Events
Desborough & Rothwell Photographic Society
12th Mar 10 - 2nd Apr 10
The group meet most Fridays. Whether you are a novice or an experienced photographer there is something for everyone.
Time: 19:45 - 22:00
Location: Marlow House, Gold Street, Desborough
Cost: To be notified
If you want to find out more information visit www.drps-photo.co.uk
12th March: Print Heat 2
19th March: PAGB Projected Images Exhibition
26th March: Annual meal with presentations
2nd April: no meeting
9th April: Slide Heat 3
16th April: Host battle with Lutterworth PS
23rd April: 20 minutes of Fame! - presentations by club members
30th April: Print Heat 3
Contact: 01536 711976
Happening Today, 12th Mar 10
Desborough & Rothwell Photographic Society
Location: Marlow House, Gold Street, Desborough
Time: 19:45 - 22:00
Cost: To be notified
The group meet most Fridays. Whether you are a novice or an experienced photographer there is something for everyone.
If you want to find out more information visit www.drps-photo.co.uk
12th March: Print Heat 2
19th March: PAGB Projected Images Exhibition
26th March: Annual meal with presentations
2nd April: no meeting
9th April: Slide Heat 3
16th April: Host battle with Lutterworth PS
23rd April: 20 minutes of Fame! - presentations by club members
30th April: Print Heat 3
Contact: 01536 711976
Race Night
Location: Tin Hat Lounge, Kettering Town Football Club, Rockingham Road, Kettering
Time: 20:00 - 23:00
Cost: Entrance £4 includes sausage & chips supper
Organised by Kettering Town (Poppies) Supporters Trust. Eight races over the evening.
Computers for Africa Appeal
Location: Former Wickes Building, 2 Linnell Way Telford Way Industrial, Kettering NN16 8PS
Time: 08:00 - 18:00
Cost: No Charge
Give your Computer a second life… Give a child in Africa a CHANCE in life!
After the success of our previous appeals in Kettering we will be running another appeal, details above. Africa has the lowest rate of PC ownership per capita in the world. Computers are very expensive and most people, even schools, can't afford them, meaning only the wealthiest have access to IT equipment and training. The donation of your PC will help reverse this trend, so that as many African students as possible, even the poorest, will have access to IT equipment and training. A single IT trained individual has the potential to earn enough not only to feed themselves but also their extended family for years ahead. Here's how you can get involved:
· Drop in at the Former Wickes in Kettering and give us your unwanted PCs (Pentium III or better), laptops, notebooks, monitors.
· Invite your work colleagues, friends and family, to bring their computer donations to the appeal site. We also offer a free collection service for donations of five or more PCs on both days of the appeal - please call in advance to arrange this.
Works from the Gallery Collection
Location: Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep Street, Kettering
Time: 10:30 - 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
Garden Open for Charity
Location: Glendon Hall, Kettering NN14 1QE
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Cost: £2.50, children free
Mature specimen trees, topiary, box hedges, herbaceous borders stocked with many unusual plants, large walled kitchen gardens with restored glass house.
Suitable for wheelchair users; no dogs please; plants for sale.
Visitors welcome by appointment March to OCtober - 01536 711732
New Bowlers Needed
Location: Rockingham Road Pleasure Park, Kettering
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Cost: Membership £10
Kettering Park Bowls Club need new bowlers for the summer season.
All matches played weekday afternoons commencing at 2.30pm. Experience not necessary, as coaching can be arranged
If you are interested please contact Malcolm on 01536 482896
Signing on meeting on Wednesday 10th March at 2pm in the Talbot Hotel, Meadow Road, Kettering
Natural History Society
Location: Crescents Community Centre, Laburnum Crescent, Kettering
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
Cost: Membership: Adults £19; Joint married £32; Others £12
Talks/slide shows on Friday evenings. During the summer, weather permitting, field trips are organised.
Contacts: 01536 483565, 01933 276534 and 01536 520107
Are you interested in all things bright and beautiful? The wonder of natural history. All presented to you mainly by illustrated slide show talks which cover subjects such as birds, wild flowers, archaeology, photography, microscopy, entomology, and many other wildlife aspects.
February events: Friday 19th: "Peterborough Cathedral" an illustrated talk by William Watford. Friday 26th: "Summer Leys Nature Reserve" an illustrated talk by Steve Brayshaw.
March events: Friday 5th: Open Photographic Competition. Friday 12th: "Holy Island of Lindisfarne" an illustrated talk by Judith Line. Friday 19th: "Glories of Nature" an illustrated talk by Derek Larkin. Friday 26th: "Spitsbergen" an illustrated talk by Brian King.
No meetings in April
Contact: Mr Larkman on 01536 267606 for more information on Microscopical meetings. These sessions meet at Melton Community Centre, Melton Street, Kettering on Mondays.
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. Adults go free during January 2010 on weekdays!
Future events:-
February: Lambing and spring new arrivals - lamb bottle feeding plus many other young animals.
Sunday 14th March: Mother's Day - Sunday lunch in the restaurant with a FREE primrose.
Sunday 4th and Monday 5th April: Easter Extravaganza - egg painting competition and egg and spoon races; Easter egg hunt at midday. Meet the Easter Bunny.
Contact: 01536 760552 or visit http://www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk/
Quiz Night
Location: All Saints Church, William Street, Kettering
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
Cost: £5 per team of up to 4 people
Refreshments available
Lifeguard Course
Location: Montsaye Community Swimming Pool, Montsaye Community College, Greening Road, Rothwell NN14 6BB
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Cost: £35 per course
The Rookie Lifeguard award contains survival, rescue and sport skills as well as life support and water safety elements.
Participants on the course must be able to swim to a competent level. All participants must wear shorts and T-shirt.
To book please ring 01536 713708
Aztec FC Girls Football Coaching
Location: Montsaye Community 3G All Weather Pitch, Rothwell
Time: 16:30 - 17:30
Cost: £1 per session
For 7 to 11 year olds
Desborough Museum
Location: 72 Station Road, Desborough
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Cost: Free
Open: Monday to Saturday 10am to 12.30pm and Monday to Thursday 2pm to 4pm. At other times by arrangement. Not open Bank Holidays.
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.
Quiz Night
Location: Sports & Cricket Club, Northampton Road, Kettering
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
Cost: £1 per team member (maximum of 4 players to team)
Bar available - bring your own food. There will be a raffle. Organised by Kettering Twinning Association.
This will be a dual quiz with members of various county twinning committees taking part but a separate score and prizes.
Contact: 01536 310866
Hadrian's Wall Challenge
Location: Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland National Park
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Cost: £50 participation fee - £550 minimum sponsorship
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th September. Organised by Livability - choices for disabled people.
Included on the challenge: all accommodation, meals and camping equipment (except a sleeping bag and sleeping mat). You will have full trip support of experienced 'Discover Adventure' leaders, drivers and cooks. Accommodation is in two person tents at a campsite near Haltwhistle.
On Saturday there will be a 15 mile trek, and on Sunday a 10 mile trek.
Visit the website for more information - http://www.livability.org.uk/
Sports Conditioning
Location: Corn Market Hall, London Road, Kettering
Time: 12:30 - 13:15
Cost: To be notified
Contact: 01536 483929
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:
Multi Mix 20-20-20 - 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
Circuits - Wednesdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Let the Good Times Roll: A History of Celebrations
Location: Manor House Museum, Sheep Street, Kettering
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
Cost: Free
Whether it's Christmas, a local carnival or an engagement announcement, everyone likes to find an excuse for a party.
This exhibition takes a jovial look at celebrations, highlighting how we celebrated in the past and how our approach to celebrations is changing. Join the party.
For further information contact 01536 534274 or email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk
The museum is only open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Bank Holidays
Selected Works from the Gallery Collection
Location: Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep Street, Kettering
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
Cost: Free
The small gallery is currently exhibiting works of Sir Alfred East which complement the recent launch of Paul Johnson and Kenneth McConkey's book: 'Alfred East - Lyrical Landscape Painter.'.
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
Seas the Moment
Location: Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep Street, Kettering
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
Cost: Free
An exhibition of the photography by Gerry Coles and Reg Law.
The theme of the exhibition is the English coast, showing how neglect and decay can be turned into attractive images, when viewed throught the eye of the photographer. The title of the exhibition is a play on words born out of the timing and the theme of the exhibition.
"In putting this exhibition together, we have travelled to many areas of the coast, looking for the right light and photographing subjects that most would pass by. In doing this, we have needed to be creative and open our eyes and minds to what is around us and bring a different view of the coast to Northamptonshire, which is as far from the coast as it is possible to get."
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
Yoga at Great Cransley
Location: Village Hall, Loddington Road, Great Cransley, Kettering NN14 1PY
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Cost: £6 per session or £25 for a block of 5 sessions
Friendly, enjoyable, classes suitable for all abilities, men and women, beginners welcome. Improve your posture, health and well being. Yoga is an effective way to reduce stress and tension.
Contact Jacqui on 01536 791619 - www.jacquiyoga.co.uk
Yoga at Rothwell
Location: Rothwell Methodist Church, Market Hill, Rothwell NN14 6BW
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Cost: £6 per session or £25 for a block of 5 sessions
Friendly, enjoyable, non-competitive classes suitable for all abilities. Improve core strength, flexibility, posture, health and well being.
Contact Jacqui on 01536 791619 - http://www.jacquiyoga.co.uk/
Country Fayres
Location: Corn Market Hall, Kettering
Time: 08:30 - 11:30
Cost: Free admission
Buy homemade cakes, jams and marmalades, garden produce, eggs, crafts and plants
Get in touch with Kettering Borough Council
Email: customerservices@kettering.gov.uk. Telephone: 01536 410333.
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