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Christmas comes early to youth community groups thanks to Northampton Town Council funding
Three community groups supporting children and young people in Northampton received an early Christmas present this month when they were awarded a grant from Northampton Town Council's Councillor Community Fund.
The fund is open to applicants with the support of their ward councillor for projects and events costing up to £2,000 that will enhance the economic, social and environmental wellbeing... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Dec 2024
Christmas in Becket’s Park event cancelled due to forecast storm
Northampton Town Council's Christmas in Becket's Park event, due to take place this Saturday 7th December between 12 – 6pm, is now cancelled due to the adverse weather forecast for this weekend.
Storm Darragh is predicted to bring wind speeds of up to 54 miles per hour and several hours of rain on Saturday, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning of disruption for the area.
Northampton Town... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 5 Dec 2024
Enjoy a day of Christmas cheer at Northampton’s Becket’s Park this Saturday, 7th December
Northampton's Becket's Park will turn into a winter wonderland this Saturday, 7th December, with entertainment for all the family, including an ice rink, horse and carriage rides, funfair, live music performances and much more.
Organised by Northampton Town Council, the free 'Christmas in Becket's Park' event is set to take place between 12 – 6pm, with The Mayor of Northampton and stage hosts... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 3 Dec 2024
Northampton’s rescheduled Christmas Lights Switch On takes place this Saturday
Northampton's annual Christmas Lights Switch on is set to take place this Saturday, 30th November, between 12 – 6pm at the Market Square, with a day of free, festive fun for all the family hosted by Northampton Town Council.
Visitors can enjoy a stocking- stuffed afternoon of entertainment from midday, presented by local broadcaster and journalist John Griff, featuring children's entertainers,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Nov 2024
Northampton’s Christmas Lights Switch On rescheduled to 30th November due to adverse weather forecast
Northampton's Christmas Lights Switch On, due to take place this Saturday 23rd November at the Market Square, is now rescheduled to next Saturday 30th November between 12 – 6pm, due to the adverse weather forecast for this weekend.
Storm Bert is predicted to bring winds of up to 46 miles per hour, along with several hours of heavy rain on Saturday, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Nov 2024
Northampton’s Christmas Lights Switch On returns to the Market Square next Saturday
Northampton's annual Christmas Light Switch On is set to take place at the Market Square next Saturday, 23rd November, between 12 – 6pm, beginning the countdown to the most magical time of the year.
Northampton Town Council will host a stocking-stuffed line-up of festive fun for all the family, with live stage performances, local produce, gift and community stalls, Christmas themed workshops,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 14 Nov 2024
A celebration of Northamptonshire community – new exhibition opens in November
A celebration of the people who make Northamptonshire what it is today is being unveiled in November at an exhibition organised by local arts, community and heritage organisation 60 Miles.
The exhibition, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, is set to be officially launched on Wednesday, 13th November 2024. It will showcase the '60 Miles presents: Community Comics' project, with extracts... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 12 Nov 2024
Remembrance Sunday to be marked in Northampton with military parade and service
Remembrance Day will be marked in Northampton with a large military parade and church service in the town centre this Sunday, 10th November.
The parade, organised by Northampton Town Council and the Royal British Legion, is set to start on Derngate at 9.30am, following a route along St Giles' Square, onto Wood Hill and Mercers' Row, then pausing at George Row for the Service of Remembrance at All Saints'... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 6 Nov 2024
Northampton's Annual Fireworks Spectacular returns to the Racecourse this Saturday
Northampton's largest, free fireworks display returns to the Racecourse this Saturday, 2nd November, with live stage performances from 4pm and a spectacular pyro-musical fireworks finale at 6pm.
The Fireworks Spectacular, organised by Northampton Town Council and hosted by BBC Radio Northampton's Bernie Keith, is set to be a dazzling evening of entertainment for all the family, with popular local covers... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Green-fingered community groups commended for gardening projects
Northampton Town Council commended green-fingered community groups for their hard work creating gardening projects during an awards ceremony at the Guildhall last week, which also welcomed RHS assessors and representatives from East Midlands in Bloom.
The Mayor of Northampton presented 11 groups with their awards for participating in the 'It's Your Neighbourhood' scheme, led by the Royal Horticultural... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 Oct 2024
