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Fly tipper handed biggest fine in district INVESTIGATORS working on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council have handed out the district’s largest ever fine for fly tipping.

Derwidas Kardokas, from Wellingborough, was handed a £800 fine for dumping around half a ton of clothes in a privately owned field in Slipton.

A council officer discovered the objects in September last year, and after obtaining a witness statement from the landowner, began investigating Mr Kardokas.

Mr Kardokas was invited to attend a formal interview under caution, however, did not respond.

Nearly one year after council officers discovered the mountain of clothes, Mr Kardokas was summoned to Northampton Magistrates Court.

While waiting to be called in, he admitted to the offence, explaining he was asked to dispose of the rubbish as a way of earning extra money.

In court, the offence was read to Mr Kardokas, where he indicated a guilty plea and provided some mitigation.

After deliberation the magistrates returned

to the stands and explained to Mr Kardokas fly tipping is a very serious offence.

They did, however, take into account it was his first offence and he was presented with a fine of £800.

On discussing Mr Kardokas’ case, leader of East Northamptonshire Council, Steven North, said: “We are committed to working with landowners across the district to keep all areas of East Northamptonshire clean and free of rubbish.

“This result demonstrates the fantastic work our waste team carry out every day to keep our district green.

“I am disappointed people think it is acceptable to dispose of personal items in public spaces and privately-owned land.

“Fly tipping is a mindless exercise.

“It is not only hazardous to passing vehicles, pedestrians and animals, but is also costly.

“I would encourage everyone to dispose of waste responsibly and help to keep our streets rubbish free."

Waste manager at East Northamptonshire Council, Charlotte Tomkins, said: “This is the

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largest fine we have ever awarded for fly tipping in our district.

“It demonstrates our commitment to prosecuting fly tippers.

“I would urge rogue operators that skimping on commercial waste payments is a risky business and can do much more harm than good.

“Don’t get yourself a fine like this and a criminal record through the courts.

“Dispose of your waste sensibly.”

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People can help in the fight against fly tipping by reporting any offences online at www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/flytipping or by contacting 01832 742026 to speak to council officers.

To get rid of unwanted waste responsibly, people can visit one of Northamptonshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres.

They can also visit the council’s website at www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/ bulkywaste, where they can find out about its bulky waste collection service.

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday 11th September 6.45pm ENVIRONMENT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday 11th September 7.30pm FULL COUNCIL Tuesday 25th September 7.30pm FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 29th September 9am-1pm how to ContaCt your CounCillor Cllr D. Drage Tel: 01933 410884 Cllr Mrs A Gardner Email: Redley.ang4@gmail.com Cllr R.J. Gell* Tel: 01933 359237

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

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Cllr Mrs C. Reavey Tel 01933 413713

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Annual festival to return PEOPLE across the district are invited to celebrate the rich heritage, wildlife and culture of the Nene Valley as the annual Nene Valley Festival returns this month.

The festival, which will take place from Saturday, September 15, to Sunday, 23 September, will offer a whole host of activities that are guaranteed to be fun for all the family. Thanks to a boost in funding from Heritage Lottery through Nenescape, this year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever before.

Featuring more than 110 events at key locations across the Nene Valley from Northampton to Peterborough, the festival will deliver an eclectic mix of activities for wildlife and culture lovers of all ages.

Northampton Borough Council will be hosting the launch event at Becket’s Park on Saturday, September 15.

Councillor Anna King, cabinet member for community engagement, Northampton Borough Council, said: “We are once again very pleased that the Nene Valley Festival will be coming to Northampton. This year the festival will be showcasing Becket’s Park, which we are very proud of and where the Buddies of Beckets group are doing a fantastic job in bringing back to life this wonderful

area of town centre parkland.”

Fitness fanatics are invited to test their peddle power at the Cyclefest taking place at Stanwick Lakes on launch day, and families can learn all about the rich history of the valley at Heritage Family Fun Day, which will be held at Rushden Lakes on Sunday, September 16.

To round off a fun-filled week of activities, the local community is invited to ‘come and meet the settlers’ at Stanwick Lakes on Saturday, September 22, and join in festivities at Peterborough Family Finale on Sunday, September 23, at Peterborough Market Square.

The annual festival, which is celebrating its fifth year, is being organised through the Destination Nene Valley project, which aims to promote the Nene Valley as a competitive, sustainable destination offering wildlife and heritage to local, national and international audiences.

East Northamptonshire councillor and board member for the Destination Nene Valley project, Sarah Peacock, said: “We hope that our residents and visitors have a fantastic time celebrating everything that the local area has to offer.”

Visit www.nenevalley.net and follow @_nenevalley #nenevalley2018 on Twitter for more details.

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Charity night in memory of much-loved mum A SECOND fundraiser is being held in memory of loving mum, Mandy Chapman.

Her daughter Charlene Nash held the first event earlier this year after her mum sadly died of cancer, aged 55.

The event raised £2,700, with the money going to Cynthia Spencer House in Northampton, where Mandy was cared for.

Charlene said she shoped the second charity night would prove just as successful.

The second event is now all planned, this time at Rushden Athletic Club in Newton Road, on Saturday, November 3.

Tickets are now on sale for the event, called Lipstick Girls Part Deux.

They are available from Charlene on 07954 269950, or, alternatively, from the club, on 01933 397091.

Charlene said the money would go towards Cynthia Spencer House and towards a depsoit for a headstone for her mum.

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A NEW waste contract which delivers a high level of service and is set to save taxpayers £150,000 has started.

The appointment of FCC Environment (UK) Limited to provide rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services in the district means East Northamptonshire residents and businesses can expect excellent service while saving £1m over the seven year contract.

Leader of East Northamptonshire Council Steven North said: “This new waste contract will deliver first-rate waste collection and street cleaning services to our residents as well as making significant financial savings.

“We’re encouraging residents and businesses to recycle more than ever to help make East Northamptonshire greener and reminding everyone to keep our district cleaner by making sensible use of bins.

“With opportunities to improve recycling services and investigate more environmentally friendly collection methods we’re confident that the good service we have provided to residents will continue

into the new contract.

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

“A few resident’s collection days will change to accommodate all the new houses built in the district and to ensure we are still using the most fuel efficient routes.

“All of those residents should have received a letter from the waste team to notify them of the changes.”

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.

Staff employed by the previous contractor, Kier, have transferred to FCC. The council has used its own finances to purchase the fleet up front at the beginning of the contract.

This is quite usual for public bodies and it helps to bring the annual collection costs down.

It also reduces the amount of unnecessary interest the council pays.

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Help and support on offer for polio survivors HELP and support is on offer for those affected by polio.

The World Polio Day takes place on Wednesday, October 24.

This year it is estimated than less than 50 people worldwide will contract polio.

In 1986 more than 365,000 people worldwide contracted the virus.

Rotary clubs across the world have made a concerted effort to eradicate the disease working with the World Health Organisation, Bill Gates Foundation and national governments funding the cost and

applications of vaccines.

However worldwide there are a significant number of polio survivors with varying degrees of disability.

In the UK it is estimated there are more than 120,000, of which to date more than 100 have been identified in Northamptonshire.

Many people who have had polio, and are now experiencing increased challenges in managing their daily lives, are unaware of the support available to them in our county to help them improve their daily quality of life.

The Northamptonshire branch of the British Polio Fellowship is keen to provide advice and has a range of information sheets about polio covering orthotics, pain and how to manage it, pacing for activity and exercise, cold intolerance, breathing problems, Post Polio Syndrome and many more issues sufferers experience.

In the past two years it has funded a weekly 30 minute hydrotherapy session, (see pictures), under the instruction of a qualified neurological physiotherapist Kirsten Good at the Chris Moody Centre,

Moulton College.

The membership of the branch is free. It meets once a month for a friendly get together and for the latest news about polio.

For those unable to attend branch meetings there is a monthly newsletter.

If you have had polio, of have a family member of friend who has suffered from the disease, and would like more information about the help the group can offer, then contact branch welfare officer Mike Jackson by emailing him at 5fivejays@gmail .com

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Intrepid pair take on rally quest Cash to fight crime

INTREPID agricultural engineering students Jon Glen and Rushden man Alan Walker have taken on the challenge of driving to Mongolia in a 17-year-old Mazda MX5 sports car.

Their team name is MX-Farmers. The pair are aiming to raise a total of £6,000 for three different

charities, Kettering General Hospital, Cool Earth and Farming Community Network. £500 each will go to the hospital and Cool Earth and £5,000 for FCN which supports farmers in crisis. in agriculture.

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POLICE and Crime Commissioner, Stephen Mold has awarded more than £12,000 to two community projects which are preventing crime in the county. The Making Northamptonshire Safer Communities Fund is managed and facilitated by Northamptonshire Community Foundation.

The fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to support the Police and Crime Plan objectives – keeping the young safe, putting victims first and protecting people from harm.

Northampton Street Pastors were awarded £3,000 to support their work. They deploy trained volunteers into Northampton every Saturday night around pubs and clubs to support those who may experience a traumatic or difficult time if their behaviour, or the behaviour of others, is impacted by excessive alcohol, and at times, use of drugs, and where individuals can be vulnerable to abuse and crime.

And Shudan Community Interest Company received £9,560 from the fund to run martial arts and selfdefence lessons at the Hemmingwell community centre in Wellingborough. The group helps solve the problem of crime, drugs and antisocial behaviour in the area.

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Supporting victims of violence

AVON UK is continuing its global support of victims of violence against women and girls by awarding vital funding to Relate Northamptonshire, as part of the its fund for Women and Girls facilitated

by Northamptonshire Community Foundation.

Avon UK presented the group with a cheque of £3,000, which will enable Relate to provide free of charge one to one therapeutic counselling sessions to women and their families who have previously been victims of, or have witnessed, physical violence and emotional abuse.

Avon has been a long standing supporter of the violence against

women and girls causes since 2008.

The fund is part of the beauty company’s commitment to support the causes that matter most to women, funding projects across Northamptonshire that improve the quality of life for women and girls.

Matthieu Comard, General Manager of AVON UK, said: “The Avon Fund for Women and Girls is something that we are very proud of.

“Making a difference to the lives of people in our community is part of our continuous commitment to support and champion women and girls. I look forward to hearing how our funding is making a positive impact to Relate.”

Thousands raised at charity golf day LEADING local building products manufacturer Forterra has raised £4,000 for Prostate Cancer UK through an amateur golf tournament at a Northamptonshire golf course.

More than 60 of the firm’s employees and associates teed off at Collingtree Park Golf Club in teams of four, with all players and teams contributing towards the final amount raised, which was up from the £3,000 raised by the previous year’s tournament.

Chief Executive of Forterra Stephen Harrison said: “I would like to congratulate everyone who took part in our recent golf tournament, which was an enjoyable way to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, a

men’s health organisation we are very proud to support.”

Director of Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, James Beeby, said: “This is a fantastic amount of money.

“We are very grateful to the staff of Forterra for raising, along with anyone else who took part in their golf tournament.

“Prostate cancer exists in every golf club, but tournaments like this go a long way in helping us fund vital research that will ultimately let us hit this killer disease out of bounds.”

For more information about Forterra, visit www.forterra.co.uk, or follow on it on Twitter @ForterraUK

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Classic car show brings in the crowds HIGH temperatures and an almost cloudless sky greeted the thousands of visitors to the fifth Annual Classic Car Show organised by Rushden Chichele Rotary Club.

There were more than 200 classic and super cars from a wide range of manufacturers of all sizes, ages and values at Castle Fields.

The show attracted some of the finest and rarest cars around, from the Model T Ford and a number of 1950’s and 60’s American cars’ through a range of MGs to Ferraris and a magnificent 1961 Mercedes 190 SL, restored and owned by

Mark Messenger, which won the Visitors’ Vote for Car of the Show.

The Rotary Club’s Car of the Show Award was won by a 1938 MG TA owned by John Burton.

In addition to the cars on show there were more than 40 stalls selling food, plants, and miscellaneous accessories as well as the stands of a number of local charitable organisations. The day’s principle sponsor was Templeton’s Garage of Rushden.

Local charities benefited last year from the £6,000 raised and it is hoped £8,300 was raised this year.

Council urges residents not to lose their right to vote

EAST Northamptonshire residents are being asked to look out for a form checking who is registered to vote at their address.

The Household Enquiry Form will come from East Northamptonshire Council and goes to every home in the district.

It is addressed to the occupier and will contain the details of all those in the household who are registered to vote.

Residents are being asked to confirm that these details are correct.

You can confirm the details are correct in less than five minutes by going online or texting.

Alternatively, you can confirm by telephone or post.

If the details on the form are wrong, for

example, someone has moved away or moved in, you need to let the council know by either going online or completing the form and returning it by post.

The quickest and cheapest way to reply is online.

Like last year, pre-paid envelopes will not be included with the forms.

The form is vital for local authorities to keep their electoral registers up-to-date.

Not being registered can affect your applications for loans, mortgages and even mobile phone contracts.

You will also lose the right to have your say at the ballot box.

The requested information is required by law.

Not responding or providing false information on the form can result in a £1,000 fine.

A canvasser will visit the homes of residents who do not reply to collect the information on your doorstep from the end of September.

Council leader Steven North said: “We urge residents not to ignore the letter when it comes through their door as the annual canvass is an essential part of local democracy.

“So avoid a knock on the door when you’re about to enjoy your evening meal and reply to it straight away.”

For more information about the electoral register visit the website at www.gov.uk/electoral-register/overview

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Charity television donation to hospital CHARITY workers at The Swivel Club have donated a television to Kettering General Hospital.

Our picture shows porter Russell Green with hospital staff, being presented the television, by Swivel Club chairman Colin Wright, with life president, Walt Waterfield.

Russell and his wife Gwen, who attend Swivel Club concerts in Rushden, were concerned there was no set in the hospital’s discharge lounge and approached the club for help.

The presentation took place in time for patients to view England play in the summer’s World Cup.

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Landlord in top ten LONGHURST Group, which owns and manages thousands of homes in Northamptonshire, has recently been named as the ninth best landlord in the country by a national magazine.

The group, which has more than 22,500 homes across the Midlands and East of England and regional offices in Rushden, received the recognition from ‘24housing’ as part of the publication’s Top 50 Landlords feature.

Judges complimented the organisation on its ‘clear strategy for growth and development’, also referencing the issue of a £250m bond which will aid the delivery of 700 affordable homes, value for money savings of £1.8m and how customers’ finances have been boosted by almost £1m through a dedicated money advice team.

The recognition comes hot on the heels of Longhurst Group being named as the 31st largest builder in the housing sector, following a survey carried out by Inside Housing Magazine.

The group delivered 480 homes in the last financial year and were ranked 20th in the biggest pipeline development list, with the group expecting to deliver a further 768 homes in 2018/19.

Chief executive of Longhust Group Julie Doyle, said: “We are delighted to have been rated so highly by our peers and the judging panel.

“To be seen as one of top ten social housing landlords highlights our significant progression as an organisation.

“Everything we do is about improving people’s lives, from building new homes and enhancing our existing communities to providing dedicated money advice and care and support, we are focused on enhancing the wellbeing of our customers, as well as their physical, mental and financial health.

“It’s also great to see our ambitious future building programme places us as one of the most progressive organisations in the sector.

Longhurst Group owns and manages properties in almost 50 local authorities, including the following areas - Birmingham, Boston, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Peterborough, Rutland, Staffordshire, Walsall and Warwickshire.

It is made up of Axiom Housing Association, Friendship Care and Housing, Longhurst and Havelok Homes, Spire Homes and the development arm Keystone.

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Young dragons roar at annual event

EAST Northamptonshire’s finest young business brains put their skills to the test at the final of the 12th Business Dragons event, hosted the district council.

The competition, organised by East Northamptonshire College, saw teams of entrepreneurs from four local schools - Rushden Academy, The Ferrers School, Huxlow Science

College in Irthlingborough and Manor School, Raunds, pitch their ideas and business plans to a panel of local Business Dragons.

The final gave the students the opportunity to present their original business ideas to the panel, having considered the design of the product, finance, staffing, manufacture, competition and profitability.

The winning team trophy, supplied by East Northamptonshire Council and presented by councillor Helen Howell, vice-chairman of ENC, went to Revise Easy Box from Manor School, to help revise for an exam. Their idea was to produce a simplistic product of revision material which meets the different techniques suited to how people revise.

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It is amazing how many people suffer high Internet fees, just so that their next-door neighbour can watch Netflix for free.

Most do not even realise that they are offering free films to anyone with a wifi-enabled laptop.

Fortunately, the cost will be minimal, rarely more than a couple of pounds per month.

This is not the case for latest wifi wheeze.

Most modern credit/debit cards are ‘contactless’, letting you make payments by holding the card against a payment terminal.

It saves a lot of time in the supermarkets, (which love it because time is money).

Customers also like contactless cards.

They speed up paying, and cut the queues.

They also mean that you don’t need to enter your PIN – and that is the problem. If someone steals your card, they can use it without knowing the PIN. In theory that should not be a big problem because you can cancel the card, but what if someone used your card without you knowing?

Some wi-fi wide-boys have found a neat way to do this.

They have portable payment terminals that can be carried around. Whenever one of these terminals gets close to a contactless card, (in your pocket), it makes a fake payment and steals your money.

Apparently, these portable card-scammers are now in production and being distributed to criminal gangs.

In the medium term, shielded wallets will arrive on the market, and will block the card-scammers.

Or maybe thumb-print technology will fix it. In the short term, users of contactless cards should avoid crowds.

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LETTERS

Green belt areas are crucial for healthy living

TO THE EDITOR: I watched the You Tube film, (in your previous edition), on solving the housing crisis and was horrified.

It talked about building on the Green Belt and said that the Green Belt was not necessary.

The Green Belt is an essential part of healthy living.

Plants put out oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.

The green is also a relaxing colour and helps people feel better and more relaxed.

Agriculture is also necessary unless we want to be dependent on other countries for our grain and meat, which will also cost us more

A lament to entering Rushden from the A6 bypass TO THE EDITOR:

‘Road Ahead Closed’ said the sign in John Clark Way, but on continuing forward the road was quite okay.

Another ‘road closed’ sign Stared at me on my route, But still I could continue Without giving a hoot.

It was only when I’d driven To the top of Station Approach, That the promised closure Really did encroach.

People leaving the bypass Could, in fact, drive down

And by – taking various side roads – Reach any part of town.

I can’t have been alone In being made confused By the vagueness of the wording It left me unamused.

Why are these signs so often Worded to confuse?

Can’t those who create them Put on their driver’s shoes?

A benefit of being clear Is that no one could accuse The county highways team Of pumping out fake news.

Andrew Presland

to purchase and the country we are dependent on could also withdraw supplies making us vulnerable.

Housing means more traffic, which is polluting the atmosphere and making it unhealthy to live in.

Buildings and roads absorb heat, hold it and increase the effect of global warming, plus the effect of heating used in winter, which also calls on energy supplies and reserves.

Green areas modify the temperature with moisture in the soil.

I moved from the United States to return to England’s ‘green and pleasant land’.

I saw in the States areas, which had been used for healing breathing problems such as TB, because of their dry, clean air, become so polluted that the air was just a yellow fog causing all kinds of allergy problems.

You can see it around most US cities and right out into the suburbs.

My husband and I became sick from the toxic affect of this fog and so returned to the much healthier atmosphere of England.

Green Belts are like the lungs of the Mother Earth and building on them is like creating a cancer in the lung.

The earth’s resources are running out as government committees will confirm.

We need to aid the maintenance of Mother Earth as much as possible, so we all still have somewhere to live at all.

I have been in the position of needing a home for my family and worked very hard to achieve this objective.

It is said that people cannot afford new housing, so why don’t these companies, instead of making money on building new properties, buy up empty housing and rent at an affordable price to needy people, maybe with the option for them to buy at sometime in the future.

There is also plenty of unsafe housing, which could be demolished and new housing built in its place.

People need to be aware of the reality of matters.

Heather Yates, Higham Ferrers

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Dementia information day

Picture shows, left to right, Home Instead East Northants, marketing manager Marie Franks and Waitrose Rushden, compliance officer Gail Robinson.

THIS month is World Alzheimer's Month and every year, the aim of the campaign is to raise awareness and challenge the stigma which surrounds dementia.

Home Instead East Northants is working with Rushden Waitrose to hold a Dementia Information Day at its cafe on Tuesday, September 4, from 11am to 3pm for people who may have a family member going through the stages of dementia.

Home Instead wants to give back to the community of East Northamptonshire and share information on how to support loved ones with its expertise, knowledge and support.

Dementia is on the rise and there are 700,000 friends and family caring for someone with dementia in the UK. Home Instead East Northants said if it can help give support to families by offering some advice or even just someone to talk to, people can go along to Rushden Waitrose on September 4.

When we think about communicating, our first instinct is to speak, but there are times when communication consists of much more than just a verbal conversation. When communicating with someone with dementia, there are many things to consider, and remember talking is not always the most effective method.

Here are some ideas to help with communication: Acknowledge what the person has said. Even if they do not answer your question, express you have heard them and encourage them to say more about their answer.

Use gestures, movement and facial expressions. Physical signs and body language can all

convey meaning and help get messages across, especially when speaking becomes more difficult.

Use humour. Laughing can help to bring you closer together, and may relieve the pressure.

Become an active listener.

Listening is a very important aspect of engaging with someone with dementia. Look for nonverbal cues such as facial expressions and body language to try and understand what they are trying to tell you.

Let the person express their feelings. If the person is feeling sad, don’t try and persuade them away from that feeling. Showing you care by just listening is sometimes the best method of communicating.

Use physical contact to provide reassurance. Holding or patting the person's hand or putting your arm around them might be all that is needed to let them know you are there for them.

Use visual clues. Writing your messages down or using objects or pictures to help the person understand could help alleviate a breakdown in communication.

Communication difficulties can be frustrating and upsetting for people with dementia as well as their carers and loved ones. Active listening, non-verbal communication, visual props and laughter are just a few ways to help alleviate some of the tensions you may experience when engaging with those living with dementia.

If you would like to speak to someone at Home Instead East Northants, contact 01933 678775 and ask for Marie Franks or Lucy Darnell.

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A celebration of the county’s library heritage CROWDS flocked to a celebration of the library heritage.

A joint exhibition was staged by the ‘BB’ Society, (Denys WatkingsPitchford), and the HE Bates, (pictured below), Discussion Group.

It was held at Lamport Hall recently, with displays of pictures, paintings, books and memorabilia together with illustrated talks and film shows.

Although the two authors were only a few miles apart, born in the

same year, 1905, it is thought they never met each other, but both had the Northamptonshire countryside at the centre of their writing.

They inhabited a pre-war rural idyll which has been described as the real England, an England of Wood and Riverbank, of birds, trees flowers, butterflies – from ancient lore of local people to Uncle Silas, the Larkins and Flying Officer X. More than 450 people attended over two days, with full audiences for all of the eight speakers and in fact it was standing room only for most of the time.

The HE Bates group hosted speakers including HE’s granddaughter, Victoria Wicks, (pictured with one of the organisers, Rushden historian Eric Fowell), who spoke about his life as Flying Officer X and of ‘Flowers and Places’, his 1935 publication.

Ian Addis gave an interesting talk about HE Bates’s 1954 publication of ‘The Feast of July’.

The event brought together some accomplished authors, Artists, historians, actors and others to celebrate the county’s literary and artistic heritage of BB and HE Bates and finally brought the two ideal countrymen together.

Mr Fowell thanked all members who helped and so many local people for their attendance.

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A GARDEN has been opened to honour the first female mayor of a London borough.

Mayor of Raunds Richard Levell, welcomed Cllr Catherine Rose, Mayor of Southwark and guests to the official opening of the Ada Salter Spinney and Garden.

Raunds Town Council created the memorial garden in the renamed Ada Salter Spinney to celebrate the life and achievements of Ada Salter.

Born in Raunds, Ada was the first female Mayor of a London Borough, becoming Mayor of Bermondsey, (now part of the Borough of Southwark), in 1922.

She was known for her belief that the beautification of open spaces improves the quality of life.

Cllr Levell said: “With her campaign to 'beautify' urban areas, Ada Salter was a remarkable lady.

“Her ideas are still relevant in the 21st century.

“We in Raunds should be very proud of her, and it is entirely fitting that we have commemorated her in this way.

“I hope that, while they enjoy sitting in or walking through the garden, the residents of Raunds remember that, without Ada, our towns and cities would probably be

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a lot less green and look a lot more bleak.”

The project to create the garden was carried out by the council’s environment, leisure and recreation committee.

In 2016, the then Mayor of Raunds was invited to Bermondsey to take part in a tribute to Ada on the 150th anniversary of her birth.

Councillor Helen Howell reported back to the council what a splendid occasion she had been to and proposed that it would be appropriate for Raunds Town Council to create a memorial to Ada Salter in Raunds.

The council agreed, and the site at what was Spinney Hill was chosen because it is at the heart of

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the town and needed beautification.

The garden is the result.

Chairman of the environment leisure and recreation committee, councillor Lee Wilkes, said: “In creating this tribute in Raunds, the town council was inspired not only

by Ada, but by the passion and enthusiasm of the people we met in T Bermondsey at their Ada Salter Day event in 2016.

“It was fabulous to see that so many of them had travelled from London H to join local residents and other visitors for the opening of the Ada Salter Spinney and Garden.

“We look forward to seeing both the gardens and our relationships grow and flourish in the years to come.”

Other guests at the event included members of the Quaker movement, as Ada was a prominent Quaker, members of the Raunds History Society and Raunds councillors.

Also joining the event were Graham Taylor, author of a 2016 biography of Ada, a film crew which is making a docu-drama about the life of Ada Salter and members of the public from the town.

Later in the day, Mr Taylor gave a talk on Ada’s life in Raunds at Thorpe House, Ada’s childhood home.

The Raunds History Society also presented the owner of Thorpe House with a plaque commemorating Ada’s time there.

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Festival will conjure up party atmosphere RESIDENTS, business owners and community groups are being recruited to help conjure up a party atmosphere at a feel-good festival of fun.

WelliFest will transform the streets of Wellingborough town centre during the weekend of September 22 and 23.

The town’s community, including schools and voluntary groups, are being asked to come together to celebrate their town.

Those who can sing, dance, perform magic, or entertain an audience with any other talent are sought to perform on a purpose-built stage on the Tithe Barn lawns.

Executive director of the organiser, Wellingborough Business Improvement District’s John Cable, said: “We are delighted that our second WelliFest is returning in September.

“We’re inviting everyone to join us for a good time and to celebrate all the town has to offer.

“This year we have a Steampunk theme, which promises to provide a weekend with all sorts of quirky

and fun activities culminating in a Steampunk Cabaret at The Castle Theatre.

“So save the date and come and join us at this feelgood festival for all ages.”

Visitors should head for the town centre to check out what’s on offer with venues including the Tithe Barn, Wellingborough Museum, and the Hind Hotel among those already confirmed.

People can enjoy a tipple from the drinks bar provided by Hart Family Brewers while enjoying music and other performances taking place nearby.

Other events confirmed include a modified car show, organised by Silver Street business Vision Vape, which will take place on the Market Square.

Car owners wishing to participate are requested to get in touch.

The Wellingborough BID is paid for by local businesses through its Discover Wellingborough campaign to attract more people to the town centre.

To participate in any way in the WelliFest Weekend, email info@discoverwellingborough.co.uk

Pupils go ‘site’ seeing at new homes complex

NEWS IN BRIEF

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THE next AFC Rushden and Diamonds quiz night will be on Thursday, September 13, from 7.30pm, at Rushden Bowls Club, Northampton Road.

The cost will be £3 and there will be a retiring bucket collection for Cransley Hospice.

To book a table contact Glenis Haynes on 07870 332606.

Floral designs

JO Poulter will show off her floral designs at the next meeting of Rushden Flower Arrangment Club on Thursday, September 27, at the Full Gospel Church Hall, High Street South, Rushden.

The meeting starts at 7pm and tickets are £3 for members and £7 for visitors.

For more information, contact 01933 410280.

Refugee group

THE next meeting of the East Northants Refugee Support Group, (now also known as Friends of Refugees East Northants), will be taking place at 7.30pm on Thursday, September 20, at Rushden Full Gospel Church.

Flexible plans

PUPILS from Thrapston Primary School have been given a practical lesson in site safety following a visit to David Wilson Homes’ new development The Nurseries.

More than 90 students were invited along to the new homes site in Market Road where they met with industry professionals to learn more about

housebuilding and how to stay safe around a building site.

The aim of the visit, arranged by David Wilson Homes’ site manager Gary DuPille, was to demonstrate what goes on at a building site and all of the different trades that work at the development to craft new homes.

Invite to see what schools have to offer

SCHOOLS are actively recruiting for new pupils.

The Bedford School is holding its open session on Saturday, October 6, from 10am to 12.30pm in The Great Hall.

Anyone interested in attending can contact the admissions team at the school either by phoning 01234

362216, or emailing admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk Bedford Modern School is also holding a series of open events for new pupils.

For more information, contact Pauline Heappey, admissions manager or Claire White, admissions administrator.

Alternatively, you can phone 01234 332690/659.

Meanwhile, Huxlow Science College in Irthlingborough, is holding an open evening for year five and six pupils on Wednesday, October 3, from 6pm.

For more details, contact 01933 650496.

THE plan for the future of Wellingborough must be “flexible” to take advantage of the opportunities which may arise, according to an executive member of Wellingborough Chamber of Commerce.

Wellingborough’s Local Plan, (part two), is conducting its final stage of consultation prior to it being considered by an Inspector before a final written report and adoption.

Director of James Wilson Associates and executive committee member of the Wellingborough Chamber of Commerce, James Wilson, is calling for Wellingborough Council to incorporate flexibility into the plan so development and investment opportunities in the borough can be taken advantage of over the plan period which ends in 2031.

The plan for the borough of Wellingborough will add further detail and planning policy specifically for the town.

It will set the approach, within the broad framework established by the Joint Core Strategy, for how land can be developed in the borough over the plan period to 2031.

The final plan will be adopted later in the year once an inspector has decided whether the major and minor amendments put forward by Wellingborough Council should be incorporated.

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Volunteer integral in scheme to help the deaf BEING admitted to hospital can be a stressful experience for anyone.

Now imagine you cannot understand what the doctors are saying about your medicine, care or when you can go home.

For deaf people, this can be a reality if services don’t provide the right support.

Healthwatch Northamptonshire volunteer, Sandra, (pictured), has been campaigning for the rights of deaf people for more than 10 years.

She heard about a deaf woman who was admitted to hospital without a British Sign Language interpreter.

The hospital staff assumed the patient could lip read, which meant they were misdiagnosed and prescribed the wrong medication.

Working with Healthwatch Northamptonshire and local charity Deafconnect, Sandra found this was not an isolated incident and more than 20 people had made similar complaints in the past six months.

Together they raised the issue with the CCG in the first instance.

They highlighted the difficulties deaf people face when a British Sign Language interpreter is not provided, which meant booking appointments was harder and appointments could be cancelled,

causing delays in treatment and wasting staff time.

Frustrated by a lack of response from the CCG, Sandra escalated her concerns to NHS England, which agreed there were issues with staff awareness of using and booking interpreters.

NHS England has committed to review how deaf people’s communications needs are recorded by services, as well as providing more training for health professionals.

Local primary care services are also providing online and face to face British Sign Language interpreters to people who are deaf and hard of hearing as a direct result of Sandra’s work.

Thanks to Sandra, deaf people in Northamptonshire will not only have better support in place, but are also more aware of where to go to make their views heard.

Sandra’s dedication has been celebrated by being short-listed for the Healthwatch England #ItStartWithYou award, which will be announced at the Healthwatch England annual conference in October.

The award celebrates the dedication of people using their voice to make a difference to care of others.

Run by the independent health and care champion Healthwatch England, the #ItStartsWithYou campaign returns for a second year.

The campaign encourages people to have their say, and highlights the difference which people are already making to health and social care services by sharing their experiences.

In recognition of these dedicated individuals and groups, together with the many thousands more who have contributed over the last year, the #ItStartsWithYou campaign is designed to highlight the difference people can make by sharing their experiences with their local Healthwatch and to encourage more people to have their say on health and care.

National Director of Healthwatch England Imelda Redmond, said: “However big or small the issue, Healthwatch wants to hear about it from you.

“If it’s important to one person, it’s very likely that it affects other people, too.

“By sharing your story you can help doctors, dentists, hospitals and care homes understand what is working and what could be better, for you and your community.

“It’s heartening to see a growing culture of people sharing their experiences.

“It might just feel like your story, but if it matters to you, it matters to us, and it really can make a difference.”

CEO of Healthwatch Northamptonshire Kate Holt said: “Sandra is an outstanding champion for issues regarding deaf and hearing impaired people and their right to access health and social care as easily as everyone else. She has made a significant difference locally and we are very proud that she has been nominated for this very welldeserved award.”

Health bigwigs raise concerns over childeren’s services

HEALTH bosses have raised concerns at their annual meeting over the county council’s financial state.

Healthwatch chairman Dr David Jones raised the issue of the very serious situation facing the county council with grave implications for adult and children’s services.

He said: “Adult and children’s social care now takes the largest part of the county council budget, so the need to find more savings can only mean less help will be available for those who need it most.

“It is deeply worrying the most vulnerable people in Northamptonshire are likely to pay the price for the council’s problems.”

Healthwatch volunteers voiced concern about the potential loss of

early help services for struggling families, which almost certainly means that more children will come into care and the risk of serious child abuse increases. Savings on early help only postpone crises and add to costs later on.

There was also concern at the impact on elderly and disabled people of cuts in social care support, rural bus services, road gritting and libraries.

Dr Jones said: “There is an urgent need to strengthen community support services for older people as the hospitals are struggling to cope and this only adds to the NHS funding crisis.

“The reforms in local government and the health service in Northamptonshire cannot be driven in an exclusively top down way.

“The voice of local people and especially those who use services must be heard.”

Healthwatch Northamptonshire is the independent champion for health and social care in the county, working to help people get the best out of their local health and social care services, whether it is improving them today or helping to shape them for tomorrow.

Healthwatch Northamptonshire has recently published its Annual Report 2017-18, highlighting their achievements over the year, in spite of financial challenges.

You can find it at www.healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk/Annu alReport2017-18 It has also been nominated for three national awards at the upcoming Healthwatch England

conference, which recognises Healthwatch teams and volunteers who have put their communities at the heart of the big decisions about health and care.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

Following a countywide consultation exercise, a proposed submission has been drafted by all eight authorities in Northamptonshire.

It will be discussed by councillors at meetings across the county week commencing August 27, (after our deadline).

Watch our Twitter feed @RushdenReporter for the breaking news and the latest developments on the county council and plans for the future in Northamptonshire.

Young Healthwatch members visit hospital A GROUP of volunteers from Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Shooting Stars, (a group for young people in Northamptonshire with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities,) spent the day visiting the children’s areas at Kettering General Hospital.

They spent time in the Paediatric Emergency Department, Paediatric Outpatients and

on Skylark children’s ward.

While they were visiting they spoke to patients and members of staff to get their views and experiences too.

The report, which has been written by both Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Shooting Stars members, is available online.

Overall, the young people were very impressed with the

facilities the hospital had for children and young people.

They felt there was a real sense the needs of all children and young people were put first, including young people with additional needs.

The report is the first time that Young Healthwatch and Shooting Stars have collaborated in this way.

Young Healthwatch lead

Esther Stimpson said: “This has been a fantastic piece of work by young people.

“It is vital the services that are used by them continue to listen to their views.”

The full report, recommendations and an action plan from Kettering General Hospital, can be read at www.healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk and searching for the details.

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Everyone is a winner at annual fun day RINGSTEAD Village Social Club hosted its fourth annual charity event to raise £3,500 for both Teenage Cancer Trust and Cancer Research UK. The day, organised by local residents Allyson Harrison and Sara Sharman. got off to a great start with a fete and football match on the village recreation ground.

This was followed by a barbecue and entertainment in the club’s garden.

The fun continued with evening entertainment, which included a disco and live band, Rusty Spoons.

During the evening’s proceedings Mr Pete Newman, a company representative of Mick George, was warmly welcomed by the committee and members when he was formally thanked for the grant, from the Mick George Community fund, which has enabled the Club to install a new kitchen. Local businesses, friends, family and villagers all donated items for a grand charity auction and magnificent raffle.

Picture shows Allyson Harrison presenting the Annual Challenge Cup to the winning team Carl/Jay.

Time to vote for annual sports awards THE annual sports awards for Northamptonshire are almost upon us.

With another fantastic year of sporting achievements in the county to reflect upon, the 14th annual Northamptonshire Sports Awards, will take place on Thursday, November 8.

There are a host of individual, club and team awards up for grabs.

And alongside the county awards, there are district awards for Daventry, Northampton, Corby and Kettering.

Now is the time to get nominating.

Nominations are open in the following categories: Community club of the year

Community team of the year Community coach of the year Sport school of the year – primary Sport school of the year – secondary Active workplace Young leader of the year - sponsored by Moulton College Volunteer of the year Young sportsperson, 2018 Local sportsperson, 2018 Disabled sportsperson, 2018 Primary school PE and school sport funding Impact Award Lifetime contribution to Sport - sponsored by Hewitsons LLP

Northamptonshire sports personality of the year 2018.

The sports personality of the year award will now be an online vote, with nominees announced at a later date.

For more information go to ww.northamptonshiresport.org/sportsawards for full details of how to nominate, nomination forms and terms and conditions.

Northamptonshire Sport would welcome nominations from any sport and activity groups across the county, workplaces, community groups, inspirational stories and projects.

You can nominate your favourites up to noon on Monday, September 24.

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A BIG well done has gone out to Raunds Town Youth Football Club, after volunteers put in a lot of effort on a hot day at Raunds carnival and town show, and raised managed to raise funds for new equipment for the club’s teams.

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Tributes pour in for football stalwart

MORE than 150 people gathered to say goodbye to Philip ) Palmer, (Cudge), who died aged 64 years.

There have been hundreds of tributes on social media recalling a man who spent over 40 years of his life dedicated to volunteering in local sports clubs in a large variety of ways and always ready to turn his hand to anything.

Cudge’s, (pictured below), interest in local sport began in his later teens and since then he has been a player, linesman and umpire with numerous local clubs, including Higham Chamberlains FC, Higham Rovers FC, Stanwick Rovers FC and Higham Cricket Club.

In 1980 he joined the committee of Higham Town FC, becoming the Treasurer in 1984. He continued to serve in this post until 2014, through the merger in 2007 with Rushden Rangers FC that lead to the formation of Rushden and Higham United FC and the move to the Hayden Road ground in Rushden.

Although his title was treasurer he was an all-round clubman willing to do anything for his club and was voted ‘Clubman’ of the year.

He was an avid fundraiser for his club starting and administrating

Football season is up and running

THE football season is up and running the Hayden Road fixtures are out.

Rushden and Higham United Football Club play Winslow United at home on Saturday, September 1, in the FA Vase, Lutterworth Town at home in the United Counties League Division 1 on Saturday, September 8, Bugbrooke St Michaels at home on Saturday, September 22 and Lutterworth Athletic A at home, on Saturday, September 29.

Meanwhile, AFC Rushden & Diamonds play Coalville at home in the Evo Stik Premier League on Tuesday, September 4.

You can catch up with all the latest news from Rushden and Higham United FC on its website at www.clubwebsite.co.uk/rhufc To find out more about AFC Rushden &Diamonds, visit its website at http://www.afcdiamonds.com/ The club has also announced three recent signings.

Joel Gyasi has rejoined the club, Albie Hopkins is on a 28-day Youth Loan from Oxford and Leon Lobjoit is on a dual-registration with Brackley Town.

the very popular 500 club plus many other events, including raffles.

During Cudge’s time the club won the NFA Junior Cup twice in 1994-5 and 2012-3, topped the UCL League 1 in 1997-8 and were runners up on numerous occasions.

Players past and present have said he was always on hand to help and support them and that his knowledge of local sport was second to none.

The measure of how Cudge was held in such high regard can be seen in the many tributes received such as ‘the legend that was Mr Higham

Town’, ‘the encouragement and help he gave was invaluable,’ ‘a big man with an even bigger heart,’ ‘a true gent – always polite, always smiling,’ ‘I can’t put into words how much he helped me’.

Cudge was a Higham Ferrers man having lived all his life in the family home there. He was a loving son and after many years in full time work, he became the main carer for his dad. Cudge will be sorely missed by his many friends and family and by the vast number of people whose life he touched in so many ways.

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VOLLEYBALL

Trophy success as Raiders storm the beach

THE summer heatwave saw the Raiders play in a couple of favourite tournaments.

The Beach at Perranporth in Cornwall saw some cracking volleyball and late evenings away

from the beach as the sunset.

The grass tournament at Bristol saw success.

With the small group of players picking up the Division Three plate trophy.

It was just reward for two long days on the grass.

With the new indoor season just around the corner training is due to start at the beginning of September.

The East Northants Volleyball Club has two teams which play in the regional league, Rushden Raiders and Rushden Rebels.

There is also a section for juniors too.

Many players get an opportunity to train and play for the East Midlands regional squad.

If you have played on holiday during the summer and would like to continue, come along on a Tuesday or a Friday.

Juniors can go along on a Sunday.

For more information about the club contact Neil Bates 07753 722446.

Anybody interested in assisting with the junior section can also contact head coach Neil Bates.

You can also find out more at eastmidlandsvb.com

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SEPTEMBER IN THE GARDEN – by Milton Ernest Garden Centre

Lawns will recover with a little help

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T THE time of writing the September Article the temperature outside is 33 degrees. A lot of my time is spent watering the garden so I shall need a new mortgage to pay my water bill.

Thank goodness this region is not threatened with a hose pipe ban. The garden however is still there regardless of the weather so when we do eventually get some rain there’s a lot of repairing to do. For many people this will start with the lawn.

The grass is parched to the colour or ripe corn but as soon as we get some rain and lower temperatures it is amazing how quickly it will start to grow again. It will “green up” but has been considerably weakened by the drought so when the moisture has penetrated to a depth of about 5 cms start a rejuvenation programme.

Feed the grass with a branded Autumn Lawn Food which is low in nitrogen and high in phosphate so the blades of grass grow short, dark green and strong to withstand any severe winter weather. Some brands also contain iron sulphate to kill any moss.

Do not use straight fertilizers like Sulphate of Ammonium or compounds like Growmore or Fish Blood and Bone. These are too strong after the extreme drought conditions and will burn the foliage causing further stress and dying of the turf. There will inevitably be bare areas where the grass

has died which will need reseeding so don’t use fertilizer here. Grass seed germinates erratically in soil high in nutrients. In the areas which need reseeding chip up the soil to a depth of 5cms.

Scatter the seed thinly and just cover with some turf dressing or finely sieved garden soil. In September the early morning dew is usually enough to promote the seed to germinate but if the there is no rain it may be necessary to irrigate preferably in the early morning.

Turf dressing which is a mixture of fine loam, sand and peat should also be shallowly applied and brushed into the lawn surface. This levels any uneven areas and acts as mulch around the grass roots which may have risen to the surface in the drought. It helps with water retention producing a thicker weed free lawn.

Dealing with weed or moss in the turf is a job best tackled next spring.

September is also the time to plant new lawns. The choice of whether to seed or turf has to be down to cost although generally seed ultimately produces the better turf.

The advantages of a turfed lawn are that it can be used almost immediately and it will not be damaged by cats, moles or birds digging whilst establishing.

The advantages of a seeded lawn are it is

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much cheaper and easier to plant and you can select the mix of seed to the conditions of your site. Different grasses grow better in sun or shade so if the site is partly shady mix shade and sun grasses together the correct type of seed will then flourish in the right conditions. The preparation for both seed and turf lawns is the same.

Eliminate perennial weeds like bindweed and creeping thistles by treating with a non residual weed killer. Dig or rotovate the area to a depth of 20cms incorporating rotted manure, garden compost or peat. Allow the soil to settle for as long as possible.

Remove by hand any weeds that appear or treat again with a residual weed killer.

Rake the area level and tread the soil in both directions several times.

Rake again in both directions to a fine level tilth. You are now ready to seed or turf. Grass seed will germinate within 10 to 14 days during which time it should be lightly watered. Newly laid turf also needs regular watering to help the turves knit together. Leave both newly planted seed or turf lawns as long as possible before mowing and then with the mower blades set really high.

Next Spring is soon enough to start a vigorous moss, weed killing and feeding programme to both renovated and newly planted lawns.

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EAGLE TRAVEL GREAT DAYS OUT FULLY ESCORTED RETURN COACH TRAVEL FROM BEDFORD AND RUSHDEN BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN DISTILLERY & RACING AT WINDSOR RACE COURSE

BLUEBELL RAILWAY & £69 WAKEHURST KEW PP BOTANICAL GARDENS

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

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

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 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.

THE POPPY FACTORY, LUNCH AND A TRIP ABOARD A DUNKIRK ‘LITTLE SHIP’ £89

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.

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.

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SHOW AND CHRISTMAS LUNCH

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

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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.

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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!

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out & about Jools to play at Kimbolton Castle JOOLS Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will play at Kimbolton Castle on Saturday 1st September 2018.

Set in the magnificent grounds of Kimbolton Castle, Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra along with some of his long time vocalists: Ruby Turner, Mabel Ray and Rosie Mae will perform for a guaranteed crowd pleasing show.

The irrepressible Jools Holland is best known for his energetic, piano-pounding performer of boogie-woogie, jazz, and R&B and as one of the U.K.’s most popular television presenters. Jools has been touring with his veritable musical army, the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for more than 20 years.

The current 19-piece Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra consists of pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals, guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and three trombones. They play to audiences in excess of 300,000 each year, touring all over the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, France, Holland, and Belgium.

As ever Jools’s show always features a

special guest in the middle of the show and for Kimbolton we are delighted to have Marc Almond. Marc was awarded an OBE this year for his services to arts and culture.

Supporting Jools Holland will be Jack Lukeman. Hailing from Co. Kildare, Ireland, Jack is a multi-platinum recording artist, and has not only supported Jools Holland before, but has also performed over the years supporting or alongside: U2, Ronnie Wood, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, John Lee Hooker, Elvis Costello, and Marianne Faithfull, and has appeared at venues such as Olympia Paris, Royal Albert Hall in London, and The Lincoln Center in NYC. Completing the support line up is up and coming singer songwriter Katie Kittermaster.

Kimbolton Castle is set over 100 acres of mature Parkland and the concert will be hosted on the tree lined Mall offering a stunning backdrop of the castle itself. Used now as the centrepiece of Kimbolton School the Castle original dates from around the year 1200 it is most notable for being the family home of Catherine of Aragon from 1534. https://lphconcerts.co.uk/events/jools-holland/

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Americana fans – Bedford’s Danni Nicholls headlines at the Stables, Wavendon, on Saturday November 10 – watch out for our exclusive interview

Toyah brings her full band to Esquires Bedford Esquires Saturday 15th September

From punk princess to cult stage actress and high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox is a uniquely gifted performer and an inextinguishable flame. Charismatic, outspoken and impossible to categorise, she is one of Britain’s iconic household names – an award-winning rock legend as well as a much-loved stage/screen actress and music composer.

In a career spanning over 30 years she has amassed 13 top 40 singles, recorded 24 albums and toured live across the world. She is also an accomplished actor and has appeared in many stage plays and feature films, and voiced and presented many TV shows.

Between 1977 and 1983 she fronted the band Toyah before embarking on a successful solo career in the mid 80s.

This is a chance to experience Toyah with her full live electric band comprising Toyah Willcox: vocals, Chris Wong: guitar, Andy Doble: keyboard, Mike Nichols: bass and John Humphrey: drums.

Expect a lively and energetic concert with her full live electric band and expect to hear hit singles good Morning Universe, Thunder In

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Ginger Wildheart Bedford Esquires Weds 26th September

The Mountains and It’s A Mystery alongside classics Neon Womb, Danced and Ieya and I Want To Be Free.

Tickets are already selling fast so don’t leave it too late! £20 advance from seetickets or in person from Esquires Bar, Slide Record Shop, Bedford and Mario’s Hair Design in Kempston.

Ginger Wildheart is an English rock guitartist, singer and songwriter. He was guitarist in The Quireboys from 1987-89 and a year later formed rock band The Wildhearts.

Alongside this he has had a solo career, and is now heading out on the road to support his recent album ‘Ghost in the Tanglewood’ released

by Graphite Records in March 2018.

“While leaning towards country music, my fairly unavoidable accent means that the songs come off less Willie Nelson and more Bobby Thompson, but every lyric is purely

heartfelt and every song is as true a story as you’ll ever hear. This stuff has always been in my blood since I was a wee nipper and it’s an honour to finally get it out for people to hear” says Ginger. This album began life as a Pledge Campaign with all profits donated to The Samaritans to raise an awareness and support suicide prevention and mental health issues – a theme running through the album and close to Ginger’s heart.

Tickets are £15 advance, on sale right now from Seetickets.com, or in person without a booking fee from Slide Record Shop, Bedford, Esquires and Mario’s Hair Design, Kempston.

THE H. E. BATES DISCUSSION GROUP

WHITEFRIARS CHURCH

THE NEXT MEETING IS:

2-4pm Wednesday September 12 at Rushden Town Bowls Club

Speaker: Victoria Wicks, H. E. Bates’ grand daughter on ‘Love for Lydia’ published in 1952 There also will be a QUIZ for Neil Anderson Admission £3 doors open 1.30pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Eric Fowell on 01933 353292

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 26th August: Morning Worship led

by The Well missional community • Sunday 2nd September: Morning Worship with Holy Communion • Sunday 9th September: Stepping Out communities meet – see below • Sunday 16th September: Morning Worship with a baptism • Sunday 23rd September: Morning Worship • Sunday 30th September: Harvest service with Holy Communion COMING SOON: Sparklers – a 0-5s toddler group shining light into lives: This will be a safe and friendly place for parents/carers and for their children to play and make friends, from 9 to 11am on Fridays in term-time, starting on 7th September, at the Bridge community building in the grounds of Whitefriars Primary School, Rushden, NN10 9HX.. £1 per family.

Emma has more details on 07957 080074.

THE WHITEFRIARS CHURCH RETIREDS’ GROUP will be meeting from 1.30pm on Friday 7th September in the Bridge community building in the grounds of Whitefriars Primary School, Rushden. Rev Chris Youngman will be

talking. Celia Underwood has more details on 01933 67698.

COUNTRYSIDE WALK: Sunday 9th September: ‘The importance of Milton Ernest a walk of just over three miles in and around Milton Ernest. Meet at Whitefriars Primary School, Boughton Drive, Rushden, from 9.30 for a 9.45am departure, or in the car park at Milton Ernest Garden Centre, MK44 1SH in time to leave at 10.30. Contact for more information: Andrew Presland (01933 316927).

As well as Countryside Walks, Whitefriars Church has several other ‘STEPPING OUT’ communities which meet on the second Sunday of the month (next on 12th August) 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

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The Doors Alive Bedford Esquires Saturday 8th September

“To call The Doors Alive merely a tribute act would be a huge disservice to what is the closest thing possible to experiencing a Doors concert without the aid of a flux capacitor and 1.21 gigawatts. They are high priests who allow us to worship at the altar of The Doors by continuing the word and gospels of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore.” – Pure Magazine, Ireland.

The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1960’s Doors concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back in time with classic hits such as ‘Light My Fire’, ‘When The Music’s Over, Riders On The Storm, The End and many more.

The Doors Alive have over 1,000 shows under their belt to date.

This show celebrates the 50th anniversary of 1967 album “The Doors” so enjoy the band widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the 60s rock gods revisit this classic album.

Tickets priced £12 in advance in person booking fee free from Esquires Bar, Slide Record Store in Bedford and Mario’s Hair Design in Kempston.

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–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– WOMEN’S JOGGING COREFIT GROUP CIRCUIT CL ASS 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

–––––––––––––––––– CRAFTIE L ADIES’ 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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HIGHAM L ADIES’ GROUP Meet 2-4pm 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

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

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

MIXED ABILITY Every alternate Wednesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm, 7.30pm – 9.30pm £7.00 per session For more info please contact: Renalta Hall MOB: 07712740495

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Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers 7.30pm for 8pm September 5 Barbara and Tom Packham

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COFFEE MORNING

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

–––––––––––––––––– 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.

10.30am

RINGSTEAD SHARED CHURCH

SERvICE FOR ALL

(Communion first Sunday each month) Mike Freeman 01933 01933389796 rbc-rsc@angeladavis.net

–––––––––––––––––– YOGA CL ASS Monday evening 7pm-8pm Masonic Hall, Rushden £5 a class suitable for beginners and all abilities contact Carole 07873743256 or carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com

–––––––––––––––––– YOGA Wednesdays 11.20am-12.20 MASONIC HALL RUSHDEN £5 a class please contact 07873743256 or carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com

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Monday morning 8.30am-9.30am Masonic Hall Wellingborough Road Rushden £5 per class no block booking commitment perfect for beginners all ages/abilities carole.wyatt@virginmedia.com or 07873743256

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

Suitable for beginners £5 a class.

Contact Carole 07873743256

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EXHIBITION

at Chichele College 29 - 30 September and 06 -07 October 2018 A display of Victorian Higham including the Charter, buildings and people plus. WW1 centenary display

by Higham Ferrers history group.

Free Entry 27 October 2018

FILM NIGHT

Bede House, Higham Ferrers Sing along to The Greatest Showman. £10 including a fish and chip supper, licensed bar Tickets available from 01 October from John Sidey Designs, Higham Newsagents and Mark Bird Flooring.

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RUSHDEN MISSION CHURCH 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

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.

–––––––––––––––––– 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

Denis Pitcher – Contact information: Postcards from the –––––––––––––––––– Chris 01933 317719 YOGA CL ASS front line WW1 Thursday evening 7-8pm –––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– Tel 01933 316582 for more Whitefriars Infant School Rushden

MEET SAFFRON ROAD CAR PARK HIGHAM FERRERS FOR CAR SHARING 9.15am Sunday 2nd September Admission Free Contact 07981049389 5.5 mile walk from St Ives 9.25am Sunday 16th September Admission Free Contact information: 07552 993777 6.5 mile walk from Wadenhoe 9.05am Sunday 30th September Admission Free Contact information: 01536 731998 5 mile walk from Houghton Mill 9.35am Sunday 7th October Admission Free Contact information: 01933 387991 9 mile walk from Kimbolton

–––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––– THRAPSTON & LADIES’ DISTRICT ARCHERY TENNIS CLUB Pemberton Maid Marions 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

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RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Friday 19th October 7.30pm at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU

–––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS –––––––––––––––––– FOOTPATH RUSHDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP SOCIETY SUPPORTED BY EAST NORTHANTS COUNCIL

TEL: 07894 935952 or 07724 905406

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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IRTHLINGBOROUGH METHODIST CHURCH 1st September The Chapel will be open from 10am to 4pm for an ART ExHIBITION. We have several local artists displaying their work and demonstrating their craft. Refreshments will be available all day. Come and see what is going on within our church too.

12th September At 2pm our community cinema will be showing ‘FINDING YOUR FEET’ Everyone is welcome to come. Cost is £5 to include a hot drink.

19th September Our monthly LIGHT LUNCH will be taking place in the David room.

Come and enjoy some fellowship.

This will be followed at 2pm by our Worship on Wednesday service in the Chapel.

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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.

We are looking for new volunteers to join our leaders & young leaders. for more information please contact Nikki 07507176719

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NENE VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Talk by Dr Leigh Fletcher UNIvERSITY OF LEICESTER

Monday 17th September 2018 Chelveston village Hall (off B645 near Higham Ferrers) Caldecott Road, Chelveston Wellingborough, NN9 6AT Dr Fletcher will be exploring the weather of the Giant Planets, explaining how professional planetary astronomers, and amateur observers, collaborate to explore the meteorology and climate of these worlds over long spans of time, identifying cycles of atmospheric activity and bridging the time gap between robotic missions.

Visitors and Members welcome. £3 per person including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Further information from; Kevin Burton on 01536 790787, kevinburton07@aol.com Or Steve Williams on 01933 650331, chilternastro@yahoo.co.uk

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CAR BOOT SALE Sundays: 16th September and 21st October Sellers 9.00am – Buyers 10.00am

MILTON ERNEST GARDEN CENTRE Radwell Road, Milton Ernest MK44 1SH Teas, Coffee, Breakfast, Snacks in Café For pitch enquiries contact Simon 01234 823033 E: simongoatley@miltonernestgardencentre.co.uk

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