Northampton BID

Matcha Candle making event
2025-07-27 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Matcha Candle making event
Event Synopsis: Matcha Candle Making with Reverie Candle Company
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Grandbies, in collaboration with the artisan fragrance experts at Reverie Candle Company, proudly hosted a sensory-rich, hands-on workshop centered around the art of candle making—with a unique twist: matcha-inspired scents.
Held in an intimate and ambient setting, the event brought together a vibrant community of creatives, wellness enthusiasts, and scent lovers. Participants were guided through the full candle-making process, from blending fragrance oils to pouring and setting their very own matcha-infused soy wax candles. Reverie’s founder shared insights into the therapeutic properties of matcha and the mindfulness behind the craft, creating a truly immersive and calming experience.

Rhymetime at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-08-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Bring your under 5â€™s to clap, sing and wave our way through our favourite nursery rhymes and songs. Singing nursery rhymes and doing the actions are great for interaction, communication skills and motor skills â€“ and most of all, itâ€™s fun!
Please note that the Rhymetime sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am.

Branching Out
2025-08-02 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Join us from 9pm

Yoga & Wine Tasting
2025-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening of yoga & wineâ€¦
Many of you will know Rin, one of our amazing team members who has been here with us since our first year here on St Giles Square. It just so happens that Rin is also a very talented yoga instructor, and will be swapping beer mats for yoga mats for this event.
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Meet Rin and your fellow yoga-enthusiasts at V and B Northampton at 6pm for a tea and a chat, before beginning an hour-long yoga session in our beautiful upstairs space at 6.30. This will be followed by an immersive wine tasting, focusing on the experience of tasting, rather than the wine itself.
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Please wear comfortable, yoga-friendly clothes, and if you do have a yoga mat â€“ please bring it along, or you can borrow one of Rinâ€™s for a £3 fee.
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Weâ€™re really looking forward to seeing you for an immersive evening spent with like-minded people. All levels are welcome!

Bounce and Rhyme at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-08-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Sessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills.
Please note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and carers will be able to pick up a free ticket at the reception desk on Wednesday morning at 10 am.
This event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.

Fairy House Door Decorating Afternoon Tea
2025-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Who says you canâ€™t craft while you munch?

Join us for a whimsical two-course afternoon tea, where each guest gets to decorate their very own miniature fairy house door. This perfect for sparking young imaginations and for keeping little (and big) hands busy. Weâ€™ll provide all the materials, just bring your inner fairy!
We will supply all the sweet treats and giggles you can imagine. Step inside our little wonderland for inspiration.
• Kids – £20.95
• Adults – £24.95
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required to confirm your booking. Booking is essential, so please call us to save your seat at the table.

Carnegie Talk - Ghosts of Northamptonshire - Adrian Perkins
2025-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Mr. Perkins is an author, who has spent the last thirty years recording & researching for his â€˜Ghost Detectiveâ€™ book series.
Author of the Ghost Detective series of book’s, Adrian Perkins has spent the last thirty years recording eyewitness stories, and investigating new previously unpublished reports of ghost sightings and spirit activity.
He is now writing number nine in the Ghost Detective series of books.
During investigations he works with parapsychologists, historians, and archaeologists, to write stories that contain as much detail as possible.
Ghost Detective | The Ghost Detective
Adrian will have his Ghost Detective series of books available for purchase on the day.
northampton.libraryplus@westnorthants.gov.uk

Masterclass: European Wine.
2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

Delicious wine from our neck of the woods.
A source of pride and rivalry amongst the main wine -producing countries for centuries â€“ Europeans certainly know how to do wine. We’ll be exploring wine from across Europe â€“ putting them head to head and helping you to find your favourite.

Kids Well-being Session
2025-08-16 12:00 - 14:30 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
Join us for a fun and interactive session focused on promoting kidsâ€™ well-being through games, activities, and discussions!
Kids Well-being Session
Come join us for a fun and interactive well-being session designed especially for kids! This event will take place at the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, where children can learn about the importance of mental and physical health in a playful and engaging way. Our team of experts will lead various activities and discussions to help kids understand how to take care of themselves and stay happy and healthy. Donâ€™t miss out on this exciting opportunity to promote your childâ€™s well-being!

Project RockClimber
2025-08-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
It isnâ€™t just the mindblowing film of a guy going up a mountain in a powerchair, its an evening thatâ€™ll cause change & bring about action!!
This isnâ€™t solely the first public screening of Project RockClimber at the Royal & Derngate theater. It is an evening of conversation, community, inspirational stories and the outlining of Nickâ€™s vision, for improving accessibility and making the outdoors accessible for all across Northamptonshire, and who knows, maybe even across the UK! So, if you want to be inspired by stories of human resilience, motivated by the never give up mentality, enthused by community spirit and want to be excited by a bold vision or simply want to be around lovely people. Join us and see what itâ€™s all about.
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Project RockClimber
Witness the thrilling journey of how an extreme all-terrain mobility chair, called RockClimber, came about and of Army Veteran and Disability Advocate, Nick Wilsons determination to complete a solo ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Whether youâ€™re disabled yourself, work with or support people with disabilities, or simply love the outdoors and stories of human resilience, this is a film that will stay with you.

Masterclass: Cider Tasting.
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

One of the summer’s most popular drinks!
For this class weâ€™ll be learning about the history of cider, finding out how itâ€™s made, checking out the different apple varieties and, most importantly, tasting a whole lot of cider!

N ENDZ FEST 2025
2025-08-23 12:00 - 22:00 | Coconut Paradise, 9 Gold Street Mews, Northampton, northamptonshire, NN1 1RA, United Kingdom
Special anouncement: This is massive!NENDZFESTSAVE THIS DATE!FREE ENTRY!SAT 23RD AUG12 MIDDAY TO 10PMVenue: Coconut paradise (gold street mews)Sound: Restoration sound systemLive Graffiti: 15ftX7ft Graffiti wall being painted live by the team behind wallgames!
With Northamptons finest artists hand picked by Leon Denton
DJYTHODJSTEMSDJ MARKSKI
Drum and bass support curated byDAZZLER from DNBDLLYTA Exclusive setTank & MC Dazzler setAnd from Rinse and RunDJFOLLY & MC Gormless

Kiddie yoga
2025-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Get ready for a fun-filled kiddie yoga session where little ones can stretch, play, and unwind in a cozy location.
Welcome to Kiddie Yoga!
Come join us for a fun and relaxing yoga session designed especially for kids at Grandbies.
Get ready to stretch, breathe, and have a great time on August 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM.
No experience is needed, just bring your little ones and enjoy a peaceful morning together.
? Each ticket includes a free kids meal!

Barbie clothes making
2025-08-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Welcome to Barbie clothes making event!
Come join us at Grandbies coffee house and boutique on August 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM .
Get ready to unleash your creativity and design your own Barbie clothes! Whether youâ€™re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone who loves fashion and DIY projects.
Materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and imagination. Letâ€™s have a fun and crafty day together!
? Each ticket includes a free kids meal!

Masterclass: Marvellous Malbec.
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

What makes Malbec so marvellous?
Malbec â€“ by far one of the most asked-for grapes here at V and B. It’s bold, it’s punchy, it’s fruity â€“ but changes completely depending on which side of the Atlantic it is grown! So which do you prefer? Cool-climate Malbec or warm-climate? High altitude or low? Come to this class and find out for yourself!

Adult colouring and Prosecco night
2025-08-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Unwind with a glass of bubbly while you bring your creativity to life at our Adult Colouring and Prosecco Night!

Immersive Sound Bath Experience
2025-08-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Join us for what promises to be an amazing event, where sound healing frequencies & stunning immersive visuals create a powerful experience.
Join us for what promises to be an amazing event, where sound healing frequencies and stunning immersive visuals meet to create a powerful experience. Enter a realm of peace, tranquillity, contemplation and wonder. Lay back and melt away any stresses you may be carrying, as the journey unfolds with beautiful visuals and sacred geometry.
Ashleigh Louise is a Sound Practitioner and Holistic Therapist who intuitively creates and layers frequencies and vibrations with gongs, chimes, drum, crystal singing bowls and more.
Stimulate your senses and clear your mind with this offering of transformative sounds enhanced by beautiful visuals.
Sound Therapy benefits include:
• improved sleep
• improved focus and concentration
• meditation
• stress relief
• anxiety relief
We allocate a small number of tickets to purchase in person or over the phone in addition to those tickets for sale on Eventbrite. If there is no availability on Eventbrite do try calling our booking line 01604 526322 Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12 â€“ 5pm.
£22 per person.
Over 18s only
Booking essential
Ashleigh suggests that you bring your own mat and blanket/cushion so that you are comfortable together with a bottle of water to rehydrate after the session.

Making Music, Making Friends
2025-08-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Performing Room, 9 Guildhall Road, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
The Lowdown and Performing Room, Northampton host a night of live performances, music, games, food and spoken word. All ages welcome.

BIKE NIGHT
2025-09-04 17:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
We’re absolutely buzzing to to welcome the back our amazing biker community properly!
It’s time to honour our roots and celebrate everything that makes The Billy so special.

Expect :
Great drinks â€“ Alcoholic or Not !
Good Music
Chat
And most importantly a chance to show off your pride and joy!

SO DUST OFF YOUR LEATHERS, POLISH UP YOUR RIDE, AND COME DOWN !

To all our brilliant bikers please spread the word to everyone you know and let’s make a smashing go of this !!

Matcha Candle making event
2025-09-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Event Synopsis: Matcha Candle Making with Reverie Candle Company
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Grandbies, in collaboration with the artisan fragrance experts at Reverie Candle Company, proudly hosted a sensory-rich, hands-on workshop centered around the art of candle making—with a unique twist: matcha-inspired scents.
Held in an intimate and ambient setting, the event brought together a vibrant community of creatives, wellness enthusiasts, and scent lovers. Participants were guided through the full candle-making process, from blending fragrance oils to pouring and setting their very own matcha-infused soy wax candles. Reverie’s founder shared insights into the therapeutic properties of matcha and the mindfulness behind the craft, creating a truly immersive and calming experience.

Paint and Sip - Bouquet of Flowers
2025-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Northampton! No previous painting experience necessary!
Whatâ€™s included
??Approx. 2 hour step-by-step painting session led by our experienced artist and assistants.
??All painting materials needed to complete your masterpiece.
?? Acrylic paint on high-quality stretched canvas.
?? Photos taken throughout the session & posted on our Facebook page.
?? Heaps of fun exploring your creative side.
??A one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home.
??and best of all â€“ we clean up!
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Please arrive 15 mins before your event start time to get settled .
Drinks are not included but can be purchased from the bar. BYO is not permitted as our events are held at licensed venues.

How the Mind Heals the Body with Dr David Hamilton
2025-09-09 18:30 - 21:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom
Discover the connection between mind + body and the ways to positively bring change to your life through meditation. Followed by Q+A.
In this incredible talk, you will learn all about the mind body connection and fascinating examples of how the placebo effect and belief can shift biology in the brain. Dr David Hamilton will also discuss meditation, how different types can produce different effects and how positive feelings can impact the immune system and shape brain circuitry!
The brain does not always distinguish between real and imaginary, and people globally have used visualisation strategies to help facilitate their recoveries from injury and illness. Dr Hamilton will teach you the simple processes involved so you can try these techniques and share them with others.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm â€“ come down early to grab a good seat!
Follow us on IG @seedtalks
After completing a PhD in organic chemistry, David worked in R&D in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for cardiovascular disease and cancer. Inspired by the placebo effect and how some peopleâ€™s condition improved because they believed a placebo was a real drug, he left the industry to write and educate people on how to best harness their mind and emotions to improve their health and wellbeing. He is now a bestselling author of 11 books, including the Amazon bestseller, â€˜The Five Side Effects of Kindnessâ€™. He is a magazine columnist, a frequent podcast guest, and has been featured on Channel 4â€™s Sunday Brunch Live. Heâ€™s a much sought after speaker in both the public and corporate sectors and has delivered talks for Google, Bank of England, HSBC, 3M, Costa, the NHS, and many more. David is also honorary scientific advisor for the charity 52 Lives, which helps people in need through acts of kindness.

BIKE NIGHT
2025-09-11 17:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Show off your ride â€“ All are welcome.

The Marketing Meetup IRL: Northampton
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Rd, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal friendly place to meet, learn and share knowledge with one another. Come in â€˜listenâ€™ mode ðŸ™‚
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in â€˜listenâ€™ not â€˜sellâ€™ mode ðŸ™‚
Weâ€™re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Silvia Coletto, Founder at The Paid Ads School
Topic: Are You Ready For Ads? The Speedrun Edition ????? ? ?
Join us for a whistle-stop tour of the paid ads landscape — designed to help you figure out if youâ€™re truly ready to dive in. Silvia will walk you through everything you need to consider before pressing â€œgoâ€�, share real-world examples, and provide ballpark starting budgets (spoiler: they vary a lot depending on your industry). Whether youâ€™re on the fence about starting ads or youâ€™re already running them but not seeing the results you expected, this session will give you clarity, confidence, and a solid sense of direction.
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm â€“ doors open â€“ drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm â€“ introduction and talks begin
7:15 pm â€“ talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm â€“ end of the night â€“ you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with Digital Northants, putting local businesses in touch with digital companies who can help solve their problems, to encourage the growth of business in Northamptonshire. Check them out at https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-northants
Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finallyâ€¦
This is a donation ticketed event. Entry price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 ðŸ™‚
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasnâ€™t already been reached!) ?
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members ?
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See you there!

An Evening with Lord Ian Botham
2025-09-12 18:30 | Mercure Northampton, Silver Street, Northampton, NN1 2TA
Come and meet Cricket legend Lord Ian Botham at The Mercure Northampton 7pm.
Tickets include:
Two Course Meal
Professional photo with Lord Botham
Q&A session
Charity Auction and Raffle
PLEASE NOTE:
We kindly request that no items be brought for signing, as these will not be permitted into the venue under any circumstances.
Thank you for your understanding.

The Tenner Brunch
2025-09-13 11:00 - 18:00 | Replay Northampton, 34 - 38 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1PA
Join us for a chill Saturday afternoon at the Tenner Brunch, where good vibes and tasty treats await!
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CQC Assessment Framework and Observation Visits
2025-09-16 10:00 - 16:30 | Mercure Northampton, Silver Street, Northampton, NN1 2TA
â€œUnmissable course Excellent insight into CQC. The course was one of the most informative and interesting that I have attended in 10 years”
This course runs 10:00am-4:00pm and includes the training day, a bank of training resources and materials to take home, plus lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
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Receive a free Audit guide aligned to the new Assessment Framework when attending the course.
Join our informative CQC training session to understand the New CQC Single Assessment Framework, you will learn how to prepare for CQC inspection under these new changes, and understand how the Quality Statements will impact your service.
Who Should Attend?
This CQC training is tailored for health and Socialcare professionals from across the sector.
Course Agenda:
A History of CQC who are they and what do they do

The Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The CQC’s Powers
Regulated Activities
Who are the Care Quality Commission?

The New CQC Single Assessment Framework

The what and the why of the Single Assessment Framework
“I” and “We” Statements
The 5 key questions, regulations & fundamental standards
New Framework in focus; evidencing “We” statements

Pre-Inspection

Understanding the inspection model
What are the 11 Fundamental standards?
The 5 Questions being asked as part of the Inspection.
Mapping the standards to the 5 Questions
Its Not just CQC â€“ Looking at the other Legislation
Evidence Matrix
Evidence that now demonstrates compliance for the 5 Questions

Understanding the Quality Statements

The 34 Quality Statements
The Inspection Methodology
The Inspection Process
The New Strategy explained

On the day of inspection

First Impressions Matter
Time to Showcase your good work
Introductions (Who are the Inspection team?)
General house-keeping for everyone

After the inspection

Immediate Team brief
48 Hour Rule
Ratings
How often you will be Inspected
Draft Report

Hints and Tips for achieving Outstanding

What constitutes outstanding?
Sharing Best Practice
Getting the most from the CQC Website

THE BILLY JAM NIGHT
2025-09-17 19:30 - 22:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
A place to meet and jam with felllow musicians

Cowork Crew Northampton
2025-09-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Rd, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Cowork Crew takes the best bits of coworking and networking and jumbles it together in a once-a-month 1 day event. Weâ€™d love you to join us!

Agenda

09:00 - 09:30
Welcome and grab a cuppa

09:30 - 12:00
Get some work done

12:00 - 12:45
Speaker: Hannah Brady, Co-Founder of The Brady Creative

12:45 - 13:30
Lunch

13:30 - 16:30
Get some work done (and cake break!)

16:30
Byeeeeee! See you next month ðŸ™‚

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BIKE NIGHTS
2025-09-18 17:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
