Holcot Village Youth Club Hallowe’en Crafts and Bites

If you’re between six and eighteen years old, come and join us for a fun evening of crafts and snacks.

All taking place in the Village Hall on Tuesday 20 October between 7.00pm and 8.30pm. So grab yourself 50p, and come on down!

Sacre bleu! Qu’est-ce que c’est?

To the best of my knowledge, there are no French families in Holcot with young children.

So how this book (brand new, charmingly illustrated and unopened), turned up in the Main Street book-exchange kiosk is a mystery that even Hercule Poirot‘s little grey cells would struggle with.

But, on the off-chance that somebody out there is French, has small children and would like to investigate, please email the editor: mailto:editor@holcotvillage.co.uk

À votre service…

Free Online Safety courses from Service Six; October and November

Service Six is offering online internet safety courses for Parents and Carers of young children.

If the young person is neurotypical, the relevant course is in October. There is also an online course for parents of children with SEND in November (SEND children often access the internet differently).

Both courses are free to attend and the registration is via Eventbrite.

These links will tell you more:
Target Online Safety Session for Parents/Carers (for neurotypical children)
Online Safety Session for SEN Parents/Carers

NB: there is a lot of information on these links, so if you have any questions, it might be wise to contact Jess Cox (Youth Specialist) on 07813 366257 or by email at jess.cox@servicesix.co.uk (on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only).

Northamptonshire Day: 25 October 2026

This year, taking place in Kettering, this is intended to be a celebration of the county’s history, culture and visitor attractions, and will span multiple locations across the town centre.

Focusing on the Market Place – and coinciding with the full reopening of the Alfred East Art Gallery and Kettering Library – Kettering Leisure Village and Wicksteed Park will also join in the celebrations.

This year’s event will include:  
 – Community groups, arts organisations and sporting partners coming together to celebrate the county
 – Family activities and children’s entertainment throughout the day
 – Heritage exhibitions celebrating local history and community stories
 – Live performances in the heart of Kettering town centre
 – Historic venues opened for exploration and activities
 – Vintage and heritage bus experiences linking key attractions, and
 – The chance to visit Wicksteed Park and Kettering Leisure Village.

Click here to find out more.