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Colourful art brightens streets
The Kettering Civic Society, in collaboration with Kettering Town Council, has embarked on an innovative street art project, transforming three BT Openreach boxes into vibrant artworks by local talents Daisy Farrar-Hayton, Mark James, and Sally Leach. This initiative, funded by a grant from the Kettering Town Council and supported by community discussions and feedback, aims to celebrate the town's... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 9 Apr 2024 16:13 by Emma Dezelu
Cultural cash boost for town projects
A project bringing alive the Roman history of Kettering, a record attempt and a drive to get more youngsters reading have been given a funding boost.
Kettering Cultural Consortium has agreed to fund a variety of projects to boost the cultural activity in the town.
The money has come from Kettering Town Council, which earmarked £10,000 for arts activities across the year. KettFest is getting £6,000... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 4 Apr 2024 11:34 by Emma Dezelu
Get ready - Kettfest is coming!
Bands are being booked, stages are being set, entertainers are practising and traders are stocking up for the return of Kettfest.
Taking over the town for the day, the celebration of Kettering is back and it's even bigger and better than last year.
The festival will see five stages hosted across the town on Saturday 22 June, with local musicians, dancers, poets and artists showcasing the best local talent... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 2 Apr 2024 11:16 by Emma Dezelu
Easter trail comes to town
Easter fun can be found in Kettering town centre this spring with a free trail around the shops.
Youngsters can get a trail sheet from any of the venues on the trail and then follow the map around town to find all the hidden eggs.
When they've unscrambled the secret letters, youngsters must crack the code to find the missing word to claim a delicious prize.
Chair of the Markets and Events Committee, Cllr... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00 by Emma Dezelu
Winning entries in wildlife competition
The winning projects in a competition to boost wildlife in Kettering have been announced.
Kettering Town councillors had a total of £3,000 to award to local community groups to fund ideas to boost biodiversity.
Two schools scooped the top £1,000 prize – Kettering Science Academy with their project to teach children how to grow vegetables – and Park Junior School PTFA to set up... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 5 Mar 2024 11:00 by Emma Dezelu
Kettering Community Summer Market
A special market to support and celebrate Kettering groups is being held in the town centre.
Charities, voluntary organisations and local groups can apply for a market stall for free, at the event on Saturday 8 June.
The Kettering Community Summer Market was first held last year on the evening of the summer solstice, but due to its popularity the event is being moved to the weekend.
It also coincides... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 4 Mar 2024 12:00 by Emma Dezelu
Local bands sought for town gigs
Talented local musicians are being sought for a series of concerts in Kettering this summer.
The popular Bands In The Park series runs from June to the end of August, in the historic Rockingham Road bandstand.
Now, Kettering Town Council is looking for local bands, groups, choirs and musicians to perform for the Sunday afternoon slots.
As well as featuring traditional brass bands, organisers are keen... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:11 by Emma Dezelu
Hunt for talent for local events
A shout has gone out for performers to bring entertainment into the town centre this summer.
Kettering Town Council is organising the Summer Saturday events on the last Saturday of the month from April to July.
Each event will have a different feel, with entertainment and activities planned according to that month's theme.
Now, the council is seeking local people to get involved with entertainment, workshops... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 8 Feb 2024 10:28 by Emma Dezelu
Popular flower displays to brighten up town
Councillors last night agreed to fund popular flower displays in Kettering.
Members of Kettering Town Council made the unanimous to set aside £28,000 to provide the summer planting around the town.
The decision was made as councillors agreed the budget for 2024/25 and after consultation in November with members of the public.
The town council will work with North Northamptonshire Council, whose... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:24 by Emma Dezelu
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
