What's on - April 7 - 16
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Thursday April 7
MUSIC
A K Disco’s Karaoke, O’Malleys Bar, Wellingborough Road, Npton, 8pm till late
Jam Night, The Cardigan Arms, Moulton, 9pm to 12am
Corby Male Voice Choir rehearse every Thurs, 7.30pm, St Andrews Church of Scotland (Church Hall), Occupation Road, Corby. New members welcome. You don’t need to be able to read music, just enjoy signing. More info www.corbymalevoicechoir.co.uk
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Hide Ad“The Count Meets The Duke”, Jazz at The Castle, Castle Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1XA, 8pm. Tickets £12.50/£10.50. Box Office 01933 270007
Acoustic Sessions, featured artists following by open mic session. Walnut Tree, Blisworth, 8pm. Free entry.
Bluegrass Jam Session at Kingsley Park WMC, Npton
Barry Wilson’s Smallchange, Jazz at The Stirrup Cup, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, 9-11pm. Free entry
THEATRE
The Importance of Being Earnest, 7.30pm. The Playhouse Theatre, Clare Street, Npton, 7.30pm. Tickets £9/£8 cons 07586 288793 or from St Giles Music, St Giles Terrace or pay otd.
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Hide AdKing Lear, Royal Auditorium, 2.30pm/7.45pm. Box Office 01604 624811
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Derngate Auditorium, 7.30pm. Box Office 01604 624811
Barb Jungr, The Core at Corby Cube, 7.30pm. Ticket Office 01536 470470
Dr Seuss Suessical The Musical, Kettering Science Academy, Deeble Road, NN15 7EA, 7.30pm. Box Office 01536 414203 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/theats
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Towcester County Market in The Chantry House, Towcester, 8.30am to 12noon. All our items are genuinely baked, grown or crafted by local individuals and are “fairly traded”. We welcome browsers – our prices start at 50p
Table Tennis for adults, all levels welcome, good exercise & great fun, friendly social evening. 7.30-9.15pm NASO, St Michael’s Road, Npton. For more info ring 07813 575264
Clubbercise Northampton with Marie (every Thurs). New dance fitness class set in a darkened room with disco lights & glow sticks. Caroline Chisholm School, 7.30-8.15pm. £6 a class. www.facebook.com/Mariesclubbercise
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Hide AdWellingborough Ramblers walk (12 miles) from Newport Pagnell. Meet at the bus stop opp Bull Hotel, Olney, MK46 4YY, 9.40am. For info ring leader 01234 711604
Quiz at Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road, Npton, 9pm. Free entry
Kettering Stamp & Philatelic Society meeting. Philatelic Auction where members have the opportunity to bid for stamps to add to their collections, many bargains to be had. Held at St Mary’s Primary School, Fuller Street, Kettering, 7.30pm.
Underwater World, Brixworth Country Park, 11am-3pm. Learn about the creatures lurking in and around the water. Rangers will be on hand to help you identify your finds. Children must be supervised by an adult. £ per pond dipping pack.
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Friday April 8
MUSIC
Disco and Karaoke at The Welcome Inn, Irchester Road, Rushden
Live Music at Malt + Bass, 37 High Street, Corby Old Village, NN17 1UU, 7pm.
J for Jazz play “trad” (every Fri) at The Locks Inn, Foxton Locks, Nr Market Harborough, LE16 7RA, 12.30-2.30pm. Gig is free. Good food, lovely views and happy Jazz. Call 01162 791 515 to book a table if eating.
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Toadi at Kingsley Park WMC, Npton
THEATRE
The Importance of Being Earnest, 7.30pm. The Playhouse Theatre, Clare Street, Npton, 7.30pm. Tickets £9/£8 cons 07586 288793 or from St Giles Music, St Giles Terrace or pay otd.
Dr Seuss Suessical The Musical, Kettering Science Academy, Deeble Road, NN15 7EA, 7.30pm. Box Office 01536 414203 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/theats
King Lear, Royal Auditorium, 7.45pm. Box Office 01604 624811
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Let’s Hang On, The Core at Corby Cube, 7.30pm. Ticket Office 01536 470470
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Street Dance Class, Stanwick Village Hall, 3.45pm to 4.45pm. £4 per session.
Quiz Night, Shoulder of Mutton, Weldon, 8pm.
Bingo, Liburd Room, Whilton Road, Kingsthorpe, 7.30pm to 9.45pm
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Martial Art of Tang Soo Do at Ringstead Village Hall (NN14 4DA), 6.30pm – 7.30pm. New children & family class. Beginners welcome. More info www.tangsoo.net
Fitsteps Class, Kingsthorpe Baptist Church Hall, behind Waitrose, 10am
Tai Chi (every Fri), Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road, 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Beginners welcome. £4.
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Keep Fit & Coffee Morning, Weston Favell Parish Hall, 10am to 12pm (every Mon & Fri)
Gentle Yoga at Stanwick Village Hall, 2pm to 3.15pm. Free trial session, no obligation. Call Patricia 01832 358329 or email [email protected]
Craft Club (every Fri), 11am to 3pm, Church Hall, St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Kettering. Bring your own craft project or take part in a demonstration workshop. For info call Sue Shipham 07733 341674. Admission £3 inc tea & coffee.
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Hide AdRelax Kids – New course at Stanwick Village Hall, 10-11am. Songs to sing, games to play, dance, stretch and relax. More info call Jo on 07972 680411.
Free English & American Ballroom & Latin Dance Class (every Fri), James Lewis Courts, Cherry Orchard, NN3 2TH, 1-3pm. Tel 01604 787246
Pamper Party, in support of St John Ambulance Donate For Defibs Appeal. Venue is St John Ambulance, Manor Road, Earls Barton, NN6 0HS, 7pm. Demo of first aid and how to use defibrillators, followed by a pamper evening. Tickets £2, payable on the night, inc refreshments. To book a place call Carol Coleman 07706 797216 [email protected] or [email protected]
Towcester Farmers’ Market in Richmond Road car park, 9am to 1pm. Profits to support local charities.
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Quiz Night, All Saints Church, William Street, Kettering, 7.30pm. Cost £5 for team of 4. Refreshments/bring your own drinks.
Saturday April 9
MUSIC
Karaoke Disco at Vocal Club, Bailiff Street, Npton, 8pm till late
Live Music at Malt + Bass, 7 High Street, Corby Old Village, NN17 1UU, 7pm.
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Mod Story at O’Neills, The Drapery, Npton, 9.30pm.
Classic for Large Chamber Ensemble – concert presented by the Heliotrope Ensemble with Peter Cigleris, conductor. Abington Avenue United Reformed Church, 7.30-9.30pm. £8 otd.
Reminiscence at Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road, Npton
Stephen Cesari at Northampton WMC, Sheep Street, Npton
Tony Gee’s Motown & Soul Disco at Spread Eagle, Wellingborough Road, Npton
Andy Bennett (Mod Rock) at The Walnut Tree, Blisworth, 9pm. Free entry.
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Son of a Gun at Kingsley Park WMC, Npton
THEATRE
The Importance of Being Earnest, 7.30pm. The Playhouse Theatre, Clare Street, Npton, 7.30pm. Tickets £9/£8 cons 07586 288793 or from St Giles Music, St Giles Terrace or pay otd.
Dr Seuss Suessical The Musical, Kettering Science Academy, Deeble Road, NN15 7EA, 2.30pm/7.30pm. Box Office 01536 414203 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/theats
King Lear, Royal Auditorium, 2.30pm/7.45pm. Box Office 01604 624811
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It Snows, The Core at Corby Cube, 7.30pm. Ticket Office 01536 470470
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Military Fitness Class for adults and children at Delapre Park, Northampton, 9.30am to 11am. For info www.bpt-uk.com
Martial Art of Tang Soo Do at Kingsley School (NN15 5DP), 10am to 11.15am Children & family class. All welcome. More info www.tangsoo.net
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Harrington Aviation Museum – come and learn about Spies, Supplies & Dangerous Skies. Covert Warfare in World War 2. Open 10am to 5pm (Sundays also)
Vinyl, CD & DVD Fair at Parish Church Hall, Market Place, Kettering, NN16 0AL, 9am-3pm. Free entry. 1000s of bargains for the music collector.
Fantastic Umbrella Flea Market, The Racecourse Pavilion, Kettering Road, Npton, NN1 4LG, 12-6pm. Coffee, tea, cakes, arts & crafts, bar and entertainment. All welcome. Free entry . Small & large pitches available for a small fee.
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Hide AdWellingborough Ramblers walk (7.5 miles) from Hallaton. Meet nr church Hallaton, 10am. For info ring leader 01604 717947
Wildlife Trust Signs of Spring Family Event at Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows Nature Reserve, 10.30am-12.30pm. Explore the joys of the season through a nature trail, fun games, crafts and more! No booking required. £2.50pp or £6/family. More info www.wildlifebcn.org or call 01604 405285
Jumble Sale, held by Islip Bowls Club, at Islip Village Hall, 2pm. Jumble, Bric-a-Brac, Tombola, Raffle & Cake Stall. Lots of bargains to be had! 20p admission.
Salcey Saturdays at Salcey Forest, 10-12pm or 1-3pm. Aimed at families who fancy a morning or afternoon outside exploring wildlife and the wilder side of life. Come and join us to build a shelter, follow some tracks, make an arrow or light a fire. Children £7.50 ea (discounts available), adults £1.50. Suitable for ages 4+. Reduction for multiple bookings. www.fireandair.org
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Hide AdAfternoon Walk with The Ramblers Association (6 miles). 1.30pm School Lane, Hartwell. Use car park or end of road. No stiles.
Whist Drive at Great Easton Village Hall in the Welland Valley, cards dealt from 7.30pm. £2.50pp. Good prizes to be won. For more info 01536 770784
Mega Book Sale at St Marys Church, Knox Road, Wellingborough, 10am. We will be selling music, toys & DVDs. Refreshments available. 20p admission. For further details call Sarah 07798 868646
CTC Northampton Brisk Cycle Ride to Irchester Country Park for coffee. 45 miles at around 15mph. Meet 9.30am at Nene Whitewater Centre, Bedford Road, NN4 7AA. New riders welcome. For more info contact Phil 07867 388592.
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Hide AdIndoor Car Boot Sale, Day Centre, St Matthews Healthcare, 29-31 St Matthews Parade, Npton, NN2 7HF, 9am-12pm
The Northampton Fair is taking place at St Matthew’s, 27A The Drive, Npton, NN1 4RY, 11am-3pm. Vintage stalls and old style tea room. £1 entry.
RHTS Event – Mixed Traction Weekend (& April 10), Rushden Station, Station Approach, NN10 0AW
Fantastic Umbrella Flea Market, The Racecourse Pavilion, Kettering Road, Npton NN1 4LG, 12-6pm. Coffee, tea, cakes, arts & crafts, bar and entertainment. All welcome. Small and large pitches available for a small fee, call 01604 633912 or 07948 658656. Free entry
Sunday April 10
MUSIC
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Karaoke at Jekyll & Hyde, Wellingborough Road, Npton, 8pm
Bingo and Hoy at Queens Park WMC, Npton
Navy and Marine Club, Lorne Road, Northampton. Entertainment every Sunday from 8pm. Free entry. All welcome.
Brafield Working Mens Club, A428, Alan Black from 8pm.
Jazzin’ Around at The Walnut Tree Inn, Station Road, Blisworth, NN7 3DS, 12-2.30pm. This week, Christine Woodcock’s Stackyard Stompers. Admission £8. All enq 01604 858549
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Johnny Red at Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road, Npton, 4-7pm
John Daniels at Kingsley Park WMC, Npton
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Stepping Out activities at Whitefriars Junior School, Rushden, NN10 9HX, inc “Whitefriars Breakfast”, 10.15am and “Silver Service” church service with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office, 10.30am. Also, Books ‘n’ More Reading Group at Beans in Higham Ferrers, 10.30am
Badminton Club (16+) – Every Sunday at Duston Sports Centre, Npton. For more info call Jay 07946 631449
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Quiz at The Walnut Tree Inn, Blisworth, 8pm. Teams of 4, £1pp admission. Cash prize.
Yoga Class, The Elgar Centre, 1A High Street, Upton, NN5 4EN, 10am to 11.15am (every Sun). Please bring yoga mat, water and blanket. £7, £5.50 concessions for students and those on a pension.
Tried skinny dipping on holiday? Join us in Northampton on a Sunday evening for naturist swimming, steam & sauna. All ages welcome, couples & families. Contact Carol 0870 765 4326 or email [email protected] for further details.
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Hide AdPETANQUE (every Mon exc Bank Holidays) at Abington Park, near the Bowling Green, 10am-12noon. More details call 01604 642265
Wellingborough Ramblers walk (5 miles). Meet in Harrold Country Park car park, MK43 7DS, 10am. For info ring leader 01933 224750
Countryside Walk – Outside nr Odell. 4 mile walk through fields and woodland, meeting in Harrold and Odell Country Park overflow car park (MK43 7DS), 10.30am. Details from Andrew Presland 01933 316927
Rutland Organ & Keyboard Music Club presents Magical Afternoons of Live Music. Market Overton Village Village Hall, Main Street, LE15 7PL, doors open 1.45pm. Admission £6 otd.
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Hide AdCircular Day Walk with The Ramblers Association (14.5 miles). Edge Hill. Meet leader at Church Lane (adj to rear entrance to Holy Sepulchre Church), 8am for 9.30am start from the green nr the telephone box at Warmington (Warks) off B4100. Picnic lunch at Hornton. Dun Cow PH available.
Circular Walk with Waendel Walkers Club. Choice of either 6 or 12 mile routes starting & finishing at Barley Mow, St Neots, any time from 10am onwards. For more info www.waendel.org.uk. 50p entry fee
Car Boot Sale at Nene Park Stadium, Irthlingborough. Sellers 7am, Buyers 8am. www.neneparkcarboot.info. Tel 07712 114819
Monday April 11
MUSIC
Karaoke at The Golden Horse, Far Cotton, 4pm to 7pm
Acoustic Open Mic at The Woolpack, Rothwell from 9pm.
Davaris at Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road, Npton
Northampton Music Appreciation Society Concert given by The Hardingstone Players at Quaker Meeting House, Wellington Street, Npton, 7.30pm. £3 admission.
THEATRE
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Solid Silver 60s, Derngate Auditorium, 7.30pm. Box Office 01604 624811
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TCB Pub Quiz, Charles Bradlaugh, Npton, 8pm. Entry £1pp Bingo at Monks Park WMC, 259 Wellingborough Road, N’pton. Eyes Down 2.30pm.
Bingo, Rifle Band Club, Kettering, 8.30-11.15pm. All welcome.
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Hide AdIf you enjoy singing, why not join Kingsthorpe’s newly formed choir “Just Voices”. Meet Kingsthorpe Baptist Church (every Mon), 7-8.15pm. No need to be an expert singers as all “voices” are welcome. More details [email protected] or 01604 717866
Iyengar Yoga, 9.30am to 10.45am, Perry Street – 07759 152986
Northampton Morris Men practice nights every Monday 8pm to 10pm. Ages 18 to 80. Never done it before? Don’t worry instruction is given. More info www.northamptonmorrismen.co.uk
Gretton Netball (every Mon) plays purely for recreational purposes, is non-league based and is a fun way to exercise. No prior experience needed. All women over age 18 invited to come along. We meet on Multi Use Games Area at Recreation Ground, off Kirby Road, 7.25-8.30pm. Cost £1 per session.
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Hide AdPETANQUE (every Mon exc Bank Holidays) at Abington Park, near the Bowling Green, 10am-12noon. More details call 01604 642265
Keep Fit & Coffee Morning, Weston Favell Parish Hall, 10am to 12pm (every Mon & Fri)
Mums & Tots Group (every Mon) at St Mary’s Church, Little Harrowden, 9.30am.
Tuesday April 12
MUSIC
Just Voices Community Choir meet (every Tues), 7pm to 8.30pm at Kingsthorpe Baptist Church, entrance from rear of Waitrose. New members very welcome. You don’t need to be able to read music, just enjoy singing. Details – Stuart Jenkins 01604 455682
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Hide AdNorthampton Male Voice Choir (every Tues), 7.30pm at Kingsley Park Methodist Church Hall (opp St Matthews Church), visitors always welcome to come along and join us. For details www.nmvc.co.uk
THEATRE
King Lear, Royal Auditorium, 7.45pm. Box Office 01604 624811
The Tortoise & The Hare, The Core at Corby Cube, 11am/2pm/4pm. Ticket Office 01536 470470
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Yoga for Well-Being at Spencer Dallington Community Ctr, Npton (every Tue), 9.30am to 11.30am. Free yoga for the local community
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Hide AdBody Balance (every Tues) at Stanwick Village Hall, 1.30pm to 2.30pm. £4 a session. More info call Loraine 07958 382720
Iyengar Yoga, 7pm to 8.30pm, Perry Street – 07759 152986
Line Dancing, Stanwick Village Hall (every Tue), 7.30pm.
Ukelele Club (every Tue), Old Cherry Tree PH, Great Houghton. 6-7pm beginners, 7-8pm improvers, 8-9pm intermediate. Email [email protected] to see which group will suit your needs or call 0203 004 6770
Natter Morning (every Tues, Wed & Thu), Grange Resource Centre, Grange Shops, Stamford Road, Kettering, 10am-12noon. Breaks, teas, coffees all available to purchase. Come and meet new people for a chat.
Absolute Beginners Dance Class – Ballroom and Latin, Weston Favell CE Primary School, Westwood Way (off Wellingborough Road), Npton, NN3 3HH, 7-8pm. £7pp, singles welcome.
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Hide AdPiccolos Music Club (every Tues, term time only) at Stanwick Village Hall, 1045-2.45pm. Singing, stories, games, dancing, puppets and learning. A fantastic upbeat and fun club, pop along and give it a try. £4 entry, £2 for any extra siblings. More info www.piccolosmusicclub.co.uk or call 07990 615359. Tea and coffee provided for adults.
“Route 66”, an enjoyable & friendly social morning led by Richard Deacon. Different topics each week, why not come & join us, from 10.30-11.45am. NASO, St Michaels Road, Northampton. More info call 01604 858252
Wellingborough Ramblers walk (6 miles) from Souldrop, Beds. Meet Bedford Arms, MK44 1HA, 10am. For info ring leader 01933 224750
Tea at Two – come along to All Saints Church Hall, Wellingborough from 2-4pm for a cup of tea/coffee and a cake and a nice chat. Contact Fred Raitt 01933 677988 for further info.
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Hide AdGretton Womens Institute Meeting takes place in Gretton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Speaker will be telling us of “Business Opportunities for Women in Uganda” and there will be a competition for the favourite piece of jewellery.
Barton Seagrave Women’s Institute meet at Church House, St Botolph’s Road, Barton Seagrave, 7.30pm. Guest speaker is Colin Hill on “Dancing with Diana”. Competition – bring your favourite piece of Royal memorabilia.
Wednesday April 13
MUSIC
Acoustics Night, Horseshoe Inn, Sheep St, Wellingborough, 9pm. Free entry.
Jazz & Blues at Charles Bradlaugh, Npton, 8.30pm. Free entry
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Freight Train Jam Night at Thomas A Beckett, St James Road, Npton, 9pm.
Legends Open Mic at Kitty O’Shea’s, St Peter’s Way, Npton, 8pm (every Wed)
The Rob Tognoni Band at Malt Shovel Tavern, 121 Bridge Street, Npton, 9pm. Free entry
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THEATRE
King Lear, Royal Auditorium, 7.45pm. Box Office 01604 624811
Pasha Kovalev, Derngate Auditorium, 7.30pm. Box Office 01604 624811
Barb Jungr, The Core at Corby Cube, 7.30pm. Ticket Office 01536 470470
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Hide AdCraft Club – knitting, stitching and cardmaking (every Wed). Hazlewood Community Ctr, Gainsborough Road, Corby, 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome. Contact Kay on 07910 989410
Mums, Grannies, Childminders & Toddlers meet (every Wed) in the Church Hall, Edinburgh Road, NN2 6PH, 1.30pm to 3pm. Nursery Rhymes and play. Refreshments available.
Apollo Badminton Club, playing at Moulton School (every Wed), 7.30-9.30pm. Need new players, ideally with some experience. More info call Trevor 07425 171724
Kingsthorpe Kobras Badminton Club (every Wed), 7.30-9.30pm. Kingsthorpe College on Boughton Green road (next to the Uni). Fun and sociable at £5 a session. Guaranteed to return.
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Pilates for Beginners (every Wed), Abington Bowling Club, 1.50-2.50pm. £5 per session. Just turn up.
Over 30s Sports Sessions (every Wed) on the Multi Use Games Area, Gretton Recreational Ground, 7-8pm. Open to adults who would like to get fitter and meet other people. Sessions organised by Friends of Gretton Recreation Ground and run by a qualified sports coach from Corby Borough Council. £2 per session.
Meet New People at Grange Resource Centre (every Tues, Wed & Thu), 10am-12noon. Grange Shops, Stamford Road, Kettering. Breakfasts, teas, coffees, all available to purchase. Come along for a chat.
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“Being Oneself”, interesting & informative, fun evening led by Di Liebscher, from 7.30-9.30pm. NASO, St Michaels Road, Northampton. More info call 01604 858252
Wellingborough Ramblers walk (7.5 miles) from Cosgrove. Meet Barley Mow, MK19 7JA, 9.30am. For info ring leader 01604 891234
Morning Walk with The Ramblers Association (6.2 miles). 10am The Lion PH, Wicken. Small car park at the pub for those staying to lunch. Street parking available outside. A few stiles.
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The NAB Mobile Sight Centre will be at Daventry Town Centre, nr Shopmobility, New Street, 10am-1pm AND Long Buckby, GP Surgery, Station, 2-3pm
Quiz Night at Kingsley Park WMC, Npton
Thursday April 14
MUSIC
A K Disco’s Karaoke, O’Malleys Bar, Wellingborough Road, Npton, 8pm till late
Jam Night, The Cardigan Arms, Moulton, 9pm to 12am
Corby Male Voice Choir rehearse every Thurs, 7.30pm, St Andrews Church of Scotland (Church Hall), Occupation Road, Corby. New members welcome. You don’t need to be able to read music, just enjoy signing. More info www.corbymalevoicechoir.co.uk
Country Jam Session at Kingsley Park WMC, Npton
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John Law’s New Congregation, The Core at Corby Cube, 7.30pm. Ticket Office 01536 470470
Calling for Help!, The Playhouse Theatre, Clare Street, Npton, NN1 3JA, 8pm. Tickets £8, cons £6.50. Box Office 01604 627791
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Martial Art of Tang Soo Do at Kettering Leisure Village (NN15 6PB), 7pm – 9pm All welcome. More info www.tangsoo.net
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Hide AdTowcester County Market in The Chantry House, Towcester, 8.30am to 12noon. All our items are genuinely baked, grown or crafted by local individuals and are “fairly traded”. We welcome browsers – our prices start at 50p
Table Tennis for adults, all levels welcome, good exercise & great fun, friendly social evening. 7.30-9.15pm NASO, St Michael’s Road, Npton. For more info ring 07813 575264
Clubbercise Northampton with Marie (every Thurs). New dance fitness class set in a darkened room with disco lights & glow sticks. Caroline Chisholm School, 7.30-8.15pm. £6 a class. www.facebook.com/Mariesclubbercise
Wellingborough Ramblers walk (10.5 miles) from Kislingbury. 10am, Kislingbury to Cogenhoe, NN7 4BB. For info ring leader 01604 891234
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Whist Drive, Clipston Village Hall, 2pm
The NAB Mobile Sight Centre will be at Wellingborough Town Centre, pedestrian area opp The Hind Hotel & Colemans stationery shop, 10am-1pm
Friday April 15
MUSIC
Disco and Karaoke at The Welcome Inn, Irchester Road, Rushden
Live Music at Malt + Bass, 37 High Street, Corby Old Village, NN17 1UU, 7pm.
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Disco at Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road, Npton, 8pm. Sounds from the eras
THEATRE
Calling for Help!, The Playhouse Theatre, Clare Street, Npton, NN1 3JA, 8pm. Tickets £8, cons £6.50. Box Office 01604 627791
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Street Dance Class, Stanwick Village Hall, 3.45pm to 4.45pm. £4 per session.
Quiz Night, Shoulder of Mutton, Weldon, 8pm.
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8-16 Yrs Kingsthorpe Kobras Badminton Club (Coaching), 5-6.30pm. Every Fri. £4/session. Kingsthorpe College (next to the Uni), Boughton Green Road. Call Jack, 07708 679452 for further details.
Martial Art of Tang Soo Do at Ringstead Village Hall (NN14 4DA), 6.30pm – 7.30pm. New children & family class. Beginners welcome. More info www.tangsoo.net
Fitsteps Class, Kingsthorpe Baptist Church Hall, behind Waitrose, 10am
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Hide AdTai Chi (every Fri), Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road, 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Beginners welcome. £4.
R-Zone Club recommences for young people aged 8-13 years at the Community Ctr, Olden Road, Rectory Farm, 5pm to 6pm. Contact Mel 07979 152746 for more details.
Keep Fit & Coffee Morning, Weston Favell Parish Hall, 10am to 12pm (every Mon & Fri)
Gentle Yoga at Stanwick Village Hall, 2pm to 3.15pm. Free trial session, no obligation. Call Patricia 01832 358329 or email [email protected]
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Hide AdCraft Club (every Fri), 11am to 3pm, Church Hall, St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Kettering. Bring your own craft project or take part in a demonstration workshop. For info call Sue Shipham 07733 341674. Admission £3 inc tea & coffee.
Relax Kids – New course at Stanwick Village Hall, 10-11am. Songs to sing, games to play, dance, stretch and relax. More info call Jo on 07972 680411.
Free English & American Ballroom & Latin Dance Class (every Fri), James Lewis Courts, Cherry Orchard, NN3 2TH, 1-3pm. Tel 01604 787246
Saturday April 16
MUSIC
Karaoke Disco at Vocal Club, Bailiff Street, Npton, 8pm till late
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Hide AdLive Music at Malt + Bass, 7 High Street, Corby Old Village, NN17 1UU, 7pm.
Brafield Working Mens Club, A428, Rik King from 8pm.
Pennyless and Paspatou, live double bill at Gretton Village Hall, NN17 3DB, 7.30pm. Tickets £10, on sale at Gretton Post Office or from Andy Butterworth 01536 770302. Can pay otd if you wish. More info www.pennyless-music.co.uk and www.paspatou.co.uk
Nightshift at Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road, Npton
Kate Axten at Northampton WMC, Sheep Street, Npton
“Genesis Connected” at Masque Theatre, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, 8pm. Box Office 01536 414141
The Whatevers (Pop/ Rock) at The Walnut Tree, Blisworth, 9pm. Free entry.
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Hide AdBoobs & Brass, all ladies brass band, playing at St Marys Church, Finedon, 7.30pm. Raising funds for breast cancer and the church. Tickets otd £10.
Towcester Studio Band Spring Concert in St Lawrence Church, Towcester, 7.30pm. Tickets £7 otd, inc light refreshments.
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Military Fitness Class for adults and children at Delapre Park, Northampton, 9.30am to 11am. For info www.bpt-uk.com
Martial Art of Tang Soo Do at Kingsley School (NN15 5DP), 10am to 11.15am Children & family class. All welcome. More info www.tangsoo.net
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Hide AdSaturday Stage Stars for 5-8 years at Stanwick Village Hall, 11.15am. £10.50 per week. 45 mins drama, 45 mins Jazz dance, 45 mins singing. Call Lucy 07788 983403
Harrington Aviation Museum – come and learn about Spies, Supplies & Dangerous Skies. Covert Warfare in World War 2. Open 10am to 5pm (Sundays also)
Wedding Flower Workshop at LA’s Florist, 4 Prince William Walk, Sheaf Street, Daventry NN11 4AB, 9.30am-3.30pm. Flowers and materials provided. Handtied, corsages and buttonholes. Looking to learn a new skill, arranging flowers for your own wedding or just like a day with flowers. One day workshop with a qualified tutor, contact Linda 07990 992088
Welton Fun Day – 15 organisations invite you to have a go at bellringing, skittles, bowls, crafts and much more. Starts 11am. Free entry
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Hide AdHandmade, Vintage & Gift Shopping Event, Saxon Hall, Raunds, NN9 6LT, 10am-3pm. Over 40 stalls set across 2 rooms selling a fabulous range of craft items, vintage goodies & gifts. Refreshments & cakes for sale. Highchairs, toys/books & a colouring table for the little ones. www.rainbowcrafts.co.uk Free entry.
Wellingborough Ramblers walk (6.5 miles) from Sherington. Meet nr White Hart, MK16 9PE, 10am. For info ring leader 01933 678545
Afternoon Walk with The Ramblers Association (5 miles). 2pm start from The Church of St Andrew, Arthingworth, LE16 8NP. Park on the street nr the church. 2 stiles.
Gretton’s Clean Up For The Queen, to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday along with similar clean ups nationally around the Country. Residents and helpers invited to join in. Meet Gretton Village Hall, Kirby Road, 9am until completion, should take around 2 hours. All ages welcome. Litter picking equipment and bags supplied.