Page 5 - Oundle Life Sept 2022

OUNDLE
The magazine for Oundle and its villages
LIFE
Conkers, cars and curry!
The days may be getting shorter, but there are still lots of things to do...
Make the most of the late summer sun and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether it be at Barnwell Country Park (page 6) where there is always a stunning display of colourful foliage, or out in your garden to keeping on top of those falling leaves before they build up too much and give you a carpeted lawn (page 21).
Exciting news! We have a new features contributor in the form of Stuart Barker. He is a professional writer and author with a keen interest in local history and likes nothing better than riding round Northants visiting historical sites on his motorcycle. His first story ‘To kill a queen’ features the beautiful village of
Fotheringhay and tells us the grisly tale of Mary Queen of Scots (page 12).
Early October brings the World Conker Championships to Southwick – and there’s still time to enter a team. Everyone can do it, young and old, so rally the family and take them along to have a go – it’s such a fun day out (page 9).
After all that excitement, why not settle back with a big bowl of chicken curry, made to the wonderful recipe provided by the lovely people at AGA (page 34).
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jodie@crestpublications.com
COME AND MEET NEW FRIENDS!
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Entertainment from the School Children
Roast Lunch & pudding Tea and coffee
• Friendly faces, laughter & chatter
• Free raffle ticket provided for a chance to win a prize
Oundle Monday Munch Club
Oundle Primary School, Cotterstock Road
Lunch Club for Older people in the local area
Forthcoming dates: 19th Sep • 10th Oct • 14th Nov • 12th Dec
Just £6 once a month on Mondays
1.40pm – 3.15pm (lunch served approx. 2pm)
Bookings and cancellations must be made 5 days prior to the above dates
Call Patricia: 01832 275353 / 07960 158555 Transport: Volunteer Action (for a charge): 01832 275433
There is no specific age restriction
Carer or accompanying family member welcome Runs for 11 months of the year (no club in Aug)
Oundle Festival of Literature is pleased to present...
Anne-Marie Imafidon:
She’s In Ctrl
Thursday 22nd September, 7.45pm
The Great Hall, Oundle School
Don’t miss the chance to
hear this brilliant speaker. Anne-Marie is one of the UK’s brilliant minds and has been at the forefront of tackling
the STEM gender gap by demystifying the subject
and making it
accessible and
fun for all,
regardless of gender
or background. Her’s is a voice to be listened to.
For event details visit:
www.oundlelitfest.org.uk/events/
Email oundlelitfestival@hotmail.co.uk
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