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Big is beautiful – let’s try to re-connect our town
By Andy Mercer
BIG is Beautiful – or is it?
For at least 50 years, politicians and economists have been obsessed with merging and centralising, convinced that big meant efficient (because of supposed economies of scale). It is idealistic, but naive. The bigger you are, the further you are from your users and clients. After a point, bigger means less responsive and less efficient. Workers and managers spend more and more time on red-tape and reports. Rushden and its neighbours suffered badly from this mergermania.
After nationalisation, British Railways concentrated on its Intercity network, with funds diverted from local services – Rushden’s railway station closed. United Counties (a nationalised company) bought Rushden’s Birches Buses, a superb local company. Soon, the long distance bus services were gone and Rushden’s bus station closed. Rushden had lost most of its public transport links with the rest of the country in just a few decades. Soon, Rushden was even more cut off. The A45 dual carriageway cut Rushden/Higham off from Skew Bridge. Then, the A6 dual carriageway
cut them off from Alexandra Road/High Hayden. This corset of high-speed roads whizzes traffic past Rushden/ Higham, yet still leaves the towns with traffic jams. (Welling borough Road in Rushden carries nearly twice the traffic of some motorways!) Today, Rushden struggles to get decent bus services, while a working railway station (at Irchester) is still in the earliest phase of planning.
However, there is light at the end of the tunnel… We’re lumbered with a system that thinks Big is Beautiful, so the answer may be to get Big. If rail and bus companies see a
big market, they’ll provide services. That’s what makes Rushden Lakes so important. We need it to attract people and money. We need it to fund better bus services and a bridge over the A45 (and refurbish the bridges over the Nene). Similarly, we need Rushden East for newcomers to live in. We need it to fund restoration of the road links across the A6 (and hopefully an improved bus service). We need Rushden Lakes and Rushden East to restore Rushden’s historic eastern and northern suburbs. We need them to reconnect Rushden.
Europe was looking East and having loose bowels about nuclear war, we Brits were tapping timidly on the door of the then Common Market and were being given a full-blown, in-your-face raspberry by the late unlamented Gen. de Gaulle and others. That should have been a hint. But the idea of a free trade area covering most of Europe was appealing, very appealing indeed. Low tariffs or no tariffs, free movement of economic resources across borders and everybody getting the best of everything. Sounds too good to be true, and it was, because a free trade area was the come-on to a well-hidden menu. In the first half of the 20th century up to the end of WW2, the nations of
Europe had behaved appallingly to each other. They carried on their obscene land grabs, territorial occupations and genocide that had all begun centuries before. The basic principle was, ‘if you’ve got something I want, I’m having it and I’ll destroy you to get it, because you’re vermin and not worth thinking about’ But post WW2, things changed… or did they really? You will never breed out the overweening greed and ambition in the human animal and the political human animal occupies the natural summit of this process. It’s in the nature of the beast. What starts out as a great idea, full
of lights , music and promise is very soon swept up and garnered in by today’s version of the petty princelings who still want to impose their will. They don’t use guns and bombs anymore, they creep in under the cover of analysis, statistics and taxes. The EEC, Common Market, or call it what you will was a superb idea at its inception, but it’s been picked apart piecemeal by a succession of selfaggrandising jobsworth Eurocrats, and a succession of flaccid British politicians – with very few exceptions – has given the unpicking job a feeble nod of acquiescence. Will we be alone if we leave? I seem to remember we were alone, very alone, really alone 70-odd years ago, and we got through.
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In? Out? Shake it all about – big EU question looms large By Graham Chilton
SO, in a few weeks’ time we shall vote on a Brexit or a Brinit. The question that’s running round my poor old brain in spiked shoes is, if the EU is such a perfect scheme, why is the question being asked at all? Nobody is asking us if we should stay in or leave the UN, NATO, the Commonwealth, even the world Shove-Ha’penny Association. No, those organisations seem to work, and more important, their management boards don’t keep on trying to dig up their members’ gardens and tell them to plant turnips when they want roses. Back in an age when everybody in
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HOw TO CONTaCT yOuR COuNCIllOR Cllr D. Drage 52 Saffron Road Higham Ferrers, NN10 8AE davedrage@talktalk.net Tel: 01933 410884 Cllr R.J. Gell* Mayor 2015/16 25 Handcross Way Higham Ferrers NN10 8AE rgell@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk Tel: 01933 359237 Cllr R.D. Hamblin, 46 Fitzwilliam Leys Higham Ferrers NN10 Tel: 01933 413268 Cllr H.L. Jackson The Gatehouse, 21 Linnetts Lane Higham Ferrers NN10 8DE bertljackson@btinternet.com tel; 01933 314963 Cllr D.C. Lawson MBE** 3 Mallard Clos, Higham Ferrers NN10 8JQ dlawson@northamptonshire.gov.uk Tel: 01933 397760 Cllr Mrs S.A. Mantle 8 Windmill Banks, Higham Ferrers NN10 8JF sheilamantle@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01933 356838 Cllr Mrs O.J. Mayes, 2 Chichele Street, Higham Ferrers NN10 8HT omayes@btinternet.com Tel: 07904 014750 Cllr Mrs V.M. Newbery 50 Saffron Road Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED valnewbery@fsmail.net Tel: 01933 311062
Cllr C. O’Rourke 5 Bates Close, Higham Ferrers NN10 8HF Tel: 01933 411472 Email mrchris0206@btinternet.com Cllr B.A. Prigmore 3 Newman Street, Higham Ferrers NN10 8JW Bap1957@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01933 386225 Cllr A.M.T. Reading 6 Teal Close, Higham Ferrers NN10 8NE anthony@reading-family.com Tel: 01933 411361 Cllr Mrs C. Reavey 54 Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED Tel 01933 413713 Cllr Mrs A.M. Sauntson* 42 Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED annasauntson@outlook.com Tel: 01933 357212 Cllr J. Smithers c/o The Town Hall, Higham Ferrers towncouncil@jasonsmithers.co.uk Tel: 07779 137081 Cllr P. Tomas 2 Mallard Close, Higham Ferrers NN10 8JQ peter.tomas@btconnect.com Tel: 01933 359688 Cllr Mrs P H Whiting* Deputy Mayor 2015/16 19 Blake Walk, Higham Ferrers NN10 8DB pamwhiting@btinternet.com Tel: 01933 356717
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East Northamptonshire Council offered free microchipping to anyone who took part in its 5000 Paws’ dog walking challenge at popular beauty spot Stanwick Lakes last month.
Town neighbourhood plan claims first scalp THE Neighbourhood Plan of Higham Ferrers claimed its first scalp last month. East Northamptonshire Council’s planning committee turned down a planning application in Wharf Road. It cited new policies from the Neighbourhood Plan, which was approved by referendum in February. ENC’s planning officers had recommended the planning appli-
cation for approval, but the councillors disagreed and used the new plan to refuse planning consent. The application was to split an existing garden into two, and build a second house. Councillors felt that it was cramped and would lead to loss of amenity. It is believed to be the first time that ENC councillors have used a Neighbourhood Plan to block inappropriate development.
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A NEW 1940’s themed tea room has opened its doors in Rushden. The Memory Lane Tea Rooms are run by a local charity Serve which supports older people to live independently in their own homes. A representative from the funder Mick George, Rushden Mayor Kaye Rawlins and other guests invited to the opening, were greeted by music from the time and surrounded by pictures, furniture and pieces of memorabilia from the 1940s or reminiscent of that time. Serve’s general manager Jessica Slater said: “The Tea Room is open to the general public, not just people who use Serve. Any revenue made from the Tea Room will be used to support a community and voluntary services”. A number of individuals and organisations have helped with the tearoom, which will be open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Mick George has donated more than £20,000 towards the project, Rushden Museum helped source pictures to hang on the walls and Mark Gilmour designed and carried out all the building work.
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People in the town have also helped by donating pieces of memorabilia and china crockery. The menu includes 40 types of loose leaf tea, a selection of homemade cakes, scones, cream teas, afternoon tea, sandwiches and paninis. Serve was formed in 1981 as an information and resource agency providing support for older people in the Rushden area. The organisation now covers the wider area of East Northamptonshire, North Bedfordshire and parts of Wellingborough. Serve is still recruiting volunteers for the Tea Room. Anyone who would like to volunteer can call Jessica or Diane Eaton at Serve on 01933 315555 or send an
email to info@serve.org.uk. Meanwhile, the charity was awarded £500 from Higham Town Council. (Pictured above Mayor of Higham Richard Gell.) The funding will contribute towards Handyhelp Services in Higham Ferrers, the service includes minor adaptations to older people’s homes such as the fitting of key safes, grab rails and
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other minor works such as fitting curtain poles and putting together flat pack furniture. General Manager Jess Slater said: “It is such an important local service, which supports independent living and we are truly grateful for the generous donation.” Residents can contact Serve on 01933 315555 to find out if they are eligible.
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Twin sisters win new Mayor’s award for their hard work
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THESE twin sisters have been awarded the first ever Mayor’s award in Higham Ferrers. Town Mayor, Councillor Richard Gell, presented the first Mayor of Higham Ferrers Award at the civic reception following his Civic Service at St Mary’s Church. Six nominations were received, and they were for Councillor Bert Jackson, Tony Trotter, the twins Jennifer Tuffnail and Carol Allen, Richard Oberman, Julia Combe and Celia Ingram. But after much deliberation by the Mayor and Mayoress, the overall winners were revealed as twin sisters Jennifer Tuffnail and Carol Allen. They were nominated together and won together – because it was deemed that their community work and commitment over the years are identical. Their nomination stated: “The twins are identical and so entwined it would be difficult to select one of them. “Their service to Girl Guiding UK over the years has been second to none. “They were both brownies, guides and rangers and gained warrants as leaders.”
Appeal for pedal power as call goes out to cycling fanatics
DO you love cycling for fun? Are you passionate about getting your local community on a bike? Northamptonshire Sport is looking for confident recreational cyclists to train as British Cycling Ride Leaders to lead a programme
of Sky Ride Local rides across the county. A spokesman said: “You don’t need to be a cycling expert or competitive racer, just be confident riding in a group and have a good level of cycling fitness.
“We welcome all kinds of cyclists as long as you have heaps of enthusiasm and you’re happy to support beginner bike riders and families.” The assessed one-day course qualifies you to deliver guided
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Pupils visit the harrowing horrors of Auschwitz
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AUSCHWITZ – the name alone conjures up the horrors carried out by the Nazis during the Holocaust in World War 11. Two students from Rushden Academy discovered first-hand the extent of the atrocities inflicted upon not only the Jewish people but also the disabled, gypsies, political and prisoners of war in a visit to Auschwitz that was organised by The Holocaust Education Trust. To prepare the Year 12 students, Jasmine and Jess, for the one day visit, they were given the privilege of meeting Susan Pollack MBE who survived not only Auschwitz but also a notorious Death March to BelsenBergen. This diminutive 85-year-old
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shared her story of growing up as a Jew and how friends and neighbours turned on her family as antisemitism swept through Poland. She described her experience of life in the ghetto, being separated from her family and her mum being gassed on arrival at Auschwitz. Without going into great detail she told of being experimented upon by Joseph Mengele and the Death March she was forced on before being liberated by the British Army and described as a ‘living corpse’. The day of the visit arrived and Jasmine and Jess left Rushden at 3:30am to catch the first flight to Krakow, Poland. What took them by surprise was the location of Auschwitz, it
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was at the end of a ‘normal’ road and was overlooked by houses, with one newly built house having views over the gas chambers! The former Polish Army barracks now attracts thousands of visitors a year. The girls had a guided tour of the concentration camp and were moved by many of the distressing sights, including four tons of hair - every prisoner had their head shaved upon entering the camp, 80,000 pairs of shoes – whose owners were all ages and had been gassed, hundreds of suitcases with the names of children on - none of them ever to see their possessions again and 800 photos of prisoners in their infamous blue and white striped pyjamas with a number and no name.
After this sombre tour, the students visited Auschwitz-Birkenau, seeing the iconic gates and railway tracks. They were given an insight into the cramped living conditions and what life was like for the prisoners who were consigned to slave labour. A harrowing part of the tour was the selection platform where thousands and thousands of people were ‘selected’ to live or die upon arriving at Auschwitz. The flight home gave the student’s time to reflect upon the visit, Jess said: ‘I really don’t know what to say, there aren’t any words I can think of to describe what I have seen today. “How can people do that to each other?”
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NEWS IN BRIEF RUSHDEN Salvation Army has two dates for your diaries. On Sunday, June 5, guests Lt Cols Peter and Sylvia Dalziel, founder members of The Salvation Army’s first pop group, The Joystrings will perform, from 5pm. On Friday, June 10, at 7.45pm, the visit of Salvo Brass – a talented group of musicians from the Midlands area will entertain the audience. –––––––––––––––––
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MORE than 50 potentially avoidable 999 calls related to a diabetes complication are made every month in Northamptonshire, according to figures. Paramedics attended 616 calls between June 2013 and May 2014 to help treat hypoglycaemia where the blood sugar of the person with diabetes drops to dangerously low levels.
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They were down by six from the same period the previous year. Reducing emergency ambulance calls for the condition in the county is now being targeted in a new study called the Ambulance Hypo project. It is being led by the National Institute for Health Research’s Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care
(NIHR CLAHRC) East Midlands with the East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The initiative will target people who repeatedly make emergency calls because of hypoglycaemia. Once treated by paramedics they will be given an information and give extensive advice on how to handle the condition, which is relatively common.
Excellent Ofsted for school
PLAYMATES Pre-school in Raunds is celebrating its recent outstanding award from their OFSTED inspection in December. Located in the grounds of Windmill Primary School the Preschool has gone from strength to strength in recent years and the committee, parents and staff all believe their continuing success is due to their strong team working with total dedication to offer the best service and education to the young children within the local vicinity. Pre-school leader Marrilynn :azeldine said: “It is great to have all our hard work and dedication recognised, we really do put our heart and soul into caring for the children and making their learning experiences educational and fun.” The OFSTED report can be read in full from the website or by contacting the Pre-school on 01933 460111. –––––––––––––––––
Appeal for help for big day
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A LITTERER was fined nearly £500 this month after he was caught dropping rubbish in East Northamptonshire. A resident witnessed and caught on video Irthlingborough’s Jason Hornby dropping litter from a fast food takeaway near the Needle & Awl pub on October 3 last year. East Northamptonshire Council issued Mr Hornby with a
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£75 fixed penalty notice for littering, but he did not pay and so the matter was put before the Northampton Magistrates’ Court. Mr Hornby was found guilty of littering and was ordered to pay a total of £495, which includes a £75 fine, £20 victim surcharge and £400 legal costs. Waste manager of ENC, Charlotte Tompkins, said: “The roads and streets of the county are
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strewn with rubbish and it costs residents hundreds of thousands of pounds to remove it. “No one wants to see our countryside in this state and this council operates a zero tolerance policy for anyone found to be littering in the district. “We’re very grateful to our witness for coming forward with a report and evidence of Mr Hornby littering.
“This case is a great example of how we can all work together to show it’s not acceptable to throw rubbish, and make sure the minority are punished.” To report an incident, contact ENC’s waste management team by email waste@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk or phone 01832 742026. For more information visit the council at www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/waste.
THESE three lucky cadets from Wellingborough’s 378 (Mannock) Squadron were given the opportunity to take to the skies and take the controls of a trainer aircraft for the first time. The cadets travelled to RAF Wittering, near Peterborough, to visit No.5 Air Experience Flight, where the day started with a thorough safety briefing, before the young people were strapped into parachutes and allowed to climb aboard the Grob Tutor aircraft along with
their RAF reserve pilots. The group then each spent around 30 minutes in the air and even got the chance to take the controls before it was time to land. For Cadet Shaquille Bartley, 15, this was his first flight experience and something he will remember for years to come. He said: “First I learned all about staying safe in the air and also how to control the plane.” Visit the Wellingborough Cadets at www.378.org.uk and find out more about how to join.
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Town hero awards
WINNERS of Raunds Mayor’s Citizens’ Awards have been announced.
Certificates were awarded to the following people: Geoff Dyne and Nick Amis for their volunteer work supporting people learning IT; Bradley Denny for his work with the Archers of Raunds in recognition of the contribution he makes to the club supporting other young archers; Tom Leggate for his continuing support to Raunds Town Youth football club, Carol Gurney for her excellent work as a foster carer; Debbie Wright, who although is partially sighted, has won many awards for the sport of archery; Pauline Ellis for many years has worked non-stop, for the good of Raunds Town; Angel Valentine for arranging Street life meet-ups and supporting others, particularly the elderly and children in hospital; Stephanie Hall for her work as Chairman of the Friends of Raunds library group and success as a fundraiser and Stephen Burdett for being a member of the St John Ambulance for 38 years and the leader of Raunds St John Ambulance group. The winner of the Junior Citizen Award was Natasha Blakemore, who performed an anti-bullying song, while Malcolm Tull was presented with the Mayor’s Citizen Award for 40 years dedication to the Fire Service. The Mayor’s Special Award of Recognition was presented to David Thoday in appreciation of his dedication and service throughout the years to the town.
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EASTER was ‘eggscellent’ at Home Instead, East Northants. Two Easter Raffles were held for its clients and caregivers and the prize winners for the client raffle were June Loake and Keith Farey. Mrs Loake said she had not had an Easter Egg for years and was thrilled to win. They also held an Easter fund raiser for staff to take part in – the money raised will go to the Home Instead Charitable Organisation, The Bring Joy Foundation. The charity’s vision is to assist community groups, care groups and organisations to bring some sparkle to their seniors, bringing some joy back into ageing. The winners of those prizes were Sam Burr, care manager, Vicki Wills, PA, Jess
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Have you visited Colemans Craft Warehouse yet? Opened by Higham Ferrers-based local family business Colemans in 2005 in response to the craft and cardmaking craze that had swept the country, Colemans Craft Warehouse is 5500 square feet of all things paper craft, haberdashery, jewellery making, patchwork and quilting. Based at Brindley Close Rushden, just below the Lidl supermarket and the Needle & Awl pub, the great thing about Colemans Craft Warehouse is that, not only do they offer fantastic in-depth ranges of all your favourite craft supplies, including Tonic, Crafters’ Companion, Hunkydory, Trimcraft and Sizzix, but they also have amazing knowledgeable staff who are all crafters themselves and are always on hand to give advice on your chosen project. Colemans can introduce you to a real crafting community of likeminded people through their wonderful workshop programme. All very reasonably priced from around £15 per session, the workshop groups are small and taken by experienced tutors who can guide you through, whether you are a beginner or already an expert! All materials are provided – and there is even a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits to enjoy! On the first Saturday of every
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• Crafter’s Companion • Creative Expressions • Hunkydory • Tonic • Woodware • Trimcraft • Docrafts • Clarity • Stix 2 • Craft UK • Pergamano/PCA month, Colemans Craft Warehouse hosts its Big Demo Day, when professional demonstrators, often familiar faces from the TV crafting channels, come along to show off all the latest products and techniques. These are free events and run from 10am to 4pm. There is plenty of time for shopping – when you can take advantage of the 20% Big Demo Day discount! Free refreshments are available all day, so you can enjoy tea, coffee and lovely cakes, meet your friends, chat and just immerse yourself in the atmosphere. They even have a ‘bored husbands’ room where you can leave your husband or partner to read the papers or watch TV whilst you browse and shop at leisure! They really have thought of everything! There is plenty of car parking right outside, including ample disabled spaces. Disabled access is excellent with great loo facilities. For full directions go to www.colemansonline.co.uk The latest craze to hit the crafting world is patchwork and quilting. This
in itself has rekindled a huge interest in sewing and needlecraft. Look no further than Colemans Craft Warehouse to find all your haberdashery needs, from Gutermann, Mettler, Fiskars, SewEasy, Fabric Time and The Cotton Company, as well as advice from their resident fabric and sewing expert, Trish Ablett. Trish is running regular patchwork courses which have become hugely popular – so it is best to book early to avoid disappointment. You can bring along your own sewing machine, and Trish will guide you in a relaxed and friendly environment. For a full list of workshops go to www.colemans-online.co.uk or telephone 01933 355530 and we can pop one in the post. You can also email us on craft@colemangroup.co.uk You can also like us on Facebook!
Are you passionate about your craft? Would you enjoy sharing that passion with others? We are looking for people to inspire our customers with new crafting ideas through workshops and demonstrations. This could include: Paper crafting, fabrics and textiles, home décor, mixed media and jewellery to name but a few. On Saturday 21st May, we would like to invite you to an Open Morning at The Craft Warehouse, to show us projects you have created,whilst enjoying a coffee and an informal chat. Call in to see us any time between 9am and 12pm. We look forward to seeing you on the day. Jo & Trish
Relief for commuters as vital bypass opens
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AT LAST – some relief for commuters. And Bedford’s Western Bypass, which opened at the end of April, hosted a charity run in April to celebrate its unveiling. Runners and walkers sought sponsorship to cover the route supporting the Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice at Mogger hanger. First home in the five mile event was Jean-Pierre Mitchell, of the Higham Harriers group. Jean, a resident of Clapham, led the race from the start and was home well ahead of the second runner. The opening of this bypass is good news for residents in
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the Rushden and Higham Ferrers areas. For years they have struggled to get through Bedford’s severely congested routes. A complete Bedford Western Bypass has featured in local and national plans for more than 50 years. The first phase of the bypass, the Branston Way, links the A421 to the south west of Bedford and Kempston with the A4280 at Bromham. The council broke the log-jam blocking the final section via a successful Compulsory Purchase Order and a series of negotiations with various parties, a construction to begin in autumn 2014.
Can you help these three cycling charity racers raise funds
CAN you help? Three local women are taking part in Ride the Night - the biggest ever UK female charity cycling event. When Judith Chapman’s mother Joyce Chadwick passed away from ovarian cancer in June 2015, she wanted to do something positive in Joyce’s memory. In a moment of madness, she persuaded her daughter Claire and good friend Julia
Roberts (Claire’s godmother) to join her in the 100 km/65 mile Ride the Night charity cycle ride. Ride The Night is a women- only night cycle ride which has attracted more than 3,000 women to cycle a route from Royal Windsor Racecourse into London, passing all the major landmarks and then back to Windsor. It raises money for three major female cancer charities -
Ovarian Cancer Action, Breast Cancer Care and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. If you wish to support these three charities by sponsoring Judith, Claire and Julia, it can be done through their Just Giving Page www.justgiving.com/JoycesGi rlsRTN. You can also donate £10 by text RTNL55 to 70070.
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Bike menace is causing problems throughout my estate Spring brings with it
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They do laps all around the estate, all day long and even into the night, every weekend and a few week nights, occasionally they stop to loiter outside peoples’ houses revving the loud engines. So I would like to request these motorbike people stop and find an appropriate place elsewhere. Residential areas are not for the recreational use of these types of vehicles, not least because one
HAVE been noticing these past few weeks that those loud motorbikes have been causing lots of noise and hassle around my home on the Barrington estate in Rushden (off Bedford Road). I will only speak for myself but I know others have the same problem, not just near me on the same estate, but in other parts of town. They definitely are disturbing my peace.
should not go more than five to 10mph anywhere in a residential area, and especially not when these vehicles cause such a loud obnoxious sound from engines that I’m sure aren’t even legal. And they also pose a risk to all the little children and others who play around the area. I hope this cordial request can be respected so that no further action will be necessary. Rushden resident
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PRING is here and the beauty of nature is all around us, now go for a drive in the countryside and what do we find?.
The roadsides like the A45 and A14 and any other road in the UK is covered with litter. I drive along the A45 from Rushden to Northampton regularly where there is an assortment of trash - large sheets of plastic ready to blow onto a windscreen and cause an accident, motor vehicle parts, shredded tryes and bumpers, plastic containers, fast food waste, aluminium cans, bottles, shopping bags etc and not forgetting the old mattresses. Also there are three large piles dumped by fly tippers on the roadside.The traveller camp also has its fair share of waste nearby. I applaud the control and issuing of fines for littering in our town centres but who if anyone polices the roadsides and countryside? Talking of the police when an incident occurs and the area has been cleared of the hazard they leave tape on the trees and hedges so they are also guilty of littering. I have a zero tolerance of these matters and feel angry that there is no sense of pride in our county and country. Someone please do something before we are up to our necks in waste, there is also a health hazard with this waste as there are a number of roadkill including badgers and deer. Concerned Rushden resident
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THE Swivel Club held a Cabaret Night at Rushden Bowls Club starring the Liverpool comedian Stan Boardman, Glenn Darren and the KrewKats and a UB40 tribute. The evening was a great success and Stan said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed the night and appreciate being asked to do the event. “I will be more than happy to be asked to come here again.” Contact 07738 080470 for more details about the Swivel Club, its work in the community and the fundraising events it has on offer.
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That’s right. Relaxation is good for your mind and body. Over the past decades, large amounts of research on relaxation have been compiled. Researchers found that relaxation can help prevent many diseases and make you feel better in general. When you relax you gain more energy and achieve better sleep patterns. Regular relaxation is beneficial for the immune system. It has been found that after one month of regular relaxation a person can increase their natural killer cells and antibody levels. The benefits of relaxation are unlimited. Many doctors are now just realising that relaxation has so many incredible health benefits and now many of them see the difference in their patients. As part of my programmes, I regularly include relaxation as part of the treatment for my clients. If you didn’t know the benefits of relaxation, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware stress and tension have such a harmful effect on their health. And to top it off, these very same people usually have a hard time letting themselves just relax. This is one of the many reasons hypnosis is so beneficial. Hypnosis can greatly improve your ability to relax in a gentle and enjoyable way. Relaxation enables you to become more productive in your thinking, and ensure greater efficiency and effectiveness. Put the day behind you and relax! Contact me, to provide a bespoke relaxation programme to improve your health. Dr Sue Peacock, Consultant Health Psychologist Well –aHead – ‘providing psychological health solutions’ Email: info@well-ahead.com Tel: 0759 8960 531 Website: www.well-ahead.com
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Pub regulars ‘welly wang’ their way to more beer
THESE pub regulars at The Welcome Inn in Rushden had a great day with a tug of war and welly wanging competition. Landload Lorri Shaw said: “Well done to the Lounge Lizards team which won with Simon Brown as captain and commiserations to Barflies with Darren Saunders as their captain . “And well done to Stuart Penn for winning the welly wanging competition that won him a welly full of beer..”
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DIAMONDS
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DIAMONDS have reached the play-offs despite a 2-0 reverse at second-placed Egham a play-off place was confirmed as other results went their way. Two penalties consigned them to defeat against Egham.
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postponed due to the increasing fixture congestion that Kettering Town are trying to overcome. With their home game against Bideford on Saturday being the latest game to be postponed at Latimer Park, they will now be faced with two midweek league games in the forthcoming week, as they strive to complete their campaign by the scheduled date of Saturday, April 23. The Hillier Senior Cup Final will now be held on Thursday, May 5, at Sixfields, Northampton. Tickets which have already been purchased for the game will continue to be valid. But anyone who can no longer attend the game is entitled to a full refund. This can be done by contacting the Diamonds Club Shop by email at shop@afcdiamonds.com.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds dispatched Barton Rovers 4-0 to get back to winning ways. This was a morale boosting third win in four for Diamonds as they looked impressive all over the pitch and gave fans good heart that all is well for next season. The feeling in the group and around the ground was so much more positive on Tuesday evening and there is the real chance of an exciting end to this topsy turvey season. Man of the Match: Claudiu Hoban chosen by Match Sponsor Miele. THERE have been some changes too with the Match report by Paul Judd club announcing the signing of James Jepson and the departure of Shawn Richards.. Midfielder Jepson has recently been playMEANWHILE, the NFA Hillier Senior Cup ing at Stamford, having had a brief spell this game against Kettering Town, which was due season with Slough Town. to be played on Wednesday, April 20, has been Jepson’s previous clubs include Gresley
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YOUNGSTERS from Rushden first on the night and taking Swimming Club took part in themselves to ninth in divithe Mid Beds Open Meet in sion 2. Biggleswade recently. The A Team had a very tough The swimmers brought home final at Braunstone, but held 58 medals between them, 15 on to finish fourth on the gold, 21 silver and 22 bronze. night taking themselves to Another member of the group fourth. also qualified for the A club spokesman said all the Regional Championships swimmers proved that the and a further eight qualifying continued training and deditimes were met. cation is paying off. The club also competed in the For more information on third round of the Leicester Rushden Swimming Club Winter League. please visit www.rushThe B Team were at denswimmingclub.co.uk, Loughborough and put out a search for them on sound performance finishing Facebook.
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Treats up for grabs for young chess masters USHDEN TOWN COUNCIL is celebrating the Queen’s 90th Birthday with a Garden Tea Party on Saturday 11th June 2016 in the Walled Garden of Rushden Hall Park. Admission is FREE and the event will take place from 2pm until 5pm (gates open at 1pm). During the afternoon there will be live entertainment from the Rushden Town Band, The Victory Dolls and music from Local DJ Nathan. Activities during this family fun afternoon will include maypole dancing from pupils of Alfred Street Junior School, a treasure hunt within the park along with Outdoor Games, and a Children’s Fancy Dress Competition. Prizes will be awarded for three age groups, under 5s, 5-8 years and 8-11 years with the theme being ‘The decades of the Queen’s reign’. A Luxury Hamper will also be raffled off during the afternoon in aid of the Mayor’s chosen charities. Local School children have also been asked to design a Stamp in recognition of the Queen’s Birthday. These will be on display on the day when a winner will be chosen. Bring along your own picnic and enjoy a fun family day event where we can all celebrate together Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday. If there is any resident of Rushden who will be celebrating their 90th Birthday this year, then we would like to hear from them. Please contact us at Rushden Town Council on 01933 316216 or email info@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk For more information visit www.Rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk
R RUSHDEN Chess Club recently ran an Easter Bunny Blitz competition for its junior members. The youngsters competed for chocolate Easter Eggs with the top players receiving the largest amount of chocolate to tuck into. The competition was run as a round-robin over five rounds and with chocolate at stake then no quarter was given. The youngsters were very enthusiastic although booster seats may have helped some of the very young in reaching their pieces. Each player had 10 minutes to
complete their moves and the best player won by checkmate or when their opponent ran out of time, this is indicated by a red flag dropping in the clock. This was the first time the club had run this competition and it now looks as though it will become a regular feature. Seven youngsters competed and the top junior was Fortis Diksas who won all his games. He was closely followed by our junior ladies, Julita Biernacka and Shabnavee Jeffrey who were joint second.
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THIS year Rushden Museum will be celebrating its tenth anniversary when it opens on Saturday 7th May 2016 at 2pm by Mr Clive Wood, having first opened to the public in 2006. Since that time they have achieved many awards and after having an extension in 2009 in The Old Stable Block at Rushden Hall they have been able to put on more exhibitions and displays. A plaque to commemorate the completion of the extension and Rushden Museum founder member, Mrs. Susan Hollowell was also unveiled. The number of visitors has increased each year and the local schools have also taken part in displays and tours.
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For this year the Museum will be again concentrating on World War 1 and the year 1916. The main display will be a field hospital from the Somme and they are again looking for items to do with hospitals of that period. If anyone has any item`s that could be used in this display, the committee would be pleased to hear from them. Also there will be more on show, including a display of shops and buildings in Church Street, an Ironmongers and much more. Also, if you are a private collector and have a collection relating to this year and feel you would like to put some or all of it on display they would like to hear from you. They will be also holding events through-
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out the year for members. The new President from February 2016-2018 is Mr Clive Wood who will be holding an event later in the year. The committee would like to thank Mr John Harley who is the retiring president for all his hard work. The committee are always looking for volunteers and new members either to help set up displays and/or when the museum opens. If you feel you could help for a couple of hours per month and also learn more about the town you live in, please contact Mrs Gill Hollis on 01933 314787 who will be able to give you more details. They would also like to thank everyone who has been involved in the Museum throughout the past 10 years for all their hard work.
Photograph from the Eric Fowell collection Orchard Place In 1881 these small houses were known as Orchard Cottages; this panoramic view shows the last days of Orchard Place. The old factory of Seddons & Arlidge & Co Ltd., cardboard box manufacturers, is now demolished. Today the Orchard site is one of our free car parks. The residents of Orchard Place took 1st Prize for the best decorated street at the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937. In 1899 Rushden UDC made many changes in street names and the Orchard Rows became Orchard Place. Left above: C. 1920 Mrs Rose Linnet outside her home. In the early days of the Palace Theatre many famous stage artists came to our town and she provided accommodation for some of them. Also pictured, at the rear of the houses, are the outhouses which were sometimes used by outworkers to the boot and shoe industry.
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MAY IN THE GARDEN – by Milton Ernest Garden Centre
HE most frequent question we are asked at the Garden Centre (apart from where are the toilets?) is what can I grow in a pot? The answer is almost anything providing you choose the correct size pot and compost and remember to water and feed as required. Apart from the occasional shower the plant only gets what you give it. Pots come in all shapes and sizes the important thing is to choose a container where the volume of compost is adequate for the plants you want to grow. We are happy to advise you. Plastic, fibre glass and glazed pots have the advantage of holding moisture in the compost longer than terracotta as the moisture does not evaporate through the porous sides. It is important to maintain free drainage so raise the pot from the ground with pot feet and put a layer of large gravel, broken brick, tile or polystyrene in the bottom 10cms and then add the compost. Growing plants in pots mean they can go with you when you move house. Last month I wrote about growing Blueberries, Raspberries and Strawberries in pots so keeping with the food theme Apples, Peaches, Citrus and Nectarines are also successful. Dessert apples are better to grow in containers than Cookers. Any variety grafted onto an M27 rootstock is suitable. Plant in JI No. 2 compost and feed in the spring with fish blood and bone. Peach Garden Gold or Stark Sensation and Nectarine Nectar Crest are also grown in JI No. 2 compost in a container at least 45cms across and deep. Citrus fruits like Meyers Lemon, Nagami Kumquat and Satsuma Mandarin all need Lime Free compost so JI Ericaceous should be used for these plants. Figs are very good when grown in tubs. They grow naturally in poor stony soil so are happy in a container where their roots are restricted. Herbs and vegetables also grow well as potted plants. It is great to have the herbs you use most like Parsley, Thyme, Oregano and Chives outside the kitchen door and Basil and Coriander on the windowsill. I sow a pot of Basil and Coriander every month to have a continuously fresh supply and dry any excess. Sweet Bay is often grown as a decorative standard in a pot in a formal garden using JI No 2. Potatoes grown in the toughened plastic bags produce amazingly large crops of scrummy
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new potatoes. Use multi compost like Jacks Magic to grow all sorts of Salad Leaves, Spring Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Chillies, Peppers and even Climbing French Beans on a tripod. Pots are often used to grow colourful bedding plants and bulbs for maximum impact. That’s great and these have a place in every garden but they do need to be replanted each spring and autumn for continuous interest which can be quite costly. Now is the time to start planting tubs with bedding plants like Geraniums, Begonias, Petunias and other summer favourites. If pots are planted with trees, shrubs, roses or perennial plants by choosing varieties carefully you can also achieve colour and interest throughout the year. It is often effective if these pots are grouped and planted with a selection of evergreen, deciduous, and flowering plants so each area maintains maximum interest. Many shrub varieties are grafted onto a stem of a more vigorous plant to produce in effect a small tree. These are called mini standards and are very attractive when grown in containers giving height to areas. Roses are good examples of these together with Euonymus, Holly, Olives, Salix Nishikii, The Weeping Pussy Willow and Prunus Brilliant. In formal gardens Box and Bay are grown in the same way as standards, spheres or cones using JI No 2 compost. Medium and dwarf shrubs
adapt very well to container growing. For sunny places Hebes, Lavender, dwarf Buddleias, Choisya, Cistus, Palms, Cordylines and Pittosporum are good evergreen choices while
Hydrangeas, Sarcoccoca, Daphne, Fatsia and Aucuba are all excellent in shade. Camellias, Azaleas and Rhododendrons are also suitable for shady places but must be planted in Ericaceous JI and fed with ericaceous feed because they grow naturally in lime free soil. Roses, Sweet Peas and Hybrid Clematis trained to grow on tripods are also good in large pots in sunny places patio Climbing Roses being especially successful. I love to grow foliage herbaceous plants in large pots to mix with my summer bedding schemes. I use Hostas, Ferns, Phormiums and Heucheras and to cheer the winter months Hellebores and early flowering dwarf daffodils. Most importantly don’t forget to water and feed your plants in pots they really do rely on you. Car Boot Sale Sunday 15th May 10am to 1pm. Details of all events and activities are on our web site at www.miltonernest gardencentre.co.uk Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and Instagram where we post daily and sign up to the email newsletter which always has a special purchase.
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out & about Motown on the terrace
Saturday May 28th sees the first Motown Night of the year at Rushden Bowls Club.
Top soul DJ Steve Brown and guests will be playing all the Soul classics from the era of ‘The Nags Head’, The George, and Shades all on original vinyl.
Come and have a dance to Motown, Stax, Atlantic, and the other Soul hits of the 60s with a bit of reggae and Ska thrown in for good measure. Hear The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Drifters, Sam and Dave and all the other Soul legends for just a fiver on the door.
As these nights get very busy it is advisable to arrive early for the best tables. Doors are open from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. To reserve just phone or text to 07860 673606.
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Soulin Around May 2016
by Jem Brittin
A bit of a condensed version this month folks as I am currently so busy with DJing duties and the like. However there are some great events taking place in May, so I have burnt a bit of midnight oil to keep you posted on them. First off ‘An established night finds a new home’ Regular readers of this column will no doubt remember ‘The Sunday Soul Session’ Nights held over Kettering which were organised by local ‘vinyl hounds’ Steve Scotney and Brian Goucher. Well after a short hiatus we are happy to report they are returning at a new venue ‘The Soul Junction’ Stanwick Hotel NN9 6QY. Steve and Brian are still in the driving seat for the event and the format remains the same, which is featuring the rarer cuts of Soul from the 60s to today’s releases. Steve commented “We are very excited to be running the event under the Soul Junction banner. The venue has become a major focal point in the area for all types of Soul Events, so hopefully I think we should complement each other well” Steve and Brian are always keen to hear from fellow Soul fans and DJs who feel they have something to offer the night and with this in mind offer half hour sessions behind the decks. So if you fancy having a go call Steve on 07908 533561. The first ‘Sunday Soul Session’ Night takes place on 15th May from 7pm to 11pm ish. As mentioned ‘The Soul Junction’ does hold a true breadth of Soul Events. The next major one is on Friday 13th May ‘JB’s Soul of the 60s’ features Classic Soul and Motown with a twist of Ska and Reggae ‘yours truly’ is the DJ for the night at this one, although there could also be some surprise guest DJ’s on show (just awaiting confirmation as we go to press) Tickets for this one are £6 each and can be reserved by calling 07905 028003.
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Also it’s worth mentioning that the restaurant at the Hotel does get very busy when these nights are on! So if you are planning on combining the night out with a meal it is a good idea to reserve a table in plenty of time, you will need to call the Hotel direct on 01933 622233 to do this. Two Northern Soul DJ’s that really ‘raised the roof’ at recent ‘Soul Junction Weekender’ were Hammy and Geoff Ware. You will find these two in their more familiar surroundings on Saturday 28th May at their own ‘Stewartby Northern Soul Night’ Stewartby Sports and Social Club near Bedford MK43 9NB.
If you haven’t tried this night before I thoroughly recommend you do! These Guys will blow you away! With wall to wall Classic Northern Soul! Things get underway at 8pm and finish at 2am, its £5 on the door entry. Apologies again for the slightly shorter column this month, however there are some mouth watering events taking place in June! Which we will give full details of next month! Please keep the information coming reference any ‘Soul Happenings’ we are always please to feature them. Email js.briton@ntlworld.com
MAY 2016 REPORTER #1— 25 Saturday May 21st, The Swivel Club are proud to present ‘Hotshots and Polkadots’. A musical stroll through the 50s and 60s with Mike Clarke’s New Vintage Plus. Re-live those Happy Days and dance the night away to the iconic hits of the era. The show will feature guest singers as well as the band’s regulars. This event is being held on the big floor with tickets costing just £12. They are available online at www. swivelclub.org.uk or the ticket hotline on 07738 080470 or Rushden Bowls Club on 01933 312680.
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Robbie Williams Tribute with Jem Brittin on vinyl Saturday 25th June
Northern Soul
Rock and Roll Band Every Tuesday 7pm
Memphis Blue
Classic car, bike and scooter meet
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT most Saturdays QUIZ NIGHT every Wednesday KAROAKE every Sunday 8pm PLAY THE JOKER every Sunday 4pm FIZZ FRIDAY Galanti Prosecco £10.95 Come & join the Welcome Club Fantastic drink deals Coffee & Cocktails available Bar snacks available daily Mon-Thur Pizza & Pint deal £5.75 ALL DAY MONDAY 20p OFF all Cask Ale
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Fifth year for Funfest
The Rotary Club of Rushden Higham, in association with the Rushden Round Table and Cynthia Spencer Hospice, organise an annual Community Family Fun Day to raise funds for local charities and worthwhile causes. Funfest is now in it’s 5th year and will be held on Sunday, 15th May at Rushden Higham Rugby Club, Manor Park, Bedford Road, Rushden, commencing at 12.30pm. The centrepiece of the event is an It’s A Knockout Competition, which this year will involve 15 teams who will be racing over inflatable obstacles, dressing up in silly costumes, getting wet, and generally
Saturday 7th May
Helix
Saturday 14th May
Rock Out
Saturday 21st May
No Such Thing
having a whale of a time. Prizes at the end of the competition are to be presented by the Rev. Richard Cole, vicar of Finedon Church and a former member of The Communards. The bar will be open all day, and there will also be a BBQ, together with other catering stalls, crafts, and general traders, as well as many amusements for the children. All in all, a wonderful day out for the whole family, whether you are participating or simply cheering on your favourite team. There is still time to enter a team, and should you require any further information about the event, or the organisations involved, then please contact Judy on 07593 581127 or e-mail judy.rotary@yahoo.com
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Saturday 28th May
Kick Start
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Karaoke
Saturday 4th June
Finish On Two
FREE Juke Box and Pool every Friday Last Sunday every month Karaoke
All sport on big screen with English commentary • New digital Jukebox • Darts, Free Pool Table all day Wednesday Large courtyard/Smoking are, Child & Dog friendly
8 High Street, Higham Ferrers 01933 383297 or 07748 015671
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Tom Jones with special guests
The Shires Bedford Park Sunday August 7
With a career that has spanned more than half a century Toms Jones is an international performer with more than 100 million record sales generated by hits such as ‘It’s Not
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Unusual’,’ Kiss’, ‘Delilah’ and ‘What’s New Pussycat’, Tom Jones along with his band are set to entertain Bedford with a repertoire that spans five decades. Tom Jones has won many accolades including a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music and a Silver Clef Award for Lifetime Achievement. Knighted in 2006, the global star has amassed 36 top 40 UK hits. His irresistible show traverses musical eras and genres,
appeals to young and old, male and female, mainstream and cutting edge. Tom has always been about the power of the voice, the power of the song – he is a living legend, one of the few musical artists whose profession began at the dawn of modern popular music who continues to have a vital recording and performing career to this day. Warming the crowd up and returning to their home county will be very special guests The Shires. The duo of Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes are one of the hottest country influenced acts right now. Hailing from Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, The Shires are set to warm up the Bedford crowd and open the show for what will be an electric night of fantastic music from not only one of the greatest entertainers in the world but some home grown talent too! Tickets are on sale now and
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expected to sell out fast. They can be purchased at: www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk Tickets - Adults £45.00 inclusive of booking fee. Children age 5-15, £15.00 inclusive of booking fee. Under 5s, Free. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are now on sale at www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk
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Thomas is steaming in
Nene Valley Astronomical Society
ARE WE ALONE?
Lecture by Dr Robin Catchpole Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge
Monday, 16 May 2016 at 8.00pm Chelveston Village Hall (off B645 near Higham Ferrers) We live in a universe perfectly suited to our existence, which is filled with galaxies, stars, planets and the molecular building blocks of life. On planet Earth, single celled life exists in rocks, ice and boiling water, suggesting that such life would be impossible to destroy before our Sun becomes a red-giant. Yet the universe seems to be silent, suggesting that technologically advanced life might be very rare.
Lecture by Dr Mike Leggett
SPACE STATIONS: FROM SALYUT TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
Thursday, 2 June 2016 at 8 pm Sudborough Village Hall, Main Street, Sudborough, Kettering NN14 3BX
Beginning with a review of some of the early ideas for space stations, the talk then covers early American (Skylab) and Russian (Salyut) space station missions. After Salyut, Russian space station activity was based on Mir, which was also to play a role in the development of International Space Station operations through the Shuttle-Mir missions. The talk also covers the development of the International Space Station from the original American Space Station Freedom concept. Finally, there is an overview of space station applications and the potential role of space stations in the development of the space infrastructure Visitors and Members welcome. £3 per person inc 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
After two years absence the first two dates that Thomas will be steaming at his home the Nene Valley Railway have been announced. The finishing touches are currently being carried out in the Railways own workshops and he is is set for his first two big events in June and July The all-important dates for the family diary are 12th June, 9th and10th July Rather than everybody having to travel directly to the Railway’s main Wansford station, Thomas fans will be welcomed to any of the Nene Valley railway’s stations and can jump on board the big steam train there, paying only a single ticket price which will includes everything including travel up and down the whole of the line, entertainment and the all-important ride behind the star of the show Thomas. For those who choose to travel directly to Thomas’ Wansford home the ticket price will include a return ride on one of his bigger friends all the way to Peterborough. Thomas fans can expect plenty of fun with the Super-star engine doing what he does best... pulling his special branch line train through the tunnel giving all the boys and girls a ride. Advance bookings may be made at www.nvr.org.uk 14th 15th May Get behind the scenes and enjoy a free trip as Nene Valley Railway throws its doors open to everybody FREE Admission to the Wansford site which will include a FREE trip through the tunnel to Yarwell and back (Railcar service), FREE parking at Wansford. Shed and signal box tours. FREE Admission to the Night-mail Museum at Ferry Meadows Station site… FREE ride on the miniature railway at the Nene Valley Railway Ferry Meadows Station. FREE Parking at the Orton mere station site. Visit Railworld and the Wildlife Haven for FREE.
Free day out
Normal (paid for) Steam service will also operate during throughout event. www.nvr.org.uk
Chichele College Garden Fair
All garden lovers will be pleased to know that Higham Ferrers Tourism, Business and Community Partnership are holding their annual Garden Fair on May 28th, 9am 4pm at The Chichele College Garden, College Street, Higham Ferrers. Visitors may browse and buy at a variety of stalls; stroll and enjoy the planting of the beautiful Medieval style Garden; watch flower arranging demonstrations, and perhaps take a break for refreshments to soak in the atmosphere of this very special historic English Heritage site. Inside the college, an exhibition by Northamptonshire Gardens Trust, celebrates the 300 year anniversary since the birth of ‘Capability’ Brown and his influence on the English landscape. Also, in the college building, there will be an exhibition of art work submitted by local schools, related to the type of trees which can be found in a Brown landscape. Prizes, sponsored by Waitrose will be awarded at 3pm.
Folk Festival returns
After many requests for the return of the popular Merry Tom Folk Festival (MTFF), Saturday, July 2nd 2016 will see the MTFF team back in action, with a music filled one day festival. MTFF 2016 will be held at the stunning Rushden Hall Park’s Walled Garden. With features dating back to Tudor times, and beyond, the historic Rushden Hall and its walled garden make the perfect setting for this folk music event. Please check out the festival website, www.merrytom.co.uk , for all the details on locations, artists performing, and tickets.
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proms in the park t Proms in the Park celebrates 20 years
Bedford Park Concerts are returning this year with their much loved event - The Bedford Park Proms, which will take place on the August 6. It will be made even more special this year as the Proms will celebrate its 20th anniversary and as such the audience will be treated to a spectacular night of music, fireworks
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and the famous laser show as well as some other surprises on the night. The concert will feature the renowned London Gala Orchestra and as in previous years The Bedford Choral Society will be back performing popular classics and film scores. There will also be some very special guest soloists. This year Classical Brit Award winning Blake will be the headline act at Bedford Park Proms. The classical super group have sold over one million albums; they mix eclectic classical and pop songs with rich harmony vocals. Their extraordinary success has seen them tour extensively all over the world and as well as winning over the public they have also been firm favourites with Royalty, performing several times for the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Blake will be joined by Rebecca Newman, affectionately named ‘The People’s Soprano’ by fans, colleagues and the media. Singer-songwriter Rebecca Newman stormed to number one in the Official UK Classical Albums
Created and written by Gerard Alessandrini
SHARNBROOK MILL THEATRE 7.30pm Monday 6 – Saturday 11 June An amateur production presented by Sharnbrook Mill Theatre Trust by arrangement with TRW.
Monday June 6th is CHARITY NIGHT with The Rotary Club of Rushden! Tickets at £15.00 include Drinks Reception at 6.30pm available from John Garley on (01933) 312668 Graham West on (01933) 222271 Email at john.garley09@my.northampton.ac.uk or visit www.sharnbrookmilltheatre.co.uk Registered Charity No 242164
Chart with her debut album release. She has also shared the stage with some of the biggest classical stars from Russell Watson, Alfie Boe, and Aled Jones. The night will conclude with a spectacular firework finale, which for many was the biggest highlight of last year’s Proms. The Bedford Park
Proms is one of the only shows in the country where the fireworks are truly choreographed to the music. In true Proms style, the audience is encouraged to bring picnics, table and chairs or rugs and enjoy the amazing family friendly atmosphere Tickets are now on sale at www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk .
Friday 17th June 19.00 Grand Opening at Rushden Station by Peter Bone M.P. – Royal British Legion Bugler – Come and meet the cadets – Spend some time with Rushden’s Search and Rescue Team (MVS) – Hot Food Available Saturday 18th June 09.00 Honour Walk and IVV walk Starting at the Station 11.00 Station open to visitors (Meet the Royal Navy, Army (RLC) and their supporting charities, Train Rides, Historic Military Vehicles and more. 11.30 Memorial; Garden open at Alfred Street School 13.00 Parade Starts in John Street, through High Street to Station – includes, Chelsea Pensioners, Royal Navy, SCC Field Gun Team, Local Schools, Historic Vehicles, Home Guard. Special Guest VIP Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire. (P.M.) Flypast RAF Spitfire Sunday 19th June 10.30 Service of Remembrance at the Heritage Chapel Park Road – All Welcome
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30 — REPORTER #1 MAY 2016 Thrapston & District U3A invites you to our Annual General Meeting and a talk by Roy Smart on ‘The Last Naval Hero, David, 1st Earl Beatty’. Date: 20 May, 2016. Times 10am - 12 noon. Cover charge: Visitors £2 (Members £1). Visitors always welcome. Further information from the Publicity Secretary, 07542775603
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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 650195
ART CL ASS
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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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BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS WEEK
in aid of Bowel Cancer Awareness Week is being held from 10.00am to 12 noon Saturday april 9th St Peter’s Church Hall, Midland Road Rushden NN10 9uJ Some stalls still available .Contact Sally Morton 01933 356006 or s.m.1234@live.co.uk
COFFEE MORNING
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10-12noon Saturday May 7th St Mary’s Church Hall Rushden Admission 50p Stalls Proceeds for The Children’s Society
COFFEE MORNING
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Fermyn Woods Country Park Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS Sunday 12th June 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
KNIT AND KNATTER COFFEE MORNING
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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF SOLO CLUBS – KETTERING BRANCH Every Wednesday From 7.45 – 10.45pm The Kettering Athletic Club, Rockingham Road, Kettering.
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
Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing –––––––––––
9.30am Sunday 5th June Contact 01933 386839 6 mile walk from Harrold –––––––––––
COME AND JOIN SERVE’S NEW MUSICAL MOMENTS 2–4pm Tuesdays 3rd & 31st May Serve’s Wellbeing Centre Church Street, Rushden
The free of charge musical afternoon with performances from
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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The programme will be running on the First and Last Tuesday of every month.
7pm Saturday 21st May Roman Catholic Church Hall, Hayway Tickets £6 each including a jacket potato supper (choice of fillings) Teams of four available from Chris: 01933 317719 In aid of Community Centre and Church
COWBOYS & INDIANS WEEKEND
RUSHDEN MISSION CHURCH
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QUIZ EVENING
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
LUNCH AND CHAT
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8.55am Thursday 23rd June Contact 01933 418983 6.5 mile walk from Billing Mill RHTS RUSHDEN STATION
SaTuRDaY 21st MaY Pre-booking essential (www.rhts.co.uk/events to book) The evening starts with a briefing at 18.30 sharp then onto the train for a meal and quiz. As the plot develops can you guess ‘who dunnit?’ Please mention any dietary requirements or wheelchair passengers when booking. Tickets £25.00
MURDER MYSTERY
SaTuRDaY 28th & SuNDaY 29th MaY Adults & children are invited to dress up as Cowboys & Indians and travel on our diesel hauled train. Includes games & activities with a Wild West theme. Fares Apply. Train times: 11.00; 11.45; 12.30; 13.15; 14.00; 14.45; 15.30; 16.00
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to Old Moor Dearne Valley Barnsley Sunday 22 May Booking required contact Bob 01933 460644 or Penny 01933 350404
COACH TRIP
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– SUMMER TEA DANCE COFFEE MORNING Traditional Tea Dance open to the public. Contact information: Chris 01933 317719 at St Mary’s Church, Ringstead first Saturday of the month 10 to 12 noon a warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. call 01933 624262 for details
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HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP
8.45am Sunday 19th June Contact 01933 356049 9 mile walk from Tingewick
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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
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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
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Raffle and refreshments provided. 2-4pm Thursday 19th May Rushden academy, Hayway, Rushden, Northants NN10 6aG Contact: Jo Holmes on 01933 350391
Tracey Newell
performing Music from 1940’s to present day.
Singing is not only an enjoyable activity, it can also provide a way for people with dementia with their carers, to express themselves and socialise with others in a fun and supportive group. Transport is free subject to availability and free refreshments will be available. Book your space on this month’s Musical Moments afternoon as spaces are limited. To book call 01933 315555.
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Sunday 5th June at 10.00am and 6.00pm (First Sunday Event) with guests Lt Cols Peter and Sylvia Dalziel founder members of The Salvation Army’s first pop group
THE JOYSTRINGS
Refreshments at 5.00pm in the Community Centre. Friday 10th June at 7.45pm the visit of
SALVO BRA SS
who are a talented group of musicians from the Midlands area. tickets £5 for this event or payable on the door.
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Meet alternate Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Higham Library, Midland Road, Higham Ferrers May 4 – Rachel Smith May 18 – Rob Gould June 1 – Freda Pack
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Enjoy a great day out… KEW GARDENS & KEW PALACE
WINDSOR CASTLE & FROGMORE HOUSE
RETURN COACH , ENTRY TO KEW GARDENS & KEW PALACE, LAND TRAIN TICKETS. A relaxing summer day in the World’s most famous botanical gardens. There are so many interesting attractions at Kew Gardens to visit. Be sure not to miss The Palm House, Princess of Wales Conservatory, The Treetop Walkway and the Water Lily House. Enjoy a short walk to nearby Kew Palace, home of King George III. There are restaurants offering meals and drinks.
RETURN COACH , ENTRY TO WINDSOR CASTLE GUIDED TOUR OF FROGMORE HOUSE Join us on a visit to the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, The Queen’s favourite weekend home. Visit St. George Chapel, The Round Tower, The State Apartments and Queen Mary’s Dolls House and more. In the afternoon we will visit Frogmore House in Windsor Castle’s Home Park. This was the favourite Royal Retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE – £53pp
THE MAGNIFICENT GARDENS AT RHS WISLEY IN SURREY – HOME TO THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY RETURN COACH, ENTRY TO RHS WISLEY. A visit to the beautiful Botanical Gardens can be a fascinating and relaxing experience – The flowers and displays should be at their best amongst this delightful setting. You will find shops, restaurants, picnic areas and the Glass House, which contains a stunning collection of plants from across the world.
FRIDAY 1 JULY – £52pp
CHARTWELL HOUSE & HEVER CASTLE RETURN COACH , ENTRY TO CHARTWELL HOUSE, STUDIO & GARDENS, ENTRY TO HEVER CASTLE & GARDENS. Chartwell House was the private family home of Sir Winston Churchill and this magnificent house is still much as it was when Churchill lived there with many of his books, photos and personal memorabilia. The beautiful gardens sweep down to the lakeside and there is also the opportunity to visit his painting studio with over 130 of his works on display. Hever Castle was built in the 13th century, surrounded by a moat and was the childhood home to Anne Boleyn. There is so much history here and the Castle grounds are a great attraction. Restaurants are available at both Chartwell and Hever.
WEDNESDAY 13 JULY – £68pp
THURSDAY 25 AUGUST – £63pp
CCOOAACCH TTRRIPIPS WIHTH S ITH RRUUSSHHDW EN PPICICKK-UDPEN - UP
BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELDS, LEICESTER CATHEDRAL & KING RICHARD III VISITOR CENTRE THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER – £59pp
RETURN COACH , ENTRY TO BOSWORTH HERITAGE CENTRE, SHORT CONDUCTED TOUR OF THE BATTLEFIELD SITE, ENTRY TO KING RICHARD III VISITOR CENTRE IN LEICESTER, ENTRY TO LEICESTER CATHEDRAL AND INTRODUCTORY TOUR. A Chance to retrace the “Kings Footsteps”
CHATSWORTH HOUSE AND PILSLEY VILLAGE 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 well-stocked Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop at Pilsley Village.
THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER – £55pp
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