Wellingborough articles
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Photos from funfairs and carnivals through the years in Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough
The opening of Steven’s Funfair in Wellingborough this weekend, and with Corby also set to welcome the show on May 10, provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy all the attractions that come with it. As the weather slowly starts to heat up and the summer months draw ever closer, long nights and happy memories can be forged at the fair, with parties in the park, carnivals and summer festivals to follow. Such events are a staple of the season and have been for years. And now that the funfair is...
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Wellingborough Waendel walkers invited to 'biggest' beer festival in town's 'smallest' pub
Wellingborough’s smallest pub is ready to give the biggest of welcomes to guests from across the globe at the annual Waendel Walk Beer Festival at The Little Ale House in High Street. Walkers – and those who just fancy a tipple – will be able to choose from ales, cider, wines, whisky and soft drinks, as well as be entertained by music acts. It’s the first festival for new landlady Chrissie Mannion who has fulfilled a dream of owning her own pub, taking over the business in January. She said:...
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Wellingborough Archaeological and Historical Society celebrates 60th anniversary at Hind Hotel with prosecco and cake
Wellingborough Archaeological and Historical Society celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday, April 26, marking the day with prosecco and cake. The lunch celebration at The Hind Hotel was attended by 23 members past and present between 1964 and 2024. Susan Suttle, Chairperson at Wellingborough Archaeological and Historical Society joined the society in 1984, and has attended plenty of local excavations as part of the outfit. She said: “At the dinner there were reminiscences of past local...