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Northampton, Local News

Iconic Rabbits ‘Hop To The Shops’ For Town Centre’s Easter Trail

Families are being challenged to complete a trail of town centre shops and track down 14 iconic
rabbits as part of a drive encouraging people to visit Northampton this Easter.
The trail is being funded and delivered by Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement
District (BID) and aims to increase footfall into the town over the Easter holidays, urging
families to support local businesses.

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Northampton, Local News

Vehicle Leasing Veteran Joins The Fold

A renowned vehicle leasing veteran is the latest recruit at Northampton-based
Silverstone Leasing.
New account manager David Purvis has been in the motor trade for over 25 years,
starting off valeting cars before going into body shop quality control and new car
sales at a local dealership.

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Local News

More Than Just Football – Still Time To Sign Up For Fundraiser

There are just a few places remaining to play in the seventh annual Silverstone Soccer football fundraiser this summer, which last year’s winners say is about “more than just football”.

The popular charity event, hosted by leading Northampton-based leasing company Silverstone Leasing, will take place at Daventry Town Football Club on Sunday 28th June.

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Older News

Eyes Play ‘Unique And Vital’ Role In Revealing Wider Health Issues, Say Northampton Optometrists Marking World Health Day

A Northampton optometrist has highlighted how new technology can detect life-threatening health conditions during specialist eye examinations, in the lead up to World Health Day. 

The theme of this year’s World Health Day on Tuesday, April 7 is ‘Together for health. Stand with science’, with a year‑long campaign celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect health.

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Latest News

Powerhouse Picks Up Two More Award Nominations

The powerhouse female leader of a Northamptonshire health and safety consultancy
has been shortlisted for two much-coveted national awards.
Zeynep Guzelkasap, operations director at Acorn Safety Services, has been named
as a finalist in the Woman in Construction category of the National Business
Women’s Awards.

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Latest News

Rushden Lakes To Host Egg-Citing Easter Events

Visit Rushden Lakes this Easter for fun -filled family -friendly activities , including free entertainment. The Dino Bus will arrive at Rushden Lakes on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 April . This free event
promises a roaring good time for young dinosaur enthusiasts, giving them the chance to experience a unique, interactive attraction including baby dinosaur meet -and -greets, VR experiences , fossil handling and more.

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Business News

Much Needed Community Wellbeing Hub Secures £100,000 In Funding

An exciting project to create a new health and wellbeing hub in the grounds of Northamptonshire’s historic Delapré Abbey has secured a £100,000 grant.

During the pandemic, the Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust began offering a range of wellbeing activities including cycling confidence programmes, walking therapies, cooking classes for cancer patients, gardening workshops, mental health support and social prescribing services.

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Business News

Charity Above Par With Trio Of Golf Days

Golfers looking for an un-fore-gettable experience on the course raising charity cash
have a trio of hole options to choose from this year, as Cynthia Spencer Hospice
Charity expands its corporate golf day calendar for 2026.
Following the success of last year’s duo of golf events which raised a grand total of
£35,500, the charity, which marks its 50th anniversary in May, has added a third
event to the schedule to add to its birthday celebrations.

photo of lady in a food bank packing food into bags
Business News

Volunteer Goes Above And Beyond To Support Local Foodbank

A kind-hearted volunteer has gone above and beyond to volunteer at Corby
Foodbank to help make a difference to those in the community that rely on its
services.
Jennifer Hallam, a member of Corby LIVE, a North Northamptonshire Council
service that supports adults with additional support needs, has become an invaluable
member of the foodbank team since she started volunteering there around four years
ago.

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Northampton

Innovative Workspace Hub Open Day

Entrepreneurs seeking a welcoming workspace with a community feel are invited to
drop in to the Vulcan Works open day next month. The Northampton town centre innovative serviced office space is throwing open its doors on Friday 24th April, from 9am to 5pm, so the local business community can experience the purpose-built centre free of charge and in all its glory.

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