study commissioned by Wellingborough Borough Council confirmed footfall increased when special functions took place in the town centre. Figures show last year’s Italian Market held on April 14 generated a footfall increase of more than 30 per cent, resulting in more than 3,000 extra visitors compared to the previous year. Mr Bailey said: “We are calling on the council to do the right thing for the whole of Wellingborough. “Our concerns about the Markets future are at a critical level. “Our suggestion to help by re-locating the Continental Market to Pebble Lane, which would actually increase footfall to the Market Place even more has also fallen on deaf ears.”
SIXTH form students from Huxlow Science College joined their peers from three other schools to travel to Bosnia on a pioneering programme that will inspire them to evoke change in their own communities by learning from the past.
The four-day visit to Bosnia was part of the yearlong Future Leaders programme with the charity Remembering Srebrenica, which aims to educate young people about the Srebrenica genocide and the consequences of hatred.
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RSPB Mid –Nene Local Group will hold a coach trip on Sunday, April 23, to Norfolk. For more information and booking contact Bob on 01933 460644. ––––––––––––
Quiz fundraiser
A RECENT quiz night in Rushden raised £162 towards funds at Oxford Trauma Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital. The next quiz will be at Rushden Town Indoor Bowls Club, on Wednesday, May 17. Contact pete.charity@outlook.com for more. ––––––––––––
MIND charity gig
A CHARITY gig will be held at The Athletic Club in Rushden, on Saturday, May 6, with proceeds going to the mental health charity MIND. The band 6th Sense will be performing on the evening as well as a supporting band. It will be £3 on the door and all proceeds will go to MIND. ––––––––––––
Rotary concert
A ST George Day concert with Rushden Town Band Will take place on Sunday, April 23, at St Peter’s Church in the town. ––––––––––––
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Town music festival
RAUNDS Music Festival runs from April 27 to April 30 this year. For more details and tickets, go to the Raunds Festival website: www.raundsfestival.com or ring the festival hotline: 07756 015615. ––––––––––––
New village named
ONE of the area’s most famous historical families will be remembered in the naming of a new garden village near Deenethorpe. Tresham Village is the name chosen by the landowners for the proposed community of up to 1,500 homes.
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T ARE you a local group needing money for a community project – running activities for a club; restoring a village pond or play area; H improving facilities at your village hall, for example? Well look no further! Funds are available from a variety of sources for groups requiring, £500, £5,000 or even £50,000 through grantgiving bodies operating locally. East Northamptonshire Council, (ENC), is holding a free information day about the sorts of funding streams available to community groups on Thursday, April 27. The day, held at East Northamptonshire House in Thrapston, will be run in two halves. Entrance to both is entirely free: From 10am to noon there will be presentations from funders, giving ‘hints and tips’ as to how best to apply for their grants. This is a sit down event, so places are limited and will need to be booked. Please try to send only one or two representatives, to make space for all. From 1pm to 3pm, a Funders’ Fair will be held, where community groups can drop in any time to talk to funders and find out who could help with their projects.
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No booking is needed. Both sessions will run entirely independently, so come for as much, or as little, as you like. External Funding Manager at ENC Su Davies will be present on the day to give funding advice to groups and signpost them to funders who can help their projects. She said: “The event will give community groups the chance to speak directly to funders, outline their projects and find out immediately whether they’d be eligible for funding support. “This can save a lot of time when preparing a bid.”
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A wide range of funders will be attending the event, including Northamptonshire Community Foundation, The Mick George Community Fund, Northamptonshire Sport, Tesco’s Bags of Help, Charity Bank, Peterborough Diocese Historic Support and of course, the council’s own grant programmes. Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire ACRE will also be present to give advice. If you are a not-for-profit body with a con-
stitution and a bank account, you have a good chance of finding a funder who could help you! To find out more about the day and/or to book a place for the morning session contact Su Davies on 01832 742191. CAN you make £50 grow - companies, groups, and schools across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire have been invited to take part in a £50 challenge for the MS Therapy Centre. The challenge is all about using your business skills and innovation to generate as much money as possible for the MS Therapy Centre - it will lend you £50 and then it is over to you to make it grow. This is a great way to put your business brain and money-making acumen to the test to grow the £50 as much as legally and ethically possible, in four months.The £50 Challenge will see fundraising activities ranging from quiz nights and car washes to treasure hunts and tombolas. The charity is also holding a fire walk on Saturday, September 23. For more information about the events contact Paula Priestley on 01234 325781.
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CANOE2 will be setting up a new base at the exciting Rushden Lakes complex. It will be moving to The Boathouse at Rushden Lakes soon as ‘The Home of Canoeing Short Breaks on The River Nene in Northamptonshire, since 2010’. Canoe2 was launched seven years ago following a successful six-figure grant funding bid. Since then, almost 20,000 people have enjoyed paddling the Nene with Canoe2, between them.
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Director Richard Nelson said: With the signing of the lease, Canoe2 will be making an incredibly exciting move of location, just 10 minutes downstream, by canoe, from our previous base. “Moving during 2017, Canoe2 will be operating from its purpose built, carbon neutral new home, The Boathouse at the unique new retail, leisure and tourism destination, Rushden Lakes” River trips will continue as nor-
mal, and later in the year, when Rushden Lakes fully opens, Canoe2 will also be offering a range of new services: Hire of paddle craft on the lake for those that just fancy half an hour or so on the water Paddle-out-and-back trips, crossing the lake before venturing out to explore the river Opening a brand new shop, selling canoes, kayaks and lots of related goodies Opening the excellent Boathouse Meeting Room, available for hire, with lovely views over the lake Fellow director Ian Blackwell said: “We’re so pleased to already have plans in place for The Rushden Sea Cadets, Northamptonshire Scouts, and The Wildlife Trust to benefit from use of this wonderful facility. “With the Sea Cadets and Scouts also being given regular and easy access to the lake, we’re privileged to be custodians of such a fabulous facility.”
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• PE were awarded £3178 which will allow them to introduce a new sport, trampolining, to lessons and the extra-curricular programme The aim of the Finedon Educational Charity is to promote the education and development of young people living in the village and welcome applications from individuals, youth organisations and schools. For further details please refer to their website shared across both departments www.finedoneducationalcharity. to enhance learning org
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Tough competition proves too much for local players SKL Division I RUSHDEN A found themselves in a tough fight against Chess Mates B. The top three boards were evenly matched with draws in each game. The difference proved to be on boards four and five where Richard Ellis and Keith Bristow were out graded and out performed by their Chess Mates’ opponents.
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John Robinson Knockout Competition THE John Robinson Knockout Competition reached the semi final stages with Rushden A against Chess Mates A. The Rushden team found themselves at a huge disadvantage on the evening when top player Hugh Murphy dropped out due to illness. No replacement player was available as the B team were competing in the Silver King League the same evening. This resulted in board five being uncontested and the game ceded to Chess Mates. New player John Gardner did well to beat Eva Ressel on board four and his brother James also managed a creditable result drawing against English International, Chris Ross, on board one. The match was decided when Chess Mates were victorious on boards three and four.
SKL Division II IT has been a busy period for Rushden B with three Silver King League matches played. This started with a trip to Kettering to face their C team who did well to hold Rushden to a draw. The most notable result was Tom Murts victory over the much higher graded Mathew Edwards. Rushden were then in action at home to a rejuvenated Chess Mates’ D team. The Northampton club managed to field some accomplished players to give Rushden B a run for its money. The only Rushden victory of the evening was achieved by Tom Murts who again managed to defeat a much higher graded opponent. Finally Rushden travelled to Oundle School to receive a sound thrashing from the top placed team in League II. Captain Bob Ellam played the game of his life against Tim Herring to gain the only win of the evening. Special mention goes to Peter Ludford who acheived a draw in his first game for the team. For more details about Rushden Chess Club contact 01933 625767, or visit the club website rushdenchessclub.com.
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VOLLEYBALL Ladies v Falcons THE ladies travelled the short distance to Wellingborough on the back of a narrow defeat to Northampton. The starting line up was a little experimental playing Kierran through the middle and Jana through the outside. The set was tight but playing for the corners and not being put under pressure the Falcons went on to take the set 25-19 In set two, Raiders were able to put together a far more effective attack. Karen Woolley and Aga were working hard back court for the Falcons but they were missing incisive hits. With Oliver and Jana putting up tall blocks the Falcons tried the dump ball. On most occasions Stanley Bunting and Kimberley were up to the task. Second set to the Raiders 25-23 and the game was level. Now in the groove and knowing where each other was the Raiders went for more of the same. They were rewarded with the 3rd set. They continued in the same vane in the 4th set. With the fight from the Falcons draining away against the hitting from Oliver the Raiders went on to take the set 25-19.
Raiders v Northampton In the first set it was the Raiders that got off to the better start. Thumping serves from Dorka and Jana put them into a 10-3 lead this was extended to 10 by more hard serves from Kierran Bates. That was where the good serving for the Raiders stopped. Five errors and two point gains from Northampton and they closed the the gap. before the set went to the Raiders 25-19. In set two more of the serves were picked up and it was rally play where points were being won and lost. Several excellent pickups were rewarded with points and Raiders took the set 25-17. An enforced change in set three brought Stanley Bunting on and he rose to the challenge. A string of four serves a couple of backcourt saves, and a couple of hits thrown in saw the Raiders into the lead. The Raiders had the edge in most areas of the game and were worthy winners 3-0. Noted players were Mikaela and Oliver.
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APRIL IN THE GARDEN – by Milton Ernest Garden Centre
E can save a lot of money trying to make our garden colourful this summer by growing flowering annuals from seed. The thrill of sowing seeds and watching them grow is very satisfying. These plants are either hardy and frost resistant or tender and damaged in cold weather so ideal for long summer flowering. An annual is a plant that germinates easily and produces lots of colourful often perfumed flowers full of nectar and pollen because they need to be pollinated and produce their seed within one year. This need for perpetuation attracts lots of bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other pollinating insects. Bees are particularly attracted to blue flowers, butterflies pastel shades and hoverflies to orange. These plants are very useful space fillers and for areas of naturalising because they set and spread their seed very readily so if left undisturbed will quickly spread in a couple of seasons. Choose
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the varieties depending on the place you want colour be it a sunny border, dry bank, hedgerow, shade or woodland. Many cottage garden plants, herbs and wild flower seeds are annuals.
Hardy annuals can be sown directly into weed free finely raked soil at the beginning of May when the soil is warm. If the surface is too rough cover it with good planting compost like John Innes which will give a fine tilth into which fine seedlings will easily germinate. Now water to moisten the soil, scatter the seeds thinly and just cover with fine compost. Water every couple of days during the germination period which is usually 10 to 14 days. Another way is to plant a pinch of seed into a planting cell tray with approximately 5cms square cells using seed compost. When the seedlings have two true leaves thin to three seedlings per cell and grow on until the plants are easy to handle, about 5cms, and
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then plant into the border or container. The same technique can be used for any tender annuals which can be started on a sunny windowsill and planted outside after the last frost in April or May. Here are some suggestions of hardy annuals to grow. Calendula or Pot Marigolds and Nasturtiums are bright cheerful plants with lemon, yellow, orange and red flowers ideal to grow in the fruit garden to aid pollination. They are also good to eat. Ipomea or Morning Glory, Sweet Peas and Convolvulus are all climbing annuals. Grow at the back of the border or in a patio pot over an obelisk or a tripod of bamboo canes. Pick the sweet peas every couple of days to promote more flowers. Mignonette, Night Scented and Virginia Stock are very highly perfumed and fill the evening with their wonderful scent. Plant these in tubs on the patio to enjoy with your G&T. Nigella, Poppies, Larkspur, Linaria, Canterbury Bells, Candytuft, Cornflower, Godetia, Scabious and Clarkia are all traditional cottage garden plants to sow in patches in mixed sunny borders to keep the interest here all through the summer months.
Insects are particularly attracted to Agremone with huge saucer shaped flowers and Clary with upright oxford blue spikey blooms. Nemophila with powder blue Forget me Knot, only larger, flowers and Limonanthus the Poached Egg plant has white flowers with yellow centre. Both low growing front of the border plants. For shady areas Foxgloves and Honesty thrive. Although strictly biennial they are treated as annuals. For a bit of exotica Cleome has interesting pink or white spikey fluorescence and
Amaranthus aptly named Ribbons and Beads has dramatic long tassel flowers in lime green and crimson. Coreopsis Roulette with striking red and yellow flowers, Chrysanthemum Rainbow is what it says, Sunflowers , Lavatera and Cosmos with large stunning pink and white saucer flowers are absolute musts. If you have a garden large enough for a wild area scatter wild flower seed mixes. You will love the result. Sow, Grow and Enjoy without breaking the bank.
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out & about Spring into Soul at Stanwick!
If Soul music is your thing! You really need to check out the Stanwick Hotel this spring/summer. They host a series of dedicated Soul nights under ‘The Soul Junction’ banner. Their first event for 2017 ‘The Soul Weekender’ in February attracted hundreds from the local area and further afield! So what’s up next for Soul lovers? friday 12th may features ‘Nuthin but Northern Soul’ as the title suggests this is a Northern Soul only night! Hot on the heels of the weekender, which featured a whole day of Northern Soul. The ‘Junction’ has two dates in the diary this year for Northern Soul nights. They feature an experienced DJ line up which includes Jem Brittin, Len Dopson, Al Leighton and Steve Scotney. With many events that now cater for the rarer extremities of Northern and Soul music in general. The Soul Junction has decided to go back to basics! Expect classic
Northern Soul played off original vinyl ‘The way it used to be’ between them the DJ’s have practically every record that ever packed a dance floor! The venue has a superb solid wood dance floor with plenty of room for those who are still up for the odd spin or backdrop, so grab your talc, pack your bag and get along! It’s £6 on the door and runs from 8pm to officially 1am, however if the floor still demands the DJ’s will keep playing, so don’t book your taxi too early! You can reserve your place by calling 07905 028003. friday 9th June is the date for the annual ‘Castaways Reunion’ at the Soul Junction, now into its third year the reunion nights always attract large crowds. Many Northants & Beds people fondly remember attending the ‘Castaways’ Soul nights back in the late 70s and early 80s. The original Castaways Club was situated at ‘Souldrop turn’ just north of Rushden sadly the club no longer exists. The reunion nights at Stanwick however offer ex
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The Bowls Club is the place to be this month if you are into your Northern Soul. The first soul in The Bowl of the year takes place on saturday 22nd april with a top line up of DJs from all over the country. Following a massive resurgence in the music with evermore TV adverts using clips from well known 'Northern' anthems, interest has never been higher. Now in its 6th year Soul In The Bowl is more popular than it's ever
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Kaiser Chiefs are one of the century’s most popular indie-pop outfits. The band formed in 2002 and have enjoyed enormous global success since. They consist of lead vocalist Ricky Wilson, who has achieved added fame from his stint as a judge on the uK talent show The Voice, guitarist Andrew "Whitey" White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick "Peanut" Baines and drummer Vijay Mistry, who replaced founding drummer Nick Hodgson in late 2012. The band’s big break came along when they performed at the NME Awards tour in 2005, as the opening act. This opportunity allowed the band to start making a name for themselves in the uK. Their first album debuted the same year, entitled ‘Employment’, and reached the number two spot on the uK album chart and was subsequently certified five times platinum. The album was even shortlisted for a Mercury prize, but narrowly missed out on the prestigious award. Since this encouraging start, the band has fast become one of the most successful uK indie rock bands today. Their most notable hits include ‘I Predict a Riot’, ‘Every day
attendees & regulars the chance to meet up and reminisce, while dancing the night away to classic Funk Soul & Weekender anthems from the era. DJ’s on the night include the legendary ‘Brother’ Louie Martin (ex Capital Radio) and Rob James who were both regular DJ’s at the Castaways. Soul Junction co promote the event with Groove on Promotions you can buy tickets in advance on line at £8 each visit www.grooveonpromotions.co.uk or call 07905 028 003. The Soul Junction has a number of events to look forward to during 2017 including live Soul Acts! Which they will be sharing on these pages, you can catch up on the latest happenings by visiting their Facebook page ‘SoulJunctionCourtyard’ postcode for the venue is NN9 6QY. The Stanwick Hotel also offers many other themed nights throughout the year. friday 19th may is a 80s & 90s night! These nights have been running for a number of years at The Hotel and are always very busy. The last one back in November 2016
reached capacity! There is always a great atmosphere with many people entering into the spirit by digging out their old 80s/90s stuff from the wardrobe to wear, prizes are handed out to the ‘best dressed’ on the night. Hosted by ‘The original Jem B’s Disco’ you will get to hear all the best tunes from two great decades of music. Many people take the opportunity to combine the event with a birthday, group night out or other celebration, discount rates for group bookings are available along with table reservations call 07905 028003 for more information, other than that it is £6 on the door for tickets and you can reserve in advance to guarantee your place please call on the same number. The Hotel also runs a ‘Friday Steak Night’ in the adjoining restaurant, many choose to enjoy a meal before hitting the dance floor, however if you wish to do this you will need to book a table for the restaurant in advance directly with the Hotel on 01933 622233.
been, attracting Northern Soul fans from far and wide. With two rooms, playing all the popular floor fillers through to the rarest of the rare, there is something for everyone. This month we have top Nottingham DJ Rob Smith heading the line up so a great dance night is guaranteed. Admission is just £5 on the night. Doors are from 7.30pm to 12.30am. Get there early if you want to be sure of a good table near the main dance floor as these nights are always very busy. For more information please ring Steve on 07860 673606.
I love you Less and Less’ (both from their debut album) and smash hit ‘Ruby’ from their second album, amongst many others. Their second album, ‘Yours Truly, Angry Mob’ topped the success of their first, reaching the number one spot on the uK albums chart and the album’s lead single ‘Ruby’ became their first ever uK number one single. Just answer this question: Q: Name the song and fill in the blank – “I predict a .…” Email the answer to: info@lphconcerts.co.uk with ‘Kaiser Chiefs Comp’ in subject line.
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Rushden Historical Transport Society puts on the Cavalcade of Historical Transport for the 39th time on April 29th, 30 and May 1st. Just one of the highlights will be a fly past of a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane along with my 1973 AJS Stormer!
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For almost 15 years, Chichele College has become a renowned and popular summer venue hosting art and music in its evocative surroundings of a medieval 15th century environment. The new season for 2017 is about to kick off, and as with previous years, there is a broad variety of capable artistic flair and professional entertainment available at most weekends throughout the year. Higham Ferrers Tourism, Business & Community Partnership, who manage Chichele College on behalf of English Heritage, have built a good relationship with a variety of extraordinarily talented people to bring you this series of events in the centre of the town. Take a chance to come and walk around the beautiful buildings, enjoy the mystery and history of how the town has been formed over 1000 years, and support those people who are showing off their accomplishments and skills as you enjoy the day. Scattered in amongst the dates of the art shows, four musical performances by some highly professional musicians are available, and all exhibitions and shows are completely free of charge. There is no parking at the College, but is available on Market Square, Saffron Road and Midland Road. The College has wheelchair access from College Street, and disabled facilities are available when the building is open to the public. Art Exhibitions are open from 10am until 4pm daily.
apriL 1/2 John Bracey - Skyscapes and Nebulascapes apriL 15/16/17 Terry Bird – His art includes scenes from Higham Ferrers. apriL 22/23 Share Photography Exhibition by local photographers apriL 29/30 Marlene Snee & Tamsin Edwards - Contemporary and traditional art
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maY 6 “Designs on You” - Pre-loved clothes and fashion accessories on sale, in aid of Chichele College Garden. 9-12. maY 13/14 Rushden Photographic Society - Life through a lens. maY 20/21 David Low - original oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings maY 27 Chichele Garden Fair – All things gardening! 10-4. JUNe 3/4 Pete Austin – Art by the late Derrick Austin. JUNe 10/11Jean Daker & Jacqui Tomkin - Landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and flora. JUNe 16 Live at the College, with ‘Fynnius Fogg’ - 7.30pm JUNe 18 The Secret Gardens of Higham Ferrers 12-5 JUNe 24/25 Finedon Creative Art Group – watercolour artists JULY 7 Live at the College – ‘Cold, Cold Heart’, and Support Quirky musical entertainment – 7.30pm JULY 16 BRASS oN THE GRASS with Raunds Temperance Band Bring your own picnic. - 3.00pm JULY 22/23 Sarah Janavicius and Flower Jubber. Bold and colourful. JULY 29/30 HiFARS Archaeology AllSorts.The Council for British Archaeology’s 2017 Festival of Archaeology. Bring your finds for identification. www.hifars.org.uk aUGUsT 5/6 Joy Barry - Every aspect of life and nature in all mediums. aUGUsT 12/13 Maureen Ford, Marlene Wlodarczyk, Wendy Elliott, Joy Johnson - A quartet of local printmakers aUGUsT 19/20 Liz Sharpe - Winner of Northamptonshire open Studios. aUGUsT 26/27 Artisan's Weekend Come and see local skills at work sepTemBer 1 Live at the College – Richard Exall and Amy Roberts Swing Time, featuring the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and 1940/50s favourites – 7.30pm sepTemBer 30 & oCToBer 1 The Annual Chichele Society Exhibition. Higham Ferrers Past and Present oCToBer 28/29 Peter and Marjorie Phelps. Landscapes & embroideries. NoVemBer 18 Higham Ferrers Christmas Sparkle 11-6 www.highamferrerstourism.org.uk
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Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band Bedford Esquires Doors 7.30pm Bank Holiday Sunday April 30
Geno originates from Evansville in Indiana, uSA and first came to England in the 1960s as part of the uS Air Force. His love of Blues and Soul music soon found him jamming with local bands in and around Ipswich and eventually led him to London where he caused a sensation singing with top R&B acts Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames and Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band at the legendary Flamingo Club in Soho. His live shows were immortalised in two of the biggest selling albums of the 60s – “Hand Clappin’ Foot Stompin’ Funky Butt Live” and “Hipsters Flipsters and Finger Poppin’ Daddies”. His status as the undisputed “King of Soul” was cemented forever by Kevin Rowland and Dexy’s Midnight Runners in the 1980’s with the World-wide No.1 smash hit single “Geno”, which paid homage to the great man himself. Throughout the years Geno and his band have continued to
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tour extensively all over the World and have released several highly acclaimed albums and singles. His latest live double album simply entitled “It’s Geno Time”, recorded at the legendary Half Moon in Putney, is widely regarded as his best work to date. Geno’s life long love of Blues and R&B has led to yet another chapter in his illustrious career with the long standing rhythm section of the Ram Jam Band (Geoff Hemsley on drums, Steve Bingham on bass and Stuart Dixon on guitar) a hardhitting, fast-moving show of classics. Tickets from See tickets priced £15 advance and will be available in person from the usual outlets of Esquires Bar, Planet Boutique in Bedford and Mario’s Hair Design in Kempston.
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“This band is awesome -– mighty, moving and unstoppable…” amanda price, The Times) Bruce Springsteen is touring the world – tickets for his stadium shows sold out in minutes – but don’t feel left out! The Boss uK brings all of Bruce’s best-loved hits in a sweat-drenched, ninety-minute show with all the passion, intensity and realism of true Boss. Some say, not just the best tribute to Springsteen, but the best tribute band, full stop. From the blistering opening of
‘Born to Run’ this production becomes one huge sing along so get ready to become part of the show! Bruce has sold over 120 million albums worldwide and is ahead of Queen, Abba, Michael Jackson and David Bowie in an all time list of acts with uK no1 albums! 49 nominations and 20 Grammys with Born to Run, Thunder Road, Dancing in the Dark, I’m on Fire, Born In The uSA, and the oscar winning Streets of Philadelphia among with many stellar songs brought to the stage in The Boss uK’s show. LPH Concerts are delighted to bring the band to Bedford Corn Exchange on Saturday May 27. Tickets £20 are on sale now and can be purchased online from The Corn Exchange, also in person from La Piazza, St Pauls Square, Bedford.
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Sunday 21st May
SPRING WEDDING OPEN DAY Come and see how the Stanwick Hotel could look for your wedding. 12-3pm
Sunday 18th June
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH Traditional three course roast, with coffee and magician Jamie Doherty to entertain. Special gift for all fathers. 12pm arrival, and 12.30pm for the meal. £35 per adult £20 per child under 12 years.
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please support this event organised by St peter’s community Enterprise centre (featured for the last two years on bbc radio northampton) maps (costing £1) detailing the whereabouts of the various sales throughout the town will be available from: Raunds Post office and Brook st news from thursday april 6th the Community enterprise Centre (opposite sPaR): 8am on the day and also on thursday & Friday, 6th ¶ 7th april 10am to noon rEFrESHmEnTS AVAIlAblE Further details available from peter on 01933 460259 or Judy at mail@raundscommunitycentre.co.uk
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Experienced gentlemen singers for the adult choir required Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to be part of a large parish church choir? We are looking for tenors and basses with good sight reading skills to augment the back rows. Enquiries should be made to Tony Edwards (Director of Music) on 01933 276433 or TonyE1960@aol.com ‘Keeping Music Alive In Higham Ferrers’
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Mayor’s Market Saturday 6th May 9am–12 noon
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This month’s Entertainment Sunday April 2nd
Jed McCoy (Belfast Boy) – Irish country 3pm till 7pm
Saturday April 8th
Disco Dave Friday April 14th
Bredan O’Brian
Sunday April 16th
Hip Kat Express Soul & SKA
Saturday April 22nd
Bullit's Karaoke
Saturday April 29th
Disco Dave
OPEN MIC NIGHT Every Thursday from 8.30pm FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE
Facilities include pool table, snooker table, skittles table, dart board, superb beer garden and heated smoking area
a t Rushden Conservative Club
Multi instrumental vocal & fine Irish craic
44 High Street South, Rushden NN10 0QX Tel: 01933 312445 opening hours: monday-Friday 3pm until close saturday and sunday 11am until close Bank Holidays midday to midnight entry after 11pm at bar staff’s discretion
Private Members’ Club – New Members Welcome
Function Room for Hire All types of events catered for:
BIRTHDAY PARTIES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS, FUNERAL RECEPTIONS, RETIREMENT PARTIES, ENGAGEMENT PARTIES, ANNIVERSARIES
Call: 01933 410036 for further information EVERYONE WELCOME Our bar is open to non-members Good range of beers and lager on draft
Rushden & Higham United FC Hayden Road, Rushden NN10 0HZ Tel: 01933 410036
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HIGHAM AND RUSHDEN U3A
u3A – a self help organisation for people no longer in full time employment, providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a warm and welcoming environment. Higham and Rushden u3A members participate in a wide range of activities from Badminton and Bird Watching, through Walking and Cycling, to Scrabble and Spanish. Annual membership is £15 with additional fees for some activities. on the third Wednesday of the month there is a meeting with guest speaker at the Pemberton Centre, Rushden, starting at 2pm. Visitors are always welcome to attend (£3 charge). For more information about u3A: www.highamandrushdenu3a.org/index.html
march 15th My Family and the Suffragrettes peter Barrett
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN ARMED FORCES DAY 2017
A date for you diary, in 2017 Rushden will be hosting its celebration of our armed forces during the weekend of 17th June 2017.
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WELLINGBoRouGH RoAD NN10 9TA SuNDAYS 10.45am All Age Worship with the music group and children’s activities 5.30pm Traditional Evening Service MoNDAYS 2pm Pillow Talk Lace Making Group WEDNESDAYS 10am Art Group
–––––––––––––––––––– Fridays (except for Good Friday, Christmas Holidays and occassional weddings) in the Bede House, Higham Ferrers 12.30pm No need to book Cost of lunch £6, 2 courses – choose from 2 main hot courses or salads; cold and hot puddings; tea/coffee. Everyone Welcome Contact information: Chris 01933 317719
LUNCH AND CHAT
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS LIBRARY First Thursday on each month
KNIT AND KNATTER COFFEE MORNING
TEL: 07894 935952 or 07724 905406
RUSHDEN AMENITIES SOCIETY RuSHDEN HALL 7.15pm for 7.30pm April 20
The Changing Face of Rushden
–––––––––––––––––––– a talk with slides by Peter Butler FREE – friendly mixed ability jogging group Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to october Waitrose in Rushden November to March BEGINNERS Couch to 5k 10-12 weeks New groups - June and January Mondays 17.45 – 19.00
JOGGING GROUP
WOMENS COREFIT CIRCUIT CL ASS
Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to october Rushden - November to March Mondays 19.30 – 20.15 Block of 8 sessions - £24 non refundable for more info please contact Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– RuSHDEN & DISTRICT HISToRY SoCIETY friday 21st april 7.30pm at south end Junior school, Wymington road, rushden NN10 9JU
David Bond
THE STORY OF CHURCH TOWERS
Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS W.I. Next meeting will be on the 10th april. at the usual time at the adult school, Westfield Terrace, higham ferrers We will be having a
DEMONSTRATION ON CAKE DECORATION by Lisa Stains
Also we will be having a Competition on Painted Eggs. This should be interesting to us all. All are welcome and for further information contact,Jill Waller. phone 01933 387073.
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CRAFTIE L ADIES CRAFT CLUB
Meets 2nd Monday of the month. 7.30 – 9.30 pm. SALVATIoN ARMY HALL, IRTHLINGBoRouGH. contact – Jean hilton on 01933 651563 long established, independent craft club. come along with your own project and join our friendly, chatty group and enjoy our many varied workshops
PSYCHIC AND SPIRITuAL AWARENESS DEVELoPMENT GRouPS RuSHDEN Mixed Ability Every alternate Wednesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm 7.30pm – 9.30pm £7.00 per session For more info please contact Renalta Hall MoB: 07712740495
EDITORIAL: nick@rosettapublishing.com
THRAPSToN & DISTRICT u3A
to celebrate our 5th Birthday. Come and meet our Group Leaders and some of our members, and find out how the u3A could be of benefit to you The plaza, Cosy Nook, Thrapston NN14 4ps. 10am - 2pm saturday 6 may Visitors are always welcome. This a FREE Event. We look forward to seeing you on the day!
OPEN DAY
–––––––––––––––––––– Friends of Higham Ferrers Library FREE EVENT saturday april 22nd 10-1.30pm at higham ferrers Library
SPRING INTO ACTION
A Health and Wellbeing event to include: a children's treasure hunt, crafts, hot soup and healthy snacks, holistic therapy (for a small charge) and health advice.
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP 9.15am sunday 16th april Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Admission Free Contact: 01536 483687 6 mile walk from Keysoe 9.25am Tuesday 25th april Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Admission Free Contact: 01933 387991 9 mile walk from Harrold 9.15am sunday 30th april Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Admission Free Contact: 01933 359237 6 mile walk from Wilstead 9.30am sunday 7th may Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Admission Free Contact: 01933 387991 6 mile walk from Islip
–––––––––––––––––––– RuSHDEN INDEPENDENT WESLEYAN CHuRCH (entrance Queen Street) sunday Worship at 10.45am, with Childrens activities Communion 1st sunday of the month, second sunday in the month at 4pm something different for all ages. Wednesdays 9.30am Jelly Babes children’s Group, all welcome. Alternate Thursdays Ladies Meeting at 2pm. New members welcome.
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RuSHDEN FLoWER CLuB MEETINGS Held at The Full Gospel Church 60 High Street South. Rushden New members and visitors very welcome ThUrsDaY 27th apriL at 7pm for 7.30pm start
JO POULTER Nafas demonstrator
ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
RAFFLE oF DESIGNS REFRESHMENTS All enquires please ring 01933 410280. or 01933 388434
WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE STATION THIS EASTER
saturday 8th april fish & Chip sUpper Pre-booking essential go to www.rhts.co.uk/events A ride behind our diesel locomotive whilst enjoying a fish & chip supper.
sunday 16th & monday 17th april – easTer speCiaLs All children will receive an Easter Egg from the Easter Bunny whilst travelling on our steam hauled train. Arts & Crafts activities and an Easter Egg Hunt with a chance to win a special Easter Egg. Fares apply.
–––––––––––––––––––– RuSHDEN MISSIoN CHuRCH Wellingborough Road
CREATIVE KIDS FAMILY CRAFT AFTERNOON Good friday 14th april 2pm -4pm FREE Come and join in and get a FREE EASTER EGG Refreshments served
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN CL ASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Meet at Higham Library, Midland Road Higham Ferrers 7.30-9.30pm March 8 Muriel Richardson March 22 AGM
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN HALL PENSIONERS’ CLUB April 4 Bingo April 11 Lay Preacher of St Marys, Tony Smith April 18 Whist April 25 My Paintings with Keith Hill May 9 Bingo
–––––––––––––––––––– ST MARY’S CHuRCH, RINGSTEAD has regular events
First Saturday of the month 10-12am – a warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. Call 01933 624262 for details; and Tea with Friends on the last Tuesday of the month between 2 and 4pm. A chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. All very welcome. All proceeds from donations go to church funds and charities.
COFFEE MORNINGS
–––––––––––––––––––– RuSHDEN FLoWER ARRANGEMENT CLuB meetings held every last Thursday in the month Except for outings in June July & Christmas dinner in December. meetings held at the full Gospel church hall. Bedford road rushden Next to Mccarthy Stone apartments New members & visitors very welcome Membership £30 per year Visitors £6 Superb flower arrangements by Nafas demonstrators. Thursday march 30th at 7pm for 7.30pm start flower Demonstration by Nafas demonstrator shirley henderson Raffle of designs – Refreshments
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