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Communities across district helped by council funds to the tune of £40,000 2 — REPORTER #1 JANUARY 2017
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EAST Northamptonshire Council is helping more communities in the district with £40,000 of funding for local projects. Each district councillor is allocated £1,000 per year for small community-based projects. Money can be awarded to parish/town councils, community groups, voluntary organisations and charities working in East Northamptonshire. Thanks to ENC’s Member Empowerment Fund (MEF), these types of projects can be funded: Community events, fayres and carnivals, community and neighbourhood planning activities, activities which promote participation in physical activity/healthy lifestyles, environmental improve-
ments, such as tidying up, new planting schemes, community facility improvements and support for new groups – first aid, committee skills training. Other projects can include, equipment for use by the local community, young people projects including equipment for youth groups, safer communities, such as parking schemes, speed reduction measures. Since the scheme began in June 2011, communities have benefitted from more than £168,000 of grant funding to support their projects, including: l Purchasing/installing a picnic bench in Riverside Park, Higham Ferrers l Litter picking equipment for
HOME owners and tenants have another chance to save money on their energy bills with a collective switching scheme returning this week. East Northamptonshire Council is once again teaming up with leading collective switching expert, iChoosr, to take part in the Big Community Switch in a bid to help you get a better deal on your gas and electricity. ENC’s free scheme, known as ‘Switch Save Smile,’ invites you
to join forces and pay less for your energy. The more people who register, the greater the chance of getting a competitive energy deal. Energy suppliers are then invited to take part in the auction to bid against each other to offer the best deal. This takes place in February 2017. The cheapest tariff offered will win, and everyone registered for the scheme will then be sent details of how much money they could save, together with a no-
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clean up days in Chelveston and Caldecott Creating a multi-functional learning space for the school children and the wider community in Glapthorn Installation of a defibrillator for the benefit of the residents of Barnwell and the surrounding area Arts and craft equipment for the 1st Irthlingborough Scouts group Training programme and course materials to provide counselling sessions to young people in Oundle and the surrounding area Volunteer support and refreshments for the Rushden Hall Park health walk sessions
l Installation of a gated entrance to the village of Hargrave to visually improve road safety. East Northamptonshire Council leader Steven North, said: “This is a great small fund that allows our councillors to support capital projects in their area, either as an individual or working with other members to support larger projects. “If you need a bit of financial help to make your project a reality, have a chat with your local councillor.” To find out more about the scheme and/or to apply for funding visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/mef or speak to your councillor, contact details can be found at www.east-northampton shire.gov.uk/councillors
obligation offer to switch. There was an average saving of more than £350 per household last year! East Northamptonshire Council leader Steven North, said: “Lots of people haven’t got time to compare energy suppliers or find the whole process quite daunting. “This is why I’m pleased we’re taking part in the Big Community Switch for a second year. “Last year the majority of residents saved at least £100 and a few even pocketed more than £1,000!
“Switch Save Smile is a hasslefree way of making sure you’re getting a good deal. All you need to do is register, which takes less than 10 minutes, and then let iChoosr do all the hard work for you. “The more people that register, the greater the savings could be.” For more information and/or to register, visit www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/smile or contact the council on 01832 742121.
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Teaming up with charity to help the lonely at Christmas time
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 17th January 2017 – 6.30pm ENVIRONMENT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 17th January 2017 – 7.30pm FULL COUNCIL 31st January 2017 – 7.30pm
FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 28th January 9am–1pm HOw TO CONTaCT yOuR COuNCIllOR Cllr D. Drage Tel: 01933 410884
Cllr B.A. Prigmore Tel: 01933 386225
Cllr R.J. Gell* Tel: 01933 359237
Cllr A.M.T. Reading Tel: 01933 411361
Cllr R.D. Hamblin Tel: 01933 413268
Cllr Mrs C. Reavey Tel 01933 413713
Cllr H.L. Jackson Tel; 01933 314963
Cllr Mrs A.M. Sauntson* Tel: 01933 357212
Cllr D.C. Lawson MBE** Tel: 01933 397760
Cllr J. Smithers Tel: 07779 137081
Cllr Mrs S.A. Mantle Tel: 01933 356838
Cllr P. Tomas Deputy Mayor 2016/17 Tel: 01933 359688
Cllr Mrs O.J. Mayes Tel: 07904 014750 Cllr Mrs V.M. Newbery Tel: 01933 311062
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Cllr C. O’Rourke Tel: 01933 411472 * District Councillor – East Northamptonshire Council ** County Councillor – Northamptonshire County Council
Town Clerk – Mrs Sandra Mitcham BA (Hons), FILCM Assistant Town Clerk – Alicia Schofield Administration Officer – Mrs Julie Morriss Administration/Finance Officer – Mrs Danielle Edwards Parks and Open Spaces Wardens – Chris Spring Mayor’s Sergeant – Mr David Wicks
ASDA Foundation has generously donated £1,000 to local the charity SERVE. The money was used to provide a two-day Christmas Dinner event on December 20 and 21 for 30 people who would have been alone over the festive period. The money funded the food, drinks, decorations, a local singer, presents for the beneficiaries and volunteers, minibus travel expenses and a few care support staff. General manager, Jessica Slater said: “This was fantastic news, our beneficiaries had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas at SERVE.” SERVE provides a range of services which support vulnerable adults to live independently in their own homes, If you would like further information about the group contact the office on 01933 315555 or email info@serve.org.uk
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AFC RUSHDEN and Diamonds is holding a quiz night on Friday, January 13, at Rushden Bowls Club in Northampton Road. The quiz will start at 7.30pm and there will be a raffle and collection for Cransley Hospice. Contact 07870 332606 to book a table and for more details.
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Boost for Alfie as fundraising group steps in
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OUR picture shows little Alfie from Higham Ferrers, who has multiple health issues, relating to a condition called, Charge Syndrome. He is the youngest of four children and needs full time, constant care. His mother
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Jo, approached the Swivel Club for support, and help with the purchase of a specialised buggy, to meet his complex needs. The Swivel club purchased and presented this to her, and Archie, a few weeks ago.
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THE Big Lottery has recently awarded Aspirations Wellbeing £7,075 for a project to help people living with disabilities. The money will fund monthly discos and dance performances. The Trust already runs a YIP (Young Inclusive People) Club on a Tuesday evening during term time and a MAC (Multi Activity Club) for older people with disabilities, on a Thursday morning. There is also a YIP Dance Club. All Clubs are based at the Pemberton Centre in Rushden. There is currently little provision for young people and adults with disabilities to attend a night out.
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Lasting legacies left by ‘Capability’ Brown
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TO end a busy year celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, the Northamptonshire Gardens Trust was delighted to have gifted trees to all those groups from Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire who visited the wonderful Brownian landscape at Castle Ashby in July. These visits were part of an ambitious project aiming to encourage a wider, more diverse
audience to visit, learn about and enjoy Brown’s landscapes as part of the Capability Brown 2016 Festival. This festival was managed by the Landscape Institute and funded with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. On a beautiful sunny morning five trees were delivered to a variety of sites and in the very capable hands of ‘Capability’ Brown two Rowan trees were planted at Rowan Gate School and the Warwick Academy in
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Wellingborough and a Hawthorn at Southwood House for adults with disabilities, also in Wellingborough. Owing to limitations of space, Rowan Gate School in Rushden and the SERVE Therapy Centre in Higham Ferrers received crab apple trees in pots to brighten their urban environments. Each tree was ceremoniously planted with the help of pupils, residents and of course, ‘Capability’ Brown..
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Lisa’s sports therapy business is snowballing
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LISA Boardman has seen her sport and injury therapy business flourish in the past few months. She said: “After graduating university in May 2015 and launching ‘Boardman Sport and Injury Therapy’ in the same month, the business has snow balled! “I have been working from EPT Gym, Rushden, treating clients of all ages, gender and conditions and is rapidly building a large client base. “In the last year I have been able to expand the businesses by treating clients over at the Oxford Street Therapy Centre, Wellingborough too. “ So what is Sports Therapy? It is a type of physical therapy that specifically focuses on preventing injury and on rehabilitation of the patient back to the best possible levels of function. This is done by personally tailored rehabilitation and strength and conditioning programmes along with sports massage, mobili-
sation techniques and ultrasound therapy. Some think that sports therapy is solely for the sporting person but in fact it’s suitable for anyone suffering with pain, injury or postural flaws The business offers a variety of treatments which may help with long standing pain, sports, traumatic and occupational injuries or even just to relax., They are advanced sports massage, injury and pain assessment and treatment, strength and conditioning exercises, vertebral and peripheral mobilisations, hot stone massage, ultrasound therapy, Swedish massage and acupuncture A taster day will be held on Saturday, February 4, at EPT gym with half hour treatments at just £10. To book and appointment or if you would like more information contact 07969 210516 or visit w w w. l i s a b o a r d m a n s p o r t s therapy.com
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Decision on supermarket signage
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Volunteers brought Christmas cheer
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NENE Valley Community Action were again in action before Christmas providing small hampers for veteran members of Rushden Royal British Legion and older local residents. The funds to fill the hampers came from a raffle held at the joint School of Life and a recent Rushden Academy tea dance together with donations from staff and pupils at the school. School of Life Project Officer, Melanie Johnson, from Nene Valley Community Action said “It’s great to see the community coming together to provide something extra at Christmas time.”
A PLANNiNg inspector has agreed with councillors and officers that an illuminated totem sign outside a Rushden store must be removed as it is not in keeping with the visual amenity of the area. The application was refused on the grounds that “the proposed advertisement would adversely affect the character and visual amenity of the area, including views into/out of the Conservation Area. The proposal is therefore contrary to national and local planning policies.” One totem sign was put up between the committee making its decision and the decision notice being issued shortly after and so the council’s enforcement officer served a notice to remove it. The planning decision and the enforcement notice were appealed against but on 12 December, 2016 an inspector dismissed both appeals and agreed with East Northamptonshire Council that “the sign does harm the setting of the conservation area and the character and appearance of the surrounding area”. He also said that at “an important and attractive entrance to the town and the conservation area… the totem stands out and… looks incongruous and wholly out of place. it also seems to be over-large and dominant.” Planning officers are now in communication with Lidl to agree a date for removal of the sign.
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Christmas competition winners announced
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A Big well done has been handed out to the the lucky winners of the annual Higham Ferrers Christmas competitions. Colemans was voted as the Best Dressed Shop window in the 'People's Choice Award, with the shop being presented with a winner’s trophy and a framed certificate at a presentation event held at the Christmas Market in the Market Square. The Higham Ferrers gargoyle trail finalised with a draw - two local brothers Daniel gwynne, aged nine, and Jamie, aged seven, correctly identified 18 of the 21 gargoyles which had been temporary residents in the festive shop window displays in the town. The boys were invited to the presentation event the Town’s Mayor, Councillor Pam Whiting presented them each with a certificate and their favourite pottery gargoyle to take home and keep. The gargoyles in the trail were hand crafted by Tamsin Edwards, (a local artist from Raunds,) and were loaned to the town council throughout the competition period.
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their favourite festive display. This Award attracted 186 votes in total, Colemans received 40 votes which gained them first place, Little Steps Nursery came second with 32 votes and Cranberry Cottage came third with 28 votes. The gargoyle trail was introduced as a fun way for children and their families to explore the town's businesses and the variety of offers available. Families have been encouraged to find hidden gargoyles and discover their names among the festive window displays throughout the town.
The Christmas competitions were launched alongside the annual Higham Ferrers Christmas Sparkle event. The aim of the competitions were to promote the town and offer opportunities for
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local businesses, residents and visitors to participate in shared projects. The People's Choice Award was introduced this year to inspire businesses to encourage their own customers to take part and vote for
Both competitions have been supported by the following businesses in Higham Ferrers: Coffee Bean, Savour the Flavour, Little Steps Nursery, Mark Bird Flooring, John Lee Motorcycles, Momma V, Sidey Design Architecture, Stevenson Property Management, Wilson Browne Solicitors, Rebels Hairdressers, Mercy in Action, B.E White, Bobby & Son Butchers, BMW Windows, Cranberry Cottage, Buttons Barnets, Colemans, Higham News, The Ashgrove Clinic, Higham Ferrers Library, Alfa Playschool, Higham Ferrers Junior School.
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The problem with London…
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IN MY OPINION
By Andy Mercer
THERE is a housing crisis, with sky-high rents and insane house prices – in London. There is a serious shortage of homes for the growing population – in London. There are jobs galore, but too few workers – in London. Meanwhile, outside London, communities are being forced to accept vast new housing estates. Councils across middle England are struggling with the demands of these new estates. East Northamptonshire Council for example, is trying very hard to make Rushden East work, both for the town and for the 2,500 families who will live there.) However, it’s all solving the wrong problem, like trying to solve poverty by printing more money. The real problem is the concentration of jobs, (especially highly paid jobs), in London, so building millions of new homes elsewhere cannot solve it. The problem started years ago, when the Bank of England forced all banks to have a base in the Square-Mile.
The idea was that they could ‘clear’ payments by swapping bits of paper, (cheques and bank notes). They used to have vast sums trundling around the City in little trucks. That ended when electronic transactions took over, but most of the jobs stayed in the City. In theory, there is nothing to keep the banks in the Square Mile. Indeed, some are moving out, initially to Docklands. However, banks, (and business in general), are reluctant to relocate from London, if only because their staff commute from all directions. Government, by contrast, could leave London. In the past, efforts have been made to devolve parts of the public sector out of London, (the DVLA is in Swansea), but from the 80’s onwards, it went out of fashion. However, now’s a good time to revisit the concept. A rare opportunity to redistribute the public sector’s jobs will shortly appear. The Palace of Westminster is a venerable Old Lady, who has served the nation well for
many years, but is now overdue for an update. Soon, She will have to be renovated, costing £billions. At the same time, MPs and Lords are going to need to continue to work, while security is somehow maintained. Wouldn’t it be better to build a new hightech, high security Palace, on a greenfield site? The Palace of Westminster could be vacated, and renovated while empty. It could then be reserved for tourists! The government departments could follow the MPs and Lords, and take the pressure off London’s housing, and gradually rebalance the country. The new Palace should be near the middle, close to both HS2 and a major road nexus (where the M1, M6 and A14 meet for example). It should be between Britain’s two brightest high-tech zones (between Oxford and Cambridge). It should have ample land for growth, with plenty of green space, and a high quality of life. Ideally, it should be somewhere that parliament has met before. Amazingly, such a place exists - it is called Northamptonshire.
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Len and Betty are the diamond couple
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LEN and Betty Snelling, of Masefield Drive in Rushden is a real Diamond couple. The pair celebrate their anniversary this month with their family, including their children, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Len, 86, who served in the Forces, and Betty, 80, a former nurse put their long marriage down to give and take and a good understanding of each other.
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NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THE Northamptonshire Community Foundation is a grant giving charity and provides much needed and often life changing grants to some of the county’s most vulnerable and in need people. Here we feature some of its latest ventures. For more information on the foundation and its work, visit www.ncf.uk.com THE county’s Food Poverty Network launched its first ‘Big Conversation Event’ at Springs Family Centre as part of a national campaign to End Hunger UK. This will be the first of several events held between now and March 2017, focusing on tackling food poverty in the county. Rachel McGrath,Grants Director at Northamptonshire Community Foundation and Chair of the Network said: “The main purpose behind #EndHungerUK national campaign is to build a groundswell of pressure on politicians and government so that they take the issue of hunger in the UK seriously. According to data from the Food Foundation more than 8 million people are struggling to put regular food on the table and food insecurity is massively on the rise.” It will culminate in a national call for action in March 2017 and the End Hunger UK Campaign is supported by many national charities and organisations including Child Poverty Action Group, Fareshare, Food Ethics Council, Fabian Commission on Food and Poverty, the Food Foundation, Nourish Scotland, Trussell Trust and the Independent Food Aid Network. A panel of representatives from local food banks and charities were also present at the event, (see above), and all participants including a local councillor and local residents were given the opportunity to ask the panel questions and to voice their opinions, feedback and stories on what needs to be done to end food poverty in Northamptonshire. Rutendo Nyatsine, Chair of Zimwomen
The Foundation launched its Surviving Winter Appeal last month with Tesco, which offered an alternative to the shopping frenzy and encourages people to do good stuff for the charities and causes they care about. The Surviving Winter appeal aims to save lives and help isolated and vulnerable older people.
Association voiced her opinion during the question and answer session with the panel. She said of her experience; “The #EndHungerUK conversation has been an eye opener for us. I know that we think it is a problem out there but we didn’t realise how big it is. If all of the suggestions and facts from the community about food poverty are going to be taken on board and acted on, we’ll be a step closer to ending hunger in the UK.” Chief Executive of the Hope Centre, Robin Burgess spoke of the importance of the event; “Food poverty and hunger is central to this mission and it has been part of what we do for 40 years, so tackling food poverty is crucial. “The more we do it collectively the better and there is a vital need to work together to challenge assumptions and lack of awareness of how extensive food poverty is.” Charity Director of Restore Northampton,
Anya Willis said ‘The effectiveness of joining together in a national campaign gives us a greater voice than what we would have as the Food Poverty Network in Northamptonshire.’ Everyone taking part in the Big Conversation event were also given a task, to write down on a paper plate their answer to the following questions ‘How can we end hunger in the UK and what does the Government need to do to help make this a reality?’ They were asked to take a photo of their plate and to share their message on social media to join the #EndHungerUK campaign. For further information on the #EndHungerUK campaign and to keep updated please go to End Hunger UK website: http://endhungeruk.org/. To get involved with Northamptonshire Food Poverty Network contact Northamptonshire Community Foundation on 01604 230033.
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TWO artistically gifted cadets from Wellingborough’s 378 (Mannock) Squadron Air Training Corps have won a competition to design unique pin badges for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Air Cadets Annabel Wight, (centre), 16, and Julia Wzgarda, 13, were recently presented with the badges made from their very own designs by Mr Ian Nunney, the Chairman of Wellingborough Branch of the Legion. Both girls were surprised and honoured to have had their artwork turned into badges.
RSPB meeting
THE next indoor meeting of the mid-Nene RSPB group will be on Thursday, January 19, at 7.30pm at the Saxon Hall in Raunds There will be an illustrated talk on Undiscovered Norfolk by Chris Ward The meeting is open to everyone admission £3. including tea or coffee. Children can enter free More details on this and other activities are available from Penny on 01933 350404.
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Christmas Cheer The team at local at-home care company Home Instead Senior Care based in Higham Ferrers, has been busy spreading some festive cheer this Christmas by collecting goods and donating hampers to the Cando Club. The Cando Club is a wellbeing centre formed for the benefit of the elderly and vulnerable people in the local area, and soon, they will be moving to a new premises at the Library at Higham Ferrers. Some clients at Home Instead also attend the Cando Club as it gives families the contentment of knowing that their family member is meeting other senior citizens and enjoying a hot meal and good company. Louise Russell-Boyne, from Home Instead Senior Care commented. She said, “Members of the Cando Club were delighted to receive the gift hampers and presents. We enjoyed spending time with the members, chatting with them and discussing their Christmas plans.”
Sad day as Rotarian passes away
RUSHDEN Rotarian Alan Matthias passed away on December 2 after bravely and determinedly fighting an aggressive illness. He was 80. Alan had held all the high offices in the club being President in 2003-4 and serving as a dynamic Chairman of the Foundation, Community and International Committees. He was the ‘Guardian’ of the family of Rotary for many years making sure that any sick Rotarian or family member was given support. He steered a tight ship. Nothing was left to chance – everything was planned, committed to paper, tested and executed with precision. Yet Alan was not a dry, pen pushing civil servant. He worked in the way that best served those he was serving. His meticulous organisation of accommodation, meals, trips out and about, including visits to other Rotary Clubs. He did not limit himself to Rotary service either. He was both learner and teacher in the local U3A, specialising in the Classical Studies and the Greek tragedies. He was a dedicated and faithful Churchman, singer in St. Mary’s choir (last year at the age of 79 he gained the Gold Award from the Royal School of Church Music. This was is the highest award in church choral music open to experienced choristers.members.
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RAUNDS town mayor Cllr Helen Howell has officially opened new changing facilities at Manor School Sports College. Ideally situated next to the school’s all-weather football pitch the block consists of two separate changing rooms which can also be adapted into classrooms. There is also a refreshments hut where spectators can purchase hot and cold drinks as well as have a seat during half time. The new facilities provide the perfect space for teams to prepare for matches whilst also providing an excellent viewing platform for families and friends to cheer on players. In addition to the facilities being used by students during school hours there is also the opportunity for community clubs to hire both the changing rooms and football pitch. The school’s sports centre has already received positive feedback from visitors and has had a number of junior teams register their interest in hiring the new block.
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A CONFECTIONARY SHOP has enjoyed the sweet smell of success after being named the winner of this year’s Wellingborough’s Christmas Window Display Competition. The Sweet Jar, located on Market Street, took first place for staging a bespoke wooden fireplace with Santa’s legs hanging from it in the shop front. The rest of the display was adorned with festive decorations and a snowman fashioned together with three large goldfish bowls. Shop owner Jayne Bedford said: “It was a proud moment when we found out we had won the competition. “We invested quite a lot of time and effort into the display and we’ve certainly had a lot of admirers. “Having a talking point has definitely helped promote us as a business and got more people through the door.”
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Slim and fit members boost hall funds by £1,000 after series of charity activities and events
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MEMBERS of Slim & Fit, the respected local diet and fitness club run by Tracey Amis, has raised more than £1,000 for Glamis Hall in Wellingborough. This impressive total, raised throughout 2016, came from a number of activities including a Charity Aerobathon held at the hall. That event alone raised £557 and many local businesses generously donated prizes for the raffle. Tracey Amis said: "Many local people are familiar with the great
work Glamis Hall does to support elderly residents. “I was overwhelmed by people's generosity and support. “I hope our fund-raising efforts over the past year will go some way towards helping them continue their work." "We thank all those who supported us by coming to the event or buying raffle tickets. “Also, thank you to Margot and Linda who did a brilliant job of leading Salsa and Zumba sessions."
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Heather Saunders, chairman of Glamis Hall, said: "We are absolutely delighted with Tracey's support. “She is one of a kind, providing regular motivation to her members and they've been brilliant in helping raise so much for the hall." Glamis Hall is a community centre on the Queensway Estate in Wellingborough. It consists of a large sports hall with kitchen and servery, community room, changing rooms and a wellbeing centre.
The centre and its day care services were saved by a group of friends, who came together in 2014, following Wellingborough Council's decision to cut funding and close the hall. The hall is now a registered charity and largely run by volunteers. Tracey runs classes in Wellingborough, Rushden, Irthlingborough, Higham Ferrers and Stanwick. For further details www. slimandfitclasses.com
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The seasonal smell of mulled wine and delicious mince pies filled the air as youngsters from an Irthlingborough school held a very festive event. Pupils from Huxlow Science College attended St Peter's Church in the town to put on their annual Christmas carol service. The event took place on Wednesday, December 14 and a spokesman said: "All the local community was invited to join us for a simple service, followed by mulled wine and mince pies." Our picture shows a group of students from the school at the service.
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Green-fingered students successful
A WOMAN from Rushden was fined over £1,100 this month for fly tipping in East Northamptonshire. East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) was called to investigate a fly tip at Rushden’s goulsbra Road in November 2015. Miss Chloe Bee also failed to return a Section 108 questionnaire, which is a legal requirement, in relation to the waste found, which included household waste, paper, cans, bottles and general rubbish. Magistrates found Miss Bee guilty and ordered her to pay £1,126, made up of a £660 fine, £400 costs and a £66 victim surcharge. Waste Services Manager at ENC, Charlotte Tompkins, said: “The Waste Management Team work tirelessly to deal with incidents of fly tipping in the district. if you receive a request for information regarding an investigation, the best course of action is to complete the form with as much information as possible. “Fly tipping is a crime that costs each and every taxpayer. Make sure you don’t unwittingly become a waste criminal by making sure you use a licensed waste carrier to remove ANY waste from your property.”
Exciting jobs on offer at home and abroad as college Council workers pick up 180 bags of holds rubbish from small stretch of the A14 open days A TEAM of Manor School students were crowned winners in the regional final of the RHS Green Plan It Challenge.
The ten-week project saw the students research, design and make a scale model of a school garden which they went on to present to a panel of assessors at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The team faced tough competition but were awarded the top accolade of Best Overall Project..
EMPLOYERS offering work experience in outdoor adventure careers around the globe were at a Shuttleworth College event open to schools from across the county. Exciting jobs in sailing, climbing, skiing and more are won by those who sign up to Shuttleworth College, at Biggleswade, at 16. Among the 20 employers were Camp America and closer to home, Center Parcs, Kempston
Box End Water Park, Essex Outdoors and Bedfordshire Police. In addition five universities offering progression routes to Higher Education were there. Those visiting the event were current Shuttleworth students who live in towns like Rushden, Luton and Woburn and who were interested in careers in sailing, the military and going on to university for management studies.
COUNCIL workers for Kier picked up 180 sacks of rubbish from a section of the A14. A spokesman for East Northamptonshire Council said: “The waste we collected consisted of 180 litter sacks which weighed in at 1,140kg, plus loose debris and tyres. “This was picked up from the East Northants section of the A14, junction 11 to 12, over a couple of evenings in November.”
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VOLLEYBALL
Raiders taught lessons as they lose to MK City
IN Division One, The Raiders entertained MK City knowing that they had some new faces in the side. As it turned out only Mr MK City himself Layne Walker was the only familiar face in a small squad of six. As the game got underway it was apparent that the mobility and speed of defence from City was going to cause a problem. The City setter Giacomo Struzziero was putting up some sweet sets from bad balls and disguising his distribution when good balls came in. With the Raiders block spread Layne, Marius and
Umberto were finding the floor with the hits. Raiders were siding out but service errors cut short any chance of clawing back the deficit. Set Two saw the Raiders shuffle the pack as Jay Whittaker and Wojtek come on for the Raiders. The move saw some good pickups in back court from Rick Haycock for the Raiders but confusion reined at the front. In the confusion MK were picking the hitter and some big blocks came off. MK romped home in the set on the back of an 8 point service run from Layne taking a 2-0 lead. Last throw of the dice for the
Raiders saw new face George replace Keith in setting position. What Raiders lost in hitting capability they more than made up with a bigger block. Playing with one recognized setter was a first for a few of the Raiders but it seemed to work. This set was a far tighter affair with points having to be won rather than being conceded by errors. With their noses in the lead at 22-20 it looked like the Raiders had found a way back into the match but some fine serves from Giacomo put an end to the resistance and MK took the set 2522 and the game 3-0
For the Raiders this was a lesson on backcourt coverage and a masterclass in setting. Noted players were Wojtek Wosniak for the Raiders and Giacomo Struzziero for MK City. In Divison Two, The Rebels travelled over to Kingsthorpe knowing that if last year’s encounters were anything to go by it was going to be in for a good game. This is exactly what it turned out to be. Aidan Woolridge tried hard to bring the Rebels back in to the set but it was too little too late. Kings took the set 15-10 and the game 3-2.
RUGBY
Budding rugby star selected to represent Air Cadets
A BUDDING rugby star from 378 (Mannock) Squadron has recently been selected from amongst the best in the country to represent the Air Training Corps at their forthcoming clash against the other cadet forces’national teams. Cadet Corporal Sean Lyddall, 16, was
selected to join the Corps team after taking part in the inter-region competition that saw Central and East Region Air Cadets raise the Corps rugby trophy earlier this month. Sean is looking forward to gaining his ‘Corps Blue’ badge, which is awarded for representing the organisation nationally, and
Swimmers make splash at finals event
RUSHDEN Swimming Club were winners of the Top Visiting Club at the Northgate PB Buster 2016 held at Wolverhampton Central Baths. Their third successive win of the award. This meet is always a favourite for the club as it is a stay away meet for all age groups, so it is a good social event plus a great opportunity to achieve some great personal bests and qualifying times for the Counties.
Thirty-five RSC swimmers attended the meet over the two days and medals were won spanning all age groups, with a total of 39 gold, 23 silver and 27 bronze achieved over all. Overall awards for Top Male/Female in each age group were also presented and RSC were winners in four categories: Tamzin Rowthorn 10 years, Mollie Chapman 11 years, Amber Bales 14/15 years and Hannah Hawkins, 16 years.
the team is set to compete at RAF Cosford in Shropshire early next year. The Squadron’s Officer in Charge, Flying Officer Phil Warr, said: “It’s marvellous news that Sean has been selected.” For more about the group visit www.378aircadets.org
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CHESS REPORT
Chess masters look to forge links with youngsters By Derrick Sims
MANY of you will have noticed that Rushden Chess Club (RCC) has been promoting junior chess in the area in recent years. This has involved competitive games organised between the club and a local school. Both students and club members have enthusiastically competed in these activities to the benefit of all. The positive elements of chess cannot be overstated as those who are familiar with the film ‘Knights of the South Bronx’ will be well aware. This film is based on the work undertaken by David MacEnulty among school students in a district of New York. The introduction of chess into the curriculum led to a significant improvement in the attitude of students and resulted in an improved outcome for many of the youngsters involved. RCC firmly believes that chess is a positive activity for young people and has lobbied Rushden Town Council to support a junior league involving schools and other organisations from the area.
The council has responded enthusiastically to this initiative and provided funding to ensure that this event takes place. We are now looking for organisations providing activities for children and juniors to step forward and apply to join the league. We will try to ensure that all interested parties are accommodated. Anyone interested in entering their school or local group can contact us via the phone number at the end of the article, alternatively a contact section is provided in the RCC website.
SKL Division I RUSHDEN A took on the steelmen from Corby for the first time this season. After a somewhat lacklustre start this year they were looking to improve on their previous results and perhaps even manage to achieve their first victory. The result as it happened must have exceeded the expectations James Gardner who has taken over the role of captain. RCC were victorious on all
boards and will have been well pleased with the comprehensive crushing of their Corby opponents. This was the final match for long time member Alan Lewis and he will have been delighted to finish with a win!
SKL Division II RUSHDEN B were at home against the students from Oundle School. Despite their lack of years the school fielded a very strong team and out graded Rushden on every board. Richard Ellis and Bob Ellam could have had better starts and suffered from minor early errors leaving themselves having to chase the game against their younger opponents. Richard’s weakened pawn structure on board 1 was soon exploited by a player with a 52 point grade advantage. Meanwhile on board 3 Bob found his Knight pinned in front of the King by his opponent’s Bishop. James Wicks put up a spirited performance on board 5 against William Connellan but was unable to effectively counter his opponent’s
superior play. The match didn’t all end up with victories for Oundle; Keith Bristow and Jeff Owen played well on boards 2 and 4 to achieve well deserved draws.
Rushden C Meanwhile, Rushden C travelled to Northampton for their game against Chess Mates D. The game on board 2 between Northampton’s Tim Broad and Tom Murts was fiercely contested until Tom lost a crucial pawn in the endgame. Rushden’s James Wicks was outclassed by Nigel Turner who achieved a relatively easy victory. Sarah Collins fared no better against Mick Buswell on board 3. It was left to Nigel Wren and Eddie Francolini to restore some pride for Rushden. Rushden Chess Club loves welcoming new members, so do come along to a meeting. For more information contact the club secretary 01933 625767, You can also visit the club’s website http://rushdenchessclub.com. for further details about meetings.
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out & about The weekend is here! Let the Soul begin! With the turkey all but a distant memory, Auld Lang Syne sung and The Christmas decorations consigned to the loft for another year we find ourselves in the midst of a very often grey January! i am sure it has more than 31 days in it? Anyway good times are ahead folks (hopefully) the nights are gradually getting shorter. Spring is in the air! ...and The Soul Weekender is near! February 10th 11th 12th is the date for this year’s ‘Soul Junction’ Soul Weekender at The Stanwick Hotel Northants NN9 6QY. The Soul Junction held the first one last year which was a huge success! So hopefully this will become a permanent fixture on the calendar now. There are a few tweaks to the format this year; however the ‘two
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room’ set up remains unchanged. The event kicks off on Friday Night with a special ‘Thank Funk it’s Friday’ with ‘The groove On crew’ in the main room, which gets underway at 8pm and finishes at 2am. Many Soul Junction regulars will be no strangers to the regular T.F.i.F. Nights which feature Soul, Funk, Disco and Weekender anthems from the 70s, 80s & 90s. This one is a bit special! it features nationally famous DJ’s ‘Brother’ Louie Martin, Rob James and Max Rees along with supporting DJ’s. The second room is billed as ‘Freestyle Friday’ which caters for the lesser known but equally danceable Soul sounds from the 70s to today. if Northern & Rare Soul is your thing! Then Saturday is your day! The main room kicks off at 2pm and finishes at 2am: 12 hours of ‘wall to wall’ Classic Northern Soul! Featuring the regions finest DJ’s playing collectively nearly every Northern Soul record that ever filled
a dance floor! including legendary ‘Soul Men’ glenn Bellamy, Len Dopson, Jem Brittin, Hammy, geoff Ware, Al Leighton, Dave Vanner and many more! The second room features the ‘under the radar or rarer’ side of Soul from 60s cuts to today’s new discoveries! The event comes to a close on Sunday with a ‘Sunday Soul Sessions Special’ The Sunday Soul Session events were established at The Soul Junction during 2016 featuring renowned national Soul collector Brian goucher along with local ‘Soul Hound’ Steve Scotney with guest DJ’s and have steadily grown in popularity! Normally held in room 2; The ‘Special’ moves up to the main room for The Weekender! Starting at 4pm and finishing around 11pm, expect to hear anything ‘Soulful’ from four decades of the scene! Ticket prices are; (in advance) Friday £7 Saturday £10 Sunday £5 or Weekend £20. They are available to purchase on line visit
www.grooveonpromotions.co.uk or collect and pay at The Hotel reception. Alternatively tickets can be purchased via cheque or cash and posted or delivered in person up to a five mile radius from the hotel please call 07905 028003 for this option. Some tickets (subject to availability) may be available to purchase on the door but please check before you travel. Rooms at the hotel are available with special discounted rates for the Weekender; please call the hotel direct on 01933 622233 for bookings. You can catch up on more information including a full list of DJ’s and specific timings plus some sneak previews of likely playlists etc. by visiting the ‘Soul Junction’ Facebook page. Look out during 2017 for more events at The Soul Junction including the annual ‘Castaways Reunion’ and live Soul acts to be confirmed!
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New Year Crafts at Stanwick Lakes
Taking part in arts and crafts is good for you! Research shows that developing your creativity, spending time with like-minded people and making something, be it beautiful, useful (or both!) gives you an immense feeling of satisfaction. if your New Year resolution is to try a new craft, or rekindle a passion for an old one, then Stanwick Lakes may be the place for you in 2017. Drop into a Craft Café on the first Friday of the month: in the coming year crafts include bunting, crochet fungi, French knots and ceramic brooches. Craft Cafes cost less than a fiver and there is no need to book, but check exact dates as they sometimes change due to the school holidays. Or why not join one of the monthly groups who meet in the visitor centre café to share their crafts, chat and eat cake? The Stanwick Stitchers meet on the third Friday of the month, the knitters and crocheters gather on the second Thursday of the month and the Quilters guild meet for the first time on Friday 27th January to ‘Sit and Sew’. All of these groups are informal, friendly and welcome new members. if you want to take a bit more time to try a new craft or develop your crafting skills then a Craft Workshop is for you. Stanwick
THE CHOIRS OF ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH HIGHAM FERRERS
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to be part of a vibrant music team? Tackle good music from over the centuries? Sing in St Mary’s Church and also cathedrals? St Mary’s has both a Senior Choir and also a Youth Choir.
This picture is the choir singing in Canterbury Cathedral as part of the Henry Chichelle celebrations.
This year we have embarked on a major campaign to re robe the choir in new robes in keeping with an RSCM Choir. We are recruiting singers in the alto, tenor and bass departments as well as more children into the Youth Choir. For the Youth Choir we are looking at children from the age of 7 up to 10 and for the adults 16 years upwards. If you would like to know about the choir visit www.stmaryhighamferrers.org, or contact Tony Edwards on 01933 276433 or e mail: TonyE1960@aol.com for an informal chat
Lakes has a friendly group of workshop leaders teaching painting, mixed media drawing, pottery, needle felting, crocheting and button art. The workshops are limited to small groups, are great value (usually costing between £15 and £20 for half a day) and pre-bookable directly with the workshop leaders. The Rockingham Forest Trust, who manage Stanwick Lakes, also offer unique traditional craft experiences through their Trading Places project. This popular programme of courses includes blacksmithing, wood carving and basket making and more information can be found at www.tradingplacescrafts.org.uk To find out more about all the arts and crafts at Stanwick Lakes visit www.stanwicklakes.org.uk, the Stanwick Lakes facebook page or join the ‘Stanwick Lakes Crafters’ facebook group. You can also pick up a Crafts leaflet from the visitor centre or call them on 01933 625522.
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SING STREET (12A) Sing Street will make you laugh, cry and leave you humming it’s songs for days. O.Richards, Empire Magazine STAHL THEATRE, West Street Oundle PE8 4EJ Admission fee: £5 / £3 under 18s –––––––––––––––– 6pm Sunday, 5th February 17
THE BFG (PG) Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant. STAHL THEATRE, West Street Oundle PE8 4EJ Admission fee: £5 / £3 under 18s Oundle Festival, 4 West Street, Oundle, PE8 4ED. Tel.01832 274734 www.oundlefestival.org.uk, information@oundlefestival.org.uk
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Church Street, Rushden
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BELCANTO FEMALE VOICE CHOIR Admission £7 payable at the door. ––––––––––
FIRST SUNDAY CHURCH EVENT 6PM SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY our guest will be
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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.
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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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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
WHiTEFRiARS CHuRCH Whitefriars Church services at Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden NN10 9HX (all with activities for children and young people): Sunday 8th January Stepping Out activities – see below Sunday 15th January, 10.15am Morning Worship Sunday 22nd January, 10.15am Morning Worship with Holy Communion Sunday 29th January, 10.15am Morning Worship
–––––––––––––––––––– 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 Email Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
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 Limited spaces – to book for more info please contact Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– RuSHDEN & DiSTRiCT HiSTORY SOCiETY Friday 20th January 7.30pm at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU David Fowler
‘The BBC and Glenn Miller’ Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50
HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP
9.20am Sunday 15th January Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Free Contact 01832 731998 6.3 mile walk from Titchmarsh 19.30 Wednesday 26th January AGM with photos from our walks Hensman Hall, Chichele Street, Higham Ferrers, NN10 9HT Admission Free Contact 01933 387991 9,20am Sunday 29th January Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Free Contact 01536 483687 5.5 mile walk from Pertenhall 9.30am Sunday 5th February Higham Ferrers Footpath group Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers Free Contact 01933 663603 6 mile walk from Sharnbrook
–––––––––––––––––––– HigHAM FERRERS W.i. next meeting will be on 2.15pm Monday 16, January The Adult School, Westfield Terrace, Higham Ferrers. The Speaker will be talking on a
Zulu Village
(sounds interesting) Our competition on the day will be a Mask. Further details from Jill Waller telephone 01933 387073.
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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
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BABY AND KIDS NEARLY NEW SALE
The Pemberton Centre, Rushden Lots of stalls to browse! 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
HigHAM FERRERS LiBRARY First Thursday on each month
KNIT AND KNATTER COFFEE MORNING Higham Ferrers Library 10.15-11.30
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RUSHDEN HALL PENSIONERS’ CLUB January 10th Bingo
January 17th Rector of St Marys Church Rev Steve Prior January 24th Whist
January 31 A retired headmaster, David Clark February 7th Bingo
–––––––––––––––––––– 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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OUNDLE FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE The great Hall, Oundle School, New Street Box office: New Street, Oundle
Tel: 01832 274734 www.oundlefestival.org.uk 7.45pm Thursday January 12
RuSHDEN & DiSTRiCT HiSTORY SOCiETY Friday 24th February 7.30pm South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU ROgER DRAgE
SIMON GUERRIER & DR MAREK KUKUL A: THE SCIENTIFIC SECRETS OF DR WHO
Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
JANE HAWKING: FROM FACT TO FILM TO FICTION
‘The story of Weetabix, Parades and Fairs’
£8 (£6)
7.45pm Saturday January 28
£8 (£6)
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JANUARY 2017 REPORTER #1 — 31
"ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST" NENE VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Lecture by Mike Frost, Astronomical Historian
Monday, 16 January 2017 at 8.00 pm Chelveston Village Hall, Caldecott Road Chelveston NN9 6AT (off B645 near Higham Ferrers)
On February 15th 1894, a young Frenchman called Martial Bourdin made his way to the Royal Observatory Greenwich (RGO), and detonated a home-made bomb. His story was headline news at the time, and subsequently inspired Joseph Conrad's novel "The Secret Agent", which has been filmed twice, and has itself been cited as a source for modern day terrorists. This talk weaves Bourdin's story into the history of the RGO. In its heyday, the Greenwich Observatory was a world class research observatory, and the location of the world's primemeridian. Why did it become the site of England's first ever international terrorist attack? Visitors and Members welcome. ÂŁ3 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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