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RUSHDEN & HIGHAM FERRERS’ NEWS MAGAZINE

JULY 2018

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Proposal to create 500 new jobs

PLANS have been revealed which could create 500 new jobs.

Development specialist Ashfield Land has submitted a planning application for a major new commercial scheme known as Rushden Gateway, on the A45 at Rushden, Northamptonshire.

The project - estimated to create approximately 500 new jobs - is for the development of about 28 acres to include retail and business space, as well as a care home, in a comprehensive landscaped setting.

Rushden Gateway fronts the A45, next to Crown Park where

Waitrose, Wicks and Vets4pets along with numerous other businesses - are already established and opposite the newly opened Rushden Lakes retail and leisure development.

The detailed application includes a new 18,600 sq ft foodstore, 24,800 sq ft of non-food retail floor space, a 2,000 sq ft ‘drivethru’, a 60-bed unit care home as well as 200,000 sq ft of business floor space.

Director of Ashfield Land Nick Jones said: “This is a substantial investment to deliver jobs and new

business space for Rushden.”

In addition to the new buildings, the plans include areas of public space and car parking.

As well as the estimated 500 new jobs, 120 further jobs will be either directly or indirectly created through construction, due to commence in 2019, subject to planning. The total economic output for Rushden Gateway is estimated at nearly £17m per annum.

Simon Toseland, a director of the retained regional agent PropSearch, said: “The Rushden

Gateway scheme will be anchored by a pre-let, subject to planning, of the expanding and highly-successful operator Aldi.

“As well as the retail element of the scheme, business units ranging from circa 5,000 sq ft to 80,000 sq ft will be available and squarely aimed at addressing the chronic shortage of business space within the local market.”

In addition to the new buildings, the plans include areas of public space and car parking, all within a carefully designed and landscaped setting.

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Higham Ferrers Town Council

The Town Hall, Market Square Higham Ferrers NN10 8BT Tel/Fax: 01933 312075 info@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk www.highamferrers-tc.gov.uk

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Cllr C. O’Rourke Deputy Mayor Tel: 01933 411472 Cllr B.A. Prigmore Tel: 01933 386225 Cllr A.M.T. Reading Tel: 01933 411361

Cllr R.D. Hamblin Tel: 01933 413268

Cllr Mrs C. Reavey Tel 01933 413713

Cllr H.L. Jackson Tel; 01933 314963

Cllr Mrs A.M. Sauntson* Tel: 01933 357212

Cllr D.C. Lawson MBE Tel: 01933 397760

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Cllr Mrs S.A. Mantle Tel: 01933 356838

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Council celebrates a double award winning technical gold accolade AT the recent Exemplar Awards 2018, East Northamptonshire Council was presented with a ‘Gold Performance Award’ in recognition of the management of its address information database.

It was also awarded the best in the whole of the East Midlands too at the awards ceremony at Edgbaston Cricket Club in Birmingham.

Improving public services and overcoming the challenges of data sharing is a key focus for councils.

The awards highlighted best practice in local authorities using land and property and street information to tie different services from across the council together to give a ‘property level view of services’.

Good data is critical in all of this.

Without accurate, current and well-maintained data many of these challenges simply would not be solved.

Local councils have a statutory requirement for street naming and numbering and are the source for the millions of address records of

every residence and business in the UK. Addresses are invaluable to our economy and to the public services we use. The Gold Performance Award for Address Data is given to authorities which have reached and maintained the very highest standard in national tests.

These tests focus on data excellence and supply of regular updates to the national hub.

This manages receipt of address data from all authorities throughout England and Wales.

Leader of East Northamptonshire Council, councillor Steven North was delighted at the recent accolade.

He said: “This is a great achievement for everyone involved with the project at East Northamptonshire Council.

“It reinforces our commitment to providing services of which we can be proud.”

You can find out more about the award on the council’s Twitter feed by following its news and views at twitter.com/ENCouncil

Have your say on changes to councils in Northamptonshire

CONSULTATION on a restructure of local government in Northamptonshire has started, with opportunities for all residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the county to have their say.

All eight authorities in Northamptonshire are working on a proposal for the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government which “must command a good deal of local support,” so stakeholders across the county have an opportunity to comment before a final proposal is submitted.

Formal consultation started on June 18 and runs until until Sunday, July 22.

People are being encouraged to have their say by going online to complete a questionnaire at www.futurenorthants.co.uk There they will also find a detailed consultation document which fully explains the proposal.

The Government’s invitation to submit a proposal follows a Best Vale Inspection of Northamptonshire County Council, which concluded that its financial, cultural and governance problems could not be solved in isolation and recommended plans be developed for two unitary authorities.

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local

Government has asked the eight authorities in Northamptonshire submit a proposal which meets the following criteria: A single county-wide unitary is explicitly excluded as an option Each new proposed authority must have a population substantially in excess of 300,000 The proposal must be based on existing council boundaries.

Alongside the consultation website, copies of the consultation document and the questionnaire will also be available in libraries and local council offices.

People should check their council website for details of venues where they can pick up a copy.

A representative telephone survey will be carried out and a series of focus groups with representative groups of invited residents will also take place across the county, as well as engagement with other stakeholders.

Other consultations by the local media and by individual councils may take place at the same time, so it is really important people respond to the official Local Government Reform Northamptonshire consultation being run by all eight Northamptonshire councils for their comments on the proposal to be considered.

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Hold the front page – student makes the news

TRESHAM College media student Priscilla Khoza spent the day with news star Natasha Kaplinsky at the ITN studios in London.

She said: It was a great experience and a chance to see behind the scenes of a professional TV studio. Natasha gave me advice about working in the industry and I met the production team and watched them in action.”

Priscilla, who lives in Wellingborough, is in her second year of creative digital media production at Tresham College.

The course allows students to experience a variety of roles including camera operator, sound recordist, production and editing.

The college has excellent contacts in the industry and many students undertake valuable work experience with outside organisations.

Guy Newton, head of creative arts and media, said: “We are currently working with a number of organisations to provide creative solutions. It is invaluable experience for our students.”

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Group receives prestigious charity award

Car show

A CLASSIC car show will be held at the Castle Fields in Higham Ferrers, on Sunday, August 5, from 12 noon until 4pm.

The charity event is organised

by The Rotary Club of Rushden Chichele, supported by Higham Town Council and sponsored by Templetons Garage, Rushden.

The event has raised well over £20,000 over the past four years for local charities.

This year there will be more than 200 classic cars, 40 stalls, food outlets and amusements for children.

Classic cars of all ages, makes and models will be there for you to inspect close up and their owners will be only too happy to tell you their interesting histories.

Admission is by donation for which you will also receive an informative programme.

SERVE, which supports the independent living of older people and people living with disabilities, has received The Weston Charity Award and £6,500 for its contribution to welfare and community.

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Flower dates

THE next meeting of Rushden Flower Arrangement Club takes place on Thursday, July 26, at Full Gospel Church Hall, High Street South, from 7pm.

The meeting will hold a demonstration by Lisa Sampson called Enjoyable Flowers and there will be a raffle of designs and refreshments.

Admission is £3 for members and £7 for non-members. For information, contact 01933 410280.

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Booklet to help help prevent hospital stays for the elderly HOME Instead East Northants is very aware of the need to prevent hospitalisation of the elderly and have brought out a new booklet, ‘5 Ways to Prevent Hospitalisation’.

Hospitals save lives, but no one wants to spend any more time than necessary in one.

When older people are admitted to hospitals there is a much higher risk of acquiring infections, muscle wasting through time spent in a hospital bed and an unfamiliar environment.

For people over the age of 80 years, 10 days spent in a hospital bed equates to 10 years of muscle wasting.

More than ever older people are being admitted to hospital and are then slow to be discharged because they do not have the right support in place at home.

Home Instead can make sure all the practical arrangements are in place from transport home, ranging from having fresh linen on your bed, stocking the fridge and liaising with the doctor’s surgery for appointments and prescriptions.

CAREGivers will make sure you have eaten, had a nice cuppa, and you are comfortable before they leave.

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people to follow their GPs direction.

CAREGivers are trained to spot ‘red flag’ changes such as unused medication and worsening chronic conditions.

To encourage walking where possible even five to 10 minutes will make a huge difference.

Activities to keep the brain active such as puzzles or drawing will stimulate the synapses.

A balanced varied diet containing plenty of fresh fruit vegetables, oily fish and starchy foods.

Calcium in dairy products is extremely important to combat

osteoporosis.

Your family member needs to keep hydrated and should drink on average one and a half litres a day.

But if this is quite a tall order, a jelly as a dessert can be counted as one of your five glasses a day.

Companionship is so important.

Research shows that loneliness and social isolation are harmful to our health, so it is very important to encourage social activities.

Home Instead East Northants now run ‘Companionship Cafes’ which are open to anyone in the community over the age of 65.

These are held at Rushden Lakes

DO you have some free time on your hands? Would you like to give back something to the elderly and feel that you are doing something worthwhile?

Nene Valley Community Action, (NVCA), has been running a successful befriending project for a couple of years now.

The project ‘Home@lone’ provides volunteers to visit elderly and frail adults, who may be isolated from the community, in their own homes giving them something to look forward to, a purpose to get up and dressed and most importantly someone to talk to and interact with.

Befrienders say they find it a very rewarding and worthwhile opportunity too and make some friendships out of their visit.

Support is provided by NVCA and travel expenses reimbursed.

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Much-loved barista maestro moves on

A TOWN’S coffee shop has lost a much-loved face.

Costa Coffee in High Street, Rushden, saw its manager leacerecently.

Tanja Pastor has moved on to pastures new.

She had run the town’s first Costa shop since its opening some years ago.

Customers and staff alike were sad to see her go.

But her fellow workers organised a leaving bash for Tanja and even filmed a video tribute from regular customers at the café.

Our picture, taken on Tanja’s last day shows, (left to right), her fellow workers, Ellis Watts, Ryan Reynolds, Tania Ardito, and former Costa workers from the High Street shop, Nick Allison, Michael Sheppard and Jack Elliott.

Tanja is on the far right.

Remember, you can send us your pictures of any leaving parties, retirements or birthday bashes. We love to receive your news and pictures.

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The pair have extensive experience in electrical engineering and replace the company founder and outgoing CEO, Andrew Rackham, who is retiring after more than 30 years at the helm.

Andrew Rackham said: “As the only member of the management team leaving the company, my objective was to leave it in capable hands to safeguard its long-term future.

“Many of the staff have been with the company for many years and have a wealth of experience to offer the new owners.”

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Boost for business with safety advice

THE recent Food Safety Week highlighted the importance of getting in contact with your local authority before you start to build your food business.

Flava Jacks, in Raunds, is a great example of a business which contacted East Northamptonshire Council and was given the right information and advice to make sure they got it right at the very beginning.

Inspired by Caribbean food, Flava Jacks contacted the council to ask what food regulations it needed to consider.

Just one meeting later the owners knew all about: Registering the business Complying with food hygiene legislation Type of equipment needed and the layout of their food business Safe preparation of food Other people they would need to contact prior to trading, such as planners.

The council works with businesses, through inspections, coaching, sampling and advisory visits to help them comply with food safety legislation. It also provides training for those that work in the food sector.

East Northamptonshire Council leader, councillor Steven North said: “Flava Jacks is a perfect example of a business working with the council to make sure it starts off with the information it needs to succeed.

“ENC is committed to helping businesses thrive in the district and I urge anyone thinking of starting one to contact us for advice.”

The advice given to Flava Jack’s also helped maximise its budget, ensuring it only spent on the essentials, saving it money to invest elsewhere.

This all led to a food safety inspection in May 2018, which resulted in a top Food Hygiene Rating score of five.

Lisa and Jermaine Jackson, owners of Flava Jacks, said: “Starting up any business is daunting, but laying the foundations before you begin is essential.

“Speaking to East Northamptonshire Council really helped start Flava Jacks, as its Health Protection team gave us the right advice to make sure we were prepared.

“Knowing what food safety regulations we had to adhere to, made sure we got it right from the start, saving us time, money and stress.

“If you’re thinking of starting a food business, speak to your council first.”

Find out how the council can help at www.east-northamptonshire. gov.uk/foodsafety.

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Charities boosted by Mayor

HIGHAM Ferrers outgoing Mayor, councillor Peter Tomas has distributed the funds he raised during his Mayoral year which concluded in May. During the year he hosted several events and raised the grand total of £2,835. He supported charities which are all involved in helping victims of cancer.

Macmillan Nurses, Prostate Cancer Organisation and Crazy Hats all received £945.

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Landscape company walks away with Gardeners’ World trophy

TIMOTAY Landscapes has won an award at this year’s APL Avenue Show Garden competition at BBC Gardeners’ World Live.

Each of the contenders was tasked with creating an inspirational, aspirational but relatable garden at the show, which was held at the NEC in Birmingham.

Timotay Landscapes was awarded a silver merit at BBC Gardeners’ World, which reflects its expertise, passion and desire to

create inspirational outdoor spaces.

Timotay celebrated its 30th year in 2017 In March, it also won a Gold and silver Award from the Association of Professional Landscapers.

Timotay Landscapes’ designer, Robyn Brookes, was overjoyed at winning a silver merit award at the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Show.

Her award winning design was aimed at young families, extending their living space through to the garden.

Featuring an outdoor cinema, pizza oven and a canopied play platform, the space is designed to be entertaining for the whole family.

Director Tim Ellwood said: “Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure we impressed with our design,

build and creativity.

“Our ultimate goal was to create an outdoor space which is inspirational – but most importantly, achievable to all, and especially to the visitors at BBC Gardeners’ World.”

The popular event took place last month and had 88,000 visitors.

The show’s panel included host Lesley Kerr OBE, who helped decide the winners.

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Housing Group joins national campaign to tackle domestic abuse ONE of the Midlands’ largest housing providers, Longhurst Group, has become one of more than 50 housing associations to have signed up to a new national campaign to help tackle domestic abuse in its communities across the Midlands and East of England.

Longhurst Group manages more than 4,000 properties across Northamptonshire, through its member company Spire Homes.

The Make a Stand campaign centres around a pledge which has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Housing in partnership with Women’s Aid and the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance, (DAHA).

It consists of four commitments which housing organisations can make to support people that live and work in housing who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Executive director of housing services at Longhurst Group Sharon Guest, said: “This is a fantastic campaign and we are very proud to make a stand to help address such a serious issue.

“We wholeheartedly support what the CIH, Women’s Aid and the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance have proposed.

“Tackling domestic abuse is absolutely crucial and housing associations are uniquely placed to

understand and help provide both support and potential solutions. We know that, often, new customers who may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless are survivors of domestic abuse, as are as many of our existing customers “We understand how difficult it can be to break the cycle, with survivors experiencing, on average, 35 incidents before reporting abuse.

“We will do everything we can to help them, and often their children, to start again in a new home and a new community.”

She added: “It’s vital housing associations and local authorities work together to not only provide solutions for survivors, but also help improve our response and raise awareness of the issue.”

CIH president Alison Inman said: “I’m thrilled Longhurst Group has signed the Make a Stand pledge as this could make a very real difference in local communities.

“Domestic abuse is one of the biggest problems we face today.

Millions of people are affected and two women a week are being killed by their partner or ex-partner.

“Housing organisations house and employ millions of people and it is our duty to do more to tackle this issue. These are our homes, our

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“By signing the Make a Stand pledge Longhurst Group has committed to supporting people in its communities and it is no exaggeration to say that this could save a life.”

Co-founder of DAHA Kelly Henderson, said: “We are very proud to be part of this pledge and commend Longhurst Group for signing up.

“We know the housing sector plays a crucial role in recognising and responding to domestic abuse and this pledge is a really easy way to not only demonstrate commitment but also take the first practical steps to improving the response for both staff and residents.”

Chief executive of Women’s Aid Katie Ghose said: “For thousands of women and children across the country, their home is the most dangerous place they can be.

“By signing up to the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Make a Stand pledge, Longurst Group has sent out a powerful message to survivors of domestic abuse that they are not alone and that there is help and support available to them.”

Make a Stand was launched as part of CIH president Alison Inman’s presidential appeal and Jim

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Strang has already agreed to continue to support the same cause when he takes the helm in September.

Organisations can sign the Make a Stand pledge on CIH’s website and receive a support pack and other information to help them put the commitments in the pledge in place.

The four commitments set out are: • To put in place and embed a policy to support residents who are experiencing domestic abuse.

• To make information about national and local domestic abuse support services available on your website and in other places which are easily accessible to residents and staff.

• To put in place a HR policy and procedure on domestic abuse, or to incorporate this into an existing policy, to support members of staff who are experiencing domestic abuse.

• Appoint a champion in your organisation to own the activity you are doing to support people experiencing domestic abuse.

For more information visit cih.org/makeastand And, for more information on Longhurst Group visit longhurstgroup.org.uk, or go to Twitter: @LonghurstGroup

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Appeal to join fight against heart disease

A DEDICATED group of volunteers in Rushden - Audrey Jennings, Nicola Kenton, Rachel Hooper and Susanna Perl - all came together this year to help accelerate the fight against heart disease by forming the ‘BHF Rushden Fundraising Group’ to raise money for lifesaving research.

Audrey Jennings, from Rushden, joined the local fundraising group, said: “Heart

disease strikes so suddenly, it can happen to anyone, I wanted to make people aware of this and how the British Heart Foundation are fighting to beat it.”

Group member, Nicola Kenton, 22, also from Rushden, said: “I wanted to get involved as someone who lives with a heart condition locally and likes to volunteer.

“I was inspired by the advert

that the BHF released for Heart month and luckily, the Rushden Fundraising Group had just been formed.”

If you like the idea of turning your spare time into lifesaving research, or for more information on joining the Rushden volunteer group or starting a group up in your area visit dwww.bhf.org.uk/volunteer.

You can also email communityvolunteer@bhf.org.uk

Look after trees

RESIDENTS in East Northamptonshire are being asked to help cultivate a strategy on how East Northamptonshire Council looks after trees in the district.

The guidance and principles of the strategy will cover common issues with trees, as well as supplementary information on how the council intends to manage its trees. Private tree owners will also be able to use the strategy.

Leader of East Northamptonshire Council, councillor Steven North, said: “The flora and fauna of East Northamptonshire is something very close to my heart and having this strategy to help focus how the council tends for its trees is very important.

“Looking to the future, we hope to have this document adopted by all local town and parish councils to create a sense of continuity, across the district, for our residents.”

Can you help?

A NEW Read Easy Group has recently been formed in Wellingborough to offer confidential, one to one approaches to encourage people to come forward for help. It currently have a vacancy for a Volunteer Coordinator. Contact: Yvette Clembintson 07789 160416 for more details on how to help.

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Service gets grant

EAST Northants Community Service, (ENCS), a hub of vital services for vulnerable people in Northamptonshire run by East Northants Faith Group, will receive ÂŁ65,908 from Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales to support its substance addiction rehabilitation service.

Residents of Recovery House follow a six-month, 12-step programme, after which they move to a ‘dry’ aftercare house and return to normal life, free from the burden of life-controlling addictions. The programme’s success is clear - 80 per cent of ex-residents did not use drugs or alcohol within a year of leaving the dry house.

The grant from Lloyds Bank Foundation will fund Recovery House’s project manager, who makes sure participants receive all the support they need, from reconnecting with family and reducing debts to finding meaningful ways for former addicts to re-integrate back into the community without falling back into damaging habits.

Drug addiction in Northamptonshire verges on double the national average and alcohol addiction is more prevalent too, meaning Recovery House and the other services provided by ENCS are vital to the community.

Project manager of Recovery House Matt Baker said: “ENCS provides this rehabilitation service free to the client with the support of 30 volunteers. “Housing benefit only covers part of the cost of putting each client through the programme and we are dependent on funders such as the Lloyds Bank Foundation to continue the service.

Recovery House has been open for three years and there is a clear demand to expand the service for women as well as men. This grant secures the service for the next three years and allows us to start looking towards future expansion.�

Paul Streets OBE, chief executive of Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales said: “Charities like ENCS are the lifeblood of so many communities and so vital in tackling disadvantage in towns and cities up and down the country. “ We’re proud that, with the support of Lloyds Bank, we’re able to support ENCS and their substance addiction rehabilitation service, and I look forward to seeing the great things they achieve in the coming years.�

East Northants Community Service is one of five charities in the East Midlands supported in Lloyds Bank Foundation’s latest funding round.

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Volunteering workers co-operate around town

STAFF from the High Street Cooperative store in Higham Ferrers have been busy working in the community.

In liaision with the Town Council, the Co-op staff volunteered their time in the cemetery. They sanded down the wood and metal work on the public seats and are giving them a new lease of life with a lick of paint.

Some of the older and unattended graves in the cemetery have been weeded and tidied. Mayor Cllr Jason Smithers, met with and expressed gratitude to Jug Hoggs, the branch manager, and her staff, for their time and hard work and hopes they will continue with their volunteer work.

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IN MY OPINION

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by Andy Mercer

MONOPOLIES are bad for the public. Almost as bad are markets dominated by just a few suppliers.

A market with just, say, four major suppliers, collectively having 97 per cent market share is clearly a problem. That exactly describes the market for auditing large organisations, (such as the FT350 companies).

Auditors are people paid large amounts of money to check the accounts of companies, councils, charities, and the like. The companies do not get to choose whether to be audited – the law makes them. You can think of it as a form of taxation.

The only reason such a draconian system can be justified is if it brings some huge gain to society. In the case of auditing, this is the prevention of fraud and company bankruptcies.

And yet, Carillion has gone bust.

When a company like Carillion goes under,

the trouble is shared far and wide. About 50,000 jobs are at risk, along with many public sector projects. How then did Carillion happen?

At this point, we don’t know the answer to that question. However, we do know: KMPG audited Carillion’s accounts Deloitte advised Carillion’s board on risk management Ernst & Young were consulted on recovery plans.

That left just one of the ‘Big Four’ auditors uninvolved, Price-Waterhouse-Cooper. So when Carillion went bust, guess who were appointed as advisers to the Official Receiver – PriceWaterhouse-Cooper!

One does not have to be an expert on competition law to see something fishy here.

You might think this is just an issue for ‘Big Business’, but it isn’t. Councils also have to be audited and their auditors are also usually from the ‘Big Four’.

Moreover, whenever councils have to hire

consultants, it is usually one of the Big Four as well. Overall, that’s a lot of public money going into just four companies.

These issues have been noticed upon high.

Two House of Commons select committees have criticised both Carillion and its auditors.

However, they don’t stop there. They have called for the break up of the ‘Big Four’ auditing firms.

(And for their consultancy arms to be hived off.)

In Northamptonshire, we had our Carillion epiphany several years ago, when a NCC contract went bad.

We steered clear of them after that, and so were spared the worst impact of their collapse.

Auditing imposes costs upon companies and councils.

Ultimately, those costs are paid for by consumers and council-tax payers. In return for that money, auditors must help prevent disasters like Carillion.

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LETTERS

We need all types of transport to boost the economy, not just cars TO THE EDITOR: Further to the letter in last month’s Reporter on traffic snarl-ups.

They are results of two main political parties, Conservative and Labour, as well as other parties, not

putting enough effort into opening up the railways when there is a lot bigger population in the country.

When I was taught by an expert geography master with top quality qualifications, he always said, that

you need all forms of transport, not just roads, for a good economy and the efficient running of England, Scotland and Wales.

There are a lot of places in Northamptonshire and throughout

the UK, with poor or no connections, so people cannot run businesses efficiently.

Opening up the railways would also cut a lot of of pollution.

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Waste not, want not NEVER before has our waste and recycling been in the news so much.

From single use plastic bottles and straws to ear buds, baby wipes and coffee cups, we are now all united in our desire to do better by the environment and our oceans.

So it is timely that East Northamptonshire Council has signed a new deal to better manage waste and recycling throughout the area and to help residents recycle more and waste and litter less.

The new seven year contract to provide rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services in the district has been signed by Steven North, leader of East Northamptonshire Council and Paul Taylor, Group Chief Executive of FCC Environment (UK) Limited.

The new £20m contract, which will save council tax payers more than £3m over the seven years, has a strong focus on high standards of customer service, and includes opportunities for the council and its new contractor FCC Environment to develop services in line with innovations emerging within the waste sector such as the potential use of alternative fuel vehicles during the life of the contract and potentially into an extension.

Residents will continue to receive the same fortnightly recycling and refuse collections as they currently do.

If changes to collection days are necessary to improve efficiency, they will be communicated well in advance to avoid any confusion or inconvenience.

Trade waste will also continue to be collected in the same way and the Garden Waste Club remains open for residents to join to recycle their green waste.

The new contract will begin

when the existing one expires at the end of this month.

Councillor North said: “We’re committed to providing a reliable and convenient waste collection service which promotes recycling and represents value for money.

“This new contract will ensure we continue to deliver first-class waste collection and street cleaning services to our residents - who work hard to recycle as much as possible.

“Together, we will continue protecting our environment by sending more and more of our household waste for recycling.”

Waste services manager Charlotte Tompkins said: “We will be collecting the same refuse and recycling in the same bins.

“Collections days may change to accommodate all the new houses built in the district and to allow us to ensure we are still using the most fuel efficient routes. Otherwise, it’s collection business as usual.”

Group Chief Executive of FCC Environment Paul Taylor said: “FCC Environment is one of the UK’s leading waste and recycling businesses serving the needs of some 60 local authorities.

“We process 1.6 million tons of recycling each year and generate 102 MW of green energy from the waste that cannot be recycled.

“We are delighted to be bringing our experience to residents of East Northamptonshire and look forward to working closely with the council to exceed the communities expectations.”

The council said staff employed by the current contractor, Kier will transfer to FCC and there are no expected redundancies. The council has used its own finances to purchase the fleet up front at the beginning of the contract.

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Moonwalking in their bras

THESE four women walked 26 miles through London in their bras to raise money for breast cancer charities.

Taking part in the annual Moonwalk event the ladies completed the walk around the capital in seven hours and raised a fantastic £1,500.

Helen Coles said: “The Moonwalk had a western theme

this year so we decorated our bras with fringing and pink gingham!

It was exhausting walking through the night but worth every step to raise money for such good causes.”

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Crowds have a knock-out time at rugby club’s extravanganza AN ‘It’s a Knockout’ fun day was held at Rushden and Higham Rugby club to raise fuinds for Cynthia Spencer Hospice and MIND. The event was well supported by local businesses and families.

Nearly £7,000 was raised this year and over the period the event has been running some £50,000 has been raised for Cynthia Spencer Hospice and other local charities.

Rushden Chichele Rotary Club, Rushden Round Table and the Cynthia Spencer Hospice got together to organise the family fun day.

Judy Webb, from Rushden Chichele Rotary Club, has masterminded the Day for the past seven years.

This year, 16 teams from local businesses and organisations took part in the event arranged through We’re A Knockout, a leading U.K. event planner.

Although safety is a priority the teams took all the spills and thrills in their stride and often ended up as a heap of Telly-Tubbies or fourperson sack racers.

Winners of the Team event was Wykes Engineering, (pictured).

Visitors made full use of the children’s entertainment area and all the food and fun outlets surrounding the main arena.

Tree house unveiled

THANKS to some excellent fund raising by the Friends of Bozeat School and donations from the local community, a new tree house adventure trail has been created at the school.

This is the latest in a series of improvements to the outdoor areas that has enabled our pupils to spend more time outside exploring the environment As part of our outdoor explorations, last term pupils from Year 2 visited a primary school in London to experience life in a multi-cultural city school.

This term, the London school visited us to experience the great out doors in Northamptonshire where we had tractor rides, petted lambs and watched cows being milked at a local farm.

Outdoor adventures have also taken pupils to Hunstanton beach.

While there, the older children looked at the negative impact plastic pollution can have on the environment.

They also studied the actions we can take to prevent this through recycling, improved packaging and very simply taking care with our rubbish.

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Town turns out to support OVO tour cyclists THE streets were lined as people turned to support stage 2 of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour, 2018.

Backed by Rushden Lakes and Waitrose, the race 102 riders from 25 countries, including 12 reigning National Champions and five former World Road Race Champions, compete. Team Sunweb’s Coryn Rivera moved into the OVO Energy Women’s Tour Green Jersey after pipping 2014 champion Marianne Vos to the line which ended in Daventry.

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A POPULAR sport which is growing in numbers is holding a festival this month.

On Sunday, July 15, Rushden & Diamonds Walking Football Festival will be all the rage.

One of the organisers, Mark Rogers, said: “So far, we have nine visiting teams with invites to four more.

“Walking football has become a massive sport in the UK for the over-50’s.

“There are something like 1,000 teams actively playing it.

“It is essentially a sport to encourage fat old men off the sofa - something we believe socially, politically and healthwise has become very important.

“The festival will hopefully showcase the sport and encourage others, men and women, to kick a ball again.”

The festival will be held at Ferrers School, Queensway, in Higham Ferrers between 10am to 1pm.

For more information contact Mr Rogers by emailing him at markrogers462@btinternet.co Training sessions run on a

Monday evening between 7.30pm and 9pm at the Ferrers School in Higham Ferrers, (on the 3G pitch).

The sessions cost just £3 and there is no need to book or email.

If you are aged 50-plus you can just turn up on the night and join in.

For more information, visit the walking football website www.afcdiamonds.com/afcrushden-diamonds-walking-footb all.

Meanwhile, the popular quiz nights for AFC Rushden & Diamonds continue this month, on Thursday, July 5, at the usual venue at Rushden Bowls Club in Northampton Road. It starts at 7.30pm and the cost for teams is £3.

There will also be a raffle and a retiring bucket collection for Cransley Hospice, near Kettering.

To book a table, contact Glenis Haynes, from the AFC Rushden and Diamonds fundraising team on 07870 332606.

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TABLE TENNIS

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TABLE tennis players are needed to help boost the sport.

The Wellingborough and District Table Tennis League had its heyday in the 1970s, with membership exceeding 100 clubs but by the late 1990s the league membership had been halved.

Currently, Rushden is represented by Higham Harriers Table Tennis Club, playing out ofthe Church Hall in Park Road, Rushden, and membership of 29 teams an all-time low.

During the past, teams competing from Rushden alone have been St Peter’s Church, Highfield Baptist Church, Rushden Athletic Club, Rushden Working Men’s Club, Rushden Sports Centre, Rushden Conservatives, Rushden Cricket Club, Rushden Golf Club, Rushden Youth Centre, Rushden Co-operative Shoe Factory and the Co-Operative Shops, Park Road

Baptist, Rushden YMCA and Youth Centre, Taylor Woodrow, Rushden Park, Wagon & Horses, Cox & Wright and RAF Association.

With a strong financial base, the league is in no danger of folding and the league’s divisions cover all abilities and need new players, male or female, of all ages – the range at the moment is between 11 and 80 years.

Recent changes mean matches are now played up to 11 points, best of five ends.

Why not give it a go as table tennis has recently shown to improve your mental function as well as to help keep you fit?

For further information on how to join in and get involved, contact Chas Allen by email at derekcharlesallen@gmail.com, or telephone him on 01933 412378 for further details.

NEW young players are needed for one of the area’s leading football clubs.

Wellingborough Town Pumas Under-10’s A team needs current Year 4 players, including a goalkeeper and two or three outfield players.

The team will be coached by experienced local footballer Jonathan Tite, who has had spells at Rushden and Higham United, Raunds Town and Thrapston Town, as well as Wellingborough Town.

He has also coached in New York in exclusive training camps.

He has full FA coaching badges and is CRB checked.

Wellingborough Town Football Club is a Charter Standard Development club.

Its purpose is for youngsters to have fun playing football, develop their football skills and progress into senior football within the Wellingborough Town under-18, reserve and first teams.

If you and your child is interested contact Jonathan on 07540 769740. Alternatively, ring Jem Perkins on 07407 685548.

At the double

RUSHDEN Welcome United is celebrating the double.

The team beat FC Phoenix to the league by one point and beat them again 4-2 on penalties at Sixfields Stadium in the Roger Gamble Cup after a 3-3 draw in normal time, (below).

Player/manager Nick Payne said after its achievement this year the team was looking forward to the coming season hoping to improve even more.

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LTHOUGH summer in England can be hot we are not likely to reach the temperature and rainfall of tropical regions where most flowers are brilliantly coloured. However we can create similar spectacles by selecting plants that together give a tropical feel to our gardens but will happily grow in our climate.

Alstromerias are a great group of low growing summer flowering perennials that require little maintenance and are now available in a vast range of bright hot colours.

They are excellent when planted at the front of the borders or in pots where they produce nonstop flowers from June to October. The stems can be used for flower arranging and should be pulled not cut from the plant. The more you pull the stems the more new shoots the plant produces. Alstromerias should be grown in well drained soil in a sunny place and covered with mulch in winter until really established. If you are growing these plants in pots use John Innes No. 2 compost and give protection during severe winters. A gorgeous new variety to look out for is Indian Summer with pale and vivid orange outer petals and

yellow inner petals and striking dark markings.

Dahlias are another group that have enjoyed a lot of Growers attention over the last few years. There are now some lovely perennial varieties which although subject to frost damage if planted six inches deep in the ground and covered with thick mulch in winter will survive and thrive. Dahlias grown in tubs they should be protected in a conservatory, covered porch or greenhouse.

Plant the tubers or plants in a rich organic soil or compost and protect the young plants from frost. Remove the growing tip from young plants to encourage branching and so more flower buds. The plants are very easy to grow but can be subject to aphids or earwig damage so spray with Provado when any are seen. By continually cutting the flowers for vases indoors encourages a lot more flowers.

Strawberry Bon Bon and Amazon are two stunning small decorative varieties while Bishop of Lancaster is bright red.

Crocosmias are a vibrant range of hardy perennials that grow well in sun or shady places. There is an ever increasing range of varieties with more being added every year.

They flower from July until a really hard frost often into December. The dazzling range of colours becomes more and more tropical.

They are always a successful plant to grow in normal well drained soil and are pest and disease free. Columbus and Buttercup are both good shining golden yellow varieties with Emily Mckenzie a dramatic orange with red centres.

Rudbeckias are very hardy daisy like flowers which are also very easy to grow in normal well drained soil in full sun. There are annual and perennial types and if the annual seeds are sown in March they will be flowering by July until October. The vibrant yellow and orange flowers are now accompanied by new red varieties.

Butterscotch is the honey and orange colour that the name suggests.

Canna Lilies are perhaps the most tropical plants we can grow. They are traditionally grown as centre pieces or accent plants in large bedding plant displays. They will flower from July onwards but when the foliage turns yellow and droops down stop watering and allow the plant to dry completely to over winter successfully. Protect with a thick layer of mulch and start watering and feeding again the following March. If growing in pots stop watering completely and put somewhere frost free for winter. Tropicana Black is a must variety to grow with the electrifying contrast of the orange flowers and very dark leaves.

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The Pink Floyd Tribute Show – The Bell and Moon Tour 2018 Bedford Corn Exchange 7.30pm Friday 27th July

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Theatre of Hate Bedford Esquires Following a sell-out show back in 2016 Kirk Brandon brings the original post-punk band Theatre Of Hate to Bedford Esquires this July.

In 1980, Kirk Brandon formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John “Boy” Lennard, who revolutionised the band’s sound with his haunting sax lines.

Theatre Of Hate’s debut double-A-side single, “Legion”/”Original Sin”, topped the independent chart in 1980, and “Westworld”, their debut album, produced by Mick Jones from The Clash and released in 1982,held the number one position for 21 weeks. The single taken from the album, “Do You Believe In The Westworld?” has become an anthem and is still widely played in clubs and on international radio, as well as featuring on numerous compilation albums.

Supporting the likes of The Clash & Ian Dury lead to Theatre Of Hate headlining major venues across the UK & Northern Europe.

Theatre Of Hate imploded in 1982, with Kirk taking Stan forward to form Spear Of Destiny, but the band has resurfaced over the years to play some very special shows. Having been asked by John Curd to join The Damned for a massive show at London’s infamous Roundhouse in December 2014 the band once

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again joined the fray. A short set of dates around the London anchor show attracted rave reviews, as did a 6 night night SOLD OUT run in December 2014.

2015 saw the band play two short jaunts across the UK in April and December both sets of dates wowed large crowds.

During touring in 2014 and 2015 the band constantly recorded at Oxygen Studios in Manchester, the first new studio album in 30 years KINSHI was released late last year on CD, Vinyl, Download & Dub. The 12 brand new songs are simply stunning. Part funded by a fan based private Pledge campaign this THEATRE OF HATE masterpiece is all set propel the band even further back into the spotlight.

Kirk, Stan and John will be joined by current Spear Of Destiny band member Adrian Portas (New Model Army) and Chris Bell (Hugh Cornwall) on drums to pay homage to the iconic TOH sound.

Special guest support come from THE MEMBRANES the highly influential UK underground band. The Membranes recently reformed. In the 80s they developed a dark and discordant and wild music that was at the forefront of the Death To Trad Rock UK underground scene. Fronted by John Robb this is the band first appearance in Bedford for over 25 years.

Tickets priced £18 are on sale now from seetickets and are be available in person from Slide Record Store, Esquires Bar, Mario’s Hair Design in Bedford & Vinyl Revelations in Luton.

The music of Pink Floyd as it was meant to be heard Pink Floyd’s recording career spanned almost three decades and, for its 10th Anniversary, The Floyd Effect has chosen two of the band’s most remarkable albums to create The Bell And The Moon tour 2018.

Spotlighting the music of The Division Bell (1994) and a complete, unbroken performance of the iconic Dark Side Of The Moon (1973), concerts will also include tracks from Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall, delighting Pink Floyd fans everywhere.

The Floyd Effect is renowned for the remarkable accuracy with which it performs the music of Pink Floyd. All of the band’s members are top quality musicians with pedigrees that stretch across all manner of musical genres, and they faithfully recreate the music and intensity of a Pink Floyd concert without recourse to backing tracks, racks of computers, or other technological wizardry. Every note that you hear is played and sung by the band, making each concert a genuine ‘live’ experience; powerful, immersive and emotional. And, of course, the music is supported by a dramatic light show that incorporates the iconic circular screen, two sets of projections, smoke and lasers.

No strangers to Bedford, The Floyd Effect is back by popular demand after a sell-out show in December 2016.

Sit back and enjoy The Floyd Effect as the band takes you on a journey through the music of Pink Floyd. Unless you were there the first time around, it was never as real as this. www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk box office: 01234 718044.

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entertain and enjoy. Local company, Urban Safari, will be bringing an amazing collection of exotic animals and reptiles, there will be the chance to try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, hang out in the cinema tent, watch morris dancing or let the kids loose in the play area complete with inflatables and rides.

The main arena will play host to the most hotly contested wellywanging event in the county and in another corner of the site a group of (fairly) well-behaved Vikings will enthral festival-goers with their Norse sagas and invitations to enter their temporary village. Even dogs are allowed so long as they are accompanied by their well-behaved owners.

This is a festival where the organisers always believe in trying to do things just a little bit different!

Daxtonbury Festival Podington 6-8 July 2018

‘The Best Three-Day Party In Bedfordshire’. That’s the audacious claim made by the team behind this year’s Daxtonbury Festival being held over the weekend of July 6-8, on farmland near the village of Podington in North Bedfordshire.

Famously described as the love child of a liaison between Glastonbury and a village fete the event, which is now in its eleventh year, sets out to mix lots of loud music with country crafts and fun activities for all the family.

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–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– WOMEN’S JOGGING COREFIT GROUP CIRCUIT CLA SS FREE – friendly mixed ability Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Rushden – November to March Mondays 19.30 – 20.15

Block of 8 sessions – £24 non refundable for more info please contact Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk

Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Waitrose in Rushden November to March BEGINNERS Couch to 5k 10-12 weeks New groups – June and January Mondays 17.45 – 19.00

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STANWICK PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP IS CELEBRATING ITS

HIGHAM L ADIES’ GROUP

Thursday 12th July

Meet 2.15-4pm every 3rd Monday of the month Come along and make some new friends and have fun

Interesting Speakers Tea and biscuits provided

Adult School, Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers NN10 8BB SUPPORTED BY EAST NORTHANTS COUNCIL

–––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers 7.30pm for 8pm July 11

Peter Seery July 25

Summer Super August 8th

Rosemary Nayyar

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The Royal British Legion

COFFEE MORNING

Every 1st Thursday of the month The Athletic Club, Newton Road NN10 0HF Any enquires to Emma Connor 0745 800 2967

50TH GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

We are a committee run, not-forprofit charity for children aged 2-5 years, based in the Village Hall in Stanwick.

As I’m sure you will agree, this milestone is a huge achievement.

There will be a Golden themed party with games for the children & a fancy dress competition in the hall until 3pm. We then invite the local community to celebrate with us from 3-5pm, refreshments will be available in the committee room where there will be a chance to view old Preschool photographs from the last 50 years & a chance to chat, share memories & anecdotes.

Did you attend Stanwick Preschool as a child? Did you help run Preschool sessions? Come along & join in the festivities!

For more information, please contact our Preschool Manager Georgina Nottage 07833 527024 for a prospectus or a free taster session.

–––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP MEET SAFFRON ROAD CAR PARK HIGHAM FERRERS FOR CAR SHARING 10am Sunday 15th July Admission Free Contact 01933 386839 9 mile walk from Higham Ferrers around Rushden Lakes 9.10am Sunday 29th July Admission Free Contact 01933 314032 5 mile walk from Fotheringhay 9.35am Sunday 5th August Admission Free Contact 07952 350540 6.5 mile walk from Raunds

–––––––––––––––––– THRAPSTON & –––––––––––––––––– DISTRICT L ADIES’ TENNIS CLUB ARCHERY Doors are open at the Thrapston & District Tennis Club from 10am to 2pm for anyone interested in playing tennis and joining the club.

Meadow Lane, NN14 4QL

Fees and further details available at www.thrapstontennisclub.co.uk

–––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN INDEPENDENT WESLEYAN CHURCH (entrance Queen Street)

Sunday Worship at 10.45am, with Children’s Activities Communion 1st Sunday of the month,

Second Sunday in the month at 4pm something different for all ages.

Wednesdays 9.30am Jelly Babes children’s Group, all welcome.

Alternate Thursdays Ladies Meeting at 2pm.

New members welcome.

Pemberton Maid Marions EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING AT THE PEMBERTON CENTRE H E BATES WAY RUSHDEN NN10 9YP For more information contact: Diane 01933 314032 Nicki 01933 395913 or all in for a chat.

–––––––––––––––––– HOPE’S TOTS Hope Methodist Church Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers For all parents and carers with children under 5.

Thursdays 9.15am - 10.30am during term time only Coffee, tea, juice and biscuits are available.

Each session. £1.50 per family Just come along and join in the fun.

Everyone Welcome.

Any enquiries to Chris 01933 317719

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TEL: 07894 935952 or 07724 905406

–––––––––––––––––– NEWTON BROMSWOLD VILL AGE FETE Saturday 7 July at 2pm

The Newton Bromswold Village Fete will take place on Saturday 7 July at 2pm, Rushden Mission Band will be playing the music and there will be the usual variety of stalls and games.

Afternoon teas will be served.

The Children’s Fancy Dress competition will be judged at 3.10pm, and the theme for this year is Peter Rabbit and Friends.

–––––––––––––––––– CHICHELE COLLEGE HIGHAM FERRERS 29 July 2018 Free Entry to

BRASS ON THE GRASS

Listen to the Raunds Temperance Band, bring your chairs and a picnic!

Coming in August: 10 August 2018

Free Entry from 7pm to enjoy the singing and playing talents of

RICHARD EXHALL AND AMY ROBERTS Licenced bar.

25 August 2018

NEIGHBOURHOOD GARAGE SALE

Higham Ferrers. Maps on sale from the Market Square from 9am.

–––––––––––––––––– TRAUMA & PTSD SUPPORT GROUP

I run this support group for others who have been through a trauma of any kind, Its a safe place to come and meet people going through similar things.

Monday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm alternates between Wellingborough Mind & Higham Ferrers Hope church Tuesday 1.30pm - 3pm The Bee hive Kingsthorpe Thursday 2pm & 3.30pm Kettering Mind

£3 a session which helps pay for the room hire and a drink

please contact me for more information please contact Nikki 07507176719

–––––––––––––––––– THE PAVILION YOUTH CLUB HIGHAM FERRERS

Wednesday evenings 6pm - 9pm for youths 10 - 16 year old,

where it gives them somewhere safe to go, with lots of activities to do.

EDITORIAL: nick@rosettapublishing.com

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Friday 20th July 7.30pm at

SERVICE FOR ALL

RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY

South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU

DEREK BLUNT Saints and Sinners, (famous characters from Northamptonshire) Tel 01933 316582 for more information

Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.

–––––––––––––––––– CRAFTIE LADIES’ CRAFT CLUB Meets 7.30-9.30pm 2nd Monday of the month.

SALVATION ARMY HALL, IRTHLINGBOROUGH.

contact – Jean hilton on 01933 651563

long established, independent craft club. come along with your own project and join our friendly, chatty group and enjoy our many varied workshops

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Monday evening 7pm-8pm starting 23 July Masonic Hall, Rushden

£5 a class suitable for beginners and all abilities contact Carole 07873743256 or carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com

–––––––––––––––––– YOGA CL ASS Monday morning 8.30am-9.30am Masonic Hall Wellingborough Road Rushden £5 per class no block booking commitment

perfect for beginners all ages/abilities

10.30am

(Communion first Sunday each month)

Mike Freeman 01933 01933389796 rbc-rsc@angeladavis.net

–––––––––––––––––– ST MARY’S CHURCH RINGSTEAD

1st Saturday of the Month

COFFEE MORNING

at St Mary’s Church, Ringstead, 10 to 12 noon. A warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. Call 01933 624262 for details.

Last Tuesday of the month

TEA WITH FRIENDS

at St Mary’s Church Ringstead is held on the last Tuesday of every month between 2 and 4pm. A chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. All very welcome.

All proceeds from donations go to church funds and charities.

14/15th July 2018

SCARECROW FESTIVAL

11am-4pm with the theme ‘Films’

Prizes for the funniest, scariest and greenest (recycled) scarecrows!

Scarecrow tour maps, cream teas, refreshments, raffle and stalls at St Mary’s Church, Rinsgtead all weekend. See www.4spires.org/events for full details and registration entry form.

–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN MISSION CHURCH YOGA CL ASS carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com or 07873743256

Thursday evening 7-8pm

Whitefriars Infant School Rushden Suitable for beginners £5 a class.

Contact Carole 07873743256

–––––––––––––––––– YOGA Wednesdays 11.20am-12.20

MASONIC HALL RUSHDEN

£5 a class please contact 07873743256 or carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com

–––––––––––––––––– PSYCHIC AND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT GROUPS RUSHDEN MIxED ABILITY

Every alternate Wednesday

We are looking for new volunteers to join our leaders & young leaders.

1.00pm – 3.00pm, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

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for more information please contact Nikki 07507176719

RINGSTEAD SHARED CHURCH

£7.00 per session

For more info please contact: Renalta Hall MOB: 07712740495

WELLINGBOROUGH ROAD NN10 9TA

SUNDAYS 10.45am All Age Worship with the music group and children’s activities 5.30pm Traditional Evening Service

MONDAYS 2pm Pillow Talk Lace Making Group WEDNESDAYS 10am Art Group

–––––––––––––––––– LUNCH & CHAT Fridays (except for Good Friday, Christmas Holidays and occassional weddings) in the Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers 12.30pm – No need to book

Cost of lunch £6, 2 courses – choose from 2 main hot courses or salads; cold and hot puddings; tea/coffee.

Everyone Welcome Contact information: Chris 01933 317719

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Best of Castle Comedy at Bedford’s Quarry Theatre Castle Comedy has a spectacular show on Thursday July 28th at the state-of-the-art The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, Bedford as part of the Bedfringe Festival.

The Best Of Castle Comedy Special sees three of the biggest stars from the UK comedy circuit taking the stage for the ultimate comedy show!

Opening the show is Lucy Porter. She is one of the most loveable comics in the country and a fringe favourite! She starred in the new series of ‘Live at the Apollo’ and has also appeared on ‘QI’, ‘Nevermind the Buzzcocks’, ‘Mock The Week’ and ‘Have I got News for You’.

“Porter is one of the most talented comics on the circuit. Brilliantly crafted jokes. This is get happy comedy at its very best.” ★★★★★ Time Out Marcel Lucont is a flâneur, raconteur, bonviveur, and easily the greatest UK-based French

WHITEFRIARS CHURCH

Whitefriars Church services at Whitefriars Primary School, Boughton Drive, Rushden NN10 9Hx (all with activities for children and young people) all at 10.15am unless otherwise stated: • Sunday 1st July: Morning Worship • Sunday 8th July: Stepping Out communities meet – see below • Sunday 15th July: Morning Worship • Sunday 22nd July: Morning Worship with Holy Communion • Sunday 29th July: All Age Worship Other events and activities: COUNTRYSIDE WALK: Sunday 8th July: THE YELDEN YOMP - a walk on the castle mound and in countryside near Yelden. Meet at Whitefriars Primary School, Boughton Drive, Rushden, from 9.45 for a 10am departure, or near the Chequers pub (now closed down) in High Street, Yelden, MK44 1AW in time to leave at 10.30. Contact information: Andrew Presland (01933 316927).

Before then, there will be an evening walk in the countryside: in the Ise Valley near Finedon from 7.30pm on Tuesday 26th June, meeting outside the Bell Inn, 32 Bell Hill, Finedon NN9 5ND and – due to return to the Bell for drinks by about 9pm. All are welcome. Andrew Presland (01933 316927) has details.

As well as Countryside Walks, Whitefriars Church has several other ‘STEPPING OUT’ communities which meet on the second Sunday of the month (next on 8th July) instead of a single church service. These include: • ‘Café Church’ in Whitefriars Junior School at 10.15am: come and share in a relaxed morning of breakfast and discussion, with activities for all ages • The ‘Silver Service’ church service with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars at 10.30am • Books ‘n’ More Reading Group at Coffee Barne in College Street, Higham Ferrers from 10.30am.

• ‘The Well’ missional community in northern Rushden – seeking to serve others and worship in the local community. Details are available from Rosie and Josh Benn on 07856 764771 OTHER CHURCH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS • The Annual General Meeting of East Northants Community Services (ENCS) will now be taking place from 7.30pm on Monday 25th June at the Hall Lounge at St Peter the Apostle Church (Roman Catholic), Rushden.

All are welcome.

• “At work and in work: eyes to see God on Mondays” – this will be the title of a talk to be given by Neil Hudson from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, from 2pm on Saturday 14th July at St James’ Church, Thrapston NN14 4NP. This will be a free event, open to all, with drinks and canapés. Please book through bookings@peterborough-diocese.org.uk or 01604 887049.

• The Cornerstone Café is held by East Northants Community Services in the Full Gospel Church on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9.30 – 12 noon. Wanted: volunteers to help run the café: chefs and people to co-ordinate each morning. Details from Helen Allan on 07871 999020 and at helen.allan@encs.org.uk

JULY 2018 REPORTER #1 — 29 comedian around! He has appeared on ‘The John Bishop Show’, ‘Live at The Electric’, Sky Atlantic’s ‘Set List’ and ‘Russell Howard’s Good News’.

“Fresh, accessible and hilarious” The Guardian Closing the show are The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue. They are without a doubt the maddest, silliest, stupidest, cleverest, strangest and the funniest double act of comedians on the circuit. Likened to Morecambe and Wise and the Two Ronnies, they count David Walliams amongst their legion of fans. Guaranteed to bring the house down.

“The original and the best!” David Walliams “A mad, anarchic triumph of stupidity over style.

Not to be missed” The Guardian Tickets are £16, To book visit:www.castlecomedy.co.uk

EAGLE TRAVEL GREAT DAYS OUT FULLY ESCORTED RETURN COACH TRAVEL FROM BEDFORD AND RUSHDEN IRONBRIDGE GORGE AND MUSEUMS

£69

WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL 2018 Includes: GUIDED TOUR AND ENTRY TO ALL MUSEUMS PLUS A 2-COURSE LUNCH

PP

A world heritage site and the beating heart of the industrial revolution, Ironbridge is home to 10 museums. We start our day with a guided tour of the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron and see how iron changed the course of the world. It’s then onto the Coalport China Museum where we can see brilliant examples of Coalport and Caughley China. After lunch we then step back in time to the Victorian Era at Blists Hill where you will get the afternoon to wander the streets and enjoy the age of Queen Victoria. Meet some (almost) real Victorians in their authentic shops and cottages, buy curious goods from a bygone era.

RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL

£59 PP

FRIDAY 11TH MAY 2018 Includes: FULL ENTRY IN TO THE THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND Based at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcestershire and framed by the picturesque Malvern Hills, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the perfect opportunity to prepare for the upcoming gardening season. Enjoy a walk around the show gardens, gather inspiration from exhibitors in the Floral Marquee and get hints and tips from a range of talks and demonstrations at this fantastic early season show.

KENSINGTON PALACE £89 ‘VICTORIA REVEALED’ PP AND RIVER THAMES BATEAUX LUNCH CRUISE

KENILWORTH CASTLE, ELIZABETHAN GARDENS AND WARWICK CASTLE TUESDAY 5TH JUNE 2018 £77 Includes: GUIDED TOUR OF PP KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDENS, GUIDED TOUR OF WARWICK CASTLE Discover the hidden secret gardens of Kenilworth Castle, designed by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, in an attempt to win the heart of Queen Elizabeth I. With a fully guided tour of both the castle and gardens you will be sure to hear of the tales of her extended stay in 1575. Afterwards we stop at Warwick Castle where you break for some lunch. The afternoon begins with a guided tour exploring the history that dates back almost 11 centuries. You will have some free time to explore this magnificent castle before our journey home.

WOBURN ABBEY AND BLETCHLEY PARK – HOME OF THE CODEBREAKERS

THE POPPY FACTORY, LUNCH AND A TRIP ABOARD A DUNKIRK ‘LITTLE SHIP’ £89 PP TUESDAY 17TH JULY 2018 Includes: GUIDED TOUR OF THE POPPY FACTORY A 2-COURSE LUNCH AND A RIVER THAMES TRIP.

On our tour of the Poppy Factory located in Richmond we will be guided through the history of the Poppy and the importance of remembrance. We will visit the Royal Wreaths in the Royal Corridor and listen to a fascinating presentation in the museum. We will even be able to learn how to make our own poppy.

Afterwards we will stop for a 2-course lunch before boarding a Dunkirk ‘little ship’ for a nostalgic cruise along the Riv

THE POSTAL MUSEUM & MAIL RAIL WITH LUNCH £84 FRIDAY 27TH JULY 2018 PP Includes: ENTRANCE TO THE POSTAL MUSEUM WITH A TRIP ON THE MAIL RAIL AND 2-COURSE LUNCH

WEDNESDAY 20TH JUNE 2018 £69 PP Includes: GUIDED TOUR OF WOBURN ABBEY WITH LIGHT LUNCH AND ENTRANCE TO BLETCHLEY PARK

Discover Woburn Abbey, home to the Earls and Dukes of Bedford for over 400 Years. Learn of the family’s fascinating stories set against a backdrop of over 250 works of art in more than 20 rooms. Our guide will give us an insightful tour through this historic building for an hour, after which we will enjoy a light lunch.

We then continue onto the home of the Codebreakers at Bletchley Park where you will be able to explore and experience the top secret world of iconic WWII codebreaking huts and blocks set within an atmospheric estate.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN DISTILLERY & RACING AT WINDSOR RACE COURSE

THURSDAY 24TH MAY 2018 Includes: KENSINGTON PALACE ENTRY & SELF GUIDED TOUR OF VICTORIA REVEALED EXHIBITION PLUS 3-COURSE LUNCH ON RIVER THAMES

MONDAY 9TH JULY 2018 £94 Includes: GUIDED DISTILLERY PP TOUR, ENTRANCE TO THE ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE WITH FISH ‘N’ CHIPS, A DRINK AND ENTRANCE TO THE GIN FESTIVAL

Inspired by the Queen’s own journals and featuring displays of personal objects in the rooms where she once lived, this exhibition gives an intimate account of Queen Victoria’s fascinating life. Our day starts with a one hour self-guided tour and the chance to stroll around the grounds of Kensington Palace. It is then time to board the Bateaux Cruises boat for a one hour 30 minute trip down the River Thames including a 3course lunch.

Explore the Bombay Sapphire Distillery with a guided host on this behind the scenes tour.

Take a trip through the glasshouse, the botanical dry room and the vapour infused distillation process before you enjoy a drink ‘on the house’.

Then it is onto the Royal Windsor Racecourse for an evening of racing.

Your ticket will include a Race Card, fish ‘n’ chips, a drink and entrance into the Gin Festival within the grounds.

THE POSTAL MUSEUM & MAIL RAIL WITH LUNCH DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND £89 AN EXTRA DATE PP TUESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2018 Includes: ENTRANCE TO THE POSTAL MUSEUM WITH A TRIP ON THE MAIL RAIL AND 2-COURSE LUNCH Descend into the old engineering depot of Mail Rail – the 100year-old little known Post Office railway. Board a miniature train designed to transport people through its tunnels. The train will descend into the stalactite filled tunnels. Pass through Mount Pleasant sorting office, see the original and largely unchanged station platforms and be transported back in time. After our guided tour of the museum and a ride on the train, we will then stop for a 2-course lunch at Bloom & Willows before our journey home.

BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVE – BLENHEIM PALACE £59

PP THURSDAY 2ND AUGUST 2018 Includes: ENTRANCE TO SHOW WITH GUARANTEED SEAT AT THE MAIN SHOW Returning to Blenheim Palace’s parkland for 2018, Countryfile Live will once again create a unique visitor experience for all the family.

Meet and listen to special guests, watch TV chefs on the farmyard cookery show, sample food from local producers. Watch the live main show from your guaranteed seat and discover more about our wonderful countryside.

To book your Great Day Out call: 01234 348882 11 Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3JY

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EAGLE TRAVEL GREAT DAYS OUT FULLY ESCORTED RETURN COACH TRAVEL FROM BEDFORD AND RUSHDEN BLUEBELL RAILWAY & £69 WAKEHURST KEW PP BOTANICAL GARDENS

42nd STREET THE MUSICAL AT THEATRE £99 PP ROYAL DRURY LANE

WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST 2018 Includes: BLUEBELL RAILWAY, TOUR OF KEW BOTANICAL GARDENS

WEDNESDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2018 Includes: 2-COURSE PRE-THEATRE LUNCH AND TICKET TO THE SHOW.

The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country. We will enjoy a return trip from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park on board a steam locomotive, which is regularly seen in shows such as Downton Abbey and Churchill’s Secret.

After our train journey we head to Wakehurst Kew Botanical Gardens. Boasting formal and ornamental gardens as well as being home to the Kew Gardens Millennium seed bank. After a stop at The Stables Restaurant for lunch (payable locally) we take a guided tour of the gardens before returning home.

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THURSDAY 8TH NOVEMBER £99 PP Includes: GUIDED TOUR OF THE DOCKLANDS AND PRE SHOW MEAL WITH PERFORMANCE AT BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL We start our day at London Docklands with a guided tour of the ‘Docklands at War’ unearthing the hidden story of the docks that were almost destroyed during the blitz. It’s then onto the Brick Lane Music Hall for a pre show meal and entrance to the ‘There’ll Always Be An England Wartime Music Show’ This celebrates the endearing spirit of both world wars in the only surviving music hall in the country. You will have an afternoon of laughter, singing and dancing to some of the most rousing songs ever written.

This brand new West End production of 42nd Street is a glitzy, glamorous technicolour masterpiece. Featuring a cast of more than 50 performing hits such as ‘We’re In The Money’ and ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’ this all singing, all dancing show will be one to remember. Our tour starts with a 2-course pre theatre lunch in Covent Garden before we move on to see the matinee performance.

D-DAY LANDINGS IN NORMANDY

LONDON DOCKLANDS & BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL

£82 PP

THURSFORD £95 PP CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SHOW AND CHRISTMAS LUNCH FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2018

WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018

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FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2018 Includes: 4-DAY FULLY ESCORTED TOUR WITH BATTLEFIELD GUIDE, DEPARTS FROM BEDFORD & RUSHDEN The landings on the Normandy coastline on the 6th June 1944 were the turning point of the second world war in the west. Few other events of WWII have captivated such public interest and D-Day remains an inspiring and moving story 70 years later. With visits to Pegasus Bridge, D-Day landings of the British beaches, Omaha and Utah beaches and a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery. This tour is an insightful journey through the events of this tragic battle.

Based on 2 adults sharing, Single supplement from £89.00 per person

Waverley is one of the world’s greatest historic ships – the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world – magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks and gleaming varnish and brass. You can see and hear the mighty steam engines as they propel the paddles that take Waverley majestically through the water. Your days starts with free time in Southend, and a chance to enjoy the classic British seafront or have lunch (payable locally).

You will then board the SS Waverley for a 3 1/2 hour cruise which culminates in sailing underneath Tower Bridge. You will then be met at Tower Pier to board your coach home.

Widely recognised as being the largest show of its kind in the country, if not Europe. Set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels, with a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians – many of whom are West End performers. The three hour performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being performed alongside traditional carols. Your ticket also includes a traditional 2-course Christmas lunch and the opportunity to wander around Thursfords "Olde World" shopping experience.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2018 The finest carol concert of the festive season comes to the Royal Albert Hall in 2018, featuring the massed voices of the Royal Choral Society and PP National Youth Choir of Great Britain, plus the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the fanfare team of Her Majesty’s Coldstream Guards. Enjoy traditional carols, modern arrangements, and festive favourites performed by the some of the finest ensembles in the UK, with plenty of opportunities to join in!

£79

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