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SUMMARY:CQC Assessment Framework and Observation Visits
DESCRIPTION:“Unmissable course Excellent insight into CQC. The course was one of the most informative and interesting that I have attended in 10 years” \nThis 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.\n  \nReceive a free Audit guide aligned to the new Assessment Framework when attending the course.\nJoin 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. \nWho Should Attend? \nThis CQC training is tailored for health and Socialcare professionals from across the sector. \nCourse Agenda: \nA History of CQC who are they and what do they do \n\nThe Care Quality Commission (CQC)\nThe CQC’s Powers\nRegulated Activities\nWho are the Care Quality Commission?\n\nThe New CQC Single Assessment Framework \n\nThe what and the why of the Single Assessment Framework\n“I” and “We” Statements\nThe 5 key questions\, regulations & fundamental standards\nNew Framework in focus; evidencing “We” statements\n\nPre-Inspection \n\nUnderstanding the inspection model\nWhat are the 11 Fundamental standards?\nThe 5 Questions being asked as part of the Inspection.\nMapping the standards to the 5 Questions\nIts Not just CQC – Looking at the other Legislation\nEvidence Matrix\nEvidence that now demonstrates compliance for the 5 Questions\n\nUnderstanding the Quality Statements \n\nThe 34 Quality Statements\nThe Inspection Methodology\nThe Inspection Process\nThe New Strategy explained\n\nOn the day of inspection \n\nFirst Impressions Matter\nTime to Showcase your good work\nIntroductions (Who are the Inspection team?)\nGeneral house-keeping for everyone\n\nAfter the inspection \n\nImmediate Team brief\n48 Hour Rule\nRatings\nHow often you will be Inspected\nDraft Report\n\nHints and Tips for achieving Outstanding \n\nWhat constitutes outstanding?\nSharing Best Practice\nGetting the most from the CQC Website
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/cqc-assessment-framework-and-observation-visits/
LOCATION:Mercure Northampton\, Silver Street\, Northampton\, NN1 2TA
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:THE BILLY JAM NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:A place to meet and jam with felllow musicians
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-billy-jam-night-3/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T163000
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SUMMARY:Cowork Crew Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Cowork Crew takes the best bits of coworking and networking and jumbles it together in a once-a-month 1 day event. We’d love you to join us! \n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00 - 09:30 \nWelcome and grab a cuppa \n\n\n\n\n09:30 - 12:00 \nGet some work done \n\n\n\n\n12:00 - 12:45 \nSpeaker: Hannah Brady\, Co-Founder of The Brady Creative \n\n\n\n\n12:45 - 13:30 \nLunch \n\n\n\n\n13:30 - 16:30 \nGet some work done (and cake break!) \n\n\n\n\n16:30 \nByeeeeee! See you next month 🙂 \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/cowork-crew-northampton-2/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Rd\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T230000
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SUMMARY:BIKE NIGHTS
DESCRIPTION:Show off your ride – all are welcome.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bike-nights/
LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T230000
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SUMMARY:KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY
DESCRIPTION:Come and sing your favourite songs with your friends or family\, Students come and enjoy your Student deal drinks\, cheaper then anywhere in town! Make a night of it Live At The Optimist! \n  \nWith not only multiple screens\, but a HUGE TV wall next to the bar for you to enjoy a great selection of beers on tap and some Champions League winning food. With Happy Hour\, cocktail and shot deals too\, what more could you want?
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/karaoke-night-party-17/
LOCATION:The Optimist\, 23-25 St. Giles Street\, Northampton\,\, NN1 1JA
CATEGORIES:Event,Karaoke
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T220000
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SUMMARY:Piddled and Paint Returns
DESCRIPTION:Back by very popular demand… it’s time to uncork your inner artist! \nWhether you’re a budding Picasso or have more of a “tipsy toddler with a paint pot” vibe\, this is the perfect night out for grown-ups who fancy a giggle\, a natter\, and a bit of creative flair. Choose to paint a wine glass or a quality paper canvas. All materials\, wrapping bits\, and good vibes are included. \nYou’ll be welcomed with a glass of Prosecco or Nosecco\, and there’ll be nibbles to keep the creative juices flowing. Ideal for catching up with friends and maybe creating something worth framing (or hiding… we won’t judge). \nPrice: Ł25 per person\n(this price includes all painting materials\, gift wrap extras\, nibbles & a welcome drink) \nAs always\, a non-refundable deposit of Ł10 per person is required to confirm your places. Booking is essential\, so please call us to save your seat at the table.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/piddled-and-paint-returns/
LOCATION:The Eccentric Englishman\, 21 St Giles' Street\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Cock-eyed Cake Creating
DESCRIPTION:We’re not asking you to bake a cake\, but we are giving you the opportunity to decorate one! \nWe thought this would be great fun! We’ll bake a cake and you bring your imagination (and maybe a steady hand… depending on how much Prosecco you’ve had). \nThis delightfully daft evening is perfect for friends to meet up\, have a giggle\, and create an edible masterpiece ….. no soggy bottoms allowed! \nYou’ll get all the materials you need\, plus wrapping bits so you can take your creation home (if you can resist eating it first). There’ll be tasty nibbles\, and a glass of Prosecco or Nosecco waiting for you on arrival. \nPrice: Ł25.00 per person which includes all materials\, gift wrap extras\, nibbles & a welcome drink.\nAs usual\, a non-refundable deposit of Ł10.00 per person is required to confirm your places. Booking is essential\, so please call us to save your seat at the decorating table.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/cock-eyed-cake-creating/
LOCATION:The Eccentric Englishman\, 21 St Giles' Street\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Food
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T220000
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Fever @ Replay
DESCRIPTION:Replay Northampton\, Bridge Street \nVibes & Extras \n\nCocktails served till midnight\nArcade room open till midnight\nBooths & birthday shout-outs available (DM to book)\n\n  \nMusic Policy\nClub Classics • Old School • DnB • RnB • Afrobeats • and everything in between  \nour resident DJs have got you all night. \nAge: 18+ (Bring physical photo ID) \nTickets & Entry \n\nFree before midnight — with a free ticket only\nŁ3 after midnight — with ticket\nMore on the door (limited capacity\, arrive early)\nTicket validity is based on arrival time. If you arrive after your ticket window\, standard door prices apply.\nLast entry: 2am\n\nDress Code\nSmart Casual • No Tracksuits • No Face Coverings \n\nManagement reserves the right of admission.\nNo refunds for late arrival beyond ticket validity.\n\nGrab your ticket now to lock in free entry before 12 — see you on the dance floor!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/friday-night-fever-replay/
LOCATION:Replay Northampton\, 34 - 38 Bridge Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PA
CATEGORIES:Event,MUSIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T193000
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UID:130364-1758366000-1758396600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton - Finale Event
DESCRIPTION:The 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton will be marked with a special event in Market Square to round off a week-long series of free activities across the town.The finale of a busy events programme will be held on Saturday\, 20 September\, with an activity day in Market Square from 11am to 7.30pm\, to be followed by a service at All Saints’ Church at 7.30pm featuring guests including Rev Richard Coles.A big screen will show a specially commissioned animation by Northampton Film Festival and The Creative Place. The film is the result of a project involving hundreds of local people answering the question\, if Northampton burnt down again tomorrow\, what would people save\, what would people rebuild first and what would make it feel like our Northampton again?Local children have contributed drawings to the animation\, local animators have shared their skills and market-goers have shared their thoughts through workshops\, vox pops and on the ideas wall at The Creative Place. The resulting film will premiere at 1.30pm.Throughout the day there will be an extended version of The Creative Place’s Makers Market featuring artisan producers and creatives\, a bar by V&B\, a performance from the Bach choir and displays from Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue plus history tours and a chance to complete Northampton Town Council’s Great Fire Trail app.Live music and DJ sets will be provided from the likes of Inspiration FM\, United African Association\, CLICK Arts Foundation\, Saphron and The Performing Room.West Northamptonshire Council will also be sharing its vision for the redevelopment of Northampton town centre\, echoing the efforts to rebuild the town in the wake of the blaze in 1675.As part of the anniversary\, a spectacular light show will be beamed onto All Saints’ Church every night from Monday\, 15 September to Saturday\, 20 September\, while Fiori Musicali will perform a spine-tingling interpretation of Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks at the church at 7pm on Thursday\, 18 September.\n \nNorthants Makers Market. Along with our range of local makers selling handmade goods – with lots of new sellers as well as some regular friends – there will be: \n– Live entertainment on stage all day \n– Free activities for all from Inspiration Arts (carnival accessories workshop) & urbansketchers (sketching round the square – materials provided) \n– Premiere of Northampton Film Festival’s animated short film all about the Great Fire\, made with members of the community supported by CLICK Arts Foundation and West Northamptonshire Council \n– More NFF short film screenings from animation to live action and heritage films \n– Pop up bar from V&B \nSchedule: \n\n11am Northants Makers Market opens and Inspiration FM take to the stage\n11am Carnival fire accessories drop-in workshop begins\n12pm Short films on the big screen\n12.30pm Mini carnival parade – if you’ve made an accessory\, get involved!\n1pm United African Association drumming\n1pm-2pm more carnival fire accessory drop-in workshops\n1.30pm Great Fire of Northampton film premiere\n2pm Bach Choir\n2.40pm Heritage and NFF short films\n3.30pm Family-friendly Burlesque for Confidence performance\n4pm More films made by NFF including their new Great Fire of Northampton film\n4.30pm The Performing Room band\n6pm Northants singer/songwriter Saphron\nFollowed by The Performing Room DJ set
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/350th-anniversary-of-the-great-fire-of-northampton-finale-event/
LOCATION:Northampton Market Square
CATEGORIES:Event,The Great Fire of Northampton
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UID:130370-1758398400-1758398400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:DJ Clue
DESCRIPTION:DJ CLUE on the decks. Playing Blues\, Motown\, Soul & much more! Get ready to dance\, sway and sing along to the legends. \nSaturday 20th September\, Starting At 8:00pm\, Free Entry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/dj-clue-10/
LOCATION:The Fish Pub\, 11 Fish St\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 2AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,MUSIC
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