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July
HAMILTON CELEBRATES WITH FANS AFTER GRAND PRIX VICTORY
Lewis Hamilton became the first British driver in eight years to win his
home Grand Prix at Silverstone
on Sunday (6 July). Not since David Coulthard (in 2000) had a Brit celebrated
on the top step of the
F1 podium at Silverstone, and a passionate sell-out race day crowd of 90,000
were just as thrilled as the
Vodafone McLaren F1 Team driver, after one of the most eventful and thrilling
British Grand Prix in recent years.
Record crowds headed to Silverstone to cheer on the three British drivers
– Hamilton, Coulthard and Button
– including 65,000 on Friday and 85,000 on Saturday. All three days
of the 2008 FORMULA 1
SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX were a sell-out and Managing Director of Silverstone
Circuits Limited,
Richard Phillips, has heralded this year's Grand Prix as one of the most
exciting races and most
successful events he has ever worked on. Phillips commented, "From an event
point of view,
this year's British Grand Prix has been one of the best run, most entertaining
and well
supported events I have ever worked on. Sunday's British Grand Prix and
Saturday's
GP2 race produced some of the best and most entertaining on-track action
we've seen for
a very long time; and Lewis winning on Sunday capped off a fantastic weekend
of racing.
The 240,000 fans who attended over the three days, and all of the drivers
that produced
such spectacular racing on track, have made this a phenomenal British Grand
Prix.
"Away from the track Silverstone has delivered another fantastic event. Despite
the disappointing
news that we won't be hosting the British Grand Prix in 2010, my staff have
picked themselves up
, worked as hard and as professionally as they always do, and delivered another
incredible
Grand Prix. 240,000 fans got in and out of the circuit without any fuss and
we have
proved, once again, that our team can deliver a near- faultless event.
"The fans have also played their part. No other country in the world is fortunate
enough to have
fans that are as passionate and supportive as ours. We had capacity crowds
on all three days and
they were treated to some unbelievable racing. The inclement weather certainly
didn't dampen
their spirits and, if anything, added to the excitement on track. Their support
for all the drivers, but
especially the British drivers, was fantastic, and the noise and atmosphere
when Lewis won was amazing."
The atmosphere in the F1 Paddock was equally electric, as the sun came out towards the end of a fantastic race.
A number of high profile guests and VIPs were making the most of the glamorous
occasion, including
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, chef Gordon Ramsay, presenters Davina
McCall and Vernon Kay,
cricketer Kevin Pietersen, England rugby international Lewis Moody and this
year's
Female Face of the British Grand Prix, Gemma Garrett.
After the big race on Sunday, a record-equalling 20,000 fans stayed behind
at Silverstone to
continue the post-race celebrations as Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and
David Coulthard
joined a number of other F1 drivers and VIP guests at the Grand Prix Party.
Established
as a traditional finale to the British Grand Prix, the Party, free to all
ticket holders, took place
after the last race of the day on a purpose built giant stage in the centre
of the circuit. Lewis
and Nicholas Hamilton at the Grand Prix Party Courtesy of Jakob Ebrey Photography
TV broadcaster Tony Jardine hosted the evening's entertainment and was joined
on stage
by a number of F1 drivers, personalities and celebrity VIP guests. All of
the drivers
received a heroes welcome, but the biggest cheer of the day was saved for
Lewis Hamilton,
who had earlier won the 2008 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX,
moving up to become joint leader in the World Championship. In addition to
the British
drivers, Jardine was also joined on stage by F1 drivers Mark Webber, Nico
Rosberg,
Kazuki Nakajima, Nelson Piquet and Sebastian Bourdais.
Celebrating 60 years of Silverstone, there were also appearances from former
World Champions
Damon Hill and Sir Jackie Stewart, British Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert;
and legendary
F1 commentator Murray Walker. Whilst celebrating Silverstone's glorious past,
Jardine also
caught up with some of the potential champions of the future.
Five BRDC Superstars, beneficiaries of a BRDC initiative to nurture the
UK's most promising
young drivers, also made an appearance at the Grand Prix Party, alongside
BRDC Superstars
Director, and former BTCC champion, Tim Harvey. Miss Great Britain 2008,
Gemma Garrett
- this year's Female Face of the British Grand Prix - also made an appearance
on stage at the
Grand Prix Party, organised to thank the fans for their continued support
for the British Grand Prix.
Gemma was overwhelmed by her first visit to Silverstone. "Today has been
amazing",
said Gemma. "The atmosphere, noise and anticipation just blows you away.
And the
race was incredible. Being the Female Face of the British Grand Prix, and
to meet
some of the drivers, has been such a privilege."
Speaking on the Monday after the event, Phillips announced that tickets for
the 2009 FORMULA 1
SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX had already gone on sale, "Tickets for next
year's British
Grand Prix have already gone on sale. They went on sale over the Grand Prix
weekend and we've
already sold more than 2,000 tickets. We have already started work for 2009
and hope to see as
many fans back as possible." Tickets for the 2009 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH
GRAND PRIX are on sale 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be booked
at
www.silverstone.co.uk, or call 08704 588 300. Booking fees do not apply when
purchasing tickets online.
SILVERSTONE LOOSES THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX FROM 2010 TO DONNINGTON PARK
Following an announcement made by the FIA this morning that FOM has signed
an agreement to stage the
British Grand Prix at Donington Park from 2010, Damon Hill OBE, President
of the British Racing
Drivers' Club (BRDC), and Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone
Circuits Limited,
have issued the following joint statement:
The 2008 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX is a celebration of 60 years
of
racing at Silverstone and 80 years of the BRDC. The event is a record-breaking
sell-out on all three days.
We have a fantastic staff of thousands in the circuit who we are confident
will make the event a huge success.
Our efforts outside of the track have seen major infrastructure improvements
and co-ordination with local
authorities and the emergency services to ensure a world-class event with
minimal disruption for the local community.
A number of teams and drivers have praised Silverstone this week so, as you
can imagine, it is extremely
disappointing to receive the news, at this time, that FOM has signed an agreement
with Donington Park.
The BRDC and Silverstone set out on a campaign to retain the British Grand
Prix some time ago. One major
positive is that the FIA and FOM have at last acknowledged the importance
of a British Grand Prix on
the F1 calendar. The UK has some of the most passionate and well informed
fans in the world and
a significant industry based around motor racing.
Silverstone remains in a unique position of being able to host a British
Grand Prix, both today and in the future.
We also firmly believe that it is the right venue to continue hosting the
event beyond 2009 when our
current agreement expires.
We have recently embarked on a massive process of redevelopment at the circuit
which played host
to the first ever World Championship British Grand Prix in 1950. Planning
permission has been
secured from the two District Councils responsible for Silverstone, for a
new Pit and Paddock
complex, as well as an impressive range of improvements to the circuit and
facilities. A tremendous
amount of work has gone in to get Silverstone to the position where it is
teed up to become a
world leading centre for motorsport, business, leisure and technology. The
planned redevelopment
will make Silverstone not only one of the best motor sports venues in the
world, but also add a range
of additional facilities for high-tech industry, education and initiatives
for the benefit of the local community.
Our aim is to continue in our endeavours to ensure that the UK remains a
world leader in motorsport,
whilst Silverstone maintains its position as a major regional and national
employer. Silverstone and
the BRDC has unrivalled experience in organising and promoting the British
Grand Prix, and we have
continued to improve the quality of the event that we deliver. Running a
Grand Prix is an extremely
difficult and complex operation. Donington Park has an immense challenge
ahead but we wish them luck.
We will continue to work with our partners in the District Councils of Aylesbury
Vale and South
Northamptonshire, together with regional development agencies EMDA, SEEDA
and NEL.
British motor racing has long been on the map, with Silverstone at its heart.
We already have an active plan
to fund and build the facilities FOM asked us to deliver. We are therefore
surprised by today's announcement,
given that both FOM and the FIA are well aware of how advanced those plans
are. In the meantime, we
have every confidence that our amazing staff will continue to deliver a great
event both this year and next.
We shall continue to keep dialogue open with FOM and shall continue with
our plans to develop Silverstone
into one of the top sporting facilities in the world. There is no doubt in
our minds that if the position
changes then Silverstone will still be ready to host the British Grand Prix
beyond 2009.
BRDC President Damon Hill added, "The BRDC is passionate about motorsport
and proud of our
contribution to the sport we love and of our very own circuit, Silverstone.
Naturally, The British Grand
Prix is a special event for all British Grand Prix Drivers and motorsport
fans. Above all, the British Grand
Prix's future is very important to all of us. Anything which indicates a
secure future for the British
Grand Prix must be welcomed.
"Nevertheless, the timing of this announcement is disappointing and a blow
to the excellent and hard
working staff of Silverstone, and to the local and national government
authorities who have
supported us in our development plans to deliver the demanded improvements
from FOM. It is my
opinion that it is not through any lack of effort on behalf of the BRDC and
Silverstone that we have
been denied the opportunity to see those plans though to the concluding of
a contract for the
Formula One Grand Prix beyond 2009.
"I am looking forward to a great GP this weekend and await developments regarding the future."
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June
JOHN CLIFFE MEMORIAL BALL
The John Cliffe Memorial Ball held at Hinton Airfield on Saturday 7th
June was well supported by over
280 people, majority from the village who enjoyed an excellent night with
weather to match.
The evening started at 7:00pm with all arrivals greeted by drinks with pleasant
background Harp music.
This was followed by an introduction to the evening by Dave Perkins, then
an excellent three course meal,
and into a live auction carried out by John's son Tom. At around 10.00pm
all guests enjoyed a
spectacular firework display in a very mild temperature, then immediately
after the "Rivera" group
struck up and played throughout the night to a packed dancefloor, which
as a guestamation never
reduced below 100 dancers at any time! - the last dedicated dancing finished
well after 2:00am!!
This Brilliant Evening successfully raised over Seven Thousand Pounds! and
it a testament to John
and to the organisiing committee....WELL DONE! and thanks to all that supported
the night.
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May
Dear Fellow Residents.....
Living on the edge of the village and with a wide sky-scape from my garden,
I often hear
and see a pair of buzzards circling overhead. In early May however, just
after returning from
a trip to Wales where we had been watching red kites, I saw what I am almost
certain
was a red kite hunting above the village. It was using its forked tail
to manouever itself, had a
wing span about the same as a buzzard but its wings were somewhat swept back
and pointed (it lacked the distinctive terminal wing feathers and "squarish"
wing shape of a buzzard), there was a distinctive white marking on the underside
of
each wing and it's call was a deep throated croak. I'm assuming if it was
a red kite that
they must be spreading north from the Chilterns.
Does anyone know if this is the case and has anyone else seen red kites over the village?
Val Trinder
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What? Brackley Community Carnival
Where? Magdalen College School St Johns Site Grounds Brackley Town Centre
When? Saturday 14th June 2008 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Brackley Community Carnival promises to bring another spectacular day of
family
entertainment to the town on Saturday 14th June. With a packed programme
and
something for all the family the organisers are hoping to exceed the estimated
5000
people who attended Carnival 2007.
The fun starts when the procession leaves Brackley Sawmills to the north
of the town
at 11am. Led by the Town Crier, Brackley Town Mayor and Mayoress and the
Carnival
King and Queen the procession promises to be one of the biggest seen for
years with
motorised floats, the Army Cadet Band and Coventry Corps of Drums, the
Coventry
Dynamite Cheerleaders, walking parties, vintage vehicles, tractors and many
others
contributing to the colourful and noisy spectacle. Moving down the High Street
the
procession should arrive at Magdalen College School St Johns Site in the
town centre
by noon marking the official opening of Carnival 2008 in the magnificent
school
grounds. (Motorists should be aware that road closures will be in place in
the town
between 11:00am and 12:00 noon as the Procession heads for the Carnival grounds).
Reflecting this years Carnival theme of "World of Machines" a full and
varied
entertainment programme is planned across two arenas with acts that will
appeal to
all ages. This years headline act is The Globe of Death, a unique motorcycle
stunt
show performed by highly trained and fearless riders in a 5m spherical metal
cage
guaranteed to leave the audience spell bound. Other performances will include
Adams
Axemen showing the skills and thrills of the lumberjack, the 360 Degree
Show
combining BMX and Unicycle stunts with juggling and tricks, Topper the Stilt
Walker
and Unicyclist, the City of Coventry Corps of Drums, the Coventry Dynamite
Cheerleaders, the Brackley Twirlers and the Moylan Dancers. The Fire Brigade
will
also be holding a rescue demonstration using the latest life-saving equipment.
Away from the arenas visitors will enjoy the thrills and spills of the fun
fair,
childrens rides, the Up 'n' Over Dog Show (all entrants welcome), quad bikes,
bouncy
castles, a 6a-side football competition, car pull, charity and commercial
stalls, a
variety of foods, tea and cakes with the WI and for the adults a licensed
bar. A
limited number of stalls are still available with minimal rates for charities.
Entry to the Carnival is £3 in advance or £4 on the day for adults
with under 16's
going free so a family of 4 can enjoy a great day out for less than
£10.00.
Admission is with wristband ticket only available from various locations
around the
town, from local schools or on the gate. This years Carnival guide features
the
winning cover design by Isabelle Gee of Waynflete Infant School.
For more information visit the Carnival website at www.brackley-carnival.co.uk.
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April
SILVERSTONE IS DIAMOND!
Silverstone, the famous Northamptonshire circuit, is celebrating its Diamond
Anniversary in 2008 marking
60 years since the first ever British Grand Prix in 1948. The Silverstone
Supercar Showdown, taking place
on 19-20 April and featuring the opening round of the FIA GT Championship
and the Royal Automobile
Club Tourist Trophy, is also Silverstone's first event of the 2008 season
and, linking in with this year's
`60 year' theme, will feature a 60 Million Euro Paddock.
The Silverstone Supercar Showdown will be the FIA GT Championship's only
UK appearance in 2008.
Famous sports car marques including Aston Martin, Corvette, Ferrari, Lamborghini,
Maserati, Porsche
and Saleen will be battling it out in nine races over the weekend, presenting
a combination of super
cars valued at 60 Million Euros.
The FIA GT Championship will feature more than 30 of the most prestigious
GT supercars, with models
including the Aston Martin DBR9, Corvette C6 and C5, Ferrari 430 GT2, Lamborghini
Murcielago,
Maserati MC 12, Mosler MT900R, Porsche 997 GT3 RSR, Saleen S7 R and Gillet
Vertigo cars.
While in the FIA GT3 European Championship, entering its third season of
GT racing, a grid of over
45 cars will be taking part in two one-hour races. Eleven different models
are represented, including the
Ascari KZ1R, Aston Martin DBRS9, Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper Competition Coupe,
Ferrari 430 GT3,
Ford GT, Ford Mustang FR500 GT3, Jaguar XKR GT3, Lamborghini Gallardo GT3,
Morgan Aero 8
and Porsche 997 GT3 Cup S.
The GT4 European Cup is then expected to feature a grid of more than 20 cars,
including the Aston Martin
N24, BMW Z4 Coupe, Ford Mustang FR500 GT4, Nissan 350Z and Porsche Cayman
in GT4, and the
Ginetta G50 and KTM X-Bow in Sports Light. Finally, the Ferrari Challenge
will also be returning to
Silverstone, with both the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli and the Ferrari
Challenge Trofeo Pirelli
Coppa Shell. Around 60 cars will be competing between the two series.
The on-track action promises to be spectacular, featuring race versions of
the cars we all aspire to drive
competing in five different Championships and Cups, and for one of the most
historic and coveted prizes
in motor sport - the Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy. Autograph sessions,
pit-walks and an
`open-to-all' paddock will provide exceptional access to the stunning line-up
of competition supercars.
Advance tickets are available from as little as £20 for race day and
£25 for the weekend
(Saturday and Sunday) while tickets will also be available on the day.
Entry is free for children aged 15 and under, accompanied by an adult. Families
will also be entertained
away from the track with a fun fair where all rides are free of charge. For
further event information
on the Silverstone Supercar Showdown, or to book tickets, visit
www.silverstone.co.uk, or call
08704 588 260. Official race day hospitality is available from £149
(excluding VAT) per person.
Call 08704 588 230 for further details.
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NEW "STRAY DOGS" LAW
New rules due to come in on 6 April mean that South Northamptonshire Council
will be responsible
for collecting stray dogs, rather than the police. The change will mean South
Northamptonshire Council will
be responsible with collecting stray dogs out of office hours as well as
during the normal working day.
In the past, anyone finding a stray dog outside normal working hours would
have to take it to a police station.
As of 6 April anyone finding a stray should either take the dog to the Councils
acceptance point for
stray dogs or contact the council to report the contained dog. Injured
dogs found outside office hours
should be reported to the RSPCA. Residents should continue to contact the
police regarding dangerous
dogs, dogs worrying livestock, and to report lost and stolen dogs.
The animal welfare officer will continue to respond to sightings of stray dogs during office hours.
Dog owners are being encouraged to ensure that their pet wears a collar and
identification tag at all times.
By law, all dogs in public should wear a collar and tag giving the name and
address of the owner.
The contact details for a stray dog during office hours (Monday to
Thursday: 8.45am - 5.15pm and
Friday: 8.45 am - 4.45pm) is on the Councils main telephone number 0845 230
0226.
The contact details for the Councils acceptance point for stray dogs is:
Forest Lodge Kennels, Forest Road, Quinton, Northampton, NN7 2EQ.
01604 862239. These kennels are open 7 days a week between 8am and 4pm.
For a stray dog out of normal office hours the public can call 0800 160 1022.
This is the Councils
emergency environmental health and flooding service. It must be noted that
an animal welfare officer is
not on 24 hour call to attend to a stray dog, however, arrangements can be
made with the operator
for collection of the dog immediately the next working day.
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March
Government accepts IRP report in full
HEALTH Secretary Alan Johnson has officially rejected plans to downgrade the Horton Hospital.
Mr Johnson has backed today's Independent Reconfiguration Panel report and
recommendations
in full.He said: "In October 2007, I sought the advice of the Independent
Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) in
relation to the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust proposals for changes
to Paediatric services,
Obstetrics, Gynaecology and the Special Care Baby Unit at the Horton General
Hospital, Banbury.
"Following careful consideration, I have decided to accept in full the Panel's recommendations.
"This means that I would like the Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust to work
with the Oxford Radcliffe
Hospitals NHS Trust to undertake a review of maternity and paediatric services
in north Oxfordshire
and together with stakeholders develop a plan for taking forward this work
within a month.
"The IRP has undertaken a very thorough review and has considered a great
deal of evidence and their
recommendations allow for fresh consideration of the needs of the local
population in developing a way
forward to deliver safe, effective and accessible maternity and paediatric
services for the 21st century".
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February
Road safety check beats weather
MORE than 30 drivers were stopped as part of police checks in Chipping Norton last Wednesday.
Thames Valley Police carried out the checks working in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council.
A speed check was scheduled for London Road but owing to dense fog making
the use of cameras
impossible, they focused on drivers not wearing a seatbelt or using their
mobile phone.
During a two-hour check on the road, 22 people were stopped for not wearing
their seatbelts and offered
the option of receiving road safety advice from officers instead of a fine.
Four drivers were stopped for driving while using their mobile phones. They
were issued with fixed
penalty notices of £60 and three points on their licence. They can opt
to pay £74 and attend a Call
Divert workshop at a later date instead of this.
When the weather cleared, officers continued with the planned speed check
and between 11am and
12.30pm, seven drivers were stopped and given fixed penalties for excess
speed.
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Sainsbury's £15 million extension
SAINSBURY'S has announced plans for a £15 million extension at its Oxford Road site.
The Banbury supermarket is proposing expanding its store by more than a third
in size with the creation
of 35 new jobs. The development would be built to the side of the store over
the smaller car park, as
opposed to a raised level. The car park would then be tiered to increase
the number of spaces to 540.
Jamie Baker, development executive for Sainsbury's said: "Sainsbury's is
seeking to improve the product
range and shopping environment for its customers in Banbury. The proposals
for the store are
designed to achieve this".
The planning application will be submitted to Cherwell District Council in the next few weeks.
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CASH AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH PROJECTS
Northamptonshire County Council is appealing for anyone who wants to set
up a project for young people
in their area not to miss out on their share of £200,000 worth of funding.
Small grants from £2,500 to £5,000 are available from the county
council to help people to start up a new
youth activity, youth club, or project in their neighbourhood for young people
aged 10 to 19yrs and for
those aged 10-25 who have a disability.
Anyone who has an idea for a new youth activity, in partnership with people
in the local community and young
people, is welcome to apply. The application will need to include proposals
that include a suitable venue, suitable
activities, details of who will volunteer to help and which young people
are interested in taking part.
Cabinet member for children and young people, Councillor Joan Kirkbride said:
"I would urge anyone who
has an idea for a new youth project or service in their community not to
miss out and to make sure they apply
for some money from the county council to help them get started.
"This is a chance for people to get the money they need to make their ideas
a reality. These ideas need the
support of young people and the local community to make sure that there is
a suitable venue and willing
volunteers to support the venture."
The deadline for applications is 12.00 noon on 20th March 2008 with the final
decision on whether the
project will receive funding made by a cabinet member with a report going
to the CFAP Panel
(Community Funding Advisory Panel) and Cabinet Sub-Committee for information
The CFAP panel consists of representatives from the voluntary and community
sector in addition to
county council cabinet members.
Applicants are asked to contact Jacqueline Taylor, youth small grants officer
on 01604 236576 to discuss
their project before completing their application form. Help and guidance
is also available for completing
application forms which can be completed and submitted online at the
Northamptonshire County Council's
voluntary sector support website
http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/Community/VSSU/vssu_intro.htm
or downloaded and sent to the address on the application.
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£450,000 FOR DERNGATE THEATRE
Proposals to invest an extra £450,000 into Royal & Derngate have
been announced by Northamptonshire
County Council. The extra funding over the next four years cements the council's
support for the theatre
and will help further bolster the venue's work with young people in the county.
The new money – which would mainly come from money raised from the council
tax of those with second homes in
Northampton – represents a long-term commitment from the council and
has been praised by the Arts Council.
Leader of the council Cllr Jim Harker said: "Royal & Derngate is an essential
asset for not only Northampton
but for the county as a whole. I am delighted to be able to show a long-term
commitment to the theatre and
its ongoing work with the community.
"The theatre makes a significant contribution to the local economy as well
as firmly placing Northampton
on the national cultural map. I look forward to seeing Royal & Derngate
go from strength to strength
over the next few years. I am particularly pleased that our additional funding
will have a direct impact
on the work that the theatre does with young people in the county."
The funding package will be in addition to the £96,000 already provided
by the county council to the theatre
each year. It will also include new agreements for the certain areas to be
developed. These include:
· Supporting the theatre in delivering creative projects for schools which meet the needs of the national curriculum.
· Increasing opportunities for children and young
people to access the performing arts and associated technical and
professional development opportunities provided by the theatre.
· Maximise the opportunities for children and young people to see a range of high quality performing arts.
· Ensuring that young people take part in creative
projects and have the opportunity to gain a formal accreditation
for their skills and experience at the theatre.
· Ensure the work of the theatres contributes directly
to the council's goal of providing more services for
the county's younger population.
Cllr Harker said: "The county council is committed to providing a wide range
of innovative services and
opportunities for our young people. Ofsted recently praised our pioneering
approach to youth work and
this kind of arrangement with such leading cultural partners as Royal &
Derngate can only help but build on
this work. This is a great opportunity for us to work with a beacon arts
organisation to enrich the cultural and
not mention economic vitality of the area."
Head of performing arts at the Arts Council England, East Midlands Simon
Fitch said: "Arts Council
England is delighted by this four year cash commitment by Northamptonshire
County Council. It comes
shortly after we have announced a further increase of over a quarter of a
million pounds over the next
three years. This vital support and endorsement of the theatre's value by
the county council will ensure
Royal & Derngate continues to inspire and entertain audiences at both
the theatre and through the
important outreach work which takes place within the community."
Arts Council England have announced a 2.7% increase in the annual grant to
the theatre.
The proposals will be discussed at cabinet in February before being discussed by full council on February 28.
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January
South Northamptonshire Council, in partnership with
Northamptonshire Sport, will be holding a road show on
Monday 17 March to help local sports clubs find out about funding and support
and is urging clubs to
book now to secure their place. The road show will be held from 6pm
to 9pm at Brackley Town Football Club.
There will be professional advice available to update local sports clubs
on national and local information on
club development programmes and support structures across the county.
The workshops are FREE to anyone wishing to attend.
Councillor Sandi Smallman, cabinet member for healthier communities, said;
"This is a great opportunity
for anyone involved in their local football, netball, basketball, cricket
or any other sport club to come along
and find out how they can get the most out of the funding and support available
to them.
"The money and support are there to be used – so why not make the most of them!"
Clubs attending the road show will have the opportunity to put their questions
to sports development
professionals and can attend the following workshops:
Workshop A – Funding
This workshop will give guidance on accessing funds for your club with a
particular focus on `Awards for All',
explaining the do's and don'ts when making funding applications. It will
also look at other local and
regional funding pots.
Workshop B – 5-hour offer
Gordon Brown recently announced a £100m campaign to give every child
the chance of five hours of sport every week.
Duncan Tucker, from the South Northants and Daventry School Sports Partnership,
will provide sports clubs with an
understanding of school sport structures and will provide clubs with practical
advice on joint working with schools.
Workshop C – Growth in South Northants
South Northamptonshire is part of the Milton Keynes South Midlands growth
area and this workshop will look at the
planned developments for the district with a focus on sporting facilities.
The role of West Northamptonshire
Development Corporation will also be addressed as well as the possible benefits
and drawbacks for sports clubs.
Please contact Colin Hull, Sports Development Officer at South Northamptonshire
Council, on 01327 322337
or email colin.hull@southorthants.gov.uk to book a place
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your relatives, especially those abroad know of our site. All
articles and photos will be published
subject to the Webmasters descretion and we all have to thank the Charlton
Parish Council for
financing this website...This Village website is here... so make use of it!
We would like to see an Archive built up of Residents and especially past
residents memories of the village.....
so please email in any of your memories......
Our trip to Australia by John Williams
Newbottle Parish Council Presentation 2004 : MAY BALL 2004 PHOTOS!
CRICKET RESULTS FOR 2004