The Steptoe & Son Radio Show

Adrian Oates

Albert and Harold; father and son, rag-and-bone. The father proclaims he’s “a poor old man” while the son protests that his dad is “a dirty old man!” In actual fact, both are telling the truth. These two, warring rag-and-bone men, in their Shepherd’s Bush scrapyard home, became household favourites for entire generations throughout the 60s and 70s and still they … Read More

Flo & Joan: Sweet Release

Adrian Oates

Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand new show of their critically acclaimed songs and comedy. Their unique, sharp-tongued style has taken them around the world with multiple sell-out tours and appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival Montreal and Melbourne … Read More

Christmas Craft Fair

Adrian Oates

Over 30 local traders selling a wide variety of gifts. Hot food & mulled wine will be available to purchase. Entry is only 50p per adult, kids get in free.

The Elvis Years

Adrian Oates

The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ – Elvis Presley. Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West End), our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades – from the early Sun Records … Read More

Head to the Nene Valley For Summer

Here in the Nene Valley we are proud of our beautiful countryside, riverside scenery and attractive villages with their cream-coloured limestone cottages. And we’re happy to let you into a few secrets about our lovely region because we think you and your family will enjoy spending time here just as much as we do. We believe the key to making … Read More

Afternoon Tea in the Nene Valley

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea,” wrote author Henry James in his novel The Portrait of a Lady. And we couldn’t agree more. Afternoon Tea Week starts on 8 August giving us all the perfect excuse to book a table and gather with friends or family to … Read More

Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service Open Day

Adrian Oates

Tours of the Archives Service behind the scenes and an opportunity to see some of the amazing archives that are looked after and available for you to use for family, local and social history. Plus a small exhibition. Whether you have used the service for research or not, you may never have seen where the archives are physically stored and … Read More

Summer Leys Wildlife for Beginners Summer Bird Migrants

Adrian Oates

Love wildlife but wish you knew more about it? These new ‘Wildlife for Beginners’ sessions are an ideal opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to learn the basics and meet like minded people, all in the wonderful setting of the Nene Valley. We’ll spend an hour looking for and learning how to identify the our summer bird migrants before heading back to … Read More

St Matthew’s Church

Adrian Oates

The building was designed by a local architect, Matthew Henry Holding (1846-1910) in 13th century Gothic style. The foundation stone was laid on St Matthew’s Day in 1891 and the church was dedicated in 1893 on St Matthew’s Day, 21 September. Father Walter Hussey second vicar at St Matthew’s commissioned, an outstanding succession of fine works of art. Moore’s sculpture … Read More

St Matthew’s Church

Adrian Oates

The building was designed by a local architect, Matthew Henry Holding (1846-1910) in 13th century Gothic style. The foundation stone was laid on St Matthew’s Day in 1891 and the church was dedicated in 1893 on St Matthew’s Day, 21 September. Father Walter Hussey second vicar at St Matthew’s commissioned, an outstanding succession of fine works of art. Moore’s sculpture … Read More