Tags: Community

Chairman of Oundle Town Council Cllr Val Chesser raised the Flag for Commonwealth Day at Fletton House this morning. She was accompanied by Cllr Piercey-Hughes, Hanneke Soans, Trish Baker, Karen Hostead, and John Woollard.

An official message from His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma, (Secretary-General of the Commonwealth) and The Commonwealth Affirmation from the Queen was read out by Cllr Chesser and the... Read More »

More than 850 Commonwealth Flags will be raised in locations throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories, and Commonwealth Countries on Monday 14 March - Commonwealth Day 2016 at 10am.

His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth said 'Flying a Flag for the Commonwealth is a most imaginative way for people in local communities - wherever... Read More »

A FORMER hospital and workhouse in Oundle that has sat empty for decades now has a new lease of life thanks to a scheme delivered by Jeakins Weir and the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa).

Fletton House will act as a community hub offering space for local groups, youth clubs, pre-school activities and council workers now the £778,000 construction project is complete.

The two–storey extension,... Read More »

Northamptonshire Waste Partnership, are offering recycling rewards for anyone who regularly uses their food waste caddy to recycle their kitchen scraps and leftovers. Everyone who registers on the Feed Your Caddy website will receive a pack through the post with a special sticker to affix to the outdoor caddy and advice on what to recycle. Each month we will select four random names to win a prize.... Read More »

Families in Northamptonshire are being asked to consider whether they could offer a loving, safe home to a foster child.

There are currently almost 1,000 children in care in the county and Northamptonshire County Council is asking people to get in touch to find out more about fostering.

There are children of all ages waiting for a family to give them a home where they can learn, grow and progress. In... Read More »

Do you know someone who has made a remarkable and outstanding contribution to making Northamptonshire the safest place in England? If you do please nominate them for the Commissioner's Award 2016.

The Commissioner's award is for individuals who live or work in the county and must meet a minimum of one of the following:

• Who has helped their county or fellow residents through one or more extraordinary... Read More »

Oundle Town Council, with assistance from the Oundle Recreation And Green Spaces Group are to submit an application to Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) on Tuesday 8th December in an attempt to preserve the Fletton field on Glapthorn Rd in Oundle as an official village green.

Background

During recent controversy over NCC's plans to sell off school fields in the area, the field on Glapthorn Rd was... Read More »

Come and join us at our Fantastic Christmas Market Saturday 5th December 2015 12n - 8pm. Lots of wonderful stalls selling a variety of goods in the Queen Victoria Hall and on the Market Place.

Free car parking at Laxton Junior School car park East Road and Oundle Primary School on Milton Road - entrance on Drummingwell Lane.

The Christmas Lights will be switched on at 6pm and don't forget to visit Santa... Read More »

Due to the recent wet weather the opening of Fotheringhay Bridge has been delayed until Friday Evening. Providing the weather stays dry allowing the Lime Mortar to set then the re-opening will go ahead.

There will be a public meeting to discuss Oundle Town Council's
application for village green status on the Fletton Playing Field off Glapthorn Road on Monday 9 November, 7.30pm at the Queen Victoria Hall, West Street, Oundle.

Please see the attached poster for more information.

Please come along and show your support - all are welcome to attend.