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A DEVOTED daughter has taken up a fundraising drive after her mum suffered a sudden stroke.
Tara Duffy, 31, from Irthlingborough, after her mum, Caren Duffy, then aged 50, suffered the stroke last year. Tara said: “With all the care, treatments and support our mum has had and still being given, I wanted to try and give something back. “I’m doing a 10k run in Milton Keynes this month and want to complete it in one hour and 30 minutes. “To some this may be a breeze but this is a new found thing of mine which I’m going to use to help support The Stroke Association. “I started a fundraiser on Facebook for this association and my aim is to raise £1 a minute, already I have raised. “I can’t thank enough the people who have donated. “No matter how small every little helps and I would be so grateful if I can raise as much as possible. “Mum’s stroke had damaged a significant part to the left side of her brain, affecting the entire right side of her body. “Mum has learned how to walk again and aids have been put in place to help her mobilise around her home, such as a stair rail.
“Rehabilitation items were also used like a seat to sit on at the sink, so mum could try and wash her own hair, for example. “Physiotherapy is still continuing and we have great respect for every person involved in this care and we know our mum, has received great treatment, care and aftercare throughout. “I wanted to try and give something back. I hope the run and our story can help other people stay positive and have trust in the NHS services which are provided.” You can find out how to help out and raise money at Tara’s Fundraiser for The Stroke Association on Facebook.
Fly-tipper fined
A RESIDENT from Islip has been ordered to pay £680 in charges for failing to comply with a section 108 notice served by East Northamptonshire Council when fly-tipping was discovered and traced back to his address. Justin Lee Spencer appeared at Northampton Magistrates Court and was found guilty of failure to comply with a section 108 notice issued by East Northamptonshire Council in connection with illegally discarded waste. It was discovered at Cosy Nook, Thrapston, behind the library. Spencer, who pleaded not guilty, failed to comply with officers from East Northamptonshire Council after waste was discovered containing his address. Officers served Spencer with a section 108 notice under the Environmental Act 1995 when he failed to respond to letters from the council. Leader of East Northamptonshire
Council Steven North said: “Flytipping is irresponsible and has a highly negative impact on our beautiful district. “The message is simple, dispose of your rubbish legally or run the risk of a hefty fine.” Waste manager at East Northamptonshire Council Charlotte Tompkins said: “Our officers will continue to investigate all reports of illegally dumped waste. “They will take action, where necessary, to prosecute fly-tippers. “Fly-tipping can cost individuals hundreds of pounds in charges and legal fees. I would urge everyone to think again before disposing of their waste on public land.” Residents can help in the fight against fly-tipping across the district, by reporting any offences online at www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/flytipping. You can also report incidents direct by calling the council on 01832 742026.
MARCH 2019
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