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19/02/2025

https://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-find-britains-secret-geniuses-alan-carr-and-susie-dent

Casting now for a new Channel 4 series! Could YOU or SOMEONE YOU KNOW be a Secret Genius.

Do you feel your intelligence has been overlooked or misunderstood at home, school or work?

Mothership Productions is looking for adults from ALL walks of life to go on an amazing journey of self-discovery by competing in a series of immersive intelligence games.

More info, T&Cs and application form at https://www.geniuscasting.co.uk

19/02/2025

Country fans grab your boots! We welcome you to Corby’s first Country music festival!
‘Corby Goes Country’! 🤠

Over the coming weeks we will be announcing our incredible line up and suppliers who are all coming together to make this an unforgettable event! Country music is on the rise in the UK and we are absolutely here for it! This is one for all the family, so cowboys and cowgirls assemble for the best hoedown in town! Yee Haw!🤠

19/02/2025

We are delighted to announce our first Northamptonshire Business Exhibition of 2025 is sponsored by Paradigm Shift Group.

The event will be held on Thursday 6th March 2025, at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, NN15 6NJ, from 10am until 3:30pm and is open to both members and non-members and is free to attend for all visitors on the day.

The exhibition is headline sponsored by Paradigm Shift Group. Paradigm Shift Group consists of Paradigm Shift Consulting – the UK’s leading full-service Good Distribution Practice Consultancy, Canna Strategy – we licence companies to store, purchase and distribute medicinal cannabis, Paradigm Services – offering operational support for wholesalers and manufacturers, and Paradigm Shift LLC, Dubai – we specialise in opening new entities in the world’s fastest growing and premium business region.

This ISO 9001: 2015 accredited group of companies provide a variety of products and services but primarily support the pharmaceutical industry with the procurement, supply, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical devices around the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

The major event will boast plenty of stands showcasing the best of Northamptonshire’s businesses. There will be plenty of opportunities for organisations across the county to connect, promote, and network. The exhibition itself will attract hundreds of local businesses visiting throughout the day.

Read more and book your FREE visitor place: https://northants-chamber.co.uk/member-events/paradigm-shift-group-announced-as-headline-sponsor-for-the-upcoming-northamptonshire-business-exhibition/

18/02/2025

SUPPORT Lakelands Hospice

1st March – Table top sale at the Ennerdale Community centre, Corby, NN17 2EA, 10am – 1pm

To take part email: [email protected]

18/02/2025

SUPPORT LLakelands Hospice
1st March - Disco night and raffle at Beanfield Community Centre, NN18 0AX 7 – 11pm £12 a ticket,

email [email protected]

all proceeds to Lakelands Hospice.

17/02/2025

ArtFULL project in full swing

Made With Many are working on a new action research project full of curiosity, wonder and creativity with the internationally renowned Pen Green Centre in Corby and dance company Turned On Its Head.

ArtFULL is enabling young children to explore a myriad of exciting creative experiences, made possible with generous funding from Arts Council England, thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.

The project creates an exchange of ideas and practice between staff at the Pen Green Centre and artists; making work that is wholehearted and full bodied, through participation and performance, where all involved are immersed in experiencing how creative practice strengthens intergenerational relationships. ArtFULL also explores the notions of co-design alongside a panel of early years experts - the children themselves!

Vicky Frayard Co-Director at Made With Many commented, “We are delighted to once again be partnering with Pen Green Centre and Liz Clark from Turned On Its Head for our most ambitious early years project to date that will explore how creativity supports connection, communication and relationships”.

Two artists are currently embedded in Pen Green, Sophie Cullinan and Mike Payton, integrating into the everyday practice of the centre and working alongside both staff and mentor Liz Clark, Artistic Director for Turned On Its Head. Sophie and Mike have been attending meetings, facilitating workshops, creating engaging provocations and spontaneous happenings with the children and staff, subsequently reflecting on the creative interventions that they have been making.

Northants-based visual artist Sophie Cullinan has previously worked with Made With Many, inspiring community members to make their own inflatable sculptures, as well as creating a recycled sculpture with local school children for Grow Festival.
Whilst Storyteller Mike Payton, delighted audiences at last year’s Family Arts Festival with stories he discovered while visiting nurseries across Corby, including Squirrels Day Nursery, Kingswood Children's Centre and Pen Green Centre.

Felicity Dewsbery, Deputy Head of Centre at Pen Green added, “This action research project aims to explore what impact can we have on children, families and communities by embedding artists and specialists in an early years setting for one year. The research will be evaluated through reflexive thematic analysis by Pen Green’s Research Centre, and results shared widely through early years networks.”

If you’re interested in finding out more about the artists working on this project please visit https://madewithmany.org and read our Meet The Artist blogs.

Championing Creativity in our Communities

17/02/2025

Businesses Invited To Learn About Economic Growth Strategy at Northamptonshire Business Exhibition

Businesses and entrepreneurs across Northamptonshire are invited to a special session at Wicksteed Park as part of the Northamptonshire Business Exhibition on Thursday, 6th March 2025, to hear directly from North Northamptonshire Council about its new Economic Growth Strategy.

The session, taking place from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, will offer valuable insights into the council’s plans to drive economic development, support businesses, and create opportunities across North Northamptonshire. Attendees will be able to understand the Economic Growth Strategy, which will be presented at the Business Exhibition in Kettering.

Why Attend?

Gain first-hand knowledge about the council’s vision for economic growth in North Northamptonshire.

Understand how the strategy will impact businesses, investment, and local development.

Ask questions and share your views directly with representatives from North Northamptonshire Council.

Network with fellow business owners, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders.

This is an open and free event, welcoming all businesses, from start-ups to established enterprises, looking to understand the future business landscape in North Northamptonshire. Whether you’re looking for growth opportunities, insights into local policies, or simply want to stay informed, this session is an unmissable chance to engage with the region’s economic plans.

Head of Policy from the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Simon Cox said “The session with North Northamptonshire Council presenting the Economic Growth Strategy will provide valuable insights to the future for economic growth in the North of the County.”

“So many people say they don’t often hear of various strategies and consultations that are in the public domain and this session with North Northamptonshire Council will help to provide valuable insights.”

Jason Smithers, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council, said: “One of our key ambitions – mirrored through our Big 50 aspirations for the area – is to make North Northamptonshire a more prosperous place, so creating a blueprint for future economic growth is essential if we are to cultivate the conditions that will benefit our residents and businesses.

“Engaging with our businesses and stakeholders is pivotal if we are going to forge our way forward to help deliver what is right for our area and this event is an integral component of that process.”

To book your free place at Wicksteed Park on 6th March, book here and be part of the conversation that will help shape the future of North Northamptonshire’s business community.

For more information about the Northamptonshire Business Exhibition, visit the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce website here: https://northants-chamber.co.uk

13/02/2025

JOIN CRANSLEY HOSPICE TRUST IN HONOURING YOUR LOVED ONES AS ‘WE REMEMBER’

Cransley Hospice Trust are incredibly proud to be able to offer a unique and poignant in-memory installation, ‘We Remember;’ an emotive display of beautiful oak pillars featuring the names and memories of our loved ones at two stunning locations, East Carlton Countryside Park and the Chester House Estate.

The charity are inviting their supporters and members of the community to honour their loved ones by leaving their name or a cherished memory of them on one of these powerful memorials.
It can be hard to find somewhere that we can go to truly connect and remember the memories we shared with our loved ones, particularly if they don’t have a traditional grave or a favourite place where you can visit to reminisce. ‘We Remember’ gives you a special place to gather with family and friends, to reflect together while you enjoy a picnic or a walk in glorious surroundings.

Your loved one does not have to have received care from Cransley Hospice to be included on this memorial.
There are four different options available; small or large plaques, and for a time period of one or three years. You will also be able to select whether you would like your plaque on the installation at East Carlton Countryside Park or at Chester House Estate.
By purchasing your plaque today you will also help to fund the development of local hospice care and services in North Northamptonshire ... Because every moment matters.

Louise Gurney, Data & Individual Giving Manager at Cransley Hospice Trust commented:
“We are incredibly excited to be able to offer this unique in-memory opportunity for people to have a physical place to reminisce about their loved ones. ‘We Remember’ is such an uplifting and heartfelt way to honour someone missing from your life – and all while supporting local hospice and end of life care in our community.

“We are incredibly grateful to the teams at East Carlton Countryside Park and the Chester House Estate for sharing our vision and enthusiasm for these beautiful memorial pieces. We hope that they will bring a lot of comfort to local people”.

Each installation will have a special unveiling ceremony, held on Saturday 26th April at East Carlton Countryside Park and Sunday 18th May at Chester House Estate. These services will feature music, readings and the sharing of memories, giving our community a chance to come together and support each other as ‘We Remember’ our loved ones.

Cransley Hospice Trust are encouraging people to order their plaques promptly, as numbers are limited by the space available on the installations. In order to ensure the dedication plaques are sensitively installed prior to the unveiling, plaques need to be purchased no later than the 31st March 2025.

Further information about the options available can be found on the charity’s website at www.cransleyhospicetrust.org.uk/we-remember-2025 where you can also purchase your plaque.

Cransley Hospice Trust are incredibly proud to be able to offer a unique and poignant in-memory installation, ‘We Remember;’

11/02/2025

💙💙💙💙
Unlocking the potential of Northamptonshire’s tourism industry

As national awareness of the region grows, so do the opportunities for its businesses. Discover Northamptonshire Business Support has been created to support Northamptonshire’s tourism network and unlock its potential.

Over three months, members will receive expert support from some of the region’s biggest businesses, via workshops and direct one-to-one support from the Growth Hub Business Adviser team.

FIND OUT MORE >>>>
https://growthhub.southmidlands.org.uk/discover-northamptonshire-business-support/

A new programme developed by the South Midlands Growth Hub to support business drive revenue in the tourism sector

10/02/2025

06/02/2025

JOIN A TEAM OF LIFE SAVERS TODAY!!!

JOIN St John Ambulance

06/02/2025

Stick Man returns to Fineshade Wood for a family adventure trail

Families will have the chance to join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Fineshade Wood in 2025.

From February 2025 to January 2026, Fineshade Wood will host specially designed Stick Man activity trails, where families can follow the beloved character on his journey back to the family tree. Along the way, young adventurers will discover nine interactive activity panels and six spotter panels, offering hands-on experiences from building with sticks to learning about forest wildlife, birds, and nests.

Mia Richards at Forestry England, said:
"We're delighted to welcome Stick Man back to our forest for what promises to be an exciting year of family adventures. These trails offer the perfect blend of storytelling and outdoor exploration, helping children connect with nature in a fun and memorable way. Through simple activities like building with sticks and discovering forest wildlife, families can create special memories while learning about the natural world around them. It's wonderful to see how a beloved character like Stick Man can inspire the next generation of nature lovers."

To make the adventure even more special, families can purchase a £4 activity pack. The pack includes materials to create their own Stick Man and a special passport system. Young explorers can collect stamps along the trail, filling in their adventure passports as they complete each exciting challenge.

The passport system encourages children to explore every part of the trail, creating a sense of achievement as they collect stamps and discover new aspects of forest life at each stopping point. This hands-on approach makes learning about nature engaging and memorable for young adventurers.

The trail marks the latest chapter in a successful partnership between Forestry England and Magic Light Pictures, which began in 2014, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved characters to life in natural settings.

To plan your Stick Man adventure, visit www.forestryengland.uk/stickman.

05/02/2025

Corby dealership selected to launch China’s
Leap EVs in the UK

A dealership in Corby, Northamptonshire is bringing Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand Leapmotor to the UK.

Rockingham Cars Ltd, which has been operating in Corby since 1978, is one of the first of only 50 dealerships selected to launch two Leapmotor models in the UK this year.

The two, fully electric vehicles include the C10 - a mid-sized SUV with a range of 261 miles at a price of £36,000 – and the more compact T03 city car, which offers a range of 165 miles and will appeal to drivers looking for smaller vehicles similar to the ever-popular Fiat 500.

The collaboration came about through a joint venture between Leapmotor and Stellantis, which owns car brands Abarth and Fiat. Rockingham Cars has sold Abarth and Fiat vehicles for years and consistently ranks highly for its customer service levels. At the end of last year, Rockingham Cars was ranked second in customer satisfaction platform JudgeService’s 20 best car dealers list, based on anonymous customer feedback and reviews, securing an overall score of 99.53% from 33 reviews.

Matthew Hall, Managing Director at Rockingham Cars, said: “We are really excited to be chosen as one of the few dealerships to launch Leapmotor electric vehicles in the UK. It’s a real coup for us.

“Leapmotor has a mission to make electric vehicles accessible and affordable for all. With these two models, particularly the T03, we can offer this technology to our customers at a cost-effective price, ranging from £16,000 to £36,000. Leapmotor makes eco-friendly driving accessible, appealing to those who want to embrace innovation and live sustainably at the same time.

This latest deal is another significant milestone for Rockingham Cars, which has continually evolved and grown since it was established by Matthew’s father David in the 1970s.

“I’m incredibly proud of Rockingham Cars and how it has evolved and moved with the times to grow and attract more car brands and customers, without losing that family business ethos of getting to know our customers and providing the best possible service.”

To find out more, visit the Rockingham Cars dealership on Cockerell Road, Corby, call 01536 268991 or visit https://www.rockinghamcars.co.uk/

Visit Rockingham Cars in Corby, Northamptonshire, established car dealership and servicing specialist. Explore our website to browse through our stock and discover our full range of offers.

04/02/2025

🌍💚 Mental Health Awareness in 2025 💚🌍

Your mental health matters—every single day. But in 2025, there are key dates dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stigmas, and supporting each other. 🧠✨

Let’s keep the conversation going and support one another—not just on these days, but every day. 💙💚

04/02/2025

SORT YOUR LIFE OUT – SERIES 6 – PRESS RELEASE FOR CASTING

Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out looking for locals to take part

Hit BBC One show Sort Your Life Out is back and looking for families or shared households in the local area to take part in a future series.

The new series of Stacey Solomon’s popular home-transformation show kicks off on Tuesday 11 February on BBC One, and the team behind the show are already looking for households to apply for the next series.

Would you like your home totally transformed by Stacey and her expert team?
Imagine if the entire contents of your house were laid out before you, so you could decide what to keep, and what to lose. Through a life changing declutter, supersize spring clean and ingenious carpentry solutions, this process will bring joy back into your home.

Stacey and her team of organising fanatics - made up of Dilly Carter, Rob Bent and Iwan Carrington - can help you let go of the things you don’t need, and streamline what you do. Plus they’ll create space-saving storage and put systems in place to save you time and money in the future.

Whether you have a new baby on the way, want to run a business from home, find it hard to let go of sentimental items or just want to create calm in the chaos, the Sort Your Life Out team would love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please visit: www.optomen.com/sort-your-life-out or the BBC Take Part website.