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I have www.genealogy-specialists.com E never (until recently) lived and worked in the is mentioned elsewhere in support for those with flowing safely; generally, same town. However, most of our ancestors this edition, is particularly financial problems can this happened on Saturday always lived and worked in the same town or job, they would have no home. important for all of us living save public money in the but not surprisingly there village. Hardly any had the luxury of cars once I see a lot of children walking to and from in the District. It will give longer-term because other were a few problems they had been invented – or even a horse and school each day, which is nothing new. Back the Council the chance forms of support, or even gaining access to cart. Shanks’ pony was the order of the day! along, schoolchildren were always expected to review the way local court proceedings, won’t empty properties. There Have you ever looked into where your to walk to and from their place of study – no development goes ahead be needed. Perhaps we follows the question of folk lived and worked? If they were miners, large cars to bring them to the village school! up to 2031 and, among should be grateful that we compensation for the loss for instance, where was the nearest mine My grandmother and her siblings used to other things, the outcome don’t have to make the of supply; Citizens Advice in relation to where they were living in the walk on their own – from the age of 3 or 4, will have a major influence decisions about where the state that, if your gas is censuses? It was not uncommon for a man to no less! – from their cottage into the nearest on the development of funding goes. cut off for more than 24 walk six miles to work, do a day’s hard labour village, four miles away and think nothing of Neighbourhood Plans, of There was consternation hours, £30 per day can be and then walk the six miles home again. it. I know – roads were quieter then, not as which there are 15 being in Oundle last Thursday claimed from the company Every day of the week except Sundays. Once much traffic, and we live a much faster pace developed across the morning as residents responsible for the gas the railways had been built, travelling from of life these days. However, take a peek at District. We aim to keep you woke to find that their gas pipes connecting to your the countryside into the towns and cities was old maps and see where your ancestors up to date with progress supply had been cut off. home but you must claim certainly easier, but not everyone wanted to lived in relation to work, schools – or even but if you need to get in National Grid were onto within one month. However, do that. Maybe your ancestors worked the the nearest public house! You may well be touch with the Local Plan the problem quickly, albeit National Grid have land and lived in tied cottages – without the surprised. team at ENC their contact there were initial mixed posted on their specially details are in the article. messages about whether established webpage Another ENC related householders should turn that they will be writing to Thrapston Plaza Opera – story in this edition covers off the gas at the mains everyone explaining how the further funding of the themselves or wait for an compensation will be paid. Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onégin Community Law Service engineer to attend. The Perhaps those affected hrapston Plaza Opera, founded by about 30 performing members for each main Debt Advice service based town was soon flooded should give the company local musician Vincent Davy in 2010 is production, including auditioned principals in Rushden but offering with National Grid staff and a couple of weeks to get now just entering its seventh season. who sometimes come from as far afield as free support to those with the problem was identified their house in order before T as a fault in equipment pursuing their own claims The aim of the group has always been to Birmingham and Cambridge. Even rank and financial problems across offer local singers the opportunity to perform file chorus members come not just from the District. Doubtless, regulating the local flow ahead of the one month fully staged ‘grand opera’ with trained Thrapston but other towns and villages within many readers will feel of gas. 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Action2Mobility_QuarterPage.indd 1 30/01/2013 12:28 04 To advertise visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 28/01/17 East Northamptonshire Local Plan: the relaunch ast April, East Northamptonshire Local Plan part 2 is already specified in the respect of strategic development sites; • Identify any further (new) site allocations Council (ENC) agreed to prepare JCS. In practice therefore, the Regulation and that the Local Plan part 2 could consider. Lpart 2 of the statutory Local Plan 18 consultation is to give greater direction • Economic site allocations, e.g. The call for sites will run in parallel with the (development plan) for the district. This to planning policies. Significant background safeguarded employment areas, town wider Regulation 18 consultation. However, Local Plan will cover the period to 2031 work (e.g. evidence gathering) has already centres. the call for sites should be seen as an (i.e. the next 15 years) and consists of two been undertaken; this is an ongoing It should be noted that the new Local Plan ongoing process. Sites may be put forward main parts: process. part 2 will enable the current set of adopted at any time using the Council’s online site • Strategic policies (part 1) – the North site specific Local Plan policies to be submission form: ‘Propose a site for a Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy What should the new Local Plan part 2 comprehensively updated. In this way, the development plan’. (JCS) 2011-2031, adopted July 2016; and cover? Council will be able to get a complete Local • Site specific policies (part 2) – the East The Local Plan part 2 will provide detailed Plan for the whole of the district into place, How do I find out more? Northamptonshire Local Plan part 2. site specific proposals and development to cover the next 15 years. Full details regarding the Regulation 18 management policies; where these are consultation are set out in the statutory The Local Plan part 2 necessary to support the strategic policies The ‘call for sites’ notice. Please note that representations will The first stage in launching the Local set out in the Local Plan part 1 (the JCS). The Regulation 18 consultation is being need to be received by 4.30pm on Monday Plan part 2 requires the Council to It will define: accompanied by a ‘call for sites’. ENC is 13th March 2017. undertake a formal statutory consultation • Site-specific vision and outcomes for the already aware of a large number of potential under Regulation 18 of the 2012 Town district; development sites across the district. Further information regarding the and Country Planning (Local Planning) • Local spatial development strategies – However, the call for sites will support new Local Plan part 2 is available (England) Regulations (the ‘Regulation 18’ especially in respect of the rural area; the emerging Local Plan part 2, through through ENC’s Planning Policy consultation). • Development management policies – enabling the Council to: and Conservation team: Tel: 01832 This initial consultation represents the if further detail is deemed necessary, • Update any existing information about 742010, Email: planningpolicy@east- ‘scoping’ stage for the Plan preparation over and above JCS (Local Plan part 1) those sites that are already known about; northamptonshire.gov.uk process, where the Council is seeking views policies; e.g. contact details; and of key stakeholders as to what the Plan • Environmental designations, e.g. green ought to cover; e.g. potential site specific infrastructure projects and proposals; proposals for inclusion within the Local Plan • Site allocations for housing and part 2. community facilities, e.g. non-strategic Volunteers needed Much of what will be contained within the housing sites, detailed proposals in Come and work for the Forestry hear from you. 300 years of No experience is Commission at Fineshade Wood. necessary as all training Freemasonry (almost will be given. You’ll be provided with a uniform, 100 in Oundle!) ineshade Wood is the Welcome Desk in the and get free parking every une 2017 marks the 300th anniversary a beautiful, ancient atrium. If you are friendly time you volunteer. of the first meeting of the Grand Lodge Fwoodland with walks, and approachable, and You can work hours to Jof London and Westminster; the first cycle trails, a horse trail, happy to talk to people of suit you, but we particularly Grand Lodge in the world. car park and visitor centre. all ages and from all walks need people at weekends In Oundle there’s been a Lodge for almost We need volunteers to of life, then we’d love to and during school holidays. MASONIC 100 years, St Wilfrid formed in 1922. St Wilfrid work in our visitor centre is one of 90+ lodges in Northamptonshire to meet and greet visitors, To find out more, please email volunteering.fineshade@ and Huntingdonshire. answer their questions, and forestry.gsi.gov.uk. We can’t wait to hear from you! OPEN DAY Freemasonry is the oldest and largest of generally be on hand at the secular (non-religious) fraternal societies. Freemasons give time, skills and money SATURDAY freely, quietly helping local, national and international charities. Freemasonry is a Council makes time 11TH FEBRUARY tolerant, diverse fraternity not discriminating against members, or prospective members, WESTGATE SUITE because of their religion, race or nationality. to improve services It’s based on honesty, fairness and ommitted to improving services, making time for training, development and TALBOT HOTEL kindness of heart. It’s friendly, fun and family East Northamptonshire Council’s coaching of our employees. inclusive, and members make life-long C(ENC) opening times will change “This small change in opening hours friendships. to make time for staff training, starting 1st will enable us to not only support staff, 10AM-2PM There are myths, rumours and February 2017. but develop and improve service to our misconceptions about freemasonry. If you ENC will pilot opening one hour later, at customers too.” wish to know more about Freemasonry and 9.45am on Wednesday mornings, at the ENC consulted customers over a two- its relevance to modern life, view a Lodge set Thrapston and Rushden offices, to enable week period via a survey, and 99.5% of ALL WELCOME out, come to St Wilfrid’s open day Saturday staff to undertake essential training. responses stated that the late opening 11th February 2017 at the Westgate Suite, Head of Customer and Community would not cause problems for them in Talbot Hotel, Oundle 10am until 2pm. 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Notice of planning applications received

Notice is given that the following applications have Irthlingborough at The Coffee Tavern 34 Market Place Oundle PE8 4BE The reason for applications being advertised is as been received together with the last date for making 16/02285/FUL (18/02/2017) (LB/CA) Proposed 17/00024/FUL (18/02/2017) (LB/CA) Reconfiguration to follows: representations: residential development of 9 dwellings adjacent to St rear fire escape. Alter rear window to become rear fire Part3 - Town and Country Planning (General Peters Way at Car Park Rear of High Street St Peters Way escape doors and new safety bars to first floor sash Development Procedure) Order 2015. Ashton Irthlingborough NN9 5SD windows at The Coffee Tavern 34 Market Place Oundle Part16 - Town and Country Planning (General 17/00006/LBC (18/02/2017) (LBRegs) Proposed internal 16/02465/REM (11/02/2017) (Info) Reserved matters: 17/00032/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Proposed roof Development Procedure) Order 2015. alterations to create WC utility room, larger lounge and appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for four replacement including dormer window and installation of Info - Non-statutory - included for information only. additional kitchen units at Firtree Cottage 11 The Green dwellings pursuant to outline permission 15/01558/OUT first floor bedrooms, bathrooms and staircase at 1A Lime LB/CA - Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Ashton PE8 5LD dated 18.8.15 Outline: Erection of up to four dwellings Avenue Oundle PE8 4PJ Areas Act 1990. 17/00096/FUL (18/02/2017) (LB/CA) Addition of rear (all matters reserved except access) at land rear of Town 17/00051/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Single storey rear LBRegs - Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation dormer at Chapel Manor The Green Ashton PE8 5LD Band Club Windmill Road Irthlingborough extension at 1 Cotterstock Road Oundle PE8 Areas) Regulations 1990. 17/00036/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Erection of detached Brigstock annexe to rear of existing garage at 6 Diamond Drive Raunds Paul Bland, Head Of Planning Services 17/00034/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Removal of 11m high Irthlingborough NN9 5PT 17/00046/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) The reconfiguration of Dated 28 January 2017 monopole and installation of a replacement 12.5m high 17/00066/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Garage conversion the site and drive thru lane to include side by side monopole with 3no. antenna, 1no. relocated dish, retention and first floor extension over existing garage at 20 ordering, a new remote corral and associated works to Significant applications of 1no. equipment cabinet and installation of 2no. new Wyckley Close Irthlingborough NN9 5GE the site and building, including the installation of All “significant” applications are highlighted in green. equipment cabinets at Telecommunication Station Old extensions totalling 5sqm. Reconfiguration of fascia These are defined in the 2006 Statement of Dry Lane Brigstock Islip signage at McDonalds London Road Raunds Community Involvement as those for: 17/00070/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Proposed side and 17/00047/ADV (11/02/2017) (Info) Reconfiguration of • 100 dwellings and over Collyweston rear single storey extension to existing dwelling four existing illuminated fascia signs with the installation • residential development of 3ha or over if number of 17/00083/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Proposed Extension incorporating existing flat roof extension, with proposed of one additional illuminated fascia sign at McDonalds dwellings not known and Alterations to Dwelling at 33 Main Road Collyweston single Garage to side with new roof providing canopy London Road Raunds NN9 6EQ • 1000 square metres of floor space or over PE9 3PF over existing front door at 73 Lowick Road Islip NN14 17/00058/ADV (11/02/2017) (Info) Installation of 10 • commercial/industrial development of 1ha or over if 3JY illuminated signs to accommodate the new drive thru floor area not known Cotterstock layout. To comprise 9 freestanding signs and 1 side by • would, in the council’s opinion, alter the overall 17/00052/LBC (18/02/2017) (LBRegs) Internal alterations Nassington side directional sign at McDonalds London Road Raunds character of the locality by means of scale, use or including fitting out new kitchen, bathroom and shower 17/00057/FUL (18/02/2017) (LB/CA) Addition of 3 no. 17/00100/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Extension to existing visual appearance room. Installation of new heating system with underfloor roof lights in west elevation and a first floor window on apartment block housing three additional one bed units • would, in the council’s opinion, be sensitive due to heating at The Old Vicarage Main Street Cotterstock the east elevation of the existing dwelling at 38A Church at Rowena House Clare Street Raunds NN9 6PQ substantial demolition in a conservation area PE8 5HD Street Nassington PE8 6QG • would, in the council’s opinion, be sensitive due to Rushden development next to a listed building Easton-on-the-Hill Newton Bromswold 17/00025/FUL (18/02/2017) (Art8) Use of site remains a 17/00072/FUL (18/02/2017) (LB/CA) Part of existing barns 16/02421/LBC (18/02/2017) (LBRegs) To replace five nature reserve. Enhancing nature reserve site with the For more information on “significant” planning to be converted to form new dwelling at 25 High Street windows to front of cottage and fit new roof light to rear addition of an education shelter and four wildlife applications, visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/ Easton On The Hill PE9 3LN of cottage at 10 Church Lane Newton Bromswold discovery structures - otter holt, heronry, abandoned dcnotification Rushden NN10 0SR barge and spider sculpture at Nature Reserve Rushden Great Addington Lakes Rushden 16/02466/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Demolition of the Oundle 17/00086/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) To extend the width of existing bus depot and erection of detached dwelling with 16/02297/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) External remodelling the existing dropped kerb from the road at 42 Bedford associated parking and amenity space. Conversion and of the property to include: multiple extensions across Road Rushden NN10 0NB extension of the existing barn to a dwelling at Rectory Farm three floors, alterations to the roof and provision of 17/00101/ADV (18/02/2017) (LB/CA) Erection of: 1 no. Cranford Road Great Addington NN14 4BQ entrance stairway to front elevation: Installation of Non illuminated fret cut letters and logo fascia signs, 2 dormer windows, canopies and terrace to rear elevation. no. Externally illuminated fret cut letters and logo fascia Hargrave Site works to front and rear of property including new signs; 2 no. Internally illuminated projecting roundel 16/02234/LBC (18/02/2017) (LBRegs) Creation of new entrance gates, retaining walls and fencing to front and signs; 1 no. Non illuminated vitreous enamelled branch bathroom and ensuite refurbishment at Churchlands regrading and hard landscaping features to rear at 4 nameplate sign at 75-79 High Street Church Street Hargrave NN9 6BW Riverside Close Oundle PE8 4DN 16/02455/LBC (18/02/2017) (LBRegs) Installation of Southwick Hemington window bars. Adjust existing ground floor WC to create 17/00004/FUL (18/02/2017) (LB/CA) New wall to rear of 17/00031/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Two storey side disabled toilet. Alter rear window to create new disabled property enclosing rear lean to structure to become part extension. New chimney to East elevation. Alterations to rear access doors. Reconfigure rear fire escape. Create of house at Corner House Main Street Southwick PE8 roof. 2no bay windows to North and West elevations. parent and toddler room to rear with new first floor WC 5BL Alterations to and replacement of fenestration and and baby change area at The Coffee Tavern 34 Market associated work at The Mathom House Main Street Place Oundle PE8 4BE Thrapston Hemington PE8 5QJ 16/02470/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Site access road to 16/02467/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) First floor rear provide temporary access for the construction of extension to dwelling and internal alterations at 4 St Higham Ferrers Athletics Track (Planning permission 16/01090/FUL) at Pauls Gardens Thrapston NN14 4FE 16/02220/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) Erection of a storage Playing Field Pavilion Drive Oundle 17/00098/FUL (11/02/2017) (Info) To convert garage to building including toilets and changing facility at Recreation 17/00005/LBC (18/02/2017) (LBRegs) New hanging disabled access bedroom at 1 Forrester Grove Ground Vine Hill Drive Higham Ferrers NN10 8EF sign and window bars to first floor window front elevation Thrapston NN14 4UD

Consultation deadlines will differ for each application. Please go to www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planningapplications for details. Ise & Nene Valley Turners hirty-one members attended 2017 is in place for the regular Watoto choir comes to Rushden the AGM of the Ise & Nene club nights on the 3rd Thursday of he story of Watoto is one gone on to become lawyers, than 15,000 boys and girls – now TValley Turners held at the each month. Two full day events of hope, transformation teachers, computer scientists, have a better chance in life. Counties Community Centre are booked, the first being Les Tand empowerment. Since journalists, farmers and doctors. A choir of orphaned children Kettering on 19th January. Thorne on Saturday 20th May to 1994, Watoto has enabled As a result of the care and and teenagers from Uganda are Chairman Peter Bond spoke celebrate the 30th anniversary of thousands of disadvantaged education they have received, coming to perform a free concert of the club’s growth and the AWGB. children and adults to regain they are now impacting society at Park Road Baptist Church, development over the last year The club also has until the end control of their lives and to in a positive way. Rushden NN10 OLH on Friday and that it now had its own of this month an exhibition and realise their potential. Watoto’s Living Hope initiative 3rd February at 7.30pm, as part modern woodturning equipment sale of their work in The Alfred Watoto Child Care Ministries provides crucial support to of their Signs and Wonders together with a state of the art East Art Gallery in Kettering. has cared for more than 4,000 vulnerable women, helping world tour. They will perform a audiovisual system. He expressed The club is always looking for orphaned and vulnerable them to stay alive and to care for high energy, worshipful song his thanks for the support the club new members, whether they are children since it was established their children. To date, dignity and dance set, interlaced had received from The National new or old hands at woodturning. in 1994, with over 3,000 currently has been restored to more than with stories of hope for the Lottery, Kettering Borough receiving care. Some are former 3,000 vulnerable women through future of Africa. The Watoto Further details about this Council and the Association of child soldiers and some were Living Hope. These women have children’s choir is internationally friendly and welcoming club Woodturners of Great Britain to born to rebel leaders during the been empowered with literacy, recognised, touring the globe, please contact Peter Bond make all this possible. civil war. business and practical skills. performing before presidents 01933 741835 or peterjbond@ A full programme of well-known Many of these children have Their children – numbering more and kings. btinternet.com and respected demonstrators for 28/01/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 07 East Northants Snooker League he season has now resumed a handicap decrease for his winning Getting a following the Christmas break. Many dominance, Mecca Captain Darren Fenner Tplayers took the opportunity to has managed to win four out of four practice hard while there were no match frames these past two weeks to cement fixtures. his place at the top of the Player Statistics Garage Windmill Mecca have now won six with an impressive 82% win rate. Richard consecutive matches, which sees them Symons is close behind on 71% having extend their lead to eight points clear at found some great form this season, and Door has the top of the league. Windmill G, who fellow Mecca teammate Wayne Gardner is had been sitting comfortably just behind also playing exceptionally well with a 70% Mecca for the past few weeks, have been win rate. equalled by Windmill Warriors who, thanks It is turning out to be a record-season for never to two wins and a draw, now move up to the number of high breaks being knocked joint 2nd place. Elsewhere in the table, the in. 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n approaching Automotive does so in the looked into selling their the stone offices, same condition as it left the leather to other specialist Oworkshop and manufacturer when it was companies such as stunning showroom set new. All vehicles have FOC Fairline, British Aviation, tastefully in 150 acres of servicing if the service is Aston Martin, Jaguar and beautiful Northamptonshire due within three months or Lotus. This is where Paul countryside you cannot 3,000 miles, tyres no less developed a passion for help but notice the than 3mm tread and they quality cars, by supplying magnificent orange gull check all recalls before the the leather for their winged McLaren 570S V8 vehicles leave Centurian interiors, before setting up automatic parked enticingly Automotive. The bodywork his own business in 2006. at the entrance and priced of each car is given He wanted to perfect at £174,500. But don’t stop an amazing finish with the dealer experience and reading yet, as I promise Meguiars clay bar polish, a create a new standard, you there is a car for unique clay which absorbs making sure that every everyone here. debris out of the lacquer aspect of purchasing a I was greeted by the leaving the paintwork as vehicle was a perfect and Managing Director Paul new. As an additional extra enjoyable experience. Over Harding and welcomed into you can have a Williams the years he has developed his tastefully decorated Ceramic Coat applied, an excellent returning client office and I knew as soon which is endorsed by Nigel base, which reflects a as I sat down this would Mansell and has a lifetime widely felt satisfaction with be a different sort of car guarantee. the service he offers. buying experience for the I asked Paul how he Now for the surprising customer and I was right. came into the car dealer part I promised earlier: There are no salesmen business and his story Paul stocks vehicles in here giving you the is an interesting one. the price range of £5,000 high pressure talk, the He originally qualified to £250,000 and every ambiance is relaxed and as an engineer when he single vehicle that leaves totally customer focused, was 17 years of age. His Centurian Automotive helping to make the family owned a business gets the same top class purchase of your next car a supplying leather to the treatment. Over a 100 footwear industry where he quality vehicles are great experience. Each and haven’t got time to visit his Contact details: Showroom Tel: 01832 733444 was also a qualified leather available, from Minis to every car has a 111 point showroom, so you can pick Website: www.centurianauto.co.uk technologist. That industry Ferraris, handpicked by inspection, 12 months’ your vehicle online and Email: [email protected] MOT and a minimum 5 as we know took a massive Paul and offering a car for arrange to test drive the star WMS award-winning tumble owing to cheap everyone. Finance can be vehicle at home after work. greet you with a barista make you feel a whole lot warranty endorsed by Sir Chinese imports in the 90s arranged for those who So if you are looking coffee – you will be glad better! Stirling Moss. and it took the footwear need it. for a quality vehicle with a you did. Until then best wishes Preparation here is industry here decades to Paul also offers TDAH, unique buying experience, Next month I will be to all our readers from your everything and every car recover. or the test drive at home visit Centurian Automotive back in Rushden to feature local business champion. that leaves Centurian To survive the family service, for those who and meet Paul, who will another business that will Marika Hillson Farewell to Robert and Carel Rushden charity Chairman bout 60 people gathered at the community. But life continues and it Ringstead Club for an old- is time to look back with gratitude and honoured with OBE Afashioned New Year Party to say forward with excitement. he Chairman of Rushden- disadvantage. In the last year, they farewell and Godspeed to Robert and At the Shared Church we shall enjoy based charity Spurgeons, have delivered over 80 services, Carel Shehane as they return to Dallas, receiving visiting Ministers until another TStuart Cornwell, has been reaching over 37,000 children and Texas, after a year as Interim Pastors at American couple comes to Ringstead, awarded an OBE (Officer of 64,000 parents or carers. Ringstead Shared Church. hopefully around Easter time, and all our the Most Excellent Order of the Stuart said: “I feel immensely We gave them a book of pictures of other activities will carry on as normal. British Empire) in the Queen’s honoured and privileged to receive their year with us and a gift voucher Angela Davis and Patrick Smith will New Year’s Honours list. this award. Ultimately it would to use back in the USA – they were continue to look after the day-to-day Stuart Cornwell has been never have happened without probably already exceeding their luggage running of the Church. We look forward recognised for his outstanding the support and partnership of allowance for the return journey anyway! to seeing you at any of our services and services to children and many generous people who have During the year they have made a activities. families. As one of the worked alongside me, shared their significant impact on Ringstead and UK’s leading children’s expertise, and helped improve Details can be found at www. they will be missed by so many people, charities, Spurgeons the circumstances of some of ringsteadsharedchurch.org.uk at the Shared Church and throughout supports children and society’s most vulnerable children families affected by social and adults.” 28/01/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 09 New project creates permanent bird haven at Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes has created a new invertebrates that can be edges, they will provide Treehouse Bird Hide, which your garden, drop into the found in the shallow pools birds with a safe place to eat is located on the adventure ‘Feathered Friends’ event habitat for rare birds, thanks to £14,000 on the site. These watering and breed. We are hoping trail at Stanwick Lakes. To on Wednesday 15th and worth of funding from the independent holes often dry up during the that the globally endangered find out more about all the Thursday 16th February. grant-making charity, the Dulverton Trust. spring and summer months, lapwing, which currently bird life on the site, including Between 1pm and 4pm so the donation from the only visits the site over the RSPB events and bird walks, families can build a bird Dulverton Trust has been winter months, will settle and visit the website www. box or a bird feeder to used by the RFT Rangers to even nest in this new habitat stanwicklakes.org.uk take home to their garden, tanwick Lakes, life. create permanent, shallow that we have created.” If you want to find out enjoy birdy crafts and even which is managed Rare birds such as wigeon pools in the Stanwick Lakes There is a great view of how to help the birds at meet birds of prey on 16th Sby the Rockingham and golden plover visit every meadows. the new pools from the Stanwick Lakes and in February. Forest Trust (RFT) charity, winter from Scandinavia, Senior Ranger, Luke is nationally recognised as while sandpipers and Johns said: “As these new a Site of Special Scientific oystercatchers live on the pools settle in over the next Interest and well known in reserve all year round, few months and years and the Nene Valley for its bird feeding on the small plants grow around the

Dracula is coming to Kings Cliffe ebruary may be the shortest month Director John Marshall tells us that of the year but it is often the most although the panto might not be traditional Fmiserable – not in Kings Cliffe, where it is still full of the usual slapstick comedy, What’s On the renowned Kings Cliffe Players are taking gags, songs and laughter and as well SPRING to the stage for the annual pantomime. as the usual fun-loving actors some new This year the Players are presenting a thespians are taking to the stage for the 20 new take on the traditional panto, with a first time. production of Dracula the Panto. 17 The plot sees Count Dracula coming The performances start at 7.45pm on to England in search of the key to his 9th, 10th and 11th February and on hoarded treasure, which he believes has the 16th, 17th and 18th February with been taken by Lord Nemo Globin. But he a matinee on Saturday 11th February. comes up against the beautiful Buffy Van Tickets cost £8 each and can be bought Helsing, would-be vampire slayer and from the Kings Cliffe Store and the KC daughter of Professor Morris and Dame Players website: www.kingscliffe.org Plasma Van Helsing.

Wellingborough & Wed 1 Feb, 3pm & 8pm Fri 3 - Wed 8 Feb, times vary District Athletic Club Tickets £7 Tickets £7 DAC recently had a successful event with Country to Capital where 10 members of the club went out in the rain to smash 45 miles and Wclub members who didn’t race came out in support as marshals Sat 18 which made the event a huge success. The results were as follows: Feb, 1pm & Name: Time: Position 6pm Ben Shirley 06:18:08 32 Tickets £15 Michael Quinn 07:16:33 101 Helen Etherington 07:17:34 108 Thu 9 Feb, 1pm and 3.30pm Fri 17 Feb, 7.30pm Zav O’Neil 07:17:39 109 Tickets £11; Family Ticket £40 for 4 Tickets £20 (£18) Roger Bullen 07:35:53 143 Gary Thacker 07:44:39 158 Guy Travers 08:04:59 190 castletheatre.co.uk Nicola Walpole 08:17:29 206 Box Office 01933 270 007

James Terry 09:19:54 272 FREE PARKING PAY NO BOOKING FEE Castle Theatre, Wellingborough @castle_WEL Kevin O’Reilly 09:28:34 281 10 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 28/01/17

Film trailers and advance tickets are Oundle Cinema celebrates BAFTA available at www.oundlecinema.org. uk or though the Oundle Festival Box Office, 4 New Street, Oundle, PE8 4ED nominated films in February or over the phone on 01832 274734. Email information@oundlefestival. teven Spielberg and Ken Loach covered in ‘socialist Britain’ grit. Theatre, Oundle. org.uk to receive email updates about are both up for BAFTA nominations To celebrate their BAFTA nominations, On Sunday 12th February (BAFTA night forthcoming films, follow us on facebook. Sthis year, in recognition of lifetime Oundle Cinema is screening films by and itself), Ken Loach’s recent masterpiece I, com/oundleinternationalfestival and @ directorial contributions. about these two prestigious directors in Daniel Blake will be screened at the Stahl Oundlecinema. Both artists are successful in their field, but February. Theatre at 7.45pm. The film is a powerful their styles couldn’t more different. Spielberg Spielberg’s recent adaptation of The BFG, and poignant portrayal of an out of work The life and work of Ken Loach will be – director of ET, Jurassic Park, Schlinder’s Roald Dahl’s delightful story, stars Mark carpenter, depicting the everyday battle that the subject of the dOCs+ screening Versus List and Bridge of Spies – is one of America’s Rylance as the giant who takes a little girl is ‘life’ for those on the fringes of society. which will be screened on Wednesday most successful filmmakers; his films are Sophie on a tremendous adventure through Local organisations who support those who 15th February at 7.45pm in Fletton House, doused in Hollywood glitter. Ken Loach is Giant Country. Penelope Wilton also stars are at risk of slipping into or through the Oundle. A short discussion about some one of Britain’s most successful directors; in this fizzwhizzing feast of a film, perfect for net of social security will be present at the of the socialist issues which Loach raises his films include Cathy Come Home and cinema fans of all ages. It will be screened screening to answer questions about their through his filmmaking will follow the The Wind that Shakes the Barley which are on Sunday 5th February at 6pm at the Stahl work. screening. Craft and Vintage Fairs in Higham Ferrers From the East Northants igham Ferrers is vintage plates, felt ball the Band Club on Wharf definitely the place garlands, vintage furniture, Road – there will be more Council Chairman Hto be on the last clothing, homewares and stalls and a separate gifts Saturday morning of each handmade gifts including room with plenty on offer! n Monday 23rd January I Oundle Church of England Primary month! Not only is it the ever Scrabble pictures, button If you would like to know chaired a meeting of East School for the official opening of their popular Farmers’ Market, heart frames, crochets and more about these events, Northamptonshire Council. The relocation at the former middle school O selling a fantastic range of yarn and needles. (9am- including which stalls main business was ‘housekeeping’ – building in Cotterstock Road. local produce; Rainbow 10am is Happy Hour, so all we have each month, or receiving reports from the Council’s On 11th February I will be the guest of Craft Events holds a monthly customers are welcome to would like to find out about committees’ chairmen. We also the Governors and the Vice Chancellor Craft and Vintage Fair. join us for a free hot drink!) booking a stall please get discussed some amendments to the of the University of Northampton at their We have around 20 On 25th February we will in touch. I hope to see you Council’s Constitution: all written Graduation ceremonies. stalls selling a fabulous be using the downstairs of soon! constitutions need to be adjusted from range of items. On 28th time to time to keep up with changing Rupert Reichhold www.facebook.com/rainbowcraftevents January (Working Men’s requirements generally. Councillor and Chairman of www.rainbowcraftevents.co.uk Club 9am-1pm) there will On 2nd February I will be visiting East Northamptonshire Council [email protected] be cakestands made from

NENE & WELLAND CallConnect is a unique bus service whose We are looking for talented & enthusiastic:- timetable is not fixed but responds to CALLCONNECT passenger requests. The service runs from Serving Oundle, 7am - 7pm Monday - Saturday. Routes PATCHWORK & Peterborough, Stamford, are different each day depending on the Thrapston and bookings made by passengers. Journey SEWING TUTOR surrounding requests can be made by telephone or villages online. The service is designed to improve What We Do - based at Rushden, The Colemans Craft Warehouse is a 5000 transport links in the Oundle & Thrapston square foot “Aladdin’s Cave” of Craft & Hobby supplies. areas. We open for retail sales six days a week. Once a month we also hold one of For more information & to book a journey: our famous Big Craft Days which feature up to six all-day craft demonstrations. 0345 2638153 These free events regularly attract craft enthusiasts from all over the UK. www.wellandcallconnect.co.uk Our popular Craft Workshops are held in a fun, informal atmosphere at The Craft Warehouse. What We Are Looking For - we are looking to appoint a Patchwork & Sewing Follow us on Twitter @CallConnectbus Tutor. This posts involves: • Formulating innovative, original & interesting Workshops • Providing concise Workshop descriptions (for our Website & promotional literature) plus project samples & material costings • Preparing for and teaching classes of up to 15 participants per session of varying skill levels • Demonstrating products & serving retail customers on event days • Holding weekly workshops of up to 5 hours, usually taking place on a Friday or Sunday We can automate your Skills & Knowledge - Good planning, communication / presentation skills & a existing gates (if suitable) friendly disposition are prerequisites. or upgrade old equipment to meet BS 12453 If You Are Interested In This Position - we will be holding an informal OPEN safety regulations MORNING on Saturday February 25th between 10.00am & 1.00pm at the Craft Warehouse. Please bring along a small selection of samples or photographs of your work and enjoy and cup of coffee with our Manager, Joanna York. Colemans Craft Warehouse, Unit 6, Brindley Close, Rushden, Northants., NN10 6EN E: [email protected] www.colemans-online.co.uk T: 01933 355530 28/01/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 11

Sunday 29th January John & Celia Underwood Friday 10th February Every Monday All Age Service 01933 676989 Fusion for 7-11 year olds Titchmarsh Folk Dance Club Thrapston Baptist Church A friendly group to which all of Thrapston Baptist Church The Club Room, High Street, 10.30am retirement age are welcome. 6.30pm-8pm Titchmarsh NN14 3DF Preacher: Mat Hussain Lively and fun group with games, 8pm-10pm, £1 inc tea/coffee Theme: Deborah & Barak Fusion for 7-11 year olds songs and bible based Kev Prigmore 01536 514023/ Thrapston Baptist Church illustrations. [email protected] Monday 30th January 6.30pm-8pm Lovebirds on a Wooden Circle Lively and fun group with games, AFC Rushden & Diamonds Oundle Ladies Running Group Stanwick Lakes songs and bible based illustrations. Quiz Night Oundle pool car park 10.15am-2.45pm, £22-booking Rushden Bowls Club, 6.45pm essential Saturday 4th February Northampton Road, Rushden Jane Walker 01832 272898/ 01933 460676 Men’s Breakfast NN10 6AN [email protected] Class cost includes wooden oval, Thrapston Baptist Church 7.30pm, £2 use of all painting materials plus 7.30am-9am Raffle, Retiring Bucket Collection Baggypants Yoga complete pattern pack and A hearty full-cooked breakfast and for Cransley Hospice. To book a Masonic Hall, Wellingborough instructions to take away stimulating conversation. table please contact Glenis on Road, Rushden 07870 332606. 10am-11am Wednesday 1st February Oundle Strollers Free 01933 382837/07873 743256/ Addington’ Horticultural Society Guided Walk Saturday 11th February [email protected] welcomes Mr Nicholas Warliker Leave The Hub, Glapthorne Road Thrapston Film Night: The Intern £5 per session. The Memorial Hall, Great 12.30pm Plaza Centre, Thrapston Addington (opposite The Church) Walk starts Horninghold Doors open 7pm film starts NN14 4BS Leader John Cliff 01832 242000 7.30pm, £5 pre-booked from (1.5 miles from A14 Junction 11) Map Explorer 234 Thrapston Town Council, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start Grid Ref.806/971 or £6 on the door Visitors welcome (£2) Members Distance 6.75 miles – Moderate. Licensed bar & snacks Ringstead’s Jolly Good free (only £12 per year) Thrapston Town Council Company 01832 734750 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th February 01832 734673 Ringstead Shared Church Always a great speaker whose talk Felt Making Workshops Widower seizes opportunity to 10am-11am, £4 on Roses should interest all. Teas Pink House Arts Studio, become a senior intern at on Music & Movement for over-55’s. and Coffee available. Fotheringhay online fashion site. 2pm-4pm Every Tuesday (term time) Hellebores – an illustrated talk £15 per person – booking essential Sunday 12th February Toddlers’ Drop In by Penny Dawson Caroline Kisby 01832 26268 or Oundle Cinema: No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Methodist Hall, Drummingwell [email protected] I, Daniel Blake (15) 9.15am-11.30am, free Lane, Oundle PE8 4AA Felt making workshops throughout Stahl Theatre, West Street, [email protected] or 7.45pm, £2 patrons, £3 visitors February for all abilities. Oundle Peterborough PE8 4EJ 01832 770010 01832 272623 7.45pm, £5/£3 under 18s An illustrated talk on breeding and Sunday 5th February Based on life of a carpenter Tuesday Toddlers growing Hellebores, free light Morning Service recovering from heart-attack in No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, refreshments, all welcome. Thrapston Baptist Church NE England and his collision Oundle PE8 4BG 10.30am with benefit system. 9.15am, free Royal Marines Band Preacher: Mat Hussain Judith Brashaw on Great Hall, Oundle School Theme: Being a people of prayer 1 Communion Service 01832 770010 2.45pm (If my people…) Thrapston Baptist Church Every Monday (term time) 1.30pm-3.30pm Limited number of tickets 10.30am Praise and Play 01832 770010/ 1st Tuesday of every month available: Please request from Whitefriars Church – Preacher: Mat Hussain St James’ Church Thrapston [email protected] Great Companions [email protected] Morning Worship Theme: Being a people of 1.30pm-2.45pm, (single people 55+) An amazing opportunity to see the Whitefriars Church at Whitefriars prayer 2. refreshments available Monday once a month Rushden Bowls Club, Royal Marines Band. Junior School, Rushden NN10 9HX Anita 735443 Woodturning Club Northampton Road 10.15am Whitefriars Church Hardwick Village, Near 7-9pm, yearly membership £6 Wednesday 1st & Chris Youngman 01933 551769 Silver Service Aqua Aerobic Classes Wellingborough NN9 5AL Pat Bazeley 07931 964360 Thursday 2nd February An informal church service open to The Bridge Community Office Oundle School Swimming Pool, 7pm-10pm Love and Money all. at Whitefriars Junior School, Milton Road, Oundle Paul Lawman 01933 674260 2nd Tuesday of the month The Stahl Rushden NN10 9HX 8.45-9.30am, £25 for 5 sessions Tea Dance 7.45pm, £6 (Age Oundle Cinema: The BFG (PG) 10.30am 01832 277208/277195 Every Monday & Thursday Pemberton Centre, Rushden recommendation 15+) Stahl Theatre, West Street, Oundle, Melvyn Hunter 01933 222910 Oundle Bridge Club Dancing to ‘Music Box’ An ingenious drama written by Peterborough PE8 4EJ A traditional church service open Every Monday, Friday & Fletton House, Fletton Way, 2pm-4pm, £3 per person including internationally acclaimed Dennis 6pm, £5/£3 under 18s to anyone of any age. Saturday (term time) Oundle PE8 4JA tea/coffee & cake Kelly, performed by Oundle School Oundle Festival, 4 West Street, Otters Swim School Lessons 7pm start pupils. Oundle PE8 4ED. Whitefriars Café Church Oundle School Swimming Pool, 01832 273044 Higham Ferrers Guided Tour 01832 274734 Whitefriars Junior School, Milton Road Oundle Groups of 6 minimum. Trained Thursday 2nd February www.oundlefestival.org.uk, Rushden NN10 9HX Mon 3.55pm-6.10pm, Fri Every Tuesday guides. Tea & cakes, optional. Lunchtime Concert – Upper [email protected] 10.15am 3.55pm-6.10pm, Sat 8.30am- Art Classes (10 weeks) 01933 411191 Sixth cohort of academic Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the Simon King 01933 356871 12noon, booked in advance as a Knuston Hall, Knuston musicians adventure of a lifetime when she A chance to eat, chat, read, block (£5.50 per lesson) 7-9pm, 10 Lessons £100 Wildlife Trust Little Bugs Club St Peter’s Church, Oundle meets the Big Friendly Giant. reflect, create, listen and explore 01832 277208/277195 Jamie 07899 676769 10am-11.30am, £1 per child 1.15pm, free/ the bible together. Art Classes for beginners and (adults are free) lunch can be purchased Bring and Buy Sale 1st Monday of the month advanced students. Louise Tuffin 01604 774043/ Concerts in this beautiful church King’s Cliffe Parish Church Whitefriars Church, Rushden, Oundle Wives [email protected] setting in Oundle. Lunch is 11.15am Countryside Walk – Methodist Church, Oundle East Northants Classic provided for £3.50. Sheila Jackson 03330113776 Therapeutic Thrapston 7.45pm, £3 refreshments/raffle Motorcycle Club 50+ Adventure Club Bring items to sell and buy an item The car park in Meadow Lane, 01832 272178 New Inn Public House, Wymington For further information Tiddlers Group for 0-3 year olds or two from the tables. off Chancery Lane, Thrapston, Meet around 7.30pm 01536 505548/www.fiftyplus Thrapston Baptist Church Refreshments available. beyond the doctors’ surgery Oundle & District Royal British northants adventureclub.org.uk 9.30am-11.30am 10.30am Legion Meeting Sling Walk Friendly and welcoming with lots of Thursday 9th February Andrew Presland 01933 316927 The Talbot Hotel, Oundle 11am Every Tuesday & Thursday toys and play equipment for the Guitar Madness A walk near the gravel pits north 7pm First Tuesday of the month there Health Walks Stanwick Lakes little ones to enjoy. £1 per carer – Stahl Theatre of Thrapston. Les Starks 01832 270073 will be Sling Library at 10am prior 10am-11am, free, as many toddlers as you like! 7.45pm, £5 from the Stahl Box to the walk. Second Tuesday car park charges Office 01832 273930 By Appointment Every 2nd Monday meet at Rushden CC Hayway 01933 625522 Rushden Area Refugee A sizzling and suitably energetic Counselling & (except January & August) instead of Higham Ferrers. 01933 www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Support Meeting evening, encompassing eclectic Listening Service Thrapston & District Royal 410112 The Bridge Community Office offerings from soul to funk, ballads No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle, British Legion Branch Meeting Short Mat Bowls at Whitefriars Junior School, to rock. Northants PE8 4BG The Thrapston Centre, Rushden Mission Training Band Saxon Hall, Raunds Boughton Drive, Rushden These services are free High Street, Thrapston Mission Church, Wellingborough 1.45pm-4pm, £3 NN10 9HX Lunchtime Concert – Strings Marilyn 07936015965 7.30pm Road, Rushden 01933 624545 7.30pm, free St Peter’s Church, Oundle Veronica McCurdy 01832 735206 7.30pm-8.45pm Andrew Presland 01933 316927 1.15pm, free/ Housing, Benefits and Alan Richardson 01933 355302 Every Tuesday, Looking at several ways in which lunch can be purchased Employment Advice 2nd Monday of the month Thursday & Friday local people can support refugees Concerts in this beautiful church No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle, Royal British Legion Rushden Short Mat Bowls Whist Drive – all welcome. setting in Oundle. Lunch is Northants PE8 4BG Branch Monthly Meeting Saxon Hall, Raunds Rushden Bowls Club provided for £3.50. [email protected] or Rushden Football & Social Club, 1.45pm-4pm, £3 Northampton Road, Rushden Friday 3rd February 01832 770010 Hayden Road, Rushden 01933 624545 7.30pm, £2 Whitefriars Church Retireds’ Tiddlers Group for 0-3 year olds 7.15pm, annual fee £17 01933 313714 Group: Doug & Debbie Benn on Thrapston Baptist Church Half-Term Jake Baker 07525 441267 Yoga Class ‘Our time in Uganda’ 9.30am-11.30am All-age Touch Typing Club Whitefriars Infant School, Every Tuesday & Saturday The Bridge Community Office at Friendly and welcoming with lots of 9.30am-10.30am Mon-Fri 2nd & 4th Mondays Boughton Drive, Rushden Coffee Mornings Whitefriars Junior School, Rushden toys and play equipment for the Diane Gifford 07432 123 438 of the month 7.15pm-8.15pm, £5 per session St James Church Thrapston NN10 9HX little ones to enjoy. £1 per carer – Learn or Refresh your skill £15 StitChat Carole 07873743256/ 10am-12noon 1.30pm-3pm, free as many toddlers as you like! course intro with coffee. No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle [email protected] 01832 730019 12 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 28/01/17

Every Wednesday through music, rhymes and 7.30pm, £5 Community Art Classes Short Mat Bowls puppets for mums and tots (6 Chairman 01933 222326/ Oundle School Art Department Islip Village Hall months to school age). Secretary 01604 870275 7.30pm-8.30pm, free classes for 2pm-4pm, £3 people with a physical or learning 01832 733154 Every Wednesday (term time) Higham and Rushden U3A disability. Community ICT Classes Pemberton Centre, Rushden Tai Chi Needham Building, Oundle 2pm-4pm, £2 for visitors Coffee/Tea and Biscuits Chelveston Village Hall School SciTec, Glapthorn Road, Membership Secretary in the Bede House 2pm-3pm, £5 Oundle 01933 418653 St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers Tai Chi for health, fitness and self 2.30pm-4pm 10am-12noon, no charge just a defence. All ages (18+) welcome. 01832 277267 to enrol 4th Wednesday of the month donation to cover costs. Rushden Pensioners Forum Dog Training and Tiny Tots St Peters Church Hall, Adult & Child Swim Sessions Socialisation and Ringcraft Oundle Cof E Primary School, Midland Road, Rushden Oundle School Swimming Pool, Halefield, Woodnewton, Glapthorn Road 2pm-4pm Milton Road Oundle near Oundle 1.45pm Mary Morby 01933 312476/ 9.15-9.45am, booked in advance Classes from 6.45pm [email protected] as a block (£4.75 per lesson) 01832 293432/oundledogs@aol. Yr 7 & 8 Sports Club 01832 277208/277195 com/www.oundledogs.co.uk Sports Hall, Milton Rd, Oundle Wednesday & Thursday 7.45pm-8.45pm Free Counselling 1st Thursday of the month Rainbow Cafe for Tots No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane Oundle Raunds District History Society (aimed up to 5 and their adults) 660 Club By appointment 0793 6015965 Saxon Hall, Raunds Stanwick Lakes Two Acre Club, off Milton Road 7.30pm-9.30pm 2-4.15pm, £3 (50p for raffle) Morning Church Service 10.30am-12noon and 1.30pm 2.15pm-3.45pm Wednesday & Saturday £3 each, includes refreshments Mrs Wicks 01933 312623 Rushden Heritage Chapel Hall, (term time only), £2.50 per child – Afternoon tea and entertainment East Northants Athletics Club Secretary 01933 461480 Park Road, Rushden car park charges apply. for 60+ hosted by Oundle pupils. – ‘Getting Kids Into Athletics’ U3A Branch Meeting NN10 0RG 01933 625522/ The Ferrers School, 3rd Thursday of the month The Plaza, Cosy Nook, 10.30am www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Allegra Singers – Higham Ferrers Painting Class with Thrapston NN14 4PS Three-part ladies choir Wed 6-7pm, Sat 9-10am, £4 per Nick Baldwin 10am-12noon, £2 (visitors), £1 Church Service Club Night Music room, Sports Pavilion, Islip session or Wed & Sat £7 Chelveston Village Hall, (members) includes refreshments The Heritage Chapel and Halls, Apethorpe Tennis Club 7.30-9.30pm, £3 per session Graham Bufton 07788 698883/ 10am-4pm, £17 per session Park Road, Rushden From 6pm Veronica 01832 732611/ [email protected] Kathy Gyngell 01933 389936 Former Carers Group NN10 0RW 07753 472225 No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, 10.30am Returners to Work Every Thursday Ise & Nene Valley Turners Oundle PE8 4BG Cheryl 07969 603958/ No.1 St. Osyth’s Lane 1st Wednesday of the month Rushden Folk Dance Club Counties Community Centre, 2pm-3.30pm, free [email protected] 10am-12noon Raunds Ladies Group St Mary’s Church Hall, Rushden Hertford Rd, Kettering NN15 6LG 01832 770010 or 01832 770011 The Saxon Hall, Raunds 8-10pm, first visit free, £2 thereafter 7pm, members free, visitors £7 [email protected] Ringstead Shared Church 8pm-10pm, Visitors £3.50 Val 01933 387327 Peter Bond 01933 741835/ 10.30am Art & Craft Class [email protected] 3rd Friday of the month Angela Davis 01933 622316 Oundle Rural Mind, 1st & 3rd Wednesday The Silver Fox Woodturning (Checking before travelling) or [email protected] 1 Herne Park, East Road, of the month Club Thursday Market Day Stanwick Stitchers Service for All (Communion first Oundle PE8 4BZ Thrapston Country Dancers Dale End Scout Headquarters, No.1 Cafe - Free Drop-In Stanwick Lakes Sunday each month) led by Irene Issitt – Manager St Johns Ambulance Hall Croyland Rd, Wellingborough No.1 St, Osyth’s Lane 10.30am, free, car park charges. Revd Robert Shehane 01832 275020 2pm-3.30pm 10am-1pm, £2 all members 10am-2pm 01933 625522 or Pauline on 01933 G Hearnden 01933 622827/ Mick Webb 01933 682517 01832 770011 229817/www.stanwicklakes.org.uk 1st Sunday of the month Inflatable Fun Session [email protected] Priceless – for young children Oundle School Swimming Pool, Move to Health Every Friday 1st Saturday of the month and their families Milton Road Oundle 2nd Wednesday of the month No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Walk and Chat Coffee Morning St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick 5-6pm (May vary during school Coffee Morning 2.15pm-3pm Rushden Hall Park, St Mary’s Church, Ringstead 9.30am-10.15am holidays), £3 adult & £2.25 child Raunds Methodist Church [email protected]/ under Flag Pole 10am-12noon 01832 277208/277195 10am-12noon 01832 770010 10am 01933 624262 Every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday 01933 383378 Sue Mckay 07739 327022/ Pete’s Pack Cambridge First Thursday Drop-In [email protected] Thrapston Farmers’ Market St Peter’s Church, Newton Certificate in English 2nd & 4th Wednesday No 1 St Osyth’s Lane, Oundle Thrapston High Street Bromswold The Old Town Hall, of the month 10am-2pm Music Makers 9am-1pm 10am-11am Market Place, Oundle Northants Model Makers [email protected]/ Nene Centre, Thrapston www.thrapstonfarmersmarket. Helen Lines 07917001924 9.30am-12.30pm, £25 per week Windmill Primary School, 01832 770010 12.45-1.30pm & 1.45-2.30pm, moonfruit.com Bible based activities for children 01832 776336/ Raunds NN9 6LA £4 per child, £2 for siblings aged 3 years and over. [email protected] Main meeting starts 7.30ish Enjoy Yoga Naomi Cooper 07815 293893/ 2nd Saturday of the month First couple of meetings free Whitefriars Infant School, Rushden [email protected] Coffee ‘n’ Cakes 3rd Sunday of the month French Tuition Bob Humpage 07960 054405/ 7pm-8.30pm, £5 per session. Oundle Methodist Church, All Age Worship The Old Town Hall, [email protected] Gill Hughes 01933 313494/ Every Friday (term time) Drummingwell Lane St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick Market Place, Oundle [email protected] Over 60s FREE swim (behind the Talbot Hotel) 9.30am From 6pm, £25 per week NWR – linking lively Oundle School Swimming Pool, 10am-12noon 01832 776336/ minded women Little Ducklings Pre-School Milton Road, Oundle John Hewitson 01832 272209 Leisurely, Sociable Strolls [email protected] Dovedale, 1 Herne Park, Stay & Play ‘Tea & Tots’ 3pm-3.45pm Pub start – if not lunching do East Road, Oundle Sessions 01832 277208/277195 WE Watch not use pub car park Ringstead’s Beat Bugs 7.30pm-7.45pm 1.30pm-3pm, £1.50 per family. Stanwick Lakes 10am for 10.30am start. Ringstead Shared Church Carol 01832 270061 for more info. 01832 358085 Pre-School Swimming Lessons 01933 625522/ Guests £2 or join for year £8 NN14 4DA Oundle School Swimming Pool, [email protected] secretary@northamptonshire 2pm-2.45pm, £21/6-week session 3rd Wednesday of the month Short Mat Bowls Milton Road, Oundle shamblers.org.uk (£3.50 per week) Wellingborough Flower Wymington Memorial Hall 1.55-2.25pm & 2.30-3pm Oundle Farmers’ Market Angela – [email protected] Arrangement Society 1.45pm-4pm, £2 admission Booked in advance as a block Market Place, Oundle 4th Sunday of the month or 01933 622316 St Mary’s Church Hall, Knox Road, Mrs Smith 01933 355960 (£6.75 per lesson) 8am-1.30pm (except December) Language, confidence, social skills Wellingborough NN8 1HU 01832 277208/277195 Oundle Town Council King’s Cliffe Heritage Centre Every Thursday (term time) 01832 272055 Bridge Street. Music Makers Most Fridays (Hanging sign when we’re open). Titchmarsh Pavilion Local Focus ‘explorations’ 3rd Saturday of the month Open 2pm-5pm 9.30am-10.15am, £4 per child, Various East Northants locations Phoenix Group £2 for siblings 9.30am-12.30pm/2.30pm Stanwick Lakes Last Sunday of the month Naomi Cooper on £3 per re-usable map 01933 625522/ (Checking before travelling) [email protected] 01933 461480 [email protected] Local Producers’ and Informal group for everyone, for Farmers’ Market Music Makers walks, cycling, bus trips. Messy Church Stanwick Lakes Joan Strong Centre, Oundle Rushden Salvation Army, 10am-2pm, free, 11.15am-12noon, £4 per child, 1st Friday of the month Church Street, Rushden car park charges. £2 for siblings (Checking before travelling) 4pm 01933 625522 Naomi Cooper on Craft Cafe George Ellitson 01933 313106 www.stanwicklakes.org.uk [email protected] Stanwick Lakes 10.30am-1pm, modest charge for Last Saturday of the month Ongoing To submit your Little Treasures Tots Group some materials – car park charges (except December) Drawing & Painting Classes event please contact St Laurence’s Church, Stanwick 01933 625522/ Farmers’ Market Ecton Village Hall, Chelveston us via our website in the 9.30am-11am, donations to cover www.stanwicklakes.org.uk Market Square, Higham Ferrers Village Hall, Warkton Village Hall & costs 9am-1pm Kingsthorpe Community Centre following format: Date, event, Nicki 01933 625658 Oundle Evergreen Club [email protected] £65 per term place, time, admission 2.30pm in the Victoria Hall for tea Derek Geater 01933 381848 fee (if applicable), contact Music Makers and cakes plus entertainment. Every Sunday dgartweb.sharepoint.com Stanwick Village Hall 01832 273826/272340 Morning Worship information, 15 word 2pm-2.45pm, £4 per child, Rushden Mission Church German Tutorials description. £2 for siblings 3rd Friday of the month Wellingborough Road Oundle area Naomi Cooper on Raunds Tea Dance 10.45am Gudrun 07710 189906 or [email protected] Saxon Hall, Raunds Alan 01933 355302 [email protected] 28/01/17 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 13 Locks • Hinges Glass Units Adjustments Servicing Doors Letterboxes Handles Burglary repairs Mouldings Comp osite doors East Northamptonshire Council • uPVC Windows • uPVC doors • awards grant for debt mangement

FREE FREE GENUINE service to Community Law Service QUOTES ADVICE ommunity Law Service over £26 million of debt, is SUPPLIERS AND INSTALLERS OF is delighted to receive making extra resources available QUALITY uPVC WINDOWS, DOORS Cthe news that it has been to deal with demand this AND CONSERVATORIES – WHITE, awarded a further 3-year grant January to help people through COLOURED AND WOODGRAINED from East Northamptonshire the post-Christmas financial FINISHES AVAILABLE Council to provide a specialist crisis that many experience. WINDOWS • DOORS debt advice service for residents As well as appointment slots CONSERVATORIES UPVC and ALUMINIUM across the district. throughout the week, drop-in GLASS CUT TO SIZE The investment by the Council sessions are held at The Advice WHILE YOU WAIT in supporting debt advice comes Shop, High Street, Rushden. at a time when a new analysis Advice can also be accessed We have been repairing customers existing windows and doors for over published by the TUC shows at a range of community 15 years and this has become more that household debt rose sharply based venues and CLS offers and more popular. We now offer a over 2016, with unsecured debt home visits for people who are dedicated, quality repair service with reaching a new high, well above housebound. management companies whose their income through take-up 1000s of spare parts for all makes of the peak that was seen before Chris Byrne, Debt Manager fees will only add to your debts. of Welfare Benefit entitlements windows and doors, including locks, hinges, handles, glass units, etc. the 2008 financial crisis. In at CLS says to people with “We are able to advise on and have housing advisors who addition, a recent study by the financial troubles: “You are not a wide range of options to can represent people at court SAME INSTALLATION TEAM Money Advice Trust shows 11% alone but the problem will not resolve debts and provide with housing repossession or FOR LAST 28 YEARS. of Britons (5.5 million) expect go away by itself. The earlier a comprehensive casework eviction hearings.” All of this from a small local to fall behind with their finances you seek advice, the easier the service, including negotiation CLS can be contacted on company offering a combined this New Year. problem will be to solve. CLS with creditors, administration of 01933 313020, 01604 621038 wealth of experience of over 150 Community Law Service, provides free, independent and Debt Relief Orders and support or by email: Rushden@ years from our small workforce which last year helped clients confidential advice for all. Try with bankruptcy petitions. We of six skilled craftsmen in the communitylawservice.org across the county to manage and avoid commercial debt also help people to maximise window and door industry.

UNIT 11, COTTINGHAM WAY, THRAPSTON 01832 734570 FENSA www.thrapstonglazingandjoinery.co.uk Grant success for new marina www.windowanddoorrepairs.co.uk he development of Phase John and Debbie Skinner, who Work on creating the facilities organise some social activities Locks • Hinges Glass Units Adjustments Servicing Doors Letterboxes Handles Burglary repairs Mouldings Comp osite doors Quality Repairs To Windows & Doors 2 of White Mills Marina can opened White Mills Marina on 1st building is expected to start for our boaters and the wider Tnow get underway thanks April last year. within the next two months and community.” to a successful grant funding Once completed, the new it is hoped to have it completed Being a brand new marina, Nene Valley application from the European building will provide ladies and by the beginning of May this White Mills Marina has an news Agricultural Fund for Rural gent’s toilets and showers as year, in time for the busy boating extensive range of facilities Development (EAFRD), the Rural well as disabled facilities and a season. available to boaters including Payments Agency (RPA) and the much need community/meeting John added: “The facilities electricity, water and Wifi to every Classifieds Rural Development programme room for boaters and visitors to building will enable us to provide berth, Elsan disposal, pump out, Deadlines for all classifications: 5pm for England (RDPE) 2014-2020. the River Nene. the type of first class facilities diesel, recycling, laundry room Monday prior to issue date. A complete The news that the new John explained: “Knowing that boaters have now come and a book/DVD swap. version of our Terms and Conditions can be 141 berth marina on the that the EAFRD and the RPA to expect from a brand new More information is available found online at www.nenevalleynews.co.uk. River Nene at Earls Barton in believe so wholeheartedly in the purpose-built marina. Once from www.whitemillsmarina. Pay by credit/debit card or cheque. All Northamptonshire has received next phase of our development it is up and running we can co.uk, Facebook, Twitter (@ major credit/debit cards accepted. For help approval for part funding of a is a real boost and of course a begin to utilise the main area of marina_white), Google+, and information please call 01522 513515 new facilities building has been fantastic start to 2017, we can’t the building and host different Pinterest and Instagram. or visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk hugely welcomed by farmers thank them enough.” events throughout the year, and Nene Valley News can help you make those important Rushden’s newest estate agent family announcements. nspired Sales and Lettings has open up in what we felt would expanded into East Northants be a great market and [provide] Iwith its new office in Rushden a great asset to the town of ACCOUNTANCY High Street. Having been Rushden, giving a service and operating low key in the area for honesty which is second to the last two years, Rushden has none.” shown great viability. Warren Grant (Director) has

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - Get paid to deliver PUBLIC NOTICES SECTION 14 JOBS BOARD Getthe paid newspaper to deliver THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Agent required to organise the (CHURCH STREET, RINGSTEAD) the newspaper distribution of Nene Valley News (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH Good rates TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 Part-time self-employed agent required for Good rates of pay Flexible 3 Rushden to organise the distribution and deliver of pay hours 3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County (on allocated day) Must be Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, the newspaper and associated leaflets to the over 13 to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit traffic from distributors on a Friday afternoon fortnightly. £££’s£££’sRegular years EAST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE LOCAL proceeding along that length of Church Street, Ringstead as set out fortnightly PLAN PART 2: SITE SPECIFIC POLICIES below. Duties will include a small amount of admin work in Rushden and LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: so must be reasonably computer literate. Oundle PLANNING AND COMPULSORY That length of Church Street, Ringstead from High Street to Car and telephone essential. PURCHASE ACT 2004 Middlefield Close. THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (LOCAL Please email or call [email protected] 0800 917 4124 Telephone 0800 917 4124 PLANNING) (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2012 REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for 07933or visit 484154 www.whistl.co.uk/careers or visit www.whistl.co.uk/careers THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF safety during mains replacement works. and see newspaper delivery and see newspaper delivery PLANS AND PROGRAMMES REGULATIONS 2004 A6 Newspaper AW.indd 1 13/07/2016 15:01 THE CONSERVATION OF HABITATS AND PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 20th February 2017 and will continue in force for a period of SPECIES REGULATIONS 2010 eighteen months. An application may be made for the approval of the A6 Newspaper AW.indd 1 13/07/2016 15:01 A6 Newspaper AW.indd 1 A6 Newspaper AW.indd 1 13/07/2016 15:01 13/07/2016 15:01 Secretary of State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this PRINCE This notice has been prepared in accordance with Regulations proves necessary. However, the restriction specified will have effect 18 and 35 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) only at such times and to such an extent as is indicated by the display WILLIAM (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended); Regulations 11 and 12 of signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes 2004; Directions 2016. SCHOOL and Regulation 102 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be restricted EMLC Academy Trust is looking to appoint two Governors until 26th March 2017. This initial statutory consultation under Regulation 18 of the 2012 The Ferrers to join the Local Governing Body at Prince William School Local Planning Regulations etc., formally launches the Local Plan ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: in Oundle, serving the communities of Thrapston, Oundle and part 2, the new site specific development plan document for the use High Street and Carlow Road. district. When adopted, the Local Plan part 2 will form part of the School the surrounding villages. This is a great opportunity to make a statutory development plan for East Northamptonshire. Dated this 28th day of January 2017 positive contribution to the education of young people. QUENTIN BAKER Lunchtime Supervisor Public consultation is being undertaken for the following documents: Director of Law & Governance HOURS: Monday to Friday 12.30pm-1.30pm PKG/T17/017 We would like to complement the expertise of the existing • East Northamptonshire Local Plan part 2 Regulation 18 statement; 5 hours per week, term-time only Board by welcoming Governors with skills and knowledge, • East Northamptonshire Local Plan part 2 ‘Call for sites’; SCALE: Grade C, Point 8 £7.66 per hour • Supporting evidence base; i.e. Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on particularly in the following areas: 01604 883400. Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Knowledge and experience of local or regional businesses • To assist with the supervision of students during the lunch break in the In accordance with the relevant regulations, the consultation will take • Financial expertise including grant applications and fund dining room, or any other part of the school premises. place over six weeks, starting Friday, 27 January 2017 and ending NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL raising • Patrolling the site and classrooms. at 4.30pm on Monday, 13 March 2017. Consultation documents can • To enforce school rules when applicable. • PR and communications be viewed on the East Northamptonshire Council’s website at www. ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/consultation • To clean dining room furniture and put away at the end of lunch. • Premises and facility management SECTION 14 • Any other duties connected with mid-day supervision as reasonably Alternatively, hard copies are available to view at: requested by the member of SLT. We are interested to hear from you whether or not you have THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL • Customer Service Centre, Cedar Drive, Thrapston, NN14 4LZ In line with school policy for all staff, holidays should not be children at the school and if you have skills to offer other (8.45am-5pm, Monday to Friday) (CHERRY STREET, RINGSTEAD) taken in school term time. • Customer Service Centre, Newton Road, Rushden, NN10 0PT than those above. For more information about the role of a (9am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF Details of the post and an application form can be found governor, please visit www.inspiringgovernance.org • Customer Service Centre, Oundle Library, Glapthorn Road, THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2017 on our website: www.theferrers.org Oundle, PE8 4JA (10am – 1pm, Monday to Friday) Email: [email protected] • Tel: 01933 313411 If you think you have what it takes to be a school • Libraries at Oundle, Thrapston, Rushden, Higham Ferrers, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Irthlingborough, Raunds and the mobile libraries (opening times Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 3rd February 2017. governor and are interested in joining the board or would and other details are available from Northamptonshire County Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic like to know more about the role please contact Ruhena Council) from proceeding along that length of Cherry Street, Ringstead as set We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young out below. people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be Mahmood ([email protected]) Please note from 1 February 2017, the Thrapston and Rushden subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure and reference checks. or call on 01234 880166. offices will open at 9:45 on Wednesdays to allow for staff training. LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Cherry Street, Ringstead from Back Lane to High Representations for the consultation are invited and must be received Street. no later than 4.30pm on Monday, 13 March 2017. Please state clearly the consultation question, site specific proposal and/or REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for document to which any comment relates. All comments received by safety during installation of a new water connection. Scotts of Thrapston Ltd the deadline will be considered. A summary of responses and issues arising from the consultation will then be presented back to Planning PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into Bridge Street, Thrapston, Northants. NN14 4LR Policy Committee later during 2017. effect on 30th January 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen months. An application may be made for the approval Representations should be made in writing, using the online of the Secretary of State for Transport for the Order to be extended Tel: 01832 732366 site submission form (for site specific proposals), by email to if this proves necessary. However, the restriction specified will have [email protected] or sent to the address effect only at such times and to such an extent as is indicated by below: the display of signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Planning Policy & Conservation Team A job vacancy has arisen within Scotts of Thrapston for a East Northamptonshire Council EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be Cedar Drive restricted for up to three days. Thrapston ~ FULL TIME FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR ~ Northamptonshire ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Back Lane, Carlow Road and High Street. NN14 4LZ Scotts of Thrapston Ltd. is seeking a Finance Administrator to join their friendly accounts team. If you have any questions regarding the Local Plan part 2, please Dated this 28th day of January 2017 contact the Planning Policy team on 01832 742010 or email to: QUENTIN BAKER This position will primarily have responsibility for stock control and job costing as well as other [email protected] Director of Law & Governance PKG/T17/016 aspects of the company accounting function. General MS Office computer skills are required. Paul Bland Head of Planning Services If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on We are looking for someone with previous accounts experience, particularly in these areas, 27 January 2017 01604 883400. who is looking for a long term opportunity to be part of a successful finance team. Whilst broad NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL experience in the above areas is preferred, training will be provided. ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 This is a wonderful opportunity to play an important part in the ongoing success of this 97 year THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS, TANSOR, WARMINGTON, FOTHERINGHAY, LUTTON, PILTON, THORPE WATERVILLE, old family owned company. HARRINGWORTH, FINEDON & IRTHLINGBOROUGH) Please apply in writing, enclosing a current CV and salary expectations, to David Pooley, (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC & TEMPORARY NO WAITING) ORDER 2017 at the above address or alternatively by e-mail to: [email protected] by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Northamptonshire County Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding or waiting along those lengths of the various roads as specified in the Schedule below. 6th February 2017 latest. REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during patching, resurfacing and associated works. PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 1st February 2017 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves necessary. However, the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the roads will be restricted for up to five days per location when signed. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: As specified in the Schedule below. Dated this 28th day of January 2017 QUENTIN BAKER, Director of Law & Governance PKG/T17/030 If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp on 01604 883400. 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County boundary Oundle Road, Lilford Road, Pilton From Lilford Park to Wadenhoe Road, Pilton Road, Aldwincle Road, Wadenhoe Road, www.scottsofthrapston.co.uk and Pilton Road, Thorpe Waterville Wadenhoe Road Main Street, Lowick Road, Islip Road, A6116, A14 and A605 Scotgate and Deene Road, From Laxton Road to Wakerley Road, Harringworth Road, Main Street, Duddington Street, A43, Harringworth Wakerley Road Laxton Road, Bulwick Road, Main Street and Laxton Road. Nene Valley Jobs Board gives you the chance to advertise your vacancies to a A6 Irthlingborough Road, Finedon From Nene Park roundabout to A45 and A14. and Finedon Road, Irthlingborough Obelisk Road readership of over 80,000 in print and online. Call our sales team on 01522 513515. 16 To submit your news story or event visit www.nenevalleynews.co.uk or call 01522 513515 28/01/17 Chess Corner

By Derrick Sims

attack on Chris. The attack was effectively neutralised by Chris and a draw agreed. Saj Ganger once again played an accomplished game for Rushden with a convincing win over his opponent; this was Rushden’s final victory of the evening. In the end a drawn match was probably the Silver King League I seem a long way down in reality they were in his central pawns becoming weak. This was best result that could have been achieved With Christmas now a distant memory it fact only two points adrift of their opponent, exploited by James with a vicious attack against such accomplished opponents. was time to get back to the serious business so there was all to play for on the evening. on the black King, leading to an inevitable of league chess. First out of the blocks in The first player to finish was Rushden’s resignation. First blood to Rushden! Tuesday 17th January 2017 was Rushden’s A team who travelled to Captain, James Gardner, who wasted Top Rushden player Hugh Murphy once Chess Mates A 2½-2½ Rushden A Northampton to take on their A team. no time in polishing off his Northampton again faced the indomitable blind player, Bd1: Chris Ross (200) ½ Hugh Murphy (194) Chess Mates’ ‘top team’ are currently opponent in less than an hour. James used Chris Ross. Hugh made a good start with Bd2: S. Kostov (U) 0-1 James Gardner (167) third in League I, ironically one place below the Queen’s Gambit Karlsbad variation to an advantage of two Bishops against Bd3: Timothy Lawson (157) 0-1 Saj Ganger Chess Mates B! In contrast Rushden A are open with white; this caused some problems Chris’s Knights. This advantage was lost (134) bumping along the bottom of the table with for the Chess Mates’ player who was unable after a Bishop Sacrifice attempt failed to Bd4: Eva Ressel (139) 1-0 Richard Ellis (129) only Corby below them. Although this may to mount an effective response, leading to gain the advantage of an effective King side Bd5: Shane Ashley (U) 1-0 Keith Bristow (113)

Chess is a game for people of all abilities, disabilities, and lifestyles. Rushden Chess Club loves welcoming new members, so do come along to a meeting if you’re interested in playing chess in a very friendly environment. The club opens most Mondays from 6pm for Junior players – for details please call the Club Secretary on 01933 625767, or visit the club website http://rushdenchessclub.com

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