Enjoy a night at the races and it’s a sure bet you’ll be raising much needed funds for Northamptonshire charity Teamwork Trust.On Friday, 1st March Teamwork Trust, a charity which supports autistic adults, people with learning disabilities and individuals with mental health needs, is holding a Race Night at the Grampian Club in Corby from 7pm-10pm.Teamwork Trust fundraising executive Judy Caine said: “The Grampian Club in Corby has always been very supportive of Teamwork Trust - supporting our very successful line-dance evening in 2023. We are delighted to be holding our Race Night there. We are indebted to the Corby...

21 February, 2024

Serviced workspace hub Vulcan Works is offering new coworking packages to Northamptonshire businesses looking for flexibility in their working arrangements.Vulcan Works, which is based in the town’s Cultural Quarter, offers support to businesses through topical events, lettable office space, workshops, and meeting rooms.The coworking area in the main body of the centre allows anyone who needs a comfortable workspace access Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 5pm.This might be on an adhoc basis or as part of a more structured arrangement.Those simply looking for a base as and when they need it can use the Hotdesk package, which offers drop in,...

20 February, 2024

A new flight-themed line-up has been confirmed at Delapré Abbey for this half term – with children and their families invited along to enjoy quiz trails, storytelling and a balloon room.With the House reopening to the public on Sunday 18th February, a Half Term programme celebrating the stories of flight from the Abbey have been organised.Visitors are invited to bring their kites along to fly on the battlefield, take part in a balloon hunt round the house, enjoy a paper aeroplane challenge and even wade through a room of balloons. There will be a balloon arch round the visitor welcome...

16 February, 2024

A much-loved local hospice has launched a new inspiring campaign to encourage more people in the community to make a difference and support its vital services.Cynthia Spencer Hospice’s dynamic Make a Difference, Your Way campaign aims to highlight the many different ways that people can contribute to the cause and back the charity, in a way that resonates with them, whether that be by volunteering their time, donating or fundraising money, or spreading the word.The hospice, in Kettering Road, Northampton, faces the significant challenge of raising £2,208,823 every year, which breaks down to £6,052 per day, in order to continue...

16 February, 2024

The new branch manager at leading Corby estate agency Belvoir has more than a decade of experience in the industry.Martine Crawford, who has always worked in sales, started at the George Street office last month.Interestingly, the business and marketing management graduate actually did her dissertation on the local estate agency industry, including how Belvoir as a franchise compared to corporate and independent estate agents.“For me to now work for Belvoir means I have gone full circle,” said Martine. “I have experienced various types of organisations and after studying the company, I can now apply my existing knowledge here to help...

15 February, 2024

The creators of Towcester Food Festival and Bite Street NN are launching a brand new gastronomic extravaganza this summer – the Delapré Food Festival.The food and drink festival will take place within the beautiful surrounds of Delapré Abbey, which organiser Crispin Slee says is tailor-made for the event.He said: “It’s such a special place and the perfect spot for the festival. We want to bring the grounds to life for a grand summer weekend celebrating artisan food and drink.”Delapré Food Festival will feature all the temptations that made Towcester Food Festival so popular – bustling with food and drink stalls,...

14 February, 2024

Visitors can prepare to feed a record number of cade lambs this Spring at The Chester House Estate, as the team go bigger and better for their popular Spring event for 2024.The Chester House Estate, a heritage site based in Irchester, have cared for lambs since their first Spring event in 2022 - where 40 cade lambs were housed in their Lamb Barn for the Easter period. Visitors were able to speak to experts, bottle-feed the lambs and were provided guidance on keeping themselves and the lambs safe.This year, the estate is welcoming more cade lambs than ever, in addition...

14 February, 2024

Former Apprentice star and Countdown presenter Nick Hewer has shown his support for the Franklins £50 Challenge in a social media video.Lord Sugar’s former right-hand man is encouraging teams to sign up to take part in the Apprentice-style fundraising challenge, organised by prominent legal firm Franklins Solicitors LLP.Each team taking part receives £50 and has three months to turn the seed funding into more however they choose – from cake sales to car washes, sponsored walks to black tie events.The 2024 challenge will run from Tuesday 20 February to Tuesday 21 May with the underlying aim of fighting hunger, fuelling...

14 February, 2024

Leading vehicle leasing company Silverstone Leasing has merged its two subsidiary brands to create an improved customer experience.Historically, the award-winning Silverstone Leasing, based in Preston Deanery Northampton dealt with corporate leasing and its sister company, Embrace Leasing, managed the personal leasing and retail side of the business.However, the start of 2024 has seen the two join forces to offer customers a more impressive level of customer service and engagement.The two teams have combined and following a soft launch in December, relaunched last month as one entity, sharing best practice and putting together the most efficient and effective working methods and...

12 February, 2024

The Northampton Town Centre Hotel, which is undergoing a major refurbishment, has chosen Cynthia Spencer Hospice as one of two charity partners for 2024 and 2025.At the beginning of the year the hotel invited local charities to pitch to a Dragon’s Den style panel of judges, outlining how they envisioned they could work together.Cynthia Spencer Hospice’s Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser Lead Nina Gandy bid for the opportunity, putting together a well-thought-out video of how the two very different worlds might come together.She said: “I looked closely at what the hotel offers to its clients and how that mirrored what we offer...

12 February, 2024

Have you considered how recording data in your business marketing activities can help you grow ?Without you reading any further, data has been around in business for years, but can data help predict our futures when it comes to marketing ?Think about sport and the performance of racing drivers, footballers, athletes etc, their growth and future performances include historical data to help key decision makers make interesting and more relevant decisions to what they are looking to achieve. It’s the same for business….. and you can start this almost immediately with a sample Excel spreadsheet and an analytical mind. Here I...

11 February, 2024