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Inside... Page 5 Page 8 some festive cheer. CThe Rotary Club of Oundle will be hosting Santa’s Christmas Concert New police and fire community at St Peter’s Church, Oundle on Friday 4th December at 7.45pm. hub for Oundle #Futures Tickets are £10 each are available at Oundle Book he historic Fletton inside the building was A police and fire service hub for the community of Oundle had Shop, Oundle Post Office House building, officially opened by Assistant and Green Man Antiques Twhich was built as Chief Constable Rachel its official opening on Friday 6th November. or by contacting Sheila on an infirmary in 1900 but Swann and the former High 01832 275776. is now owned by Oundle Sherriff of Northamptonshire, The Club is raising funds Town Council, has recently Anne Burnett. as Oundle Town Council close the front for Rainbow Trust Children’s undergone a major ACC Swann said: “This and counter at Hospice and Rotary refurbishment programme new facility gives the people Council. Oundle Police Charities. The music will be and now provides a of Oundle wonderful access “It will bring officers Station in April. provided by Peterborough home for a wide range of to the police and fire services right into the heart of the This new facility Salvation Army Band and community groups as well in a building which is also community. will mean that, solo artists. as the police and fire officers. home to a number of other “I am particularly pleased despite this, The police and fire hub facilities and agencies, such about that as we had to we’ll still be able Rushden Sea to meet with the public and listen Cadet Corps to their concerns T.S. Diamond and problems.” “By having an office in As well as the public Fletton House, the police supports sector organisations, Fletton will be able to engage Poppy Day House also has meeting well with the community. t was a proud day for rooms, a dance studio, It’s a positive move for PO Coleman when an arts and crafts room, a Oundle.” Rushden’s Sea Cadets nursery, a youth club and a The creation of the I pounded the streets of the cafe. police and fire hub inside town raising money for The former High Sherriff Fletton House came as a the Royal British Legion’s of Northamptonshire, Anne result of work under the major annual fundraiser. Burnett, who lives close Futures Programme, an Rushden meets at the to Oundle, welcomed the intensive study to find out Drill Hall in Victoria Road police’s move into the how policing should work every Friday evening from building. in Northamptonshire in the 7pm–9pm. So if you are She said: “This will future. interested in supporting the certainly allay people’s Fletton House is also cadets please get in touch. concerns that there would opposite the existing maurice.weight@cadetmail. be no police presence in Oundle police station, which mod.uk You will be given a Oundle following the closure will remain an operational warm welcome. of the front desk in April. base for officers in the town.

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Fundraising from within the club is also night to the same charity was a cheque for with their work are asked to ring 01933 The maximum word count is 200 words. important to pay for feferees, pitch hire £117.17 raised during a charity weekend 355281. and kit washing; the players also pay event at Rushden station by the Rushden Geoff Hollis match day subs. This month the players Dear Editor, are taking part in ‘Movember’ to raise Woodford Wolves football team was money for the charity, raising awareness formed this year and plays at Woodford of men’s health. Genealogy jottings Community & Sports Club in the Northants Keith 07584 864933 Combination League, Division 2 – a o you remember last countywide league. The players are all Dear Editor, By Jan Pearson time that I mentioned Genealogy Specialists, Tracing Our Past, from the local area and have to be 16 Rushden and District Lions Club recently websites such as and over; training is on Tuesday nights D Discovering Our Genes (TOP DOG) held their annual charity clay shoot with Ancestry and Find My Past? www.genealogy-specialists.com at the ground from 7 till 9pm and anyone this year’s selected charity being the Brain A word of caution: the wanting to join our club will be more Tumour Charity. A total of £1,319 was indexes for these websites than welcome. Bengal Brasserie from raised, this being rounded up to £1,500 by have been transcribed births were unrealistic, for where you insert a * in Thrapston sponsor our playing kit, and the Lions and presented to the charity’s and the original could be instance. Going back over place of a letter, or series Easitill Retail Solutions from Brixworth representative Vajiha Hameed by Lions open to misinterpretation. the originals, I realised of letters. Even on a first sponsor our training tops; their support President Geoff Hollis and his wife Lion Therefore, a badly written that the handwriting of the name, things might not be name on the original might Parish Clerk back in the as you thought. An ancestor be transcribed as a ‘best 1700s was not as clear named Louise might be guess’ by the transcriber. as I first thought. I was recorded as Louisa, and Editor’s notes Even if you are making researching the surname so not appear when you notes from originals in a s you will know, the Notwithstanding the time. ‘Bailey’. However, there was search for her under Louise. Record Office, it is possible Nene Valley News turmoil elsewhere, I Turning to a more also a family by the name Using this as an example, to become unstuck. Years concentrates on local continue to be pleasantly mundane issue, have you of ‘Barley’ and the records you could then try Louis*. A ago, I was in the Suffolk showed a very rushed Over time, you learn these stories of interest, we hope, surprised by the number of started the Christmas RO in Ipswich, happily to the people of East people doing good works in shopping yet? Only five letter ‘r’ so that it looked tricks but the key is to think noting down masses of Northamptonshire and even their communities. Charities weeks to go now but I’m just like an ‘i’ but without laterally and not have the baptisms, marriages and in that restricted sphere it’s are of course a high profile sure the well organised the dot over it. Back to the blinkers on. People read burials from the Theberton all too easy to run into example but there is much among you will have got the beginning I went… things differently and, if Parish Registers. Then difficulty because of more going on, particularly job underway, if not So, bearing this in mind, you take a peek at the ‘Ask it dawned on me: there conflicting interests, at this time of year. We finished! For most, the if you are looking for an the Experts’ section of my were far too many names particularly when politics is would like to hear about angst of last year’s last- ancestor online, but cannot forum you will see that quite for there to be just one involved. However, it’s what’s happening, minute rush doubtless find them, it is always worth often a second opinion is family – the gaps between difficult to ignore the events especially from anyone who caused an early New Year’s using ‘wildcards’. This is sought. of the past few days across has received help from an resolution to do better this the Channel in Paris which unexpected quarter; so time; however, hanging bring the upheaval in the please let us have a letter if onto that thought is difficult Middle East that much you have story related to when it seems there are so The Foot Clinic closer, again, to the UK’s this subject. One plea while many other things to be at doorstep. Here’s a situation on the subject of letters: done. We shall be taking apparently mired in political please use a computer if at some of the Christmas and and religious conflict which, all possible – while we don’t New Year load off ourselves 128 Newton Road Rushden Golf Club this year because we won’t on a whole number of levels, refuse to publish Rushden Pay and Play seems to defy the values of handwritten letters, they be publishing a Nene Valley Northants FOUR BALLS – come and play at Rushden for £80.00 rightness, common sense have to be transcribed into a News on 2nd January 2016 (£20 each) on a Saturday afternoon. and logic, which most of us form which the publishers and the last edition of 2015 Rose Wesley To book a tee time telephone 01933 418511 option 3 MCFHP MAFHP might try to bring to any sort can deal with and that takes will be 19th December. Membership Have the winter on us – 15 months for the price of 12 of analysis. 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This is an recent Issues Debate at East With the upcoming opportunity to support our Northamptonshire Council. procurement of a new leisure residents up and down Nursery opens The meeting was a great management contract, the district in the long and opportunity for members councillors talked at length short term, either through of the council to debate the about the partnerships that outreach work, grants or new play area future of health, sport and will be built to ensure East different facilities. wellbeing in the district. Northamptonshire leads the “The Leisure and mall Wonders space. Their feedback was Opening the debate, Cllr way with active recreation. Procurement Working Party Nursery, on the amazing but the smiles and Steven North, Leader of Keen to emphasise that will now meet to discuss the SEast Road Estate in laugher said it all. Please the Council, outlined the the debate was not just key points from this Issues Oundle, are very pleased do come and visit. projects and strategies about sport, Cllr North Debate and set the scene for to announce the opening During October we that will drive East added: “This is not just the future.” of the new outdoor play added another activity to area. We wanted to create our schedule. We are now an amazing space, twice including free swimming the size of the existing lessons for all children Ensure a safe and peaceful space that not only met all aged three and over. of the Ofsted requirements The children have their but also offered every lessons at Oundle Pool festive season this year child of every age group and have the whole pool resent wrapping, worn sets of fairy lights. plan your journey home. a space where they could to themselves. They Christmas lists and Check that they confirm to If you use a taxi, ensure it learn through play and most have a half hour lesson Pordering a turkey the British Standard (BS EN is registered. If you have importantly have fun. in their groups of four children or less every are the priorities for many 60598). to walk home, walk with a We have worked with ESP Play, experts week. This is in addition to the Pre-School families as the festive season Don’t overload sockets; friend and stick to well-lit, in designing inspired outdoor spaces. team and a lifeguard. We are aware how approaches. But Christmas ensure there is only one plug busy streets. Make sure We chose this company because of their difficult it is for working parents to be able is no time to forget crime and per socket. Always turn off someone knows the route accreditations and case studies. In addition, to get children into the limited swimming fire prevention messages. plugs when they are not in you are taking. our Project Manager and lead designer was lesson spaces available at the weekends. To help people ensure they use, except those that are a fully qualified teacher. The children have really enjoyed their have a happy, peaceful designed to be left on, like Prevent burglaries A few weeks ago, we invited the children first few weeks of lessons and we will be and safe celebration, the freezers. Keep presents out of plain to come outside and investigate their new continuing with these every week. Prevention and Community Make sure you and any view of windows. They will Protection Department for visitors know the agreed draw attention to your house escape plan for your home, and its contents. and Fire has released some in case of fire. 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Keep your this if you are away. you have finished cooking. purse safe in an internal Dispose of boxes and Never leave candles pocket and don’t carry your rubbish discreetly, as unattended, and remember pin number with you. discarded boxes can alert New 42oz Wool Twist in Plain to keep decorations, cards people to the fact that there and wrapping paper away Seasonal socialising are new and valuable items and Heather Colours from candles, fires, lights Don’t leave your drink in the house. and heaters. unattended. It takes a matter Finally, please remember 4 and 5 metres wide Make sure fairy lights are of seconds for someone to to check on older relatives switched off before you go tamper with your drink. and neighbours this 12 Plain and Heather Colours to bed or leave the house. Carry a personal safety Christmas, to ensure their Also, do not use old and alarm and make sure you safety at this time of year. £18 per square metre Don’t forget we sell beds The Mayor of Higham and mattresses

Ferrers Award 2016 WHERE TO FIND US he Mayor, Councillor Richard Gell is Please submit the name and address of Units 4/6, Eastwood Road, Oundle PE8 4DF seeking nominations for The Mayor’s nominees, together with details of the reason T. 01832 275009 TAward for Services to the Community. for their nomination, to the Town Clerk at The Mayor’s Award is to be given to Higham Ferrers Town Council. an individual volunteer for their work and Town Hall, Market Square, Higham Ferrers OPENING TIMES commitment within the community of NN10 8BT or email us at info@highamferrers- Monday To Friday8.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 9am-4.30pm Higham Ferrers over a number of years. tc.gov.uk www.oundlecarpetweavers.com (Group nominations will not be eligible for an All nominations should be received by [email protected] award). Friday 4th March 2016. 06 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 21/11/15

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Notice is given that the following Denford Little Addington centre with associated parking (all matters landscaping at The Corner House 15 applications have been received together 15/01964/FUL (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) 15/01963/LBC (12/12/2015) (LBRegs) (LB/ reserved) at former 18 High Street Chancery Lane Thrapston NN14 4JL with the last date for making Installation of two velux windows to roof on CA) Location of gas cylinders to rear of Ringstead 15/01933/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) representations: rear elevation at Debdale Cottage Church property and internal alterations at Single storey side extension to provide a Lane Denford NN14 4ED Surrenden House The Green Little Rushden bedroom and wet room for disabled person Apethorpe 15/01965/LBC (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) Addington NN14 4BB 15/01976/VAR (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) at Jonwyn Winding Way Thrapston NN14 15/01914/LBC (12/12/2015) (LBRegs) (LBRegs) Internal remodelling of first floor (LBRegs) Variation of condition 19 - 4NW Creation of new entrance to rear of property, bedroom, bathroom and hobby room and Lowick And Slipton windows in the retained facades to be 15/01972/VAR (05/12/2015) (Info) minor relocation of existing windows to installation of new velux windows to roof on 15/01997/FUL (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) Single replaced with window details to be agreed Variation of condition 2 - plans, pursuant to accommodate new door and portico, minor rear elevation at Debdale Cottage Church and two storey rear extensions at 16B Main pursuant to planning permission 14/00683/ application 14/01506/FUL - Demolition of 15 alterations to existing fabric to provide Lane Denford Street Lowick NN14 3BH FUL dated 21.10.15 - Erection of forty seven No. flats and replacement with 3 No. 2 bed entrance lobby space, internal door from dwellings with associated access road bungalows and 4 No. 2 bed flats, associated entrance lobby to side room, and relocation Easton-on-the-Hill Lutton including demolition of extensions and parking, access and landscaping at Home of cloakroom enclosed with new wall at The 15/01961/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) 15/02033/PDU (05/12/2015) (Info) Change sheds to the rear of listed building at Court Sackville Street Thrapston NN14 4NZ Lodge Lodge Farm Lane Apethore PE8 5DE Proposed pair of semi detached houses at of use from agricultural barn to children’s Grenson Shoes Ltd Queen Street Rushden 17 Westfields Easton On The Hill PE9 3LY play barn and associated cafe at Woodbine NN10 0AB Wadenhoe Barnwell Farm Oundle Road Lutton PE8 5ND 15/02000/ADV (05/12/2015) (Info) 2no. 15/01970/FUL (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) 15/01960/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) Two Irthlingborough internally illuminated built logos and letters Conversion of three barns into four dwellings storey rear extension at 26 Main Street 15/01980/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) Two Nassington 1 No. non illuminated post sign at Dovecote Pilton Road Wadenhoe Barnwell PE8 5PZ storey side extension at 118 Addington 15/01987/VAR (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) 2 No. fret cut perspex telephone numbers 9 15/01998/LBC (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) Road Irthlingborough NN9 5UP Variation of condition 2 and 3 - to raise No. frosted digital printed window graphics (LBRegs) Convert outbuilding into one Benefield 15/02011/VAR (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) height of proposed outbuilding pursuant to at 163 - 165A Wellingborough Road residential unit at Dovecote Pilton Road 15/01715/FUL (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) Erection Variation of Condition 3 to increase planning permission 15/00968/FUL dated Rushden Wadenhoe of two storey detached garage building with opening hours pursuant to Application 17.7.15 - Demolition of existing garage and 15/02024/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) storage area on first floor and incorporating 09/01749/FUL: Change of use to class A5 erection of two storey rear extension and Proposed front single storey extension and Warmington plant room for ground source heat pump: hot food takeaway and new shop front at detached outbuilding at 47 Church Street second floor dormer at 3 Fuchsia Way 15/01927/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) removing existing retaining walls, regarding ground floor level with first floor flat dated Nassington Rushden NN10 0XF Refurbishment of property including the of land and erection of new retaining walls 12.03.10 at 33 High Street Irthlingborough 15/01920/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) erection of a two storey rear extension, and French drain: creation of new vehicular NN9 5TE Oundle Proposed erection of 4 No. detached insertion of windows to side elevations, loft access: and installation of ground source 15/01880/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) dwellings (3 No. with integrated garages and conversion with dormer windows to front, heat pump at 15 Main Street Lower Benefield Islip Proposed construction of 3 dwellings, 1 No. with detached garage) and associated canopy/porch to front and extension and 15/01716/LBC (12/12/2015) (LBRegs) 15/01973/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) detached garages and associated access / access works at land adjacent Chestnut new pitched roof to existing garage at 27 Big Removal of concrete pathway abutting Additional housing for the high voltage (HV) landscaping at 24B East Road Oundle PE8 Close Rushden Green Warmington property and installation of French drain at 15 metering unit and a smaller housing for 4BX Main Street Lower Benefield PE8 5AF electrical switchgear as joining the existing Stanwick The reason for applications being electricity substation as necessary to be Raunds 15/01952/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) Cheesery advertised is as follows: Chelveston-cum-Caldecott able to control and switch the 10% 15/01951/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) to process milk from 100 head goat herd at Part3 - Town and Country Planning 15/01940/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) renewables electricity generation from the Conservatory to rear of property at 29 Redlands Farm West Street Stanwick NN9 (General Development Procedure) Order Erection of a booster pumping station kiosk, distribution centre roof mounted photo Langham Road Raunds 6QZ 2015. a metering kiosk and telemetry mast - within voltaic panels back into the National Grid at 15/01971/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) Change Part16 - Town and Country Planning a post and rail fence compound at Pumping Vehicle Depot And Adjacent Land Kettering of use of agriculture building to B1 use at Tansor (General Development Procedure) Order Station SP 99404 67123 Upper Higham Lane Road Islip Mere Farm Shelton Road Hargrave NN9 15/01959/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) 2015. 15/01992/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) 6BB Two storey side extension and increase in Info - Non-statutory - included for Proposed manege and change of use to Laxton 15/01983/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) Two garage roof height at Jasmine Cottage Main information only. equestrian at Manor Farm Buildings Bidwell 15/01975/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) storey side extension and internal Street Tansor PE8 5HS LB/CA - Planning (Listed Buildings and Lane Caldecott Chelveston NN9 6AR Refurbishment of existing garage and new remodelling at 51 Langham Road Raunds Conservation Areas Act 1990. adjoining oak framed car port with external NN9 6LB Thrapston LBRegs - Planning (Listed Buildings and Collyweston staircase to storage room. Bin store to 15/00939/FUL (12/12/2015) (LB/CA) Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990. 15/01969/FUL (05/12/2015) (Info) New come off existing garage at The Old Ringstead Demolition of car port of 15a Chancery Lane access to highway at 48 Main Road Threshing Barn Main Street Laxton NN17 15/01996/OUT (05/12/2015) (Info) and part of wall, and erection of five Sharn Matthews, Executive Director Collyweston PE9 3PQ 3AT Outline: Construction of a community dwellings with garages, parking, access and Dated 21 November 2015

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Charity to host shopping day Barnwell pie and pint Corby care charity invites you to a night with auction fabulous Christmas shopping event in he Barnwell The fabulous auction beautiful relaxed surroundings with over Community Group lots include: a day as Tis holding a Pie a beekeeper/private 30 wonderful stalls. and Pint event with the chef, photography added attraction of an lessons, making wine at Auction of Promises at the a vineyard, 3 men and he Friends of Corby The Corby Urgent Village Hall on Sunday a quad bike, outside Urgent Care Centre Care Centre is on the 6th December, starting at beanbags/iPad lessons, Tare inviting you to Willowbrook Health 1230pm. The admission a day’s fishing and much their fundraising event at Complex, Cottingham Road, price, £8 for adults and more! Pipewell Hall, Pipewell, near Corby. No appointment is £4 for children, covers Tickets are on sale in Kettering, NN14 1QZ. necessary, and patients the pie and mash and a advance at the Barnwell The preview evening is on will be seen in order of dessert. Post Office. Wednesday 25th November clinical priority. The Centre from 6.30pm to 9pm, with is open between 8am and champagne and canapes. 8pm every day of the year tickets are £20 and booking and offers a single point nurse practitioner after being seen. Some people will be is required. The shopping of access to urgent care initially assessed by a nurse monitored in the observation day is on Thursday 26th services, reducing the to establish how urgent bays before deciding on an November from 9.30am to need for patients to travel your complaint is. The appropriate care plan which 4pm and admission is £5; to A&E. There is a range of more urgent the condition, may involve other treatment all proceeds will go to the diagnostic facilities including the faster you will be and further tests. Friends of Corby Urgent an x-ray department with Care Centre (Registered extended opening hours FAQ: Charity 1163807). and short-term observation Who can access the service? Anyone can use this For tickets and bays. The Centre’s aim is service. more details email: to initially assess more than What’s it for? Any illness needing urgent attention, theusefulteam@gmail. 95% of patients in less than including injuries and fractures. com or pay £20 per ticket 15 minutes. Where is it? Willowbrook Health Campus opposite the via PayPal PayPal.me/ You will be seen by a Boating Lake in Corby (Bus Route 1), postcode NN17 patsyvalentin doctor or senior clinical 2UR. 21/11/15 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 07 Oundle pupils experience old traditions and new trends during special school trip to China ver the October teaching English to pupils attended workshops consisted of travelling and performers changed their the speaking around us Exeat, a group of from Grade 1 to Grade 5. which included traditional sightseeing. face in a blink. started to become clear OOundle School Head of Chinese, Hua Chinese calligraphy and The first day there was The second day was and towards the end of the pupils who are studying Yan commented: “The paper cutting. In addition, spent visiting gardens spent enjoying private tours week, I could understand Mandarin visited China, most interesting finding, the pupils had a few and the Temple for Zhuge of two Chinese companies, longer and longer chunks providing them with the according to all the Oundle afternoons off to explore Liang, a strategist of exploring China’s business of a sentence. The trip opportunity to observe participants, was that all the city and its culture with Three Kingdoms, and the world and technology. turned out to be so much and experience both the the Chinese pupils were their host families. Cottage of Du Fu, a Tang The last full day in more than just about traditional culture and especially attentive and had What impressed the Dynasty poet. Pupils found Chengdu began with learning the Chinese the modern life of China an unbelievable memory to pupils most during themselves in breathtaking visiting a giant panda language though. It made – from dragons, lanterns retain the English they were their homestay was the forest type gardens where breeding base, and ended me realise how diverse the and chopsticks to the taught compared to Oundle generosity and kindness of they walked through brooks with shopping at the world is. How amazing it many bright signs and pupils own when it came to their host families. After an and bamboos whilst taking world’s biggest shopping is to see that a few time shining lights, skyscrapers, retaining Chinese words.” emotional farewell with the in the scent of flowers, and mall, which also had two zones away and ten hours shimmering smartphones During the first week, host families, they headed hearing Chinese music in 5 star hotels and its own on a plane could lead you and an everlasting rush pupils stayed with host for the skyscrapers and the distance. The evening beach! to a completely different hour! families. Apart from bright lights of Chengdu, ended with souvenir Pupil, George Garber world. The way of life, The pupils spent the first offering their host buddies the capital city of Sichuan shopping at a traditional (15) commented: “I can the culture and the social five days of the trip in a private English tuition in Province, for the last four street market, and watching confidently say that with understanding are simply primary school in Meishan, the evenings, they also days of the trip which Sichuan Opera where the every day that passed all so different from ours.” Christians Together in Oundle id you know that members dropped into West Porch Café in St are issues of global concern – such of all the Christian church Peter’s on a Wednesday afternoon? as the current refugee crisis – that Dgroups in Oundle meet The members of the Christian you are passionate about, and regularly to discuss aspects of the communities working together would like some action taken. life of the town and community? have initiated these and many other Perhaps you, too, would like to get Have you been to Carols in the events. involved or to know more. If so, Market Place on Christmas Eve, or Christians Together in Oundle do contact CTO with your ideas received a churches Christmas or would like to hear from you if or questions via stpetersoundle@ Easter card? Perhaps your children there are other areas of town or yahoo.co.uk (tel: 01832 275675) or have been to the Chattabox Holiday community life that you feel they [email protected] (tel: Club, held each summer, or should address. Or perhaps there 01832 770010).

1000’s OF ART, CRAFT & HOBBY FREE DEMONSTRATIONS! SUPPLIES ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! Special Craft Warehouse Christmas Evening Wednesday 9th December 6 to 8.30pm Get in the Christmas spirit with a glass of mulled wine & www.colemans-online.co.uk FREE PARKING a mince pie - all are welcome SAVE to this FREE event. Unit 6, Brindley Close, 20%! Rushden, NN10 6EN. T: 01933 355530 Off non-offer items

1000’s OF CRAFT & HOBBY SUPPLIES - ALL AT GREAT PRICES & ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! On the first Saturday of each month we hold one of our famousBig Craft Days. We have simultaneous craft demonstrations by professional demonstrators which are FREE Christmas Jumper Day continuous between 10.00am and 4.00pm. There are lots of special offers & free EVENT Friday 18th December 9am to 4pm refreshments. We have plenty of helpful and knowledgeable staff on hand to give you advice on all the latest products. We open for shopping at 8.30am. Join us (preferably in your Christmas Jumper!) to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Our next Big Craft Day is on Saturday 5th December & will feature the following demonstrators:- Make A Wish & Save The Children. Helen Jennings will creating some fabulous cards Sherry Calvert is here to show us how to Trish will be demonstrating ideas for Christmas using the new range of stamps & dies from DO create beautiful jewellery pieces with seed tableware. There will be an adult & child’s prize Crafts. beads. for the best Christmas Jumper. We will also be Jennie Rayment will be with us to share her amazing sewing skills and introduce us to her range running a tombola & there will be refreshments of Patchwork kits. Jennie will also be signing copies of her new book “Stitch Bits”. & mince pies (all proceeds to the charities).

Make Your Own Christmas Cards & Decorations! Where To Find Us Need materials or know-how & inspiration? We have it all at The Craft Warehouse! Unit 6 Brindley Close workshops Rushden Great Gift Idea! Northants For details of our Craft NN10 6EN Workshops please visit our T: 01933 355530 Website (www.colemans- E: [email protected] www.colemans-online.co.uk online.co.uk) or ask for a leaflet at The Craft Warehouse Thursdays: 9.00 to 4.00 Fridays: 9.00 to 4.00 or any Colemans Branch. ¸ Saturdays: 8.30 to 4.00 Sundays: 10.00 to 4.00 08 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 21/11/15 From the East Northants Chairman t is my pleasure to once in my next report. raffle, including Sir Michael more report that the last I want to thank everyone Caine, Colin Firth, Sir Tom Ifew weeks have been who supported and Jones and Barbara very busy, involving charity donated to this cause, Windsor. events, civic services and especially as these All proceeds will be split much more. desperate refugees will be between the Royal British Last month Fr John Hall facing the winter in terrible Legion and the Children’s and I held a church service situations. Skylark Ward at Kettering for the Syrian refugees. The Also a huge thanks to General Hospital. service was attended by everyone who came to my I look forward to revealing Squids in for a heads of five churches and charity district talent contest the grand total as soon as also many civic leaders and last weekend to support possible. members of the local their town’s act. It was a Wishing you all the very 20-minute feast – community. great night out. best. Dr Omar Abarra, from the Rev Coles from the charity Hand in Hand with Communards compered Cllr Marika Hillson Quick stuffed squid Syria, came and presented and many well-known stars Chairman of East the work they’re carrying contributed to the celebrity Northamptonshire Council e’re coming to a out in Syria, which was well really busy time received by the Wof year when congregation. everyday cooking can A considerable amount of become a chore; you just aid was brought to the want to be able to put food church and was blessed by on the table quickly and Fr John. The donations you don’t want it to cost too By Catherine filled a transit van, which we much either. With even more Burbage took to the collection point stress and coughs and the following week. colds around than usual, it’s Money is still being important to eat good food 2 cloves garlic – peeled and out of the squid, and then donated and I’ll let you too, so stir fries, omelettes diced spoon some of the chorizo know how much was raised The donations collected a the Chairman’s special church service or meat and roasted veg are Butter for frying and potato mixture into all easy choices. But if you 5cm to 10cm piece of spicy each squid. Push the rest get bored with having the chorizo* of the mixture to one side same old things, you can Optional: 50g to 100g black of the pan, add some more still try new things without pudding* butter and fry the squid and spending more time or Handful of boiled new tentacles briefly on all sides money. potatoes* to add some colour. Then Squid is the same price or *Chop these items to a remove the squid from the cheaper than chicken and similar size – you’re going pan, put in an ovenproof beef cuts, is quick and easy to stuff them in the squid, so dish and put them in a to prepare and cook, can make them small enough medium oven whilst you go in the freezer until you to fit finish. Add the kale to the need it and certainly makes Chilli – fresh or dried flakes remaining mixture in the a change! Soft cooking 100g or more of prepared pan, turn the heat down chorizo adds a spicy kale and put a lid on to wilt the earthiness to any dish, so 2 large or 4 smaller squid kale – this will take about tuck some away in the fridge with tentacles 5 minutes. Check the for when you need it. Black Squeeze of lemon seasoning – add more chilli pudding is a cheap way to if you like. Dish the kale Marika Hillson and Fr John Hall with members of the congregation at St Peter’s Church, Irthlingborough add nutritional value to this Soften the onion in mixture onto warm plates meal, but if you don’t like it butter, then add the garlic, and place the squid on top. just use more chorizo or add chorizo, black pudding, Finish with a good squeeze Seek free guidance on pension some bacon. new potatoes and chilli to of lemon. the pan and fry until the If this recipe is a freedoms six months on Quick stuffed squid – serves potatoes are coloured and cephalopod too far for you, ctober marked six months Bedford, Kettering and Corby. Since the 2 the chorizo browning. Make just put a fried egg or two on of freedom and choice for service’s launch six months ago, it has been 1 onion – diced sure you take the tentacles top the kale mixture instead. Opensions and Central and East helping people understand the range of Northants Citizens Advice is encouraging options now available. eligible people in Northamptonshire Martin Lord, Chief Executive at Central and Bedfordshire to seek free guidance and East Northants Citizens Advice, said: with Pension Wise, to make sure they “Pension Wise helps people make sense of understand their options. their pension options. In the last six months, The new pension freedoms, introduced we have had a range of different questions in April, mean people over 55 who have a about the new freedoms: from cashing defined contribution pension now have the in 25% of a pension pot tax-free to how a option to take their pension savings as an decision might affect any benefits someone annuity, cash lump sum or flexibly over time. already receives. Alongside these changes the government “Pensions can be confusing. Pension launched Pension Wise – a free, impartial Wise offers people an opportunity to seek service to help people approaching guidance to understand their options retirement understand their options, so they before they make any final decisions. We can make informed decisions about their encourage people to visit us to book a free pension pot. guidance session.” If you’d like to see a particular recipe or food featured Local face-to-face Pension Wise To book a Pension Wise appointment, call in this column, please email me: nenevalleyfood@ appointments are available in Northampton, the local team at Central and East Northants btinternet.com Wellingborough, Towcester, Daventry, Citizens Advice on 0300 323 9940. 21/11/15 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 09 Icons of Northamptonshire book celebrates its first birthday A book celebrating the unique treasures of Other entries include details of: motorsport • the annual Conker Festival near Oundle • Boughton House, one of Britain’s grandest Northamptonshire is celebrating its first anniversary. which sees men, women and children and best-preserved stately homes known compete for the title of World Conker as the Versailles of England because of its Champion elegant grandeur. cons of Northamptonshire is published Northamptonshire and editor of the book, • the bronze head of the Roman emperor jointly by Northamptonshire County received the cheque and said: “This joint Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180) discovered The book is on sale in Northamptonshire’s ICouncil and the Northamptonshire branch venture with Northamptonshire County near Brackley county libraries, price £17.50. of the Campaign to Protect Rural England Council has been a great pleasure. We share • Silverstone circuit, the home of British (CPRE Northamptonshire). a deep love of the county, and the sale The County Council presented CPRE proceeds of the book will support CPRE’s Northamptonshire with a cheque for £2,000 work to protect its countryside for the benefit Remembrance in Raunds – a proportion of the profits raised from book of all.” aid to be the largest and civic dignitaries to place Town Cllr Mayor Helen sales since it was launched in October 2014. In the book 70 contributors – including afternoon poppy wreaths. East Howell and Major Sherrie Cllr Jim Harker, Leader of the County broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan, explorer Sir Remembrance Day Northants MP Tom Pursglove Graham from RAF Council, said: “This is a wonderful record of S Ranulph Fiennes, and parish priest Richard parade in Northamptonshire, attended, as did Raunds Alconbury. the many, many things for which the county is Coles – pay homage to their favourite iconic young and old walked renowned and I’m delighted that they have places, buildings and events in the county. shoulder to shoulder through been brought together in this compilation. Broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan writes about the Town Centre. Organised “One of the attractions of the county is that the Express Lifts Tower, the landmark he by the Royal British Legion we have so many unheralded treasures, that dubbed the Northampton Lighthouse, while and the Town Council, the many people feel a genuine sense of Sir Ranulph Fiennes writes about Ashby St parade was ably managed discovery when they encounter what we have Ledgers and its links to the Gunpowder Plot. by Parade Master David to offer. The Revd Richard Coles writes about St Thoday and led by the “I take terrific pride in being Peter’s Church, Lowick; Lady Heseltine Raunds Temperance Band, Northamptonshire born and bred and I feel explains the history of her 18th century from the Council offices to this volume is a fitting tribute to our wonderful Georgian home, Thenford House and the the Raunds War Memorial at county.” Lord-Lieutenant of the county, David Laing, St Peters Church where a Sir Paul Hayter, chairman of CPRE writes about a skateboard alley in Corby. short service was held. Many local uniformed and community groups were joined by families, local Relocated Register Office in residents, serving soldiers, Northampton will benefit veterans, local businesses more customers A service provided throughout Northamptonshire by: ustomers will soon Northamptonshire Register Office is be able to register a moving to Northampton’s Central Cbirth or death or give notice of a marriage or civil Library to make it easier for people to partnership at the library access a range of wellbeing services. instead of at the Guildhall. Marriage and civil Approaching partnership ceremonies, naming ceremonies and library and the children’s to register a birth, for renewals of vows will services on offer there. example, can then find out retirement? continue to be held at the County Council Cabinet about library membership Guildhall, as well as at a Member for Public Health and children’s centre range of venues across the and Wellbeing Cllr Robin services – all in one place. Not sure what to do? county. Citizenship Brown said: “Libraries in “If the model continues to ceremonies will continue to Northamptonshire are be a success, we will look Talk to us about Pension Wise - a free and impartial be held at County Hall. increasingly becoming a to relocate the remaining government service providing guidance and New state-of-the-art hub for a wide range of three offices in Kettering, information on the new pension freedoms. offices, with private areas community services. Wellingborough and for more sensitive “Moving registration Daventry in due course.” appointments such as offices in Northampton Central Library will be the For a appointment call: 0300 323 9940 registering a death, are now from the Guildhall to Central statutory register office for being built in Central Library will make it easier the county and the venue Library. for people to access those for marriage and civil Relocating to the library services and customers will partnership registrations. It means that the Registration benefit from the extended will also display the notices Service will be able to offer opening hours at our for all upcoming marriages appointments on Saturdays libraries. and civil partnerships in the for the first time. “By bringing the services county for the statutory The move follows the together, parents who want period. recent successful relocation of Corby, Oundle and All registrations are by appointment only, which Towcester Register Offices can be booked by visiting www.northamptonshire. to their respective libraries, gov.uk/appointments. Customers can register their where customers events at any office in the county. registering births are now For information about the range of ceremonies introduced to library staff offered by Northamptonshire Registration Service, who explain the benefits of visit www.yourdaynorthants.com. joining their baby to the 10 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 21/11/15 Networking is good for you As hopefully you know, word of mouth is the most powerful form of referral for your establish your credibility, others. business. Therefore networking with like-minded business owners is one of the best have a plan of who you Also don’t commit ideally want to meet at the cardinal sin of not ways to promote your business and should certainly be part of your marketing efforts. a given meeting and if following up on leads that possible, go along with you are given – this is a some referrals for other sure way to turn people owever, there are you with an appropriate adage that you have two Be prepared when attendees. 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She is putting on a pitsfordschool.com Lots of pre-loved items sharing St Mary the Virgin Church, Traditional Church concert with three established Christmas Fayre and Market, (Toys, Clothes etc) at a 9.20am Burton Latimer Bazaar with Raunds local singers on. The last Santa’s grotto, raffle and lots fraction of the high street 01933 395174 7.30pm Temperance Band & The show was a great success so more. Join us for an evening cost! Lots of stalls to browse! 8 mile walk from Bozeat. Admission: £7.50 includes Six Week Community we’re looking forward to more of festive fun. Refreshments available. refreshments. Proceeds to Singers of the same! There will be a Christmas Craft our charity Teamwork The Heritage Chapel and licensed bar and parking is Tony Little: An Intelligent WPHSA Christmas Fayre Workshop: Christmas Pippa 01536 391778 or pay at Halls, Park Road, Rushden available in School Lane car Person’s Guide to Brigstock Village Hall Wreath the door. NN100RW park. 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Street, Rushden Sunday 6th December Station (or online at www.rhts. 12noon–2pm 12noon–3pm 7pm First Sunday Event with co.uk) Admission: Adults £6 – Train Christmas gifts and Thursday 3rd December Admission: £7 Sharnbrook Gospel Choir 12noon–2pm ride, drink and mince pie; decorations, Jewellery, Bottle Lunchtime Concert: Gill Valentine 01933 353528 Rushden Salvation Army, Admission: Adults £6 – Train Children £9 (Under 1 £4) – Stall, Crafts, Cakes, Books, Prokofiev – Peter and the Faryl will be accompanied by Church Street, Rushden ride, drink and mince pie; Present from Santa, train ride, Bric-a-Brac, Tombola Wolf Roy Kirsopp on piano – last 6pm Children £9 (Under 1 £4) – juice and biscuit. Grand Raffle – 1st prize: St Peter’s Church, Oundle year’s event was a sell-out. Free admission Present from Santa, train ride, Advance bookings being Luxury Hamper donated 1.15pm Gill Valentine 01933 353528 juice and biscuit. taken for the Santa Specials by Central Garage of Free admission. 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VAT Order the effect of which will be to prohibit traffic from proceeding SITUATIONS Other services we offer: along that length of Deenethorpe Lane, Deenethorpe as set out below. wide range • in depth • small quantities Skip Hire, Grab Truck Hire, Sanitary Hygiene Bins, Bin Cleaning Service, Christmas lighting in stock Garden Waste Removal, Litter Picking Service, End of Tenancy, House Clearance LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: VACANT That length of Deenethorpe Lane, Deenethorpe from the junction of Now open: Tuesday – Saturday, 8.30am until 5pm Benefield Road to junction of Deenethorpe Lane. ‘The Perfect Alternative to a Skip’ 4 Church Street, RUSHDEN NN10 9YT REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for Tel: 01933 312816 Email: [email protected] safety during repairs to Anglian Water service. PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 7th December 2015 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen Part P A.SeAton months. 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Nik Puryer did well to draw against the much higher graded Trophy haul for Corby Robert Taylor and new boy Richard Ellis By Derrick Sims continues to show promise, by holding orby Tennis Centre took the Dermot Bailey, who was away gaining Corby’s Tony Blott to a draw. Captain Bob majority of honours at the East his fourth wheelchair Futures success, will have been disappointed to lose against Bd5: Jeff Owen (101) 1-0 CNorthants Tennis prize presentation vice-captain Nicki Helbick stepped in to the lower graded Michael McColgan. Robert Douglas (U) evening. Dave Johnson received the receive the trophy for Kettering C in Men’s McColgan is having a run of good form, trophy for Men’s Division One and Craig Division Two. The Mixed Division Two fell having beaten Rushden’s Saj Ganger in Tue Nov 3rd, Haworth accepted the cup for Mixed to Ferrers & Rushden who beat long-time Corby’s previous encounter against Chess Mates A 2 – 3 Rushden A Division while wife Juliette collected the leaders Oundle to claim a well-deserved Rushden A. Jeff Owen put Rushden back Bd1: Chris Ross (201) ½ Ladies Division crown. In the absence of victory. on track with victory over the unfortunate Hugh Murphy (197) Robert Douglas who was on the back foot Bd2: Frank Kamau (168) 0-1 after going a Bishop down and finally lost James Gardner (153) the race to promote his pawn, leaving Jeff Bd3: Tim Lawson (161) 1-0 Nik Puryer (144) with a simple Checkmate. This just left Bd4: Eva Ressel (137) 0-1 Keith Bristow and John Sawiak slugging it Sajan Ganger (128) out on board 2 in a winner-takes-all game. Bd5: Dave Curran (112) ½ Alan Lewis (130) Unfortunately Keith spent too long pondering and got caught out as the sands Northants SKL Division II of time ran down. He was finally beaten by the clock in a game he should have won, Tue Nov 10th, leaving Corby to celebrate a last gasp Chess Mates C 5-0 Rushden C victory. Bd1: John Warnes (130) 1-0 It was a different story for Rushden A, James Wicks (64) who were undoubtedly apprehensive on Bd2: Dave Curran (112) 1-0 Tom Murts (61) their trip down the A45 to Northampton to Bd3: Saif Uddin (U) 1-0 face Chess Mates elite. The match was Eddie Francolini (33) evenly balanced after Hugh Murphy and Bd4: Ian Revitt (97) 1-0 Nigel Wren (U) Alan Lewis agreed draws with their Bd5: Tim Broad (74) 1-0 Sarah Collins (U) Pictured left to right: Nicki Helbick (Kettering B) Craig Haworth (Corby Mixed) Juliette respective Northampton opponents. James Haworth (Corby Ladies) Tracey O’Reilly (Ferrers & Rushden) Dave Johnson (Corby A) Gardner then put Rushden in the lead with In the meantime Rushden C travelled to and League President Brian Foster a well worked victory over the higher Northampton to play Chess Mates C team, graded Frank Kamau. The game was finally although a sat nav malfunction meant a settled in Rushden’s favour, when Saj slightly delayed entrance for some of the managed to manoeuvre his Rooks into a Rushden players. After the excitement of Windmill Academy awarded winning position after an endgame blunder battling with the Northampton traffic, the by the higher graded Eva. This just left Nik players had to quickly get brains back into and Tim fighting it out on board 3, a fight in gear for the match ahead. James Wicks the coveted School Games which the higher graded Tim finally seems to have been put off his stride by the prevailed to provide some consolation to journey and was soundly beaten by the Mark Award the losing team. much higher graded John Warnes. Nigel Wren put up a good show against Ian Revitt Northants SKL Division I and they both agreed in the post-game analysis that if Nigel hadn’t missed a killer Mon Nov 2nd, move Ian would have been in serious Rushden B 2 – 3 Corby problems. There was no need for Eddie to Bd1: Nik Puryer (144) ½ Robert Taylor (172) analyse his game, having been caught by an Bd2: Keith Bristow 0-1 John Sawiak (119) early checkmate from Saif. Tom and Sarah Bd3: Richard Ellis (U) ½ Tony Blott (112) both put up good fights against excellent Bd4: Bob Ellam (108) 0-1 opponents but in the end were unable to Michael McColgan (89) overcome the Northampton players.

Chess is a game for people of all abilities, disabilities, and lifestyles. Rushden Chess Club loves welcoming new members, so do come along to a meeting if you’re interested in playing indmill Academy, Raunds, has sport and physical education. The award is chess in a very friendly environment. been awarded the coveted testament to the hard work and commitment The club opens most Mondays from WSchool Games Silver Mark for of the staff. 6pm for Junior players – for details 2014/15 in recognition of its engagement The Mark was created by the Department please call the Club Secretary on 01933 and commitment to the School Games of Culture, Media and Sport and launched 625767, or visit the club website http:// programme. in June 2012. The criteria are set by Sport rushdenchessclub.com and for the NCA Administered by Northamptonshire England and the Youth Sports Trust to (County Association) it’s http://www. Sport, the School Games Mark rewards assess participation, competition, workforce norchess.lloydbunday.co.uk. schools for their wider commitment to, and clubs. It is an annual award and must and development of competition, school be re-applied for each year. 21/11/15 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 15

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Under 16’s Derby Day Taking pride in reaching the FA Cup The 15th of November saw our two Under 1st round draw and refocusing on the 16 teams go head to head at Kennedy’s league. playing fields in Finedon. I had heard 306 people watched Diamonds grind out from one of the Galaxy players that all the another league victory. AFC Rushden & lads love playing in this fixture each year Diamonds produced a workmanlike and were all up for it. The teams ply their performance to defeat mid-table Barton trade in the same division in the league Rovers on a clear afternoon at and were seperated by just a point at the Sharpenhoe Road on Saturday start of the game. Cosmos were the home afternoon. team for this fixture but it was Galaxy who After goalkeeper Matt Finlay had emerged victors on the day – Adamason, produced a sharp save to deny a back- Cottis, Gilson and Martin taking one post volley from home striker Connor chance each to put Cosmos to the sword. Vincent, Diamonds took the lead in the Another age group in which we have 21st minute, as Claudiu Hoban cut in two teams competing, the Under 13’s from the right and drilled a left-footed both had disappointing outcomes in their effort in at the near post. Dan Quigley hit games. Blues fought hard against a good the post shortly after with a flicked Corby side, losing out to two late goals. header and Tommy Berwick failed to Blues coach Darren Fisher was capitalise on Rovers’ goalkeeper Kyle nevertheless full of praise: “Another good Forster being out of his goal as Rushden team performance today from the Blues. went into the half-time break a goal to I’m really pleased with the spirit in the the good. team; everyone’s working hard, the It was from this set-piece that the defence put in some great challenges Diamonds were able to double their lead. keeping Corby out. We conceded two With six men in the box for Hoban to aim goals late in game. We had a few chances at, his near-post delivery found the ourselves, we were unlucky not to get perfectly-timed run of defender Liam something from the game. We need to Dolman to powerfully flick home his third work on our finishing next week, but at goal in his last three games. least we are creating chances. I’m very They didn’t have to wait much longer pleased, and well done to Josh on his to wrap up the three points though, as m.o.m performance. Keep up the good the clock ticked just past the regulation work everyone.” 90 minutes, and it was substitute Tom The Whites also went down when they Liversedge who was the creator. The ball came up against a very strong Soccer was headed forward to the ex-Belper Stars team, crashing out of the NTFA cup man after a throw-in by the home side 9-1. There’s still solace for them when had been won by the Diamonds, and he they turn back to the league though, as was able to turn and attempt to lay the they top their division by two points, ball off to the sprinting Dan Quigley. The having played a game less than Corby ball was slightly deflected into his path, Kingswood in second. and his resultant shot took a much larger Although our Under 8’s results are not deflection to take the ball up and over published there was some great praise the dive of Forster to seal the victory. directed their way by their coach, With the two FA Cup exits in the last Rushden & Diamonds stalwart Mark two seasons leading to league defeats in Gibbs, who reported to our community the next fixture, it was pleasing to see the lead on 17 minutes as Tom speculative effort that found its way into Facebook page: “Two good wins this the Diamonds break this sequence, Liversedge swept home Claudio Hoban’s the net off the left hand post. morning for the under 8s, Fury playing record a deserved victory and move up squared pass. Desborough equalised on Diamonds seemed to have to won this first and remaining unbeaten and what a to second in the Southern League 30 a little against the run of play as game three times, having dominated the performance from everyone of them. At Division One Central table. The full-back Bradshaw swept the ball past opening stages only to be pegged back, times you can’t believe they’re 7/8. The performances of the two wingers Claudiu Matt Finlay, after a great run and one two taking a late lead only to be pegged passing and work rate makes it all worth Hoban and Andy Hall were eye-catching on the edge of the area. back again, and then winning a penalty while and certainly our best performance and provided the away side with Desborough continued the higher shoot-out when they faced a cup exit. this season. Then Dynamos put in a good consistent energy and pace throughout intensity of their play in the early stages of It was their first win in three attempts in shift and won. After leading the game we the afternoon, and though it wasn’t a the second half, pressing the home side at the NFA Hiller Cup and they now let them back in it and made the last two sparkling performance on the whole, the every opportunity. Play became disjointed progress to the semi-finals minutes a bit nervy but the boys dug old cliché ‘getting the job done’ was and error strewn though as neither side Final Score: AFC Rushden & Diamonds deep and held on. Dynamos have only achieved against a bright and purposeful built up any momentum. Charlie Butt did 2 – Desborough Town 2. Diamonds win lost once and that was against their Barton Rovers side. have one great run into the area surging 6–5 on penalties teammates, so up to now it’s been a very Final Score: Barton Rovers 1 AFC past his man and firing his cross through Match Summary: Paul Judd positive start to the season. Well done Rushden & Diamonds 3 the six-yard box to be picked up by Scott boys.” Match Summary: Ollie Mortimer Joseph beyond the far post but he could Upcoming Fixtures It is great to see the pride our coaches only fire over from 12 yards. Home have in their players, whether they win or 03/11/2015 Tommy Berwick became Diamonds’ Saturday 21st November v Beaconsfield lose. If the effort is there, we will always NFA Hiller Cup action first substitution and he made an SYCOB back their corner. 123 people watched Diamonds Edge it immediate impact as he grabbed the 3pm Kick off (League) I talk a lot about our younger teams, but on penalties. vital second for Diamonds just two Tuesday 24th November v Leighton Town don’t forget our over 50’s – come and join Cup progression: On we go... who’s minutes later. Charlie Butt’s long throw 3pm Kick off (League) them if you like, fill out the contact form next? AFC Rushden & Diamonds won an from the right was flicked on to Berwick on the far post for him to swivel and fire on our website for details. www. exciting penalty shoot-out to beat UCL We’re sorry to hear about the fire at low and hard past Jones in the afcdiamondsyouth.com side Desborough Town in the quarter- the home of AFC Rushden & Desborough goal. See you next time. finals of the NFA Hillier Cup on Tuesday Diamonds, the Dog and Duck, in Diamonds appeared to be seeing the Mark Cullen night. The game finished 2-2 after 90 London Road, Wellingborough. game out comfortably with Andy Hall AFC Rushden & Diamonds Youth minutes and Diamonds ran out 6-5 Sadly, the Club lost bar stock, coming close with a side footed lob that winners on penalties. television and audio equipment, club keeper Jones just held, but there was a Diamond Days: Manager Andy Peaks picked a strong memorabilia and furniture in the fire final sting in the tail from the visitors. 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