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Free CarKraft event for drivers over 60; Monday, 21 September 2026; Chapel Brampton

For many, driving provides independence, freedom and the ability to stay connected with family, friends, and the local community. The Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA) aims to help drivers aged 60 and over to remain confident, safe, and mobile for as long as possible.

Specifically designed for the over 60s, this friendly and informative event offers practical advice, reassurance, and the opportunity to refresh key driving skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.

This is a completely FREE event with two possible session times to choose from (see below). But places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Key details
When: Monday, 21 September 2026
Where: Sedgebrook Hall, Chapel Brampton, NN6 8BD
Time: 8.00am or 12.45pm sessions

To reserve your place on either the morning (8.00am) or afternoon (12.45pm) session visit www.carkraft.info. 

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Walgrave Community Cinema presents “Song Sung Blue”

Friday 11 September 2026; doors open: 7.00pm; film starts: 7.30pm

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson perform with “great authenticity and conviction”, and when Neil Diamond watched this film he wept and praised it as “a love letter” to his music. Added to that, this Saturday’s Times‘ streaming review rated it as their ‘Best film‘.

The poster gives all the relevant info – please come along and join us!

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Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio…

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!

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3.00pm on Sunday 12 July is Fancy Dress time! Don’t miss out!

The Holcot Summer Fete is taking place on the Green by the Church on Sunday 12 July.

And we’re calling all princesses, clowns, super heroes, dinosaurs, cartoon characters, monsters, unicorns, fairies… and, oh… anything else you can think of!

Get Mum and Dad to help you create your favourite outfits! Tell them they need to get their imaginations into gear, and dig out some of those funky outfits they used to strut around in 20 years ago (that they hoped would come back into fashion). Yeah… as if!

Then they need to cut them up and sew them back together to create something NEW and FAN-TAS-MA-GORICAL! For YOU to strut around in!

The main event starts at 2.00pm, and to take part in the fancy dress competition, you MUST register your name by 3.00pm.

So come on Mum and Dad – time to step up!

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