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Raunds Town Mayor’s Family Carol Service - 14th December 2022

Raunds Town Mayor’s Family Carol Service - 14th December 2022

The family carol service was a huge success last Wednesday, with wonderful performances by all the schools in Raunds. The hall was packed with happy children, parents, mayors and the public, all who had braved the bitterly cold weather to come and sing. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.

We would like to give a big thank you to those who made this... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:40 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Events, Raunds Town Mayor’s Family Carol Service

Santa on a Tractor

Santa on a Tractor

Raunds Town Council were proud to support "Santa on a Tractor" on Sunday 11th December 2022, raising donations and money for Raunds Foodbank and bringing festive cheer to the residents of Raunds.

A big thank you to Ace Fleet Maintenance for sponsoring the event and to North Northamptonshire Council, Raunds Residential and Krog & Whitehead who all joined with us in gifting the presents.

Last but not... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:14 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Events, Santa on a Tractor, Santa's Grotto

Raunds Christmas Market & Lights Switch-On 27th November 2022

Raunds Christmas Market & Lights Switch-On 27th November 2022

Thank you to all who came to the Raunds Christmas Market and Light Switch-On on the 27th November. We, as always had an amazing turn-out with a wonderful range of festive stalls all throughout the Market Square, West Street and High Street.

The event was also a huge success for the Mayor of Raunds who was able to raise a whopping £1791.36 for his charities; Raunds Food Bank and East Northants... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:32 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Christmas Market & Lights Switch-On 2022, Events, Raunds Christmas Market & Lights Switch-On 27th November 2022

Santa on a Tractor

Santa on a Tractor

Santa on a Tractor will be visiting Raunds on Sunday 11th December to collect food donations for Raunds Foodbank and to spread plenty of Christmas cheer including a free gift for every child.

Please see below the Santa on a Tractor schedule.

9:15am Starting at Hill Street in the Vintage Collection yard.
10:00am The Oval at the top on Darcie Park
10:30am Antona Drive
10:55am The Duke of Wellington Stanwick... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:05 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Events, Santa on a Tractor, Santa's Grotto

Santa's Grotto 2022 Update

Santa's Grotto 2022 Update

Raunds Town Council is very disappointed that because its provider has withdrawn their support at very short notice, it will not be possible for this year's Santa's Grotto to proceed as intended on 16-19 December. However, the Council will donate all of the presents from this year's event to the Hill Street Vintage Collection Santa on a Tractor fundraiser and to Raunds Food Bank.

The Mayor of Raunds,... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:09 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Events, Santa's Grotto

Raunds Film Afternoon

Raunds Film Afternoon

Raunds Film Afternoon

Showing:

'A Family Stone' 13

at Saxon Hall, Raunds on Wednesday 21st December 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

A traditionalist and uptight businesswoman goes with her boyfriend to his quirky and outgoing family's yearly Christmas bash and realises... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:28 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Events, Raunds film afternoon

Armistice Day 11th November 2022

Armistice Day 11th November 2022

On the 11th November 2022 Raunds Town Council held a short service of Remembrance with a 2 minute silence at 11am. Raunds Deputy Mayor, Cllr Lee Wilkes was joined on the steps of the Town Hall by fellow Councillors, Royal British Legion, Reverend Kim Shorley, First Responders, staff, students from Manor School, St Peters School, Windmill Primary, Park Infants School and members of the public. Thank... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:29 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Armistice Day 2022, Events

Family Carol Service

Family Carol Service

Cllr Richard Levell

Raunds Town Mayor

is holding his

Family Carol Service

Wednesday 14th December 2022, 6pm

Raunds Methodist Church, Brook Street, Raunds, NN9 6LP

Performances by local schools

Posted: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:58 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Events, Family Carol Service

Raunds Film Afternoon

Raunds Film Afternoon

Showing:

'The Duke' (12)

at Saxon Hall, Raunds on Wednesday 16th November 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

In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sends ransom notes saying that he will... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:52 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Community, Events, Film Afternoon

Armistice Day

Armistice Day

Friday 11th November 2022 Raunds Town Council and The Royal British Legion invite you to join them for a 2 minutes silence outside the Town Hall at 11am.

Posted: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:01 by Catriona Ward

Tags: Armistice Day 2022, Events