Shoppers are being urged to ‘Win Your Christmas’ by taking part in a Northampton town centre Golden Ticket giveaway.Four lucky winners will each win £500 of vouchers as part of the £2,000 prize fund, simply by hand-posting an entry ticket into one of 10 special post boxes found in shops and businesses in the town centre in the build-up to Christmas.Tickets can be posted at the following locations:78 Derngate (Derngate)Abington FX (Abington Street)Esquires Coffee (Dychurch Lane)Grosvenor Shopping NorthamptonMarket Square News (Mercers Row)Northamptonshire Central Library (Abington Street)O’Neill’s Northampton (Drapery)Singh & Smile (St Peter’s Walk)The Ladz (Bridge Street)Vintage Guru (St Giles Street)All...

09 November, 2024

Northamptonshire Health Charity is excited to launch its "Elf Service" appeal to bring joy to patients spending Christmas in hospitals across Northamptonshire. Funds raised will provide meaningful gifts to all in-patients at Kettering General Hospital, Northampton General Hospital, and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust facilities, including mental health and community hospitals.There are three festive ways to support the Elf Service!Enter the Christmas Raffle – Win fantastic prizes, including a £2,000 cash top prize (courtesy of Barratt Homes), a seven-night luxury holiday with £250 spending money (donated by RCI), a £500 M&S voucher, and ten runner-up £50 Next vouchers. Tickets...

09 November, 2024

An estate agent in Corby is collecting much needed goods for Corby Homeless Project throughout November to mark National Homelessness Awareness month.It’s estimated that over 300,000 people in the UK – almost half of which are children – are sleeping on the streets, living in their cars or are using other forms of temporary accommodation. In Northamptonshire, at least 1,327 people were homeless in 2023.In order to help support those who are most vulnerable, estate agent Belvoir Corby has created a collection point for food and household items at their George Street office.All items collected during November will be donated...

09 November, 2024

Organisations from across West Northamptonshire gathered this week for the first step towards creating a new partnership vision for improving outcomes for residents and businesses across the area by 2030.More than 70 representatives from partners across the public, private, community and voluntary sectors joined in the launch of One West Northamptonshire – a new joint Plan to be shaped around how organisations can work together over the next five years to make a real difference to people’s lives.The event, which took place at the Catesby Innovation Centre, the world-famous aerodynamic testing facility near Daventry, focused on the theme ‘Strength in...

09 November, 2024

Delapré Abbey has been awarded the title of Venue of the Year at the 2024 Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards, a recognition reserved for venues that set themselves apart through innovation and visitor impact. Delapré Abbey’s dedication to crafting unique visitor experiences - from heritage and wellbeing events to local partnerships and creative food offerings - set it apart as a truly remarkable venue.Amanda Nicols, Head of Commercial Projects and Operations, shared: “Winning this award is a testament to our incredible team and the partners we’ve had the privilege of working with. Together, we’ve brought a host of events to life,...

09 November, 2024

Milly Fyfe, a prominent advocate for sustainable farming, community enrichment, and food education, has been celebrated as one of the Forty Under 40 awardees in the Agriculture category. This accolade highlights Milly’s remarkable contributions to the farming industry and her dedication to fostering resilient rural communities across Northamptonshire and beyond.An inspiring figure in the agriculture sector, Milly has spent over 20 years advocating for change, bridging the gap between farmers and consumers, and working tirelessly to strengthen rural communities. Though she did not begin her career in farming, her impactful leadership roles have made her a respected voice within the...

06 November, 2024

Cynthia Spencer Hospice has invited Northamptonshire schools to join its annual Tree of Love remembrance project.Every year, the hospice hosts a moving Tree of Love ceremony at Northampton Cathedral, where a Christmas tree is adorned with lights, each dedicated to the memory of someone special who is no longer with us.These tributes aren't limited to those cared for at the hospice—they can commemorate any cherished individual, symbolising remembrance and love.This year, the charity hopes to raise £25,000 for hospice services through the Tree of Love campaign and for the very first time, they have asked local schools to take part...

05 November, 2024

A celebration of the people who make Northamptonshire what it is today is being unveiled in November at an exhibition organised by local arts, community and heritage organisation 60 Miles.The exhibition, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, is set to be officially launched on Wednesday, 13th November 2024. It will showcase the ‘60 Miles presents: Community Comics’ project, with extracts from a new anthology of comic books, audio recording, pieces of writing and other creative gems on display.Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the...

05 November, 2024

A new financial education app has been launched by Northamptonshire based Commsave this week – all part of the credit union’s commitment to helping people afford life and strive for financial resilience.This app comes hot on the heels of last week’s report, published by not-for-profit financial inclusion organisation Fair4All Finance, which found that 37% of people in West Northamptonshire and 39% of people in North Northamptonshire are now financially vulnerable.Its release date has also been timed to support Talk Money Week, a national week-long initiative designed to get people of all ages talking about money. Commsave Educates is the name...

05 November, 2024

The South Midlands Authorities is pleased to announce the formation of a new Business Board, established to act as the voice for businesses across the region.The Business Board will provide strategic advice to the South Midlands Authorities Board on matters of specific interest to businesses.Its mission is to ensure that the economic strategy of the South Midlands aligns with the needs and opportunities faced by businesses in the region. By doing so, the Business Board aims to drive sustainable economic growth and enhance the region’s competitive edge.Cllr Jim Weir, Business Board Lead and Deputy Mayor of Bedford Borough Council, said:...

05 November, 2024

The Lewis Foundation is proud to announce that it will be taking over the café at the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery from the 12th November, 2024. The charity, which delivers gift bags to adult cancer patients, already runs a successful coffee shop at the Elgar Centre in Upton, as well as two retail stores in Northampton and Luton.  Once opened, The Lewis Foundation Coffee Shop at the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery will offer a welcoming space for museum visitors and the wider community to enjoy high-quality refreshments in a relaxed setting. The coffee shop team is committed to delivering a...

05 November, 2024