Join us for fun, free animation sessions where kids can create and bring their cartoons to life and see them on the big screen at NFF 2026 Looking for something FREE to do with little ones in Northampton on Saturdays? We’ve got you covered! With an activity that’ll leave your little ones with a long lasting legacy! Pop into The Creative Place every Saturday between 11am-2pm before 28th Feb for an interactive animation session, where local animator Colin O’Kane will walk you through our easy to fill in template so he can bring your drawings to life on the big screen! The completed short film will be shown at the Opening Gala Matinee, and at the young filmmakers award ceremony! Participants will get a 10% off code for 2 tickets at #nff2026 Tickets are on sale now! check out @nnfilmfestival for more info

Wine and pottery? You’ve won the lottery! Craving a steaming hot brew this January? Make your tea taste even better with your very own hand-made mug! Pottery guru Karen will expertly show you how to hand build and decorate your mug, using stamps, imprints and carvings! Beautifully paired with a glass of wine to make a magical evening.

Sophie Slade Art.

Say ‘holla’ to Spanish wine! Following a so called ‘wine revolution’, Spanish wines have accelerated in popularity over the last 20 years. We’ll be taking a deep dive across the Spanish wine region, exploring grapes such as the royalty that is Rioja, to the aura of a glass of Albarino!

Join us for some hot desking at Vulcan Works Struggling to get work done at home ? Do you need a change of scenary ? Miss working as a team ? Looking to bounce ideas off others ? Join us at Vulcan Works for some hot desking and we'll work with you to help you feel some love!!! Free to attend and includes coffee!

Free parent workshop: understand mock results, support your teen effectively & reduce exam stress. Expert advice + Q&A. Northampton, 31 Jan The mock results are in. Your child is stressed, overwhelmed, or maybe just switched off. You want to help, but you're not sure what to say or do without making things worse. Join Tutu Alaka, CEO of Bauhaus Education, for a practical afternoon designed to give you the tools, understanding, and confidence to support your child through mock exam season and beyond. This isn't about turning you into a teacher. It's about helping you become the kind of support your child actually needs right now. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How to talk about mock results without adding pressure or causing arguments What target grades actually mean — and why they're not limits The science behind effective revision (and why cramming doesn't work) How to spot the difference between normal stress and something more serious Practical ways to create a home environment that helps, not hinders When to step in and when to step back WHAT'S INCLUDED 30 Minute Keynote with Tutu Alaka Drawing on over 20 years of turning around underachieving students, Tutu will share the evidence-based approaches that actually work...

Cheese and wine- It’s what we do best! For cheese and wine, VandB is the place to be. Discover a range of delicious wines, that are perfectly accompanied by equally delicious cheese! With many pairings that you will not find anywhere else, this is a must attend event for every cheese and wine lover!