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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

We cleared our ECO HUB over the weekend, finishing at 1:30 this morning. There was so much stuff it took longer than expected. It looks really sad, but it needed to be completely cleared for building works

Thank you to everyone who helped us do this. Thank you Anne, Eileen, Emma, Lily and Clover, Kyle and Sheila, Jonathan, Michael and team, and Sam. Thank you all for your support.

Massive thank you to Glamis Hall for all of your support and for putting up with us. We have had a very happy and busy three years as ECO HUB, plus as Tuesday Tidy Ups and more before. Thank you to the Trustees, management and staff.

Wellingborough Swap Shop, SUB, Happy Cafe and Food Sharers will continue to be on tomorrow, and every Tuesday and Thursday in August at Swanspool Pavilion! Plus we will have Replay Fun Fridays too. Thank you Wellingborough Town Council for accommodating us at short notice.

Thank you to everyone who uses our services and supports us. We are sad we have closed at Glamis Hall, but so happy to be able to bring our services to Swanspool, which promises to be a very busy month in the Pavillion and gardens!

ECO HUB is now based at Swanspool Pavillion, Swanspool Parade, Wellingborough NN8 2BZ. We are there during August temporarily whilst Glamis Hall has building works. Thank you to Wellingborough Town Council for hosting us!

We’re delighted to announce that the tennis courts at Swanspool Gardens have been fully refurbished and are now open for public use.

Book a court today for £6 per hour.

Booking a court is simple and convenient through Club Spark’s online booking system: head to the LTA webpage

Click on ‘LTA Play’

Search Swanspool Gardens in the location tab

Click on view court details, Choose an available time slot

Login using your LTA Advantage membership (or create one if you don’t have one)

Complete payment through the online system. Receive your access code for your booked time

Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or an experienced player looking to improve your game, the courts provide an excellent environment for social play with family and friends.

Every Thursday in August 2025 | 11am – 2pm | Swanspool Pavilion & Gardens

Join us for a packed programme of activities and family-friendly fun each week this August! You can expect:

The Arson Task Force – learn how they keep our community safe

Displays from Wellingborough Civic Society inside the Pavilion

A Scavenger Hunt & Treasure Hunt – just £1 per go!

Free taster sessions in bowls – just £5 per person to play a game

Plus, try your hand at putting in the gardens – just £2 per round!

And that’s just the start… There’s more to come each week, with new activities!

No booking needed – just turn up and get involved!

Bring your friends, bring the kids, and make a day of it at Swanspool Gardens

**Activities are not supervised, so children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and happy.**

**Limited parking on site, please use Swansgate Multi Storey Car Park.*