Local Clubs

Kettering Sea Cadets

Training based on the themes of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, providing activities and adventure for all young people aged 10 to 18 years. Meeting on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the year from 7-9pm at The Old Brickyard, London Road, (behind the flats, next to Woodcroft Scout Centre). Phone CO Marc Pether 07875 694124 or 01908 265065

Girlguiding Northamptonshire

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section meet in Kettering and surrounding areas. Girls and adults welcome. Call 01604 648740 or via www.northantsguides.com

Little Creative Hands

Arts, crafs & messy play for toddlers aged 1-4. website www.littlecreativehands.com Call Theresa on 07835 099261

Parent & Baby Swimming

Tuesdays from 10.30-11.30 at the Kettering Swimming Pool. Child swims free. Exclusive sessions for adults with small children (6 months to 4 years). Tel: 01536 410253

Paul’s Pirates

Indoor Adventure Play at Unit 15 Regent Park, off Booth Drive, Wellingborough. Open from Tuesday – Friday from 10am-6pm and Saturday-Sunday / School holidays from 10am-5pm. Call 01933 679265, www.paulspirates.co.uk

Stanwick Lakes

Wooden adventure playground with sand and water play. Visitor centre with restaurant and indoor play area. Call 01933 625522 or visit www.stanwicklakes.org.uk

Rhymetime

On Thursdays from 10:30-11:30am at Burton Latimer Library (01536 723357) and on Tuesdays from 9:30-10am and 10:30am-11am (Term-time only) at Kettering Library (01536 761085). Friendly, informal sessions where you can join in with action nursery rhymes and songs. Suitable from birth to 5 years

1st Kettering Scout Group

All boys and girls are welcome to join one of the 1st Kettering Scout Group sections. These sections meet in Kettering town centre once a week during term-time, each section runs many other activities run throughout the year. For more details, please call: Beaver Scouts - 6 to 8 years - Damon on 07825 757652; Cub Scouts - 8 to 10½ years old - Tom on 07525 465790; Scouts - 10½ to 14 years old - John on 01536 524322

West Lodge Rural Centre

Meet farm animals including rabbits, ducks, pigs, goats, sheep and many more. Outdoor and indoor play areas, barrel rides, walks & trails. Home cooked meals, snacks and drinks in the restaurant. Open every day from 2nd January to 24th December. Call 01536 760552 or visit www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk

Wildlife Watch Group at Irchester Country Park

A group for 8 to 12 year olds who are curious about the natural world and keen to learn more. Meet on the second Saturday of each month from 10am-12 noon.