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Nene Valley Festival returns this September
Nene Valley Festival returns this September
People from across the district, and further afield, are invited to celebrate the rich heritage, wildlife and culture of the Nene Valley as the annual Nene Valley Festival returns this September.
The festival which is now in its 6th year will take place from Saturday 14 September - Sunday 22 September. As with previous years, the festival will offer a variety... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:31 by Donna Anderson
Snapshot of a Special Day
Whether you came and joined the celebrations with us or were unable to attend, we would like to share with you the photos of this special day. See the range of events that the town had on offer and what its people experienced on the unique Charter Celebration Day, Saturday 29th June.
Please follow the link to view the compilation of photos that record the day.
Posted: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:27 by Alicia Scholfield
Back to Medieval Times
What a truly splendid day of medieval majesty in the town. Thank you to all those who came and joined the celebrations on what was a bright, sunny and exceedingly warm Charter Celebration Day. There was much on offer with so many hi-lights.
The Farmers Market was bustling and the Mayor accompanied by his Sergeant and two knights collected the due fees from the stall holders. The Mayor's Sergeant demanding... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:04 by Alicia Scholfield
COUNT DOWN TO CHARTER CELEBRATION DAY
It is Charter Celebration Day!!!
Starting from 9am on the Market Square, join the Mayor and the May Queen to open the events and kick off this wonderful day of fun!
Posted: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 08:00 by Donna Anderson
COUNT DOWN TO CHARTER CELEBRATION DAY
There will be an arena and encampment at Castle Fields with activities throughout the day as listed below;
10am - Official Opening
10.30-11am - Mythbusters
11-11.30am - Arming the Knight
11.30am-12pm - Medieval Skirmish
1.30-2pm - Medieval Fashion Show
2-2.30pm - Medieval Shire Court
2.30-3pm - Hurried History (Watch or have a go at: archery, children's games, leather working, chainmail making, spinning and... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:29 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
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