Activities local to you
Below is a timetable of activities you can try in person throughout the event week. Activities include health walks, an art workshop, and futsal. The information of each of the sessions is outlined below.
All sessions are FREE unless otherwise stated.
If you would like any further information, please get in touch with those listed. We ask that you respect and adhere to COVID guidelines, as well as any safety measures in place, when attending these sessions.
14th June
10AM-4PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
The Arches at Fineshade Wood – The Arches is set in Fineshade Wood across from the cafe, meaning its part of an enriching day out. Triple Harvest – The Archives is an exhibition of commissioned video work and objects from artists alongside items from Corby Borough Council’s heritage collection which create alternate histories of where we live.
The Arches, Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood, Near Corby, NN17 3BB
10:30AM-4PM
Kettering Complementary Therapies
Bringing health to the high street. In addition to a range of healthy living information you can speak to: NHFT School Nurses – Healthy Lifestyle advisor NHFT Autism spectrum disorder support group Blood Pressure testing Public Health Supporting Independence Programme Kettering Mind KGH Patient Advice & Liason Service Taster treatments; Reflexology, indian head massage, Reiki
55 Gold Street, Kettering
Barbara
07748 591065
11-12PM
Kettering Mind
Health Walks
Mind Health Walk: This walk and talk takes you through the peaceful cemetery and through the town
1:30-3:30PM
Art Class
Sarah Pendred
Starting or developing a new hobby or talent is an ideal way of stretching the mind, relaxing, and escaping the stress and pressures of life.
Our classes are fun, relaxed, and a great way to meet like minded people and learn something new.
Sywell Village Hall
2:45PM
Tai Chi Qigong
See Be Wellbeing
An hour long session of Tai Chi Qigong for relaxation and wellbeing. Come along and try out this ancient practice of slow, low impact movements that incorporate posture, breathing and focus to cultivate a smooth energy flow through the body. Places are limited so registration is required.
Barton Seagrave Village Hall, Bertone Road, Barton Seagrave, NN15 6WF
Caroline Beynon
8-9PM
Futsal
North Northants Council
Just Play Futsal gives the casual footballer a chance to turn up to a venue and play. Just Play is recreational football at its best – it’s about turning up for an hour of exercise and a bit of fun.
We provide the balls, pitch and teams. Just Play Futsal is for adults, for men, for women, for those who think they’re talented and for those who think they aren’t; it’s a game for everyone, whatever your age or ability
Arena Sports, Thurston Dr, Kettering NN15 6PB
15th June
10-11AM
Health Walks
Burton Latimer Library: This walk utilises accessible routes around the village including some countryside paths to enjoy nature. This walk splits into a shorter and a longer walk.
Burton Latimer Library
10AM-12PM
Kettering Walking Football
North Northants Council
A walking pace version of the beautiful game, ideal for over 50s. Get active, meet new people and have fun!
Desborough Leisure Centre
Mathew Yates
10AM-2PM
Volunteer Gardening
Greenpatch
All welcome, come down to learn new skills, use existing ones, make new friends and be a valuable part of a thriving community garden with a common purpose.
5 Margaret Rd,
Kettering
NN16 0QH
Polly Shackleton
10AM-4PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
The Arches at Fineshade Wood – The Arches is set in Fineshade Wood across from the cafe, meaning its part of an enriching day out. Triple Harvest – The Archives is an exhibition of commissioned video work and objects from artists alongside items from Corby Borough Council’s heritage collection which create alternate histories of where we live.
The Arches, Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood, Near Corby, NN17 3BB
10:30AM-4PM
Kettering Complementary Therapies
Bringing health to the high street. In addition to a range of healthy living information you can speak to: NHFT School Nurses – Healthy Lifestyle advisor NHFT Autism spectrum disorder support group Blood Pressure testing Public Health Supporting Independence Programme Kettering Mind KGH Patient Advice & Liason Service Taster treatments; Reflexology, indian head massage, Reiki
55 Gold Street, Kettering
Barbara
07748 591065
11AM
Meditation and breathing session with Ashok
Greenpatch
All welcome, come down to learn new skills, use existing ones, make new friends and be a valuable part of a thriving community garden with a common purpose.
Polly Shackleton
7-8PM
Futsal
North Northants Council
This is a mixed session. Just Play Futsal gives the casual footballer a chance to turn up to a venue and play. Just Play is recreational football at its best – it’s about turning up for an hour of exercise and a bit of fun.
Arena Sports, Thurston Dr, Kettering NN15 6PB
8-9PM
Futsal
North Northants Council
This is a Women only session. Just Play Futsal gives the casual footballer a chance to turn up to a venue and play. Just Play is recreational football at its best – it’s about turning up for an hour of exercise and a bit of fun.
Arena Sports, Thurston Dr, Kettering NN15 6PB
16th June
10AM
Friends of the Museum & Gallery
Town Centre Walk
Numbers strictly limited to 10 persons to ensure everybody gets to hear and we don’t block the pavements! A charge of £5 a head, proceeds to the Gallery and Museum charity.
Library
David Brown
07808 262644
10AM-4PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
The Arches at Fineshade Wood – The Arches is set in Fineshade Wood across from the cafe, meaning its part of an enriching day out. Triple Harvest – The Archives is an exhibition of commissioned video work and objects from artists alongside items from Corby Borough Council’s heritage collection which create alternate histories of where we live.
The Arches, Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood, Near Corby, NN17 3BB
10:30AM-4PM
Kettering Complementary Therapies
Bringing health to the high street. In addition to a range of healthy living information you can speak to: NHFT School Nurses – Healthy Lifestyle advisor NHFT Autism spectrum disorder support group Blood Pressure testing Public Health Supporting Independence Programme Kettering Mind KGH Patient Advice & Liason Service Taster treatments; Reflexology, indian head massage, Reiki
55 Gold Street, Kettering
Barbara
07748 591065
17th June
10-11AM
The Green Patch
Health Walks
This walk takes you along the River Ise around the surrounding estate.
10AM-2PM
Volunteer Gardening
Greenpatch
All welcome, come down to learn new skills, use existing ones, make new friends and be a valuable part of a thriving community garden with a common purpose.
5 Margaret Rd,
Kettering
NN16 0QH
Polly Shackleton
10AM-4PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
The Arches at Fineshade Wood – The Arches is set in Fineshade Wood across from the cafe, meaning its part of an enriching day out. Triple Harvest – The Archives is an exhibition of commissioned video work and objects from artists alongside items from Corby Borough Council’s heritage collection which create alternate histories of where we live.
The Arches, Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood, Near Corby, NN17 3BB
10:30AM-12:30PM
Health Walks
Free health walks led by volunteers lasting 30 to 90 minutes. We offer a mix of regular, shorter walks as well as longer less frequent walks around the borough. Walks are open to all abilities and we love having new walkers join us!
Barton Seagrave Green
10:30AM-4PM
Kettering Complementary Therapies
Bringing health to the high street. In addition to a range of healthy living information you can speak to: NHFT School Nurses – Healthy Lifestyle advisor NHFT Autism spectrum disorder support group Blood Pressure testing Public Health Supporting Independence Programme Kettering Mind KGH Patient Advice & Liason Service Taster treatments; Reflexology, indian head massage, Reiki
55 Gold Street, Kettering
Barbara
07748 591065
11AM
Meditation
Greenpatch
Meditation and breathing session with Ashok
5 Margaret Rd,
Kettering
NN16 0QH
Polly Shackleton
12-5PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
Deene Park – A series of sculpture, sound, and text installations set in the beautiful gardens of Deene Park. Must book tickets ahead at http://www.deenepark.com
Deene Park, Corby, Northants, NN17 3EW
1:30PM-2:30PM
Pilates
Greenpatch
Pilates and stretching with Katie Holmes
5 Margaret Rd,
Kettering
NN16 0QH
Polly Shackleton
6-7PM
Futsal
North Northants Council
Just Play Futsal gives the casual footballer a chance to turn up to a venue and play. Just Play is recreational football at its best – it’s about turning up for an hour of exercise and a bit of fun.
Arena Sports, Thurston Dr, Kettering NN15 6PB
18th June
10AM-4PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
The Arches at Fineshade Wood – The Arches is set in Fineshade Wood across from the cafe, meaning its part of an enriching day out. Triple Harvest – The Archives is an exhibition of commissioned video work and objects from artists alongside items from Corby Borough Council’s heritage collection which create alternate histories of where we live.
The Arches, Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood, Near Corby, NN17 3BB
10:30AM-4PM
Kettering Complementary Therapies
Bringing health to the high street. In addition to a range of healthy living information you can speak to: NHFT School Nurses – Healthy Lifestyle advisor NHFT Autism spectrum disorder support group Blood Pressure testing Public Health Supporting Independence Programme Kettering Mind KGH Patient Advice & Liason Service Taster treatments; Reflexology, indian head massage, Reiki
55 Gold Street, Kettering
Barbara
07748 591065
11AM-12PM
Health Walks
Desborough Surgery: This wellness walk mainly includes flat side roads and takes you past the local bowls club.
Desborough Surgery
12-5PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
Deene Park – A series of sculpture, sound, and text installations set in the beautiful gardens of Deene Park. Must book tickets ahead at http://www.deenepark.com
Deene Park, Corby, Northants, NN17 3EW
19th June
7:30AM-1PM
Ironstone Wellbeing
Open Day
We will be open on both the Saturday and Sunday for people to pop in and have a tour of the centre and ask any questions. Our café will also be open.
10AM-4PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
The Arches at Fineshade Wood – The Arches is set in Fineshade Wood across from the cafe, meaning its part of an enriching day out. Triple Harvest – The Archives is an exhibition of commissioned video work and objects from artists alongside items from Corby Borough Council’s heritage collection which create alternate histories of where we live.
The Arches, Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood, Near Corby, NN17 3BB
10:30AM-4PM
Kettering Complementary Therapies
Bringing health to the high street. In addition to a range of healthy living information you can speak to: NHFT School Nurses – Healthy Lifestyle advisor NHFT Autism spectrum disorder support group Blood Pressure testing Public Health Supporting Independence Programme Kettering Mind KGH Patient Advice & Liason Service Taster treatments; Reflexology, indian head massage, Reiki
55 Gold Street, Kettering
Barbara
07748 591065
12-5PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
Deene Park – A series of sculpture, sound, and text installations set in the beautiful gardens of Deene Park. Must book tickets ahead at http://www.deenepark.com
Deene Park, Corby, Northants, NN17 3EW
20th June
8:30AM-12:30PM
Ironstone Wellbeing
Open Day
We will be open on both the Saturday and Sunday for people to pop in and have a tour of the centre and ask any questions. Our café will also be open.
8:30AM-12:30PM
OB Running
This is a run or walk around Weekly Woods, open to anyone!
Our Club encourages people of Kettering to join us with Running, Walking and Biking to help with mental health even if you can’t run, we will support you.
9-10AM
Desborough Greenspace Junior parkrun
Desborough Greenspace Junior parkrun it is a free 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). Due to COVID-19 restrictions only those aged 4 to 10 years old may take part until further notice.
It is held every Sunday at 9:00am, at Desborough green space
Children can run, walk, skip around our beautiful greenspace whilst safely marshalled by volunteers.
We do ask you please register before your first visit and print out and bring a printed copy of your barcode to take part.
Desborough Leisure Centre, Ironwood Ave, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2JJ.
10AM-4PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
The Arches at Fineshade Wood – The Arches is set in Fineshade Wood across from the cafe, meaning its part of an enriching day out. Triple Harvest – The Archives is an exhibition of commissioned video work and objects from artists alongside items from Corby Borough Council’s heritage collection which create alternate histories of where we live.
The Arches, Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood, Near Corby, NN17 3BB
10:30AM
Northants 5K Race Series
Northamptonshire Sport
With hundreds of runners taking part last year, including club runners, jogging groups and those who are completely new to running, the 5k Race Series offers something for everyone. There is a fee of £14.50 to take part
Boughton House, Geddington Rd, Kettering NN14 1BJ
10:30AM-4PM
Kettering Complementary Therapies
Bringing health to the high street. In addition to a range of healthy living information you can speak to: NHFT School Nurses – Healthy Lifestyle advisor NHFT Autism spectrum disorder support group Blood Pressure testing Public Health Supporting Independence Programme Kettering Mind KGH Patient Advice & Liason Service Taster treatments; Reflexology, indian head massage, Reiki
55 Gold Street, Kettering
Barbara
07748 591065
12-5PM
Art exhibition
Fermynwoods
Deene Park – A series of sculpture, sound, and text installations set in the beautiful gardens of Deene Park. Must book tickets ahead at http://www.deenepark.com