Notable Northamptonians: Alexander Ellis Anderson

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Speaker: Robert Kendall, Trustee and Chair of the Friends of 78 Derngate. Alexander Ellis Anderson practised architecture in Northampton from 1893 to 1928 and left a legacy of arts and craft houses in the Abington district as well as substantial buildings such as the Taylor Memorial Hall and the Barratt boot and shoe factory in Kingsthorpe. £5 per talk or … Read More

Another Look Back at Northamptonshire

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Northamptonshire Film Archive Trust returns to present archive film including footage of the Northampton Victory Parade in 1945; Merry Comrades, the weekly fundraising column in the Mercury & Herald; actor, Wilfred Pickles at a Grammar School fete in 1954 and ‘The Skull’, a comedy made by Northampton Cine Club. The first two films were originally shown at Northampton Museum & … Read More

Wood Carving Course

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Wood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used … Read More

Wood Carving Course

Adrian Oates

Wood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used … Read More

Beginners Stained Glass

Adrian Oates

This two day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft that dates back hundreds of years. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided … Read More

Copper Foiling Workshop

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A fun and relaxed half-day workshop where you will make Birds and Feathers suncatchers to take home on the day, using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique. On the workshop you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper foil, soldering and constructing your birds and feathers. All equipment and materials … Read More

Tropicana Nights

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If you are looking for a fun filled evening of pure 80’s music and dancing for the over 25’s, then look no further. Come and join us at one of our amazing parties and indulge yourselves in pure 80’s heaven. Tropicana Nights specialises in good old fashioned party nights. We provide a fantastic unique 80’s themed venue, friendly party atmosphere … Read More

Winter Walk to Kings Cliffe’s Millennium Wood

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Wrap up warm and put on your boots! Join Charles Tomalin for a guided walk to some of the village’s wild places including Millennium Wood and the Old Railway line This is one of  a series of free guided walks being organised by a new project – Rockingham Forest Vision.  Kings Cliffe has always been one of the most important … Read More

Delapré Couch to 5K

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Couch to 5K is designed for complete beginners, those who have never ran before or not for a long time. This course will take you through a walk/jog programme gradually, with the aim of walking less and jogging more as the weeks progress. You will be provided with encouragement, support and guidance each week from the coach. By week 10, … Read More

Delapré Couch to 5K

Adrian Oates

Couch to 5K is designed for complete beginners, those who have never ran before or not for a long time. This course will take you through a walk/jog programme gradually, with the aim of walking less and jogging more as the weeks progress. You will be provided with encouragement, support and guidance each week from the coach. By week 10, … Read More