Tags: Christmas
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
Here’s how to meet Santa in Kettering
Santa is coming to Kettering this year and everyone is invited to come and meet him.
The man himself will be available during weekends in the Newlands Centre, from Saturday 2 December.
He will be ready and waiting at the Elf Station to receive letters and have photos taken with youngsters.
The elves will help children write a letter to Santa and send it to the North Pole using magic reindeer dust.
In the... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:44 by Emma Dezelu
We need a hero for Christmas
The nominations are flooding in for a Kettering hero to help turn on this this year's Christmas lights.
Kettering Town Council launched an appeal this week to find a local person who deserves a treat at Christmas – by getting on stage with the Mayor to turn on the lights.
The council already has dozens of entries to read, from a range of fantastic local people who are doing good from the town.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:54 by Emma Dezelu
Do you know a Christmas hero?
Kettering Town Council is looking for a local hero to help turn on this year's Christmas lights.
The council wants to hear from local people who have done something amazing for Kettering in the past year.
It could be someone who has helped children and young people, someone who has volunteered their time to give back to the community or someone who works tirelessly for others.
Nominations are now being... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Oct 2023 13:00 by Emma Dezelu
Christmas tree recycling
If you're having a real Christmas Tree this year and you live in one of the postcodes below why not get your festive Tree recycled by Cransley Hospice for a great cause?
The elves will be collecting on January 13 to 15 from: NN8, NN9, NN10, NN14, NN15, NN16, NN29 7, and surrounding villages between 7am and 2pm.
Hanwood Park residents will have their trees collected on Monday 16 January 2023.
All you need... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 9 Dec 2022 10:30 by Emma Dezelu
Markets support Small Business Saturday
Shoppers are being encouraged to support Kettering businesses next month for Small Business Saturday.
The event, on 3 December, is a grassroots, UK-wide campaign which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to shop local.
Kettering Town Council is working to get shoppers into the town with a series of events this Christmas.
On Saturdays throughout the festive period, the council is... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:28 by Emma Dezelu