Events Calendar

Open Water Swimming at Sywell Country Park
Sywell Country Park Washbrook Lane, EctonEnjoy a summer-long series of open water swimming sessions at Sywell Country Park offers the chance to swim in a safe and controlled environment. Public sessions are planned every Saturday from 8am to 10am until 28 September 2019 and are open to all ages and abilities.

Oxfordshire Craft Guild – Diversity in Design and Craft
Closed Mondays. The Oxfordshire Craft Guild comprises high-quality designer/makers each with their own individuality across different crafts in the Guild. Works in the exhibition are for sale. All items are unique and can be purchased, and range in price from easily affordable to slightly more expensive.

Charles Kitchen – Into the Light
78 Derngate 78-82 Derngate, NorthamptonClosed Mondays. Light effects from both coastal and inland scenes inspired the works in this exhibition. By working to translate nature’s colours and weather effects onto a two dimensional surface the artist is able to evoke the atmosphere of each scene rather than produce a copied representation of it. Gathered here are paintings from a career spanning thirty-five years.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Heritage Open Days – Jeyes of Earls Barton
Jeyes 26-28 The Square, Earls BartonExplore fascinating exhibitions in celebration of Heritage Open Days and Nene Valley Festival 2019!

All Aboard for Rushden
The Greenway The Greenway, RushdenRushden Greenway, between High St and Crown Way. Bring your smartphone or tablet to the Greenway in Rushden and discover some interesting characters from Rushden’s past, including the strong-minded suffragettes and the cracking story of an egg delivery lady. Scan all the railway stop signs at least once to enter a competition to win a prize worth at £100. Download ... Read More

Nene Valley Trail
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle10am to 4pm. Enjoy a self-led trail around the park looking for interesting River Nene Facts! Available at the Kingfisher Café.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.

Wild Tots
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenRun by qualified Forest School Leaders in our education area, Wild Tots encourages child-led exploration of the natural world.

Walking for Health Irthlingborough
Irthlingborough Library High Street, Irthlingborough LibraryThe walks are designed to improve or maintain people's health by keeping them active and meeting new people. The Irthlingborough walk happens every Thursday, starting the 4th of July, and commences at 10:30am from the Irthlingborough Library on the High Street

Teddy Bears Go Wild
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, OundleJoin the BARNWELL BEARS for a picnic on the meadow this Thursday to help celebrate the Nene Valley Festival 2019. Complete the Teddy wildlife challenge trail (£2 per child) Plus lots of FREE* activities for little ones to get involved with, along with their Teddies..... - Teddy bear Den building - Storytelling sessions (11.30am and 1.30pm) - Fun and games ... Read More

Voodoo Room
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughThe Music of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream. A Celebration Of Power Trio Class: Just like their forebears, Voodoo Room are a classic three piece.

Ruby Turner
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, NorthamptonFor many years Ruby Turner has been regarded as having one of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced, capable of breathing life and meaning into a song whether it is a passionate soaring ballad or a soulful up-tempo groove.

Blodeuwedd Untold by Jo Blake
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, NorthamptonCaptured in the pages of a medieval book, the ancient myth of Blodeuwedd describes a woman made out of flowers who was turned into an owl as punishment for adultery. But who was this woman before being confined to the page?