Daventry Express - Lifestyle Feed

Village meadow is county’s choice

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:12:55 GMT

Boddington Meadow has been named as the county’s choice for a Coronation meadow.

Kick start for new football sessions

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:33:13 GMT

Keen young footballers can take part in district-wide tournaments as part of the new, free, street football sessions launched this week.

Eydon pub is feeling the blues

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:39:40 GMT

Live music from eight different acts over two days and a wide range of drinks will be available at a beer festival in a village pub.

Queen star comes to stage

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:03:16 GMT

QUEEN guitarist Brian May will be appearing alongside singing sensation Kerry Ellis in aid of charity.

Country fair gets off to a flying start in aid of church

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:55:59 GMT

The crowds turned out on Saturday for a village fete and classic car rally at Woodford Halse.

Theatre review: New Jersey Nights in Royal and Derngate, Northampton

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:23:21 GMT

As an unashamed Frankie Valli fan, New Jersey Nights - which began a week-long run at the Royal and Derngate on Monday night - was always likely to go down pretty well with me.

James and the Giant Peach review at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:41:55 GMT

Birmingham Stage Company have adapted this classic Roald Dahl children’s favourite to the theatre with stunning results.

My Fair Lady review at Kilworth House Theatre

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:52:14 GMT

This beloved tale, based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, is a familiar one.

Feast of food at show

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:53:26 GMT

Gourmands across the region will be left salivating when some of the best food and drink across the countycomes toHoldenby later this month.

Celebrities on Ice at the Royal and Derngate, Northampton - review

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:57:17 GMT

Celebrities on Ice is a packed live show with professionals joining well known starts who have appeared on the hit ITV show Dancing on Ice.

Fun times for under-fives

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:31:54 GMT

Young children headed along to Daventry Leisure Centre over the school half term.

Open gardens on Sunday

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:45:13 GMT

Shakespeare’s Cottage and Trifidia in Church Hill, Southview Cottage in Bunkers Hill, and The Lilacs from School Lane will be open under the NGS Gardens Open for Charity Scheme from 2-5pm. Combined admission to these and two gardens in Newnham at The Banks and Hilltop will be £4 for adults and free for children. Home-made cakes and tea will also be available at Badby and Newnham churches. Money from these sales will go towards the church funds.

Deadline is set for food and drink awards

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:21:48 GMT

The deadline is approaching for nominations for this year’s Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards.

Author presents reading awards to students

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:41:37 GMT

DAVENTRY author Mark Robson has presented more than 60 students at the Daventry campus of Northampton College with a certificate for completing a reading challenge.

New village park opens

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:47:01 GMT

More than 700 people turned out to the opening of Cotton End Park on Monday.

Raising a glass to beer festival

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:35:47 GMT

Long Buckby Rugby Club is holding its annual beer festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 7, 8 and 9.

Guided bird walk at Daventry Country Park

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:58:31 GMT

On Saturday June 8 there will be a free guided bird walk at Daventry Country Park.

Festival of art and theatre is back in town

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:11:41 GMT

The third annual festival of art, theatre and dancing returns to Daventry for a fortnight in July thanks to a local housing provider.

Festival of literature at Althorp

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:05:52 GMT

Heavy weight writers of the literary and entertainment worlds are gathering for the 10th Althorp Literary Festival.

What’s on across the district this week

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:52:07 GMT

Your weekly guide to events taking place across the Daventry district.