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Rushden's Soap Box Derby 2024

Rushden's Soap Box Derby 2024

Not Long Now until Rushden's Soap Box Derby 2024

Bring the family and come and enjoy a fabulous day out!

If you are entering this year's event please send your entry forms to info@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk or drop it in to Rushden Town Council offices, Hall Park.

Be Quick!

RUSHDEN'S SOAP BOX DERBY 2024

Hall Park, Rushden

Sunday June 9th

2-5pm

FREE Entry

FREE Parking

Food and drink available

ITINERARY

11:30am...

Posted: Wed, 5 Jun 2024

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RUSHDEN D-DAY80 - 6TH JUNE 2024

RUSHDEN D-DAY80 - 6TH JUNE 2024

D-Day Supper in the Park

Please be aware that there will be a limited number of chairs and tables provided for your picnic supper in Hall Park. Please purchase your meal from local takeaways and bring it to the park and listen to Wartime songs and watch the Beacon Lighting from 7.15pm onwards.

The D-Day80 Knitting Project created by Rushden's Yarn-bombers will also be available to view from 7pm in Rushden...

Posted: Tue, 4 Jun 2024

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Rushden D-Day80- 6th June 2024

Rushden D-Day80- 6th June 2024

Rushden D-Day80- 6th June 2024

8.00am RUSHDEN WAR MEMORIAL

The D-Day 80 Proclamation read by David Coleman, Rushden Town Mayor

8.05am Exhortation

Last Post

Two minutes silence observed

Reveille

Kohima

8.10am Laying of wreaths at the war memorial

David Coleman, Rushden Town Mayor to light 'Lamp Light of Peace'

Attendees to be given candles to light

1.00pm ST MARYS CHURCH

Ringing Out for Peace – bells at ...

Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024

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Cllr David Coleman Elected as Town Mayor for Civic Year 2024 - 2025

Cllr David Coleman Elected as Town Mayor for Civic Year 2024 - 2025

The Annual General Meeting and Mayor Making of Rushden Town Council was held on the evening of Tuesday 14th May 2024, and we are delighted to announce the election of the Town Mayor for the Civic Year 2024 - 2025:-

Town Mayor: Cllr David Coleman

Mayor's Consort: Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman

Mayor's Cadet: Sea Cadet Ben Dixon

Deputy Mayor: Cllr Paul Harley

Deputy Mayor's Consort: Cllr Tracey Smith

The Mayor's...

Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024

Tags: Mayor, News

Be Part Of This - Rushden's Soap Box Derby - Time to Apply

Be Part Of This - Rushden's Soap Box Derby - Time to Apply

With just over four weeks to go, the thrill of the Rushden Soap Box Derby awaits.

Forget about the Red Bull Soap Box Derby; Rushden Soap Box Derby is where the real action is! Build your kart, join the excitement, and be part of an unforgettable experience.

Gather your materials, brainstorm designs, and let your imagination run wild. Whether you're aiming for speed, style, or both, every nail hammered...

Posted: Wed, 8 May 2024

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May The 4th Bin With you

May The 4th Bin With you

On Saturday, May 4th, local Councillors and community members came together to clean up the High street.

The sun was shining as they collected a significant amount of litter enhancing the appearance of the High street and surrounding streets

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the initiative to make Rushden a cleaner and tidier place to live.

More Litter picks are expected and details will...

Posted: Tue, 7 May 2024

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Congratulations to Samuel Shane for winning the 'Don't Rubbish Rushden' poster competition!

Congratulations to Samuel Shane for winning the 'Don't Rubbish Rushden' poster competition!

Congratulations to Samuel Shane for winning the 'Don't Rubbish Rushden' poster competition!

Rushden Mayor, Cllr. Tracey Smith awarded his prize, today during an assembly at Rushden Academy.

The school also received a book voucher in recognition of Sam winning the competition.

Sam's poster, along with all the other entries are currently being displayed around the Town, in the Council noticeboards and in...

Posted: Fri, 3 May 2024

Tags: Mayor, News, events

D-Day80 Knitting Project

D-Day80  Knitting Project

Calling all knitters and crocheter's that decided to take part in a knitting and crochet project commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day - it is time to return your designs so the display can be assembled.

Return to: The Council Offices. Rushden Hall, Hall Park NN10 9NG

We thank you in advance for contributing your time and effort to this momentous occasion in history. Crafters were invited to create...

Posted: Thu, 2 May 2024

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Rushden High Street Litter Pick

Rushden High Street Litter Pick

May The 4th Bin With You!

Rushden High Street Litter Pick

Meet at Wilko's Carpark - Duck Street.

Saturday 4th May

Time:10am-12pm

Following on from the 'Don't Rubbish Rushden' poster competition, Rushden Town Council is continuing its efforts to keep the town clean and tidy.

Join us for a Litter Pick along the High Street and help make a difference. People of all ages are welcome to participate.

If you know...

Posted: Tue, 23 Apr 2024

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