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Raunds Mayor's Show Sunday 18th May !
Raunds Mayor's Show this Sunday!
Get ready for a fantastic family day out because the annual Raunds Mayor's Show is happening this weekend.
Join us on Sunday, 18th May 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Bassfords Recreation Ground, Marshalls Road for an afternoon jam-packed with incredible entertainment and activities.
FREE ENTRY!
Prepare to be amazed by a whole host of exciting things to see and do:
- Epic...
Posted: Thu, 15 May 2025
Outgoing Mayor Presents Charity Cheque Donations โ 2025
At the Annual General Meeting of Raunds Town Council held on 13th May 2025, outgoing Mayor Councillor Paul Byrne carried out his final official duty by presenting donation cheques to his two chosen charities: Alzheimer's Research UK and Children's Air Ambulance. Each organisation received £2,255, bringing the total amount raised during the 2024/25 Mayoral year to an impressive £4,510.
Reflecting...
Posted: Wed, 14 May 2025
Annual General Meeting and Mayor Making 2025
We are pleased to advise that at the Annual General Meeting of Raunds Town Council held on 13 May 2025, Councillor Richard Levell was unanimously elected as Town Mayor for the 2025/26 Civic Year. Councillor Magdalena Levell will serve as Mayoress.
The Mayor has selected Race Against Dementia as his chosen charity for the year.
Councillor Paul Byrne was unanimously elected to serve as Deputy Mayor for...
Posted: Wed, 14 May 2025
Cubs Lend a Hand in Local Litter Pick
Raunds Town Council was proud to support a recent community clean-up organised by 1st Raunds Scout Group, who took to the streets and green spaces around Bassfords Recreation Ground and Windmill Primary School to tackle litter and give back to their town.
Ten enthusiastic Cubs took part, collecting an impressive four large bags of litter between them. With the help of equipment and bags provided by...
Posted: Wed, 14 May 2025
Mayor's Show Road Closure
๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ A road closure will be in place along Marshalls Road on Saturday, 18 May, for the Raunds Mayor's Show. This will affect access and surrounding roads.Free parking will be available at Millfield (access via Twyford Avenue junction). Please park considerately.Thank you for your co-operation and we hope you can join us
Posted: Mon, 12 May 2025
VE Day 80 Celebrations at Raunds Town Square
Yesterday evening, our community came together at the Town Square for a truly special commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
The early part of the evening saw the unveiling of two new commemorative benches in St Peter's Church Memorial Gardens. These will serve as lasting tributes, offering a place for reflection for years to come, this was followed by the sound of St Peter's Church Bells....
Posted: Fri, 9 May 2025
Raunds Photography Competition
Raunds Town Council is holding a Monthly photo competition
This month's Theme is Events in Raunds
May is a busy month with events in Raunds so we know you'll capture something amazing!
Capture the spirit of Raunds events for your chance to win £50 and have your photo featured on the Town App homepage throughout June!
Here's how to enter:
- Take your best photo of Events in Raunds
- Photographs must be...
Posted: Thu, 1 May 2025
Road Closure Thursday 8th May 2025
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF VEHICLES:
VE Day 80 Street Party Celebration on the Town Square
Thursday 8th May 2025
THE FOLLOWING ROADS WILL BE CLOSED FROM
18.00 – 22.00
WEST STREET AND HIGH STREET, RAUNDS
From its junction with Manor Street to its junction with Brook Street
Including its junctions with Marshalls Road, Windmill Avenue, James Gribble Court and Rotton Row.
Advanced apologies for any inconveniences...
Posted: Thu, 1 May 2025
VE Day 80 Celebrations
Join us in the heart of Raunds for an evening of celebration, community, and remembrance as we mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day.
The day begins with an official flag-raising ceremony at the Town Hall at 9:00 am. Later, at 6:15 pm, we invite you to the unveiling of commemorative benches in St Peter's Church Memorial Gardens, immediately followed by a special Ring Out in Celebration from the...
Posted: Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Raunds Town Council awards Grant to East Northants First Responders
The Mayor of Raunds, Cllr Paul Byrne, proudly handed over a £500 cheque to East Northamptonshire First Responders this week, helping them continue their life-saving work across the community.
The donation, made possible through a Raunds Town Council community grant, will go towards essential running costs for the group's Community Response Vehicle, known as NH003—a crucial asset that helps...
Posted: Fri, 25 Apr 2025