Memories of loyal service in a local royal household
Although many of us have become familiar with the inner workings of an aristocratic lifestyle after watching programmes such as Downton Abbey and The Crown, few can say that they…
Headteacher Janet McMurdo to retire after 18 successful years
Janet McMurdo, headteacher of Oundle CE Primary School, will retire this Easter after nearly two decades at the school. Mrs McMurdo is well known in the community as the driving…
Hare coursing continues to blight the countryside
Not often in the headlines, but under the headlamps of the cars which pursue them, hounds chasing hares seems an unimportant problem. However, hare coursing, the illegal sport where dogs…
101 realistic ways to reduce use of plastic in your household
Oundle author Kim Grove has demonstrated that it’s never too late to make big changes in life, from education or career directions to small or impactful lifestyle choices. Inspired by…
Ancient music and the natural world inspire the sound of Oundle
If there was one sound that could be said to define Oundle in the last many years, it might be the music of Nick Penny. Specializing in music for the…
Longshore bring fish straight from the sea to the Oundle farmers’ market
Oundle may be landlocked, but the fish that is available at the local markets is renowned for its variety and quality. Simon Long of Longshore is a Saturday farmers’ market…
Saplings from oak trees grown to commemorate WWI centenary
As part of the Remembrance activities in November 2018 marking the one hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War, Oundle School pupil, Michael Fuller, now thirteen years…
Mental health support workers report increase in referrals in the pandemic era
Since the start of the pandemic almost a year ago, staying at home for an extended period of time has taken a toll on mental health. Everyone has been affected,…
Horse-drawn Traveller’s sojourn in Oundle
It’s not often that horse-drawn vehicles come through town. When a handsome cob and cart were seen trotting up and down the streets in September, we caught up with the…
Disputes over river rights muddy the water
Over the hot months of the pandemic summer, record numbers of people headed to favourite swimming spots along the River Nene near Oundle. At times up to a hundred people…
