Welcome to the May edition of our monthly blog!
It *feels* like the sun is trying to peek through those clouds… Here’s to hoping for some warm May sun soon. There is a spring in everyone’s step, though; it must be the upcoming bank holidays!
We are getting ready for a month of fun, excitement, and plenty of long weekends to celebrate the spirit of our wonderful community.
May Day festivities in Oakley Vale
Dive into some of the exciting activities that are happening across the bank holiday in Oakley Vale…
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Northants May Day
This Saturday (4th May) will see a combination of two celebrations, May Day and the annual Diggers Day. The Diggers represent an important movement in the 17th century that Wellingborough is very proud of. The event promises to be a great occasion with live music, guest speakers, and authentic Caribbean food. The celebrations will be hosted at the Wellingborough African Caribbean Centre. For more information, visit HERE.
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Street Food Saturdays
East Carlton Countryside Park will come alive with Fly By bars presenting Street Food Saturdays. Set in the backdrop of this stunning park, visitors will have the opportunity to try a host of different street food. Entry is free to this event, with live music, pop-up bars, and more! For more information, visit HERE.
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Rushden Lakes well-being walk
Head down to the Nene Wetlands at Rushden Lakes, where a series of well-being walks are taking place. On Sunday, 5th May, you will be able to explore the beautiful surroundings at Rushden Lakes. For more information, visit HERE.
Teamwork Trust steps up for charity
Service users from Northamptonshire charity Teamwork Trust are preparing for the upcoming International Waendel Walk.
The charity, which has day centres in Corby, Kettering, and Wellingborough, supports autistic adults, people with learning disabilities and individuals with mental health needs.
The group have been enjoying practice lunchtime walks, and carrying out a host of fundraising appeals, with the hopes of smashing last year’s total of £1200.
The walk takes place between Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May, starting and ending at the Castle Theatre in Wellingborough.
The group is aiming to raise at least £1800, and you can help support the charity by donating here: https://www.teamworktrust.co.uk/Appeal/ww24
Good luck to everyone involved!
Thank you for joining us on our May blog! We hope you all have a wonderful bank holiday, celebrating with family and friends, and who knows, maybe even the sun will make an appearance!
