Leisure and culture news
Wellingborough’s community carol service
Published: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Wellingborough Council, together with All Hallows Church and Churches Together, will be hosting a community carol service on Friday 23 December at 6pm.
Funding of town's museum to be discussed
Published: Tuesday 11th October 2011
The leader of Wellingborough Council is to meet representatives from the town’s museum next week to discuss its future following recommendations that council grants to voluntary and community services be reduced.
'Positive' meeting on museum's future
Published: Tuesday 11th October 2011
A meeting to discuss funding took place this morning between the leader of Wellingborough Council, Cllr Paul Bell, and representatives from Wellingborough Museum.
Inclusive football coaching
Published: Monday 15th August 2011
Young footballers with physical or learning disabilities can develop their skills this week at inclusive coaching sessions in Wellingborough.
Celebrating the official Olympic countdown
Published: Thursday 21st July 2011
Wellingborough Council is getting ready for London 2012 by hosting a free day of sports on Sunday at the Redwell Leisure Centre.
Pro-football coaching with the Cobblers
Published: Friday 15th July 2011
Young footballers can hone their skills this summer on a course run by Northampton Town FC and Wellingborough Council’s sports development team.
Party weekend enjoyed by thousands
Published: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Thousands of people flocked to Wellingborough’s party weekend on 2 and 3 July.
The Castle Arts Centre
Published: Tuesday 5th July 2011
Result of the full council meeting of 5 July to award the contract for The Castle Arts Centre.
There’s even more to do at Party in the Park
Published: Thursday 30th June 2011
As well as enjoying six hours of live music at this year’s Party in the Park on Sunday, people will also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with members of Wellingborough Council.
Wellingborough gets ready for the carnival
Published: Monday 27th June 2011
Wellingborough will be transformed into a riot of colour, music and dance when the carnival comes to town on Saturday.
Biggest ever Waendel Weekend almost here
Published: Thursday 12th May 2011
Thousands of people from all over the world will be heading to Wellingborough this weekend to take part in the 32nd International Waendel Walk. The prestigious event is expected to attract up to 7,000 participants, with people coming from as far away as Australia and China.
Appeal for participants in charity walk
Published: Wednesday 4th May 2011
The Mayor of Wellingborough. Cllr Lora Lawman, is appealing for people to join her on a charity walk to raise money for the Royal British Legion in its 90th anniversary year.
Charities set to benefit from Waendel Weekend
Published: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Thousands of pounds will be raised for good causes over the weekend of 13-15 May, as a huge number of walkers, cyclists and swimmers take part in the Waendel Weekend for charity.
Wellingborough splash park
Published: Tuesday 19th April 2011
The splash park at the Embankment, Wellingborough, is open every day throughout the summer months.
Waendel Weekend is biggest ever
Published: Friday 1st April 2011
The internationally-renowned Waendel Walk returns to Wellingborough on Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May.
Sports club development evening
Published: Friday 25th February 2011
A free evening event to help sports clubs from Wellingborough and Northampton develop and improve is being held on Tuesday 1 March.
The Castle Arts Centre contract
Published: Monday 31st January 2011
The current contract between Wellingborough Council and The Castle will be extended to the end of March to allow time for negotiations regarding the future operation of the arts centre.
The Castle Arts Centre
Published: Thursday 16th December 2010
Wellingborough councillors last night agreed to a period of negotiation with The Castle (Wellingborough) Ltd in a bid to ensure the continued operation of the Arts Centre.
Wellingborough’s Christmas celebrations
Published: Monday 29th November 2010
Wellingborough is getting ready for a spectacular Christmas, as final preparations are made to a day of festive celebrations on Saturday.
Swimfit makes a splash in Wellingborough
Published: Wednesday 10th November 2010
The council-owned Waendel Leisure Centre in Wellingborough is to launch the ASA’s British Gas Swimfit programme.
Tickets now available for charity dinner dance
Published: Friday 5th November 2010
THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HINDU SAMAJ is hosting a fabulous evening of entertainment, dinner and dance in Wellingborough on Saturday 27 November to raise money for the Mayor’s Charity Fund.
Lunchtime Recitals - The Vida Guitar Quartet
Published: Monday 6th September 2010
The Tithe Barn will soon be alive to the sounds of classical music once again as Wellingborough Council’s autumn season of recitals gets underway on Wednesday 15 September.
Free swimming set to continue
Published: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Wellingborough’s council-owned Waendel Leisure Centre has pledged to help families by continuing free swimming for under 8s* for a trial period.
Swimming Pool Closure
Published: Monday 23rd August 2010
Wellingborough Council’s Environmental Health officers have been called in to investigate water quality at The Waendel Leisure Centre swimming pool on Thomas Street, Wellingborough.
Ping pong pandemonium
Published: Thursday 12th August 2010
Wellingborough Council is running table tennis coaching for children on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 August.
Archery coaching for children
Published: Thursday 12th August 2010
For two days in August, Wellingborough Council is working with Wellingborough Open Archery Club to provide archery coaching for children.
August athletics
Published: Tuesday 3rd August 2010
With the Commonwealth Games only a couple of months away, Wellingborough Council is offering structured coaching to get kids excited about athletics.
Let the games begin!
Published: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Ever wanted to try a new sport? Then Redwell Leisure Centre’s free Olympic weekend is the place to be on Sunday 25 July.
Holiday football coaching
Published: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Wellingborough Council has teamed up again with Northampton Town FC to deliver football coaching sessions for children during the summer holidays. The course provides quality coaching to boys and girls of all abilities aged 5–14.
Tea and Cakes in Swanspool Gardens
Published: Thursday 8th July 2010
Friends of Swanspool Gardens invite you to tea and cakes in the Gardens on Saturday 10th July 2010 2.30pm-4.30pm (in Pavilion if wet).
Wellingborough's party weekend
Published: Monday 5th July 2010
Wellingborough Council's spectacular party weekend took place on 3-4 July 2010. Watch videos from the carnival and Party in the Park here.
Last few days for Open Art Competetion
Published: Thursday 10th June 2010
There are just a few days to go for artists to prepare their art works for the 18th Wellingborough Open Art Competition!
Wellingborough Carnival Youth Troupe
Published: Thursday 3rd June 2010
A fantastic opportunity for young people aged 13 to 19 years to make amazing and wacky costumes for Wellingborough's Carnival Parade on Saturday, 3rd July 2010.
Motorcycle riding taken off road
Published: Thursday 27th May 2010
Work has started on an off-road motorcycle track in Wellingborough.
Lunchtime recital
Published: Monday 17th May 2010
An unusual lunchtime recital for classical music enthusiasts is coming to Tithe Barn, Wellingborough this week.
Help with carnival parade preparations
Published: Monday 17th May 2010
Carnival arts company Festive Road would like to invite participants to the Wellingborough Carnival Mas Camp.
Waendel Walk entertainment
Published: Thursday 29th April 2010
The Waendel Walk returns next weekend, and brings with it a huge amount of free entertainment. The events all take place over the weekend of 7-9 May.
Entries invited for art competition
Published: Friday 23rd April 2010
Wellingborough Open Art competition is back for its 18th year!
Summer holiday playschemes
Published: Monday 22nd March 2010
Applications for financial assistance are now being invited from local groups and organisations intending to provide summer holiday activities for school-aged children and young people over the summer months.
Council bring renowned quartet back to Wellingborough
Published: Friday 12th March 2010
The internationally renowned Dominant String Quartet will be returning to Tithe Barn on Wednesday 17 March with a beautiful classical recital.
Free Swimming Lessons
Published: Tuesday 1st December 2009
The Waendel Leisure centre in Wellingborough has a perfect solution to Christmas overindulgence, as it will be offering free swimming lessons from the New Year.