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Vegan event returns to town centre
A specialist vegan market will be returning to Kettering as part of the town council's events this Easter.
The Kettering Vegan Market will take over the Market Place, in the heart of the town, on Saturday 13 April.
The event will feature a variety of vegan street food, artisan bakes, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing and jewellery, arts and crafts and charity stalls. All created by... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:47 by Emma Dezelu
Young people are focus for town meeting
A public meeting to discuss young people in Kettering is being held next month.
The event is being organised by Kettering Town Council to bring local groups and people together to discuss youth activities and projects.
It will be a chance to hear what is already happening with youth engagement and activities as well as discuss ideas for future projects and initiatives, including leisure and sport, arts,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:24 by Emma Dezelu
Children’s mental health boost with lottery grant
Theatre workshops are being funded by a council grant to help improve children's mental health in schools.
The sessions are being run by Big Bubble Theatre Company after they secured funding from Kettering Town Council.
The council had a pot of cash raised from the Kettering Community Lottery to award to projects which supported health and wellbeing in the town.
The grant of £1,000 will go towards... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:30 by Emma Dezelu
Holocaust Memorial Day in Kettering
Victims of the holocaust will be remembered in Kettering this year as part of Holocaust Memorial Day.
The event will take place in the Manor House Gardens, off Sheep Street, at 2pm on Friday 26 January 2024.
Hosted by the Mayor of Kettering, Cllr Emily Fedorowycz, the event consists of a short, non-denominational service of remembrance for victims of genocide worldwide including current conflicts.
The... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 8 Jan 2024 12:16 by Emma Dezelu
Chance to win funding to help wildlife
Projects that help boost wildlife in Kettering can have a chance to win some council funding.
Kettering Town Council is running the Love Wildlife competition to help boost biodiversity in the town.
The council is now asking for local organisations and groups to get in touch with their ideas – to be in with a chance of winning the overall £1,000 prize as well as 10 prizes of £200.
The... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 3 Jan 2024 09:30 by Emma Dezelu
Busy year planned for town events
A packed year of events is being planned by Kettering Town Council to attract people into the town centre and celebrate Kettering.
Back by popular demand, Bill Burton will be taking over the Market Place with the Friday Night Discos – with an extra disco planned in May.
For families there will be an Easter holidays egg hunt around the shops in the town centre, plus a Hallowe'en trail in October... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 12:31 by Emma Dezelu
Charity fuel grants to help elderly in Kettering
Fuel grants are being paid out to elderly people in Kettering to help with heating bills this winter.
There were 258 successful applications for the fuel payments which are now being made by Kettering Town Council, totalling just over £17,500.
Successful applicants will receive a payment of £68 each with the funding coming from Kettering Charities for the Poor, which can trace its history... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 4 Dec 2023 15:05 by Emma Dezelu
Thousands celebrate switch on
Thousands of people gathered in Kettering's Market Place to watch this year's Christmas lights switch on.
The lights were turned on by community heroes Kelly Mercer and Sebastian Nunney who were selected by the Mayor of Kettering after being nominated by the community.
Crowds were entertained by stars of the Lighthouse Theatre's panto, local singers and dancers – as well enjoying music provided... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:18 by Emma Dezelu
Where to celebrate Christmas in Kettering this year
The full details of Kettering's Christmas Lights Switch On event have now been released.
More than 35 stallholders are confirmed for the evening, which will showcase local businesses and traders with hot street food, mobile bars and artisan craft stalls.
The event will also feature live music, dance performances, DJ and compere Bill Burton. Roaming street entertainment will be on offer as well as model... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:40 by Emma Dezelu
Road Closures for Remembrance Sunday
There will be a temporary road closure for Kettering's Remembrance parade on Sunday 12 November 2023.
The closure will affect the following roads between 1pm to 5pm:
Market Street
Market Place
Sheep Street
These stretches of road will be marshalled by One Way Traffic Management and emergency access will be enabled during this time.
Posted: Tue, 7 Nov 2023 10:34 by Emma Dezelu
