A local community theatre company is providing a unique opportunity for young people aged 10-16 to participate in the arts this summer.Northamptonshire based Laugh Out Loud Theatre Company is bringing back their popular Summer Drama Camp for a second year running.  The week, which runs from 29th July - 2nd August 2024, will be packed full of drama games, techniques and activities that encourage creativity and social interaction, build confidence, improve communication, public speaking and team building skills, and benefit mental and physical health and wellbeing. The group of young people will also get to perform with professional actors in two public performances...

19 March, 2024

Stories of Abbey Farm is one of 56 new projects that Historic England will be funding across the next two years through its Everyday Heritage grant programme, celebrating working class histories.A grant of £8211.50 will help uncover and celebrate the hidden histories of those who lived and worked at Abbey Farm on the Delapré Abbey estate, during the 20th century. Spearheaded by local volunteers, the project will result in a series of exhibitions - created with and by members of the local community - which illuminate the lives and contributions of individuals whose stories remain largely untold.The project will accompany...

19 March, 2024

A recent announcement in the Spring Budget that Landfill tax will rise, whilst a positive step towards continue to support the Government’s environmental objectives, could inadvertently also slow development, says commercial property specialist Prop-Search.The Landfill tax is an economic measure to drive waste streams up the waste hierarchy to avoid the environmental consequences of landfill emissions and is charged by weight: standard and lower.  Chancellor Jermey Hunt has announced that the standard rate of Landfill tax is set to rise in April 2025 from £103.70 per tonne to £126.15 per tonne and the lower rate will rise from £3.30 per...

19 March, 2024

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) will receive a funding boost from central Government to help deliver a network of publicly available electric charging points across the local area.The council were provisionally allocated £2,895,000 of funding and had to provide a business case on how the funding would be spent. This business case has now been approved and NNC will receive all of the allocated funding.The funding will be used to deliver a network of publicly available electric vehicle charging points to all 12 towns across North Northamptonshire, with a particular focus on supporting residents who are not able to charge an electric vehicle...

18 March, 2024

Royal & Derngate’s Artistic Director Jesse Jones has announced the remaining programme for its 2024 Made in Northampton season which sees co-productions this autumn with Paines Plough and the Rose Theatre, both presenting new work, and a world premiere production of Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s much-loved classic The Jolly Christmas Postman.A weeklong festival of new work from regional artists, GenFest, complements the theatre’s ongoing Generate artist development programme, along with its work with children and young people. The theatre also continues to present a range of the very best touring shows.Following the emergency closure of the building due to the...

18 March, 2024

The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce and Sara Penrose Ltd are delighted to be holding a practical skill development workshop to help business boost operational efficiency on Wednesday 10th April 2024. 0930 – 1230 at the Vulcan Works in NorthamptonJoin us as for a three hourly highly interactive in-person workshop where we will focus on the key business objective of operational efficiency.Operational efficiency focuses on how you better manage resources effectively. If resources are used more effectively, you save money.In the workshop delegates willBe introduced to why operational efficiency is important Learn the skills to achieve better operational efficiency e.g....

18 March, 2024

Northamptonshire Community Foundation has raised over £137,000 so far through the Shining a Spotlight on Rural Community Needs appeal, which has enabled the launch of the Rural Community Needs Fund.The Rural Community Needs Fund is the foundation’s first to focus solely on rural Northamptonshire and will award grants of up to £10,000 to charities, community groups and volunteer-led organisations working to address urgent needs within rural communities, such as access to community transport, fuel poverty, refurbishment of community building and equipment, access to wellbeing and health services, activities and education services for young people and support for older people.Rachel McGrath,...

18 March, 2024

A team of occupational therapists from Northamptonshire are using their skills and experience to help schools and families in the county and surrounding areas.The team at Thrive Occupational Therapy Services, which is based in Sywell, Northants, has been providing independent occupational therapy services for children and families in Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire since 2010.Now, the company is broadening its impact by extending training opportunities through teaching networks and school academy trusts. This includes hosting sessions featuring national and international speakers, who bring diverse perspectives and expertise to the table.Company director and occupational therapist, Jennifer Barrow, said: “Thrive Occupational...

17 March, 2024

Ballyhoo PR, a public relations and copywriting business in Lamport, has added to its team with a familiar face – or should that be voice?!Daisie-Belle Downer joins Ballyhoo PR after years of working in radio and TV, working on shows for BBC Radio Northampton, BBC Three Counties and Capital Radio, as well as voiceovers for television adverts and Nickelodeon. She has also established her own successful podcast - Daisie Dates - and amassed a following of 20,000 on Tik Tok.Daisie-Belle will continue her freelance presenter and voiceover work as well as working part-time for Ballyhoo PR as a PR and...

15 March, 2024

Baileys Skip Hire and Recycling, a leading waste management company in Corby, was delighted to host a visit from our local Member of Parliament, Tom Pursglove, on Friday, 8th March. The purpose of the visit was to provide Mr. Pursglove with an in-depth tour of our state-of-the-art facilities, with a special focus on our innovative sorting machine.The highlight of the tour was the demonstration of our impressive sorting machine, which exemplifies the seamless integration of advanced technology and human expertise in the recycling process. Mr. Pursglove had the opportunity to witness first hand the intricate workings of our advanced sorting...

14 March, 2024

FUNDRAISER Steve Davies will be swapping the comfort of his own bed for a sleeping bag tomorrow, Friday, March 15, when he takes part in the Great Tommy Sleepout to raise money for veterans who are experiencing hardship and homelessness.Steve, who is Same Day Operations Manager at Hannington-based Xtra Express Logistics, is showing his supporting for the event, which has been organised by the Royal British Legion to support 6,000 vulnerable veterans. Steve will be sleeping out under the stars in his own garden in Northampton to help raise money and awareness.He said: “This is a cause which is really...

14 March, 2024