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Gruffalo Orienteering! Give it a go!
Have a go at our Gruffalo themed orienteering course suitable for children up to 8 years old. Orienteering is a fun navigational challenge and involves a healthy mix of physical activity and decision making. Kids will love the excitement of using a simple map to try and find twelve Gruffalo markers in the forest.
Salcey Forest, Wootton Road, near Hartwell
Today to Sun 31 Mar
Late Developers Exhibition
Late Developers
6th - 30th March
Presenting a new exhibition by the Late Developers who are a local photographic group.
With some members exhibiting for the first time these beautiful moments present a slice of everyday life through the lens.
Rooftop Arts Centre
Chisholm House
9 Queens Square
Corby
Today to Sat 23 Mar, Wed 27 Mar to Sat 30 Mar
Pop Up Shop
A two month long pop up shop selling artwork, clothing, accessories and gifts made by two of our resident artists Fanoulla Georgiou and Marina Papadopoulos. Perfect for those looking for unique artistic gifts and fashion.
Wednesday 6th February - Saturday 30th March
Rooftop Arts Centre
Chisholm House
9 Queens Square
Corby
Today to Sat 23 Mar, Wed 27 Mar to Sat 30 Mar
Heart of the Stitch celebration of embroidery
Next Heart of the Stitch evening is a celebration of 21 years since
Daventry, Rugby and District Embroiderers Guild was formed.
There will be an exhibition, refreshments, mini workshop, portfolios of work from the national embroiderers guild museum and a guest speaker.
The Methodist Church, Daventry
Today
Have Fun and Help Restore a Canal
Have fun, learn new skills and help restore the disused Buckingham Canal. We run 3 practical tasks a month on alternative Thursdays and on the second Sunday of each month. No experience necessary as training is given.
Buckingham Canal, Lock Lane, Cosgrove
Thu 21 Mar
Scummy Mummies
An evening of laughs for less-than-perfect parents.
Following their sell-out UK tour, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their popular comedy show to the Lighthouse Theatre. The show covers a wide range of parenting topics, from pelvic floors and play-dates to farting and fish fingers.
The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering
Thu 21 Mar 19
Post boxes by Helen Crabtree
Post boxes by Helen Crabtree
All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering
Fri 22 Mar 19
Corduroy’s, ‘The Return of the Fabric Four’ UK Tour 2019
Corduroy arrived on the Acid Jazz scene in early 1992. Self-styled as the Fabric Four, they cut a striking presence with their soundtrack for the beatific generation.
1 Lady’s Lane, Northampton
Fri 22 Mar 19
Total Who
Love The Who? Love live music? Then catch the Total Who Show by Johnny Warman’s Magic Bus – featuring musicians who have performed with Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Entwistle from the band itself.
Lighthouse Theatre, Thurston Drive, Kettering
Fri 22 Mar 19
If You Believe
Join us as Born 2 Dance present their 5th dance production show, ‘IF YOU BELIEVE’.
Get ready to watch Born 2 Dance students perform in a spectacular show based on anything and everything Disney!
‘All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them’
The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering
Sat 23 Mar 19
Vintage Retreat presents - A 1940s Celebration!
A day celebrating all things 1940’s, authentic 1940’s traders, militaria, dance, singing, big band, food and drink!
Vintage Retreat
Lower Harding Street
Northampton
Sat 23 Mar 19
Camerata Singers Concert
Kettering-based choir Camerata Singers perform Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Durufle’s Requiem. Light refreshment available in the interval included in the ticket price.
United Reformed Church, London Road, Kettering
Sat 23 Mar 19
Learn to Play Day
National Learn to Play Day offers the general public the chance to have a FREE ‘taster’ lesson on a musical instrument. It aims to inspire everyone, young and old, and of different levels of experience to appreciate the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument.
PMT Northampton
Sat 23 Mar 19 and Sun 24 Mar
Learn to Play Day
National Learn to Play Day offers the general public the chance to have a FREE ‘taster’ lesson on a musical instrument. It aims to inspire everyone, young and old, and of different levels of experience to appreciate the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument.
BW Music School
Sat 23 Mar 19 and Sun 24 Mar
Jumble Sale
Jumble Sale, Bric a Brac, Clothing, Toys etc.
Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road, Upper Boddington
Sat 23 Mar 19
Learn to Play Day
National Learn to Play Day offers the general public the chance to have a FREE ‘taster’ lesson on a musical instrument. It aims to inspire everyone, young and old, and of different levels of experience to appreciate the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument.
ISM MUSIC ACADEMY
Sat 23 Mar 19
NN Contemporary Gallery presents 2019 Graduate Show
The Graduate Show entitled ‘Quickly Moving’ is our biennial event, where graduating artists have been selected by the institution’s previous Artistic Director, Catherine Hemelryk (current Director of CCA Derry ~ Londonderry) from their degree show exhibitions.
9 Guildhall Road
Northampton
Sat 23 Mar
Northampton Concert Band - Gala Concert
Join Northampton Concert Band and invited guests at their Gala Concert to celebrate their 100th anniversary, performing a selection of music from the past 100 years recognising their musical heritage.
Abington Avenue United Reformed Church, Abington Avenue, Northampton
Sat 23 Mar 19
Brass Band Concert
A brass band concert. All money raised to go to The Kettering Samaritans. All welcome!
Christ the King church, Deeble Road, Kettering
Sat 23 Mar 19
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
“Sensational – performing favourite classics in spectacular style!” The Times
“The brass bands of this country are unique, and the Grimethorpe Band is unique amongst them” – Sir Harrison Birtwistle
Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution.
The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive Kettering
Sun 24 Mar 19
The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society
STORED FOR SCRAP - An illustrated talk by Colin Horne
Weston Favell Parish Hall, Booth Lane South, Northampton
Mon 25 Mar 19
Zippos Cirque Berserk!
NOW IN ITS FIFTH THRILLING YEAR! Direct from a string of sold-out seasons in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and the West End, plus a packed-out season at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Britain’s favourite contemporary thrill circus is on tour to amaze and entertain the nation.
Derngate Theatre, NORTHAMPTON
Wed 27 Mar 19 to Sun 31 Mar
Room On The Broom
Iggety Ziggety Zaggety Zoom!
Join the witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the dragon in Tall Stories’magical, musical adaptation of Room on the Broom, the classic picture book byJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Royal & Derngate Guildhall Road Northampton
Thu 28 Mar 19 to Sun 31 Mar
Russell Watson
Join four-time Brit Classical Award winner Russell Watson for a very special evening, accompanied by his pianist and guest choir.
Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established as the UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist of all time.
The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering
Thu 28 Mar 19
Craft Club - Coffee.Cake.Create.
A monthly craft club with a twist!
Come along, bring your own project to work on & chat with fellow crafters. Coffee, tea & cake will be provided. There’s plenty of table space, plus basic tools & equipment to use, all for £5!
Fancy having a go at something new?
The Emporium, Nene Court, Wellingborough
Thu 28 Mar