What’s on…
Til 7th December
The Burton Latimer Heritage Society’s exhibition ‘Burton in the 1930s – the end of an era’ is open every Thursday & Saturday from 10am-1pm in the Heritage Museum in the Civic Centre opposite Sainsburys. The exhibition shows what Burton Latimer was like in the years leading up to the Second World War. Free admission.
Wednesday 9th October
Mike Luke from Albion Archaeology will be talking about ‘The Excavation of the Bedford Northern By-pass’ which revealed a Bronze Age settlement and Medieval windmills, at 7.30pm at St Andrew’s Church Rooms, Crown St, Kettering NN16 8QE organized by The Ise Archaeological Research Society. Admission: members £4 & £5 for non-members. Membership is £10. For more information contact Carol on 01536 420724 or carolannmorton@aol.co.uk.
Thursday 10th October
Roy Civil’s Swing Circus – Live Jazz at The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Ave, Barton Seagrave from 9pm-11pm. Free admission. Enquiries to Chris on 07436 000622.
Friday 11th October
Concert by Spectrum Choir (Musical Director Janet Spence) at Rockingham Road Baptist Church, Kettering. Doors open 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets £5 at door or ring 01536 710218 or 238375. In aid of Kettering Branch, Parkinson’s UK.
Murder Mystery with the Hamitup Players “Red Riding and the Hoods” – come and solve the mystery. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles; £5 per person. Raffle available and tea/coffee/biscuits. Starts 7.30pm at All Saints Church Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR.
Sunday 13th October
Local Garden open for charity as part of the National Garden Scheme: ‘Briarwood’, 4 Poplars Farm Road, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5AF. Refreshments: Home-made teas & light lunches. Open 11.00 – 15.00, admission: Adults £4.50, children free. All entrance proceeds to National Garden Scheme cancer charities. For more information visit www.ngs.org.uk and search by garden name ’Briarwood’ or www.elaineportch-gardendesign.co.uk. Alternatively, call Elaine or William on 01536 522169, mobile: 07808 297235.
Monday 14th October
Charity Fashion Show at Burton Latimer Bowls Club organised by Royal British Legion, Women’s Section. Tickets £5. Doors open at 7pm. To get tickets or for information ring: 01536 722332, 01536 356395 or 01536 723173.
Thursday 17th October
RSPB Mid –Nene Local Group meeting, 7.30pm at Saxon Hall in Raunds. There will be an Illustrated talk on ‘Spring in Arizona and the Autumn in Yellowstone’ by Gianpiero Ferrari. The meeting is open to everyone; admission £3, including tea or coffee. Children free. More details are available from Penny on 01933 350404.
Lost Latinos – Live Jazz at The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Ave, Barton Seagrave from 9pm-11pm. Free admission. Enquiries to Chris on 07436 000622.
Friday 18th October
Another Jazz Evening with “Sure Thing” – Liam Halloran on vibraphone, with friends. 7.30pm at All Saints Church Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR. Tickets £7 (bring your own drinks and nibbles); tea, coffee, biscuits available and large raffle. To reserve tickets: phone Cathy on 01536 524125, Richard on 07887617978 or Angela on 07989 898349.
Saturday 19th October
Everyone is welcome to join a group from St Botolph’s Church, Barton Seagrave from 12-1pm in Barton Village Hall, Bertone Rd for a time of crafts for children, singing and a gospel talk. It is very relaxed and there is plenty of time to chat with refreshments.
Friends of Kettering Library will be holding a free Children’s Film Club, 2pm at Kettering Library, Sheep St, Kettering NN16 0AY with a recently released, Cert U or PG film. All children aged 4 -11 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Free refreshments will be available for children.
The Royal British Legion Kettering Branch & Roman Originals invite you to a Fashion Show at the Royal Hotel, Market Place, Kettering from 7.30pm. All members and supporters of the Legion, serving or former members of the Forces are invited. Tickets £5 on the door.
Fingers ’n Fumbs live at The Stirrup Cup, 8.30pm. Tel: 01536 722841.
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October
1940’s Weekend 10am-4pm at Rushden Transport Museum, Station Approach, Rushden, NN10 0AW. Drift back in time in time to the 1940’s with live music, vintage vehicles and trade stands. We also have a 1940’s Evening Dance with Perfect Vintage on Saturday19th from 7.30pm. See www.rhts.co.uk/eventsdiarywww.rhts.co.uk/eventsdiarywww.rhts.co.uk/eventsdiary for more info and how to book.
Thursday 24th October
The Roy Hawksford Sound – Live Jazz at The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Ave, Barton Seagrave from 9pm-11pm. Free admission. Enquiries to Chris on 07436 000622.
Saturday 26th October
Kettering Stamp & Philatelic Society Stamp Fair, 10am-4pm at the Ise Lodge Community Centre, St Vincent’s Avenue, Kettering NN15 5DR. Stamps, collections, covers, postal history and accessories. Free entry and car parking. Refreshments. Contact Gordon on 01536 746800, sbctreg@hotmail.com or visit my-stampclub.co.uk
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October
Art Festival at All Saints Church Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR. Local artists displaying interesting paintings for viewing or sale. 12-5pm, entry £1. Tea/coffee/cakes available.
Sunday 27th October
Steampunk Market, 11am – 4pm. Quirky fun with our alternative market, live music and steampunk entertainment. See www.rhts.co.uk/eventsdiarywww.rhts.co.uk/eventsdiarywww.rhts.co.uk/eventsdiary for more info.
Thursday 31st October
5 Star Swing – Live Jazz at The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Ave, Barton Seagrave from 9pm-11pm. Free admission. Enquiries to Chris on 07436 000622.
Saturday 2nd November
Table-Top sale at All Saints Church Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR. Contact Richard on 07887617978 (set up from 8am). You must book a stall in advance! 8.30am for public to come in.
