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Inside... Page 4 Page 9 presented with his new hearing microphone, costing £370, from the Unmarked HGV joins fight against Swivel Club committee. The Swivel Club registered charity dangerous driving in Northamptonshire raises funds by holding entertainment events at Drivers breaking the law on Northamptonshire’s he unmarked DAF is the The vehicle is on loan from Rushden Town Bowls country’s biggest undercover Highways England and is roads are being identified thanks to an unusual Club. To date they have Tpolice vehicle and is currently made available to police forces donated over £100,000 to police vehicle – a lorry. in action with Northamptonshire nationwide through the National local individuals and good Police’s Safer Roads Team. Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). causes. To learn more Its elevated position enables Although magnetic placards about the Club and see officers to easily spot, record and allow it to be badged up when more pictures visit their photograph motorists breaking required, when in covert use it website www.swivelclub. road traffic laws. Drivers are then simply looks like any other heavy org.uk. pulled over to be dealt with. goods vehicle. Picture curtesy of PC David Lee, of the Safer PC Lee said: “Although this is an Steven Prouse KBO Roads Team, said: “Drivers may unmarked vehicle, we want people Photography. be tempted to look at their phone to know we are out there looking when it pings, or distracted by for dangerous and illegal driving. other things inside their vehicle, We’re being upfront about our use but when you’re driving your of it in the hope people read about attention should only be on the it and change their behaviour road. behind the wheel. “Using this lorry gives us an “We work to keep people safer ideal vantage point to see just on our roads and this lorry is a what drivers are up to behind the great way to support that aim.” wheel, and helps us take action to The penalty for using a handheld address dangerous driving on our mobile phone while driving is now county’s roads and motorways.” a £200 fine and six penalty points. 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East Northamptonshire them using the Nene Valley News to thank had flowers growing in planters, all set up by Dear Editor, Council (ENC) is sending a letter, known as local authorities for their efforts to improve Charlotte Croser, a local shopkeeper, and As a Rushden resident, I would like to a Household Enquiry Form (HEF), to every our towns. The subject of litter, which is watered by volunteers. congratulate our town council on the state of home in the district. The letter will contain mentioned by one of our correspondents, I regularly water three of these planters, one our High Street. the details of all those in the household has become a bigger nuisance and a more by the town sign and two others across the The floral arrangements, hanging baskets who are registered to vote. Residents are expensive problem for our Councils over road at the start of the Nine Arches bridge. and planters are a credit to them and their being asked to confirm that these details are the past several years with the advent of I have been most heartened (and amused) staff. Also the effort put into cleaning up the correct, either online or by text, telephone or the takeaway food culture and the general by comments made to me by passersby on litter from our streets. post. If the details on the form are incorrect, acceptance of eating in the street. For those foot or in cars: “ Good girl!”; “The flowers are Why but why do people find the need still you need to let ENC know. The quickest of us of a certain age, eating in public is beautiful!”; “You’re doing a good job!”; and to drop litter when there are ample litter bins and cheapest way to reply is online. Pre- fine as long as you are sitting where food “Keep it up!” available? paid envelopes will not be included with the is served or perhaps where a picnic can The most touching episode was when an I would like to see the fines for littering forms. be spread out, maybe even a park bench; unknown young man shouted out of his car increased, with notices displayed to this The HEF is vital for local authorities, eating on the move, in the street, does not fit window, “Lovely flowers! Get a high-vis - I’m effect. How about traffic wardens being enabling them to keep their electoral within those categories. This was a standard worried about you!” After which I followed his empowered to enforce littering fines? registers up to date. Not being registered can set for us at an early age; too often it seems instructions, and did in fact feel safer as the Philip Loakes, Rushden. affect your applications for loans, mortgages those standards have not been adopted by cars sped past close by. His parents could Disclaimer: The views and comments and even mobile phone contracts. You today’s parents and many are only too happy be proud of their son’s concern for an elderly expressed are those of the writer and not will also lose the right to have your say at to drop their litter in the street. woman watering plants by the roadside. necessarily those of the Nene Valley News. the ballot box. Steven North, Leader of There should be cause for a small Our thanks go to the Thrapston Town East Northamptonshire Council said: “The celebration this weekend as the A605 annual canvass is an essential part of local between Barnwell and Elton is unveiled in its democracy and we urge residents not to pristine resurfaced state. Thanks go to the Genealogy jottings ignore the letter when it comes through their Northants County Council Highways team door. Anyone in the household can respond for managing the repairs with what seems to hat’s in a name? Well, quite a lot if By Jan Pearson and it’s easier than ever to do so.” have been the least possible disruption. It will you are looking for a certain person Genealogy Specialists, Tracing Our Past, The requested information is required by be interesting to see how long it is before the Wand cannot find them. Then you Discovering Our Genes (TOP DOG) law and not responding or providing false heavy traffic on the road, both in the sense discover that they are using a different name www.genealogy-specialists.com information on the form can result in a £1,000 of weight and volume, chews up the new entirely! fine. For more information about the electoral surface. Perhaps it’s time for some serious One of my great aunts was always known as register visit www.gov.uk/electoral-register/ consideration of a weight restriction on this Nell. This is how she appears on the various Quite often, the eldest son was named after overview. stretch of road. censuses, in birthday books and was what his father and so you might get John junior I called her when I was a small child. Could and John senior. However, if John junior was I find her birth registration? Nope! Hardly given a second name, he may well have been 46 Cartrill Street, Raunds, NN9 6ER surprising really. When I eventually found her, known by that so as to differentiate between The Foot Clinic I discovered that her real name was Florence the two. My Grandfather was Frederick as at Mary Helen. One of her sisters I always knew well, which is why my father has always been as Ada – but this was her middle name, her known as Gerald. Remember – a person can Free Entitlement: first one being Harriet. 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Canoe2 Canoe2 recently celebrated the opening of East Northamptonshire’s new local canoe and kayak shop, based right by the lake at the fabulous Rushden Lakes Retail, Leisure & Tourism destination. Opened by East Northants Council Chairman, Councillor Colin Wright, the exciting new shop stocks fabulous well-known brands, focusing on quality craft and accessories aimed primarily at flat water paddling, perfect for exploring the Nene Valley’s local, beautiful, River Nene and beyond. All craft stocked at Canoe2 are perfect first- time purchases for the novice paddler, whilst also being great upgrades or replacements Education – Bushcraft Business Opportunity for those that have some experience in other We are looking for a learning partner to craft. deliver curriculum-linked activities for And they also have a great range of education groups of all ages. We also require this partner to offer a range of other activities, buoyancy aids, paddles, C-Tug portage which may include forest school/bushcraft, trolleys, and more, to help make sure their birthday parties, holiday clubs and a range of customers are completely ready for future small-scale family events. adventures on the water. The Forestry Commission makes a charge for And they’re certainly a friendly bunch down businesses to operate on the public forest estate. You will be required to set out your at the Canoe2 Boathouse, being a mix of financial offer on the application form. occasional leisure paddlers and qualified canoe/kayak coaches. The opportunity is based at Fineshade Wood, near Corby. Forest facilities for the Stocking a selection of open ‘Hou’ successful applicant include an existing base Canadian Canoes, Perception and WaveSport with wooden camping shelters, fire circle, Kayaks and Sit-On-Tops, and lots of great kit compost toilet and forest activity spaces. Additional camping shelters at a nearby to go with them, you’ll be able to pop in and forest will also be included in the offer, and get great advice on the best craft for you. the successful applicant will need to manage You’ll also find a great range of Palm all these facilities. buoyancy aids for paddlers, ‘Baltic’ buoyancy Further information and an application pack aids for boaters, as well as fabulous-looking will be provided at an open day at Fineshade Wood on Thursday 14th September 2017. flotation clothing and even doggy buoyancy aids in a full range of sizes. For those able to attend the open day (or for those unable to attend but still wanting You can find out more by calling Canoe2 an application pack), please contact: mia. on 01933 522 223, emailing info@canoe2. [email protected] co.uk, visiting www.canoe2.co.uk, or ideally Closing date for applications is by calling in in person at: Canoe2, The Friday 13th October 2017 Boathouse, The Boardwalk, Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 6FA. 26/08/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 05 New exercise classes Outdoor exercise isn’t the first thing you associate with a are combined in one public library, but Oundle Library is daring to be different! session to provide a full body workout,” says Eddie. “Everyone works to their own ability so it doesn’t rom 1st September in the library garden. The Embrace Fitness. matter how fit you are. The it will be hosting a hour-long classes start at “Circuit Training is a form most important thing is to new weekly fitness 10am on Friday mornings of group exercise in which F have fun and enjoy it.” class, designed around the and will be led by personal strength, endurance and The Oundle Outdoor Gym outdoor exercise equipment trainer, Eddie McDonald of cardiovascular exercises has three pieces of fitness equipment: a Chest Press & Pull-Down Exerciser Diamonds sitting pretty Combo, a Skier, and a Hand & Pedal Cycle. Suitable for courtesy of concrete donation young teenagers (from age 14) to adults of all ages, it’s easy to operate and can be from Mick George Ltd used by complete novices t was a memorable occasion for £40,000 was the total sum for achieving the as well as experienced everyone connected with Rushden and necessary playing conditions. athletes. IDiamonds FC as the club moved to Whilst many of the tangible assets Funding for the their new Hayden Road ground, with a were transported from the old facilities, equipment was obtained community, but we felt the include it in their regular 2-0 victory against Hanwell Town, in the such as the terrace, turnstiles, club shop by the Friends of Oundle garden was under-utilised exercise routines. This opening fixture of the Evo-Stik League and bar, additional costs were allocated Library through a as a public space,” says new weekly exercise class South season. to upgrading dressing rooms, toilets, successful grant application Ann Guy, Chair of the is another element in the Formally playing at the Dog & Duck, perimeter boundaries, electrical provisions to the Northamptonshire Friends group. “The fitness mix and we hope people home of Wellingborough Town, the and additional seating. Community Fund. And equipment is available to will enjoy this new library ‘Diamonds’ recently made the decision to One of the substantial charges was keeping things local, use 24/7 and people can facility.” up-sticks back to more familiar territory. for the concrete base permitted to everything was supplied by Wicksteed Playscapes in Originally planned to begin the new relocate the Peter De Banke Terrace, but For more information about the fitness classes at Oundle Kettering. campaign at Kempston Rovers with the fortunately local business Mick George Library, contact Eddie McDonald at Embrace Fitness. “The library is such intention of an autumn homecoming, Ltd made a generous donation, to supply Telephone 07896 524 422 or email [email protected] thanks to a tremendous effort from the club complimentary materials and services to a an important part of our and volunteers, they managed to reach value of £4,000.

the appropriate ground standards set out In recognition of the company’s support, by the league from the outset of the new the club has named the new-seated stand  season. at the Peter de Banke end of the ground as Manager Andy Peake, is most definitely ‘The Mick George Stand’ for the 2017/18  accustomed with the surroundings, having season.  played at Hayden Road for Rushden Town  earlier in his career, and has certainly  welcomed the return. He said: “The players are getting a good feel for the place,  it’s improving all the time.” Peake was  privileged to witness in excess of 1,157 supporters’ lining the pitch for a fixture  back in 2012, a feat that he “hopes to ☺☺☺ observe again in the future.”  If the opening performance of the     season is anything to go by, then the move  is already paying dividends, but it has

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Notice is given that the following front of property at 61 Saffron Road in new surgery in Mowbrays, connecting to 17/01357/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) To Warmington applications have been received together Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED services in adjoining Berrystead replace the former fire damaged wooden 17/01678/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) Change with the last date for making outbuilding. Create opening between fence of with a double brick wall. To create of use of agricultural grassland to form an representations: Kings Cliffe Mowbrays and Berrystead outbuilding by a second access point for vehicles to allow access road to serve a residential scheme 17/01641/FUL (15/09/2017) (Info) Change removing existing stone work, installing entry only. To erect a rear conservatory at at America Farm Morborne Road Chelveston-cum-Caldecott of Use From Residential (C3) to General concrete lintels. Plasterboard to underside 115 Wellingborough Road Rushden NN10 Warmington PE8 6UP 17/01616/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) Single Office (B1) and provision of 4 no. parking of new lintels. Use reclaimed stone arising 9TE storey rear extension at 4 Britten Close spaces at 58 Park Street Kings Cliffe PE8 from opening up the wall to make good 17/01566/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) The reason for applications being Chelveston NN9 6XN reveals at The Berrystead And Mowberry 18 Proposed single-storey dwelling with advertised is as follows: 17/01707/LBC (16/09/2017) (LBRegs) North Street Oundle parking and amenity land at 65 Part3 - Town and Country Planning Deene Conversion of garage attic space to guest 17/01463/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) Two Northampton Road Rushden NN10 6AJ (General Development Procedure) Order 17/01382/ADV (09/09/2017) (Info) accommodation ancillary to main house at storey rear kitchen and bedroom extension 17/01605/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) 2015. Two Banners at entrance at Estate Office 29A West Street Kings Cliffe PE8 6XB and a single storey front porch extension at Alteration of roof from hip to gable and Part16 - Town and Country Planning Deene Park Deene NN17 3EW 64 Rock Road Oundle PE8 4LL conversion of loft to habitable (General Development Procedure) Order Luddington 17/01597/LBC (16/09/2017) (LBRegs) accomodation, addition of flat roof dormer 2015. Duddington With Fineshade 17/01546/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) Conservation works at 9 North Street with Juliette Balcony to rear and addition of Info - Non-statutory - included for 17/01387/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) Change of use of land and the stationing including: the removal of existing concrete 1 no. 1st floor window to new gable end. information only. Demolish existing caravan and construct a of a lakeside fishing lodge / holiday retreat floor and its replacement with a limecrete Repositioning of door and window on LB/CA - Planning (Listed Buildings and timber framed dwelling at Monkton Sidings with associated access and parking at floor, the removal of internal cement and ground floor side elevation at 5 Grangeway Conservation Areas Act 1990. Stamford Road Fineshade NN17 3BA Longbrook Farm Winwick Road Thurning gypsum plaster with replastering in lime Rushden LBRegs - Planning (Listed Buildings and plaster, the extension of the south chimney Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990. Hargrave Nassington stack and the reopening of closed window Thrapston 17/01623/LBC (16/09/2017) (LBRegs) 17/01542/OUT (16/09/2017) (LB/CA) in the south gable wall at 9 North Street 17/01625/FUL (16/09/2017) (LB/CA) Two Paul Bland, Head Of Planning Services Proposed render and paint finish to cottage Construction of 2 detached two storey Oundle PE8 Storey Extension to Rear, Replacement of Dated 26 August 2017 and garage at Churchlands Church Street dwellings with garages. Alterations to Windows, New Dormer Window to Rear, Hargrave NN9 6BW access and front boundary wall at land rear Raunds Re-positioning of Dormer to Front, and New 17/01682/OUT (09/09/2017) (Info) New of 34-36 Church Street Nassington 17/01680/VAR (16/09/2017) (Art8) Rear Access at 6 Huntingdon Road dwelling at 4 Moor Cottages Nags Head Variation of Conditions 13 Achievement of Thrapston NN14 4NQ Lane Hargrave Oundle a Level 4 rating under the Code for 17/01443/LBC (16/09/2017) (LBRegs) Sustainable Homes and 22 Energy Strategy Wadenhoe Higham Ferrers (LB/CA) Remove existing stud partitions Study pursuant to application 16/00864/ 17/01397/FUL (16/09/2017) (LB/CA) 17/01543/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) Removal forming WC off meeting room in Mowbrays, VAR variation of 07/02238/OUT and Change of use for existing ancillary of 9 foot dead conifer hedge to the front install new stud partitions to form larger 13/01604 Residential development for up to habitable accommodation to Wadenhoe boundary and replacement with a 2.4m shower room; install new sanitary ware and 460 dwellings at Darsdale Farm Site House from C1 Wedding and Conference twin mesh wire fence to support the growth connect to existing services and drains. Chelveston Road Raunds NN9 6DA use, to C1 Dwellinghouse, to create 3 no. of a new hedge at Hetherset 83 Kimbolton Remove existing brick partitions forming independent dwellings at Wadenhoe Road Higham Ferrers NN10 8HL WC cubicles in outbuilding of Berrystead, Rushden House Church Street Wadenhoe PE8 17/01624/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) First install new stud partitions to form new sick 17/01261/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) Erection 5SR Floor Dormer Extension at 87 Kimbolton bay, shower room and WC; install new of new apartment building to consist of 3 17/01620/LBC (16/09/2017) (LBRegs) Road Higham Ferrers sanitary ware and connect to existing No. 1 bedroom flats at land corner of Erection of a stone wall at Wadenhoe 17/01662/FUL (09/09/2017) (Info) Ramp to services and drains. Install new washbasin Washbrook And Pytchley Road Rushden House Church Street Wadenhoe PE8 5SR

Consultation deadlines will differ for each application. Please go to www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planningapplications for details. From the ENC Chairman For those of you that think Rushden Lakes is purely a shopping complex, please take time to visit what the programme Countryfile quoted as a ‘unique experience’ which encompasses a commercial aspect with beauty, wildlife and activities.

was privileged to open the over the lakes, is for hire for facilities being offered by community groups as well as I Canoe 2 at Rushden Lakes, businesses. with opportunities to hire canoes, My last picture within this kayaks, katakanus and pedalos editorial showed Wadenhoe, to explore the lakes surrounding a village and civil parish in the shops and restaurants. A East Northamptonshire with a beautiful summer’s evening population at the 2011 Census of brought many invited guests 244. It is on the River Nene and to enjoy the experience Canoe another village of extreme beauty. 2 has provided for the overall Wadenhoe is Saxon for complex. It may be hard to ‘hill ford’. Northamptonshire understand unless you make a hills are not high but here the visit, but people from across the Rockingham Forest plateau falls country will be looking to spend upon the River Nene (NEN) down a lot of their leisure time here and a green cliff. around our beautiful district. My next picture shows another East Northamptonshire Council area of extreme beauty within the has been a partner in bringing District but where is it? all these aspects together and you will find the Boathouse that Councillor Colin Wright is available for meetings and Chairman of East events, with spectacular views Northamptonshire Council 26/08/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 07 Local charities benefit from pigeon race The Kettering Dialysis Unit and Cransley Hospice received £350 each thanks Salisbury in Wiltshire – which is and Mrs Errol and Cheryl Jacobs around 100 miles to most local (volunteer fundraisers) received a to local sponsors and the hard work of Paul Shipton of Thrapston. lofts ‘as the pigeon flies’ – with cheque for £350 on behalf of the the birds being liberated at 3pm Cransley Hospice. and expected to reach their home Paul would like to thank all the ne of Paul’s close Gladwells Pet Supplies of fund including a very generous lofts in about two hours. The race sponsors, especially Quantum friends, David Atkinson Rushden, JJG Landscapes of £150 from David’s mother Janet winners were Mr and Mrs Mick windows, Josh and Louise Osadly passed after Corby and JP Garden Services Atkinson. Quantum Windows Smith of Rushden followed by Murphy for the poster design and suffering with renal problems. also of Corby. very generously sponsored the Rob Jarratt of Burton Latimer who admin, the Raunds Conservative Paul decided that he would Added to this there were prize fund to the tune of £200 to took the next three places. club for the use of there premises, organise a Pigeon Race to raise several smaller donations from be divided £80, £60, £40 and £20 Rebecca Warren (ward sister), all who entered the race, Murray funds for the Kettering Dialysis racing pigeon fanciers in the area to the first four places and a £10 Ruth Haycox (deputy sister), and Brudenhall and John Gray who Unit and Cransley Hospice. who were unable to participate Gladwells voucher for 5th and 6th Kim Good (ward clerk) attended took the birds to the race point He received sponsorship from in the race. 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Oundle Cinema & dOCs+ Oundle A level results – Autumn season acked with fantastic films and history of what it has been, is, and perhaps ore than one Nineteen per cent of subjects: noted success fascinating documentaries, visit will be, to be black in America. in five grades pupils scored at least came in English, German, the Oundle Cinema website or, if On a linked theme, Hidden Figures, (21%) in Sixth two A* grades, whilst 19 Italian, Mandarin, Latin, P M you haven’t yet received one, pick up a screened on Sunday 24th September at Form examinations at pupils achieved three or Greek, Physics and brochure from the Oundle Box Office today 7.45pm, tells the true story of three black Oundle School this year more A* or equivalent Russian where over 30% to see which cinematographic treats will be American women’s essential but almost have been awarded A* grades: among them, secured A* grades or screened in Oundle between September unrecognised contribution to NASA’s or equivalent, whilst 81% James Chapman, Adithya equivalent. and December. Space Race effort in the Sixties. of all grades were in the Menon, Henry Orlebar, Head of Oundle The season starts with Lion on Sunday The season also include Sully, The range A* to B. Callum Rough and School, Sarah Kerr- 17th September at 7.15pm (please note Sense of an Ending, Arrival, Their Finest In Pre-U subjects, 10% Andrea Veronese gained Dineen commented: “I the earlier time), screened at the Stahl (screened with Oundle Museum), Estate, A of the grades attracted four A* or equivalent am particularly pleased Theatre. Dev Patel stars in this beautifully Reverie and other brilliant films. the D1 grade, which grades. Kevin Law scored that so many of the pupils shot film about an Indian orphan who identifies the highest- an impressive five A*s have been successful in wants to retrace his roots and reconnect performing pupils at and one A. As a result, 12 securing their university Tickets are £6/£3 for Oundle Cinema films with his family many years after they were the equivalent to an A*. Oundelians have so far offers, and impressed as and £8 for each dOCs+ screening or £18 accidentally separated. Ninety-four per cent of all confirmed their places at ever by the dedication to see all three. Tickets and trailers are I Am Not Your Negro follows shortly Pre-U examinations taken Oxbridge Universities. of the pupils and their available here on www.oundlecinema.org. afterwards – screened on Wednesday 20th were awarded Distinction Pupil performance teachers in achieving uk, on 01832 274734 or from the Oundle September at 7.45pm in Fletton House. It is or Merit grades. was strong across all these results.” Box Office, 4 New Street, Oundle. a powerful documentary which charts the 26/08/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 09 Continued success for The East Northamptonshire College espite the dramatic Zachary Tiernan from Rushden who achieved three in biology and general Di*Di*Di* in sport and Amy students are stunning. Staff changes in A levels Huxlow Science College, As and is going to study studies, and two A grades Tuttle, Angela Broderick and students from across the Dthis year, Ferrers who was also awarded two Computer Science at King’s in chemistry and maths. and Francesca Graziano, three schools have worked Huxlow and Rushden A*s and two As and has College London and Luke Millie Gorst achieved an A* Di*Di*Di* in health and social so hard to achieve such students from The East gained a place at University Russell who achieved one in German, and two As in care. BTEC performing arts outstanding results and all Northamptonshire College College London to study A* and 2 As and is going French and history. Millie is results were outstanding that hard work has paid off. are once again celebrating Pharmacology and Alfie to study medicinal and going to Birmingham to read with Rushden students Ben We are massively proud of an outstanding set of A Level Gilmour from The Ferrers pharmaceutical chemistry Modern Languages. Chloe Strong, Megan Howland and them. We are delighted that results. School who achieved three at Loughborough. Ferrers Porter, also from Ferrers was Owen Gordon all achieving all those seeking university Amongst the stand out A* grades in chemistry students Sam Nason delighted to achieve two A*s Di*Di*Di*. places have been successful, achievements were Rushden physics and mathematics achieved three A grades in in law and sociology, and Elaine Brooker, Director of the overwhelming majority at Academy student Zachary as well as an A* in his EPQ. drama, English lit/lang and an A in psychology. Huxlow the East Northamptonshire their first choice destination. Spavins Hicks who achieved He is off to Bath University history and an A* in the EPQ. student Oliver Applegarth College said: “The We wish them all continued two A*s and two A grades to study Aerospace He is going to Birmingham achieved three A grades in achievements of these success in the future.” and will take up his place Engineering. University to study Drama biology, chemistry and maths to read Geography at St Amongst the other high & English. Sarah Mansfield- and Paul Byrne gained two A Catherine’s College, Oxford; fliers were Nam Ta from Ford achieved two A*s and two B grades. The East Northamptonshire College BTEC results were equally impressive with a Join the fun at annual high percentage of students achieving the highest Knuston Hall open day Distinction* grade, which is equivalent to an A* at A level. ore than 800 people are expected to highlight the wealth of courses and activities Molly McElligot achieved visit adult residential college Knuston on offer here, and to show off what many Di*Di* in BTEC performing MHall on bank holiday Monday, 28th returning customers consider to be the retreat arts, with an A* in A level August, for its annual open day. that is Knuston Hall. psychology and an A in The event offers the chance for people to “I would encourage anyone interested in philospohy and ethics, find out more about the courses and services finding out more about the wide range of Caitlin Everson gained a on offer and to look around the stunning courses available or who would like to explore Grade II listed hall and its grounds. this beautiful hall and grounds to come along Visitors will be able to enjoy live music, craft this bank holiday Monday, join in the fun and demonstrations, balloon art, woodcarving soak up all that Knuston has to offer.” displays and a range of stalls and attractions. The event will take place between 11am There will also be a hog roast, a wellbeing and 4pm on Monday 28th August, and entry stand, a pudding club, a bar and a selection and parking are both free. of homemade refreshments. Knuston Hall is located between Rushden James Hayter, Business Development and Irchester and the postcode for sat nav Manager at Knuston Hall, said: “The annual users is NN29 7EU. open day at Knuston Hall is always a fantastic To find out more about Knuston Hall visit event, rain or shine, with a wide range of www.knustonhall.org.uk or telephone activities and entertainment on offer for the 01604 362200. whole family. It is a fantastic opportunity to Recycle your barbecue food this bank holiday! ast Northamptonshire residents are Partnership and East Northamptonshire being encouraged to reuse and recycle Council Leader, Cllr Steven North, said: Etheir barbecue food this bank holiday. “Unavoidable barbecue waste like those According to research by Sainsburys, burnt sausages, bones and peelings that Britons are set to throw away a staggering occurs even with the best forward planning £428m worth of barbecue food this August. can be collected for recycling using our It is thought that around half of all barbecue weekly food waste collection. In the last hosts over-cater and serve up a larger year we have collected about 2,600 tonnes spread than they need to. of food waste. This is recycled locally to The most likely items to be wasted were produce biogas which is used to generate found to be salad leaves, burger rolls, electricity and produce an agricultural coleslaw and potato salad, amounting to an fertiliser. average value of £36.47. Planning ahead can “Using our weekly food waste collection reduce this. means leftover food avoids ending up in a The amount wasted can be further landfill site.” reduced by (where safe) using leftovers in Visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com for lots future meals. of great ideas for using your leftovers. The vice chairman of the Northants Waste 10 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 26/08/17 Housing group overcomes challenging climate to achieve best ever financial results A housing group that owns and manages thousands of homes from 19.9% to 29.9% and generating a platform for collaborative working, driving surplus of £2.8 million. good practice, innovation and efficiency across Northamptonshire has posted record financial results. Other highlights during the last financial across the Group, whilst respecting local year include a reduction in rent arrears need and priorities. from 2.50 per cent to 2.16 per cent, a onghurst Group, which has over is at the heart of everything we do. To be six per cent reduction in void repair Rob Griffiths 21,000 properties across the able to achieve that vision it’s crucial that expenditure and supporting 11 customers LMidlands and East of England, cut we are financially stable and well-prepared into employment. operating costs by £4.62 million during the for the future. The Group’s work through the Blue 2016/17 financial year, while generating “Being able to continually improve the Skies Consortium also delivered 175 new value for money savings of £1.8 million. way we operate as a business helps us homes into management for consortium An overall surplus of over £17 million ensure longevity and ongoing success, as members with a further 541 started on site before tax was also achieved, as well as we aspire to deliver 3,000 new homes over and a grant take up of £4.969 million. an underlying operating margin of 36.38 the next five years. An increasing portion of new build per cent; a seven per cent increase on the “The Group is committed to achieving homes programme were for low-cost last financial year. and maintaining the highest standards of home ownership; in 2016/17, around 50% The Group, which has regional offices corporate governance to help deliver the of the homes built were for sale (including in Rushden, also added 400 new homes objectives set out in our business plan shared ownership), with the reminder to its portfolio and invested more than and to manage risk. These results show for rent. It is still expected that the split £30 million into its affordable homes that our new streamlined governance between rented and low cost home programme. This was achieved with structure is helping us to realise these ownership will move towards 40/60% in minimal grant funding. ambitions. the future. At a time when housing associations “We still have a lot of hard work ahead Structural changes in the last financial across the country are feeling the pinch to ensure we can deliver on our growth year include the introduction of a due to a multitude of challenges, these targets but being financially resilient coterminous Board, known as the Homes results exceeded targets that were set to and through strong leadership, we can Board, which brings together the Boards adjust to the impact of the rent reductions continue to provide great homes and high- of all three Group member companies, introduced by the government. quality care and support services.” L&H Homes, Friendship Care and Housing Rob Griffiths, the Group’s Deputy Chief Although the Group’s turnover reduced and Spire Homes, which is based in For more information on Longhurst Executive and Chief Financial Officer, slightly, sales performance was strong Rushden. Group visit longhurst-group.org.uk. said: “Improving the lives of our customers with the margin on new sales increasing This structure creates an improved

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Monday 28th August garage Jane Walker 01832 272898/ Teas and Church flower displays Contact Lindsey on 01832 730019/ [email protected] Glapthorn PE8 5BE [email protected] 2pm-4.30pm, free Forms available from Town Council Baggypants Yoga Pauline Davidson 01832 273526 or Office, Thrapston. Maps on day Masonic Hall, Wellingborough [email protected] from Plaza, Thrapston £1. Road, Rushden Homemade teas in the village hall 10am-11am, £5 per session and country flower displays in the Gospel Reading Marathon 01933 382837/07873 743256/ Church. Church of St Mary the Blessed [email protected] Virgin, Warmington, Northants Thursday 31st August PE8 6TE Spanish Tuition Tiddlers Group for 0-3 year olds 9am-6pm, free The Old Town Hall, Thrapston Baptist Church Contact Kathryn Baird Market Place, Oundle No Tiddlers this week – Summer 07701052043 9am-8pm, £25 per class break. The Gospel according to Matthew, 01832 776336/ Mark, Luke and John read aloud [email protected] Friday 1st September and without a break. Fusion for 7-11 year olds Every Monday (term time) Thrapston Baptist Church Jumble Sale Praise and Play No Fusion this week – Summer Bulwick Village Centre St James’ Church Thrapston break. 10am-12noon, admission 25p 1.30-2.45pm, refreshments available Adults, no admission charge for Anita 735443 Saturday 2nd September juniors accompanied by an adult. Rummage Sale Proceeds for Horticultural Show Aqua Aerobic Classes St Mary’s Church, Rushden costs. Further details 01780 450300. Oundle School Swimming Pool, 10am-12noon, admission fee 50p Milton Road, Oundle Sunday 10th September 8.45-9.30am, £25 for 5 sessions 1st Stanwick 5K Glorun Communion Service 01832 277208/277195 membership fee. Come along and Woodford Sports and Social Club car park charges apply. Stanwick Hall, Stanwick. Thrapston Baptist Church start your Slimming World journey 7.30pm 01933 625522/ 7.45pm, £8 affiliated runners, 10.30am Every Monday, Friday & Saturday and be greeted with the warmest Lynn Sortwell 01832 732740 www.stanwicklakes.org.uk £10 non-affiliated. Preacher: Mat Hussain (term time) welcome and a room full of friends. Les Marchant, Chairman Stanwick Theme – Making Jesus Known: Otters Swim School Lessons Tea Dance Club Night Races Group, Tel: 01933 624820. Why Evangelism? Oundle School Swimming Pool, Short Mat Bowls Pemberton Centre, Rushden Apethorpe Tennis Club This event is intended to be a fun Milton Road, Oundle Islip Village Hall Dancing to ‘Music Box’ From 6pm event to raise money for charity. Southwick Hall Heritage Mon 3.55-6.10pm, Fri 3.55-6.10pm, 10am-12noon, £3 2pm-4pm, £3 per person including Open Day Sat 8.30am-12noon, block booked Barbara Finch 01832 733154 tea/coffee & cake Returners to Work Oundle Strollers – Southwick Hall, Southwick, in advance (£5.50 per lesson) No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane Free Guided Walk Oundle, Peterborough PE8 5BL 01832 277208/277195 Phoenix Gaming Club (Age 12+) Higham Ferrers Guided Tour 10am-12noon Meet at Fletton House, Glapthorne 2pm-5pm The Rushden Scouts Hall, Brooke Groups of 6 minimum. Trained 01832 770011 Road, Oundle 12.30pm 01832 274740/ 1st Monday of the month Close behind Orbit Tyres (Skinners guides. Tea & cakes, optional. Walk Starts at The Race Horse Pub, [email protected] Oundle Wives Lane, Rushden NN10 OXH) 01933 411191 Art & Craft Class Catworth 1pm Medieval/Elizabethan manor house Methodist Church, Oundle 7pm-11pm, membership £5 pa Oundle Rural Mind, 1 Herne Park, Leader John Vever 07706 581064 open with exhibitions, grounds, 7.45pm, £3 refreshments/raffle Aron 07739563657/ Wildlife Trust Little Bugs Club East Road, Oundle PE8 4BZ Walk distance: 7 miles. refreshments. 01832 272178 [email protected] 10am-11.30am, Irene Issitt 01832 275020 £1 per child (adults are free) Sunday 3rd September EBC’s Annual Open Day Oundle & District Royal Art Classes (10 weeks) Louise Tuffin 01604 774043/ Inflatable Fun Session Higham Ferrers Footpath Group Warmington Mill British Legion Meeting Knuston Hall, Knuston [email protected] Oundle School Swimming Pool, Saffron Road car park Higham 12noon-5pm, free parking and entry The Talbot Hotel, Oundle 7-9pm, 10 Lessons £100 Milton Road Oundle Ferrers for car sharing Boat trips, swing band, Hurricane 7pm Jamie 07899 676769 50+ Adventure Club 5-6pm (May vary during school 9.30am, free and Dakota flypast, food, fun, Les Starks 01832 270073 For further information holidays), £3 adult & £2.25 child 01933 663603 tombolas and stalls. East Northants Classic 01536 505548/www.fiftyplus 01832 277208/277195 6 mile walk from Harrold. Finedon Irthlingborough & Motorcycle Club northantsadventureclub.org.uk By Appointment District Branch Royal British New Inn Public House, Wymington Cambridge First Morning Service Counselling & Listening Service Legion Branch Meeting Meet around 7.30pm Every Tuesday & Thursday Certificate in English Thrapston Baptist Church No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Finedon Bowls Club Health Walks Stanwick Lakes The Old Town Hall, 10.30am Oundle, Northants PE8 4BG 7.30pm Sling Walk 10am-11am, free, car park charges Market Place, Oundle Preacher: Mat Hussain These services are free Peter Eames 07434328237 11am, first Tuesday of the month 01933 625522/ 9.30am-12.30pm, £25 per week Theme – Making Jesus Known: Marilyn 07936015965 there is Sling Library at 10am prior www.stanwicklakes.org.uk 01832 776336/ Why Evangelism? Every 2nd Monday to the walk. Second Tuesday meet [email protected] Housing, benefits and (except January & August) at Rushden CC Hayway instead of Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Prayer and Praise employment advice Thrapston & District Royal British Higham Ferrers. 01933 410112 Whist Drive French Tuition Thrapston Baptist Church No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Legion Branch Meeting Rushden Bowls Club, The Old Town Hall, 7pm Oundle, Northants PE8 4BG The Thrapston Centre, Rushden Mission Training Band Northampton Road, Rushden Market Place, Oundle Led by Mat Hussain 01832 770010/ High Street, Thrapston Mission Church, Wellingborough 7.30pm, £2 From 6pm, £25 per week Informal worship and prayer time. [email protected] 7.30pm Road, Rushden 01933 313714 01832 776336/ Veronica McCurdy 01832 735206 7.30pm-8.45pm [email protected] Thursday 7th September Half-Term Alan Richardson 01933 355302 Every Tuesday & Saturday Tiddlers Group for 0-3 year olds All-age Touch Typing Club 2nd Monday of the month Coffee Mornings Jelly Babes Toddler Group Thrapston Baptist Church Mon-Fri, 9.30am-10.30am, learn or Royal British Legion Rushden Short Mat Bowls St James Church, Thrapston Rushden Independent 9.30am-11.30am refresh your skills, £15 course intro Branch Monthly Meeting Saxon Hall, Raunds 10am-12noon Wesleyan Church New session starts today! with coffee. Rushden Football & Social Club, 1.45pm-4pm, £3 01832 730019 9.15am Friendly and welcoming with lots of Diane Gifford 07432 123 438 Hayden Road, Rushden 01933 624545 toys and play equipment for the 7.15pm, annual fee £17 Every Wednesday Every Wednesday (term time) little ones to enjoy. £1 per carer – Every Monday Jake Baker 07525 441267 Yoga Class Yoga classes Community ICT Classes as many toddlers as you like! Baggypants Yoga Class Whitefriars Infant School, Masonic Hall, Rushden Needham Building, Oundle School Masonic Hall, Wellingborough 2nd & 4th Monday of the month Boughton Drive, Rushden 1pm-2.30pm SciTec, Glapthorn Road, Oundle Friday 8th September Road, Rushden StitChat 7.15pm-8.15pm, £5 per session www.awakenwithyoga.co.uk 2.30pm-4pm Fusion for 7-11 year olds 8.30am-9.30am, £5 per class No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Carole 07873743256/ Daisy 01536 724113. 01832 277267 to enrol Thrapston Baptist Church 07873743256/ 1.30pm-3.30pm [email protected] 6.30pm-8pm [email protected] 01832 770010/ Ladies Archery Pemberton Tiny Tots New sessions starts today! [email protected] Ringstead’s Jolly Good Company Maid Marions Oundle Cof E Primary School, Lively and fun group with games, Islip Ladies Choir Ringstead Shared Church The Pemberton Centre, Glapthorn Road songs and bible based Thrapston Church Hall Monday once a month 10am-11am, £4 H E Bates Way NN10 9YP 1.45pm illustrations. 2pm-3.30pm Woodturning Club Music & Movement for over-55s. Diane 01933 314032 or Barbara 01536 394431 Hardwick Village, Near Nicki 01933 395913 660 Club (Age 60+) Oundle Historical Society – Wellingborough NN9 5AL Every Tuesday (term time) Two Acre Club, off Milton Road Airfields near Oundle in WW2 Yoga Classes 7pm-10pm Toddlers’ Drop In Tai Chi 2.15pm-3.45pm Methodist Church, Denford Village Hall Paul Lawman 01933 674260 No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Chelveston Village Hall Afternoon tea and entertainment Drummingwell Lane, Oundle 9am-10am, £4 per session 9.15am-11.30am, free 2pm-3pm, £5 hosted by Oundle pupils. 7.30pm, members free, Anita Hackney 01832 733274 Every Monday & Thursday 01832 770010/ non members £2 Oundle Bridge Club [email protected] Dog Training and Allegra Singers – Perdita Cawthorne 01832 270372 Titchmarsh Folk Dance Club Fletton House, Fletton Way, Socialisation and Ringcraft Three-part ladies choir Illustrated Talk by David Knight on The Club Room, High Street, Oundle PE8 4JA 1st Tuesday of every month Halefield, Woodnewton, nr Oundle Music room, Sports Pavilion, Islip the Airfields near Oundle in World Titchmarsh NN14 3DF 7pm start Great Companions (singles 55+) Classes from 6.45pm 7.30-9.30pm, £3 per session War 2. 8pm-10pm, £1 inc tea/coffee 01832 273044 Rushden Bowls Club, 01832 293432/oundledogs@aol. Veronica 01832 732611/ Kev Prigmore 01536 514023/ Northampton Road com/www.oundledogs.co.uk 07753 472225 Saturday 9th September [email protected] Every Tuesday 7-9pm, yearly membership £6 Thrapston Community Slimming World Group Pat Bazeley 07931 964360 Rainbow Cafe for Tots Every alternate Wednesday Garage Sale Oundle Ladies Running Group Oundle CE Primary School, Stanwick Lakes Psychic & Spiritual Awareness Garages in Thrapston Oundle pool car park Cotterstock Road PE8 5HA 2nd Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12noon and 1.30pm Development Group 9am-1pm, £5 to register your 6.45pm 5.30pm and 7.30pm, £4.95 plus Woodford WI Meeting (term time only), £2.50 per child – Rushden 12 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 26/08/17

1pm-3pm or 7.30pm-9.30pm, 2pm-4pm Olde and Sequence Dancing £7 per session Mary Morby 01933 312476/ Woodford Sports and Social Club Renalta Hall 07712 740495 [email protected] 7.30pm-9.30pm, £2 Dorothy 01832 732534 or 1st Wednesday of the month Wednesday & Thursday Keith 01832 731896 Raunds Ladies Group Free Counselling The Saxon Hall, Raunds No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane Oundle Every Thursday (term time) 8pm-10pm, Visitors £3.50 By appointment 0793 6015965 Music Makers Titchmarsh Pavilion 9.30am- 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month Wednesday & Saturday 10.15am, Joan Strong Centre, Thrapston Country Dancers East Northants Athletics Club Oundle 11.15am-12noon, St Johns Ambulance Hall – ‘Getting Kids Into Athletics’ Stanwick Village Hall, 2pm-2.45pm, 2pm-3.30pm The Ferrers School, Higham Ferrers £4 per child, £2 for siblings G Hearnden 01933 622827/ Wed 6-7pm, Sat 9-10am, Naomi Cooper on [email protected] £4 per session or Wed & Sat £7 [email protected] Graham Bufton 07788 698883/ 2nd Wednesday of the month [email protected] Little Treasures Tots Group Coffee Morning St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick Raunds Methodist Church Wednesday & Sunday 9.30am-11am, 10am-12noon Ferrers & Rushden Tennis Club donations to cover costs 01933 383378 Higham Ferrers Recreation Ground, Nicki 01933 625658 off Wharf Road 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the 10am-12noon (Sun); 6.30pm- Community Art Classes month 8.30pm (Wed). Per club session £2 Oundle School Art Department Northants Model Makers adults/£1 junior (youngest aged 10) 7.30pm-8.30pm, free classes for Windmill Primary School, Steve Roberts 01933 461028/ people with a disability. Raunds NN9 6LA 07960 846092 Main meeting starts 7.30ish Coffee/tea and biscuits First couple of meetings free Every Thursday in the Bede House Naomi Cooper 07815 293893/ 1st Saturday of the month Park Road, Rushden NN10 0RG Bob Humpage 07960 054405/ Tai Chi for Beginners and St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers [email protected] Coffee Morning 10.30am [email protected] Improvers 10am-12noon, no charge just a St Mary’s Church, Ringstead All Saints Church Hall, Midland donation to cover costs. French Beginners 10am-12noon, 01933 624262 Church Service NWR – linking lively Road, Wellingborough The Old Town Hall, The Heritage Chapel and Halls, minded women 10am-11am, £6 Adult & Child Swim Sessions Market Place, Oundle Thrapston Farmers’ Market Park Road, Rushden NN10 0RW Dovedale, 1 Herne Park, [email protected] Oundle School Swimming Pool, 6pm-7.30pm, £25 per class Thrapston High Street 10.30am East Road, Oundle Improve your strength and balance Milton Road Oundle 01832 776336/ 9am-1pm Cheryl 07969 603958/ 7.30pm-7.45pm with these gentle and relaxing 9.15-9.45am, booked in advance [email protected] www.thrapstonfarmersmarket. [email protected] Carol 01832 270061 exercise. Suitable for all. as a block (£4.75 per lesson) moonfruit.com 01832 277208/277195 Every Friday (term time) Ringstead Shared Church 3rd Wednesday of the month Rushden Folk Dance Club Over 60s FREE swim 2nd Saturday of the month 10.30am Wellingborough Flower St Mary’s Church Hall, Rushden 3rd Thursday of the month Oundle School Swimming Pool, Coffee ‘n’ Cakes Mike Freeman 01933 389796/ Arrangement Society 8-10pm, first visit free, £2 thereafter Painting Class with Milton Road, Oundle Oundle Methodist Church, [email protected] St Mary’s Church Hall, Knox Road, Val 01933 387327 Nick Baldwin 3pm-3.45pm Drummingwell Lane Service for all (Communion first Wellingborough NN8 1HU Chelveston Village Hall, 01832 277208/277195 (behind the Talbot Hotel) Sunday each month) 7.30pm, £5 The Silver Fox Woodturning Club 10am-4pm, £17 per session 10am-12noon Chairman 01933 222326/ Dale End Scout Headquarters, Janet Lowe 01933 389647. Pre-School Swimming Lessons John Hewitson 01832 272209 Every Sunday in June to August Secretary 01604 870275 Croyland Road, Wellingborough Oundle School Swimming Pool, Exhibition by three local 10am-1pm, £2 all members Ise & Nene Valley Turners Milton Road, Oundle WE Watch Wildlife Trusts Higham and Rushden U3A Mick Webb 01933 682517 Counties Community Centre, 1.55-2.25pm & 2.30-3pm, block Stanwick Lakes Priest’s House, West Street, Pemberton Centre, Rushden Hertford Rd, Kettering NN15 6LG book in advance (£6.75 per lesson) 01933 625522/ Easton on the Hill, Northants 2pm, visitors always welcome to Move to Health 7pm, members free, visitors £7 01832 277208/277195 [email protected] 2pm-4.30pm, free – donations attend (£3 charge) No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Peter Bond 01933 741835/ welcome. Our local nature reserves, www.highamandrushdenu3a.org.uk 2.15pm-3pm [email protected] Most Fridays Oundle Farmers’ Market including Collyweston Quarries, and [email protected]/ Local Focus ‘explorations’ Market Place, Oundle Rutland Water’s Osprey Project. British Korean Veterans 01832 770010 Thursday Market Day Various East Northants locations 8am-1.30pm The Old Grammarians Club No.1 Cafe - Free Drop-In 9.30am-12.30pm/2.30pm Oundle Town Council 1st Sunday of the month Oxford Street, Wellingborough Thursday Drop-In No.1 St, Osyth’s Lane £3 per re-usable map 01832 272055 Priceless – for young children 11.45am No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle 10am-2pm 01933 461480 and their families Mary Morby 01933 312476 or 10am-2pm 01832 770011 3rd Saturday of the month St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick [email protected] 01832 770010/ 1st Friday of the month Phoenix Group 9.30am-10.15am [email protected] Every Friday (Check before travelling) Stanwick Lakes Raunds & Dist’ British Legion Walk and Chat Craft Cafe 01933 625522/ Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday Conservative Club, Raunds Little Ducklings Pre-School Rushden Hall Park, under flag pole Stanwick Lakes [email protected] Pete’s Pack (For children 3+) 8pm Stay & Play ‘Tea & Tots’ Sessions 10am 10.30am-1pm, modest charge for St Peter’s Church, 01933 625333 for more details 1.30pm-3pm, £1.50 per family. Sue Mckay 07739 327022/ some materials – car park charges Messy Church Newton Bromswold You do NOT have to be ex-services. 01832 358085 [email protected] 01933 625522/ Rushden Salvation Army, Bible based activities, 10am-11am www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Church Street, Rushden Helen Lines 07917001924 4th Wednesday of the month Short Mat Bowls Music Makers 4pm Rushden Pensioners Forum Wymington Memorial Hall Nene Centre, Thrapston Oundle Evergreen Club George Ellitson 01933 313106 3rd Sunday of the month St Peters Church Hall, 1.45pm-4pm, £2 admission 12.45-1.30pm & 1.45-2.30pm, 2.30pm in the Victoria Hall for tea All Age Worship Midland Road, Rushden Mrs Smith 01933 355960 £4 per child, £2 for siblings and cakes plus entertainment. Last Saturday of the month St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick 01832 273826/272340 (except December) 9.30am Farmers’ Market 3rd Friday of the month Market Square, Higham Ferrers Leisurely, Sociable Strolls Raunds Tea Dance 9am-1pm Pub start – if not lunching do Saxon Hall, Raunds [email protected] not use pub car park 2pm-4.15pm, £3 (50p for raffle) 10am for 10.30am start. Mrs Wicks 01933 312623 Every Saturday & Sunday Guests £2 or join for year £8 Coffee & cakes/ secretary@northamptonshire U3A Branch Meeting Sunday worship shamblers.org.uk The Plaza, Cosy Nook, Rushden Independent Wesleyan Thrapston NN14 4PS Church (Entrance Queen Street) 4th Sunday of the month and 10am-12noon, £2 (visitors), free Saturday coffee & cakes Bank Holidays (except Nov, for members, includes 10am-11.30am, Sunday worship Dec, Jan) refreshments 10.45am with children’s activities King’s Cliffe Heritage Centre 2nd Sunday in the month 4pm. Bridge Street. (Hanging sign Former Carers Group when we’re open). 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Chowns Mill Costume Jewellery and NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IRTHLINGBOROUGH Easyflow Plumbing NN9 5QQ all unwanted jewellery Behind Plumbing & Heating Services ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - ‘The Old Mill’ broken or perfect bought. SECTION 14 furniture warehouse Also old watches and coins. Bathroom Installations Any quantity. Jill Wilding 01832 737803. THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Ballast • Type1 MOT • Gravel • Sand • Topsoil Heating Systems (BENEFIELD ROAD, BRIGSTOCK) All aggregates available for delivery or collection General Household Plumbing Plumbing & Heating Services (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH We also sell firewood & cement! Part P A.SeAton Tel:07840 254 025 or 01832 730 798 TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 01933 628273 www.clark-aggregates.co.uk Registered Tel: 07840 254 025 or 01604 946896 eLeCtRICAL Ltd [email protected] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Council • Rewires, fuse board replacements Plumbing & Heating Services have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from • Fault finding, extra sockets & lights Tel:07840 254 025 or 01832 730 798 proceeding along that length of Benefield Road, Brigstock as set out • testing, inspection & certification below. ALAN TAYL R • no job too small, free estimates given LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That For your local plastering email: [email protected] REMOVALS length of Benefield Road, Brigstock from High Street to Kennel Hill. t: 01933 778504 M: 07952 249885 Boarding, Covering, Rendering REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during installation of telecom ducting. All aspects of plastering. Enquiries welcome. Call Alan for a free quotation or advice on PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on LADY TILER 13th September 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen 01933 430098 or 07977 926717 months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of WALLS AND FLOORS David Mallett State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves necessary. However, the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and Friendly advice. No job too big or too small. to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs prescribed by the REMOVALS & GENERAL HAULAGE Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Please contact Karen EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be restricted Tel: 01933 461295 / 07975 752580 For a FREE quotation call for up to three days. Mob: 0788 996 8064 ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use High Street and Back Lane. Dated this 26th day of August 2017 HANDY HERBERTS QUENTIN BAKER, Director of Law & Governance Home & Garden Maintenance Tel: 01832 731570 PKG/T17/376 All garden and exterior maintenance work If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on undertaken including professional 01604 883400. gutter cleaning, gravelling, fencing, external painting and hedge trimming. Local Friendly Service PET SERVICES 01933 563365 or 07725 225214 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL [email protected] SITUATIONS ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - Services include: SECTION 14 Country CountryCompanions CompanionsPet Services Doggy Day Care Reliable Handyman VACANT THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Pet Services Dog Walking (STATION ROAD, IRTHLINGBOROUGH) Country Companions Puppy Visits 35 years experience Pet Services Pet Sitting No job too small (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 Contact Sarah on: Cat Visits enquiries welcome Get paid to deliver 07766 523292 Home Boarding NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Council www.ccpetservices.co.uk Please ring Andy on Getthe paid newspaper to deliver have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from sarah@ ccpetservices.co.uk proceeding along that length of Station Road, Irthlingborough as set out 07958 684050 or 01933 713207 the newspaper below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That Discount10% Good rates length of Station Road, Irthlingborough between junctions with A6. with Promo code IYV17 Good rates Flexible 3 of pay 3 REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety of pay hours Must be HOME SERVICES (on allocated day) during works to bridge structure and vegetation works. over 13 years £££’s£££’s PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 10% Distributors withDiscount Promo code IYV15 4th September 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen Plumber – local & fast! YOUR LOCAL required in months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of PROFESSIONAL Higham State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves necessary. Ferrers However, the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and RGJ PLUMBING HEATING AND PLUMBING to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs prescribed by the ENGINEERS YOU Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. AND HEATING CAN TRUSTTelephone 0800 917 4124 EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be restricted Your LocaL ProfessionaL Telephone 0800 917 4124 for up to four weeks. Heating andor P Lumbingvisit www.whistl.co.uk/careers or visit www.whistl.co.uk/careers REPAIRS A6 Newspaper AW.indd 1 13/07/2016 15:01 Plumbing engineers Youand can see trust newspaper delivery and see newspaper delivery ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use A6. • Full bathroom installation (inc carpentry & tiling) SERVICING • Burst pipes & leaks Dated this 26th day of August 2017 RepaiRsINSTALLATIONS • seRvicing • installations A6 Newspaper AW.indd 1 QUENTIN13/07/2016 BAKER, 15:01 Director of Law & Governance • Toilet repair/replace PKG/T17/257 Phone today for a free quotation on • Taps, sinks repair/replace If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on Trusted trader tel: 01933 392 719 • Showers repair/replace & pumps www.dcheatingengineers.co.uk PUBLIC NOTICES 01604 883400.

50104 DC HEATING HALF.indd 1 01/05/2015 10:14 Heating NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL • Full central heating installation DONNO R G TV/AERIAL SERVICES ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - • Boiler servicing/breakdowns SECTION 14 SECTION 14 • Landlord safety certificates Est 1981 TV/DVD repairs, servicing at your home if possible. • Power flushing Full installation service available. Freesat and Freeview digital THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL • Radiators & valves aerials supplied and installed from £80. All work guaranteed. (PUBLIC FOOTPATH UE21 (PART) – (VARIOUS ROADS, ISLIP, LOWICK, ALDWINCLE, • Pumps & cylinders No call out charge locally. Free estimates on repairs. PARISH OF IRTHLINGBOROUGH) SUDBOROUGH, BRIGSTOCK & STANION) Tel: 01933 356680 (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2017 (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH No call-out charge! TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Council City & Guilds Qualified All Aspects Reliable Clean have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit all pedestrians from NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County All work guaranteed Professional Service proceeding along that length of Public Footpath UE21 in the Parish of 564016 Competitive Rates Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, Irthlingborough as specified below. Private access to land or premises to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit traffic from References Available adjacent to the said length of footpath is unaffected. proceeding along those lengths of the various roads in Islip, Lowick, 01933 588005 or 07921 469471 Free Quotes Aldwincle, Sudborough, Brigstock and Stanion as specified in the Greys RIGHT OF WAY TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: The Fully Insured Schedule below. All Small Jobs Welcome existing route to be closed begins at point A at National Grid Reference (‘NGR’) SP9429 6873. The route heads generally north east for REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for Painting & approximately 763 metres to point B at NGR SP9473 6932. CLEAR THE JUNK 01933 383 505 safety during deflectograph survey and associated works. The Rose Clearance Service Decorating 07734 462 091 The route is shown by a solid black line between points A – B. PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 25th September 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required during months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of Full - Part - Single Items. surface dressing works. Fully Registered and Insured. Est 30 years. State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves necessary. PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The Order will come into effect on 29th However, the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and www.rose-clearance-services.co.uk September 2017 and will continue in force for a period of six months. to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs prescribed by the All plumbing work undertaken - No call out charge An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of State for Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Transport for this Order to be extended if this proves necessary. However, Tel: 07761 248266/01766 762671 Toilet repairs - Dripping overflows - Leaks and bursts EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be Garden taps installed - Tap repairs and replacements the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and to such extent as is indicated by the display of notices. restricted for up to four nights. Radiators supplied and fitted ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use A14 and A43. 20 years’ experience ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: The alternative route starts at point A at NGR SP9429 6873. It then heads generally south west for approximately Call Tim 01832 358248 or 07957 550660 262 metres to point C at NGR SP9409 6853. The route then heads east Dated this 26th day of August 2017 then north east for 1903 metres to point D at NGR SP9523 6950. It then QUENTIN BAKER, Director of Law & Governance travels generally south west for approximately 686 metres to point B at PKG/T17/392 NGR SP9473 6932. CLARK COAL SUPPLIES If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on The alternative route is shown by a broken black line between points 01604 883400. DELIVERED FREE TO RUSHDEN, HIGHAM FERRERS A – C – D –B. AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES SCHEDULE Dated this 26th day of August 2017 (Lengths of roads to be closed) MINIMUM DELIVERY 5 BAGS QUENTIN BAKER, Director of Law & Governance PLUMBER PKG/ROW/294 A6116 Corby Road and Islip Bypass, Islip; Lowick Bypass and CASH ON DELIVERY Sudborough Road, Lowick; Islip Road, Aldwincle; Lowick Road and If you require any further information please contact Antonio Castello Brigstock Road, Sudborough; Sudborough Road and Stanion Road, TELEPHONE 01933 314742 on 07734 478446. Brigstock; and Brigstock Road, Stanion 16 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 26/08/17 East Northants Snooker League ongratulations to to win the match 5-1, Well done to the High Breaks summer 2017 - Sponsored by Mr Justin Gaggini Windmill Warriors really living up to their following players for their Position Player Name Team High Breaks (30+) as they win the team name. This is the high break efforts this C 1 Justin Wynne Windmill Underdogs 71 ENSL summer league Underdogs’ fifth win in a week: Steve Williams – 43, with a week to spare! row. Colin Hinds – 37, Neal 2 Wayne Gardner Windmill Mecca 68, 53, 38, 34, 34, 33, 30, 30 First, they drew 3-3 with Ball Bashers secured a Vaughan – 33, Frank 3 Matt Barcock Windmill Mecca 58, 44, 39, 34, 34, 32 Windmill Weapons in a surprise 4-2 win at home Perkins – 31. 4 Colin Hinds Coopers C 50, 38, 37, 35, 30 crucial match. Next, they over Windmill Mecca. This Wayne Gardner certainly 5 Will Manning-Ross Windmill Underdogs 43 played against Coopers moves them up to joint looks favourite to win C knowing that a win here sixth. Mecca do have some the prize for Best Player 6 Steve Williams Windmill Weapons 43 would see them become consolation as they could Statistics. 7 Steve Biggs Coopers A 40 champions. Unfortunately still finish in the top 3. So, this week marks the 8 Ricky Ellis Windmill Underdogs 39, 30 for Coopers, they were a Coopers A and Islip end of the summer season. 9 Steve Ridgewell Coopers Ball Bashers 39 player short. This meant WMC ended in a 3-3 Whilst the league winner that Warriors were able to draw. Martin Dalton has already been decided, 10 Lee Bunker Coopers Ball Bashers 39 easily win the match 4-2. played particularly well there’s big competition for 11 Michael Dicks Windmill Warriors 30 On the other table, for Coopers, and Warren Runner-Up spot. Weapons Player Statistics Summer 2017 - Sponsored by Gardiner Motors, Wellingborough Windmill Weapons played Sanger played very well for are the favourites, but the Current New % Windmill Underdogs. Islip. This result just about form books would suggest # Player Name Team H/cap H/cap Played Won Lost Won The Underdogs put in keeps Islip’s hopes alive of that the Underdogs have a 1 Marc Brett Windmill Mecca -4 -4 6 5 1 83% an inspired performance finishing second. very strong chance. 2 Steven Williams Windmill Weapons 29 31 10 7 3 70% 3 Wayne Gardner Windmill Mecca -17 -15 20 14 6 70% East Northants Snooker League - Sponsored by Expense Reduction Analysts 4 Paul Lewis Windmill Warriors 10 10 12 8 4 67% Position Team Played Won Drawn Lost Points 5 Roger Hayes-Roome Coopers C 34 34 24 16 8 67% 1 Windmill Warriors 13 9 3 1 49 6 Tony Jupp Windmill Warriors 38 38 16 10 6 63% 2 Windmill Weapons 13 5 4 4 41 7 Michael Dicks Windmill Warriors 1 1 26 16 10 62% 3 Islip WMC 13 4 4 5 39 8 Neal Vaughan Windmill Underdogs 19 17 20 12 8 60% 4 Windmill Underdogs 13 6 3 4 39 9 Martin Dalton Coopers A 7 5 10 6 4 60% 5 Windmill Mecca 12 3 5 4 36 10 Warren Sanger Islip WMC 26 24 24 14 10 58% 6 Coopers C 13 3 5 5 35 7 Coopers Ball Bashers 13 4 1 8 35 If you are interested in joining the League, you can find us via Facebook – East Northants 8 Coopers A 12 4 1 7 32 Snooker League. We would welcome more teams.

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