June 2024 - Armed Forces Day celebrations in Northapton
Each June we celebrate Armed Week culminating in Armed Forces Day.
In this podcast, John is joined by Paul Chapman, President of the Northampton Royal British Legion (RBL) and Peter Brothers, a committee member. Paul and Peter talk about their experiences, the work of the RBL and why celebrating Armed Forces Day is important.
There’s also information on the celebrations organised by Northampton Town Council.
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May - Meet the new Mayor of Northampton
The latest edition of the Talk of Noirthampton Town podcast features a conversation with Cllr Paul Joyce, who has just been made the 734th Mayor of Northampton, Hear John talk to Paul about the role, what he wants to acheive in his term...and will we say a en egg and spoon race with Paul and the other local mayors?
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April - Springtime events from Northampton Town Council - St George's Day and Bands in the Park
As we enter springtime, more events from Northampton Town Council are being launched. In this podcast, John is joined by Jo and Louise, Events and Projects Officers at the Town Council. They talk to him about the St George’s Day celebrations and Bands in the Park.
There’s also a report from John on the LaForay parade that happened in March.
https://www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/events
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The Laforey parade. Celebrating Northampton's donation to the war effort
Did you know the people of Northampton bought a warship during World War II?
The town council celebrates lots of events through the year. From national events such as St George’s day, Eid and Armed forces day to local celebrations like Northampton in Bloom and the Northampton music festival.
Some of the events are rooted in the history of the town and this podcast will focus on the annual Laforey parade. This happens on Sunday, 24 March at 11:00 and this year commemorates the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the HMS Laforey warship.
In this edition, John spoke to Andrew Jolley, Chairman of the Northampton Sea Cadets about this parade and its proud history in our town.
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February - Grant us some funding
In February's podcast we explore the grantson offer to people in Northampton.
John talks to Connor Osborn, Community Engagement Officer at Northampton Town Council.
With several grants available from the council it might seem overwhelming, but Connor explains how easy the process is.
John also speaks to Kate Peake, CEO of Family Support Link, a local charity who succesfully applied for a grant from the council. Kate explains how this grant supports their charity and the people who use their services.
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