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Former shoe factory in running for top award THE redevelopment of a former Rushden shoe factory into 46 new affordable homes has been shortlisted for a top industry award. Allen Road, delivered by Spire Homes, (part of Longhurst Group), and developer Westleigh Partnerships, transformed the derelict site which was once home to the Grenson Shoe factory, creating 32 homes for affordable rent and 14 properties for shared ownership. The £5.94m development, which was completed in May 2017, has now been shortlisted for the Best Regeneration Project award at the 2018 Inside Housing Development awards, which will be held in London next month. Longhurst Group’s director of development and sales Nick Worboys said: “We are absolutely delighted to hear Allen Road has been shortlisted for this award. “This shortlisting is testament to the strong partnership work between ourselves and Westleigh, which together, has delivered a fantastic development which provides highquality, affordable homes in an area that desperately needed them. “We’re very proud of Allen Road and particularly the fact it has retained the character and heritage of the original factory buildings, so this shortlisting is a resounding endorsement of that work.”
Grenson Shoes was just one of many firms from the footwear industry that played a pivotal role in the growth of Rushden as a town. However, since the historic company moved to a purpose-built modern factory in 2013, its premises on Allen Road laid disused. That was until Longhurst Group and Westleigh regenerated the site into a brand new community of affordable homes in a district where, according to latest available figures, the average house price is eight times the average wage. While the majority of the former factory site was cleared prior to development, many of the listed factory buildings, some of which were derelict, were retained and skilfully incorporated within the development in a design created by Leicester-based multi-disciplinary practice, rg+p. Ensuring a nod to the site’s illustrious past, the
development includes a two-storey façade facing onto Cromwell Road, which now forms the frontage of eight new homes. There is also a single storey building that faces onto Allen Road, which was re-configured to provide a row of bungalows. Partnerships and Investments Director for Westleigh Gary Turner said: “We are thrilled by the news Allen Road has been recognised among the finest regeneration projects in the country. “The scheme represents our commitment to redressing the shortage of affordable homes locally and has enabled those most in need of housing to get on the property ladder. “We would like to thank our partners at Longhurst for working closely with us to make this much-needed development a reality.” Director at rg+p Rob Woolstonsaid: “It’s particularly pleasing Allen Road has been selected as a finalist for such a prestigious national award. “Its design emphasised the site’s industrial heritage whilst creating a mix of modern new homes - we’re hopeful the residents will soon be able to say they live in an award-winning home!” The 2018 Inside Housing Development Awards take place on Thursday, November 29 in London. For more information, visit www.idha.co.uk.
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Tips to combat puppy smuggling PUPPIES – they steal our hearts and provide us with unconditional love. Too often these loveable animals are transported from across the globe to be sold illegally in the UK. From this month, breeders will be required to register their business with East Northamptonshire Council. This change in legislation will provide officers with more powers to crack down on puppy smuggling and protect puppies from being illegally sold in our district. Dogs Trust launched the Puppy Pilot in December 2015, which took the landmark step of caring for the puppies which were seized at the borders after being illegally imported by corrupt breeder and dealers. So far, it has rescued more than 800 puppies seized at UK borders, but there are still tens of thousands of puppies being illegally imported into the country each year. Dogs Trust provides people with the following top tips when buying a new puppy: Do, ask to see Mum and pup together, visit your new pup more than once, get all your pup’s paperwork before going home including vaccinations and ensuring your puppy is microchipped, walk away if you are at all unsure, report suspicious sellers or breeders and
take your puppy to your own vet as soon as possible, Don’t, meet anywhere that is not the pup’s home, buy a pup from anyone who can supply various breeds on demand, buy a pup which looks too young, small or underweight, feel pressure to buy a puppy, buy a pup you suspect has been illegally imported. Leader of East Northamptonshire Council Steven North, said: “At East Northamptonshire Council, we are committed to providing people with the necessary information on how to make sure they are buying puppies from a responsible breeder. “I would encourage anyone who suspects that puppies are being illegally sold to report the breeder to Trading Standards immediately, and walk away.” Veterinary director at Dogs Trust, Paula Boyden said: “The illegal importation of puppies remains as serious an issue for animal welfare and public health in 2017 as it did in 2014, when our first investigation highlighted the devastating effects of the 2012 changes to the Pet Travel Scheme, which effectively invited corrupt dealers to traffic underage puppies into Great Britain without the required treatments. “The number of prosecutions is far too low.”
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All smiles as county school wins top Tatler award
OUNDLE School was named Public School of the Year in last night’s Tatler Schools Awards 2018 in central London. Delighted at accepting the award, head Sarah Kerr-Dineen, called it, “the most wonderful compliment,” to the hard work of all concerned in delivering the world class education which Oundle offers. Tatler bases the awards on the research conducted for its annual Schools Guide. It takes views from fellow schools and parents across the country. Mrs Kerr-Dineen said: “The pupils also deserve this recognition. “Their drive to make the most of their time at Oundle guides us every day to ensure we are delivering the best for them.” The school’s history dates back to 1556, when Sir William Laxton, Master of the Worshipful Company of Grocers and Lord Mayor of London, endowed and re-founded the original Oundle Grammar School, of which he was a former pupil. In 1876, the Grocer’s Company
divided the School into two parts, Laxton Grammar School, primarily for the inhabitants of the town, and Oundle School, primarily for pupils from further afield. In 2000, the Grocers’ Company reunited the two schools under the common name of Oundle School and retained the name of Laxton for the day House. At the beginning of the 20th century, Oundle was put firmly on the map of leading English public schools by its most famous headmaster, FW Sanderson. He established Oundle’s reputation as one of the great science and engineering schools, a reputation still renowned today. There are currently 1,110 pupils on roll at Oundle School, with 860 boarders and a further 250 day pupils. Also within the Corporation of Oundle School is Laxton Junior School, a day school for children aged between four to 11.
Pictured, (left to right), registrar Gary Phillips, head girl Lily-Rose Tebbutt head boy, Freddie Stewart and Mrs Kerr-Dineen.
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Dog walkers urged to clean up mess
DOG walkers have been urged to clean up after their pets. East Northamptonshire Council is urging dog walkers to bin and bag their pooch’s mess to help keep the district clean. It is a criminal offence to not pick up after your dog while out on a walk, either on the footpaths or in greenspace, which can result in a fixed penalty notice of £75, rising to up to £1,000 if left unpaid.
The council’s dog wardens regularly patrol areas across the district, and are able to issue on the spot fines to anyone caught not bagging their dog’s mess and disposing of it in a dog bin. Dog bins are provided in conjunction with parish or town councils across East Northamptonshire and are emptied at least once a week. Waste Services manager Charlotte Tomkins said: “Owning a
dog provides fantastic companionship and can complete a family, but they are also a great responsibility. “I would like to remind all dog owners that they are accountable for their pets when out walking, and it is a criminal offence not to bag and bin dog mess. “Leaving a bag on the path, tying it to a tree/fence or flicking it into the hedgerow is simply not good enough,
and may result in a fine for owners.” Council leader Steven North said: “We are incredibly lucky to have so many beautiful green spaces right on our doorstep in East Northamptonshire. “It is important dog owners help us to keep our streets, and green spaces tidy for everyone to enjoy.” For more information visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/dogs
Henry V tour bound to thrill theatre audiences AWARD-winning theatre company Antic Disposition, which delight audiences year after year with its spectacular cathedral tours, will reprise their acclaimed production of Henry V for its fourth year at the historical Leicester Cathedral this month. As the largest theatrical tour of English cathedrals ever undertaken, this will be Antic Disposition’s longest and most wide-ranging UK tour to date. The tour visits Leicester from Thursday, October 11, to Saturday, October 13. Contact 0333 666 3366 for details.
Then and Now exhibition
NENE Valley Community Action has been carrying out a Heritage Lottery funded project over the past year. The 1918-2018 Then and Now project has been looking at the changes which have taken place over the 100 years since the end of the First World War. The project has worked with schools, community groups and local volunteers to explore the changes in food, clothing, toys and schooling. It has also been gathering information and stories about some of the men whose names appear on Rushden’s war memorial. To showcase the groups work and the information they have learnt Nene Valley Community Action is hosting an exhibition. The exhibition will be open to the general public and will take place at 8, West Street, Rushden, Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm throughout November. There will also be a special opening on Saturday, November 10, from 10am to 2pm. Anyone interested in bringing a group to view the exhibition or would like any further information on what is on offer, can contact the Nene Valley action group on 01933 313526.
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Local government reform agreed by majority of councils
A PROPOSAL for local government reform in Northamptonshire has been agreed by seven out of eight councils in the county. Daventry District Council, East Northamptonshire Council, Kettering Borough Council, Northampton Borough Council, Northamptonshire County Council, South Northamptonshire Council and the Borough Council of Wellingborough all decided to submit the proposal while Corby Borough Council decided not to. This is the conclusion of a process initiated following Government inspector Max Caller’s investigation into finances at Northamptonshire County Council. He proposed in his Best Value Report that two new authorities be formed, one for the west of the county and one for the north. The Secretary of State then wrote to the county’s eight local authorities inviting them to explore options for reform and to submit one proposal, stating that a range of options would not be accepted. In April 2018, the then Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government set the following criteria: • A single county-wide unitary is explicitly excluded as an option • Each new proposed authority must have a population substantially in excess of 300,000 • The proposal must be based on existing council boundaries In addition to the criteria set out it states: • Only one proposal will be accepted, not a range of options • It must demonstrate clear potential for savings • It must command a good deal of local support • Due consideration should be
given to the recommendations in the Best Value Report • Any solution should prioritise the Government’s wider housing and growth agenda • Extensive consultation must be carried out. A joint consultation was held, focussing on the two-unitary model – the only option which met all of the Government’s criteria. The proposal is for two unitary councils - one in West Northamptonshire, which will comprise the current area of Daventry, Northampton and South Northamptonshire and then one in North Northamptonshire, comprising the current areas of Corby, East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough. Feedback from the consultation
showed while there were differences of opinion across the county, with a strong preference among many respondents in the West for a three-unitary solution, ORS concluded that: ‘the government requirement for the proposal for two unitary councils to command “a good deal of local support as assessed in the round across the whole area of the proposal” is more than satisfied’. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ evaluation of this option concluded that: “The analysis in this report has identified that whilst local government reorganisation can achieve a level of cost savings, in itself, it will not lead to the creation of two new sustainable unitary local authorities.
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“Indeed, it potentially risks only redistributing the existing financial instability across two new organisations, unless steps are taken to address the existing cost and income challenges.” The proposal has now been submitted for consideration by the Government as it was not a requirement for all councils to agree to it. East Northamptonshire Council leaders said it expects a response in the autumn and will be seeking early discussions with ministers to agree how the councils and the government can work together to ensure that the two new unitary authorities will be financially sustainable and provide high-quality services from the moment they are created, which is scheduled for April in 2020.
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Pupils raise cash for charity from dragon challenge YOUNG dragons have raised hundreds of pounds for charity in a special challenge. East Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Community Voluntary Service Broxbourne and East Herts, (CVSBEH), invited primary schools across the district to take part in Junior Dragons’ Apprentice Challenge, a pilot business competition. The six-week challenge offered a springboard into the world of business for year five students. Teams were tasked with investing £50 into a new business and to turn the investment into as much profit as possible for their chosen charity. The challenge saw teams of entrepreneurs from three local schools – Oundle CE Primary School, Titchmarsh CE Primary School and Whitefriars Primary School in Rushden, develop their business ideas and create a product or service to sell within their school or community. The competition concluded with the schools presenting their business experience to a panel of Super Dragons including Councillor Colin Wright, local business man and managing director of the WTY Group Lee Wilkes, and Dawn Cummins, chief executive of the local voluntary infrastructure organisation Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire.
A whole host of awards were up for grabs with the ‘Overall Winner’ being awarded to Titchmarsh CE Primary School and the ‘Courageous Owls’ business. Youngsters created bags to showcase the village of Titchmarsh which they sold along with home-made cakes and plants outside of the village shop, who were their chosen charity. The success of the group saw them raise more than £400 for the shop and pick up the award for the ‘Most Money Raised’.
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The school scooped a further three awards ‘Most Innovative Business Idea’, ‘Best Partnership with Dragon’ and ‘Best Presentation’. Whitefriars Primary School’s ‘Business Bees’ won the award for the ‘Best Partnership with Community Group/Charity’. Pupils sold handmade bookmarks, and carried out a school car wash, helped raise funds for the Rushden Night Shelter and they showcased in their presentation to the judges the importance of their chosen charity. The school also won two more awards for ‘Best Poster’ and ‘Outstanding Individual Achievement’, which was presented to 10-year-
old Marty Dangerfield for his hard work throughout the challenge. ‘Super Wash’ from Oundle CE Primary School picked up the last award for ‘Best Teamwork’. Their business held a very successful car wash raising money for Volunteer Action Oundle and pupils were presented with this award for creating a short video presentation at the last minute, which was a real testament of teamwork for the smallest competing team. The challenge proved to be very successful with the schools, whose students reported they loved the experience and gained valuable new skills and confidence. They also learnt an awful lot about running a business and the importance of teamwork. Cllr Wright said: “The Junior Dragon’s Apprentice Challenge provided young people from across the district with the opportunity to use their creativity and imagination to create successful businesses and raise money for fantastic local charitable causes. “All of the pupils demonstrated innovation and worked together to win a number of brilliant awards.”
Nene Valley Festival provides fun across district THE Nene Valley Festival offered a whole host of activities for everyone in the community. Thanks to a boost in funding from Heritage Lottery through
Nenescape, this year’s festival was bigger and better than ever before. Featuring more than 110 events at key locations across the Nene Valley from Northampton to
Peterborough, the festival delivered an eclectic mix of activities for wildlife and culture lovers of all ages. The annual festival, which is
celebrating its fifth year, was organised through the Destination Nene Valley project, which aims to promote the Nene Valley as a competitive destination.
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IN MY OPINION
Parking problems John Cleese style by Andy Mercer
SEVERAL people have told me that they love Rushden Lakes because of the ease of parking. What? Are they serious? One compared Rushden Lakes to Central Milton Keynes and told me how much better RL was. At the time, I was baffled. I couldn’t understand it…I do now! A few weeks ago, I went to a business meeting at MK. I drove into a car park 30 minutes before my meeting, and that’s when my problems began. I circled one car park after another, seeking a gap. After five minutes exploring the delights of MK’s car parks, I found a gap, and squeezed into it. I was still 25 minutes early, and so, no problems. I approached a parking payment point. It didn’t accept cards or currency. It just had a number to phone to pay. Given many unhappy experiences in the past, I prefer not to pay by phone. I therefore checked all the other payment points – no joy. Reluctantly, I dialled the magic number and started a painful conversation with a computerised payment system. After several minutes of questions, it asked me my number
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plate. “BF5….” I replied. Several minutes later, the painful process of instructing the computer was complete, and it summarised my payment details, ending with “…and your number is BS5… Please answer Yes or No.” When I said ‘No’, it went right back to the beginning of the process. Five minutes later, we got back to the summary and once again. “…and your number is BS5… Please answer Yes or No.” I was attracting an audience, as people stopped to watch this demented motorist on the verge of smashing his mobile phone. Someone said it was like watching a scene from a John Cleese film. Fortunately, at that point, the computer system gave up and put me through to the human switchboard, where I joined the end of the queue. I eventually managed to pay by phone after 25 minutes, and had to run to arrive late at my meeting – where I found my colleague on his phone to a parking computer that was repeatedly getting his details wrong. I discovered that he’d been on the phone longer than me! So, I now understand why people prefer RL to MK. At least when you’re queuing, it’s in the comfort of your car.
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Locals will get no benefit from plan
TO THE EDITOR: I presume the recent article, (Proposal to create 500 new jobs), was instigated by Ashfield Land ‘Development’ specialists, which will be making large amounts of money on this project. However, the other side needs to be displayed to the public. First do we need 500 new jobs and at what level are these jobs? What kind of people are being drawn to the area for these jobs? The Gateway proposal is a ridiculous plan. The area is a field with the only access from Northampton Road, where it is already impossible at certain times of the day to access the A45, after the building of Rushden Lakes. The latter is already an eyesore, which is blocking out the beauty of the countryside and looking at the picture in your paper of the proposed buildings, these will be no better. Where do these architects come from, a concentration camp or communist country? Certainly they have no artistic eye or thoughts of beauty. Are these cheap and so the only thing worthy of this area?
Having been married to an architect, I do have some knowledge of aesthetic designs in building. It is intended that there will be another food store right opposite Waitrose and Lidl. We don’t need anymore and people are going to have to drive there, which means yet more cars. There is going to be a drive-thru, which means even more cars and we don’t need anymore restaurants in the area and drive-thru’s are probably of the most unhealthy form. Then there are going to be factories and warehouses, which means large lorries are now also going to use this road, which is already clogged up and not suitable for such vehicles.
We just cannot afford to add to the overburdened road system in this area, which was claimed to be 120 per cent over-loaded in 2015, before Rushden Lakes was even built. New employees will also be driving to work and need parking spaces. It is also intended that more housing will be built in this area.
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I think that people are blinded by pound signs in their eyes and deafened by the sound of cash registers buzzing, without any thoughts of practicalities. It says in the article that there is a chronic shortage of business space within the local market, yet there are empty shops in the high street and other run down areas that could be utilized without tearing up the countryside and making roads impassable. A care home is also suggested, but would you want to be in such a home right next door to a busy and noisy highway? I am sure that I would not and again there are other suitable buildings in the area. Even another field somewhere else would work, but we simply cannot afford to add to this already overburdened road system, adding to the noise and chaos in the area. Do the people considering this plan even live in the area? I am sure they do not or they would not be considering such a ludicrous plan. They maybe able to fit all they want into the space of this not very large field, but how are people going to get in and out of the space,
with backups of traffic all the way up Northampton road and around A45 roundabout already occurring? Somebody is going to get rich, while the locals suffer and gain no benefit whatsoever. Please, please may these developers and people in the local government concerned reconsider for sanities sake. Dr. Heather Yates
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Volunteers created a real buzz at charity race NEWS IN BRIEF H Quiz night fun
THE next AFC Rushden and Diamonds quiz will be on Thursday, October 11, from 7.30pm, at Rushden Bowls Club in Northampton Road. The cost is £3 and there will be a raffle and retiring bucket collection for Cransley Hospice. To book a table, contact 07870 332606.
Festival event
A HARVEST supper and games evening will take place on Thursday, October 25, at The Full Gospel Church Hall, High Street South, Rushden, from 7pm. The cost is £6 and for more information contact 01933 410280.
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A GROUP of eleven volunteers were buzzing to get racing at the Rotary Club’s annual Dragon Boat Race in aid of local charity SERVE based in Rushden. The total raised to date is in excess of £1,800 in sponsorship to support the refurbishment of a community conservatory based in Higham Ferrers, which is no longer fit for purpose and needs replacing.
A HARVEST sale is also taking place at The Swan, in Newton Bromswold, on Tuesday, October 2, from 7.30pm.
RSPB dates
THE RSPB Mid –Nene Local Group will hold an indoor meeting on Thursday, October 16, at The Saxon Hall in Rands, from 7.30pm. There will be an Illustrated talk on Froglife by James McAdie. The meeting is open to everyone admission £3. including tea or coffee. For more details contact 01933 350404. The group will also host a coach trip on Sunday, October 21, to Rainham Marshes in London. For more information and booking 01933 460644.
Charity show
A CHARITY show for Stand Up To Cancer will be held at Rushden Bowls Club, on Saturday, October 13, from 6.30pm. You can buy tickets from The Cancer Research Shop in High Street, Rushden.
Yoga classes
YOGA classes are on offer in Rushden. They are held at Whitefrairs Infants School in Boughton Drive, every week, from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. The costs is £5 per session and further details are available on 07873 743256, or at carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com
Knitted Poppies
ARTIST Angela Wright has joined with Cotterstock villagers to show a knitted poppies exhibition on the weekend of November 3 and 4, at St Andrew’s Church.
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Club’s first outdoor event is a huge success THE first family outdoor event by a charity group has been hailed a great success. Swivelfest washeld in the Walled Garden at Rushden Hall Park, and saw almost 1,000 people attend. It was the Swivel Club’s first family, outdoor music event and saw eight bands on two stages with more than eight and a half hours of continuous music. Even though the unbroken sunshine, earlier in the day, ended in heavy rain showers, it did not deter the crowds. Many have since made contact with Swivel Club members, saying what a great day they had, and wanting to pass on thanks to all, for the hard work done. The Swivel Club committee has thanked the many people who gave up their time on the days before and after the event. Special thanks went to Rushden Town Council and to vendors, volunteer car parking and litter pickers, and all the organisers for making it a great success for this local charity. All profits will go towards helping good causes and individuals. Information about the group’s fundraising entertainment events, held at Rushden Town Bowls Club, can be found by visiting swivelclub.org.uk.
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A taste of the army
AN unusual site greeted the children of Bozeat Primary School last month. Staff had arranged for an armoured vehicle used for personnel manoeuvres to come to school. The aim of the day was to enable the junior aged pupils in the school get a taste for army life, the types of transport used during warfare and how this might compare to the available transport used by service personnel in both WW1 and WW2, as part of this term’s topic. Children were able to climb into the vehicle to experience what it feels like for modern day service personnel in an armoured vehicle. The vehicle generated much conversation and discussion in the playground.. Later in the term the children will be joining the local community in the planned VE celebrations as part of their learning journey on WW2. Over the next few months children will be learning all about the local community, exploring the past and present. The school is seeking volunteers to help - contact the school if you are able to volunteer.
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HERE are some of the great pictures sent in by our readers this month. Left, is Angel and Lacey, from Rushden, meeting Chewbacca at the recent Euro finals at Santa Pod, while above are two pictures of pet pooches at the recent Bark in The Park at Hall Park in Rushden. Below, is a picture of the Higham Ferrers/Raunds-Hachenburg Twinning Association members who set off for the twin town of Hachenburg in Germany.
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Foundation launches Tampon Tax Fund
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Community Foundation is working to deliver the Tampon Tax Community Fund in the county. CEO of Northamptonshire Community Foundation Victoria Miles said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working on this national funding programme in partnership with other community foundations to help add value and support to tackling disadvantaged women and girls across Northamptonshire.” Grants awards will be between £5,000 and £10,000. Applications to the fund opened last month. Examples of the types of projects which may be funded include activities and projects which encourage young women to make the transition back into education, employment or training aimed at vulnerable women. Another example project may be structured training in construction aimed at women with little or no experience in the industry who face additional barriers such as caring responsibilities or financial disadvantage. Programmes Officer for Northamptonshire Community Foundation Matthew Toresen said: “We will be working with community groups and charities which deliver projects to support women and girls to build skills and
confidence, improve their health and wellbeing, and build social networks. “A key focus will be funding preventative work to reduce the risk of crisis at different life stages. “This may be by helping women and girls get back into work, raising awareness about health issues, or by creating and developing peer networks.” Development Manager at Women’s Fund for Scotland, whixh is working with UK Community Foundations, Shona Blakeley, said: “Since receiving the Tampon Tax funding in 2016, we have been able to make a difference to the lives of 18,000 women in Scotland. “The new funding will have a much wider reach than those it seeks to support, and will also have a positive effect on families and the wider community.’ The Tampon Tax Fund allocates funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products to projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls. The membership body, UK Community Foundations, was awarded £3.4m from the Tampon Tax Fund in March 2018. This is the largest grant awarded to any organisation from this fund and 46 foundations will work with local charities and community groups to deliver the funds in their local areas.
Help to buy your first home
ASPIRING home owners from across East Northamptonshire will have an opportunity to find out more about how they can purchase their first home at a tailor-made event this autumn. The event, which is organised by East Northamptonshire Council will provide people with everything they need to know about shared ownership, as well as showcase which homes are available in the local area with partner Housing Associations - Wellingborough Homes, NCHA and the Longhurst Group. Taking place on Saturday, October 6, from 10.30am to 1pm at Thrapston Plaza, this event is the ideal opportunity for people to find out more about how they can get their foot on the property ladder. Mortgage Advisors, colleagues from ENC, Wellingborough Homes,
Spire Homes and NCHA will be on hand to offer advice and guidance on shared ownership, including how to apply to buy on a shared ownership basis and what the mortgage and monthly payments could be. Council leader Steven North said: “We are delighted to be working with our housing association partners to deliver an event that will provide people with everything they need to know about shared ownership. “I would encourage anyone who is looking to get their foot on the property ladder or thinking about purchasing their first home to come and speak with staff and find out more about the opportunities available to them.” To register for the event or to find out more about shared ownership email: housing@eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk
Community events held at gym
ANYTIME Fitness in Rushden has held a host of community events. Hayley Wills, from the gym, said they included a stand at Rushden Food Festival, activities
at St Lawrence School fete and sports Day, Wymington, a coffee morning for Macmillan and a charity ‘Splash ‘n’ Dash’ day at Rushden Lakes.
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RUGBY
Rugby star takes up post as coach at college TRESHAM College has announced that former Northampton Saints and Bedford Blues player Jon Phillips, (pictured), is joining as head rugby coach to take charge of the Rugby Academy. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having played professionally, led college rugby programmes at the highest level, developed students into professional players for premiership teams, as well as having links with professional rugby academies and representative pathways. Tresham College Rugby Academy students will benefit greatly from his expertise and their college experience will be further enhanced by his arrival. He has overseen the development of many college students with expert coaching and guidance in order to support them in achieving their aspirations and ensure they continue to be engaged in rugby. He said: I am excited to be joining Tresham College and looking forward to getting stuck in with the rugby academy students and helping them to improve both on and off the field. “Tresham College has a great reputation for providing excellent opportunities for all levels of players and keeping them in the game with close links to the local clubs. “Working with clubs and keeping players in the game is something I am particularly passionate about, and I hope to continue the great work that Tresham College has started.” Head of sport at Tresham Academy of Dan Burns said: “We are delighted Jon is joining us at Tresham College to take charge of rugby.”
FOOTBALL
THE next set of fixtures for AFC Rushden and Diamonds see the team take on Coalville at Hayden Road in Rushden, on Tuesday, October 9, Barwell on Saturday, October 13 and Hitchin Town on Tuesday, October 16.
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OCTOBER IN THE GARDEN – by Milton Ernest Garden Centre
CTOBER is the best possible month for rearranging or adding permanent plants to the garden. The soil is warm and moist topped up by the early morning mists and dews. It is also easy to work and the temperature is pleasant for a spot of digging. So what shall we plant? Evergreens provide the backbone to all year colour in the garden. They have a great range of different colours in the foliage from cream, yellow, green, red, plum to silver. Here are some ideas of good varieties to use. Because these plants do not drop their leaves in autumn they give the backdrop to other plants in spring and summer but become features in their own right in winter. This means the emphasis will change with the seasons keeping the garden scene interesting. Conifer Cupressus Macrocarpa Wilma is a narrow pyramid with almost fluorescent yellow foliage. It is a good accent plant in borders or a specimen for large pots on the patio. Fatsia Japonica Spiders Web is frost hardy and again suitable for pots or in the borders. The leaves are large and shaped like hands with amazing marbled white and bright green markings. It would make a very handsome bright statement in a dull shady corner growing to a height of 1.2m. As a contrast Santolina Chamaecyparis, Helichrysum Serotinum and Hebe Pinquifolia Sutherland are all evergreens with bright silver foliage suitable for a sunny place. They are silver because thousands of hairs cover the leaves to reduce water loss allowing them to thrive in sunny situations. They grow to 75cms and form neat mounds so they are good planted on the corner of a path or steps or at the front of the border. Trim to retain size and shape. Surround them with dark plum coloured slate chippings for a dramatic effect or plant next to Heuchera Black Sea or Heucerella Buttered Rum, both herbaceous evergreens with deep mahogany leaves. Talking of Hebes there are some recent introductions with particular winter interest that are particularly good for pots and the borders. Hebe Bronze Glow has small round green leaves that turn bronze in autumn. On a bright sunny winters day the tips of the many branchlets positively glow. The blue flowers first appear in May and then repeat flowering throughout the summer. Leopard Spot is a very compact Hebe which has buttercup yellow leaves with a dark green edge and purple flowers in summer. Hebe Starlight is a great foliage plant especially for tubs. The leaves are strikingly variegated white and green with glistening white flowers in summer. Euphorbia Tasmania Tiger is an evergreen Spurge. It has beautifully green edged cream leaves and many
Evergreens in October
clusters of creamy flowers in early spring. If these are removed when they fade it will continue all summer. It should be planted in a sunny sheltered place or grown in a tub. It can be used as a cut flower and will last a long time in flower arrangements. Another really good group of evergreens are the Euonymus. They can be grown as feature plants in sun or shade, as specimens, climbers or low hedges. Euonymus Silver Queen if planted against a wall or fence will
slowly grow up to form a self supporting climber or wall shrub. The small round leaves are strikingly variegated cream and grey green with small pink fruits in autumn. Euonymus Blondie is a small compact evergreen with bright yellow and green variegations which grows well in tubs. Euonymus Emerald Gaiety, grey green and cream leaves, and Emerald and Gold, bright yellow and green leaves, are also compact evergreens to use as low background plants or
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to grow as a small hedge. Euonymus Jean Hughes is another tough little evergreen shrub with small green leaves. It can be planted as an alternative to buxus and also trimmed as a neat growing low hedge. Euonymus Green Rocket, glossy green leaves, and Euonymus Ovatus Aurea, bright yellow and green leaves, are upright accent plants suitable as feature or screening plants. There are many more varieties to talk about but they will need to wait EDITORIAL: until anothernick@rosettapublishing.com article.
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out & about We talk with Danni Nicholls ahead of her appearance at the Stables
Danni has made several trips to Nashville, where she teamed up with some of the best writers and musicians in the business, to cowrite and record her songs. She has released two studio albums, ‘A Little Redemption’ in 2013 and ‘Mocking Bird Lane’ in 2015, there’s also a ‘Vintage TV’ live album. The next studio album is set for release in the Spring of 2019. Her favoured Americana songs are the grittier, dirtier numbers. She frequently quotes Jed Hilly, CEO of the Americana Music Association: “If you can taste the dirt through your ears,” as her mantra. Here’s your chance to win both of Danni’s studio albums, on CD. Just answer the following questions, email them before October 24, to: competition@rosetta publishing.com with ‘Danni’ in subject line. 1) What secondary school did Danni attend? 2) What UK music festival has Danni recently performed at?
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Headlining on Jim Marshall Stage at The Stables, Wavendon, next month is Danni Nicholls. Her November 10, concert will be her first time headlining on the venue’s main stage and she is super excited to be there. Danni is a former pupil of Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, she describes her music a mixture of Americana and country. Danni says her biggest musical influence was her grandmother, who had a love of Rock’n’roll and American country music. Not that her parents weren’t musically inclined, it’s just they were more into dancing. Country music has become hugely popular in the UK, championed by ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris, whose Radio 2 show commands a huge following. Bob says: “I absolutely love the elegance and beauty of her music.” Danni was asked who she would like to perform with: “ Johnny Cash, if he were alive, he’s not, so it has to be Brandi Carlile.”
The Little Mix Experience Bedford Corn Exchange 6pm Weds 24th October,
Back by popular demand after a sellout show in 2017, The Little Mix Experience return to Bedford Corn Exchange for a half term treat perfect for all the family. If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports you’re sure to L.O.V.E. The Little Mix Experience! Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest Girl-Bands. With breath-taking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages! Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many, many more. They look like Little Mix, They Sound like Little Mix, they are “The Little Mix Experience.” Tickets available online from www.bedfordcornexchange.com.uk or in person from the Box Office in the Harpur Suite 01234 718044.
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James Hickman and Dan Cassidy in concert
Some of you will have seen the Transatlantic Sessions from lovely Scottish locations on BBC TV. Others will have travelled to Birmingham or Cambridge for the Transatlantic concerts. In October you only have to travel to Ringstead! The Raunds Music Festival committee welcome you to an Autumn concert on Friday 12th October at 7.30pm for a transatlantic concert with James Hickman and Dan Cassidy. This duo creates a unique sound that flows from the connection between British and American folk. James Hickman's emotive vocals, driving guitar and lively English wit are complemented by Dan Cassidy's virtuosic fiddling, bone-dry irony and American drawl. Dan Cassidy (brother of the late Eva Cassidy) grew up in Maryland; James Hickman grew up in Shropshire on a diet of folk and
Lipstick On Your Collar in Bedford!
Tickets are selling fast for an exciting music show returning to Bedford on Friday 19th October 2018. Fresh from it’s West End debut at The Leicester Square Theatre, Lipstick On Your Collar is set to lift the roof off the Corn Exchange with their spectacular show, playing an array of classic hits from the golden era of music. From the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, expect tight harmonies, excellent vocals and plenty of dancing in the aisles. The show will include hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Sandi Shaw and many more musical legends. Taking inspiration from the iconic fashion and style of the time and performed by a full live band, the two hour show will take audiences on a fun-filled musical journey through the years from Rock Around The Clock and the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll in 1955, through to the Beatles and the resulting British Invasion in 1964, with accompanying nostalgic video footage throughout.
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bluegrass and now tours internationally. James made an unexpected appearance accompanying Chris Quinn at the Festival, as Chris had lost his voice! Previous winners of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, expect a dynamic and unforgettable transatlantic journey at Ringstead in the lovely setting of Ringstead Shared Church. Tickets £10 Adults, £2 Children You can find details on www.raundsfestival.com or ring the Festival hotline 07756 015615.
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–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– WOMEN’S RUSHDEN COREFIT CL ASSICAL CIRCUIT CL ASS MUSIC SOCIETY Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Rushden – November to March Mondays 19.30 – 20.15 Block of 8 sessions – £24 non refundable for more info please contact Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
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Meets 7.30-9.30pm 2nd Monday of the month. 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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Meets on Wednesdays at the Hope Methoist Church, Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers 7.30pm-9.30pm October 3 Dawn Dewis October 17 Margaret Lee October 31 Birgitta Petterson Aspin £2 members, £2.50 visitors For more information call: 01933 391283
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JOGGING GROUP
FREE – friendly mixed ability 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
HIGHAM L ADIES’ GROUP –––––––––––––––––– Meet 2-4pm every 3rd Monday of the month Come along and make some new friends and have fun
Interesting Speakers
Tea and biscuits provided Adult School, Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers NN10 8BB SUPPORTED BY EAST NORTHANTS COUNCiL
PSYCHIC AND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT GROUPS RUSHDEN
MIXED ABILITY Every alternate Wednesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm, 7.30pm – 9.30pm £7.00 per session For more info please contact: Renalta Hall MOB: 07712740495
–––––––––––––––––– PENSIONERS’ CLUB –––––––––––––––––– MEN AND WOMEN WELCOME Meet every Tuesday 2-4pm at RUSHDEN HALL BiNGO/WHiST EVERY OTHER WEEK ALTERNATiNG WiTH iNTERESTiNG SPEAKERS For more information contact David Robinson 01933 313729 October 2 Former England Cricketer David Steele October 9 – Whist October 16 – Speaker October 23 – Bingo October 30 – Speaker November 6 – AGM
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COFFEE MORNING
Every 1st Thursday of the month The Athletic Club, Newton Road NN10 0HF Any enquires to Emma Connor 0745 800 2967
Coffee Mornings Tuesdays And Thursdays 9am – 11am In The Memory Lane Tea Rooms, Serve, 19 Church Street, Rushden, Nn10 9yu. Drop In For Coffee And Chat..
–––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP MEET SAFFRON ROAD CAR PARK HIGHAM FERRERS FOR CAR SHARING 9.35am Sunday 7th October Admission Free Contact information: 01933 387991 9 mile walk from Kimbolton 9.30am Sunday 21st October Admission Free Contact 01933 312318 6.5 mile walk from Odell 9.40am Sunday 4th November Admission Free Contact 01933 624387 6 mile walk from Hargrave
–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– LADIES’ THRAPSTON & ARCHERY DISTRICT Pemberton Maid Marions TENNIS CLUB EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING Doors are open at the Thrapston & District Tennis Club from 10am to 2pm for anyone interested in playing tennis and joining the club. Meadow Lane, NN14 4QL Fees and further details available at www.thrapstontennisclub.co.uk
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(entrance Queen Street) Sunday Worship at 10.45am, with Children’s Activities Communion 1st Sunday of the month, Second Sunday in the month at 4pm something different for all ages. Wednesdays 9.30am Jelly Babes children’s Group, all welcome. Alternate Thursdays Ladies Meeting at 2pm. New members welcome.
AT THE PEMBERTON CENTRE H E BATES WAY RUSHDEN NN10 9YP For more information contact: Diane 01933 314032 Nicki 01933 395913 or all in for a chat.
–––––––––––––––––– HOPE’S TOTS Hope Methodist Church Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers For all parents and carers with children under 5. Thursdays 9.15am - 10.30am during term time only Coffee, tea, juice and biscuits are available. Each session. £1.50 per family Just come along and join in the fun. Everyone Welcome. Any enquiries to Chris 01933 317719
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£5 a class suitable for beginners and all abilities contact Carole 07873743256 or carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com
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£5 a class please contact 07873743256 or carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com
–––––––––––––––––– YOGA CL ASS Monday morning 8.30am-9.30am Masonic Hall Wellingborough Road Rushden £5 per class no block booking commitment
perfect for beginners all ages/abilities carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com or 07873743256
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Whitefriars infant School Rushden Suitable for beginners £5 a class. Contact Carole 07873743256
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I run this support group for others who have been through a trauma of any kind, Its a safe place to come and meet people going through similar things. Monday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm alternates between Wellingborough Mind & Higham Ferrers Hope church Tuesday 1.30pm - 3pm The Bee hive Kingsthorpe Thursday 2pm & 3.30pm Kettering Mind
£3 a session which helps pay for the room hire and a drink
please contact me for more information please contact Nikki 07507176719
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Wednesday evenings 6pm - 9pm for youths 10 - 16 year old,
where it gives them somewhere safe to go, with lots of activities to do.
We are looking for new volunteers to join our leaders & young leaders. for more information please contact Nikki 07507176719
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–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– CHICHELE SOCIETY LUNCH & CHAT EXHIBITION Fridays (except for Good Friday, at Chichele College 6 and 7 October 2018 A display of Victorian Higham including the Charter, buildings and people plus. WW1 centenary display by Higham Ferrers history group. Free Entry 27 October 2018
FILM NIGHT
Bede House, Higham Ferrers Sing along to The Greatest Showman. £10 including a fish and chip supper, licensed bar Tickets available from 01 October from John Sidey Designs, Higham Newsagents and Mark Bird Flooring.
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1. 1st Saturday of the Month Coffee Morning at St Mary's Church, Ringstead, 10 to 12 Noon. A warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. Call 01933 624262 for details. 2. Last Tuesday of the month Tea with Friends at St Mary's Church Ringstead is held on the last Tuesday of every 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. In addition we have the following events planned for later on in the year: 3. 13th October 2018 Thrapston Town Band Concert in St Marys Church Ringstead at 3pm. Refreshments provided. Call 01933 624262 for tickets. 4. 17th November 2018 Advent Fayre at St Mary's Church, Ringstead from 10am to 1pm. Stalls, gifts, tombola, raffle, crafts and many more. Come and join us! 5. 1st/2nd December 2018 Christmas Tree & Nativity Set Festival running all weekend in St Mary's Church, Ringstead. See www.4spires.org/events or look at the calendar.
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RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Friday 16th November 7.30pm at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU
Colin Hill – Dancing with Diana Tel 01933 316582 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome
Christmas Holidays and occassional weddings) in the Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Lane, 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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Saturday October 6th St Mary's Church Hall Rushden 10-Noon Various Stalls Proceeds for The Children's Society
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RUSHDEN MISSION CHURCH WELLINGBOROUGH ROAD NN10 9TA SUNDAYS 10.45am All Age Worship with the music group and children’s activities 5.30pm Traditional Evening Service MONDAYS 2pm Pillow Talk Lace Making Group WEDNESDAYS 10am Art Group
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FASCINATING ASTRONOMICAL FACTS Talk by Sheridan Williams
Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society Monday 15th October 2018 Chelveston Village Hall (off B645 near Higham Ferrers) Caldecott Road, Chelveston Wellingborough, NN9 6AT Sheridan Williams will be presenting fascinating facts about, Simultaneous transits, and Extreme facts about the Moon, Vega, Jupiter’s Moons, Solar eclipses, The Dates of Easter, Orbital resonances, and other fascinating facts as well. Visitors and Members welcome. £3 per person including tea/coffee and biscuits. Further information from; Kevin Burton on 07731890594, or kevinburton07@aol.com
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CAR BOOT SALE Sundays 21st October Sellers 9.00am – Buyers 10.00am
MILTON ERNEST GARDEN CENTRE Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH Teas, Coffee, Breakfast, Snacks in Café For pitch enquiries contact Simon 01234 823033 E: simongoatley@miltonernestgardencentre.co.uk
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 13th 2018 RUSHDEN BOWLS CLUB DOORS OPEN AT 6.30pm SHOW STARTS 7.00pm
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RAFFLE AND STALLS TICKETS £5 TICKETS FOR FASHION SHOW AND RAFFLE ARE ON SALE ONLY AT: THE CANCER RESEARCH CHARiTY SHOP iN RUSHDEN. We are at 22 High Street (NN10 0PW) Come on down and buy now Tickets kindly printed and donated by acprint. Many thanks Carol Labrum Check out her website: walkonthewiredside.
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