A Halloween themed Curry and Quiz Night is being organised by Teamwork Trust – with proceeds set to help the Northamptonshire charity support adults with autism, learning disabilities or mental health challenges.This fun-packed fundraising evening, set to take place at Kettering Park Hotel on Friday, 8th November, will be packed with spooky-styled questions and spice-packed curries.The event’s quiz compere will be well known business leader Simon Cox, who runs local networking and membership organisation NNBN. Simon said: “Halloween is the inspiration so expect the unexpected and prepare to be spooked! Halloween is a fabulous excuse to have a bit of...

04 November, 2024

Celebrations have continued this month as winning organisations from this year’s NNBN Awards have been reflecting on the night and on their wins.Among the winners were Animal Focused, an organisation dedicated to improving animal welfare by providing training for people working with animals.Vicky Skinner, Founder of Animal Focused, said: "We are absolutely overwhelmed to have won the Start Up Business of the Year. It has been a whirlwind 18 months since we established, and this recognition is the icing on the cake. We knew we had a unique offering with our Dogs in Schools course but this to be recognised...

04 November, 2024

With cyber security breaches and attacks continuing to be a common threat for businesses, IT consultancy 3RS IT Solutions is helping in the fight against cyber-crime by offering free cyber security training.With a Cyber Security Breaches Survey carried out by the government showing that half of businesses and 32% of charities have reported that they have experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months, the free training aims to educate and arm businesses with the information they need to protect against cyber attacks.The most common type of breach or attack is phishing. This refers...

01 November, 2024

The Business & IP Centre’s Start-up Day 2024 returns on Tuesday 19th November 2024, hosted at the Northampton Central Library.This inspiring event is set to be a key gathering for aspiring entrepreneurs and established business minds alike. The day is packed with talks, workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at empowering local talent and supporting innovative business ideas.NNBN, a prominent supporter of local businesses, charities and organisations, will be present at Start-up Day to discuss a range of valuable opportunities available to the business community and showcase how they have helped local businesses grow since launching in February 2022.Highlights of Start-up...

01 November, 2024

The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce and Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Clarke, Group Director: Employer Engagement, Partnerships and Apprenticeships at Milton Keynes College, as the new President of the Chamber board.In her new role as President, Anna will play a key role in driving the Chamber’s mission to support innovation, foster economic growth, and build a thriving business community across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.Commenting on her appointment, Anna Clarke said: “First and foremost, I would like to thank Robyn for her contribution as the previous president. I am deeply honoured to take...

01 November, 2024

Since May 2024 Amy Crawfurd JP, High Sheriff of Northamptonshire, has raised £4,151.70 to support local grant-making charity Northamptonshire Community Foundation in its work to improve the lives of the county’s most vulnerable residents.In May, Amy undertook five 10km treks across Northamptonshire alongside Northamptonshire Community Foundation Chief Executive Rachel McGrath and raised £2,750 for the High Sheriff’s Initiative Fund. The fund is managed by the foundation and awards grants to local charities and community organisations working to reduce levels of crime and anti-social behaviour across the county.This month, the High Sheriff hosted the Northamptonshire Courts Service at All Saints Church,...

01 November, 2024

A curry chef from an acclaimed Bangladeshi restaurant in Northampton has won Chef of the Year 2024 at a prestigious awards ceremony.Abdul Hye, of Saffron Restaurant in Castilian Street, was crowned the East Midlands King of Spice at a star-studded ceremony held by the Bangladesh Caterers Association at the InterContinental London at The O2 on Monday, 28 October.Abdul Hye said: “I am extremely humbled to win this award, competing against the very best of the region’s curry chefs. I feel privileged just to have taken part, but for my food to have been recognised as amongst the best in the...

01 November, 2024

Milton Keynes and Northampton are poised to see a significant boost in charitable support thanks to the Franklins £50 Challenge, an innovative fundraising initiative inspired by the Apprentice. Franklins Solicitors LLP has selected a record 12 charities from over 40 applicants to benefit from the 2025 campaign, including seven new partners that are joining the initiative for the first time.The participating charity partners for 2025 include:The Northampton Hope Centre Cynthia Spencer Hospice The Lewis Foundation Willen Hospice YMCA New additions to this year’s line-up are:Age UK Milton Keynes The Air Ambulance Service Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation Headway Milton...

01 November, 2024

A health and safety consultancy from Northampton has been named as a finalist in the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards (NBEAs), set to take place next month.Acorn Safety Services has been shortlisted for the Innovation Award at the prestigious ceremony taking place on Thursday 7th November at The County Cricket Ground, Northampton.The award recognises businesses that demonstrate originality and creativity in implementing change and make a significant contribution to their industry through the introduction or improvement of an idea, method, technology, process or application.In the last 12 months, not only has Acorn Safety Services moved to new, larger premises and grown...

01 November, 2024

Torrential rain didn’t stop determined golfers from raising £27,700 for Cynthia Spencer Hospice at the charity’s annual golf day.The fundraiser, which has been running since 2018 and for the past two years has been sponsored by Northampton-based marketing agency The Brady Creative, saw more than 130 golfers play at Northampton Golf Club.Many were local businesspeople, including representatives from Bechtle, Smurfit Westrock, Digital Origin Solutions Limited, and Xtra Express Logistics.As well as raising vital funds for the hospice, the event also offered a fantastic networking opportunity for those who attended.Each team enjoyed breakfast before a shotgun start at midday. After the...

01 November, 2024

More than a third of Northamptonshire people are now living in ‘financially vulnerable circumstances’.These are the results of a two-year UK study from not-for-profit financial inclusion organisation Fair4All Finance, which has concluded that 37% of people in West Northamptonshire and 39% of people in North Northamptonshire are now financially vulnerable.The report also found that 37% of households in the wider East Midlands suffered from financial vulnerability – a rise of 17% in the past two years – and cited factors such as rising living costs, low or unstable incomes, persistent debt and a lack of ‘safety nets’ such as insurance,...

01 November, 2024