Serving the people of Raunds

Author: Catriona Ward

Upcoming Memorial Events

Upcoming Memorial Events

THURSDAY 15TH SEPT - Prayer & Reflection Service at St Peter's Church, Raunds at 7.00pm.

SUNDAY 18TH SEPT - A Service of Holy Communion to Commemorate Marking the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at St Peter's Church, Raunds at 10am.

SUNDAY 18TH SEPT – National Moment of Reflection. The Mayor will lead the National moment of reflection by observing a minute's silence outside the... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:48 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Raunds Town Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III Coverage

The Raunds Town Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III Coverage

Please view the Raunds Town Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III on Sunday 11th September 2022.

View the Video here

Posted: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:04 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Floral Tributes

Floral Tributes

At 11am on Saturday 10th September 2022 The Mayor of Raunds, Cllr Richard Levell and Mayoress, Cllr Magdalena Levell laid the first wreath in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the Town.

Followed by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Lee Wilkes and consort, Cllr Helen Howell on behalf of Raunds Town Council.

A one minute silence was then observed.

A place has been made available in front of the... Read More »

Posted: Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:20 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Flags and Proclamations

Flags and Proclamations

The Union Flag outside the Town Hall has been lowered to half-mast.

On Proclamation Day, (Saturday 10 September), the Union Flag will be raised to full mast at 11am, when the Mayor will lay the first official floral tribute. It will be lowered to half-mast again at 1pm on Sunday 11th September.

The flag will then be raised again at 5pm Sunday 11th September for the duration of the reading of the Proclamation... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:25 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Church Services

Church Services

There will be a service of Prayer & Reflection at St Peter's Church, Raunds on Thursday the 15th September at 7pm.

Arrangements are being made for a Civic Service lead by the Mayor.

Posted: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:44 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Book of Condolence

Book of Condolence

There will be a Book of Condolence open for members of the public to sign, if they wish to, in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. This will be open between 9am-6pm everyday until the day after the state funeral.

There is also an online Book of Condolence available to sign here: https://www.royal.uk/

Posted: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:02 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Raunds Coffee Afternoon

Raunds Coffee Afternoon

After crafting at the last Coffee Afternoon we thought we would go in a different direction for the next month's activity. So we have the wonderful Raunds Community Choir coming along on the 5th October to sing to, and with us.

5th October at Saxon Hall

1.30pm - 3pm

Come for a chat, cuppa, and sing-a-long.

£1 entry (includes tea/coffee and cake)

Ring 01933 622087 to reserve your seat

Posted: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:22 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Coffee Afternoon, What's On

Raunds Autumn Litter Pick

Raunds Autumn Litter Pick

This years Autumn Litter Pick and Bulb Planting is just round the corner, and you are invited to come along and join in.

We will be meeting on Saturday 1st October

10am at Saxon Hall

Raunds Town Council will supply the equipment you need apart from gloves so please bring your own. If you would like to volunteer and join us for a morning of cleaning please contact: info@raunds-tc.gov.uk or call the council... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:37 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Autumn Litter pick, Raunds, Volunteers, volunteer

Charity Quiz Night

Charity Quiz Night

The Mayor of Raunds is hosting a Charity Quiz Night in support of his charities:

East Northants First Responders

Raunds Food Bank

The quiz night will be at Saxon Hall from 7pm

Everyone is welcome, tickets are £10 per person and teams will be made up of 6 people.

Your ticket includes a delicious Ploughman's supper, no drinks are provided so please bring a bottle.

Please call 01933 622 087 or email info@raunds-tc.gov.uk... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:03 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Quiz Night, Whats on

Raunds Film Afternoon

Raunds Film Afternoon

Raunds Film Afternoon

Showing:

'In the Heights' (PG)

at Saxon Hall, Raunds on Wednesday 21st September 2022

Refreshments served from 1pm. Film starts at 1.30pm

Ring 01933 622087 between 10am-2pm to reserve your seat.

£1 entry (Includes tea/coffee and cake)

Film Overview

The creator of "Hamilton" and the director of "Crazy Rich Asians" invite you to the event of the summer, where the streets are made... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:26 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Community, Events, Film Afternoon