Mayor's Past Events

Date: Friday 13th September 2024
Time: 6.30pm at the Dodgem Cars
Venue: Spencer Park, Washbrook Road, Rushden, NN10 6UR

The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr David Coleman, would like to invite you to the Annual Civic Opening of Rushden Feast on Friday 13th September 2024.

Assembling at the Dodgem cars for 6.30pm, an opening service will take place by the Rev. Ben Lewis, to officially open the fair.

All the usual stalls and rides will be there and will continue until Saturday 21st September.

Date: Saturday 7th September 2024
Time: 7.00pm (Gates Open at 6.00pm)
Venue: The Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG

Tickets £5.00 on the Gate from 6.00pm (Includes a free Union Flag)

The 'Proms' season is upon us, and we in Rushden pride ourselves on a very popular evening's entertainment with our very own 'Proms in the Park'.

On Saturday 7th September, set in the Walled Garden in the beautiful grounds of Hall Park, music will be provided by The Rushden Town Band playing all the favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem.

The Town Mayor of Rushden, Cllr David Coleman, would like to invite you along to this fundraising event with proceeds going to his chosen charities, The Royal British Legion (Rushden) Branch, Rushden Sea Cadets and Dementia UK.

Please bring your own champagne, picnic, chairs and rugs.

Date: Saturday 20th April 2024
Time: 6.45pm for 7.00pm Start
Venue: The Heritage Chapel and Halls, Park Road, Rushden, NN10 0RW
Tickets £8.00 each on the door

The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Tracey Smith, would like to invite you to her Music Night on Saturday 20th April with 'Rock Choir', the UK's original award winning local contemporary choir, with Choir Leader Dave Easter.

Tickets are £8.00 each. Please bring correct cash on the night.

This event is in aid of the Mayor's Charities, which are Rushden Town Band and Rushden and Wellingborough Guide Dogs (In memory of Cllr Sarah Peacock).

Cllr Smith looks forward to welcoming you.

Date: Saturday 17th February 2024
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Rushden Masonic Hall, Wellingborough Road, Rushden, NN10 9PN

The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Tracey Smith, would like to invite you to her Civic Valentine's Dinner, at Rushden Masonic Hall, Wellingborough Road, Rushden, NN10 9PN, on Saturday 17th February.

With music from Big Bopper Entertainment award winning disco company.

Reception 7.00pm with dinner served at 7.45pm.

Tickets £35.00 each

To reserve your place please email the Mayor's Secretary mayor@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk

Cllr Tracey Smith looks forward to welcoming you.

Date: Thursday 14th December 2023
Time: 7.00pm (to be seated by 6.50pm)
Venue: Park Road Baptist Church, Park Road, Rushden, NN10 0RG

The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Tracey Smith, would like to invite you and your family to her Community Christmas Carol Service, at Park Road Baptist Church, Park Road, Rushden, NN10 0RG, on Thursday 14th December.

The service will commence at 7.00pm with performances from Rushden Town Band and Denfield School Choir.

Refreshments will be served during the interval.

If you would like to attend please ensure you are seated in the Church no later than 6.50pm.

To reserve your seat please email the Mayor's Secretary mayor@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk

Cllr Tracey Smith looks forward to welcoming you.

Date: Sunday 1st October 2023
Time: 11.15am
Venue: St Mary's Church, Rushden

The Civic Service of the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Tracey Smith, will take place at St Mary's Church, Rushden at 11.15am.

Please kindly be seated by 11.05am.

Following the service light refreshments will be served at Rushden Hall for invited guests of the Mayor.

Date: Friday 15th September 2023
Time: 6.30pm at the Dodgem Cars
Venue: Spencer Park, Washbrook Road, Rushden, NN10 6UR

The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Tracey Smith, would like to invite you to the Annual Civic Opening of Rushden Feast on Friday 15th September 2023.

Assembling at the Dodgem cars for 6.30pm, an opening service will take place by the Rev Phil Hearson, the Church Minister of the Independent Wesleyan Church, to officially open the fair.

All the usual stalls and rides will be there and will continue until Saturday 23rd September.

Date: Saturday 2nd September 2023
Time: 7.00pm (Gates Open at 6.00pm)
Venue: The Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG

Tickets £5.00 on the Gate from 6.00pm (Includes a free Union Flag)

The 'Proms' season is upon us, and we in Rushden pride ourselves on a very popular evening's entertainment with our very own 'Proms in the Park'.

On Saturday 2nd September, set in the Walled Garden in the beautiful grounds of Hall Park, the Town Mayor, Cllr Tracey Smith, would like to welcome you to enjoy the music by The Rushden Town Band, playing all the favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem.

Don't forget to bring your own champagne, picnics, chairs and rugs and enjoy the evening!

Date: Sunday 18th December 2022
Time: 6.00pm (to be seated by 5.50pm)
Venue: St Mary's Church, Rushden

The Mayor's Civic Carol Service will be held on Sunday 18th December 2022, at 6.00pm, at St Mary's Church, Rushden.

Refreshments will be served in the Church Hall after the service.

Cllr Adrian Winkle looks forward to welcoming you.

Date: Sunday 2nd October 2022
Time: 11.15am
Venue: St Mary's Church, Rushden

The Civic Service of the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Adrian Winkle, will take place at St Mary's Church, Rushden at 11.15am.

Please kindly be seated by 11.05am.

Following the service light refreshments will be served at Rushden Hall for invited guests of the Mayor.

Date: Friday 16th September 2022
Time: 6.30pm at the Dodgem Cars
Venue: Spencer Park, Washbrook Road, Rushden, NN10 6UR

Come and join all the fun of the fair in Rushden. The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Adrian Winkle, will officially open the Rushden Feast on Friday 16^th September 2022.

Assembling at the Dodgem cars for 6.30pm, a short service will be conducted by Rev Rachel Hawkins, the Rector of St Peters Church, before the fair is officially opened.

All the usual stalls and rides will be there and will continue until Saturday 24th September.

Date: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Time: 7.00pm (Gates Open at 6.00pm)
Venue: The Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG

Tickets £5.00 on the Gate from 6.00pm (Includes a free Union Flag)

The 'Proms' season is upon us, and we in Rushden pride ourselves on a very popular evening's entertainment with our very own 'Proms in the Park'.

On Saturday 3rd September, set in the Walled Garden in the beautiful grounds of Hall Park, the Town Mayor, Cllr Adrian Winkle, would like to welcome you to enjoy the music by The Rushden Town Band, playing all the favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem.

Don't forget to bring your own champagne, picnics, chairs and rugs and enjoy the evening!

Date: Saturday 14th May 2022
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Heritage Chapel, Park Road, Rushden, NN10 0RW

The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman, would like to invite you to her final Charity event of her Mayoral year. The 'NN10 Choir in Concert' will take place on Saturday 14th May, at 7.00pm, at the Heritage Church, Park Road, Rushden, NN10 ORW.

Tickets are priced at £5.00 each and all monies raised will go towards the Mayor's Charities, which are Rowan Gate Primary School, Rushden, and the Royal British Legion (Rushden) Branch.

Cllr Mrs Coleman hopes you will be able to join her for an enjoyable evening.

To reserve your seat please email mayor@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk

Date: Friday 25th March 2022
Time: 3.30pm & 7.00pm performances
Venue: Highfield Road Community Church, Highfield Road, Rushden, NN10 9QD

A new date has been set for Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman's 'It's My Life Panto' on Friday 25th March 2022.

The Panto will now take place at Highfield Road Community Church, Highfield Road, Rushden, with two performances at 3.30pm and 7.00pm.

The Panto was originally scheduled for the 10th December, but unfortunately had to be postponed due to heating issues and Covid.

Tickets: £5.00 per person from mayor@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk

Cllr Mrs Coleman hopes you enjoy this Panto by 'It's My Life', an amazing group of people with learning disabilities.

Date: Saturday 12th March 2022
Time: 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Carriages: 11.30pm
Venue: The Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden

LIVE MUSIC AND CALLER; 'Odd Sox'

HOG ROAST including (vegetarian option on request)

Tickets: £20.00 per person from; mayor@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk

or in person from the Swivel Club Shop

Charities; Falkland Veterans Foundation, Rushden RBL, Rowan Gate School

Original artwork by: David Hawker

Date: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: St Peter's Church, Midland Road, Rushden

The Mayor's Civic Carol Service will be held on Wednesday 15th December 2021, at 7.00pm, at St Peter's Church, Midland Road, Rushden, NN10 9UJ.

To assist with numbers please kindly confirm your attendance to the Mayor's Secretary at mayor@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk

Refreshments will be served in the Church Hall, following the Service.

Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman looks forward to welcoming you.

Date: Sunday 10th October 2021
Time: 11.15am
Venue: St Mary's Church, Rushden

The Civic Service of the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman, will take place at St Mary's Church, Rushden at 11.15am.

Please kindly be seated by 11.05am.

Following the service light refreshments will be served at Rushden Hall for invited guests only.

Date: Friday 17th September 2021
Time: 6.30pm at the Dodgem Cars
Venue: Spencer Park, Washbrook Road, Rushden, NN10 6UR

Come and join all the fun of the fair in Rushden. The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman, will officially open the Rushden Feast on Friday 17^th September 2021.

Assembling at the Dodgem cars for 6.30pm, a short service will be conducted by Rev Stephen Prior, before the fair is officially opened.

All the usual stalls and rides will be there and will continue until Saturday 25th September.

Date: Saturday 4th September 2021
Time: 7.00pm (Gates Open at 6.00pm)
Venue: The Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG

Tickets £5.00 on the Gate from 6.00pm (Includes a free Union Flag)

The 'Proms' season is upon us, and we in Rushden pride ourselves on a very popular evening's entertainment with our very own 'Proms in the Park'.

On Saturday 4th September 2021, set in the Walled Garden in the beautiful grounds of Hall Park, the Town Mayor, Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman, would like to welcome you to enjoy the music by The Rushden Town Band, playing all the favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem accompanied by local singers.

Don't forget to bring your own champagne, picnics, chairs and rugs and enjoy the evening!

Date: Sunday 13th September 2020
Venue: Hinton Sky Dive Centre, Brackley

Great News, the Hinton Skydive Centre in Brackley has informed us that the Mayor's Charity Skydive, which was postponed back in April due to Covid-19, has now been rescheduled to take place on Sunday 13th September 2020. Unfortunately due to the current pandemic spectators are not permitted.

We would like to wish the Town Mayor, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, all the very best of luck!!

A message from the Mayor of Rushden;

'I have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far as Mayor of Rushden and would like to use this platform to raise as much money as possible for my two chosen charities.

As a way of raising the most funds, I have chosen to complete a sky dive on Sunday 13th September. My two chosen charities are Teenage Cancer Trust and Rushden Mind.

Please donate to help me with my mission of raising funds for two very worthy charities.

To donate please click on the following link to my Just Giving page, or alternatively please complete the sponsor form attached and return to The Mayor's Secretary at Rushden Town Council.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/cesare-marinaro?utm_term=QXkDJDAD2

Kind Regards
Mayor of Rushden
Cllr Cesare Marinaro

Date: Sunday 22nd December 2019
Service: 5.00pm
Venue: St Peter's Church, Midland Road, Rushden, NN10 9UJ

The Town Mayor, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, would like to invite you and your friends to his Civic Carol Service, at St Peter's Church, Midland Road, Rushden, NN10 9UJ, on Sunday 22^nd December, at 5.00pm.

Following the service you are invited to stay for mince pies and mulled wine in the Church.

Date: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Pizzeria Venevia, Church Street, Rushden

The Town Mayor, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, would like to welcome you to an Italian Night, at Pizzeria Venezia, on Wednesday 27th November.

Arriving at 7.00pm for a night of finest Italian cuisine and serenaded in a traditional Italian fashion. A raffle will also take place.

Tickets are £25.00 each and available from the Mayor's Secretary, by completing the ticket request form attached.

Numbers are limited so reserve your tickets to avoid disappointment.

All proceeds from the evening will be in aid of the Mayor's chosen charities Teenage Cancer Trust and Rushden MIND.

Date: Monday 23rd September 2019
Venue: Rushden Golf Club, Kimbolton Road, Rushden

On Monday 23rd September the Town Mayor, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, held his Charity Golf Day at Rushden Golf Club. The sun shone and a fantastic day was had by all, raising in excess of £4,000.00 for the Mayor's Charities, Teenage Cancer Trust and Rushden Mind, which will be divided at the end of the Mayoral year.

Well done to the winning team, Paul Hunt & Associates, as pictured.

A huge thank you to everyone that took part and for the generous donations.

Date: Friday 13th September 2019
Time: 6.30pm at the Dodgem Cars
Venue: Spencer Park, Washbrook Road, Rushden, NN10 6UR

Come and join all the fun of the fair in Rushden. The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, will officially open the Rushden Feast on Friday 13^th September 2019.

Assembling at the Dodgem cars for 6.30pm, a short service will be conducted by Rev Jez Safford, before the fair is officially opened.

Date: Saturday 7th September 2019
Time: Gates Open 5.30pm for 6.30pm Start
Venue: Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden

Tickets £5.00 on the Gate from 6.00pm (Includes a free Union Flag)

The 'Proms' season is upon us, and we in Rushden pride ourselves on a very popular evening's entertainment with our own 'Proms in the Park'. On Saturday 7th September, set in the Walled Garden in the beautiful grounds of Hall Park, the Town Mayor, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, would like to welcome you to enjoy the music by The Rushden Town Band, playing all the favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem accompanied by local singers, the Northampton Opera Group and Soprano Jeni Melia.

Don't forget to bring your own champagne, picnic, chairs and rugs!

The Show will go on come rain or shine!

Date: Sunday 28th July 2019
Time: 11.15am
Venue: St Mary's Church, Rushden

The Civic Service of the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, will take place at St Mary's Church, Rushden at 11.15am.

Please kindly be seated by 11.05am.

Following the Service light refreshments will be served at Rushden Hall in Hall Park.

Everyone is welcome.

Date: Saturday 9th March 2019
Time: Reception 7.00pm Dinner 7.45pm
Venue: The Masonic Hall, Wellingborough Road, Rushden, NN10 9YJ

Date: Friday 14th December 2018
Time: 7.00pm Start
Venue: The Heritage Chapel, Park Road, Rushden

The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr David Coleman, would like to invite you to his Celebration of Christmas evening, on Friday 14th December, at the Heritage Church, Park Road, Rushden, with performances from Southend Junior School Choir and 'It's My Life Group'.

The evening will commence at 7.00pm.

Following the service light refreshments will be served in the Church Hall.

It promises to be an enjoyable evening and the Mayor looks forward to welcoming you.

Date: Sunday 23rd September 2018
Time: 11.15am
Venue: St Mary's Church, Rushden

The Civic Service of the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr David Coleman, will take place at St Mary's Church, Rushden at 11.15am.

Please kindly be seated by 11.05am.

Following the Service light refreshments will be served at Rushden Hall in Hall Park.

Everyone is welcome.

Date: Friday 14th September 2018
Time: 6.30pm Start
Venue: Dodgem Cars, Spencer Park, Washbrook Road, Rushden

Come and join all the fun of the fair in Rushden. The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr David Coleman, will officially open the Rushden Feast on Friday 14^th September 2018.

Assembling at the Dodgem cars for 6.30pm, a short service will be conducted by Rev Ben Lewis, before the fair is officially opened.

Date: Sunday 2nd September 2018
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden

The winner of Bark in the Park 2018.

The weather couldn't have been better on Sunday for the Annual Bark in the Park event! The total amount raised on the day was £2200 which will be divided between Labradors in Need, Spaniel Aid, Medical Detection Dogs, Bassett Rescue and Dog Watch. Thank you to all those who came and supported this great event.

Date: Saturday 1st September 2018
Time: 7.00pm (Gates Open at 6.00pm)
Venue: The Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG

Tickets £5.00 on the Gate from 6.00pm (Includes a free Union Flag)

The 'Proms' season is upon us, and we in Rushden pride ourselves on a very popular evening's entertainment with our very own 'Proms in the Park'. On Saturday 1st September 2018, set in the Walled Garden in the beautiful grounds of Hall Park, the Town Mayor, Cllr David Coleman, would like to welcome you to enjoy the music by The Rushden Town Band, playing all the favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem accompanied by local singers.

Don't forget to bring your own champagne, picnics, chairs and rugs and enjoy the evening!

Date: Friday 16th March 2018
Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Venue: The Amalfi Suite, The Sharnbrook Hotel, Park Lane, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, MK44 1LX

Tickets: £37.50 (Cheques to be made payable to the 'Mayor's Charity Account')

Please send your completed reply form, together with menu choices and payment to; The Mayor's Secretary, Rushden Town Council, Rushden Hall, Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG
by Monday 5th March

Proceeds to the Mayor's Charity Fund

Date: Saturday 3rd February 2018
Time: 7.30pm Start
Venue: Rushden Town Bowling Club, Northampton Road, Rushden, NN10 6AN
Tickets: £20.00 (Payment by Cash Only)

Tickets are now available for the Mayor's Civic Charity Concert by the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood.

Tickets are limited on a first come, first serve basis from:

Rushden Town Council
Rushden Town Bowling Club, Northampton Road, Rushden
P W House Jewellers, High Street, Rushden
Canoe2, Rushden Lakes

Proceeds in aid of the Rushden Branch of the Royal British Legion, Rushden Sea Cadets, The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and Medical Detection Dogs.

Rushden Town Council is seeking nominations for the Mayor's Awards for Services to the Community for the year 2017 - 2018. The Mayor's Award is given to an individual for their work and commitment within the community of Rushden over a number of years. (Group nominations will not be eligible for an award).

Please submit the name and address of nominees, together with details of the reason for their nomination, to the Town Clerk at Rushden Town Council, Rushden Hall, Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG, or e-mail the Town Clerk at info@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk. All nominations should be received by Friday 23rd February 2018.

Date: Thursday 28th December 2017
Time: 8.00pm - 12.00pm (Doors Open from 7.00pm)
Venue: Rushden Town Bowls Club, Northampton Road, Rushden

The Swivel Club are pleased and proud to invite Ex American Drifter Clyde Spencer performing with him some well-known singers from the Motown scene.

This classic Motown night shall be one of the best performances Rushden has seen, dancing the night away with some of the best loved Drifters and Motown songs.

This event is being promoted by the Swivel Club, who are themselves a locally based Charity, which raises funds for a number of good causes. On this occasion the Swivel Club are kindly supporting the charities nominated by the Mayors of Rushden and Higham Ferrers.

Tickets are priced at £20.00 and are available directly from the Bowls Club on 07738 080470 or via the Swivel Club's website www.swivelclub.org.uk

Date: Saturday 16th December 2017
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Heritage Church, Park Road, Rushden, Northants, NN10 0RW

The Mayor would like to invite you and your friends to join her Carols at Christmas on Saturday 16th December.

Following the service you are invited to stay for wine mince pies in the Church Hall.

Date: Sunday 1st October 2017
Time: 11.15am
Venue: St Mary's Church, Rushden

The Civic Service of the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Mrs Barbara Jenney, will take place at St Mary's Church, Rushden at 11.15am.

Please kindly be seated by 11.05am.

Following the Service light refreshments will be served at Rushden Hall in Hall Park.

Everyone is welcome.

Date: Sunday 3rd September 2017
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden

The Overall Winner from Sunday's Bark in the Park 2017.

See the Gallery on the Community Page and www.malcolmswindenphotography.instaproofs.com/gallery for more pictures.

An update on Sunday's event: listed below are all who generously contributed either time, money or goods, to enable us to run a fantastic Bark in the Park 2017!

Destination Pet, Higham Ferrers, for their overall sponsorship of the show and for supplying all the prizes for the classes and giving us great support throughout the day, including judging.

Rushden Vets for their wonderful support and professional input, including judging. A special thanks to Simon Hill and Barb for their informative and entertaining demonstration.

DogWhys have-a-go agility - Rachel and Ann who clocked up so many miles assisting dogs and owners with their agility attempts.

The Charities who attended: Pets as Therapy, Labradors in Need, Spaniel Aid UK, Northamptonshire Dog Watch, Dogs Trust and Medical Detective Dogs.

The Stallholders: Scruffies Dog Grooming, Country Companions Pet Services, Sylvade, Wildlife & Pet Portrait Artist , The Dog House and Rummage Rugs/Forever Aloe.

To the following for donating prizes for the Lucky Dip and Prize Raffle: Lily's Kitchen, Beco Things, Mikki Pet Products, Dodson & Horrell, Kong, Fish4Dogs, Lintbells, 3p Enterprise, Collins Blue Barns, Pet's Kitchen, Bletsoe Brown, Caroline and Paige Murdin, Rushden Showhome Warehouse, Fetch/Ocado, Waitrose, Chiltern Flutterby, Samantha Knight, Hogan's Hampers, Podington Wyevale Garden Centre and H & B Bandanas

For the sponsors of the classes: Nelly's Kitchen, Angie's Ices, JH May Electrical, Pizza Venezia, Absolute Accounts, Camper Cones, A E Cook, King Tools, J.W. Clark Groundworks, Brett Jarvis Plastering and PAD Builders.

To our judges: Vivienne Prodger, Paul Wilcox, Richard Lewis, David Coleman, Colin and Linda Wright, Barbara Surridge, Rachel Bracewell, Medical Detection Dogs, Phil Blanchard, Barbara Jenney, Sarah Peacock, Rachel Roberts, Richard Prodger and Rachel Wilcox.

To Wendy, Maureen, Olwen and Janet for serving up top class Pimms and looking after the raffle.

To Mike and Shelby for manning the Lucky Dip.

Barb for her witty and informative commentary.

Thea for her tireless efforts in securing prizes and also for coming up with the Ark in the Park idea!

House of Venom for scaring everyone to death! Amazing how many people have now touched a snake!

And finally...to all the hardworking staff from Rushden Town Council.

Date: Saturday 2nd September 2017
Time: 7.00pm (Gates Open at 6.00pm)
Venue: The Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG

Tickets £5.00 on the Gate from 6.00pm (Includes a free Union Flag)
NO PRESALE TICKETS

A popular evening's entertainment with our very own 'Proms in the Park'. Set in the Walled Garden in the beautiful grounds of the Hall Park, with music provided by The Rushden Town Band playing all the favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem.

Bring your own champagne, picnic, chairs and rugs.

The show will go on (indoors if necessary) come rain or shine!

All proceeds from the event will go towards the Mayor's chosen Charities.

Date: Friday 17th February 2017
Arrival: 6.30pm for 7.00pm Start
Venue: Rushden & Higham Rubgy Club, Manor Park, Bedford Road, Rushden, Northants, NN10 0SA
Carriages at Midnight
Dress Code: Black Tie / Lounge Suit / Cocktail Dress

Headlining the evening Maximum Robbie is without doubt one of the best Tribute acts performing on the European circuit today. Where Scott Borley (Robbie) is concerned energy and enthusiasm are undoubtedly the key. He has exploded onto the UK Tribute scene in a way truly reminiscent of the man himself. His energy and commitment levels are boundless and his resemblance to the real Robbie is striking to say the least. Let him totally entertain you with the vast array of hits including many of the Take That favourites and swing sets included, as well as some less conventional personal favourites from Scott's own personal archive.

Tickets are priced at £35.00, which includes a three course dinner, and are available by downloading the Ticket Request Form below and returning to Mrs Jemma Butler, Mayor's Secretary, Rushden Town Council, Rushden Hall, Rushden, Northants, NN10 9NG by Friday 10^th February 2017.

For further information on 'Maximum Robbie' please click on the following link http://maximumrobbie.co.uk/

Date: Tuesday 27th December 2016
Time: 8.00pm - 12.00pm
Venue: Rushden Town Bowls Club, Northampton Road, Rushden, NN10 6AN

Tickets are priced at £20.00 each for admission only and are available from the Rushden Town Bowls Club at www.swivelclub.org.uk

Supporting the Mayors' of Rushden Town Council and Higham Ferrers Town Council, the Swivel Club would like to invite you and your friends to 'The Searchers in Concert' on Tuesday 27^th December 2016.

This event is being promoted by the Swivel Club, who are themselves a locally based Charity, which raises funds for a number of good causes. On this occasion the Swivel Club are kindly supporting the charities nominated by the Mayors' of Rushden and Higham Ferrers.

The Searchers are one of the few British pop groups who have maintained their position at the top for well over 45 years. Second only to the Beatles as Liverpool's finest 60's group.

Food can be purchased on the evening and a licensed bar will also be available.

Date: Friday 9th December 2016
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Heritage Church, Park Road, Rushden, NN10 0RW

The Mayor of Rushden would like to invite you and your friends along to her family Carol Service. The evening is aimed to be a 'family friendly' service rather than a more traditional service, encouraging as many families and their children to come as possible. Southend Junior School Choir will be singing all of your favorite carols.

Setting the trend, the wearing of a Christmas themed jumper is a must!!!

Following the service you are invited to stay for tea, coffee and mince pies in the Church Hall.

Date: Sunday 2nd October 2016
Time: 11.15am
Venue: St Mary's Church, Rushden

The Civic Service of the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Tracey Smith, will take place at St Mary's Church, Rushden at 11.15am.

Please kindly be seated by 11.05am.

Following the Service light refreshments will be served at Rushden Hall in Hall Park.

Everyone is welcome.

Date: Sunday 4th September 2016
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden

Rushden Town Council's third annual Dog Show has once again proven to be a huge success. The Show was generously sponsored by Destination Pets of Higham Ferrers and we would like to thank them for the prizes they gave for all the winners in all the classes.

We would like to thank all our local sponsors who sponsored individual classes. We had over 430 entries in the various classes and we managed to raise £1,400 for both the local animal charities who attended and the Mayor's charities.

Special thanks to Cesare Marinaro for once again producing our marvellous dog friendly pizza for the "Fastest Sausage Pizza eating" contest.

We would also like to thank Canine Coaching for their continued support for this event and all the Council staff, Councillors and volunteers who helped on the day.

Date: Saturday 3rd September 2016
Time: 7.00pm (Gates Open at 6.00pm)
Venue: The Walled Garden, Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG

Tickets £5.00 on the Gate from 6.00pm (Includes a free Union Flag)

A popular evening's entertainment with our very own 'Proms in the Park'. Set in the walled garden in the beautiful grounds of the Hall Park, with music provided by The Rushden Town Band playing all the favourites such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and Jerusalem.

Bring your own champagne, picnic, chairs and rugs.

All proceeds from the event will go towards the Mayor's Chosen Charities.

**UPDATE** Despite the inclement weather on Saturday we bravely continued with Proms in the Park, which was organised to raise funds for the Mayor's charities. After much discussion and deliberation during the day we decided to move the event into Rushden Hall. The rousing music was provided by the Rushden Town Band, who played with their usual expertise and skill, which got everyone in the mood. The great British spirit kicked in and all those who attended had a good time...a big thank you to all who supported the event.