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25 July 2021

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Come and enjoy music in the beautiful surroundings of Rockingham Road Pleasure Park at its Victorian style bandstand built in 1936.

The performance takes place at Rockingham Road Pleasure Park bandstand 3pm – 5pm. See schedule below.

Date	Band
Sunday 25th July	John Barker Trumpet
Sunday 1st August	Gretton Silver Band
Sunday 8th August	Dave Johnson Jazz Band
Sunday 15th August	Kettering Town Silver Band
Sunday 22nd August	Rushden Mission Band
Sunday 29th August	Raunds Temperance Band
Sunday 5th September	Moulton 77 Brass Band
Sunday 12th September	Corby Silver Band

Performances are free and bring along your chairs, picnic and enjoy the music.

Toilets are available at Rockingham Road Park Pavilion.

14 July 2021

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Families looking for things to do can explore the town’s green spaces, thanks to the free Keep Discovering Kettering Park Bingo passport trail.

The trail invites you to discover green spaces across Kettering to find more than 20 animals and other characters on wooden posts around the town’s parks. Participants can place their passport over the stencil and use a crayon to colour it in.

Printed passports contain a guide to the locations of the posts, you will need to explore the park to find the post and a blank space for your rubbing so you can collect them all. Passports can be picked up from several venues across Kettering.

For more information and to download your passport online, visit: www.thisiskettering.com/keephealthy

20 August 2019

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Kettering’s Meadow Road Park is now open following the first phase of major improvements!

Visit the town centre destination park and you will find new play equipment, footpaths, safety surfacing, lighting, CCTV and natural seating areas.

Kettering Borough Council improved Meadow Road Park using money from agreements negotiated as part of recent local housing developments. Improvements to this important open space will provide a place to play, work out or relax in a town centre destination park enhanced by the offer of nearby shopping and places to eat.

A consultation took place during December and January to hear the views of local people on the proposals, which were used to influence the final design of the park.

The park will continue to evolve over the course of the year so expect to see more additions over the coming months, including:

New bank slides
New picnic benches to complement the current natural rock seating
Sand play
Fitness zone equipment
Further landscaping
Fencing to mark the area were dogs must be kept on a lead
Planting of silver birch trees
New gateway entrance at the top of Meadow Road

Further information will be provided when the second phase of works are underway. You can find out more about the project at www.kettering.gov.uk/meadow-road-park

13 May 2019

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Enjoy local bands on summer Sundays in Kettering!

Come along and enjoy a selection of popular local bands and groups at Rockingham Road Pleasure Park this summer. All performances are on Sundays and will start at 3pm, with donations going to Cransley Hospice. If the weather is inclement, performances will be held in the nearby All Saints Church.

Here is the full programme and line-up for 2019:

There is great fun to be had and lots to do for all the family at one of Kettering’s top parks. The bowls green and crazy golf course will be open from 2pm daily. Come swing, slide and twist your way around the ever exciting playground, winding BMX track area and natural play space, or stay for a gentle workout in the impressive outdoor gym.

Guy Holloway, Head of Corporate & Cultural Services at Kettering Borough Council, said:

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the public to come and soak up the music in the sun. Ten top quality bands and performers will once again help raise funds for a very good cause at the Cransley Hospice.”

Cllr Scott Edwards, Kettering Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community and Leisure, said:

“With live music in the bandstand, and fun to be had at the playground, BMX zone and gym area, Rockingham Road Pleasure Park really is the place to be this summer for free entertainment.”

2 July 2018

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Pack away those winter coats and slap on the sunscreen! Summer is finally here and what better way to celebrate than by taking part in a range of family-friendly activities within your local Borough. Here’s a list of events and locations you don’t want to miss:

1. Kettering by the Sea:

The annual Kettering by the Sea extravaganza is making a splash and returning to the Kettering Market Place from Friday 20th July until Saturday 18th August! The perfect event for children of all ages with a variety of *FREE* activities. From getting creative with your sand castle skills in the sand pit to throwing some shapes during a hoop dance workshop, Kettering by the Sea has something for everyone. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am till 4pm.
Click here to find out more and view the full activity timetable.

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2. Bugtopia – Great Cransley:

Less cute and fluffy but all the more fun. Face your fears with a family trip to Bugtopia in Great Cransley where you can book a 1 hour ‘Meet and Greet’ session to get up close and personal with a variety of creepy critters. It’s the fun, educational way to learn about insects you probably didn’t even know existed!
Click here for more information about prices, bookings and parties.

3. PlaySchemes – Geddington, Broughton, Wilbarston, Burton Latimer, Rothwell, Desborough & Mawsley:

Aimed at children 8 years and under, these *FREE* summer playscheme activities around the Borough are showcasing performances from Looking Glass Theatre with The Three Little Pigs and Steve the Magician! The shows run from Monday 23rd July till Friday 3rd August and there’s no need to book. Just turn up on the day and enjoy the fun.
Click here for locations and dates.

4. Bands in the Park – Rockingham Road Pleasure Park

5. The Summer Trail – Kettering Town Centre:

Join the sticker trail to win a host of fabulous prizes this summer. Grab your passports and explore to find trail stickers scattered around Kettering town centre from Friday 20th July till Saturday 18th August. Trails can be picked up at Kettering by the Sea from Monday to Saturday between 10am – 4pm or from the Kettering Museum and Gallery from Tuesday to Saturday between 10am – 4:30pm. Once you’ve retrieved all your trail stickers you’ll be entered into an exclusive prize draw. What’s more? This activity is completely *FREE* to take part in!
Click here to find out more.

6. Bats & Boats, Wicksteed Park:

Wicksteed Park is offering a fun, family boat trip ride around its lake to observe bats coming out to forage and feed again this year. You’ll be given a bat detector to hear their calls and view the beautiful lake scenery at twilight hours! The sessions start at 8pm, meeting at the Boathouse on Friday 10^th, 17^th & 24^th August. Suitable for children 8 years and over. Booking in advance is essential to avoid disappointment. To book call 01536 512475 ext 200 or pop into their Box Office.

7. Alice in the Garden- National Playday, Manor House Gardens:

Make the most of National Playday this year at the Manor House Gardens on Wednesday 1st August, with an Alice in Wonderland themed, fun-packed programme of *FREE* activities for the children. The event runs from midday to 3pm and includes face painting, craft activities, balloon modelling and tea party! For further information, contact: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk

8. Family Camping, West Lodge Rural Centre – Desborough:

Pitch up a tent and spend quality time with the family at West Lodge Farm! Indulge in a home reared hog-roast and enjoy a range of activities, such as marshmallow roasting and stargazing, around the campfire. Your 2 day stay is a ticket only event and booking in advance is essential. The family camping dates are Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th August and Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th August.
Click here for more information and to book.

9. Summer Holiday Craft Activities – Kettering:

Kettering Museum and Art Gallery are providing a range of fun-filled, jungle-themed craft activities suitable for children 3+ this summer! Running from Tuesday 24th July until Saturday 1st September, these *FREE* craft activity sessions offer something for everyone. There are different craft workshops taking place every day at the Manor House Museum.
Click here to find out more.

10. FREE PARKING – Kettering:

Don’t forget parking is *FREE* in all Kettering Borough Council car parks on the first three Fridays in August!

1 May 2018

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Enjoy local bands on summer Sundays in Kettering!

Here is the full programme and line-up for 2018:

There is great fun to be had and lots to do for all the family at one of Kettering’s top parks. The award winning bowls green and crazy golf course will be open from 2pm daily. Come swing, slide and twist your way around the ever exciting playground, winding BMX track area and natural play space, or stay for a gentle workout in the impressive outdoor gym.

Guy Holloway, Head of Corporate & Cultural Services at Kettering Borough Council, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the public to come and soak up the music in the sun. Nine top quality bands and performers will once again help raise funds for a very good cause at the Cransley Hospice.”

Cllr Lloyd Bunday, Kettering Borough Council’s Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community and Leisure, said: “With live music in the bandstand, and fun to be had at the playground, BMX zone and gym area, Rockingham Road Pleasure Park really is the place to be this summer for free entertainment.”