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  • ASWAD

    Roadmender 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Headliners ASWAD Supporting MYSTIC CREW Information After eighteen albums and five decades on the music scene, Aswad remains one of Britain’s best loved reggae bands.Β  Originally led by the trio of Brinsley β€œDan” Forde (on vocals and rhythm guitar), Angus β€œDrummie Zeb” Gaye (on vocals and drums), and Tony β€œGad” Robinson (on vocals & bass), Aswad is renowned among reggae fans for their rich melodies and compelling harmonies, woven over hard rhythm tracks and inspired horn riffs. Aswad (a name derived from the Arabic word for β€˜black’) was formed in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London in 1974. (Brinsley ford left the band in 1994) Along with contemporaries Matumbi, The Cimmarons, and Black Slate, the band was among the first home grown acts to prove that Caribbean music could successfully take root in Europe.Β  In its early years, Aswad was the only British group to record and/or perform in concert with several top Jamaican artists, including Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer.Β  (Bunny, in fact, was known to refer to Aswad as the β€˜Young Wailers’). The trio first gained national attention in 1976 when their debut release, β€œBack To Africa,” hit the #1 slot on the...

  • THE SMARTIES

    The Fish Pub 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    The Smarties – 3-piece Indie, Pop, and Rock Band.

  • Easter Bank Holiday

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    NB's 25-29 Bridge Street, Northampton

     EASTER BANK HOLIDAY  Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th April 2025 Join us for an egg-cellent Easter Bank Holiday party this April! We're celebrating with delicious Easter-themed cocktails, including our decadent Creme Egg creations. Plus, get ready for loads of fantastic giveaways throughout the long weekend. Don't miss out on this cracking fun! ----------------------------------------------------------------  Easter Cocktails - £7 each or 2 for £12  Cadbury Creme Egg Aero Mint Terry's Chocolate Orange ----------------------------------------------------------------  Thursday 17th April 22:00 - 04:00 Free entry & selected drinks from £2.50  Friday 18th April 22:00 - 04:00 £5 entry & FOMO drink promotions  Saturday 19th April 22:00 - 04:00 £7 entry b4 12, £10 after & 2-4-1 on selected drinks before midnight  Sunday 20th April 22:00 - 04:00 £5 entry & 2-4-1 on selected drinks before midnight

  • Northampton Easter Riddle Trail

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    Northampton Town Centre

    Get ready to hop into spring with Northampton’s Easter Riddle Trail From Saturday 5th April to Tuesday 22nd April, you are invited to embark on an egg-citing adventure through the town centre, solving brain-teasing riddles while exploring local businesses. Simply download the LoyalFree app and scan the QR codes at each spot to uncover the answers to the riddles. Complete the trail to receive a delicious chocolate treat and you’ll also be entered into a prize draw to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend locally! All those taking part can simply use their phone to solve the riddle displayed in the windows of 11 town centre businesses. A completed trail will enable players to collect a free Easter treat from Market Square News and also be entered into a draw to win one of two £50 vouchers* to spend in the town centre. Make the most of the Easter break and get involved in this free, family-friendly adventure. Terms and Conditions apply.

  • Mini Makers at Northamptonshire Central Library

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    Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    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 Β£1 per child.

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  • GKR Karate Northampton

    Grosvenor Shopping Northampton Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

    Find out more about our club and join us on the day. We will have free uniforms to give out and opportunities to show us your punching and kicking techniques!

  • GamesWorld: Interactive Video Gaming Experience

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    Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

    Join us for an Epic Gaming Extravaganza this Easter! Player One: Ready? Player Two: Ready? Then prepare to level up your nostalgia as GamesWorld spawns in to Royal & Derngate for three days of interactive video gaming mayhem. With 100 consoles and a high-score-worthy selection of games spanning the last 50 years – from Atari to Xbox, Sega to PlayStation and Virtual Reality experiences, there is something for every kind of gamer. Whether you’re an old-school joystick warrior or a competitive button-masher, challenge your friends and family in multiplayer battles, rediscover your childhood favorites, and press X to relive gaming history. 90-minute bookable sessions and All Day passes available. Plus a special adults only event on Sat 19 April at 7pm

  • VISUALISE at 78

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    78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH

    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...

  • Wild Places

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    Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Wild Places is a stunning photography exhibition featuring beautiful photographs of the landscapes of the UK. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 29 March - Sunday 11 May 2025 From majestic hills to dramatic seas, the exhibition has something for everyone and inspires the visitor to marvel in the richness of the varied habitats of the UK.  

  • Extinction

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    Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 29 March - Sunday 11 May 2025 Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? This exhibition addresses this fascinating topic and journeys through the demise of the dinosaurs and marine reptiles, death of the ice age mammoths and the impact of humans on the dodo.