What’s On
March - June 2020
KETTERING BOROUGH
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What’s On in Kettering
Welcome to your Spring edition of What’s On, bringing you the highlights of exhibitions and events happening in and around Kettering. If you would like to submit an event to be featured in the next issue of the What’s On guide, covering July - October 2020 please email whatson@kettering.gov.uk with your content by Friday 24th April 2020. You can also be featured in the events calendar on www.thisiskettering.com/events - just email the event details to thisiskettering@kettering.gov.uk Kettering Museum and Art Gallery Sheep St, Kettering, NN16 0AN Open Tues - Sat, 10am - 4.45pm, last admittance 4.30pm 01536 534 274 FREE ENTRY
Kettering Museum and Art Gallery offer a range of displays from their permanent collections.
Kettering Museum and Art Gallery won first prize in the Best Exhibition category at the Northamptonshire Heritage Forum Awards 2019, with Local Treasures: the British Museum comes to Kettering. For further information on events and exhibitions: * museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk (
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For further information visit www.kettering.gov.uk/whatson or call 01536 410 333.
Alfred East Art Gallery
Exhibitions
People and Places Sue Lydia Taylor Alfred East Art Gallery 14th March – 25th April Local artist Sue Lydia Taylor is an established painter in oils for over 20 years. This exhibition visually describes the diversity of ordinary men and women engaged in work situations and depicts some of the places the artist has visited. Exhibition preview: Saturday 14th March 1pm All welcome Suitable for all ages
2nd May - 13 June Alfred East Art Gallery Kettering
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Exhibitions
Our World
Kettering Buccleuch Academy Alfred East Art Gallery 21st March – 2nd May Students from Kettering Buccleuch Academy have taken inspiration from their local community and its surrounding beauty and have created work through art and design to curate their own exhibition. This exhibition has been made possible by the generosity of the Kettering Old Grammar School Fund.
Exhibition preview: Saturday 21st March 1pm All welcome Suitable for all ages
Past, Present and Future
Town and Country
Northants Town and County Art Society Alfred East Art Gallery 20th June – 1st August
Kettering and District Art Society 9th May – 11th July
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Craft Showcase & Browser
Film Nights
Craft Showcase
Film Nights
Providing the ideal opportunity to find a unique gift by a local artist Alfred East Art Gallery
Alfred East Art Gallery Films start at 7pm Refreshments served from 6.45pm Tickets: £10 or £8.50 with a Kettering Leisure Pass/Student ID Book in advance to avoid disappointment
March Kate Rowland Wooden Jewellery
April Guergana Sabkova Decorative Glasswork
Paula Rego: Secrets and Stories
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Image © Manuela Morais
May Alison Millen Textile Artist
June Local Souvenirs
Ever wanted to get away? To break free from your job, your family….your life? Breakout! A season of films where escape is the only option left.
If... Friday 24th April
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Friday 29th May
Kettering & District Art Society Browser A selection of works for sale by Kettering & District Art Society with works by Maureen Anderson, Stella Benford, Molly Scarborough, Vera Turner
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Blue Collar Friday 26th June
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Exhibitions
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Museum & Art Gallery Events
Museum & Art Gallery Events
The history of where you live Ever wanted to know about the history of the streets and houses in which we live and work? Explore the history of Kettering and the people we have shared it with.
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Kettering Boot & Shoe housing: Wednesday 4th March
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The history of Ketterings ‘social’ housing Wednesday 11th March
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North & South and the differences Wednesday 18th March
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Kettering Museum, Wednesdays 11am - 12.30pm
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Tickets £5 per person £3.50 with a Kettering Leisure Pass
The modern Kettering community and those who have contributed to it Wednesday 1st April
Archaeological finds surgeries
WWII family history sessions
Have you found something that may be of archaeological interest? Come along to the museum and meet our Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox, to find out more.
With family history and genealogist expert Andrea Pettingale. Kettering Museum, 11am -12.30pm
Kettering Museum Surgeries are drop in and run from 1.30pm - 4pm FREE
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Tuesday 5th May, 2-3.30 pm
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Friday 26th June
VE75 Street Party Join us on the 75th anniversary of VE Day to celebrate the end of the war in Europe and the hope for a better future. With music, entertainment and activities for the whole family, this FREE event runs alongside the VE 75 exhibition at the museum, which explores life in wartime Kettering. 9th May, 11am - 3pm Kettering Market Place, Kettering Museum & Kettering Library
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Museum & Art Gallery Events
Museum & Art Gallery Events
Lunchtime Talks
Art Workshops
Refreshments are available from 12.30pm and talks last an hour.
Learn something new or enhance your skills with our range of workshops. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, there is something for everyone.
Alfred East Art Gallery 1 - 2pm £5 per person, £3.50 with a Kettering Leisure Pass
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Nancy Wake and companions: the continuing story of the Special Operations Executive By Betty West Friday 27 March Betty West’s talk completes discussing the SOE Freelance circuit with Nancy Wake’s two companions, Major John Farmer and Major Dennis Rake.
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‘Paula, Gwen and Dora, the hidden lives of three women artists’ By Sue Lydia Taylor Friday 24 April How a historical appraisal of the lives of three women artists can give us insights into the art world of today. Churchyards, Cemeteries and the Victorians - Black Feathers to Black Underwear By Kevin Varty Friday 22 May The Victorians had a preoccupation with death and many churchyards were full and in a terrible state. This talk shows the effects that the opening of the new cemeteries had on Victorian attitudes to death and mourning, illustrating the incredible growth of the funeral industry at the time. The story of the Wallis and Linnell factory in Brigstock By Bill Simon Friday 12 June Wallis and Linnell were an important clothing manufacturing company in Kettering. This talk covers the early days of the firm and the history of its Brigstock branch.
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Booking is essential 10am - 4pm Price for Single Day courses: From £50 Adults, £40 Kettering Leisure Pass Holders/Student ID *prices dependant on class size and materials.
Discovering Drypoint: Taking a Line for a Walk By Leicester Print Workshop Saturday 14th March Drawing: Owl By Jamie Boots Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April Drawing the Portrait By Cordell Garfield Saturday 16th May Mixed Media Seascapes By Catherine Matthews Saturday 13th June
Life Drawing Classes Monthly life drawing sessions at the gallery. All abilities are welcome. Model and some easels provided. Please bring your own materials and paper. Alfred East Art Gallery, 7pm – 9pm. £10 per session For more details contact email museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk or call 01536 534 274 Wednesday 18th March Wednesday 15th April Wednesday 20th May Wednesday 17th June
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Children’s Events
Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum
Friends of Kettering Art Gallery & Museum Talks
Shipwreck! The History of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute By Mike Alcock Wednesday 18th March Despite our distance from the coast, the people of Kettering are apparently amongst the more generous donors to the RNLI. Come and find out more about this great British institution.
The Unusual Story of Benjamin Cusley By David Brown and Bernadette Millar Wednesday 15th April An amazing tale of endeavour and achievement. Small Finds in Archaeology By Eleanore Cox Wednesday 20th May Your first brush with archaeology was probably through a small find, perhaps a shard of pottery on country walk. Eleanor is the small finds officer at NCC and holds regular sessions at the Manor House Museum. Find out more about small finds and what you should do with that Viking hoard that you discovered in your back garden! 1645 and all that By Phil Steele Wednesday 17th June On this important anniversary of the Battle of Naseby, Phil will explore aspects of this crucial battle and the religious, social and political consequences.
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Play days We have now teamed up with Kettering Market Place to bring you even more fun things to do! Come along from 10am - 3pm for a fantastic day full of FREE crafts, entertainment and activities. •
Celebrate Chinese New Year in style Wednesday 19th February
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LEGO, LEGO, LEGO! Wednesday 8th April
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Meet the animals at the museum Wednesday 27th May
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Children’s activities Did you know we offer free worksheets and trails all year round? During the holidays we also have a free craft table with supplies and easy instructions provided. If you are looking for a way to keep crafty minds entertained, then why not drop into the museum and see what we are doing. •Toilets • Baby changing • Lifts • Food & drink friendly More information Please visit the museum or website for more details on each event
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Community Events
Community Events
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8th April 15th April 27th May 22nd July 29th July 5th August
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National Play Day @ the Museum & Gallery Gardens,12pm - 3pm
12th August 19th August 26th August 28th October
10am 3pm
Free activities for the whole family
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Geddington, Broughton, Mawsley, Desborough No booking needed, just turn up on the day, except libraries!
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Community Events Buddhist Meditation Friends’ Meeting House, Kettering Mondays Except Public Holidays, 7pm Suggested donation £5 Each session starts with a guided meditation, ideal for beginners, followed by readings and discussions on Buddhist topics. For more information www.northantsbuddhists.com or Facebook: Northants Buddhists
Kettering & District Flower Club Corn Market Hall, Kettering 4th March, 1st April, 6th May & 3rd June, 7:30pm Tickets: £5 Join us for our monthly meeting at the Corn Market Hall, with guest demonstrators. All welcome. Anyone interested in flowers and flower arranging and for more details 01536 516966 or email jmb1303@hotmail.co.uk
Gauge 0 Model Railway Show Kettering Leisure Village 7th March, 10am – 4pm Tickets: £10 With over 80 traders, plus demonstrations existing model railway enthusiast, or an aspiring newcomer to this absorbing hobby, come along and chat to fellow modellers. For more details - www.gaugeoguild.com
Burton Latimer: Our Sporting Town – Then and Now Burton Latimer Heritage Museum 7th March – 27th June Saturdays & Thursdays, 10am - 1pm Free An exhibition to celebrate Burton Latimer’s sports people past and present. Look out for updates related events on www.burtonlatimer.info
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Community Events Lanterns at the Lakes Stanwick Lakes Sunday 15th March, 5:30pm Tickets: £5 - £10 Following a short reflective speech by the Cransley Hospice Chaplain, guests will commence at their own pace, in a magical lantern-lit procession around the lake. To book visit www.cransleyhospice.org.uk
The Rubbish Shakespeare Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrews Church 21st March, 7pm Tickets: £10 / £12
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Runaways. Fairies. Goblins... Water Pistols??? Look out, it’s RUBBISH Shakespeare! A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is an anarchic all-ages comedy that promises belly laughs for the whole family. www.ketteringartscentre.com
Kettering Vinyl & CD Fair Parish Church Hall, Kettering 28th March, 25th April, ~ 23rd May, 13th June 8:30am – 3pm, Free
LLED CANCE Vinyl: CDs: DVDs: Tapes: Books:
Memorabilia. From the 50’s to the present: Pop, Punk, Rock ‘n Roll, Northern Soul, Progressive and more! Drink and refreshments available.
Shrek The Musical Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering 31st March – 4th April Various prices
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KOS Musical Theatre Company are proud to bring this spectacular show to Kettering and present their 2020 production in aid of Cancer Research UK. To book ticket visit – www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk
To Book Call Box Office: 01536 414141 or visit www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk
Community Events
Community Events
House and Gardens Open Boughton House, Kettering 11th – 13th April & 25th May, 12pm – 5pm Tickets from £8 Discover one of Britain’s grandest and best-preserved stately homes. With an outstanding collections of fine art, furniture, tapestries, porcelain and carpets. Enjoy its lawns, serene lakes, waterways and woods. Tearooms and Gift Shop open. www.boughtonhouse.co.uk
Market Place Tasters Saturdays, 16th May – 29th August, from 10am Come down and try out these physical activity sessions that you’ve always wanted to try. Any groups or organisations promoting health and wellbeing, exercise classes or life coaching would like to lead one of the taster session please email – keephealthy@kettering.gov. uk or call 01536 410333
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Bubble Rush Wicksteed Park, Kettering Sunday 10th May, 10am Tickets: From £8 Bubblers can walk, run, dance or slide their way through the thrilling 5k course as they are blasted with colourful foamy bubbles. The course is child, family, pushchair and wheelchair friendly. Visit - www.cransleyhospice.org.uk
Robert White: The Tank Top Tour 2 Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrews Church 15th May, 8pm Tickets: £15 Following on from the success of Britain’s Got Talent 2018, and his debut comedy Tour ‘The Tank Top Tour – 2019’, unique and hilarious musical comedian, Robert White, brings you more. For more details visit www.ketteringartscentre.com
Sunday 14th June
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Voices Aloud
Sunday 21st June
Kettering Town Silver Band Sunday 28th June
Corby Silver Band KBC reserve the right to alter or amend any given dates For further information please contact Kettering Borough Council on 01536 410 333 If weather is inclement, concerts will be held at All Saints Church All monies raised at the events will be donated to Cransley Hospice.
Check out the local events calendar at www.thisiskettering.com/events
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Community Events
Community Events
A Death in the Library Desborough Library 30th May, 7:30pm Tickets: £5
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St Peter & St Paul’s Church 800th Anniversary Celebrations St Peter & St Paul, Kettering 20th June – 5th July To celebrate the 800th anniversary of the first Rector of Kettering, there will be special services, concerts, children’s activities, historical talks, flowers, music, art, church tours, bells, two performances of Rebel Rectors (a theatrical extravaganza written specially for the occasion!), refreshments, and the church will be festooned with flowers and looking at its most beautiful. For more details visit Facebook peterandpaulkettering
Cycle for Cransley Kettering Rugby Club 26th June Various start times and costs Cycle for Cransley – Kettering’s only cycling sportive – is back for its third magnificent year! For more details www.cransleyhospice.org.uk
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Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe 2019 comes a BRAND NEW comedy-and-cooking show for 2020 from the award-winning stand-up who makes real gourmet food live on stage. For more details visit www.ketteringartscentre.com
Saturday 13th June Market Place Sunday 14th June Boughton House
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George Egg: Movable Feast Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrews Church 13th June, 7:30pm Tickets: £12 / £14
HEALTH & WELLBEING FESTIVAL
Come down and see the different stalls, demonstrations, talks and activities spanning a range of different health topics.
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The Hamitup Players present a ‘Visual Radio’ production of a Death in the Library. Come and join us for a fun Murder Mystery evening. For more details - www.dlch.org.uk
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FREE PARKING*
Pick up a map from the ouse Manor H Museum for 50p
ALL DAY ON Good Friday, 10th April Easter Saturday, 11th April Easter Sunday, 12th April Easter Monday, 13th April
*In all Council owned car parks
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Kettering Museum and Art Gallery Sheep St, Kettering, NN16 0AN Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4.45pm, last admittance 4.30pm Tel: 01536 534 274 Email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk
FREE ENTRY kettering.gov.uk/museums @KMuseumGallery /KetteringMuseumandArtGallery /ThisisKettering Kettering Borough Council Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road,Kettering,NN15 7QX Tel: 01536 410 333 Email: whatson@kettering.gov.uk All events and exhibitions are subject to change