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AN action plan will be launched in a bid to boost trade in Rushden. The three-year plan for both the town and Higham Ferrers, will aim to breathe life into the towns and promote the attractions they have to offer. The news comes after The Reporter asked shoppers in the town just what could be done to help trade. Town manager for Rushden and Higham Ferrers Julie Thorneycroft, who started her job with Rushden Town Council in April, said she was working on a three-year action plan for both towns. Many people felt the planned Rushden Lakes development on the outskirts of the town, at the Old Skew Bridge Club, would spell the end for the town centres but other shoppers thought new stores and a better variety of shops could bolster the High Street. Tracy Elliott, from Higham Ferrers, said: “I
don’t shop in the High Street in Rushden as there’s nothing there. “There are too many charity shops – that’s why I go Northampton or Milton Keynes. Ryan Dickens, also of Higham Ferrers, said: “Rates are too high and the High Street is full of charity shops and takeaways. Most of the good shops have gone.”
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Samantha Hawkins, from Irthlingborough, said: “What’s needed is a decent childrens’clothes shop and shoe shop. “I have to agree once the lakes are open, we will have all we need and the high street will die.” Teresa Parrott, from Rushden, said: “Rushden High Street on its own is not the problem. We have some great parks here unfortunately they are very under used – get more things going on in either Hall or Spencer Park
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and more people would then visit, thus more footfall into town. It’s a shame when people like myself have to go to Bedford or Northampton just to visit a park because it has everything in it.” Others called for ‘branded’ stores, including Stacey Ogden, from Rushden, who said: “We need a branded sports shop, there’s nowhere to go if you wanted to buy a football shirt or boots.” Mrs Thorneycroft said: said:”I will work with all partners in the area to ensure Rushden and Higham Ferrers remain vibrant prosperous towns and are forward looking for growth. “We are keen to work with Rushden Lakes to introduce a joint marketing campaign that will promote the unique offers that are available within both Rushden and Higham Ferrers.” What do you think? Email: nick@rosettapublishing.com with your views.
Town joins together to celebrate Queen’s birthday in style
THE town of Higham Ferrers came out to celebrate a special day. Hundreds of residents from the town turned up in their droves with picnics and set up early for an afternoon to remember as they marked the Queen’s birthday. A Charlie Chaplin act had everyone in stitches, the Chimney Sweeps had people gasping with their acrobats and the children gawped at the stilt walker! And that was all without the great bands and the choirs of all ages on the main stage areas. Refreshments were available in abundance everything from ice cream to pig roast and Pimms. There were tombolas, bouncy castles, human fruit machines and Royal memorabilia to mention just a few of the attractions on offer throughout the extravaganza. After the event, Higham Ferrers Town Council thanked everybody who attended and helped out for making it an unforgettable, nostalgic day.
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Amazing experience for students in Uganda project
FOUR sixth form students from Rushden Academy have been specially selected to attend the International Youth Conference in Uganda in February 2017 as part of a group of students from The East Northamptonshire College consortium in Northamptonshire.
Jack Bond, Caitlin Mitchell, Gaby Steele and Jessica Renew will be representing Rushden Academy on what will be an incredible experience. Along with a further six students from The Ferrers School and Huxlow Science College, the trip
will see them debate topics including conflict resolution, humanitarian aid and sustainable development. During their stay in Uganda they will be working alongside the local community and helping to deliver lessons at a school.
Dragon boat fun for charity funds
THE Nene Valley Dragon boat race is coming to the county again this year. Teams of 10 rowers and one drummer will take to the water and compete for first place and the coveted winner’s trophy. This year’s event is hoped to be bigger and better than ever before with more teams and, most importantly, more money being raised for charity. Last year, more than £2,000 was raised for local charities, including Cransley Hospice and Lakelands Hospice and the event will be supporting these causes again this year. The event is great fun for competitors and spectators alike. As well as the racing, there will be live music, crafts and gift stalls to keep the whole family entertained This year’s event will take place at the newly restored lake in Wicksteed Park, Kettering, on Sunday, September 4. The race is £350 per boat and places are being snapped up fast - anyone interested should visit www.nenevalley dragons.org.uk for more details and entry forms.
New jobs at schools as fellowship aims for top of the class
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THE Education Fellowship has appointed new principals for three of its primary academies in Northamptonshire. Chief operating officer of The Education Fellowship Lizzie Row, said: “It’s a time of change of leadership at a number of our primary academies in Northamptonshire as current “Principals change role gaining promotion and new opportunities within the Fellowship, and one leaves to travel abroad. “I’m delighted to announce the following excellent appointments with effect from 1 September: “Sarah Sears, currently vice principal at Risdene Academy, is appointed principal at Warwick Academy in Wellingborough. “Kerry Mills, currently vice principal at Oakley Vale Primary School, Corby, is appointed principal at Risdene Academy in Rushden. “Madeline Dunckley, currently deputy headteacher at St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School in Northampton, is appointed principal at Thorplands Academy in Northampton. “Andrew Sears, currently principal at Risdene, is stepping down from his full-time role for personal reasons and will take on a new part-time position supporting the recently appointed principal at Ruskin Academy. “Angela Pratt, currently co-principal at Thorplands Academy, will add strength and
support to our other new principals three days a week. “Emily Bale, formerly a senior family support worker with Spurgeons at the Northampton North Children’s Centre, is appointed Thorplands Academy Nursery Manager. “These appointments complete the changes at the top of the leadership teams in our Northamptonshire primary academies which began with Angela Watts’ appointment as principal of Ruskin Academy, announced in March. Former Ruskin principal Kate French is the Fellowship’s first lead for Inclusion, Welfare and SEND and this new role is already having an impact on the Fellowship’s work with families, their children and the community. “These primaries are all rapidly improving academies and our new “Principals will deliver the next level of successful leadership in each. “They are all believers in success being driven by common purpose and commitment. “They bring passion and are committed educators and strong communicators who will further develop the positive partnerships between parents, school and the community.. “They believe in the values of our fellowship - integrity, embracing individuality and empowering the people around them. “ Despite recent sweeping criticisms about the quality of education in Northamptonshire .
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“I hope these announcements will show, yet again, how individual providers are doing their utmost in the most challenging of times working to ensure a stronger rapidly-improving educational provision for the children in their schools. . “I am certain with this new leadership and their key advisory staff in place there is no limit to what we can achieve.” Kerry Mills, Principal elect for Risdene Academy, said “I am delighted and extremely proud to have been appointed as the principal of Risdene Academy. “I see the opportunity to join The Education Fellowship as a real privilege and I am committed to delivering the very best education to all our pupils. . “I’m looking forward to working in close partnership with the pupils, staff, parents and the Fellowship to ensure our students are happy, successful and achieve the very highest standards. Sarah Sears, principal elect for Warwick Academy, said: “I am really excited about taking up the position of principal at Warwick Academy and working with the children, staff, parents and wider community to put Warwick Academy on the map.” Education Fellowship is committed to ensuring all children at its academies receive an outstanding education which will lead to greater opportunities and choices in every area of their future lives.
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Visitors take a step back in time
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MORE than 40 people took a step back into history to celebrate the opening of Rushden Museum. The committee and members old and new, along with invited guests gathered at Rushden Hall for the official opening. They enjoyed a short speech, along with light refreshments and a birthday cake, followed by the official cutting of the ribbon by the new President Clive Wood, who was accompanied by Rushden Mayor Kaye Rawlings and museum chairman Peter Field. The museum is now open every Saturday and Sunday, from 2pm to 4pm. Volunteers, or anyone who would like to organise a group visit can contact Gill Hollis on 01933 314787. Mr Wood will also launch his book – A History of Rushden Hall, at the hall on Wednesday, July 6, at 1pm. The 300-page book covers the history of the hall and will cost £19, or £29 for a bound volume.
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Increase on the spot fines
SUSAN ALLEN, (Reporter, June 2106), has a point when being distressed by the litter and mess around the A45 but it’s not only around Rushden, take a drive a little further past Wellingborough and it seems even worse. I agree with her that the local authorities seem to neglect the problem but in their defence they
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problem though is with the morons that throw the litter out onto the roadside in the first place, a few more patrols and on the spot fines could well reduce this problem at source. Tim Hawkes
Appeal for entertainers
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 citizens 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.
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Reading music or being a fantastic singer is not necessary, older people are particularly welcome and beginners would learn through rehearsal. Just enthusiasm and commitment is required in this team project. For more information please contact 01933 315865 or e.mail: fitzpat@outlook.com Dennis Fitzpatrick
Praise for the Reporter
THIS newsletter is the best thing to happen in Raunds for some while. It’s full of local news and events in and around Raunds. Long may it flourish. Mike Freeman
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Time for change on housing plans
IN MY OPINION By Andy Mercer
HOUSE price inflation is out of control. A two-bed semi in Reading now sells for about £440,000. Young families are being priced out of the housing market. Many can’t even afford to rent. Nor is social housing the solution. There aren’t enough affordable homes, and it’s getting worse. It comes down to numbers. Government statistics show at least 240,000 migrants come to the UK to work each year. (This doesn’t even include migrants who don’t work.) Meanwhile, each year, around 200,000 new households are formed by UK residents. Put together, it means we need around 440,000 new homes per year, just to stand still! So, each year, our housing shortage gets worse by around a third of a million homes. This is unsustainable. Something has to give. One possible answer is to think ‘laterally’. After the bombing in WW2,
large areas of our cities were wrecked. Even where the houses survived, many were damaged and later demolished. Vast numbers of people lost their homes. Yet, despite this devastation, a nearmiracle occurred, and homes were soon found for the homeless. Part of the solution was factory-built houses, or ‘prefabs’. They weren’t pretty, or desirable, but they were a roof over your head. The prefabs were mass produced to meet a crisis. They weren’t elegant homes with picturesque views; nor were they built to last 100 years, but they did the job. Today, we insist on stone or brick houses, with high quality street-scenes. Maybe it’s time to open the history books and copy what worked 70 years ago. It won’t solve the shortage of GPs or schools, but it could fix part of our problem. One thing is certain. If we don’t change something, then the crisis will keep growing until we’re forced to take action. You can’t keep kicking the can down the road.
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YOUR PICTURES
THEY have the X-Factor – these singers from The Welcome Inn in Rushden made the finals of the pub’s karaoke contest, which attracted dozens of entries. The winner was Wayne Bedford, from Wellingborough. Find out how the regional finals went in next month’s Reporter.
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IF you were out and about in Rushden and Higham Ferrers town centres last month you probably bumped into these pink builders on your travels. They were taking part in their annual charity fundraiser around the pubs, clubs and shops of both towns. The team raised more than £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie. A further event is planned later in the summer for the Air Ambulance charity - this time they will be in yellow!
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NEWS IN BRIEF History group celebrates its 25th
RUSHDEN and District Historical Society has just celebrated its 25th birthday. Formed by local history fanatics Jean and Eric Fowell and Pat and Eric Jenkins, the group held its first meeting in 1991 and has gone from strength to strength. ––––––––––––––––––
Royal British Legion meets
RUSHDEN Royal British Legion meets on the second Monday of the month at the Rushden Football and Social Club in Hayden Road, Rushden. Membership is open to everyone. ––––––––––––––––––
Mel swings when he’s winning
LOCAL singer Mel Peake is in concert at Sinatra At The Sands on Thursday, July 7, at The Place in Bedford. Contact the box office on 07802 705401. ––––––––––––––––––
Council offers help for home buyers
EAST Northamptonshire is offering help for people interested in shared ownership. There are new developments in Oundle, Irthlingborough, Higham Ferrers, Raunds, Rushden and Thrapston which have two, three and four bedroom houses available to buy on a shared ownership basis. Anyone interested should contact the council, or follow @ENCouncil on Twitter or ‘like’ the ENC Facebook page for updates. ––––––––––––––––––
New homes on the market
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Lunch date
EASTNorthants Inter-Faith Group is holding a community leaders lunch, discussing the needs of the 21st Century Family and how best to support them. It will be held at The Frontier Centre in Irthlingborough on Wednesday, July 13, at 11.30am. Visit the group’s Facebook page for more information.
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AS part of Home Instead East Northants commitment to making the area more dementia aware, it has been setting up stalls in the Wellingborough shopping centre last month. The stalls have leaflets and documentation about dementia with advice and tips about how to help people support their loved ones who live with the condition. This photograph (below, right), is of the lovely Shirley – she has had the all clear by being tested at her GP’s, however not everyone is so lucky. It shows Shirley looking at leaflets at the stall in the centre. People over a certain age can be tested free or take the ‘Opt Out’ I know which one I would choose! Early diagnosis is so much better for all involved. At our Home Instead East Northants office in Wellingborough, we hold Dementia Cafés once per month, which are free and for everyone. The next Dementia Café will be held on July 7 from 10am “HERE at Home Instead East Northants we pride ourselves on to noon. Anyone who would like to attend can contact Home Instead on having won several awards as a locally owned office of the leading 01933 678775. care at home international franchise Home Instead Senior Care. Owners Mark and Rosina Darnell are delighted and proud to be part of this wonderful group of franchises that now as a group have won a very prestigious award in the year of our Queens Birthday. Home Instead Senior Care celebrated Royal praise on the very special occasion of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday. The UK’s number one homecare provider and number one homecare franchisor is proud to announce it has received the Queen’s Award for innovation – the UK’s highest accolade for business success. The Queen’s Award is hugely prestigious and honours the blueprint for care the brand has created, a bespoke model that delivers dignified, quality care in the home for older people. The award from the monarch pays testimony to Instead’s relationship-led approach.”
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Sun shines bright for fundraisers
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THE sun shone once again on the Rushden and Higham Rugby Club where the fifth annual funfest was held. The event was organised by the Rotary Club of Rushden and Higham Ferrers in association
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with Rushden Round Table and Cynthia Spencer Hospice. There were lots of amusements and stalls to keep everyone happy and more than £6,000. was raised for local charities.
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COMMUNITIES across the district are sprucing up where they live, work and play with a little help from East Northamptonshire Council . With spring well underway, friends, neighbours, litter clean-up groups, local businesses and schools are getting together to help tidy up high streets, residential and business areas, villages and parks. ENC is helping by providing groups with everything they need for a clean up, including litter pickers, gloves, and hi-vis vests. ENC also picks up and disposes of the rubbish collected and advises on what to do if any dangerous or harmful materials are found. Higham Ferrers Town Council rallied volunteers to Clean for The Queen, as part of an anti-litter campaign to clean up the UK in time for Her Majesty’s 90th birthday. Mayor Pam Whiting, said: “We managed to clear quite a bit from the Vine Hill Drive moat, Bury Close and Station Road. Cllr Jackson even fetched out a shopping trolley from the cup and saucer moat!” In March, the Stanwick Environment Project (STEP) teamed up with members of the Stanwick Pocket Park Group (SPPARK) for a joint effort to give the village a thoroughly good tidy up. Tim Page, member of STEP and SPPARK, said:
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“More than 30 residents, both young and old, took to the streets and surrounding countryside to take part in the annual litter pick. “The usual items of litter such as fast food packaging, cups, cans, plastic bottles and crisp packets were all found in abundance and once all this had been bagged up it was plain to see how much people treat the country side and the roadside verges as a tip. “Larger items were also found including BBQs, tyres, bricks/rubble and broken glass, which had been thrown over the back of a garden fence onto a public foot path. Not to mention dog poo in plastic bags. Lost for words. “A huge thank you to 2nd Raunds Scouts and everyone from Stanwick and beyond who gave their time. Also, thank you to ENC’s Waste Management Team for their support.” Council leader Steven North, added: “We value town and parish councils and groups like STEP and SPPARK who give up their own free time to help make sure our public spaces are kept litter free. I’m really pleased to see so many communities signing up to borrow our litter picking equipment. “Together we really can make a difference.” To book equipment for your own spring clean, contact the council on 01832 742026.
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RUSHDEN & Diamonds AFC have released the following fixtures as pre-season games: Saturday, July 16: Rushden & Higham (away) – Chris Ruff Memorial Cup. Thursday, July 21: Peterborough Utd (home) – Maunsell Cup. Saturday, July 23: Deeping Rangers (away). Tuesday, July 26: Wellingborough Town (home). Saturday, July 30: Didcot Town (home). Tuesday, August 2: Raunds Town (away). Saturday, August 6: Hednesford Town (away). The club also announced former stalwart Andy Burgess has agreed to help the club out with some scouting next season, taking advantage of the fact he is based in the north. For more news from the club or ticket details for all the team’s pre-season fixures, visit the website at www.afcdiamonds.com
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CHESS REPORT
THE John Robinson Knockout competition has reached its conclusion following Rushden’s exit at the semi-final stage. The final was contested between Chess Mates A and Kettering A. The combatants were reasonably well matched in terms of grading with Chess Mates having a small advantage on boards 1 and 2. Chris Ross was their top player who also has the distinction that he is one of the leading blind players in the country and will be playing in the Blind Olympiad team later this year. Our best wishes go with him and I look forward to reporting his progress later in the year. The game on board 2 failed to excite when David Walker & Frank Kamau developed cold feet and agreed a draw after only 10 moves, it makes you wonder why they bothered to turn up at all! A further draw was agreed between Kettering’s captain, Jonny Martin and Nigel Young after a very evenly matched game. With the two teams neck and neck it was Graham Arch who put Kettering in the lead with a decisive attack on Dave Curran’s King. This win was starting to sway the game in Kettering’s favour although Chess Mates ace player, Chris Ross, was in a great position with his opponent running into time trouble. The decisive match was looking to be between Kettering’s Chris Keech and Jefta Jawi on board 4. Chris was coasting to a win against the outclassed Jefta when disaster befell Chess Mates, Chris Ross made an uncharacteristic
blunder letting Peter Jaszkiwskyj back into the game. Knowing Peter was running out of time Chris offered him the draw which was accepted in the knowledge that Chris Keech was certain of a win on board 4 to give Kettering the match. It was at this point that fate lent a hand to Chess Mates with the ghosts of players past interfering on board 4; this can be the only explanation for Chris losing his Queen and gifting the game to a much relieved Jefta. To say that Chess Mates were cock-a-hoop at this unexpected turn of events would be to rather understate the matter, for although the final result was a tie Chess Mates won on the tiebreak rule. Thus was the John Robinson Knockout competition concluded for 2016. Meanwhile, the third NCA Quickplay was held recently. Although the county has had quickplays before they were many years ago making this the third in recent memory. In the absence of other competitions the quickplay, with a flat time control of 15 minutes per player and 4-man teams, proved very popular and was well attended from the start in 2014 when the competition was resurrected by Northampton’s Greg Smith. Greg’s efforts were rewarded with six teams of players competing at Chess Mates’ Northampton venue at Kingsley Park WMC, with one of their own teams emerging victors for the evening after overcoming rival teams from Northampton & Kettering. 2015 again saw the Quickplay at Chess Mates, this time with eight teams. A full report can be found at www.rushdenchessclub.com
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End of season awards night
SPORT ROUND-UP
RUSHDEN Swimming Club took 15 swimmers to the East Midland Regional Championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield, with many achieving personal bests. Day one saw Ciara Usher and Philippa Kabi qualify for the 100m backstroke finals with Ciara
gaining second and Philippa third in their age groups. Day two continued in the same way with more swimmers reaching finals. Nathan Jones – 400m freestyle, Philippa 200 backstroke and Ciara 200 freestyle.The final day brought more great swims from the rest of the team and more personal bests.
RUSHDEN Volleyball Club presentation night saw most valuable player awards go to Raiders’ Loz Denton, Rebels Aiden and ladies team Ivett Bozsoki. Most improved player went to Kimberly Bates though it was a close run thing with Oliver Bunting and Kierran Bates also having several nominations. With the Raiders winning the Northants Mens’ League there was hope one of them may have been nominated for league MVP. This however went to Howard Hoare of Northampton 1. On the Ladies side it was a split between 2 of the Falcons players Emma Whewell and Mel Gray. The summer break doesn’t mean the end of volleyball the club will be attending the beach tournaments in Perranporth and Bournemouth. Closer to home the club will also compete in the NVA beach series at the beach courts in Kettering.
Photographs from the Eric Fowell collection J. & C. Claridge Ltd c1922 Formerly William Claridge, established in 1860. This is the office and factory
entrance in Skinner’s Hill. William died in 1891. John Claridge, J.P. and Charles took over the business. They produced highgrade footwear, Goodyear welted. The brand names were: ‘Eureka’, ‘Beau Broadway’ and ‘Riviera’. Both these men were keen sportsmen and Charles was the first honorary secretary of the Northamptonshire Football Association. For many seasons he captained Rushden
Town Football Club and represented the county F.A. Association teams, winning many medals. Inside the office with Mr. B. H. Toms, Works Manager and Mr. J. W. Claridge, Managing Director. Note the early electric light. John served as a member of Northamptonshire County Council for many years. He also played cricket locally for many seasons.
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out & about Rock your Soul in Rushden! Saturday 6th August 2016 is the date for the ‘Rock Foundation Reunion’ Northern Soul Night. Many people in the Rushden & surrounding areas will remember the legendary ‘Rock’ Northern Soul Nights held back in the 70s at The Rock Foundation Club in Little Street Rushden. To be precise it was 40 years ago folks! To mark the occasion original promoter of the event (Rushden’s) John Warren has made the trip back from (his now native) Australia to put on a special 40th anniversary celebratory night. It will take place at The Rushden W.M.C. Griffith Street NN10 0RL from 7.30pm to midnight. I have to say The W.M.C. is the perfect place to hold the event, as it has the same aspect as the original club, being upstairs (I’m sure many remember eagerly tramping up those old rickety wooden stairs to The Rock) and very old skool in its feel plus it is literally just round the corner from the
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Rock Foundation building, which is still there albeit now converted to a block of flats! Tickets are £6 each with all profits being donated to; Northern Soul legend Gloria Jones & late husband Marc Bolan’s ‘Light of Love’ music foundation charity. The night is being supported by the ‘Soul in the Attic’ crew who latterly hold very popular regular Northern Soul nights at The W.M.C. It will feature ‘original’ DJ’s John along with Sid Clayton, Tank & others t.b.c. John has also kindly asked me to be a guest DJ on the night, as someone who regularly attended the nights as a teenager back in the 70s, that’s pretty special to me! I am so looking forward to it! Naturally the night is looking like it will be very busy. So with that in mind I would urge you to reserve a ticket in advance as soon as you can. Call or text 07905 028003 for reservations the room does have a strict limit on capacity, so it is first come first serve basis! John will be joined on the night by his sister’s who will be on hand to look after things on the door, just as they did back in the day and cousin Andy Luck, who helped John establish The Rock
Foundation Nights. Indeed John’s inspiration for the nights came about after visiting The Blackpool Mecca Northern Soul Allnighter with Cousin Andy (see picture) ‘The Mecca’ was promoted by ‘Ian Levine’ who eventually found fame as a recorder producer. It was rivalled only by ‘Wigan Casino’ as the UK’s #1 venue for Northern Soul! Levine started to introduce contemporary 70s Soul records at The Mecca as well as the tried and trusted ‘60s stompers’ He sourced these from his frequent buying trips to the USA and was tuning into a new sound that was emerging there, which later became known as Disco. Both clubs developed their own style with The Casino sticking to more 60s orientated traditions! New sounds were broke and championed at each venue by the DJ’s in a bid to stay ahead of each other in the game, at the time rivalry between the venues often reached boiling point with fans pledging their allegiance to their favoured one. I think it would be fair to say that John & Andy’s taste leant slightly more to ‘The Mecca’ and that reflected in what was played at ‘The Rock Foundation Nights’ Being young and
impressionable it certainly helped me develop my own taste. On reflection the competition between the Clubs did have a positive outcome for the scene in that so many great records were sourced and discovered that may otherwise have been forgotten! Certainly the scene would have been poorer for it and arguably ‘Northern Soul’ could have been a ‘flash in the pan’ Just room for a quick shout out for another regular Northern Soul Night in Rushden ‘Welcome to Northern Soul’ @ The Welcome Inn Rushden started holding monthly Northern Soul Nights earlier this year, which have gone on to be very popular and well attended! Thanks to the efforts of superb managers Jay & Lorri who are very understanding and enthusiastic about the music and event as a whole. Saturday 23rd July is the next one which features the return of very popular local Northern Soul DJ’s Brian Bates & Bazza. It starts off at 7.30 and finishes at midnight, entry is free! Get yourself along for some Classic Northern! The Welcome has a great dance floor and bar prices are extremely reasonable! Enjoy your summer folks, see you soon Jem Brittin
NENE VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Presentation by Dr Ann Bonnell Leicester Astronomical Society
Search for Vulcan and other Solar System Enigmas Thursday, 7 July at 8 pm Sudborough Village Hall, Main Street, Sudborough NN14 3BX
The history of astronomy is littered with observations and theories about planets and moons that were subsequently shown not to exist. Now you see them, now you don’t! Dr Ann Bonell from Leicester Astronomical Society will tell you about some of these such as the hypothetical planet Vulcan that was thought to be closer to the Sun than Mercury. You will also hear about how some ‘sightings’ did in fact make important contributions to astronomy.
TALK BY Jeremy Workman
Small bodies of the solar system
Monday, 18 July 2016 at 8 pm Chelveston Village Hall (off B645 near Higham Ferrers) Caldecott Road, Chelveston Wellingborough, NN9 6AT
Jerry will talk about Asteroids including information on Vesta and Ceres. Ceres and Vesta are the two most massive residents of the asteroid belt. Vesta is a rocky body, while Ceres is believed to contain large quantities of ice. He will then talk about comets including the latest mission to comet 67P/CG (Churyumov–Gerasimenko) from the Rosetta mission finishing his talk on Pluto from New Horizons mission and other planets and moons. Visitors and Members welcome. £3 per person inc tea/coffee and biscuits. Further information from Steve Williams on 01933 650331 or email:chilternastro@yahoo.co.uk or Mrs Peta Jellis on 01933 356914 or email: pej@petaj26.me.uk
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–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN FLOWER CLUB RUSHDEN SALVATION ARMY RHTS EVENTS 2016 AEG HOME Thursday 28th July evening visit Church Street, Rushden RUSHDEN STATION FiRST SUNDAy EvENT APPLIANCE KATHY BROWN’S Sunday 7th August
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Sat 16th & Sun 17th JULy – TEDDy BEARS PiCNiC A ride behind Edmundsons Steam train. Children who bring a responsible Teddy Bear will travel free when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Teddy Bears’ hospital, playground for teddies, Punch & Judy. Picnic boxes available from the buffet car. Fares apply. Train times - 11.00; 11.45; 12.30; 13.15; 14.00; 14.45; 15.30; 16.00
–––––––––––––––––––– THE SIx WEEK COMMUNITY SINGERS Sunday June 5th 1pm-3pm
REHEARSAL FOR RUSHDEN PARTY WEEK
‘SUMMER PARTY’ CONCERT
July 10th, 6.30pm-7.30pm at the Heritage Chapel and Halls All ages and abilities welcome, no auditions, professional tuition from the musical director & conductor - Robert Peel and Nilani Young The choir are now in their third year having performed a wide range of material at many different venues for any further details please telephone Cheryl 07759948532
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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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GARDEN
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN CLA SSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
Meet alternate Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Higham Library, Midland Road, Higham Ferrers July 13th – Rose Seery
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Friday 15th July 7.30pm South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU Roy Smart
‘The Rise and Fall of Percy Pilcher, aviation pioneer.’
Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.
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Meets weekly on Mondays from 2-4pm at The Wesley Centre, irthlingborough Methodist Church. Excellent, experienced teacher. Very relaxed atmosphere All abilities welcome. Refreshments available For further details contact – 01933 624847
ART CL A SS
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
–––––––––––––––––––– 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
–––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– CRAFTIE L ADIES CRAFT CLUB
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
–––––––––––––––––––– NATIONAL FEDERATION OF SOLO CLUBS – KETTERING BRANCH Every Wednesday From 7.45 – 10.45pm The Kettering Athletic Club, Rockingham Road, Kettering.
BALLROOM, SEQUENCE/ DISCO & LINE DANCING
For Single, Divorced & Widowed People Who May Find It Hard To Start A Social Life Again. For more information please contact Margaret On 01536 204127
BEGINNERS JOGGING GROUP Couch to 5K in 10-12 weeks Meet at Waitrose in Rushden Time: 17.45 – 19.00 – FREE Email: Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk
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HANDMADE & UPCYCLED CRAFT FAYRE
The Masonic Hall, Wellingborough Rd Rushden, NN10 9yJ 1st Saturday of every month 10am - 4pm (free entry) further details/stall booking: forget-me-notbarn@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS LIBRARY First Thursday on each month
KNIT AND KNATTER COFFEE MORNING
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Our guests for the evening will be our own which was formed two years ago following an invitation to the general public to come along and form a choir. The evening commences at 6.00pm and prior to this refreshments will be served in the Community Centre at 5.00pm. Admission is free.
PRAISE CHORUS
–––––––––––––––––––– ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
We are looking for several new members to join a small entertainment group. Our aim being to take musical revues to the lounges of Senior Citizen homes and also to help raise funds for charities/church projects etc. The group will be run by a director well experienced in amateur and professional theatre and with many years experience in running a similar successful group. Reading music or being a fantastic singer is not necessary, older people are particularly welcome and beginners would learn through rehearsal. Just enthusiasm and committment is required in this team project. For more information please contact 01933 315865 or Email: fitzpat@outlook.com
–––––––––––––––––––– BABY AND KIDS NEARLY NEW SALE
THE PEMBERTON CENTRE, RUSHDEN Sat 2nd July 10-12noon and Sat 16th July 10-12noon 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 call 07577 701161 or email karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN FLOWER CLUB JULY MEETING OUTING TO KATHY BROWNS GARDEN MEMBERS ONLY NO MEETING IN AUGUST
–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing Sunday 3rd July, 09.15 Contact 01933 387991 6 mile walk from Gretton Sunday 17th July, 09.15 Contact 01536 483687 6 mile walk from Deenethorpe Sunday 31st July, 09.20 Contact 01933 359237 6 mile walk from Wilden Sunday 7th August, 09.25 Contact 01536 483687 6 mile walk from Knotting
–––––––––––––––––––– THE HERITAGE CHAPEL AND HALLS
Park Road, Rushden NN10 0RW 23rd July, 10am - 1pm Coffee, tea, bacon rolls, cakes, ice - cream & cold drinks Stalls to include seasonal produce, handmade gifts, books, toys, cakes and Christian library
COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
Peter Crisp Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Design Studio Church Street Rushden are hosting an AEG Cookery demonstration on Saturday 9th July 2016
There are two sessions at 10.30am and 1pm, when you can sit and relax and watch the AEG home economist in action demonstrating the benefits of the induction hob, the multi function oven and the combi steam oven. You will have an opportunity to sample the food cooked. Places are strictly limited so pre-booking is essential by contacting 01933 356424 or info@petercrisp.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––– ST MARY’S CHURCH RINGSTEAD has regular events
First Saturday of the month 10-12am a warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. Call 01933 624262 for details; and Tea with Friends on the last Tuesday of the month between 2 and 4pm. A chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. All very welcome. All proceeds from donations go to church funds and charities.
COFFEE MORNINGS
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5th, 6th, 7th August Rushden Bowls Club Local Fundraising couple Marylyn and Ray Wood are organising three fun days of Zumba. Six two hour Zumba sessions are being held over the three days with ten instructors including Michelle Jones who teaches Zumba locally and coming over from Florida USA is Ellie Lopez. Further information and booking on line visit labelleenterprise.co.uk. The charities being supported are Children with Cancer UK and Marie Curie. Whether you love Zumba, want to give it a try or just be there to support these two great charities please come along
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by Nicholas Martin playing a Technic GA3 organ St. Peter’s Church, Midland Road Rushden NN10 9UJ Wednesday 17th August at 2pm Tickets £5 including Tea/Coffee & cake. Ring 01933 356671 or pay on the door. Proceeds for church funds
CONCERT
–––––––––––––––––––– THRAPSTON & DISTRICT U3A July group meeting The topic is
‘EYES AND OPTOMETRY’
with Kim Durden The Plaza, Cosy Nook, Thrapston, 15 July, 2016. Times 10am - 12 noon. Visitors £1 (Members free) Visitors always welcome. Further information from the Publicity Secretary, 07542775603 We have waived the fee for members and are just making a nominal charge for refreshments for visitors.
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Proms in the Park Saturday August 6
Bedford Park Concerts are returning this year with their much loved event – The Bedford Park Proms. It will be made even more special this year as the Proms will celebrate its 20th anniversar. The concert features the renowned London Gala Orchestra and as in previous years.
Tom Jones with The Shires Bedford Park Sunday August 7
With a career that has spanned more than half a century Toms Jones is an international performer with more than 100 million record sales Tom Jones has won many accolades including a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music and a Silver Clef Award for
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This year Classical Brit Award winning Blake will be the headline act. The classical super group have sold over one million albums; they mix eclectic classical and pop songs with rich harmony vocals. Blake will be joined by Rebecca Newman, affectionately named ‘The People’s Soprano’ by fans, colleagues and the media. Tickets are now on sale at www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk
Lifetime Achievement. Knighted in 2006, the global star has amassed 36 top 40 UK hits. Warming the crowd up and returning to their home county will be very special guests The Shires. The duo of Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes are one of the hottest country influenced acts right now. Tickets are now on sale at www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk
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Romans in the Orchard Archaeological Work at Chester Farm
By Ian Meadows Lead Archaeologist The Sports Pavillion, Vine Hill Drive Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire Thursday 21st July 2016 – 7.30pm HIFARS BOOK RAFFLE Members £1.50 – Visitors £2.50 Refreshments Free
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WELCOME INN Saturday 9th July Hip Cat Express Sunday 17th July 3pm – 6pm 1940’s singer Luna Saturday 23rd July Northern Soul with Jem Brittin on vinyl Friday 29th July Hifi Karaoke Saturday 30th July 60’s Tamla Motown Saturday 6th August Owners Punch Falcon – 1st Year Opening at the Welcome Inn 9pm – 80s Lazer night Saturday 13th August TBC Saturday 20th August Northern Soul with Jem Brittin on vinyl WEEKEND OF FUN Friday 26th August Hifi Karaoke Saturday 27th August Mel Peake – Sinatra Sunday 28th Bullits Karaoke
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