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Corby - the fastest growing place in England and Wales

NEARLY 100 borough servicemen who lost their lives in the First World War will be individually commemorated in forthcoming months as Corby Borough Council marks the 100th anniversary of each of their deaths.

The council has been researching and compiling a Roll of Honour, which includes a list of local soldiers and sailors who lost their lives during the Great War. These servicemen each had local connections to the nine villages of Corby, Gretton, Weldon, Stanion, Cottingham, East Carlton, Middleton, Rockingham and Great Oakley.

The first local serviceman to be commemorated will be Charles Ernest Cunnington of Weldon, who served as Petty Officer Stoker on the HMS Good Hope and died in battle on November 1, 1914 at the age of 32.

Lynette’s lunchtime labours!

DINNER lady Lynette Muir has just retired from Cottingham CE Primary School after an amazing 32 years’ service.

Lynette, who lives in Cottingham, started working at the school in 1982 when she set up a pre-school group. She then moved on to become a teaching assistant, a special needs assistant and, in 1991, a lunchtime supervisor.

She said: “Working at the school has been a big part of my life. I’ve always loved working with children and have enjoyed being part

of the village through the school, making some really good friends along the way.

“I received some lovely cards and gifts, including a book of personal messages from the children and lots of things for the garden, including a beautiful yellow rose named after me, called ‘Lynette’s Lunchtime Labours’.”

Lynette says she is now looking forward to spending time catching up with old friends, and holidaying and walking with her husband, John. Happy retirement LUNCH BUNCH: Youngsters at Cottingham School say Lynette! farewell and thank you to Lynette Muir.

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CORBY has hit national headlines this month as statistics have shown it is the fastest growing place in the country.

Corby took top spot in The Sunday Times’ analysis of Land Registry data – the borough having the highest proportion of new home sales in England and Wales over the past 20 years.

The analysis shows that a quarter of all homes in Corby bought since 1995 were new builds; evidence of the amount of investment and regeneration work that has taken place locally over the last two decades.

And Corby’s growth is set to continue – work throughout the borough is ongoing, including a total of 1,445 new homes being delivered just over the last three years. This has been recognised by the Office for National Statistics, which names the borough as one of the top three authorities in the country in terms of net additional homes per 1,000 dwellings for 2012/13.

Leader of Corby Borough Council, Cllr Tom Beattie, said: “We are very proud of what we have achieved here in Corby over the last decade and it is a true sign of the borough’s continued ambition and investment in growth and regeneration to be named in the national media once again as the fastest growing place in the country.

“However, Corby’s continued successful growth is not just through the building of more houses. As a local authority we are dedicated to ensuring that any builds consisting of over 15 new homes have 30 per cent which are affordable, and alongside these new homes we are also investing in facilities, jobs, skills, infrastructure and services.

“All of these things hand-in-hand have resulted in a borough that the whole community can be proud of and we aim to ensure this continues.”

The council reports it is improving its current housing stock and this year has invested in improvements to 256 council homes. The council is also adding to its housing stock with a total of 82 new builds being social housing properties over the last four years and a total of 58 more being built in the council’s current housing programme.

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Man charged with murder after stabbing POLICE were called to Trafford Road, Rushden, at 1.35am last Saturday, October 25, following reports of a man having been stabbed.

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THE darker nights will be punctuated tonight by the spookiness of Hallowe’en and, next week, by the bright lights of Guy Fawkes Night.

I have never been able to fathom why we have taken up the American ‘Trick or Treat’ malarky with such gusto, given that our own fireworks tradition can be enjoyed just days later – its roots in historical fact rather than hysterical fable.

On page 10, Tom Bingham recounts some of the Hallowe’en superstitions and pagan rituals that fortunately, as we are now in the 21st century, we have moved on from.

You may think me a grumpy old killjoy, but I applaud communities that adopt a ‘pumpkin policy’ – whereby those households displaying that tasteless vegetable lit in ghoulish glory agree to be Tricked or Treated, and those (like me) whose windows and porches remain pumpkin-free, signal that they are to be left in peace.

Similarly, I will scan the night sky on the Fifth of November to spot other people’s fireworks, but I won’t be buying any.

That’s because, talking of consumerism, it will soon be Christmas . . . already, the festive ads are on the telly and displays of tinsel folderols are in the shops. I am saving my enthusiasm – and my cash – for that!

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A MAN who called a female pedestrian over to his car in Brambleside, Kettering, exposed himself before driving away towards Kipling Road at about 4pm on Friday October 17.

The man – who was white, in his late 30s or early 40s and had short dark hair – was in a blue Vauxhall, possibly a Corsa. Call police if you have infomation on: 101.

The man died as a result of his injuries shortly afterwards at Northampton General Hospital. He has been named as Steven Smith, a 23-year-old man from Rushden.

A short while later, 26-year-old Danney Beaumont was arrested in connection with the incident. He has been charged with the murder of Mr Smith and appeared at Wellingborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.

Police are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident or anyone who may have been in the area of Trafford Road at the time to contact them on: 101 or via Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555 111.

Beauty and energy make £8k for KGH A ROTHWELL hair and beauty business has presented a cheque for £8,241 to Kettering General Hospital.

John Newman Hairdressing and Beauty (JNH&B) raised the money with a Walk It! Jog It! Run It! Cycle It! event at Brixworth Country Park back in July.

More than 150 people joined in with a further 40 volunteers and spectators arriving to support them on the day.

Six of the hospital’s charity funds benefitted from the event – the Stroke Unit Fund (£1,588.24), Cardiac (£1,704.80), Ophthalmology (£2,108.79), Colorectal (£1,120.34), Wish List Fund (£913.60) and, for the benefit of staff at KGH, the Revive the Recreation Hall Fund (£806.09).

Director of JNH&B, Shirley Newman, said: “It was a great feeling for us to be able to make this presentation to Kettering General Hospital after hosting an event that was so well supported by so many people – including a lot of KGH staff.

“We are so proud of my family, friends, clients and everybody who came to make the event possible and such an amazing success.”

Shirley and her team would like to thank Saints Rugby Club for continued support, as well as the sponsors who ensure 100

HAIR, BEAUTY, ENERGY AND CHARITY: Shirley Newman presents the cheque. per cent of the funds raised are donated to the KGH charities, along with every participant and volunteer.

John Newman, owner of the 90-year-old family business, suffered a stroke last year and received care from the Kettering General Hospital Stroke Unit.

This inspired the JNH&B team to provide support for the hospital.

This is the second year the Walk, Jog, Run, Cycle event has been held. Last year it raised more than £5,000.

KGH charity officer Christina Kelly said: “We want to thank Shirley Newman, her team and indeed everyone who was associated with this event, for their tremendously successful efforts.

“The donations will enable

our teams to provide improved services that will benefit hundreds of patients each year.”

Shirley Newman was honoured in a special category at Kettering General Hospital’s Employee Excellence Awards last month for her out outstanding contribution to fundraising for the hospital.

Unfortunately, the presentation clashed with a family holiday so she could not attend that event. However, earlier this month, the trust held a small presentation for her. Trust chairman Graham Foster presented her with two certificates of appreciation – one for her amazing efforts as a fundraiser and the second in recognition of this year’s Run, Jog, Walk event.

Schemes win community funds CLUBS, groups and organisations across the Kettering borough have been granted funds for community schemes.

Kettering Borough Council has approved a new annual £40,000 Capital Budget to fund the projects.

Bids were recently invited from town and parish councils, as well as formally constituted residents and community groups, for oneoff capital based projects.

A total of 18 organisations were successful in attracting funding – bids were for community-based projects, environmental improvements and projects which improve health or security and safety.

Grants of up to £2,500 each were awarded and preference was given to projects with match-funding.

Sharon Wood, manager at Sunshine Pre-School – which was among the successful applications – said: “This money is to be used to replace the guards on the outside windows with shutters, which are costing more

than £5,000. This will greatly improve the look of the building and enable us to open the windows during summer months.”

Stephen Castens of Ashley Parish Council, said: “This will make the difference between us having the ability to get the superfast broadband or not. The village has worked really hard to raise the money and the kind donation from KBC is really appreciated.”

Tim Durdin, treasurer at Broughton Playing Fields and Village Hall Association, said: “We are very pleased to have been awarded a grant from Kettering Borough Council, which will enable us to proceed with phase 1 of our development plan.

This part of the project is to create a safe and secure all-weather play area for the Broughton Under 5s group, who use the hall on a daily basis. We very much appreciate the financial support of Kettering Borough Council.”

Shirley Plenderleith, acting head of community services, said: “The council reviewed many applications for the new

Community Fund. The council is pleased it is able to support a number of community groups in achieving their planned projects through the use of the Fund.”

Councillor Ian Jelley, said: “This investment has enabled around £90,000 of funding to benefit community-based projects throughout the borough.”

The organisations attracting funding for community schemes are: Broughton Playing Fields and Village Hall, Kettering Community Trust, Rushton Primary School Parents and Community, Teamwork Trust, Stoke Albany Parish Council, Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum, Broughton Parish Council, Keystone Youth Centre, Cransley Parish Council, St Andrews Money Advice Centre, Burton Latimer Pocket Park Sunshine Pre-School, Cransley Sailing Club, Desborough United Reformed Church Cransley Hospice Trust, Ashley Parish Council, Thorpe Malsor Parish Council, Kettering Malayali Welfare Association.

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Tuneful ‘sisters’ call for your brass!

AN all-female brass band that has raised thousands in the fight against breast cancer is calling for local people to support them further, by buying tickets to a great night out!

Formed by two Kettering friends eight years ago, the band – Boobs and Brass – is staging its annual concert next Saturday, November 8, at the Lighthouse Theatre in

Kettering.

And organiser Margaret Betts told Extra Local: “We are trying to achieve a sell-out!”

So come on everyone – get your wallets out for this marvellous cause and have a great night of music and jollity while you are about it! Tickets are £12 each, available from the Lighthouse Box Office: 01536 414141 or online at: www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk The band has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2006. It was the brainchild of Margaret and her friend Jane Nichols who staged an initial oneoff concert in Kettering, raising £5,000 for charity. But the women performers enjoyed it so much they have kept it going and have since captured the imagination of talented women across the UK. Based in Raunds, Boobs and Brass has attracted so many women to its cause that it has now gone national and new sister bands have formed around the country – each branch with around 100 members committed to raising the roof . . . and even more funds for cancer research.

Most of the women involved have been touched by breast cancer in some way – with 11 members of the local band having fought the disease themselves.

Boobs and Brass practises in Raunds Conservative Club and performs across

the UK, its musicians proudly wearing a distinctive pink uniform. So far, the band has raised £145,600, with £125,900 of this being donated to Breast Cancer Campaign – charity number 299758.

Last week the band gave a joint concert with the world-famous Brighouse and Rastrick Band at Huddersfield Town Hall.

Cornet player Margaret (60) said: “At the beginning of the year, we undertook to fund our sixth research project which was to cost £20,000. The balance is £3,800 and we are hoping to raise this at Huddersfield and Kettering.”

“There will be about 80 ladies performing at the Kettering concert – combining the girls from the Midlands area and the girls from Yorkshire. It will be a variety show which will include a dancer, a piper, a singer and a fireman’s helmet! Mary Golder, one of our trombone players who is performing a solo, has borrowed the helmet from her local fire station – but little did she know that it had previously belonged to a 68-year-old former Barnsley fireman who is currently battling breast cancer.

“With it being the evening before Remembrance Sunday we are dedicating one piece to those who lost their lives in the First World War.” She added: “Everyone knows someone

SISTERS IN SPIRIT: Founders of Boobs and Brass, friends Jane Nichols and Maggie Betts (right). who has had breast cancer, it has touched most people’s lives in some way, and that’s why it is such a good cause.

“Seeing the band grow and it raising so much money has been really enjoyable, so has playing with such great people.

“Boobs & Brass aims to entertain – we shall be playing music that everyone recognises and something to suit all tastes, but there will also be some fun and, hopefully, everyone – whether playing or listening – will go home with a smile on their face.

“So come and join us – together we can all help to be part of the cure.”

For more information about the band and their work for charity, visit: www. boobsandbrass.com

From Salford to Walford: Jess joins TV rickshaw push for Pudsey WHEN the BBC Children in Need programme is screened in a couple of weeks’ time, one local girl will know her supreme efforts have really helped power that charity cash.

Kettering resident Jess Davies is one of five young people taking part in The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge – which will see the youngsters pedal from BBC studios in Salford in Manchester to Walford – the TV set of EastEnders.

Sixteen-year-old Jess has been selected for the challenge following her involvement with Dwarf Sport Association (DSA), a project funded

by BBC Children in Need.

Now in its fourth year and having raised more than £5million for the charity, the rickshaw team are hoping to smash records with their best year of fundraising yet.

The arduous journey across 450 miles will finish live during the BBC Children in Need appeal on Friday November 14.

Jess has achondroplasia dwarfism and subsequently faces issues on a daily basis. People often stare at her and make rude comments, which have left her with confidence issues and low self-esteem. Since she was just a year old, Jess has been attending the DSA, which promotes sport for people of restricted

growth, enabling them to compete in activities they otherwise might not be able to. Given the chance Jess proved herself as multi-talent sportswoman, winning medals in running, swimming, shot-put and discus.

Due to her height, the rickshaw will need to be specially adapted for Jess and propelling its weight will be difficult. Nonetheless she’s confident she’ll be able to meet the challenge head on.

The five Team Rickshaw 2014 members will power the rickshaw, with The One Show presenters offering their support and advice – Matt Baker live from the road as he cycles alongside the team, and Alex Jones from The One Show studios.

In a first for 2014, in addition to pedalling the rickshaw the young riders will be asked to give a speech to an audience, talking about their motivations for the challenge and their own personal journeys, addressing crowds at some surprise high-profile locations.

The journey begins on Friday November 7 in Salford. From there, Team Rickshaw will journey north to Blackpool, before making their way back across the country, ending in Walford eight nights later.

During this time, Team Rickshaw will be battling the harsh

November weather as they tackle some challenging UK landmarks, including Flash in the Peak District; the UK’s highest village.

Speaking of the challenge, Jess said: “The DSA has really helped increase my confidence and has given me the chance to prove myself as an athlete. Having joined when I was so young, I’ve made some great friends through the project it feels like a bit of a family.

“I’m taking on the Rickshaw Challenge for two main reasons; firstly to help give something back to BBC Children in Need. By funding the DSA it’s really had such a positive benefit on me, so it’s nice to have the chance to return the favour! Secondly, I’m keen to reduce the stigma attached to dwarfism. Little people aren’t any less competent than anyone else and I’m looking forward to proving that to the millions as Team Rickshaw takes to the road.”

The One Show host Matt Baker added: “We’re hoping that Team Rickshaw will raise more than ever, so the pressure is really on for the riders. And of course, to the Great British public, we need your support.

“It’s such a fantastic fundraiser, where people who’ve benefited from the charity first-hand can really give back, and this year we’ll be getting

Switching on to ‘plugged in’ vehicles CORBY is creating five parking bays for electric vehicles, aiming to encourage increased use of ‘plugged in’ motors across the borough.

Corby Borough Council’s electric vehicle bays will be near the current recharging points at the Parkland Gateway car park, off Westcott Way. The council is dedicated to supporting the use of electric vehicles and these proposed changes, which will come into effect from midnight on Thursday November 20, will provide a higher turnover of spaces to support electric vehicles, ultimately improving air quality for residents and businesses within the area.

Leader of Corby Borough Council, Cllr Tom Beattie, said: “The council, in partnership with Electric Corby, is continuing to lead the way in delivering public electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the town and this is something

that we should be very proud of. ”Now we have these charging points in place in several areas in the town it is important we ensure they can be used. We know there are more electric vehicles now being used here and we hope that by introducing electric vehicle bays, we can encourage this trend to increase further.’

Nick Bolton of Electric Corby said: “With a 56 per cent year-on-year increase, the recent surge in sales of electric and hybrid electric cars coincides perfectly with the completion of this first part of Corby’s charge network.

“As a future-focused place, Corby is positioned well for residents and businesses to benefit from the latest advances in vehicle design.”

The electric vehicle bays are part of a range of council projects relating to smart energy management and resource efficiency.

much more of an insight into their own stories, which brings opportunities and challenges of its own.

“Alex and I have both previously taken on the Rickshaw Challenge so we understand how tough it can be. We will support them every step of the way.”

Alex added: “The Rickshaw Challenge is always tough, but this time it will test the riders both physically and mentally with the addition of the speeches. From last year’s challenge, I can personally vouch that it’s a seriously tough journey and it’ll be even harder without support from the adult riders.

“We’ve got a fantastic team though, so here’s hoping their sheer determination will get them through. We’re calling on everyone to show their support once more and help push Team Rickshaw to their most successful year yet!”

David Ramsden, BBC Children in Need chief executive, said: “The One Show Rickshaw Challenge is very special event. At its heart is an amazing team of young people who help to unite the UK in making a real difference for young people.”

Alongside Jess in the challenge will be: Matthew (16) from Derbyshire, who has cerebral palsy and quadraplegic dystonia; Flo (18), from Wales, who suffers

PEDAL POWER: Team Rickshaw member 2014 – Jess Davies, with Pudsey. from autoimmune liver disease; Carolina (18), from London, who lost her older brother to a rare type of cancer; and Alex (20) from Buckinghamshire, who suffers from a rare skin condition called Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP).

One Show viewers will be able to follow Team Rickshaw’s progress each day, and updates will also be available online at: bbc. co.uk/pudsey and on Twitter via #TeamRickshaw

All aboard for festive fun!

THE ever-popular not-for-profit Wondertours Community Transport is running two Christmas excursions this year.

On Saturday November 15, Derby is the destination – a top regional centre boasting Westfields shopping complex and the Eagle indoor market – the biggest in the country. The fare is £13.50 each.

On Saturday December 6, the German Christmas Market at Birmingham

is the second seasonal trip offering stalls all around the city. Birmingham also offers the Bullring Shopping Centre, canalside walks and the heritage building trail. Fare also £13.50.

Information folders and maps are provided. Pick-up points for these excursions are Gretton, Weldon, Corby – Old village and town centre – and Kettering Telford Lodge. To book call or text organiser David Fursdon: on 07790 197220.

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Remembering the Forties at station

BACK IN TIME: WW2 American trucks lined up outside the Rushden Transport Museum during the annual 1940s weekend event and local people entered into the spirit of the occasion by sporting wartime uniforms and period clothes.

Join the police: be a special

LOCAL police are staging events round the county in a bid to recruit special constables.

The next event is at East Northants House, Cedar Drive, Thrapston (NN14 4LZ) on Tuesday November 4 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Visit: http://bit.ly/1k7oGSe for further information and other dates and venues.

To become a special constable, you will need to be over 18 and successful in the recruitment process – if you pass the application process, you will be invited to attend an assessment weekend which comprises an interview and fitness test, a biometric test (fingerprints and DNA), a drugs test and a medical examination.

Interested? Email any questions to: SpecialsRecruitment@ northants.police.uk

Irthlingborough house raided

A BURGLARY took place in Waterloo Way, Irthlingborough, on Friday October 10.

Sometime between 7.30am and 6.25pm, offenders broke into the property and stole a small amount of jewellery. It is believed they forced their way in using a jemmy on the front door.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it. Call: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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THIS year’s Poppy Appeal has been launched by the Rushden Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The launch took place alongside the annual 1940s weekend held at The Rushden Historical Transport Society’s Rushden Station, which was built by the Midland Railway in 1894. It was only an intermediate station on the Higham Ferrers branch line and was closed in 1959.

The line was finally closed to all rail traffic in 1969 and, in 1984, the Rushden Historical Transport Society (RHTS) obtained a lease on the building, eventually purchasing it in 1996 after many years of campaigning to save the building from demolition.

Today, the building has been beautifully restored acting as a museum and clubhouse for the RHTS, again enabling a bigger and better 1940s weekend with more displays and with the use of the Goods Shed yard for the first time.

After a quiet start due to the weather on the Saturday, the rest of the weekend was full on, with people fully participating in their 1940s dress. On the Sunday, a number of large WW2 American trucks also joined in.

The crowds were entertained by the Blitz Sisters and on Sunday afternoon by the Mainline Band. Sunday saw a memorial service held on the platform for the fallen of the world wars and recent conflicts.

The RHTS provided train rides and refreshments in the newly–restored Buffet Car. The CAMRA awarding winning bar was also available.

Funds raised at the event will be divided between the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, the Merchant Navy Association and RHTS.

The RBL Poppy Stall was a huge success with scores of people in attendance. A grand sum of £965.39p was raised, which is some £200 more than last year’s appeal. This is exclusive of monies raised by RHTS – clearly a great success all round.

Thanks go to organisers and the generous public and patrons of the RHTS. Major (Retired) Jake Baker, of the Royal British Legion, Rushden branch, said: “A century on from the outbreak of the Great War, it remains impossible to overstate the global impact of the conflict or the sacrifice made by so many people right around the world.

“The First World War left an indelible mark on our communities – the heroism of Rushden-born Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Vann VC and many others from Rushden who may not have been recognised by high military decoration or award, but their sacrifices were no less significant and their loss felt just as deeply by the families and communities they fought to protect.

“They made the ultimate sacrifice, will never be forgotten. We will remember them.”

During the month of remembrance, the following events are to take place: Wednesday November 5 at 10.50am – Remembrance Garden Service at the Rushden War Memorial.

Saturday November 15 at 7.30pm – Remembrance Band Concert at St Mary’s Church.

Tickets £5 at the door.

On Sunday November 9, from 10.50am, this year’s Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service at Rushden’s War Memorial. Those wishing to take part in the parade should gather on Robinson Road by 10.15am, marching off at 10.30am.

Bakers cook up a successful day for their town LOCAL bakers rose to the challenge of creating some show-stopping sweet treats for this year’s Great Wellingborough Bake Off. Judges had a tough time deciding winners among the cakes of all shapes and sizes, marking on design, flavour and the bake.

There were 70 entries from people of all ages taking part and the categories included sandwich cake, 12 individual cakes, biscuits, under 14s and a novelty hat theme.

Prizes were awarded to first and second places in each category, and every winner also received a rolling pin trophy and a specially made Wellingborough Bake Off apron.

Etam Dedhar, who runs Bespoke Cakes by Etam from her home in the town’s Midland Road and has baked cakes for celebrities including Peter Andre and Lord Alan Sugar, was one of the judges.

She helped judge the sandwich cake category and said: “The cakes were really good, especially the hat cakes.

The flavour of the winning sandwich cake was better than the actual appearance, it was that good.”

Fellow judge Richard Rowlatt, of J Rowlatt & Sons in the town, said: “So many of the cakes looked really good.

When we tasted them, we weren’t disappointed and it was very hard to choose between them.”

Wellingborough Mayor Jim Bass was also a judge. He said: “I am not an expert in cakes and I’m certainly not an expert in cooking, but like many people I like a good cake. It was great to see so many people here; these events bring people into the town.”

The cakes were on display throughout the day and attracted many people to the Bake Off tent in Cambridge Street.

The cakes were later auctioned off, with £440 going to county breast

cancer charity Crazy Hats. The event was organised as part of the local BID (Business Improvement District) Discover Wellingborough campaign to attract more people to the town centre.

Glennis Hooper, founder of the Wellingborough-based Crazy Hats charity, said: “The standard of cakes was wonderful. Hats off to everyone who entered and well done to the BID for organising it and thinking of Crazy Hats.”

The event was held outside Sweetbitz, which helped with the event.

Winners were: Sandwich cake – 1st Erika Bryant, 2nd Paula Louise Williams.

Children’s – 1st Christopher Foster, 2nd Charlotte Foster, 3rd Leah Drage.

Hat theme – 1st Linette Parillon, 2nd Lindsey Lawrance.

Biscuits – 1st Trust Teamwork, 2nd Ann Mehew.

Cupcakes – 1st Lesley Tartaglia, 2nd Lisa Kightley.

A WOMAN was assaulted as she left Rubix nightclub in Corby on Sunday October 12, between 1.30am and 2.30am.

The 20-year-old was leaving the club with friends when she was assaulted by a young woman, and subsequently needed hospital treatment.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information regarding it.

The offender was a white woman, aged about 23, of average build and with dark, shoulder-length hair.

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TOM Bingham loves Corby. So much so, he is hoping visitors will come and enjoy a ‘historical holiday’ here and is writing an historical guide to show just what they have been missing.

Well-known in Corby for making unusual hand-made guitars and for his connection to local arts, Tom (66) is also a bit of a star among the team here at Extra Local, as he writes fascinating regular features on Northamptonshire (on page 6 in this issue).

And now he is hoping to make his hometown especially appealing to holidaymakers and business stop-overs alike.

He said: “I have applied for a £750 grant from Corby council to have a book published, with the working title of ‘Corby Staycation’, which will include people and places of historical interest for anyone visiting or working in Corby.

“It is something of a guide, really, covering a radius within a short car drive of Corby’s surrounding area.

There are some 15-plus places and people included.

“Corby and its surrounding villages has connections with Guy Fawkes, Oliver Cromwell, Mary Queen of Scots, The Damn Busters, Lord Cardigan (Charge of the Light Brigade),

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IN PRINT: Two of Tom’s works – left, ‘Bingham’s Bakelite Centrepins’ and right, ‘The Corby Job Hopper’. Below, Tom with his wife Linda. witchcraft in the shire and, of course, the once-every-20-years ‘Corby Polefair’.

“I have lived in Corby for more than 60 years, with my wife Linda, on six of the housing estates. We both watched the Coronation, waving our Union Jacks back in 1952, on Rockingham Road

by The Odeon Cinema!

“Having done a great deal of travelling in my life – and still doing so – I have found few places in the UK with such a rich tapestry of history on its doorstep as Corby has.”

Last year, Tom wrote and selfpublished a 170-page book about his life in Corby, titled ‘The Corby Jobhopper’, which is available in county libraries.

He has also written a booklet covering the life of legendary blues guitarist Bert Jansch, as well as other booklets such as

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BURGLARS entered a house in Winstanley Road, Wellingborough, on Monday October 13 sometime between 8.05am and 3.40pm.

They stole a number of items, including jewellery, electrical goods and foreign currency.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen a white man with blonde spikey hair putting a laptop computer into a bin in Wellingborough town centre on Monday afternoon.

Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

Tackling poverty

FUNDS awarded to Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire will help local communities overcome challenges and tackle poverty.

The organisation has been granted £10,000 by the Big Lottery Fund to work closely with the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and University of Northampton in setting up a countywide strategy. Their aim is to raise awareness within the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector of the opportunities available through the European Social Fund (ESF), and to help coordinate funding bids.

Dawn Austwick, chief executive of the Big Lottery Fund, said: “Historically, voluntary organisations have often found it difficult to access European funding. Through this development funding, we will help ensure there is widespread awareness of the opportunities available through the ESF, and will bring the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise sector together to discuss local needs already identified by LEPs and how best to tackle these priorities.”

STAYING PUT! Tom Bingham discovers the history of the stocks. Below, a poster advertising Corby Polefair.

‘Bingham’s Bakelite Centrepins’ – the history of Bakelite fishing reels.

Tom added: “I would love to see any pictures, photos, programmes etc of the Polefairs over the years from visitors or Corby residents, that I could use in the latest book. If you were around back then or have pictures from between 1902 and 2002 that I could use, please email me on: t.bingham696@ btinternet.com ”

WAY TO GO: Pupils st Higham Ferrers Junior School show off their hi-visability armbands in Walk to School month.

Allotment raids spark warning

POLICE are urging people to be vigilant, following the theft of numerous items from allotments in Rushden overnight last week.

Sometime between Wednesday night, October 8, and the next morning, the security fence of the allotments on Quorn Road was destroyed and sheds, summer houses and garages of around 15 plots were broken into. Various items were stolen including petrol strimmers, rotavators, generators and

two trailers.

PC Simon Congreve said: “As well as looking for any witnesses, we’re urging those with allotments in the area to be vigilant, ensure that their property is secure, report any suspicious activity and get in touch if they think they know the whereabouts of any of the stolen property.”

Witnesses, or anyone with information, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555111.

PUPILS from Higham Ferrers Junior School joined thousands of children from across the UK – and more than 40 countries worldwide – to celebrate International Walk to School Month during October.

Teaming up with local homebuilder, David Wilson Homes, the school has been encouraging pupils to reap the benefits of walking to school throughout October.

Despite the average distance to a pupil’s primary school being just one mile, around 50 per cent of children do not walk to school regularly – 41 per cent arrive by car.

Higham Ferrers Junior School is close to the new David Wilson Homes’ Lancaster Gardens development. Jackie Day, sales director at David Wilson Homes South Midlands, said: “We’ve been supporting Walk to School month for five years now, and with many of our new homes developments located within close proximity to schools, it makes perfect sense for us to show our support for this initiative.

“This year, we donated hivisibility armbands to the youngest pupils at Higham Ferrers Junior School, to help

them stay safe and be seen as they walk to and from school.”

It is recommended that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day and walking to and from school is the ideal time for children to be active.

Studies have revealed that walking to school reduces stress in children and simply walking one mile a day has been found to curb increases in blood pressure and heart rate in later life.

Studies have also revealed that 90 per cent of parents who walk to school with their children believe it’s a great way to spend quality time with them and more than a third said that the journey to and from school is where they find out the most about their child’s day.

Andrew Brown, head teacher at Higham Ferrers Junior School, said: “We believe walking to school is important and try to encourage as many of our pupils as possible to walk to school in a safe and sensible fashion.

“Initiatives like this help get the children excited about walking to school and we really appreciate the donation from David Wilson Homes.”

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Future of Glamis Hall: positive talks held Bike rider hurt THE future of Wellingborough day care centre Glamis Hall is looking more hopeful following talks described as “very positive” earlier this month.

Council leader Cllr Paul Bell met campaigners Heather Saunders and Joanne Peploe to discuss a way forward for the service, with the campaign group Save Glamis Hall for All looking to take over the over-65s service – which runs in the 70s-built hall in Goldsmith Road – after the council closes the building at the end of the year.

Cllr Bell said: “We had a very positive meeting with the campaign group. We were able to sit down and discuss in detail how it could work next year, and a much clearer picture has emerged from those talks.

“There are very valid reasons why it was the right decision to make, but we need to move on from those now and work with the campaign group to see if a way forward can be found.

“I am incredibly impressed with the work the group has put into finding a solution. Their commitment and passion was clear. They’ve

Concern as cats go missing ABOUT 30 much-loved cats have gone missing from Irthlingborough in the last six months and police in East Northamptonshire have teamed with a newly set-up community group in the town to solve the mystery.

Sergeant Andy Maher, from the East Northamptonshire Central sector, is working alongside the ‘Find Our Cats’ group. The group of worried owners organised a leaflet drop last week and set up a Facebook page to help discover what has happened to their missing pets – within just a few days, more than 100 people had shared the group.

Anya Berrill set up the Facebook page, saying: ‘There have been so many cats just disappear in Irthlingborough over the past few months, we want to find out what is going on and where they are going! Please help us – we don’t want any more people going through the

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Sgt Maher said: “Approximately 30 cats have disappeared without a trace in the Manton Road area of Irthlingborough in six months.

There has been no particular pattern to the cats going missing and both pedigree and cross breeds have failed to return home.

“The group has set up an email address – findourcats@hotmail.com – and is asking for anyone who has lost their cat to email them with a location, time and circumstances so we can try to map the scale of the problem.

“We would like to speak to anyone who may have information about where the cats may be. If you see a vehicle or people acting suspiciously, call: 101 or, if you see a crime in progress, call: 999. Please pass on as much detail as possible – vehicle registration numbers, identifying marks and descriptions of people involved.”

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put a lot of thought into their plans and it’s very inspiring to see.”

The next stage in the process was for the campaign group to present their business plan to councillors, prior to the resources committee considering it in more detail and making a recommendation on the centre’s future to the full council.

Cllr Bell continued: “The gist of what the campaign group is looking for is that we transfer the building to them and give them a capital grant to help make it fit for purpose.

“I’m hopeful this can be explored in more detail and that a positive and workable way forward can be put to council later this year.”

Campaign leader Heather Saunders said: “We left the meeting feeling like we were listened to and our ideas were taken seriously. We feel a lot more positive about the future.

“We do understand that the council is unable to continue to run the service at Glamis Hall, and we appreciate that they are willing to help others that may be able to take it on. I believe that we want the same thing – for the service to carry on – and we need to work out how to make that happen.

“Glamis Hall means a lot to our community, as has been shown by the level of support we’ve received, and we are prepared to put in the work to see if we can help it continue.

“There’s still a lot of detail to consider, but we definitely feel we’re on the right track now.”

Both the council and the Save Glamis Hall for All committee will start preparatory work if the business plan is received positively, although no formal paperwork can be entered into until a decision is made by the full council.

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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was injured in Finedon on Friday October 17.

The collision happened at about 9pm in Dolben Square, Finedon, when a blue Yamaha motorbike ridden by a 21-year-old man from Kettering, was in collision with a red Land Rover Discovery, driven by a 65-year-old man from Desborough.

The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike and taken to University Hospital Coventry with serious injuries.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, can contact Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or call the Drivewatch Hotline, on: 0800 174615.

Rushden: stabbing A DISTURBANCE in the Birch Road/ Maple Road area of Rushden has sparked an investigation by police officers.

The incident happened on Sunday October 19 at about 5.30pm.

It is believed that some sort of altercation took place, resulting in an 18-year-old man receiving non-serious stab wounds.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, should call Northamptonshire Police on: 101.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.

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SHEDDING their socks and rolling up their trouser legs – councillors and contractors officially re-opened the Splash Pool in Rushden by enjoying a paddle in the shallow end!

The £330k project, funded by East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) and carried out by Jeakins Weir, has seen new air handling units and ducting installed, re-tiling in the changing

rooms, showers and toilets and the installation of new changing cubicles and lockers.

Councillors Steven North and Richard Lewis were joined for a paddle and a photo to mark the occasion by David Oliver (ENC chief executive), Alistair Weir (managing director of Jeakins Weir), Andy Rich and Richard Bolton also of Jeakins Weir and Chris

COME PADDLING! From left are Cllr Richard Lewis, Andy Rich (Jeakins Weir contract manager), Richard Bolton (Jeakins Weir site manager), Alistair Weir (MD of Jeakins Weir), Steven North (leader of East Northamptonshire Council), David Oliver (chief executive, East Northants Council), Chris Tye (group operations manager of Aspirations Wellbeing)

Tye, group operations manager of Aspirations Wellbeing – which manages the centre.

Steven North, leader of East Northamptonshire Council, said: “The majority of the repair works are hidden from public view as they involved replacing pool plant and equipment.

“However, the changing rooms have also been re-tiled and have new lockers, cubicles and toilets. The whole centre has been through an extensive cleaning process and I’d like to thank customers for being patient while the work has been carried out.”

Alistair Weir added: “We were delighted to be awarded this contract using the empa Minor Works framework which meant our specialist sub-contractors got involved early in the design process.

“We started work on the pool at the end of July and we’re happy to be handing it back to East Northamptonshire Council so that swimmers can once again enjoy this well-loved and well-used facility.”

Chris Tye said: “The centre is looking great with Aspirations Wellbeing staff helping to provide a cleaner, fresher look to the reception and poolside areas.

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Jack (and Callie): back for the witching hour!

HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based Tom Bingham – well known for his connection to the arts and his hand-made guitars – is also a history lover. Here, he tells the spooky story of Jack O’ Lantern and displays the extraordinary work of a local artist.

Send in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk IN earlier times on All Hallows’ Eve, my mother would insist that on no account were the household fires to be allowed to go out that night – for fear of evil things gaining entry to our home.

Incidentally, if your fire flame turns blue, it’s said that an other-worldly being has entered the room. Consider yourself warned. Yes, Hallowe’en has arrived, but unfortunately for the most of us, we no longer have smoking chimneys.

If you’re walking alone on All Hallows’ Eve and hear footsteps right behind you – don’t turn around. You might find yourself staring Death in the face! And who wants that?

Hallowe’en costumes are traditionally modelled after supernatural figures such as vampires, monsters, ghosts, skeletons, witches and devils.

Over time, in the USA, the pumpkin rather than the turnip was hollowed out and carved to represent a dead, mean-spirited soul, known as Jack O’ Lantern – a mythological Irish spirit that tricked the devil, making him promise never to take his soul.

After a long life, Jack tried to enter the Pearly Gates, but couldn’t, as he had lived a life of evil.

He then attempted to enter Hell, but the devil kept his word, laughed at him and threw him a glowing ember, which he fashioned into a turnip lantern.

Popular Hallowe’en superstitions:

To drive away evil spirits, ring a bell on Hallowe’en night.

Walking three times backwards around your home before the sunset keeps away evil spirits.

If you hear footsteps behind you on Hallowe’en night, don’t look back. This may be the soul of a dead person and you could die, too.

If the flame on a candle becomes blue or goes out on Hallowe’en night, there is a spirit in the house.

It is also not a good sign if a bat flies around the house three times, as someone will die soon.

If you put an apple under your pillow on Hallowe’en night, you will dream of your future husband/wife.

A person born on Hallowe’en is completely protected from evil spirits and can see and converse with ghosts – and even has a variety of supernatural powers.

Thus, he became known as Jack Of The Lantern, doomed to aimlessly walk the earth with nowhere to go!

Old customs such as apple-bobbing, trick or treating and lanterns being carved with grotesque faces, still remain today. Bonfires were also lit to scare away witches.

But it seems the telling of ghost stories has been superseded by watching horror and ghost films on TV or video . . .

Dressing up in costumes and going ‘guising’ was prevalent in Ireland and Scotland at Hallowe’en and by the late 19th century, the Rev Dr Eddie J Smith, in his book ‘Hallowe’en, Hallowed Be Thy Name’, offers the suggestion that by dressing up as creatures ‘who at one time caused us to fear and BEWITCHING: The many faces of local make-up and tremble’, people are able to poke fun at the Devil. body artist, Callie May Stout.

In Corby, there lives a lady who takes great pride in her artistic attempts at poking fun and creating art, whether it’s Hallowe’en or not! Her artistic creations far surpass ‘guising’. Callie May Stout, a local make-up and body artist from Corby, is constantly re-inventing her appearance. Inspired by sci-fi and horror movies, she works with local models and photographers looking to expand their creative portfolios.

By manipulating facial features using everyday basic make-up and also using the special ‘FX’ effects seen in ‘B movies’ she uses the body as a canvas; drawing, painting and crafting, displaying her art in new, exciting and interesting ways.

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Police ‘hub’ plan gets go-ahead THE county’s police force is beginning consultation on plans for a new development in Kettering after being given the go-ahead by local Police and Crime Commissioner Adam Simmonds.

The proposed ‘Northern Accommodation Hub’ will provide modern custody facilities and additional accommodation to support policing in the north of the county. It will include the Police Investigation Centre, for which planning permission was granted in February.

The development will be built on a six-acre site at North Kettering Business Park.

The Force will now finalise the design and consult on the plans for the additional building, before submitting a planning application and tendering for the construction contract.

Chief Constable Adrian Lee said: “The new accommodation hub will enable us to consolidate our existing estate and bring together a number of functions under one roof. Together with the custody centre, it will be the main operational base for policing in the north of the county”.

A planning application will be put before Kettering Borough Council in early 2015.

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He'll have all the latest traffic and travel news for Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough every 20 minutes and local news on the hour. Make sure you're listening when you jump in the car!

Hi, this is Matt Jarvis, and you can hear me on Heart every weekday afternoon at 4pm! As well as more music variety, I have all the latest traffic and travel information for Northamptonshire, to make sure you get home in good time, plus we have a bit of fun! Tune in tomorrow, and drop me a text to tell me your listening… just text the word RADIO and your message to 82122!

Hope you enjoyed your EXTRA hour in bed at the weekend, thanks to the end of British Summer Time… and in this column, I wanted to get a couple of important dates in your diary, now that the clocks have gone back.

On Wednesday November 5th, Heart is proud to be partnering with Northampton Borough Council and The University of Northampton for the 2014 Fireworks on Midsummer Meadow!

The display will be hosted by Stuart & Natalie from Heart Breakfast, and is completely FREE! The bonfire will be lit at 7pm, and the fireworks start at 7.30pm set to music, and created by the world famous Kimbolton Fireworks!

Make sure you keep listening to Heart though the day to hear about the up to date road closures around Midsummer Meadow, as the A428 Bedford Road will be closed between Cliftonville Road and Cheyne Walk. It is suggested you park in St John's and walk in.

We’ll be back in Northampton on Thursday November 20th for the Christmas Lights Switch On and German Market. The whole Heart team will be there, including stars like Joe Pasquale from the Royal & Derngate Panto “Peter Pan”. There’ll be live music from local performers and choirs, as well as an authentic German Oompah Band! The fun gets underway with Stuart & Natalie on stage at 5.30pm, the lights get switched on at 6pm, and we’re told it will even snow on the night! Afterwards you can browse the brilliant German Market.

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ARTS & CULTURE Monday to Saturday Exhibition of Corby’s rich history. The Heritage Centre tells the story of Corby’s long association with iron and steel making. 75-77 High Street, Old Village, Corby, NN17 1UU – Open from 2pm4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am12.30pm on Saturdays, Continuous Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering, Entry is FREE The Alfred East Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists, as well as a permanent collection gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T. C. Gotch and others. Contact: 01536 534274

A MockyHorror Halloween at Aspers Casino Saturday 1st November 2014 Aspers Casino Northampton is recreating the sights and sounds of the cult classic cinema sensation ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ in a tribute cabaret show for a spooky Halloween event on Saturday 1 November.

The Mocky Horror Tribute Show will be putting on a performance to remember at Aspers from 7.30pm as they take guests on a weird and wonderful journey of wanton abandon.

In its fourteenth year of operation, the astounding musical cabaret show is a specially commissioned and professionally produced, fully choreographed production with five performers and more than nine spectacular costume changes.

Adam Aggiss, better known as ‘Frank’, from the Rocky Horror Show says, “We’re really excited to be part of Aspers’ spectacular Halloween extravaganza. The Mocky Horror Show is the perfect performance for a Halloween night out that we’re sure guests won’t forget.”

For just £25 per person, guests will also enjoy a delicious Halloween themed three course menu of ‘scary starters’, ‘monstrous mains’ and ‘just desserts’, followed by a disco. “Aspers is the perfect venue for the Mocky Horror Show to perform its unforgettable cabaret show” said David Stratford, general manager of Aspers Casino. “The atmosphere will be fantastic as our dedicated function room is transformed into a ghoulish grotto, and what’s more, there’ll be a prize for the best dressed guest on the night.”

All bookings for the Mocky Horror Show must be made in advanced by calling 01604 623 580 or at www. aspersnorthampton.co.uk. The event is open to over 18’s only. For further information about Aspers Northampton like us on Facebook or follow @AspersNorthants on Twitter. To find out more about the Mocky Horror Show visit www.rockyhorrortribute.com.

Sensory play for babes and tots. The summer may be over but the fun continues in the county! Award-winning children’s activity leaders Donna Smith and Amy George are reminding local families about weekly get-togethers with the Hartbeeps group, for young children.

The groups are for babies and toddlers and involve making music, enjoying multisensory play and having fun! Suitable for youngsters from birth to five years old, Amy and Donna run classes around the area and another Hartbeeps group is being launched in Raunds at the end of October on Tuesdays – call Amy for more details on 07775 877093 or email amy@hartbeeps.com There are also sessions on Mondays in Kettering at Kids Play (10.30am), Wednesdays at the Masonic Hall in Rushden – 9.30am for walkers and 10.30am for sitting to toddling age groups.

On Fridays the group meets at Telford Lodge I Kettering, 10am. Donna@hartbeeps.com or call: 07584 033108.

Continuous until 6 December 2014 The new Burton Latimer Heritage Museum exhibition “Kiss the Children for Me” is now well underway and is proving to be very popular. Its title is taken from an excerpt from a letter sent home by Private Leonard Drage Clipson to his family the day before he was killed in the trenches. There have been contributions of items for display from many people who are keen to commemorate their relative’s involvement in the war. For example, there are several beautiful embroidered cards sent home from France and Flanders and also some cards sent from a PoW camp. There are autograph book entries that reflect the wartime mood of the civilians and entries by Empire troops convalescing here, and of course, battlefield relics.

There are dozens of photographs of servicemen, many of whom failed to return, and, as usual, the Book of Remembrance which lists all the Burton Latimer soldiers, sailors and airmen that died, with details of their resting place and their photograph if one exists. The exhibition is at the Heritage Museum, Civic Centre, 120 High Street Burton Latimer and is open from 10am to 1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays until December 6th. Phone 01536 722722 for further details.

CLASSES Tuesdays (6.30pm) Zumba classes in The Bede House, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BT. Led by Michelle J. Just turn up 10 minutes before each class – £4. Other class times, dates, locations, tel: 07974809003 for details or visit: www.zumbann10.com Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk EVENTS Every weekend between 1 March and 26 October, 2014 A tour of Lyveden’s Elizabethan garden. Discover the fascinating history and mysteries of Sir Thomas Tresham’s New Bield.

The tour is over grass and rough ground with no path. The tour takes place ev-

ery weekend between 1 March and 26 October. Free event (normal admission charges apply) Please see the main property page for open and closed days. 2pm - 3:30 pm Normal Admission Charges Apply; there is no extra charge for the tour. Meet at Visitor reception Children will be very welcome More Information: 01832 205158, lyveden@ nationaltrust.org.uk Lyveden New Bield near Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5AT Sundays: Rushden’s Whitefriars Church runs ‘Stepping Out’ events for the wider community on the second Sunday of the month, instead of a single church service. These include Kidz Klub (Whitefriars Junior School, 10.15am), the ‘Silver Service’ church service (with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars, 10.30am); the Books ‘n’ More Reading Group (at the Arabica Coffee House from 10.30am); and Handy Helpers (practical help in the community).

Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch only £4.00 per serving. All food is freshly prepared and with a nice choice. An optional raffle is also run. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents,ramblers,cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Further details from Liz Watt telephone 01536 772328. Do then join us on 1s July for a nice social get together over a great value lunch here in Gretton.

Saturday 15 November Wondertours Community Transport serving North Northamptonshire are running two Christmas excursions this year. On Saturday 15th November Derby is the destination now a top regional centre boasting the superb Westfields Shopping complex with all the shops you need and a fabtastic food mall. The Eagle indoor market is the biggest in the Country with a big variety of stalls offering bargains galore. The Cathedral Quarter is a nice area to visit and there is a splendid choice of cafe bars and restaurants to choose from. Fare only £13.50. Then on Saturday 6th December The German Christmas Market at Birmingham is the second seasonal trip will stalls all around the City. Birmingham also offers the Bullring Shopping Centre,canalside walks and the heritage building trail. There is a great mix of venues for refreshments. Fare only £13.50. Information Folders and maps will be provided to ensure you make the most of your days out with Wondertours. Pick up points for these Christamas excursions are Weldon Gretton Corby-Old village and town centre-and Kettering Telford Lodge. To book please call pr text David Fursdon organiser on 07790 197220. Wondertours are arranged voluntary and not for profit

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Until Sunday November 16. A town at war, on display. Kettering’s Manor House Museum is currently presenting ‘Kettering Faces of the First World War’, an exhibition commemorating the centenary of the start of the Great War. The exhibition takes a look at First World War Kettering, from the announcement of war on August 4, 1914 and the enrolment of hundreds of local men, to events including the town’s welcoming of the Scottish Horse 2/1st Yeomanry, rationing and development of Kettering’s voluntary war hospital. It also presents the life stories of seven individuals who experienced the effects of the First World War first-hand – from soldiers to women and children.

The Kettering war memorial represents 700-plus men from Kettering who made the greatest sacrifice. The exhibition also seeks to commemorate the memory of the hundreds more who fought and survived, as well as the thousands of other town folk who supported the war effort.In addition to its normal opening hours, the Manor House Museum will also be open on Sunday November 16, 2.30-3.30pm, for those wishing to view the exhibition, following Remembrance Sunday services at Kettering Cenotaph.

Saturday November 1 Ghostly goings-on! A Paranormal Evening is being held at Wellingborough Museum in Castle Way (NN8 1XB) from 8pm until late. Vince Price and friends will be your hosts for the spooky session – which costs £20 and includes a buffet.

Call the ticket line: 01933 276838.

Saturday November 1 Sale of children’s goods Rushden’s Pemberton Centre in H E Bates Way (NN10 9YP) is the venue and again on Saturday December 6 (10am-12noon) for a Nearly New Sale of baby and children’s items.

Entrance to both events is £1, children admitted free. To book a stall, email: karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk Saturday 1 November QUIZ EVENING in St. Mary’s Church Hall, Rushden at 7.30pm. Cost £3.50 including light refreshments. Tickets from Peter Chamberlain 01933 386826.

Tuesday November 4 Lunch time!

Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch on from 12.30pm. Volunteers in the kitchen welcome you to enjoy a great value lunch (£4 per serving), freshly prepared and plenty of choice, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. There is also an optional raffle. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents, ramblers, cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend. Further details are available from Liz Watt: 01536 772328.

Tuesday and Wednesday 4 and 5 November and Friday 7 November.

Wild time continues at first-ever festival. Celebrating the world-class wildlife, culture and heritage of the

Nene Valley in our county is currently under way and continues until next weekend. The inaugural Nene Valley Festival has been presenting an eclectic programme of outdoor events, theatre productions, art workshops, concerts, foodie events and more – around 40 events taking place at key locations throughout the Nene Valley region. Events still to come include: Tuesday and Wednesday November 4 & 5 – ‘Gunpowder Plot’ at Boughton House; Friday November 7 – The Erlkings (a premier Schubert-based folk/ rock band), Oundle Music Trust. The festival has been organised through the Destination Nene Valley project, which aims to promote the Nene Valley as a competitive, sustainable destination to a mixture of local, national and international audiences. For full details of all events, visit: www.nenevalley.net/festival-home or follow @_nenevalley #nenevalley2014 on Twitter.

Friday November 7 Retireds get quizzical The next meeting of Rushden’s church-run Retireds’ Group will be a quiz, from 1.30pm in the Bridge Community Office in the grounds of Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden, NN10 9HX. Contact John or Celia Underwood (01933 676989) for more details.

Until Saturday November 8 Library fun for youngsters - The Usborne Reading Challenge. Children across the county are being encouraged to read more and help raise money for new books for their local library.

Rushden and Desborough libraries have signed up for the Usborne Books Reading Challenge, which invites young readers to earn sponsorship money by reading as many books as they can.

Their sponsorship money can then be used to buy new library books – and publisher Usborne will donate some free books, depending on the amount each library raises.

The challenge is open to all children visiting Rushden and Desborough libraries and is being promoted through local schools and nurseries.

Saturday November 8 Dance the night away Throughout the year, the popular Dance the Night Away evenings have been well supported in Weldon. The next one at Weldon Village Hall in Bridge Street, dancing to ballroom, sequence and Latin and jive music between 8pm and 11pm.

Entrance on the door is £5 including raffle tickets. A warm welcome to all – take along your own drinks and nibbles. For further enquiries, call Joan on: 07718 519480 or email: guido@ derosa.me.uk Saturday 8 November A Festival Of Music Northampton Concert Band will be preforming at the Masque Theatre in Kettering on Saturday 8th November In a concert of popular music and some amazing new compositions the band will also be launching their new CD which was recorded earlier this year. The band will also be performing a selection

Walking with hawks Chester Farm near Irchester (NN8 2DH) is being opened to the public for a weekend of unique heritage hawk walks on Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9. Visitors will be able to handle the hawks – a handson falconry experience under the guidance of experienced falconers from Raphael Historic Falconry. The event will also include a tour of Chester Farm, where evidence has been found of human activity dating back as far as Mesolithic times. There are two heritage hawk walks on each of the two days, 9.30am-12noon and 1-3.30pm. The cost per person is £50 and includes personal tuition and refreshments. The event is not suitable for under-16s and people should wear appropriate outdoor clothing. To book a place, call: 01604 362521 or visit: www. northamptonshire.gov. uk/chesterfarm

See the Gunpowder Plot brought to life at Boughton House. Boughton House will host an explosive Bonfire Night event featuring an innovative live theatre performance and firework display.

The event, which takes place on 4th and 5th November, will use theatre, storytelling, music, digital projections and a fireworks finale to tell the story of the Gunpowder Plot and Northamptonshire’s links with the ill-fated conspiracy.

This spectacular performance has been created by theatre company METROBOULOT-DODO and will take place in the grounds of the stunning 16th century stately home near Kettering.

Charles Lister, of Boughton House, said: “Thousands joined us last year as we breathed new life into the story behind this enduring celebration. After four centuries, Boughton claimed its title as the home of Bonfire Night and we look forward to retelling our unique story for visitors again this year.”

Esther Simpson, Artistic Director for METRO-BOULOT-DODO, said: “Last year was an amazing success and this year’s show looks set to be a real spectacle with live performance, large scale projections and, of course, an amazing firework display.” Northamptonshire has strong links with the infamous plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. The family of Robert Catesby, the mastermind behind the attack, lived in Ashby St Ledgers, while his cousin and co-conspirator Francis Tresham was the son of Sir Thomas Tresham, who owned Rushton Hall and Lyveden New Bield. Meanwhile, Edward Montagu, the 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton and an MP, was the instigator of the Observance Act, which called for an annual celebration to mark the failure of the plot.

Gates open at 6.30pm with entertainment including fire act Fairly Famous Family, performances by the Northampton Philharmonic Choir and a visual arts installation by local primary school children. The main show starts at 7.30pm followed by the fireworks finale.

This is an outdoor, standing-only event and is suitable for children aged six and over. Hot food and drinks will be available to buy at the venue.

Tickets cost £10 for adults and £6.50 for under 16s.

A 10% discount is available on group bookings of four people or more. To book tickets, www.liveboxoffice.co.uk/gunpowder. Phone: 01536 414141

Sunday 16 November Autumn Steam Gala At Rocks By Rail - The Living Ironstone Museum 10:30 am.

Rocks By Rail announce details for the Autumn Steam Gala. This gala will feature three steam locomotives in action, with visiting loco ‘VULCAN’ running alongside our two resident Andrew Barclay steam locomotives.

These three engines will take turns providing passenger brake van rides and working quarry demonstration trains throughout the day. The quarry will also provide another chance to see the two diesel quarry machines at work, clearing the overburden an loading the train with iron ore. This will be the first event to see the use of the new quarry spur, which will allow more complex shunting operations to be performed in the quarry section while visitors look on from the quarry viewing area. Visitors will be able to see the progress being made on two recently announced projects - The construction of a new Ironstone Railway Exhibition Centre on the site of the current loco yard, and the restoration of the Sundew cab - the one remaining piece of the massive machine that once dominated the local skyline. In addition, the workshop will be open for visitors to inspect current restoration projects, and the Sundew Café will be open for hot and cold food and drink throughout the day. The action runs from 10:30am until 4:00pm. Adults £5, Children £2.50, Under Fives go FREE! Up to date information can be found on the Facebook Page, website, or by calling 07873 721941

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Saturday 8 November Cransley Christmas Craft Market Lots of hand made goods for you to buy for your loved ones. All items are hand crafted making them a unique gift.

Tea and cakes, too! 10 am till 4 pm Free admission, car park, disabled facilities. Refreshments available Raffle Cransley Village Hall, Loddington Road, Cransley, Northamptonshire NN14 1PY Contact telephone: 01536 790227 Saturday 8 November Stuart Maconie “The People’s Songs” Spend an evening in the company of this popular and prolific TV and radio presenter, journalist, columnist and author as he talks about his new book and epic radio series, The People’s Songs, a social history of modern Britain told through pop singles.

It’s a project that Stuart is both proud of and passionate about and tells the story of modern Britain through the records that we listened to and loved during the dramatic and kaleidoscopic period from the Second World War to the present day. Known as co-host of the Radcliffe and Maconie Show on BBC Radio 6 Music, as well as The Freak Zone and The Freakier Zone on 6 Music, he has also written and presents dozens of other shows on BBC Radio and TV. As well as acclaimed official biographies of Blur and James, he is also one of the UK’s top selling travel writers, with ‘Adventures on the High Teas’ bringing comparisons to Bill Bryson and The Times calling him a National Treasure. @stuartmaconie 8pm Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) Kettering Arts Centre at St Andrews Church, corner Rockingham Rd & Lindsay St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8RG Sunday November 9 Remembrance services Remembrance Day services on in the Gretton district start at 11am at the entrance to Spanhoe Airfield on the Harringworth to Laxton Road. A short Service of Remembrance will be be followed by wreaths laid at the memorial.

At 2.45pm, a parade led by Gretton Silver Band, members of the Royal British Legion, Gretton village organisations and members of the public will leave Gretton Recreation Ground, marching through the village to St James Church, for the Remembrance Day Service starting at 3pm. A wreath-laying ceremony will follow at the war memorial on the

village green. All are welcome to the events.

Sunday November 9 Walking the countryside. Enjoy a ‘Harrowden Hobble’. A two to three-mile circular walk near Little Harrowden and Orlingbury, ending with lunch.

Meet at Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden, from 9.45am for a 10am departure, or in the driveway of West Farm, off Main Street in the middle of Little Harrowden (NN9 5BA) by 10.30am.

Jacket potatoes and hot drinks will be kindly provided at the end by Fred & Grace Abbott – walkers are asked to take a small amount of other food to eat and share.

For more information, join ‘Countryside walks near Rushden’ on Facebook or contact Andrew Presland on: (01933) 316927.

Saturday November 15 Get crafty for Christmas. A Craft Market organised by Gretton Silver Band is being held at Gretton Village Hall, Kirby Road, NN17 3DB. This popular annual event is open from 10am to 4pm. Entrance is free.

There will be a large variety of stalls selling a range of crafts – with Christmas in mind. Refreshments will also be available.

Proceeds of the event will go to support Gretton Silver Band, which was founded in 1877 and is still thriving – playing all round the county.

Stall spaces can now be booked by calling: 01536 713234.

Thursday November 29 Say it with flowers Rushden’s Flower Arrangement Club member meet at St Peters Church Hall, Midland Road, Rushden, on the last Thursday of each month and visitors are always welcome. The club celebrates its golden anniversary with a demonstration by NAFAS demonstrator Barbara Collins, the theme being Festive Fun. There will be a raffle of designs, celebration cake, mince pies, canapes and wine. Tickets are £6, available from Mrs Pat Andrews: 01933 388343 or Mrs Baty: 01933 311447.

Sunday November 23 KOS Musical Theatre Company will be holding a Christmas Fayre at the Ise Lodge Community Centre, St Vincents Avenue, Kettering, 10am-4pm. Admission 50p. Local craft workers will attend. Light refreshments will be available, including mulled wine, toasted teacakes, bacon rolls, tea and coffee etc. All will be made most welcome. Funds raised will go towards the theatre company’s next production.

Saturday 13 and Sun day 14 December –SANTA SPECIALS ,Visit Santa’s Grotto. Fun for all the family.

PRE BOOKED TICKETS ONLY Train times Sat & Sun – 11.00, 11.45, 12.30, 13.15, 14.00, 14.45, 15.30 Sunday 28 December MINCE PIE SPECIAL, A family trip on the train after Christmas. First train – 11.00, last train 16.00 Train fares – Adult £4.00, Child £2.00

Saturday 15 November, Sat 6 December Craft and vintage fair at the tithe barn, Wellingborough Come and browse our exciting range of over 20 craft stalls. The goods, created by talented crafters range from Jewellery to Jam, and keepsakes to key-rings, all along-side vintage clothing, accessories and home decor. There is always something to delight everyone! Every month we aim to provide a craft activity for children and there is a craft demonstration. The Tithe Barn is in central Wellingborough and is a listed building of great interest in itself. There is a free car park adjacent to the barn, accessed through Morrison’s supermarket. Refreshments are available so pop in for a cuppa and a cake, or a roll and soup. We have a different charity stall each time and welcome suggestions. Free admission. We are open 10am-4pm. Tel 07531 475653.

The Tithe Barn, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1AH Saturday 15 November Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle (musical comedy) “The country’s leading musical satirist“ (The Times) is not only one of the most sought after acts on the comedy circuit but is widely acknowledged as one of the best writer/performers of comic songs in the country. Mitch’s new show which combines his Scouse upbringing with his love of music and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool’s most famous sons. It is most definitely not a tribute show and while his affection for his subjects is well documented, expect the satirical twists for which Mitch is well known.

As Mitch himself says: “Many have claimed the title “Fifth Beatle”. They can’t all be right; some were righter than others…” Mitch’s radio show is also on BBC Radio 4. Age advisory 14+ “Anyone who likes music, hates Simon Cowell and likes learning new things will love it” Chortle * “You really don’t need to be a Beatles buff to enjoy this. Benn is terrific company” Scotsgay * 8pm (doors 7.30pm) £14 (£12 concessions) Kettering Arts Centre at St Andrews Church, corner Rockingham Rd & Lindsay St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8RG Saturday 15 November Contact telephone: 01536 513858 (except Fridays) Wellness Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on

01536 534284 or email jennabartley@ kettering.gov.uk for more information on courses.

CHILDREN GROUPS Rhymetime (free): Thursdays 10.30am to 11.15am at Burton Latimer Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000.

Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library.

Contact: 01536 203304 Fridays 10-10.30am at Desborough Library. Contact: 01536 711880.

Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham Fer Nature Tots – nature activities for children under five. £3.50 per child, includes refreshments. Booking essential, telephone: 01604 810970.

Every third Tuesday of each month during term time – 10am to 11.30am – at Sywell Country Park, Washbrook Lane, Ecton NN6 0QX. Also, every first Wednesday of each month in term time at Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN97DL – call 01933 276866. Also, second Thursdays at Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS Toddler Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby sessions through the summer holiday on a Tuesday morning at 10am at St. Columba’s Church Hall, Studfall Avenue and a Thursday morning at 10am at Beanfield Community Centre on Beanfield Avenue.

Sessions cost £2 for the first child, £1 each other sibling. Elder siblings are welcome but must be paid for and accompanied by an adult. For more information please Call Stevie 0776 124 2851.

In the past my sessions at Corby Library have been the best in the county with a record 50 children and 42 adults at one session. It is a rather loud, fast, fun, singy, shakery, action packed rhyming session and needs more people to join in to make it even more fun....

Aardvark Soft Play - Every Monday & Tuesday, sensory and soft play sessions for under-fives & their grownups. Book a 50-minute play session – running 9am-3pm. Limited spaces. £2.50 per playing child: Aardvark Soft Play at Corby Masonic Complex, 27 Rockingham Road, Corby, NN17 1AD. Contact: 01536 201535 or 07889390500 or lindsey@aardvarksoftplay.com Play Mates: Tuesdays 9.30-11am at Corby Old Village Community Centre. £1.50. Contact Kelly on: 01536 201852.

Tiny Tots: Thursdays 2.15-3.15pm, term time only, at St Giles Church Community Centre, Desborough.

Stay & Play (Higham Ferrers SureStart). Mondays 9.15-10.45am at Higham Ferrers Library. Fridays 1.302.30pm at Bede House. Contact: 01933 419759.

Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am.

Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester.

Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Treasures: Mondays 9.45-11.15am at Crow Hill Community Centre, Irthlingborough. Contact: 01933 225525.

Mawsley Baby & Toddler Group: Thursdays, 9.30-11am, The Centre at Mawsley, Kettering. £1.50 first child, 50p per child thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01536 790517.

Hawthorn Berries: Mondays & Thursdays 9.15-11am, term time only, at Hawthorn Primary School Community Room, Kettering. £1 per family.

Contact: 01536 359574.

St Edwards Mums & Tots: Wednesdays 9-11am at St Edwards RC Primary School, Eastleigh Road, Kettering. £1.20 for 1st child, 30p thereafter. Contact Kim on: 01536 391581.

Little Fishes: Every other Wednesday 2-3pm.

Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden.

Contact Heather on: 01933 678225.

Hopscotch at Loddington School.

Thursdays, 2.15-3.15pm Loddington School, Call: 07742 664604.

Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall. Call Dawn: 07964 225369.

St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116.

Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.30-11am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525.

Mums & Tots: Tuesdays 10-11.30am at Rushden Full Gospel Church & Christian Centre, 60 High Street South. Call Marie: 01933 316084.

Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School.

Call: 01933 410112.

Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child. Contact: 01933 272119.

Jumping Beans: Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, at Mill Road Baptist Church, Wellingborough. Contact: 01933 383159.

Little COGS: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am. Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, Wellingborough.

50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Fishes: Fridays 1.30-3pm at Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, Wellingborough. £1 per family. Contact Lee on: Hopscotch at Loddington School.

Thursdays, 2.15-3.15pm Loddington School, Call: 07742 664604.

Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall. Call Dawn: 07964 225369.

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As a regularly featured personality on radio and TV, Lisa is an international expert on self development and coaching. She has owned her coaching business, Amazing Coaching for ten years and has worked in over 20 countries. Her passion and love of life is infectious.

Facing and letting go of your fears is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself and your emotional wellbeing. As human beings, we all have fears, but sometimes we need to face up to the challenge of freeing ourselves from those fears which are keeping us stuck in the past or preventing us from growing and changing.

Fear prevents us from becoming the person we really want to be and can leave us feeling exhausted. Fears come in all shapes and sizes and everyone will have different fears depending on their life. An important point to remember is that never expect yourself to be completely 100% free from fear. Often, we need to decide to do something despite the fact we may feel afraid! I like to think of this as holding the hand of fear and taking it with your on your journey, rather than allowing fear to hold you back. Why not accept that

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Facing Your Fears whenever you do something new that fear is going to be part of it?

The trouble with Fear is that, over the years, it grows into this big scary monster in our head. Many of our fears include ‘stuff’ we have picked up from our childhood. Do you often find you have fears which are similar to your parents? This is purely because you listened to these fears when you were growing up and came to believe that they were true about you. Fears can be costly as well. How many opportunities have you lost from feeling afraid? What did you not do because you were scared to do it? What have you missed out on in life because your fears held you back? Our fears may feel really large in our head, but the irony is that they really keep us small.

It really is our minds that make the fear out to be this big scary thing and that something awful may happen if we do something different. We often find it difficult to take action to face our fears as we worry what will happen if we do. We worry that we may get hurt, physically or emotionally. We worry that we may end up upsetting someone or that we may end up losing something or somebody.

When fears are concerned, we get into the bad habit of focussing on all the bad things which may happen, rather than all the good things that may happen.

Try not to worry about letting your fears go – everyone feels scared of something at some time and I guarantee that you will feel great when you conquer your fears. Many of us have been carrying around a range of fears since early childhood and they do not fit the person we are today. 99% of them are untrue anyway.

Fears are really False Evidence Appearing Real.

Your challenge this week: Get a large sheet of paper and write down all the things you feel scared or fearful about. Don’t worry if they

seem silly or unfounded, write them down anyway. It is good to get your fears out of your head and onto paper.

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BONFIRE NIGHT AT BOUGHTON HOUSE 4th & 5th November 2014 | Gates open 6:30pm | Main Show 7:30pm

ALL ADVANCE TICKETS: ADULT FULL PRICE: £10.00 CONCESSIONS: £6.50 FAMILY / GROUP: 10% Discount (Discount applied at checkout for groups of 4+ people) A great night out for all the family in one of Northamptonshires most spectacular stately homes. Early evening entertainment sets the atmosphere for a spectacular performance with fireworks finale. The performance retells the story of the gunpowder plot and its connections to both Boughton House and Northamptonshire.

Enjoy live performance, large scale projection, original soundtrack, a dramatic story and, of course, a breathtaking fireworks finale. The Gunpowder Plot is an unforgettable night out that captures the drama of the Gunpowder Plot.

online: www.liveboxoffice.co.uk/gunpowder phone: 01536 414141 (Lighthouse Theatre Kettering) The Gunpowder Plot is created by METRO-BOULOT-DODO in partnership with Northamptonshire County Council and Boughton House.

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Fireworks commonly cause stress and worry to pets, as well as to their owners trying to ensure the well being of them. So here’s our guide to help you and your furry friends prepare for firework festivities.

• Your pet is likely to feel safer if you’re around so don’t leave them alone • It’s important to keep pets inside once the fireworks start, so plan ahead and make sure any exercise and toileting is out of the way in good time • Allow enough time for natural products available from your vets such as DAP sprays, diffusers and collars, or medicines, to take effect (you may need to plan for this weeks in advance) • Keep your garden gate and doors shut, and make sure your pet is microchipped and wearing their collar and tag just in case they bolt in fear and escape • Don’t over fuss, this may indicate to them that there is indeed something to be frightened of • Some pets find the gentle pressure from specially designed products such as Thunder shirts, coats or jumpers has a calming effect • Close the curtains and turn up the TV or radio nice and loud • Make sure there’s a cosy place where your pet can hide and feel secure. Often dogs will appreciate a den created under the kitchen table, a blanket on the floor behind the sofa or if they were crate trained, their crate • Distract pets with their favourite game, toy or a treat just before and during fireworks • It’s important not to punish any signs of stress or fear and remember to stay calm yourself Unfortunately firework parties are not confined to one evening and depending on your location it can be an ongoing problem at this time of year. If you would like any advice, then please ask a member of staff at your local Vets who will be happy to offer further advice.

Caring for pets with arthritis

Remembering pet sufferers for World Arthritis Day Tens of thousands of people live with the painful effects of arthritis in the UK and as World Arthritis Day was on 12 October it aimed to raise the profile of this often debilitating condition, PDSA remembers the pets that also live with the disease, which causes swelling and pain in the joints.

PDSA Senior Vet, Elaine Pendlebury explains: “In healthy pets a smooth protective layer of cartilage covers the joint surfaces, which are bathed in a fluid that acts like a lubricant. But as our pets get older a number of changes can occur to the cartilage and fluid, which can cause swelling and pain in the joints.”

Signs of arthritis in dogs and cats can include lameness, stiffness when walking (particularly after a long period of rest), and reluctance to play or jump. In cats, their coat quality may deteriorate as they are less able to groom and they may find it difficult to climb into their litter tray or through their cat flap.

Making sure your pet maintains a healthy weight, through a balanced diet and regular exercise, can help to reduce the risk of arthritis developing. For dogs, daily exercise including playing and time spent safely off the lead, is essential for health and general wellbeing. For cats, spending time playing with them and providing activities that encourage exercise, such as toys that hide food inside them and fishing rodtype toys that your cat can chase.

Elaine continues: “Overweight pets are more likely to suffer from arthritis as well as older ones and those that have had a previous joint injury.”

If your pet does have arthritis, your vet will be able to advise you of an appropriate exercise and diet programme together with any medication that could help alleviate your pet’s pain.

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Medication is often used in conjunction with good exercise management and weight control.

Caring for an arthritic pet involves understanding from an owner, but with lots of affection, patience and regular veterinary care, affected pets can still enjoy a good quality of life.

Elaine concludes: “If you are worried your pet is showing signs of arthritis you should always consult a vet. Advice on your pet’s diet, exercise and medication needs will vary depending on their age, weight and overall health and it’s always best to consult your vet early on if you notice any changes in your pet’s mobility, such as reluctance to jump onto your sofa.”

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Speedy Sausage Cassoulet Serves 4 Prepare 10 mins Cook 25 mins 2 tbsp. olive oil 8 Honey & Rosemary Pork Chipolatas Wrapped in Bacon 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 150ml red wine 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 350g tub essential Waitrose Tomato & Chilli Sauce 50g fresh white breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6.

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Toffee Apples without the hassle.

Just grill wedges of apple and dip them into this delicious super simple warm toffee sauce. They’re great for a bonfire He and the other grown ups party treat. Use any leftover sauce with would roll up great balls of news- ice cream and pancakes. Just make sure papers to set alight and get the you allow the sauce to cool down bit bebonfire going while our Mothers fore you start to dip. would supply baked potatoes, Parkin and toffee apples. And Toffee Apple Dippers then, as the fire raged and our faces glowed from the heat, Serves 4 Prepare 5 mins Cook 10 mins we’d toss our cloth guy onto the 4 eating apples, such as Cox’s, cored top and cheer as he burned. We and cut into wedges even knew why we were doing Juice of ½ lemon it, because we’d been taught it A few pinch of ground cinnamon 30g butter at school.

I maintained the tradition 100g light muscovado sugar with my own son, family and 2 tbsp. golden syrup friends and some of the best 150ml pot double cream parties we have had at home 1. Toss the apple wedges in the lemon have been on Bonfire Night! juice then thread them onto wooden skewers. Place on a foil-lined grill pan and sprinkle over the ground cinnamon. Set aside while making the toffee sauce.

2. Place the butter, sugar, syrup and cream in a small pan. Place over a gentle heat, stirring, until the butter melts.

Increase the heat slightly and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened slightly. Remove from the heat, pour into bowls or little pots and allow to cool slightly.

3 Grill the apple skewers for about 5 minutes, turning once, until just beginning to soften. Serve with the warm toffee sauce.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November…

By Georgina Stey It’s coming up to that time of the year when Bonfire Night events take place all over the country to commemorate the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and Guy Fawkes’s failure to blow up the House of Lords whilst King James I was present.

The historic event, which has strong ties with Northamp1. Heat 1 tbsp. of the oil in a large frying tonshire, is a celebration of pan and cook the chipolatas, onion and the fact the plot failed and garlic for 5 minutes until golden brown. The King survived.

2. Lift out the chipolatas and set aside.

When I was growing up, Guy 3. Stir the wine into the pan and bubble Fawkes Night was the Big Event for 1 minute, then stir in the beans and of the autumn. Remember, resauce and gently warm through. Tip member, the Fifth of Novemthe bean mixture into a small heatproof dish and sit the chipolatas on top.

4. Bake for 15 minutes until the chipolatas are nicely browned and cooked through without any pink meat.

5. Meanwhile, stir together the breadcrumbs, parsley and remaining oil.

Scatter over the top and return to the oven for 3–5 minutes until crunchy and golden.

Delicious served with Swede and Carrot mash!

ber? I do. It was brilliant! My friends and I would spend weeks collecting wood for our bonfire. My Father would build it and we’d shout ‘higher, higher, right up to the sky!’ – Then we’d recruit our Mother to help us make a stuffed, cloth ‘Guy’, that we stuck in a wheelbarrow or old pram and then wheel down to the village and park outside the Post Office to beg passersby for a ‘Penny for the Guy’ to collect some money to buy our fireworks. On the actual evening itself, my Father would come home armed with huge boxes of fireworks and sparklers.

Add a spark to Bonfire Night.

Get in the mood for Halloween and Bonfire Night this year with a delicious range of seasonal sausages launched by Waitrose for this time of year.

Each of the five sausages are made with high quality, succulent free range pork and provide an array of exciting Serves 4 Prep 5 mins Cook 2 Hours flavours combinations to suit all tastebuds.

One large bottle of dark red wine. A cup Inspired by the fabulous fireor two or three of cranberry-grape juice. works that we all love at this A few oranges in slices or quarters. time of year, the Rocket and Plenty of organic honey. Ground cinCatherine Wheel sausages will namon, cloves and nutmeg. Cover, low make the perfect accompanitemperature for a few hours. No metal ment to any firework display. utensils.

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Made with green, red and yellow peppers, the Rocket sausage is a colourful delight with added cumin and chilli for a little extra heat.

Alternatively, the Catherine Wheel is wonderfully seasoned with sage, nutmeg, pepper and thyme and comes in a delicious Lincolnshire sausage whorl.

To add a twist to the much loved hot dog, try the frankfurter style Smokey Dog Sausage, seasoned with paprika, onion and garlic. Or for a more traditional sausage, the Banger is made with a classic sausage recipe using pepper, mace

and nutmeg.

Or why not give the more unconventional a try with the fun and delicious Toffee Apple Sausage, flavoured with toffee apple sauce and diced apple.

Andy Boulton, service meat counter buyer at Waitrose, says: ‘We hope to add something tastey and unique to our meat counters with this delicious range of exclusive sausages.

Inspired by all that we love at Halloween and Bonfire Night, these sausages will be delicious cooked alongside your bonfire and are perfect to be enjoyed by all of the family.’

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Getting back into work

MORE than 100 local jobs will be on offer at a free event in Wellingborough next week.

The borough council’s regular ROSE event – Real Options for Skills and Employment – gives people who are out of work the chance to meet local employers and view vacancies.

The event also helps people with careers advice, CV writing, interview skills and job search techniques.

It will be held at Wellingborough Library, Pebble Lane, on Tuesday, November 4, and people are invited to drop in between 10am and 1pm.

Councillor Peter Morrall, chairman of the council’s services committee, said: “ROSE is aimed at anyone who’s out of work, anyone who’s thinking of setting up their own business and anyone looking for a change of career.

“It gives people really useful advice, practical support and a chance to see what’s out there locally.

“Redundancy has affected a lot of people in our borough, which means that very skilled people are out of work through no fault of their own.

“People are often made redundant after many years with one company and haven’t had to apply for jobs, write CVs or attend interviews for a long time and the prospect of doing so can be very daunting.

“By dropping into the ROSE event, we can help match people with potential employers and support them through the recruitment process.”

Alison Kelly from The Mallows Company – a business consultancy that organises the event for Wellingborough Council and the National Careers Service – said: “Employers like our ROSE events as they get the opportunity to handpick skilled people to join their workforce, without going through expensive job ads.

“So it really is worthwhile for anyone who’s looking for work to come along to the event next week.

“Not only will they have the chance to get free advice, improve their skills and build their job-seeking confidence, but they’ll also gain access to genuine job opportunities that aren’t available elsewhere.”

More information is available from Alison Kelly, call: 01933 664 437 or via email: alison@rachelmallows.com

Home sales capital – Corby

FRESH Land Registry data reveals that Corby is the nation’s fastestgrowing town, with the highest proportion of new-home sales in any area in the UK over the past 20 years – 25 per cent.

The average price of a new home in the town is £202,738, with 5,000 being built over the past two decades.

Salford was found to be the second fastest growing area of the nation, with 24 per cent of homes being new-builds.

Braintree in Essex came third with 22 per cent.

At the bottom of the list was Leighon-Sea in Essex, with new-builds accounting for just two per cent of sales.

As a proportion of sales, Milton Keynes saw 19 per cent new homes, Manchester 14 per cent, London nine per cent and Birmingham eight per cent.

Awards for county’s finest food and drink producers WINNERS of the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards are celebrating their victories this month.

The competition, devised by Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP), is now in its sixth year and aims to celebrate all that is great about local produce and drink, recognising excellence within the county’s dining venues and rewarding those who work so hard within the culinary sector.

The results were announced at Royal & Derngate in Northampton, watched by the evening’s special guest, Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton.

Among the victors was Ria Chambers from Ria’s Rosy Lee Tearoom in Wellingborough, who impressed judges at a Great British Bake Off-style cookoff against five others. She said: “The experience of the whole competition has been amazing and winning has

topped it all.”

Among the local winners were: Young Chef of the Year (sponsored by Booker) Tom Croxford from Thrapston.

Chef of the Year – Carl Long, formerly of Oundle Mill; runners-up James Ingram of Mercedes AMG, Brixworth and Harvey Lockwood of Murrays at Whittlebury Hall.

Healthy Eating Workplace of the Year – Health & Education (sponsored

by Northamptonshire County Council) – winner Corby Business Academy, Corby; runner-up Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Spice Restaurant of the Year (sponsored by British Pepper & Spice) – winner Exotic Dining, Kettering; runnersup Bengal Brasserie, Thrapston and The Raj, Kettering.

Independent Café/Tea Room of the Year (sponsored by Explore Communications) – winner Ria’s Rosy Lee Tea-

HEALTHY REWARD: Above, Kettering General Hospital’s staff restaurant team was runner-up in a healthy eating workplace category of the competition. From left, head chef Sarah Gaziano, catering assistants Kerry Ramasamy, Judit Tokolyi and Sophie Cross, restaurant supervisor Sarah Clipstone, catering assistant Sandra Audere-Auderina and restaurant supervisor Tom Wragg.

Pictured right, the special guest at the awards was celebrity chef, Jason Atherton.

Telco reopens on Gold St THE former Phones 4U store at 19/21 Gold Street, Kettering, has reopened as Vodafone Kettering, saving ten jobs.

The store forms part of Vodafone’s £100 million nationwide expansion, putting Vodafone into the heart of the high street. The Kettering store is one of the 139 Phones

4U stores Vodafone acquired in September.

The employees working at the store are a mix of those who had previously worked for Phones 4U and for Vodafone. Vodafone has taken on 850 former Phones 4U employees as part of its intention to create 1,400 retail jobs across the UK this year.

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WHETHER you are looking for contracts or contacts, buyers or suppliers, it is a wellknown fact that people prefer to do business with people they know. So come networking!

Tuesday November 4 and 18th, 8am-9.30pm. NN connect – Corby – Breakfast Meeting.

At the Corby Enterprise Centre, London Road, Priors Hall, NN17 5EU. £10 (no VAT). Call Paul Green: 01536 384 450, for more details.

Wednesday November 5 and 19th, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Breakfast Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (inc VAT). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 300 for more details.

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Kettering (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, NN14 4JP. £25, includes lunch.

Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for details.

Monday November 17, 6pm8.30pm. The Business Club Northants: 7th Annusal Birthday Celebrations – live entertainment and hot buffet, plus a charity auction for Kidsaid Northampton.

Venue: the Kettering Park Hotel, NN15 6XT. £10 per person – all welcome. Find out more here: www.thebusinessclubnorthants. co.uk Wednesdays November 19 and December 10 12noon-

2pm. Women in Business Network – Wellingborough (www. wibn.co.uk). At The Courtyard, West Street, Stanwick (NN9 6QY). £25, includes lunch. Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for more details.

Friday November 21, 7am9am. East Northants Business Breakfast. At the Kettering Park Hotel, NN15 3XT. Organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). £13 (inc VAT) non-FSB members, subsequent visits £18.

Call Maxine Aldred: 0116 2597 707 for details.

Friday November 28, 8am10am. Federation of Small Businesses’ Breakfast Club at Silverstone Golf Club, Silverstone Road, Stowe (MK18 5LH). Call Maxine Aldred: 0116 2597 707 for more details.

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New Local Product of the Year (Whitworth Bros) winner Cobblers Nibble – Hamm Tun Fine Foods, Northampton; runner-up Incredible Onion and Seeds Loaf – Incredible Bakery Company, Warkton.

New Local Drink of the Year – winner Rose Hill, Vale of Welton Cider, Welton; runner-up Big Bang Theory – Nene Valley Brewery, Oundle.

Artisan Local Savoury Product of the Year (sponsored by Heygates Flour and Animal Feed) – winner Brixworth Pâté, Brixworth Foods, Brixworth; runnerup Potato, Leek and Stilton Pie – The Moulton Pie Company, Moulton.

Artisan Local Sweet Product of the Year (sponsored by Moulton College) – winner: Honeyed Damson Preserve – Nature’s Fayre, Thrapston.

Artisan Local Drink of the Year – winner Harrington Sloe Gin – Warner Edwards Distillery, Harrington.

Jason Atherton, who as patron of the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation donated his fee to the charity, said: “I had the pleasure of being here in 2010 and it’s incredible to see how the awards have grown in stature and prestige.

“It’s been amazing to witness the passion the county’s producers, restaurant owners, chefs and all those here have for the work they do – well done to them all.”

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EXTRa LETTERS AND RANTS Upon Reflection 100 years - Remembrance Day LONELINESS Dear Extra, At this 100th anniversary year of Remembrance of 4th August 2014.

Which was celebrated nationally and locally at our War Memorial in Kettering the ‘Candle Lit Virgils’. This coincided with my Great Uncle Arthur Bradshaw’s enlistment of the 14th August 1914, his army number alone is very rare 227 which denotes he was among the first to enlist. To think my National Service started with 22 too - yes but 22 million ie; 22470790 shows the enormous input of service personnel from that era - to our country over this century of time and history. Now comes another coincidence - at the Festival of Remembrance 8th November 2014 at the Royal Albert Hall. That magnificent display of colour, loyalty and remembrance to the fallen of all conflicts. Arthur’s 100th anniversary and remembrance of his supreme sacrifice is recorded of 8th November 1914! I dedicate this special date to all the 54,000 officers and men at the Menin Gate Memorial who have no known grave. Commemoration Ypres Belgium Arthur’s panel 8 and 12.

Every night since 1914 the traffic is stopped at 8pm and the Last Post is played under the memorial arches. Not only do I dedicate 8th November to the Menin Gate Memorial but to our Patron in Chief of the Royal British Legion our Queen Elizabeth the 2nd at the Festival of Remembrance.

The following day 9th November

2014, next Remembrance Sunday the two services are interlinked with those famous words “They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn at the going down of the sun and in the morning - we shall remember them”!

God Bless The Queen.

Sincerely from the Heart Derek Bradshaw Kettering Branch Royal British Legion.

P.S. 227 Pte Bradshaw’s name was only added to the Kettering War Memorial on the 5th November 2011 - 97 years after he fell at Ypres.

A very moving and heartfelt letter from Derek with sentiments we all subscribe to. Let us never forget the sacrifices made by our young men and women.

Dear Extra Remembrance services Remembrance Day services on Sunday November 9 in the Gretton district start at 11am at the the entrance to Spanhoe Airfield on the Harringworth to Laxton Road.

A short Service of Remembrance will be be followed by wreaths laid at the memorial.

At 2.45pm, a parade led by Gretton Silver Band, members of the Royal British Legion, Gretton village organisations and members of the public will leave Gretton Recreation Ground, marching through the village to St James Church, for the Remembrance Day Service starting at 3pm. A wreathlaying ceremony will follow at the war memorial on the village green.

All are welcome to the events.

David Fursdon Gretton

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By Canon George Burgon “I am a people watcher who finds that God and my faith has touched many, many lives.’

A Scot by birth and a retired Vicar of Rothwell and Rector of Rushton. Burgon is also a Governor of the Jesus Hospital, Alms houses in Rothwell and Chair of the Orton Trust and takes an active interest in local affairs and having served as chaplain to the Mayor of Kettering on 3 separate occasions. George now lives in Barton Seagrave with his wife they have three daughters and six grandchildren.

When the Beatles sang about loneliness in the lives of Eleanor Rigby and Father Mackenzie in 1966, the song remained in their repertoire for many years as it is timeless. There have been several comments made recently about the reality of loneliness in the lives of people today. We are living longer and more people will remain widowed or bereft of loved ones and be on their own than before. Was there ever a real virtue in keeping ourselves to ourselves? Privacy has to be respected but not isolation.

So much in life simply passes us by because familiar places and faces which once gave us a sense of belonging are no longer there. The old corner shop or pub which was a wonderful place to hear all the local news and gossip is slowly disappearing from our neighbourhoods.

There is a certain sadness in seeing a cup of tea for one in the local café or garden centre. Even in the buses the silence from the passengers is more often broken by a mobile phone than chatter. People can go for days without even speaking to another human being .With the approach of winter and the change in the clocks folks feel less inclined to go out and meet up with one another. Not everyone wants to join a club and not everyone who

is getting on in years wants to feel a burden on others but it would do no harm to make a phone call occasionally to keep in touch with those we know who are on their own. Loneliness also is not confined to the elderly. There are many young people and those in the middle years who can identify with that Beatles’ song “all the lonely people”. The experience of loneliness can be problem in all our lives. It can be a warning not to take family and friends for granted or get too wrapped up in ourselves. The bus pass for the elderly enables greater mobility to get out and about. The volunteer mini bus and car driver are a wonderful service to the local community and need to be encouraged. Local authorities should not stint on requests for funding as they too have an important part to play in combatting loneliness and ensure community facilities are maintained to a high standard. The abolition of car parking charges would encourage our town centres to be meeting places without people having to keep an eye on the clock. The quality of life matters more than the municipal budgets. We can all do our bit to defeat loneliness from a smile to a friendly greeting if we are to love our neighbours as ourselves.

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3. How does one communicate in the language called Todomo?

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11. What do African children in Uganda drink before they first taste their Mother’s milk?

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Corby Eagles made their trip to U.C.L Rushden & Higham United and it was the Corby team that came away with 3-2 win Weldon United made the long trip to Syresham and the game was locked at 3-3 after no 90 minutes and it was the dreaded penalty shootout with Weldon United winning 4-1 on penalties.

Welford and Moulton fought out an all combination affair and it was the latter the made progress by 2-1.

Duston Garage Premier Division Ringstead Rangers got back to winning after a run of five games without a win by seeing off Milton by 3-1.Miltons goal from James Marks.

Stanion Red Stars woes continue when the lost at home to Roade by 3-1 to leave them rooted to the foot of the table.

Duston Garage Division 1 Daventry Drayton Grange beat Corby Grampian 4-2 adding another 3 points to their total keeping themselves at the top of the table with 2 games in hand on 2nd placed Heyford Athletic. Corby Grampian goals from: Dean Clark and Lee Genner.

Heyford Athletic beat Corby Ravens a comfortable 4-1 to keep themselves in 2nd place hot on the heels of league leaders Daventry. Heyford goals from: Zach PughBrooks x2, Craig Pugh and Rhys Taylor.

Kettering Orchard Park and Corby Pegasus close in the league could not be separated at the full time whistle and ended up in a 1-1 draw.

Wootton St.George travelled away to Medbourne and werenot left disappointed, bringing home the point home with a comfortable 5-1 win.

Burton United seem to have lost their form after another loss inflicted by Weedon 3-2.

Wilby held Wellingborough Old Grammarians to a 3-3 stalemate.

Wollaston Victoria couldn’t make home advantage count losing out 4-1 to Clipston, who move themselves 1 place up into 3rd.

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Irthlingboro Rangers had a hard fought game against Inter Corby with both sides playing good football the game finishing all square at 3-3.Irthlingboro goals from Tommy Upex 2 and Adam Jones. Inter Corby from James Burlington Conor Foley and Trafford McIvor.

Kettering Ise Lodge put up a spirited display against Wellingborough Gleneagles and fought hard to make a good game going 3-2 to one top seven in the league.

Northampton Mereway came up against 2nd placed Desborough & Rothwell United and it was the second placed team took all the points to keep them in the hunt for top spot with 2 games in hand.

Wellingborough Aztecs kept up their push for honours with a 5-0 win over Irthlingborough Town.

Duston Garage Reserve Premier Division Bugbrooke A and Brixworth Res who are both near the wrong end of the table both teams only winning one game in seven and it was Bugbrooke A that secured the win to make it their first.

Corby Grampian Res played the other promoted side Wollaston Res and it was the latter that took the points 3-1 .Grampian Res goal from Lee Sinclair. Wollaston’s from Daniel O’Neill Lee Skilton Nathan Spriggs.

Kettering Nomads Res played host to League leaders Weldon Res and Nomads were no match for the table toppers going down 6-1.

3rd placed Moulton Res played 2nd placed James King Blisworth Res and it was the 2nd placed side that took the points by 3-1.

Roade Res and Ringstead Res who are close in the table played out a 1-1 draw to keep them both mid table.

Duston Garage Reserve Division 1 Corby Pegasus Res hosted Spratton Res and it was Pegasus Res that came out on top by 2-1 to keep them near the top of the table.

Earls Barton Res met 2nd placed Corby Eagles Res and the Eagles were too strong for a very young Earls Barton side. Eagles winning 3-1 Top of the table Gretton Res played host to 3rd placed Weedon Res and it turned out to be a very nervous game with both sides defending for their lives and not much attacking play.

Weldon United A had a bad day going down 2-0 to Medbourne Res dropping Weldon A down one place in table.

Duston Garage Reserve Division 2 Corby Shamrock Res made it seven wins out of eight to stay top of the table beating Orchard Park Res 2-0.

Corby Ravens Res put 7 goals past 2nd from bottom Corby United Res without reply. Goals for Ravens from Darren Harrisonx2 Anthony Lamond x2 Alex Williamsx2 Kieran Jones.

Desborough & Rothwell United Res had an exciting game against Heyford Res with the hosts winning 3-2.

Finedon Volta Res just lost out to 2nd placed Daventry Drayton Grange Res 1-0 Higham Town Res lying mid table played host to bottom markers West Haddon Res and scored 8 with one in reply. Higham Res goals from Thomas Martin x3 Luke Coles Stuart Last Thomas Rogers Steven Gonzalez Wellingborough Gleneagles Res and Bugbrooke B could not be separated after 90 minutes and the game finished all square at 1-1.

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WELL DONE! The nominees of the 2014 Corby Sports Awards line up.

Corby Sports Awards – the 2014 winners AFTER the celebrations of the Commonwealth Games, Corby again had something to celebrate earlier this month when local sporting stars took centre stage at Corby Borough Council’s annual Sports Awards.

After getting everyone loosened up with some chair aerobics, the nominees, their families, friends, supporters and local dignitaries all settled down at the Best Western Hotel in Corby to see who would pick up the gongs!

The guests were also treated to a short film celebrating the 40th birthday of Lodge Park Sports Centre this month, as well as a question and answer session with none other than Corby’s very own Commonwealth Pommel Horse Gold Medallist, Daniel Keatings.

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Young sports person of the year 2014 Nikolai Milanov –kickboxing – Nikolai is a supremely talented and committed sportsperson. He has won four world titles in two years and saying that still doesn’t do full justice to his talent!

In October 2013, Nikolai successfully defended one of his world titles without any of the fights going the distance.

Young Leader of the Year 2014 Heather Phillips – football – Heather has been volunteering at Corby Netball Club for the last two years and, this year, she gained her Level 1 Netball Coaching Award and is now working towards her Level 2.

Disabled Sports Achiever 2014 Alex Chennells – disability multi-sports – Alex is a keen member of the NRG Disability Sport for All club, attending the club on a weekly basis, along with multiple sessions at the SLAP Holiday club for young people, aged 6-14.

Divers reach national top ten

HIGH DIVERS: Front middle: Warren Hackley (13), of Corby Steel Diving Club with Olympic and Commonwealth Divers,

MEMBERS of the Corby Steel Diving Club jumped, leaped and somersaulted their way into the top ten teams from across the country earlier this month as they competed in the White Rose Novice Championships 2014.

The young divers, aged eight to 16, represented the borough at the national competition held in Leeds on October 18 and 19 and, although they missed out on podium places this year, they showed that the Corby Steel Diving Club were up for giving the larger more established teams a run for their money!

A highlight of the competition for the Steel Diving Club came from Warren Hackley, 13 years old, who was just shy of picking up a Bronze for the Corby Club in the Boys C Final. He finished in 4th position, behind 3rd by only 1.35 points and just 2.9 points from 1st!

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Community Club of the Year 2014 Stewart & Lloyds Rugby Club – Stewart and Lloyds (Corby) Rugby Football Club has had a magnificent year both on and off the field. As a club, members have successfully managed a £100,000 project to significantly improve facilities. The club boasts 250+ members who are supported by an army of 40+ volunteers, with a footfall of 400+ a week, ever-increasing.

Get Active 2014 Christine Martin – running – Christine joined the Body Magic Marvels jogging group in January 2014 and has used running to get active, lose weight and achieve new goals.

Volunteer of the Year 2014 Andrew Bennett – athletics – Andrew is the event director of Corby parkrun, which is based at West Glebe Park.

Team of the Year 2014 Corby Archers Junior Squad – The squad has remained unbeaten in open competition since it was established in 2011.

Coach of the Year 2014 Henry Arthur- – table tennis – Henry is a Level 1 UKCC Table Tennis Coach who hopes to gain his Level 2 in November.

Willie McAuley – football Willie Joined Corby Pegasus FC as a young player, before going on to manage the first team for many years.

Local Sportsperson of the Year 2014 Alex Barrowman – kickboxing – Alex is an inspiration to children and team mates at the BCKA. Recently, he has stepped up to lead team training sessions and co-ordinate preparations for the team competing in World Championships.

Primary Sports School of the Year 2014 1st – St Patricks Catholic Primary School 2nd – Danesholme Junior School 3rd – St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School Secondary Sports School of the Year 2014 1st – Lodge Park Academy 2nd – Brooke Weston Academy

IT’S renowned for being tough, pushing the human frame and spirit to the limit. The infamous Suffering Race is bringing a series of gruelling events to Rockingham Castle.

From the simple wall to a gauntlet challenge featuring cargo nets and electrical ‘bee-stings’, participants will be presented with the ultimate test of mind and body.

The Suffering Race – on Saturday and Sunday November 8 & 9 – also introduces the Reaper Squad! Members of this unique and treacherous team willingly volunteer to dish out extra punishment throughout the course!

Markus Boyall, founder of the Suffering Race, said: “Our weekend at Rockingham Castle will provide the ultimate test to all participants. Whether you’re in a group or using the camaraderie of the course to survive, the Winter Suffering Race Events and Reaper Squad are ready to make you suffer!

“There are tough races out there, but our events are designed to offer physical and mental torment; there’s no feeling quite like completing any or all of our courses!”

The Suffering Race is run by Ultimate Adventures, which was founded in 2012 by Markus, with Drew Travenier, with the aim of promoting health, fitness and good living across all age groups and all abilities.

Each race increases in distance and number of obstacles: ‘The Suffering 5’ is a 5k race featuring 15 obstacles; ‘The Suffering’ takes place on a 10k course with 25 obstacles; and ‘Pain & Suffering’ has 35 obstacles across a ten-mile race and is not for the faint hearted.

Some 1,200 people are already signed up to take part. To join them, visit: www.thesufferingrace.co.uk

Diamonds beached in added time AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 Holbeach United 1 Despite taking the lead as early as the eighth minute with a thunderous shot from Liam Dolman, Diamonds were made to pay for not taking their chances. When Holbeach United converted a penalty kick in added on time in the first half to prevent Diamonds from taking all three points, in the top of the table clash at the Dog and Duck on Saturday.

Diamonds are still shining brightly at the top of the table by a goal difference of six goals, but supporters will have left the match disappointed that all three points had not been won.

October has been a good month for Diamonds with six home victories and a draw, sixteen valuable points, twenty six goals scored with only four conceded.

Diamonds have now gone eight league matches undefeated and are still to lose at home this season.

Having won all of their previous six league games at home scoring an average of four goals a game there was a huge expectancy on Diamonds to complete a similar victory over their nearest rivals, but Holbeach had only lost two games themselves this season and were on top of the table until last weekend.

A goal from Liam Dolman

early in the game was expected to open the floodgates but Holbeach proved to be a very organised team thwarting Diamonds at every opportunity, making the home side work for every ball. Diamonds had some clear cut goal scoring opportunities, hitting the post from a Joel Gyasi shot and a number of fine saves from Holbeach keeper Nick Conroy, from the head of Russell Dunkley on at least four occasions, Arron Parkinson, Fazel Koriya and Tom Lorraine. Holbeach also tested the Diamonds defence on a number of occasions and will feel they played well enough to earn their point. Report by Jim Davies

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