Events Around Northamptonshire

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.

Joe Pasquale burst on to our TV screens 30 years ago on ITV’s New Faces. Now he’s on his 30th anniversary tour ‘A Few Of His Favourite Things’; a celebration of his best cack, plus some surprises on the way! Let your inner child loose and learn to laugh and play again.

Stars of film and stage line up alongside figures from politics, business and the arts in this rare chance to see 40 striking works by this nationally-renowned Banbury-based portrait photographer.

This exhibition brings together a range of quality contemporary and traditional art from emerging and established artists in the region. It features a diverse range of work by members in a variety of media, paintings in oil, watercolour, acrylics; drawings, sketches plus sculpture.

Come and join like-minded people for companionship and relaxation. Each week there will be a soothing meditation to relax you and help you connect with your inner-self and your guides. We cover the basics in all things spiritual and holistic.

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee, Nish Kumar?is taking?his?brand new?show on a national tour?of the UK. The title is a quote from Terminator 2. There will be jokes about politics, mankind’s capacity for self-destruction?and?if this will lead to?the end of days.?GOOD FUN STUFF.

Everyone welcome to come and join us. A charity music event raising money for the Centenary Wing at KGH.

The amazing outdoor cinema continues at the lake-side amphitheatre! LUNA FLIX presents a LATE NIGHT HORROR... an 80’s classic - from the creative mind of Spielberg and horror director Tobe Hooper, not to be missed in this rare opportunity to experience on a big screen.

Booksale - Secondhand books , jigsaws and DVDs .Proceed for the work of Christian Aid Refreshments available. Donations of books welcome please ring Alan Mayes 01933 650369 or e mail alanmayes123@gmail.com

View produce of local people competing for prizes. Includes flowers, fruit and vegetables, baking and handicrafts etc. Some new Classes introduced this year. Refreshments available. Prizes and cups awarded at 4.30pm approx. View, compete or buy produce in the final auction. 3.00pm to 6.00pm approx.

WelliFest 2018 is Wellingborough’s town wide music, community, art & culture Festival! Wellingborough’s businesses, charities, art, theatre, and other community groups pull together to celebrate the town.

Join us for this year’s Sywell Classic – Pistons and Props motoring festival, combining historic racers, hot rods and motorbikes with classic planes and vintage music to create a fantastic two-day event, celebrating classic motoring on the ground and in the air.

Peppa Pig is coming to the Northampton & Lamport Railway and will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day at Pitsford & Brampton Station. Trains will be departing on the hour from 11am til 4pm and tickets are valid for 2 trips on the day of purchase.

Come and see the Bifrost Guard, local Viking re-enactors, and try some of the following activities: Wattle and Daub our Iron Age Roundhouse, make Saxon pottery, experience Roman cookery, follow the Settlers’ Trails, ‘Try on Settlers Fashions’ and take a selfie with Willow and Stan, try archery or axe throwing,

Gordon Hendricks the most decorated ETA Champion to ever come out of the UK is coming back to Kettering with his fantastic “The Spirit of ELVIS in Concert”.

Direct from London’s West End, the UK’s finest George Michael tribute show. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production, Fastlove – A tribute to George Michael.

As the season closer Jap Show Finale is your last chance to get your car out there before winter draws in.

We are thrilled to host this Event for our Local Mind charity , there will be advice , stalls selling wonderful things to promote well being . Creative activities and Art psychotherapy information. Fun activities. Fabulous food Live Music

Fun for all the Family! Come along and join in lots of fun activities: Make a craft, lucky dip, cuddle a guinea pig, guess the name of the teddy bear, decorate a biscuit, treasure hunt, zentangle colouring, tomobola and refreshments. Raising money for gofundme.com/thai-elephants

Extend your interest in photography and hear about the work of professionals and fellow enthusiasts. Hear Alan Sheers a Boddington photographer present his photographs of the Lake District.

Sale of some really lovely items - handcrafted headbands, flower baskets and jewellery, beautifully decoupaged items, costume jewellery, toiletries, ornaments/ceramics, household and kitchen items, DVDs and CDs, technical /office items, books, toys & games, good clothing and accessories, stationery, decorative

Free African drumming, dancing and singing sessions on Thursday evenings from 6:45pm to 8:45pm. We sing easy to learn African songs and practice African drumming and others partake in African dance moves. We have a few drums available however you are welcome to bring your own if you have one.

Stuart Orme will celebrate the 900 years of history behind Peterborough Cathedral in a lecture for the Middle Nene Archaeological Group. Stuart is now Curator of the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon, after some years as Director of Operations at Peterborough Cathedral.

Rushden Station annual beer and Music fest over 40 real ales and 20 ciders and this year the gin "bike"

Have a blast from the past with our 90’s Disco Night. Get ready for us to transport you back in time with the classic tracks from the 90’s. Includes a two-course menu and entertainment.