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Annual Flower and Vegetable Show returns to Daventry Town
On Saturday 18th August 2018, Daventry's annual Flower and Vegetable Show will return to Daventry Town.
Hosted by Daventry Allotment and Gardening Association (DAGA) in partnership with Daventry Town Council, the Flower and Vegetable Show will be taking place at the Community Centre in Daventry and will host a plethora of homegrown flowers, fruits and vegetables, as well as homemade cakes, jams and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:56 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Museum responds to offer of archives from Johnston Press
Daventry Museum has been offered the opportunity to store archives of bound copies of the Daventry Express from the 1960's onwards.
Due to moving premises, Johnston Press are unable to store their archive of bound copies of the Daventry Express in their new offices. Daventry Museum was asked if it would be able to store approximately 60-80 bound copies dating from 1969 to 2013 on the proviso that Johnston... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 09:58 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Town residents provided with the opportunity to comment on local government restructure
From Monday 18th June 2018, Daventry Town residents will be provided with the opportunity to comment on the future of local government in Northamptonshire.
There are currently eight local authorities across Northamptonshire providing council services which include housing; planning; social care and protecting the vulnerable; they also collect rubbish; maintain roads and run libraries.
Councils are currently... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:03 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Photography Competition - a flash for Arts Festival
On Saturday 23rd June 2018, Cllr Lynn Jones, Mayor of Daventry, attended an awards ceremony for the winner of Daventry Arts Festival 'Photography Competition'.
The competition was run by Daventry Photographic Society and saw over thirty entrants for the 2018 competition.
Roland Puleston Jones, Chair of DPS, said of the competition, "I was very impressed by the high standard of the photographs submitted... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:03 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Town Council supports Armed Forces Day
On Friday 29th June 2018 at 10.30am at the Twinning Area in Daventry, Daventry Town Council will be showing its support for Armed Forces Day by raising the Armed Forces Flag.
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community; from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets. The UK Armed Forces defend the country and its interests.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:35 by Amy Simpson
Alternative Art Exhibition makes a colourful impression
On Wednesday 20th June 2018, the artists of Nevermore Tattoo Parlour displayed their artwork at The Foundry Artisan Café as part of Daventry Arts Festival.
Opening as a one-off exhibition, the display featured an array of mixed media to include oil portraits on canvas (including a portrait of the late Terry Smith), pencil work and decoupage to name a few.
Danielle Deeming, Studio Manager for Nevermore... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:45 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Arts Festival off to a flying start
On Saturday 16th June 2018 Daventry Town Centre was filled with music, crafts and more as Daventry Arts Festival made a return for the eighth year running.
There was an Arts and Crafts Fair along Sheaf Street, with various local and independent traders selling handmade items; two theatre performances from Munchkins and Monsters at Daventry Leisure Centre; and live music at various establishments, including... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:21 by Amy Simpson
Motorcycle Festival is a roaring success for Daventry Town
Saturday 9th June 2018 saw Daventry Town centre filled with a hive of activity as Daventry Motorcycle Festival returned for its eighth year.
Along with a variety of stalls, which included food and drink suppliers, there was also live music, street entertainment, free activities for children and a stunt show! Attracting hundreds of people from all over the district, county and even country, the Festival... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:47 by Amy Simpson
Vacant Councillor position on Hill Ward in Daventry
Following on from the recent elections that took place on 3rd May 2018, Daventry Town Council has a vacancy for a Councillor representing Hill Ward.
The vacancy will be filled by co-option. This means that any individuals interested in applying for the position, will need to submit an application form and attend the Town Council meeting at 6.30pm on Monday 25th June 2018 to meet members, who will then... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 May 2018 17:07 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Arts Festival Programme Release
Daventry Town Council has released its programme for Daventry Art Festival 2018. Running from 16th – 24th June 2018, the week-long festivities will feature everything from craft workshops to traditional Celtic summer solstice celebrations.
The response has been overwhelming with tickets to the Family Film Day and the Monsters and Munchkins theater performance being fully reserved within six days... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 18 May 2018 15:56 by Amy Simpson
