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Rushden community join together at vigil in support of Ukraine
Yesterday evening, the Rushden community came together to show their support for the people of Ukraine at a candle-lit vigil organised by Rushden Town Council.
The event was held at Rushden Cenotaph where the Ukrainian flag was flying at full mast. Touching speeches and prayers were made by Town Mayor, Cllr Melanie Coleman, Civil Celebrant, Sue Homer and Rev Dr Linnet Smith. Members of the community... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:45 by Michelle Lewis
Local businesses attend social media training session at Rushden Hall
Monday morning (14/03), over 25 businesses joined Rushden Town Council at Rushden Hall for a Social media training session led by experts Onefourix Marketing Consultancy.
The informal breakfast session organised by Rushden Town council was setup to help provide local businesses with the tools to be able to create successful social media marketing campaigns.
The Oneforsix team provided Q&As and practical... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:34 by Michelle Lewis
Mayor's Awards for Services to the Community 2021 - 2022
Rushden Town Council is seeking nominations for the Mayor's Awards for Services to the Community for the year 2021 / 2022. The Mayor's Award is given to an individual for their work and commitment within the community of Rushden over a number of years. (Group nominations will not be eligible for an award.)
Please submit the name and address of nominees, together with details of the reason for their... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:00 by admin
Knife amnesty bin installed at Spencer Park
A knife amnesty bin has been installed at Spencer Park, Rushden as part of Northamptonshire Police's priority to tackle knife crime.In partnership with North Northamptonshire Councill, Greatwell Homes, Off the Streets NN CIC, and with help from Rushden Town Council, the bin was installed last Saturday (March 12) located at the back of the pavilion at Spencer Park in Rushden. It is one of 7 amnesty... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:58 by Michelle Lewis
Vigil for Ukraine
Vigil for Ukraine
A candle-lit vigil will be held at Rushden Cenotaph on Tuesday 15th March, at 6.30pm.This quiet period of reflection allows our community to come together to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
The Town Mayor will make a speech, followed by prayers from local Church leaders and the lighting of our Peace Candle.
Attendees are encouraged to make donations through the Disasters... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:01 by Michelle Lewis
Vigil for Ukraine
Vigil for Ukraine A candle-lit vigil will be held at Rushden Cenotaph on Tuesday 15th March, at 6.30pm.This quiet period of reflection allows our community to come together to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.The Town Mayor will make a speech, followed by prayers from local Church leaders and the lighting of our Peace Candle.Attendees are encouraged to make donations through the Disasters... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:01 by Michelle Lewis
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons and Associated Activities June 2, 2022
March/April 2022
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacons and Associated Activities June 2, 2022
Thousands of town criers, along with Pearly Kings and Queens, traditional and Northumberland pipers, buglers and choirs from communities across the four corners of the nation and the Commonwealth will lift up their voices and play and sing specially commissioned music prior to the lighting of over 1,500 Platinum... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:23 by Michelle Lewis
Off The Streets NN’ install their second Bleed Box in Rushden
Off The Streets NN' have installed their second Bleed Box in Rushden, this time in Hall Park, located outside the accessible toilets which are next door to Rushden Museum.
Rushden Town Council has been working with 'Off The Streets NN' Off the Streets NN CIC- a local anti-knife crime group, to help find suitable locations for several emergency bleed control kits that can be used to provide emergency... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:38 by Michelle Lewis
Happy St David’s Day from the Rushden Cyclists
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus Happy St David's Day This pair of dragons are cycling home for some homemade cawl and fresh Welsh cakes!
Posted: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:55 by Michelle Lewis
**Works start next week on Northampton Road, Rushden**
**Works start next week on Northampton Road, Rushden**Northamptonshire Highways will soon start reconstructing the footway along the westbound stretch of Northampton Road, Rushden from the Davidson Homes housing development tying into the existing footway outside No. 71.
The aim is to widen the footway and improve the safety for all footway users. This will be using black asphalt.
Please click link below... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:34 by Admin