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Residents enjoyed a seasonal shopping experience with independent festive stallholders selling Christmas presents and crafts and various hot food and drink vendors.

Daventry Christmas Market: The ‘biggest’ and ‘brilliant mega-market’

Hayley Brown pictured handing over the cheque to Keith Bunnett and Pete Spink, two Space to Talk founders and directors, on Saturday at Delapre Abbey.

Northamptonshire psychic medium business owner raised money for mental health

The garden centre, tucked away near Daventry, just off the A5 at the border between Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, has been open since 2004.

Northamptonshire family-owned business offers ‘mind-blowing’ Christmas events

Find out if becoming a landlord might be right for you at special event this month – sign up for only £1. Picture - supplied.

Ad Feature West Midlands man is back on home ground with property masterclass

Daventry Photographic Society members Bee, Christine, Linda and Colin

Badby Inter-Club Challenge Trophy...WINNERS!

The ice rink is set to open at Whilton Locks Garden Village on Friday November 17 (picture: WLGV)

Ice rink set to open at Northants garden centre as Winter Wonderland returns

Pam Atkins pictured with the other members at their Saturday class.

‘Outraged’ and ‘annoyed’ gym members saved weekend fitness classes

Father Christmas' reindeer friend pictured at last year's event.

Town prepares for Christmas with annual ‘festive’ and ‘popular’ event

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Daventry Photographic Society Online Photo Exhibition

Charlotte Warren (Charlie), 32, owner of Charlie's Boutique in Saint John's Square, Daventry, pictured.

Daventry beauty salon owner invites residents to ‘Santa’s Grotto’ charity event

Karen Balloch, the Daventry parkrun co-event director, pictured at her 100th event.

Daventry parkrun is celebrating nine years of free ‘incredible’ events this week
Saturday, November 4 2023 marked Daventry’s 400th parkrun

The event was organised as part of an ongoing project that targets fly-tipping and littering in the area.

Southbrook estate community clean-up day

The event, held on Saturday, 04 November 2023, started at 7.30pm.

Northamptonshire sky lit up at Daventry's Fireworks Display

The new shop is set to open in Bowen Square, Daventry, “later this week.”

Brand new shop set to open soon in Daventry town centre

There are several services taking place in West Northamptonshire on Remembrance Sunday.

10 services and events taking place on Remembrance Sunday

The Northamptonshire course will be similar to other Go Ape facilities around the UK. Copyright: Adventure Forest Ltd

Tree top adventure and high ropes to be built at Salcey Forest

There are already plenty of firework display events in the county's calendar, with more to come.

Bonfire Night: Firework displays taking place across Northamptonshire in 2023

Russ Hickman, 75, organiser of the centenary of the Braunston Canal Strike event and the chairman of the community section of Unite the Union, pictured.

The Braunston Canal Strike 100th anniversary in Northamptonshire

Daventry Museum's Remembrance display pictured in 2019.

Moving Remembrance display shows Daventry soldiers who never came home from war

Free webinar offering advice on joining the NHS

Join free session on starting career in NHS

Stacey Pfadenhauer and her mother, Carol Mansell, pictured at a Halloween party in 2011.

Daughter raising money for charity supporting her mother

Daventry Mayor, Councillor Ted Nicholl is pictured alongside members from Fight Klub Daventry.

In pictures: Daventry’s first Feel-Good Fest event left the town 'smiling'

There is plenty to do in the county this spooky season...

22 things to do with kids this October half term and Halloween

Teen Clinic Daventry's event is set to take place on Thursday, October 26, at the Arc Cinema Daventry.

Free event marking anniversary of teen-dedicated Daventry clinic

WNC Youth Activators pictured at DTC's Summer Activity Days 2023 programme.

Limber up for free half-term football coaching events

Jan’s next painting session is set to take place on Tuesday, October 24, from 7pm, at Daventry’s Middlemore Farm.

Painting workshops are set to take place at Daventry’s Middlemore Farm

The new event is set to take place on Saturday, November 4, from 6pm, at the Parker E-ACT Academy, on Ashby Road.

Free ‘family-friendly’ fireworks display event returns to Daventry next month

Brenda Swiestowska and Gill Priest selling bulbs

Apples, Pears and Plants raise money for local charities
On 7th September, the annual Apples and Pears Day was held in the Market Place in Long Buckby.

Lancelot and Guinevere, LNBP Community Boating's two canal boats

Braunston-based canal charity announces its 2024 dates

Nicky Pritchard pictured with her sister, Suzanne Hill, at The Moon in the Garden.

Northamptonshire florist and event stylist launching a new business this Friday

Top 10 tips for online bingo in Daventry: How to choose the best sites. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Top 10 tips for online bingo in Daventry: How to choose the best sites

The Northamptonshire shopping village pictured in its central location at the heart of England.

Northamptonshire shopping village set to double in size by next year

Mayor of Daventry, Councillor Ted Nicholl, pictured admiring Tudor Rose Woodturning craftsmanship.

Daventry creatives and crafters joined town museum's celebrations

Heritage Open Days 2023 ran from Friday, September 8, to Sunday, September 17.

In pictures: Residents enjoying the free Northamptonshire's vintage buses rides

Buses are scheduled to depart from Daventry's Market Square on Saturday, September 16, between 10am and 3pm.

Hop on board for a free ride on one of Northamptonshire's vintage buses

Suddenly on Sheaf Street general manager, Tom Welch, pictured with Lawrence Wheeler and his first autobiography launching this week.

Book launch party takes place tomorrow at the new bookshop in town

The event took place on Saturday, September 16, from 10am to 3pm.

In pictures: The first-ever food market of its kind

Residents who wish to get involved or want to start knitting, crocheting, crafting, paper or lace making, need to get in touch with Daventry Town Council for advice and support.

Help decorate Daventry for Christmas this year with a festive community event

Thousands flocked to Harpole over the weekend for the village's annual scarecrow festival

PICTURES: Thousands visit popular scarecrow festival over the sunny weekend

People are invited to join a virtual celebration of local healthcare

Join event to celebrate a year in local healthcare

Verity Spencer, the Charwelton Macmillan Coffee Morning event organiser, pictured in her spare time.

Northamptonshire Macmillan Coffee Morning event set to take place this month

The last community litter pick of this year is set to take place at New Street Park Recreation Ground Notice Board, Daventry, on Saturday, September 23, between 11am and 12pm.

Help keep Daventry clean with the last community litter pick of the year

On Friday, September 1, the four business team members, Megan, Joanna, Cheryl, and Tom, hosted a grand opening event.

New independent Daventry bookshop grand opening event was a ‘great success’

Croyland Car Megastore received two tickets for their two nominations

Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards announce finalists ahead of November...

Northants Open Studios launch at Lamport Hall

Northants Open Studios 2023 launch exhibition sees sales boost for local artists
The central exhibition marks Northants Open Studios 2023

Residents can meet the wonderful Highlands up close and personal at the Northamptonshire family-run farm.

Meet the stunning pedigree fold of Highland cattle

Northants Wedding Show - Sunday 10th September

Go along to the Northants Wedding Show and get ready for your special day

People are being encouraged to join free sessions on wellbeing

More free courses to help with recovery journeys

The Colready Farm family, Tom Dyer and Jo, his mother, pictured at the farm.

A family-run farm offers families the chance to meet a herd of Highland cattle

Shaun Taylor pictured with his boys, Oscar and Ethan, and his wife, Vickie.

A Daventry family is fundraising in memory of dad who died aged 26

Prints inspired by Daventry, by local artist, Nina Cashmore

Exhibition features local places and people and runs until December

Pictured: (back l-r) Kath Hall from NHFT, Clare Lewis from North Northamptonshire Public Health, Mat

Look out for the brown leather sofa around Northamptonshire

Megan, Joanna, Cheryl and Tom cannot wait to meet all of the fellow relentlessly curious and crafty folks of Daventry and beyond.

New independent bookshop invites book lovers to the grand opening event

The comedy night is set to take place at the Mercure Court Hotel, in Daventry, on September 15.

Charity sets up comedy night fundraiser to provide greater support to families

Residents pictured at the Danifest event on Saturday, August 12, at The George, on Saint James Street, in Daventry.

Residents are raising money for a local woman fighting a rare cancer