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Get Your Boots On And Go – Explore Over Christmas Week!
Did you know Rushden is home to four major parks—Hall Park, Spencer Park, Jubilee Park, and Melloway Park—plus over 30 play areas and 20 open spaces, all looked after by Rushden Town Council?
Take a festive walk, enjoy some fresh air, and explore your local green spaces!
Which Rushden park is your favourite?
Find your nearest park here: https://bit.ly/49u7llo
Posted: Sun, 28 Dec 2025
High Street Hamper Competition – First Presentation
Today marked the first presentation in the Rushden High Street Hamper Competition, celebrating one of our two lucky winners.
Huge congratulations to Bethany, who was presented with her hamper today by the Town Mayor, Cllr Gill Mercer. 🧺✨
Well done, Bethany, and thank you to everyone who took part and supported our High Street. Keep an eye out for the presentation of our second winner coming soon!...
Posted: Tue, 23 Dec 2025
North Northamptonshire Bin Collections over the Christmas Period
North Northamptonshire Bin Collections over the Christmas Period
Posted: Mon, 15 Dec 2025
🎄 Rushden’s High Street Christmas Hamper Hunt Is Now Live! 🎄
In our ongoing quest to champion and support local businesses, Rushden Town Council is pleased to launch the 2025 High Street Christmas Hamper Hunt — now officially underway!
We've teamed up with High Street and Eaton Walk traders to bring festive fun for all ages. Explore the area, follow the clues, and you could win one of two luxury Christmas hampers, filled with gifts bought from our High...
Posted: Thu, 4 Dec 2025
🎄 Rushden Town Council – Christmas Card Competition Update
On 28th November, the Mayor, Cllr Mercer, visited Rushden Primary Academy to present a prize to a runner-up in this year's Christmas Card Competition.
Congratulations to Imogen, whose creative design earned her this well-deserved recognition.
During the visit, the Mayor attended a school assembly where Imogen received her award.
Rushden Town Council would like to extend their sincere thanks to Head Teacher...
Posted: Wed, 3 Dec 2025
Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition – Winner and Runners-Up Announced
Rushden Town Council is pleased to announce the results of the Mayor's annual Christmas Card Competition.
We extend our sincere thanks to all the young residents who took part; the quality of entries was exceptionally high.
The Mayor and Consort had a particularly difficult task selecting the winning designs due to the creativity and effort shown by every participant. Winner: Holly, Southend Junior School...
Posted: Tue, 2 Dec 2025
Welcome to the High Street, URV Collections
New Shop Opening on Rushden High Street! On Saturday 15th November 2025
Rushden's Town Mayor, Cllr Gill Mercer, had the pleasure of cutting the ribbon at the opening of URV Collections
URV Collections offers high-quality fashion at fair and reasonable prices, making style accessible for everyone in our community.
Visit them at: 119 High Street, Rushden
Rushden Town Council would like to wish Ankit Patel...
Posted: Tue, 18 Nov 2025
Welcome to the High Street, Latte Launderette!
The Mayor, Cllr Mercer, cut the ribbon on Saturday, 1st November, to officially open a brand-new business on Rushden High Street — Latte Launderette!
It was a busy morning with a large crowd turning out to show their support and wish the team well. At Latte Launderette, you can enjoy a coffee or snack while your laundry is being washed or dried — a great new addition to our High Street!...
Posted: Tue, 4 Nov 2025
Rushden Christmas Lights Switch-On
Rushden Town Council – Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025
Rushden Town Council invites you to join us on Saturday 29th November in Rushden Town Centre for this year's Christmas Lights Switch-On.
Enjoy a full day of live entertainment, performances, and festive fun for the whole family — culminating in the official switch-on of the Rushden Christmas lights by the Mayor of Rushden at 4:30pm.This...
Posted: Mon, 3 Nov 2025
🎃👻 HALLOWEEN FUN RETURNS TO RUSHDEN! 👻🎃
Rushden Town Council are thrilled to bring back our popular Halloween Workshops at Rushden Hall (NN10 9ES) on Friday 31st October!
What's Happening:
• 6 spooky workshops throughout the day (from 10am) – each lasting 45 mins
• Get hands-on with minibeasts, reptiles & mammals! • Perfect for children aged 4+
• Direct handling encouraged – a truly unforgettable experience!...
Posted: Tue, 21 Oct 2025
