FRIDAYMUSICBozeat: Black Rose, Red Lion.
Finedon: Scruffy Article, Gladstone WMC.
Kettering: The Pistols, Prince of Wales, Dalkeith Place, 9pm
Northampton: Zippy, chart, dance and classical tunes, Black Bottom Club, G
eorge Row.
Northampton: Motown night, Kingsley Park WMC, Kingsley Park Terrace. CIU rules apply.
Northampton: Pink Uglies, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Northampton: Mick Lee, Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road. CIU rules apply.
THEATRENorthampton: 39 Steps, at The Royal Theatre. Box Office 01604 624811.
OTHERKettering: Beetle drive, All Saints' Church, William Street, 7.30pm. Adult £2.50, child £1.50 includes ploughman's supper.
Kettering: Coffee mornings, Toller Church, Gold Street, 10am-noon*.
Kettering: Coffee shop/crafts, Healey Community Cafe, Parish Church Rooms on the market, 9am-2.45pm*.
Rushden: Creative arts group, Full Gospel Church, High Street South, 11am-1pm. 01933 316171*.
SATURDAYMUSICBrafield: Jayne (vocals), Brafield on the Green WMC, 8pm-11.15pm; CIU rules apply.
Bugbrooke: The Ratman (Dire Straits music and others), The Five Bells, 9pm-late.
Flore: New band, 491 Blues, The White Hart.
Harpole: Motown and Northern Soul, The Bull, 8.30pm.
Isham: Mid-Sensation (six-piece soul/Tamla Motown band), The Monk & Minstrel.
Northampton: The Ginger Pig Band, The Picturedrome, Kettering Road. Tickets £5; starts 9pm.
Northampton: Bob Cheever (vocalist), The Victoria Inn, Poole Street, 8pm.
Northampton: Benefit night in aid of Don Kennedy, The Swan and Helmet, Clare Street. Music by Limelight.
Northampton: Cornerstone (reggae/blues), Halfway House, Kingsthorpe Road.
Northampton: DJ Suff, soul, house and garage plus Matt Potter, 70s/80s party hits, Black Bottom Club, George Row.
Northampton: Playhard presents Pic 'n' Mix, Indie, pop and soul, Charles Bradlaugh, Earl Street/Upper Mounts.
Northampton: Obsession (duo), Kingsley Park WMC, Kingsley Park Terrace. CIU rules apply.
Northampton: The Beer Parlour Jivers, Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road, 8.30pm. CIU rules apply
Northampton: John Lee, British Rail Club, St Andrew's Road.
Rothwell: Karaoke, Bluebell Inn, Bell Hill*.
Rushden: Scruffy Article, Windmill Club, Glassbrook Road.
Wavendon: Music in the Garden 'Jazz on a Summer's Day' led by Robin Aspland, in The Stables Garden, 11.30am; tickets £11 in advance or £12 on the day; plus Cleo's Great Non-Birthday with guests Jady-Adie and Alan Barnes and his Liquorice Stick Allsorts, 2.30pm; tickets £15. Box office 01908 280800.
Wavendon: Brendan Burns – Under Educated, The Stables, 8pm; plus Acoustic stage 'Afterspark', 8.45pm. Box office 01908 280800.
THEATRENorthampton: Murder in Play and Murder at Priorswell Manor, double bill by Abbey Community Theatre, (July 5–7), 7.30pm, Abbey Theatre, East Hunsbury. Box office Northampton 761291/767568.
Wavendon: Theatre of Widdershins present Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Furry Tails, The Stables, 2pm. Box office 01908 280800.
SHOWS AND SALES
Gretton: Primary School 100th anniversary centenary fair from noon at the recreation ground, Kirby Road; stalls, displays, music plus disco 7pm at the Sports and Social Club. 01536 771970.
Kettering: 3rd Kettering Boys' Brigade car boot sale, Meadow Road; set-up from 7am. Cars £5, vans and trailers £7. 01536 390146.
Little Houghton: Summer festival and fete, 2pm-5pm with teas and ice-creams; exhibition of flowers in the church; six gardens open Sat & Sun, 2pm-6pm.
Newton Bromswold: Fete at 2.30pm with Rushden Mission Band, stalls, teas; children's fancy dress at 3pm; church open.
Northampton: Summer fete with tombola, games, raffle and much more, Rathgar Residential Home, 349 Kettering Road, 10am-1pm. In aid of residents' fund and Wardington Court.
Northampton: Boothville mart, community hall, Kettering Road North/Booth Lane, 8am-noon. Bring goods for sale by 8am; refreshments available. Northampton 645128.
Northampton: Bethany Homestead summer fayre, Kingsley Road, 2.30pm. To be opened by Radio Northampton's Bernie Keith and his dog Riley; stalls, games.
Northampton: Summer fayre, Queensgrove Methodist Church, Kettering Road (off Grove Road), 10am-1pm; a variety of stalls, inc African craft.
Northampton: Teddy Bear's Picnic at Bear Necessities, 1 Brundall Close, Langlands, 2pm-4.30pm. Adm £1. Around 120 bears on show in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Please do not bring your own teddy (as they may get mixed up with the one's on show).
Northampton: Coffee morning and stalls, Christ Church Hall, Wellingborough Road, 10am-noon.
Northampton: Jumble sale, Kingsley Park Methodist Church, 10.30am.
Wellingborough: Wellingborough Carnival from Broad Green, noon-3pm. Everyone invited to be part of the Victoria Centre's walking troupe (fancy dress or national costume).
Wellingborough: Book sale, St Mary's Church, Knox Road,10am.
OTHERKettering: Saturday Tots Club, North Park Pavilion, 2pm-4pm. Adm £1 includes refreshments*.
SUNDAY
MUSIC
Brafield: Les Sayers, Brafield on the Green WMC, 8pm-10.30pm; CIU rules apply.
Bugbrooke: Music by Craig, barbecue and fun afternoon with children's entertainment, The Five Bells garden from 4pm.
Northampton: Summer Festival of Music, featuring county's young musical talent. New Generation concert 2pm; Second generation 7.30pm. Box Office 01604 624811.
Northampton: Barbecue and entertainment, 2pm-6pm, Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road. CIU rules apply.
Northampton: The Gretton Silver Band, Abington Park Bandstand, 2pm-5pm; The Park Cafe open.
Northampton: Irish band, 4pm-7pm, Halfway House, Kingsthorpe Road.
Northampton: One2Many, 7pm-9.30pm, Gardener's Arms, Wellingborough Road.
Northampton: The Rambler, 6.30pm; GAA sports Final - Munster v Leinster, 1.30pm, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Thrapston: Alive 'n' Kicking over 40s singles, The Bridge Hotel, 8pm. 01832 734510*.
Wavendon: The Rock Experience Concert – showcase of local bands,The Stables, 7.30pm. Box office 01908 280800.
Wavendon: Music in the Garden 'The Passion' with Lianne Carroll, Sara Colman and Jacqui Dankworth, The Stables, noon. Tickets £12. Box office 01908 280800.
THEATRENorthampton: Pluck, comedy musical trio at The Royal Theatre, 7.30pm
Northampton: Murder in Play and Murder at Priorswell Manor, double bill by Abbey Community Theatre, 7.30pm, Abbey Centre, East Hunsbury. Box office Northampton 761291/767568.
OTHERFinedon: Local History Society 'Finedon in the 1950s', Friends Meeting House, High Street, 2pm-4pm. 01933 680700*.
Kettering: Kettering Cyclists' Touring Club. All day ride to Cotesbach (Leics). Meet at Rothwell at 9am or Catthorpe at 11am. 01536 712507.
Northampton: General knowledge quiz, The Artizan, Artizan Road, 8.15pm*.
Northampton: Quiz at The Headland PH, Longland Rd, 9pm.
Northampton: Quiz, King Billy, Bridge Street, 8.30pm*.
Rockingham Castle: Northants Natural History Society. Annual photographic section outing and picnic. Meet at the entrance by the two towers at noon (entry charges payable). Northampton 401813.
Rushden: Art group, life drawing and painting, 10am-1pm, The Studio, 82 Crabb Street. 01933 395605*.
Thrapston: Alive 'n' Kicking over 40s club, the Bridge Hotel, 7.45pm. 01832 734510.
Wellingborough: Quiz, Dun Cow, Gold Street, 8.15pm*.
PRESERVED RAILWAYSChapel Brampton: Northampton & Lamport Railway. Pitsford Road. Trains running from 11.45am. Northampton 820327*.
Irchester: Narrow Gauge Railway Museum at Irchester Country Park, 10am-4pm; free adm. 01933 276866.
SHOWS AND SALESBugbrooke: Fun afternoon with barbecue, music by Craig and children's entertainment, The Five Bells garden from 4pm.
Cogenhoe: Village fete and fun day, Cogenhoe Football Club, Compton Park, 2pm-5pm.
Hannington: Open gardens, 11am-5pm; adults £3, children free. Plants and historic church. In aid of National Gardens Scheme.
Harpole: Car boot sale (no time given).
Little Houghton: Summer festival with exhibition of flowers in church; six gardens open, 2pm-6pm.
Olney 'The Oldest Book in the Shop', a display and sale of oldest books ever donated; Oxfam Shop, 9.30am-12.30pm.
Orlingbury: Open gardens and cream teas from 2pm. Adm £2.50 adults, children free. Organised by St Mary's Church.
West Haddon: Open gardens, 2pm-6pm; adm £3.50 adults, chld free. National Gardens Scheme.
MONDAYMUSICNorthampton: Jam night, all musicians welcome, Crown and Anchor*.
Wilby: The Roy Civil Quartet, The Horseshoe.
THEATRENorthampton: Murder in Play and Murder at Priorswell Manor, Abbey Community Theatre at Abbey Centre, East Hunsbury, 7.30pm. Box office Northampton 761291/767568.
SPORTChelmsford: Twenty20 cricket quarter-finals – Essex Eagles v Northams Steelbacks, 7.40pm.
OTHERBroughton: Quiz night, Fox and Hounds*.
Bugbrooke: Quiz night, Five Bells, 9pm*.
Great Houghton: IVC Social Club (age 20s-40s), White Hart, 9pm every week. Northampton 588267*.
Harlestone: Tint tots, village institute, 10am-11.30am. Northampton 843991*.
Northampton: Movie night – Rambo, The Picturedrome, Kettering Road, 8pm; free.
Northampton: Northampton Duplicate Bridge, 7.30pm, 16 The Crescent; Northampton 630546*.
Northampton: The Red Rose Club social afternoon, St James community centre, 2pm-4pm*.
Northampton: Quiz night, The Sunnyside, Boughton Green Road, 9pm*.
Rushden: Rushden Chess Club, Conservative Club, High Street South, 7.30pm. 01832 710449*.
TUESDAYMUSICBurton 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: Open mic, The Crispin, Great Russell Street*.
Northampton: Acoustic jam night hosted by Smike, Bat and Wickets, Bailiff Street, 8.30pm*.
Roade: Open-air summer concert with The Roade Community Orchestra at Roade Primary School, 7pm. Bring chairs and picnics. Adults £2 plus concessions on the gate.
Wavendon: 10CC, The Stables, 8pm (and Wed). Box office 01908 280800.
Wilby: Acoustic night, George Inn, 8.30pm*.
OTHERBoughton: Quiz night, Whyte Melville, 8.30pm*.
Broughton: Music quiz night, Fox and Hounds*.
Burton Latimer: Ringcraft, Burton Latimer Dog Club, community centre, Pioneer Avenue, 8.30pm-9.15pm. Cost £1.50. 01536 726935*.
East Haddon: Friendly art group, village hall, 2pm-4.30pm; all abilities welcome. Northampton 890197*.
Gretton: Quiz night, the Blue Bell, 8pm. £1pp. 01536 770404*.
Kettering: Kettering Cyclists Touring Club. Morning ride to Hallaton (Bewicke tea-room). Meet at Rothwell at 9.30am. 01536 712507.
Little Harrowden: Wii games console night, WMC*.
Northampton: First meeting of Boothville Residents' Association, Community Centre, rear of 3 Booth Lane North (old post office), 7.30pm. Election of officers will take place; local councillors, police, local warden etc will attend; all welcome.
Northampton: Cinema Club – Brick, Old White Hart, Far Cotton, 8pm; free.
Northampton: Classic car meet, Queen Eleanor PH, Wootton (off A45), 6.30pm. Northampton 646963.
Northampton: Northampton Duplicate Bridge, 7.30pm, 16 The Crescent; Northampton 630546*.
Northampton: Pub quiz, The Pioneer, Hazeldene Road, Links Estate, 8.30pm*.
Northampton: Quiz, White Elephant, near Racecourse, 8pm*.
Northampton: General knowledge quiz, Victoria Inn, Poole Street*.
Northampton: Quiz night, The Britannia, Barrack Road, 9pm*.
Northampton: Women's Circle, Abington community centre, Wheatfield Road South, 2.30pm-4pm. Northampton 404605*.
Rothwell: Luncheon Club for over 60s, Marlow House community centre, Well Lane, 11.45am-1.30pm. Cost £2.85. 01536 762329*.
Rushden: Coffee shop, light refreshments, Rushden Mission Church, 10am-12.30pm*.
Towcester: Towcester Bridge Club, Conservative Club, Watling Street East, 7.30pm-10pm. 01908 551201*.
Wellingborough: Bridge classes for beginners, Railway Club, Broad Green, 7.30pm. Northampton 466044*.
WEDNESDAYMUSICFoxton: J for Jazz, Black Horse, 8.30pm*.
Little Harrowden: Robbo and raffle, WMC, Main Street*.
Northampton: Live and Unplugged, acoustic music, 9pm, The Picturedrome, Kettering Rd.
Northampton: New jam night with Marco, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street.
Northampton: Prussian Blue, The Malt Shovel Tavern, 121 Bridge Street. Northampton 234212*.
Northampton: Kev's acoustic jam session, Romany PH, Kingsley Road every week*.
THEATRENorthampton: Mek Mi Laugh starring Curtis Walker and Felix Dexter, Royal Theatre, 7.4.5pm. Box office Northampton 624811.
OTHERGretton: Gretton Bowls Club, village hall, Kirby Road, 8pm-10pm. Adm £1. 01536 263845*.
Kettering: Art session for pre-school children, 9.45am-10.30am, Barton Hall, Barton Seagrave Road, Kettering. £4 per session*.
Kettering: Mothers and toddlers, St Peter and St Paul's Parish Hall, Market Square, 1.30pm*.
Kettering: Shanti Group unemployed and elderly persons' recreation, MIND Centre, Russell Street, 10am-2.30pm. Details 0585 937452*.
Kettering: Whist drive, St John's Hall, Stamford Road, 7.30pm. 01536 514119*.
Northampton: Northants Natural History Society, Humfrey Rooms, Castilian Terrrace. Open for members and guests to look at library books, magazines and exhibits; also photographic section walk along the River Great Ouse at Haversham, near MK. Northampton 401813.
Northampton: Stitch workshop 'Clever Couching', Weston Favell parish room, Wellingborough Road, 7.15pm. Cost £5. Book on Northampton 637763/720498.
Northampton: Quiz night and Aces High, Kingsley Park WMC, Kingsley Park Terrace. CIU rules.
Northampton: Pop quiz, Victoria Inn, Poole Street*.
Northampton: Music quiz, The End, Cotton End*.
Northampton: Quiz, Lamplighter, 8.30pm*.
Northampton: Friendly art group, St James Community Centre, 2pm*.
Pytchley: Kettering and District Film and Video Makers, village hall, Church Road, 8pm. 01536 790285*.
Wellingborough: Get fit for the over 50s at St Andrew's Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, 9.30am*.
THURSDAYMUSICBarton Seagrave: The Nighthawks, The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Avenue, 9pm; free.
Irchester: Live Music, The 19th, 8.45pm; free*.
Northampton: Joe McMahon jam session, Swan and Helmet, Clare Street*.
Northampton: Jam session, The Romany, Kingsley Road*.
Towcester: Craig's open mic night; all acoustic instruments and styles welcome, Monk and Tipster, 8pm*.
Wavendon: Debashish Bhattacharya - Indian musician, The Stables, 8pm. Box office 01908 280800.
Woodford: Open mic night, The Duke's Arms, 8.30pm*.
OTHERCorby: Clairvoyancy evening with Rivkah Morgan, Grampian Club, Patrick Road. Tickets £10 and £8 on 01536 744811.
Northampton: Northants Natural History Society (General Section). Video presentation on the Galapagos Islands, 2.30pm, Humfrey Rooms, Castilian Terr.
Northampton: General knowledge quiz, The Longboat PH, Duston*.
Northampton: Quiz night and meal, Monks Park WMC, Wellingborough Road*.
Northampton: Quiz, The Windmill, Welford Road, Kingsthorpe*.
Northampton: Music and trivia quiz, The Headlands, Longland Road*.
Northampton: Pop quiz, Foundryman's Tavern, St James Road*.
Roade: Quiz, The Cock, 8pm*.
Towcester: Country market, Chantry House, Market Square, 8.30am-noon*.
Woodford: Woodford Feast Wander - 90 minute heritage walk starts 7.15pm from St Mary's Church; all welcome. Cost £2.50 includes refreshments in church after walk. 07710 461113.
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