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May events
Archaeology/History Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

The subject for this meeting to be announced.
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Thu 30 Mar, Thu 25 May
Northampton and Lamport Railway - train rides


Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Sun 2 Apr, Sun 16 Apr, Sun 23 Apr, Sun 14 May, Sun 21 May
The Grow Together Allotment Volunteering Days

Come along and learn new skills and improve your well-being at our community allotment
For more info please visit our website page or cal 01604 583626 or email tgta@duston-pc.gov.uk
www.duston-pc.gov.uk/the-grow-together-allotment1.html
Berrywood Road Allotments, Duston NN5 6JU
Tue 4 Apr, Tue 2 May
Ravensthorpe Nursery - Open Garden for NGS

Approx 1 acre garden wrapped around the nursery with beautiful views. Planted with many unusual shrubs and herbaceous perennials over the last 30+ yrs to reflect the wide range of plants produced. Plants for sale.
Ravensthorpe Nursery, Ravensthorpe NN6 8ES
Fri 14 Apr to Sun 16 Apr, Fri 12 May to Sun 14 May
Traditional Jazz evening

A monthly traditional jazz evening with The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band; leader, trombonist: Dave Harmer. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Very good meals available.
The Wharf Inn, Welford NN6 6JQ
Tue 18 Apr, Tue 16 May
Join our choir in Northampton for a FREE taster session


St Crispins Retirement Village, St Thomas Street, Duston, Northampton NN5 4RB
Mon 24 Apr, Mon 1 May, Mon 8 May
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir


The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF
Tue 25 Apr, Tue 2 May, Tue 9 May
FREE taster session with the Towcester Rock Choir


Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BS
Tue 25 Apr, Tue 2 May, Tue 9 May
Join our choir in Northampton for a FREE taster session

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5FZ
Tue 25 Apr, Tue 2 May, Tue 9 May
East Midlands Steam and Country Show - Craft Marquee

Craft Marquee at a very popular event Footfall 10 to 20K.
The even has been establish for over 40 years and is very popular.
The show is based on vintage transport steam, heavy haulage, cars, motorbikes
and fairground.
Lancaster Farm, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LB
Sat 29 Apr to Mon 1 May
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Teddy Bear Weekend


Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Sat 29 Apr to Mon 1 May
Plant a Pumpkin at Canons Ashby

Plant a pumpkin seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow. Keep in touch with us online and let us know how big it grows. You can plant your pumpkin outside in the ground, or in a bigger pot.
Canons Ashby National Trust
Canons Ashby NN11 3SD
Sat 29 Apr to Mon 1 May
Titchmarsh House - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens are spread over 4½ acres with formal and wild areas, a hedged quiet garden, and inc collections of naturalised bulbs, irises, peonies, magnolias, shrub roses, cherries, malus and a number of rare trees, expanded and planted by the
Titchmarsh House, Titchmarsh NN14 3DA
Mon 1 May
Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Wax Sectioning With a Microtome (2) by Mike Asquith. The second of three sessions:- This one deals with sectioning, with a chance for some hands-on experience. Most of us do not own a microtome, or indeed some may be unaware what one is.
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Tue 2 May
Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Set Subject Trophy. The final round where the winners from the previous four rounds of our ‘set subject’ images compete for the trophy. Invited Judge.
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Wed 3 May
Guided visits to Priory Church and medieval Stew Ponds

Find out more about the medieval history of Canons Ashby with a guided visit to the church, and then to the restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide.
An exclusive chance to see this beautiful area.
Canons Ashby National Trust
Canons Ashby NN11 3SD
Thu 4 May, Thu 11 May, and more dates until Thu 29 Jun
Botany Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Democratic Discourse. Seán Karley will bring a collection of Botanical Talks. The audience will be asked to choose which one(s) he will present.
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Thu 4 May
Influence 2 Mel Peake and S.T.T. Big Band

Following Mel's appearance with Team Sir Tom Jones on ITV Starstruck he brings his show INFLUENCE to his hometown.
Including a number of Sir Tom's greatest hits.
Star Hall, Laws Lane, Finedon, Wellingborough, Northants NN9 5LU
Thu 4 May
First Friday Soiree at the Saxby’s Cider Taproom 5th May 5-9pm

Join us in our taproom and cider yard from 5pm - 9pm for early drinks and burgers from The Yellow Bus Co. Tables are available on a first come first served basis. Dogs are welcome but must be well-behaved and kept on a lead.
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Fri 5 May
Guilsborough Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy a warm welcome in this village with its very attractive rural setting of rolling hills and reservoirs. We have a group of seven contrasting gardens for you to visit this yr.
Guilsborough Gardens, Guilsborough NN6 8RA
Sun 7 May
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