If Jen Brister has learned anything in the past 18 months, it’s that she’s no good in a crisis. (Unless you count getting into the foetal position in under 30 seconds.) Has the pandemic changed her for the better or is she the same old pessimistic naysayer she’s always been? I think we all know the answer to that. Let’s just hope she can make it funny.
Join Maz, our dedicated and experienced yoga teacher, who will help you to reset and recharge with an energising yoga flow. You will be treated to a warmig drink of your choice and an energy ball on arrival. We’ll then begin with a meditation session to ground you ready for your uplifting yoga practice. After the class, we will gather for a healthy and nutritious brunch to refuel and chat with fellow yogis.Brunch will include vegan and vegetarian options. Please notify us if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. Please bring your own yoga mat/towel and water bottle or purchase from our Northampton Museum and Art Gallery yoga range in our museum shop.Food and drink included. Please notify us in advance of any dietary requirements.
Saturday 12 November 10.30am - 12.30pm £12 including all materials Learn a historic quilting technique using simple stitches which can be used as a standalone technique, or in combination with other embroidery stitches, to add texture to your traditional or contemporary creations. In this workshop Sharn will briefly outline the history of corded quilting, including showing a 250-year-old example from the museum’s collection. She will then help participants produce a small sample in a ‘sew along’ session that can be used to make a Christmas card. The workshop will conclude with ideas of how to combine corded quilting with other sewing techniques and which designs work best. This workshop is suitable for both people with limited stitch experience and more experienced embroiderers looking to add to their technique library. Booking essential.
Saturday 12 November 11am – 12.30pm 2 - 3pm £8 On this weekend of remembrance join a tour of the war memorials in Northampton town centre with David Parish MBE of the Western Front Association. Please meet at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. Suitable for over 16s. Booking essential.
Join us for the 11th Anniversary of Strictly Northampton run by Step by Step Dance School! Now in it’s 11th year, this competition will see local superstars take to the stage in this Ballroom and Latin extravaganza. Leading up to this, contestants will be paired up with students from Step by Step Dance School for just 8 weeks and dance to live band Jazz Colossus for the first time in the history of Strictly Northampton! In support of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity. A night not to be missed!
The critically acclaimed Northants Sings Out (NSO) Community Choir are bringing their annual, much anticipated, sell out show to The Deco Theatre for a night of spine tingling, show stopping live music that must be experienced to be believed. 150 voices from the Counties finest, musically energetic and vocally unstoppable combined choirs dazzle you with their charismatic, unforgettable performance featuring uplifting, popular songs from soul to pop, reggae to gospel. With musical accompaniment by a full live band “The Collective” (who have worked with the some of the worlds best selling pop artists/bands) and led by nationally esteemed Choir Director, Gareth Fuller (whose credits include leading voices for Liam Gallagher’s recent sell out Knebworth Park shows and performing for HM The Queen), you won’t want to miss a night with NSO’s vibrant, inspirational sounds that will touch the hearts of people from all walks of life. You will be lifted!
As seen on Taskmaster, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and his critically acclaimed series Hate Thy Neighbor For Vice, Jamali Maddix is heading out on tour. With a brand new show for 2022 Jamali will be tackling more home truths and universal issues. A master of the craft this latest show is not to be missed.
Northampton Town Council, in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL), will be leading this year's Remembrance Sunday Commemorations, to be held on 13 November, in the town centre. The day's events will commence with a parade and civic procession, prior to the Divine Service at All Saints' Church. A service in the town centre Memorial Garden will follow, where wreaths will be laid by local dignitaries and community groups. The parade, led by the Northampton Pipe Band, will step off at 0930 from the Market Square and process to All Saints' via the Drapery. The parade will consist of local Standard Bearers, veterans, the F5 Squadron Air Training Corps band, military cadets, Emergency Services Ceremonial teams and children from local community groups, including the Boy's Brigade, Brownies and Guides.
Russell will be hitting those notes from 5 onwards - great music, something to nibble and a tasty drink, sounds like a pretty perfect Sunday!