Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 25th March 2025

Northants charity giving disabled children the opportunity to horse ride has been described as a ‘lifeline’

A Northamptonshire charity, which gives disabled children the opportunity to horse ride, has been described as a “lifeline” to the community. Venture RDA, which stands for ‘riding for the disabled’, was formerly known as Wilby RDA and has been making a difference since 1996.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 25th March 2025

Support this charity’s first event to raise vital funds for the homeless community across Northampton

Support this charity with its first event of this kind, with the aim of raising vital funds to support the homeless community across Northampton. The United African Association was formed to advise, support, advocate and represent organisations and individuals within the African community.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 25th March 2025

Northampton friends of 20 years are on a mission to help busy women find time for themselves

These Northampton friends of more than 20 years are on a mission to help busy women find time for themselves after launching their wellbeing business more than two years ago. From simple daily practices that take minutes, to events and retreats across the UK and abroad, Time Seekers is on a mission to help females figure out what brings them joy.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 24th March 2025

Meet the teacher turned business owner with a passion for using fitness to create a sense of community

Meet the former primary school teacher turned business owner with a passion for using fitness to create a sense of community across Northampton and beyond. It was in December 2021 when Sue Finney took the leap to give fitness a go full-time, as it had been an important part of her life for more than two decades after she trained as a group fitness instructor in the early 2000s.

Northampton Chronicle and Echo • 24th March 2025

Tidy Our Town: West Northants Labour leader believes collaboration is key in tackling littering and fly tipping

The leader of the West Northants Labour Group believes collaboration is key in tackling the issue of littering and fly tipping across the county, and she is keen to see more of it moving forward. Councillor Wendy Randall, who is the Labour representative for Daventry West, is the latest to speak to the Chronicle & Echo as part of the Tidy Our Town campaign.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 24th March 2025

Meet the former teacher turned business owner who aims to spread joy through modern calligraphy

Meet the former primary school teacher turned business owner, who aims to spread joy through modern calligraphy across Northampton. Katie Barker, from Kislingbury, launched Bluebell Lettering in 2019 after losing her mother the year before and taking the opportunity to attend her first brush lettering workshop.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st March 2025

Hidden gem events venue invites community to charity dog extravaganza next month in Northampton

The team behind a hidden gem events venue invites the community to its next charity dog extravaganza next month in Northampton. T’s Coffee is known for its monthly mini markets and craft fairs, woodland walks and ‘Dog Fest’ events in aid of Animals In Need Northamptonshire.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st March 2025

Former Strictly star proud to organise first dance championship and welcome 300 people to Northampton

A former Strictly Come Dancing professional was proud to organise her first dance championship in Northampton, and welcome 300 people to the town. Kristina Rihanoff founded her dance school Bespoke Ballroom back in 2019, and she felt passionately about organising an event that made competing more accessible to the dance community.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st March 2025

Meet the 20-year-old baker taking over Holdenby House’s tearoom just a year into her new career

Meet the 20-year-old baker who is taking over Holdenby House’s tearoom, after just a year since she made a career switch and launched her business in Northamptonshire. Millie Pates launched Millie’s Bakery in March last year and she can often be found at local markets – including Rothwell and Market Harborough.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th March 2025

‘The Over 30s Club’ daytime clubbing event is coming to Northampton for the first time next month

A daytime clubbing event run by ‘The Over 30s Club’ is coming to Northampton for the first time next month. The organisers hope this event will help boost the local economy and wellbeing of people over the age of 30 – as well as enhancing trade during traditionally quiet hours.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th March 2025

Town centre vintage emporium celebrates that 66 of the 88 businesses they house are run by women

A vintage emporium at the heart of Northampton town centre wants to celebrate that 66 of the 88 businesses they house are run by women. Vintage Guru, in St Giles’ Street, is full to the brim with vintage and new gifts, homeware, clothes, accessories, vinyl records, and houses tens of independent businesses.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th March 2025

Business remains ‘really positive’ for mother who took the leap to set up successful baby group

Business remains “really positive” for a mother of two who took the leap to set up a successful baby group in the town. Baby Sensory Northampton went from running in different village halls and surviving the pandemic, to having a permanent venue just outside of Duston.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th March 2025

13 award-winning wedding businesses across Northampton – including venues, caterers and florists

Here are 13 award-winning wedding businesses across Northampton and beyond, including venues, caterers, florists, photographers, cake-makers, entertainment and bridal make up. The following businesses are the recent winners at the Hitched Wedding Awards 2025, and it is clear that our county is bursting with choice when it comes to planning your big day.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th March 2025

Tidy Our Town: ‘We might only have six people but that’s six more who are picking litter than before’

A litter picker emphasised that although there are six dedicated volunteers in her area, they make a much bigger difference than if nothing was being done at all. Sally Jordan has been the chairperson of the Ecton Brook Residents Group since 2017, which is also when she started regularly litter picking the area.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th March 2025

Community fighting for future of Northants playing field utilised by more than 2,000 people

A community is fighting to secure the future of a Northamptonshire playing field, which is utilised by more than 2,000 people in Guilsborough and the surrounding villages. Guilsborough Playing Field, located in West Haddon Road, is at a “crisis point” due to a lack of volunteers and a difficult fundraising environment.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th March 2025

I went to a candlelit Bridgerton string quartet concert in Northampton and the iconic songs did not disappoint

I went to a candlelit Bridgerton concert in Northampton and the iconic songs performed by the string quartet did not disappoint. Netflix, production company Shondaland, and live entertainment discovery platform Fever partnered to bring this exclusive performance to our town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th March 2025

Support group for Northamptonshire’s community of SEND mothers has big plans for 2025

A support group for Northamptonshire’s community of mothers to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which has more than 1,100 members on Facebook, has big plans for 2025. Northants SEND Mummas was founded by Shumi Syed and Emma Briggs in spring last year, after they merged their two separate groups operating from different areas of the county.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th March 2025

Meet the founder of a new essential oils business with a passion for natural wellness and aromatherapy

Meet the founder of a new essential oils business in Northampton, with a passion for natural wellness and aromatherapy. Roxanne Clark, from Kingsley, is the founder of RoxEssential – a venture inspired by her mother Kym who co-founded the popular 90s aromatherapy brand ‘Likisma’.

Northampton Chronicle and Echo • 17th March 2025

Tidy Our Town: Wombles being called upon to blitz hotspot which has left resident ‘at her wits end’

The Northants Litter Wombles, and anyone willing to help out, are being called upon to blitz a hotspot area in Northampton which has left one resident “at her wits end”. Volunteer Alison McClean has organised two litter picks in Blackthorn, which are scheduled for 10am on Wednesday (March 19) and midday on Saturday (March 22).

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 17th March 2025

Couple pride themselves on offering ‘quiet and peaceful’ stay at B&B in the scenic countryside

This couple pride themselves on offering a “quiet and peaceful” stay at their bed and breakfast in the scenic Northamptonshire countryside, which they have run for more than four years. The Old Vicarage, located in The Avenue, Flore, offers modern accommodation in a historic space – with Grade II listed buildings with origins as far back as the 17th century.