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THE district’s finest young business brains put their skills to the test at the final of the 10th Business Dragons event, hosted by East Northamptonshire Council. The competition, organised by The East Northamptonshire College, saw teams of entrepreneurs from four local schools (Rushden Academy, The Ferrers School, Huxlow Science College and Manor School) pitch their ideas and business plans to a panel of local Business Dragons. The ‘Dragons’ included Peter Waddup (Director of Scotts of Thrapston), Lorna Wiltshire (Personal Stylist and Committee Member of Rushden Town Partnership), Emily Carrington (Solicitor of Borneo Martell Turner Coulston) and Nikki Roberts (Manager of The Pavilion Youth Club). The best overall winner trophy (supplied by East Northamptonshire Council and presented by the Chairman) went to CompleTea, Huxlow Science College, (pictured). Their idea is to produce tea and coffee bags which already contain milk and sugar for those who are always on the go. Council chairman Rupert Reichhold, praised all the students who took part.
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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 COMMITTEE (if required) 13th September 2016 – 7pm ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 16th August 2016 – 7.30pm
FULL COUNCIL 27th September 2016 – 7.30pm
FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 24th September 9am–1pm
Christmas Sparkle 19th November 11am – 6pm HOw TO CONTaCT yOuR COuNCIllOR Cllr D. Drage Tel: 01933 410884 Cllr R.J. Gell* Tel: 01933 359237 Cllr R.D. Hamblin Tel: 01933 413268 Cllr H.L. Jackson Tel; 01933 314963 Cllr D.C. Lawson MBE** Tel: 01933 397760 Cllr Mrs S.A. Mantle Tel: 01933 356838 Cllr Mrs O.J. Mayes Tel: 07904 014750 Cllr Mrs V.M. Newbery Tel: 01933 311062 Cllr C. O’Rourke Tel: 01933 411472
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Cllr B.A. Prigmore Tel: 01933 386225 Cllr A.M.T. Reading Tel: 01933 411361 Cllr Mrs C. Reavey Tel 01933 413713 Cllr Mrs A.M. Sauntson* Tel: 01933 357212 Cllr J. Smithers Tel: 07779 137081 Cllr P. Tomas Deputy Mayor 2016/17 Tel: 01933 359688 Cllr Mrs P H Whiting* Mayor 2016/17 Tel: 01933 356717
* District Councillor – East Northamptonshire Council ** County Councillor – Northamptonshire County Council
Town Clerk – Mrs Sandra Mitcham BA (Hons), FILCM Administration Officer – Mrs Julie Morriss Administration/Finance Officer – Mrs Danielle Edwards Parks and Open Spaces Wardens – Chris Spring and Trevor Walker Mayor’s Sergeant – Mr David Wicks
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GOTTA catch ‘em all! County business Autohome Assistance, the vehicle breakdown service, is offering hi vis armbands, to all local Pokémon hunters. Since the launch of Pokémon Go for smart phones, many members of the community have expressed their safety concerns for those playing the game. So, Autohome Asssitance is giving out free high visibility arm bands to members to help them stay seen and safe when out and about. Heather Robinson of Autohome Ltd said “Safety and security of our members and their families has always been the number one priority for Autohome. “This is why we do whatever we can to keep our customers safe where we also regularly take part in road safety initiatives, offer free car checks for our members and even give away free hi-vis waistcoats to all our mobility scooter and European service customers. Autohome Assistance is celebrating 45 years this year as an
independent Nationwide Recovery Club where its ethos has remained unchanged throughout the years - to put our customer first and always offer the very highest levels of service possible. She said members can just pop by to collect your free hi-vis armband at Autohome Ltd, Mayleigh House, Kettering Road North, Northampton, NN3 6HH.
A FESTIVAL which celebrates the unique heritage, wildlife and culture of the Nene Valley is back for its third year this autumn. From 17 to 25 September, the Nene Valley Festival will present an eclectic programme of outdoor family events, guided tours, water pursuits, concerts, cycle rides, local walks, foodie events and much more. Featuring more than 85 events at key locations along the Nene Valley, from Northampton to
Peterborough, the festival is a must for wildlife and culture lovers of all ages looking for inspiration, tranquility and new experiences. East Northamptonshire Councillor and Board Member for the Destination Nene Valley project, Sarah Peacock, said: “Our programme is bigger and better with a strong heritage focus for 2016.” Visit www.nenevalley.net for more information.
Festival which celebrates our area is back for a third year
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Latest cash fund scheme can boost exciting new community projects
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A FUND to support the development of public facilities throughout the district is now open for the fourth year.
The Community Facilities Fund was set up by East Northamptonshire Council using money it receives from central government as new homes are created in the district.
This ‘New Homes Bonus’ is based on the number of properties added to the Council Tax base each year, including new builds and empty properties being brought back into use.
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Constituted community groups including voluntary organisations and charities, as well as town and parish councils can bid for grants of up to £50,000 for capital projects, which aim to enhance the district and benefit the whole community. Previous projects have included building and construction work (such as at Rushden & Higham RUFC, which received £20,000 to develop its clubhouse), as well as purchasing large items of equipment (like Transition
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King’s Cliffe, granted over £8,000 for a new Womens’ Institute. minibus). In the last round, it was awarded £9,418 to install toilets and connect them to the main NEW FACILITIES sewer. They can now hire out their hall for events The leader of East Northamptonshire Council Steven North, said: “As new homes and gatherings for members of the community. are built, the demand on community facilities Glenda Stethen, Brigstock WI’s Secretary, often increases, so it makes sense to use some is very proud of the new facilities and was keen of the money we get from central government to endorse the scheme. to help develop these projects. ON CLOUD NINE “Last year 17 community groups benefited from this fund, including Stanwick She said: “We still think we are living on Community Gardens and Collyweston Village cloud nine, Hall. “Without ENC’s very generous support in “Over the next couple of years, we will see getting the toilet facilities, we just wouldn’t be new facilities take shape. where we are today. “We hope that all of them will make an “ENC has not only helped us, but the comimportant contribution to local people’s health munity as a whole and we are ever grateful.” and wellbeing, with an increase in active For details about the process and eligibility, recreation.” visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/cff He said the next round of applications was People can also email communitydevelopnow on offer and urged people to apply ment@east-northamp tonshire.gov.uk or call He said: Now the fourth round of funding is 01832 742268 for more information. open and we’re looking forward to seeing what Unlike previous rounds, all applications our local communities bid for to help make must have a minimum of 25 per cent match East Northants an even better place to live, funding. work and play in.” Eligibility application forms must be subOne of the recent recipients was Brigstock mitted by 5pm on Wednesday, September 7.
White Mills Marina Free dementia training hosts open day
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LOCAL at-home care company, Home Instead Senior Care, is providing free dementia training sessions, with the aim of creating a dementia friendly community in East Northants. After recent reports found one in every three babies born this year will live with some form of Alzheimer’s by the time they are senior citizens, the team at Home Instead decided to take action and deliver workshops to the local community.
FUN-seekers celebrated the opening of the new White Mills Marina bridge last month. When former Chairman of Earls Barton Parish Council Martin Cahill cut the ribbon it not only marked the opening of the new bridge but also the reopening of the popular Nene Way footpath which had been closed during the development of the River Nene’s newest marina. Children, dogs, walkers and boaters gathered together to be among the first to walk over the bridge, while Roger Funrevall and Charlie Beere steered the boat under it to allow photographer Charlie Ward to capture the occasion on camera. John Skinner of White Mills Marina said: “We are thrilled that the bridge is now open and that Martin agreed to officiate. “He has been a very keen supporter of the marina from the very start.”
The Home Instead team is supporting the Dementia Action Alliance, helping to create awareness of Alzheimer’s in the local area and train as many people as possible to understand the different aspects of the condition.
The Dementia Action Alliance is an organisation which aims to encourage and support communities and organisations across England to take action to help people to live well with dementia.
Louise Russell-Boyne, Trainer and Networker at Home Instead said: “Here at Home Instead East Northants we are providing free training in our fantastic new and well-equipped training room, for local companies to learn how they
can assist a client or customer with any form of Alzheimer’s. “The sessions we are providing can be useful for a variety of local businesses including solicitors, supermarkets, shops, taxi firms, banks, sheltered housing facilities and prisons. “Many of our clients are living with different forms of the condition, so we realise the importance of helping people become dementia aware. The awareness created is going to become even more important in the future, and we want to ensure that everybody has the opportunity to complete this training. “We would love to hear from you, so please get in touch.” The free dementia sessions will be approximately three hours long and will take place at the Home Instead office in Wellingborough for local companies and organisations. For more information on the services provided by Home Instead or if you would like to attend a dementia session, contact Louise RussellBoyne on 01933 678775 or louise.rb@homeinstead.co.uk .
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Riding into Rushden
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uSHdEN is about to be transformed. Rushden Lakes is going up fast, and Rushden East is on the horizon.
With so much change, we need to preserve the best of what we already have. Especially vulnerable is the High street. We need it vibrant and active, and for that, it needs to retain today’s shoppers, and gain new ones. At present, Rushden’s retail centre (like those of Higham, Raunds and Wellingborough) is highly dependent upon the attraction of free parking. However, this limits the footfall in the town centre. The number of parking spaces is fixed, and there is no room to add more.
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A multi storey car park could increase capacity, but cost rules it out, so cities like Oxford are turning to another answer: park-and-ride schemes. They offer unlimited parking capacity, while reducing the traffic levels in the town centre. The downside is that they need land on the edge of town, which is expensive, because its proximity makes it valuable development land. However, for Rushden, we may have a solution.
The Rushden East development will start in the next couple of years. A significant acreage will be available for uses other than residential or commercial. (E.g. parks, schools, public open spaces, cemetery, etc.) If Rushden East included a park-andride car park, then a shuttle-bus service (like the Rushden and Higham Link) could ferry shoppers into town.
It would take some of the pressure off the town centre car parks, and offer a new option for shoppers. It would be a significant selling point for the Town, and would attract a completely new type of customer into the High street. A further option could be to extend it out to Rushden Lakes, with the bus running a three-stop service: Rushden East park-and-ride, town centre, Rushden Lakes, and then back again. As a bonus, car-less workers could use it to get to work in Rushden Lakes. It would simultaneously boost Rushden East, the town centre and Rushden Lakes – and offer something that no other town (or even most cities!) could match. Above all, it would integrate Rushden Lakes, Rushden East and Rushden. It would prevent them becoming neighbours that share a street, but never speak.
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THE BBC and other media via their reporters’ continually express their own opinions nationally to the general public. Undermine leavers and messup the country seems to be what describes the BBC with its negative attitude to the democratic decision to leave Europe. Their presenters mouthing the same corporate policy. And how is a reduction in interest rates going to improve the economy quite the opposite everyone with deposits in the banks might as well invest in a firm mattress! BBC, ITV and the general media get on board – pursue support of this Great Independent Country to secure a positive future for us all and our grandchildren and stop undermining us at every opportunity. Brian Farman Please send your letters to nick@rosettapublishing.com or contact us on Twitter @RushdenReporter. We reserve the right to edit letters as the editor sees fit.
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A GROUP of Northamp tonshire students are one step closer to securing sought-after apprenticeships after swapping their summer holidays for a community-focused work experience programme. The five-week Kick-start course, saw eight 16-18 yearolds taking part in work shadowing and training, finally putting their new skills into practice on a community project, where they converted a community centre in Higham Ferrers. Delivered by Spire Homes, a member of Longhurst Group, the programme worked in partnership with three national contractors who the association work with – Aaron Services, Burleys and Keepmoat. The partners and students came together to celebrate at a presentation in front of friends and family last month. Each student is now preparing to apply for one of the four apprenticeships available, with the successful candidates taking up their roles in September. Sharon Boot, Resident and Community Involvement
Officer at Spire Homes, said: “Working in partnership we’ve been able to offer eight young people an opportunity to really get their careers off the ground. I’m incredibly proud of how well all of the students have performed. “Competition for the four apprenticeships will be tough but we’re committed to supporting each of the students who completed the course to find the next step – whether that’s through further work experience or advice on how to make the most of what they’ve learnt over the last five weeks.” Keepmoat Community Liaison Manager Julie Baker, said: “We are thrilled with how hard the eight candidates on this programme have worked. “I am sure they will all have bright futures in the construction industry ahead of them. At Keepmoat, we believe that construction is not just about bricks and mortar, we aim to leave a lasting legacy wherever we work and the Kick-start programme is just one example of how we work with our partners to do this.”
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Church birthday
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MEMBERS of Whitefriars Church, Rushden will be celebrating their church’s 25th birthday on the weekend of September 3 and 4. It was back in 1991 that the church was formed, following a children’s holiday club run by the town’s St Mary’s Church as a way of serving more people in the southern part of Rushden. Twenty-five years later, the church still meets regularly at Whitefriars Junior School, as well as being active throughout the town and beyond, on Sundays and during the week. Anyone wishing to join in the celebrations – whether or not they have any past or present connection with the church – is warmly invited to come to the special church service at the Junior School at 10.15am on Sunday, September 4. The Vicar, Revd Chris Youngman, said: "It is wonderful to look back and appreciate the vision of those who planned the church, the dedication of those who nurtured and developed it and to look forward to many more years of worshipping God and serving the community here." ––––––––––––––––
Tea and cake
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EAST Northamptonshire residents will start to receive their annual canvass forms next week. The council is sending a letter, known as a Household Enquiry Form (HEF), to every home in the district. The letter will be addressed to the occupier and will contain the details of all those in the household who are registered to vote. For more information about the electoral register visit www.gov.uk/ electoral-register/overview
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CADET Shaquille Bartley of Wellingborough’s 378 (Mannock) Squadron Air Training Corps had a surprise visit by members of Wellingborough Police’s Safer Communities Team who visited to thank him for his actions at a road traffic collision in the town earlier in the day. Police Community Support Officers Chris Asante and Phil Dobson dropped in to the Squadron Headquarters to praise Shaquille on his quick thinking and assistance to the victims of the accident, offering support to those involved and ensuring the
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scene was safe until the emergency services arrived. Flight Lieutenant James Broadhurst, 378 Squadron’s Acting Officer in Charge, said: “We have a good deal of reason to be proud of our cadets at Mannock Squadron, although Shaquille’s actions today deserve special praise. Demonstrating a real community minded spirit and a level headedness beyond his years, Shaquille has helped others in need and is a credit to our Squadron. Visit: www.378.org.uk for more on the group.or www.facebook.com/Mannock.
Kind-hearted shoppers raise cash for care centre under its green token charity scheme
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CHOSEN by you! A Raunds care centre has been awarded money by kind shoppers. Waitrose in Rushden presented the charity with money from kind shoppers from throughout the region. Candocare, a Wellbeing Day Centre for the Elderly and Vulnerable based in Raunds, was the winner of Asda’s ‘Chosen by you, given from us’green token scheme. Our picture shows Sam Rix from Rushden Asda presenting Cando with a cheque for £500. Kath Meredith, managing director said "A big thank you to Asda and to everyone who put their green token in our box". For more information on Candocare telephone 07741 651170. Remember, if you are raising money for local charities, be sure to let us know. Contact us at nick@rosettapublishing.com
Centenary garden boost
THE Rotary Club of Thrapston and Raunds have funded an addition to the Centenary Gardens at Raunds Manor School Sports College. The main garden was created in 2014/15 but there were insufficient funds available to complete the project. The Rotary Club offered to help and by July this year an additional garden was created on raised beds around a silver birch tree near to, and in the same style as the main garden. Both are within a paved area where pupils congregate during breaks and at lunch time. The work was carried out free of charge by school maintenance staff. The cost of materials and plants was £700 and was found from within the Club’s charity account and by a matching grant from the Rotary District. The District covers the counties of Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and parts of Lincolnshire and Cam bridgeshire. The matching grant came from Rotary’s International’s charity – The Rotary Foundation-
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Fashion show to raise cash
STAND up 2 cancer is putting on a fashion show at Rushden Bowls Club on Friday, October 14, at 7pm. Tickets are £5 from the Cancer Research Charity Shop at 22 High Street, Rushden. For more details contact 01933 353148.
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THIS Lincoln town car turns heads where ever it goes. Thanks to Charlie Powell’s unique skills working on American cars over the years, he was able to restore this 80s iconic limousine and bring it back to life! He said: “I have always wanted to own and run my own limousine business. I bought the Lincoln from its owner in Essex and knew it was perfect to become that unique wedding car that I was looking for. It’s taken five years to get the car to its full original state.” Now available for hire:- for a full day’s wedding hire for an incredible £395 (price negotiable if local). Contact via the website charlies-classic-limousinehire.co.uk or 07951515064
Dance success
Gayna Brown School of Dancing has seen 25 of its pupils receive Royal Academy of Dance examination results All the graded examinations were awarded merit or distinction. The children ranged from five to 15-years-old. Meanwhile, Footloose Dance School offers ballroom and latin dance classes for adults and children at the Working Mens’ Club in Higham Ferrers. Principal Sarah Garley said: I am starting some beginners classes for adults to coincide with the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The classes start on Sunday, October 2, from 8pm. For more contact info@ footloosedanceschool.com ––––––––––––––––
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DURING the last Rushden Rotary Club collected more than £15,000 of donations and receipts from fund raising events and activities such as trolley dashes, disaster relief collections, dragon boats and social evenings. It supports both local and national charities, paying out £16,385 Anyone interested in helping the club progress to even more help for charitable causes would be welcome to call or email Mark Darnell on mark.darnell@home instead.co.uk, or 01933 678775.
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AFTER working at the school for 30 years and eight months Mr Stopps, the much loved and well respected deputy head at Bozeat Primary School and Nursery, has now decided to take retirement. Jim Stopps originally started at the school in 1980 as a classroom teacher during which time he took the lead on PE development at the school. He also ran a successful chess club leading a team to victory in the 1984 British Chess Championships. After a six year gap at Irthlingborough Junior School, Jim returned to Bozeat Primary School where he has remained until his retirement. Jim has played an integral role in the local community having taught a number of parents whose children now attend the school. The local community was given the chance to say their farewells to Jim at the local village fete in June with a ‘Stopps in the Stocks’ event.
A proms in the playground event in honour of Mr Stopps was held, followed by a farewell BBQ for ex colleagues, friends and family. Memories from pupils in the school included “Everyone knows that Mr Stopps has a great sense of humour, he always used to sing The Wheels on the Bus really loud.” “Mr Stopps told lots of funny stories. I loved it when he took science – if was such fun.” “Mr Stopps lit up my world,” and “I’ll miss Mr Stopps so much. My mum and dad remember him from when they were at school. My mum said Mr Stopps was cool, awesome and smart.” In his leaving speech, Jim Stopps thanked the parents and children of the village for being such a great team and supporting him throughout his time at the school. He will be missed by all but we welcome him back as a governor where he will continue to have a strategic input to the school.
HIGHAM Gateway Club is holding a table-top sale on Saturday, October 15, at Park Road Baptist Church Community Hall, Rushden. It will run from 10am to 1pm. Tables are available at £5 each. Contact Wendy on 01933 228006 if interested in booking a table. Teas will be available plus a wide variety of stalls. All funds raised will go to Higham Gateway Club.
The Club is a self-funded registered charity run exclusively by volunteers and affiliated to Mencap. A spokesman said: “We provide adults living with a learning disability with leisure and social opportunities. “We meet weekly and enjoy a wide range of activities. We receive no funding and as such rely on fundraising, donationss and grants.”
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Charity celebrates raising thousands for good causes
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Would you be willing to help others with their shopping? As a charity we support older people to live independently in their own homes. One of the vital services we provide is an affordable shopping service to support those people who struggle to get to the supermarket and shops themselves. We are looking to recruit shopping volunteers who are willing to commit a few hours of their time each week to help those in need of this service. In return you will receive your fuel expenses, the necessary training and the good feeling you have helped others. For more information please contact Diane Eaton on 01933 315555 or email info@serve.org.uk
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED
Due to our success and huge public demand we are recruiting volunteer drivers. Our team of trained, friendly drivers take clients to all types of medical appointments. (Hospitals, Doctors Surgeries, Dentist, Opticians etc.) We are also looking for volunteer mini-bus drivers. Our minibuses take clients on shopping trips, to garden centres, to pub lunches and other trips such as the sea-side. You can volunteer as much or as little as you want. (1 or 2 days a week or every day, half days or full days…it’s up to you) Full training given and expenses paid. Being a volunteer driver is one of the most useful and rewarding ways you can offer your time to the local community. For more information please call 01933 315555 and ask to speak to James or Diane
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THE Swivel Club is celebrating raising £20,000 this year. The charity has been registered since 2010, since then, it has raised over £89,000 for our local community, including almost £20,000 so far this year. Funds are raised through holding live entertainment events at Rushden Bowls Club. This year has been a huge success with some fantastic acts, including Lynda Gail Lewis, Showaddywaddy, Take That 2, The Fortunes, The Searchers and Stan Boardman. The Swivel Club provide financial support to individuals and good causes in our local community, and surrounding area. In recent months the Swivel Club has provided funds for, among others, a bespoke trike and buggy, wheelchair, mobility scooter and stair lift. Also new window blinds for a day centre for older people and a Craniel Helmet for a young boy with a skull birth defect. Other recipients which have also benefited are, a local Parkinson Society needing funds
for transport, a terminally ill mother to have a holiday with her family and sponsorship to train a medical alert dog and to pay for a group of children to go to the seaside for the day. Swivel Club receives requests from people of all age groups who have health and mobility problems. Its aim is to assist in improving quality of life, by providing the funds to meet the needs of the individual or disadvantaged groups. Members would like to thank all those who attend their events, and who gave very positive feedback from regarding the quality of acts and the venue. If anyone would like to know more, see photos or book tickets for an event, they can do this on www.swivelclub.org.uk . Also if you would like to consider giving a donation, or leave a legacy for this worth while local charity, please make contact through the website. The next event will be on Saturday September 24, when the fantastic Soul band Soft Tone Needles provide the entertainment.
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Exciting vision for new park and picnic area comes to life
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01604 405389 or 07909 966695 E-mail: dance@gaynabrown.co.uk www.gaynabrown.co.uk A NEW play area has been opened in Raunds. The Mayor of Raunds, Councillor Helen Howell opened the new play area in the town in Webb Road. It has been completely refurbished with a number of new pieces of equipment added and the whole area resurfaced and improved. At the opening Cllr Helen Howell said “It’s just fantastic to see the children having such a wonderful time playing on the equipment. “We’ve added some really exciting new pieces as well as incorporating the existing climbing frame and tyres as they are so well loved locally, we are really pleased with the area now, it has been given a new lease of life. “We have also decided to add a picnic bench to enhance the area and that will be coming soon. “We know that adults who used to play here now bring their children to play in this park and maybe they will in turn bring their children along too.” A spokesman for the Town Council explained that the total cost of the project was £25,000 but the council had been able to secure a grant of £10,000 from the Big
Lottery Fund to part fund the project. The spokesman said the funding had ensured that the project offered the townspeople excellent value for money. Cllr Lee Wilkes, Chairman of the Environment, Leisure and Recreation committee said “It was highlighted in the Vision for Raunds that residents wanted to see improvements to the play areas in the town. “Having already completed improvements to The Saxon Hall play area we are delighted to have now completed Webb Road. “We’ve already had some great feedback from local people; it’s good to know this play area will be enjoyed for years to come”. The Big Lottery Fund supports the aspirations of people who want to make life better for their communities across the UK. It is responsible for giving out 40 per cent of the money raised by the National Lottery and invest more than £650m a year in projects big and small in health, education, environment and charitable purposes. Since June 2004 it has awarded more than £8b to projects that change the lives of millions of people.
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RUGBY
National Academy call-up for talented youngsters TWO Rushden boys have been selected to join a National Rugby Academy. Ben Fett and Ellis Isaac, both 14, were spotted by scouts for the academy while playing for the their local team Rushden and Higham RUFC. The aim of the National UR7s Academy is to help develop young players and give them the opportunity to work with worldclass coaches. The only programme of its kind in the UK, the National Academy offers residential camps at Brunel University and the chance to play internationally. Ben, left, and Ellis, right, both played in last season’s Under 14
league winning team at Rushden and Higham RUFC. Players from the award winning team travelled to Basingstoke, representing R&HRUFC, to play in a 7s tournament where Ben and Ellis were spotted by the National Academy scouts. Team coach Steve Andrews said “As well as being selected for this great opportunity, Ben and Ellis have been among eight of our players who represented East Northants last season as part of the Northampton Saints Development Player Programme. We are in training already for next season and hope to continue our winning streak.”
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UCL FOOTBALL
Squad beefed-up
DIAMONDS have strengthened their squad for the season.
Kyal McNulty has signed NPL forms with the club. Kyal is a 25year-old defender who can also play in midfield, having played at Aylesbury United, Leighton T, Banbury, Arlesey, Biggleswade Town and Bedford Town.
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In other squad news Joe Curtis chipped a bone in a recent friendly and is beginning his period of recovery. Nic Evangelinos joins following a number of impressive showings in pre-season games. Nic is a 21-year-old forward player who has been with Banbury United for a number of seasons.
READER Jim McAlwane, a keen supporter of local whether they are from the UCL, or Saturday and football, sent us these snaps from Wellingborough Sunday leagues. We would love to receive them. Town’s recent 3-1 defeat to Stotfold Town. Simply e-mail: nick@rosettapublishing.com You can send us your football pictures too – and we will do the rest.
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Robbie Parsons has also agreed to rejoin the club, having spent a period on loan with us towards the end of last season. Robbie is also 18 years of age.
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James Harvey has also signed NPL forms, stepping up from the Diamonds U21 set-up.
Taylor Orosz has also impressed during the pre-season games in a forward role. Taylor has previously been with Cogenhoe United and Kettering Town U21s after starting his senior career at AFC Kempston Rovers
Lewis Jackson is a left-sided defensive player in his mid twenties who was with Corby Town before playing at Desborough Town and Stamford.
Ross Oulton is a 25-year-old midfielder who was most recently with Leamington. Prior to his time with the Brakes he was with Bedford Town and Rugby Town, having begun his career with Northampton Town.
Aidan Bradshaw is a 21-yearold right back/right-midfield player who was recently with Desborough Town.
And 27-year-old goalkeeper Joseph Haynes has been added to the first team squad, with the registration now approved by the Northern Premier League. Joseph has been with Daventry Town, having also played for Woodford United.
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SEPTEMBER IN THE GARDEN – by Milton Ernest Garden Centre
This month is lawn time
HE lawn is usually the largest area in our garden. It sets off the patio and the plants in the borders enhancing our outdoor space. It is often the domain and pride and joy of the “Man of the House” who will regularly spend time each week “Mowing the Lawn”. This together with spending more time outdoors, the children playing football and pets scampering around all takes its toll on the finely bladed plants we call Grass. September is exactly the right time to repair and restore the Lawn or to plant a new Sward.
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As the days shorten the rate at which the grass grows slows down considerably so the first thing to do is to reduce the mowing frequency to once a fortnight until late October and then stop altogether until next spring. Also raise the cutting height of your mower blades to avoid any scalping at this late stage in the growing season. If the lawn is weedy water with Verdone a selective weed killer which will kill broad leaf weeds but
not monocotyledons like grass. If there are bad infestations of buttercup, clover or other close creeping weeds it may be necessary to do two
treatments. If moss is the problem this can be successfully treated when feeding the turf. use Westland’s Autumn All in One Aftercut which contains Ferrous Sulphate and turns the moss black making it easy to rake out of the turf seven to ten days later. The autumn lawn feed contains low levels of Nitrogen but high levels of Phosphorus for strong root growth and Potassium for thickening and strengthening the grass to withstand low winter temperatures and protect against disease. do not mow the grass for three days before and three days after applying Aftercut and then water the lawn thoroughly. Lawn sand can also be used to kill moss in the lawn. Raking or scarifying a lawn removes the thatch at the base of the grass which tends to promote moss and other fungus disease to grow in the grass. There are three other common lawn problems Redthread, Fusarium Wilt and Fairy Rings. The first two can easily be treated by watering the lawn with Bayer Lawn disease Fungicide but Fairy Rings are proving a challenge since the Eu decided to ban another useful garden chemical. So now we have tidied things we are probably left with bare patches to over seed. Westlands Patch Pack makes this job very easy. It is a mixture of grass seed and fine seeding soil. The seeds are coated to give rapid germination and establishment. Problem dog spots can also be treated by using Miracle dog Spot Repair again a mixture of Seed, Gypsum and Coir which help to neutralise the effects of animal urine.
The lawn should now be in much better condition when its starts to grow next spring. There are two options when planting a new lawn either to sow seed or lay turf which to choose is probably down to cost. The ground preparation is exactly the same for both. Spend time, maybe the entire summer continually removing any weeds to get the area as clean as possible. Then dig over or rotovate the soil and leave for any weed regrowth. Spraying the area with a non residual, translocate weedkiller like glyphosate is the most effective way of removing the weeds. When ready to seed or turf rake the area to a fine tilth. Apply a general fertilizer like blood, fish and bone or autumn lawn feed as a base dressing. If using seed the ideal time to sow is early September when the early morning dew will help the seed to germinate. Scatter the seed evenly and lightly rake to cover with soil. Germination takes approximately sevento 14 days so water two or three times if there is no rain. There are many good grass seed mixes now available for shady places, hard wearing play areas fine decorative lawns or for rapid establishment so ask for advice when at the garden centre. Turf should also be laid early in September on ground prepared in the same way as for seeding. Always buy professionally grown weed free turf, more expensive but by far the better investment. Lay the turf alternately like brickwork with opposite joints. Butt the turves tightly together to avoid shrinkage and separation. Water the turf every couple of days for two weeks until the roots have started to grow. do not cut the new grass until it has grown to at least 8cms.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT MILTON ERNEST GARdEN CENTRE –––––––––––––
CAR BOOT SALE Sunday 18th September £5 per car –––––––––––––
WILD LIFE FAMILY FUN DAY A great day for all the family with Wild Life Trust, Birds of Prey, Beekeepers Hedgehog Rescue, Butterfly Conservation, Woodland Trust, Bouncy Castle, Wildlife Photographer, Creative Competitions, Face Painting and RSPB
Sunday 11th September
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Photographs from the Eric Fowell collection
Miss Edna Smith, J.P., B.Sc., M.A. Northamptonshire County Council purchased Knuston Hall in 1949 and two ideas were put forward for its use.
Knuston Hall – Published by J. Hordon, Wellingborough P.U. 1923. The home of C. K. Greeen who bought the Hall in 1920 for £7,000. He also bought two cottages and woodlands at the same time for just under £1,000. Knuston is in the Parish of Irchester but lies close to Rushden. Mr Green was a prominent member of the Rushden Baptist Church and often entertained church members at this spacious house. During the 1939-45 war, the Hall was never commandeered but the Park was. The many trees providind good camouflage for army vehicles. First came the King’s Royal Rifles, then the Canandians and finally the Americans. The Commanding Officer;s Headquarters were in the Groom’s Room over the stables.
Robert Wigram Arkwright 1880 approx. Arkwright owned Knuston Hall from 1865 and was responsible for a great deal of alteration from what was formerly a farm house come shooting lodge He was Master of the Oakley Hounds from 1851-1885. This print of Arkwright in the Knuston Park is near one of the fine beech trees on the estate – a few still exist today. He is with his favourite horse ‘Sportsman’ which hunted with him for 13 seasons, with three of his hounds, ‘Bridesmaid’, ‘Graceful’ and ‘Racy’. The family owned the estate and hall until 1920 when C. A. K. Green became the owner. He was the last private owner. Northamptonshire County Council purchased the estate and Hall in 1949. The Arkwright family presented in 1974 a fine painting by Stephen Pearce 1887 of which this print is a copy.
(1) An Adult Education Centre or (2) A golf club and the A.E.C. won by one vote. Edna Smith was appointed the first Principal in 1951, a post she held for more than 25 years. She acquired a high reputation both nationally and internationally for her unique highly personal contribution to the work carried out at Knuston Hall and to adult education. She also had a very dedicated team of local people to assist in running Knuston Hall. She was awarded the O.B.E. This a very short list of some course leaders: Winifred Millar, O.B.E., Lace making; Constance Nash, Painting; Jeff King, Thatching; A. E. Brown, Archaeology; Keith Lovell, Heraldry. Two men from the County Architects’ Department who gave great assistance to Edna Smith in the early years in the maintenance of the building were John Neville and Richard Ballard.
Enjoy a great day out…
‘ROYAL DAY OUT’, LUNCH AT THE ROYAL HORSEGUARDS HOTEL, TOUR OF THE ROYAL MEWS AND BUCKINGHAM PALACE WED 7th SEPTEMBER 2016 – £92pp Cost Includes: RETURN COACH TRAVEL, 2 COURSE LUNCH. A Royal Day Out with a two course lunch at the luxury ‘Royal Horse Guards’ off Whitehall. We continue to the Royal Mews to view the magnificent state coaches and carriages used for Royal weddings and state occasions. Then on to Buckingham Palace where a fashion exhibition ‘90 Years of Style for The Queen’s Wardrobe’ in celebration of The Queen’s 90th Birthday. A self-guided audio tour of the staterooms, the picture Gallery, and the Gardens.
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SHOW AND CHRISTMAS LUNCH FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 2016 – £90pp Cost includes: RETURN COACH TRAVEL, CHRISTMAS LUNCH, ENTRY AND SEATS FOR THE ‘CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR’ We invite you to start your 2016 Christmas celebrations early by spending a magical day at Thursford
CCOOAACCH TTRRIPIPS WIHTH S ITH RRUUSSHHDW EN PPICICKK-UDPEN - UP CHATSWORTH HOUSE AND PILSLEY VILLAGE THURS 15th SEPT 2016 – £55pp Cost includes: RETURN COACH TRAVEL, ENTRY TO CHATSWORTH HOUSE AND GARDENS, VISIT TO PILSLEY VILLAGE. A relaxing summertime day at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The House is set in beautiful parkland in the Derby Peak District and there is so much to enjoy. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and you will find water features, sculptures and spectacular views all around. On the return journey we call at the wellstocked Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop at Pilsley Village.
in Norfolk. We have arranged an early Traditional Christmas Lunch at The George Hotel in Swaffham, before travelling on to Thursford, venue of Britain’s largest Christmas show for the 2pm performance. The auditorium is set amongst wonderful festive surroundings. You will find Fairground Carousels, the Wurlitzer Organ and numerous other attractions from the Thursford Collection. Over 130 performers offer an extravaganza of nonstop dancing, singing, music, humour and variety.
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28 — REPORTER #1 SEPTEMBER 2016 RSPB MId –NENE LOCAL GROuP Thursday15 Sept 2016 Saxon Hall Raunds at 7.30pm Meeting is open to everyone admission £3. Children free Illustrated talk on
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Sunday 25 Sept 2016 RSPB Titchwell Contact Bob 01933 460644 if you require more details and to book
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CELEBRATION IN SONG
Saturday 24th September at 7.00pm. Guests Jonathan Reynolds /Tracey Holderness and The GBRT Adult Choir, Admission £5 payable on the door, The concert is to mark The Over 60s 50th Anniversary.
CONCERT
Saturday 1st October at 7.00pm The guests will be for Harvest Weekend
Salvation Army Symphonic Wind Ensemble
(The Salvation Army’s only Wind Ensemble) and supported by Mel Page (Vocal) Admission £5 payable at the door, Sunday to conclude the Harvest Weekend at 10 and 6.00pm leader will be Lt. Annmarie Gifford with the evening being the First Sunday Event featuring our Band and Praise Chorus. Further information from George Ellitson on 01933 313106
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By Ben Elton An hilarious, razor-tongued, modern comedy satire
Silly Cow
Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Sharnbrook 7.30pm Monday 12th to Saturday 17th September
doris Wallace is the bitch to end all bitches! A tough, vicious newspaper columnist with a talent for caustic insults and career assassination, the queen of the tabloid press is content with her toy boy and her pretty personal assistant and is on the verge of glorious success with her own television show. She’s not going to let anything, or anyone, get in her way, not even the ‘silly cow’ of an actress who is suing her for libel. Any potentially embarrassing skeletons she may have in her cupboard are securely locked away... or so she thinks! “Crude, clever and killingly funny.” DAILY MIRROR
Tickets from £9 are available online from: www.sharnbrookmilltheatre.co.uk
or in person from Twinkle Twinkle Boutique, High Street, Sharnbrook.
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A big month of Soul at ‘The Bowl’
September promises to kick off a very Soulful Autumn at Rushden Bowls Club starting with a return of the very popular Mod and Soul night on Saturday 3rd September. The Hipcat Express will be at full steam from 7.30 until midnight. They will be playing the best in Mod, Ska, Reggae and Soul, with guest dJ Steve Brown spinning his usual mix of Northern and classic soul tunes. Admission is just £5 on the door.
The fabulous ‘Soft Tone Needles’ return to The Bowl!
Saturday 24th September sees the long awaited return of top uK soul
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band, The Soft Tone Needles. They made a sensational appearance last year wowing the audience with a fabulous performance of top Motown and Soul classics. This 10 piece line up of professional musicians assembled from around the country deliver that big authentic sound of 60s America. With fabulous vocals and a powerful brass section it is impossible to resist the urge to get up and dance. This is definitely a night not to be missed. They will be supported by Steve Brown who will be spinning all the top Motown tunes on ‘the big floor’. Tickets are on sale from The Swivel Club for just £12.50 each and can be obtained by phoning the ticket hotline on 07738 080470 or online from www.swivelclub.org.uk
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Memory Lane Tea Rooms
Take a trip down memory lane in our traditional vintage 1940’s tea room right on your door step. Proud to provide you with 40 different types of loose teas. Serving fresh home baked scones, cakes and light snacks. OPEN:
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Monday to Thursday: 9am-4pm Friday: 9am-3:30pm, Saturday: 9am-3pm Memory Lane Tea Rooms 21 Church Street, Rushden, NN10 9YU 01933 315555 www.facebook.com/MemoryLaneTeaRooms Card payment accepted on transactions over £5
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MODEL WEEKEND
Sat 3rd & 4th SEPTEMBER A weekend crammed full of model trains, planes and motor vehicles plus a brake van ride behind our diesel Wd shunter. Fees apply.
REAL ALE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Fri 23rd/Sat24th/Sun 25th SEPTEMBER Enjoy a selection of live music and taste some great real ales, plus take a ride behind the Blue Circle. Fares apply. TRAIN TIMES Sat – 14.00; 14.45; 15.30; 16.15; 17.00; 18.00; 19.00 Sun - 11.00; 11.45; 12.30; 13.15; 14.00; 14.45; 15.30; 16.00
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invites you to join us for our September group meeting
‘SING A CENTURY’
Popular musician Andy Smith will be presenting another of his musical talks. This one is ‘Sing a Century’ and Andy will be singing and playing at least one song from each decade for the last 100 years. The Plaza, Cosy Nook, Thrapston NN14 4PS Friday16 September, 2016 Visitors £1 (Members free) Visitors always welcome Further information from the Publicity Secretary, 07542775603. 10am - 12 noon
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30 — REPORTER #1 SEPTEMBER 2016 RuSHdEN & dISTRICT HISTORy SOCIETy Friday 21st October 7.30pm at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU Malcolm Deacon
‘THE PRINCESS AND THE GUNPOWDER PLOT’ Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
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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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‘THE HISTORY OF BEEKEEPING’
Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
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HIGHAM FERRERS W.I next meeting will be on Monday 19th September,at 2.15.at the Adult School, Westfied Terrace. Higham Ferrers Speaker will be Susan Jackson,subject This months competion, Old Family Photo’s. New members are welcome. More information phone Olga Earl on 01933 412848.
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Saturday 3rd September 2016 10-12noon. St.Mary’s Church Hall, Rushden. Admission 50p. Refreshments on Sale PROCEEdS TO CHuRCH ORGAN FuNd. Tables £5 per table contact Edna 01933 357253.
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Meets weekly on Mondays from 2-4pm at The wesley centre, irthlingborough Methodist church. Excellent, experienced teacher. Very relaxed atmosphere All abilities welcome. Refreshments available For further details contact – 01933 624847
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THURSDAY 4TH AUGUST THREE PAIRS OF CALL duCKS THREE MALE/ THREE FEMALE ONE BLACK PAIR ANd TWO WHITE PAIRS These ducks are very distinctive. If you have any information please ring 01933 316060 SMALL REWARD OFFERED
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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 TuESdAyS 10am to 12.30pm coffee Stop Open for a drink, a snack and chat WEdNESdAyS 10am art Group
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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
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BALLROOM, SEQUENCE/ DISCO & LINE DANCING
For Single, divorced & Widowed People Who May Find It Hard To Start A Social Life Again. For more information please contact Margaret On 01536 204127
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
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AFC RuSHdEN ANd dIAMONdS
QUIZ NIGHT
7.30pm FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9th RuSHdEN BOWLS CLuB, NORTHAMPTON ROAd, RuSHdEN. NN10 6AN £2.00 EACH. RAFFLE. RETIRING BuCKET COLLECTION FOR CRANSLEy HOSPICE. ALL QuIZ PLAyERS ARE WELCOME. FOR FuRTHER dETAILS PLEASE CONTACT GLENIS ON 07870 332606.
–––––––––––––––––––– ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
We are looking for several new members to join a small entertainment group. Our aim being to take musical revues to the lounges of Senior Citizen homes and also to help raise funds for charities/church projects etc. The group will be run by a director well experienced in amateur and professional theatre and with many years experience in running a similar successful group. Reading music or being a fantastic singer is not necessary, older people are particularly welcome and beginners would learn through rehearsal. Just enthusiasm and committment is required in this team project. for more information please contact 01933 315865 or email: fitzpat@outlook.com
–––––––––––––––––––– All members are invited to join a dog Watch Walk at Fermyn Woods Country Park Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS on Sunday 25th September Free admission, car park £3 Woodland Walk, 1 mile approx.one hour Meet at the Skylark Cafe at 2.15pm Hope to see you there! Walkers without dogs are welcome too. See our website for further details: www.northamptonshiredogwatch.co.uk
DOG WATCH WALK
RuSHdEN SALVATION ARMy Church Street, Rushden on Sunday 4th September will be holding a FIRST SUNDAY EVENT when the guests will be
BOOBS & BRASS
when admission will be free but a donation will be in aid of Breast Cancer Research, and up to date since formation in 2006 have raised over £200,000 for this research. It commences at 6.00pm and prior to this event refreshments will be available free in the Community Centre in Church Street at 5.00pm adjacent to the hall. Further details available from 01933 313106.
(ALL LADIES BAND)
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
–––––––––––––––––––– BEGINNERS JOGGING GROUP
Couch to 5k in 10-12 weeks. Jogging Group FREE - friendly mixed ability jogging group Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Waitrose in Rushden November to March Mondays 17:45 – 19:00 Email: Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk WOMEN’S COREFIT CIRCUIT CLASS Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre Monday 5 September (for 8 weeks) 19:15 – 20:15 Block of 8 sessions – £16 non refundable. Limited spaces – to book please contact Heather at hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– EXHIBITION BEGINNERS JOGGING GROUP Couch to 5K in 10-12 weeks Meet at waitrose in Rushden Time: 17.45 – 19.00 – FREE Email: Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– FORGET-ME-NOT BARN:
HANDMADE & UPCYCLED CRAFT FAYRE
The Masonic Hall, wellingborough Rd Rushden, nn10 9YJ 1st Saturday of every month 10am - 4pm (free entry) further details/stall booking: forget-me-notbarn@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS LIBRARy First Thursday on each month
KNIT AND KNATTER COFFEE MORNING
HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing 10.00, Sunday 4th September Contact 01933 387991 6 mile walk from Higham Ferrers 08.25, Sunday 18th September Contact 01933 387991 10 mile walk from Thornton, Leicestershire 9.25, Sunday 2nd October Contact 01933 358223 6 mile walk from Carlton
–––––––––––––––––––– you are invited to a and
COFFEE MORNING BOX OPENING 10-12noon Saturday 1st October 2016 St Mary’s Church Hall Rushden Various Stalls Proceeds for The Children’s Society.
Brenda Bandy and Vicky Bodo present an exhibition of their paintings a mixed bag of different styles, mediums and subjects Chichele College, Higham Ferrers on Saturday and Sunday 3rd & 4th September 10am unitil 4pm each day. Everyone welcome.
–––––––––––––––––––– RuSHdEN FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLuB Meetings held at The Full Gospel Church Hall 60 High Street South, Rushden Thursday 29th September 7pm For 7-30pm
FLOWER DEMONSTRATION
‘Shades of Autumn’
by Nafas demonstrator Barbara Collins RAFFLE OF dESIGNS Refreshments – Sales Table NEW MEMBERS VERy WELCOME £30pa VISITORS VERy WELCOME £6 MEMBERS £3 Enquiries 01933 388434 01933 410280 or 01933 461280
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– Higham Ferrers Library 10.15-11.30
TEL: 07749 699711 or 07724 905406
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SEPTEMBER 2016 REPORTER #1 — 31
THE H. E. BATES DISCUSSION GROUP
THE NEXT MEETING IS:
2-4pm, September 14th, 2016 at Rushden Town Bowls Club Entrance £3
Graham Padden will talk on
‘Uncle Silas Stories’ FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Eric Fowell on 01933 353292
The Search for Water on the Moon NENE VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Dr Mahesh Anand
Planetary Science and Exploration, Department of Physical Sciences, The Open University
Monday, 19 September, 2016 at 8pm Chelveston Village Hall Caldecott Road Chelveston NN9 6AT
One of the moon’s greatest mysteries has long been whether it has any water. Now new research led by The Open University, reveals that most of the water inside the moon was delivered by water-rich asteroids rather than comets. Over the last decade, analyses of lunar samples have revealed that there is a considerable amount of water inside the moon which was delivered very early on in the moon’s lifetime. This research is timely, especially in light of the plans to send robotic, as well as human, prospecting missions to previously unexplored regions of the moon. Dr Mahesh Anand is one of the key research staff into this important area of discovery and his talk will focus on the work so far and its implications for space research. Visitors and Members welcome. £3 per person including tea/coffee and biscuits. Further information from Steve Williams on 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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