A member of staff at a Northampton town centre nightclub was stabbed with a machete.

The incident took place on Saturday, October 28 between 1.15am and 1.30am when a man was refused entry to the Fever and Boutique nightclub, the Drapery, by door staff.

The man began to make threats before pulling out a machete and stabbing a member of staff in the shoulder, causing injury.

Police want to speak to the man pictured as they believe he may have information about the assault.

The man, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Visitors to Daventry Museum enjoyed a spooky one man performance in time for Halloween.

Daventry Museum hosted a performance of the Canterville Ghost as part of the National Museums at Night event and their half term activity programme.

The one-man show incorporated plenty of character changes, to tell the ghostly story of the Canterville Ghost.

This dramatic tale, expertly acted, provided chills and chuckles, heightened by the audience joining in and making eerie sounds and spine-chilling screams.

Daventry Museum created a spooky scene on the ‘Wall of forgotten faces’, covered in cobwebs and luminous spiders, leading to the spooky shop, concealing a Victorian shopkeeper frozen in time.

The show, by Don’t Go Into the Cellar! Theatre Company was written for young audiences and certainly got everyone in the mood for Halloween last week.

Daventry Museum will be hosting another production by Don’t Go Into the Cellar! Theatre Company in the Easter holidays 2018, entitled ‘Tea with Oscar Wilde’.

Daventry Museum will be open this Saturday from 10am to 4pm with a timeline themed exhibition, Daventry Through the Ages. Visitors will be able to learn more about Robert Catesby and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

A calendar featuring stunning photographs celebrating the wildlife across Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire has been launched.

Winning images from the Wildlife Trust’s 2017 Wildlife Photo Competition represent the 12 months and the changing seasons.

February features the winning photo, Hares in Snow, by Sarah Kelman, while the cover image by second prize winner, Northamptonshire photographer Colin Bradshaw, is a delightful harvest mouse on a sprig of hawthorn.

Third prize also went to a Northamptonshire wildlife photographer, Martin Swannell, of a Brown Argus butterfly.

Each month of the calendar has two wildlife photos with images ranging from bees and butterflies, to deer and dragonflies – many by Northamptonshire photographers - including January’s swan lake by Claudia Scott, February’s waxwing by Robin Gossage, June’s dragonfly by Rachel Axford and a November nuthatch by David Jackson.

Calendars can be bought online at www.wildlifebcn.org/shop/product/2018-calendar, from the Nene Wetlands Visitor at Rushden Lakes or at the Christmas shopping event at Manor House, Cambourne, on Friday, December 8, from 3pm to 7pm.

Strictly Come Dancing fans will be foxtrotting their way to Fawsley Hall as couples hit the dance floor in a bid to win Northamptonshire’s very own version of the famous Glitter Ball Trophy.

The amateur dancers will be strutting their stuff in front of former Strictly professional, Robin Windsor.

The special event is being organised in order to raise money for Newnham boy, Harry Charlesworth, who suffered severe brain damage following a series of strokes prior to his birth in March 2015.

As a result, Harry has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and it is likely his health will deteriorate as he grows and his life expectancy is limited.

The Helping Harry Trust was launched in September 2016 to help contribute towards Harry’s ongoing care, including specialist equipment and extensive physiotherapy.

In order to raise vital funds nine couples will each dance in front of a live audience, before being marked out of 10 by four judges, led by Mr Windsor.

A number of sponsors have already signed up to support ‘Strictly for Harry’, including Savills Housing Investment Consultancy and Chelton Brown.

Julie Doyle, Harry’s nan, said: “The local community has really taken Harry to their hearts and we are thrilled to host this event at the wonderful Fawsley Hall to raise vital funds for Harry’s ongoing care.

“We are delighted that Robin Windsor is throwing his weight behind the event and taking his place on the judging panel – which has left the dancers both excited but also very nervous.”

The special evening tomorrow (Friday), which starts at 7.30pm, will be hosted by Katrina Laud and Julie Doyle, who will take on the roles of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, adding an extra dollop of glitz, glamour and eyeliner to the proceedings.

Toe-tapping music will be provided by jazz and soul singer Miriam Chambers and further entertainment will come in the form of The Kate Fisher Dance Academy’s ‘Baby Ballroomers’.

Julie added: “Tickets are still available and we’d love to see as many people as we can.”

For tickets, contact Katrina at katrinalaud@btinternet.com or Julie at julie.doyle@hotmail.co.uk or go to www.thehelpingharrytrust.com

All seven Northamptonshire MPs met Sajid Javid yesterday (Monday) to discuss a damning financial review of the county council.

The MPs held an emergency meeting with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, over the findings of the Local Government Associations’ (LGA) independent financial review of the council.

The seven Tories said the Secretary of State ‘was left in no doubt as to the deep anxiety expressed by them’ about the findings of the independent report, which confirmed their longstanding concerns about the ongoing viability of NCC.

Findings from the report included that the “the council does not currently have robust and deliverable plans for its long-term financial sustainability”, “there is no medium term financial plan in place which will sustain the council beyond the end of the current financial year (2017/18)”, and “there is no financial strategy to deliver a sustainable position for the council”.

The group – comprising of Peter Bone (Wellingborough), Philip Hollobone (Kettering), Tom Pursglove (Corby), Michael Ellis (Northampton North), Andrew Lewer (Northampton South), Chris Heaton-Harris (Daventry) and Andrea Leadsom (South Northamptonshire) – said Mr Javid listened carefully to their concerns during the 45-minute meeting.

He undertook to consult with senior departmental officials and it was agreed that a further meeting would be held shortly.

A spokesman for Northamptonshire County Council said: “We are aware of the meeting between MPs and the Secretary of State.

“We have also met with the Secretary of State to discuss the financial position and we look forward to meeting the MPs at a specially convened meeting taking place in November.

“We welcome the feedback received in the finance peer review, which was instigated at the request of Northamptonshire County Council and will now become a useful tool for us as we plan for the future.

“While we accept the many of the comments about the severity of the financial challenge and difficulties we have faced we don’t agree with other elements of the report with regard to the aspects of the council’s management of this situation.

“We have worked hard to consistently deliver a balanced budget through innovative ways of working and limiting the impact on frontline services, despite facing unprecedented levels of demand and reducing central Government funding.

“There are other local authorities who are in a similar financial position as ourselves but few who have seen the huge population growth as Northamptonshire, or have such limited historical assets or reserves as we do.

“This is why we will continue to review the way we deliver our services to ensure value for money for the taxpayer while calling on Government for an urgent review of the current funding model.”

Sign our petition for fairer funding for Northamptonshire here

Gemma Drinkwater lives in her Futures Housing Group home in Flore with her son Oliver, her five-year-old daughter and her partner.

She applied for adaptations to be made to the ground floor of the house to accommodate Oliver, who cannot walk and is afraid of showers.

As a result, plans were drawn up to alter the downstairs bathroom - which currently only has a shower - into a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.

"When we moved in I was promised that they would do the adaptations," said Ms Drinkwater

"I have to carry him upstairs, he's 15 and I'm 5"2.

"They said they will put the bath in and retile the bathroom but nothing has happened."

Ms Drinkwater has been left frustrated and upset by a lack of communication from both Futures Housing and Daventry District Council, whose Care and Repair Team are undertaking the construction work as part of their remit, and because the housing group only handle minor adaptations.

She moved into the property in May 2016, and claims she was recently told that work would begin in April 2017.

A Futures Housing Group spokesperson said: “We do not comment on individual tenancies. However, we work with our customers to help them to remain independent in their homes.

“We assess applications for minor adaptations, including the installation of handrails, ramps or grab rails, but major adaptations are assessed by Daventry District Council, to ensure any work meets the customer’s needs.

“We support applications made by the council for adaptations to our properties. We work closely with the authority to ensure funding is available to be completed by its care and repair team.”

In order to apply for adaptations to a home the customer would first have to make the request to the district council.

An assessment of need is then completed by the council – sometimes with the housing group in attendance – after which it decides what the most appropriate work to be done is.

Daventry District Council then asks permission to the landlord, Futures Housing Group in this case, for work to be completed on the property, before a tender is put out for a contractor.

Depending on the cost, funding for the work may be sought via grants or through the housing association, and once funding is agreed the council organises for the work to be completed as per their tender.

Daventry District Council have been approached for a comment.

In a bid to help re-home animals in Northamptonshire - this newspaper has reached out to catteries and kennels in the county to highlight Northamptonshire pets who have been overlooked in the adoption process. Could you be the right person to give one of these furry pets a warm and loving home?

Northamptonshire County Council staff will have to take mandatory unpaid leave, the authority has confirmed.

A month ago a circular email was sent to some 3,000 staff, who range from social workers to home carers and highways planners, hinting that the measure could be introduced in the coming weeks.

The drastic step has now been announced and will see workers lose the equivalent of one day's pay over the course of January and February, hitting the pockets of staff after the expensive Christmas period.

A spokesman for Northamptonshire County Council said: “It is no secret that the county council is facing a financial challenge - a fact compounded by an inadequate funding settlement from central government.

“Last month staff were told that one-day mandatory unpaid leave was being considered and now the management team has reluctantly had to accept this needs to be done.

“Unpaid leave will need to be taken by staff by the end of the financial year with pay being taken out over a two month period, with the possibility of this being over three months. However this will not affect staff on the lowest pay grades.

“Further controls on spending are also being reiterated such as a stop on all colour printing and asking staff to consider travel when absolutely essential.”

Sign the Chron's petition for a review of the share of Government money spent on Northamptonshire services here.

Braunston became the home of a British racing champion earlier this month when one of its residents was crowned the winner of the 2017 Pirelli Ferrari Hillclimb Championship.

Company director Dave Snelson, 55, took the title in only his second year in the competition with two races to spare, setting four UK Ferrari records in the process, including one at Brands Hatch.

Of the 23 races he has taken part in over the course of the two championships, Dave has won an impressive 13.

"I'm proud to be the champion and it's great to be able to have won it in such a short time," he said.

"I'm a normal guy, I've not got a silver spoon. I just enjoy driving.

"Not many people get the opportunity to drive a Ferrari, let alone race in one."

The Hillclimb championship is organised by the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain and sees drivers complete two practice runs before their two timed runs.

Around 450 people have entered their road-going Ferraris into the competition throughout its 30-year history, but only 17 drivers have won the title in that time.

Some entrants running in the 2017 edition have done 200 Hillclimb events without winning a single one, which shows how difficult it can be to take home the crown.

Dave is no stranger to driving. He has completed 60 practice events over the years, as well as some road-rallying in a Ford Cosworth, various track days and 600 laps at Germany's world-famous Nürburgring.

Nor is he a stranger to Ferraris either, owning 19 over the past 15 years, though at the moment his collection numbers two: his red F430 in which he won the championship, and his yellow F458.

Of the eight tracks used for the 13 rounds of competition, Dave names Bouley Bay as his favourite.

The Jersey track is a challenging one with its 50-foot sheer drop, twisty road through trees, 100mph speeds and flat out sectors.

Fresh off the back of his success, Dave has been invited by Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain's director John Swift to race in the 2018 Isle of Man Hillclimb event.

At around 2am on Wednesday (November 1) a gas canister was used to cause an explosion at the Tesco Express in Weedon, at the intersection of the A45 and A5.

The cash machine was heavily damaged but no access was gained to its contents, and according to police, nothing is believed to have been stolen.

Four men in dark clothing and wearing balaclavas were seen making off in a blue Audi on the A5 towards Towcester.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The transformation of Daventry Sports Park is underway as work begins on installing a new 3G pitch and refurbishing its changing facilities.

The £695,000 upgrade for the Browns Road facility has been developed by Everyone Active and Daventry District Council (DDC) in partnership with the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund (PL/FA:FF), which is funding 65 per cent of the total project cost.

The new 3G pitch will replace the existing sand-dressed artificial turf, improving playability in all weathers and making it more suitable for playing FA league games.

One side of the changing block will be refurbished to provide accessible changing facilities and a classroom, and the reception area will also receive a complete upgrade.

The work is due to be completed in mid-December.

Councillor Alan Hills, DDC's community culture and leisure portfolio holder, said: “Daventry Sports Park is very popular, but it is in need of improvement, so this scheme is badly needed. Not only will it improve facilities for existing players, but the grassroots development programme will increase participation in football across all ages.

“Grants the size of that offered by Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund don’t come around very often so I’m very pleased we have grasped it with both hands. This will be a wonderful new facility for Daventry District and I look forward to its completion.”

A grassroots football development programme will also be implemented as part of the project, which it is hoped will result in a substantial increase in participation in football, particularly among women, young people and those with disabilities.

The sports park is managed by DDC’s leisure partner Everyone Active.

Mel Bland, who prepared the funding bid on behalf of Everyone Active, said: “Better football facilities are crucial to help strengthen the sport at the grassroots and that is exactly why Daventry District Council and Everyone Active are backing this project with funding.

“This facility will be a big boost to community football in Daventry, with the all-weather pitch perfect for year-round use, as well as for developing talent and coaching young people in the District.

“We want to get more people involved in sport for the positive impact it has on people’s lives and partnerships such as this one, bringing together all authorities, can help achieve that.”

A dementia community group in Daventry set up after the Alzheimer's Society funding was cut by the county council is holding a coffee morning as part of its fundraising drive.

Until March 31 this year, the Alzheimer's Society ran peer support groups, memory cafes and activity groups in 11 locations across Northamptonshire, which benefited those diagnosed with dementia as well as their carers.

The funding it received from Northamptonshire County Council ceased on March 31 and the carers and those living with dementia attending these events were all informed by letter that only the peer support groups would continue.

"When we learnt that we were going to be left with just the peer support group we felt that we had to do something," said Wendy Dugmore, a committee member of Daventry and District Dementia Cafe support group, which was formed with the help of Daventry District Council.

"For many of us, the peer support group on its own was useless; a safe sanctuary for the one living with dementia was needed, many of them could not be left on their own at home, so the carer would be unable to attend without the support that the activity group offered.

"Also the cafe was important, for many of us without any other form of respite it was really the only time during a month that they could relax whilst someone else shared the responsibility of caring for their loved one."

The memory cafe, on the fourth Thursday of the month, was where both carers and people with dementia would go and play games, reminisce, hold talks from groups who were able to offer help, and generally relax in a safe atmosphere.

The activity group was for those living with dementia while their carers went to the peer support group in the same building.

This was an opportunity for the carers to unload about their month, share information and experiences in a safe environment and in confidence.

The Alzheimer's Society is still staffing and funding the peer support group for the time being, and Daventry and District Dementia Cafe fund and run the other two groups.

To help with the costs and to grow support, the Demcafe are holding a coffee morning where there will be hot drinks, homemade cakes, a tabletop sale and pre-loved book and DVD stall.

It takes place at Braunston Memorial Village Hall on Saturday, November 11.

"The worse thing about any of the diseases under the umbrella term of dementia is the isolation it brings to the person with the diagnosis and those caring for them," said Wendy.

"If we can relieve that loneliness, even for a couple of hours a month, then we are a success."

The Daventry and District Dementia Cafe holds meetings on the second Tuesday of the month and the fourth Thursday of the month at the Abbey Centre in Daventry from 1pm until 3pm.

A Daventry man sent to jail five years ago is wanted on recall to prison after failing to meet the conditions of his release.

Liam Wiggins, 26, previously of Warwick Street, Daventry, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison on June 20, 2012 after facing charges of robbery and assault.

He was released on licence but failed to attend arranged appointments, a condition of his release, and as a result is wanted on recall to serve the rest of his sentence.

Police are appealing for the public's help in tracing Wiggins.

Anyone with information can contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

People can have their say about Northamptonshire County Council’s budget proposals at a series of public events over the next few weeks.

In October, the cash-strapped council announced they would need to find nearly £12million in savings to balance the budget by the end of September 2018.

Buses, children's services and trading could all be hit by the savings.

As many as 28 county libraries could face closure - a proposal which prompted Northampton author Alan Moore to speak out against the county council.

Information on phase-one budget proposals for 2018-2019, as outlined last month, will be available and staff and representation from the council’s Cabinet will also be on hand to answer any queries so people can respond to the consultation.

The events will take place between 4pm and 7.30pm at the following places: Towcester on Thursday, November 16 at the Riverside Resource Centre, Islington Road; Northampton on Wednesday, November 22 in the Carnegie Room at Northampton Central Library, Abington Street; Wellingborough on Tuesday, November 28 in the Oxford Street Resource Centre at 38 Oxford Street; and in Corby on Thursday, November 30 at the Patrick Road Resource Centre in Patrick Road.

A number of events will also take place for the phase-two budget proposals, which are scheduled to be unveiled in early December.

These will take place in the following locations, with the date and venue to be confirmed shortly: Daventry District Area, East Northamptonshire District Area, Kettering Borough Area, and in Northampton.

Cabinet member for finance Cllr Robin Brown said: “These have been some of the toughest budget proposals we have ever had to put forward so it is more essential than ever that people take their time to read through the proposals and use any of the number of ways we have set up to ensure they have their say about them.

“These proposals are really just that – they are proposals and none of them are in any way set in stone. What is more definite is the amount of savings we are required to make so if anyone has any further ideas on how we might hit that target rather than through the proposals we have put forward we would be very keen to hear them.”

As well as the public events, there are a variety of other ways for people and organisations to have their say about the proposals during the council’s consultation period.

Other ways to have your say include visiting the Draft Budget and Council Plan Consultation webpage and completing the online survey, emailing consult@northamptonshire.gov.uk, writing to Draft Budget and Council Plan Consultation, Northamptonshire County Council, One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton, NN1 1ED, tweeting @mycountycouncil or posting comments on the county council Facebook page, and signing or submitting a petition or e-petition.

Customer and user groups will also be able to hold their own discussions – the information pack and group feedback form is also available on the Phase 1 Budget Proposals webpage.

We bring you the biggest and best fireworks guide around featuring events across Northamptonshire for 2017.

NORTHAMPTON

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WHAT: Northampton Borough Council’s fireworks display

WHERE: Racecourse, Northampton

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Fairground rides/food stalls from 2pm, Heart FM leading the entertainment from 5pm, LED glow and fire show 5.45pm with live music from Pure Genius, fireworks 7pm, event closes at 8pm

HOW MUCH: Free

OTHER INFO: Parking - the council is reminding people that parking is not available on site. A limited number of parking spaces will be available at the University of Northampton’s Avenue Campus. Spaces will be provided in car park 2 only, between 4pm and 9pm.

In addition, multi-storey car parks close-by, such as St Michaels, St Johns and the Mayorhold, provide a free weekend parking offer to anyone who wants to park in the town centre and walk to the Racecourse.

Travel - The council advises that there will be some disruption to roads surrounding the park, including Kettering Road, East Park Parade, Kingsley Park Road and St Georges Avenue, from 2pm as people make their way to and from the Racecourse.

In addition, there will be footpath closures from St Georges Avenue and Trinity Avenue across the park to the Kettering Road, whilst the fireworks display is set up.

WEBSITE: Event information and the car parks closest to the Racecourse

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WHAT: Superhero vs Villains Bonfire night

WHERE: Duston Mill, Upton Way, Sixfields, Northampton

WHEN: Saturday, November 4 2017

TIME: 2-9.30pm - Guy Fawkes competition 7pm, first display 7.15pm, bonfire 7.30pm, main display 8pm, live music until 9.30pm

HOW MUCH: £5 each

OTHER INFO: Live bands, fun fair, beer tent, hog roast, food stalls

Free parking, come dressed as your favourite superhero or villain

WEBSITE / TICKETS: Buy in advance at Duston Mill fireworks / 01604 422299

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WHAT: Fireworks night at Billing Aquadrome

WHERE: Billing Aquadrome, Northampton

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Fireworks from 8pm

HOW MUCH: Free entry / £5 car parking

OTHER INFO: Food available

WEBSITE / TICKETS: Billing Aquadrome fireworks

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WHAT: Boughton Pocket Park Bonfire Night

WHERE: Boughton Pocket Park, Howard Lane

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Gates 4.30pm, fireworks by Titanium Fireworks 5.30pm

HOW MUCH: £3.50 in advance, £5 on the gate (subject to availability, tickets numbers are limited)

PARKING: Parking is very limited please avoid parking in the village.

OTHER INFO: Food, beverages and glowsticks sold in aid of the Boughton Pocket Park are only on sale inside the park. Any vendors outside are not associated with the charity

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale now from Smiths Farm Shop, Brampton Lane, Chapel Brampton

If you have any questions please email boughtonpocketpark@yahoo.co.uk

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WHAT: Great Houghton Bonfire and Fireworks

WHERE: Great Houghton Playing Fields, Leys Lane, Great Houghton, NN4 0AN

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Bonfire 6pm, fireworks 7.15pm

HOW MUCH: £3 adults, £2 children

OTHER INFO: BBQ, bar and mulled wine

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WHAT: Roade Fireworks Display

WHERE: Roade Football Club, Hyde Park Road, Roade

WHEN: Friday, November 3

TIME: Funfair 6pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm

OTHER INFO: There will be a record number of fireworks at this year’s event

WEBSITE: Roade Football Club

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WHAT: Compton Estates Club Bonfire Night

WHERE: Compton Estates Club, Castle Ashby Village, Northampton, NN7 1LJ (opposite the old Falcon Hotel)

WHEN: Friday, November 3

TIME: Bonfire & refreshments available from 7pm. Fireworks from around 7.30-8pm

HOW MUCH: No entry fee but organisers appreciate a reasonable donation on the gate. It does get busy so it’s recommend you are there by 7.30pm

OTHER INFO: Burgers, hot dogs, homemade spicy soup, barrels of Adnams and sweet stall

Free parking, suitable for all ages.

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WHAT: Bonfire and fireworks display hosted by Quinton House School

WHERE: Quinton House School, Upton Hall, Upton, NN5 4UX

WHEN: Tuesday, November 7

TIME: 6-7.30pm

HOW MUCH: Pay on the gate on the night. Tickets £4 adults, £2 children (under 5s free) or £10 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children)

OTHER INFO: BBQ and mulled wine at the display in the school grounds

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KETTERING

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WHAT: Fireworks at Wicksteed Park

WHERE: Wicksteed Park, Kettering

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Doors/funfair 5pm, band session from Tresham College 5.30pm, Heart FM 6.30pm, bonfire 6.45pm, band session from Tresham College 7.30pm,

fireworks display 8-8.20pm, stage show ends and Big Bopper’s disco starts 8.30pm

HOW MUCH: Tickets cost £4.50 after Monday, October 23 and £5 on the night. Book before October 23 for £4

TICKETS: Wicksteed Park

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WELLINGBOROUGH

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WHAT: WRFC and Wellingborough Round Table Annual Fireworks Display

WHERE: Wellingborough R.F.C, Cut Throat Lane, Great Doddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7TZ

WHEN: Friday, Novmber 3

TIME: Car parks open 6pm, food and drink from 6.30pm, fireworks 7.45pm

HOW MUCH: £10 per car

OTHER INFO: BBQ and hog roast, soup, sweet stall, hot and cold drinks and more before and after the fireworks display

Drivers please note - traffic management, when leaving the club, left turn only please (towards Gt Doddington

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CORBY

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WHAT: Corby Borough Council’s Bonfire and Firework Display

WHERE: Corby Boating Lake, NN17 2UN

WHEN: Friday, November 3

TIME: 6.30pm torchlight procession assembles at the Corby East Midlands International Pool Car Park entrance, 6.45pm procession moves to the bonfire at Corby Boating Lake led by a piper, 7pm bonfire, 7.30pm fireworks

HOW MUCH: Free - donations welcome

OTHER INFO: This year Made in Corby are joining the event and are bringing some street entertainment with them, including Titan the Robot!

Titan, the 2.4m tall robot created by Cyberstein Robots Ltd will be meeting crowds in James Ashworth VC square between 6.30 – 7pm and again at 8 – 8.30pm.

Other street entertainers will also be making a presence in the area around the Boating Lake Cafe so make sure you keep a look out!

Please note that the fireworks will be set off on Westcott Way, opposite the bonfire.

Please do not park by the roadside or on the verges near the Boating Lake, use town centre car parks only and remember to wrap up warm and wear suitable clothing and footwear. Also the area is dark so you may want to bring a torch along with you.

As usual, this event is completely free, but there will be a bucket collection on the night, all donations are very much appreciated and will go to registered charity Northants Four by Four Response who are also volunteering on the night.

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WHAT: Brigstock Bonfire Night

WHERE: Brigstock Meadow

WHEN: Sunday, November 5

TIME: Gates 5.30pm, bonfire 6pm, fireworks 6.30pm

OTHER INFO: Guy competition. Mulled wine, hot dogs and novelties for sale.

TICKETS: Tickets from Brigstock shop - adults £3, children £2. Tickets on the evening are £4 and £2.50

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WHAT: Wilbarston and Stoke Albany 30th anniversary bonfire and firework display

WHERE: Wilbarston Village Hall playing field

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

HOW MUCH: Free - donations welcome

TIME: Competitions judged 6.30pm, bonfire 7pm followed by fireworks

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WHAT: Rockingham village annual bonfire night

WHERE: Behind the Village Hall on Main Street, Rockingham

WHEN: Sunday, November 5

TIME: Planned start for 6.30pm
OTHER INFO: BBQ and raffle

HOW MUCH: Free entry but proceeds towards the cost of fireworks appreciated

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RUSHDEN

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WHAT: 50th Fireworks Display by Nene Valley Scouts, Rushden

WHERE: Rushden Hall Park, NN10 9NG

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Gates 6pm, live music 6.30pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm, live music to finish

HOW MUCH: Advance (from various locations) £5 adult, £3 child / on the night £6 adult, £4 child

TICKETS: Rushden Fireworks

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WHAT: Fireworks Frenzy

WHERE: Santa Pod Raceway

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: 4-7pm

HOW MUCH: From £20 per car

OTHER INFO: Live action including Podzilla the Monster Truck, stunt display, drifting, bonfire, fun fair, catering and bar facilities, plus family entertainment

TICKETS: Fireworks Frenzy

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DAVENTRY DISTRICT

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WHAT: Daventry Town Council’s firework display

WHERE: The Parker E-ACT Academy, Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11 0QF

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Gates 6pm, display 7.30pm

HOW MUCH: Free

OTHER INFO: Fireworks will be set to music by MLE Pyrotechnics. Refreshments will include burgers, sweets, toffee apples, doughnuts

PARKING/ROAD CLOSURES: Information providers by Daventry Town Council - There will only be accessible parking on site at this event (blue badge) therefore walking to the event is advised, if walking please remember to use the safe crossing points when coming to and from the event.

If you need to bring a vehicle, please use only public parking spaces and not the highway as we want to minimise disruption to the residents.

At the end of the event vehicles on site will not be permitted to move until all pedestrians have left the site.

From 18.30 to 20.30 on Saturday 4th November, Welton Road will be temporarily closed north of the junction by Falconers Close to south of the roundabout by Osprey Drive. There will also be a parking restriction in place on Ashby Road.

The Town Council would like everyone to be safe at the event, therefore CCTV will be in operation, bags may be searched for safety at the request of stewards and no fireworks or sparklers are permitted at the event.

Lost child wristbands will be available from the Town Council Offices (3 New Street) prior to the event and on the night via our medics. If any children are lost or found on the night, please approach the nearest steward.

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WHAT: Flore Village Annual Fireworks event

WHERE: Brodie Lodge Playing Field

WHEN: Friday, November 3

TIME: Site opens at 6pm, candle light procession from the Scout Hut at 6pm, bonfire lit 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm

HOW MUCH: Donations to Flore Scout Group / £1 for procession

OTHER INFO: Food, drink, sweets, kids rides and live entertainment on from 6pm

WEBSITE: Search for ‘Flore Fireworks 2017’ on Facebook for latest updates

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WHAT: Hollowell Steam & Heavy Horse Bonfire Party

WHERE: Hollowell Steam Rally Field

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Gates 5pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm

HOW MUCH: £1 per person

OTHER INFO: Fairground attractions, food stalls, bar, steam traction engines, vintage vehicles and displays, fairground organs

WEBSITE: Hollowell Steam

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WHAT: Kelmarsh YFC Bonfire Night County Social

WHERE: Crick Marina, NN6 7SQ

WHEN: Monday, November 6

TIME: 7.30pm

HOW MUCH: £2 on entry

OTHER INFO: Hot drinks, cold cans and light refreshments will be available

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WHAT: Pattishall bonfire and fireworks display

WHERE: Pattishall Playing Field & Village Hall, School Road, Pattishall, NN12 8NN

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Gate/cafe 6pm, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 7pm

HOW MUCH: Adults £3, children (5-16) £1, free for under fives

OTHER INFO: Hot food, drinks, sweet and glow sticks for sale

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TOWCESTER

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WHAT: Friends of Nicholas Hawksmoor School Firework Spectacular

WHERE: Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School, Balmoral Close, Towcester, NN12 6JA

WHEN: Friday, November 3

TIME: Gates open at 6pm

HOW MUCH: In advance - adults £4, children (3-16 years) £3, under 3s free, family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) £15

On the night - all £4

OTHER INFO: Fireworks, bonfire, novelty items, BBQ and refreshments, Year 6 lantern parade

TICKETS: Available from October 31 from the school office

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WHAT: Silverstone Fireworks and Stunt Show

WHERE: Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

WHEN: Sunday, November 5

TIME: The event will start at 6.15pm. There will be live on track stunt driving demonstrations, including the Paul Swift Stunt Driving Show, followed by a display from double British Fireworks Championship winners, Fantastic Fireworks.

HOW MUCH: £12 adults, children (under 15) free. The first 500 adult tickets purchased will receive a free hot dog voucher to be used on the day

OTHER INFO: Your tickets also include access to the Silverstone Walter Hayes Trophy on the same day so join organisers a little bit earlier and enjoy the last of the track action for the 2017 season. There will be refreshments available to buy on the night including roasted chestnuts, toffee apples, mulled wine and hot cider

WEBSITE / TICKETS: Silverstone Fireworks or call 0844 3750 740

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WHAT: Ashton Primary School Fireworks In Association with Mens Own RFC

WHERE: Mens Own Rugby Club, Ashton

WHEN: Sunday, November 5

TIME: Doors 6pm, bonfire 6.15pm, fireworks 7pm

HOW MUCH: £3 adult, £2 children

OTHER INFO: Raffle, bar, mulled wine, BBQ, confectionery, toys

TICKETS: Buy on the gate. Proceeds to Ashton Primary School

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BRACKLEY

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WHAT: Brackley Town Fireworks

WHERE: Magdalen College School, High Street, Brackley

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Gates 5pm, fireworks 7pm

OTHER INFO: Fun fair, charity stalls and refreshments available

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FURTHER AFIELD

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WHAT: Rugby Round Table 66th annual firework spectacular

WHERE: Whinfield Park, Rugby

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Gates open 4.30pm, live music 5pm, fireworks 6.15pm

HOW MUCH: £5 in advance, £7 on the gate, under 3s free

TICKETS: Rugby Fireworks

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WHAT: Kibworth Rotary Fireworks

WHERE: Field opposite RD/A6, Kibworth

WHEN: Saturday, November 4

TIME: Gates 5.30pm, bonfire 6.15pm, fireworks 6.45pm

HOW MUCH: Advance tickets (from Kibworth Post Office) adults £6, children £2.50 / on the gate £7 adults, £3 children

OTHER INFO: In aid of Kibworth and Fleckney Scouts, Guides and youth groups

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This events guide will be updated in the run up to November 5 by the Northamptonshire news team.

To add your fireworks event into the listing please email digital editor alice.dyer@jpress.co.uk with as much information as possible.

Alice Dyer

alice.dyer@jpress.co.uk

Pupils at a Northampton school used jujutsu, archery and national dance competitions to earn a county sports school of the year award.

The 108 students of Overstone Primary School, in Sywell Road, claimed the Daventry and South Northamptonshire District Sports School of the Year Award in October.

Skateboarding, girls football tournaments and national gymnastics tournaments are just some of the ways pupils have stayed active in 2017.

Judge and school sport manager for Daventry and South Northamptonshire David Hanson said: "The school is a small village primary school consisting of four classes but the hard work and effort put in by all staff into their PE, school sport and health and wellbeing offer make them a truly deserving winner of the award."

It comes as the school was also shortlisted for county awards for sports school of the year.

One student, Isabel Betts, said: "I like the teamwork and cooperation in sport. It feels a bit like learning, like you learn new things and find out what you're good at.

Jonathan Higgs, a year 6 boy, said: "I would like to do gymnastics in the Olympics one day."

Headteacher Janice Mardell said: "I think all children are different and enjoy different things. Some might not like traditional sports and its up to us to find them something they might really enjoy.

"Earlier this year we won the junior Strictly Come Dancing finals. Some of the children had never danced before then and now they've taken up classes.

"We've got some children who are competing at a national level now too. I wouldn't be surprised if we have some sporting stars of the future here at Overstone Primary School."

A Daventry farm is hosting a charity obstacle course this month to help raise money for gift bags to give to cancer patients at Northampton General Hospital.

The 8-kilometre Muddy Furlong course, at Long Furlong Farm in Catesby, is family-friendly and suitable for beginners.

Children under 12 run free with a paying adult and the ticket price includes free parking, a free finisher's medal and free photos.

All the money raised through ticket sales will go to the Lewis Foundation, a charity which aims to provide comfort and happiness to cancer patients on all wards within Northampton General Hospital, BMI Three Shires Hospital and Milton Keynes University Hospital Trust.

Every Friday the charity go to Northampton General Hospital and hand out free gift bags to inpatients and outpatients receiving treatment for cancer.

Each adult ticket for the November 18 obstacle course will fund two free gift packs.

A patient can choose from a list of 22 gift bags, which range from portable radios, books, craft packs and pamper packs; and the charity also do home deliveries on request.

Since May 2010, the Lewis Foundation has given out 2,000 gift bags.

The Lewis Foundation was set up after Lorraine and her husband Lee spent a significant amount of time at the Talbot Butler Ward at Northampton General Hospital where Lorraine's mother-in-law Janice was receiving treatment.

They noticed how sad and bored patients looked on the wards and in the private rooms when they were on their own, without family and friends.

The couple spoke about what they could do to give patients something to look forward to, to take their minds of their illness and the seemingly endless treatments.

Drawing from their own personal experiences, they knew that for patients and their families struggle financially, emotionally and physically throughout the treatment phase.

Lorraine decided to fund-raise for 11 TV and DVD players for the Talbot Butler Ward so that people did not have to pay a daily or weekly fee to watch television.

Tickets are available from the Lewis Foundation's website.

Drivers are being warned of delays on the M1 southbound near Junction 17 after a crash involving a car and a lorry.

Highways England tweeted at about 3.15pm to say that only two lanes were open between Junction 17 and 15 after an accident.

It was expected to clear by 5.15pm but drivers were warned to expect delays.

No details have been given as to any injuries.

Two men from Daventry held the winning combination for three Talbot engines which swept the board at the 1980 Lombard RAC Rally.

Phil Davison and Brian Wileman built the engines, gearboxes and the axles which helped the Talbot team to first, third and fourth place finishes in the race.

The parts were made in their Oxford Street premises, where they had relocated to only five weeks prior to the Lombard rally, which took place in stages on tracks across the country.

Both men used to work at Talbot in the competition department, but decided to set up on their own in Daventry.

Phil, from Staverton, built the engines and said it was “out of this world” to have had three cars in the top four spots.

Brian, responsible for the gearboxes and axles, said: “We can’t really believe it has happened.

“It is the personal satisfaction of knowing you have done your best.”

The pair were paid a visit by the navigator in the winning car Paul White, who hailed from near Rugby.

He is pictured above chatting to Phil, left, and Brian, who can be seen leaning against the triumphant Talbot Sunbeam Lotus.

Daventry Town Council has set up a working group to consider the possibility of introducing community policing or street wardens to the town, following a meeting of its Community Services Committee.

The idea was previously talked about among town councillors but had not materialised due to its expense.

A rise in the precept - the element of council tax paid to Daventry Town Council - would most likely be introduced to fund the service.

Before a final decision is made, the town council’s working group will discuss the matter further before submitting a report to Daventry Town Council's community services committee if the scheme is viable.

The committee would then decide whether to make the recommendation to Daventry Town Council, who in turn would make a final call on it.

The wardens would be employees of the town council and could help deal with anti-social behaviour matters, assist the CCTV team, hand out fixed penalty notices and handle environmental issues.

“They would be a good intermediary between the police and the CCTV team,” said Daventry Town Council clerk Deborah Jewell.

The wardens could at a later stage take on more responsibility should the public be happy to fund it through an increase in the council’s precept.

If the scheme is given the green light, the town council - who hope the introduction of community policing will not only provide jobs but also a safer environment for Daventry residents - anticipate an initial trial period before a final commitment is made.

Daventry’s precept is lower compared to other parishes, said Mrs Jewell. Anticipating how much a warden might cost a taxpayer, Mrs Jewell estimated it could be as equivalent to £3 per person a year.