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We want to hear from you, so please submit your NeneYOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY Valley news story or event at NEWSPAPER FOR EAST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE news www.nenevalleynews.co.uk NORTHAMPTONSHIRE SPOTLIGHT ON NEWS IN BRIEF HEALTHCARE EDUCATION INSIDE PLEDGES SUPPORT Public Consultation this issue FOR EQUAL HEALTH on Local Cycling and Walking Plan PAGE 04 PAGE 08 Northamptonshire County Council has launched a consultation on the Northampton Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan and is seeking views > > from the public. New Thrapston food bank The plan supports an ambition for Northampton to become a leading centre Supported by Thrapston Town Council, local supermarkets and a team of willing for active travel, which fully embraces walking and volunteers, Tuesday 1st September saw the launch of the new Thrapston FoodBank. cycling. The document outlines the measures that The previous food bank (Bridge of children would otherwise have received could be introduced to Grace) was closed at the end of 2016 free school lunches, and from that the transform levels of walking because there were no eligible clients idea of starting the food bank was born. and cycling in the town. coming forward to make use of it, but, Operating under the umbrella of The Cycling and Walking as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, East Northants Community Services Infrastructure Plan includes it has become apparent there is now a (ENCS), Thrapston FoodBank is able to a summary of the analysis real need in Thrapston. share resources, systems and operating work undertaken, a network Over the school holidays a ‘Holiday procedures with Raunds and Rushden plan which identifies the Hunger’ team was providing free food banks, who are also part of ENCS. preferred routes and core sandwiches to Thrapston families whose This meant it could get up and running walking zones for further development, alongside a prioritised programme of Volunteers on the Thrapston infrastructure improvements Baptist Church Lawn for future investment. in just over a month. We have been overwhelmed by the The Council is seeking Trustee, Lindsay Latimer said: “We support and generosity of Thrapston views on the scope of the announced its arrival on our new folk. Thank you all so much.” document, its approach Facebook page, and offers of help and Open to anyone who is experiencing and whether any changes food have come flooding in. We now food poverty, the aim of the food bank are needed to the schemes have over 20 volunteers, a good variety is to provide people with food in a time proposed to ensure that they of produce and cash donations to help of crisis, and support them while they meet the new cycling design with the running costs of the food bank. resolve the issues that caused the crisis. guidance LTN 1/20 Cycling Infrastructure Design. The food bank is open every Tuesday from 1pm to 3.30pm at Thrapston People have until Friday Baptist Church, St Paul’s Gardens NN14 4FE. For more information, or to 23rd October 2020 to Trustees and Thrapston Town Councillors: (L to R) Trustees Neil Mathieson, Lindsey Burch offer help of any kind, phone the dedicated food bank number 07907 submit their comments using and Lindsay Latimer; Deputy Mayor Val Carter; 343 373 or check the Thrapston FoodBank Facebook page. the consultation hub. Councillor Sam Cribb; Trustee Tony Dadd 02 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 692542 19/09/20

WORDS BY WILDLIFE NEWS ROY BURRELL EDITOR’S NOTES As summer merges steadily (though, with this be happening in the fields; September could have year’s weather, not always gently) into autumn shown the corn crop being harvested, but now the evenings start earlier and we watch signs much of the straw residue will already have been A warm welcome to our first make up for lost time with pre-booked appointments of seasonal change in the leaves and fruits of collected and safely stored. printed edition of autumn. learning and the national so there is plenty of scope the plant kingdom. Artistically, of course, the Among the sufferers will be the hundreds or We may be having a last curriculum. At whatever to explore the most suitable stars of the show are leaves passing through thousands of species that we cannot see because they burst of warmth but with stage of education, there next stage for your child their wide range of colours from dark brown are too small or are hiding at literally ‘ground level’ schools and colleges now are so many changes to beginning on page 8. to pale orange or yellow, and which fade as -– the millions of insects – but they are under pressure well into the first academic encompass from online Elsewhere there are new worms and fungi turn them back into compost from all sides, not only as food for other wildlife (for term of the year it very much lectures to wearing face local initiatives to promote to enrich the soil underneath. We may come example there are plenty of creatures which, like us, feels as though summer is masks and keeping to group more walking and cycling into the story as many fruits act as food, for find the taste of blackberries an attraction, even if well well behind us. ‘bubbles’. One bright side which are under public humans as well as the countryside’s natural protected by their formidable thorns) but also being This issue includes our to all this which has been consultation and recycling population: they are the berries and grains the enemy of horticulturists and farmers protecting Education feature with expressed at our office is the schemes to help protect the ready for anything on offer. their crops by using chemical additives. schools inviting enquiries smooth drop-off process environment. Being able to In any year there are both winners and losers So anything which the weather did during the from students who will be now. With allotted time slots enjoy open spaces has been caused by how the weather has helped the plants, whole year will have widespread effects which exploring their options for for many schools, there is one of the healthiest ways to or in the worst cases given very little, or no, crop. cannot be predicted and may only show when next next year. Lockdown has no time to hang about and recharge our batteries during In the last century the farming year, and therefore spring brings its new growth, though they could be been a very challenging children seem, by and large, this pandemic. With so many wildlife, had an timetable for regular operations like affecting animal and plant species throughout the time for pupils, parents to sense this too. “Drop-off opportunities to explore and ploughing, sowing and harvesting, but agricultural winter. And it’s goodbye to those (birds) leaving us in and teachers and that will has never been so stress enjoy nature within the East methods have changed a lot, and no longer can the next two or three weeks for warmer climes and continue as protocols are free,” was one comment I Northants district, now is we know by looking at the calendar what might more food. Familiar, and without that virus? observed to provide a safe heard here. the perfect time to get out and protected environment. Open Days this year are to enjoy seasonal colour and WORDS BY Everyone is also striving to a mix of virtual events and autumn sunshine. GENEALOGY JOTTINGS JAN PEARSON

When I was a child, I was taken broken pillar or column signifies of all eight of her children, which with alarming regularity by a life cut short; angels can mean made following that line a lot my Gran to the cemetery in St innocence and may be seen on easier! Albans to visit my Grandad. graves of children; an anchor is Some of the inscriptions can Grandad had died 10 years usually used if the interred was a also say a lot about that person. In before I was born, but Gran sailor. Stamford, for example, there is a – she who is to blame for my On one of my holidays in gravestone for a William Pepper interest (some would say Scotland, I visited the cemetery who died in 1783. On it is written: obsession) in family history at Newcastleton in the Scottish ‘Tho’ hot my name, yet mild my – thought that I should know Borders (as you do...) and nature, I bore good will to every where my Grandad was buried. saw the last known address creature; I brewed good ale & The gravestones fascinated me; of the deceased also etched sold it too, and unto each I gave I can remember one particular into the gravestones. How his due.’ The burial took place at angel looming large over the useful is that! One of the most Stamford St John on 30th March path that we took and there were helpful gravestones that I have and the parish register notes that family memorials with names seen is that of a several times William was aged 49 and had listed of wives and husbands – great grandmother of mine been a Victualler. plus the occasional offspring. in St Mildred’s churchyard in They don’t write them like that Did you know that the old Tenterden, Kent. It lists the names any more! designs of gravestones and Genealogy Specialists, Tracing Our Past, Discovering memorials can have special Our Genes (TOP DOG) www.genealogy-specialists.com meanings? For example: a Want to place an advertisement or submit an article?

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Northamptonshire Libraries EAST NORTHANTS COUNCIL announces next phase of reopenings FUTURE PROOFS GRANTS As of Monday 14th September, across the county in March this to return items before the 5th Northamptonshire Libraries is year, all library charges have October will still be able to do so FOR VOLUNTARY SECTOR able to increase the range of been suspended. However, from without incurring any charges, services that can be offered Monday 5th October 2020, all and are encouraged to return safely and will be welcoming library charges will be reinstated. any borrowed items before the At a meeting of East Northamptonshire Council’s Policy & customers back into libraries This will include the late return deadline if they can. for a limited browsing service, charges on borrowed items, If you have any queries, or Resources on Monday 7th September, committee members enabling customers to browse computer hire and printing would like to book an early voted for an ‘in principle extension’ to the support grants and and select their own stock charges. Safe cash handling browsing slot, please contact using the self-service system. procedures will be in place, but your local library where staff will service agreements the Council provides to voluntary sector In order to do this safely, the where possible, people will be be pleased to offer assistance. organisations past 31st March 2021. service will need to control entry encouraged to pay by card. Councillor Lizzy Bowen, and each library will manage this Conscious that customers Deputy Leader of the Council, As East Northamptonshire range of specialist services to the shadow North in a way that suits their layout. In may be facing a difficult time said: “So far, our library re- Council (ENC) will such as transport, support Northamptonshire Council general, browsing will be by a economically, the libraries openings have been very cease to exist and be workers and counselling that the funding required bookable session. Walk in will service will be doing everything it successful and we’re thrilled replaced by the new support across East for these grants should be be available, but only if there are can to make it as easy as possible to be introducing controlled North Northamptonshire Northamptonshire. included in the draft North no booked appointments at that to avoid incurring charges, by browsing and reintroducing Council on 1st April 2021, Cllr Steven North, Leader Northamptonshire Council time. renewing books in person, via some of our services in order to Councillors and Officers of East Northamptonshire 2021/2022 budget.” Each library will allow a limited the telephone or 24/7 online. help our local residents. were keen to do as much Council said: “This decision The current round of grants number of customers into the Access to a wide range “Library services are an as possible to keep these is a sign of how much we had been due to expire at the building, depending on the safe of websites, including all essential part of the community grants in place, so vital at ENC recognise the value end of March 2020, but ENC capacity of the library. The library government related sites, is and we have used a phased support services to the of these grants and want Councillors had previously will be marked out to ensure available without needing to approach to ensure that health district’s most vulnerable to protect them for the agreed to renew them until social distancing around shelves pay for computer use. The and safety measures are in residents continue. foreseeable future. The East Northamptonshire and there will be one-way paid service includes access to place and that social distancing Introduced in 2011, the services and organisations Council ceases to exist at the systems. Browsing will also be personal email, social media and guidelines can be adhered to, grants and agreements that these grants support end of March 2021. time limited. Office applications. to protect both our staff and totalling £120,000 a year are are invaluable to our more It is hoped that this recent Community Managed Libraries Customers who are able customers.” awarded to a variety of partner vulnerable residents and we decision will future proof the will continue to offer services organisations including understand this. grants into the new Council, according to local capacity, so Further information is available online at www. SERVE, Northamptonshire “In recognition of this, we and mean that those who please check at your local library. northamptonshire.gov.uk/news/council-news/Pages/ Domestic Abuse Service are pleased to put forward need specialist support can Since the closure of libraries updates-on-events-and-services-coronavirus.aspx and Service Six, and offer a this recommendation receive it.

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Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) and its buddy trust, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, have signed the Equally Well Charter for Equal Health, as part of a commitment to ensuring that patients with long-term mental health conditions have access to high quality help and support for their physical health.

Crishni Waring, Chair of care. The Trust is continually at every stage of their life for their physical wellbeing and NHFT, signed the Equally Well working with its service users, their physical health and has to prevent, treat and manage Charter for Equal Health on patients, staff and visitors to an equal chance of enjoying a physical health problems, Thursday 3rd September at a review the services it provides, healthy and, ultimately, equal life creating individual care plans to virtual meeting of the board. using lived experiences to expectancy. their needs.” Leicestershire Partnership Trust develop its care provision. Crishni Waring, Chair of Emma Bailey, Project Manager (LPT) and NHFT are working Equally Well UK is asking all NHFT, said: “We are dedicated for Equally Well UK, added: in partnership to share best health service providers and to providing outstanding and “We are delighted to have practice and ensure that services commissioners, organisations compassionate care for our Leicestershire Partnership NHS continue to meet the needs of which provide mental health service users and patients, and Trust and Northamptonshire local communities. services, or work with people by pledging our commitment Healthcare NHS Foundation Cathy Ellis, Chair of LPT, experiencing mental health to the Equally Well Charter Trust join our growing pledged the Trust’s commitment illness to work with them to for equal health, we will take membership of organisations to Equally Well signing the sign the charter and reduce another step forward to ensuring all pledging to improve the charter at the board meeting on the physical health inequalities our services continue to evolve physical health care for people Tuesday 1st September. for people with severe mental and meet the needs of our with a severe mental illness.” NHFT provides a range of illness. communities. high quality and innovative NHFT and LPT share Equally “We will strive to ensure To find out more about Equally Well mental health services for Well UK’s vision to ensure that that our services are accessible visit: www.equallywell.co.uk adults and children across everyone living with a long- to anyone experiencing Northamptonshire and is term mental health condition mental health problems. Our committed to delivering has access to effective, timely, colleagues will continue to work outstanding and compassionate consistent and responsive help with service users to improve Styles for a new season Looking for a challenge? Try Virtual Fundraising!

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Notice is given that the following > BARNWELL >GREAT ADDINGTON and Country Planning (Development our website. Copies of environmental applications have been received: 20/00989/FUL 20/01023/LBC Management Procedure) (England) Order statements may be purchased from the (12 October 2020) (CA) (12 October 2020) (LB) 2015 (as amended); Council (whilst stocks last) at a cost of > BENEFIELD Change of use of outbuilding from C3 Demolition of curtilage listed single storey LB – Publicity for listed building consent/ £1.51 plus 15p per page. 20/00898/LBC (Residential Dwelling) to Sui Generis (Dog stables following destruction of original stable planning application affecting the setting (12 October 2020) (LB) Grooming Parlour) No internal works to be block in fire of a listed building under regulation 5/5a Comments on applications should be Partial demolition and rebuild of existing carried out except the addition of a small dog Stables The Manor House Cranford Road of the Listed Buildings and Conservation submitted in writing (by the date shown curtilage listed barn bath to existing plumbing. Applicant: Mr Stephen Chard Area Regulations 1990 (as amended); in brackets for each application) via the 31 Main Street Upper Benefield Peterborough Rectory Cottage 54 Church Lane Barnwell CA – Publicity for planning application website, by email to planning@east- Applicant: Mr Paul Falkner Applicant: Mr Trevor Hunt > TWYWELL which may affect the character and northamptonshire.gov.uk, or by letter 20/01002/FUL appearance of a Conservation Area under to: Planning Services, Council Offices, 20/00897/FUL 20/00951/LBC (12 October 2020) (CA) (LB) regulation 5a of the Listed Buildings and Cedar House, Cedar Drive, Thrapston, (12 October 2020) (CA) (12 October 2020) (LB) Demolition of existing dwelling and Conservation Area Regulations 1990 (as Northamptonshire, NN14 4LZ. Partial demolition and rebuild of existing barn Works to listed building to raise the height replacement dwelling (Resubmission of amended). 31 Main Street Upper Benefield Peterborough of the chimney so the top of the pot is 20/00505/FUL) GPDO – Publicity for prior notification Please note: In the case of a householder Applicant: Mr Paul Falkner 1.8 metres minimum above the thatch by 4 The Lawns Twywell Kettering application in accordance with the Town or minor commercial application, in removing 1970’s red brick and then building Applicant: Mr & Mrs Nick Fry and Country Planning (General Permitted the event of an appeal proceeding 20/00967/FUL the chimney up by several courses using Development) (England) Order 2015 (as by way of the expedited procedure, (12 October 2020) (CA) reclaimed brick; Replace the existing chimney > DUDDINGTON WITH FINESHADE amended). any representations made about Construction of outdoor swimming pool pot with a taller one which is in keeping with 20/00982/FUL the application will be passed to and access steps; outdoor dining area; new the cottage (12 October 2020) (CA) Only applications required by legislation the Secretary of State and there will landscape and glass house 46 Main Street Barnwell Peterborough Attic conversion to habitable room; removal to be published in a local paper are listed be no opportunity to make further Benefield House Main Street Lower Benefield Applicant: Mrs Judith Bailey of existing conservatory and erection of single above. You can view the full weekly representations. Applicant: Mr And Mrs J Todd storey rear extension; erection of garden room list of applications received along > FOTHERINGHAY and double garage with application documents, plans Paul Bland, Head Of Planning Services > THRAPSTON 20/00981/FUL Meadow Garth High Street Duddington and environmental statements on Dated 19 September 2020 20/01089/FUL (12 October 2020) (ART15) Applicant: Bentley And Furlonger (12 October 2020) (CA) Change of use of agricultural field to form Change of use from class A2 to Class C3 for campsite with the siting of 4 tents, installation > RAUNDS the creation of two residential flats of waste disposal tank and marking out of 20/00954/FUL 33 High Street Thrapston Northamptonshire associated parking area (12 October 2020) (MAJOR) Applicant: Mr And Mrs J And L Davies Land Adjacent Walcot Lodge Woodnewton Full application for the erection of 14 no. Road Fotheringhay dwellings and associated works > KINGS CLIFFE Applicant: Mr And Mrs Martin Land Known As The Poplars Brick Kiln Road 20/01032/LBC Raunds (12 October 2020) (LB) 20/00945/LBC Applicant: Bauhaus Local Ltd - Mr A James Removal of wall section to allow for access (12 October 2020) (LB) to proposed dwelling (associated with An extension and alterations to The Garden The reason for applications being application 20/00971/FUL) House advertised is as follows: 31 West Street Kings Cliffe Peterborough Garden Farm House Main Street Fotheringhay Applicant: Mr And Mrs J Anderson Applicant: Mr and Mrs C St John Art 15 – Publicity for planning application under Article 15 of the Town and Country 20/00971/FUL 20/00944/FUL Planning (Development Management (12 October 2020) ) (ART15) (CA) (12 October 2020) (CA) Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as Proposed new 2 storey dwelling land at the An extension and alterations to The Garden amended); rear of 31 West Street House EIA – Publicity for planning application Consultation deadlines will differ for each application. Please go to 31 West Street Kings Cliffe Peterborough Garden Farm House Main Street Fotheringhay accompanied by an Environmental www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planningapplications for details. Applicant: Mr And Mrs J Anderson Applicant: Mr and Mrs C St John Statement under Article 15 of the Town From the CHAIRMAN...

At the end of August, I was pleased to launch the East Northamptonshire Champions awards, designed to recognise those unsung heroes across the district.

WORDS BY you to have a think and shown initiative and gone recognise these. CLLR HELEN HOWELL nominate that person in your out of their way to help their There are also two CHAIRMAN OF EAST community whose work community. awards aimed specifically

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE deserves to be recognised. Over the last couple of at volunteers, the work and photography: peter rondel COUNCIL There are a variety of months, there has been continued dedication they categories, including the two an enormous amount of continue to show in their Nominations are now open Young Person (up to 7 years community support and the communities, whilst the across the categories, and and the 7-16 years) awards Community Organiser, Helping Business/Organisation award will remain open until 31st which will be given to those in the Community and Good will recognise those that have December, so I do urge younger residents who have Neighbour awards all aim to mobilised their workforce to assist in dealing with the pandemic. Finally, there is the Bravery award, for someone who has shown considerable personal bravery or in helping others. To nominate someone in any of these categories, please visit www.east-northamptonshire. gov.uk/ENChampions Cllr Helen Howell 19/09/20 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 692542 07 Rushden East – the impact on Higham Ferrers

Rushden East Sustainable and Newton Road Roundabouts. centres, small-scale business process’. County Councillor). The Town Council wants Urban Extension has always It is identified within the North space and dwellings suitable Four years later the boundaries Higham Ferrers Town Council residents to know this planning been the aspiration of Rushden. Northamptonshire Joint Core for home working or business have changed little since the understands an outline planning application is due, so they can Higham Ferrers has reluctantly Strategy as a suitable site to start-ups. concept produced for the Core application is due before the end make their voice heard. The Town supported the concept as meet the long-term housing and • New schools for local Strategy. There has been no of the year, which will include Council will be considering at long as it was located south employment needs of the area. education provision. agreement with Higham. The proposals for employment only their next meetings whether to and only a small section was in The site is being promoted by • A new town park, open Rushden East Board has only (B8 (large warehouses) included) review the Neighbourhood Plan Higham. The Higham Ferrers Barratt Developments and Taylor greenspace and play areas. one representative from Higham in the parish of Higham, a in the hope this will help. Neighbourhood Plan supports Wimpey. It will comprise: • Land for a new cemetery and Ferrers Town Council despite cemetery in Rushden as far south This development will affect a mix of residential, community • Around 2,700 new homes, other local community facilities lobbying for more, whilst Rushden as it could be, and connectivity Higham and the Council want to facilities and employment in this including affordable housing such as allotments. has seven (two Town Councillors, being pushed towards Rushden ensure that Higham gets some area. and homes for the older • New links to connect with the four District Councillors and one Town Centre. benefit and not all the negatives. Rushden East is a proposed population. wider Greenway network. new development on land • Employment opportunities, • An energy strategy to ensure to the east of the A6 bypass including offices and industrial that the highest viable amount between the John Clarke Way premises as well as two local of heat and energy used within Nene Valley News - EVENTS the development is generated on-site from renewable or low- carbon sources. > UNTIL 1ST OCTOBER Vicarage to the Virus’ by Revd Philip From the start Higham Ferrers Friends of Oundle Library Poetry Evans (Lead Chaplain at St Andrew’s has had to fight to have its views Competition Healthcare, Northampton and formerly heard. As far back as the public Oundle Library, Free to enter, caw@first4biz. Vicar of Whitefriars Church, Rushden) hearing for the Core Strategy, co.uk. Celebrate National Poetry Day by writing Online (Zoom meeting), 1pm, Free, andrew. the Council was asking for the a haiku entitled ‘Life Since 23rd March 2020’ [email protected] for boundary to be defined. The and entering the FOOL Poetry Competition. Full the Zoom link. Organised by Peterborough Inspector said in his report: ‘the details at www.friendsofoundlelibrary.org.uk Diocese Evangelical Fellowship, but open masterplan will need to consider to all. A reflection on Christian ministry in Higham Ferrers Neighbourhood > THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER challenging times, both before and during the Plan’. He also said that ‘the Talk: ‘Meaning in Madness – From the pandemic. detailed concerns expressed by Higham Ferrers Town Council To submit your event please contact us via our website www.nenevalleynews.co.uk regarding site boundaries and or call 01522 692542. 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Dear Readers, I hope that held to account by the very the Nene Education Trust. The influence our strategic thinking. high quality teaching. you are safe and well. In what public that pay for this service. system continues to fail a lot of Due to our localised profile The Nene Education Trust can only be described as Many sectors have felt our young people year after year around a semi-rural area of East is committed to developing the most challenging time frustrated, upset and perhaps by demanding that they conform Northants, we have a unique character, raising aspirations that all of us, as a collective belittled during the national to what is arguably a backward- opportunity to positively and celebrating achievement. global community, have ever ‘response’ to the global looking education structure and influence a community now We truly place ‘developing announced soon so keep an eye known and experienced, I pandemic and, in my opinion, exam system. Indeed, 80% of and for generations to come. character’ at the centre of all on your websites. am writing this piece to share the education sector is no young people who are excitedly Through engaging with local we do. The culture we have Visit neneeducationtrust.org. with you a viewpoint from different. We have received starting their school journey businesses and key players created for all our staff through uk for more information or follow the proud CEO of the Nene controversial and often right now (4 and 5 year olds) within the local area, we are able mental health, wellbeing and on Twitter @NeneEducation Education Trust, a multi- conflicting guidance from will find that, when they go into to collaborate collectively to mindfulness strategies is pivotal to keep up to date with our academy trust which is based central Government, but I am their first job, it doesn’t even fulfil our civic duty – to act solely to all we do and exemplified activities. in East Northamptonshire. My incredibly proud of how our currently exist. As well as this, in the interests of children and in our staff charter. For our Chris Hill, CEO role allows me the privilege school leaders, staff, young transferable skills are required young people. young people, each school to oversee seven schools in people and parents/carers have as our young people will have Since becoming CEO two has devised their curriculum Raunds and surrounding areas. responded to the situation we several jobs in their first few years years ago, I am extremely around ‘Work, World and There hasn’t been a day that’s have been forced into. Our drive of employment. We cannot and proud of the achievements Wellness’ ensuring that within passed us by in recent months is to always do the very best for must not pigeonhole the young we have made in a very short the context of each school we where something linked to our young people and this has people in our society. How is space of time. Our focus on are developing well-rounded schools and education hasn’t remained at the fore throughout our education system preparing developing leaders through our individuals. Throughout their been towards the top of the lockdown. I believe that we now our young people for the life in-house ‘Excellence Pathways’ journey through school, all news agenda: everybody has have an opportunity to evoke of work? Moreover, how is our programme is well established. children receive mindfulness an opinion on schools and in change within the education system preparing young people Developing our ‘Education sessions and have wide particular teachers and this is sector. It can get better for our for life itself? Strategy’ for all learners aged opportunities through our okay, right? After all, we provide young people. It simply must. At the Nene Education Trust 2-18 uniquely enables autonomy ‘Whole Child’ project to express a public service to our wonderful Change is absolutely needed we use the above context, as in each school within the Trust, their pride in who they are young people and communities, right across the spectrum of well as our extensive knowledge whilst promoting a common through creative arts. therefore it is right that we are education in our opinion here at of our local environment, to language and framework around Open Day information will be Laxton Junior School

Laxton Junior School, set in the heart of the beautiful market town of Oundle and an intrinsic partemail of [email protected] Oundle School, prides itself on being a happy school, with learning and wellbeing at its centre. It is a school that values community, quality and its strong relationships, all of which have come to the fore in recent months. The connection of the whole community was central to the success of the broad remote learning programme that LJS moved to for the duration of the Summer Term, with pupils benefitting from a brilliant to ensure every single child are equipped with the skills and innovative array of is nurtured back to school, to thrive in all aspects of their teaching and learning with a clear learning path future lives. opportunities across the that helps them settle happily LJS is proud of the high curriculum. back into their daily routine academic standards its As LJS enjoys being and make fantastic progress.” children achieve, the vast together as a whole school Five core values sit at the majority moving up to community once again, heart of an LJS education: Oundle School at the end of Head Sam Robertson, is care, a love of learning, Year 6, but prouder still of the determined that the school opportunity, community intellectually curious, open- offers individual care and and quality. These values are minded, kind-hearted and email [email protected] support to each child and evident across everything the well-rounded young people family. school does, ensuring pupils they become. “This academic year brings To find out more about Laxton Junior School, please visit with it some unknowns and www.laxtonjunior.org.uk, call 01832 277275 or email inevitable challenges but [email protected]. we are ready to adapt and 19/09/20 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 692542 09 New ‘School Street’ pilot in Wellingborough

Northamptonshire County Council has announced the launch of the first pilot scheme in County Council Cabinet routes to schools.” Member for Highways and The anticipated benefits of the county for a ‘School Street’ in Wellingborough. Place, said: “The last few the scheme include: School street closure the UK. the Government’s Emergency between 8am–9.30am and months have been very • Increase in walking, cycling, schemes – where cars are St Barnabas Church Active Travel Fund and will 2.30–3.30pm, using traffic challenging – we have all had and active lifestyles for prevented from going near of England School in be reviewed regularly to signs and barriers at both ends different experiences due to pupils and parents/carers. the school gates at drop off Wellingborough will be the determine if it should be a of St Barnabas Street. The coronavirus and many of us • A reduction in traffic speed, and pick up times – have first school in the area to take more permanent measure. scheme will be overseen by have changed the way we congestion, and pollution been successfully trialled in part in the scheme. This will The ‘School Street’ will be staff at the school and any non- travel. around the school gates, towns and cities elsewhere in be a temporary trial funded by enforced Monday to Friday compliance will be reported “We are starting to see which will aid children and to the police. an increase in traffic and parents when accessing Vehicles with blue badges a return to work and have school. will be allowed to enter St taken this opportunity to • Provide a tool to allow Barnabas Street during the improve provision for walking the Council to proactively TAKING THE NEXT times of closure. and cycling as part of the respond to parking related The aim of the scheme Government’s Active Travel concerns raised by parents is to create a safer, more scheme. and residents. pleasant environment for “Many schools experience • When families walk or STEP IN EDUCATION everyone around schools a number of traffic related cycle to school, it can by limiting traffic in the issues at the beginning and lead to healthier and streets surrounding schools end of each school day. happier children, and it At The Ferrers School, we know that this is such an important at key times, creating a We work with schools to helps everyone get some time for parents, carers and children in choosing the right predominantly car-free zone. educate communities on how exercise. The scheme will promote to improve safety around • Safer school routes secondary education for their next steps from primary school. active travel to school by schools and to ensure people mean that children gain walking and cycling, which are considerate and sensible independence by walking to in turn, will help to reduce when driving and parking in and from school themselves. congestion and pollution in the area. We are confident that • There is no congestion so the area. the pilot ‘School Street’ will road safety and air quality Cllr Jason Smithers, be a success in providing safer can improve.

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The Ferrers School is and very important- to help look at our online prospectus committed to providing a all our students to be the and will be updating our high-quality educational very best they can be. We website www.theferrers.org experience in a school that express this through our with virtual presentations, puts learning and individual motto, “Aspire, Achieve, tours and videos. achievement at the centre of Acclaim”. We will also be offering everything it does. Due to the current question and answer sessions The Ferrers is a school in restrictions relating to during the planned Open which diversity is celebrated Covid-19, we are unable at this Evening week beginning 5th through an inclusive culture time to host our usual Open October 2020. Tennyson Road Tennyson Road in which every student thrives Evening onsite, which was As soon as the current Infant School – Nursery from feeling safe, respected scheduled for 6th October Covid 19 restrictions are Infant School and valued for the positive 2020. lifted, we will provide tours Our Nursery aims to provide a happy, caring, contributions they make. It is a However, we will ensure to families wishing to visit our Highfield Road, Rushden, Northants NN10 9QD Tel: 01933 314161 stimulating and safe environment in which every school that shares a common that we provide you with all school as we cannot wait for Headteacher: Miss Caroline Hall child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through government funding children aged 3 B.A. Hons P.G.C.E NPQH and unshakeable purpose to the relevant information you you to see our high quality and 4 are entitled to 15 hours of care per week, achieve excellence in all that need to make an informed learning environments that we however you may be able to get up to 30 hours of www.tennysonroadinfants.org.uk we do. choice in the coming weeks have to offer students in our free childcare. Our mission is very simple virtually. We encourage you to community. Our sessions are: We are small, friendly, welcoming Morning session 8:45 – 11:45 infant school that first opened in Afternoon session 12:15 – 3:15 February 1938 and have been serving We can also offer the following the community ever since. At Tennyson for a small charge: Road Infant School we want our Lunch 11:45 – 12:15 children to enjoy learning and coming to school, to achieve their full potential At Tennyson Road we and be the best they can be. believe play is an essential part of every child’s Please contact us to find out more learning. It helps build their about our school. confidence, allows them YearYearYear 66 6 Students Students and and Parents ParentsParents to explore, solve problems and encourages them to VIRTUAL OPEN Email: learn to build relationships OPENOPEN EVENINGEVENING [email protected] with others. We encourage children to develop their Monday,Monday,EVENING 30th 30th September September Phone: own interests, skills and attitudes and believe this is 01933 314161 further enabled by working closely with parents to 6.00pm6.00pmVisit our website– – 8.15pm 8.15pm for build positive working relationships. Presentations and Virtual Tours PresentationsPresentations at at We warmly welcome any enquiries for our Nursery, 6.00pm,6.00pm,from Monday 6.45pm 6.45pm 5th and and October 7.15pm 7.15pm please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your child’s nursery provision. Queensway,Queensway,Queensway, Higham Higham Higham Ferrers Ferrers NN10 NN10 NN10 8LF 8LF 8LF Try • Respect www.theferrers.orgwww.theferrers.orgwww.theferrers.org Inspire • Succeed Please contact us on 01933 314161 10 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 692542 19/09/20 27 Northamptonshire schools receive Anti-Bullying Alliance accreditation Explore Rushden

Twenty-seven schools in Northamptonshire have Irthlingborough Junior School, Irthlingborough Academy online received an Anti-Bullying Alliance accreditation Nursery and Infant, Kingsthorpe College as part of Northamptonshire County Council’s Secondary, Oakway Primary, The Bliss Charity partnership with the ABA All Together School, The Ferrers School, Trinity CE Primary Programme. School, Wollaston Primary and Secondary School We are delighted to has a role and responsibility due to Covid-19, we will be The online programme aims to help every school and Rushden Academy. welcome you to our and we have built a culture unable to show you around in the county prevent bullying and improve student Campion School and Language College were caring and supportive where together, students the school. With effect from wellbeing by training school staff to become awarded a gold accreditation in March 2020. academy where we and staff are united in Monday 21st September leaders in anti-bullying practices, and make long- recognise all the making this an outstanding you will be able to access lasting change. Training workshops are running across individual needs of school. the school website at www. Among the schools to receive the accreditation Northamptonshire during September. our pupils. At Rushden Not only do our pupils rushden-academy.net and are Briar Hill Primary School, Bridgewater Primary For more information or to take part Academy there is a do well in their academic open a folder called Year 7 School, Compass Primary, Corby Technical School, in the programme please contact strong sense of teamwork subjects, with some going 2021. Here you can book Grange Primary, Greens Norton CE Primary, [email protected]. and we passionately to Oxford and Cambridge a virtual tour for dates believe in working University, but they excel from 5th October to 30th together to ensure all in vocational subjects too. October. These virtual of our pupils achieve We regularly showcase tours occur twice daily from Join the St Peter’s family academically and have our performing arts, our 9.30am–10am and again meaningful opportunities, creative arts and our from 2pm–2.30pm. responsibilities and sports leadership skills. Also available from the Are you looking for an extraordinary education creativity, children are encouraged to become life- experiences to prepare We are proud of our 5th October will be the for your child? Visit St Peter’s School and long learners prepared for secondary school. them well for their future achievements and produce school prospectus with see for yourself Kettering’s oldest and only Modern teaching facilities are complemented lives. a weekly bulletin to keep added audio extras and a independent school. by the traditional Victorian building at the heart There is a strong drive parents/carers informed further video of the wider Founded in 1946, the school has established of our stunning grounds, the former family home to excel in lessons and of what amazing things aspects of school. You can a reputation as a warm and friendly school for of local philanthropist, William Timpson. We care to behave respectfully are happening in Team also use the telephone boys and girls with a strong family atmosphere. about social responsibility and are a gold standard towards each other and Rushden. We belong to a call back service on 01933 Focused on inclusive, high-quality learning, St Woodland Trust School. Children are empowered our community. We have a highly regarded trust, Tove 350391. We will arrange Peter’s boasts small class sizes in a beautiful, to take responsibility for the world around highly supportive pastoral Learning Trust, and work a call back to answer any historic setting. We’re proud of our values-led them. Our caring staff provide a calming, family system and pupils engage collaboratively to build questions and support you approach with an emphasis on community. We environment where every child belongs. in the rules, routines and the best education for our throughout the process. seek to educate the whole child. We value our We warmly welcome you to visit and meet values of our school. youngsters. Mrs J Burton vibrant and rich curriculum – the arts, music and the Headteacher who will show you around the Everyone in Team Rushden Unfortunately this year, Principal sport. Academic rigour is important, but so is school.

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The first block of funding is being used • Abington Park Corby for temporary ‘quick win’ measures • Sol Central Entrance Plaza • Corby, Welland Vale Road, outside across the county to encourage people • Kingsthorpe Welford Road/ local shops to cycle and walk, rather than use Harborough Road junction • Corby, Rockingham Road, public transport. near Richardson’s Cycles As part of the latest development, Kettering • Corby, Old Village, The Jamb work commenced on 1st September to • Kettering, London Road Car Park segregate the cycle lane on the eastern • Kettering, Wadcroft Road Car Park East Northants side of Rushmere Road between Billing • Kettering, High Street, near Nationwide • Oundle, Market Place, outside Road and the Northampton Old Scouts • Kettering, Dalkeith Place Tesco Rugby Football Club. Plastic posts or • Burton Latimer, High Street/Latimer • Thrapston, High Street, outside wands will be installed to provide some Close ‘General Store’ separation between cyclists and motor • Desborough, High Street opposite • Thrapston, Oundle Road, outside vehicles. Gaps will also be left in the The George PH One Stop A survey of the uses and spaces in “The cycle racks that we’re wands so that traffic can turn in and out of • Desborough, Havelock Street, near • Raunds, High Street/The Square the town centre has been undertaken implementing across various locations in side roads. junction with Station Road to identify ways of helping business the county should also make it far easier In addition to the developments on • Rothwell, Market Hill plaza behind South Northants to recover, alongside providing a safe for cyclists to find safe and sufficient Rushmere Road, work is also being carried Market House • Towcester 1 x temporary rack environment for people to move around. parking where needed. out to install a series of cycle racks at • Kettering, Market Place • Brackley 1 x temporary rack The works will be reviewed on a regular “In this way, we hope to create locations across the county. These include: • Towcester, Brackley Road/Pomfret basis to ensure their effectiveness and an environment where businesses Daventry Road changes will be made if considered can recover, while also ensuring we Northampton • Moulton, Stocks Hill outside Co-op • Roade, High Street, outside necessary. maximise the benefits to cyclists and • Fish Street • Woodford Halse, Station Road, newsagent Cllr Jason Smithers, County Council pedestrians.” • St Giles Street near the post office outside pharmacy Cabinet Member for Highways and Work is also continuing in identifying • St Giles Street between Castillian • Brixworth Library Wellingborough Place, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to medium-term to long-term cycling and Street and Hazelwood Road • Brixworth, Northampton Road near • Wellingborough, Pebble Lane/Market announce the latest travel schemes in the walking projects in the county, with • Abington Street near St Giles Terrace Kennel Terrace Street area to help cyclists and pedestrians get input from the public, to secure further • Abington Street near Wellington Street • Harlestone Firs, adjacent to Harlestone • Earls Barton, High Street, outside E Lee out and about in a safer, more efficient Government funding via the Emergency • Guildhall Road Firs car park Butcher’s way. Active Travel Fund for those schemes.

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