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Inside... Page 4 Page 9 PFoundation seeks to support the further education of young people by awarding a grant to those who may be beginning an Long-established shoe apprenticeship, vocational training or starting university/college. Applicants must be businesses lace up deal resident in the parish of Oundle and must have and part-time members of staff have old-established independent shoe Two businesses with a combined history of almost attended a state school been taken on as part of the deal. shops should be coming together in in Oundle for no less 300 years have completed a takeover deal. Managing Director Anne Cotton, this way.” than two years. For more the fourth generation at the head of James North, the fifth generation information visit www. R C Cotton and Sons Ltd, said: “I will at the helm of Bourne-based North parsonlathamscharity.org. ottons of Oundle – a family whose own roots go back to 1876. be sad to see the business go out of Shoes, said: “I am absolutely uk shoe firm dating back to Cottons, based at 7 Market Place, the family but my father, Stuart, and delighted to have acquired Cottons C1871 – has been bought by Oundle, will trade as North Shoes I recognise this is the right time for it of Oundle. We have looked at it Village Tidy Lincolnshire-based North Shoes, from the end of July and all six full to happen. for some time. It is the right fit for Up Day “We are a stand-alone us – a lovely, independent, long- ittle Addington independent shoe shop in a small established shoe business in a recently held its but vibrant market town with a lovely market town. annual Village Tidy thriving business, amazing staff “We want to carry on offering L Up Day when residents of and hugely loyal customers. James what they have been offering as a all ages came together for North approached me about buying quality family concern, including the 1½ hours to litter pick. They the business — we wouldn’t have links with Oundle School. We will accumulated 13 bin bags sold to just anybody. continue to sell all of the brands they of rubbish, the majority of “It feels right to hand it over to have offered and maintain the same which was collected on the someone like James, whom I have high quality level of service, bringing Irthlingborough Road – a known for some time. I know he the Society of Shoe Fitters expertise distance of less than one shares my ideas about business. to the business.” mile. “We could have kept running The deal increases the North Motorists and walkers the shop and then one day closed, Shoes stable to five shops, with are reminded to dispose of but this way the town is going stores also in Peterborough, their rubbish responsibly. to be assured of a good quality Stamford, Bourne and Cambridge, Please either use the litter independent shoe shop for many and James revealed: “We’re always bins provided in the village years to come. looking for more shops – so, if the or take your rubbish home. “It’s amazing that two such right fit comes along...” Give your child the perfect start Give your child the perfect start in a schoolGive your where child smallthe perfect class start sizes meanin a schoolin individual a school where where attention. small small class class sizes sizes meanmean individual individual attention. attention.

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For moreFor information more information contact: contact: 01536 01536 512 512 066 066 [email protected] [email protected] information contact: 01536 www.st-peters.org.uk 512 www.st-peters.org.uk 066 [email protected] www.st-peters.org.uk 02 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 29/07/17 Wildlife news Editor’s notes oving house is one of the most more building risked driving away even more stressful experiences affecting our wildlife. But the river Nene came to the rescue, s we move into trade with largely the same who contribute on a daily Mlives, and recent personal experience helped by a number of volunteers, and the the peak summer delightful staff albeit under or weekly basis throughout has shown that if the change also involves geology of the land presented a series of Aholiday period there different ownership. the year, running clubs and returning to the area of your birth the whole holes which filled with water to leave a chain is usually a reduction in the Visits to various locations societies or supporting the thing can be even more dramatic. Nothing ever of lakes along what historically was seen as a number of items submitted around the District continue community in some other looks quite the same as we remember, and if ‘highway’ for waterfowl heading cross-country, to the Nene Valley News, to illustrate the debt we way. A big “thank you” to there has been any major development in the often leading towards the estuary of the river and there is still time for owe to the huge number all of you. area it can look almost like a foreign country. Severn, where the wildfowl refuge was created that tailing off to occur, of volunteers doing great At Nene Valley News we The same must be true of wildlife when any by the late Sir Peter Scott. This chain has now but this edition is as full as things for the benefit of like to think that we are form of upset occurs, which is why we try to become known as the ‘Nene Wetlands’, with ever. local communities. Some doing our bit to support avoid, for example, disturbing birds on nests some sections also being a series of ‘Lakes Our article on the Nene take it upon themselves communication within in case they should move out, leaving behind and Meadows’, where before it was primarily Valley Festival illustrates to do things which really the District and providing eggs or even, in the worst case, young ones. just meadows, and then not always of the best that there are plenty of shouldn’t need to be done, opportunities for local Among the many changes in our area in quality for livestock. We have been left with a attractions still to come at least not to such a great people and organisations the past quarter of a century or so, one of the wonderful range of wildlife ‘on our doorstep’. in the District and in extent, like those in Little to get their messages most significant for the plants and animals Our ‘own’ river Nene is giving us a chance his regular article East Addington who went out across to those who need was the extraction of materials such as gravel to broaden our knowledge of a whole range Northants Council Leader to collect litter. Others take to know. In pursuit of this and iron ore. Green fields disappeared under of species, a chance not always available so Steven North continues to the opportunity to improve aim, we are looking in the impact of heavy machinery, and valuable close at hand. highlight the fact that we things for their fellow particular for contributors and important land could have vanished as Roy Burrell have a great many ‘hidden parishioners; in this latter who organise sporting gems’ locally which are category, we can count activities. It can be any worth exploring. So, if the folk in Kings Cliffe who sport but we would prefer you’re not going away on have got themselves a to hear from those who Genealogy jottings holiday there is plenty to remarkable sports facility run leagues or other with plans for more still competitions, thus allowing ow’s the research going? Have you do in this area. By Jan Pearson to come. Elsewhere, the us to print more general started yet? Living with my Gran from On the retail front, a Genealogy Specialists, Tracing Our Past, festivals and entertainment interest articles rather than the day that I was born and having range of outlets are to H Discovering Our Genes (TOP DOG) open at the Rushden Lakes events that have become ones relating to a specific her spark my interest, I cannot remember a www.genealogy-specialists.com commonplace wouldn’t club or team. If you believe time when I was not following it. However, development this weekend happen without the efforts you have something of what has – or will – pique your curiosity? and, on a somewhat of the army of volunteers interest to offer and want The nice thing about researching your family idea of the type of accommodation in which smaller scale, it’s good who organise and manage our readers to hear about history is that you don’t have to know a the chap and his family once lived. to see that Oundle’s own them. Then there are those it, then do get in touch. great deal to get started. A certain amount If you are new to research, you might wish shoe shop is to continue to of nosiness… erm… curiosity does help, to consider taking a local college course to though! I was assisting someone in the develop your skills – there are also online Oundle Library the other day (I am there courses available. One of the most useful between 8:30am and 10:30am on the first that I have discovered is provided by The The Foot Clinic at Wednesday each month) and we were National Archives on palaeography and looking for a chap in Normanton, Yorkshire is available as an online tutorial. This is Rushden Golf Club at the turn of the century. He had been in excellent for helping you to understand Something for everyone the army during the Boer War and had an handwriting from the 1500s to the 1800s. at Rushden Golf Club 128 Newton Road address from his attestation papers. Before Family History magazines are also very Rushden Membership Northants I knew where we were, as well as finding the useful for helping you to discover what other 5 ½ Day Membership £675 or £59.06 per month address on the 1901 census, I had delved resources are available to you. They don’t 6 Day Membership £720 or £63.00 per month Rose Wesley into Google maps and found where the just offer advice as to how to go about your 7 Day Membership £825 or £72.19 per month (Special rates for under 30’s!) MCFHP MAFHP house had once stood. Although no longer research but also have interesting articles Not a Golfer? there, the houses on the other side of the covering social history. 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Northamptonshire County Community Facilities Fund Schools Challenge 2017: great opens for applications fund to support the development of Trust and Denford Church. Over the next ideas, brilliant presentations public facilities throughout the district couple of years, we will see new facilities take huge congratulations to the too. A great night to see young people at A is now open for the fifth year! shape and hope that all of them will make Northamptonshire County Schools their very best. Some great ideas brilliantly The Community Facilities Fund (CFF) was an important contribution to local people’s A Challenge (NCSC) team from Huxlow presented. Well done to all schools who took set up by East Northamptonshire Council health and wellbeing, with an increase in Science College who finished second in this part,” said one Huxlow parent who attended (ENC) using money it receives from central active recreation. year’s competition. the Grand Final at the Lighthouse Theatre government as new homes are created in the “Now another round of funding is open This is an annual competition in which Year in Kettering on Monday 10th July. The district. This ‘New Homes Bonus’ is based and we’re looking forward to seeing what our 8 students across the county are asked to Huxlow team narrowly lost out on the title to on the number of properties added to the local communities bid for to help make East develop an enterprising idea which will help Kingswood Academy. Council Tax base each year, including new Northants an even better place to live, work other young people who are struggling with “Well done to all eight teams this evening, builds and empty properties being brought and play in.” a specific social issue. This year’s theme was you all performed superbly and should be back into use. In the last round, Bulwick Village Centre Drugs and Psychoactive Substances. proud of yourselves – you are a credit to your Constituted community groups, including was awarded £4,500 for improvements to the “Well done team, you were amazing, and schools,” said a representative for the NCSC voluntary organisations and charities, as Centre. Colin Deans, who helped lead the so close to winning. Great support from staff after the final. well as town and parish councils can bid for project, is very pleased with the new facilities: grants of up to £50,000 for capital projects “The project is now completed and has which aim to enhance the district and benefit gone extremely well. Villagers are very the whole community. impressed with the outcome. The funding Previous projects have included building has made a significant difference to the and construction work (such as Benefield Village Centre. New young families are Cricket Club, who received £18,900 to now using the Centre, with baby changing improve their facilities), as well as purchasing facilities for parties.” large items of equipment (like Raunds Town For details about the process and eligibility, Council, granted £20,000 for a bandstand). visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/cff Councillor Steven North, Leader of East All applications must have a minimum of Northamptonshire Council, said: “As new 25% match funding. Please read the terms homes are built, the demand on community and conditions carefully before applying. facilities often increases, so it makes sense to You can email communitydevelopment@ use some of the money we get from central east-northamptonshire.gov.uk or call 01832 government to help develop these projects. 742268 for more information. “Last year 12 community groups benefited Eligibility application forms must be from this fund, including Rockingham Forest submitted by 5pm on Friday 1st September.

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The vision for a new Sustainable Urban Extension that will rising population pressure which also Rushden East will provide affordable and provide good quality housing and employment within high helps to protect rural areas from over- starter homes, homes for older people, development. larger executive homes, and opportunities quality and well-connected environments has been approved Steven North, leader of ENC explains: for custom and self-build homes in an area by East Northamptonshire Council. “The eastern expansion of Rushden will where demand is high. build upon the existing strong sense of local Councillors, officers and developers are community, and will help form a distinctive working on a master-plan which will go out ouncillors endorsed the broad (JCS), which was adopted in July 2016. place, whilst ensuring that it appropriately for consultation where the local community master-planning vision and objectives The Sustainable Urban Extension will integrates and connects with the existing and stakeholders will have the chance to Cthat will help create ‘new and ‘enhance the image of Rushden and Higham towns of Rushden and Higham Ferrers. comment. The master-plan will describe how distinctive neighbourhoods that will offer a Ferrers and will be well-connected to and “Rushden East will be a mixed-use the new development will look and provide a high quality of life for all’. integrated with both towns. It will contain development which offers a good balance structured approach to creating a clear and Located to the east of Rushden and around 2,500 new homes along with new of jobs, homes and local facilities that can consistent framework for development. Higham Ferrers, beyond the A6 Liberty employment, social and community facilities, be accessed by all. Good transport links, The development is likely to be completed Way, the Rushden East Sustainable Urban and a high quality landscape setting that connections with Rushden and Higham in the early 2030s and is currently being Extension forms part of the council’s enhances biodiversity.’ along with high quality green space and promoted by a development consortium planning strategy and is included in the The purpose of the development is to infrastructure will make this a very desirable which includes the Duchy of Lancaster, North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy achieve sustainable development to meet place to live, work and play.” Barratts and Taylor Wimpey. Spotlight on Raunds Town Hall to view the room or email weddingsweddings@ raunds-tc.gov.uk

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Our Next Big Craft Day Is On Saturday 5th August - With Special Guest Demonstrator Nikky Hall If you love the look of hand-crafted wedding stationery, but not the cost, we can help you make Nikky Hall from Polkadoodles OTHER DEMONSTRATORS your own & achieve stunning, professional results will be joining us on Saturday Our Big Craft day on Saturday 5th August will also feature: at affordable prices. 5th August to demonstrate her Pete Hughes will be showing us the latest die designs from Choose from our large range of card blanks, new range for Christmas. Sizzix, and all the various ways to use them. envelopes and exquisite embellishments, from Nikky’s unique design skills, Trish Ablett is representing Tonic, she will be creating some ribbons & bows to jewels & crystals, we can supply crafting style and the ability to beautiful cards using dies and embellishments. all you need in your chosen colour scheme and understand what crafters want Alison Cremona, a very talented Needle Felter, theme for invitations, orders of service, place brings beautiful stamps, papers is making her debut with us. Her fabulous felted cards and favour boxes. Nikky Hall NEW! & dies which always have a animals will have you addicted to this craft! We also stock bridal posies, ring cushions, guest unique twist and style that makes Polkadoodles Alison says “Making things has always been incredibly important books, cup cake boxes, table sprinkles, confetti & products timeless - so any level of crafter can achieve to me. I studied fine craft many moons ago and have spent all my much, much more! beautiful creations they can be proud of. working life since making and teaching others”. 06 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 29/07/17

Notice of planning applications received

Notice is given that the following applications PVCU conservatory to the rear of the property at 17/01448/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Single-storey 17/01417/FUL (02/09/2017) (LB/CA) 17/01418/ Stoke Doyle have been received together with the last 67 Deenethorpe NN17 Rear Extension at 108 Wharf Road, Higham LBC (02/09/2017) (LBRegs) Demolish 17/01332/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Proposed date for making representations: Ferrers, Rushden NN10 existing flat roofed single storey kitchen and alterations and widening of existing access to Easton-on-the-Hill lean to extension, construct 2 storey extension dwelling at The Mill House, Wadenhoe Aldwincle 17/01289/FUL (02/09/2017) (Info) (LB/CA) Irthlingborough with ground floor kitchen access as existing Road, Stoke, Doyle PE8 5TG 17/01266/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Double Landscaping of the graveyard extension to 17/01370/FUL (02/09/2017) (LB/CA) Change and first floor bathroom accessed through storey side extension over existing garage. include a labyrinth, a demeter walk and a of Use of Public House (A4) to Residential gable from master bedroom at 4 Mill Road, Sudborough Extended rear dormer. Gates and fence to garden; a new stone wall along the northern (C3) (including some demolition to rear) to Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4BW 17/01393/FUL (02/09/2017) (LB/CA) Replace existing access and front boundary at 8 Cross boundary and removal of the wall separating the create 2No dwellings, and erection of 5No existing soft wood windows with timber effect Lane, Aldwincle graveyards at All Saints Church, Church Street, dwellings including amenity areas and Ringstead UPVC double glazing without Georgian Bars. 17/01351/VAR (26/08/2017) (Info) Variation of Easton On The Hill PE9 3LL parking at The Horseshoe, 67 High Street, 17/01422/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Two storey Replace large bay window soft wood windows condition 5 to allow Larch Boarding, an 17/01302/FUL (02/09/2017) (LB/CA) New Irthlingborough NN9 5PU extension to front elevation with side and rear with timber effect UPVC double glazing without amended ground floor storage area and an extension with glazed link and new dormer to extension to existing dwelling at Cotton Farm Georgian Bars and drop the height of the stone enclosed first floor storage area pursuant to existing roof at 13 High Street, Easton On The Newton Bromswold House Station Road Ringstead NN14 4DT bay supporting the UPVC bay at Rose Barn, application reference number: 15/02077/FUL Hill, Stamford PE9 3LN 17/01328/FUL (02/09/2017) (Art8) Erection of Main Street, Sudborough NN14 3BX dated 05/01/2016 – Proposed two bay open 17/01400/FUL (02/09/2017) (LB/CA) Side 10No poultry buildings and associated Rushden fronted garage with storage space above at 4 extension and alteration to front elevation infrastructure (as set out in Table 1 of Design and 17/01211/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Raised Thrapston Lowick Lane, Aldwincle NN14 3EE including relocated front door and new porch Access Statement May 2017) – application decking area 5.4metres from rear of 17/01399/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Removal of at 35 Church Street, Easton On The Hill, accompanied by Environmental Statement (EIA) property (retrospective) at 43 Balmoral the front projecting bay windows and flat Ashton Stamford PE9 3LL at Land North East Of Westwood, AD Plant, Avenue Rushden NN10 0BE roofed canopy and making good with new 17/01369/FUL (02/09/2017) (Info) (LB/CA) Bedford Road, Rushden 17/01288/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) window openings to the front elevation at 20 Change of agricultural field to equestrian Glapthorn Demolition of detached garage and Bridge Street, Thrapston NN14 4JP paddock land and access at Green Farm 21, 17/01358/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Proposed Oundle workshop and existing single storey rear The Green, Ashton PE8 5LD first floor side and front extensions at Ali Ed 17/01445/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Proposed extension. Construction of single storey Wadenhoe Main Street Glapthorn PE8 5BE dormer bungalow (re-submission of application side and rear extension; loft conversion to 17/01444/FUL (02/09/2017) (Info) (LB/CA) Benefield 17/00533/FUL) at Land Adjacent 8 Cotterstock include gable extension to existing hipped Change of use into a single dwelling C3 from 17/01327/LBC (02/09/2017) (LBRegs) Hargrave Road, Oundle roof; Construction of dormer window to ancillary accommodation part of wedding and Replacement of five existing windows for similar 17/01224/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Two-storey 17/01333/LBC (02/09/2017) (LBRegs) front elevation; Installation of two Sky Pod conference centre C1 and part agricultural at with double glazed units. Minor alterations to 1st Side and Single-storey Rear Extensions and Replacement of Collyweston Roof Finishes to and six Velux rooflights; Installation of solar North Lodge, Pilton Road, Wadenhoe floor stud walls and proposed new bathroom at Detached Vehicle and Garden Store at Orchard entire roof of Trent House, including new panels to rear roof slope; Installation of 27-28 Main Street, Upper Benefield PE8 5AN House Nags Head Lane Hargrave NN9 6BJ underlay and battens and ventilation as well as new windows to rear elevation; Creation of Woodford improved insulation to loft voids at Trent House two parking spaces to front garden, bike 17/01311/LBC (02/09/2017) (LBRegs) Brigstock Harringworth Riverside, Maltings, Oundle store and alterations to boundary Installation of new lightning conductors. 17/01383/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Agricultural 17/01292/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Single 17/01338/VAR (02/09/2017) (Info) (Art8) treatments at 65 Prospect Avenue, Replace and repair of stone steps to rear of barn extension at Springwood Farm Barns, storey extension at 27 Seaton Road Variation of condition 12 of application 16/02185/ Rushden NN10 6DQ property at The Old Rectory, 4 Church Street, Benefield Road, Brigstock Harringworth NN17 3AF REM to permit a minor material amendment to 17/01342/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Single Woodford, Kettering NN14 4EX the approved scheme through moving the storey rear extension at 62 Coltsfoot Road, Bulwick Higham Ferrers footprint of the sports hall and swimming pool by Rushden NN10 0GE The reason for applications being advertised 17/01339/FUL (02/09/2017) (LB/CA) 17/01330/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Part 4m to the south, increasing the building height by 17/01346/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Erection is as follows : Construction of new single storey car port at conversion of garage area to form habitable 500mm, introducing of a stone spine feature wall of two storey side extension with 2No car Part3 – Town and Country Planning (General The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Bulwick area at 11 Ullswater Close Higham Ferrers adjacent to the main entrance into the building, garage to ground floor at 67 Gloucester Development Procedure) Order 2015. NN17 3ET Rushden NN10 8NP extending the rear balcony to the north elevation Crescent, Rushden NN10 0BW Part16 – Town and Country Planning (General 17/01340/LBC (02/09/2017) (LBRegs) 17/01395/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Erection of a and associated landscape alterations 14/00875/ 17/01378/OUT (26/08/2017) (Info) Outline Development Procedure) Order 2015. Construction of new single storey car port at The single storey front extension; Erection of a OUT for the demolition of existing swimming pool Planning Application for the demolition of Info – Non-statutory – included for Old Rectory Church Lane Bulwick NN17 3ET single storey rear extension (behind the existing building and the erection of a new sports centre the existing garage and erection of a one information only. 17/01428/FUL (02/09/2017) (Info), 17/01429/ garage); Conversion of garage to habitable and other associated infrastructure works at bedroomed dwelling at 27 Bradfield Close, LB/CA – Planning (Listed Buildings and LBC (02/09/2017) (LBRegs) Demolition of accommodation; Conversion of loft to habitable Sports Hall, Milton Road, Oundle Rushden NN10 0EP Conservation Areas Act 1990. existing Munition Dumps and construction of accommodation; Substitution of monopitched 17/01359/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Two storey 17/01396/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Single LBRegs – Planning (Listed Buildings and new single storey store at The Old Rectory, roof over the garage with new dual pitched roof; side extension, single storey rear extension and storey rear/side conservatory extension at Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990. Church Lane, Bulwick NN17 3ET New roof to dwelling to create front and rear front porch at 33 Rock Road, Oundle 100 Avenue Road, Rushden NN10 0SJ (instead of side) gables; Installation of flat roof 17/01373/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Single storey 17/01430/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) Paul Bland, Head Of Planning Services Deenethorpe dormer extension across rear roof slope at 44 side extension at 11 Kings Road, Oundle, Replacement Conservatory to the rear at 35 17/01435/FUL (26/08/2017) (Info) To erect Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers Peterborough PE8 4AX Prospect Avenue, Rushden NN10 Dated 29 August 2017 Consultation deadlines will differ for each application. Please go to www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planningapplications for details. From the ENC Chairman ay I firstly thank people is always given and a keeness Innovation is a key element of who have contacted to highlight their relationship economic development for us to M me, either by Twitter (@ between our two countries. sustain our local economy and ENCChairman), email, or the old I attended a reception of the from what I witnessed at this fashioned way of writing a letter to Chairman of Fenland District event, we need to continue to tell me where you thought my last Council and the Service on the assist our youngsters where we picture in East Northamptonshire Occasion of Mayoral & Charity can in the development of their was located. It was taken in for the Mayors of Northampton, vision since they may become our Lowick, which is off the A6116 Milton Keynes and Peterborough future entrepreneurs. between Stanion and Islip. where an opportunity is taken for Within the northern part of Guess where I am in the district? Lowick appears in the me to highlight to other towns and the district it was a pleasure to Domesday Book as Luhwik, and counties the beauty of the district attend the opening of the King’s later as Lofwyk and in 1167 as we live in. Cliffe Active’s new tennis/netball Luffewich. The name derives I was pleased to welcome courts. ENC had contributed from the old English ‘Luhha’s’ or and host the final of the East financially to assisting the ‘Luffa’s’ dwelling place. At the time Northamptonshire Schools community in this area and of the 2011 census, the parish’s Business Dragons event, sport can play an important part population was 298 people. whereupon the youth of various in a person’s life in helping to In my continued aim to schools had an opportunity of improve health and fitness. It highlight the beauty of East showing their new inventions for the was a joy to see so many people Northamptonshire where was I when future to local businessmen/women. enjoying the facilities. Something this picture (see left) was taken? It is important that young I would like to see expanded on Along with other Civic minds are encouraged to develop within our district. Dignitaries I was delighted to their ideas and acquire business Opening of the King’s attend the American Air Base at skills and knowledge that could Councillor Colin Wright Cliffe Active’s new Alconbury to celebrate their 4th lead them to being successful in Chairman of East tennis/netball courts July Celebration. A warm welcome their lives. Northamptonshire Council 29/07/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 07 Young business brains take on the dragons The district’s finest young business brains put their skills to the test waffles and croissants. Working Well done to each and every like a Pritt Stick, you just student who took part, you recently at the final of the 11th Business Dragons event, hosted by East twist and spread and you can should be very proud of Northamptonshire Council (ENC). purchase refills for it too. yourselves. Chairman of East “Innovation is a key element Northamptonshire Council, of economic development for Councillor Colin Wright, said: us to sustain our local economy will dry and peel off pain-free to he competition, The Dragons then tested the “Welcoming the schools to the and from what I witnessed at remove even the tiniest of hairs. organised by The East knowledge and professionalism event was a privilege. With an this event, we need to continue Spready Stick from Manor TNorthamptonshire College, of each team with rigorous average age of 14 years, the to assist where we can in the School, won the most original saw teams of entrepreneurs from questioning about the benefit pupils had the opportunity to development of our future idea trophy (supplied by The four local schools (Rushden and effectiveness of their ideas. showcase their new inventions entrepreneurs. We need to East Northants College). Their Academy, The Ferrers School, The winning team trophy for the future. The teams all gave continue to support the creative idea is for an on the go device Huxlow Science College and (supplied by ENC and presented very impressive performances ideas of our younger generation, that easily spreads your favourite Manor School) pitch their ideas by the Chairman) went to Life and it wasn’t easy for the since their creative minds are the preserves/spreads for bread, and business plans to a panel of Line from Rushden Academy. Dragons to pick the winners. future of our society.” local Business Dragons. Their idea is to produce an The ‘Dragons’ included app for smartphones that can Peter Waddup (Director of The instantly contact the emergency Leprosy Mission), Lorna Wiltshire services if you are in trouble and Rushden Academy wins (Personal and Interior Stylist), it automatically gives them your Mark Carrington (Director location. It’s aimed at being an of King Vehicle Engineering ideal solution for getting help Business Dragons final Limited) and Nikki Roberts if you are in an urgent situation n 14th July Rushden Academy Y10 students The inspiration for the App came from recent (Manager of The Pavilion Youth and can’t ring for help. lifted the East Northants Business Dragons terror attacks in Manchester and London as well Club). The best presentation trophy winner’s trophy. The final, held in the East as the Grenfell Tower fire. The app was designed The final, which was held in (supplied by King Vehicle O Northants District Council Chambers, saw seven to send your current location and a request for the Council Chamber on 14th Engineering Limited) was teams of competitors from Rushden Academy, emergency help if you were in a situation where you July, gave the young people awarded to Easy-Peel-y from Huxlow, Ferrers & Manor vying for the prize. cannot talk, breathe or are seriously ill. the opportunity to present Huxlow Science College, for The competition was very tight and all teams The students faced a tough grilling from the their original business ideas to their pitch of having an easy- worked very hard, but there can only be one winner. Business Dragons selling and defended their the panel, having considered to-use complete hair removal Jake, Darren and Thuso created and developed the product well enough to become the overall winners the design of the product, device for men and women. 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Division arrived to spend of activities including: try canoeing, archery or The National Lottery a fun filled weekend at circus skills, street dance, high ropes. There was also Awards for All enabled the Frontier Centre in adventure pits, survival time for some quieter craft us to provide a fantastic Irthlingborough. The event skills and inflatables. activities and for all the opportunity for girls to was nearly entirely funded After dinner the girls all girls to make their Kindness develop themselves, and by the National Lottery gathered for a traditional Pledge. to think about how they Awards for All. campfire, although some of The Kindness Pledge is a can serve their community. Along with support the old songs were given a promise to do something to Both key elements of the from Waitrose Community modern twist! help their community. The promise all girls make Matters, Oundle Town Most girls were up at first girls understand that being when they join the Guiding Council, The Foundation light busy packing up their part of Girlguiding means community. Account, Oundle G&S Society and Judith Day Opticians the weekend was a great opportunity Clanfield Pirates Party for Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides from Oundle, lanfield Residential converted and extended a view of the gardens Polebrook, Thrapston, Home in Islip held yet retains many of and there is a large Kings Cliffe and Woodford Ca pirate themed the original features conservatory, from which to come together to day on Friday 14th July and a warm, homely views of the grounds can have new adventures, which involved residents atmosphere. The house be enjoyed during the make friends and to and non-resident users is surrounded by large colder weather. Clanfield gain confidence and of the Home, plus staff landscaped gardens takes pride in its staff and visitors. The party enabling residents to enjoy who are fully trained and arrangements were being outdoors on sunny dedicated to providing 24- headed by Entertainments afternoons, many of the hour care in a professional, Manager, Jamie McCarthy. residents’ bedrooms have respectful manner. Popular festival Good weather enabled the staff to serve lunch and tea returns to the Nene in the garden; a range of events was organised with everyone getting involved Valley this autumn and thoroughly enjoying themselves. To the casual festival which Council’s new Enterprising on offer this autumn.” visitor it was striking that celebrates the East Northants initiative, The Festival is one of all the residents stressed Aunique heritage, the Council’s economic the key projects within the how much they enjoy wildlife and culture of the development plan for Nenescape Landscape being at the Home. Nene Valley is back for its the district. DNV aims Partnership scheme, a Clanfield is in Islip, right fourth year this autumn. to promote the Nene heritage lottery funded next to the ancient market From 16th–24th Valley as a competitive, scheme that works town of Thrapston, and September, the Nene sustainable destination in partnership with has been sympathetically Valley Festival will present offering wildlife and organisations stretching an eclectic programme heritage to a mixture along the River Nene, to of outdoor family events, of local, national and conserve and protect its guided tours, water international audiences. natural and built history. ‘Brassed Off’? pursuits, concerts, cycle East Northamptonshire Amanda Johnson, rides, local walks, foodie Councillor and Board Nenescape Project events and much more! Member for the Destination Development Manager, Let’s hope not! Featuring over 75 Nene Valley project, said: “The Nene Valley events at key locations Sarah Peacock, said: Festival is a wonderful ushden Town Band are putting on a in September (the fifth time in seven years). along the Nene Valley, “Our programme has a celebration of everything concert to celebrate 21 years since The concert – on 7th October – will from Northampton to strong active and outdoors that makes this beautiful Rthe film ‘Brassed Off’ was made. The feature music from the film including ‘Danny Peterborough, the festival focus for 2017. We want stretch of countryside film, featuring Pete Postlethwaite, tells the Boy’, ‘Jerusalem’, ‘William Tell’ and many is a must for wildlife and to inspire more people to extraordinary. The story of the Grimley Colliery Band during the more. In addition, the band is delighted to culture lovers of all ages connect with the wildlife Nenescape Landscape time of the mining strikes and its preparation announce that Thomas Fountain, who has looking for inspiration, and heritage of the Nene Partnership is thrilled to and performance at the National Finals at come through the Northamptonshire Music tranquillity and new Valley and we hope that be supporting Destination the Albert Hall. and Performing Arts Trust and who is now experiences. our residents and visitors Nene Valley with this Rushden Town Band, like Grimley, has studying at the Royal Academy of Music, will The Nene Valley Festival will enjoy all the activities annual event.” also experienced success recently in the be making a guest solo appearance. world of banding competitions. Since 2011, is being organised through The concert will be held at St Peter’s the band has risen from the Fourth Section the Destination Nene Visit www.nenevalley.net and follow @_nenevalley Church, Oundle on Saturday 7th October to the First Section. At the Area Contest Valley (DNV) project, which #nenevalley2017 on Twitter for up to date information at 7.30pm. Tickets will be on sale from in March, the band achieved an amazing is a key priority within on the festival programme. Stitches of Oundle (01832 274433) and second and earned a place at the National East Northamptonshire are priced at £7.50 (Concessions: £5.50). Brass Band Championships in Cheltenham 29/07/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 09 Nene Valley Business News Welcome to my monthly business column. Each month I will be visiting one of the diverse range of businesses across the district with a view to promoting and giving a boost to our local hard working industries. This month I visited the Ashgrove Clinic in Higham Ferrers and discovered a local business with some surprising celebrity links.

he clinic is tucked away is a multidisciplinary practice Claire stated they were just off the Kimbolton which treats a wide range also very lucky to have Ann TRoad in a very nice of physical and emotional Exton who practises podiatry period detached house set in disorders with a holistic and has vast experience its own gardens on Lancaster approach. as she formerly worked for Street. I was welcomed by There are two specialists Northampton Hospital which Claire Short who established who work with Autism, closed its podiatry services the clinic with her husband ADHD and Asperger’s. The also due to cutbacks. Steven Bruce 11 years ago. clinic works with schools I asked Claire, which was competitors and tri-athletes. Special Offer: Claire and the Ferrers, Northants, NN10 They met each other when and employers making her most successful outcome The business also team offer a free 20-minute 8HY they were studying in London assessments and diagnoses in treating a patient. supports a healthy lifestyle consultation to everyone. The staff are wonderfully and were both students in followed up by treatments. With her years of in the local area making Sometimes it’s hard to know welcoming, give them a the same class. Her husband Claire also treats animals, experience we could have sat sure people are aware how who can help when you’re in call if you wish to discuss a Steven was a Lieutenant the smallest being a gecko there all day but a couple of important exercise is to a pain, so this consultation is condition with them. Colonel in the Royal Marines and the largest a camel clients came to mind which healthy life. to help guide you in the right Next month I will be visiting for 28 years which is a in Egypt which she came were most memorable. The The conditions and direction. Contact details are another business which will dramatic career change for across in her travels, and first was a young man who disorders that can be treated as follows: Telephone: 01933 help you brighten up your anyone. Steven is also the also a buffalo, very brave if was a boxer in his early 20s at Ashgrove are endless 469 043/4 home, until then best wishes local Community First Aid you ask me! who had low back pain even and it’s well worth looking Email: info@ to all our readers from your Responder and runs First Here’s the celebrity bit when walking. He made a full at their website: www. theashgroveclinic.co.uk local business champion Aid courses. This is perfectly I promised you earlier – recovery after Claire’s expert theashgroveclinic.co.uk . The address is: 13 Marika Hillson. natural for Steven as Royal based at the clinic is well treatment and he invited her As usual I will end with a Lancaster Street, Higham Marika Hillson Marines are trained to rescue known hypnotherapist, to a charity boxing match. people, so it makes sense. Christian Baker who has Claire sat at the ringside It has taken some time to been practising for 15 years watching the nailbiting fight QUALITY PETROL establish the practice as the and has treated well-known match which he won with clinic is not located on the celebrities on the TV circuit no ill effects, a tribute to her LAWNMOWERS FROM £169 High Street but after a lot of both at Ashgrove and in expertise. hard work it has earned an Harley Street. He has treated Her second story which excellent reputation, which well-known hosts and was also inspiring was of a has been endorsed by contestants from the mega young woman who wanted many satisfied customers. famous TV show X Factor to run the London marathon Both Claire and Steven are and Blue Peter, and the very in memory of her father GARDEN MACHINERY LTD qualified Osteopaths, of brave late Jade Goodey who had died of cancer and DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL which there are seven at the before she died, to name but she wanted to raise much clinic along with 12 other a few. needed funding. She had • SERVICE & REPAIR • INHOUSE WORKSHOP types of specialist. 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Sunday 30th July Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in our advance (£5.50 per lesson) All Age Service Chapel Hall and garden with family 01832 277208/277195 Thrapston Baptist Church and friends. 10.30am 1st Monday of the month Preacher: Mat Hussain Cream Teas Oundle Wives Ordinary People, Extraordinary Rushden Station, Station Approach, Methodist Church, Oundle God – Daniel. Rushden NN10 0AW 7.45pm, £3 refreshments/raffle 01933 353111 01832 272178 Tuesday 1st August Adults £8.50 Children £5 Higham Ferrers Footpath Group https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ Oundle & District Royal Podington, junction of High Street rushden-historical-transport-society British Legion Meeting and Gold Street Sample our marvellous homemade The Talbot Hotel, Oundle 6.45pm cream teas. Online bookings only. 7pm 01933 387991 Les Starks 01832 270073 3.5 mile evening walk from By Appointment Podington. Counselling & Listening Service No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Thursday 3rd August Oundle, Northants PE8 4BG Tiddlers Group for These services are free 0 to 3 year olds Marilyn 07936015965 Thrapston Baptist Church NO Tiddlers this week – Summer Housing, benefits and break. employment advice No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Friday 4th August Oundle, Northants PE8 4BG Fusion for 7 to 11 year olds 01832 770010/ Thrapston Baptist Church [email protected] NO Fusion this week – Summer break. Half-Term Social Club Club Night All-age Touch Typing Club 7.30pm Apethorpe Tennis Club Sunday 6th August Mon-Fri, 9.30am-10.30am, learn or Lynn Sortwell 01832 732740 From 6pm Morning Service refresh your skills, £15 course intro Thrapston Baptist Church with coffee. Tea Dance Returners to Work 10.30am Diane Gifford 07432 123 438 Pemberton Centre, Rushden No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane Preacher: Allan Pope. Dancing to ‘Music Box’ 10am-12noon Every Monday 2pm-4pm, £3 per person including 01832 770011 Cream Teas Baggypants Yoga Class tea/coffee & cake In Parson Latham’s Chapel Hall, Masonic Hall, Wellingborough Art & Craft Class Church Hill, Barnwell. Road, Rushden Higham Ferrers Guided Tour Oundle Rural Mind, 1 Herne Park, 2.30pm-5pm, £3.50 per head 8.30am-9.30am, £5 per class Groups of 6 minimum. Trained East Road, Oundle PE8 4BZ Pat Rutterford 01832 272496. 07873743256/ guides. Tea & cakes, optional. Irene Issitt 01832 275020 Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in our [email protected] Finedon Irthlingborough & Art Classes (10 weeks) 01933 411191 Chapel Hall and Garden with family District Branch Royal British Knuston Hall, Knuston Inflatable Fun Session and friends. Islip Ladies Choir Legion Branch Meeting 7-9pm, 10 Lessons £100 Wildlife Trust Little Bugs Club Oundle School Swimming Pool, Thrapston Church Hall Finedon Bowls Club Jamie 07899 676769 10am-11.30am, Milton Road Oundle Higham Ferrers Footpath Group 2pm-3.30pm 7.30pm £1 per child (adults are free) 5-6pm (May vary during school Saffron Road car park Higham Barbara 01536 394431 Peter Eames 07434328237 East Northants Classic Louise Tuffin 01604 774043/ holidays), £3 adult & £2.25 child Ferrers for car sharing Motorcycle Club [email protected] 01832 277208/277195 9.30am Yoga Classes Every 2nd Monday New Inn Public House, Wymington 07952 350540 Denford Village Hall (except January & August) Meet around 7.30pm 50+ Adventure Club Cambridge First 6 mile walk from Ringstead 9am-10am, £4 per session Thrapston & District Royal British For further information Certificate in English Anita Hackney 01832 733274 Legion Branch Meeting Sling Walk 01536 505548/www.fiftyplus The Old Town Hall, Wednesday 9th August The Thrapston Centre, 11am northantsadventureclub.org.uk Market Place, Oundle Brusho Workshop Titchmarsh Folk Dance Club High Street, Thrapston First Tuesday of the month there will 9.30am-12.30pm, £25 per week Ringstead Village Social Club The Club Room, High Street, 7.30pm be Sling Library at 10am prior to the Every Tuesday & Thursday 01832 776336/ 10am-3pm, £25 booking essential Titchmarsh NN14 3DF Veronica McCurdy 01832 735206 walk. Second Tuesday meet at Health Walks Stanwick Lakes [email protected] 01933 460676 8pm-10pm, £1 inc tea/coffee Rushden CC Hayway instead of 10am-11am, free, car park charges If you have never used Brusho Kev Prigmore 01536 514023/ 2nd Monday of the month Higham Ferrers. 01933 410112 01933 625522/ French Tuition before this is the workshop with [email protected] Royal British Legion Rushden www.stanwicklakes.org.uk The Old Town Hall, mixed media for complete Branch Monthly Meeting Rushden Mission Training Band Market Place, Oundle beginners. Oundle Ladies Running Rushden Football & Social Club, Mission Church, Wellingborough Every Tuesday, Thursday From 6pm, £25 per week Group Hayden Road, Rushden Road, Rushden & Friday 01832 776336/ Thursday 10th August Oundle pool car park 7.15pm, annual fee £17 7.30pm-8.45pm Whist Drive [email protected] Tiddlers Group for 6.45pm Jake Baker 07525 441267 Alan Richardson 01933 355302 Rushden Bowls Club, 0 to 3 year olds Jane Walker 01832 272898/ Northampton Road, Rushden Jelly Babes Toddler Group Thrapston Baptist Church [email protected] 2nd & 4th Mondays Short Mat Bowls 7.30pm, £2 Rushden Independent NO Tiddlers this week – Summer of the month Saxon Hall, Raunds 01933 313714 Wesleyan Church break. Baggypants Yoga StitChat 1.45pm-4pm, £3 9.15am Masonic Hall, Wellingborough No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle 01933 624545 Every Tuesday & Saturday Friday 11th August Road, Rushden 1.30pm-3.30pm Coffee Mornings Every Wednesday (term time) Fusion for 7 to 11 year olds 10am-11am, £5 per session 01832 770010/ Yoga Class St James Church, Thrapston Community ICT Classes Thrapston Baptist Church 01933 382837/07873 743256/ [email protected] Whitefriars Infant School, 10am-12noon Needham Building, Oundle School NO Fusion this week – Summer [email protected] Boughton Drive, Rushden 01832 730019 SciTec, Glapthorn Road, Oundle break. Monday once a month 7.15pm-8.15pm, £5 per session 2.30pm-4pm Spanish Tuition Woodturning Club Carole 07873743256/ Every Wednesday 01832 277267 to enrol Saturday 12th August The Old Town Hall, Hardwick Village, Near [email protected] Ladies Archery 20th Annual Teddy Bear Market Place, Oundle Wellingborough NN9 5AL Pemberton Maid Marions Tiny Tots Parachute Jump and 9am-8pm, £25 per class 7pm-10pm Ringstead’s Jolly The Pemberton Centre, Oundle Cof E Primary School, Summer Fete 01832 776336/ Paul Lawman 01933 674260 Good Company H E Bates Way NN10 9YP Glapthorn Road St Laurence Church, [email protected] Ringstead Shared Church Diane 01933 314032 or 1.45pm Stanwick NN9 6AZ Every Monday & Thursday 10am-11am, £4 Nicki 01933 395913 2pm Every Monday (term time) Oundle Bridge Club Music & Movement for over-55s. 660 Club (Age 60+) Peter 01933 623590 for further Praise and Play Fletton House, Fletton Way, Tai Chi Two Acre Club, off Milton Road information. Rushden Mission St James’ Church Thrapston Oundle PE8 4JA Every Tuesday (term time) Chelveston Village Hall 2.15pm-3.45pm Band, raffle, tombola local and 1.30-2.45pm, refreshments available 7pm start Toddlers’ Drop In 2pm-3pm, £5 Afternoon tea and entertainment national charities, refreshments, Anita 735443 01832 273044 No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle hosted by Oundle pupils. homemade cakes and preserves. 9.15am-11.30am, free Dog Training and Aqua Aerobic Classes Every Tuesday 01832 770010/ Socialisation and Ringcraft Allegra Singers – Sunday 13th August Oundle School Swimming Pool, Short Mat Bowls [email protected] Halefield, Woodnewton, Three-part ladies choir Communion Service Milton Road, Oundle Islip Village Hall nr Oundle Music room, Sports Pavilion, Islip Thrapston Baptist Church 8.45-9.30am, £25 for 5 sessions 10am-12noon, £3 1st Tuesday of every month Classes from 6.45pm 7.30-9.30pm, £3 per session 10.30am 01832 277208/277195 Barbara Finch 01832 733154 Great Companions 01832 293432/oundledogs@aol. Veronica 01832 732611/ Preacher: Stan Short (singles 55+) com/www.oundledogs.co.uk 07753 472225 Theme – Love before service. Every Monday, Friday & Saturday Phoenix Gaming Club (Age 12+) Rushden Bowls Club, (term time) The Rushden Scouts Hall, Northampton Road Rainbow Cafe for Tots Every alternate Wednesday Cream Teas Otters Swim School Lessons Brooke Close behind Orbit Tyres 7-9pm, yearly membership £6 Stanwick Lakes Psychic & Spiritual Awareness In Parson Latham’s Chapel Hall, Oundle School Swimming Pool, (Skinners Lane, Rushden Pat Bazeley 07931 964360 10.30am-12noon and 1.30pm Development Group Church Hill, Barnwell Milton Road, Oundle NN10 OXH) (term time only), £2.50 per child – Rushden 2.30pm–5pm Mon 3.55-6.10pm, 7pm-11pm, membership £5 pa 2nd Tuesday of the month car park charges apply. 1pm-3pm or 7.30pm-9.30pm, £3.50 per head Fri 3.55-6.10pm, Sat 8.30am- Aron 07739563657/ Woodford WI Meeting 01933 625522/ £7 per session Pat Rutterford 01832 272496. 12noon, block booked in [email protected] Woodford Sports and www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Renalta Hall 07712 740495 12 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 29/07/17

1st Wednesday of the month Wednesday & Thursday Naomi Cooper on £4 per child, £2 for siblings Raunds Ladies Group Free Counselling [email protected] Naomi Cooper 07815 293893/ The Saxon Hall, Raunds No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane Oundle [email protected] 8pm-10pm, Visitors £3.50 By appointment 0793 6015965 Music Makers Joan Strong Centre, Oundle French Beginners 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month Wednesday & Saturday 11.15am-12noon, £4 per child, The Old Town Hall, Thrapston Country Dancers East Northants Athletics Club £2 for siblings Market Place, Oundle St Johns Ambulance Hall – ‘Getting Kids Into Athletics’ Naomi Cooper on 6pm-7.30pm, £25 per class 2pm-3.30pm The Ferrers School, Higham Ferrers [email protected] 01832 776336/ G Hearnden 01933 622827/ Wed 6-7pm, Sat 9-10am, [email protected] [email protected] £4 per session or Wed & Sat £7 Little Treasures Tots Group Graham Bufton 07788 698883/ St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick Every Friday (term time) 2nd Wednesday of the month [email protected] 9.30am-11am, Over 60s FREE swim Coffee Morning donations to cover costs Oundle School Swimming Pool, Raunds Methodist Church Wednesday & Sunday Nicki 01933 625658 Milton Road, Oundle 10am-12noon Ferrers & Rushden Tennis Club 3pm-3.45pm 01933 383378 Higham Ferrers Recreation Ground, Music Makers 01832 277208/277195 off Wharf Road Stanwick Village Hall 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the 10am-12noon (Sun); 6.30pm- 2pm-2.45pm, £4 per child, month 8.30pm (Wed). Per club session £2 £2 for siblings Northants Model Makers adults/£1 junior (youngest aged 10) Naomi Cooper on Windmill Primary School, Steve Roberts 01933 461028/ [email protected] Raunds NN9 6LA 07960 846092 Main meeting starts 7.30ish Community Art Classes First couple of meetings free Every Thursday Oundle School Art Department Bob Humpage 07960 054405/ Rushden Folk Dance Club 7.30pm-8.30pm, free classes for Park Road, Rushden NN10 0RG [email protected] St Mary’s Church Hall, Rushden people with a disability. 10.30am 8-10pm, first visit free, £2 thereafter NWR – linking lively Val 01933 387327 Coffee/tea and biscuits Church Service minded women in the Bede House The Heritage Chapel and Halls, Dovedale, 1 Herne Park, The Silver Fox Woodturning Club St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers Park Road, Rushden NN10 0RW East Road, Oundle Dale End Scout Headquarters, 10am-12noon, no charge just a 10.30am 7.30pm-7.45pm Croyland Road, Wellingborough donation to cover costs. Cheryl 07969 603958/ Carol 01832 270061 10am-1pm, £2 all members [email protected] Mick Webb 01933 682517 Adult & Child Swim Sessions 3rd Wednesday of the month Oundle School Swimming Pool, Ringstead Shared Church Wellingborough Flower Move to Health Milton Road Oundle 10.30am Arrangement Society No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle 9.15-9.45am, booked in advance as Mike Freeman 01933 389796/ St Mary’s Church Hall, Knox Road, 2.15pm-3pm a block (£4.75 per lesson) [email protected] Wellingborough NN8 1HU [email protected]/ 01832 277208/277195 Pre-School Swimming Lessons Thrapston Farmers’ Market Service for all (Communion first 7.30pm, £5 01832 770010 Oundle School Swimming Pool, Thrapston High Street Sunday each month) Chairman 01933 222326/ 3rd Thursday of the month Milton Road, Oundle 9am-1pm Secretary 01604 870275 Thursday Drop-In Painting Class with Nick Baldwin 1.55-2.25pm & 2.30-3pm, block www.thrapstonfarmersmarket. Every Sunday in June to August No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Chelveston Village Hall, book in advance (£6.75 per lesson) moonfruit.com Exhibition by three local Higham and Rushden U3A 10am-2pm 10am-4pm, £17 per session 01832 277208/277195 Wildlife Trusts Pemberton Centre, Rushden 01832 770010/ Janet Lowe 01933 389647. 2nd Saturday of the month Priest’s House, West Street, 2pm, visitors always welcome to [email protected] Most Fridays Coffee ‘n’ Cakes Easton on the Hill, Northants attend (£3 charge) Ise & Nene Valley Turners Local Focus ‘explorations’ Oundle Methodist Church, 2pm-4.30pm, free – donations www.highamandrushdenu3a.org.uk Little Ducklings Pre-School Counties Community Centre, Various East Northants locations Drummingwell Lane welcome. Our local nature reserves, Stay & Play ‘Tea & Tots’ Hertford Rd, Kettering NN15 6LG 9.30am-12.30pm/2.30pm (behind the Talbot Hotel) including Collyweston Quarries, and British Korean Veterans Sessions 7pm, members free, visitors £7 £3 per re-usable map 10am-12noon Rutland Water’s Osprey Project. The Old Grammarians Club 1.30pm-3pm, £1.50 per family. Peter Bond 01933 741835/ 01933 461480 John Hewitson 01832 272209 Oxford Street, Wellingborough 01832 358085 [email protected] 1st Sunday of the month 11.45am 1st Friday of the month WE Watch Priceless – for young children Mary Morby 01933 312476 or Short Mat Bowls Thursday Market Day (Check before travelling) Stanwick Lakes and their families [email protected] Wymington Memorial Hall No.1 Cafe - Free Drop-In Craft Cafe 01933 625522/ St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick 1.45pm-4pm, £2 admission No.1 St, Osyth’s Lane Stanwick Lakes [email protected] 9.30am-10.15am Raunds & Dist’ British Legion Mrs Smith 01933 355960 10am-2pm 10.30am-1pm, modest charge Conservative Club, Raunds 01832 770011 for some materials – car park Oundle Farmers’ Market Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday 8pm Olde and Sequence Dancing charges Market Place, Oundle Pete’s Pack 01933 625333 for more details Woodford Sports and Social Club Every Friday 01933 625522/ 8am-1.30pm St Peter’s Church, You do NOT have to be ex-services. 7.30pm-9.30pm, £2 Walk and Chat www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Oundle Town Council Newton Bromswold Dorothy 01832 732534 or Rushden Hall Park, under flag pole 01832 272055 10am-11am 4th Wednesday of the month Keith 01832 731896 10am Oundle Evergreen Club Helen Lines 07917001924 Rushden Pensioners Forum Sue Mckay 07739 327022/ 2.30pm in the Victoria Hall for tea 3rd Saturday of the month Bible based activities for children St Peters Church Hall, Every Thursday (term time) [email protected] and cakes plus entertainment. Phoenix Group aged 3 years and over. Midland Road, Rushden Music Makers 01832 273826/272340 Stanwick Lakes 2pm-4pm Titchmarsh Pavilion Music Makers 01933 625522/ 3rd Sunday of the month Mary Morby 01933 312476/ 9.30am-10.15am, £4 per child, Nene Centre, Thrapston 3rd Friday of the month [email protected] All Age Worship [email protected] £2 for siblings 12.45-1.30pm & 1.45-2.30pm, Raunds Tea Dance St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick Saxon Hall, Raunds Messy Church 9.30am 2pm-4.15pm, £3 (50p for raffle) Rushden Salvation Army, Mrs Wicks 01933 312623 Church Street, Rushden Leisurely, Sociable Strolls 4pm Pub start – if not lunching do U3A Branch Meeting George Ellitson 01933 313106 not use pub car park The Plaza, Cosy Nook, 10am for 10.30am start. Thrapston NN14 4PS Last Saturday of the month Guests £2 or join for year £8 10am-12noon, £2 (visitors), £1 (except December) secretary@northamptonshire (members) includes refreshments Farmers’ Market shamblers.org.uk Market Square, Higham Ferrers Former Carers Group 9am-1pm 4th Sunday of the month No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, [email protected] (except December) Oundle PE8 4BG King’s Cliffe Heritage Centre 2pm-3.30pm, free Every Saturday & Sunday Bridge Street. (Hanging sign 01832 770010/ Coffee & cakes/Sunday worship when we’re open). [email protected] Rushden Independent Wesleyan Open 2pm-5pm Church (Entrance Queen Street) 3rd Friday of the month Saturday coffee & cakes 10am- Ongoing (Check before travelling) 11.30am, Sunday worship 10.45am Drawing & Painting Classes To submit your Stanwick Stitchers with children’s activities Ecton Village Hall, event please contact Stanwick Lakes 2nd Sunday in the month 4pm. Chelveston Village Hall, Warkton Village Hall & Kingsthorpe us via our website in the 10.30am, free, car park charges. 01933 625522 or Pauline on Every Sunday Community Centre following format: Date, event, 01933 229817/ Morning Worship £65 per term place, time, admission www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Rushden Mission Church Derek Geater 01933 381848/ Wellingborough Road dgartweb.sharepoint.com fee (if applicable), contact 1st Saturday of the month 10.45am information, 15 word Coffee Morning Alan 01933 355302 German Tutorials description. St Mary’s Church, Ringstead Oundle area 10am-12noon Morning Church Service Gudrun 07710 189906/ 01933 624262 Rushden Heritage Chapel Hall, [email protected]

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There were only draw following a 1-1 result between Hinds and Position Team Played Won Drawn Lost Points Tthree games played this week due to the Britchford, including a 35 break from Hinds. Windmill Warriors fixture against Coopers A The highlight of the evening came from 1 Windmill Warriors 8 6 2 0 32 having to be postponed. However the matches the match between Windmill Underdogs and 2 Islip WMC 9 4 2 3 31 that did take place did not disappoint. There Coopers Ball Bashers. The match finished 4-2 3 Windmill Weapons 9 4 2 3 29 was plenty of drama on the green baize. in the Underdogs favour, only their second win 4 Coopers C 9 3 3 3 25 Windmill Mecca played Islip WMC which of the season and much needed. The match finished in a 3-3 draw, with every player was 2-2 heading into the final game between 5 Windmill Mecca 8 2 4 2 24 winning one frame each. Matt Barcock was Justin Wynne and Martyn Hatton. 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