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Walking In Northamptonshire

Posted by Alice on July 16, 2020
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Now we are in the summer season it is the perfect time to go out on a walk and explore Northamptonshire. Let’s have a look at some of the places you could go in Northamptonshire.

Northampton Washlands is one place you could go to. This is not very well known so is perfect for quiet and relaxing walks. Northampton washland is situated behind Riverside Retail Park so is very easy to access.

Sywell Country Park is another popular choice. With onsite parking, this again makes is easily accessible. This is slightly more popular than Northampton Washlands but still makes for a relaxing walk. There is also a playground which the kids can play on and explore.

Finally, Abington Park. Situated in the heart of Northampton this is accessible by public transport as well as your own car. There are lots of areas to explore as well as an aviary, museum and playground.

3 things we love about Northants

Posted by Alice on April 02, 2020
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Northampton is a fantastic town in the Midlands, not too far from the likes of Bedfords, Coventry, Leicester, Oxford and Milton Keynes among other towns and cities. It’s central location means it’s great for travel, but what about Northants? Why live and work there? Here are 3 things we love:

Variety

There’s a great deal of variety on offer in Northampton. Whether you fancy Jamaican food, Chinese, Mexican, or old fashioned pub grub. You’ll find everything you crave.

Hustle and bustle

The town is busy and there are plenty of job opportunities. There are also many fantastic schools and of course Northampton university. So it has a lot of character.

History

Northampton was once England’s capital for shoemaking and the heritage is still clear to see. There are plenty of historic shoe manufactures with factories still thriving, with styles that wouldn’t look out of place on Saville Row.

Why are marquees more popular than ever for events?

Posted by Alice on March 23, 2019
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Over the past year, the marquee has become a choice of venue for many different events. Marquees act as a portable venue due to their flexible structure and easy to erect nature. They give you a chance to plan your event anywhere and as per your convenience. Marquees also provide shade to the guest and protect them from erratic weather conditions. The choice of your marquee will also add flavour to your event and make it look a little more spectacular. So without further ado, here are just a few of the reasons why marquees have been growing in popularity.

Makes any event special and memorable

Regardless of the nature of the event – birthdays, weddings, corporate events, exhibition, family functions or another kind of events, with a high-quality marquee your event will be special and memorable. Your guests will also have plenty of fresh air and relax as they enjoy the day. You don’t need to worry about the harsh weather since the marquee is set in such a way that people inside are not bothered.

Have the option of personalising the site

One of the best parts about the marquee is that they come in different size, shape, and colour. This allows the event organizer to design and personalize the event without curtail or to compromise some activities to suit a traditional building. You have all the space and shapes for you to decide which is best for your events. The marquee has a variety of decorations, lining, lighting system, platform, flooring, window among others to create the right mode in the event.

Can be hired throughout the year

It doesn’t matter the time of the year that you choose to hold your event. When you visit the nearby marquee for Rental Company, you will get the best marquee. Addition to its availability, some other services that can be accompanied by marquee rental. Some of these include heating and air conditioning devices that control the temperature as per expectation. This helps to provide a favourable atmosphere for your guest.

Can be used in branding

Branding and advertisement should are the main reason for corporate, and trade fair events. The marquees can be used as a form of advertisement where you can hang banners or company logos on the tent to create product awareness. Alternatively, you can attract potential clients by giving them some branded products like T-shirt, caps, bag and other merchandise.

Whether you’re looking to create a memorable event in the English countryside, in a city centre, or in your back garden, a marquee can provide the flexibility and versatility needed to ensure your guests enjoy their experience, with adequate protection from wind and rain. You can also customise the marquee to ensure every element is personalised to meet your needs, delivering a high level of style and sophistication, which is especially important for weddings. So if you need marquee hire Northampton, take a look at different designs before making your final decision.

3 reasons to live in Northamptonshire

Posted by Alice on June 02, 2018
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There are now roughly 691,952 people living in Northamptonshire, so it’s a pretty big country with lots to offer. So why has it become so popular? Well, firstly, there are some great access routes to major cities such as London, Coventry and Birmingham, so that’s a big plus point. Being in the Midlands, Northamptonshire is in prime position for the motorway, however, traffic in the area, especially near the town, can be rather problematic. Another big reason is because properties are very well priced, and it’s a great option for those who want to move out of London and buy their first home. In London a one studio apartment may sell for the same price as a 4-bedroom house with a driveway and garage in Northamptonshire! We love everything about Northampton and feel as though it’s one of the best counties in the UK.

Enhancing the Image – Wholesale Picture Frames

Posted by Alice on March 12, 2018
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What better way to improve the image than to frame it in a complementary frame. Even in age digital images, picture frames give a sense of solidity and résolution to our memories. Providing frames is more than simply selling something that contains a picture.

If you are looking to sell wholesale picture frames, you will want to find a good supplier. Purchasing support frames wholesale allows you to get a sizable amount at a great discount price. You will need to find a supplier who provides a range of styles and materials to suit your customers’ needs. Just as every image has their own story to notify, the frame should fit that story. For example, a picture from a camping trip with the log cabin in the background may be noticeably better with a wooden shape. The wedding picture taking that magical day will shine in a metallic frame. Continue reading…

The beauty of Abington Park

Posted by Alice on February 27, 2018
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Abington Park is absolutely gorgeous all year round. In the winter, us Northamptoners are blessed with a park that’s covered in a layer of snow, with the spikey trees shimmering in the distance. In the spring and summer months Abington park is fun, vibrant and a haven for health enthusiasts. There are lots of different workout machines around Abington Park and it’s a place where runners meet up with other runners, whilst the children’s play area is always busy during the school holidays with one or two ice cream vans always at hand. Having Abington Park is a blessing and us Northamptoners should be proud of the place and at least try to spend a few days a week here with family in the holidays! If you don’t spend much time there already, why not try the fitness circuit out, you may be surprised at just how menacing it can be!

10 reasons why you should have a garage sale!

Posted by Alice on December 30, 2017
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Do you have everyday items that you don’t really need anymore? Or are you tired of dealing with loads of clutter in your house such that it is getting a bit too crowded. Well your solution is pretty simple. Sell it! There are great reasons why you should have a garage sale and these ten reasons will help motivate you to do so:

Get rid of stuff you don’t need

Having a garage sale will help you to remove some of the items you do not need anymore. If you don’t wear some of your clothes, sell them and buy new ones. A garage sale will help you dispose these items fast, instead of letting them just build up in your house when you do not use them.

Earn extra cash

This is the most obvious reason for having a garage sale in our eyes. Though it doesn’t give you much cash, it’s a good way to get that extra income when you need small cash real quick. Price the things you want to sell and make sure you sell it instead of throwing it away which is a total waste. In some cases, people sell old items so they can make way for new additions. One fitting example would be selling clutter from your garage to raise funds for a new garage door. You may want to buy a pair of wessex garage doors for your property, and by selling some of your old goods, you’ll easily have enough to make some crucial home improvements.

Creates more room

When you sell items at your garage sale, you will be amazed by the space you can create. More room in your house could be used to keep other items that you will buy later on, like cars, bikes or motorbikes.

Meet and know your neighbours

Having a garage sale helps you meet those neighbours you’ve not seen and it also helps you to get to know them better. This could spark up friendships and grow your circle.

Improves your sale skill

When you sell your stuff at garage sales, you meet new people and the more you relate with them helps to build your skills in marketing and your business ability.

Find lost or valuable items

During that time when you sort out items to sell, you might end up finding long lost items you once had and still need them. You may also find valuable items that are antique and would fetch a nice price.

Benefits the community

Selling your stuff away that you do not need would benefit another person who needs it. It brings a person more joy to see someone enjoying stuff that they don’t need anymore.

Promotes teamwork

Involving your family and friends on a garage sale can really help you. Dividing work amongst yourselves can help you get the sales in quickly.

Helps you get organised

Having to put up a garage sale will help you to organise yourself and improve your planning skills. You will be amazed at what you can do when it comes to planning.

Christmas in Northampton: What we know so far

Posted by Alice on November 16, 2017
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Northampton is a fine example of a traditional English town. It’s packed with character, and there’s going to be plenty of festive cheer this year. With the Christmas lights now switched on, there’s still lots to look forward to including:

The Christmas Parade on the 3^rd December
Music on the Market every Saturday before Christmas
Ghosts of Northampton
Abington Park Museum

All of the info for these events can be found on the local government’s website, however, it is important to know that all of these are the fun, family friendly events. You can take a journey through the snowy town centre, see the big tree and enjoy a film in an igloo cinema. This is all in the heart of Northampton, so make sure you book a day in a diary when you and your family can come and join in the festive fun.

Local Firework displays to celebrate Bonfire night

Posted by Alice on October 25, 2017
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If you love this time of year, you must love seeing all of the beautiful firework displays to celebrate bonfire night. As well as watching a display of fireworks, there is usually good food and drink available too. But where should you go this Bonfire night?

Northampton- On Saturday 4^th, head over to Billing Aquadrome starting at 2pm with food, music and rides, followed by a bonfire at 6:30pm and fireworks at 8:30pm. A great day out for the whole family, just remember to wrap up warm.

Milton Keynes- If you are looking for something a bit more extravagant, then venture to MK’s famous fairground and firework display at Campbell park. While the funfair is open from The fun fair will be open from Thursday 26th October to Sunday 5th November, the fireworks are being held on the 5^th at 8pm. Make sure you head here early to find yourself a parking spot for the evening as it can become very busy.

Swimming pools and leisure centre in Northampton

Posted by Alice on September 20, 2017
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Finding something fun to keep the kids entertain at the weekends can be difficult with a lot or wet weather. Northampton is a great place for the kids, especially for the water lovers.

There are many swimming pools and leaisure centres in Northampton and surrounding areas for the children to go to, keep fit, and of course have fun. Nothing works up an appetite better than a morning swimming.

Danes camp leisure centre- not only does this centre have a nice swimming area for the children, there are other fun activities to take part in too, such as roller skating!

Towcester Centre for Leisure- about 10 miles out of Northampton’s centre, this swimming pool doesn’t fail to keep the kiddies entertained. With an inflatable play area over the pool, what’s not to love?

There are many other fun swimming pools for your children to go to on those wet weekends in surrounding towns too. But with these two right on your doorstep, there is no need to travel too far.