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2 Day’s to go until Rushden’s Party in the Park - Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9ES😀
2 Day's to go until Rushden's Party in the Park - Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9ES
Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2024
Party in the Park 2024
Rushden's Party in the Park 2024
Who's looking forward to it?
13 July, 2024 -1-8pm FREE ENTRY - Hall Park, Rushden NN10 9ES
Get ready for an exciting day at Party in the Park this year!
Join us for a fantastic line-up of local entertainment featuring jaw-dropping acrobatics by the Vander Superheroes and toe-tapping tunes from The Dukes, delivering a blend of modern hits and timeless classics.
MAIN ARENA...
Posted: Tue, 25 Jun 2024
The Northants Military Veterans Club
The Northants Military Veterans Club
On Saturday 16th June 2024, the Town Mayor, Cllr David Coleman and the Mayor's Consort, Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman attended the annual Northants Military Veterans Club BBQ held at the Athletic Club, Rushden.
The Northants Military Veterans Club, made up of servicemen involved in conflicts all over the world, meet twice a week at the Needle & Awl in Rushden to trade...
Posted: Tue, 18 Jun 2024
Windrush Celebration Program Outline
Windrush Celebration Program Outline
Date: June 22, 2024
Location: Hall Park, Rushden
The Windrush Celebration Program on June 22, 2024, at Hall Park, Rushden, includes:
- 9:00 AM - Arrival and Welcome
- 10:00 AM - Opening Ceremony with Mayor's Speech and Flag Raising
- 11:15 AM - Cultural Performances.
- 12:00 Noon - Panel Discussion on "Legacy and Impact" at 12:00.
- 1:00 PM - Lunch and Socialising.
- 2:00 PM - Storytelling...
Posted: Wed, 12 Jun 2024
D-Day80 Knitting Project
D-DAY80 KNITTING PROJECT
The D-Day80 knitting project can be viewed this Friday, June 14th, and next Friday, June 21st, from 1:30 to 3:30 at Rushden Hall, Rushden.
Crafted by the people of Rushden, this remarkable display depicts the troops' landing on the beaches on that historic day.
Visit to see the exhibition and chat with some of the creators.
A big thank you to the community for your dedication and...
Posted: Wed, 12 Jun 2024
Rushden Town Council’s Soap Box Derby 2024
Rushden Town Council's Soap Box Derby 2024
On Sunday, Rushden Town Council hosted it's 10th Soap Box Derby at Hall Park and a spectacular day was enjoyed by all.
Lots of cheering and plenty of smiles pushed the carts along. Teams had pulled out all the stops to create ingenious designs, a far cry from the humble soap box on wheels.
We had the usual thrills and spills with karts hurtling down the hill...
Posted: Mon, 10 Jun 2024
Beacon Lighting Ceremony at Hall Park
Beacon Lighting Ceremony at Hall Park
A special beacon lighting ceremony was held at Hall Park last night, to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Instead of lighting beacons to mark his Coronation last year, His Majesty, The King requested that they be lit on Thursday, June 6, 2024 to mark the anniversary of Operation Overlord.
People gathered and enjoyed a picnic supper, wartime songs were...
Posted: Fri, 7 Jun 2024
D-Day80 Beacon Lighting in Hall Park
RUSHDEN D-DAY80 - Beacon Lighting
Hall Park has been dressed and is ready to welcome all.
7.15pm HALL PARK
Open for Fish and Chip picnic supper. Please support a local takeaway and bring your meal to the park.
8.00pm Choir and Wartime music
8.55pm Standards March In
Welcome address from David Coleman, Rushden Town Mayor
Event History – David Hawker
Reading and Prayers
Exhortation
Last Post
Two Minutes Silence...
Posted: Thu, 6 Jun 2024
D-Day80 War Memorial Service
Commemorating D-Day80 Today
On the anniversary of D-Day 80, we honour the brave heroes who fought on this historic day.
This morning, at 8am, a ceremony was conducted at the Rushden War Memorial where Cllr. David Coleman, Rushden Town Mayor, read the D-Day 80 Proclamation and lit the peace lantern.
Wreaths were laid by many military organisations based within the town.
A two-minute silence was observed...
Posted: Thu, 6 Jun 2024










