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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 Spotlight on Another triumph In Brief Rushden for Raunds New pilot scheme Music Festival arents will be offered a library card for Ptheir baby when they register the birth as part of

Inside... Page 4 Page 5 a new pilot scheme aimed at promoting reading with young children. Registrars will offer a A journey through the Nene Wetlands library card to parents of all newborn babies at the birth destination for breeding a major new lakeside Covent Garden-style street performances and characters from registration appointment, and overwintering birds. Visitor Centre – the first where they will also be nature and history will soon be inviting Rushden shoppers to Into the Valley will for Wildlife Trust BCN. given a free book to share encourage shoppers This will act as a gateway explore the wildlife spectacles on their doorstep thanks to a with their baby. They then at the Rushden Lakes for people to access ground-breaking wildlife and heritage project. need to visit a library to leisure and shopping and enjoy the wildlife of activate the card, when destination – due to open the Nene Wetlands. The they’ll receive a second he Wildlife Trust 270-hectare nature manage new and existing in spring 2017 – to embark eco building will be zero free book for their baby. for Bedfordshire, reserve – the Nene habitats for wildlife – on an adventure through energy and will also feature Northamptonshire Cambridgeshire and Wetlands – from seven providing new access nature and time at a place a green roof which will T libraries are delivered Northamptonshire’s (BCN) disconnected wildlife routes and interpretation where wildlife, industrial absorb rainwater, provide by First for Wellbeing on Into the Valley has secured areas, three of which will complement the history and modern retail insulation and create behalf of Northamptonshire £662,800 from the Heritage are currently closed to outstanding natural culture come face-to-face. wildlife habitat. County Council. Lottery Fund to: the public. value of the site as an Shoppers will be invited This section of the River • Create a major new • Protect, restore, and internationally important to take a walk down Wild Nene, and its connected Raunds Christmas gravel pits, is essential for Street from the precinct to carol service the natural world. the journeys of more than pecial guests the Wildlife and historical 20,000 migratory birds Mayor of Raunds, characters will introduce each year. It is known as Ms Helen Howell Secret Spectacles beamed one of the best places S and her deputy Mr Nick live to screens in the in the world to enjoy the Beck joined the huge Visitor Centre; a new path spectacle of thousands of congregation which filled network will bring people overwintering birds. St Peter’s Church Raunds up close and personal to It is expected that more to enjoy St Peter’s Church the sights and sounds of than 500,000 people will of England Academy nature; and an interactive visit the Nene Wetlands school’s special Christmas programme of learning and each year. carol service. experience activities will The Nene Wetlands Each class performed inspire young and old to will offer everything from carefully rehearsed carols get involved and become easily accessible areas to and readings, and there wildlife enthusiasts. quiet tranquil experiences, was the opportunity for The developer of the something for everyone the grown-ups to sing their Rushden Lakes centre, from shoppers to expert favourite well-known carols. LXB, is also funding naturalists!

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9.30am – 11.30am Call or email Ms Lesley Taylor, Registrar T: 01832 277159 Friday 3rd February 2017 E: [email protected] www.laxtonjunior.org.uk Come and experience the teaching and learning in our An inspiring independent Reception classes. co-educational day school for children aged 4-11 years. 02 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 14/01/17 Letters to the editor Editor’s notes If you would like to submit a letter to However, as is well known, such the editor please send it to news@ restrictions were not imposed on town and irst, a happy New the inevitable decline you live in the existing nenevalleynews.co.uk for consideration. parish councils. For the town of Oundle, Year to all our of local town centres, hamlet of Deenethorpe, to The maximum word count is 200 words. the precept for an average band D property Freaders. How our article in this edition the more usual piecemeal has risen to 87% more than it was prior to are your New Year’s demonstrates that the expansion around 2010/11. It’s also now about 40% more than resolutions progressing? site will do more than existing town centres Dear Editor, Oundle residents pay to the district council; In this edition we have the pay lip service to the which cannot then be Our local councils will shortly be deciding the prior to 2010/11 it was 13.7% less. prospect of help for those needs of local wildlife. expanded to provide the amounts of tax they need to collect from us Oundle’s total precept is currently £387,885 who have set their sights A recent visit to the infrastructure needed to for 2017/18. which is about £105,000 more than the on doing something site, hosted by Wildlife support the new homes. Readers may be aware that average for other similar sized towns in the more energetic in the Trust for Bedfordshire, Doubtless, there is Northamptonshire County Council have been east Northants district. It includes a 15.2% coming year: in Higham, Cambridgeshire & more bad weather to be asking for people’s views on a proposed increase for the current year when inflation the Ashgrove Clinic is Northamptonshire, endured before we get to 3.95% increase, which includes 2% needed had flatlined, even going negative at one offering consultations provided the opportunity spring and consequently to help with the high cost of adult social care. point, during the preceeding year. to encourage health to see first-hand the we can expect a further In common with the district councils, In view of the above, I anxiously await the awareness and help fix excellent work being done deterioration in the county taxation amounts have changed little 2017/18 precept figures and trust there will your aches and pains; in by the Trust. It seems condition of our local for some years due to restrictions imposed by be little or no increase this time – possibly a Oundle there are walking that a visit to the new roads. The A605, the present government. I presume this was reduced amount? football sessions; and, development will enable particularly between the thought necessary following the doubling of Thank you for your attention. if you are still casting those set on retail therapy Oundle and Warmington charges under Labour. D. Walton around for something to shop knowing that their roundabouts, already new in the New Year, you friends and family in need seems to be in a very might try becoming a of a little more exercise poor condition with little Genealogy jottings reading helper with the and fresh air can stroll prospect of significant Beanstalk charity. around the lakeside paths repair work before the ave you made any New Year By Jan Pearson Whatever your views and look at the wildlife. weather does improve resolutions? Perhaps to get all of your Genealogy Specialists, Tracing Our Past, on the new retail The new Deenethorpe and even then it will be Hresearch in order so that you don’t end Discovering Our Genes (TOP DOG) development at Rushden development of a garden in competition with other up ordering the same certificate more than www.genealogy-specialists.com Lakes, whether you village is moving forward roads in the county for the once? It has been done… Possibly research regard it as a magnificent and promises to provide available pot of funding. a particular ancestor and find out as much as opportunity to improve a raft of new homes in a Meanwhile, be sure to possible about them? Maybe follow a female My great grandparents, Caleb and Millicent the job count in the ‘self-contained’ setting. drive carefully on all our line rather than the male line of a family? Goldsmith, were living in Earlswood Road, district or see it as a This option seems vastly roads and watch out for Whatever you have decided to do, the long Redhill with their four eldest children. (They contributory factor in preferable, albeit not if the inevitable potholes. dark evenings of winter are the ideal time to were to produce another nine over the next 15 hunker down and the time will pass before years). They are shown with another family in you know it! the same house – a widow, her two children Then again, it might be the social conditions and two lodgers – making a total of 11 people The Foot Clinic of the time that interest you. If you look at in one house. The house still exists and is at a census of 1891, for instance, you will see probably home to just one family these days. a family listed with a / marking the end of a But what must have conditions been like back group of people. This shows one household. It in 1891? Caleb would have been out at work 128 Newton Road is not until you see a double line // that you will all day – he was a baker – leaving Millicent to Rushden have reached the end of a dwelling. Therefore, look after their growing family. Looking at the Northants you could find as many as five households house, they probably just had two rooms – the living in one house! If the building still exists toilet would most likely have been outside and Rose Wesley MCFHP MAFHP – and many of them do – you may be able certainly shared between all eleven! to find it on Google Maps for instance if you What were the living conditions like for your All aspects of foot healthcare including: are unable to visit the location personally. ancestors? • Nail Cutting • Corn Removal • Ingrowing Toenails Open • Hard Skin Removal Wednesday • Fungal Nail Treatment to Saturday Want to place an advertisement • Verruca Treatment 07854 514323 or submit an article? 01933 318902 If you wish to contribute or have any If you would like to receive this Tel: 01933 318902 46 Cartrill Street, Raunds, NN9 6ER comments please email news@ publication as a download, Nene Valley nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 News is available online as a pdf at 513515. To advertise, call 01522 513515. www.nenevalleynews.co.uk. 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Media & Marketing NEWSPAPERS | MAGAZINES | WEBSITES 14/01/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 03 Castle Court festivities Around 40 children from Thrapston Primary School delighted residents, local families and friends when they came along to sing Christmas carols at Castle Court’s Christmas Fair, in the lead up to Christmas.

isitors enjoyed browsing the stalls and taking a peek at some of the V lovely apartments that are still available. Seasonal mince pies, mulled wine and hot chocolate were part of Castle Court’s welcome, with donations going to Thrapston Primary School. The event raised over £200, which was gratefully received by the school. Castle Court, developed by Keystone Developments, is a new exclusive living complex for the over 55s in Chancery Lane, Thrapston. Scheme manager, Sinade get some support if you do that without worrying.” said: “It was great to see such a fantastic need it. The apartments Castle Court allows the over 55s to turnout, I’d like to thank all the stall holders are beautiful, they’re live independently whilst offering the and everyone who came along. Thrapston “I love the events we have here. I don’t finished to a very high standard and are so reassurance of living in a safe, secure and is a small market town with so many feel lonely or isolated any more. You can easy to keep clean.” supportive environment. It brings friends hidden gems, so it’s great to involve the keep yourself to yourself in the privacy of Doorman on the day, prize draw and families closer and offers everyone community in our events, especially the your own apartment, or equally share a coordinator and fellow resident Tom said peace of mind. People can give living local school. Everyone enjoyed listening coffee and a chat with a friendly face in “Castle Court suits my lifestyle, I’m a bit of a try at Castle Court too, by enjoying a to the choir and it was lovely to hear such the communal lounge or join an event like a sun worshipper and spend most of the complimentary two night stay in one of the pleasant feedback from visitors about today.” British winter abroad. Now I live here, I can exclusive apartments. Castle Court and have an opportunity to Janet agreed: “The worry has just To find out about New Year offers visit keystonedevelopments.co.uk. or contact answer any questions.” dropped off my shoulders since I moved in. Connells on 01536 411811 or email [email protected]. Diana, a resident at Castle Court said: It’s so nice to keep your independence, yet

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Wellingborough Amateur Operatic and Dramatic NENE & WELLAND CallConnect is a unique bus service whose Society presents Cole Porter’s brilliant musical… timetable is not fixed but responds to CALLCONNECT passenger requests. The service runs from Serving Oundle, 7am - 7pm Monday - Saturday. Routes Peterborough, Stamford, are different each day depending on the Thrapston and bookings made by passengers. Journey surrounding requests can be made by telephone or villages online. The service is designed to improve Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th transport links in the Oundle & Thrapston March 2017 areas. Performances: Tues to Sat 7.30pm Saturday Matinee 2.30pm For more information & to book a journey: Tickets: Box Office 01933 270007 or ANYTHING GOES 0345 2638153 (BEAUMONT) online at www.castletheatre.co.uk www.wellandcallconnect.co.uk Directed and choreographed by Maurice Kachuk Prices: All performances £16 Musical Director: Adam Hollingshurst

08-200 Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Original book by P.G. Woodhouse and Guy Bolton. 19 8 C Y E R N A T New book by Timothy Crouse, John Weidman, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. N E E N

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E Y Follow us on Twitter @CallConnectbus arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals of New York. Music and dialogue C material furnished by MusicScope, 75 Furnival Street, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7LH. 04 To advertise visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 14/01/17 Spotlight on Rushden Richard James Estate • Rushden Christmas Agents Lights Switch On - Richard James Estate Saturday 25th November Agents in the High Street are the proud winners of the Rushden Town Partnership Relocation Agent Network Rushden Town Council Agent of the year in 2016. works closely with Rushden The award demonstrates Town Partnership (RTP), a the team’s outstanding community organisation commitment and dedication that was set up to develop to all its customers. a genuine and effective partnership with businesses As part of the Great British and community groups Spring Clean (3rd–5th in Rushden. Details of March 2017) Rushden Town how businesses and ushden High Street General opened its doors seven days a week with last Ma’s Buttons and Council is launching its organisations can join the has seen the opening at the end of last year orders at 10.30pm daily. Haberdashery High Street Improvement partnership can be found Rof a new and quite and is proving to be an Ma’s Buttons and programme, phase one at www.rushdentown.org. unusual shop, the House of exciting venue to visit and Colemans Craft Warehouse Haberdashery is a well- of which includes a deep uk. RTP organise regular Venom Reptiles. The shop enjoy a craft beer or real Colemans Craft Warehouse stocked shop run by a clean of the High Street networking opportunities sells a variety of reptiles, ale in a friendly and fun at Brindley Close, Rushden mother and daughter team. commencing at the end of for local businesses and reptile products and is atmosphere. Customers has recently reopened after The shop is located just off January, followed by new community groups. The equipped with everything can choose from a range a complete refurbishment the high street and has lots floral planters, refurbishment next business networking to suit the beginner through of draught, bottled and which includes the of craft wares on offer. Sadly of street furniture, the meeting is scheduled as to an experienced reptile canned craft beers and real opening of a brand new haberdashery shops had all installation of new a breakfast meeting, 7 for handler. ales as well as ciders, wine, café. A variety of craft but disappeared from our interesting interpretation 7.30am on Tuesday 24th spirits, soft drinks and a Demonstration days and high streets but a renewed boards and the introduction January 2017 at Serve, 19 Stop 4 Beer number of bar snacks. The workshops are held at interest in sewing and craft of a community wide project Church Street, Rushden. The former Post Office new micropub has created the warehouse on the first has prompted a revival in the to bring the “pride back” to Rushden Town Council building in College Street five part-time jobs and has Saturday of every month. industry. We are delighted Rushden. are pleased to continue their (built in 1939) is now the brought empty premises Please visit www.colemans- Rushden has this unique support for local businesses town’s first micropub and back into use. The opening online.co.uk for further shop. The business started Events in Rushden – 2017 through a Shopfront grants bottleshop. The Hopmaster hours are midday until 11pm information. as a local indoor market and A number of exciting events scheme. The scheme is has rapidly expanded into a are already planned for open to all businesses shop and a growing online Rushden in 2017, including: who need help with the business which offers an • The Mayor’s Civic Dinner – refurbishment of shopfronts excellent click and collect Friday 17th February up to a maximum of £500. service. For more information • St George’s Day – To obtain further details visit www.masbuttons.co.uk Saturday April 22nd please visit http://www. • Rushden Party Week rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk/ Cherry Pharmacy – Friday 30th June to or contact the town clerk for Cherry Pharmacy is well Sunday 9th July an application form. placed in the centre of the • Soap Box Derby – high street and is home to Friday 30th June (to be Rushden Lakes Rushden’s busy Post Office. confirmed) The construction of The pharmacy is a friendly • Party in the Park – phase one of this exciting family run business selling Saturday 8th July development is well under a wide range of beauty • Proms in the Park – way and is looking to open and healthcare products. Saturday 2nd September in July of this year. This Inside there is an extensive • Bark in the Park – Sunday phase will be anchored by perfume counter offering 3rd September the retail stores House of a welcome one to one • Rushden Fireworks Night Fraser, Marks & Spencer shopping experience. – November and Primark.

MAYOR’S AWARDS 2016-2017 Rushden Town Council is seeking nominations for the Mayor’s Awards for Services to the Community for the year 2016/2017. The Mayor’s Award is given to an individual for their work and commitment within the community of Rushden over a number of years. (Group nominations will not be eligible for an award.)

Please submit the name and address of nominees, together with details of the reason for their nomination, to the Town Clerk at Rushden Town Council, Rushden Hall, Hall Park, Rushden, Northants, NN10 9NG, or e-mail the Town Clerk at info@ rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk. All nominations should be received by Friday 24th February 2017. 14/01/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 05 Another triumph for Raunds Music Festival! Following a terrific festival in early May, when the Saxon Hall was packed for some of the finest festival acts in the country, the Festival Committee ended 2016 by inviting the much loved Albion Christmas Band to kick off Christmas.

eterans Ashley readings, to the delight different kinds of music, Hutchings and Simon of the packed audience the Saturday Night Special VNicol (50 years and the band, who were dance will be headlined by on from forming Fairport “over the moon” with their The Swing Commanders Convention) were joined by reception in Raunds. – an exciting mix of 1940s Northamptonshire’s Simon There will be no rest for classics, boogie-woogie, Care and the lovely voice of the Festival Committee as western swing, 50s jump who won the Spiral Earth UK acoustic/folk scene’s and songs of social injustice Kellie While. their thoughts turn now to jazz and more! The traditional album award in finest singer-songwriters, to ‘Celtic Connections’ in Manor School Sports the 2017 Festival (27th-30th Festival will also welcome 2015. Jez Lowe and Steve Tilston. January and the organisers Hall was filled with beautiful April). In keeping with the the hilarious Les Barker On Sunday the festival They will be bringing their are proud to be able to Christmas music and festive tradition of featuring many and The Askew Sisters, will close with two of the fleet-fingered musicianship bring them to Raunds. Council issues decision on supermarket sign A planning inspector has agreed with councillors and officers appeals and agreed with looks incongruous and out of place. East Northamptonshire wholly out of place. It also “Planning officers and that an illuminated totem sign outside a Rushden store must be Council that ‘the sign does seems to be over-large and councillors have worked removed as it is not in keeping with the visual amenity of the area. harm the setting of the dominant.’ hard to show how the sign conservation area and the Ward member, Councillor harms the setting of the character and appearance Barbara Jenney said: Rushden conservation of the surrounding area.’ “We’re really pleased that area and the character and ouncillors and advertisement would the committee making its He also said that at ‘an the planning inspector appearance of the area.” officers first raised adversely affect the decision and the decision important and attractive agrees that this sign is at Planning officers are Cconcerns after character and visual notice being issued shortly entrance to the town and odds with the area and now in communication receiving a planning amenity of the area, after and so the council’s the conservation area… agree that from certain with Lidl to agree a date for application for two free including views into/out enforcement officer served the totem stands out and… angles, it dominates and is removal of the sign. standing six-metre high of the conservation area. a notice to remove it. The illuminated signs for the The proposal is therefore planning decision and the new Lidl store in Rushden. contrary to national and enforcement notice were The application was local planning policies.’ appealed against but on refused on the grounds Unfortunately, one totem 12th December 2016 an that ‘the proposed sign was put up between inspector dismissed both

RSC win top visiting club third year running at the Northgate PB Buster ushden Swimming Club were the Counties. winners of the Top Visiting Club at Thirty-five RSC swimmers attended Rthe Northgate PB Buster 2016 held the meet over the two days and medals at Wolverhampton Central Baths over were won spanning all age groups, with a the weekend of 26th–27th November. total of 39 Gold, 23 Silver and 27 Bronze This was their third successive win of the achieved overall. award. Overall awards for Top Male/Female The meet is always a favourite for the in each age group were also presented club as it is a stay away meet for all age and RSC were winners in four categories: groups, so it is a good social event plus a Tamzin Rowthorn (10 years), Mollie great opportunity to achieve some great Chapman (11 yrs), Amber Bales (14/15 yrs) personal bests and qualifying times for and Hannah Hawkins (16 yrs and over). 06 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 14/01/17

Notice of planning applications received

Notice is given that the following applications have been replacement single storey extension and porch, partial loft 16/02380/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Single storey rear Thorpe Achurch received together with the last date for making conversion and internal alterations at The Old School House conservatory extension at 25A East Road Oundle PE8 4BX 16/02408/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Proposed carport and representations: 40 Gretton Road Harringworth 16/02386/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Proposed new pitched tiled roof to replace existing flat roof over garage. Replace roof conservatory enclosure on the back elevation of the existing hanging tiles with oak shiplap cladding at Ashton Hemington chapel at The Chapel Stoke Doyle Road PE8 5TR Westerholme Lilford Road Thorpe Waterville 16/02370/FUL (04/02/2017) (Info) Erection of stable 16/02402/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Construction of new 16/02434/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) New single garage at 67 building/implement shed (in lieu of field shelter approved porch to front elevation at Latham House Main Street Benefield Road Oundle PE8 4EU Thrapston under 14/01978/FUL) at Chapel Farm Barns The Green Hemington PE8 5QJ 16/02456/ADV (28/01/2017) (Info) One hanging sign at The 16/02420/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Demolition of existing Ashton Coffee Tavern 34 Market Place Oundle PE8 4BE rear conservatory and proposed erection of single storey Higham Ferrers rear extention at 7 Pembroke Close Thrapston NN14 4XJ Benefield 16/02051/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Erection of a Polebrook 16/02221/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) First Floor Extension dwellinghouse at Riverside Park Wharf Road Higham Ferrers 16/02451/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Single Storey rear Thurning to rear of existing dwelling to form a bedroom and internal NN10 extension at Pole Cottage Lutton Road Polebrook PE8 5LX 16/02368/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Proposed extension alterations to both ground and first floor together with 16/02417/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Two storey rear and side 16/02452/LBC (04/02/2017) (LBRegs) Single Storey to the existing garage block, (fenestration changes and proposed vehicular access and driveway at 37 Main Street extension and single storey side extension at 44A North End Garden Room Extension and Landscaping at Pole Cottage alternative wall finish to previously approved application Lower Benefield PE8 5AE Higham Ferrers NN10 8JB Lutton Road Polebrook PE8 5LX 16/00865/FUL) at The Brambles Main Street Thurning PE8 16/02425/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) To erect PVCU 5RB conservatory to rear of property at 14 Main Street Upper Irthlingborough Raunds Benefield PE8 5AN 16/02357/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Change of use to garden 16/02151/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Fit lantern roof to repair Titchmarsh land; part removal of hedge and erection of 1.8m close existing roof to rear of property ensuite shower-toilet room 16/02378/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) New garage and utility Denford boarded fence (resubmission of 16/01015/FUL) at 79 Gulliver to dormer bedroom to rear of property (part retrospective) room (retrospective) at 16 Polopit Titchmarsh 16/02412/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Conversion of loft to Road Irthlingborough NN9 5GR at 65 Butts Road Raunds habitable room and provision of new first floor window to 16/02351/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Demolition of existing Twywell front elevation at Milton House High Street Denford NN14 Islip carport and erection of single storey side and front 16/02318/FUL (04/02/2017) (Art8) Erection of new farm 4EQ 16/02345/OUT (04/02/2017) (Art8) (LB/CA) Outline extension, forming porch, new store, WC and study at 14 buildings to include cattle building, machinery store and hay planning permission for development of up to 80 dwellings Nichols Way Raunds NN9 6SB and straw store at Site 1020 Former Quarry Old Kettering Easton-on-the-Hill (Use Class C3), public open space, play area and 16/02431/VAR (04/02/2017) (Art8) Variation of Condition Road Twywell 16/02390/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Installation of external associated works including means of access, with other 19 - Plans - Pursuant to Application Reference Number: lighting and air conditioning units including a trellis matters (relating to appearance, landscaping, scale and 15/02095/FUL Development of foodstore with access, Wadenhoe compound and decking area at Easton House 54 Church layout) reserved at Field Opposite Playing Field Toll Bar service area, car parking, petrol filling station, and 16/02392/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Change of use of part Street Easton On The Hill Road Islip landscaping at ASDA Store Michael Way Raunds NN9 6GR of site from C1 to C3. Reinstatement of existing vehicle 16/02410/REM (28/01/2017) (Info) Reserved matters access including the removal of existing gates and the Siting, scale and appearance of the buildings and the Kings Cliffe Ringstead formation of an access drive with car parking and turning landscape of the site pursuant to planning permission 16/02292/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Garden room 16/02450/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Two storey rear area at 24 Pilton Road Wadenhoe PE8 5SU 10/01183/OUT dated 20.3.14 at land rear of 28 30 and 32 extension to rear of house at 98A Wood Road Kings Cliffe extension to house and detached brick store in rear garden. 16/02393/LBC (04/02/2017) (LBRegs) Removal of existing Western Avenue Easton On The Hill PE8 at 24 Denford Road Ringstead NN14 4DF gates at 24 Pilton Road Wadenhoe PE8 5SU 16/02324/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Removal of a 17 metre 16/02413/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Change of use from Fotheringhay high telecommunications monopole and installation of a 20 Rushden C1 wedding and conference centre to C3 dwellinghouse at 16/02087/FUL (04/02/2017) (LBRegs) Replace current metre high telecommunications lattice tower and associated 16/02358/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Residential development Wadenhoe House Church Street Wadenhoe PE8 5SR lead roofs in lead. Including revised ridge detail and raising ground-based equipment cabinets within the existing of six one bedroom apartments and one two bedroom roof to provide ventilation at St Marys All Saints Church fenced compound at T Mobile Communication Station dwelling including change of use from commercial to Woodford Main Street Fotheringhay PE8 5HZ Willow Lane Kings Cliffe residential and demolition of outbuilding and barn at Site at 16/02347/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Demolition of existing 16/02349/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Conversion and 206 208 And 208A Wellingborough Road Rushden conservatory, removal of existing render, installation of Glapthorn extension of existing detached garage to provide a two 16/02377/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Change of use from a external insulation and timber cladding, revised roof design, 16/02399/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Change of use of bedroom dwelling at The Old Wheatsheaf 56 Park Street building contractor’s storage yard to a private car park for replacement roof materials, and windows and erection of redundant agricultural barns to a single residential dwelling Kings Cliffe PE8 6XN the nearby commercial/industrial units. This will involve two storey rear extension at 75 Mill Road Woodford NN14 and associated access at Barns Cotterstock Road hard surfacing, fencing and lighting at land between 4HL Glapthorn Little Addington Sewage Pumping Station and Site D Crown Way Rushden 16/02305/FUL (04/02/2017) (Art8) Residential development 16/02384/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Proposed demolition of The reason for applications being advertised is as Great Addington of 11 No dwellings and associated infrastructure including existing dwelling and replace with new four bedroomed follows: 16/02411/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Proposed single storey new highway access at land adjacent Meadowview OP1990 detached dwelling at 165 Bedford Road Rushden NN10 Part3 - Town and Country Planning (General rear extension at The Spinneys Woodford Road Great SP9673 Woodford Road Little Addington 0SA Development Procedure) Order 2015. Addington NN14 4BS 16/02409/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Single storey rear Part16 - Town and Country Planning (General Nassington extension at 5 Gravely Street Rushden NN10 9XH Development Procedure) Order 2015. Harringworth 16/02382/VAR (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Variation of Condition 16/02429/ADV (28/01/2017) (Info) New illuminated logo Info - Non-statutory - included for information only. 16/02127/VAR (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) (Info) Variation of 3 to allow proposed alterations to approved plans and and heritage vinyls installed to the existing shop front at LB/CA - Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Condition 15 Application Reference Number: 16/00131/FUL elevations pursuant to 16/01893/FUL - New detached Unit 15 South Terrace Rushden Lakes Rushden Areas Act 1990. Date of Decision: 24/03/2016 Condition Number(s): 15 dwelling dated 18.11.2016 To include proposed alterations to 16/02436/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Alterations to form a LBRegs - Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Conditions(s) Removal: To amend the proposed approved approved plan and elevations comprising additional 1 metre family room by converting existing internal double garage Areas) Regulations 1990. drawing to show the shutters on the single storey barn east added to south side of building, rear single storey section and the construction of a detached double garage to the elevation as being fixed shut. To replace approved drawing increased in width by 500mm and 2 No small ground floor front side of the existing house at 1 Meadow Sweet Road Paul Bland, Head Of Planning Services no. 997 - 02f - Proposed Plans and Elevations with drawing windows added on east elevation. Drawing references to be Rushden NN10 0GA Dated 14 January 2017 no. 997 - 02g - Proposed Plans and Elevations at Lime changed from 16.06/02A to 16.06/06 (Proposed Plans and 16/02437/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Proposed First Floor Grange Wakerley Road Harringworth Corby Site Plan) and 16.06/03A to 16.06.05 (Proposed Elevations Extension at Unit 23 Norris Way Rushden NN10 6BP 16/02366/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Construction of a single and Sections). At 38A Church Street Nassington PE8 6QG storey extension within rear garden area to create a Sudborough Summer Room and additional Lobby/WC at 1 The Oundle 16/02304/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Change of use to Bungalows Wakerley Road Harringworth NN17 16/02090/FUL (28/01/2017) (Info) Erection of porch at 114 residential garden land (C3) at The Round House Main 16/02439/FUL (04/02/2017) (LB/CA) Two storey extension, Glapthorn Road Oundle Street Sudborough NN14 3BX Consultation deadlines will differ for each application. 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The families to received assistance from the School were overjoyed at receiving the saw great success in donations to The Poppy Appeal last year. RBL.” award, which was presented at Rushden Mr Joe Granfield, Higham Ferrers Branch Bowls Club on 12th December. Secretary said: “The Legion’s role remains Mrs Dee Newman (Deputy Head) said: t Col (Retd) Glenn Harwood MBE, residents who support the Poppy Appeal. as contemporary and as vital as ever, “The staff and children of Henry Chichele Chairman of the Branch said: “The Well done one and all.” not only supporting today’s generation Primary School are honoured to receive L final amount donated by local people Mr Andrew Evans, Poppy Organiser of Armed Forces families and veterans, this award and certificate. The children and businesses exceeded a fantastic said: “Thank you to all who have donated, but also locally we are looking forward to all enjoy supporting our community, £5,780. That is a superb amount for the our volunteer collectors and all the local helping local people and projects. especially the British Legion. We uphold local Branch to have raised and is nearly a businesses and schools who kindly “Our recent promotional ‘Poppy Man’ these values wholeheartedly.” 50% rise in last year’s total. It also reflects allowed collecting tins on their premises. who was on display outside the Town The Bowl has been sponsored this year the kindness and generosity of our local Their sterling efforts have allowed serving Hall, was a resounding success. It played by Freightroute Ltd and J&P Fruit & Veg. a major role in educating our local youth The Branch is extremely grateful to them. If groups and in highlighting the role of the you are a local business and would like to Royal British Legion in Higham Ferrers.” be a future sponsor then please contact us. Your Health Matters The branch ‘Poppy Bowl Award’, For details on joining or helping the presented annually by the Branch to the 1. Whiplash at 0 mph? to avoid the plate, pile of paperwork Royal British Legion as part of the group of local youngsters who, in the view “How’s it possible?” I hear you ask. “Surely or cat sitting on your desk. Move the Higham Ferrers Branch, please contact of the Branch Committee, have done the you need to be in a car accident to get plate/paperwork/cat and sit straight Mr Joe Granfield, Branch Secretary on: most to promote and support the poppy whiplash?” (remember the cat goes on your lap; 07940 745594 appeal was this year awarded to Henry Actually, no, you don’t need to be in a the plate in the sink, not the other way car accident to get whiplash. Plenty of around.) people get whiplash from falling over, from 3. Mouse with the other hand. If your arm £1,000 fine for Rushden fly tipper falling off horses and from being knocked aches change it to the other hand. It’s woman from Rushden £660 fine, £400 costs and a taxpayer. Make sure you sideways. not as hard as it sounds. was fined over £1,100 £66 victim surcharge. don’t unwittingly become a But you’re right, whiplash at 0 mph 4. Don’t curl up on the sofa with your recently for fly tipping Waste Services waste criminal by making isn’t common. The scenario I’m talking laptop. Curl up with the cat instead and A in East Northamptonshire. Manager at ENC, Charlotte sure you use a licensed about is sitting at your desk. Ok, so it’s not only use your laptop at a table. East Northamptonshire Tompkins, said: “The waste carrier to remove ANY technically whiplash, but sitting at a desk 5. Take another break! Council (ENC) was called Waste Management Team waste from your property.” without breaks can cause a lot of problems to investigate a fly tip at work tirelessly to deal with For more advice about both in the neck and elsewhere in the body. Top Tip: Give your neck and shoulders Rushden’s Goulsbra Road in incidents of fly tipping in waste carriers go to www. a break too. If they ache try rolling your November 2015. the district. If you receive rightwasterightplace.com So what can you do to prevent it? shoulders around – it’s like giving them Miss Chloe Bee also a request for information Household waste can 1. Take breaks. The most important thing a nice cup of tea. failed to return a Section 108 regarding an investigation, be taken to your nearest to remember is not to sit for too long. questionnaire, which is a the best course of action is Household Waste Recycling Even if you do none of the other things on Have a happy, break-filled week! legal requirement, in relation to complete the form with Centre, managed by this list remember this one. Whether you Claire to the waste found, which as much information as Northamptonshire County have the most expensive ergonomic chair Claire Short is a Registered Osteopath, included household waste, possible. Council, or disposed of available, or you sit on a dining room and runs The Ashgrove Clinic in Higham paper, cans, bottles and “Fly tipping is a crime through your weekly bin chair at your desk, sitting for long periods Ferrers. Send your questions to claire@ general rubbish. that costs each and every collections. is not good for you. So don’t do it. ashgrovehealth.co.uk or Tweet to Magistrates found Miss 2. Sit square to your computer, book Visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/flytipping to find @AshgroveClinic Bee guilty and ordered her or paperwork. Don’t twist to one side to pay £1,126, made up of a out more about fly tipping and/or to report an incident. 14/01/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 09 From the ENC Chairman I hope that all readers of Nene Valley News enjoyed a Merry every year – which take the most important decisions, like the budget. At full council Christmas. We now look forward to the coming year. meetings I call the speakers and rule on points of order: so my role is like that of a referee. The rest of my work is ceremonial. take this opportunity to record my of our council’s officers – the professionals, During the remaining months of my appreciation for the work of my 39 who provide advice, without fear or favour, Chairman’s year I expect to raise more ICouncillor colleagues. implement decisions taken and ensure that donations for my three Charities: the National In our two Policy Committees – Policy and the work is properly done. While councillors, Autistic Society; the Royal Anglian Regiment Resources and Planning Policy – they debate elected, are politicians, officers serve on Benevolent Charity; and the Gurkha Welfare and then decide on many issues. Planning the express basis that they are politically Trust. Management Committee members have a neutral in their work. This is the, considerable, I wish all in East Northamptonshire a happy quasi-judicial role in hearing and deciding strength of our British system. 2017. on applications for planning permissions. Local government ensures that its Licensing Committee members sit in panels statutory duties and general powers are the Councillor Rupert Reichhold of three to hear and decide on applications responsibility of councillors elected locally, Chairman of East Northamptonshire Council for licences required for alcohol sales, related close to their communities, with elections matters and taxi operators. The Scrutiny every four years. Committee reviews policy decisions ‘called in’, Readers will appreciate that the work of the while the Governance and Audit Committee Chairman is very much ‘the tip of the iceberg’ Join the revolution! and the Joint Standards Complaints with the rest of the work of the council done f you thought your football career was Rules: Committee’s roles are self-explanatory. by his or her councillor colleagues. I chair over, think again! Walking Football is No running on or off the ball I also record my appreciation of the work the meetings of the full council – normally six Ia slower paced version of the game, Other house rules: aimed at the over 50s. No running! No over head height Starts Friday 20th January, 6-7pm No throw-ins (pass it in) Adoption agencies join forces at Prince William School, Herne Road, orthamptonshire County Council including children who are part of a sibling Oundle PE8 4BS. Bring trainers (no £2.50 pay as you play. For more has joined together with other local group, or from a black or minority ethnic boots), drink and a sense of humour. details and to book: Call Chris on Nauthorities and adoption agencies background. Typical session plan: 07740 482838,email walkingfootball@ in the region to help find loving families for Northamptonshire County Council cabinet 1. Warm up oundletownfc.co.uk, facebook at https:// vulnerable children. member for corporate parenting Cllr Suresh 2. Play match(es) facebook.com/oundletownfc or www. The new partnership is formed of 10 Patel said: “This is an exciting opportunity for 3. Warm down oundletownfc.co.uk/walkingfootball local authority and voluntary adoption prospective adopters to find out more about 4. Retire to bar (?) agencies across the East of England, the children across the region who are in covering Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, need of a stable, loving home. Bedfordshire, Norfolk and Northamptonshire. “By working in collaboration with our new The initiative supports the Government’s regional partners, we can also increase the drive to speed up the time it takes to find potential pool of adopters for the hundreds adopters for children waiting for a family. In of children in need of a new home, while the future, approved adoptive parents will be enabling partners to develop wider support able to find out more quickly about children services and share skills and resources.” who are waiting for a family across the whole The group is hosting an information event region rather than just in their local area. on 4th February at the offices of Coram The agencies also hope it will help to Cambridgeshire Adoption, for anyone who is recruit more adopters for children who interested in adoption. Please contact sally. often wait longer to be placed with a family, [email protected] for more details. Buckitt Tours Ltd, 20 Pilton Road, Anything goes... Wadenhoe, Peterborough PE8 5SU ole Porter’s effervescent, escapist Wodehouse with Jeeves and Wooster but in 01832 720524/01933 624497 musical comedy Anything Goes 1934 all that was yet to come. At that point Copened on Broadway in 1934 Wodehouse had a string of hit musicials to Are proud to announce the launch of their with America in the throes of the Great his name, written with various collaborators, Depression. In today’s comparatively and only published his first comic novel that 2017 Holiday Brochure with an egalitarian western world, the social devide same year. Anything Goes was his last work on trains, planes and cruise ships is defined for the musical stage. Open Day on Sunday 22nd January at by First Class and Economy. Back then, Ethel Merman created the role of Reno the great ocean liners which provided the Sweeney on Broadway. Wellingborough Wadenhoe Village Hall, Church Street, backbone of intercontinental travel had high Amateur Operatic Society’s Reno is played Wadenhoe PE8 5ST. 10am to 4pm. society voyaging in luxury on the upper by Johanna Beech. decks while the lower decks were crammed This is a great show – one not to be with desperate migrants investing every last missed! penny in search of a better life. EVERYONE WELCOME Wellingborough Amateur Operatic Tickets from Castle Theatre Box Society’s Anything Goes is set on just such Office, telephone 01933 270007 or a liner named S.S. America. We think of it as online at www.castletheatre.co.uk FREE teas, coffee and light refreshments. Cole Porter’s show – he wrote both music Tickets £16, no booking fee. At and lyrics – yet the show’s original quartet of Castle Theatre, from Tuesday 7th to Discounts available on some holidays, for book writers also included another literary Saturday 11th March 2017. eminence, PG Wodehouse. 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Consultation on a draft masterplan Former Deenethorpe Airfield is scheduled to take place early this summer and could lead to a planning application later in the year. In the set to become a Garden Village meantime, the Council is keeping the Parish Councils updated on progress The Government has announced that it will support work on a oversee the project. and will provide information online The Chairman of the Project Board, proposed ‘Garden Village’ at Deenethorpe Airfield. at www.east-northamptonshire.gov. Councillor Roger Glithero, is keen to uk/deenethorpegv Anyone wishing emphasise the importance of local input: to register an interest in receiving “The Project Board is already aware of information on the Garden Village he new village, including up to 1,500 with this Government funding, we can now some local concerns, including the potential proposals can do so by contacting the homes, community facilities, shops, work with the Deene Estate to ensure that the impact of traffic to and from the development Joint Planning Unit by e-mail info@nnjpu. Tbusiness premises and generous proposal is of the highest possible standard and pressures on local infrastructure. We org.uk or telephone 01832 742358. green spaces, would occupy part of the 600 of design and sustainability and addresses have held a workshop with key technical acre airfield site located between the villages concerns and opportunities identified by stakeholders such as environmental bodies, team to address the matters arising from this of Deenethorpe and Benefield to the east of local communities.” the highway authority and providers public initial work and will be actively seeking local Corby. Development Manager Aldred services, to consider the emerging Garden views when a draft masterplan is available for The Deenethorpe Airfield project is one Drummond, speaking for the Deene Estate, Village proposal. We have asked the Estate’s consultation.” of 14 schemes across the country that has also welcomed the Government will share £6 million funding plus ongoing support: “The Estate has owned this land for support from the Government’s Homes over 500 years and is determined to use its and Communities Agency. This is to help landholdings and long-term stewardship to East Northamptonshire Council work with create a model for sustainable rural living, the landowner (the historic Deene Estate) with exemplary standards of design and in preparing a detailed masterplan and community facilities. The uniqueness of delivery strategy. It will pay for extra staff the site is its scale at over 650 acres, with capacity, specialist advice (such as design around a quarter to be built on, which gives and viability) community engagement, and unrivalled potential for a true garden village various studies. with masses of green space. We are working The Leader of East Northamptonshire closely with the Joint Planning Unit and Council, Councillor Steven North, is delighted East Northamptonshire Council in refining with the announcement of Government our masterplan and this funding, and the support: “This is an exciting project and it’s national recognition that comes with it, is a great that the Government is backing it as major boost.” one of the first new Garden Villages in the The Council has set up a Garden Village country. We have supported the principle Project Board, including representatives of of a new village for a number of years and, the District, County and Parish Councils to SALE NOW ON SALE NOW ON WHILST STOCKS LAST WHILST STOCKS LAST

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Rushden & District History Saturday 28th January Society Snow White and the Baby and Kids Nearly New Sale Lecture by Mike Frost, South End Junior School, Seven Dwarfs The Pemberton Centre, Rushden Astronomical Historian Wymington Road, Rushden Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle 10am-12noon, Chelveston Village Hall, Caldecott NN10 9JU 7.30pm (Wed/Thu/Fri), 3pm & 7pm entrance £1, kids free Road Chelveston NN9 6AT 7.30pm, members £1.50, (Sat), admission fee: £10 (offers Lots of preloved items (toys, 8pm. Visitors and Members non-members £2.50 available) clothes, DVDs, maternity clothes welcome. £3 per person including 01933 350038 Oundle Box office: 01832 274734 and equipment) at a fraction of the tea/coffee and biscuits. David Fowler – The BBC and Traditional family pantomime high street cost! To book a stall Steve Williams 01933 650331 or Glenn Miller. featuring popular local actors and £10 please call 07577 701161 or email: [email protected] a live band. email [email protected] or Mrs Peta Jellis on 01933 356914 Saturday 21st January or email: [email protected] Learn to Paint Open Studio Day Thursday 26th January Sunday 29th January In 1894 the Royal Observatory 15 Carlow Street Ringstead Basic Brushstrokes Ringstead Shared Church Greenwich was blown up by a NN14 4DN Painting Class NN14 4DA terrorist bomb. Why did this 11am-3pm Ringstead 10.30am Morning Service happen? 01933 460676 11am-1pm, £12 booking essential and children’s group – If you have ever wanted to learn to 01933 460676 Revd Dr Ted Hale Wednesday 18th January paint, come along to this event and Perfect your brushstrokes for 6pm Evening Meeting – Aqua Aerobic Classes New Inn Public House, Wymington Vasara String Quartet see how easy it is to paint with Sunflowers & Pansies. A two-hour Revd Peter Eyre Oundle School Swimming Pool, Meet around 7.30pm performance Chris, she will be demonstrating class includes use of all painting Come and share with us. www. Milton Road, Oundle Great Hall, Oundle School throughout the event. materials. ringsteadsharedchurch.org.uk 8.45-9.30am, £25 for 5 sessions Sling Walk 6pm 01832 277208/277195 11am All welcome, no tickets required Afternoon Tea and Entertainment Lunchtime Concert – Upper Whitefriars Church – First Tuesday of the month there The Vasara Quartet was formed in Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Sixth cohort of academic Morning Worship Every Monday, Friday & will be Sling Library at 10am prior September 2012 by students from Lane, Higham Ferrers NN10 8DE musicians Whitefriars Church at Whitefriars Saturday (term time) to the walk. Second Tuesday meet the Royal College of Music in 3pm, tickets £5 St Peter’s Church, Oundle Junior School, Boughton Drive, Otters Swim School Lessons at Rushden CC Hayway instead of London. Chris 01933 317719 1.15pm, free/lunch can be Rushden NN10 9HX Oundle School Swimming Pool, Higham Ferrers. 01933 410112 Entertainment and singing by purchased for £3.50 10.15am Milton Road Oundle Wednesday 18th & 25th January Jenny Simmonds followed by Concerts in this beautiful church Chris Youngman 01933 551769 Mon 3.55pm-6.10pm, Fri Rushden Mission Come and Try Archery afternoon tea. Everyone welcome. setting in Oundle. An informal church service open to 3.55pm-6.10pm, Sat 8.30am- Training Band Pemberton Maid Marion’s Ladies all. 12noon, booked in advance as a Mission Church, Wellingborough Archery Club Concert by Belcanto All Higham Ferrers Footpath Group block (£5.50 per lesson) Road, Rushden Pemberton Centre, HE Bates Way, Ladies Choir Hensman Hall, Higham Ferrers Higham Ferrers Footpath Group 01832 277208/277195 7.30pm-8.45pm Rushden Rushden Salvation Army, Church 7.30pm, free Saffron Road car park Higham Alan Richardson 01933 355302 11am-12.30pm, £4 Street, Rushden 01933 387991 Ferrers for car sharing 1st Monday of the month Diane 01933 314032 or Nicki 7pm, £7 on the door AGM with photos from our walks. 9.20am, free Oundle Wives Short Mat Bowls 395913 George Ellitson 01933 313106 01536 483687 Methodist Church, Oundle Saxon Hall, Raunds At the forefront of International Tiddlers Group for 0-3 year olds 5.5 mile walk from Pertenhall. 7.45pm, £3 refreshments/raffle 1.45pm-4pm, £3 Thursday 19th January Choirs and previous winners of Thrapston Baptist Church 01832 272178 01933 624545 Lunchtime Concert – GCSE fifth Llangollen International Eisteddfod. 9.30am-11.30am All Age Service form performers Friendly and welcoming with lots of Thrapston Baptist Church Oundle & District Royal British Yoga Class St Peter’s Church, Oundle Sunday 22nd January toys and play equipment for the 10.30am Legion Meeting Whitefriars Infant School, 1.15pm Whitefriars Church – Morning little ones to enjoy. £1 per carer – Preacher: Mat Hussain. Theme: The Talbot Hotel, Oundle Boughton Drive, Rushden Free admission / Lunch can be Worship with Holy Communion as many toddlers as you like! Deborah & Barak. 7pm 7.15pm-8.15pm, £5 per session purchased for £3.50 Whitefriars Church at Whitefriars Les Starks 01832 270073 Carole 07873743256/ Concerts in this beautiful church Junior School, Boughton Drive, Friday 27th January By Appointment [email protected] setting in Oundle. Rushden NN10 9HX Fusion for 7-11 year olds Counselling & Listening Service Every 2nd Monday 10.15am Thrapston Baptist Church No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle, (except January & August) Ringstead’s Jolly Good RSPB Mid –Nene Local Group Chris Youngman 01933 551769 6.30pm-8pm Northants PE8 4BG Thrapston & District Royal Company Indoor Meeting An informal church service open to Lively and fun group with games, These services are free British Legion Branch Meeting Ringstead Shared Church Saxon Hall, Raunds all. songs and bible based Marilyn 07936015965 The Thrapston Centre, 10am-11am, £4 7.30pm illustrations. High Street, Thrapston Music & Movement for over-55’s. Admission £3, including tea or Morning Service Housing, Benefits and 7.30pm coffee. Children free Thrapston Baptist Church Basic Brushstrokes Employment Advice Veronica McCurdy 01832 735206 Every Tuesday (term time) Penny 01933 350404 10.30am Painting Class No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle, Toddlers’ Drop In There will be a Illustrated talk on Preacher: Lewis Houston Ringstead Northants PE8 4BG 2nd Monday of the month No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Undiscovered Norfolk by Chris 11am-1pm , £12 booking essential [email protected] or Royal British Legion Rushden 9.15am-11.30am, free Ward. Learn to Paint Open Studio Day 01933 460676 01832 770010 Branch Monthly Meeting [email protected] or 15 Carlow Street Ringstead Perfect your brushstrokes for Rushden Football & Social Club, 01832 770010 Tiddlers Group for 0-3 year olds NN14 4DN Snowdrops & Tulips. A two-hour Half-Term Hayden Road, Rushden Thrapston Baptist Church 11am-3pm class includes use of all painting All-age Touch Typing Club 7.15pm, annual fee £17 Tuesday Toddlers 9.30am-11.30am 01933 460676 materials. 9.30am-10.30am Mon-Fri Jake Baker 07525 441267 No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Friendly and welcoming with lots of If you have ever wanted to learn to Diane Gifford 07432 123 438 Oundle PE8 4BG toys and play equipment for the paint come along to this event and Film: The Bargee (PG) Learn or Refresh your skill £15 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month 9.15am, free little ones to enjoy. £1 per carer – see how easy it is to paint with Ringstead Social Club, course intro with coffee. StitChat Judith Brashaw on 01832 770010 as many toddlers as you like! Chris, she will be demonstrating High Street, Ringstead No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle throughout the event. Doors open 7.30pm film starts Every Monday 1.30pm-3.30pm 1st Tuesday of every month Friday 20th January 7.45pm, tickets £5 Titchmarsh Folk Dance Club 01832 770010/ Great Companions Fusion for 7 to 11 year olds Ringstead Shared Church 01933 460373 The Club Room, High Street, [email protected] (single people 55+) Thrapston Baptist Church NN14 4DA Classic comedy film starring Harry Titchmarsh NN14 3DF Rushden Bowls Club, 6.30pm-8pm 10.30am Morning Service H Corbett as the philandering 8pm-10pm, £1 inc tea/coffee Monday once a month Northampton Road Lively and fun group with games, and children’s group – bargee. Kev Prigmore 01536 514023/ Woodturning Club 7-9pm, yearly membership £6 songs and bible based Revd Carol Murray [email protected] Hardwick Village, Near Pat Bazeley 07931 964360 illustrations. 6pm Evening Meeting – Saturday 28th January Wellingborough NN9 5AL Revd David Shaw Jane Hawking: From Fact to Film Oundle Ladies Running Group 7pm-10pm 2nd Tuesday of the month Learn to Paint Open Studio Day We would love to see you. to Fiction Oundle pool car park Paul Lawman 01933 674260 Tea Dance 15 Carlow Street Ringstead www.ringsteadsharedchurch.org. The Great Hall, Oundle School, 6.45pm Pemberton Centre, Rushden NN14 4DN uk New Street, Oundle Jane Walker 01832 272898/ Every Monday & Thursday Dancing to ‘Music Box’ 11am-3pm 7.45pm-8.45pm, tickets £8 (£6), £1 [email protected] Oundle Bridge Club 2pm-4pm, £3 per person including 01933 460676 Wednesday 25th January off early bird tickets bought before Fletton House, Fletton Way, tea/coffee & cake If you have ever wanted to learn to Basic Brushstrokes Painting 21st January, Oundle Box Office Baggypants Yoga Oundle PE8 4JA paint, come along to this event and Class 01832 274734, online at www. Studio 2, Pemberton Centre, 7pm start Higham Ferrers Guided Tour see how easy it is to paint with Ringstead oundlefestival.org.uk HE Bates Way, Rushden 01832 273044 Groups of 6 minimum. Trained Chris, she will be demonstrating 11am-1pm, £12 booking essential Helen on 07743988181 or email 10am-11am guides. Tea & cakes, optional. throughout the event. 01933 460676 [email protected] 01933 382837/07873 743256/ Every Tuesday 01933 411191 Perfect your brushstrokes for A fascinating chance to hear Jane [email protected] Art Classes (10 weeks) An Illustrated Talk on the Rosebuds & Violets. Two-hour speaking about her life with £5 per session. Knuston Hall, Knuston Wildlife Trust Little Bugs Club Willow Brook class includes use of all painting Stephen, her thoughts about the 7-9pm, 10 Lessons £100 10am-11.30am, £1 per child Methodist Church, Drummingwell materials. film, The Theory of Everything and Every Monday (term time) Jamie 07899 676769 (adults are free) Lane, Oundle PE8 4AA about her latest book, Silent Music. Praise and Play Art Classes for beginners and Louise Tuffin 01604 774043/ 7.30pm, £2 per person ‘Footprints in the Sand’ by Nene St James’ Church Thrapston advanced students. [email protected] Keith Alvey 01832 272666 Valley Choir Higham Ferrers Farmers Market 1.30pm-2.45pm, A talk on the Recovery of the Hope Methodist Church, Linnetts Market Square, Higham Ferrers refreshments available East Northants Classic 50+ Adventure Club Willow Brook by Barry Harbott. Lane, Higham Ferrers NN10 8DE 9am–1pm Anita 735443 Motorcycle Club For further information 12 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 14/01/17

01536 505548/www.fiftyplus Inflatable Fun Session Thrapston Country Dancers Short Mat Bowls northants adventureclub.org.uk Oundle School Swimming Pool, St Johns Ambulance Hall Wymington Memorial Hall Milton Road Oundle 2pm-3.30pm 1.45pm-4pm, £2 admission Every Tuesday & Thursday 5-6pm (May vary during school G Hearnden 01933 622827/ Mrs Smith 01933 355960 Health Walks Stanwick Lakes holidays), £3 adult & £2.25 child [email protected] 10am-11am, free, car park 01832 277208/277195 Every Thursday (term time) charges 2nd Wednesday of the month Music Makers 01933 625522 Cambridge First Coffee Morning Titchmarsh Pavilion www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Certificate in English Raunds Methodist Church 9.30am-10.15am, £4 per child, The Old Town Hall, 10am-12noon £2 for siblings Short Mat Bowls Market Place, Oundle 01933 383378 Naomi Cooper on Saxon Hall, Raunds 9.30am-12.30pm, £25 per week [email protected] 1.45pm-4pm, £3 01832 776336/ 2nd & 4th Wednesday 01933 624545 [email protected] of the month Music Makers Northants Model Makers Joan Strong Centre, Oundle Every Tuesday, French Tuition Windmill Primary School, 11.15am-12noon, £4 per child, Thursday & Friday The Old Town Hall, Raunds NN9 6LA £2 for siblings Whist Drive Market Place, Oundle Main meeting starts 7.30ish Naomi Cooper on Rushden Bowls Club From 6pm, £25 per week First couple of meetings free [email protected] Northampton Road, Rushden 01832 776336/ Bob Humpage 07960 054405/ 1st Friday of the month Last Saturday of the month 7.30pm, £2 [email protected] [email protected] Little Treasures Tots Group (Checking before travelling) (except December) 01933 313714 St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick Craft Cafe Farmers’ Market Ringstead’s Beat Bugs NWR – linking lively 9.30am-11am, donations to cover Stanwick Lakes Market Square, Higham Ferrers Every Tuesday & Saturday Ringstead Shared Church minded women costs 10.30am-1pm, modest charge for 9am-1pm Coffee Mornings NN14 4DA Dovedale, 1 Herne Park, Nicki 01933 625658 some materials – car park charges [email protected] St James Church Thrapston 2pm-2.45pm, £21/6-week session East Road, Oundle 01933 625522/ 10am-12noon (£3.50 per week) 7.30pm-7.45pm Music Makers www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Every Sunday 01832 730019 Angela – [email protected] Carol 01832 270061 for more info. Stanwick Village Hall Morning Worship or 01933 622316 2pm-2.45pm, £4 per child, Oundle Evergreen Club Rushden Mission Church Every Wednesday Language, confidence, social skills 3rd Wednesday of the month £2 for siblings 2.30pm in the Victoria Hall for tea Wellingborough Road Short Mat Bowls through music, rhymes and Wellingborough Flower Naomi Cooper on and cakes plus entertainment. 10.45am Islip Village Hall puppets for mums and tots (6 Arrangement Society [email protected] 01832 273826/272340 Alan 01933 355302 2pm-4pm, £3 months to school age). St Mary’s Church Hall, 01832 733154 Knox Road, Wellingborough Community Art Classes 3rd Friday of the month Morning Church Service Every Wednesday (term time) NN8 1HU Oundle School Art Department Raunds Tea Dance Rushden Heritage Chapel Hall, Tai Chi Community ICT Classes 7.30pm, £5 7.30pm-8.30pm, free classes for Saxon Hall, Raunds Park Road, Rushden NN10 0RG Chelveston Village Hall Needham Building, Oundle Chairman 01933 222326/ people with a physical or learning 2-4.15pm, £3 (50p for raffle) 10.30am 2pm-3pm, £5 School SciTec, Glapthorn Road, Secretary 01604 870275 disability. Mrs Wicks 01933 312623 Tai Chi for health, fitness and self Oundle Church Service defence. All ages (18+) welcome. 2.30pm-4pm Higham and Rushden U3A Coffee/Tea and Biscuits in the U3A Branch Meeting The Heritage Chapel and Halls, Pemberton Centre, Rushden Bede House The Plaza, Cosy Nook, Park Road, Rushden Dog Training and Yr 7 & 8 Sports Club 2pm-4pm, £2 for visitors St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers Thrapston NN14 4PS NN10 0RW Socialisation and Ringcraft Sports Hall, Milton Rd, Oundle Membership Secretary 10am-12noon, no charge just a 10am-12noon, £2 (visitors), £1 10.30am Halefield, Woodnewton, 7.45pm-8.45pm 01933 418653 donation to cover costs. (members) includes refreshments Cheryl 07969 603958/ near Oundle [email protected] Classes from 6.45pm 660 Club 4th Wednesday of the month Adult & Child Swim Sessions Former Carers Group 01832 293432/oundledogs@aol. Two Acre Club, off Milton Road Rushden Pensioners Forum Oundle School Swimming Pool, No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Ringstead Shared Church com/www.oundledogs.co.uk 2.15pm-3.45pm St Peters Church Hall, Milton Road Oundle Oundle PE8 4BG 10.30am Afternoon tea and entertainment Midland Road, Rushden 9.15-9.45am, booked in advance 2pm-3.30pm, free Angela Davis 01933 622316 Rainbow Cafe for Tots for 60+ hosted by Oundle pupils. 2pm-4pm as a block (£4.75 per lesson) 01832 770010 or or [email protected] (aimed up to 5 and their adults) Mary Morby 01933 312476/ 01832 277208/277195 [email protected] Service for All (Communion first Stanwick Lakes Community ITC Classes [email protected] Sunday each month) led by 10.30am-12noon, £2.50 per child Needham Building, Oundle 3rd Thursday of the month 3rd Friday of the month Revd Robert Shehane – car park charges apply. School SciTec, Glapthorn Road, Wednesday & Thursday Painting Class with (Checking before travelling) 01933 625522/ Oundle Free Counselling Nick Baldwin Stanwick Stitchers 1st Sunday of the month www.stanwicklakes.org.uk 2.30pm-4pm No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane Oundle Chelveston Village Hall, Stanwick Lakes Priceless – for young children By appointment 0793 6015965 10am-4pm, £17 per session 10.30am, free, car park charges. and their families Club Night Allegra Singers – Kathy Gyngell 01933 389936 01933 625522 or Pauline on 01933 St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick Apethorpe Tennis Club Three-part ladies choir Wednesday & Saturday 229817/www.stanwicklakes.org.uk 9.30am-10.15am From 6pm Music room, Sports Pavilion, Islip East Northants Athletics Club Ise & Nene Valley Turners 7.30-9.30pm, £3 per session – ‘Getting Kids Into Athletics’ Counties Community Centre, 1st Saturday of the month 3rd Sunday of the month Returners to Work Veronica 01832 732611/ The Ferrers School, Higham Ferrers Hertford Rd, Kettering Coffee Morning All Age Worship No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane 07753 472225 Wed 6-7pm, Sat 9-10am, £4 per NN15 6LG St Mary’s Church, Ringstead St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick 10am-12noon session or Wed & Sat £7 7pm, members free, visitors £7 10am-12noon 9.30am 01832 770011 1st Wednesday of the month Graham Bufton 07788 698883/ Peter Bond 01933 741835/ 01933 624262 Raunds Ladies Group [email protected] [email protected] Leisurely, Sociable Strolls Art & Craft Class The Saxon Hall, Raunds Thrapston Farmers’ Market Pub start – if not lunching do Oundle Rural Mind, 1 Herne Park, 8pm-10pm, Visitors £3.50 Every Thursday Thursday Market Day Thrapston High Street not use pub car park East Road, Oundle PE8 4BZ Rushden Folk Dance Club No.1 Cafe - Free Drop-In 9am-1pm 10am for 10.30am start. Irene Issitt – Manager 1st & 3rd Wednesday St Mary’s Church Hall, Rushden No.1 St, Osyth’s Lane www.thrapstonfarmersmarket. Guests £2 or join for year £8 01832 275020 of the month 8-10pm, first visit free, £2 thereafter 10am-2pm moonfruit.com secretary@northamptonshire Val 01933 387327 01832 770011 shamblers.org.uk 2nd Saturday of the month The Silver Fox Woodturning Every Friday Coffee ‘n’ Cakes 4th Sunday of the month Club Walk and Chat Oundle Methodist Church, (except December) Dale End Scout Headquarters, Rushden Hall Park, under Flag Drummingwell Lane King’s Cliffe Heritage Centre Croyland Rd, Wellingborough Pole (behind the Talbot Hotel) Bridge Street. 10am-1pm, £2 all members 10am 10am-12noon (Hanging sign when we’re open). Mick Webb 01933 682517 Sue Mckay 07739 327022/ John Hewitson 01832 272209 Open 2pm-5pm [email protected] Move to Health WE Watch Last Sunday of the month No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Music Makers Stanwick Lakes (Checking before travelling) 2.15pm-3pm Nene Centre, Thrapston 01933 625522/ Local Producers’ and [email protected]/ 12.45-1.30pm & 1.45-2.30pm, [email protected] Farmers’ Market 01832 770010 £4 per child, £2 for siblings Stanwick Lakes Naomi Cooper 07815 293893/ Oundle Farmers’ Market 10am-2pm, free, car park charges. Thursday Drop-In [email protected] Market Place, Oundle 01933 625522 No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle 8am-1.30pm www.stanwicklakes.org.uk 10am-2pm Every Friday (term time) Oundle Town Council To submit your [email protected]/ Over 60s FREE swim 01832 272055 Ongoing 01832 770010 Oundle School Swimming Pool, Drawing & Painting Classes event please contact Milton Road, Oundle 3rd Saturday of the month Ecton Village Hall, Chelveston us via our website in the Enjoy Yoga 3pm-3.45pm Phoenix Group Village Hall, Warkton Village Hall & following format: Date, event, Whitefriars Infant School, Rushden 01832 277208/277195 Stanwick Lakes Kingsthorpe Community Centre 7pm-8.30pm, £5 per session. 01933 625522/ £65 per term place, time, admission Gill Hughes 01933 313494/ Pre-School Swimming Lessons [email protected] Derek Geater 01933 381848 fee (if applicable), contact [email protected] Oundle School Swimming Pool, dgartweb.sharepoint.com information, 15 word Milton Road, Oundle Messy Church Little Ducklings Pre-School 1.55-2.25pm & 2.30-3pm Rushden Salvation Army, German Tutorials description. 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OVER01832 50% OFF27307801832018320183201832 NORMALLano 273078275009 (curtains)PRICE273078273078 Pembridge (curtains) (curtains) (curtains)SAVE(carpets) up to 50% Twist, off normal price4 colours 4m wide Units 4/6 EastwoodUnitsUnitsUnits 4/6 4/64/601832 Road, Eastwood EastwoodEastwood Oundle, 273078Road, Road,Road, Peterborough, Oundle, Oundle,Oundle, (curtains) Peterborough, Peterborough,Peterborough, PE8 4DF PE8 PE8PE8 4DF 4DF4DF Unitswww.oundlecarpetsandcurtains.co.uk 4/6 Eastwood01832www.oundlecarpetsandcurtains.co.ukwww.oundlecarpetsandcurtains.co.ukwww.oundlecarpetsandcurtains.co.ukOpen: Road,273078 Mon toOundle, Fri 9 am(curtains) Peterborough, – 5pm, PE8 4DF Open:Normal Mon to Fri 9priceam – 5pm, £16.20 per square metre Units 4/6www.oundlecarpetsandcurtains.co.uk Eastwood Road,Sat 9 Oundle,am – 4pm Peterborough, PE8 4DF Sat 9am – 4pm Ready Made Curtains www.oundlecarpetsandcurtains.co.ukSALE PRICE £8.00 per square metre 01832 275009 (carpets) up to 50% off normal price 01832 273078 (curtains) Units 4/6 Eastwood Road,Wool Oundle, Peterborough,Twist, 4 coloursPE8 4DF 5m wide Units 4/6 Eastwood Road, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4DF www.oundlecarpetsandcurtains.co.ukNormal price £17.70 per square metre www.oundlecarpetsandcurtains.co.uk Fabric from stock in plain, SALE PRICE £10.00 per square metre tonal & pattern fabrics, 100% Wool Natural Weaves, 4m & 5m all with a Massive 50% Normal price £28.95 per square metre saving on normal prices SALE PRICE £14.00 per square metre 80% Wool Twist, assorted colours, 4m & 5m Roller Blinds from stock Normal price £27.60 per square metre SAVE 25% on normal price SALE PRICE £12.00 per square metre Axminster & Wilton, 90cm/1.80cm/3.65cm widths Swish Tracks from stock Normal price £65.00 per square metre SAVE 17.5% on normal price SALE PRICE £14.00 per square metre

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JP Gardening Specialist in garden fencing PUBLIC NOTICES • Decking • Driveway • Sleeper work • Turf NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL • Patio • Artificial turf Ad 1600 ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - All aspects of hardscape gardening ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14 Kimbolton School SECTION 14 T: 01933 412609 / 07883 816162 THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY Examinations Officer THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COUNCIL (PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY UG38 – To start as soon as possible, we are looking for (CHERRY STREET, RINGSTEAD) PARISH OF RAUNDS) an Examinations Officer to oversee and lead on DONNO R G the effective and efficient arrangements for the (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2017 organisation of public Examinations using the TV/AERIAL SERVICES THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Council Est 1981 School’s database and other Awarding Body Portals intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, to make an TV/DVD repairs, servicing at your home if possible. as necessary. You will be expected to keep up-to- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Order the effect of which is to prohibit all pedestrians, equestrians and Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Full installation service available. Freesat and Freeview digital date with all examination requirements and ensure cyclists from proceeding along that length of Public Bridleway UG38 Notice, to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit in the Parish of Raunds as specified below. Private access to land or aerials supplied and installed from £80. All work guaranteed. that staff and students are aware of the relevant traffic from proceeding along that length of Cherry Street, premises adjacent to the said length of bridleway is unaffected. No call out charge locally. Free estimates on repairs. regulations laid down by JCQ and the exam bodies, Ringstead as set out below. communicating these as necessary. Closing date RIGHT OF WAY TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: The existing route to be closed begins at point A at National Grid Reference Tel: 01933 356680 for applications: 9.00am Friday 20th January LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Cherry Street, Ringstead from Back Lane to High (‘NGR’) SP9802 7281. The route travels generally east for 206 metres 2017. Interviews: Friday 27th January 2017. to point B at NGR SP9823 7283. Street. The route is shown by a solid black line between points A – B. After School Swimming Teacher REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required With an immediate start, we seek to appoint a flexible for safety during installation of a new water connection. REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for All plumbing work undertaken - No call out charge and committed Swimming Teacher to work initially construction of an underpass. for 2 hours on a Friday (16:30-18:30) who is qualified PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into Toilet repairs - Dripping overflows - Leaks and bursts effect on 30th January 2017 and will continue in force for a period PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The Order will come into effect on 6th Garden taps installed - Tap repairs and replacements to ASA Teaching Aquatics Level 2 or equivalent and of eighteen months. An application may be made for the approval February 2017 and will continue in force for a period of six months. Radiators supplied and fitted is confident with IT and report writing. Closing date of the Secretary of State for Transport for the Order to be extended An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport for this Order to be extended if this proves necessary. 20 years’ experience for applications: 9.00am 23rd January 2017. if this proves necessary. However, the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and to such an extent as is indicated However, the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and to such extent as is indicated by the display of notices. Call Tim 01832 358248 or 07957 550660 Registrar by the display of signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. We are seeking a professional individual who has ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: The alternative route starts at point A at NGR SP9802 7281. The route travels generally south east for 121 excellent interpersonal and communication skills to EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be metres to point C at NGR SP9814 7278. The route then heads north east be responsible for the School’s admissions process. restricted for up to three days. for 116 metres to point B at NGR SP9823 7283. Reporting directly to the Headmaster, you will REMOVALS The alternative route is shown by a broken black line between points oversee all aspects of the joining process in a School ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: Use Back Lane, Carlow Road and High Street. A – C – B. of almost 1,000 pupils. You will work closely with our PR team to promote the School to current and Dated this 14th day of January 2017 Dated this 14th day of January 2017 PLUMBER prospective parents and pupils. Closing date for QUENTIN BAKER QUENTIN BAKER Director of Law & Governance applications: 9.00am Wednesday 1st February Director of Law & Governance PKG/T17/016 PKG/ROW/276 David Mallett 2017. Interviews: Wednesday, 8th February 2017 If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp If you require any further information please call Ken Brown (Roxhill) REMOVAL, STORAGE & GENERAL HAULAGE on 01604-883400. 01788 538456. For further details about these exciting opportunities, to view the job descriptions and to apply, please visit HOME AND ABROAD www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk/vacancies NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

For a FREE quotation call Kimbolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 of children and applicants will need to display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. The successful applicant THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS, TANSOR, WARMINGTON, FOTHERINGHAY, Mob: 0788 996 8064 will be required to undertake a Disclosure Enhanced DBS check and LUTTON, PILTON, THORPE WATERVILLE, HARRINGWORTH, FINEDON & IRTHLINGBOROUGH) Tel: 01832 731570 provide evidence of proof of right to work in the UK. Kimbolton School Charity No: 1098586 (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC & TEMPORARY NO WAITING) ORDER 2017 Local Friendly Service NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit traffic from proceeding or waiting along those lengths of the various roads as specified in the Schedule below.

REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during patching, resurfacing and associated works.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 1st February 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves necessary. However, JOBS BOARD the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

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Krimbo Blitz The holiday period saw the annual Krimbo Blitz fought out at Rushden Chess Club. Chess Corner This has become a tradition at the Club, with a Junior and Senior competition taking place. First up were the Juniors, with seven players competing over six rounds. The results were very close but Julita Biernacka just pipped first place with a total of five points. Close behind came Gershon Lesly who managed to win four of his games, By Derrick Sims followed by Witold Biernacki, Oscar Childs and Shabnavee Jeffrey with three wins each. Chocolate based prizes were awarded to Julita and Gershon with all a 1½ point lead over runner-up Richard the competitors receiving goodie bags of Ellis. Bob Ellam and Tom Murts came joint chocolates. third. The leading lady was Barbara Gray. The senior competition comprised twelve players competing over six rounds. James Xmas Chess Puzzle solution Gardner proved to be a worthy winner with 1.Qxh6+ g7xh6 2.Be5+ Rf6 3.Bxf6#

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 Junior players – for details please call the Club Secretary on 01933 625767, or visit the club website http://rushdenchessclub.com

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