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I N V E S T I G AT I O N S have led to two fly-tippers being fined hundreds of pounds.
The probe was carried out by East Northamptonshire Council. Richard Johnson of Stanwick was found guilty of fly tipping in Midland Road, Rushden. ENC’s waste team found rubbish scattered along the street in February 2016, with evidence pointing to Mr Johnson who had allowed it to fall from an unsecured skip. Mr Johnson had the chance to pay a fixed penalty notice for the offence, but declined, so was ordered to pay nearly £500 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court instead.
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request for information, committing a further offence, and was formally prosecuted by Northampton Magistrates Court. Council leader Steven North, is concerned people still think it’s acceptable to fly tip in East Northamptonshire and beyond. He said: “Fly tipping is completely unnecessary and costs us all. “Not only does it blight our district, items left on the roadside could contain any number of
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unknown hazards to passing vehicles, pedestrians or animals. “Our waste team works tirelessly to ensure any incidents are dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible. “But it is frustrating that their time and tax payers money is having to be spent clearing up other people’s mess. “We hope the recent increase in on-the-spot fines will help further reduce fly tipping.” A spokesman said: “You can
help in the fight against fly tipping by reporting any offences online at east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/flytipping or by calling 01832 742026. “To get rid of unwanted waste responsibly, youcan also visit one of Northamptonshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres. “You can also go to www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/bulkywaste to find out about ENC’s bulky waste collection service.”
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The next day Corby’s Laura Ramaj was ordered to pay over £700 after she was found guilty of fly tipping in the north of the district. In February 2016, ENC officers found household waste and furniture dumped on the Gretton Brook Road in Deene. Evidence lead to Ms Ramaj. She was contacted by the waste team to find out how the material came to be left at the location. Ms Ramaj failed to return the
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Let them eat cake – event a sweet success
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FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 15th November 2016 – 6.30pm POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE 15th November 2016 – 7.30pm FULL COUNCIL
29th November 2016 – 7.30pm
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Service in Market Square, Higham Ferrers 10.45am November 13th
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PARENTS joined pupils and Rushden Mayor Tracey Smith for a Macmillan Coffee Afternoon at Risdene Academy. Our picture shows, top, left to right, Samantha Pinnock, Deanna Brown and Sarah Brown and below, left to right, Sarah Smith, with daughter Rubi, two, the Mayor, teacher Sarah Liverton and Joanne Shorley.
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HOw TO CONTaCT yOuR COuNCIllOR Cllr D. Drage Tel: 01933 410884 Cllr R.J. Gell* Tel: 01933 359237 Cllr R.D. Hamblin Tel: 01933 413268 Cllr H.L. Jackson Tel; 01933 314963 Cllr D.C. Lawson MBE** Tel: 01933 397760 Cllr Mrs S.A. Mantle Tel: 01933 356838 Cllr Mrs O.J. Mayes Tel: 07904 014750 Cllr Mrs V.M. Newbery Tel: 01933 311062 Cllr C. O’Rourke Tel: 01933 411472
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* District Councillor – East Northamptonshire Council ** County Councillor – Northamptonshire County Council
Town Clerk – Mrs Sandra Mitcham BA (Hons), FILCM Assistant Town Clerk – Alicia Schofield Administration Officer – Mrs Julie Morriss Administration/Finance Officer – Mrs Danielle Edwards Parks and Open Spaces Wardens – Chris Spring Mayor’s Sergeant – Mr David Wicks
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EAST Northamptonshire Council is helping more businesses deliver healthy food choices for customers across the district by running a bespoke course next month. Food businesses in East Northamptonshire are invited to attend a day session at the ENC offices in Thrapston on November 22 to complete the Healthier Food and Special Diets course. For just £72, the course will cover the principle of balanced diets and how to plan and provide
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special diets, and you’ll receive the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Award. This qualification has been designed to provide a good, basic understanding of nutrition to enable learners to plan well-balanced meals that will have a positive impact on health. Taking part in the course is essential if you want to achieve gold status for Eat Out Eat Well (EOEW), a new healthy eating
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award adopted by ENC that recognises and rewards catering businesses that promote healthier food choices for their customers. So far, 16 food businesses in East Northamptonshire have received the EOEW award and three have achieved gold: Manor School Kitchen in Raunds, Rushden’s Mrs B’s café and Stanwick caterer MiamMiam. Principal Linda Brooks of the Manor Learning Trust said: “We are very proud to hold the Eat Out
Eat Well award as we want students to not only recognise the food on their plate, but to develop an understanding of their health and nutrition, and the impact this has on their learning and education. “It is extremely satisfying for us to be recognised for our commitment in promoting healthy eating to our students. Well done to our catering manager and the catering team for making this possible.”
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PUPILS and staff at Risdene Academy had a fantastic day when they were visited by the firstever Inventor-in-Residence at the London Science Museum and then took part in an amazing creative workshop on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory led by The ArtsLink. Risdene had won this incredible day by being the school which submitted the most entries in The Imagination Awards which took place for the first time in 2016 and were managed by arts company The ArtsLink on behalf of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s education department.
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One hundred and eighty Key Stage 2 and Year 2 pupils at Risdene Academy took part in the competition. They had to create an invention that would benefit a member of their family. Not only was Risdene the school to submit most entries but two of their senior pupils, Rebecca (Year six) and Tommy (Year five), were judged competition finalists. Rebecca invented a wheelchair that also helped her Gramps to breathe properly by creating a large breathing bubble that covered it, and Tommy invented a portable hydration station for people who needed a drink when they were exercising/hiking. Inventor Mark Champkins led a thrilling assembly, totally inspiring the children by speaking about and showing them his work.
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Supporting Dementia Open Day
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RSPB talk on ospreys
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LOCAL at-home care company, Home Instead Senior Care, along with local organisation Helping Hands recently attended a Dementia Open Day at the Wyevale Garden Centre, in Podington. The free event, which was open to the public, was designed to provide support and information for those looking after their loved ones with dementia. At the event, a lovely gentleman named Graham, (pictured. left), shared his story of looking after one of his best friends who lived with dementia until he sadly passed away. Graham said, “If I had had some of this information while I was looking after my friend, I think it would have made it easier to cope with some of the challenging behaviours.” Graham was also keen to understand if there was anything he could do to prevent himself from getting dementia.
Mark Darnell, owner of Home Instead, said: At Home Instead many of our clients are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia so we know the importance of supporting events such as these. “It is so important to provide help and support to people living with the condition as well as their families, and educate and inform the local community to create a more dementia aware and dementia friendly place to live.” The event was so successful that there will be another dementia event at the Wyevale Garden Centre shortly. For more information on the services provided by Home Instead East Northants, contact 01933 678775 or visit http://www.homeinstead.co.uk/eastnorthants.
NATIONAL Lottery funding by ‘Awards for All’ was issued to members of Nene Valley Ladies in Rushden to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. A substantial amount meant that over the last year four special events could be funded, one of which was a memorable bespoke day out at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. ––––––––––––––
Christmas fair at church
RINGSTEAD churchgoers are holding a Christmas fair on Saturday,November 19, from 10am.
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Rushden Lakes effect is bigger than expected
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SEVERAL years ago, a rumour went around that someone wanted to create a retail and leisure park at Rushden Lakes. Initially, few took it seriously because: l it was in a flood plain l there was a huge artificial ski slope in the middle of it l it wasn’t in the Local Plan l the cost would be jaw-dropping l it was tried in the 1990s and failed l the current road network couldn’t support it l there was too much competition from other centres
Despite all these negatives, it still happened. The developers looked at other sites, but they picked Rushden. A big reason was the genuine welcome from the councils and communities. Major developers and their agents are used to being treated as interlopers at best, and villains at worst. They were simply unused to being “the good guys”. Deep down everybody wants to be liked – it’s human nature – and no matter what we think, developers, lawyers and agents do have human DNA. So, they came to Rushden.
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When it was announced, house-builders and estate agents thought that it would add 15 per cent to local house prices. At the time, it seemed rather unlikely. However… Trevor Greenhalf (of Windsor Estate Agents) said last month: “House prices have risen around 20 per cent in the last 15 months. “For the average house that is an increase of up to £40,000.” So, it seems that the Rushden Lakes Effect is real. And it’s bigger than anyone expected. Could it be the prospect of all those new jobs?
N last month’s Reporter we carried some pictures from the recent Artisans’ Weekend in Higham Ferrers. Eight exhibitors took part in the Artisans’ Weekend for 2016 held in Chichele College. The many visitors were able to see demonstrations and displays of talented local craftspeople and artists. The annual neighbourhood sale, the pop-up heritage tent and the monthly
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farmers’ market were also held in the town on the Saturday so it was a busy weekend for Higham Ferrers. Our latest picture shows Jim Jones – a working saddler who specializes in shooting, equestrian and antique restoration. He set up his workshop in the college for the weekend, which included a fine display of his antique tools. He can be contacted at: jones.jones20@ntlworld.com
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Town gears up for big Christmas switch-on
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PREPARATIONS are now in place for the Rushden Christmas lights switch-on.
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At 1pm Santa will be arriving on his sleigh, again The event wil take place on Saturday, pulled by real reindeer, which proved a great attracNovember 26 in the High Street.
Titan the Robot is back – he is world famous and has travelled to more than 30 countries. He is the ultimate family-entertainment show. Titan’s comedic antics are adored by children and adults alike and with his huge fan base people travel for miles to see his show. As well as Titan’s 3 shows there will be a good mix of music, by Nathan our local DJ and the Victory Doll singer, plus a school choir provided by South End School. Award winning local dance group Dancevybz will give a display, as will the local Zumba class. The local churches will also be showing their larger than life nativity puppets which will be accompanied by the Salvation Army Band.
tion for the children last year. This year however, he will see a brand new Grotto where he will give out presents to the children until around 4pm.(Gifts for the children will be free). The reindeer will also be available all afternoon for the children to see. Street organs and other music will keep everyone entertained. Face painting and balloon modelling will be available free of charge. Fairground rides will also be available all day. Events will start about 11.15am and leading up to the lights being turned on at around 4.30pm by the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Tracey Smith. All entertainment is free and the event has been organised by the Events committee of Rushden Town Council.
RUSHDEN Remembrance Service and Parade will take place on November 13 this year. It will be held at the Rushden War Memorial at 10.50am, with the parade starting from Robinson Road at 10:30am. The Higham Ferrers events starts in the Market Square at 10.50am. The Irthlingborough service at 10am. There will be a church service at St Peters with the parade to the War Memorial at 11am. Raunds service of Remembrance is also on the same day, leaving the Council Offices at 2.40pm.
A BOOK detailing the history of Rushden Hall has proved so popular, more copies will be printed. Rushden Hall, by local historians Clive Wood and Kay Collins has sold its original print run of 50, with copies reaching New Zealand and Fort Worth in Texas, USA. Now moe copies are available at £29 for hard-back copies and £19 for softbacks. Copies can be bought from Mr Wood on 01933 355272, or the town council offices, or Osborne’s Sports and Toy shop in High Street, Rushden.
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FORGET the bad publicity about clowns! Kath Meredith, managing director of Candocare, a Wellbeing Centre for the Elderly and Vulnerable, said “With all the bad publicity regarding clowns I wanted to express the majority of clowns do good for the community.” Candocare held a party for one of their service users Margaret McColl’s 95th birthday. LadyBird the Clown came and made Margaret’s day all the more spe-
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AS 2016 is ending our thoughts turn towards Christmas and the NAB will again be supplying those special Christmas gifts that are deliberately designed to be of use for blind or partially sighted friends and relations. Some of these will be available on the mobile unit or can be seen at our centres in Northampton and Kettering. The Mobile Unit will be active in November and December and a list of the dates and locations is attached. We have made various appeals for more helpers and befrienders and this request is again repeated in this latest submission. In particular we have a desperate need for volunteers in the Duston and Weston Favell areas of our community and we would ask that particular emphasis is placed by any newsletter that has circulation in those localities. Ray Foster, AB Volunteer TO THE EDITOR:
OUR organisation represents the interests of independent cadet units and uniformed youth groups in the County and due to expansion; we are seeking volunteer adults, both uniformed and
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regarding the funeral procession of the late Mrs. Finding. All work and heavy goods vehicles were delayed until the procession had departed Midland Road and the site remained silent for one hour. I would like to add that the Planning Director and his Assistant have been more than happy to liaise with me on behalf of the residents on a number of issues since taking over the site. Pauline Williams, Raunds
TO THE EDITOR: THE footpaths outside the Rose and Crown in High Street, Rushden and nearby Flutters Bingo in College Street are in a disgraceful state. Littered with cigarette butts, many compressed on the footpath’s surface. It’s a shame the council do not issue ‘on the spot’ fines to those responsible for this mess, which is very unpleasant and unsightly. What a pity the owners of these premises don’t take responsibility for their customers’ actions and the courtesy to clean pavements and gutters fronting their establishments. Perhaps they could provide bins for the their customers’ use. Gary Harris, Rushden
BROTHER and sister Jake and Leah enjoy a Harry Potter dress up day at Whitefriars School in Rushden. Remember, you can send us your pictures, letters and stories to share with our growing band of readers. Simply email us at nick@rosettapublishing.com We love to receive your content for our pages.
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OME FRONT WAR WEEKEND – Rushden H Transport Society hosted a grand weeke dressing up and nostalgia at the station 8 and 9. Despite the wet start on the Sat rain stopped and the crowds came. Sunday was the busiest it has ever been with music at two lo vintage stalls and the bar was overflowing. A gre
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A CHARITY trust is looking for groups to make its latest awards to. The Rock Foundation Youth Club has been supporting the young people of Rushden and the surrounding villages for many years and during that time has awarded in excess of £30,000 in grants. The charity was founded by Tom & Ethel ‘Jane’ Young following the purchase in 1960 of the old Baptist Chapel in Little Street, Rushden. Initially used for youth activities the building was sold in 2000 with sale proceeds being invested to further the Trust’s objective of supporting and educating young people who live in the local area. The Trustees were pleased to visit a training session at the Waterloo Academy to present a cheque to assist with the purchase of costumes and equipment to enable the newly formed
group to take part in national competitions. The group is run by Liz Warner and a dedicated team of helpers and meets at The Crow Hill Community Centre in Irthlingborough each week. The Trust is now making awards for the current financial year. These may be awarded to individuals aged between 11 and 21 who live in Rushden or one of the surrounding villages and who require specific support for their personal development. Grant applications are also welcomed from organisations which have projects they wish to undertake in support of young people in the 11 to 21 age range. Secretary Carol Church can be contacted via email @ rock foundationrushden@btinter net.com. Application forms are also available from local libraries.
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SERVE, a charity based in Rushden, which supports older people in Northamptonshire were overwhelmed by the support of Alfred Street Junior School based in Rushden and Henry Chichele Primary School based in Higham Ferrers during their Harvest Festival this year. Jess Slater general manager for Serve said: “Once again we have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity from the public and the children should be proud of what they have helped us to achieve during this Harvest Festival.”
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More members needed
THE Maritime Volunteer Service in Rushden is looking for new members. It meets every Wednesday evening from 7pm at the Nene Valley Community Volunteers Centre, just off High Street. Contact mvsrushden@hot mail.com for more information. ––––––––––––––
History book
LAST year a friend of local historian, Eric Fowell, bought a job lot of old books from his local market and amongst them he came across an old handwritten notebook, dating back to 1910, by Rushden personality Joseph Enos Smith who was organist at Rushden St Mary’s Church from 1875 to 1930. The notes are a series of snippets, taken from local newspapers and other sources, relating to Higham Ferrers from as early as 1065 to 1896. The notes include reference to King John’s visits to Higham Ferrers from 1208 to 1212! In 2003 Eric had already published another of Enos Smith’s notebooks and donated the proceeds of over £700 to Higham Ferrers’ St Mary’s Church Spire Fund. He thought that it would be ideal to repeat the exercise, publish this new ‘find’ and donate the proceeds half to each of the Friends of St Mary’s Churches of both Higham Ferrers and Rushden. With the help of Susan Waters, who transcribed the handwriting, and John Garley, who proof read the documents several times, Eric is in the process of having a limited edition of 100 copies of this booklet produced. The booklet will be on sale shortly at the cost of £10 plus £20 if needs posting out. Advance orders can be placed by contacting Eric Fowell on 01933 353292 or Email to John Garley atjohn. garley09@my.northampton.ac.uk ––––––––––––––
Charity event
THE Welcome Inn in Rushden will hold its annual charity event for Great Ormond Street on Friday, November 18, from 8pm. Part of the fun will be an auction with top prices to bid for.
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Boxing night lands a knock-out punch
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A CHARITY boxing evening boosted funds for a county club. The evening for Img’s Heath Boxing Club consisted of high quality amateur boxing from the best local talent the county has to offer. There was a variety of ages and abilities at the event from youngsters making their club debut to elite international boxers.
Two of Kings Heath’s multiple national champions’, Eithan James and Ben Vaughan took to the ring as well as England international Kieron Conway, who competed in his final amateur fight before turning professional. Northamptonshire Com munitY Foundation funded the evening which was a sell-out event. Anne Burnett, (pictured), a trustee of the Foundation is a great supporter of the club. She said: “The show was a sell out – standing room only, great atmosphere, great boxing,
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some very close bouts and delighted that the Kings Heath lads did so well, particularly in the Regional Finals. “A tribute to their coaches Arthur Daly and James Conway.” James Conway, the manager of Kings Heath Boxing Club described the purpose of the event “These competitors aged 11-33 train between eight and 20 hours weekly in order to achieve different personal goals. “Some of our competitors are England international boxers, some are aspiring international boxers, some started boxing as a hobby, some started boxing to gain social confidence and some started just to keep fit. “This was the clubs goal to give the boxers a stage they deserved after the tireless effort all put in behind the gym doors each evening and I think we achieved that. “We would like to thank everyone who has helped us in the last 12 months whether it be by support, labour or finance.”
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CHESS Silver King League Matches IT was a grand opening event to the League this year as all three Rushden teams played at home on the same evening. Rushden A were playing against Chess Mates A who they shared second place with last year. Rushden’s C and B team were playing against each other for the first time in the League. This was followed by Rushden A playing at home again against the newly promoted Kettering B. Rushden A v Chess Mates A – SKL Division I THIS was a tough start to the season with Rushden out graded on every board. Chess Mates were sitting on an average grade advantage of 12 points and would have been expecting a positive outcome to the match. When it came down to it Rushden
were undaunted and rose to the challenge. Hugh, James and Saj produced excellent performances to draw the top three boards. Hugh once again found himself duelling against leading blind player Chris Ross on board 1. Hugh made a good opening against the Northampton man who defended well to produce a draw. Meanwhile on board four former captain Alan Lewis was unable to neutralise the 26 point grade advantage enjoyed by Northampton’s Timothy Lewis. Alan fought bravely but was unable to overcome such a massive hurdle and was forced to accept defeat. This just left Richard Ellis battling on board five against Eva Ressel. The Northampton player gained an advantage when Richard was a little careless with one of his pawns.
Now a pawn down and under heavy pressure things were looking decidedly dodgy for the Rushden man who ended a full exchange down. Under normal circumstances Rushden should have lost this game but Eva had taken too long over her moves. With time running out she made an error and Richard regained the exchange. He took full advantage of this and with two passed pawns and more time than Eva she bowed to the inevitable and resigned. The drawn match leaves the two teams on equal points exactly as they finished last season. All in all a better than expected result for Rushden. Rushden C v Rushden B – SKL Division II Rushden C were under no illusion for
this match against Rushden B who had a massive grade advantage. The match was finally lost when Eddie Francolini was beaten by Rushden B Captain Bob Ellam who used his 69 point grade advantage to full effect. There was a final consolation win for the C team when Nigel Wren played Derrick Sims. Derrick missed a certain checkmate and Nigel went on to play a clinical endgame after promoting his surviving pawn to a Queen.
Rushden A v Kettering B – SKL Division I This game finally ended with less than a minute on the clock for both players and a draw was agreed. In the end Kettering B would have been much happier with the drawn match than Rushden.
New jogging group launched in county
A NEW jogging group for people with learning disabilities and their family, friends and carers has been launched. The group meets in the Boughton Centre on Ransome Road in Northampton on Thursdays at 6.55pm and then the session takes place next door at Delapre Park from 7pm to 7.45pm before the participants return to the centre for a cool down from 7.45 to 8pm. It costs £2 per person per week and for more information people should contact either Muriel Hough from North ampton Mencap on 01604 874710 muriel@northamptonmencap.org.uk, or Sarah Harvey on 01604 366752 Sarah.Harvey@firstforwell being.co.uk
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SWIMMING RUSHDEN Swimming Club made quite a splash at the recent Northamptonshire County Short Course Championships. The event was started off in style with team relay events and the RSC team did not disappoint with the Girls Open Quartet of Amber Bales, Molly Britchford, Freya Cole and Ciara Usher winning the 4x50m Freestyle; resulting in the club’s first ever County Sprint title and narrowly missing out on a county record. Meanwhile, Ciara Usher and Grace Devlin-Hogg chosen to represent the Northamptonshire Swimming team at the Junior Inter-County Gala held at Luton’s Inspire pool. The gala pitted Northamptonshire against seven other counties from around the region. The Rushden girls delivered some excellent results providing two of the county team’s three wins from their individual swims, helping the county to come fourth overall.
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Photographs from the Eric Fowell collection John Cave & Sons Ltd, Boot and Shoe Factory, College Street est 1850 After the disastrous fire of 1901, the Cave family built a brand-new factory in College Street in the grounds of John Cave’s garden. His house was called ‘The Cottage’, in High Street. The firm had a fine sports club attached to the factory off Duck Street, with tennis courts and bowling greens. Ladies’, men’s and youths’ brand names included: ‘Commonwealth’, ‘Cavette’, ‘World’s Best’, ‘Particular’ and ‘Kyng-Zone’.
Cave’s Clicking Room c1923. The photograph includes Mr Austin (Manager), Robert Darlow, John Craker, Walter Tyler (Foreman), J Wilson, Victor Coker, Fred Edmounds, Sam Wilson, Jack Ginns, Bill Scrimshaw, Mr Mason (skin room), Mr Ashby, Fred Perndered, Bil Todd, Mr Perkins, Ben Bailey, Bill Wood, Ted Brown, Charles Barker, Ernest Wilcox, Walter Bryant, ‘Sonny’ Clayton, Arther Groom, Reg Copperwheat, J Smith, Bill Curtis, Jim Tyman (sorter), Olive Smith (press room).
Cave’s Clicking Room c1940. The Clicking Room after the air raid which hit the town on October 3, 1940. This claimed the lives of four men from this factory. The photo shows men from Arthur Sanders, Builders, including Mr Tom Denny in the centre with hand rammer, starting to fill the crater.
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DIAMONDS
UCL FOOTBALL
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have announced two recent signings. Defender Ash Deeney, 24, has signed for the club. After being in Luton Town’s youth system, he played for St Neots Town, Kings Lynn Town and Slough Town, followed by a brief spell with Kettering Town before making more than 60 appearances for Daventry Town at Step 4 level. He was club captain for Daventry, playing in either a right-back or wing-back role. Diamonds also signed Jason Lee. He was with the club towards the end of the 2015-16 season, mostly appearing in a full back role, but he is also an experienced central defender, a role he was performing with Rugby Town earlier in the season.
DOUGHBOYS players wheel away in delight after scoring in the recent home game against Wisbech. The game ended Wellingborough Town..................2 Wisbech ..........................................2 Our photograph of Wellingborough players celebrating was sent in by reader Jim McAlwane – remember, you too can send in your football and sports pictures. Simply e-mail them to nick@rosettapublishing.com
PARALYMPICS
COUNTY swimmer Ellie Robinson from Northampton has won Gold in the 50M Butterfly for S6 swimmers at the Rio Paralympics. The win comes just four years after attending a talent identification event organised by Northamptonshire Sport and the Amateur Swimming Association. The 15-year-old amazed the crowds in Rio and people watching on television around the world with her winning performance in a time of 35.58 seconds which set a new Paralympic record for the event. However in order for this amazing feat to have been achieved a lot of hard work has been put in by Ellie and her coaches at Northampton Swimming Club over the last four years since she was signposted to them by Northamptonshire Sport. Ellie’s para – swimming journey started in 2012, aged 10, when her PE Teacher at Northampton High School contacted Northamptonshire Sport’s Disability Development Officer for advice to help include Ellie in her lessons. For more information on sport and physical activity opportunities available for disabled people in Northamptonshire contact Graeme Wilson on 01604 367953, or email Graeme.Wilson@ firstforwellbeing.co.uk
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out & about Forever in Blue Jeans
To complete a very busy month, Saturday 26th November sees The Bowls Club play host to the hit show ‘Forever In Blue Jeans’. A celebration of authentic live Rock, Pop and Country with the best of the 50’s, 60’s and 70;s. All the hits, all the energy all in one great show. The star if the show is the show itself. This event is brought to you by courtesy of The Swivel Club. Tickets are priced at £15 each and can be obtained from The Swivel Club, details as left.
‘Soul In The Bowl’ Northern Soul Night!
An early shout for fans of Northern Soul that the Christmas Soul In The Bowl will be held on Saturday 3rd December at the Bowls Club. We welcome back Radio Cambridge presenter and top DJ Mr Tony Dellar, along with fellow guest Hammie of St Ives fame. They will be joining the regular crew in the main room whilst Karl welcomes Tony Parker back to his ‘Kavern’ for the rarer side of Northern Soul. October’s ‘Bowl’ was a packer so it is advised to get there early for a table in the main room. Doors open at 7.30 and the cost is just a fiver! Ring Steve for details, 07860 673606.
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CHRISTMAS
CHARITY DAY Peter Crisp Design Studio 25 – 27 Church Street Rushden NN10 9YU
are hosting a Christmas Charity Day on Friday 2nd December between 10am – 4pm
in aid of Northants Association for the Blind – Rushden Branch. Enjoy a cup of coffee and some home baked cake while you wander around the stalls selling Christmas gifts, handmade crafts, jewellery and cards. For further details please contact Julia on 01933 356424 juliaroberts@petercrisp.co.uk
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L ADIES’ COFFEE EVENING 7-9pm Wednesday 2nd November
Roman Catholic Church Hall, Hayway, Rushden NN10 6AG £3 (includes coffee and cake) tickets available or pay at the door A social evening of coffee and cake plus make-up, soaps and scarves, usborne book stall - gifts for Christmas. ––––––––––––––––––
A LOOK AT THE PAST
Movie scenes from Rushden, Higham Ferrers and the surrounding district Roman Catholic Church Hall Rushden NN10 6AG
7-9pm Saturday 12th November Entrance by ticket only £6 (includes nibbles) Everyone Welcome
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Memory Lane Tea Rooms
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Take a trip down memory lane in our traditional vintage 1940’s tea room right on your door step. Proud to provide you with 40 different types of loose teas. Serving fresh home baked scones, cakes and light snacks. OPEN:
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Monday to Thursday: 9am-4pm Friday: 9am-3:30pm, Saturday: 9am-3pm Memory Lane Tea Rooms 21 Church Street, Rushden, NN10 9YU 01933 315555 www.facebook.com/MemoryLaneTeaRooms Card payment accepted on transactions over £5
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“A COMET’S TALE” NENE VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Lecture by Dr Jonathan Shanklin
Emeritus Fellow, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge
Monday, 21 November 2016 at 8.00pm
Chelveston Village Hall, Caldecott Road, Chelveston NN9 6AT (off B645 near Higham Ferrers)
Dr Jonathan Shanklin, who recently retired as Director of the British Astronomical Association Comet Section, will describe some of the great comets of historical times, show the contribution of amateur observers to comet science and will look forward to any comets that may become easily visible in the near future. Visitors and Members welcome. £3 per person including tea/coffee and biscuits.
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PEACE TO REMEMBRANCE ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH HIGHAM FERRERS
Saturday November 12th 7.00pm The Choirs of St Mary’s Parish Church Music for Remembrance INCLUDING
“Mass of Peace” by Karl Jenkins Tickets are £10 available from Choir Members or The Parish Office on 01933 741140 Tickets include refreshments
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THE CHOIRS OF ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH HIGHAM FERRERS
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to be part of a vibrant music team? Tackle good music from over the centuries? Sing in St Mary’s Church and also cathedrals?
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This picture is the choir singing in Canterbury Cathedral as part of the Henry Chichelle celebrations.
This year we have embarked on a major campaign to re robe the choir in new robes in keeping with an RSCM Choir. We are recruiting singers in the alto, tenor and bass departments as well as more children into the Youth Choir. For the Youth Choir we are looking at children from the age of 7 up to 10 and for the adults 16 years upwards. If you would like to know about the choir visit www.stmaryhighamferrers.org, or contact Tony Edwards on 01933 276433 or e mail: TonyE1960@aol.com for an informal chat
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QUIZ NIGHTS 7.30pm Friday Nov 11th & Friday Dec 2nd 2016 Rushden Bowls Club, Northampton Road, Rushden NN10 6AN £2.00 EACH RAFFLE RETIRINg BuCKET COLLECTION FOR CRANSLEy HOSPICE TO BOOK A TABLE PLEASE CONTACT gLENIS ON 07870 332606 ALL QuIZ PLAyERS ARE WELCOME.
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A date for you diary, in 2017 Rushden will be hosting its celebration of our armed forces during the weekend of 17th June 2017.
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BABY AND KIDS NEARLY NEW SALE.
The Pemberton Centre, Rushden. Lots of stalls to browse! Refreshments available. Entrance £1, kids free. Lots of preloved items (Toys, Clothes etc) at a fraction of the high street cost! To book a stall please call 07577 701161 or email karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk
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WELLINgBOROugH ROAD NN10 9TA SuNDAyS 10.45am All Age Worship with the music group and children’s activities 5.30pm Traditional Evening Service MONDAyS 2pm Pillow Talk Lace Making Group TuESDAyS 10am to 12.30pm Coffee Stop Open for a drink, a snack and chat WEDNESDAyS 10am Art Group
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Meets 2nd Monday of the month. 7.30 – 9.30 pm. SALVATION ARMy HALL, IRTHLINgBOROugH. contact – Jean hilton on 01933 651563 long established, independent craft club. come along with your own project and join our friendly, chatty group and enjoy our many varied workshops
–––––––––––––––––––– RuSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORy SOCIETy 16th December 7.30pm at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU
Kevin Varty
‘Sweet Memories’
Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
THRAPSTON & DISTRICT u3A invites you to join us for our November group meeting:
‘Badgers’ with Brian Sanders
The Plaza, Cosy Nook, Thrapston NN14 4PS 10am-12 noon, Friday 18 November Visitors £1 (Members free). Visitors always welcome. Further information from the Publicity Secretary, 07542775603
–––––––––––––––––––– FREE – friendly mixed ability jogging group Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Waitrose in Rushden November to March BEgINNERS Couch to 5k 10-12 weeks New groups - June and January Mondays 17.45 – 19.00 Email Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
JOGGING GROUP
WOMENS COREFIT CIRCUIT CL ASS Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Rushden - November to March Mondays 19.30 – 20.15 Block of 8 sessions £24 non refundable Limited spaces – to book or for more info please contact Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– Fridays (except for Good Friday, Christmas Holidays and occassional weddings) in the Bede House, Higham Ferrers 12.30pm No need to book Cost of lunch £6 2 courses – choose from 2 main hot courses or salads; cold and hot puddings; tea/coffee. Everyone Welcome Contact information: Chris 01933 317719
LUNCH AND CHAT
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BABY AND KIDS NEARLY NEW SALE
The Pemberton Centre, Rushden Lots of stalls to browse! Refreshments available. Entrance £1, kids free. Lots of preloved items (Toys, Clothes etc) at a fraction of the high street cost! To book a stall please call 07577 701161 or email karen_aves@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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KNIT AND KNATTER COFFEE MORNING
RuSHDEN FLOWER ARRANgEMENT CLuB MEETINgS HELD AT THE FuLL gOSPEL CHuRCH HALL 60 HIgH STREET SOuTH, RuSHDEN THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER AT 7PM FOR 7-30PM FLOWER DEMONSTRATION BY JANET COOPER
‘HERE COMES CHRISTMAS’
RAFFLE OF DESIgNS REFRESHMENTS, SALES TABLE VISITORS £6 MEMBERS £3 ENQuIRIES 01933 388434 01933 410280 01933 461280
ST MARy’S CHuRCH RINgSTEAD has regular events
COFFEE MORNINGS
First Saturday of the month 10-12am – a warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. Call 01933 624262 for details; and Tea with Friends on the last Tuesday of the month between 2 and 4pm. A chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. All very welcome. All proceeds from donations go to church funds and charities.
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HIGHAM SPARKLE Will be serving refreshments in our temporary building on Linnetts Lane (off Oueensway behind the old Church) on Saturday 19th November during the Higham Sparkle Celebrations. Stalls will be in the hall with cakes, gifts etc. All proceeds will be for the redevelopment of the Old Church) Everyone Welcome Enquiries to Chris 01933 317719
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We are looking for several new members to join a small entertainment group. Our aim being to take musical revues to the lounges of Senior Citizen homes and also to help raise funds for charities/church projects etc. The group will be run by a director well experienced in amateur and professional theatre and with many years experience in running a similar successful group. Reading music or being a fantastic singer is not necessary, older people are particularly welcome and beginners would learn through rehearsal. Just enthusiasm and committment is required in this team project. For more information please contact 01933 315865 or Email: fitzpat@outlook.com
–––––––––––––––––––– RuSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORy SOCIETy Friday 18th November 7.30pm at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU
Frances Francis ‘Charlotte Mason – a Pioneer of Education’ Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
–––––––––––––––––––– HIgHAM FERRERS W.I 2.15pm 21st November 2016 Adult School, Westfield Terrace, Higham Ferrers. Speaker, On the day is Polly Feeley,
Memories of the Adolescence 60s Our competiton for the day will be memories of the 60s All are welcome. Further Info, Olga Earl, 01933 412848.
RUSHDEN Rushden Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm November 17
Annual Dinner
Memories of a Vicar’s Wife Margaret Burgon December 8th Christmas Special/Latern Slides Kevin Varty Punch and mince pies
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing 9.10am Sunday 20th November Contact 01933 314032 5 mile walk from Olney –––––––––– 9.30am Sunday 4th December
Contact 01933 386839 5 mile walk from Easton Maudit ––––––––––– 9.40am Sunday 18th December Contact 01536 483687 5.75 mile walk from Rushden
–––––––––––––––––––– COFFEE MORNING 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
–––––––––––––––––––– RuSHDEN SALVATION ARMy 6pm Sunday December 4th Complimentary refreshments 5pm
FIRST SUNDAY EVENT with guests
Gary and Suzanne Rose a talented musical couple
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6.30pm Monday December 5th
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