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Letter From Daventry Mayor Mike Arnold: Week 1
We're living in strange times and we have all had to change our way of life to protect the one service that looks after us all - our NHS.
The Mayor of Daventry, Cllr Mike Arnold, has penned a short message to everyone:
Hello Daventry Town,
Well as I write this, I'm looking forward to the day when the sun shines again and I can sit in the garden, listen to the birds and play with the dogs before taking... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:15 by Daventry Town Council
Council Elections Postponed
Please find below updated information in regards to council elections:
Elections that were to be held on 7th May this year have now been postponed for a year.
This means that the two candidate briefings that were due to be held on 23rd and 25th March in Daventry District Council have been cancelled.
If you have made appointments to bring in your nomination papers, please note these appointments are being... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:17 by Daventry Town Council
Welton Road Cemetery Transfer to Daventry Town Council
Daventry's Welton Road Cemetery has been transferred from Daventry District Council to Daventry Town Council.
It means the Town Council now has responsibility for funeral bookings as well as the Cemetery's management and maintenance.
The transfer of the Cemetery on 17 January is a defining moment in the Town Council's history as it pledges to provide a high quality, cost effective, personal service and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00 by Daventry Town Council
Battle of Naseby Exhibition at Daventry Museum: Starts Saturday 11th January 2020
The first exhibition of 2020 at Daventry Museum commemorates 375 years since the Battle of Naseby and Daventry's Place in the Conflict.
**Opening Saturday 11th January 2020 until Saturday 24th April 2020.**
On the morning of 14 June 1645, parliament's Newly Modelled Army destroyed King Charles I's main field army at Naseby, the decisive battle of the first English Civil War. Nights before this, King... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:00 by Daventry Town Council
Daventry Town Market: Christmas Opening Hours
A quick notice to inform that Daventry Town Market is open on Christmas Eve 8am - 2pm.
Grab yourself any last minute fresh fruit & veg, meats, baked goods, pet products and household items, just in time for Christmas.
The market will then be shut on Friday 27th December but returns again on Tuesday 31st December. Grab yourself a bargain or two whilst supporting your local community.
Thank you.
Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:15 by Daventry Town Council
Daventry Museum: First Exhibition for 2020
Daventry Museum is pleased to announce that it's first exhibition of 2020 will commemorate 375 years since the Battle of Naseby. It will detail the battle plans on both sides, the armour, weaponry and dress.
Cutting edge archaeological research will also feature alongside findings from the battle. The core of the exhibition will look to answer what Daventry's place was in the conflict; who was here... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:00 by Daventry Town Council
Magic Lantern Parade
⭐️Come help us light up Daventry as part of our Spirit of Christmas Event and join us for our Magic Lantern Parade. ⭐️
You can follow the annual lantern parade through Daventry town centre at 6pm. Then join friends and family at Holy Cross Church at 6.30pm for a Carol Service, singing your favorite Christmas Carols and celebrating this special time of year
Prior to the parade we have lots of... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:49 by Daventry Town Council
Daventry's Spirit of Christmas
Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas!
⭐️It's very nearly time for Daventry's The Spirit of Christmas Event
Come along to meet Santa's reindeer, enjoy festive fun and games including face painters, balloon modelers and yummy hot chocolate before following the annual lantern parade through Daventry town centre at 6pm. Whats more it's all FREE!
Then join friends and family at Holy Cross Church at 6.30pm for the... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:45 by Daventry Town Council
New Councillor Elected
On 25th November 2019, Daventry Town Council members voted in favour of John Tippett, thereby co-opting him as a representative of Abbey Central Ward.
John commented:
"As a Daventry resident of the past 22 years, a local businessman and also a School Governor within Daventry, I am excited to be representing the Abbey Central Ward as Councillor. I am passionate about the Town and it's development. The... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 09:52 by Daventry Town Council
Daventry Town Council to mark Merchant Navy Day with flagraising
On Tuesday 3rd September at 10.30am, Daventry Town Council will mark Merchant Navy Day by raising the Red Ensign at the Twinning Area in Daventry. A short service will take place and all are welcome to attend.
Established in 2000, Merchant Navy Day honours the men and women who kept our 'island nation' afloat during both World Wars, and celebrates modern day merchant seafarers who are responsible for... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:11 by Daventry Town Council