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Heritage Family Fun Day, Sunday 15th September
The Rushden and Higham Ferrers Heritage Family Fun Day took place on Sunday 15th September at Rushden Lakes, the fun filled day was heldas part of the annual 10 day Nene Valley Festival and as part of the National Heritage open weekends. The event was supported by Rushden Lakes and brought together a family day out together with an opportunity for new visitors to learn all about the heritage and history... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:31 by Sandra Mitcham
New Town Guide
A new Town Guide has been published - take a look at the updated copy here to find out everything you need to know about Higham Ferrers. If you would like a hard copy of the guide they are available to be picked up from the Town Hall between 9.30-2.30pm every weekday.
Posted: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:11 by Emily Arrow
New websites will outline journey to unitary
Two new websites have been launched offering a reliable source of information about the move toward unitary governance in Northamptonshire.
Named 'Future Northants North' and 'Future Northants West' they carry the same core information while outlining the separate processes being followed in the north and west of the county.
These dedicated sites describe the process so far, who is involved, progress... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:38 by Sandra Mitcham
Get your FREE Shop Local voucher booklet
The new Shop Local voucher booklet is being launched at the Heritage Family Fun Day at Rushden Lakes on September 15th.
This booklet is filled with 48 shopping vouchers that can be spent throughout Rushden and Higham Ferrers. Some of the great bargains you'll be able to grab are 50% off a gym membership fee, £50 off holiday bookings, free drinks and loads more discounts for local shops and services.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:00 by Emily Arrow
New website to showcase the Nene Valley and annual festival
New website to showcase the Nene Valley and annual festival - www.nenevalley.net
The Destination Nene Valley partnership has officially launched a new website promoting the delights of the valley ahead of the 6th Nene Valley Festival which runs from 14 - 22 September.
Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund via Nenescape Landscape Partnership Scheme and delivered by the Environment Agency, Nene... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:02 by Emily Arrow
Indoor Planetarium at Higham Library a Success
The 'Indoor Planetarium' at Higham Ferrers Library on 23rd August was a resounding success with all sessions being fully booked. The event organised to support the Summer Reading Challenge was sponsored by Higham Ferrers Town Council who organised the funding from the East Northamptonshire Councillor Empowerment Funding (Cllr Harriet Pentland) and funds raised for the Library through the NN10 run.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 14:32 by Sandra Mitcham
Flag Raising for Merchant Navy Day - 3rd September
On Tuesday 3rd September at 10am the Red Ensign flag will be raised by the Deputy Mayor - Cllr Tina Reavey to mark Merchant Navy Day. Everyone is welcome to join her by the War Memorial.
3rd September 1939 marks the first major British maritime casualty, the merchant vessel SS Athenia, torpedoed just a few hours after hostilities were declared, with the loss of 128 passengers and crew.
Although many... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:18 by Sandra Mitcham
JOIN THE CONVERSATION AND HAVE YOUR SAY
In January 2019 the NHS launched its Long Term Plan, which sets out its ambition to make sure everyone has the best start in life, receives world-class care for major health problems and gets the support they need to age well.
Locally, our county's health and care organisations are working together through Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership (NHCP) to shape our local response to this, called... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:18 by Sandra Mitcham
Indoor Planetarium in Higham Ferrers Library
As part of the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge there will be an Indoor Planetarium in Higham Ferrers Library on Friday 23rd August . See poster for details on times and how to book.
This activity has been made possible by Higham Ferrers Town Council using Councillor Empowerment money given by District Councillor Harriet Pentland and also from funds raised through the NN10 run back in October.
Posted: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:02 by Sandra Mitcham
Why not Volunteer with TCV- Castle Fields?
Volunteers will be at Castle Fields 12th and 15th August. Please see poster for details. More help is always welcome.
Posted: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:31 by Sandra Mitcham
