10 things to do in and around Daventry

1 MUSICALThe Band, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, now-June 9For five 16-year-old girls in 1992, the band is everything. Twenty five years on, we are reunited with this group of friends as they try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting their heroes Featuring the music of Take That including songs Never Forget, Back For Good and Relight My Fire.www.royalandderngate.co.uk2 THEATREMatilda the Musical, Milton Keynes Theatre, now-June-30The award winning musical produced by the RSC comes out on tour for the first time and visits Milton Keynes. The show features original songs by Tim Minchin, and is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.www.atgtickets.co.uk/miltonkeynes3 FAMILYWoodford Halse Summer Festival, Woodford United Football Club, June 8-10There will be an amazing line-up of bands over the three days playing on a big stage and an acoustic tent, local ales brewery tent, loads of stalls, family inflatables and activities for the children. It is the first summer festival organised by the newly founded Woodford Halse Sports And Community Club Committee and will benefit local good causes.www.facebook.com/events/1625174887530564/4 FAMILYDaventry Motorcycle Festival, Daventry High Street, June 9A family-friendly bike festival in Daventry Town Centre, featuring a ride-in at 10am, plus clubs, exhibitors, attractions, live music, food and - of course - lots of different bikes.www.daventrybikefest.co.uk5 MUSICBilton Silver Band, St Margaret’s Church, Crick, June 9There will be a varied programme of music by this well-known band, including vocal pieces. Tickets cost £8, or £5 for school students, and include a glass of wine or soft drink. Tickets on the door.

6 OUTDOORSFather’s Day Trail, Canons Ashby House, June 9-18Bring your Dad and enjoy the Father’s Day Trail together. Explore the grounds and discover parts of Canons Ashby you might not normally notice. Also suitable for Grandads, Husbands, Mums, Aunties and anyone else who wants to have a go.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/canons-ashby7 THEATREGuys and Dolls, Rugby Theatre, June 9-16One of the most popular musicals of all time is to be performed by Rugby Theatre starting on Saturday. This romantic musical comedy features the high rolling gambler and puratanical missionary, a showgirl dreaming of the straight and narrow and a card game manager.www.rugbytheatre.co.uk8 MUSICSt Lawrence Singers, St Lawrence Church, Long Buckby, June 10This summer Concert starts at 2.30pm. It will feature Judit Felszeghy and Melody Heath. Tickets are £7 for adults or free for children. 01327 842165, The Peephole in Long Buckby or tickets can be bought on the door

9 OUTDOORSOpen Gardens, Kilsby, June 10Four large, and several attractive patio gardens will be open this year, all within easy walking distance. They are open under the National Gardens Scheme and runs from 2pm to 6pm.www.ngs.org.uk10 MUSEUMArts, Crafts and Collectables exhibition, June 12-August 24Alongside historical pieces in the museum collection, such as the handmadeDaventry May Queen Crown, exhibits include beautifully crafted ceramics byCharlotte Hupfield, who recently won the Giftware Association Award for Excellence at the British Craft Trade Fair. Local landscape artist Ralph Davies will be displaying a selection of his oil paintings, featuring scenes from the local area. Collectables will also feature in the exhibition including vinyl records, pocket watches, and a Daventry Millennium tea set, which pictures the museum as it was once located at the Moot Hall. It has been put together for the start of Daventry Arts Festivalwww.daventrymuseum.org.uk