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Park will be filled with the sound of summer music
Bands in the Park returns to Kettering this year with a programme of summer entertainment.
The popular events will see a live band performing on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer – and they are free for everyone to enjoy.
Music will be hosted at the Rockingham Road Pleasure Park bandstand every Sunday afternoon from 25 June to 27 August inclusive.
Park users can enjoy a wide range of music,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 29 Apr 2024
Disco fever comes to Kettering
Back by popular demand the Friday Night Discos return to Kettering for 2024.
DJs Bill Burton and Dave Bellamy will be taking over Kettering Market Place and this year the dances will be bigger and better with an extra date planned next month.
Free to attend and family friendly, the discos brought thousands into town last September to dance the night away and welcome the weekend.
This year, an extra date... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Colourful art brightens streets
The Kettering Civic Society, in collaboration with Kettering Town Council, has embarked on an innovative street art project, transforming three BT Openreach boxes into vibrant artworks by local talents Daisy Farrar-Hayton, Mark James, and Sally Leach. This initiative, funded by a grant from the Kettering Town Council and supported by community discussions and feedback, aims to celebrate the town's... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 9 Apr 2024
Cultural cash boost for town projects
A project bringing alive the Roman history of Kettering, a record attempt and a drive to get more youngsters reading have been given a funding boost.
Kettering Cultural Consortium has agreed to fund a variety of projects to boost the cultural activity in the town.
The money has come from Kettering Town Council, which earmarked £10,000 for arts activities across the year. KettFest is getting £6,000... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 4 Apr 2024
Get ready - Kettfest is coming!
Bands are being booked, stages are being set, entertainers are practising and traders are stocking up for the return of Kettfest.
Taking over the town for the day, the celebration of Kettering is back and it's even bigger and better than last year.
The festival will see five stages hosted across the town on Saturday 22 June, with local musicians, dancers, poets and artists showcasing the best local talent... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 2 Apr 2024
Easter trail comes to town
Easter fun can be found in Kettering town centre this spring with a free trail around the shops.
Youngsters can get a trail sheet from any of the venues on the trail and then follow the map around town to find all the hidden eggs.
When they've unscrambled the secret letters, youngsters must crack the code to find the missing word to claim a delicious prize.
Chair of the Markets and Events Committee, Cllr... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 14 Mar 2024
Winning entries in wildlife competition
The winning projects in a competition to boost wildlife in Kettering have been announced.
Kettering Town councillors had a total of £3,000 to award to local community groups to fund ideas to boost biodiversity.
Two schools scooped the top £1,000 prize – Kettering Science Academy with their project to teach children how to grow vegetables – and Park Junior School PTFA to set up... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 5 Mar 2024
Kettering Community Summer Market
A special market to support and celebrate Kettering groups is being held in the town centre.
Charities, voluntary organisations and local groups can apply for a market stall for free, at the event on Saturday 8 June.
The Kettering Community Summer Market was first held last year on the evening of the summer solstice, but due to its popularity the event is being moved to the weekend.
It also coincides... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 4 Mar 2024
Local bands sought for town gigs
Talented local musicians are being sought for a series of concerts in Kettering this summer.
The popular Bands In The Park series runs from June to the end of August, in the historic Rockingham Road bandstand.
Now, Kettering Town Council is looking for local bands, groups, choirs and musicians to perform for the Sunday afternoon slots.
As well as featuring traditional brass bands, organisers are keen... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Feb 2024
Hunt for talent for local events
A shout has gone out for performers to bring entertainment into the town centre this summer.
Kettering Town Council is organising the Summer Saturday events on the last Saturday of the month from April to July.
Each event will have a different feel, with entertainment and activities planned according to that month's theme.
Now, the council is seeking local people to get involved with entertainment, workshops... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 8 Feb 2024
