Concert will celebrate the Jubilee
THE sound of the Diamond Jubilee is on its way to Daventry.A jubilee celebration concert is to be hosted by Daventry Choral Society on Saturday, March 24.It will feature performances of music written...
View ArticleAccident on the M1
AN ACCIDENT between junctions 16 and 18 on the M1 has caused delays.One lane has been closed northbound on the M1 as a result of the accident with delays of around 40 minutes.Normal traffic conditions...
View ArticleBack to square one!
DAVENTRY Town are right back to square one again after a mediocre Hayes side scored winning goals at the start and finish of the second-half at Communications Park on Saturday.The result all hinged...
View ArticleWelton man arrested
A MAN from Welton has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following an accident on the A5.The 33-year-old was driving a silver Mercedes Vito van at around 12.30pm near Duncote, just north...
View ArticleVillage hall plays host to blues night
A NIGHT of funk, soul, jazz, calypso, reggae and blues will be coming to Eydon Village Hall later this month.The blues night will take place on Saturday, March 24 with music provided by Sam Kelly’s...
View ArticleWhat’s On this weekend
Your guide to what’s on this weekend.Saturdayl Daventry Working Men’s Club: live music, 9.15pm-11.30pm l Naseby Village Hall: Kung Fu sessions, 4pml Rugby Theatre: The Memory of Water play, 7.30pml Bay...
View ArticleI yearn for the days of proper packets of crisps and wagon wheels
PEOPLE of a certain age are allowed to indulge themselves from time to time.But a good diet should be ignored most of the time and so last week I did something I haven’t done for years. I ate three...
View ArticleWhat’s on the box? We spend TWO MONTHS a year watching TV
Not only does the average person in the South East spend over two months a year watching television, social media sites are also influencing the viewing choices of many people, according to a report...
View ArticleHosepipe ban to start
A HOSEPIPE ban will come into force in Daventry next month, and those breaching it could face a £1,000 fine.Anglian Water said this week a temporary ban will begin on April 5, the first imposed in more...
View ArticleFA to stage football coaching sessions
THE Northamptonshire Football Association have organised a coaching event for players with visual impairments. The event is run in partnership with the Northampton Association for the Blind (NAB).It...
View ArticleSurvey will give public their say
DAVENTRY Town Council has decreed it wants to be ‘led by the people’ after agreeing to undertake a public consultation this year.At a meeting on Monday night councillors voted in favour of consulting...
View ArticleEggs-itement is mounting for hunt
YOUNGSTERS can have a cracking time at Daventry Country park next month with the annual Easter egg hunt and bonnet competition.The annual event has been jointly organised by Daventry District Council...
View ArticleCricket meeting
PRESTON Capes Cricket Club are holding a pre-season meeting for all players and members. The venue will be the Red Lion at Hellidon on Saturday, March 31 starting at 6.30pm.If anybody is interested in...
View ArticleVillage schoolchildren fly the flag for creativity
A VILLAGE flag has been unveiled after a big effort from schoolchildren.The Flore Flag came into existence after a series of talks on the Commonwealth and the British Overseas Territories were given to...
View ArticleCup win for duo
HELLIDON Lakes’ golf club’s season opener was the Ladbroke Cup won by the in-form duo of Paul King and Darren Welsh.They gained a very creditable score of 40 stableford points in this popular...
View ArticleMoot Hall signs plea
A REQUEST asking for Moot Hall signs in the town to be reinstated will be sent to Northamptonshire County Council (NCC).The Daventry Express reported last week how signs pointing to the historic...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: 21 Jump Street
Here’s a breath of fresh air just when we need it – a full throttle action comedy remake/reboot of the ‘80s TV series that brought a certain Johnny Depp to public attention. The 2012 take on 21 Jump...
View ArticlePray preserve me from pious tweets
LET’S get a few things clear before I begin, because some people are going to take this the wrong way. Experience tells me that they always do.I do not know Patrice Muamba, but by all accounts he is an...
View ArticleYoung gymnasts in top form for regional event
DAVENTRY Phoenix Gymnastics Club entered four gymnasts into the Regional Grade 11 held at Leicester New College.Congratulations go to Oriana Ahmadi, Katie Smith, Lara Norman and Katie Porter who all...
View ArticleMetal theft website launched
SPECIFIC information on metal theft can now be found on the Northamptonshire Police website.The page was launched following a day of action on March 8 which saw officers and the Chief Constable, Adrian...
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