Events Listings

The Borough Council of Wellingborough and the Wellingborough Carnival in association with the Wellingborough Museum are holding an exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Wellingborough Carnival at The Wellingborough Museum, Dulley's Baths, 12 Castle Way, Wellingborough NN8 1XB.

Go along and see the two fabulous carnival costumes commissioned by the carnival to celebrate the centenary of the carnival.   These main frames were funded by Awards for All.

The exhibition is free of charge to visit, however groups should ring the Museum on 01933 276838 to book a visit.

Wellingborough Museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 10am until 4.30pm and is closed on Sundays.

The Peak Vale Tractor Pulling team and mini tractor pulling.  Heavy haulage vehicles and arena.  Military vehicles, vintage cars and motor bikes.  Wild West Camp.  Three event arenas.  Family entertainment and activities.  Fair Organs,  Old Tyme Fun Fair and side stalls.  Land Rover off road experience.  Large market of over 100 stalls and craft marquee.   Dog show with family dog show, obedience & agility classes, best looking dog event and many more classes.  Caravan Club camping and camping areas. 

10am to 5pm each day.

Information and trade booking forms available at www.davehoyles.co.uk

The aim of the club is to provide a platform where the finest acoustic musicians in the East Midlands can showcase their talent to an appreciative audience.

Each month will feature three established or up and coming acts drawn from many musical genres, including folk, blues, country, contemporary and world music.

Hosted by Kevin Buxton & Kontra Band, the evening runs of 8pm to 11pm and admission is free. The White Horse is an ideal venue for roots music with a great atmosphere, so do come and join us for a night of stimulating and diverse musical entertainment.

For further information about the club and details of monthly artists go to www.myspace.com/kontrarootsclub.

Alternatively phone 01536 712902 or e-mail kev.buxton@ntlworld.com.

(Please note, this is not an open mic night.)

Other activities include: swimming, sports, art and creativity, trips.

Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm.  For children aged 8 - 13 years.

Children must bring a packed lunch.

Refreshments will be served.

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact Susan or Ama on 01933 222775 to book a place.

Sport will be at the front of the midns of many children at the moment with the European Football Championship, International Cricket and the Olympic Games all taking place within quick succession.

A host of professional partners are involved with the delivery of a comprehensive programme including the County Football Association, Northampton Town Football Club and Northants County Cricket Club. Local organisations such as Wellingborough and District Athletics Club and Old Grammarians Tennis Club also assist with the provision and development of sport in the area.

Sports Development Officer, Quintin Allen explains "for us it is not about generating income, we are not a commercial organisation. We are using excellent coaches that for our main Football and Cricket schemes have level 3 qualifications to lead the sessions. It is this approach which enables a pliable style of delivery that equally benefits a child of limited ability and lots of enthusiasm or regular school and clubs players."

Fun and skill development is at the core of all courses and the emphasis of progressing players in a safe environment that is conducive to promoting enjoyment and enhancing performance is of paramount importance.

Places are limited in accordance with governing body recommended coach / child ratios so it is advisable to book early in order to avoid disappointment. As an added bonus included within the price there will be either medals, certificates of attendance, free tickets or gifts relating to the sport that has been participated in.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Redwell Leisure Centre on 01933 402045 or Sports Development on 01933 231823 or email qdallen@wellingborough.gov.uk

Timetable:
Cricket (at Wellingborough Town Cricket Club) - 4th to 8th August, aged 8 - 15 years 10.30am to 2.30pm.
Tennis - 7th and 8th August - ages 5-7 years 10.45am to 12noon and ages 8-13 years 12.45pm to 2.45pm.
Football - 11th to 15th August - ages 5-7 years 10.45am to 12noon and ages 8-13 years 1pm to 4pm.
Cricket (at Redwell) 18th to 21st August - ages 5-7 years 2pm to 4pm.
Tennis - 25th and 26th August - ages 5-7 years 10.45am to 12noon and ages 8-13 years 12.45pm to 2.45pm.
Athletics - 27th and 28th August - ages 5-7 years 10.45 to 12noon and 8-13 years 1pm to 4pm.

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Football, Basketball, Martial Arts and multi-sports. Timetable is subject to change.

For more information contact Kelly Walker, Youth Sport Co-ordinator, Northamptonshire Sport - mobile 07734 496402
email: kewalker@northamptonshire.gov.uk

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