What's On: June 12-18
Our guide to what's on in Northampton and surrounding areas June 12-18.
FRIDAY
Music
Bozeat: Issac Hunt, Red Lion.
Cogenhoe: Joey Dee and Jessica Jayne, Sports and Social Club.
Earls Barton: B. Delight, 8.30pm, The Old Swan.
Gretton: The Welland Valley Beer Festival (Fri-Sun) at The Talbot, Gretton; also at Red Lion, Middleton; George & Dragon, Seaton; Spread Eagle, Cottingham; The Castle, Caldecott; Marquess of Exeter, Lyddington; Royal George, Cottingham and White Swan, Harringworth; 100 real ales and ciders, food and entertainment.
Northampton: Richardsonevents present the Town Centre Music Festival (Fri-Sun). Fri: noon-6pm at All Saints' Church to start festival with a street party. Bring a horn or a drum. At 9pm parade to the Charles Bradlaugh PH, Earl Street.
Northampton: Rob's Video Show, Swan & Helmet Irish Bar, Clare St.
Northampton: Paul Neon & The Saints, Kingsley Park WMC.
Northampton: Five 'n' Dime Disco, Foundryman's Tavern, St James Road.
Northampton: Mystic Crew, Golden Horse, Southampton Road.
Wavendon: The Dreamers with The Temple Brothers' tribute to The Everly Brothers, 8pm; plus Gigspanner (Stage 2), 8.45pm, The Stables. Box office 01908 280800.
THEATRE
Northampton: Northampton School for Boys students present Lord of the Flies, Cripps Hall, Billing Road (& Sat), 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 258666.
Northampton: Just Between Ourselves, Royal stage, 7.45pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Northampton: Northamptonshire Association for the Blind hosts a Summer Sight Day; free event for visually-impaired people, their carers and family, Wardington Court, Welford Road, 10.30am-2.30pm. Northampton 716044.
SATURDAY
MUSIC
Blisworth: Nutstock Festival, 3pm Togmore blues/rock (3pm), Endless Knot (6.30pm), Cloud Nine (10pm), free entry, Walnut Tree Inn, 01604 859551.
Cogenhoe: Glynn (vocalist), Sports and Social Club, 8.30pm. Northampton 890882*.
Northampton: 'Remember the 40s - Remember Jessica'. Charity event at Freemason's Hall, St George's Avenue, 7pm-10pm; 40s dress optional. Tickets 12.50 on Northampton 671404.
Northampton: 40s Nostalgia Night with the Royal Air Force Wyton Area Voluntary Band plus 40s singalong, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street. Tickets 10 on Northampton 754782.
Northampton: Town Centre Music Festival. At noon the parade band meets at The White Hart, Far Cotton for Northampton Carnival, which runs from 2pm-4pm. At 8pm parade band carnival party at The Picturedrome (admission 5).
Northampton: Fat Digester and Celeriac, The Racehorse, 8pm.
Northampton: Kay T Daley, British Rail Club, St Andrew's Road.
Northampton: Black Rose, The Romany, Kingsley Road.
Northampton: Matt Murphy, Crown and Anchor, Victoria Road.
Northampton: Nataya, Foundryman's Tavern, St James.
Northampton: Donnybrook Fair, O'Malley's, Wellingborough Road.
Northampton: The Mean Fiddler 9pm, The Swan & Helmet, Clare St
Northampton: Broken Toys, Kingsley Park WMC.
Northampton: Junction 15, Molly's Bar, Abington Square
Northampton: 70s karaoke competition, Thomas a Becket, St James Road.
Northampton: Dennis Hill, Golden Horse, Southampton Road.
Towcester: Bobby G Sawyer, 8.15pm, admission 5, Maple Leaf Country Club, Towcester Football Club, 01327 351539.
Wavendon: Chas and Dave, The Stables, 8pm. 01908 280800.
Wellingborough: Jukebox night, Cromwell PH.
Yardley Gobion: The Clues, 9.30pm, free, The Coffee Pot, 01908 542656.
THEATRE
Northampton: Just Between Ourselves, Royal stage, 2pm and 7.45pm. Northampton 624811.
Northampton: Milkshake Live! Derngate stage, 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Northampton 624811.
SHOWS AND SALES
Brafield on the Green: Flower Festival and Village Fete, St Laurence's Church, 1.30pm-4.30pm, concert in Church 7.30pm.
Clipston: Garden open to the public 'The Maltings', 10 The Green. Adults 3, chld free; 11am-6pm. National Gardens Scheme.
Denton: Church Fete, 2pm on the Green, stalls, entertainment.
Kettering: Record and CD fair, 9am-4pm, George Hotel, Sheep Street, free entry.
Nether Heyford: Fete on the green, 1.30pm-5pm; variety of stalls, crafts, beer tent.
Northampton: Jumble sale, Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Kingsley Park Terrace, 10.30am.
Northampton: Jumble sale, St James community centre, 10am-11.30am. Cat Rescue.
Northampton: Jumble sale, St David's Church Hall, Eastern Ave South, Kingsthorpe at noon.
Northampton: St Patrick's summer fete, Duston community centre, 1.30pm; variety of stalls.
Odell: Village fete, Scout Field, Horsefair Lane, 2pm.
Rothwell: Family Fun Day, Montsaye Sports Hall, charity fund raising from Crazy hats breast cancer appeal and Kidsaid.
Rushden: Rushden & District Art Society summer exhibition at Rushen Hall, Hall Park, 10am-4.30pm.
Stoke Bruerne: Bric a brac sale in aid of the hall, 2pm, bargains galore, village hall.
Sudborough: Garden open at The Old Rectory; Adults 4 chld free; open 10am-6pm. NGS.
Sywell: Table top sale, organised by Sywell and Overstone Pre-School, village hall, 2pm-4pm. Table hire on Northampton 670933.
Titchmarsh: Garden open at Titchmarsh House, Chapel Street, noon-5pm. Adults 3, chld free. Village fete day.
Wappenham: Five Gardens Open (parking on Helmdon Road, opposite Home Farm), entry 4 adults, children free. plant sales, 2pm-5.30pm. www.ngs.org.uk.
Yardley Hastings: 50/50 auction, Memorial Hall; goods accepted 8.30am-1pm; viewing 1pm-2pm; auction 2pm. 01604 696382.
OTHER
Harrington: Carpetbaggers Secret War Museum, Harrington Airfield, 10am-4pm. Adults 4, chld 2.
Irchester Country Park: Join Wildlife Watch,10am-noon, a group for 8 to 12 year old children, 07747 028831, or join the ranger and other volunteers to take part in a conservation activity of the day. Tel 01933 276866.
Northampton: Northampton Cyclists Touring Club Bike Week: 14-mile ride from 10am, meet at the Canoe Centre, Bedford Road. 07707 118 389.
SUNDAY
MUSIC
Kettering: Ice-Breaker over-30s singles disco, Conference Centre, Lakeside Bar,Thurston Drive, 8pm-11.30pm. 5 on the door*.
Northampton: Town Centre Music Festival; 2pm on the Market Square – rock to opera; free. Festival Finale on the Market Square, 8pm.
Northampton: Bands in the Park, Abington Park bandstand, 2pm-5pm. Park Cafe open.
Northampton: Shanador, Spread Eagle, W'boro Rd, 5pm-8pm.
Northampton: Stephen Doyle 7.30pm, Swan and Helmet Irish Bar, Clare Street.
Northampton: Total Belief, Kingsley Park WMC.
Wavendon: Alan Ganley Jazz Legacy, The Stables, 8pm; plus Jazz Matters, 11.30am-1pm. Box office 01908 280800.
THEATRE
Northampton: Milkshake Live! Derngate stage, 11am and 2.30pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
SHOWS AND SALES
Armston, near Oundle: Garden open 'Armston Lodge'; 11am-6pm. Adults 3, chld free. NGS.
Brafield on the Green: Flower Festival and Village Fete, St Laurence's Church, 1.30-4.30pm. Songs of Praise 7pm.
Cogenhoe: Antiques and Collectors fair, village hall, 9.30am-4.30pm, admission 1, OAP 90p, 01933 311313.
Glendon: Open garden at Top Lodge, Violet Lane, 2pm-5.30pm. Adults 3, chld free.
Kelmarsh: NCCPG (Plant Heritage), Kelmarsh Hall, 10am-4pm. Adm and parking free.
Kilsby: Gardens open – Hunt House; 12 Main Road; Pytchley House; Rainbow's End and Yadran, 1pm-5pm. Combined adm 3.50.
Northampton: American car meeting, Queen Eleanor bar, Wootton, 2.30pm. 077524 27981.
Stoke Albany: Scarecrow trail, quiz, barbecue, noon-5pm.
Sulgrave: Open gardens – Church Cottage; Eagle House; The Herb Society at Sulgrave Manor; Mill Hollow Barn; Sunnymead; Threeways; The Watermill, 2pm-6pm. Combined admission 4.
Turweston: Open garden at Turweston House; home-made teas. Adults 3, chld free.
Wappenham: Open gardens - Cottonwood; Home Farm; Pittams Farm; Stone Cottage; Wappenham Manor, 2pm-5.30pm. Combined admission 4.
Woburn: Antiques fair, village hall, 10.30am-4.30pm. 01832 737803.
OTHER
Kettering: Kettering Cyclists' Touring Club all-day ride to Salcey Forest, meet Rothwell 9am, Tel 01536 712507.
Northampton: Northampton CyclIsts Touring Club Three Counties – 100kms from Salcey Forest. 01908 562197.
Northampton: Motor Neurone Disease Association meeting, St Matthew's Parish Centre, The Drive, 2.30pm.
Northampton: Quiz night, Barratts, Kingsthorpe Road.
Northampton: Barbecue and evening quiz, O'Malley's, Wellingborough Road.
Northampton: Open poker tournament, Jeckyll & Hyde, Wellingborough Road.
Northampton: Quiz and Play Your Cards Right, Thomas a Becket, St James Road.
Wellingborough: Sunday Summer Event inc fund-raising for local charity with a bike ride from The Cannon to Billing Aquadrome. Returning to The Cannon for BBQ at 4.30pm/ live music with NZZ Blues at 8.30pm. Free admission. Tel 01933 223819.
MONDAY
MUSIC
Blisworth: Old time and bluegrass session, Walnut Tree, Station Road, 8pm.
Northampton: Northampton Music Appreciation Society presents the Milton Keynes Cantabile Singers, Friends' Meeting House, Wellington St, 7.30pm. Northampton 407389.
THEATRE
Northampton: Joe Longthorne, Derngate stage, 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Earls Barton: Comedy Night – James Sherwood, Dave Thompson, WMC, Queen Street, ticket 6.50 from Jackson Grundy or call 01604 810989.
Kettering: Millbrook WI games evening and faith supper, Christ the King, Deeble Road,7.30pm. 01536 518605.
TUESDAY
MUSIC
Little Braunston: John Jones, with The Reluctant Ramblers at the Admiral Nelson, 8pm. Donation of 7 appreciated.
Northampton: Isambarde at Malt Shovel Tavern, 121 Bridge Street; adm 6.
Wavendon: Drever, McCusker & Woomble, The Stables, 8pm. Box office 01908 280800.
THEATRE
Northampton: Soul'd on Blues, Derngate stage, 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Bugbrooke: Clairvoyance evening with Lorna Holliman, community centre, 8pm. Adm 4.
Kingsthorpe: Rose of the Shire Flower Club, 7.30pm, Baptist Church Hall, also tea party for MacMillan.
WEDNESDAY
MUSIC
Northampton: The Fabulous Rockin' Blues Pimps, The Malt Shovel Tavern, 121 Bridge Street. Northampton 234212*.
Wavendon: Judy Collins supported by Ali Eskandarian, The Stables, 8pm. 01908 280800.
THEATRE
Northampton: Graduate Fashion Show, Derngate stage, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Northampton: Ron Chapman lecture on chakras and human aura, 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street, free, 01536 521803.
Pattishall: Pamper Evening, Pattishall Parish Hall, Astcote 6pm-10pm, therapies available, 01327 831146 to pre-book, 3 entry. In aid of Pre School.
THURSDAY
MUSIC
Barton Seagrave: All That Jazz, The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Avenue, 9pm-11pm; free.
Daventry: Mardi Gras Band at Casey's, Market Square. Adm 7. Northampton 505408.
Northampton: Battle of the Bands, O'Malley's, W'boro Rd.
Wavendon: Chris Farlowe & The Norman Beaker Band, The Stables, 8pm. 01908 280800.
THEATRE
Northampton: Ga Ga, Derngate, 8pm. Northampton 624811.
OTHER
Finedon: Open garden at 67-69 High Street; open 5pm-9pm. Adults 2.50, chld free. NGS.
Kettering: Clairvoyance evening wih Vince Price, Royal Hotel, 7.30pm. 8 on 07980 498 359.
Kettering: Fibromyalgia support group, drop-in centre, the MIND Centre, Russell Street, 2pm-4pm.
Northampton: Tea dance, Wardington Court, Welford Road, 1pm-3pm; free entry.
Northampton: Northampton Cyclists Touring Club. 12-mile ride starts 7.30am from Canoe Centre, Bedford Road; breakfast at Salcey Forest. Northampton 720522.
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