This Is Kettering

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Kettering Half Marathon and 5k yesterday. Thanks as well to the supporters who came out in force to cheer on the runners and all the volunteers and cadets who helped along the route and at the village.

With elections taking place in North Northants this May, we're looking for staff to work on election day (1 May) plus the counts. Sounds like something you'd be interested in? Visit our website: ow.ly/8UCZ50V4e1A

👀 Come and work with us on our events! 🔎The roles available are for... EVENT SUPERVISORS £19.67 per hour EVENT STEWARDS £13.25 per hour 👉 All the info is here: ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/jobs 📅 Applications close midnight Friday 28 February.

Kettering Town Council is holding a public meeting at 7pm this eve. All welcome. #Haveyoursay on the Central Kettering Neighbourhood Plan: 🏫town centre improvements 🚌sustainable transport options 💡making streets safer at night 🏠better quality housing #Kettering

🎄Here's a sneak peak from the Christmas trees which are being decorated at the moment in St Andrew's Church, Kettering for our Christmas Tree Festival. 👏The trees were donated by @IseGardenCentre ready for the grand opening on Sat 14 Dec, 10am. 🎄 ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas

🎄 Come and join us for our first Christmas market in the Market Place this year. We've lots going on, come and enjoy a hot drink, some street food, festive tunes and some shopping... plus there is free parking in the NNC car parks. ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas

🚗Hands up who is the designated driver this Christmas? Designated drivers can get a free soft drink when they're in a group with drinking friends. ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/2024/12/f…

The Hallowe'en Trail is now live! Grab a sheet from any of the shops on the trail and find the clues to get a sweet treat at the end, until Saturday 2 November. ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on

💡Do you have an idea for a project to boost nature in Kettering? 🌳Applications for our environmental grants are now open! 🌼We have a pot of £8,000 to give out to local projects that boost biodiversity and support wildlife in Kettering. 🐞ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/grants

New Cornerstone website launches: ow.ly/cBru50Tt08E @K_Cornerstone_

🎄 We’re on the hunt for a local hero to help the Mayor of Kettering turn on this year’s Christmas lights. 🌟 Do you know someone who has done something amazing for Kettering in the past year? 🎅 Nominations are now open: ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas

🦇 We are pleased to announce the return of our very popular Hallowe'en trail this half term. 👻 Find the spooky shapes hidden in Kettering shops. 🎃 Solve the secret code and claim a free sweet treat at the end. 📅 From Fri 25 Oct to Sat 2 Nov 🍭 ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on

Are you a small crafter or maker? Do you have something unique to sell? You can join our weekly markets in Kettering. Booking a pitch is easy, just fill out our online form and we will be in touch ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/markets

The Town Meeting is a chance to hear what is happening in Kettering to help support people through the coming winter. Share your ideas, join the discussion and find out more. 📍 Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrew's Church 📅 Wednesday 11 September ⏰ 7pm 👉 #item-1806672" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/council-meetin…

🤎 What an incredible day we had at Love Food. 🌳 Big thanks to @WicksteedPark for letting us take over their beautiful space. 🍔 To the traders who came along bringing their delicious food and produce. 🎼 Our performers for bringing great energy and to @Northants1Radio

Today at Kettering By The Sea come and play Lego and Duplo with @K_Cornerstone_ plus bubbles and fun with Just Karen. 📍 Kettering Market Place ⏰ 10am to 4pm 📅 Open daily until Saturday 23 August 🟡 Plus, massive amounts of sand 👉 ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/kettering-by-t…

Today at Kettering By The Sea we have... 11am-3pm @BrightwayzUK have a go cycling 11am-1:30pm Balloons and magic from Steve 11am-3pm Hula hoop workshops from Storm in a Teacup Circus 1pm-3pm Live steel drum music 👉 ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on

🤩 Here are the times to catch Professor Diamond's Punch & Judy at Kettering By The Sea today... ⏰ 11am ⏰ 12.30pm ⏰ 2pm ⏰ 3pm ☀ Kettering By The Sea ⏰ 10am to 4pm 📅 Open daily until Saturday 23 August 📍 Kettering Market Place 👉 ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/kettering-by-t…

This Sunday we have some traditional brass vibes from Raunds Temperance Brass Band in the Rockingham Road Park Bandstand for our penultimate Bands in the Park ⏰ 2-4pm 📅 Sun 18 Aug 📍 Rockingham Road Park 🍓 Refreshments in All Saints Church 👉 ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on

Calling all friendly and enthusiastic stallholders! We’re looking for local traders to join our weekly markets. If you are interested please get in touch for more information at markets@ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk or book a market at ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/markets.