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Kilsby Garden and Produce Association Annual Show

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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.

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Northamptonshire Talking September 2025 Newsletter

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The September issue of Our News is here!  We’ve got lots to share this month including:

  • Information on the National Emergency Alert test happening later this month
  • A new deputy crime commissioner has been appointed in Derbyshire
  • Advice to protect yourself from mobile phone theft
  • ITV reports a 15% reduction in crime in areas where police work with Neighbourhood Watch
  • Wildlife crime in Kent and lottery funding  for a safer Suffolk

…and more!

Download and read the full issue here.

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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Newsletter – August 2025

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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.