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How will you celebrate healthand wellbeing this summer?

Tuesday 1 June

Reach out in CorbyIndoor bowls and legs, bums andtums are just the start of some of theactivities in Corby this month.Time: Indoor bowls at 11.30am to12.30pmLegs, bums and tums at 6pm to 7pmVenue: Beanfield Community Centre,CorbyCost: £1 and £1.50

Exercise to music is another activitytaking place in Corby as part of theReach Out activity.Time: 12noon to 1pmVenue: Corby Womens CentreCost: £1.50

Northampton Play RangeractivitiesFree play activities such as denmaking, painting and art, fire play, getmessy and get muddy for childrenaged 4 to 16 years. Children underthe age of 8 must be accompanied byan adult. These activities are takingplace on 1, 2, 3 and 4 June.Time: 10am to 12pmVenue: Briar Hill Resource Centre,Lings Wood playing field,NorthamptonTime: 1pm to 3pmVenue: Racecourse, Abington ParkSpinney, NorthamptonContact: 01604 838049 or email:[email protected]

Wednesday 2 June

Reach out in CorbyA health walk around Corby boatinglake is another of the week’s activitiesheld in Corby.Time: 9.15amVenue: Corby Boating Lake

New age kurling and Chair aerobicsare also part of the Reach out inCorby activities.Time: Kurling at 11.15am to 11.30amAerobics at 10.30am to 11.15am

Venue: Autumn Centre, CorbyCost: £1.50 (aerobics only)

Another health walk and kurlingactivity is taking place in Corby - thisis a free event.Time: 2pm to 3pmVenue: Beanfield Community Centre

Football sessions on a Wednesdayevening are also part of the Reachout in Corby scheme of activities.Time: 8pm to 9pmVenue: West Glebe, CorbyCost: £1

Sensory Walk and Den buildingFrom any age 5 years up can takepart in the sensory walk aroundSalcey Forest including smelly potionmaking, blindfold tree-hugging tobuilding your very own den in thewoods. Book your place with Jo.Time: 11am to 12.30pm sensory walk2pm to 3.30pm den buildingVenue: Salcey Forest, near Hartwell,NorthantsContact: Jo Roberts, ForestryCommission on 01780 444920

Line DancingFancy having a go at line dancing?Well now you can... Daventry MINDis holding line dancing classes at theLeisure Centre in Daventry. Theseclasses are aimed at adults withsevere and enduring mental healthproblems and for £2.70 you get a freeswim too!Time: 2pm to 3pmCost: £2.70Venue: Leisure Centre, DaventryContact: MIND staff on 01327 879416to register

Performing Arts eveningA free evening of entertainment for allthe family.Time: 7pm to 10pmVenue: The Masque Theatre, BartonSeagrave, KetteringContact: Sue Jugon or Aly Percival,Northamptonshire Healthcare NHSFoundation Trust on 01536 415263 tobook your seat

Thursday 3 June

Reach out in CorbyExercise to music is another part ofthe Reach out in Corby scheme.Time: 9am to 10amVenue: Hazelwood NeighbourhoodCentre, CorbyCost: £1.50

Power walking/race walkingPut your comfortable clothes andtrainers on and have a go at powerwalking with Sue Rey, a qualifiedrace walk coach at UKA level 2. Ifyou are moderately fit and agedbetween 12 to 65, join in with Sueand take a brisk walk aroundAbington Park.Time: 6.15pm to 7pmVenue: Abington Park, ChristchurchRoad, NorthamptonContact: Sue Rey on 01604 595022for more details of where to meet

Friday 4 June

Reach out in CorbyExercise to music is held every Fridayas part of the Reach out in Corbyscheme.Time: 11.30am to 12.30pmVenue: Corby Womens CentreCost: £1.50

Wellbeing drop-in sessionFar Cotton Library are holding drop insessions for anyone who would like todiscuss confidential lifestyle changeswith regards to wellbeing. Please callfirst to double check health traineravailability.Time: to be confirmed

Venue: Far Cotton Library, TowcesterRoad, NorthamptonContact: Barry Turland 0800 0851988 or 01604 762192

Saturday 5 June

Frock swopNorthampton Amateur OperaticCompany are holding a Frock Swap(based on the concept of the BBCTVprogramme). Women can bring up tofive good quality items of clothing andparticipate in a fun fashion eventwhere they may rejuvenate theirwardrobe without breaking the bank!Time: 3pm to 5.30pmVenue: Fishmarket, Bradshaw Street,NorthamptonCost: £10 includes glass of sparklingwine and cakeContact: Fishmarket office to bookyour ticket on 07776 427576

Strictly come dancing!Do you watch Strictly Come Dancingand say “I wish I could dance likethat?” Ballroom dance workshopsare your answer! In just one hour youcan learn Ballroom, Latin and eventhe Tango! There are alsoworkshops for improving yourBallroom and Latin moves. Suitablefor all ages and abilities.Time: 11am to 4pm (see website fordetails of workshops)Venue: St George’s Halls, StGeorge’s Avenue, NorthamptonCost: £6 for one hour workshopContact: Book your place with GillLockett, Experience Dance andFitness on 07970 571545 or 01327354892www.danceandfitness.co.uk

Summer Dinner and DancePut those dance workshops to thetest and dance the night away to theJimmy Willan Band.Time: 7.30pm to 11.30pmVenue: St George’s Halls, StGeorge’s Avenue, NorthamptonCost: £33.95 or £50 which includesall dance workshops anddinner/dance.Contact: Gill Lockett, ExperienceDance and Fitness on 07970 571545or 01327 354892

Sunday 6 June

Celebration Day!Launch of the 2010 NorthamptonshireFestival of Wellbeing, featuring a LiveBand, YogaBugs demonstration,African drumming, circus workshops,face painting, Irish dancing and more!There is also complementary therapysessions and information advice anddisplays from more than 40 localorganisations.Time: 10am to 3.30pmVenue: Northampton Saints,Franklin’s Gardens, NorthamptonContact: Sue Cox, NorthamptonshireHealthcare NHS Foundation Trust on01604 657748 or email:[email protected]

Big Red RambleA family fun day and sponsored walkat East Carlton Country Park. Lots offun and activities for the whole familyand a free t-shirt to those who raise£50 or more on the sponsored walk.Car book, stalls, childrens activities,Corby Silver band and more!Time: 11am to 4pm

Venue: East Carlton Country Park,LE16 8YFContact: Pauline Smith on 01536418636 to register the walkDebbie Smith on 07971 621733 tobook your boot pitch or stall table.

Reach out in CorbyAnother activity as part of the Reachout in Corby scheme held on aSunday is Basketball. This takesplace every Sunday throughout Juneso why not shoot some hoops!Time: 4pm to 5pmVenue: Brooke Weston Technology,CorbyCost: £1.50

Monday 7 June

Reach out in CorbyHealth walk around Corby boatinglake as part of the activities with theReach out in Corby scheme.Time: 9.15amVenue: Corby boating lake

Multi Fitness - this is a rolling fitnessprogramme - so why not give it a go!Time: 10.30am to 11.15amVenue: Kingswood NeighbourhoodCentre, CorbyCost: £1.50

Tuesday 8 June



Does gender affect your mentalhealth and wellbeing?This is a fantastic opportunity to comealong and have a chat with theNational project lead for gender,Cathy Freese. Hear about her workand find out how gender impacts onmental wellbeing. She is a very busyperson and we are very fortunate tohave her as part of the wellbeingfestival. Don’t miss it!Time: 12noon until 2pmVenue: to be confirmedContact: Ann Crowder,Northamptonshire Healthcare NHSFoundation Trust on 01604 657710

Young Inclusive People (YIP) ClubAn evening of multi sports andactivities including archery, arts andcrafts, table tennis, boccia and Wiisport to name but a few for youngpeople aged 8 - 24 with disabilities.This weekly club is supported by the“Aiming High” scheme of theNorthamptonshire County CouncilChildren’s Services.Time: 5.30pm to 7pmVenue: Pemberton Centre, HE BatesWay, RushdenCost: £2 including refreshments(parents and carers are free)Contact: Jackie Ackroyd on 01933352981 or email:[email protected]

Wednesday 9 June


New age kurling and Chair aerobicsare also part of the Reach out inCorby activities.Time: Kurling at 11.15am to 11.30amAerobics at 10.30am to 11.15amVenue: Autumn Centre, CorbyCost: £1.50 (aerobics only)



Complementary TherapyTaster DayA day of complementary therapytaster sessions organised byNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHSFoundation Trust’s assertive outreachteam. Come along and try out a fewcompelentary therapies or simplyrelax in a calming environment andenjoy some light refreshments.Time: 10am to 3pmVenue: Corn Market Hall, LondonRoad, KetteringContact: Sue Jugon or Aly Percival,Northamptonshire Healthcare NHSFoundation Trust on 01536 415263

Line DancingDaventry MIND line dancing classesat the Leisure Centre in Daventry andfor £2.70 you get a free swim too!Time: 2pm to 3pmCost: £2.70Venue: Leisure Centre, DaventryContact: MIND staff on 01327 879416to register

Rehab Health Walk‘Health walks’ is part of the nationalwalking for health programme. Thisis an afternoon leisurely guided strollthrough Middleton Cheney villagestarting and ending at the library withrefreshments.Time: 2pmVenue: Middleton Cheney Library,Main Road, Middleton CheneyContact: Janet Davies on 07946448622 or 01295 710796

Thursday 10 June


Carer education and informationNorthamptonshire Healthcare arehosting courses on Bipolar anddepression particularly for carers whoare looking after someone sufferingwith mental health problems andreceiving treatment with the trust.Time: 1pm to 3.30pmVenue: Campbell House,NorthamptonContact: Chrissie Brown on 01604658827 to book your place.

Wellness CafeCommunity Development Workerswith Northamptonshire HealthcareNHS Foundation Trust are hostingthe Wellness Cafe based on theWorld Cafe principles of gettingpeople together, exchangingexperiences, generating knowledgeof wellness and wellbeing foreveryone in the County.Time: 10am to 3pmVenue: Northampton Association forthe Blind, Wardington Court, WelfordRoad, Kingsthorpe, NorthamptonContact: Abdirahman Abdi or JimLillis, Northamptonshire HealthcareNHS Foundation Trust on 01604658987

Halfords Tour seriesAn elite bike race that will also includefun taster rides, go ride, bikeability,mass participation ride.Time: 12noon until 8.30pmVenue: Kettering Town CentreContact: Steve Edwards on 01536534170 or email:[email protected]

Power walking/race walkingPut your comfortable clothes andtrainers on and join Sue Rey, aqualified race walk coach at UKAlevel 2 for a brisk walk aroundAbington Park.Time: 6.15pm to 7pmVenue: Abington Park, ChristchurchRoad, NorthamptonContact: Sue Rey on 01604 595022for more details of where to meet

Friday 11 June


Saturday 12 June

Youth and Wellness EventA free event aimed at young peoplelooking at all aspects of wellbeing,and also a time to listen to how youngpeople think services can beimproved. Dance, fitness, musicworkshops, information stands,interactive stalls, entertainment andmore!Time: 11am to 4pm

Venue: Northampton Academy,Wellingborough Road, Northampton

Contact: Jim Lillis, NorthamptonshireHealthcare NHS Foundation Trust on01604 658987 or email:[email protected]

Love your park!A World Cup party is taking place atTrafford Park, Rushden.Time: 12noon to 3pmVenue: Trafford Park, RushdenContact: Rita Hinde on 01933 317687

Reiki Level I training courseAn opportunity to train in the originalUsui method of hands-on-healing tosupport your physical health, mentalprocesses, emotional wellbeing andspiritual development. Open to thegeneral public and children as youngas seven may attend. This trainingtakes place over the weekend byChristine Gould, international Reikimaster teacher.Time: 9am to 6pmVenue: Park Inn, NorthamptonCost: £42 saving of 15% over twodaysContact: Christine Gould on 01604624515 or email:[email protected]

Sunday 13 June

Reiki Level I trainingContinuing from the first day trainingon 12 June - all included in the oneprice.Time: 9am to 6pmVenue: Park Inn, NorthamptonCost: £42 saving of 15% over twodaysContact: Christine Gould on 01604624515 or email:[email protected]

Three Counties L’EroicaThree counties 100km circular ride inaid of Willen Hospice. Routeinstructions provided, ride as a groupor at own pace. Booking isrecommended.Time: 9.30am for 10am startVenue: Salcey Forest cafe car park,NN7 2HX

Cost: £5Contact: Peter Taylor on 01908562197

The Wellbeing Fitness centre inTowcester is providing free tasterclasses throughout the week tointroduce people to wellbeing andfitness or just pop along for a free teaor coffee and free advice from thefitness and wellbeing team. Pilates isthe first class of the week.Time: 9.30am to 10.30amVenue: Wellbeing Fitness Towcester,Unit 4, Lucas Bridge Business Park,Old Greens Norton Road, TowcesterContact: Ian Ryves on 01327 351110or email:[email protected]

Festival of FoodA fun day out for all the family, withlots to see and do! From cookerydemonstrations, taster samples, localproducers and Farmers’ market stallsto treasure hunts!Time: 10am to 4pmVenue: Health and Wellbeing centre,Stephenson’s Way CommunityCentre, 18-28 Stephenson’s Way,CorbyContact: Wendi Jarrett, Heart andSoul Enterprises on email:[email protected]

Reach out in CorbyAnother activity as part of the Reachout in Corby scheme held on aSunday is Basketball. This takesplace every Sunday throughout Juneso why not shoot some hoops!Time: 4pm to5pmVenue: Brooke Weston Technology,CorbyCost: £1.50

Monday 14 June

Reach out in CorbyHealth walk around Corby boatinglake as part of the activities with theReach out in Corby scheme.Time: 9.15amVenue: Corby boating lakeMulti Fitness - this is a rolling fitnessprogramme - so why not give it a go!Time: 10.30am to 11.15amVenue: Kingswood NeighbourhoodCentre, CorbyCost: £1.50Free taster Pilates class for any ageand ability. You will need to bookyour space.Time: 6pm to 7pmVenue: Wellbeing Fitness TowcesterContact: Ian Ryves on 01327 351110

Say Goodbye to your baggage forgood!Meet author Gladys Famoriyo,inspirational speaker and gainknowledge, skills and confidence topromote your emotional wellbeing.Please register your place.Time: 6pm to 8pmVenue: Wellingborough Library,Pebble Lane, WellingboroughCost: £3, £2 friends of libraryContact: Jane Parker on 01933225365 or email:[email protected]

Tuesday 15 June

Reach out in CorbyIndoor bowls and legs, bums andtums are just the start of some of theactivities in Corby this month.Time: Indoor bowls at 11.30am to12.30pmLegs, bums and tums at 6pm to 7pmVenue: Beanfield Community Centre,Corby Cost: £1 and £1.50


Health event 2010The Alliston Gardens Youth andCommunity Centre together with theNorthamptonshire Irish support groupare hosting a health event. You willbe able to find out healthy eating andexercise advice, take part in anexercise class, free smoothies, fruitkebabs, blood sugar testing, bloodpressure testing and weightmeasurements.Time: 12noon to 3pmVenue: Alliston Gardens Youth andCommunity Centre, 2 Adelaide Street,Semilong, NorthamptonContact: 01604 601065 or email:[email protected]

Healthy eating nutrition and weightmanagement advice is available andopen to everyone.Time: 6.30pmVenue: Wellbeing Fitness TowcesterContact: Ian Ryves on 01327 351110

Wednesday 16 June





Macular degenerationA drop-in session with a retiredoptician who recovered from maculardegeneration (a progressive eyecondition) is holding a discussionmorning how his diet, use ofparticular supplements have helpedhis recovery.Time: 10am to 12.30pmVenue: Oundle Library, GlapthornRoad, OundleContact: Kate Maxim on 01832272584

A free beginners Circuits class isbeing offered to all age groups aswell as a Pilates class. But you willneed to book your space for bothclasses.Time: 11am for circuits8pm to 9pm for pilatesVenue: Wellbeing Fitness TowcesterContact: Ian Ryves on 01327 351110

BALANCE YogaHeld in the gardens of Delapre Abbey,outdoor yoga is for all age and levelgroups. Feel fit and strong, breathein some fresh air and enjoy relaxingin the beautiful gardens.Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to7pmCost: £5 donation suggested (splitbetween BALANCE co-operative andFriends of Delapre Abbey)Venue: Delapre Abbey Gardens,London Road, NorthamptonContact:: Kerry Michelle Clarke on07779 030102 or email:[email protected]

Line DancingDaventry MIND line dancing classesat the Leisure Centre and for £2.70you get a free swim too!Time: 2pm to 3pmCost: £2.70Venue: Leisure Centre, DaventryContact: MIND staff on 01327 879416to register

3v3 Basketball LeagueStarting today and will run everyWednesday evening for 8/10 weeks isa free Basketball league for 16years+. This is a FREE event. Youwill need to register your interest onthe website.Time: 6pm to 7pmVenue: The Racecourse,NorthamptonContact::www.northampton.gov.uk/sports

Say Goodbye to your baggage forgood!Meet author Gladys Famoriyo,inspirational speaker and gainknowledge, skills and confidence topromote your emotional wellbeing.Please register your place.Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pmVenue: Kettering Library, SheepStreet, KetteringCost: £3, friends of the library £2Contact: Rosalind Robinson on01536 525943/512315 or email:[email protected]

Thursday 17 June

Salcey Forest Breakfast RideA brisk ride to breakfast at SalceyForest Cafe and return by 10am.Total distance covered 20 miles.Time: 7.30am to 10amVenue: Start Nene Whitewater Centre,Bedford Road, NorthamptonContact: Philip Gray on 01604720522 or email:[email protected]




Friday 18 JuneReach out in CorbyExercise to music is held every Fridayas part of the Reach out in Corbyscheme.Time: 11.30am to 12.30pmVenue: Corby Womens CentreCost: £1.50

A free taster class on Yoga andPilates is available for all ages butyou will need to book your place.Time: 9.30am to 10.30am for Yoga12.15pm to 1.15pm for PilatesVenue: Wellbeing Fitness TowcesterContact: Ian Ryves on 01327 351110

Wellbeing and youA morning session of promotingemotional and physical wellbeing,complementary therapy tastersessions, wellbeing cafe and more.Time: 10am to 12noonVenue: Greens Norton CommunityHall, Towcester Road, Greens NortonContact: Annukka Barrett, Balance -Emotional and Physical Wellbeing on07825 742413 or email:[email protected]

Saturday 19 June

Adult learn to rideFor those adults 18+ years who arenew to cycling or lacking confidence,this is a learn to ride session with aqualified cycling instructor. Bookingis required.Time: 10am to 11amVenue: Delapre Campus, Alton Street,Far Cotton, NorthamptonContact: Jason Williams on 01604629595 or email:[email protected]

Join in on a Bicycle Fayre celebratingevery bicycle made, custom madebikes, pimp my bike, bicycle balletand more!Time: 10am to 4pmVenue: Market Square, NorthamptonContact:: www.marketsquareevents.com

Continuing with the bicycle theme.The Cycle party is a themed ballincluding a cycle powered cinemaand DJs. This is a ticket eventavailable from the Nook Cafe,Fishmarket.Time: 8pm to midnightVenue: the Fishmarket, NorthamptonContact:: www.marketsquareevents.com

An evening of ‘summer bliss’.Listen to the angelic voice of LucindaDrayton and connect with your soulthrough her many beautiful songs.Ticket only event - available topurchase online.Time: 7.30pmVenue: Church of the HolySepulchure, NorthamptonContact: Diana O’Neil on 07974322804. Tickets: www.healwithin.org

Sunday 20 June

Leadership in running fitnesscourseThis is a one day course anddesigned for anyone who would liketo start a jogging group. The coursewill enable you to deliver fun and safesessions to multi-ability groups andgive advice and support the newrunner. There is a cost for the course,but with the help of theNorthamptonshire Sport ScholarshipScheme leaders will be given up to50% of the course fee if a runninggroup is set up after the course.Time: 9am to 5pmVenue: Rockingham Triangle SportsCentre, Rockingham Road, CorbyCost: £90Contact: please book your place on07834 495841 or 01604 236752.

The Great Fathers Day bike rideThis event is part of national bikeweek and is open to all families andindividuals, particularly fathers.There will be three routes, one, threeand six miles around Stanwick Lakes.On completion there is a gift forfathers.Time: 10am to 4pmVenue: Stanwick Lakes, StanwickContact: Roger Lovesay on 01933352900 or email:[email protected]

Self-hypnosis workshopA one day workshop to introduce youto hypnosis and learn self-hypnosisfor personal development andempowerment. This workshop isaimed at all ages.Time: 10am to 4.30pmVenue: Park Inn, NorthamptonCost: £25 special rate, normally £65!Contact: Christine Gould on 01604624515 or email:[email protected]

Wellbeing Fitness Towcester areholding a free indoor cycling session,but please book your place.Time: 11amVenue: Wellbeing Fitness TowcesterContact: Ian Ryves on 01327 351110

Bicycle Bazaar and treasure huntAn afternoon of handmade local craftsand food sold from bicycle baskets -the eco alternative to a car boot sale!Plus a cycle treasure hunt for all thefamily.Time: 12noon to 4pmVenue: Market Square, NorthamptonContact:: www.marketsquareevents.com

Treasure HuntA fun day for all the family. A cycletreasure hunt plus “geocaching”option for smartphone users. Choosefrom 5 different routes aroundNorthampton each with its own themand compete for prizes. The treasurehunt is taking place daily from 20June to Friday 26 June.Time: 12noon until 4pm

Venue: Various starting points suchas Midsummer meadow car park,Brampton Valley way, Welford Road,NorthamptonContact: Collect route from eitherBicycle Bazaar or download from:www.northamptonshiresport.org/whats-on/bikeweek

Nordic Walks for HealthAn introduction to Nordic Walkingorganised by Active Edge Solutions issuitable for adults wanting to trysomething different. Children 8+ arewelcome but must be accompaniedby an adult. Health screening formsmust be completed prior to the dayand the booking fee will be donatedto the Forestry Commission.Time: 10am to 12noon and 1pm to3pmCost: £1Venue: Fermyn Woods Country Park,Brigstock, KetteringContact: Sue Burnett on 01733766990 or 07901 937665

Sports FestivalBenham Sports are holding anafternoon of fun from just £1 perperson! Children aged 10 years andupwards are invited to come alongand try indoor climbing, badminton,archery, squash and circuit training.Places are limited so booking isrequired.Time: 2pm to 4pmVenue: Benham Sports Arena, KingsPark Road, Moulton Park,NorthamptonCost: £1 per personContact: Benham Sports on 01604494100 or email:[email protected]


Monday 21 June


Multi Fitness - this is a rolling fitnessprogramme - so why not give it a go!Time: 10.30am to 11.15amVenue: Kingswood NeighbourhoodCentre, CorbyCost: £1.50

Tuesday 22 June



Guided cycle rideA guided cycle ride from Victoria Parkto Sixfields, canoe centre and returnfor all competent riders over the ageof 18 years. Booking is required.Time: 10am to 11amVenue: Meet at central play area ofVictoria Park, NorthamptonContact: Jason Williams on 01604629595 or email:[email protected]


Wednesday 23 June





Northampton RoadshowA roadshow offering FREE tastersessions of Tai Chi, gentle exercise,zumba dancing, indoor bowls, indoorkurling and more will be available tothe over 50’s. Afternoon tea andcake is also available.Time: 1pm to 4.30pmVenue: Lings Forum Leisure Centre,Weston Favell, NorthamptonContact: Pam Wilton on 01604236805 or email:[email protected]

Guided cycle rideA park ranger led ride around PitsfordWater providing an insight into thelocal wildlife, history and areas ofinterest, approximately 7.5 miles.Booking is required.Time: 1pm to 3pmVenue: Brixworth Country Park VisitorCentreContact: Dave Rowe on 01604883920 or email:[email protected]

Line DancingDaventry MIND line dancing classesat the Leisure Centre and for £2.70you get a free swim too!Time: 2pm to 3pm

Cost: £2.70Venue: Leisure Centre, DaventryContact: MIND staff on 01327 879416to register

3v3 Basketball LeagueStarted on 16 June and will run everyWednesday evening for 8/10 weeks isa free Basketball league for 16years+. This is a FREE event. Youwill need to register your interest onthe website.Time: 6pm to 7pmVenue: The Racecourse,NorthamptonContact:www.northampton.gov.uk/sports

Aquathlon seriesThis is a series of three events on 23and 30 June and ending on 7 July. Itis aimed at children aged 8 - 16 yearscomprising of swimming and running.This event is very popular andprepares young people for the JuniorTriathlon which takes place on 17 Julyat the same venue. Pre-booking isrequired.Time: 7pm to 8.30pmVenue: The Nene Centre and KingJohn School, ThrapstonContact: Sue McLeod on 01832733127 or email:[email protected]

Thursday 24 June

Bike breakfast rideBike breakfast ride from BramptonValley Way (welford road crossing) toWaterloo Farm for breakfast.Time: 7.30amVenue: Brampton Valley WayContact: John Cutler on 01604845709




Friday 25 June


Guided cycle rideA park ranger led ride along theBrampton Valley way providing aninsight into the local wildlife, historyand areas of interest, approximately7.5 miles. Start and return toSpratton car park. Booking isrequired.Time: Depart 1pm and return 3pmVenue: Spratton car park onBrampton Valley way

Contact: Dave Rowe on 01604883920 or email:[email protected]

Saturday 26 June

Cycle Fest 2010All things cycling! Led bike ridesalong the new cycleway, go-ridesessions, recycling competition andmore. All welcome.Time: 9am to 1pmVenue: Richmond road car park,Towcester, NN12 6HZContact: Jake Hilliard on 01327322065 or email:[email protected]

Adult learn to rideFor those adults 18+ years who arenew to cycling or lacking confidence,this is a learn to ride session with aqualified cycling instructor. Bookingis required.Time: 10am to 11amVenue: Delapre Campus, Alton Street,Far Cotton, NorthamptonContact: Jason Williams on 01604629595 or email:[email protected]

Woman 2 WomanA relaxed afternoon with women fromall walks of life to share food,thoughts, music and information.Including a laughter session withMiriam Cox, Empowerment UK.Time: 1.30pm to 5pmVenue: Victoria Centre, Palk Road,WellingboroughContact: Sonia Walters on 01604658959 or Claudette Johnson on01604 657798

Sunday 27 June

Guy Barber Memorial RideA challenging ride of 60 or 110 mileswith tea and lunch stops in St Neotsand Cambridge. Experienced riderswith reasonable fitness level.Time: 8.45am with 9am startVenue: Nene Whitewater Centre,Bedford Road, NorthamptonCost: £5 in aid of HeadwayContact: Bill Simspon on 07736600858 or email:[email protected]

Mountain bike rideA three hour off road ride and skillssession around Harlestone Firs.Participants must have a suitablemountain bike with knobbly tyres.There is option of coffee and cake inthe cafe afterwards.Time: 10am to 1pmVenue: Harlestone Firs, HarlestoneRoad, NorthamptonContact: Helen Powell, Get MountainBiking on email:[email protected]

Guided cycle rideA guided ride along the BramptonValley Way to the Market Harboroughtunnel and return. Approximately 20miles. Booking is required.Time: 10am meet for 10.15am startVenue: Brampton Halt public house,Pitsford Road, Chapel BramptonContact: Jason Williams on 01604629595 or email:[email protected]

World Peace FeteA day for all the family to enjoy freerelaxation meditations, live music anda wide range of stalls providing healthremedies, jewellery, food and more.Time: 11am to 4pmCost: £1 entry, children under 16 freeVenue: Nagarjuna Buddhist Centre,The Old Rectory, Kelmarsh

Kislingbury Village FayreA traditional village fayre withwellbeing stalls, a duck race, dog

show, classic car show and more. Afun day out for all the family!Time: 10am to 5pmVenue: St Luke’s Church, Kislingbury,NorthamptonContact: Bernard Gent [email protected]

Sunday SizzlerThe Northampton BangladeshiAssociation are holding a healthyeating day with a barbeque andinformation stands on various healthproblems associated with theBangladeshi community. SundaySizzler is open to all the family.Time: 10am to 4pmVenue: Northampton BangladeshiAssociationContact: Selina Begum on 01604624930


Monday 28 June


Multi Fitness - this is a rolling fitnessprogramme - so why not give it a go!

Time: 10.30am to 11.15amVenue: Kingswood NeighbourhoodCentre, CorbyCost: £1.50

Tuesday 29 June


Wednesday 30 June





Line DancingDaventry MIND line dancing classesat the Leisure Centre and for £2.70you get a free swim too!Time: 2pm to 3pmCost: £2.70Venue: Leisure Centre, DaventryContact: MIND staff on 01327 879416to register

3v3 Basketball LeagueNow in its third week this league willrun every Wednesday evening for8/10 weeks is a free Basketballleague for 16 years+. This is a FREEevent. You will need to register yourinterest on the website.Time: 6pm to 7pmVenue: The Racecourse,NorthamptonContact:www.northampton.gov.uk/sports

Aquathlon seriesThis is a series of three events on 23and 30 June and ending on 7 July. Itis aimed at children aged 8 - 16 yearscomprising of swimming and running.This event is very popular andprepares young people for the JuniorTriathlon which takes place on 17 Julyat the same venue. Pre-booking isrequired.

Time: 7pm to 8.30pmVenue: The Nene Centre and KingJohn School, ThrapstonContact: Sue McLeod on 01832733127 or email:[email protected]

Thursday 1 July


Wellbeing Celebration EventNHS Northamptonshire are hostingthis conference presenting ashowcase of achievements from thepast year and offering workshopsdedicated to wellbeing. This is a freeevent and lunch and refreshmentsare provided but you will need tobook your place.Time:10.30am to 4pmVenue: Kettering Conference CentreContact:: Kayley Hassell on 01604651264 or email:[email protected]

Tuesday 6 July

Health and wellbeing dayEiman, the muslim womens networkare holding a health and wellbeingday with a chance to try alternativeholistic activities such as bridge,

quilting, etc. This is open to all agegroups.Time: 10am to 4pmVenue: The Gateway ResourceCentre, Mill Road, Northampton

Thursday 8 July

Simply Improving ServicesA conference celebrating and sharinggood practice organised byNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHSFoundation Trust. This is a freeevent but booking is required.Time: 9am to 5pmVenue: Kettering Conference CentreContact: Sandra Hulston on 01536494173

Celebrate your wellbeingby coming along to asmany events as you canthroughout the month ofJune.

More details areavailable on

NorthamptonshireHealthcare

NHS Foundation Trustwebsite.

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