Maisie Adam: Appraisal

The Dinosaurs make their final appearance in the town centre at The Deco on August 13 - 14 , for Jurassic Earth Live 2021. Live on stage JURASSIC EARTH A unique, immersive Dinosaur experience for all ages! The Original & Best Live Dinosaur Show! – Social Distanced and COVID Safe Jurassic Earth Live is a must-see 75-minute show for Dinosaur fanatics, combining incredible animatronics, exciting performances, impressive photo opportunities and one-of-a-kind meet and greet encounters. This is an unmissable opportunity to walk with a Triceratops, roar with T-Rex, scream with a Spinosaurus and run with a Raptor! Don't miss the chance to see the Dinosaurs again at this ticketed performance. Book your tickets HERE  

Historical tour of Northampton to run in conjunction with a litter pick to encourage more people to look after our town. The tour, which will take place from 9.30am to 11.30am on August 21, is only open for 20 people, however, if a success, the group will look to organise more in the future. To sign up to the tour and find out more about the Wombles, visit www.facebook.com/groups/northantslitterwombles/about

Businesses are being encouraged to clean their windows, sweep the pavements, paint woodwork and carry out any tasks to tidy-up their doorways, taking before and after pictures to show the difference they have made. Businesses are also invited to join us, the street cleaning team and the Mayor for a morning of litter picking in the town centre. August 23 will form the focal point of a week of action across the town. Other days will see similar activities organised by Northampton Town Council, with each councillor taking the lead for their individual wards. It forms part of a series of projects to tidy up the town, encouraging all business owners to take pride in their premises and get Northampton looking its best. All businesses will be promoted through our social media. If you are interested please email info@northamptonbid.co.uk

Businesses are being invited to join us, the street cleaning team and the Mayor for a morning of litter picking in the town centre. August 23 will form the focal point of a week of action across the town. Other days will see similar activities organised by Northampton Town Council, with each councillor taking the lead for their individual wards. It forms part of a series of projects to tidy up the town, encouraging all business owners to take pride in their premises and get Northampton looking its best. Businesses are also encouraged to clean their windows, sweep the pavements, paint woodwork and carry out any tasks to tidy-up their doorways, taking before and after pictures to show the difference they have made. All businesses will be promoted through our social media. If you are interested please email info@northamptonbid.co.uk

The Rectory Farm Litter Pick, organised by Cllr Keith Holland-Delamere, will take place on Wednesday 25th August, 10am to 12 noon, meeting on Olden Road near the shops/ community centre. This litter pick has been arranged as part of the Summer Clean Plans working with multiple partners and organisations including West Northamptonshire Council, Northampton Town BID, Mayor of Northampton, Veolia, Northants Litter Wombles, and Northamptonshire Community Foundation.

The Trinity community litter pick, organised by Cllr Jane Birch, will take place on Wednesday 25th August, 2:30pm to 3:30pm, meeting at Queens Park, on the corner of Balmoral/Edinburgh Road. Please enter the church hall via the Church car park in Balmoral Road and leave via the fire exit, to maintain social distancing in the building. Tea and cake will be served in the church hall after the event! Please note this litter pick has been arranged as part of the Summer Clean Plans working with multiple partners and organisations including West Northamptonshire Council, Northampton Town BID, Mayor of Northampton, Veolia, Northants Litter Wombles, and Northamptonshire Community Foundation.

Now in its 13th year, was instigated and is being run by a group of local people who are passionate about music and the town. We seek to enhance the profile of the town by showcasing and celebrating our rich and diverse music culture. Our main event on SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER in the town centre will involve 6 stages, 600 musicians and over 60 performances featuring music from Rock to Opera. The festival will be preceded by a week of music in local music venues throughout the town. A special thanks to these venues. This event is a successful public / private sector partnership. Our support comes from WNC, BID and from the generosity of local businesses and private individuals.

The largest beer festival in Northamptonshire running for over 43 years. All of the county's independent brewers, cider and spirit producers will be featured. Bottled ales and cider available, festival food and a music stage. Set in the Becket's Park.

Join a team of local artists and explore this pop-up heritage exhibition in the Grosvenor Centre. A large floor map of Northampton will fill part of the space, where visitors can add their memories of moving to and living in Northampton. Children can enjoy building small house structures to pop on the map, marking their homes or other places that are important to them.