In the heart of beautiful Northamptonshire
The deadline for submissions for the next Holcot Parish printed newsletter is 5.00pm on Friday 17 July 2026. That’s just two days away!
Anyone can contribute, so if you have any news or information about events happening in, or of interest to, the village please email the details to: holcotvillagenewsletter@hotmail.com
(The presses are set to roll, so if you miss out this time, you’ll have to wait until the next edition. So don’t be late! )
Taking place at the Memorial end of Back Lane (see below), this work is to install a ‘new service connection’ for the proposed new dwelling on Moulton Road. They say that disruption to traffic is unlikely, but I guess they’ll need to park their van(s) somewhere close by.
Calling all budding thespians – ever fancied being in a real-life drama?
The West Northamptonshire Council Emergency Planning Team is looking for individuals to play the role of evacuees in a realistic emergency scenario. This is your chance to experience how major incidents are managed in real time and play a vital role in making the exercise feel genuine.
Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026
Location: University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, NN1 5PH
Timing: 9.30am to 4.00pm
What’s involved?
You’ll be taking on the role of someone evacuated from their home during an emergency, interacting with real responders and seeing how support is delivered on the ground. No acting skills required – and refreshments are included!
To give you an idea of what an emergency exercise looks and feels like, check out this YouTube video (Dublin, 2018). And if you’re interested, please complete this registration form.
And HURRY! Places are going fast!