Tags: Events
Celebrate Heritage Open Days with Daventry Museum
Celebrate Heritage Open Days and do something new! All events listed here are free!
Daventry Holy Cross Church – Ride & Stride
Saturday 8th September – 10.00 – 16.00
Church Walk, Daventry, NN11 4BL
Visit Daventry Holy Cross Church and support Northamptonshire's beautiful churches by taking part in a sponsored bike ride or walk, supported by The National Churches Trust and in partnership... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:01 by Amy Simpson
Food Festival returns to Daventry Town
On Saturday 22nd September 2018, Daventry town centre will be filled with the delicious aroma of over 30 food and drink vendors offering a delectable range of local, national and international home-baked and locally sourced food and drink.
Daventry Food Festival will be located in Daventry town's historic High Street and beautifully preserved Sheaf Street from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 22nd September... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:18 by Amy Simpson
DTC: Flying the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day
Daventry Town Council will be flying the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day to remember the sacrifices and courage of those who have served during World Wars One and Two. This will take place at 10.30am on Monday 3rd September 2018 at the Twinning Area in Daventry Town Centre. All are welcome to attend.
Daventry Town Council is one of more than 600 councils across the UK that will be participating in... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:27 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Mayor's Civic Service
This week Daventry's Mayor, Cllr Lynn Jones, welcomed Civic Dignitaries, from across the county, to her Civic Service, at the Holy Cross Church, Daventry, to celebrate her year in office and to promote her fundraising work for her three chosen charities; The Daventry Street Pastors; Daventry Contacts and The Women's Royal Voluntary Force (WRVF).
Hosted by Daventry Town Council, the service was led by... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:55 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Museum and Daventry Town Council’s events to mark 100 years since the end of WWI
Today, 8th August 2018, marks the 100 day countdown to the ending of World War One. On 8th August 1918, the Battle of Amiens took place, which was the beginning of the Allied offensive and one of the greatest advances that had been seen since the start of the war. Exactly 100 days later, on 11th November 1918, the armistice treaty was signed, signifying the end of the war.
To commemorate the centenary... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:49 by Amy Simpson
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 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
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
