What's On: Jan 2-Jan 8
Our guide to what's on in Northampton and surrounding areas this week.
FRIDAY
Music
Finedon: Acoustic open mic night, The Bell, 8.30pm*.
Higham Ferrers: Audio Pirates (60s-current pop/rock covers band), The Green Dragon, 9.15pm; free.
Northampton: Joe McMahon, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Northampton: Ricky Swann (vocals), Kingsley Park WMC.
Northampton: Freedom Fridays, The Workhouse, Abington Square, 4pm-8pm*.
Northampton: Live music with DJ Bashir, Portmor Tavern, Castle Street (behind Sol Central)*.
THEATRE
Northampton: The Wizard of Oz, Royal Theatre, 2.15pm and 7.15pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
Northampton: Cinderella, Derngate, 2pm and 7pm. Box office Northampton 624811
OTHER
Kettering: Coffee mornings, Toller Church, Gold Street, 10am-noon Fri & Sat*.
Kettering: Coffee shop/crafts, Healey Community Cafe, Parish Church Rooms on the market, 9am-2.45pm*.
Northampton: 'Timeless' - recent work by the Facets Textile Group, Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Guildhall Road until Jan 25.
Northampton: Art Fair '08, The Fishmarket Gallery, Sheep Street until Jan 17.
For the latest in what's happening, click here to see our Guide section
SATURDAY
MUSIC
Cogenhoe: Live band and bingo, Sports and Social Club; free. Northampton 890882*.
Great Doddington: Live band, WMC, Lower Street; free*.
Little Harrowden: Live entertainment, WMC, High Street*.
Northampton: Trippin' on Tradition, The Garibaldi PH, Bailiff Street, 8pm-late.
Northampton: Pigs Trotters, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Northampton: Mid-Sensation, Kingsley Park WMC.
THEATRE
Northampton: The Wizard of Oz, Royal Theatre, 1.15pm and 5.15pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
Northampton: Cinderella, Derngate, 1pm and 5pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
SPORT
Northampton: Wackies Activities Club; Saturday morning football coaching at East Haddon, 9.30am-noon for 5-12 year-old boys and girls; holiday activities, residential holidays; daily after-school club. Paul Hibberson, Northampton 762981/07836 371563.
OTHER
Moulton: Hardy Plant Society 'An afternoon with James Sinclair', Moulton village hall, Pound Lane, 2pm.
SUNDAY
MUSIC
Northampton: Trippin' on Tradition, Spread Eagle, Wellingborough Road, 4pm-7.30pm.
Northampton: One2Many, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street, 7pm.
Northampton: Hot Stuff (duo), Kingsley Park WMC.
Northampton: Lazy Sunday Afternoons, The Workhouse, Abington Square*.
THEATRE
Northampton: Cinderella, Derngate, 1pm and 5pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
Northampton: The Wizard of Oz, Royal Theatre, 1.15pm and 5.15pm. Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Irchester: Steaming Up! every Sunday, 10am-4pm, Narrow Gauge Railway Museum at Irchester Country Park. Britain's only metre gauge collection of steam and diesel locomotives plus various other exhibits, Thomas the Tank engine gifts and collectables; free adm. 01933 276866.
Northampton: Northamptonshire Advanced Motorists, Midsummer Meadow car park, Bedford Road, 9.30am-11.30am. Book on 07967 651 820.
Sibbertoft: Tea and cakes, the Reading Room every Sunday 3pm-5.30pm; lunches for up to ten people (must be pre-booked). Signposted from Kelmarsh. In aid of St Helen's Church. 01858 880393*.
PRESERVED RAILWAYS
Chapel Brampton: Northampton & Lamport Railway. Pitsford Road. Trains running from 11.45am Sundays; open for viewing weekday afternoons and Sundays; Volunteers always wanted. Northampton 820327*.
MONDAY
MUSIC
Bugbrooke: Jam night, Baker's Arms.
Northampton: Music Appreciation Society present The Towcester String Duo and Isabelle Paige, Friends' Meeting House, Wellington Street, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Northampton 407389.
Northampton: Open mic night; all welcome Crown and Anchor, Victoria Road*.
OTHER
Kettering: Meditation in a Tibetan Buddhist tradition, 7pm-9pm, Friends' Meeting House, Northall Street. Kagyu Samye Dzwong Northamptonshire. 07812 567 496.
Northampton: NCCPG with Janet Cropley 'Winter Colour', Northampton School for Boys, Billing Road, 7.30pm; all welcome.
Northampton: Awareness Group to develop psychic and mediumistic ability, Spiritualist Church, 89 St Michael's Road, 7.30pm. 3 on door.
Thornby: Blason's Vintage class rally, Red Lion, first Monday each month. Northampton 880229.
Wellingborough: Drop in meditation classes, Nagarjuna Buddhist Centre, St John's Street, 7.30pm-9pm every week; 5 per class*.
TUESDAY
MUSIC
Burton Latimer: Jam night, kit provided, 8.45pm Burton Country Club; 01933 665575*.
Higham Ferrers: Live music; floor singers welcome, Carriage House, 01933 314769*.
Irthlingborough: Rushden & District Organ Club, 7.30pm The Band Club, Victoria Street; 01933 314022*.
Kettering: Jam night, rock and blues, Kettering Town FC, Rockingham Road, 9pm*.
Northampton: Student night, Molly's, Abington Square.
Northampton: Club for young musicians age 11-18; meet to rehearse and plan for future gigs. Russell House, Rickyard Road, 7pm-9.30pm. Northampton 784499*.
Wilby: Acoustic night, George Inn, 8.30pm*.
THEATRE
Northampton: The Wizard of Oz, Royal Theatre. Box office Northampton 624811.
Northampton: Cinderella, Derngate. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Burton Latimer: Ringcraft, Burton Latimer Dog Club, community centre, Pioneer Avenue, 8.30pm-9.15pm. Cost 1.50. 01536 726935*.
Chelveston: Rushden & District Motorcycle Action Group, Star and Garter PH, The Green, 8pm. 07860 212 446.
East Haddon: Friendly art group, village hall, 2pm-4.30pm; all abilities welcome. Northampton 890197*.
Kettering: Kettering Cyclists Touring Club. 01536 712507.
Northampton: Northampton Anglo-German Club. Short extracts from the work of a favourite author or poet, Abington community centre, Wheatfield Road South, 7.30pm. Northampton 843259.
Northampton: Ladies Tuesday Group, St Giles Church Rooms, 2pm. Northampton 407869.
Northampton: Women's Circle, Abington community centre, Wheatfield Road South, 2.30pm-4pm. Northampton 404605*.
Rushden: Coffee shop, light refreshments, Rushden Mission Church, 10am-12.30pm*.
WEDNESDAY
MUSIC
Corby: Corby Co-op Singers, ladies singing group, St Columba's Church Hall, Studfall Avenue, 7pm. 01536 393216*.
Foxton: J for Jazz, Black Horse, 8.30pm*.
Little Harrowden: Robbo and raffle, WMC, Main Street*.
Northampton: Jazz Crazy 88s, The Headlands PH, Longland Road, 8pm.
Northampton: Bluegrass and country jam session, Down Under Bar, Wellingborough Road, 8pm.
Northampton: Kev's acoustic jam session, Romany PH, Kingsley Road every week*.
THEATRE
Northampton: Cinderella, Derngate. Box office Northampton 624811.
Northampton: The Wizard of Oz, Royal Theatre. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Kelmarsh: Kadampa Buddhism. Freeing the Mind, Nagarjuna Buddhist Centre, The Old Rectory, Kelmarsh, 7.30pm. Northampton 686778*.
Kettering: Art session for pre-school children, 9.45am-10.30am, Barton Hall, Barton Seagrave Road, Kettering. 4 per session*.
Kettering: Home-Start preparation course and support for parents with pre-school children, The Zone, William Knibb Centre, 10am-2pm. 01536 484318*.
Kettering: Music sessions for pre-school children, Praise Community Church Hall, Alexandra Street, 1.30pm. 2 (first session free). 01536 502470*.
Kettering: Shanti Group unemployed and elderly persons' recreation, MIND Centre, Russell Street, 10am-2.30pm. Details 0585 937452*.
Milton Malsor: Art group, village hall, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Northampton 859109*.
Northampton: Northampton and District Model Railway Club, 7.30pm, Kingsthorpe community centre, Mill Lane (near Cock Hotel). 01933 413500 (evens).
Pytchley: Kettering and District Film and Video Makers, village hall, Church Road, 8pm. 01536 790285*.
Wellingborough: University of the Third Age - learning co-operative for retired people, Tithe Barn, 2pm-4pm. 01933 270526.
THURSDAY
MUSIC
Barton Seagrave: Five Star Swing, The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Avenue, 9pm-11pm; free.
Irchester: Live Music, The 19th, 8.45pm; free*.
Kettering: Karaoke, Kettering Athletic Club lounge, Rockingham Road, 8.30pm. Members and guests welcome*.
Northampton: The Spencer Rhythm Music Club for 11-18s at Perfect Notes Music School, 7.30pm-8.30pm; free. Book places on Northampton 755225*.
Northampton: Jam session, The Romany, Kingsley Road*.
Towcester: Craig's open mic night; all acoustic instruments and styles welcome, Monk and Tipster, 8pm*.
Woodford: Open mic night, The Duke's Arms, 8.30pm*.
THEATRE
Northampton: Cinderella, Derngate. Box office Northampton 624811.
Northampton: The Wizard of Oz, Royal Theatre. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Cransley: Keep fit and body conditioning, village hall, 7.15pm. 01536 483443*.
Finedon: Keep fit and aerobics, Co-op Hall (above Co-op), Wellingborough Road, 7pm*.
Irchester: Yoga & Pregnancy 10.30am-11.30am; Yoga for mother and baby 11.30am-12.30pm; Tai Chi and Chi Kung 7pm-8.30pm, Lancaster House, Wollaston Road. 01933 313165*.
Kettering: Kiddy Kapers, pre-school gymnastics, 1.30pm, Ise Lodge community centre. 01536 520795*.
Kettering: Social poker and poker tutor; regular fun game. Venue details 07720 844500*.
Kettering: A variety of exercise classes throughout the week, Bishop Stopford School. Full details 07879 448202*.
Kettering: Yoga, Ise Pavilion, off Grantown Close, 7pm. Combines yoga and Tibetan healing exercises*.
Kettering: Prayers, open discussion, fellowship. Bahais of Kettering, 7.30pm. Details 01536 741836*.
Northampton: Quiz, Crown and Anchor, Victoria Road*.
Northampton: The Veterans Social Club, Headlands PH, Longland Road, 12.30pm-3.30pm; live music, raffles and bingo; all welcome*.
Northampton: Poker league, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street*.
Northampton: Northampton Duplicate Bridge, 7.30pm, 16 The Crescent. Northampton 630546*.
Northampton: Quiz, The Longboat PH, Duston*.
Northampton: Quiz night and meal, Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road*.
Northampton: Carpet bowls, The Abbey Centre, East Hunsbury, 7pm-9pm. Northampton 760965/410956*.
Northampton: Whist drive, Boothville Community Hall, (rear of ex-post office) 7.30pm; all welcome. Northampton 890218*.
Northampton: Quiz, The Windmill, Welford Road, Kingsthorpe*.
Northampton: Recycle and Revamp your Furniture Club, Thurs & Mons, 9.30am-11.30am, Delapre Primary School, Rothersthorpe Road. 2 a session*.
Northampton: Over 50s Scrabble Club, 1pm-3pm, Circle Caf, Jesus Centre, Abington Square*.
Northampton: Art group, Parklands community centre, 10am-1pm. Northampton 405923*.
Northampton: Pop quiz, Foundryman's Tavern, St James Road*.
Rushden: Creative arts group, Full Gospel Church, High Street South, 7.30pm-9.30pm. 01933 316171*.
Thrapston: Weigh-in and exercise class, St John Ambulance Hall, (behind Barclays Bank), 7.30pm-9pm. 01536 726394*.
Towcester: Country market, Chantry House, Market Square, 8.30am-noon*.
Weedon: Fitness mix, village hall, 7pm. 077 1771 0029*.
Wellingborough: Yoga for children, Salem Hall, 4.30pm-5.30pm for ages 9-14. 01933 224963*.
Wellingborough: Junior Movers. children exercise sessions; 4.30pm at Club Diana. Details 01536 520795*.
Wollaston: Baby and toddler swimming courses from age six months, 9am-10.30am (also Mons) at Scott Bader Pool. 01858 445972.*
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