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Food and Drink Festival comes to town
Kettering Food and Drink festival returns this autumn on Saturday 15 October, from 10am to 6pm at Kettering Market Place.
Live music and street entertainment will compliment a huge offering of stalls, including:
Greek gyros, halloumi, loaded fries
Gourmet mac and cheese with pulled meats
Candy floss, popcorn toffee apples, marshmallows, chocolate pretzels
Fudge and nougat
Warm Pimms, mulled wine, boozy hot... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:43 by Emma Dezelu
Elderly can claim help with winter fuel bills
Grants to help with winter fuel bills are being offered to elderly people living alone this winter. The grants are available to residents of Kettering and Barton Seagrave.
People claiming the money must not have more than £300 income per week, excluding benefits, and must be over the statutory retirement age.
The funding comes from Kettering Charities for the Poor, which has been running since... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:44 by Emma Dezelu
Free defibrillator training
The North Northamptonshire First Responders Team, in conjunction with East Midlands Ambulance Service, are providing free defibrillator training at the Crescents Community Centre, Laburnham Crescent, Kettering, starting at 6.30pm on Monday 10th October. The session runs until 8pm. It's free and all are welcome.
Posted: Thu, 6 Oct 2022 09:31 by Martin Hammond
Town Mayor has a passion for pumpkins
The Mayor of Kettering is sharing her passion for pumpkins in a fun evening dedicated to the seasonal vegetable.
The fundraising event is being organised by Kettering Town Councillor Keli Watts to raise money for her Mayoral charity.
The October talk, called Passion for Pumpkins, will celebrate the autumnal gourd in all its glory – while raising money for stillbirth and neonatal death charity,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 3 Oct 2022 14:32 by Emma Dezelu
Reading of the proclamation in Kettering
The official proclamation of the new Sovereign, King Charles III, will be read out by the Mayor of Kettering, Cllr Keli Watts on Sunday 11 September.
The event will begin at 2:30pm in the town's Market Place and all members of the public are welcome to attend.
After the reading of the official proclamation, the Mayor, councillors and civic dignitaries will process to the front of the council offices... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:51 by Emma Dezelu
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
Statement from The Mayor of Kettering Town Council, Councillor Keli Watts
Condolence Letter On The Death Of The Sovereign
As we learn of the sad news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, the thoughts of the people of Kettering are with the Royal Family as they grieve for their Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.
The Queen demonstrated extraordinary dedication and commitment to duty... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 8 Sep 2022 20:10 by Emma Dezelu
Street Food Saturday 30th July 2022
There will be lots of free and fun activities this Saturday in the Market Place as part of Streetfood Saturdays! Please come down and enjoy the atmosphere – along with some amazing street food, sweets, free music, games, arts and crafts, vintage fair, face painting, stocks and sponges and so much more!
Posted: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:55 by Martin Hammond
Sirens On the Square
Join us on the afternoon of 30th July for a showcase of local female songwriters on Kettering Market Place, - part of Street Food Saturday
13.00 The Fed Sisters
13.35 Mae Stephens
14.25 Steph Ashcroft
15.20 Amii Dawes Trio
Posted: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:36 by Martin Hammond
Covid Booster Jabs available in Kettering
Grab a Covid Jab – no booking required
The Public Health Mobile Vaccination Service will be at the following locations:
Wednesday 27-Jul-22 10am - 4pm The Crescents Community Centre, Laburnum Crescent, Kettering NN16 9PH
1st and 2nd doses for all aged 5 years upwards, and Boosters for all eligible groups
For ages 18+ your 2nd dose must be at least 8 weeks after your 1st dose. If under 18, your 2nd... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:54 by Martin Hammond
Town projects awarded thousands in funding
Community grants worth £15,000 have been given out to groups and organisations running projects in Kettering.
Kettering Town Council has a pot of cash to give out to community and voluntary organisations, registered charities and to other bodies.
The first round of applications opened in the spring and ended in May, with town councillors agreeing to share the full £15,000 between: Kettering... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:59 by Emma Dezelu
