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Full steam ahead for town as council unveils exciting plans
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THERE are exciting times ahead for Rushden and its town centre. In a piece for The Reporter, town centre manager Julie Thorneycroft said the Town Council was committed to making improvements which enhance the local environment, with the focus of the town’s High Street action plan predominantly around instilling a sense of pride back into Rushden. She said Phase 1 of the improvement plan commenced at the end of January and includes a thorough cleansing of the high street, refurbishment and replacement of street furniture plus the addition of floral displays to add colour throughout the winter months. Following on from this the town will see further enhancements including additional summer blooms, new and interesting interpretation boards and a programme of varied events.
MAYOR AWARDS
The council has also announced its Town Mayoral Awards for 2016-17 Mrs Thorneycroft said: “We are seeking nominations for the Mayor’s Awards for Services to the Community for the year 2016/17. “The Mayor’s Award is given to an individual for their work and commitment within the community of Rushden over a number of years. Group nominations are not eligible for this award. “Please submit the name and address of nominees with reasons for their nomination to the Town Clerk at Rushden Town Council, Rushden Hall, Hall Park, Rushden, Northants, NN10 9NG or email info@rushdentown council.gov.uk. “All nominations must be received by Friday, Februay 24.”
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EVENTS PLANNED SO FAR
St Georges Day – Saturday, April 22 (Rushden Town Partnership) Soap Box Derby – Friday, June 30 (to be confirmed) Rushden Party Week – Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 9 Party in the Park – Saturday, July 8 Music in the Walled Garden – Summer date to be announced Proms in the Park – Saturday, September 2 Bark in the Park – Sunday, September 3 Rushden Fireworks Night – November (Rushden Scouts Association) Rushden Christmas Lights Switch On – Saturday, November 25.
NETWORKING AIMS
Meanwhile the council is working closely with Rushden Town Partnership (RTP), a community organisation that was set up to develop a genuine and effective partnership with businesses and community groups in Rushden. Details of how businesses and organisations can join the partnership can be found at www.rushdentown.org.uk. RTP organises regular networking opportunities for local businesses and community groups to get together, networking sessions include a speaker of local interest and are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month and usually alternate between breakfast (from 7am– 9am) and after work (6pm-8pm). The Town Council also continues to support local businesses through a Shop Front grants scheme, and has assisted five Rushden businesses in 2016/17.
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The scheme is open to all businesses who require help with the refurbishment of their shop frontages up to a maximum of £500. It has also supported 11 local community groups with the funding of a community grant. To obtain further details about the council’s grant schemes go to www.rushdentown council.gov.uk or contact the town clerk for an application form.
LAKES LATEST
Meanwhile, at Rushden Lakes, the construction of phase one of this exciting development is well under way and is looking to open in July of this year, this phase will be anchored by the retail stores House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer and Primark. A Rushden Lakes working party with representatives from Rushden and Higham Ferrers Town Councils, East Northants Council, Crown Estates, LXB, and other stakeholders has been formed to forge links between the development at the Lakes and the existing nearby towns. Improvement works to the highway and existing roundabout have now started, regular traffic management. Bulletins are available at www.rushdentowncouncil. gov.uk
WAR MEMORIAL
Last but not least the council is proud that Rushden Town has been announced as joint winners with Brackley Town for the county’s best War Memorial. The cup was awarded on 14 January 2017 at the Royal British Legion County Conference. Brackley will hold the Cup until June then it will be handed over to the Rushden Branch of the Royal British Legion, (See page 10 for more).
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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
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
Planning and develoPment Committee 14th February 6.45pm PoliCy and ResouRCes Committee 14th February 7.30pm Full CounCil 28th February 7.30pm tasH (towards a safer Higham) Meeting Thursday 2nd February 7.30pm at the Town Hall Come and raise your issues with the Police.
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FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 25th February 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
Cllr Mrs P H Whiting* Mayor 2016/17 Tel: 01933 356717
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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Helen, who is based in Thrapston but operates across East Northamptonshire, including Rushden and Higham Ferrers, said: “I find most women now actually dislike wandering round the shops, we all have busy lives and no one has hours to waste, plus trying on in your home and not in a horrid communal changing room is really nice too.” The clothes are from a French designer, and not available on the High Street or online, they are only ever presented via ‘in your own home’ shopping. Sizes start at size 6 and go up to size 22 with many colours and styles available. The AmbaScarlett spring/summer 2017 collection is imminent and bookings are being taken for February and March appointments to see the clothes, Helen can be contacted on 07799 627789 or on helen@aspengirl.co.uk to book a date for the clothes to come to you.
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Town dance group display the ‘art of movement’
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AN all-girl dance group represented the county at the Winterguard United Kingdom national championships last month at Stoke-on- Trent. Excelsior Performing Arts, a not for profit youth and community group based in Rushden, uses flags and other equipment to interpret contemporary music in what is known as the ‘art of movement’. Guard director Liz Warner said: “This was the group’s first contest and the girls have been working hard perfecting the show. “We have more contests in February and
March, leading to the finals to be held in Worcester in April.” She said Colour Guard is a unique art form using flags, the body, drama and dance to visually interpret music and that she had been involved since she was 10 years old. Senior director Eileen Mander said: “This is a wonderful art form and I have been involved since I was young, as has Liz, my daughter. “Although competing in this year’s circuit, even now we are planning the 2018 show so
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we are looking for new joiners.” Membership is open to boys and girls seven to 18 years and the club meets at the Windmill Club, Rushden, on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm and Highfield Community Baptist Church Hall, every other Friday from 6pm to 8 pm. The cost is £3 per week. Information and further details are available on 01933 412099 or 07933399274, or 07928375524. You can also email Excelsioracademy17@ gmail.com
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Bob’s been a Ford dealer since the early 1970s
You can still rely on Winslow Ford We all love to reminisce thinking back to the good old days. Can you recall what you were doing in 1972… perhaps listening to Ziggy Stardust whilst sporting a funky patterned mini skirt or flares and wearing one of the first digital watches. Or maybe you remember a time when you could by a pint of beer for 14 pence, a loaf of bread for 11 pence or putting four gallons of fuel in your new Ford Cortina (which would have set you back £963) and still had change out of a £1. Some things have changed but there is still one thing you can rely on 45 years on and that’s Winslow Ford. Bob Shoemark who was Managing Director at the time, formed Winslow Ford in February 1972 with former chairman Mr Winslow. Bob who is now the company’s Dealer Principal recollects much about business in the 1970s. “There was no internet or social media back then, business was built on good reputation and word of mouth which is still as important today. We still have many customers we supply and service vehicles for today that purchased cars from us when we opened our doors in 1972”. Bob is still very hands on with the business and looks forward to the launch of new vehicles as much as ever. “1972 saw the launch of the Ford Granada and our best-selling vehicles were the Ford Escort, Mk111 Cortina, that year
we won a competition for being one of the top selling retail dealers of the Ford Capri. I myself drove a Vista Orange Ford Capri 2.0S”. Please join us to help celebrate our 45th Anniversary between 9th-12th February at our
site on Northampton Road, Rushden. We will have some familiar retro vehicles to view along with the latest Ford range, activities for all the family and refreshments. We look forward to welcoming you.
Church lines up host of fun activities for the community
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A TOWN church has lined up a host of activities for the next few weeks. Whitefriars Church services at Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden, holds worships every Sunday morning, from 10.15am but also has a varied programme from 1.30pm to 3pm, on Friday, February 3, when Doug and Debbie Benn will talk about their time in Uganda. Admission is free and John and Celia Underwood have more details on 01933 676989. There will also be a countryside walk on Sunday, February 12, near the gravel pits north of Thrapston. Walkers should meet at Whitefriars Junior School, from 9.30am to leave by 9.45am, or at the car park in Meadow Lane, off Chancery Lane, Thrapston, behind the doctors’ surgery in time to start at 10.30am. More details from Andrew Presland on 01933 316927. As well as countryside walks, Whitefriars Church has several other ‘Stepping Out’ communities, which meet on the second Sunday of the month instead of a single church service. These include: Café Church’ in Whitefriars Junior School at 10.15am: come and share in a relaxed morning of breakfast and discussion, with activities for all ages.
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The ‘Silver Service’ church service with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars at 10.30am.
Books ‘n’ More Reading Group at Coffee Barne in College Street, Higham Ferrers from 10.30am.
‘Love Rushden’ (formerly Denfield Community Service) – seeking to serve others and worship in the local community. Details are available from Rosie and Josh Benn on 07856 764771.
Also, every Monday there is drop-in at the Bridge Community Office in the grounds of the school, (aimed mainly at parents of school age children, but others are also welcome), from 9am to 10.30am.
And every Tuesday: Fruit runs weekly during term-time on a Tuesday evening from 6.45pm to 8pm at the Wesleyan Church Hall in Queen Street, Rushden for Years six to 11. £1 subs.
Further details of activities are available from Sharon Clarke on 01933 412785.
The Whitefriars Church mini-bus is also available for hire by community groups. Contact Michael Gordon (01933 400321) for further information and details about events and activities on offer.
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Join in the fun at Mid-Nene RSPB club and new members always welcome
THE next indoor meeting of the RSPB Mid –Nene Local Group will be on Thursday, February 16, at 7.30pm at Saxon Hall in Raunds. There will be an Illustrated talk on Birding the Silk Road by Steve Rooke.
The meeting is open to everyone admission £3. including tea or coffee. Children free. For more details contact 01933 350404. The next coach trip will be on Sunday, February 19, to Lincolnshire. Contact 01933 460644 for more information.
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Proud moment as town’s war memorial wins award
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What a stink as we were forced onto buses
IN MY OPINION
By Andy Mercer
IMAGES from China show cities smothered in acrid, choking smog. A journalist said that it was so thick that he couldn’t see across his hotel lobby. Aircraft don’t reach clean air until they get to 10,000 feet. We were there once. The smog in London in December 1952 lasted just four days. officially, it killed around 4,000, but recent research suggests 12,000. London’s smog was mostly from coalfires in homes and power stations. It was far less dangerous than the diesel-fuelled cloud that covers Shanghai, Beijing, etc. The Clean Air Acts of the 1950’s solved our smog problem, but the risk of traffic fumes doing to us, what it is doing to China, drove UK transport policy for decades.
It led us all up multiple blind alleys: More vehicles means more pollution, so we must cut the number of vehicles, so we force travellers to share vehicles. So far, it seemed sensible, but there was a massive hole in the argument. It assumed that all vehicles were equal polluters. Unfortunately, policy-makers got this horribly wrong. When catalytic converters were installed in all petrol-driven cars, their pollutants essentially vanished (except for Co2, but that’s another story). By contrast, diesel vehicles continued to issue large quantities of toxic chemicals, but the policymakers either were blind or dogmatic. The worst polluters left on the roads were HGVs (including buses). Yet, we were forcing commuters out of their environmentally friendly cars and into polluting buses. It made no sense at all.
It was done for the noblest of reasons, but the results were bonkers. Rushden’s town centre is evidence of this madness. When Rushden’s ASDA was built, the approved plans included a bus lay-by in Higham Road, in front of the store. A highway officer (long since retired) was unhappy about this. He reasoned that a lay-by would let traffic get past a bus when it stops for passengers to get on/off, a lay-by would therefore mean shorter journey times through Rushden faster journeys would encourage more motorists onto the road more motorists would mean more pollution. And so, the highway officer vetoed the lay-by, and we have to live with the consequences: unnecessary traffic jams, increased journey times and EXTRA pollution. I suppose we should be grateful that he didn’t put speed bumps on the M1.
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Finest acts from the area get set to perform at town’s top music festival as event celebrates its 16th year
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FoR years, Raunds Music Festival has brought some of the finest acts to East Northamptonshire and 2017 will be no exception.
The artists seen on the now famous ‘booted’ stage have ranged from Jackie oates’ soaring voice to the driving energy of the Blockheads. The Teacups brought traditional folk harmonies and Nancy Kerr contemporary song writing. This year brings another mix for music lovers. The programme includes the striking voices of the Askew Sisters, winners of the Spiral Earth Award for Best Traditional Album in 2015 and a Saturday Night Special with the Swing Commanders, who perform an exciting mix of boogie-woogie, western swing and 50’s jump jazz. The festival will close on the Sunday evening with folk veterans Jez Lowe and Steve Tilston who are still winning awards for their thoughtful songwriting. Comedy is represented by Les Barker (catch him while you can) and there will also be a one man performance by Robin Hillman about ‘our own’ John Clare. As usual there will also be a strong focus on local talent. Raunds itself will be represented by the Community Choir, the Ukelele orchestra and the Temperance Band. Joining them will be Sweet Roks’ high-energy approach to traditional and F.A. and Jessica Afia, whose warm voice will be modern folk tunes is well known locally. It runs heard at several events..The young band Tautas from April 27 to 30.
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A CoUNTY drive to lower heart disease numbers could “radically improve” the health of people in the future.
Cardiovascular disease, (CVD), causes more than a quarter of all deaths in the UK, totalling around 160,000 each year. The 3R Programme (Ready to Reduce Risk) has been launched in the county to establish what motivates people into making lifestyle changes by using group education sessions, focused on improving health. The initiative is being carried out by NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, (CLAHRC), East Midlands, an organisation which turns research into cost-saving and high-quality care through cutting-edge innovation. Dr Stephen Rogers, who has been a public health doctor in Northamptonshire for ten years and is the Principal Investigator of the study said: “The study investigates the likely impact of an innovative group based approach to supporting and enabling people who have a high cardiovascular risk to understand what this means and what they can do to change things.” Professor Kamlesh Khunti, who is the Chief Investigator and Director of CLAHRC East Midlands and Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine at the University of Leicester based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, said: “The total cost of premature death, lost productivity, hospital treatment and prescriptions relating to cardiovascular disease is estimated at around £19 billion each year. “Not only that but we believe 80 per cent of premature CVD deaths are potentially avoidable, which is why we’ve been carrying out this research to see what works best. “We launched this drive to find out how we can motivate people into improving their quality of life and so far the results we’ve been collecting have been hugely positive. “We believe this study could help us to find the best course of
action for cutting down the huge impact of heart disease and could radically improve the health of people in the future.”
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An estimated seven million people live with cardiovascular disease in the UK. Two trained educators have been delivering group education sessions at people who are deemed at high risk of CVD. The classes have covered the risks of heart disease and how to make lifestyle and medication changes to prevent its development. The study findings could be rolled out on a national basis in the future. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR is the research arm of the NHS. Since its establishment in April 2006, the NIHR has transformed research in the NHS. It has increased the volume of applied health research for the benefit of patients and the public, driven faster translation of basic science discoveries into tangible benefits for patients and the economy, and developed and supported the people who conduct and contribute to applied health research. The NIHR plays a key role in the Government’s strategy for economic growth, attracting investment by the life-sciences industries through its world-class infrastructure for health research. Together, the NIHR people, programmes, centres of excellence and systems represent the most integrated health research system in the world. For further information, visit http://www.nihr.ac.uk. CLAHRC East Midlands is a partnership of regional health services, universities and industry which turns research into cost-saving and high-quality care through cutting-edge innovation. For further information, visit http://www.clahrc-em.nihr.ac.uk/
Exciting plans move forward for Garden Village
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THE Government has announced it will support work on a proposed ‘Garden Village’ at Deenethorpe Airfield. The new village, including up to 1500 homes, community facilities, shops, business premises and generous green spaces, would occupy part of the 600-acre airfield site located between the villages of Deenethorpe and Benefield to the east of Corby. The Deenethorpe Airfield project is one of 14 schemes across the country that will share £6m funding plus ongoing support from the Government’s Homes and Communities Agency. This is to help East Northamptonshire Council work with the landowner (the historic Deene Estate) in preparing a detailed masterplan and delivery strategy. It will pay for extra staff capacity, specialist advice (such as design
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CoMMITTED to improving services, East Northamptonshire Council’s opening times changed from February 1. ENC will pilot opening one hour later, at 9.45am on Wednesday mornings, at the Thrapston and Rushden offices, to enable staff to undertake essential training. Head of Customer and Community Services Julia Smith said: “This council has undergone changes in recent years to ensure we provide services as efficiently and effectively as possible. “The time made available in this additional hour will help us to enhance, improve and progress our services, through making time for training, development and coaching of our employees. “This small change in opening hours will enable us to not only support staff, but develop and improve service to our customers too.” ENC consulted customers over a two-week period via a survey, and 99.5 per cent of responses stated that the late opening would not cause problems for them in terms of accessing council services, particularly as many services are available online at www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/doitonline The office opening times will be reviewed after six months to evaluate the impact on both council staff and customers.
and viability) community engagement, and various studies. Council leader Steven North said: “This is an exciting project and it’s great the Government is backing it as one of the first new Garden Villages in the country.
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“We have supported the principle of a new village for a number of years and, with this Government funding, we can now work with the Deene Estate to ensure that the proposal is of the highest possible standard of design and sustainability and addresses concerns and opportunities identified by local communities.” Development Manager Aldred Drummond, speaking for the Deene Estate, said: “The Estate has owned this land for
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more than 500 years and is determined to use its landholdings and long term stewardship to create a model for sustainable rural living, with exemplary standards of design and community facilities. “The uniqueness of the site is its scale at over 650 acres, with around a quarter to be built on, which gives unrivalled potential for a true garden village with masses of green space. “We are working closely with the Joint Planning Unit and East Northamptonshire Council in refining our masterplan and this funding, and the national recognition that comes with it, is a major boost.” The council has set up a Garden Village Project Board, including representatives of the district, county and parish councils to oversee the project as it moves forward.
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CLUB NEWS ROUND-UP ARE you planning to do something new in 2017? Are you looking to get out more, meet new people, learn a new skill or try a new hobby or pastime? If so why not think about joining U3A. Higham and Rushden U3A members participate in a wide range of activities from Badminton and Bread making, through Walking and Cycling, to Scrabble and Spanish. Annual membership is £15 with additional fees for some activities. Visit: highamandrushden u3a.org/index.html for more. on the third Wednesday of every month there is a meeting with a guest speaker which takes place at the Pemberton Centre, Rushden, starting at 2pm. Visitors are always welcome to attend (£2 charge). The next meeting is on February 15, when John Allen will talk about Coronation Street. If quizzes are more your thing then AFC Rushden and Diamonds Quiz Night is on Friday, February 10, at Rushden Bowls Club, Northampton Road, at 7.30pm. The cost is £2 and there will be a raffle and collection for Cransley Hospice. To book a table contact 07870 332606. The Entertainment Group in Rushden is still in need of two or three more people to complete the cast for for its autumn show. The show will be based on a London theme and called ‘London Memories’. It is fast moving with well loved music and colourful costumes. The show is suitable for all ages and the group would welcome enquiries from senior citizen’s retirement homes and anyone wishing to raise money for church projects or charities. Enquiries for cast members or
bookings to 01933 315865 or email: fitzpat@outlook.com Meanwhile, The Hope Methodist Church invites visitors to A Beetle Drive and Tea on Saturday, February 18, at 4pm in the Church Hall, Linnetts Lane , Higham Ferrers. Contact 01933 317719 for more. There will also be a Lunch and Chat on Fridays in the Hope. Methodist Church, at 12.30pm. No need to book – again contact 01933 317719. And did you know that in 1948 a group of retired men in Rushden formed, Rushden Hall Pensioners’ Parliament, (see below), to promote friendly, social and educational fellowship between members? Chairman Mick Kilby said: “Jump to 2016 and it was unanimously agreed by the membership to change the name Parliament to Club. It was felt by doing so we would dispel the political and religious connotations of the past title. “While we do not take ourselves too seriously, we do have a set programme of speakers, bingo, hoy, and whist. “So if you are at a loose end on Tuesdays at 2pm till 4pm maybe we are the answer, come along to Rushden Hall. “Bring your partners/wives on speaker’s days, and to the annual dinner. “Have a cup of tea you can stand a spoon up in and biscuits to crack every tooth in your mouth. Relax, you are among friends. “A further point of interest, our youngest member is a mere 66 while our oldest member will be 101 this year.” Email Mr Kilby at mkilby 10@gmail.com for more.
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County firm seals major deal
A CoUNTY firm of corporate finance specialists has sealed a major acquisition deal for a leading UK wayfinding company and a multi-award winning international architecture and design group. Watersheds, based in South Bridge Road, Northampton, represented Holmes Wood whose award winning portfolio of work includes designing wayfinding strategies and graphic design solutions for the Tate Modern, The National Gallery
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A PoPULAR county pub company has announced it has chosen Northamptonshire Community Foundation as their new charity partner. The McManus Pub Company will be working with the Foundation to support their Surviving Winter appeal which aims to save lives and help isolated vulnerable older people in the county. Gary McManus, the director of McManus Pub Company, said of the new partnership:”I am delighted that we are able to join as a partner for the Surviving Winter campaign in Northamptonshire. “Throughout the winter period, at our pubs and restaurants, we will be raising funds to support this great cause to help local people who are more vulnerable at this time of year” “The pub will have Surviving Winter collection boxes at each of its 14 pubs in the county. “All customers dining will be given a card with their bill promoting the appeal.
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“There will also be selected ‘winter warmer’ dishes where a donation from every dish sold will be given to Surviving Winter. Paul Southworth DL oBE and Chair of Northamptonshire Community Foundation said about the new partnership,:”We are delighted to be McManus Pub Company’s charity of choice for 2016/17. “our Surviving Winter appeal supports Northamptonshire’s most vulnerable communities during the winter months.
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“More than 300 people died last year from preventative winter deaths and therefore we’re delighted with the funds raised through McManus, we’ll be able to support more people and put a stop to winter deaths.” “Winter can be one of the hardest seasons to get through for the older community due to social isolation and the cold. Northamptonshire Community Foundation
Charity gets new home CoUNCILLoR Pam Whiting, Mayor of Higham Ferrers, officially opened Candocare Wellbeing Centre for the Elderly and Vulnerable, at the Higham Library in Midland Road. Managing director Kath Meredith said: “We are so delighted to now have our very own premises and to be able to put things on the walls and make our centre more personal for our service users to enjoy.
“I cannot thank the staff of Higham Library for making us feel so welcome and Northampton County Council for allowing us the use of part of the building, I know our service users will enjoy their new surroundings.” Pictured with Cllr Pam Whiting is Kath Meredith, Pauline Williams, director and Sharon Rock, carer. For more information on Candocare phone 07741 651170.
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would like to raise as much money as possible to support the most vulnerable in our communities. You can make a donation to the Surviving Winter appeal at https://secure.thebiggive. org.uk/donation/to/260/25676/northampton shire-community-foundation/survivingwinter_northamptonshire or on Northamptonshire Community Foundation’s website at ncf.uk.com. For more information contact Naomi Butters at naomi@ncf.uk.com. The Northamptonshire Community Foundation is an independent grant-making charity providing a leading role in the development of community philanthropy and resources to sustain communities. With the help and support of our donors and partners we are able to help the communities where we live and we are proud to have delivered vital support to communities in the county.
Roaring 1940’s night boosts charity coffers
RUSHDEN Historical Transport Society recently presented two cheques from its 1940’s event at Rushden Station. One cheque for £500 went to the Merchant Navy, represented by Tim Brant. The other was given to the local branch of the British Legion, represented by Barbara and Allen Clark. RHTS owns and runs Rushden Transport Museum, has more than 650 members and organises one of the biggest Transport Rallies and County Shows in the area attracting more than 25,000 people to Rushden during the annual three-day event. Email: secretary@rhts.co.uk for more information about the group.
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CHESS
Masters taste sweet success at annual get-together
RUSHDEN Chess Club held its seasonal Blitz Chess Competition and once again the juniors started the evening’s competition with seven players competing for the prizes on offer. As in previous years the contest consisted of six rounds of fierce competition with the top five players all finishing incredibly close to each other. In the end Julita Biernacka proved to be a clear winner managing to amass a total of five
points. Close on her heels was Gershon Lesly with four wins. Joint third position went to Witold Biernacki, oscar Childs and Shabnavee Jeffrey with three wins each. Prizes were presented by the Club’s Junior Chess Advisor, Lorraine Childs. Julita was presented with a tub of Celebrations chocolates and second placed Gershon received a delicious white chocolate Polar Bear. All of the remaining competitors each received
OUR pictures show, junior chess advisor Lorraine Childs presenting prizes to Julita Biernacka, top, and top right, Gershon Lesly, and below, club secretary Derrick Sims with James Gardner.
a goody bag of chocolates. The senior competition comprised of 12 players competing over six rounds. James Gardner proved to be a worthy winner with a one and a half points lead over runner-up Richard Ellis. Bob Ellam and Tom Murts came joint third. The leading lady was Barbara Gray. Prizes were presented by Club Secretary, Derrick Sims. James received an Extra Special Belgian Chocolate Yule Log and Barbara
was presented with a Galaxy Christmas Collection. Chess is a game for people of all abilities, disabilities, and life styles. Rushden Chess Club loves welcoming new members, so go along to a meeting if you are interested in playing chess in a very friendly environment. The club opens most Mondays from 6pm for junior players – for details please call the club secretary on 01933 625767, or visit the website rushdenchessclub.com.
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SPOTLIGHT ON…
Young referee is holding all the right cards
“My name is Luke Addis and I am 16-yearsold. I am a fully qualified referee. I qualified when I was 14-years-old. I referee every Sunday in the Weetabix Youth League and after a couple of years refereeing I was asked to join the Northants referees development group where I work with the Northamptonshire FA and have to attend monthly meetings to help me develop and improve. I used to play football for Rushden & Higham Football Club. I played for them for about eight years.
I stopped playing football when I was 15 so I could concentrate on refereeing. When I was 15, I was asked to run the line for Rushden & Higham Reserves and I really enjoyed the experience. A year later at 16 , I was asked to help out at Rushden & Higham as the league was short of UCL officials. After I received good feedback from the referee I decided to join the list of United Counties League officials. I am lucky I get a game every Saturday, It means I have to travel up to about 40 miles each way but I don’t mind that.
I have been fortunate to have worked with some really good referees and they all offer good advice on how to improve. The only downside to running the line is sometimes managers shout abuse because of some of the decisions you make. But I won’t let this put me off and I will continue to learn and improve.”
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VOLLEYBALL
Rebels cruise to victory
IN the Men’s Division Two, Rebels entered into this game knowing that if they had any aspirations of topping the table a result was needed. They were bolstered by Oliver Bunting and temporary return of the travelling Karsten. Rebels got off to a good start taking a 7-2 lead through good serving Dorka backed up by hitting and blocking from Konrad. But the Rebels were complicit in the MK comeback due to the hitting errors and at 21-20 down, the Rebels brought on Karsten to add some height to
the the front line. It worked and Rebels took the set. Both squads shuffled the line-ups at the start of set two and MK got the Jump. M Kurera served down the line and with a mix of poor digs, and missed hits from the Rebels they were 5-0 down. The rotations saw the Rebels take the set 25-17. Rebels took the third set and the match. This was a tight game played in the right spirit, it could have easily gone the distance but some substitutions made at the right time saw the Rebels through to a 3-0 win.
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SPORT
Swimming club sponsor boost NoRTHAMPToN Swimming Club, home to 2016 Paralympian gold medallist Ellie Robinson, has received a sponsorship deal from five star housebuilder Barratt Homes for its Winter Festival this year. The Northampton Swimming Club and Barratt Homes Winter Festival is one of three swimming competitions which Northampton Swimming Club hosts each year at the Corby International Pool. With the backing of the local housebuilder Barratt Homes, the event was hosted from Friday 16th December to Sunday 18th December. The competition, which saw individuals of all ages from 24 various clubs across the region compete, took place over five sessions, which commenced on the Friday. Para-swimmer Ellie Robinson BBC Young Sports Personality of the year 2016, who won a gold medal in the women’s S6 50m Butterfly event and a bronze medal in the women’s S6 100m Freestyle at the Rio olympics earlier this year, also competed in the event.
Each swimmer who competed had to satisfy certain qualifying times. The swimmers were placed in heats based on their entry times and competed against each other to improve their own personal swimming times, achieve regional and national times or just to increase their competition experience. Medals were awarded to the fastest three swimmers in the various age groups for each event. The events covered each of the different strokes freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke.
SWIMMERS OF ALL AGES
Northampton Swimming Club is not just for children but caters for swimmers of all ages. Andrew Swindell, Managing Director at Barratt Homes Northampton, said: “We are delighted to have been able to sponsor such a hugely successful event like the Winter Festival at Northampton Swimming Club. “As a local housebuilder we feel it is
extremely important to support the community in and around the area as well as providing quality homes. “As this is a non-profit organisation, the coaches look for volunteers to help organise and officiate this event and are reliant on donations and sponsors to help with the costs of running such events. “We were more than happy to do our bit and sponsor this event so we could help the club to continue to coach individuals who enjoy swimming.” Jacquie Marshall, Director of Swimming at the club, said: “We would like to thank Barratt Homes for kindly sponsoring our Winter Festival event. “Without the support of local businesses we would not be able to run such events which provide invaluable competition experience to those participating. “This has proved to be a popular event for local children in the past and we are looking forward to seeing how the competitions turn out in 2017.”
Young players in new kit thanks to McDonalds
WELLINGBOROUGH Town FC was successful in applying to McDonalds for a kit for its U-18’s. The local franchisee is Perry Aktar. Picture from Jim McAlwane.
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Rushden Co-operative Society The new Bedford mobile in shop in July 1953. A specially constructed shop-on-wheels, put into service to replace a hired vehicle, which brought members living in country areas the benefits of a traditional shop. In the half-yearly statement for June 1953, sales for the travelling mobile were £2105 and by September the turnover was £4340. Overall membership in 1953 was 7516; annual business £639,680. For the same half-year, their motor expenses i.e. petrol, oil, repairs, were £2055.5s0d (£2055.25p). Compare this with the March 1904 statement which shows expenses of £38.2s.3d (£38.111/2p) for ‘horse and keep, and a membership of 1546. The new, mobile, travelling shop, serving Avenue Road and Newton Road, Rushden and many North Bedfordshire villages, twice weekly. Mr A. Bradshaw was the driver. To promote the new washing powder ‘Spel’, as seen ladies’ baskets, the powder was given away for a few weeks.
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out & about The Lass That Loved A Sailor Queen Victoria Hall Oundle This year Oundle Gilbert & Sullivan Players are proud to present HMS Pinafore. This salty tale is set on the Royal Navy ship HMS Pinafore. The ship is commanded by Captain Corcoran who is adored by his trusty crew. Lowly Able Seaman Ralph Rackstraw has fallen for the Captain’s delightful daughter Josephine, but does she feel the same way? The First Lord of the Admiralty the Right Hon Sir Joseph Porter KCB also has his sights on Josephine, much to the Captain’s delight! Sir Joseph is keen to make his proposal and visits HMS Pinafore chaperoned by a gaggle of sisters, cousins and aunts and the scene is set. For more information and for tickets phone 01832-272253 or email ticketsales@oundlegands.org
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Matt’s an awardwinning writer and filmmaker
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Matt Dickinson is a film-maker and writer who is best known for his award winning novels and his documentary work for National Geographic Television, Discovery Channel, Channel 4 and the BBC. Specialising in adventure documentaries, Matt Dickinson’s credits include ITV’s Voyager, BBC1’s Classic Adventure and several hour-long films such as Channel 4’s Encounters, Equinox and ITV’s Network First.
Matt was one of the climbers caught in the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. In the pre-monsoon Everest season of 1996, amid the worst weather conditions on record, Dickinson made a successful ascent of Mount Everest’s notorious North Face, with Alan Hinkes, Britain’s foremost high-altitude climber. He became one of the first British film-makers to film on the summit and return alive, and his film called Summit Fever has now been seen by more than twenty million people worldwide. It is acclaimed as a compelling story of human triumph and disaster. Tickets from the Oundle Box Office, 4 New Street, Oundle. Tel 01832 274734, online at www.oundlefestival.org.uk
Anything Goes Castle Theatre Wellingborough March 7-11
Anything Goes is set on the Liner S.S. American. Cole Porter wrote both music and lyrics – yet the show’s original quartet book writers also include another literary eminance, P.G.Wodehouse. We associate Wodehouse with Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, but in 1034 all was yet to come. At that point, Wodehouse had a string of musicials to his name, written with various collaborators, and only published his first comic novel that same year. ‘Anything Goes ‘ was his last work for the musicial stage. Tickets:01933 270007 or www.castletheatre.co.uk
Miriam is an experienced writer and poet whose work has been met with great praise. She has published four novels and three collections of poetry, as well as short stories and education resources. Her youngadult novel, Hidden, was a Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week
and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. It has recently been staged in a small Paris theatre. Miriam leads creative writing workshops and is a frequent guest at literary festivals, conferences, schools and universities in the UK and on the Continent. Her latest novel, The Emergency Zoo, was published in May 2016 and is inspired by real events during the Second World War, when around 750,000 pets were destroyed at the start of the war. Tickets: Oundle Box Office, 4 New Street, Oundle. Tel 01832 274734 www.oundlefestival.org.uk
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“pluTO: OuT OF THe DARKness” lecture by dave eagle, FRas monday, 20 February 2017 at 8.00 pm
Chelveston village Hall, Caldecott Road Chelveston nn9 6at (off B645 near Higham Ferrers) A look at the history of our ‘lost’ planet, pluto and the outstanding results of the new Horizons probe, which shot past pluto and its moons in July 2015. visitors and Members welcome. £3 per person. Further information from steve williams 01933 650331 or e-mail: chilternastro@yahoo.co.uk or Mrs peta Jellis on 01933 356914 or email: pej@petaj26.me.uk
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–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN SALVATION ARMy Church Street, Rushden FiRST SUNdAy CHURCH EvENT 6PM SUNdAy 5TH FEBRUARy our guest will be
renowned Cornet Soloist supported by our own Praise Chorus, commencing at 6.00pm and prior to this free event there will be complimentary refreshments in the Community Centre at 5.00pm.
JULIAN BRIGHT
–––––––––––––––––––– 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.
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN MISSION CHURCH WELLINGBOROUGH ROAD NN10 9TA SUNDAyS 10.45am All Age Worship with the music group and children’s activities 5.30pm Traditional Evening Service MONDAyS 2pm Pillow Talk Lace Making Group WEDNESDAyS 10am Art Group
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
Higham Ferrers Library 10.15-11.30
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
RUSHDEN CL A SSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Meet at Higham Library, Midland Road Higham Ferrers 7.30-9.30pm February 8 Tony & Barbara Packham February 22 Ray & Marylyn wood March 8 Muriel Richardson March 22 AGM
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN HALL PENSIONERS’ CLUB February 7th Bingo February 14 Churchwarden of St Mary’s John Allen February 21 Whist February 28 Non Stipendiary Minister John Tye March 7 Bingo
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN AMENITIES SOCIETY RUSHDEN HALL 7.15pm for 7.30pm March 16 AGM Rushden Town Partnership, Julia Thorneycroft
–––––––––––––––––––– 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 FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB 7.30pm Thursday 23rd February MICHAEL BROWN Talk on JANE AUSTIN’S GARDENS Refreshments – Raffle Tel: 01933 410280/388434/461280 Visitors £6 Membership £30 per year
HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP
9.30am Sunday 5th February Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers – Free Contact 01933 663603 6 mile walk from Sharnbrook 9.45am Sunday 19th February Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers – Free Contact 01933 355986 9 mile figure of eight walk (5+4) from Stanwick Lakes 9.40am Sunday 5th March Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Admission Free Contact 01933 624387 Three Shires 6 mile walk from Hargrave
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS W I Monday February 20 Adult School, Westfield Terrace Higham Ferrers Our speaker on the day is Douglas Pope and Ginny, speaking on the Sharnbrook Theatre. The competition. A Fan. Further information contact, Jill Waller on 01933 387073
AFC RUSHDEN AND DIAMONDS 7.30pm Friday February 10th Rushden Bowls Club, Northampton Road, Rushden NN10 6AN £2.00 – Raffle Retiring Bucket Collection for Cransley Hospice. To book a Table please contact Glenis on 07870 332606
QUIZ NIGHT
–––––––––––––––––––– THRAPSTON & DISTRICT U3A
invites you to our February meeting. The topic is Life with my father, Eric Morecambe, with Mrs Gail Stuart. The Plaza, Cosy Nook Thrapston NN14 4PS. Friday 17 February 2017 10am - 12 noon. Visitors are always welcome. Further information from the Publicity Secretary, 0754 277 5603
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN SALVATION ARMy Church Street, Rushden 7pm Saturday 4th March 2017
KETTERING SALVATION ARMY BAND
one of the Army’s Premier Bands Admission £5 by ticket or pay on the door. Tickets available by tel 01933 353528 (Jo Greenaway) 5pm Sunday 5th March 2017 First Sunday Church we have as our guest Sarah Grace (Drama) who presents a show written with honesty, humour, and a touch of vulnerability.
–––––––––––––––––––– Sat 25th Feb 10-12noon
BABY AND KIDS NEARLY NEW SALE.
The Pemberton Centre, Rushden. Refreshments available. Entrance £1, kids free. Lots of preloved items (Toys, Clothes, DVDs, Maternity clothes and equipment) at a fraction of the high street cost! To book a stall £10 please call 07577 701161 or email karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk
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RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORy SOCIETy Friday 24th February 7.30pm South End Junior School Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU ROGER DRAGE
‘The story of Weetabix, Parades and Fairs’
Tel: 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
ST MARy’S CHURCH, RINGSTEAD has regular events
COFFEE MORNINGS
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.
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RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORy SOCIETy Friday 17th March 7.30pm South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU Ian Addis “The Literary Heritage of Northamptonshire” Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
–––––––––––––––––––– PLOUGHMANS’ SUPPER Saturday 25th February St Mary’s Church Hall Rushden 7.15pm for 7.30pm Admission by ticket £7 Phone 01933 315383 or 418399 In aid of The Children’s Society.
QUIZ NIGHT
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