Events

March 28th saw Rushden’s 3rd annual Twilight Walk. The Walk was started by Diane Devereux, whose husband Dean died from a brain tumour in 2022.  The walk and stalls raised money for the Brain Tumour Charity. The weather was perfect, as the walkers set off from Rushden Hall on the walk It had been raining […]

Giant balloons invaded Wellingborough’s town centre on Saturday 21st March. They were the work of MadeWithMany, who can be contacted at: The balloons made a spectacular scene outside the Halifax bank. It must have made an interesting backdrop for coffee drinkers at the Castello Lounge.

England’s patron saint is St. George, and his death is commemorated on 23rd April each year. By coincidence, 23rd April is also the anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. It’s a day when the English celebrate being English. Rushden Town Council (RTC) celebrated its English heritage with a flag-raising event in the centre of the Town. Meanwhile,

Pinder’s Circus is returning to Rushden.  This has now become a tradition within Rushden adding to the town’s tapestry of events. The circus will be located in Spencer Park from 2nd April until 6th of April. Shows start at: Thursday  6.00pm Friday      4.30pm and 7pm Saturday   2.00pm and 5pm Sunday     2.00pm and 5pm Monday    2.00pm

Street markets of all sorts are under pressure. Supermarkets are scooping up most of the convenience sales (food, cleaning supplies, toiletries, etc).  At the other end, the online retailers are taking a large chunk of the comparison good sales (clothing, DIY supplies, white goods, televisions, video gear, etc). It is therefore pleasing to see traditional

On Saturday 14th February, the Wellingborough Town Mayor, Cllr. Raj Mishra, picked up a frying pan, and joined the crowds of enthusiastic residents for an annual free-to-enter celebration of Shrove Tuesday traditions — a few days early to make it perfect for families during half-term. The real thrill came when Raj took on the challenge