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03/03/2025

PAID ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: We are partnering with Corby Town Council to commission an artist or group of artists for a creative arts project to celebrate 75 years of Corby New Town.

Learn more & apply: https://madewithmany.org/corby-new-town-commission
Deadline: 9am, Tuesday 18th March 2025 (extended)

28/02/2025

YOU’LL BE ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT AT
SING FOR CRANSLEY!

There are now just two weeks to go until the much anticipated ‘Sing for Cransley’ event at The Core at Corby Cube on Sunday 16th March 2025 in support of Cransley Hospice Trust.

There are still some fantastic seats available, guaranteeing you will be in the heart of the action as the seven local acts battle it out on stage, singing their hearts out to their favourite ‘movie soundtrack’ song, to win the heart of the VIP judging panel.

Tickets are just £23.50, secure your place now by visiting: www.thecorecorby.com/whats-on/sing-for-cransley/
What’s more, audiences can prepare to be WOWED by LIVE performances from all three of the VIP judging panel. Tik Tok sensation Mae Stephens! Singer and Songwriter, known best for her hit 'If We Ever Broke Up', recently commented:
“I'm honored to return as a judge for Sing for Cransley!

I’m inspired by the creativity, passion, and community spirit that shines through every performance. I look forward to celebrating the unique talents of each participant, all while supporting the incredible work of Cransley Hospice. Let's make this another unforgettable evening of talent and compassion!”

Alongside Mae, the event’s very special judging panel also includes Swing Singer and toastmaster extraordinaire Nigel Adair and ‘The Tenor's’ very own Joshua Daniels, award winning singer and choral director.

Not only will there be the judges choice award and the highest fundraiser award, but there'll be an audience vote too - so show them your support and get your tickets today!

Your participation will help raise essential funds for Cransley Hospice Trust to support and develop modern hospice care and services for people with a life-limiting illness and their families in our community... because every moment matters.

So what are you waiting for! BOOK NOW to secure the best seats in the house! www.cransleyhospicetrust.org.uk/get-involved/events/sing-for-cransley-2025/

28/02/2025

Foodbank to extend delivery of financial inclusion project in collaboration with Citizens Advice

A local foodbank is celebrating the success of a financial inclusion project by seeing the number of service users reduce.
Corby Foodbank, part of Trussell, introduced the initiative in 2022 in collaboration with Citizen’s Advice as a way of helping people tackle the issues that may lead to them needing to use the foodbank service. This included finding ways to reduce their outgoings or increase their income through advice and knowledge-based signposting.

The project has been a massive success. After previously seeing an exponential rise in the number of Corby foodbank clients year-on-year, the financial inclusion project has seen numbers reduce significantly. In the last year alone, the number of clients using Corby Foodbank has gone from 3,500 clients in 2023 to just below 3,000 in 2024.

The project has been fully funded by Trussell, with the organisation purchasing hours of time from Citizen’s Advice, which allows for a dedicated advisor to host an in-person clinic at all foodbank sessions.

However, in July, the current partnership with Trussell will end, and its funding will drop from 100 per cent to 50 per cent.
Now, the foodbank is hoping to secure more investment to fill that 50 per cent shortfall, so that the financial inclusion project can continue.

Mary Collier, Financial Inclusion Manager for Trussell, said: “Foodbanks do such an incredible job in supporting people, but our vision is to see the UK not needing them. One of the only ways we can do that is by people having access to mainstream support. Already we’ve seen huge changes, it’s really made a big impact for people.

“The work that Citizen’s Advice does helps to maximise people’s income and help with their debt management. It’s so important that this relationship continues between all parties, including the people seeking support, because they build such valuable relationships with the advisors.”

Martin Langford, Corby Foodbank manager, said: “The financial inclusion project has directly resulted in a decrease in the number of people using our foodbank. This is after exponential rises year-on-year before its implementation.

“Projects like this have been funded by Trussell in other parts of the UK too and we are seeing the same trend nationally. The results speak for themselves.

“We know working with Citizen’s Advice is driving down numbers and tackling the cause of food poverty. This service is so integral to what we do now that I can’t imagine not providing it. In an ideal world, I would love to secure the services of Citizen’s Advice for another three years. To do that we need to fill that funding gap.”
If you are an organisation who could help Corby Foodbank by funding the continuation of the Financial Inclusion Project with Citizen’s Advice, email [email protected].

21/02/2025

Made With Many's latest newsletter is out now and features a call out for Artists, exciting new projects, Meet the Artist blog, as well as your chance to vote for our Processions banner and lots more!

Read it here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/madewithmany/20feb25

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

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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