Events
Keystone Escape Youth Club - Saturdays
10th Jan 09 - 19th Dec 09
During school term
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Location: Rockingham Road, Kettering
Cost: Free
Band practice room is £10 for just under 2 hours - to book ring 01536 512013
Happening Today, 4th Jul 09
Keystone Escape Youth Club - Saturdays
Location: Rockingham Road, Kettering
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Cost: Free
During school term
Band practice room is £10 for just under 2 hours - to book ring 01536 512013
Kettering's Feast Fair
Location: Recreation Ground, Northampton Road, Kettering
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Cost: To be notified
John Thurston & Son Limited Fun Fairs
West Lodge Rural Centre
Location: West Lodge Rural Centre near Desborough
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Cost: Adult: £4.75, Child: £3.75, Under 2s: Free, Family ticket (2+2): £15
Hearty home cooking in the restaurant. Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June: Fairy and Elves Weekend. Fairy trail, wand making, face painting and fancy dress.
Future events:-
Sunday 30th to Monday 31st August: Family Fun Day. Traditional country fair family fun.
Contact: 01536 760552 or visit http://www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk/
Works from the Gallery Collection
Location: Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep Street, Kettering
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
Cost: Free
The Gallery holds a significant collection of 19th and 20th century fine art.
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
Rothwell Arts & Heritage Centre
Location: 14/16 Bridge Street, Rothwell
Time: 10:30 - 13:00
Cost: Free
Ground floor: history & heritage. Upper galleries: pottery, painting, arts & crafts for sale.
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.
The Poppies - Past, Present and Future
Location: Manor House Museum, Sheep Street, Kettering
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
Cost: Free
This exhibition turns the floodlight on the national game from a local perspective. Kettering Town Football Club, known as 'The Poppies', has 137 years of proud history.
This exhbition will take visitors on a journey through that history, right up to the present day.
The exhibition is produced by the Kettering Town 'Poppies@ Supporters' Trust.
For further information contact 01536 534274 or email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk
The museum is only open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Bank Holidays
Car Boot Sales
Location: Recreation Ground, Meadow Road, Kettering
Time: 07:00 - 12:00
Cost: Cars £5, Vans & Trailers £7
In aid of 3rd Kettering Boys Brigade July: all proceeds to Children with Leukaemia
Future dates: 1st August, 5th September and 10th October.
Contact: 01536 390146
Ward Surgery - Burton Latimer
Location: Farmers Market at the Bottom of Churchill Way, Burton Latimer
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Cost: Free
Representatives from your borough and town council would like to discuss any problems you may have or points of view. Your councillors will be available on the first Saturday of every month.
Borough Councillors:- Christopher & Ruth Groome 01536 420440; Derek Zanger 01536 505240 - email: christophergroome@ketttering.gov.uk, ruthgroome@kettering.gov.uk, derekzanger@kettering.gov.uk
The Ramblers' Association - Kettering Area Group
Location: Various locations
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Cost: Membership fee
Short walks, long walks, weekday walks, or weekend walks, walks in the County or days out.
Contact the Secretary for more information on 07833 188825 - email: rita.east1@btinternet.com or the Programme Secretary on 01832 273170 - email: robert1302@btinternet.com - http://www.kra-g.org/
All walks are circular unless otherwise stated. Dogs are welcome provided they keep their owners on a lead when required. All walks are free and open to non-members.
1st to 4th August : "The Missing Link". It is proposed to complete the 50 mile walk between Helmsley and Scarborough known as the missing link. This will be a car share linear walk over 4 days. For more information ring 01832 273170.Desborough Leisure Centre
Location: The Hawthorns, Desborough
Time: 07:00 - 22:00
Cost: Various
For more information ring 01536 761239
Football Coaching: Wednesdays 5pm to 6pm for children aged 5 to 11 years. All sessions run by FA qualified coaches
Expressions Fitness Centre: Pay as U go: £4 off peak/£5 peak - Leisure Pass members £2 off peak/£2.50 peak. Join the direct debit membership: £29 per month/£290 annual subscription, £31 for 30 days. Leisure Pass direct debit £14.50 per month. Off peak is 8am to 4pm and Peak is 4pm to 10pm.
Pilates on Fridays 7.30pm to 8.30pm - £50 for a 10 week course. Phone for more information. If you are interested in Pilates on a Monday evening then please phone the centre to put your name on a waiting list.
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. £55 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 - £37
Exercise Class Programme: Mondays: 50+ Class taken by Laura 1.15pm to 3.15pm. Tuesdays: Fitball 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Legs, bums & tums 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
Easy Rider Sessions
Location: Sports Pavilion (near entrance to Montagu School), Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: Free
6 week cycle course aimed at adults in Kettering. Learn to ride your bike safely on the roads and gain National Cycle Standard Certificate.
If you haven't ridden a bike before you can be trained to do so. Free cycle helmet, high visibility vest, maintenance training, repair kit and cycle pump.
Running every Saturday morning throughout 2009
Contact: 01536 513000 - email: yvonnestarkey@acnorthants.org.uk
Summer Fete
Location: St Mary's CEVA Primary School, Fuller Street, Kettering
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Cost: Voluntary donation on entry
Loads of stalls including hook-a-duck, hoopla, tin can alley, tombola, HUGE slot car racing track, pea-in-a-bottle and lots more.
Why Did I Buy That? A Collector's Choice
Location: Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep Street, Kettering
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
Cost: Free
How many times have you wondered why someone spent good money on things you wouldn’t want in your house?
This exhibition offers the opportunity to see a range of paintings, prints and drawings bought by one local, amateur collector together with his comments on what encouraged him to buy them. You'll have the opportunity to make your own thoughts known too!
For further information contact 01536 534274 or email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk
The museum is only open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Bank Holidays
Coffee Morning
Location: Church House, St Botolph's Road, Barton Seagrave, Kettering
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: Coffee and biscuits £1
Also bring and buy, home produce for sale, cake stall. All proceeds to The Compassionate Friends.
Farmers' Market
Location: Bottom of Churchill Way, Burton Latimer
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Cost: Free
Fresh produce on sale including meat, eggs, fruit & vegetables, olives, pies, cakes and pastries, and cheese. Also plants, herbs, relishes, handmade soaps and natural herb products.
Your town and borough councillors and the Police will be there to discuss with you any of your concerns.
Contact: 01536 505240 or 07973 289786 - email: derekzanger@kettering.gov.uk
Family Events Day - Football Fun Activity Day
Location: Manor House Museum & Gardens, Sheep Street, Kettering
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Cost: Free
Why not visit the museum for a day of footballing activities and action?
Inside the museum, there will be activities, puzzles and games related to modern day football and its earlier history. Outside in the gardens there will be football skills activity sessions.
Future events:
Contact: 01536 534219 - email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk
The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday inclusive - not open on Bank Holidays
Festival of Flowers
Location: St Mary the Virgin, Burton Latimer
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Cost: See below
All proceeds to the fabric fund.
Opening on Friday at 7.30pm - tickets £6 includes refreshments and music, arranged by Andrew Phillips.
Saturday 4th open 11am to 5pm. Admission £2. Refreshments available all day, light lunches between noon and 2pm.
Sunday 5th open 1pm to 5pm. Admission £2. Cream teas available from 2pm onwards.
Car Boot & Table Top Sale
Location: All Saints Church, William Street, Kettering
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
Cost: £5
In aid of church funds
Get in touch with Kettering Borough Council
Email: customerservices@kettering.gov.uk. Telephone: 01536 410333.
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