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What a wonderful show we had this year. The standard is always high, but this year it was amazing. We broke the records for the number of entries, and despite the difficult growing conditions this year, the produce and flower section did their growers proud.

The handicraft and cookery side had more classes this year, and that resulted in a very high number of entries and an equally high standard. The judges were very hard pressed in many of the classes to select the winners.

A full list of all the cups won can be found in the Kilsby Kronickle (together with some more show photos), but we must mention the Best in Show : Kath McBirnie whose jacket earned a lot of praise from the two judges, and the winner of the Banksian Medal : Jan Odell. Huge congratulations to you both.

Our next event is the AGM to be held in November, so look out for more details and join us for another enjoyable evening (not just the AGM bit, but the speaker and the nibbles!)

We hope that the autumn planting is going well, and that all those bulbs are going in for another wonderful flower display in the Spring.

Happy Gardening to you all.

Please find attached the latest newsletter from Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone. You can also access it via this link to their website – Newsletter – August 2025 – Northamptonshire Police & Fire Commissioner

This month’s newsletter is packed with updates on how Northamptonshire is tackling road safety, and how speed safety signs and new safety initiatives are making a real difference.

There’s details on how community groups can apply for up to £5,000 in funding from the Commissioner’s office to improve road safety in their local area.

And find out how they are making railways safer for women and girls and improving emergency access for fire crews.

What’s Happening?
What:West Northants Council, working with Kier
Transportation will be carrying out junction
improvement works.
Where: A428 East Haddon and Great Brington
Crossroads

When: Monday 9th – Monday 16th June

11th June-18th June 2025

Times: Working hours 09:00-15:30

Traffic Management: A road closure will be in place
(Shown In Red) for 6 days along with an approved
diversion route (Shown in Blue). Please do not park on
the carriageway during these works. We reserve the
right to relocate any vehicles restricting the works.

Residents: Access required to properties within the
closure will be maintained when safe to do so. Please
speak to and follow the instruction of the on site team
who will assist, however expect delays. For properties
outside the extents of the closure please follow the
diversion route.

Emergency Vehicles: We aim to maintain access for
emergency vehicles when safe to do so.

Pedestrians and Cyclists: Cyclists will be asked to
dismount and walk adjacent to the works.

Elgin would like to invite you to an in-person exhibition at Ashby St Ledgers Village
Hall to view and comment on plans for a new solar farm on land between the A361
and Daventry Road near Ashby St Ledgers.

The public exhibition will be held at Ashby St Ledgers Village
Hall, Rugby, CV23 8UN on Tuesday 17 June 2025 between
3pm to 7pm

You can view the plans and provide feedback
on our dedicated project website: https://
ashbystledgers.consultationonline.co.uk/

Please note that the deadline for feedback
is Wednesday 18 June 2025. We will
carefully consider all responses received and
use them to inform the ongoing development
of our proposals.

Free Mature Drivers Roadshow – 5 July 2025 – Northampton

Are you a mature driver (aged 60+)?  Live in Northamptonshire?  Rely on being able to drive?  This FREE roadshow is for you!

Driving is an important part of our everyday life and we (Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA)) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.

Our driving ability to drive changes over time for different reasons, especially as we get older. It’s important that we recognise whether and how our driving is changing so we can stay safe and protect both ourselves and those around us.

This Mature Drivers Roadshow is aimed at drivers 60+, and will cover all different aspects of driving. There will be a short talk and then plenty of time to meet informally with our many stand holders.

There will be FREE hints and tips drives available to book, delivered Northampton Advanced Motorists.

Our aim is to keep mature drivers driving safer, for longer.

Book your Free tickets via Eventbrite https://mature-driver-roadshow-July-2025.eventbrite.co.uk

The event is being held at Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Lane, Moulton, NN3 7AX (https://what3words.com/grit.bunch.busy) starting at 9.30am (registration from 8.45am).