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Carol service planned for Kettering
A festive carol service will be returning to Kettering this December.
The Town Carol Service will be held at St Peter and St Paul's Parish Church on Thursday 19 December.
Presented by St Peter & St Paul's Church and the Rotary Club of Kettering, on behalf of Kettering & District Churches Together and Kettering Town Council, the service is made up of a series of Christmas readings and popular... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024
Festive markets planned for town
Festive markets are taking over Kettering town centre in the run-up to Christmas.
The events, organised by Kettering Town Council, will feature hot street food, mulled wine, local produce, cakes and sweet treats as well as a range of artisan crafts and gifts.
There will be live music and broadcasting from the stage, led by local radio station Northants1 as well as free balloon modelling for younger visitors.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 6 Dec 2024
Festive freebie for designated drivers
Designated drivers are being offered free drinks at Kettering pubs this Christmas.
The driver scheme allows the driver of a group to get a soft drink, as part of a round.
The initiative is being run by Kettering Pub Watch and supported by Kettering Town Council, to help reduce drink driving during the festive period.
Now pubs are trying to spread the word about the scheme, which runs from Friday 20 December... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 5 Dec 2024
New Christmas tree festival comes to Kettering
A Kettering church will be filled with festive trees this Christmas in a new event for the town.
The Mayor of Kettering is hosting the first-ever Kettering Christmas Tree Festival, in partnership with St Andrews Church.
Community groups, organisations and charities are decorating the trees which will then be on display in December.
The winning tree will be awarded a thank you prize of £100 from... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 4 Dec 2024
Kettering ready to light up for Christmas
The full details of Kettering's Christmas Lights Switch On event have now been released.
The lights will be switched on by local hero Denise Mackay, who set up Johnny's Happy Place in Kettering.
She was put forward for the honour in the Hunt for a Hero appeal and chosen by the Mayor after hundreds of local people nominated her for the honour.
Denise said: "I'm thrilled and deeply honoured to have been... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Nov 2024
Tell us what we should spend money on
People in Kettering are being asked how they think the town council should spend their money.
Kettering Town Council has put together a plan for next year but now needs residents' views.
The council has put together a budget which stays the same as last year - meaning no tax increases for people.
However there are some new projects planned which include increasing funding for Kettfest, adding winter bedding... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Knife amnesty box goes up in town centre
A new box for people to get rid of illegal knives has been installed in Kettering.
The amnesty box has been set up to reduce knife crime in the town and give people a safe way of getting rid of their weapons.
It cost £500 to set up and was paid for by Kettering Town Council, being supported by Northamptonshire Police and North Northamptonshire Council.
The box has been installed on the Kettering... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 Oct 2024
How to mark Remembrance Sunday in Kettering
Kettering residents are invited to help commemorate all those who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Kettering Town Council and the Kettering Branch of the Royal British Legion will be holding an event this year on Remembrance Sunday 10 November.
There will be a parade and Service of Remembrance, starting at 2pm in Gold Street, after which dignitaries and troops will parade along High Street to... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 7 Oct 2024
Funding available to for wildlife and environment projects
Projects that help boost wildlife or improve the environment in Kettering can have a chance to apply for council funding.
Kettering Town Council has £8,000 available to fund projects which help boost biodiversity in the town or improve the environment.
The council is now asking for local organisations and groups to get in touch with their ideas.
There are two categories available – very local... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 1 Oct 2024
Elderly can get help with winter fuel bills
Grants to help with winter fuel bills are being offered to elderly people living alone this winter.
The money is for residents in the town of Kettering and Barton Seagrave who must fit with the charity's criteria.
Applicants must not have more than £325 income per week, excluding benefits, they must be over the statutory retirement age of 66 and live alone.
The funding comes from Kettering Charities... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 1 Oct 2024
