With less than two days to go until the big day, we wanted to spotlight the businesses, organisations and individuals who put smiles on faces during the build up to Christmas Day.
From a generous family who gifted more than 200 parcels to elderly people in their community, to the return of the Christmas light switch on at the Market Square, it has been a festive few months in the town.
Get in the festive spirit and look back on 10 of Northampton’s wholesome moments in the run up to Christmas 2024…
5. Santa’s Little Helpers group returned for fifth Christmas helping families in need
The ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’ group, founded by Emma Miller, returned for its fifth Christmas helping families in need, who can claim toys donated by others across the county. The initiative operates on a Facebook group and members post toys they wish to donate to others for free – which is a great help in the run up to the festive season. Photo: Emma Miller
6. Northampton BID’s Santa’s grotto visits were just £1 in the Grosvenor Centre
Northampton BID’s grotto returned to the Grosvenor Shopping Centre and families visited throughout November and December for just £1 – which included meeting the main man and receiving a gift. This affordable activity was accessible to all and helped instil the magic of the festive season for families across the town. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
7. Tudor Manor Day Nursery’s renowned Christmas light display lit up the streets of Duston
Tudor Manor Day Nursery’s renowned Christmas light display has been admired by the Duston community for almost two decades. Sisters Gemma Hewer and Becky Evans, who own and manage the nursery in Berrywood Road, have continued the annual tradition in memory of their father and now welcome the community to share the switch on with them. Photo: Tudor Manor Day Nursery
8. Welford Christmas Tree Farm welcomed the community for festive fun
The popular, family-run Welford Christmas Tree Farm welcomed the community for a variety of festive fun. After the business bounced back from a break in at their busiest time of year, the Miles family were determined to not let this stop what they had planned – which included the new addition of fire pits to toast marshmallows. Photo: Welford Christmas Tree Farm