Come and join us for our exciting Mini Makers children's craft or art activity at Northamptonshire Central Library! Children aged 11 and under and their carers are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and arts! This is a drop-in session. There is a charge of £1 per child.
Residents are invited to Northampton’s Market Square on Saturday 17 May, from 10am to 2pm, for a special event to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, bringing together a wide range of local charities and organisations. The event aims to raise awareness of the mental health and wellbeing services available to people of all ages across the area and is part of a series of actions led by the Northampton Town Centre Task Group to support workers, businesses, and the wider community. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with teams from organisations such as Action for Happiness, The Lowdown, Samaritans, Healthwatch, Futures Housing, Orbit, and many more. Public Health colleagues will also be promoting upcoming mental health and suicide prevention training sessions specifically aimed at local businesses. Find out more about mental health and wellbeing support in West Northamptonshire at: on the WNC website.
Contemporary Stitched Textiles The Bassett-Lowke Rooms Sat 8 Mar 2025 - Sun 25 May 2025 An exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles We are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread. The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise. On display is a diverse array of abstract, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper, fabric (new, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment. The exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself, with framed and small items for sale. Combining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition, gardens and shop, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton...
Get ready for a showcase of the most hilariously bad album art ever created! The Worst Record Covers in the World exhibition features collector Steve Goldman’s unique selection of over 500 unintentionally awful record sleeves. From bizarre design choices to laugh-out-loud concepts gone wrong, this exhibition celebrates creative risk and the joy of failure in art. Visitors can even listen to tracks from these records and vote for their favourite “worst” cover. Admission is free — come for the cringe, stay for the comedy!
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 17 May - Sunday 28 June 2025 The exhibition F332 illustrates the work of 14 photographers who find themselves at a personal crossroads; as they move on to the next phase of their career they share with us an eclectic mix of photographs and projects that explore their unique experiences.
Saturday 17 May 10.30am - 2pm Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Are you feeling inspired by the VE Day commemorations to delve into the history of your ancestors who served in the Northamptonshire Yeomanry or the Northamptonshire Regiment? Perhaps you have a treasured military object you’ve always wondered about, or a family story you’re keen to uncover? Now is the perfect time to explore these incredible stories! Come along to this event and ask our military experts – whether you want to know more about the brave men who served, the role these Regiments played in history, or the secrets behind a special piece of military memorabilia, we’re here to help you discover your past. Let’s uncover the stories that shaped our history together! Drop in, no need to book.
Join us for a Princess Makeover and breakfast with Aerial and Snow White on Saturday May 17th from 11am to 1pm. Come dressed in your favourite Princess costume and enjoy a breakfast with unlimited hot drinks and juices for the kids. There will also be fun activities for you to take part in, on the table. The price is £25.00 per person, with a £10 non-refundable deposit. Call us to book your place or contact us by email using our website Contact Form.
Step Back in Time for the VE Day 80th Anniversary! Saturday, 17 May 11 AM - 4 PM No Booking Needed – Just Drop In! The year is 1945, and victory in Europe is within reach! The final push is coming, and it’s your turn to join the action then it’s home in time for tea and medals. Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Choose Your Service: Take our thrilling test to discover whether the Army, Navy, or Air Force is your perfect match! Suit Up: Try on your new uniform and feel like a true wartime hero. Hands-On Action: Get up close with real military tools, learn to crack Morse code, identify aircraft, and much more! Test Your Skills: Think you’ve got the agility and speed to survive the assault course? Time to prove it! Bring your family and dive into history with a fun, interactive day that’s packed with excitement and adventure. Ready to do your part? We can’t wait to see you there!
Disney Bottomless Brunch & Quiz at The Eccentric Englishman! Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Booze! Get ready for a magical afternoon of laughs, cocktails, and a whole lot of Disney! Our legendary bottomless brunch quiz is back, and it’s one you definitely don’t want to miss. We'll have 5 fun-filled rounds of Disney trivia, with 10 questions in each section, bottomless cocktails or Prosecco, for a full 2 hours, and a delicious sharing platter served halfway through to keep your team fuelled. And, just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any more magical, there's a £50 prize for the winning team. All of this is just £45.00 per person, including a £10 non-refundable deposit. Please call to book your place(s).
The talk will cover some of the history of lacemaking ahow it came to the Midlands region to make Northamptonshire a lacemaking area. Barbara Potter will cover some of the history of lacemaking; how it came to the Midlands region to make Northamptonshire a lacemaking area. The time span covers from the 1500's to the present day. Barbara is going to speak about the different types of lace being made in this area; the equipment needed to make the lace and the people who would be making it in the past and now. She will also mention other lacemaking regions eg Devon, Essex, Cumbria and Ireland and how they differ from lace made in this region. Finally, Barbara will bring her talk up to date and speak about lacemaking today and Nene Lacemakers in particular. As a bonus Barbara will bring a pillow on which you could try lacemaking if you wish to do so. If you would like to kmow more please visit the link to the website NENE LACEMAKERS OF NORTHAMPTON Nene Lacemakers are involved in Northampton Museum’s “History of Northamptonshire in 100 objects” which will be on display in the museum later in the year. Please contact...
Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration BRB2, Birmingham Royal Ballet‘s second company, embarks on its third UK tour in May 2025. Described as “pinsharp and personality laden” by The Daily Telegraph, BRB2 brings together some of the world’s very best young dancers, the international stars of the future, to share their incredible talent. Carlos Acosta has created a brand-new gala production for this year, featuring highlights from the repertory of Serge Diaghilev’s troupe of rebel dancers, musicians and designers who fled Russia to set a new standard in creativity that inspires and resonates across the world of dance to this day. Repertory includes The Firebird, Spectre de la Rose, Les Sylphides and Scheherazade.
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Walking the World – A Life of Exploration and Adventure This May, join Levison Wood, the world-renowned explorer, best-selling author and TV presenter, as he embarks on his fifth UK theatre tour, Walking the World: A Life of Exploration and Adventure. This brand-new show will celebrate the human spirit and the transformative power of travel, with captivating stories from Levison’s remarkable adventures over the past 20 years, from the icy landscapes of the Himalayas to the scorching deserts of Arabia. Levison will take audiences on a visual and emotional journey spanning his entire career to date, including Walking the Nile (which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary), the Himalayas and Americas, as well as documenting efforts to protect endangered species across three continents and exploring volatile borders across the Middle East. He will also offer an exclusive preview of his latest book, The Great Tree Story: How Forests Have Shaped Our World and a behind-the-scenes look at the development of a major film. Walking the World: A Life of Exploration and Adventure will inspire both seasoned travellers and those dreaming of their first journey, as Levison delves into the philosophy of exploration, reflecting on how his military background, his love for photography and his role as a...
Get up and dance with DJ Clue. Spinning the best of Motown, Jazz, 70's Classics and more!
Multi-award-winning saxophonist has joined forces with two of the UK’s premier jazz artists, Simon Thorpe and Colin Oxley together with special guest Darren Beckett. Their music reflects a shared love of creative interplay and improvisation together with a deep respect for the jazz tradition demonstrated with exquisite tunes by the likes of Steve Swallow, Bill Evans, Jobim, Jim Hall and Simon Thorpe. In 2018 Karen, Simon and Colin recorded their first album together, Another Place. They have been performing regularly ever since, both as a trio and with augmented ensembles always keen to explore new and exciting routes through jazz material from the past and present. Karen Sharp – Saxes/Bass Clarinet Simon Thorpe – Double Bass Colin Oxley – Guitar Click here to book NC Jazz: NC Jazz: Nigel Price Organ Trio – Sat 28 June
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