The oldest flint tools found in Britain date to around 1 million years ago, the latest around 3000 years ago so you will have the chance to try your hand at a process used for 99.7% of human presence in Britain! Experimental archaeologist Dr. James Dilley will guide you through the process of making your own flint tools to take ... Read More
The day will begin with a 1 hour introductory talk to jewellery in the Bronze Age, covering materials, UK artefacts and manufacturing techniques. Participants will then spend the morning practising a variety of techniques to create a shale bead before moving onto working with jet and/or amber to create a replica of their own. In the afternoon there will also ... Read More
Join Evenley Wood Garden for a weekend of activities to celebrate the beginning of Autumn Colour Over the course of the weekend their gardening team will be onsite offering guided tours, foraging walks and crafts and activities for the children including their Tree Guardian Trail. Dan Winter, the head gardener, will be offering guided tours and a Q & A ... Read More
Learn to knit with chunky alpaca yarn beside the alpacas at Hideaway Wood Farm! A workshop that focuses on simple knitting techniques to get you started on your own project using beautifully soft alpaca yarn. Yarn and needles provided (or bring your own!). In this workshop you will be introduced to the basic techniques of: Casting on Knit stitch Purl ... Read More
Economic historians would describe ‘absentee enslavers’ as people who managed enslaved people and the land they toiled on while geographically and psychologically removed from the terror of the plantation. Based on Tré’s wider work, this lecture first uses Jane Austen adaptations to reframe Austen’s women as absentees or in close association with that brutal system many miles away. Gatekeepers in ... Read More
Join The Eccentric Englishman for another of their immensely popular Bottomless Brunch Quizzes. This time they're celebrating the best of British and American sitcoms. From 'Only Fools & Horses' to 'Gavin & Stacey', 'The Royle Family' to 'Friends', and 'The Big Bang Theory' – expect questions, quotes, and plenty of laughs (no laugh track needed). You’ll have 90 minutes of ... Read More
Join Towcester Mill Brewery for their second annual Oktoberfest night, from Towcester's very own Oompah Band!! Studio Stompers is a Bavarian Oompah (stompers) band which takes its name from being formed from members of the local brass band - Towcester Studio Band - which has existed in the town for around 115 years. Following a stonkingly successful first Oktoberfest Oompah ... Read More
Grandparents Day is officially the first Sunday of October each year. Come spend some quality family time at the Northampton & Lamport Railway on Sunday 5th October where all adults ride for just £1 when accompanied by a fare-paying child. All trains will be steam hauled, subject to availability. Free parking, toilets and baby changing, dogs welcome. The ‘Platform 3 Buffet’ ... Read More
Get ready for some yoga in the alpaca paddock! Alpacas are gentle, calm and curious creatures making them a soothing accompaniment to a yoga practice. The intention of these sessions is to combine the calming and uplifting effects of yoga with the soothing and peaceful (and often funny) effects of being amongst the alpacas with the added bonus of the ... Read More
Our Wellbeing Walks are volunteer led, fun, free and friendly local walking groups open to all ages and abilities. There are currently over 20 walks across North Northamptonshire and we are actively looking to set up even more. The walks are in a variety of locations and range in length so there is a suitable walk for everyone. Walking is ... Read More
Join Kelmarsh Hall for an autumn walk and mooch around their Artisan Fair afterwards! Sunday 5th October, 11am – 3pm.
Join The Lewis Foundation for an Afternoon of Music and Tea Experience a delightful afternoon with live music by Amanda Giuliano at the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea while listening to this talented local artist Amanda Giuliano. Location: Lower Cafe in The Lewis Foundation Link Cafe, Northampton Museum & Art Galler Time: 1pm - 3pm ... Read More
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