July gave us a taste of both summers with washouts turning into heatwaves as we head into August in Corby.
We’re all hoping the sun makes more of an appearance as an action-packed month awaits. Get ready to immerse yourself in everything Oakley Vale has to offer, including plenty of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
As the summer of sport continues with the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, we won’t be forgetting to shine a light on some of our local sports heroes. Plus, we’ll take a moment to reflect on some fantastic community events that took place last month.
So grab an ice-cold beverage and enjoy your latest roundup.
Heatwave and fun heading our way: What’s on this August in Corby?
Discover the exciting events that you and the family can get involved with throughout the month…
- Corby Dog and Family Festival – Calling all dog lovers, as Sunday 4th of August promises to be a paw-some day for everyone! This event will celebrate our canine companions, bringing together dogs and their owners. The festival will also feature a range of dog shows with categories including ‘fancy dress’, ‘waggiest tail’ and ‘scruffiest dog’! For more information on the event, you can visit HERE.
- Rockingham Castle Weekender – Enjoy two brilliant nights of live music this August! The Weekender ticket will give you access to both 21st Century ABBA and Elite Elton on Friday 16th of August, as well as Motown by Moonlight on the Saturday. For more information on tickets, visit HERE.
- Wellingborough Beach returns – The beach is set to return for the whole month of August, continuing its annual tradition. Visitors will be able to enjoy free entertainment, balloon modelling, face painting and more! For more information, you can read HERE.
- S & L Fun Day – Stewarts & Lloyds Corby Cricket Club is hosting a full day of live music, activities, cricket, and food and drink on Sunday 25th For more information, read HERE.
And for more sports news in Corby, check out our roundup below…
A roundup of sports in Corby
It has been another busy month of sport in and around Oakley Vale. Here are some of our highlights:
- Corby Town FC Walking Football – Last week, Corby Town’s Walking Football team competed at a tournament in Brackley. The tournament featured 6 teams, meaning Corby began with 5 group games. The team competed well, winning 2 of the games, drawing 1, and narrowly losing the remaining 2 matches. This placed them second in the table, setting up a semi-final clash with Brackley.
In what was a tight game, Corby managed to progress after a nail-biting penalty shootout win, winning 8-7 on penalties. Corby marched into the final against Cherwell, and despite a valiant performance, they fell to a narrow 2-0 defeat. Making it to the final was a great accomplishment and the team showed great heart throughout. Well done to everyone involved!
- Stewart and Lloyd’s Corby Cricket Club – History was recently made at Stewart and Lloyd’s CCC. Tony Thurman has become the first player to reach the magnificent milestone of 6000 runs and 400 wickets. His dedication and skill have set a new standard. Congratulations to Tony on this achievement!
Raising money for Florence at Oakley Fest
Last week saw Oakley Vale Community Centre host its annual fun day!
The day was packed full of exciting activities including inflatables, Buddy’s Fun Dog Show, archery, glitter art and more.
The event also saw fundraising for two brave children, 10-year-old Harry Reid, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and 7-year-old Florence Bark, who is currently battling graft-versus host disease (GvHD) of the lungs.
On the day, visitors could contribute to a fundraising challenge by using treadmills, exercise bikes, and rowing machines. The community rallied together with a goal to collectively cycle 378 miles, the distance to Paris, raising money for Harry and Florence.
For more information on this event, you can visit HERE.
Click Harry’s JustGiving page to donate directly, or Florence’s BeMoreFab fundraising website to get involved in fundraising.
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