Here’s your weekly guide to events taking place across Northamptonshire over the next seven days.
TODAY
MUSIC
The Roy Hawksford Band at The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Avenue, Barton Seagrave, 9pm.
The Platform, jam night at Charles Bradlaugh, N’pton, 9pm. 01604 233401
Live @ The BBC, George Row, N’pton, 8pm. Free. 01604 233401
THEATRE
God Of Carnage, Royal auditorium, N’pton, 2.30pm/7.45pm. 01604 624811
A Night of Dirty Dancing, Derngate auditorium, N’pton, 8pm. 01604 624811. Tickets £23
Oundle School production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist, 7.45 pm. Tickets £5 The Stahl Theatre, Oundle, 01832 273930k
Lenny Henry – Pop Life at The Castle, W’boro. 01933 270007
Blown Away, Underground Auditorium, N’pton, 11am/2pm
Wuthering Heights, Carnegie Room, Central Library, Abington St, N’pton, 7.30pm. 01604 624811
Milkshake Tour 2012 at The Deco Theatre, Abington Sq, N’pton, 3.30pm. 01604 622749
OTHER
County Market in The Chantry House, Towcester, 8.30am–noon.
Ale, cheese and cider festival at Sir Pickering Phipps, N’pton (until Nov 5).
Funzone childcare provision (& Nov 2) at Danes Camp and Lings Forum, 8.30am–5.30pm (Big Air Trampolining at Lings Forum, 10.45am–11.45am; Trilogy Dance Academy, at Lings Forum, noon–1pm; Team DC Gymnastics at Danes Camp, 2pm–4pm)
Football Frenzy at Duston Sports Centre, 10.30am–3.30pm
Future Fund Casino Night, fundraising event at Aspers Casino, N’pton.
Wellingborough Ramblers walk (10.5 miles). Meet at car park near Ellesborough Church, 10am. www. wellingboroughramblers.co.uk
Bonfire Night-inspired crafts at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, drop in 10am–noon & 1pm–3pm. Free admission.
Free Play Ranger Sessions for children aged 4–13 years at Blackthorn MUGA & Rectory Farm Football Fields, 11am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–3pm (& Nov 2). 01604 837774 or www.nleisure.co.uk
Wildlife activities at Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum, 11am–3pm. www.stokebruernecanalmuseum.org.uk
FRIday
MUSIC
Disco and Karaoke at The Welcome Inn, Irchester Road, Rushden
Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders at The Stables, Wavendon, 8pm. 01908 280800
The Bighead ska band at White Horse, Stony Stratford, 9pm
The Feelgood Factor, Red Lion, Bozeat, 9pm
Pravin Disco, Golden Horse, Far Cotton
Acoustics night, Foundry Tavern, St James, N’pton, 8pm.
The Over-60s Band, United Reformed Church, London Road, Kettering, 7pm. £5 admission.
THEATRE
God Of Carnage, Royal auditorium, 7.45pm. 01604 624811
Spirit of the Dance Derngate auditorium, 7.30pm. 01604 624811.
Accidental Death of an Anarchist, 7.45 pm, The Stahl Theatre, Oundle. Box office 01832 273930
Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club, Underground Auditorium, N’pton, 8.15pm 01604 624811
Wuthering Heights, Carnegie Room, Central Library, Abington St, N’pton, 7.30pm. 01604 624811
OTHER
Horse racing night held at Brafield WMC, A428, in aid of football club
Yorkshire Dales Weekend with Northampton Ramblers. Contact Clive Williams (580795)
Advice Centre with Michael Ellis MP at Northampton Guildhall, by appointment only 3pm–5pm. 0207 2197220
A Victorian Storytelling Sensation in Wappenham village hall, 7.30pm. 01604 860073
Ultimate Ladies Night at Obelisk Centre, Obelisk Rise, N’pton, 8pm. All proceeds to Breast Cancer Care. www.oh0la-la.co.uk
NAB Mobile Sight Centre, Abington Street, N’pton, 10am–12.30pm
Fireworks display, Brampton Halt pub, Chapel Brampton, 6pm. Free entry, £1 donation requested in aid of Pitsford British Legions Poppy Appeal and Help for Heroes. More info www.mcmanuspub.co.uk
Spooky Roller Disco at Danes Camp, 2pm to 4pm
Duston Dunkers at Duston Sports Centre, 10.30am–3.30pm
Retireds’ Group meets in Bridge Community Office, Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden, 1.30pm.
Field Workshops with Dominic Wilcox at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, 10.30am–12.30pm.
Family Firework Evening at Northampton Casuals RFC, Old Bedford Road, N’pton, 6.30pm. Adults £2, children £1, Family £5.
SATURday
MUSIC
Antonio Forcione at The Stables, Wavendon, 8pm. Box Office 01908 280800, £17.50
Big Mistry, The Harlequin, Kettering, 9pm
Del Bromham & Stray, Malt Shovel Tavern, Bridge Street, Northampton, 2.30pm
Steve Perry at Northampton WMC, Sheep Street, N’pton
Words (Words and Music Weekender), The Core at Corby Cube, 7pm. 01536 470470 .
Laura Lou, Queens Park WMC, N’pton.
Camouflage, Bar SO, Abington Sq, N’pton
Pete Wayre entertains at Brafield WMC, A428, from 8pm (& bingo).
Circus of the Damned!, Charles Bradlaugh, N’pton, 8.30pm. 01604 473225
Whiteroom, at The Picturedrome, N’pton, from 9pm. Tickets £5. 016904 230777.
Ginger Pig Band, Auntie Ruths, N’pton, 9pm. 01604 233401
Jenna at British Rail Sports and Social Club, N’pton
Ant Orchestrada at Weston Favell Shopping Centre, N’pton, 11am–4pm.
‘Cool Britannia’ from New Wave to Manchester Rave at Silk, Midland Road, Wellingborough, 9pm to 2am, £5.
Kelly at Monks Park WMC, N’pton
Motown-themed disco at Monks Park WMC, N’pton, 7.30pm. In aid of air ambulance. Entry £5
THEATRE
God Of Carnage, Royal auditorium, N’pton 2.30pm/7.45pm. 01604 624811
Wuthering Heights, Carnegie Room, Central Library, Abington Street, N’pton, 2.30pm & 7.30pm. 01604 624811
OTHER
Afternoon Walk (5.5 miles) with Northampton Ramblers. Meet 1.30pm Rothersthorpe Church.
Parkland Art Group exhibition at Delapre Abbey (& Nov 4). 20% of any sales of paintings to Delapre Abbey funds.
Hand-made Market at Bee Inspired Studio, Market St, Kettering, 10am– 3pm. Free entry
Book Sale, Park Avenue Methodist Church, N’pton, 10am–1pm
Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza at Willow Lake, Billing Aquadrome, 7pm. Adults £5, children £3. www.billingaquadrome,com
Bonfire & Fireworks at Duston Mill, Upton Way, nr Sixfields, N’pton. Fairground open 5pm, bonfire lit 6pm, fireworks 7.15pm.
Charity Table Top Sale, All Saints Church, Kettering, 9am. Cost £6, to book 01536 791414
Quiet Day in Church, Thorpe Malsor, nr Kettering, noon–5pm. Free admission
Annual Autumn Market at Great Park Methodist Church, Wellingborough, 9.30am–12.30pm. Free.
Wellingborough Ramblers walk via Cosgrove & Passenham (8 miles). Meet at picnic area car park, Mill Lane, Wolverton Mill, 10am. Visit www. wellingboroughramblers.co.uk
Ladies Pamper Day, Forest House, Riley Road, Telford Way, Kettering, 9.30am–3pm. 01536 527407
Fireworks Extravaganza, Wicksteed Park, Kettering. Gates open 5pm, display 8pm. 01536 512475
Costume Store Tour at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, 10.30am–noon. Tickets £3.50
Charity Craft and Gift Fair in support of Headway at Northampton Saints RFC. Free admission
Book signing of Avalonia: The Three Realms at WH Smith, Grosvenor Centre, N’pton, 11am–noon.
Northampton Antiques on the Square Market, 9am–5pm. www.antiques2go.co.uk
SUNday
MUSIC
Disco/Karaoke at The Welcome Inn, Irchester Road, Rushden
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Classic Kids Workshop, Underground Auditorium, N’pton, 11.30am/1.30pm. 01604 624811
Julian Bliss, Derngate Auditorium, 7.30pm. 01604 624811
Words, The Core at Corby Cube, 7pm. 01536 470470 .
Lee Richards, Queens Park WMC, N’pton
Marky T entertains at Brafield WMC, A428, 8pm (and bingo)
Steve Thompson (from Gerry & The Pacemakers) at British Rail Sports and Social Club, N’pton
Open The Box, Golden Horse, Far Cotton
Chris Pearce with Richard Leach (trombone), The Walnut Tree, Blisworth, noon–2.30pm
Carron-Louise at Monks Park WMC, N’pton
Accrington Stanley, Malt Shovel Tavern, N’pton. 2.30pm (at Beer Festival)
Ralph McTell at The Stables, Wavendon, 8pm. 01908 280800
The Drumteacher, KG House, N’pton, 2.30pm–6.30pm. Must pre-register 4Nov@ drumteacher.co.uk
THEATRE
A Christmas Carol, Gretton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Gretton Post Office (£8 cons) or call Andy Butterworth on 01536 770302.
OTHER
Morning Worship at Whitefriars Junior School, Rushden, 10.15am.
Bingo at Kettering Rifle Band Club, Havelock Street, 8.30pm
Firework Display by Desborough Carnival Committee, Leisure Centre, Ironwood Avenue. Gates open 5pm, display 6.45pm. Adults £4, children £3.
Fun Music, general knowledge bingo at The Whitehills, N’pton
Angel Festival in Church, Thorpe Malsor, Nr Kettering, noon–5pm. Floral displays, sales tables and local art. £1 admission, children free; Songs of Praise in the Church at 5pm.
Wellingborough Ramblers walk morning circular (6 miles), meet nr Wilbarston Village Hall, 10am. www.wellingboroughramblers.co.uk
Circular Day Walk (16 miles) with Northampton Ramblers. Meet 8.15am Church Lane (adj to rear entrance to Church of Holy Sepulchre).
Desborough Bonfire & Firework Display, Pipewell Road. Gates open 5pm, display 6.45pm. £4 adults, £3 children
Stahl Theatre, West Street, Oundle, showing “Salmon Fishing in Yemen”, 7.45pm. 01832 274734
Morning Walk from Kinewell Lake, Ringstead (6.5 miles). Meet 9.30am Market Square car park, Higham Ferrers or 10am Kinewell Lake car park
Morning Walk (6 miles) with Northampton Ramblers. Meet 10am at The Horseshoe, Sywell. Contact Elaine and Brian 01604 403060/07969 779857
Northampton Sun Group naturist club meets 5.30pm–8pm. Call 08707 654326 or www.nsgswim.org.uk
MONday
MUSIC
Lincoln Noel Trio, The Golden Lion, Sheep Street, Wellingborough, 9pm. Free admission.
THEATRE
God Of Carnage, Royal auditorium, 7.45pm. 01604 624811
OTHER
Stu’s Quiz Night at The Welcome Inn, Irchester Road, Rushden.
Weekly Art Class at Irthlingborough Methodist Church Hall, 2pm–4pm. 01933 650195
Pre-village fireworks, Red Lion, Bozeat, 5pm to 7pm.
Men In Black 3, free film night at The Picturedrome, N’pton, 8pm. 01604 230777
Bozeat Fireworks and Mini Fun Fair, Bozeat Playing Fields, Harrold Road, gates open 6pm, display at 7.30pm. Adults £3, child £2. Profits to local charity.
Barnwell Bonfire Night at Village Hall Field (behind Montagu Arms), 6.30pm. £4 adults, £3 children (under 5s free)
tUESDAY
MUSIC
The Manfreds, Derngate Auditorium, 7.30pm. 01604 624811
Anthony John Clarke & Dave Pegg, 8pm. Tickets £10 at The Old White Hart, Cotton End, N’pton. 01604 709990
Roy Forbes with the Graham Dent Trio, Wig & Pen, St Giles Street, N’pton. 9pm. Free.
THEATRE
God Of Carnage, Royal auditorium, 7.45pm. 01604 624811
OTHER
Comedians Marlon Davis, Sara Pascoe & Simon Munnery. £10, from 9pm. The Picturedrome, N’pton. 01604 230777
Morning Ride to Gretton with Kettering Cyclists’ Touring Club. Meet Rothwell, 9.30am or Rockingham Tea Room 11am. 01536 712507
Wellingborough Ramblers walk (4 miles). Meet Kingsway car park, W’bro, 10am. www. wellingboroughramblers.co.uk
Morning Walk (5.5 miles) with Northampton Ramblers. 10am start from The Old Sun, Nether Heyford. A few stiles.
Families Need Fathers meet at the Thorplands Childrens Centre, N’pton, 7pm.
HSBA (Home Working & Small Business Alliance), meeting at The Fair & Square, Billing Mill, Little Billing, Northampton, 10am–noon. www.hsba.biz
WEDNESday
MUSIC
J for Jazz, The Coach & Horse, Lubenham, 8.30pm–10.30pm. Free. 01848 463183
Joan Armatrading, Derngate Auditorium, N’pton, 7.30pm. 01604 624811
Brian May & Kerry Ellis: Born Free, The Core at Corby Cube, 7.30pm. 01536 470470
Jazz & Blues at The Brad, The Charles Bradlaugh, N’pton. 01604 473225
The Kustom Kings, The Headlands pub, N’pton, 8.30pm. Free.
Rollo Markee and The Tail Shakers, Malt Shovel Tavern, N’pton
THEATRE
God Of Carnage, Royal auditorium, 7.45pm. 01604 624811
Wuthering Heights, Carnegie Room, Central Library, Abington Street, N’pton, 7.30pm. 01604 624811
OTHER
NAB Mobile Sight Centre visiting Brackley Town Centre, outside Town Hall, 10.30am to 1pm; also Towcester Waitrose Car Park, Water Lane, 2pm–4pm
Meditation for Health and Well-being, 7.15pm–8.15pm at Kingsthorpe Baptist Church rooms, N’pton. Contact Rachel 07885 551533
The Inner Wheel Club of Wellingborough Hatton Fashion Show at Broughton Village Hall, 2pm. Tickets £8 (inc refreshments). Contact Jean Harrington 01933 400397
Wellingborough Ramblers walk via Caldecote, Duncote & Ascote (8.25 miles). Meet at The George Inn, Tiffield, 9.30am. www.wellingboroughramblers.co.uk
Morning Walk (7.5 miles) with Northampton Ramblers, 9.30am start from Eydon, outside Royal Oak. 10 stiles
Shoe Heaven at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, 6pm–9pm. Tickets £3.50 in advance or £4.50 on door.
THURSday, NOV 8
MUSIC
Brian May & Kerry Ellis: Born Free, The Core at Corby Cube, 7.30pm. 01536 470470
Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro, The Core at Corby Cube, 7.30pm. 01536 470470
10cc 40th Anniversary Tour, Derngate Auditorium, 7.30pm. 01604 624811
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