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We want to hear from you, so please submit your news story or event at NeneYour local independent community Valley www.nenevalleynews.co.uk newspaper for East Northamptonshire news Oundle triumphs New recruitment In Brief at debating agency launches World Book Day tournament in Rushden s part of World Book Day 2017, the Achildren of Stanwick Page 4 Page 8 Primary Academy were Inside... visited by local author Martin Smith. The author of the ‘Charlie Fry, Football Irthlingborough residents urged Boy Wonder’ series helped judge the Extreme Reading challenge, where pupils to contact police with information had to show the most unusual places they could enjoy a book. Martin also talked about his new book, about anti-social behaviour his love of reading and will be leading some creative to help us identify who is taking place, please note the Officers in Irthlingborough are appealing for the public’s help writing sessions with the responsible for this anti- date, time and location, as children. following a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour in the town. social behaviour. We also well as a description of what need as much evidence as is actually happening. Fotheringhay possible about when and Officers will be carrying Bridge road ocal residents have people have been riding and putting the safety of where such incidents are out enforcement activity reported several bikes up and down High pedestrians and other road taking place. and increased patrols in closure update Linstances where young Street obstructing traffic users at risk. “Although riding bikes order to take action against he road bridge over A number of preventative up and down the street those involved and provide the Willow Brook just measures have already been may seem a relatively trivial reassurance to the local Toutside Fotheringhay put in place by the police matter, it is the manner in community. on the road to Nassington and local council, including which it is being done that Sgt Bettles added: “I was closed for safety targeted youth intervention is causing annoyance and would urge anyone with reasons in February. work, and together with distress to local people, as any information to get in Scheme preparation partner agencies, officers well as being a potential risk touch as soon as possible, work has commenced are working hard to find to people’s safety. either by calling 101 to repair the accident longer-term solutions to the “We’re aware of or emailing us at SCT- damaged parapet. There is issue. discussions on social EastNorthantsCentral@ still a significant amount of Support from the media about this, and we northants.pnn.police.uk, work to be undertaken. community is vital to this really need people to share and we will contact you to NCC has reviewed and Sergeant Jane Bettles whatever they know and arrange a convenient time to the traffic management is urging more people to get name those responsible, take a statement. (closure) and concluded in touch with any information in confidence, so we can “Your information will that it is not feasible to they may have about when take action against the be treated in confidence, reopen the road to traffic, and where this is happening group of young people who however, if you would prefer to ensure the safety of all and who is responsible. are causing this nuisance to remain anonymous, you road users and to repair She said: “We really behaviour. can also call Crimestoppers and open the bridge as need the public’s support “If you see an incident on 0800 555111. quickly as possible.

LANDLORDS, ARE YOU FED UP WITH PAYING HIGH FEES? 02 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 11/03/17 Warmington School marks Editor’s notes espite the fluctuating (ENC) will increase our own local version of the World Book Day weather conditions, Council Tax contributions Tadcaster bridge saga. You Dthere is a very by around £5 per year, may recall that the main definite feeling of spring which seems a reasonable road through the Yorkshire in the air and it’s only two increase given the town was cut when flooding weeks ‘til we put the clocks pressures on the services damaged an ancient bridge. forward on 26th March. being provided. And the Locally, the direct road link There is the usual variety Parish Council which costs between Fotheringhay and of spring arrival dates, with residents most remains Nassington is unusable the meteorological start Oundle, with the difference because of damage caused already behind (1st March) between them and the by a vehicle or vehicles to and the spring, or vernal, least expensive being the bridge over the Willow equinox on 20th March. around 10%. Brook. Obviously, this Nonetheless, changing the There is the prospect of venerable structure needs clocks, and the very obvious financial support from ENC careful handling when change to lighter evenings, for some organisations in it comes to repairs and always seems to be the best the District as our article Northamptonshire County measure of the changing on Cash for Community Council Highways have upils and teachers at Warmington seasons. Groups demonstrates. So, put in place a diversion School celebrated by dressing This time of the year if you’re looking for funding which is necessarily lengthy Pas their favourite characters. The also brings other changes, for a community project do because of the paucity of reception and preschool children wore their particularly those of a go along to the information bridges in the area. The their pyjamas for ‘cosy reading’. financial kind. By the day on 27th April. The current estimate for the time we go to print the contact is Su Davies on completion of works is Chancellor will have set out 01832 742191 or sdavies@ June 2017. Meanwhile, Genealogy jottings the government’s spending east-northamptonshire.gov. locals and local businesses plans and we already know uk. are suffering delays and ave you ever wandered round a By Jan Pearson that East Northants Council It seems we have our disruption. cemetery and looked at the beautiful Genealogy Specialists, Tracing Our Past, Hcarvings on some of the graves? Discovering Our Genes (TOP DOG) It may seem at times that they have been www.genealogy-specialists.com placed randomly, but they can provide clues to the lives of our ancestors. For example, a beehive carved into the Not all carvings refer to the previous lives memorial was often used by the Freemasons of those buried. There can be other symbols, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It chosen either by the deceased and recorded symbolises human industry, faith, education, in their will, or by those grieving relatives left 46 Cartrill Street, Raunds, NN9 6ER and domestic virtues. 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Candlemas celebration Cash for community groups t the start of the month, Year 4 about the Christian festival of light and the re you a local This is a sit down event, out immediately whether pupils from Laxton Junior School presentation of the baby Jesus. group needing so places are limited they’d be eligible for celebrated Candlemas at St Peter’s Laxton Junior School pupils performed a A money for a and will need to be funding support. This can Church, Oundle. The event brought short play to the other schools that told the A community project – booked. Please try to save a lot of time when together pupils from a number of other story of how Jesus gave light in dark times running activities for a send only one or two preparing a bid.” schools in the Diocese including Trinity CE to Hannah, Simeon, Anna and Mathias. club; restoring a village representatives, to A wide range of Primary School, Aldwincle, Easton Garford Other schools in attendance produced pond or play area; make space for all. funders will be attending Endowed CE School, Glapthorn CE Primary posters and artwork to tell the story of the improving facilities at • 1pm-3pm: a Funders’ the event, including School, Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary celebration. your village hall, for Fair, where community The Northamptonshire School, Nassington Primary School, Mrs Hamilton-Charlton, a teacher at example? groups can drop in any Community Foundation; Oundle CE Primary School, Polebrook C Laxton Junior School, commented that Well look no further! time to talk to funders The Mick George of E Primary School, Thrapston Primary “it was a wonderful opportunity for local Funds are available from and find out who could Community Fund; School, Titchmarsh CE Primary School and schools to bring the children together to a variety of sources for help with their projects. Northamptonshire Warmington Primary School and provided learn about and celebrate this festival of groups requiring £500, No booking needed. Sport; Tesco’s Bags an opportunity for the children to learn light.” £5,000 or even £50,000 Both sessions will run of Help; Charity Bank; through grant-giving entirely independently, so Peterborough Diocese bodies operating locally. come for as much, or as Historic Support and of East Northamptonshire little, as you like. course, the Council’s Council (ENC) is holding Su Davies, External own grant programmes. a free information day Funding Manager at ENC, Voluntary Impact about the sorts of funding will be present on the day Northamptonshire and streams available to to give funding advice Northamptonshire ACRE community groups on to groups and signpost will also be present to Thursday 27th April. them to funders who can give advice. The day, held at East help their projects. If you are a not-for-profit Northamptonshire House Su said: “The event will body with a constitution in Thrapston, will be run give community groups and a bank account, in two halves. Entrance to the chance to speak you have a good chance both is entirely free: directly to funders, outline of finding a funder who • 10am–12noon: their projects and find could help you! presentations from To find out more about the day and/or to book a place funders, giving ‘hints for the morning session please contact Su Davies on and tips’ as to how best 01832 742191 or [email protected] to apply for their grants.

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he event, which was chaired was a waste of money’ – a subject drugs in sport’. by Stamford’s Debating in which Tom took a particular Stamford’s Design Technology TPresident, was held in the interest as this was the theme Department designed a plaque – Oswald Elliott Hall on Thursday of his current research project. the Oswald Elliott Trophy – which 2nd February. An audience of The other first round between included the arms or badges of 300 pupils supported the teams Stamford and Oakham featured the four participant schools. The and offered their own views in the the motion that ‘Autonomous plaque was awarded at the end of lively floor debates. vehicles would make driving the afternoon to Oundle. The competition comprised safer’. English teacher and Head of two heats and a final with each With Oundle winning their Debating at Oundle, Helen Wells school putting forward either one first round, their second team of commented: “The aim is that this or two pairs to compete. Oundle Danila Mikhaylov (15) and Declan will be an annual competition with took two teams: Tatiana North Boyle (15) proceeded to the final the schools taking it in turn to (16) and Tom Riegels (16) as against host school Stamford’s host the event. Oundle’s Debaters the team for the first round took second team. The motion for this were delighted to be invited and on Uppingham, opposing the round was ‘We should permit the are very grateful to Stamford for motion that ‘Space exploration use of performance-enhancing setting up such a competition.” The Mayor’s Show Gilbert & Sullivan in Oundle undle G&S Players’ latest production Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the his year Raunds a variety of stalls, a the event bigger and better of HMS Pinafore, staged at the Admiralty. She abides by her father’s wishes Mayor, Cllr Helen stage and arena with with this great opportunity OQueen Victoria Hall in West Street, at first, but Sir Joseph’s support for the THowell, will be demonstrations and live to bring the community gained popular approval from enthusiastic equality of humankind encourages Ralph hosting The Mayor’s Show entertainment throughout together over this bank full-house audiences during the recent and Josephine to overturn conventional for the second year in aid the day, as well as fun holiday weekend whilst week-long performances. social order. They declare their love for each of the Air Ambulance. and games for children to raising money for a very The Director, Gill Potts, once again created other and eventually plan to elope. The The event is to be held enter. worthy charity. I hope the an entertaining evening of comedic song captain discovers this plan but, as in many at Bassfords Recreation Cllr Helen Howell, Mayor residents of Raunds and and dance, ably supported by outstanding of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, a surprise Ground, Marshalls Road, of Raunds said: “Last surrounding towns and principals, and backed by a well drilled disclosure changes things dramatically near Raunds (The Rec) on year’s show was a great villages will show their chorus and orchestra conducted by Musical the end of the story. Sunday 30th April from success and enjoyed by support for this event by Director, David Milsted. Set in the 1920s, the 12noon–5pm. everyone who attended. coming out and enjoying costumes enhanced by the lighting made it Although this show has now ended, there The aim of the event is This year we hope to make themselves.” a vibrant and colourful spectacle. is no rest for the Oundle G&S Players to try and bring a country This G&S favourite is a satirical comic and they are already rehearsing for their Further details of attractions will be advertised on Twitter show to Raunds. There opera in two acts. The story takes place next performance, the annual Summer @RaundsTC and online at www.raunds-tc.gov.uk. We look will be rides, attractions, a aboard the ship HMS Pinafore. The Concert which will be staged in mid-June. forward to you joining us on 30th April. cake baking competition, Captain’s daughter, Josephine, is in love For more information about the company, with a lower-class sailor, Ralph Rackstraw, visit www.oundlegands.org although her father intends her to marry Council Tax increase of £5 a year ast Northamptonshire Council collected goes to ENC to run the services (ENC) has decided to increase its they are responsible for. Eshare of Council Tax due to the Cllr Steven North, Leader of ENC, said: uncertainty about future Government “We currently have the lowest Council Tax funding. of any council in Northamptonshire, and At the Budget meeting on 1st March almost the lowest in the country. a number of options were discussed to “Investment in our communities is a safeguard services in the future. The priority as shown by our £1m commitment increase agreed unanimously will be an to local projects through our Community extra £5 per year for a Band D home, or Facilities Fund. 10p a week. “We will continue to look for savings The Council takes only around 8p in but due to uncertainty about future every pound of the total Council Tax government funding and because collected, with the rest of the money we want to continue to invest in our going to Northamptonshire County communities, we propose a very small Council, Northamptonshire Police and increase, which for a Band D property Crime Commissioner and town and works out over the year at £5; we think parish councils. Only 8% of what is that represents good value for money.” 11/03/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 05

East Northants Snooker League - Sponsored by The Pumphouse Café, Wellingborough East Northants Position Team Played Won Drawn Lost Points 1 Windmill Mecca 17 10 5 2 65 2 Windmill G 17 8 5 4 59 Snooker League 3 Windmill Warriors 17 8 2 7 54 4 Coopers A 17 7 4 6 52 indmill Mecca have secured for a possible 62 and landing perfectly on the 5 Windmill Weapons 17 7 5 5 52 themselves the League Champions next red. This result for Warriors gives them 6 Coopers Ball Bashers 17 5 7 5 51 W Trophy in the penultimate week. an outside chance of finishing 2nd overall in 7 Islip WMC 17 5 4 8 48 Congratulations go to them for an outstanding the league. Whilst it is a long shot, it is in their 8 Coopers C 17 4 5 8 45 performance over the past five months. hands. They’re sitting in 3rd and are actually 9 Windmill C 17 2 8 7 44 Despite some difficult matches over the past playing the 2nd place Windmill G. It would 10 Windmill B 17 5 3 9 40 four weeks, including a loss and three draws, require at least a 5-1 win for Warriors. This High Breaks 2016/17 - Sponsored by HCB Plumbing, Wellingborough they have done enough to win the league with will be a very interesting match. Last week, Position Player Name Team High Breaks (30+) a week to spare. Windmill G certainly gave Islip and Windmill C managed to play their 1 Wayne Gardner Windmill Mecca 70, 49, 47, 42, 39, 38, 38, 37 Mecca a run for their money, and managed re-arranged match from earlier in the season. 2 Matt Barcock Windmill Mecca 63, 60, 47, 40, 37, 33, 31, 31 to make up considerable ground in recent The Islip boys put in a stellar performance 3 Colin Hinds Coopers C 63, 41, 38, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 31, 30 weeks, helped by four wins on the trot, and came away with a much needed 5-1 4 James Docherty Islip WMC 60, 41 significantly reducing the gap and applying victory. Jeff Cunnington managed to salvage 5 Richard Wright Windmill Warriors 59, 37, 32, 31, 31 some genuine pressure. 1 point for Windmill. 6 Marc Brett Windmill C 57, 40, 39, 39, 32 Windmill G conquered Windmill C this week The final matches are to be played on 7 Darren Fenner Windmill Mecca 52, 49, 32, 31, 31 and may well have secured themselves the Monday. We wish all players and teams the 8 Jay Thomas Windmill G 47, 40, 38 Runner-Up position for the league. A special very best of luck going into the final game of 9 Craig Back Windmill G 40, 37, 34, 33 mention goes to Anthony Pinard for his strong the winter season. Whilst the season draws to 10 Steve Biggs Coopers A 40 performance over Marc Brett. Despite a a close, we are delighted to confirm that the Player Statistics 2016/17 - Sponsored by Citrus Training Group, Wellingborough generally tough season for Anthony, this win team knockout competition will commence on should give him real confidence. Windmill B, Monday 13th March and run for four weeks. Pos Player Name Current h/cap Team Played Won Lost % won 1 Darren Fenner 14 Windmill Mecca 32 25 7 78% who have been sat in 10th for a number of Further details will be provided regarding this. Bob Darling 28 Windmill Weapons 4 3 1 75% weeks have given themselves a chance of Also, the semi-finals for each of the winter James Rawlins 35 Windmill C 10 7 3 70% moving off the bottom as they focus on next tournaments are now underway and we hope 2 Martyn Hatton 28 Coopers Ball Bashers 28 19 9 68% week’s match. Despite being the away team, to be arranging the finals by the end of March. 3 Wayne Gardner 0 Windmill Mecca 32 21 11 66% they come out as 5-1 winners over Islip WMC. Results for week 17: 4 Craig Back 14 Windmill G 32 21 11 66% Coopers A played Windmill Mecca and took Islip WMC 1-5 Windmill B 5 Jay Thomas 14 Windmill G 34 22 12 65% them to a 3-3 draw. Matt Barcock regained his Windmill Warriors 4-2 Coopers C 6 Richard Symons 35 Coopers Ball Bashers 22 14 8 64% Windmill Mecca 3-3 Coopers A impressive form and knocked in a very nice 60 7 Richard Wright 14 Windmill Warriors 32 20 12 63% break. Four more pots could’ve seen him beat Windmill G 4-2 Windmill C 8 Warren Sanger 28 Islip WMC 34 21 13 62% Gardner’s 70 break. He wasn’t very happy. Windmill Weapons 4-2 Coopers Ball Bashers 9 Brendan Percival 21 Windmill G 18 11 7 61% Windmill Warriors played Coopers C Windmill C 1-5 Islip WMC (postponed match) 10 Colin Hinds 0 Coopers C 30 18 12 60% and beat them 4-2. Michael Dicks played extremely well beating Roger Hayes-Roome. If you are interested in joining the League, Richard Wright of the Warriors played his best you can find us via Facebook – East OUTDOOR LIVING AT ITS VERY BEST snooker for the whole season, and compiled Northants Snooker League. We would a sensational break of 59, rattling the green welcome more teams. Back to the future at St Peter’s Church, Oundle ayers of remarkable ancient history support local residents and organisations are being lovingly uncovered as as they use the building more often for all Lpart of an extensive programme of types of occasions. Raising money for this Scotts summerhouses provide the continuous modernisation by St Peter’s project will, in time, become a priority. perfect garden hideaway. Church in Oundle for the benefit of the local The recent phases of building work Whether you like to entertain friends or community. began with the installation of stylish and to simply escape with a morning paper, In a series of projects designed to robust wrought iron gates at the west door. Scotts has a building to suit. develop, improve and enhance the church This was followed by the transformation of building as a place of worship – but also the main entrance to include welcoming Scotts offers a range of octagonal, corner and larger summerhouses or can create a as a major venue for local events – a automatic glass doors and a brand new bespoke building, to almost any shape or fascinating glimpse into its past is being ramp for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The size, to suit your garden. unearthed which has also shed greater ancient Lady Chapel was then re-ordered to light on the town’s former residents and the give a much needed multi-functional space. Scotts is holding a number of history of local schools. Next, cutting edge technological equipment promotional open days in 2017, The ultimate aim of the St Peter’s was put in to provide a modern audio-visual at its Thrapston showsite, Parochial Church Council (PCC) is to system for the building. and the next dates are: continue to navigate through, and negotiate Phase 5 is now in progress to re- 17th & 18th March 2017 with, Church of England and English configure the interior of the west end The showsite will be open from Heritage (as well as other interested including the building of a choir balcony, 10am – 3pm. heritage societies) building regulators. The crèche and toilets. The latter was becoming PCC has jumped over bureaucratic hurdles a vital requirement; one annual community For further details of our open days or to request a summerhouse brochure, frequently during the past decade. But more event hosted in the church is a massive please call Kathryn Morris on patience will now be required to achieve the wine tasting event by a local firm to which 01832 732366 possible construction of other community more than 500 people are invited to sup – facilities, such as a kitchen, within the with just one loo cubicle currently available Scotts of Thrapston Ltd. Bridge Street, Thrapston. NN14 4LR footprint of the church building. The plan is for necessary visits thereafter! in keeping with the mission to attract and Watch this space. www.scottsofthrapston.co.uk 06 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 11/03/17

Notice of planning applications received

Notice is given that the following applications have 17/00337/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Construction of a rear kitchen and bedroom extension at 26 Monson Way 17/00340/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Conversion of been received together with the last date for making small, single storey building that demonstrates a Oundle PE8 4QG integral garage to Kitchen/Utility. Change ground floor representations: variety of traditional building techniques and materials fenestration to front and rear elevations at 20 Furnace and when completed to be used as educational Raunds Drive Thrapston NN14 4RP Collyweston showcase for demonstrating historic building methods 17/00266/FUL (01/04/2017) (Art8) Proposed 17/00360/FUL (01/04/2017) (LB/CA) Two storey at Stanwick Lakes A45 Nene Valley Way Stanwick Distribution Centre (B8 Use Class) together with Thurning extension with balcony to western elevation and single ancillary offices, parking, servicing and site 17/00279/FUL (01/04/2017) (LB/CA) Change of use storey double garage and storage to replace single Laxton landscaping at West End Land North Of Brick Kiln Road from storage to self-contained dwelling, insertion of garage. Three conservation roof lights and replacement 17/00299/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) New dwelling and Raunds rooflights, replacement of windows and doors and window to entrance area at Pond Yard 32 Back Lane detached garage outbuilding at Church Farm Bulwick 17/00401/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) The reconfiguration installation of new flue pipe at The Old Rectory Winwick Collyweston PE9 3PJ Road Laxton NN17 3AX of the site and drive thru lane to include side by side Road Thurning PE8 5RF ordering, a new remote corral and associated works to Duddington With Fineshade Little Addington the site and building, including the installation of Woodford 17/00290/FUL (01/04/2017) (LB/CA) Removal of bay 17/00334/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) First floor extension extensions totalling 5sqm. Reconfiguration of the roof 17/00364/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Erection of side window and construction of single storey extension at at 5 Watervill Way Little Addington NN14 4FA to include new aluminium cladding and new drive thru conservatory at 18 Paddock Road Woodford NN14 4FL Home Farm High Street Duddington PE9 3QE booths at McDonalds London Road Raunds NN9 6EQ Nassington 17/00402/ADV (25/03/2017) (Info) Relocation of four The reason for applications being advertised is as Easton-on-the-Hill 17/00194/FUL (01/04/2017) (Art8) Erection of light existing fascia signs with the installation of two follows: 17/00344/FUL (01/04/2017) (LB/CA) Alterations and engineering workshop at The Workshop Apethorpe additional golden arch symbols and one additional Part3 - Town and Country Planning (General extensions to the main house, conversion and Road Nassington PE8 6QT good times sign at McDonalds London Road Raunds Development Procedure) Order 2015. extension of existing front barn into detached dwelling, 17/00330/VAR (25/03/2017) (Info) Variation of 17/00420/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Flat roof extension Part16 - Town and Country Planning (General conversion and extension of existing rear barn into condition 3, Parking 6, Access and 7 Plans pursuant to to the rear and side of semi-detached bungalow at 1 Development Procedure) Order 2015. detached dwelling (subdivision onto 3 plots); Change of planning permission 16/00966/FUL dated 15.7.16 - Welbourne Close Raunds NN9 6HE Info - Non-statutory - included for information only. use from Market Garden to residential land as permitted Single storey tourism lodge. Proposal to retain vehicle LB/CA - Planning (Listed Buildings and under extant permission; Erection of two detached access post construction and addition of solar panels Rushden Conservation Areas Act 1990. double garages; Swimming pool and detached to roof at Agricultural building rear of Lilypad Northfield 16/02457/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Ramp and level LBRegs - Planning (Listed Buildings and changing room; Demolition of store; Erection of park 17/00348/PNT (01/04/2017) (Info) Replacement 24M threshold door at 21 Balmoral Avenue Rushden NN10 Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990. rail fencing and stone walls; Alterations to existing lattice mast, complete with 3 antennas, relocated 0BE access at 37 West Street Easton On The Hill PE9 3LS airwave antennas and cabinets at MM02 17/00087/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Rear and side Paul Bland, Head Of Planning Services 17/00345/LBC (01/04/2017) (LBRegs) Alterations and Communication Station Apethorpe Road Nassington extension to dwelling at 28 Pytchley Road Rushden Dated 11 March 2017 extensions to the main house, conversion and NN10 9XB extension of existing front barn into detached dwelling, Oundle 17/00319/REM (25/03/2017) (Info) Reserved matters conversion and extension of existing rear barn into 17/00265/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Two storey rear - Appearance, Landscaping and Layout pursuant to detached dwelling; Demolition of store at 37 West extension, rendered to match exisiting at 99 Benefield planning permission16/00469/OUT dated 2.6.16 - Street Easton On The Hill PE9 3LS Road Oundle PE8 4EU Outline application: Demolition of existing dwelling and 17/00405/FUL (01/04/2017) (LB/CA) Single storey 17/00363/LBC (01/04/2017) (LBRegs) LB/CA) outbuildings: residential development of 9 up to extension linking The Coach House and its Annexe, Proposed single storey bathroom extension and dwellings; modification of access to off road with general alterations to the properties at The Coach internal alterations at 7 North Street Oundle PE8 4AL parking; and amenity space (all matters reserved House 17 Church Street Easton On The Hill 17/00366/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Domestic building except access and scale) at 3 Northampton Road to side for use as store and additional needs ancillary 17/00321/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Single dwelling at Higham Ferrers to the main residential dwelling at 62 East Road Oundle Land Between 36-38 Melloway Road Rushden 17/00362/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Extension to the PE8 4BZ 17/00329/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Ground floor side and rear to enlarge the master bedroom and 17/00367/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) First floor extension extension at 315 Bedford Road Rushden NN10 0SQ include an ensuite. Also to add a small third bedroom, over garage, convert garage and single storey side 17/00352/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Two storey utility room and extended kitchen dining area at 20 extension at 5 St Anns Court Oundle PE8 4DS extension to rear of property at 27 Fuchsia Way Shelley Drive Higham Ferrers NN10 8DF 17/00389/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Single storey Rushden NN10 0XF garage extension to side at 123A Glapthorn Road 17/00435/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Shower room Irthlingborough Oundle extension at 28 West Crescent Rushden NN10 9RA 17/00286/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Demolition of eight 17/00395/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Proposed single derelict houses and construction of six new homes storey bathroom extension and internal alterations at 7 Thrapston including parking access road and associated services North Street Oundle PE8 4AL 17/00296/FUL (01/04/2017) (LB/CA) Change of use at 128 High Street Irthlingborough NN9 5PX 17/00396/FUL (25/03/2017) (Info) Proposed two storey from sui generis to A1 at 33 High Street Thrapston

Consultation deadlines will differ for each application. Please go to www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planningapplications for details. From the East Northants Council Chairman On 2nd February I attended the formal reopening of the Oundle Councils are a vital element of our democracy: Church of England Primary School at its re-locate site at the within the framework former Middle School premises on Cotterstock Road. of laws councils, led by councillors, elected every four years by voters in our communities and accessible he Bishop of university’s graduation the main services are to their constituents, Peterborough planted ceremonies. Graduands had waste collection; many take the decisions for the Ta commemorative achieved their degrees in the environmental health delivery of their councils’ tree. All of us guests formed Faculty of Business and Law. duties including food safety services. In present times, an excellent impression of The official lunch before inspections; the emptying when there are constraints the school: the teachers the ceremonies provided of dog waste bins on public and pressures on public are dedicated and the an opportunity for informal land; and the licensing expenditure – national and children polite, cheerful and discussions with the High for pubs’ alcohol sales; local – councils’ decisions eager to learn. This reflects Sheriff and the Chairman housing services, including on their annual budgets call considerable credit on the of the Board of Governors our duty to accommodate for careful thought. Readers professionalism of Mrs about wider issues. homeless people; and the will appreciate that there are McMurdo, the Head Teacher, On 1st March East determination of applications limits within which councils and her colleagues. Northamptonshire Council for planning permissions can increase their Council On 11th February, as an (ENC) set its Budget for – the latter an even more Tax precepts. ex-officio member of the the coming financial year, responsible duty, in the light Cllr Rupert Reichhold University of Northampton starting 1st April. ENC’s of central Government’s Councillor and Chairman Court, I was the guest of Council Tax precept pays recent white paper on of East Northamptonshire the Vice Chancellor at the towards ENC’s services: housing. Council 11/03/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 07 Raunds Music Festival The Swivel Club 27th–30th April 2017 he Swivel Club is going from strength Northampton Road. It has The good folk at Raunds Music Festival have always liked to think charity of Rushden, to strength with the help been fortunate to provide THigham Ferrers and and generosity of their good entertainment at that they ‘punch above their weight’ when it comes to putting on surrounding areas, provide supporters. All requests a very reasonable price. internationally acclaimed acts at affordable prices. In this, their support and help in various for help are considered on Coming up later this year ways, to local individuals merit and decisions are are Showaddywaddy, Mud, 16th year, they have been named by the independent travel site and groups who need made after the committee The Jets and top class Travelmag as one of the 10 best festivals in the Midlands. financial help in accessing has assessed each request tribute acts. Some of these adaptations, equipment carefully, if their criteria are are already attracting high and aids, to improve their met. demand on ticket sales. To pokesman Bob Fisher said: “We all your tickets soon! quality of life. The Swivel Club provides contact the Swivel Club, love music, and have used our own Before the main festival there is a fringe To date the Swivel Club first class entertainment view pictures, photos, Sexperience to make contacts with event on 24th March at 8pm. has donated over £100,000 at the exceptional facilities newsletters etc or book acts who are up and coming, and to invite Regulars will know of our festival favourite to worthy causes in our provided by Rushden tickets, see their website established artists.” ceilidh band Ock ‘n’ Dough but some readers community. The charity Town Bowls Club, www.swivelclub.org.uk. Many of the artists who appear at Raunds may not be aware that they are named also play at the larger festivals, but comment after a traditional Wellingborough dish: A on the lovely warm welcoming audience hock of ham placed in a pudding basin and at Raunds. We like the fact that here at the surrounded by onion and potato, topped up Saxon Hall, the audience can see and hear with stock and then covered with pastry. Jelly the artists in a more intimate setting. from the hock helps the stock set, so the dish This year there will be the traditional ceilidh, can be cooled and then sliced. song ‘n’ tune sessions, and concerts by On 24th March you can experience both community groups. A wealth of local talent local musical and culinary traditions with both will be supporting featured artists, including kinds of Ock ‘n’ Dough at Krumbs in Raunds ? veterans Steve Tilston and Jez Lowe, the for just £10. ? ? energetic Swing Commanders, and comic ? For all events buy tickets from one of ? Les Barker. ? our local sellers at Raunds. Raunds ? 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Students were post-16 learning community, The East Northamptonshire College (TENC). On Thursday 9th and Friday given the opportunity to 10th February, sixth form students from all three schools came together for the legendary action-packed experience central London London Residential, which occurs each year. with friends and enjoy the hectic atmosphere. From shopping at Westfield to tudents stayed sitting in on a live case at the students some free time in exhausted!” interact with each other seeing giraffes lick poles overnight in a hotel Central Criminal Courts. In Oxford Street and Covent There were positive while doing fun activities.” G at London Zoo, being in Sin central London the evening students either Garden. comments from students Buswell, Year 12. London was an amazing and then over the two days went to see a spectacular Mrs E Brooker, Director of too. “The London trip was “I think the London experience and very opted from a vast range of West End show – choosing The East Northamptonshire a great way for schools to Residential trip was a great worthwhile.” J Ible, Year 12. activities including: visiting from Wicked, Matilda or College (TENC) said: the Science Museum, art Kinky Boots – or they went “The students gained an galleries, London Zoo, the to a floodlit outdoor ice enormous amount over the A chance to volunteer at the Imperial War Museum, skating rink at Canary Wharf. course of the busy two days, Madame Tussauds, or Friday afternoon allowed the returning home completely Chichele College Garden! alling everyone who likes to garden a small team of volunteer gardeners, the and has an hour or two to spare grounds have become a visitor attraction Cthis summer. Would you like the and hosts several outdoor events, opportunity to spend some time in the including the annual Chichele Garden Fair, fresh air, in a beautiful environment and in which this year is on 27th May. good company? If you feel you would like to spend Then come along to The Green Dragon some time in the company of other in Higham Ferrers on 23rd March at 7pm green fingered volunteers and watch to find out how you can help to keep the the garden grow and develop, we would Medieval Garden at Chichele College be pleased to welcome you. We have a looking lovely. programme of day and evening two-hour Thanks to a Community Spaces Lottery gardening sessions, which run from April Grant in 2011, the Higham Ferrers Tourism, to September. Volunteers may choose to Business and Community Partnership was come along subject to their own availability. able to go ahead with their plan to create Any help is always appreciated. a Medieval Style Garden in the Chichele For more information call 07866448108. College grounds. To find out more about the Chichele Chichele College, commissioned in 1425 College Garden and volunteering by Archbishop Henry Chichele, who was please go to www.chichelegarden. born in Higham Ferrers, has a long and co.uk. To find out more about the New recruitment agency interesting history, but when the garden Higham Ferrers Tourism, Business and development was begun, the space Community Partnership go to www. was little used. 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This month I had the pleasure of visiting Alfred [email protected] Sargent & Sons shoemakers in Rushden. £800K digital enhancement fund secured for Northamptonshire’s his was a significant visit for me as Paul stated that small businesses I was a former Finance Director for the worst part of the Help is at hand for Tanother well-known shoe manufacturer body to make for small and medium in Northamptonshire and the visit brought is the feet and you sized businesses in back many memories of my time in the have to have a vast Northamptonshire industry and the good people who work in it. range of ‘lasts’ to that want to improve The business was established in 1899 by produce a large range broadband connectivity Alfred Sargent together with his sons and I of sizes. Sargents and develop digital innovation. am pleased to say is managed by the fourth produce hundreds of styles and have a team Northamptonshire County Council has the Northamptonshire Growth Hub, a generation of Sargents, Mr Paul Sargent. drafting new designs for customers seeking secured more than £800k of European partnership between the county council I was given a guided tour of the business a custom made shoe. The team will work with money for the Northamptonshire Digital and the University of Northampton, with the which had a wonderful friendly atmosphere, the customer to create their specific shoe Enhancement project. money which has been allocated by the reinforced by the fact that generations design, picking out the right leathers and An extension of the county council’s European Regional Development Fund. The of families still work there. One former stitching and drafting up the design to suit Superfast Northamptonshire, the scheme will initiative will be launched and operational employee, Mrs Mary Burditt, had received the customer. On my tour I noticed a young work in three ways: later this year. Businesses can register their an MBE from the Queen for working in the employee hand drawing some beautiful • Providing grants to support innovative interest in any part of the project on the business for 62 years. She is now 102 years embellishments of his own design which digital business improvement projects Superfast Northamptonshire website, www. old and lives in a local care home. gave a traditional shoe a wonderful modern • Offering a digital adviser to help businesses superfastnorthamptonshire.net As well as Finance Director I was also twist. capitalise on technological advances Next month I will be back in my home town responsible for quality control in my former Northamptonshire’s footwear industry • Developing a connection voucher scheme, of Irthlingborough to feature a specialised job and I have to say the quality of the took a pounding in former decades when enabling some businesses to upgrade business that will surprise you. Until then best footwear at Alfred Sargents was exceptional. vast amounts of Chinese footwear was to a superfast broadband connection by wishes to all readers from your local business The employees show pride in their work imported undercutting local manufacturers, providing 50% of the cost champion Marika Hillson. and the attention to detail is paramount to who couldn’t compete and many local The project with be delivered through Marika Hillson producing these beautiful handmade shoes. shoemakers closed down. Northamptonshire I was interested to see that Alfred Sargents is a world leader in manufacturing the had invested in the brand name called best quality shoes in the world. Shoe ‘Budapester’, after the shoemakers to the manufacturing has now recovered, with over Hungarian Court. The budapester is one of 10 brands still made in Britain. the best-known varieties of men’s footwear; a I asked Paul how the future is now looking derby style shoe with broguing and a double for the business? He said: “Petty good we sole is what makes the budapester truly one are looking to expand and would like to of a kind. The brand name was established recruit new staff. We are offering one-to- here in 1992 and has been successfully one training, which are portable skills for life We can automate your exported to the European market. and welcome any enquiries from anyone existing gates (if suitable) or upgrade old equipment interested in a career in the shoe industry. to meet BS 12453 Beautiful quality hand-made shoes “We exhibit our shoes all over the world safety regulations Alfred Sargents pride themselves on their including Milan and New York shows, so quality shoes that are made to last and offer our shoes are known internationally and a an after sales service. Owners have sent product to be proud of.” their much loved shoes back to Sargents years after they have purchased them to be Jobs at Sargents & Sons Shoemakers repaired and some pairs were manufactured If you are interested in working in as long as 30 years ago – that’s good old manufacturing or would like a job change fashioned manufacturing, made to last! or new training, Paul would love to meet 10% OFF WINTER SERVICING (Valid until the end of March)

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Mowerman 10 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 11/03/17 ‘Flipping’ good fun Students enjoy Austrian ski adventure during half-term for Pancake Day orty-three students and six adults from FHuxlow Science College headed to Oberlungau in Austria for a week of skiing adventures over the February half-term holiday. The students were outstanding and some of them were on black runs by the third day! The apres ski activities included curling, swimming, a castle tour, an ice cream evening and a ‘quiz extravaganza’. Accommodation was in a super hotel that was “very Austrian”, so students got the full experience of or one day only children at Windermere explained that the pancake races are a staying abroad. Day Nursery in Kettering were not popular event at the nursery providing Thank you to all the staff Fonly allowed to play with their food endless crafting and learning opportunities who supported the trip – they were actively encouraged to do so with a big serving of fun added to the mix. and the fantastic group of in Pancake Day races. The races mark the “We celebrate many different religious students. Same time again beginning of Easter themed activities at the and cultural festivals during the year at next year? Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ nursery. Windermere and usually there is a tasty food Children had fun creating pancake faces or treat included in the activities. Pancake Further information and with lots of healthy fruit, whilst preschool Day is, however, the only one where children all the photos at http:// used the interactive whiteboard to research are encouraged to take food into the garden www.huxlow.northants. the origins of Shrove Tuesday. and run about with it. Maybe that is why they sch.uk/Austria Windermere Manager Jacky Bufton like this particular festival so much,” she said. 11/03/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 11

7th March-20th March There will be an Illustrated talk on Rushden NN10 9HX Thursday 23rd March OSCAR Radio Badgers by Peter Edwards. 10.15am Arts & Crafts: Irises in acrylics On Air Chris Youngman 01933 551769 Ringstead Village Social Club 7.15am-8.15am and 5pm-10.15pm Friday 17th March An informal church service open 10am-1.30pm, £17 booking The UK’s longest established pupil Fusion for 7-11 year olds to all. essential radio station is back. Thrapston Baptist Church 01933 460676 6.30pm-8pm Rushden & Higham Ferrers Come and paint three Irises on a 11th-24th March Lively and fun group with games, Churches Together in Prayer canvas board size 10in x 12in. Maxine Greer and Jane songs and bible based and Praise Hindmarch DRAW illustrations. Highfield Community Baptist Lunchtime Concert – Pianists Yarrow Gallery Church, Highfield Road, Rushden St Peter’s Church, Oundle Free admission U3A Monthly Group Meeting 7.30pm 1.15pm, free/lunch can be This exhibition brings together a The Plaza, Cosy Nook, Thrapston Andrew Presland 01933 316927 purchased body of work created from a 10am-12 noon, visitors £2 An informal time of prayer and Concerts in this beautiful church mobile artist’s studio travelling (includes refreshments) praise. setting in Oundle. Lunch is around Rutland and the members: free provided for £3.50. surrounding counties. Ann Carter 07542 775603 Morning Service ‘MBE Investiture at Buckingham Thrapston Baptist Church Tiddlers Group for 0-3 year olds Monday 13th March Palace’ with Guinette Davis MBE. 10.30am Thrapston Baptist Church Talk about issues facing Preacher: Andy Jelfs. 9.30am-11.30am the Church of England by Rushden & District Friendly and welcoming with lots of Dr Martin Davie History Society Oundle Cinema: Fantastic Beasts toys and play equipment for the St Peter’s Church, Midland Road, South End Junior School, and Where to Find Them (12A) little ones to enjoy. £1 per carer – Rushden NN10 9UJ Wymington Road, Rushden Stahl Theatre, West Street Oundle as many toddlers as you like! 7pm for buffet; talk at about 8pm NN10 9JU Peterborough PE8 4EJ Andrew Presland 01933 316927 7.30pm, members £1.50, 6pm, admission: £5/£3 under 18s Friday 24th March £1, kids free. Lots of preloved 9am-10am, £4 per session Donations of £3 requested for non-members £2.50 Oundle Festival, 4 West Street, Fusion for 7-11 year olds items (Toys, Clothes, DVDs, Anita Hackney 01832 733274 buffet lunch 01933 350038 for more information Oundle, PE8 4ED. Tel. 01832 Thrapston Baptist Church Maternity clothes and equipment) Improve your health with gentle Also short AGM of Peterborough Ian Addis – ‘The Literary Heritage 274734 www.oundlefestival.org.uk, 6.30pm-8pm at a fraction of the high street cost! stretching and breathing. Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship of Northamptonshire’. [email protected] Lively andm fun group with games, To book a stall £10 please call – but all are welcome. The adventures of Newt songs and bible based 07577 701161 or email karen_ Titchmarsh Folk Dance Club A Level Theatre Studies Scamander in New York’s secret illustrations. [email protected] The Club Room, High Street, Oundle U3A Monthly Meeting The Stahl wizarding community 70 years Titchmarsh NN14 3DF Queen Victoria Hall, 7.45pm, Admission: £3 before Harry Potter reads his book Raunds Music Festival Fringe Craft & Vintage Fair 8pm-10pm, £1 inc tea/coffee West Street, Oundle A unique opportunity to see some in school. ‘Ock’n’Dough at Krumbs’ Working Men’s Club, Westfields Kev Prigmore 01536 514023/ Doors open 2pm, members £1, of Oundle School’s most talented Krumbs, Brook Street, Raunds Terrace, Higham Ferrers [email protected] non-members £2 performers. Monday 20th March 8pm, admission £10 9am-1pm, free The Four Seasons – Steve Lovell Composers’ Concert with the www.raundsfestival.com or ring the www.facebook.com/ Oundle Ladies Running Group looks at our gardens and the Elton Methodist Chapel – Oundle Vasara String Quartet Festival Hotline: 07756 015615 or rainbowcraftevents Oundle pool car park wildlife that lives in them School Jazz band in concert CLR Krumbs. 20 stalls selling a wide range of 6.45pm throughout the year. HIghgate Hall, Elton 7.45pm Eat the traditional Northamptonshire handmade and vintage items, Jane Walker 01832 272898/ 7.30pm, tickets £10 to include a All welcome, free of charge. dish and listen to traditional music refreshments and homemade [email protected] Wednesday 15th March glass of wine and canapes. Vasara String Quartet returns to played by a local band Ock ‘n’ cakes. Arts & Crafts: Foxglove Path 01832 273867 play through Oundle pupils’ Dough. Baggypants Yoga acrylic landscape compositions. The Swivel Club charity presents Masonic Hall, Wellingborough Ringstead Village Social Club Saturday 18th March Arts & Crafts: The Old Water a Fantastic Evening of Comedy Road, Rushden 10am-4pm Music in Special Places – Lecture: Dr Nick Hewitt on Pump in acrylics Rushden Bowls Club Northampton 10am-11am £25 booking essential Kathryn Tickell and Amy ‘Exploring the Shapes of Ringstead Village Social Club Road NN10 6AN 01933 382837/07873 743256/ 01933 460676 Thatcher Planetary Nebulae’ 10am-4pm, £25 booking essential 8pm till late, tickets £12 [email protected] Shafts of light cross this shady St Peter’s Church, Oundle Chelveston Village Hall, Caldecott 01933 460676 www.swivelclub.org.uk or £5 per session. wooded path bordered by 8pm, admission: £14 adults, £12 Road Chelveston NN9 6AT A popular painting of a long 07738080470 or 01933312680 foxgloves in full bloom. concessions, £4 under 18 8pm, visitors and Members forgotten unused water pump and Featuring Aiden Jay, Craig Harper Every Monday (term time) Tickets from Oundle Festival Box welcome. £3 per person including bucket surrounded by cow parsley. and Craige Antony, with supporting Praise and Play dOCs+ Almost Holy Office 01832 274734 tea/coffee and biscuits. Disco Bar. Food available and St James’ Church Thrapston Fletton House, Fletton Way, Folk performer Kathryn Tickell Steve Williams 01933 650331 or Yarwell & Nassington Britannia ample car parking. 1.30pm-2.45pm, Glapthorn Road, Oundle PE8 4JA returns to Oundle with accordion e-mail [email protected] Band Spring Concert refreshments available 7.45pm, admission £8 player and clog dancer, Amy or Mrs Peta Jellis on 01933 356914 King’s Cliffe Church Sunday 26th March Anita 735443 Oundle Festival, 4 West Street, Thatcher. or email [email protected] 7.30pm, adults £10, under 18s £5. All Age Service Oundle PE8 4ED. Planetary nebulae represent the Tickets include wine, soft drinks Thrapston Baptist Church Aqua Aerobic Classes 01832 274734 or Quiz Evening most beautiful phase of stellar and nibbles. To purchase contact 10.30am Oundle School Swimming Pool, www.oundlefestival.org.uk, Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts evolution. Find out why these Nassington Post Office, King’s Preacher: Mat Hussain, Theme: Milton Road, Oundle [email protected] Lane, Higham Ferrers NN10 8DE shapes arise. Cliffe Local Shopper, Christine Samson. 8.45-9.30am, £25 for 5 sessions A compelling study of a 7pm, admission £6 01780 470554 and Janet 01780 01832 277208/277195 controversial Ukranian pastor Chris 01933 317719 Tuesday 21st March 470446. The proceeds are for All Whitefriars Church – Morning whose forceful approach borders Teams of 4. Hot Potato Supper. Fish Eye – Confessions of a Saints and Saint James Church Worship with Holy Communion Every Monday, Friday & on vigilantism. (The Guardian) Everyone welcome. Proceeds for Super Snooper King’s Cliffe. Whitefriars Church at Whitefriars Saturday (term time) Community Centre and Church in The Stahl Junior School, Boughton Drive, Otters Swim School Lessons Rushden & Higham Ferrers Higham Ferrers. 7.45pm, £12 adults, £10 Saturday 25th March Rushden NN10 9HX Oundle School Swimming Pool, Council of Churches Lent Lunch concessions Irthlingborough Open Gardens 10.15am Milton Road Oundle St Mary’s Church Hall, Shabby Chic Furniture Theatre Alibi presents Pam, a – Spring bulbs and flowers Chris Youngman 01933 551769 Mon 3.55pm-6.10pm, Fri Rushden town centre Makeover Workshop one-woman MI6 neighbour, Throughout Irthlingborough An informal church service open to 3.55pm-6.10pm, Sat 8.30am- 12 noon Ringstead Village Hall unearthing that everyone around 10am-4pm, £3 adults – all. 12noon, booked in advance as a Andrew Presland 01933 316927 9.30am-4.30pm, half day £35, her is a thief, a pervert or a terrorist. accompanied children free block (£5.50 per lesson) Cost: donations invited for whole day £55, booking essential Advance programmes and maps By Appointment 01832 277208/277195 Christian Aid. With soup, roll and a 01933 460676 Coffee & Cake available from Salvation Army Counselling & Listening Service short prayer time: all are welcome. Bring that old brown piece of Oundle Golf Club Shop. No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, 1st Monday of the month furniture and take away a sparkling 10am-12noon, £3 all welcome Also on the day at St Peter’s Oundle, Northants PE8 4BG Oundle Wives Thursday 16th March upcycled masterpiece. 01832 273267 Church with refreshments & items These services are free Methodist Church, Oundle Tiddlers Group for 0-3 year olds Books, cakes, games, pre-loved for sale in support of Christian Aid. Marilyn 07936015965 7.45pm, £3 refreshments/raffle Thrapston Baptist Church Baby and Kids Nearly New Sale accessory bargains and much 01832 272178 9.30am-11.30am Tithe Barn, Wellingborough. more. Raffle for Oundle Spring Concert with Classical Housing, Benefits and Friendly and welcoming with lots of 10am-12noon, etrance £1, kids Community First Responders. Guitars and Voices Employment Advice Oundle & District Royal British toys and play equipment for the free. Refreshments available. St Rumbald’s Church, Stoke Doyle No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Legion Meeting little ones to enjoy. £1 per carer – Lots of preloved items (Toys, Wednesday 22nd March 7.30pm, tickets: £12.50 from Liz Oundle, Northants PE8 4BG The Talbot Hotel, Oundle as many toddlers as you like! clothes, DVDs, maternity clothes Rushden & Higham Ferrers Doherty 01832 273525 [email protected] or 7pm and equipment) at a fraction of the Council of Churches Lent Lunch Featuring the Huntingdonshire 01832 770010 Les Starks 01832 270073 Lunchtime Concert – Woodwind high street cost! To book a stall St Mary’s Church Hall, Guitar Ensemble and the St Peter’s Church, Oundle £10 please call 07577 701161 or Rushden town centre Ensemble of Friends – an a Half-Term Finedon Irthlingborough & 1.15pm email [email protected] 12 noon cappella Chamber Choir. All-age Touch Typing Club District Branch Royal British Free, lunch can be purchased Andrew Presland 01933 316927 9.30am-10.30am Mon-Fri Legion Branch Meeting Concerts in this beautiful church Sunday 19th March Donations invited for Christian Aid. Meditation and Mindfulness: Diane Gifford 07432 123 438 Finedon Bowls Club setting in Oundle. Lunch is Higham Ferrers Footpath Group With soup, roll and a short prayer Detox Your Mind with Buddhist Learn or Refresh your skill £15 7.30pm provided for £3.50. Saffron Road car park Higham time: all are welcome. nun Gen Nyingpo course intro with coffee. Peter Eames 07434328237 Ferrers for car sharing 10.30am-1pm, £15 RSPB Mid-Nene Local Group 9.30am, free Arts & Crafts: Daffodil Fletton House, Oundle PE8 4JA Every Monday Every 2nd Monday Indoor Meeting 01933 312328 Bouquet in watercolours Booking: www.drolmacentre.org. Islip Ladies Choir (except January & August) Saxon Hall, Raunds 5.5 mile walk from Clapham. 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2nd Monday of the month Yoga Class 7.30pm, £2 660 Club Dale End Scout Headquarters, No.1 St, Osyth’s Lane Royal British Legion Rushden Whitefriars Infant School, 01933 313714 Two Acre Club, off Milton Road Croyland Rd, Wellingborough 10am-2pm Branch Monthly Meeting Boughton Drive, Rushden 2.15pm-3.45pm 10am-1pm, £2 all members 01832 770011 Rushden Football & Social Club, 7.15pm-8.15pm, £5 per session Every Tuesday & Saturday Afternoon tea and entertainment Mick Webb 01933 682517 Hayden Road, Rushden Carole 07873743256/ Coffee Mornings for 60+ hosted by Oundle pupils. Every Friday 7.15pm, annual fee £17 [email protected] St James Church, Thrapston Move to Health Walk and Chat Jake Baker 07525 441267 10am-12noon Allegra Singers – No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Rushden Hall Park, under flag Ringstead’s Jolly 01832 730019 Three-part ladies choir 2.15pm-3pm pole 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month Good Company Music room, Sports Pavilion, Islip [email protected]/ 10am StitChat Ringstead Shared Church Every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm, £3 per session 01832 770010 Sue Mckay 07739 327022/ No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle 10am-11am, £4 Short Mat Bowls Veronica 01832 732611/ [email protected] 1.30pm-3.30pm Music & Movement for over-55’s. Islip Village Hall 07753 472225 Thursday Drop-In 01832 770010/ 2pm-4pm, £3 No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Music Makers [email protected] Every Tuesday (term time) 01832 733154 Every alternate Wednesday 10am-2pm Nene Centre, Thrapston Toddlers’ Drop In Psychic & Spiritual Awareness [email protected]/ 12.45-1.30pm & 1.45-2.30pm, Monday once a month No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Tai Chi Development Group 01832 770010 £4 per child, £2 for siblings Woodturning Club 9.15am-11.30am, free Chelveston Village Hall Rushden Naomi Cooper 07815 293893/ Hardwick Village, Near [email protected] or 2pm-3pm, £5 1pm-3pm or 7.30pm-9.30pm, Enjoy Yoga [email protected] Wellingborough NN9 5AL 01832 770010 Tai Chi for health, fitness and self £7 per session Whitefriars Infant School, Rushden 7pm-10pm defence. All ages (18+) welcome. Renalta Hall 07712 740495 7pm-8.30pm, £5 per session. Every Friday (term time) Paul Lawman 01933 674260 Tuesday Toddlers Gill Hughes 01933 313494/ Over 60s FREE swim No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Dog Training and 1st Wednesday of the month [email protected] Oundle School Swimming Pool, Every Monday & Thursday Oundle PE8 4BG Socialisation and Ringcraft Raunds Ladies Group Milton Road, Oundle Oundle Bridge Club 9.15am, free Halefield, Woodnewton, nr Oundle The Saxon Hall, Raunds Little Ducklings Pre-School 3pm-3.45pm Fletton House, Fletton Way, Judith Brashaw on 01832 770010 Classes from 6.45pm 8pm-10pm, Visitors £3.50 Stay & Play ‘Tea & Tots’ Sessions 01832 277208/277195 Oundle PE8 4JA 01832 293432/oundledogs@aol. 1.30pm-3pm, £1.50 per family. 7pm start 1st Tuesday of every month com/www.oundledogs.co.uk 1st & 3rd Wednesday 01832 358085 Pre-School Swimming Lessons 01832 273044 Great Companions of the month Oundle School Swimming Pool, (single people 55+) Rainbow Cafe for Tots Thrapston Country Dancers Short Mat Bowls Milton Road, Oundle Every Tuesday Rushden Bowls Club, (aimed up to 5 and their adults) St Johns Ambulance Hall Wymington Memorial Hall 1.55-2.25pm & 2.30-3pm Short Mat Bowls Northampton Road Stanwick Lakes 2pm-3.30pm 1.45pm-4pm, £2 admission Booked in advance as a block Islip Village Hall 7-9pm, yearly membership £6 10.30am-12noon and 1.30pm G Hearnden 01933 622827/ Mrs Smith 01933 355960 (£6.75 per lesson) 10am-12noon, £3 Pat Bazeley 07931 964360 (term time only), £2.50 per child – [email protected] 01832 277208/277195 Barbara Finch 01832 733154 car park charges apply. Every Thursday (term time) 2nd Tuesday of the month 01933 625522/ 2nd Wednesday of the month Music Makers Most Fridays Phoenix Gaming Club (Age 12+) Woodford WI Meeting www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Coffee Morning Titchmarsh Pavilion Local Focus ‘explorations’ The Rushden Scouts Hall, Brooke Woodford Sports and Social Club Raunds Methodist Church 9.30am-10.15am, £4 per child, Various East Northants locations Close behind Orbit Tyres (Skinners 7.30pm Club Night 10am-12noon £2 for siblings 9.30am-12.30pm/2.30pm Lane, Rushden NN10 OXH) Lynn Sortwell 01832 732740 Apethorpe Tennis Club 01933 383378 Naomi Cooper on £3 per re-usable map 7pm-11pm, membership £5 pa From 6pm [email protected] 01933 461480 Fun Historical, Fantasy and Sci-Fi Tea Dance 2nd & 4th Wednesday Informal group for everyone, table top model gaming, role- Pemberton Centre, Rushden Returners to Work of the month Music Makers for walks, cycling, bus trips. playing, board and card games. Dancing to ‘Music Box’ No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane Northants Model Makers Joan Strong Centre, Oundle Aron 07739563657 or aron. 2pm-4pm, £3 per person including 10am-12noon Windmill Primary School, 11.15am-12noon, £4 per child, 1st Friday of the month [email protected] tea/coffee & cake 01832 770011 Raunds NN9 6LA £2 for siblings (Checking before travelling) Main meeting starts 7.30ish Naomi Cooper on Craft Cafe Art Classes (10 weeks) Higham Ferrers Guided Tour Art & Craft Class First couple of meetings free [email protected] Stanwick Lakes Knuston Hall, Knuston Groups of 6 minimum. Trained Oundle Rural Mind, 1 Herne Park, Bob Humpage 07960 054405/ 10.30am-1pm, modest charge for 7-9pm, 10 Lessons £100 guides. Tea & cakes, optional. East Road, Oundle PE8 4BZ [email protected] Little Treasures Tots Group some materials – car park charges Jamie 07899 676769 01933 411191 Irene Issitt – Manager St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick 01933 625522/ 01832 275020 NWR – linking lively 9.30am-11am, www.stanwicklakes.org.uk East Northants Classic Wildlife Trust Little Bugs Club minded women donations to cover costs Motorcycle Club 10am-11.30am, Inflatable Fun Session Dovedale, 1 Herne Park, Nicki 01933 625658 Oundle Evergreen Club New Inn Public House, Wymington £1 per child (adults are free) Oundle School Swimming Pool, East Road, Oundle 2.30pm in the Victoria Hall for tea Meet around 7.30pm Louise Tuffin 01604 774043/ Milton Road Oundle 7.30pm-7.45pm Music Makers and cakes plus entertainment. [email protected] 5-6pm (May vary during school Carol 01832 270061 for more info. Stanwick Village Hall 01832 273826/272340 Sling Walk holidays), £3 adult & £2.25 child 2pm-2.45pm, £4 per child, 11am 50+ Adventure Club 01832 277208/277195 3rd Wednesday of the month £2 for siblings 3rd Friday of the month First Tuesday of the month there For further information Wellingborough Flower Naomi Cooper on Raunds Tea Dance will be Sling Library at 10am prior 01536 505548/www.fiftyplus Cambridge First Arrangement Society [email protected] Saxon Hall, Raunds to the walk. Second Tuesday meet northants adventureclub.org.uk Certificate in English St Mary’s Church Hall, Knox Road, 2pm-4.15pm, £3 (50p for raffle) at Rushden CC Hayway instead of The Old Town Hall, Wellingborough NN8 1HU Community Art Classes Mrs Wicks 01933 312623 Higham Ferrers. 01933 410112 Every Tuesday & Thursday Market Place, Oundle 7.30pm, £5 Oundle School Art Department Health Walks Stanwick Lakes 9.30am-12.30pm, £25 per week Chairman 01933 222326/ 7.30pm-8.30pm, free classes for U3A Branch Meeting Rushden Mission Training Band 10am-11am, free, car park 01832 776336/ Secretary 01604 870275 people with a physical or learning The Plaza, Cosy Nook, Mission Church, Wellingborough charges [email protected] disability. Thrapston NN14 4PS Road, Rushden 01933 625522 Higham and Rushden U3A 10am-12noon, £2 (visitors), £1 7.30pm-8.45pm www.stanwicklakes.org.uk French Tuition Pemberton Centre, Rushden Coffee/Tea and Biscuits (members) includes refreshments Alan Richardson 01933 355302 The Old Town Hall, 2pm-4pm, £2 for visitors in the Bede House Every Tuesday, Thursday & Market Place, Oundle Membership Secretary St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers Former Carers Group Short Mat Bowls Friday From 6pm, £25 per week 01933 418653 10am-12noon, no charge just a No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Saxon Hall, Raunds Whist Drive 01832 776336/ donation to cover costs. Oundle PE8 4BG 1.45pm-4pm, £3 Rushden Bowls Club [email protected] 4th Wednesday of the month 2pm-3.30pm, free 01933 624545 Northampton Road, Rushden Rushden Pensioners Forum Adult & Child Swim Sessions 01832 770010 or Ringstead’s Beat Bugs St Peters Church Hall, Oundle School Swimming Pool, [email protected] Ringstead Shared Church Midland Road, Rushden Milton Road Oundle NN14 4DA 2pm-4pm 9.15-9.45am, booked in advance 3rd Friday of the month 2pm-2.45pm, £21/6-week session Mary Morby 01933 312476/ as a block (£4.75 per lesson) (Checking before travelling) (£3.50 per week) [email protected] 01832 277208/277195 Stanwick Stitchers Angela – [email protected] Stanwick Lakes or 01933 622316 Wednesday & Thursday 1st Thursday of the month 10.30am, free, car park charges. Language, confidence, social skills Free Counselling Raunds District History Society 01933 625522 or Pauline on 01933 through music, rhymes and No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane Oundle Saxon Hall, Raunds 229817/www.stanwicklakes.org.uk puppets for mums and tots By appointment 0793 6015965 7.30pm-9.30pm (6 months to school age). £3 each, includes refreshments 1st Saturday of the month Wednesday & Saturday Secretary 01933 461480 Coffee Morning Jelly Babes Toddler Group East Northants Athletics Club St Mary’s Church, Ringstead Rushden Independent – ‘Getting Kids Into Athletics’ 3rd Thursday of the month 10am-12noon Wesleyan Church The Ferrers School, Higham Ferrers Painting Class with Nick Baldwin 01933 624262 9.15am Wed 6-7pm, Sat 9-10am, £4 per Chelveston Village Hall, To submit your session or Wed & Sat £7 10am-4pm, £17 per session Thrapston Farmers’ Market event please contact Every Wednesday (term time) Graham Bufton 07788 698883/ Janet Lowe 01933 389647. Thrapston High Street us via our website in the Community ICT Classes [email protected] 9am-1pm Needham Building, Oundle School Ise & Nene Valley Turners www.thrapstonfarmersmarket. following format: Date, event, SciTec, Glapthorn Road, Oundle Every Thursday Counties Community Centre, moonfruit.com place, time, admission 2.30pm-4pm Rushden Folk Dance Club Hertford Rd, Kettering NN15 6LG fee (if applicable), contact 01832 277267 to enrol St Mary’s Church Hall, Rushden 7pm, members free, visitors £7 2nd Saturday of the month 8-10pm, first visit free, £2 thereafter Peter Bond 01933 741835/ It’s All Greek to Me – information, 15 word Tiny Tots Val 01933 387327 [email protected] Greek cookery classes description. Oundle Cof E Primary School, Fletton House, Oundle Glapthorn Road The Silver Fox Thursday Market Day 9am-3pm 1.45pm Woodturning Club No.1 Cafe - Free Drop-In Andreas Panos 01832 720043 11/03/17 To advertise visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 13

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 SECTION 14

THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (NEW STREET, OUNDLE) (NASSINGTON ROAD, FOTHERINGHAY)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Nassington Road, Fotheringhay to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of New Street, Oundle as set out below. as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That That length of New Street, Oundle from the junction of West Street length of Nassington Road, Fotheringhay from Main Street to entrance Gardener / Groundstaff to Middle Lodge. to Blackpot Lane. £18,200 per annum / 40 hours per week REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for war REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for memorial cleansing. safety during repairs to damaged bridge structure. 7.30am — 4.00pm Monday to Friday

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect Closing date: 27 March 2017 (9am) Interview date: 11&12 April 2017 on 3rd April 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen on 24th March 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves necessary. of State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves However, the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and necessary. However, the restriction specified will have effect only at School Cleaners to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs prescribed by the such times and to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (Domestic Operatives) 2016. EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be £13,359 per annum / 41.4 working weeks / 35 hours per week restricted until 30th June 2017. EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be Role 1: Monday to Friday 6.30am—12.30pm & 7.30am—2.30pm Saturday restricted for 10 days. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Fotheringhay Road, Elton Road, Duck End, Back Lane, Highgate Green, Wansford Road, Oundle Role 2: Monday to Friday 2pm—8pm & 7.30am—12.30pm Saturday ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use West Street, Benefield Road and Road, Overend, A605, Tansor Road, Cotterstock Road, Main Street, Milton Road. Fotheringhay Road and Main Street. Closing date: 27 March 2017 (9am) Interview date: 4&5 April 2017 Dated this 11th day of March 2017 Dated this 11th day of March 2017 QUENTIN BAKER, Director of Law & Governance QUENTIN BAKER, Director of Law & Governance PKG/T17/079 PKG/T17/107 General Catering Assistants If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on 01604 883400. 01604 883400. Role 1: £13,731 per annum / 36.4 working weeks Role 2: £15,620 per annum / 41.4 working weeks NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL To work 80 hours over a two week rota (average 40 hours per week) ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - Closing date 20 March 2017 (9am) Interview date: 24 March 2017 SECTION 14 SECTION 14

THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL All applications must be on a completed application form (MIDLAND ROAD, RAUNDS) (BACK LANE, RINGSTEAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH For job descriptions and application form, visit our website: TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, e: [email protected] t: 01832 277196 to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit traffic from to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Midland Road, Raunds as set out below. proceeding along that length of Back Lane, Ringstead as set out below. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection That length of Midland Road, Raunds from Brooks Road to Butts Road. That length of Back Lane, Ringstead from Greenbank Terrace to Northfield Avenue. screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during installation of major drainage system. REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during relaying 10 metre of sewer. PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 1st April 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary on 3rd April 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen of State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary necessary. However, the restriction specified will have effect only at of State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves such times and to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs necessary. However, the restriction specified will have effect only at prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions such times and to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs Scotts of Thrapston Ltd 2016. prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Bridge Street, Thrapston, EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be restricted until 20th June 2017. EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be Northants. NN14 4LR restricted until 13th April 2017. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Hargrave Road, Station Road, Tel: 01832 732366 Raunds Road, Toll Bar Lane, A14, A45, London Road and Brick Kiln ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Denford Road, High Street and Road. Carlow Road.

Dated this 11th day of March 2017 Dated this 11th day of March 2017 QUENTIN BAKER, Director of Law & Governance QUENTIN BAKER, Director of Law & Governance PKG/T17/102 PKG/T17/108

If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on 01604 883400. 01604 883400. A job vacancy has arisen within Scotts of Thrapston for a NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL SITUATIONS ~ FULL TIME STORES MANAGER ~ ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - VACANT SECTION 14

THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Scotts of Thrapston Ltd. is seeking a Stores Manager with responsibility (BROOKS ROAD, RAUNDS) Get paid to deliver for: Managing stock, sourcing new products and suppliers, placing (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH orders for all divisions, goods in and out, picking and packing, as well as TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 the newspaper Get paid to deliver general stock control and reporting. Whilst broad experience in these NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit the newspaper areas is required, training will be provided. traffic from proceeding along that length of Brooks Road, Raunds as set out below. Good rates Good rates of pay Flexible 3 LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: 3 We are ideally looking for someone with previous Stores Management of pay hours Must be That length of Brooks Road, Raunds from Midland Road for a distance (on allocated day) of 50 metres north easterly. over 13 experience, preferably in the timber industry. The candidate must be £££’s£££’sRegular years REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for fortnightly computer literate. safety during installation of new water main. work in PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect Oundle on 20th March 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen This is a wonderful opportunity to play an important part in the ongoing months. An application mayTelephone be made for the 0800 approval 917 of the 4124 Secretary of State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves Telephone 0800 917 4124 success of this 97 year old family owned company. necessary. However, the orrestriction visit specifiedwww.whistl.co.uk/careers will have effect only at or visit www.whistl.co.uk/careers such times and to such an andextent seeas is indicated newspaper by the display delivery of signs and see newspaper delivery prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions A6 Newspaper AW.indd 1 13/07/2016 15:01 2016. Please apply in writing, enclosing a current CV and salary

A6 Newspaper AW.indd 1 13/07/2016 15:01 EXPECTED DURATION:A6 Newspaper It is AW.inddexpected 1 that the road will be A6 Newspaper AW.indd 1 13/07/2016 15:01 expectations,13/07/2016 15:01 to Kevin Lester, at the above address or alternatively restricted until 24th March 2017. Nene Valley Jobs Board gives by e-mail to: [email protected] by 20th March 2017 ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Denford Road, Raunds Road, you the chance to advertise your London Road, Brick Kiln Road, North Street and Midland Road. vacancies to a readership of over latest. Dated this 11th day of March 2017 80,000 in print and online. Call our QUENTIN BAKER, Director of Law & Governance PKG/T17/085 sales team on 01522 513515 or email If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on [email protected] www.scottsofthrapston.co.uk 01604 883400. 16 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 11/03/17 Chess Corner

By Derrick Sims

employed to good effect by Chess Mates’ Peter Tibbert. Some good defensive work was needed by James to recover the situation and the game ended honours even. A similar story ust recently it seems that the only things against their C team in the league. On paper Bd2: Ian Andrews (98) ½ Bob Ellam (108) unfolded on board 3 where Saj played white happening at the Chess Club are league the gradings were very similar and promised Bd3: John Edmundson (102) 0-1 Jeff Owen against Nigel Young and thus the top three Jand knockout competitions. This is far a tight competitive match. Kettering’s Ron (106) boards were drawn games. This meant board from the truth as in tandem with the external Cooper did well to beat the higher graded Bd4: Mathew Edwards (90) 0-1 Tom Murts (61) 4 & 5 were decisive in deciding the outcome competitions there is a good deal going on Keith Bristow on board 1. The surprise of the Bd5: Daniel Martin (77) 1-0 James Wicks (79) of the match. Unfortunately both boards went within the Club. Senior and Junior players are evening was Tom Murts overturning a 29 Chess Mates’ way giving them a deserved taking part in the internal club competitions point grade deficit to defeat Mathew Edwards Silver King League I victory. which comprise of Blitz, Rapid, Standard and on board 4. In the end a drawn match was a Rushden A were at home to Chess Mates B Ladder games. The Junior Open competition fair reflection of the evening. Rushden remain who are currently two places higher in the Monday 20th February is turning into a battle between Oscar Childs in second place in the League with Oundle league than Rushden. Hugh Murphy got the Rushden A 3½-1½ Chess Mates B and Shabnavee Jeffrey with Oscar ahead by secure in the top spot. better of the opening against Greg Smith but Bd1: Hugh Murphy (189) ½ Greg Smith (170) just half a point. In addition to the Junior Open was unable to build on it with Greg putting Bd2: James Gardner (167) ½ Peter Tibbert (149) and Ladder we will also be holding our annual Monday 13th February up a good fight. In the end the draw was a Bd3: Sajan Ganger (134) ½ Nigel Young (141) Easter Bunny Blitz competition. This was Kettering C 2½-2½ Rushden B fair result. James Gardner found himself on Bd4: Richard Ellis (130) 0-1 Shane Ashley (134) fiercely contested last year with Fortis Diksas Bd1: Ron Cooper (97) 1-0 Keith Bristow (110) the ropes against the Nimzo-Larsen attack Bd5: Keith Bristow (110) 0-1 Dave Curran (130) proving himself a worthy winner. Chess is a game for people of all abilities, disabilities, and lifestyles. Rushden Chess Club loves welcoming new members, so do come along to a meeting if you’re interested in playing chess in a very friendly environment. The club opens most Mondays from 6pm for Silver King League II Junior players – for details please call the Club Secretary on 01933 625767, or visit the club website http://rushdenchessclub.com Rushden B travelled to Kettering to compete

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