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David Ross Education Trust (DRET): The Lost Words
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPChoirs from across the primary and secondary schools of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET) perform the UK premiere of James Burton’s The Lost Words, conducted by the composer. Inspired by the bestselling children’s book by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, The Lost Words celebrates the wonder of the natural world through a series of spell-poems, each describing a word in danger of disappearing from children’s language – acorn, dandelion, otter, bramble – and brings them to life again through song. This performance, suitable for all the family, will be accompanied by digital art created by pupils from DRET schools.
Jazz & Blues
The Charles Bradlaugh 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJazz & Blues has become a firm favourite mid-week treat for local music lovers. We have been lucky enough to welcome a whole host of talented musicians to the Bradlaugh stage as part of our Jazz & Blues night, including the Ginger Pig Band and rising star Beau Holland (not long returned from a tour supporting Bastille in The States!) Come down and enjoy authentic sounds, friendly faces and a warm atmosphere. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. Free Entry.
The BFG in pictures
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe BFG by Roald Dahl, the story of orphan Sophie and her giant friend was first published in 1982. It has remained in print ever since, selling more than 50 million copies. The BFG in Pictures is the first exhibition of work by Quentin Blake for Roald Dahl’s enduring tale showing iconic prints from this well-loved children’s classic.
Windrush 75
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom2023 marks the 75th anniversary of when HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury on 22 June 1948 bringing one of the first large groups of West Indian immigrants. A significant number of West Indians made their way from London to live and work in Northampton. This digital exhibition tells the story of those who arrived in the 1950s and later.
Brick wonders: Around the world in LEGO® bricks
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomBrick Wonders features recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, curated by artist Warren Elsmore. Beginning with the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the exhibition also takes in modern, natural, and historic wonders from all seven continents.
Santinas Pizza
Saints Coffee 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Mayhew School Of Dance
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPThe Mayhew Youth Dance Company return to the stage with a varied programme of classical and contemporary works. This young dynamic company shine in a mixture of established repertoire and new choreography created specifically for the company. With a wealth of young talent on show, this production will appeal to all lovers of dance.
The BFG in pictures
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe BFG by Roald Dahl, the story of orphan Sophie and her giant friend was first published in 1982. It has remained in print ever since, selling more than 50 million copies. The BFG in Pictures is the first exhibition of work by Quentin Blake for Roald Dahl’s enduring tale showing iconic prints from this well-loved children’s classic.
Windrush 75
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom2023 marks the 75th anniversary of when HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury on 22 June 1948 bringing one of the first large groups of West Indian immigrants. A significant number of West Indians made their way from London to live and work in Northampton. This digital exhibition tells the story of those who arrived in the 1950s and later.
Brick wonders: Around the world in LEGO® bricks
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomBrick Wonders features recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, curated by artist Warren Elsmore. Beginning with the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the exhibition also takes in modern, natural, and historic wonders from all seven continents.
Community Led Housing – East Midlands Roadshow Northampton
The Guildhall St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThis latest Roadshow from East Midlands Community Led Housing will provide information to community organisations, Parish Councils, housing bodies, land-owners and other professional interests on how local people are having a central role in creating new homes and neighbourhoods to meet the needs of their communities. Examples of such projects and successes will be highlighted and used to explore ideas for how further initiatives could be established around Northampton and the county area.