This May, Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre near Daventry will be marking 50 years since opening its doors as an Outdoor Learning Centre with two open days during the May bank holiday weekend.The centre offers residential overnight stays and day trips for schools, Forest School Level 3 training & CPD courses for adults and a space for community events. The surrounding countryside provides contrasting landscapes, making it the ideal spot for studying geography, science, and the environment.To celebrate this significant milestone there will be two open days on 5 and 6 May from 1-5pm, providing people with an opportunity to look...

11 March, 2024

An award-winning Northampton based company that is recruiting and expanding is proving to be the county’s driving force in the UK’s automotive industry.Mannol UK, which distributes engine, transmission, gear and industrial oils, scooped a series of awards in 2023, including Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year and Diversity and Inclusion Award.Now, the company has unveiled ambitious expansion and recruitment plans.Jevgenij Lysko, CEO of Mannol UK, known as ‘Jev’, explained: “This year we will be expanding and moving into new 150,000 sq ft premises – two and a half the size of our current HQ. We will also be recruiting...

11 March, 2024

Yusen Logistics (UK), a leading provider of logistics solutions, and SEGRO, the leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property, are setting new standards in the logistics industry with an impressive, shared user warehouse facility at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton."This Yusen Logistics UK facility, in partnership with SEGRO, sets a new logistics industry benchmark and further emphasizes Yusen Logistics’ commitment to providing sustainable logistics services by 2030.  We are both proud and excited to be a part of this exciting project and look forward to achieving our sustainability goals."  David Goldsborough, Managing DirectorThe groundbreaking ceremony for the...

10 March, 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed the eagerly awaited 2024 Spring Budget, presenting a host of measures aimed at fortifying the small business sector and igniting economic expansion. As the nation awaited the announcements with bated breath, a panel comprising small business proprietors and experts offered real-time reactions, shedding light on the potential impact of these initiatives on the entrepreneurial arena.One of the pivotal highlights of the budget revolves around the adjustment of the valued added tax (VAT) threshold. Effective from April 1st, the VAT registration threshold will ascend from £85,000 to £90,000. This move is anticipated to grant reprieve to...

07 March, 2024

Two best friends from Northampton are celebrating a successful two years in business.Lucy Wright and Louise Keightley could never have predicted when they met as 10-year-old girls at St Peters Independent School that more than 30 years later they would go into business together.Fast forward to 2022 and, after a weekend away, Lucy and Louise decided to bring together their experiences in the world of HR and recruitment to create Four Talent, a boutique recruitment consultancy that supports small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs).Now, as they approach their second business anniversary, there are no regrets.Four Talent has surpassed the duo’s wildest...

07 March, 2024

Dare you take on the challenge of walking on a bed of burning hot coals? Conquer your fears at the second Cransley Hospice Trust Firewalk! Held in partnership with UK Firewalk, one of the leading Firewalk specialists at Kettering Rugby Club on Friday 7th June 2024.You will gather with your fellow Fire-walkers for a safety briefing, watching as the fire goes from scorching flames to smouldering hot coals. Then, cheered on by onlookers, each participant in turn will step bravely out along the 15ft journey to the end of the Firewalk, where there will be the opportunity to toast your...

07 March, 2024

A successful awards event first launched last year to celebrate Northamptonshire businesses, charities and organisations is back – with organisers announcing a larger venue, new categories and more sponsorship opportunities for 2024.The NNBN Awards, which in 2023 attracted more than 180 award submissions to its 12 categories, is once again being supported by generous event sponsor Wilson Browne Solicitors.Inspiring individuals, environmental projects, charities, start-ups, tourist attractions and established businesses in Northamptonshire entered the NNBN Awards in 2023 and are being invited to do the same this year.The 2024 NNBN Awards website will go live with category information on April 1st,...

07 March, 2024

“Today’s Spring Budget will have noticeable impact on the property industry.“The Chancellor said that building homes for young people is a priority in this new budget and I hope that any new housing will be affordable for those struggling to get on the property ladder. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis means it continues to be difficult for tenants to keep up with rental payments and buyers to secure a mortgage.“The further cut to National Insurance contributions for employees from 6 April, which will see the rate reduce by 2p which will be worth around £450 a year for someone on an average...

06 March, 2024

West Northamptonshire Council has paid tribute to former Lord-Lieutenant David Laing who has sadly passed away.David Laing had recently been celebrated in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List, being awarded a CBE by HRH Princess Anne for his services to charity and philanthropy.Having served as Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire from 2014 until 2020, David had a significant impact on the County – being vice chair on the Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership, as well as working to support a wide array of charities and voluntary organisations.His support was pivotal in the establishment of the Northamptonshire Community Foundation, which has given out over £20m...

06 March, 2024

The Northamptonshire Business Exhibition is set to be the highlight of the business calendar this Friday, March 8th, 2024, at the picturesque Wicksteed Park in Kettering. With hundreds of local businesses converging from across the county, this event promises a myriad of opportunities for attendees of all sizes and industries.One of the key reasons people should mark their calendars for this event is the unparalleled opportunity it presents for networking. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, the exhibition offers a platform to forge new connections, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. Meeting face-to-face with fellow professionals opens...

06 March, 2024

Apples, pears, cherries and plums – thanks to a group of dedicated businesses and volunteers a community orchard of fruit trees is doubling in size at Northamptonshire country park Twywell Hills and Dales.This country park, managed by Groundwork Northamptonshire, is a 17.1-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Kettering.Its orchard of fruit trees, first planted two years ago, is this month being doubled in size – thanks to a donation from the International Tree Foundation and support from international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty.Kate Williams, Chief Executive of Groundwork Northamptonshire, said: “Our orchard, before planting, was a largely neglected, unused...

05 March, 2024