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We want to hear from you, so please submit your NeneYOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY Valley news story or event at NEWSPAPER FOR EAST news www.nenevalleynews.co.uk COUNCIL MEN UNITE! LEARN TO NEWS IN BRIEF ANNOUNCES DEATH SING AND HELP RAISE OF COUNCILLOR MONEY FOR PROSTATE VACCINATION INSIDE CENTRE OPENS this issue ROGER GLITHERO CANCER UK The NHS in Northamptonshire has further expanded its PAGE 03 PAGE 06 capacity to vaccinate local people against Covid-19 with the opening of a new dedicated vaccination centre. The new centre at Royal Pavilion, Moulton Park, > > Northampton, opened on GROWING PLANTS Monday 25th January and is capable of vaccinating thousands of people every week as national supplies of the vaccine allow. FOR THE NHS Vaccinations will be provided from the centre by appointment only and people who are eligible to receive a vaccination will be David H Woods from Woodford has been growing plants since contacted by the NHS with details of how to book. The the first lockdown, to raise donations to help the NHS. He has centre will also work directly with now raised £3,434.87. local health and care employers to directly book eligible staff into David has always had a French beans which were wreaths, which added £750 to appointments. keen interest in gardening, snapped up as soon as they his running total. Sally worked It will be staffed by clinicians, just like his late father and were placed on the stall. hard in her spare time to keep non-registered vaccinators, grandmother. Last year His venture has become up with the many requests for administrative staff and marshals David grew plants from a ‘community’ project, with wreaths. who will help make a visit to the seed, for local people in locals supplying him with Take a look at and join centre run as smoothly and safely return to give donations to pots, trays and even compost, David’s page https:// as possible. help the NHS. and he has a Facebook group www.facebook.com/ The NHS will write to He grew all sorts of bedding which has kept everyone groups/158400812212160. eligible people offering them plants, tomatoes, runner interested in gardening. This There’s a link on the page if the opportunity to book and broad beans, prepared includes daily posts of what you wish to support him in an appointment at the new hanging baskets and planted is available on the stall on his raising donations to help the vaccination centre via the NHS containers and supplied ready drive, progress photos and NHS. Covid-19 Vaccination Booking to eat home grown tomatoes, videos from the greenhouses, The stall goes out every Service. Letters will initially runner beans, apples, plums weekend photo competitions day and David has started invite those eligible who live in and freshly dug potatoes. and all sorts of gardening tips to do ‘live’ posting, except reasonable travelling distance One of David’s specialities is and advice. Tuesday and Thursday. He of the centre, and who haven’t bunches of fresh cut sweet At the end of last year says: “If the day starts with a already been vaccinated by peas. David’s sister, Sally David’s sister gave the ‘T’ he is closed for tea,” but their local GP-led community Reynolds, also supplied him donations a great boost by he probably isn’t resting, just vaccination service or hospital with lots of home grown making over 50 seasonal growing lots more plants. hub.

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A quick glance out of the window, whether much food comes directly from plants, like barley Northamptonshire’s Local Plan back garden or back car seat, will convince or berries. many readers that indoors is a better place until With all these eye-catching points so readily conditions improve, but despite appearances it is available it is surprising that it can stay undetected, concentrates on whether the deliverable strategy or be not dead, but the action is underground. but at times innocent walkers can be genuinely Council is seeking the views Local Plan meets the ‘Test of consistent with national Life must carry on, and the first signs of change will startled by the noise and disturbance made by a of interested parties on the soundness’ – whether the policy. These are the key soon be out; whatever the weather may still have in pheasant startled out of its hidey-hole in the shelter pre-submission version of plan is sound and has been areas that the inspector will store for us, the old familiar sights will appear. After of a clump of tall grass or reeds. the district’s Local Plan. prepared in accordance with consider.” moving house three or four years ago we lost our A characteristic of pheasants scattered round The Local Plan sets out all the necessary legal and Once the Regulation 19 regular visits from one of the countryside’s ‘stars’; the world (some with grand-sounding names like planning policies for East procedural requirements consultation ends, responses although it has taken this long to show itself we are Lady Amherst’s pheasant) is the display of bright- Northamptonshire and and is positively prepared, will be compiled with the again enjoying these welcome visits from – a cock coloured plumage. Being closely related means helps to shape new housing effective and is justified by Local Plan and its supporting pheasant. that “mixed marriages” are not uncommon, which opportunities and deliver the evidence. documentation before being This is one of the most colourful additions that helps to maintain the wide variety of colour in the community and green Cllr Steven North, Leader submitted for independent we could hope for; the orange-brown mottled family. Some have been the target of those who kill infrastructure to support of East Northamptonshire examination by the Planning plumage contrasts with the bright red ‘wattle’ on its for their sport, and the main reason is that wonderful future growth. It will also help Council said: “There have Inspectorate. If the Plan is dark head, and many of them boast a clearly seen brilliance of colour, only shown by the cock birds; to ensure future planning been many consultations found to be sound, it will white collar round their necks. The most distinctive the dull browns of the hens makes them less applications include up to on the Local Plan since we be presented to North feature, though, is the very long tail, making a truly appealing, even when they are simply used as forms date policy requirements started preparing it in January Northamptonshire Council unmistakeable outline taking the overall length not of decoration (stuffed birds on the sideboard?). But adding local quality to 2017, and this is the final for adoption. far short of a yard (80cm if you prefer); and add the with all the variations we know which is the most development. stage where stakeholders can This consultation will run stately and impressive food-stalking walk – though valuable – don’t we? The council’s Planning comment on the soundness for six weeks, from Friday 5th WORDS BY Policy committee approved of the plan. February to Friday 19th March JAN PEARSON the Pre-Submission Local “We encourage those who 2021. Further details about GENEALOGY JOTTINGS Plan on Wednesday 27th do respond to clearly state how to respond and to view January which enables the why they feel the plan may the consultation documents start of the final consultation, not be legally compliant, are available at www.east- In researching a family’s tree recently, I found a courts, which prosecuted the offenders, the known as Regulation 19. meet the assessed needs, northamptonshire.gov.uk/ newspaper clipping with words similar to this: ‘I, practice lingered on. This particular regulation be an appropriate and consultation John Smith of 10 High Street, London, will not be This explains why bigamy was known as the responsible for any debt or debts contracted by “Poor Man’s Divorce”, although you could still be my wife Jane Smith after this date, November 7th prosecuted for it. However, true to form, the courts Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, paper copies of the draft policy cannot be displayed 1890.’ By publishing this declaration, John was usually came down on the side of the man. in libraries or the Council’s contact centre. Should you experience any difficulty in making it known to the world that the marriage So, as you can imagine, obtaining a divorce was viewing the document, please contact the Planning Policy team on 01832 742140. between him and Jane was over. Why didn’t he not always easy and was still very expensive but just go for a divorce? remained the status quo until 1923. Yes, under 100 Well, between 1690 and 1857 there were five year ago! 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RETURNED TO RUSHDEN It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Councillor Roger Glithero. Our condolences and thoughts are Members of East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) met with his wife, family and friends at this sad and difficult time. virtually on Monday 25th January for a leader’s update, to receive committee meeting minutes and reports for the past Councillor Glithero joined the council at its Policy and Resources Committee, Finance and inception in 1974 when he was elected to Performance Sub Committee, Community few months, and to discuss what will happen to ENC’s chains serve the Kings Forest ward which includes Facilities Fund Working Party and Waste Liaison of office after 31st March 2021. Apethorpe, Blatherwycke, Bulwick, Deene, Group. He also chaired the Personnel Sub Deenethorpe, Kings Cliffe and Laxton. Committee. Responding to the news, Leader of East ENC will cease to exist at the of East Northamptonshire, chains of office will be going to Northamptonshire Council, Steven North, end of March and the new explained funds are available a good home. said: “Members and staff are deeply saddened for refurbishing the chains to “Work continues on all to hear this news. As our longest serving Council (NNC) will come into ensure that they are preserved aspects of the winding councillor and former deputy leader, Roger existence on 1st April 2021. and protected for many more down of ENC, with everyone will be greatly missed by us all and I send Current ENC Councillors years. Councillors discussed working hard to ensure the my heartfelt condolences to his family at this discussed the issue and and agreed that all three chains transition is as smooth as difficult time. agreed to return the chains are historic artefacts and possible for residents. Officers “Roger was one of the most hard-working to Rushden to be retained should be restored and placed and Councillors are also councillors I have had the pleasure of serving as part of the town’s civic on display at Rushden Town finalising plans for the final, with and I was proud to take over from him history. Council with a plaque to note civic Full Council which will as deputy leader. He was well liked, admired The three chains are all of the past chairmen of East take place at the end of March and respected for his dedication to the council currently used by ENC’s Northamptonshire Council. and be the perfect sign-off and the community. He was one of a kind and Chairman, deputy Chairman Cllr Steven North, Leader for East Northamptonshire will be remembered for his determination to and Chairman’s consort of East Northamptonshire Council.” make East Northamptonshire a better place for and were inherited from the Council, said: “This was an All ENC Councillors will everyone.” former Rushden Urban District important discussion in the meet for the final, civic Full During his time with the council, Councillor Council. civic side of ENC as we head Council on Monday 22nd Glithero performed many roles, most recently During the discussion, towards 1st April 2021 and it March before the Council is on the Planning Management Committee, Cllr Helen Howell, Chair is great to know that ENC’s abolished on 31st March.

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Repair and strengthening works on Nine Arches and consents to work on this historic structure. “These strengthening works will ensure the bridge the work before the boating season officially starts on Bridge in Thrapston over the on Starting works now means that disruption to can continue to be used by traffic accessing the town 1st April.” Bridge Street/Kettering Road are set to take place both users of the road and the navigation channel is centre. In order to carry out the works, it is necessary Currently, adjacent land is saturated and river levels between February and July 2021, lasting around mitigated. Options have been considered including to close the road to traffic for six weeks. are high and works could be affected by bad weather. five months. a weight restriction to allow Bridge Street/Kettering “We have sought to keep this closure as short Severe weather or flood alerts would mean that the Specialist bridge restoration contractors working Road to remain open. However, a decision has been as possible to reduce inconvenience to residents pontoons being used to carry out these essential on behalf of Northamptonshire Highways will carry made that the most efficient and safest way to carry and visitors to Thrapston. We are using specialist repairs would need to be removed and would stop out structural repairs and arch strengthening to all out the first stage of works is with a road closure. This contractors and working closely with heritage officers works. This would be necessary to ensure nothing nine arches. Once the strengthening scheme has means the main works to repair the historic structure at East Northants District Council to ensure we protect affects the flow of the water, which would increase the been completed, the road over the bridge will be can be completed quickly with the bridge reopening and preserve the historic importance of this beautiful risk of flooding. Depending on the stage of works, resurfaced. to traffic. medieval bridge. this would mean the road might remain closed for a The first stage of the works will take place under Following the six-week road closure and “The majority of the work will be carried out from longer period. the main navigation arch. This will require a six-week works to the main navigation arch of the bridge, below the bridge, therefore we are working closely For more information about road closures and road closure while this arch is in a temporary state. The Northamptonshire Highways will continue their work with the Environment Agency to ensure we complete diversions visit northamptonshire.gov.uk navigation channel beneath the bridge will also be on the other arches to repair and strengthen them. temporarily closed to allow the specialist structures This work will take place under the bridge and not You can keep up to date with all roadworks and closures in your area by visiting one.network or team to complete their work safely. The work float affect the road. by following the Highways team on Twitter @nnhighways. A Thrapston Nine Arches mailing list (pontoon) will be removed at the end of the day and During the closure, a diversion has been agreed is also being created. To register for e-bulletin updates please email [email protected] moored overnight at the adjacent mooring. with Highways to use the A14 and traffic Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to cross the should access Thrapston at Junction 13. river using the separate footbridge, as works will not Cllr Jason Smithers, Portfolio Holder for Highways affect this. Cyclists will be asked to dismount. at Northamptonshire County Council, said: “We are PARKING RESTRICTIONS Nine Arches Bridge is a historic structure and is aware that Thrapston Bridge is a key access point to frequently inspected. Recent inspections have shown the town and the range of businesses and services on a weakness in the arches meaning works are required offer. It is also a valuable heritage asset, which we are RELAXED DURING LOCKDOWN to enable the structure to carry all vehicles. seeking to preserve. The last time work was carried Northamptonshire Highways has been monitoring out on the bridge we were repairing the parapets Parking enforcement by Northamptonshire not permitted. the bridge and working with the Environment but essential works are now required underneath the County Council is continuing to be relaxed on a Residents are also reminded that the Permit Office Agency, and East Northants Council to agree a bridge arches to ensure it is strong enough to carry temporary basis during the current lockdown. remains open for permit renewals/applications so programme of works and secure the required permits vehicles. Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO) are permitted to residents are still able to apply for this. No grace work during the current lockdown as their duties are periods will be given. vital in making sure unlawful or obstructive parking Anyone who receives a PCN will need to follow does not hinder emergency services or essential the statutory process in place as detailed on the services such as waste collection, or obstruct reverse of the PCN itself. deliveries to essential businesses. Cabinet Member for Place, Highways and the However, with more people at home across Environment, Councillor Jason Smithers said: the county once again, it is recognised that there “Unlike the first national lockdown, significant are more vehicles parked in residential areas, and activity is continuing so it’s essential that civil so residents in permit zones may struggle to find a enforcement officers keep working to ensure the parking space. safe management of our streets. Therefore, the following parking restrictions have “All motorists are reminded that they should not been temporarily relaxed since 5th January and this park dangerously or cause an obstruction including will continue until 28th February 2021. blocking a dropped kerb, on zigzags at crossings, • In permit only areas, valid permit holders are in loading restrictions and on yellow lines protecting permitted to park in limited waiting bays for longer junctions. It is vital that we keep the county moving, than the maximum time allowed within the zone. maintain traffic flow and focus on safety and access • In permit only areas, valid permit holders are for emergency and essential services. permitted to park on single yellow lines within the “These measures will remain relaxed until at least permit zone. the end of February. We will review these relaxations Non-permit holders will need to continue to obey based on the situation and any further guidance time restrictions and parking on single yellow lines is issued.” Help for the homeless in Rushden

In partnership with East Northants Council, East outreach worker to help those who are homeless Northants Community Services has secured in the district. new premises to reopen Rushden homeless More information about the project will accommodation. This will be slightly different to be shared once an opening date has been the previous night shelter due to governmental confirmed. guidelines, with single bedrooms and short-to- If you would like to get involved, East Northants medium accommodation provision. Community Services will be looking for volunteers East Northants Community Services have for various roles, including evening and weekend been joined by Lee Hopton who will be running volunteers; people to collect food donations from the homeless services in Rushden, and the local supermarkets; volunteers to do shopping accommodation provision will work alongside the and other roles.

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NOTICE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

Notice is given that the following DUDDINGTON WITH FINESHADE (2 March 2021) (CA) accompanied by an Environmental Services, Council Offices, Cedar applications have been received: NE/21/00101/FUL Detached dwelling within the grounds of Statement under Article 15 of the Town House, Cedar Drive, Thrapston, (2 March 2021) (CA) an existing builder’s yard. and Country Planning (Development Northamptonshire, NN14 4LZ. EASTON-ON-THE-HILL Reinstating the pitched roof of existing flat 2 Launde Cottages The Lawns Twywell Management Procedure) (England) 20/01667/OUT roof extension and addition of new first Applicant: Mr And Mrs Walsh Order 2015 (as amended); Please note: In the case of a (2 March 2021) (ART15) floor over the flat roof area. LB – Publicity for listed building householder or minor commercial Outline: Permanent farm manager’s Smithy Cottage Mill Street Duddington TITCHMARSH consent/planning application application, in the event of an appeal dwelling (All matters reserved). Applicant: Mrs Karla Slogett 20/01693/FUL affecting the setting of a listed proceeding by way of the expedited Land at OP0103 TF5858 Cliffe Road (2 March 2021) (CA) building under regulation 5/5a of the procedure, any representations made Easton On The Hill HIGHAM FERRERS Demolition of existing dwelling and Listed Buildings and Conservation about the application will be passed Applicant: D P Mitchell - Mr D Mitchell NE/21/00085/FUL erection of replacement dwelling. Area Regulations 1990 (as amended); to the Secretary of State and there (2 March 2021) (CA) 27 North Street Titchmarsh CA – Publicity for planning application will be no opportunity to make further BRIGSTOCK Removal and replacement of existing Applicant: Mr And Mrs Tim Cooper which may affect the character and representations. NE/21/00067/FUL refrigeration and a/c plant in rear service appearance of a Conservation Area (2 March 2021) (CA) (LB) yard; new task lighting to service yard and LAXTON under regulation 5a of the Listed Paul Bland, Head Of Planning Services Creation of a new access and off-road plant area; Re-instatement of shopfront NE/21/00041/FUL Buildings and Conservation Area Dated 6 February 2021 parking for two vehicles, to include an where door removed. (2 March 2021) (CA) Regulations 1990 (as amended). electric charging point. The works will 26 High Street Higham Ferrers Erection of single storey oak framed double GPDO – Publicity for prior notification adhere to the guidelines set out by Applicant: The Co-Op garage with workshop, comprising of application in accordance with the highways. catslide clay tiled roof and larch cladding. Town and Country Planning (General 6 Bridge Street Brigstock BENEFIELD Parkside Cottage 1 Main Street Laxton Permitted Development) (England) Applicant: Mr Matt Roe NE/21/00050/LBC and NE/21/00049/FUL Applicant: Mr Tim Davies Order 2015 (as amended). (2 March 2021) (LB)(CA) TWYWELL Demolition of external toilet and addition BULWICK Only applications required by NE/21/00087/FUL of new door to existing opening; NE/21/00102/FUL legislation to be published in a local (2 March 2021) (CA) demolition of single storey brick and stone (2 March 2021) (ART15) paper are listed above. You can view Demolition of single storey side extension; outhouse; erection of new timber store and Detached triple garage with solar roof the full weekly list of applications new pitched roof, garage conversion and installation of floor mounted solar panels. panels to the south east elevation. received along with application erection of detached double garage, Berkeley House Main Street Lower Benefield New Lodge Farm Laxton Road Bulwick documents, plans and environmental provision of railings and replacement Applicant: Mr Charlie Mitchel Applicant: Mrs Sophie Fulton statements on our website. Copies windows. of environmental statements may be Gordonville Slipton Road Twywell HIGHAM FERRERS The reason for applications being purchased from the Council (whilst Applicant: Distinction Developments – NE/21/00010/FUL advertised is as follows: stocks last) at a cost of £1.51 plus 15p MrDavid Smith (2 March 2021) (CA) per page. Replacement windows within a Art 15 – Publicity for planning RUSHDEN conservation area. application under Article 15 of Comments on applications should NE/21/00098/FUL 3 High Street Higham Ferrers the Town and Country Planning be submitted in writing (by the (2 March 2021) (CA) Applicant: Mr Jake Dunkley (Development Management date shown in brackets for each Proposed roof alterations. Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as application) via the website, by email 18 Park Road Rushden TWYWELL amended); to planning@east-northamptonshire. Applicant: Mr Steven Lewis 20/01694/FUL EIA – Publicity for planning application gov.uk, or by letter to: Planning

Consultation deadlines will differ for each application. Please go to www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planningapplications for details. From the CHAIRMAN

WORDS BY condolences to his family. CLLR HELEN HOWELL, Over the next few issues I will be CHAIRMAN OF EAST remembering some of the amazing work that The whole world has changed. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL East Northants Council has undertaken over its 47 years. I would like to take a look back at I chaired the penultimate full council meeting the improvements and support this Council has on Monday 25th January and it brought it given to our community so watch this space. home to me that at the end of March I will I will also be announcing the Chairman’s WE HAVEN’T be chairing the very last meeting of East Champion award winners, we had some great (We’re still all the help you need.) Northants Council. entries and we are in the process of sorting out It was also very sad as we had to mark the loss a virtual way to present the awards. of another fellow Councillor. I would like to pay But for the time being remember to stay safe! tribute to a great man, Cllr Roger Glithero JP who passed away on Sunday 24th January. Roger had been a Councillor at East Nothants from its inception way back in 1974 as ward member for Kings Forest West. He gave 47 years of service to the residents of this District and held many posts including former Deputy Leader. He was also the long-standing Chairman of the Personnel Sub-Committee and a member of Policy & Resources and the Planning Management committees. I am sure he will have seen many changes over that time. Roger was a real character, he brought a lot of knowledge and experience to the council, he was always really helpful and supportive of me and the one thing that sticks out in my mind was sitting next to him on the Planning Management Committee where he always used to have a pocket full of sweets. Some meetings would 0800 088 6004 go on for many hours and he used to pass [email protected] me a sweet or two. He will be sorely missed wilsonbrowne.co.uk by us all and everyone at ENC sends sincere Cllr Helen Howell WELLNESS EXPERTS COMBINE TO GIVE NEW YEAR’S GUIDE TO GOOD HEALTH

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Northampton Male Voice Choir is challenging the men of BBC One Daytime Northamptonshire to join them and the wonderful soprano Emily Haig and ‘The Tenor’ Joshua Daniel in a concert in Northampton to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

To launch this challenge, the choir is holding Singing in a choir is great for your health two online open evenings on 15th and 22nd with many benefits and positive effects February 2021. You will be invited to learn to including reducing the risk of heart disease, sing two songs over an 8-week period with improved breathing, a positive effect on the help of training by charismatic Musical your immune system plus the mental benefits Director, Stephen Bell. At the end of the gained through the wonderful camaraderie eight weeks you will be ready to take to the that can be enjoyed through the training and stage with Northampton Male Voice Choir beyond. and perform these songs at one of its high- If you are interested, why not register for one profile concerts, by which time it is hoped of the choir’s online open evenings on 15th or that in excess of £20,000 will have been 22nd February 2021 to meet Stephen Bell and raised in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. members of the choir via Zoom, where you can Northampton Male Voice Choir is a find out more about this fantastic opportunity. registered charity with a long tradition of To secure your place at the open evening raising money for local causes, over £100,000 of your choice get in touch with Project Co- Unbeatable, a new general knowledge based quiz hosted by in the last five years, so it is very appropriate ordinator, Marc Bentley on 07999942390 that a male voice choir should be raising Jason Manford, has been commissioned for BBC One afternoons. or [email protected] money for Prostate Cancer UK. In this quiz, the four contestants can always for Daytime’s quiz-savvy viewers who love to play give an answer - but can they give the along, and with Jason at the helm we can promise ‘Unbeatable’ answer and streak ahead of the there’ll also be plenty of laughs along the way.” competition to win a cash prize? This knockout Nick Mather, Creative Director of Possessed, competition is full of fun knowledge and says: “Unbeatable sees players pit their answers MEN easy to play along with for viewers at home. against one another in battles that test their Contestants and viewers will soon see just how knowledge and ultimately the courage of their ‘unbeatable’ they are… convictions. Do they believe they have the UNITE! Unbeatable is a co-production between Unbeatable answer? You can never predict Possessed and 12 Yard, both part of ITV Studios, what will happen and yet Jason Manford always LEARN TO SING- and is filmed in Glasgow. It will be broadcast on has a brilliant off-the-cuff joke up his sleeve. BBC One afternoons later this year. Unbeatable game and Unbeatable host!” & RAISE MONEY Jason Manford says: “I know how important Unbeatable is a 50 x 45 series for BBC One. for Prostate Cancer UK daytime quizzes are for a lot of people, I used The format was devised by Possessed for BBC Northamptonshire Men: Join us for a fantastic to sit with my Nana Manford and mum watching One. The Executive Producers are Zoë Tait and opportunity over an 8 week live programme them, they keep the brain going, they’re a Glenn Hugill. It was commissioned by Carla- in 2021. chuckle and I’m really looking forward to being Maria Lawson, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Learn to sing and raise awareness and funds for a part of this exciting brand new one. The great Peak, and Alex McLeod, Commissioning Editor Prostate Cancer UK thing about Unbeatable is you don’t even need BBC Daytime and Early Peak. Perform in a festival and concert in May 2021 featuring a range of Northamptonshires to know the actual answer to appear clever. I feel best musical artists and the award-winning like this is the quiz show I’ve been waiting for my Audiences can apply to take part in Northampton Male Voice Choir led by our charismatic Musical Director, Stephen Bell. whole life.” Unbeatable on the BBC’s Shows and Tours Carla-Maria Lawson, BBC Head of Daytime website. https://bbc.co.uk/takepart and Early Peak, says: “Unbeatable is a real treat

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Whitefriars Church, Rushden events Choose Your Online Open Evening: 7.00pm on 15th February or 22nd February 2021 Whitefriars Church, Rushden, is making an Instead of the usual weekly Lent Lunches, Online church service available on YouTube the Rushden and Higham Ferrers Council Come along to one of our online open evenings and find out what it’s all about, meet the team and decide for yourself. To secure each week. In addition, an online ‘Zoom of Churches is holding a weekly half-hour your place get in touch with our project coordinator below: refreshments’ (structured discussions etc) of prayer on Zoom on Wednesdays during Marc Bentley – 0799 994 2390 is taking place at 11.30am each Sunday Lent, led by a different church leader Email: [email protected] morning, for as long as the church isn’t each week. The first one will be on Ash Soprano Soloist meeting in person – which is likely to be until Wednesday, 17th February. The Zoom link is Emily Haig Men United in Song: Let’s Make a Difference at least mid-March. Again, Sara is the contact available from Andrew Presland at andrew. for these, at [email protected] [email protected] Supporting NORTHAMPTON MALE email: [email protected] To submit your event please contact us via our website www.nenevalleynews.co.uk VOICE CHOIR www.nmvc.co.uk or call 01522 692542. Please supply in the following format: Date, event, place, time, Singers united in friendship & harmony admission fee (if applicable), contact information, 15 word description. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 2653887.

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Northamptonshire Highways is on Roads are gritted when forecasts predict eliminated. hospitals. Twitter @nnhighways standby to grit the county’s roads from temperatures falling below 0.5°C. “It is vitally important we treat our 1,500 grit bins have been filled and Further information on the County October to April during periods of The crews work out of depots in roads to allow people to make essential are for public use, to keep public roads Council gritting service can be found at snow and ice. A 24-hour snow desk Wellingborough, Brixworth, and journeys and for critical supplies to get to and pavements clear but the salt is not northamptonshire.gov.uk will remain open until temperatures rise Towcester. 1,157 miles of A and B roads hospital and shops.” intended for use on private drives. Please Motorways and trunk roads — the M1 and any risk has passed. are treated by 20 gritting lorries and each Crews are currently hand gritting the report bins that need refilling via the and M45, the A14, and parts of A45, A5 The snow desk allows for temperatures run takes approximately 4 hours. This year, P1 footways in busy pedestrian areas Street Doctor service. and A43 in the county — are gritted by to be continuously monitored and allows routes have been extended to include including major shopping areas and near Updates are regularly posted on Highways England. the Highways team to make quick, reactive access roads to Covid-19 vaccine centres. decisions and mobilise the crews and any The message remains ‘Stay safe and additional resource. The gritter drivers are stay home’ and to only make essential Action to prevent fly tipping at popular walking spot also in constant communication with the journeys and drive according to the snow desk reporting back on any issues conditions. This does mean that roads are that need to be addressed. quieter and the salt takes longer to work. A new gate has been installed on a spur road off a Cllr Steven North, Leader of East Northamptonshire The County Council treats Salt requires the movement of vehicles to roundabout on the A6 in Rushden to prevent criminals Council said: “As a council, we take fly tipping seriously and Northamptonshire’s roads to keep activate it. from dumping waste illegally. this recent project is a prime example of the Waste team them open and safe to ensure road County Council Cabinet Member In August 2020, following a series of fly tipping incidents at working hard with partners to prevent future fly tipping. users can travel with a minimum of for Highways, Jason Smithers said: “The this spot, officers from East Northamptonshire Council (ENC), “We are extremely grateful to FCC Environment, Pells, delay and disruption. The council uses winter team, supported by our supply alongside FCC Environment, Northamptonshire Highways the local farmer and our colleagues at Northamptonshire weather stations and sensors along chain, has been working throughout the and the local farmer, met to decide the best way forward Highways for their help on this project and are so pleased Northamptonshire’s roads to return weekend keeping the county moving. and it was decided that a permanent solution was needed to that this simple solution has prevented waste being illegally temperature readings every 15 minutes “We are urging people to only make prevent further crime. dumped along this particular part of the district.” and weather forecasts every hour. essential journeys and remember that The spur road off the A6 roundabout, opposite John Clark Anyone who spots fly tipping in East Northamptonshire can The gritting team first left depots at you should never assume a road is gritted Way, is adjacent to farmland and provides a public footpath for report offences online at www.east-northamptonshire.gov. 15.00 on Saturday 23rd January to salt and drive according to the conditions. walkers through the fields. It is regularly used by dog walkers, uk/flytipping or by calling 01832 742026. the precautionary routes, 43% of the Many rural roads will not be treated and but unfortunately was being abused by criminals dumping To dispose of unwanted waste responsibly, residents road network. Northamptonshire has even when a road has received a gritting their waste with several incidents throughout 2020. of East Northamptonshire can use the Council’s bulky one of the UK’s longest gritting routes treatment, the salt requires activation A gate has now been installed on the spur road and since it waste collection service. To find out more, please visit in the country and every parish in the from the movement of vehicles. Because has been in place, there have been no further instances of fly www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/bulkywaste. county has a gritted route in and out a road has been gritted, it does not tipping. to ensure villages remain connected. mean that all risk of accident has been

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