The Anthony Nolan Trust provides lifesaving donors for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant, including those suffering from leukemia. Founded by Shirley Nolan in 1974 following the diagnosis of her son, Anthony, with a rare condition that could only be treated by a bone marrow transplant. She created the world’s first bone marrow register which has since provided matches and transplants for over 5,800 children and adults.
The new bus service changes which were implemented on the 2nd of September were good news for both the people and the town of Oundle. In the newly revised timetable, the bus service between Oundle and Peterborough was enhanced to a nearly hourly schedule with four through buses to Thrapston, resulting in three links between Oundle and Peterborough.
The pressure to expand housing in the beautiful town of Oundle continues with approved planning permission to build twenty-four new ‘affordable’ housing units off Benefield Road. The development of more housing in Oundle has always been a cause for concern between locals and authorities and the debate continues.
Bovis Homes is the housing company building the new development at Benefield Road. As one of Britain’s leading house builders, it is a large company and well known in the industry. There have been some notable complaints however. One owner of a Bovis Home expressed his concern about the company, claiming that sales staff will promise ‘the moon and the stars’ and will agree to anything, but once Bovis have their money it is difficult to get their Customer Services to do anything to sort out the ‘snags’.
Christmas is upon us already! Every cook in the country, young or old, will be fretting about preparations for Christmas feasts and parties. As if you don’t have enough to worry about – presents, the kids, the cat and the tree. However, DON’T PANIC! The Oundle Chronicle is here to save the day with our easy to follow instructions for scrummy recipes with step by step instructions. We have a choice of recipes for canapés, party food, and drinks for both young and old.