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Event dates: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September

Wellingborough Town Council is proud to announce Celebrate Wellingborough, a brand- new two-day event taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, aimed at showcasing the incredible people, groups, and organisations that make our town such a vibrant and diverse place to live, work and visit.

Celebrate Wellingborough invites local sports clubs, community centres, places of worship, independent businesses, and voluntary groups to “open their doors” and show residents and visitors alike what makes their corner of the town special.

From open days and taster sessions to performances, demonstrations, and behind-the- scenes tours, the weekend will offer a unique chance to explore the many opportunities and activities across Wellingborough.

A dedicated event map will be produced to guide visitors to participating venues and highlight everything taking place over the weekend.

“This is a real opportunity for Wellingborough to come together and celebrate the people, cultures, and talents that make our town so special,” said a spokesperson from Wellingborough Town Council. “We’re encouraging as many local groups and organisations as possible to get involved and help us shine a spotlight on everything Wellingborough has to offer.”

Celebrate Wellingborough | Wellingborough Town Council

Wellingborough Youth Club.

Free. Every Thursday, term time only, 4pm to 5.30pm.

At Swanspool Pavillion, Swanspool Parade, Wellingborough NN8 9SR.

Ages 10 to 18 (25 with SEND)

Join us at the Swanspool Pavillion.

Kids Quiz Club. Third Thursday of every month. 4pm to 5.30pm. Term Time only.

Free to attend for ages 10 to 18 (SEND up to age 25)

Prize for the winners!

As part of Wellingborough Youth Club.

You are invited to Chess Club (other board games will be available).

First Thursday of every month.

For ages 10 to 18 (25 with SEND).

Swanspool Pavillion. Runs as part of Wellingborough Youth Club, which runs weekly during term time.

September 20th 10:00 – 16:00

Free

Examine some of Northamptonshire’s most remarkable archaeological artefacts and get hands-on with history through family-friendly activities, including the exciting opportunity to wash real artefacts

As part of Heritage Open Days, Northamptonshire’s Archaeological Resource Centre (ARC) is hosting an ARC open day on Saturday 20th September from 10am – 4pm.

For those with a particular interest in human history, the team are offering exclusive osteology sessions as part of your ticket.

Led by expert volunteers, these sessions provide a unique opportunity to examine human skeletal remains.

This optional activity will be held in a dedicated space away from the main event.

Due to limited capacity, booking is essential for all visitors – book your tickets online: Northamptonshire’s Archaeological Resource Centre Open Day

Wellingborough Eco Group Repair Cafe

Wellingborough Repair Cafe is moving! This is because we need more space for more fixers, so we can repair more of your items!

‘Many thanks to all at Glamis Hall for hosting us up to now and helping to make the Repair Café a success. We felt that we now need a bit more space, so we will be at the Victoria Centre starting from Saturday the 13th September.’ Judy Sumner – Project Leader

You can basically bring anything you can carry that will not make a mess in the venue. Whatever it is, bring it along.

• Now there is no need to book, just turn up with your broken item. You can even bring more than one thing, though to be fair, we have limited each timeslot to one item, so you may have to join the queue a few times!
• Plus we are part of ‘Celebrate Wellingborough‘, a new weekend long event from Wellingborough Town Council to promote local activities!

Bring you broken items to the Victoria Centre from 9am-12 midday next Saturday, 13th September. We look forward to seeing you and what you bring in… More details at:

Come join us at Wellingborough Family Hub for a fun-filled Monday morning of play for children aged 0-5 years from 10:00am to 11:30am

Wellingborough Family Hub, Penrith Drive Penrith Drive Wellingborough NN8

To ensure the safety of all adults and children who join us, we ask that adults don’t take any photos within the sessions and keep their phones away. We would also like to remind parents they are required to stay with their children throughout the session and that they are their responsibility during this time. We also ask that parents respect all staff and other parents attending the group.

Booking is required to join us for the event, if you are not booked on staff can advise you of how to do this for the following week. Only 1 booking is required per family e.g. a parent with 2 children will only need to book 1 ticket.

If you have any questions or problems please contact the Wellingborough Family Hub on: 01604 526776

To book please visit our Eventbrite page NCT 0-5 years Stay & Play at the Wellingborough Family Hub: 10:00am-11:30am Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Saturday 6 September. 1pm to 3pm Swanspool Gardens

Join us for an afternoon of music, fun and games

The Mayor invites you and your family and friends to his Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

For more information and to RSVP please email: deputyclerk@wellingboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk (This gives us an idea of numbers and lets us know if you are coming and bringing your own picnic).

Use entrance on junction of Broadway and Doddington Road, Wellingborough. Limited parking onsite. Alternative parking at Swansgate Multi Story Car Park. NN18 1BL

Bring your own picnic or purchase a Cream Tea for £10 in advance or on the day to help raise money for the Mayor’s chosen charities Together for short lives and Veterans Community Network.

Please complete this form to pre-order your cream tea.

If you wish to purchase a cream tea in advance, either pay by card via the ticket box on the left, make payment via Bank Transfer to the Mayor’s Charity account shown below, or reserve to pay on the day. Don’t forget to complete the form above.

Unity Trust Bank, Wellingborough Town Council Mayoral Account

Sort Code: 60−83−01

Account number: 20534475

The Mayor’s Teddy Bear Picnic | Wellingborough Town Council

Wellingborough LIVE will be back at The Swansgate shopping centre on Thursday 28th August!

If you, or anyone you know is in need of good quality clothing, household items or children’s toys, come along to our event at The Swansgate shopping centre in Wellingborough.

All items are free! Donations gratefully received. For more information, contact the LIVE Team on

01536 859235

Need help with housing, benefits, or health? The wrap-around sessions bring multiple services together under one roof, making it easier for you to get the support you need.

Join every 6 weeks on a Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Upcoming dates:

28th August

9th October

20th November

At these sessions, you can access support from:

CGL Substance Support , NHS Smokefree , North Northamptonshire Council – Housing (NNC)

Family Support Link , NHS Sexual Health , Bridge Substance Misuse Programme

Job Centre (Benefits Support) , Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service, Volunteering Wellbeing, Hep-C Clinic

It’s free, and there’s no need to book. Just walk in and get the help you need without the hassle of multiple appointments.

info@daylightcf.org Queens Hall, 10 High Street Place, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Attention Kingsway residents: This Friday and next week you can join the smallest arts centre in the world, The Creative Place, to help create their Kingsway Shed of Culture to share local stories and creativity!

Drop into one the events at Wellingborough Methodist Church for a cuppa, chat and a chance to get creative! On Monday 18th and Friday 22nd August you can also drop in for crafts with Made With Many’s very own Myrle Roach

All drop-in dates:

• Friday, 15 August 1pm – 7pm

• Monday, 18 August 1pm – 7pm

• Friday, 22 August, 1pm – 7pm

• Saturday, 30 August 10am – 2pm

This project has been made possible by a Greatwell Homes Community Grant – find out more at Call for residents to shape new arts project | Greatwell Homes

Thursday 14 August. 3:30pm to 5pm. Next Gen Special Yarn Pots. Ages 4 to 17. Drop In.

Friday 15 August. 10pm to 12 Noon. Dream Catchers. Ages 4 to 12. Please book in advance.

Wednesday 20 August. 10am to 3pm. Make and Take mythical creatures and their homes. Ages 4 to 12. Drop in.

Thursday 21 August. 2pm to 3pm. Dazzling Dragonflies. Ages 4 to 12. Please book in advance.

Friday 22 August. 11am to 12pm. Sensory Story. All Ages SEND. Please book via website www.sense.org.uk

Friday 22 August 2pm to 3pm. Rock Painting. Ages 4 to 12. Please book in advance.

Wednesday 27 August 10.30am to 11.30am. Beautiful Butterfly Feeders. Ages 4 to 12. Please book in advance.

Activities limited to two per child.

To book any of these events – Speak to us at the library helpdesk.

Email us at Wellingborough.LibraryPlus@NortNorthants.gov.uk Message us on Facebook or call us on 0300 126 3000

Wellingborough Library, Pebble Lane, NN8 1AS