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11th Feb 2025
Walk, Glow and Make Your Own Light Show in Twilight Walk
Walk, glow and, make your own light show in a brand-new fundraising spectacular from Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Join the charity for their inaugural Twilight Walk on Saturday 10th May, a fun-filled opportunity to gather friends and family to take part in a 5km or 10km walk at dusk, bringing the Northamptonshire community together for a memorable evening to raise charity cash. The event starts and finishes at Delapré Abbey and participants are encouraged to carry glow sticks and light up accessories as they step out on the route, which is pavemented around the town centre. Everyone taking part will be given a T-shirt to wear for the uplifting event, which not only highlights the incredible work of Cynthia Spencer Hospice but gives people a chance to celebrate loved ones lost. Whether walking in memory or just for fun, participants can also take part in a lively warm up at the..
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10th Feb 2025
What’s on in Northampton this February
February is packed with exciting events in Northampton, from Galentine's celebrations to light shows and comedy nights. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night, a fun evening with friends, or a family-friendly outing, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s on this month! Celebrate Love and Friendship Galentine’s at Genevieve’s Café – Thursday 13th February, 7pm-10pm. Gather your besties for an evening of delicious food, drinks, an Instagram-worthy balloon arch, a DJ, professional photos, and more! Book your spot here: Galentine’s at Genevieve’s Valentine’s at Genevieve’s Café – Saturday 15th February. Treat your special someone to a romantic three-course meal with a complimentary drink on arrival. Multiple booking slots available. Book here: Genevievescafe.com Valentine’s Day at Olney Kitchen – Friday 14th February. Enjoy a 7pm dinner followed by live music at 8pm. Book via Instagram: Olney Kitchen Foodie Heaven Pudding Club at The Pudding Hole..
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05th Feb 2025
Swansgate Shopping Centre Launches ‘Swansgate Community Champion’ to Celebrate Local Heroes
Swansgate Shopping Centre is proud to announce the launch of its newly rebranded initiative, Swansgate Community Champion, formerly known as ‘Good Deeds.’ This exciting program is dedicated to recognising and celebrating individuals and charities who go the extra mile to make a difference in the local community. Each quarter, a Community Champion will be selected from public nominations and awarded a £200 donation in recognition of their outstanding efforts. Whether it’s a devoted volunteer, a kind-hearted neighbour, or a local organisation making a lasting impact, Swansgate wants to shine a spotlight on those who truly make a difference. Fiona Stevens, Marketing and Tenant Liaison Coordinator at Swansgate Shopping Centre said: "We’ve been truly inspired by the incredible acts of kindness and dedication within our community. The Swansgate Community Champion initiative is our way of celebrating these individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to support others. We encourage everyone to nominate..
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05th Feb 2025
NLive Radio celebrating new presenters and over 100 hours a week of original local shows
NLive Radio is celebrating with new presenters joining the station and the daytime schedule being full of passionate local people, producing over 100 hours of local programming making NLive Radio Northampton’s most local - local radio station. Station Manager Martin Steers said; ‘Being Northampton’s local radio station with the most local content is a great achievement, and I thank all our presenters for their hard work and dedication to the people of Northampton, I especially welcome some great new and not so new voices to the Northampton airwaves!’ Amanda Hollingsworth-Hellery kicks off the day with the breakfast show weekdays from 7am with Amanda being the first Trans woman to present a daily breakfast show on a local radio station in the UK. Amanda also presents the stations LGBTQ+ show - Prideful Northampton on a Thursday evening showcasing the towns LGBTQ+ community, helping to raise the profile of the community and..
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30th Jan 2025
Northampton charity, The Lowdown, reopens its vibrant youth space
The Lowdown has unveiled its newly transformed youth space made possible by a Youth Investment Fund grant. Based in the heart of Northampton, The Lowdown offers a caring environment where young people are always supported on their journey towards positive emotional health and wellbeing. It’s a mental health charity, providing free and confidential support services for 8- 25-year-olds across Northamptonshire. The Lowdown was awarded a Youth Investment Fund grant of nearly £1.3M in early 2023. The grant enabled them to embark on a rollercoaster journey, transforming their listed building in the centre of Northampton. As well as funding a major renovation and two-storey extension, the grant has enabled the charity to grow its youth services and helped them to establish a new Youth Advisory Board. The Lowdown re-opened on 11th January 2025. All the services that had been operating elsewhere during the building work phase are now reunited in their..
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30th Jan 2025
Local groups and schools invited to take part in community gardening scheme
Green-fingered groups and schools in the Northampton area are invited to take part in a community gardening scheme this year, with small grants available to support sustainable planning projects. The 'It's Your Neighbourhood' scheme is operated by the Royal Horticultural Society as part of the East Midlands in Bloom competition, and encourages communities to brighten up existing communal gardens, school planting projects and neglected public spaces. Northampton Town Council supports the scheme locally and hosts an awards ceremony at the end of the season. Groups can apply to the town council for a grant of £200 to help with start-up costs, including buying plants and gardening materials such as tools, pots and peat-free compost. Any project funded should be sustainable, for example, by using perennial, pollinator friendly plants which will grow back each year and the grant application must be supported by the town councillor who represents the ward in..
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29th Jan 2025
Awe and wonder for children in Tree of Love project
A Northamptonshire primary school has described the “awe and wonder” pupils experienced by taking part in the Cynthia Spencer Hospice Tree of Love 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. This year, Weston Favell CE Primary School joined the annual remembrance event by having their own tree in school together with blank hearts, where children wrote memories of loved ones lost or designed drawings to display for a small donation. These tributes aren't limited to those cared for at the hospice—they can commemorate any cherished individual, symbolising remembrance and love. This was the first year that schools in the county were invited to join in with the project by displaying their own trees. Weston Favell CE Primary School choir also..
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29th Jan 2025
Swansgate Shopping Centre Announces The Daylight Centre Fellowship as Charity of the Year
Swansgate Shopping Centre is delighted to announce The Daylight Centre Fellowship as its Charity of the Year for 2025. Throughout the year, Swansgate will engage in various fundraising activities to support the vital work carried out by The Daylight Centre Fellowship in Wellingborough and the surrounding areas. Established in 1994, The Daylight Centre Fellowship is dedicated to standing against homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion. Their mission is to prepare adults impacted by these challenges for healthier, happier, independent, and purposeful futures. The charity offers a range of essential services, including: Community Hub: A welcoming space accessible to all, providing practical support, a community café, and a Support Hub offering advice, information, and referrals. Foodbank: Supporting individuals and families in crisis by providing up to four days' supply of food, household items, and toiletries. Daylight Shop: A charity shop offering a wide range of pre-loved items, with all proceeds directly supporting the charity's services...
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29th Jan 2025
Medical grade aesthetics on show at free Northampton event
An aesthetics clinic in Northampton has partnered with a global manufacturer of medical equipment to bring ground-breaking aesthetics and wellbeing treatments to the county. Total Body Sculpt, which has a clinic in the St Crispins area of the town, is working with BTL Industries to host an event presenting the latest in non-invasive aesthetics and wellbeing treatments to the public. Taking place at Vulcan Works on Thursday, February 6, the ‘New Year, New You’ event is free to attend and will showcase: · EMSculpt Neo - a fat loss and muscle-building treatment. · Emsella – strengthens pelvic floor muscles to alleviate incontinence and aid male and female sexual health. · Lymphastim Pressotherapy - helps with inflammation, pain management, injury and surgery recovery, water retention and lymphoedema. · Emface – a non-invasive facelift achieved naturally by toning facial muscles as well as building collagen and elastin in the skin. Emface is..
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29th Jan 2025
Raunds entrepreneur celebrates first year in business after launching The Epiphany Closet
Vanessa Ridout launched her business The Epiphany Closet on her 47th birthday. A Raunds entrepreneur is celebrating one remarkable year in business as her own boss - after launching her wellbeing clothing and community brand. The Epiphany Closet, started by Vanessa Ridout, was created to empower women to live their best lives through promoting healthy habits, a strong-knit community and inspirational slow fashion. Vanessa, who is a solo parent to four children, took on the new venture after waking up one morning after what she described as “having an epiphany”. On 28 January last year, also Vanessa’s birthday, The Epiphany Closet launched online, making her dreams of becoming her own boss a reality. Armed with nothing more than a laptop, a lightbulb idea, and a strong will to take on 14 hour days for an entire year, Vanessa says she’s now on the path to creating the perfect lifestyle she..
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22nd Jan 2025
Apprentice star lends his support to the Franklins £50 Challenge
Star of The Apprentice and Countdown, Nick Hewer has shown his support for the Franklins £50 Challenge for the second year running by taking part in a social media video to launch this year’s campaign. The launch video features Nick Hewer, Lord Sugar’s former right-hand man, encouraging teams to sign up to take part in The Apprentice-style challenge, organised by prominent legal firm Franklins Solicitors. The challenge sees teams from across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes receive £50 seed funding from Franklins with three months to turn the £50 into as much as possible for their chosen charity. A record 12 charities have been selected to benefit from this year’s challenge which aims to make a difference locally, with an emphasis on bringing local help and hope to every generation. The selected charities are: Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Northampton Hope Centre, The Lewis Foundation, Willen Hospice, YMCA, Shay’s Smiles, Milton Keynes Hospital..
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21st Jan 2025
Animals love unconditionally…don’t they deserve the same...
Love is in the air as Valentine's draws nearer, but perhaps the purest love isn't that between two people, but between pet and owner. Sammy Jones found out how Little Irchester charity Animals in Need (AIN) will toast the mushy day... Animals love unconditionally; they don’t base their opinions of us on looks, but by how safe and loved they feel. They don’t cheat, and even if they do get the needle with our human behaviour, an upset pooch or kitty still looks much cuter than a partner with the hump, don’t you think? Unfortunately though, what you give isn’t always what you get – and there are cages full of abandoned pets in residence at Animals in Need who, if they could talk, would spill stories to break your heart. “You might think that you would become desensitized to the stories and the cases that we receive here, but..
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21st Jan 2025
Take a February walk through the snowdrops at Lamport Hall
Make time this month to visit Lamport Hall gardens to see the beautiful snowdrops in flower. The gardens will be open on the weekends of the 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th February, 10am-3pm. Seeing a swathe of snowdrops is one way to brighten the winter months. These little white beauties create quite a display in the gardens. Enjoy a stroll around the gardens and venture into the woodland, admiring the spring bulb display. There will also be the opportunity to purchase rare snowdrops and irises at the event. Over both weekends, Northants and Rutland Open Studios are holding a Spring Open Exhibition which will be on display in the Carriage House and artists creating art live in the gardens. NROS bring together a range of high quality contemporary art from emerging and established artists in the region. The exhibition will show the diversity of current artistic practice in..
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21st Jan 2025
Northampton Salon Owner Joins Revlon Professional’s Prestigious Creative Team
A Northampton textured hair expert has been named one of the new faces of Revlon Professional’s 2025 creative team. Erica Liburd, founder of The Muse Salon in Northampton and renowned curl specialist, has been appointed as Revlon Professional’s UKI Cross-Cultural Texture Expert. As a champion for textured hair education, Erica co-founded the Cross-Cultural Curl Collective and leads Texture Unravelled - her campaign that promotes curl inclusivity and educates the industry on the unique needs of textured hair. Her appointment as part of Revlon’s prestigious creative team will see her take on a central role in the brand’s new educational programme, set to launch in 2025. Erica is proud to join the other creative talent on the team, saying: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Revlon Professional team as their UKI Cross-Cultural Texture Expert. “It’s an honour to represent textured hair and continue advocating for curl inclusivity within the industry...
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21st Jan 2025
Northampton College in pole position for F1 in Schools success
Aspiring engineers at Northampton College are in pole position to get careers off to a winning start having taken top spot in the regional heats of a competition to find the next stars of Formula One. The Echo-NC team were crowned the overall winners of the regional heats of the global competition and will now take part in the UK finals to be held in Rotherham in March. F1 in Schools is a worldwide multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams use CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test and then race miniature compressed air-powered cars. The Northampton College team secured sponsorship and support from local employers including FESTO, Evertait and Goblin Games at The University of Northampton. Engineering teacher Andrew Garbutt said: “The students have done a fantastic job and were delighted to have won three categories at the regional finals ‘Best in Class’, ‘Best Engineered Car’ and ‘Best Verbal Presentation’ which..
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