Happy Friday folks!
What a beautiful week it’s been – we hope you’ve managed to catch some rays in your travels this week. We have a couple of updates this week – including a look at What’s On this weekend! We want to wish our local MP Tom Pursglove luck in his London Marathon run this weekend – it’s looking like a hot one! Read about why he’s doing it here.
Safety in Oakley Vale
Unfortunately we have to kick off the blog this week with some more serious issues. Firstly, Police are appealing for information following a number of burglaries and suspicious incidents in the Oakley Vale area of Corby. Several incidents have been reported to police during February and March, where sheds and garages have been broken into and items stolen. There have also been reports of a man and woman entering driveways and gardens and trying car and house doors.
Elsewhere a 24-hour speed enforcement operation by Northants Police reported over 400 speeding offences across Northamptonshire. As we have documented a couple of times on this blog, Oakley Vale has some of it’s own issues with speeding and this offers another reminder of the importance of being vigilant and safe when driving in the area.
What’s On?
Now on to better and brighter things! Here’s what’s on this weekend:
Corby Council Facilities – Don’t forget that there are a lot of sports facilities available to make use at the minute. Tennis, Badminton and Short Tennis are on offer also at Lodge Park Sports Centre for just £1 per person, per hour, from 7am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Or get some friends together for a kick about on the astro turf for just £10 per pitch, per hour between 6.30am- 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Call 01536 400033 to book places.
Textiles Workshops – Running until 9th May – Over 8 weeks, join artists Carole Miles and Phiona Richards from The Eloquent Fold to explore women’s rights through textiles. The group will work together to create a banner, which they will take to a major event in London on Sunday 10th June. Find out more.
Emerge Festival – 21st April @ Corby Cube – Corby’s Emerge Festival 2018, created and performed by local young talent, offers audiences a rich mix to enjoy: performances, workshops, art activities, installations, music and dance. Find out more!
Rockingham Tour – 21st April @ Rockingham – The Rockingham Tour will take you on a fascinating journey behind the scenes to learn about the circuit’s chequered history and discover some interesting facts. Adults – £15 | Children (5-15yrs) – £10 | Children (Under 5’s Free). Get tickets!
