Save the date for our fantastic Festive Fair at Northamptonshire Central Library on Saturday 22 November from 10 am to 3 pm. The library is the place to be this festive season, with a festive market, games and fun for all the family! This is a drop-in event for all ages, so everyone is welcome.
Start-up Day is back on the Monday 17 November 2025 at Northampton Central Library 09.30 -14.30. Visit for all or part of the day. Start-up Day is back on the 17 November 2025 at Northampton Central Library 09.30 -14.30. Visit for all or part of the day! Many of us have brilliant ideas for businesses that we haven’t acted on and the Business & IP Centre National Network have a wealth of resources to support and inspire budding entrepreneurs to take the first step to turning their brilliant idea into a business. Activities on the day include talks and networking to help you on the way with your business journey. Talks: ??From start-up to success - Stuart Thomas of Medi8 Therapy Start-up stars: How I turned my business idea into reality - panel session of BIPC Northamptonshire grant winners being interviewed by Ruth Roan of the South Midlands Growth Hub. Grant winners include: Julia Williams - Antler and Rose, Jo Whight - Red Lotus Consultancy and Clare Wood - Little Bear Introduction to GrantFinder - Matt Godfrey of Idox Brand evolution for start-ups - Marie-Louise O’Neill of Lovely Evolution? Susan Liverman of The Kindful will be delivering a mini workshop called ‘From stressed to steady’.
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 £1 per child.
Fancy a game of Dungeons & Dragons? Or maybe you want to try something a little different? Join us at the Gaming Club, hosted at Northamptonshire Central Library every Saturday from 12pm–4pm in the POD on the ground floor! This drop in event is suitable for people aged 14+, we hope to see you there!
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 £1 per child.
For anyone thinking about starting a business, this workshop provides an opportunity to explore the basic principles and procedures required If you are thinking of starting a business, but not sure where to start then this workshop is for you! In this business basics workshop we will provide you with an opportunity to explore the basic principles you need to consider and procedures you need to follow to set up and establish a successful business. For enquiries please email bipc@westnorthants.gov.uk This workshop is for people living in the UK only. Following the event Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire will send a feedback form which we would be grateful if you could complete to allow us to monitor the success of our events. This is facilitated by our third party processor Reason Digital Limited.
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 £1 per child.
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 £1 per child.
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 £1 per child.
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 £1 per child.