A member of the public who intervened in a fight and then saved a man’s life has been awarded a Testimonial on Vellum by the Royal Humane Society.The Testimonial on Vellum is awarded to someone who has put themselves in considerable danger to save, or attempt to save, someone else.On January 13 this year, Simon Bonanno was in The Railway Inn in Rushden when two men entered the pub. One was Francis Michael Moynagh, the other was the eventual victim who he had befriended earlier that evening. After being refused service, Moynagh became angry and kicked the door as he...

17 October, 2024

‘Carve’ out some time this Halloween and take a visit to the Chester House Estate as the site’s popular Halloween experience returns for 2024.The spooky line-up for this year has just been released - packed full of favourites from previous years, alongside some new additions to keep the whole family entertained.Across the week, there will be different themed days and activities, including creepy critters, pumpkin carving and birds of prey shows.Cllr Helen Howell, Deputy Leader for North Northamptonshire Council and Executive Member for Sport, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, said“Halloween is always a special time for the team on site, with...

14 October, 2024

From this month Teamwork Trust service users, staff, volunteers and supporters will be rowing the Atlantic. From October 14th through to December 6th, 2024, the Northamptonshire charity is holding a ‘Row The Atlantic’ campaign – inviting local organisations to help complete 5,835 kilometres on their state-of-the-art indoor rowers kindly donated by Amazon Leisure. As well as inviting people into the Centres to take part, Teamwork Trust is offering to take its rower to businesses county-wide so staff can get involved without leaving their offices.Fundraising and Volunteering Executive Judy Caine said: “We've set ourselves a target of raising £20,000 which we plan to use...

14 October, 2024

As Royal & Derngate launches its annual Unforgettable Gift campaign, the theatre has set itself the ambitious target of giving 1000 tickets for Christmas shows in 2024 and for further productions into 2025, to children, young people and families in Northamptonshire that face challenging circumstances this year.Royal & Derngate is pleased to be working once again with the Northamptonshire Community Foundation and Sir Gyles Isham Bursary on behalf of Lamport Hall Preservation Trust on this year’s Unforgettable Gift appeal. With their support and with the generosity of the theatre’s audience members and many of its Business Club Members, this yearly...

14 October, 2024

Vulcan Works has been named a finalist for a prestigious national award celebrating innovative locations that supporting business growth.The serviced workspace offers business support, unique office space and coworking opportunities in Northampton town centre and has already scooped numerous award wins since its launch last year.The latest shortlist status is for the UKSPA 40th Anniversary Awards in which Vulcan Works is listed in the Driving an Interactive Community category.The Gala Awards Dinner is part of the UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference, which celebrates 40 years of fostering innovation locations, supporting science parks, innovation centres and technology incubators and encouraging business growth.The...

14 October, 2024

The Core at Corby Cube is excited to announce that Tollers Solicitors, one of the Midlands’ leading law firms, is proudly sponsoring this year’s pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Promising "GIGANTIC" fun for all ages, the production will take the stage this December full of marvellous moo-sic, cow-ntless costumes and an udderly ridiculous Dame!Tollers Solicitors is no stranger to supporting the arts, having previously sponsored Trainspotting Live at The Core. The theatre is thrilled to extend this partnership with Tollers for its second professional, family-friendly pantomime, produced by the award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment.In addition to sponsoring Jack and the Beanstalk,...

09 October, 2024

BUSINESS owner Nicky Buckley is taking the lead in the fight against motor neurone disease (MND) alongside her beloved cocker spaniel, Bonnie.Nicky, owner and director of Northamptonshire-based East Midlands HR has pledged to help raise money for the MND Association after a close family friend was diagnosed with MND earlier this year.Throughout October, Nicky will be joining fundraisers from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland who will be taking part in the Association’s 75 Mile Dog Walk in October with their furry friends firmly by their sides. Every penny raised through the challenge will be spent on furthering research into...

02 October, 2024

A human resources company based in Northamptonshire has been shortlisted for a prestigious national industry award, after just two years in business.Ena HR and Training is a finalist in the HR Consultancy of the Year category of the Personnel Today Awards 2024.The Personnel Today Awards 2024, which are now in their 26th year, celebrate the best achievements in HR and learning and development in the UK. The awards are organised by leading UK HR trade magazine Personnel Today, and the winners will be announced on Friday 19th November 2024 at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.The recognition is well-deserved...

01 October, 2024

Ethan Malvern, services operations manager at independent IT consultancy, 3RS IT Solutions, has been announced as a finalist in the Special Recognition category of the NNBN Business Awards.The Awards recognise and celebrate the innovative and enterprising businesses, charities and organisations within Northamptonshire and the announcement marks another positive step in Ethan’s career with 3RS.Having joined the company as a 16-year-old infrastructure technician apprentice with Baltic Apprenticeships, he has swiftly risen through the ranks as a trusted and well-respected member of the team, serving as service team leader and most recently, as services operations manager. Earlier this year, he was made...

27 September, 2024

A day of litter picking took place on Northampton’s Brackmills Industrial Estate this month – all part of the globally recognised World Clean Up Day.The Brackmills event, organised in partnership with Wickes and Northants Litter Wombles – saw more than 100 employees from across the estate join forces to find, collect and bag litter.Using the BID’s litter picking equipment and supported by the BID team, a host of businesses took part, including Baxter Healthcare, CEVA Logistics, ACS Staffing Solutions, DSV, Barclays, igus UK, Bechtle, Wickes and Stanley Black & Decker.Vice Chair of Brackmills Business Improvement District (BID) Charlotte Patrick helped...

27 September, 2024

Businesses on Brackmills Industrial Estate gathered this month to celebrate a year of investment and success.Brackmills BID CEO Sara Homer, along with Chair Jon Morgan and Vice Chair Charlotte Patrick, invited businesses to look back at a project-packed 12 months as well as have their say about the future.Speaking at the BID’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Sara summarised the past year – talking about road projects, security drives, environmental initiatives and more.Danielle Stone, the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, also attended and spoke at the event – congratulating Brackmills on all its work.With Brackmills continuing as a Business Improvement...

27 September, 2024