Events

On Sunday 6th September, Rushden’s popular annual Dog Show (named “Bark in the Park”) was held in the Walled Garden in Hall Park.  It is an opportunity for dogs of all ages and types to compete in a comprehensive range of classes. There was even a fancy dress competition for owners and dogs which was

Saturday 5th of September was Rushden’s annual Proms Night. Hundreds came to hear the Rushden Town Band, who gave their usual enthusiastic performance inspiring the audience to wave their flags. The first half of the performance was a series of tunes recalling the closures of the coal mines. In the second half, the Band played

Thursday the 3rd of September was Merchant Navy Day. It commemorates the sacrifices by seamen serving in the Merchant Navy during the wars of the last century. During the Second World War, the death rate for Merchant Navy sailors was even higher than for members of the Royal Navy. During the Falklands War, some of

The Rushden Feast is an annual historic fun fair dating back over 150 years. It used to be held on the Saturday following 19th September, but over the years that has moved, as this year it started on 10th September. Historically it marked the holiday week for the town’s shoe factory workers. It is now

NNC proposes charging for car parking in Wellingborough and Rushden, in car parks where it is currently free. On Saturday, 12th September, in Wellingborough, there was a public meeting to protest against the charges. It was at Jackson’s Lane car park and had support from a variety of groups. Several disabled people made the effort