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Results of By- Election
These are the results from yesterdays By-Election. Barry Spencer and Vijay Paul were elected as Town Councillors.
Posted: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:27 by Sandra Mitcham
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
Have your say on where you cast your vote
The public is invited to comment on existing polling stations and locations, ahead of a review by East Northamptonshire Council.
Every four years, the Council must by law complete a review of all current stations, districts and places to ensure that the existing arrangements are suitable. ENC is required by law to divide the area into polling stations for the purpose of Parliamentary elections and to... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 13:02 by Sandra Mitcham
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
COUNT DOWN TO CHARTER CELEBRATION DAY
Experience life as a knight in the medieval encampment at Chichele College with re-enactments of cooking, a barber surgeon, knights and combat and a chapel tent. There will also be an archaeology exhibition and activities by Higham Ferrers Archaeology and Research Society (HiFARS).
See the display of castles which have been made by local school children.
Grab a drink from the Medieval Cocktail Bar run... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:15 by Donna Anderson
COUNT DOWN TO CHARTER CELEBRATION DAY
St Mary's Church will be open for guided tours throughout the day and The Bedford Chamber Choir will be singing from 3pm.
Medieval Evensong at 5pm - a special service of sung evening prayers, often called Vespers, one of the most important services of the Medieval Liturgy of the Hours. Come and join in, a beautiful reflective service where candles will be lit and thanksgiving is made for the day.
Posted: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:48 by Donna Anderson
COUNT DOWN TO CHARTER CELEBRATION DAY
The Charters will be displayed in the Bede House in just a few days. Such important historic documents for our wonderful town. Come and take a look at these and also the amazing 'Material Girls' who created the town Mapestry and panels telling the story of Henry Chichele out of fabric and thread.
Posted: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:41 by Donna Anderson
COUNT DOWN TO CHARTER CELEBRATION DAY
The butchers, bakers and other traders are all busy preparing for a full day at the this months Farmers Market. Come and try some of their wares during this medieval extravaganza!
Posted: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:36 by Donna Anderson
COUNT DOWN TO CHARTER CELEBRATION DAY
Not long now...
Posted: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:35 by Donna Anderson
