Tags: Heritage
COUNT DOWN TO CHARTER CELEBRATION DAY
Get the date in your diary so that you do not miss this wonderful free family event in Higham Ferrers.
Posted: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:01 by Donna Anderson
Charters of Higham Ferrers Set to Return
The Charters of Higham Ferrers are returning to the town on Saturday 29 June accompanied by a day of celebrations in Medieval style. On this day the town will return to its medieval roots with a market, skirmishes and archery on the Castle Field, crafts and cookery at the Chichele College and music in the church. The Bede House features an exhibition displaying the life of the town's Charters and other... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:51 by Alicia Scholfield
Website Launched for Town's Charter Project
The Town Council and Tourism are delighted to announce the launch of their website for the Charter project.
The Charter project has recevied funding from the Heritage Lottery and enables the professional conservation of the 5 Town Charters and Byelaw.
To fnd out more about the Charter project, the conservation work, and the up and coming events planned to celebrate the Charters... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:38 by Alicia Scholfield
Wonderful footage of the Queen and Prince Philip visiting Higham Ferrers in 1965.
Use the link below to view this 11 minute video of the Queen and Prince Philip walking around our beautiful market town.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-the-royal-visit-in-july-1965-of-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii-and-his-royal
Posted: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:18 by Donna Anderson
OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF BLUE HERITAGE PLAQUES
Yesterday (29th October) the Higham Ferrers blue heritage plaques were officially unveiled by Cllr Wendy Brackenbury, (Chairman, East Northamptonshire Council), Cllr Steven North (Leader, East Northamptonshire Council) and Cllr Jason Smithers (Mayor, Higham Ferrers Town Council). Also pictured is Julie Thorneycroft. Town Manager for Rushden and Higham Ferrers.
The plaques include an interesting fact... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:22 by Sandra Mitcham
Remembrance Poppy Display - It is up!
We have been busy up a tree this morning getting these amazing poppies displayed next to the memorial. We have had so many lovely comment from the public already and think the people of Higham Ferrers should be very proud of their handy work.
Posted: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 11:50 by Donna Anderson
Remembrance display nearly ready thanks to amazing community participation.
We have exceeded our target of 1918 handmade poppies for our Remembrance display thanks to the amazing work of the local community. We have also had a wonderful response for people helping to sew this huge number of poppies onto netting ready to be displayed from this weekend in the Market Square. Why not come along to the Farmers Market on Saturday and take a look.
There are some outstanding centenary... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:02 by Donna Anderson
Town Charters to be Conserved Thanks to Lottery Funding
Higham Ferrers Town Council in association with Higham Ferrers Tourism, Business and Community Partnership has received a Heritage Lottery Grant of £29,900 to enable the conservation of the Town Charters. Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, the project enables the professional conservation of the 5 Town Charters and Byelaw currently held in the Town Hall.
The essential conservation... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:24 by Alicia Scholfield
The official launch of Nene Valley Festival
The official launch of Nene Valley Festival
When: Saturday 15 September 10am – 12pm
Where: 78 Derngate Northampton NN1 1UH and Becketts Park, 82 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1UH
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The official launch of one of the region's best loved festivals will take place at Beckett's Park, Northampton on Saturday 15 September at 11am with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Dignitaries will come together to officially... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:17 by Donna Anderson
Heritage Family Fun Day
A local family event at Rushden Lakes to discover more about the heritage of Higham Ferrers and Rushden. Entertainment, activities, local stalls and competitions.
Posted: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:20 by Donna Anderson
