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SUMMARY:Demystifying Cyber Security: Safeguarding Small Businesses In The Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Cyber security is not only an IT problem. It impacts every high street business\, small independent\, and individual\, as well as banks and big businesses. It’s increasingly important you understand the risks you face\, and how best to prepare and respond. \nNorthampton Town Centre BID is staging a new event aimed at business owners in the town centre – giving YOU the chance to hear first-hand what cyber security means for you and your business. \nThis is an opportunity to hear from experts as they ‘demystify’ the subject of cyber security\, and spell out in simple terms\, what you can do to protect your data and keep you and your business safe. \nWe will be running the event in the Gatherings unit of Grosvenor Shopping Centre\, on Wednesday\, April 30. \n· The morning session will run from 10am to noon \n· The afternoon session will run from 2pm to 4pm. \nBoth sessions contain the same content\, so you only need to attend one session. \nHeather Francis is the Digital and Technology Delivery Manager within the Office of the Northamptonshire Police\, Fire and Crime Commissioner and runs the Northamptonshire Cyber Security Forum\, in conjunction with Northamptonshire Police. \nChris Lambert\, of Datasense Consulting Ltd\, has been running various IT support businesses from Northampton for the past 20 years. He will offer guidance on how to avoid common mistakes and outline the resources available from the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre. \nEvelyn Williams\, of In2secure Ltd\, is a NCSC approved Cyber Advisor who works with businesses to improve their cyber security. She will introduce the Government backed Cyber Essentials scheme and provide practical guidance so you can protect both your business\, and yourself\, from cybercrime.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/demystifying-cyber-security-safeguarding-small-businesses-in-the-digital-age/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Grosvenor Centre\, Union Street\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 2EW
CATEGORIES:BID Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Meet our friendly scarecrows to collect your Pumpkin Hunt map in the Market Square. \nFollow the trail around the town centre to find all the hidden pumpkins – then return to the Pumpkin Patch to pick a pumpkin from the patch to take home and carve! \n  \nHow it works \nCollect your trail map and pumpkin bag to start your adventure. \nYour map will show you where to go and what to look for. \nFollow the trail \nLook for the Pumpkin Patch stickers in shop windows – each one marks a trail stop! \nAt every stop\, spot a hidden pumpkin and collect a letter! \nReturn to the Patch \nOnce you’ve found them all\, head back to the Pumpkin Patch to collect your pumpkin\, take a photo and enjoy the autumn atmosphere. \n  \nPrize Draw ! \nShare a photo of your carved pumpkin using #NorthamptonshireDay and tag @northamptonbid on Facebook for a chance to win £100* in vouchers! \n* T&C’s apply.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-pumpkin-patch/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
CATEGORIES:BID Event,Halloween
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SUMMARY:Grinch Trail
DESCRIPTION:Find the Grinch puppets with the letters\, spelling out a festive word. Email your answer\, along with your name and address\, to info@northamptonbid.co.uk for the chance to win a family ticket for four to the spectacular Market Square On Ice rink.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/grinch-trail/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
CATEGORIES:BID Event,Christmas
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Saturday returns on Saturday\, 6th December\, and we will be using this as an opportunity to champion our wide range of independent town centre businesses. \nNorthampton town centre is set to burst into festive life on Small Business Saturday\, with a packed programme of family-friendly activities\, character appearances and a town-wide competition designed to encourage shoppers to explore and support local businesses. \nThe highlight of the activities on Saturday\, 6 December will be a mischievous ‘Grinch Takeover’ in Market Square\, where families can enjoy meet-and-greet sessions with the Grinch every 30 minutes between 3 pm and 5.30 pm. Expect festive fun\, photo opportunities and plenty of seasonal mischief. \nEarlier in the day\, budding bakers can get creative at cupcake decorating workshops in the Grosvenor Gatherings unit at Grosvenor Shopping Northampton. Running from 11 am to 3 pm\, the sessions are free to take part in and perfect for younger visitors looking to add a sweet treat to their Christmas countdown. \nWe are also launching a special Grinch-themed competition. Families are invited to hunt for Grinch puppets\, hand-crocheted by the Northamptonshire Women’s Institute\, that will be displayed in shops around the town. \nSome puppets will be holding a letter. Collect all the letters\, spell the festive word\, and email your answer\, along with your name and address\, to info@northamptonbid.co.uk for the chance to win a family ticket for four to the spectacular Market Square On Ice rink.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/small-business-saturday-3/
LOCATION:Northampton Town Centre
CATEGORIES:BID Event,Christmas
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SUMMARY:Grinch themed cupcake decorating workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 11 am to 3 pm for Grinch themed cupcake decorating workshops in the Grosvenor Gatherings unit at Grosvenor Shopping Northampton.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/grinch-themed-cupcake-decorating-workshop/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Shopping Northampton\, Grosvenor Centre\, Union Street\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 2EW
CATEGORIES:BID Event,Christmas
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SUMMARY:Grinch and Cindy-Lou
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 3 pm for a chance to meet with Grinch and Cindy Lou in the Market Square.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/grinch-characters/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
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