Events

What to expect:-  Volunteer walk leaders will introduce themselves, identify the intended route and warn of any 'hazards' along it.  Before your first walk you will need to complete a brief health related questionnaire.  Generally, one of the walk leaders will walk at the front and the other at the back of the group. Both walk leaders have been trained and will carry appropriate equipment.  Walks consist of a gentle warm up walk, followed by a 'more brisk' pace (to get the heart pumping a little), then a gentle cool down as the walk comes to an end.  Each walk varies in time and distance, however most walks will last about 90 minutes and cover 3-4 miles, with stops and breaks. Car parking will be available at all locations.  Under 14 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

What to wear/bring:-  You should wear loose, comfortable clothing and comfortable footwear, such as trainers, walking boots or sturdy flat shoes - all appropriate to the weather. You may like to bring a small bottle of drinking water with you. Afterwards you will be invited to join the other walkers and the walk leaders for refreshments.

Refreshments available to buy at start and finish of venues.

Walk Leaders - If you are interested in becoming a walk leader, free of charge, contact Shaun as below.

For more information ring 01536 410266 or email: shaunbirdsall@kettering.gov.uk

What to expect:-  Volunteer walk leaders will introduce themselves, identify the intended route and warn of any 'hazards' along it.  Before your first walk you will need to complete a brief health related questionnaire.  Generally, one of the walk leaders will walk at the front and the other at the back of the group. Both walk leaders have been trained and will carry appropriate equipment.  Walks consist of a gentle warm up walk, followed by a 'more brisk' pace (to get the heart pumping a little), then a gentle cool down as the walk comes to an end.  Each walk varies in time and distance, however most walks will last about 90 minutes and cover 3-4 miles, with stops and breaks. Car parking will be available at all locations.  Under 14 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

What to wear/bring:-  You should wear loose, comfortable clothing and comfortable footwear, such as trainers, walking boots or sturdy flat shoes - all appropriate to the weather. You may like to bring a small bottle of drinking water with you. Afterwards you will be invited to join the other walkers and the walk leaders for refreshments.

Refreshments available to buy at start and finish of venues.

Walk Leaders - If you are interested in becoming a walk leader, free of charge, contact Shaun as below.

For more information ring 01536 410266 or email: shaunbirdsall@kettering.gov.uk

Contact: 01536 513973 or 07979 625068 - email: buzz.chris.jazz@fsmail.net

9th September: Clarinet legend Terry Lightfoot with his Quartet, featuring Melinda Lightfoot (vocals).
23rd September: 7 piece band playing jazz from ragtime to swing - Crazy Rhythm
30th September: Easy listening jazz time with All That Jazz - Buzz, Yvonne, Paul, Graham and Chris.

Show, lunch & cream tea: £21.50 (£19.50 for 23 people or more)
Show & lunch: £19 (£17 for 23 people or more)
Daytime or evening show only: £13 - bar snacks available

Lunch:  chilled chicken breast with hot new potatoes, salad and roll & butter followed by apple pie and cream, pot of tea.
Cream tea: fruit scone, butter & preserve with Cornish clotted cream, pot of tea.

Fully licensed bar. Vegetarian and any other special dietary requirements can be catered for by prior arrangement.

Contact Wicksteed Park on 01536 512475 - http://www.wicksteedpark.co.uk/

Future dates: 1st, 2nd, 7th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 28th and 29th September.  Also evening performances  on 1st and 15th.

5th, 6th, 10th, 12th, 19th and 20th October.  Also evening performances  on 6th and 20th.

2nd, 3rd and 7th November.

Kettering library: 01536 512315
Burton Latimer library: 01536 723357
Desborough library: 01536 761085
Rothwell library: 01536 711880

The club welcomes beginners and have members ranging from the age of 17 to 60+ with all with different levels of ability (please note: the club has a minimum age of 16 years).

Contact: 01536 514460 - www.tangsoo.net

Contact: 01536 481727 for more information

They manufactured the world renowned Dinky Toys for almost 50 years, as well as Meccano, Horny trains, Hornby Dublo trains, Bayko and much more.  This exhibition is a celebration of the diverse range of these marvellous toys from two local collectors.

For more information ring 01536 534274 - email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk

The museum is only open Tuesday to Saturday 

Meet the friendly Grubble from the planet Rhondra and the majestic Faringaz from the moon Dreale in an entertaining exhibition for all ages.

For more information ring 01536 534274 - email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk

The art gallery is only open Tuesday to Saturday

Future events:-
Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August: Family Fun Day.  Traditional country fair family fun.
Sunday 19th September: Hedgerow Harvest.  Free tractor ferry to berry picking hot spots.
Saturday 16th to Saturday 31st October: Halloween Fun.  Ghost stories, pumpkin carving, spooky tractor ride and much more spooky fun.

Contact: 01536 760552 or visit http://www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk/

Suitable for wheelchair users; no dogs please; plants for sale.

Visitors welcome by appointment March to October - 01536 711732

Football Coaching: Wednesdays 4pm to 5pm for children aged 5 to 7 years.  5pm to 6pm for children aged 8 to 22 years.  All sessions run by FA qualified coaches

Expressions Fitness Centre: Pay as U go: £4.20 off peak/£5.20 peak - Leisure Pass members £2.10 off peak/£2.60 peak.  Join the direct debit membership: £29 per month/£290 annual subscription, £30 for 30 days.  Leisure Pass direct debit £14.50 per month.  Off peak is 8am to 4pm and Peak is 4pm to 10pm.

Party Mania: Available Saturday 1.30pm to 3.30pm and 4pm to 6pm.  Sunday 2pm to 4pm and 4pm to 6pm.  Bouncy castle, football or multi-sports - you choose. £56.65 for 2 hours

Hire the Bar Lounge: available for hire Monday to Friday daytimes for meetings, private functions, social events etc.  Saturday evenings for private functions or Sunday lunchtimes for Christening parties - £36.50
Bar extensions also available.

Exercise Class Programme:
Multi Mix - Mondays 6.30pm to 7.30pm & 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Fitball - Tuesdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Legs, bums & tums - Tuesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Children's Gymnastics: Saturdays 9am to 1pm (ages 5+).  There is a waiting list, please call the centre for more information.

http://www.leisure-centre.com/

Only open on Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays.

Group visits by arrangement - ring 01536 711550

On the ground floor, changing exhibitions reflecting aspects of the history of this market town. On the first floor there are four galleries displaying work of local artists and craftspeople, which is changed every two months. A range of cards and gifts suitable for Christmas and all occasions are on sale.

Contact for Juniors: 01536 519959 - for Seniors 01536 746800

The Autumn Fair is on Saturday 10th October.

Comprising works by many notable British artists and with large collections of works by Sir Alfred East and Thomas Cooper Gotch the collection is a valuable resource for research and enjoyment alike. 

For further information contact 01536 534274 or email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk

The art gallery is only open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Bank Holidays

For more information ring 01536 511216 - www.tangsoo.net  

All membership, insurance, training fees, the cost of all gradings are included in the monthly fee.

If you would like to study a traditional martial art that includes blocking and striking techniques: Forms (the practice of formal exercises in a set pattern), weapons consisting of both long and short stick.  In a friendly adult only none pressured environment, this may be the club for you.

Contact: 01536 763554 or 01536 418164 for information on the museum or Desborough Civic Society.

This museum houses a display covering the history of Desborough, from the earliest settlements to the 20th century. Call in and have a look round and chat to the museum's enthusiastic volunteers.

Contact: 01536 791619 - http://www.jacquiyoga.co.uk/

Two classes: 6pm to 7.15pm and 7.30pm to 9pm

Classes run during term time only.

If you pre-pay for 3 weeks or more the session rate is £3.50 per week (do not have to be taken on consecutive weeks).

There is also a Tuesday class from 10.30am to 11.30am

For more information, you can call 07757 035165 - email: helenm@tinytalk.co.uk - http://www.tinytalk.co.uk/