Not long ago, Rushden’s High Street had a multiplicity of retail banks: One by one they have closed, with HSBC being the most recent. The banks, housed mostly in buildings of significant architectural merit, contributed positively to the vitality of the High Street. Sadly, several of the buildings have been repurposed and are no longer […]
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Rushden’s 16th annual Proms in the Park was held in the Walled Garden at Hall Park, on Saturday 6th September 2025. This popular charity event was hosted by the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr. Gill Mercer, and featured the award winning Rushden Town Band. Around 300 people came along with their picnics to enjoy the evening
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The name of a village just south of Rushden has confused generations of visitors. When you enter the village from the east, the road signs display one name. When you enter it from the west, they have a different name. A spokesman for Bedford Borough Council said: “We are aware of the difference in spelling
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A new toy store has opened at Rushden Lakes. “The Entertainer” are a chain that spans the world. Cllr. Gill Mercer, the Town Mayor of Rushden, was invited to cut the ribbon for the store opening on 10th October. There was “trolley-dash” to kick things off. Afterwards, a crowd rushed in. The store refuses to
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With winter approaching and the cold months ahead, the Warm Rooms scheme offers a welcoming space for people to socialise and stay warm. The Scheme operates in both Rushden and Wellingborough. In Rushden Conservative-controlled Rushden Town Council launched the Friends of Rushden Hall Community group. The Group is free to attend and runs on Friday
The Public Libraries and Museums Act (1964) requires top level councils to provide a library service. In this area, it is North Northamptonshire Council that has this duty. In the larger towns, NNC provides a library directly (.e.g Rushden Library). In smaller communities (e.g. Irchester, Finedon), the service is provided by a community library. Irchester’s
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Rushden Library hosts a group of D&D players every second Saturday from 1pm to 4pm. The Group is open for new members. If you are into role-playing games and are free on Saturday afternoons, contact the Library at: Rushden.LibraryPlus@northnorthants.gov.uk
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Earlier this year, the theatrical group “Standing in the Wings” performed “The Wind in the Willows” in the Walled Garden in Rushden’s Hall Park. It was very successful. They would like more people to get involved in amateur dramatics, with the aim to spread their experience and skills. They are planning a six-week drama workshop,
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Pokemon has become truly mainstream and is played by many. There are regular tournaments, and contests. Pokemon ‘cards’ are traded and highly prized. Wildphire Collectibles in Rushden caters for this trade. They are based at 91 High Street, Rushden. They now have a Kids Club that meets every Saturday.
For better or for worse, online computer games have become a major part of our culture. Many young people (and older ones!) spend more time sitting at a computer screen and clicking a mouse than they do watching TV. For many people, “Minecraft”, “Fortnite” and their brethren are more important than Coronation Street or Eastenders.
