{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"Revolution Radio Community Noticeboard","home_page_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/","feed_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/json","description":"The latest community information","items":[{"id":"o593-1154-64bd8ef64a53c","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/knife-amnesty-bins-and-bleed-kits\/","title":"Knife Amnesty Bins and Bleed Kits","date_published":"2023-07-23T20:35:00+00:00","summary":"Off the Streets NN has also installed emergency bleed control kits in locations across the county which can be used to provide emergency aid to treat patients injured in a serious violent crime and keep them alive until the emergency services arrive.","content_html":"<p>West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) in partnership with Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, and anti-knife crime charity Off The Streets NN have installed the bins over the past 12 months in the Kingsthorpe, Blackthorn, Thorplands and town centre areas of Northampton, and New Street in Daventry.<\/p>\n\n<p>Off the Streets NN has also installed emergency bleed control kits in locations across the county which can be used to provide emergency aid to treat patients injured in a serious violent crime and keep them alive until the emergency services arrive.<\/p>\n\n<p><a data-vars-ea=\"in article - outbound\" data-vars-ec=\"navigation\" data-vars-el=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=1Hs-ohqsA8Q-tjK_PMR2OaDG0k2M2lpIS&amp;ll=52.3772268%2C-0.7197346999999921&amp;z=10\" data-vars-event=\"gaEvent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=1Hs-ohqsA8Q-tjK_PMR2OaDG0k2M2lpIS&amp;ll=52.3772268%2C-0.7197346999999921&amp;z=10\" rel=\"noopener\">A map of all amnesty bin and bleed control kit locations<\/a>&nbsp;can be viewed in the Knife Angel App, available via the&nbsp;<a data-vars-ea=\"in article - outbound\" data-vars-ec=\"navigation\" data-vars-el=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ARMediaLtd.discovernorthampton&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\" data-vars-event=\"gaEvent\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ARMediaLtd.discovernorthampton&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Northampton App<\/a>, along with videos, downloadable pdfs and information for parents on how to look out for signs that their child is being drawn into gangs and carrying weapons.<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/62791fabcc9ea.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/68511"},{"id":"o593-1154-6356855eee4a7","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/yoga-classes-and-tabla-classes-at-sikh-temple\/","title":"Yoga Classes and Tabla Classes at Sikh Temple","date_published":"2022-10-24T12:30:00+00:00","summary":"Every Thursday 6.15pm to 7.15pm","content_html":"<p><strong>Yoga Classes &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Every Thursday evening from 6.15pm to 7.15pm.&nbsp; For Ladies of all ages.&nbsp; &pound;2 Voluntary donation.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Tabla Classes &ndash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Every Thursday evening from 6.15pm to 7.15pm.&nbsp; &pound;5 for Children and &pound;10 for Adults.<\/p>\n\n<p>All classes are held at&nbsp;The Ramgharia Sikh Temple&nbsp; on Cromwell Street in Northampton<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/635685c65c366.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/63416"},{"id":"o593-1154-635685220a478","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/sikh-temple-food-bank\/","title":"Sikh Temple Food Bank","date_published":"2022-10-24T12:29:00+00:00","summary":"On the last Saturday of every month from 10am to 12pm, Sevadars (Volunteers) have been donating food items and handing out to those in need.","content_html":"<p>RBN Gurdwara Sahib are offering a food bank service at&nbsp;The Ramgharia Sikh Temple&nbsp; on Cromwell Street in Northampton.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you would like to help or donate items please do help with any of the following items...<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Beans<\/li>\n  <li>Pasta<\/li>\n  <li>Pasta Sauce<\/li>\n  <li>Coffee<\/li>\n  <li>Tea<\/li>\n  <li>Biscuits<\/li>\n  <li>Crisps<\/li>\n  <li>Shower Gel<\/li>\n  <li>Shampoo<\/li>\n  <li>Cereal<\/li>\n  <li>Tomato tins<\/li>\n  <li>Tinned Fruit<\/li>\n  <li>Toilet Rolls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For further information please contact <a href=\"mailto:info@rbngurdwara.co.uk\">info@rbngurdwara.co.uk<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/635684ea13d38.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/63415"},{"id":"o593-1154-635683b47e382","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/northamptonshire-buddhists\/","title":"Northamptonshire Buddhists","date_published":"2022-10-24T12:23:00+00:00","summary":"An independent, non-sectarian Buddhist group with leanings towards Tibetan Buddhist traditions, we gladly welcome non-Buddhists and Buddhists of all traditions.","content_html":"<p>With roots going back 30 years, Northants Buddhists is the oldest established Buddhist and meditation group in Northamptonshire and the surrounding area. They&#39;ve welcomed thousands of people to their meetings and visiting teacher events.<\/p>\n\n<p>Everyone one is welcome whether you wish to learn about meditation, develop your meditation practice or if you just have an interest in Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n<p>Weekly meetings are held on Mondays from 7.00 to 9.00pm (except public holidays) at the Friends&rsquo; Meeting House, Northall Street, Kettering NN16 8DS<\/p>\n\n<p>The usual Monday evening programme consists of silent or guided meditation, ideal for beginners, followed by a reading and discussion on a meditation or Buddhist theme appealing to non-Buddhists too. They then have a tea break, followed by a session devoted to generating love and compassion for all sentient beings; and at the end they remember those in special need.<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/635683ac106d1.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/63414"},{"id":"o593-1154-6336d9dabbacb","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/cerebral-palsy-northamptonshire\/","title":"Cerebral Palsy Northamptonshire","date_published":"2022-09-30T11:58:00+00:00","summary":"Cerebral Palsy Northamptonshire provide subsidised social activities for those affected by the condition, as well as carers and family members.\r\n\r\nMobile: 07443 562739\r\nEmail address: cerebralpalsynorthamptonshire@hotmail.co.uk","content_html":"<p>Cerebral Palsy Northamptonshire is a charity in Northamptonshire established over 60 years ago, with aim focus on the care, welfare, and the interests &amp; needs of those living with Cerebral Palsy in Northampton.<\/p>\n\n<p>Social activities are carried out for members, along with families and carers, which include the likes of theatre trips, wheelchair ice skating, and swimming.<\/p>\n\n<p>They also provide grants that help provide financial support for members to buy special pieces of equipment, as well as financial assistance towards holidays.<\/p>\n\n<p>Mobile: 07443 562739<br \/>\nEmail address: <a href=\"mailto:cerebralpalsynorthamptonshire@hotmail.co.uk\">cerebralpalsynorthamptonshire@hotmail.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>36 Wickery Dene, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6BE<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6336d9d142e2d.png","author":{"name":"Sam Finan"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/63153"},{"id":"o593-1154-633598183ed84","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/spectrum-northants\/","title":"Spectrum Northants","date_published":"2022-09-29T13:05:00+00:00","summary":"Spectrum Northants runs day opportunities centres supporting adults with learning difficulties, autism, disabilities, and mental health conditions.","content_html":"<p>Spectrum Northants provide a variety of services to support vulnerable adults such as those with Autism, Asperger&#39;s, learning difficulties and those affected by mental health. They provide a caring environment where people can come in and have a dedicated worker who will support and listen, working to develop a personal care plan.<\/p>\n\n<p>Their services develop skills in a variety of areas in life. These include:<\/p>\n\n<p>- Personal development &amp; education<\/p>\n\n<p>- Independent life skills<\/p>\n\n<p>- Social skills<\/p>\n\n<p>- Wellbeing and expressive arts<\/p>\n\n<p>- Customer service &amp; retail skills<\/p>\n\n<p>- Office skills<\/p>\n\n<p>- Employability training<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>To get in contact, their email address is:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@spectrumnorthants.co.uk\">info@spectrumnorthants.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>and their phone number is: 01604 754120<\/p>\n\n<p>To visit, their address is: Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6XA<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/63359475a9621.png","author":{"name":"Sam Finan"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/63124"},{"id":"o593-1154-63343eec7d15f","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/central-and-east-northamptonshire-citizens-advice-cenca\/","title":"Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA)","date_published":"2022-09-28T12:32:00+00:00","summary":"Central and East Northamptonshire Citizen's Advice provide information and advice to those facing issues in Northampton and Wellingborough.","content_html":"<p>CENCA provides advice for a wide range of issues that people may be dealing with. This is done confidentially, independently, impartially, and without costing a penny.<\/p>\n\n<p>They provide advice in areas such as housing, work, discrimination, debt, healthcare, and much more.<\/p>\n\n<p>Their aims are to ensure that people don&#39;t suffer through a lack of knowledge of their rights, and to&nbsp;exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you want to give them a call, their advice line is: 0800 144 8848<\/p>\n\n<p>And if you want to speak to them in person, their address is: 7-8 Mercers Row, Northampton, NN1 2QL<\/p>\n\n<p>They are open Monday to Friday from 10am - 4pm<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/633435dddc8ee.png","author":{"name":"Sam Finan"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/63093"},{"id":"o593-1154-633431cfd05a8","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/brookside-day-centre\/","title":"Brookside Day Centre","date_published":"2022-09-28T11:40:00+00:00","summary":"Brookside Day Centre provides care and support services for adults with learning disabilities.","content_html":"<p>Brookside Day Centre in central Northampton provides a variety of services to support adults with learning disabilities. They believe that everyone should have the opportunity to maximise their potential and that everyone should be afforded the opportunity to take control of their lives.<\/p>\n\n<p>Their centre has a number of facilities, such as a fully equipped training kitchen, a wellbeing area, cinema area, plus much more.<\/p>\n\n<p>They also offer a variety of volunteering opportunities, such as work experience at Starbucks downstairs and their own market stall.<\/p>\n\n<p>A social enterprise scheme is also operated, where clients can make and sell items.&nbsp; The profits go into a collective client fund and the centre&#39;s participants decide how the money is spent.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brooksidedaycentre.com\/\">https:\/\/brooksidedaycentre.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@brooksidedaycentre.com\">info@brooksidedaycentre.com<\/a>&nbsp;\/ 01604 400400 \/ 0778 8457679<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>24 Market Square, Northampton, NN1 2DF<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/63342b4c03c1a.png","author":{"name":"Sam Finan"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/63091"},{"id":"o593-1154-6317ac42ca5ff","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/learn-to-meditate\/","title":"Learn To Meditate","date_published":"2022-09-06T20:23:00+00:00","summary":"Weekly meditation classes in Northampton\r\nMondays 7pm at The Guildhall\r\nOrganised by the Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre for modern Buddhism in Northampton","content_html":"<p>Each class consists of relaxing guided meditations and a teaching on how to improve our well-being by developing positive states of mind and inner peace in our daily life. We sit on chairs and no physical exercise is involved.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>Organised by the Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre for modern Buddhism in Northampton<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>&pound;7 per class, pay on the door<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Day:&nbsp;<\/strong>Mondays<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;7 &ndash; 8pm<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:&nbsp;<\/strong>The Court Room in The Guildhall, St Giles&iacute; Square NN1 1DE<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meditateinnorthants.com\/product\/meditation-classes-in-northampton\/\">https:\/\/meditateinnorthants.com\/product\/meditation-classes-in-northampton\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@meditateinnorthants.com\">info@meditateinnorthants.com<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;01604 743 976<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6317aa543d5a8.png","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/62815"},{"id":"o593-1154-6317a8875d60b","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/live-music-4-life\/","title":"Live Music 4 Life","date_published":"2022-09-06T20:07:00+00:00","summary":"Live Music 4 Life is a supportive Facebook community group page set up to support, encourage and help people struggling with mental health issues.","content_html":"<p>The group aims to help with dark days anyone may have with mental health or just in general. It&rsquo;s OK to talk and sometimes seeing posts from others on how they deal with matters can go some way to help.<\/p>\n\n<p>Raising awareness and trying to break the stigma of mental health, enabling people to feel comfortable talking about their issues.<\/p>\n\n<p>Remember, it&#39;s OK to reach out for help, it&#39;s a bad time, not a bad life. Tomorrow is a new day and an opportunity to be the best &#39;you&#39; possible.<\/p>\n\n<p>The group is private, so no trolls and sharing content, only non-judgmental people who support, encourage and help each other.<\/p>\n\n<p>Join the group via the link below - you could be the person to guide someone out of their darkness....<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/359452971997318\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/359452971997318\/<\/a><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6317a604d4c7a.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/62814"},{"id":"o593-1154-62d95eeae499a","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/northampton-guardians\/","title":"Northampton Guardians","date_published":"2022-07-21T14:12:00+00:00","summary":"Northampton Guardians support vulnerable people in the town centre on Friday and Saturday nights.","content_html":"<p>Their SNO VAN is outside the All Saints Church for anyone feeling unsafe or needing help with getting home, charging their phone, getting advice or a bottle of water.<\/p>\n\n<p>Although they mainly help vulnerable women and girls they will look after anyone who needs help.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you need their help, look out for the SNO VAN or call 07946 726852.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>The group works in partnership with the Office of Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to ensure the safety of vulnerable men and women during the night time economy in Northampton Town Centre.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Ways They Can Help<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>A safe space<\/li>\n  <li>Medical support<\/li>\n  <li>Spiking advice and protection<\/li>\n  <li>Someone to talk to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<p>All Saints&#39; Church<br \/>\nGeorge Row<br \/>\nNorthampton<br \/>\nNN1 1DF<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: Friday and Saturday 10pm to 6am.<\/p>\n\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:northamptonguardians2021@gmail.com\">northamptonguardians2021@gmail.com<\/a>&nbsp;<br \/>\nFacebook: www.facebook.com\/NorthamptonGuardians&nbsp;<br \/>\nInstagram: www.instagram.com\/NorthamptonGuardians&nbsp;<br \/>\nTwitter: www.twitter.com\/NhmptnGuardians<br \/>\nTikTok: www.tiktok.com\/NorthamptonGuardian&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/62d95e1f306ea.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/62323"},{"id":"o593-1154-622a31269b767","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/the-brookside-paws-project\/","title":"The Brookside Paws Project","date_published":"2022-03-10T17:10:00+00:00","summary":"Raising awareness for animals in need in less fortunate circumstances","content_html":"<p>Brookside Day Services are launching a campaign to help animals in need in less fortunate circumstances.<\/p>\n\n<p>They are accepting donations of essentials such as pet food, blankets, treats, toys etc. which will be sent to the animals in need including in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n<p>They will be also raising awareness during The Paws Project for pets by holding different activities within Brookside.<\/p>\n\n<p>For more details, check out the Brookside Day Centre facebook page, call Daiva on 01604 400400 or email <a href=\"mailto:daivabrookside@gmail.com\">daivabrookside@gmail.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>Embed not found<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/622a316b377a5.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/60273"},{"id":"o593-1154-61c33ee35f20c","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/100-ladles-action-for-homelessness-and-hunger\/","title":"100 Ladles (Action for Homelessness and Hunger) ","date_published":"2021-12-22T15:06:00+00:00","summary":"Every Saturday night between 6.30-7.30pm in Northampton\u2019s Town centre, a group of volunteers from 100 Ladles serve hot food to a growing number of desperately vulnerable and hungry people.","content_html":"<p>Every Saturday night between 6.30-7.30pm in Northampton&rsquo;s Town centre, a group of volunteers from 100 Ladles serve hot food to a growing number of desperately vulnerable and hungry people.<\/p>\n\n<p>They arrive on Abington Street outside Scope at 6pm and commence serving at 6.30pm.<\/p>\n\n<p>For many of these people it is the first hot food they have eaten in several days. Blankets, sleeping bags and clothing are also provided.<\/p>\n\n<p>100 Ladles&nbsp;(Action for Homelessness and Hunger) aims to show homeless people they are not forgotten and that they are an important part of our community. They also collect clothing, camping equipment, toiletries and bedding and distribute on Saturday nights.<\/p>\n\n<p>To get involved please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ladles100@hotmail.com\">ladles100@hotmail.com<\/a>&nbsp;or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/100ladies.co.uk\">http:\/\/100ladies.co.uk<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/61c33f06efb97.jpg\" style=\"\" \/><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/61c33e2d09f1e.png","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59541"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185b4dded1dd","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/northampton-quakers-meetings\/","title":"Northampton Quakers Meetings","date_published":"2021-11-05T22:49:00+00:00","summary":"Northampton Quakers are holding their meetings for Worship every Sundays at the Meeting House on Wellington Street\u00a0","content_html":"<p>Northampton Quakers are holding their meetings for Worship every Sunday at the Meeting House on Wellington Street&nbsp;from 10:30am to 11:30am.<\/p>\n\n<p>Meetings for Worship by Zoom are also taking place on Sunday mornings from 10:30am to 11:30am and Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm to 8:00pm.<\/p>\n\n<p>There is a small amount of parking at the Meeting House and a public car park next to the Meeting House, which is free on Sundays.<\/p>\n\n<p>Please contact Theo Sturge on 07974 096950 or 01604 717929 for further details.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Northampton Quaker Meeting House, Wellington Street, Northampton NN1 3AS<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6317af22f0ae6.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59127"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185b4b97c4ec","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/junior-squash-club\/","title":"Junior Squash Club","date_published":"2021-11-05T22:48:00+00:00","summary":"Lings Forum Junior Squash Club is a vibrant and welcoming place for all children from the age of 5 to 19.","content_html":"<p>Lings Forum Junior Squash Club is a vibrant and welcoming place for all children from the age of 5 to 19.<\/p>\n\n<p>Squash is a fantastic sport for kids: it&#39;s sociable, it&#39;s great fun, and it&#39;s never affected by the weather&nbsp;<img alt=\"\ud83d\ude01\" data-image-whitelisted=\"\" height=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=264557bb09&amp;attid=0.0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1713612516787874103&amp;th=17c7f98141cde937&amp;view=fimg&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ82fqyFR591LyUnvyudqLNRaLbNefpkIUlv0OgJ0Kk7AjqxrRd72CoNvV0Ln7xkHP3KtEZ19PNl5bihof0dNPhjjMX8o6ww1HFu9p9TcYmCKue7I7dlIb2OufM&amp;disp=emb\" width=\"16\" \/><\/p>\n\n<p>And in Northants we have a lot of girls playing too.<\/p>\n\n<p>We coach every Saturday morning from 9am, at Lings Leisure Centre in Weston Favell - and we also have an afterschool club every Monday from 5pm.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#39;d like to know more, please contact Mike Broadbent at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:juniors@northantssquash.co.uk\">juniors@northantssquash.co.uk<\/a>&nbsp;or call 07377 881616<\/p>\n\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6317ad1e44e7c.jpg\" style=\"\" \/><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6317ad153cc67.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59126"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185b44d40c18","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/language-classes-in-northampton\/","title":"Language Classes in Northampton","date_published":"2021-11-05T22:46:00+00:00","summary":"Details of language classes for Punjabi, Gujarati and Hindi ","content_html":"<p><strong>Punjabi Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The Ramgharia Sikh Temple&nbsp; on Cromwell Street in Northampton are&nbsp;holding on-line Punjabi classes every Sunday from 11.00am.<\/p>\n\n<p>The classes are available to anyone in the local community and are aimed at children from beginner level upwards.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you would like your children to join, please complete a consent form on the website.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.jotform.com\/build\/203172733878361\">https:\/\/eu.jotform.com\/build\/203172733878361<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Northampton Gujarati School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Northampton&#39;s Vishwahindu Parishad Gujarati School started in 1976 and is a great way for anyone aged 4 onwards to make new friends and work towards and extra GCSE while learning a new language.<\/p>\n\n<p>It takes place at Caroline Chisholme School, Wooton Fields, Northampton. NN4 6TP every Saturday during school term times between 10.00am to 12.00 noon<\/p>\n\n<p>Teaching topics that lead to GCSE levels; family, health, culture, sports, travel, alphabet, numbers, stories, holidays, home, local area, education and work, leisure and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n<p>Lessons cost &pound;60 per year (approx. &pound;1.50 per week)<\/p>\n\n<p>To Register &amp; For further information please contact&nbsp;<strong>Rakhi Mistry&nbsp;<\/strong>(Head teacher) via email<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:northamptongujaratischool@outlook.com\">northamptongujaratischool@outlook.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Hindi Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Weekly Hindi classes are being run in conjunction with the council in Northampton. They are open to all students and adults who already have a good knowledge, both spoken and written, of the language and wish to progress to GCSE standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>The mission of the Hindi school is to promote learning and create better awareness and knowledge of our Languages &amp; Culture not only within our community but the community as a whole.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Hindi Teacher is Mrs. Harshadaben Govind and it takes place at&nbsp;Block F, Northampton Academy, every Saturday&nbsp;during school term times between 10.00am to 12.00noon<\/p>\n\n<p>For Information please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:gujschhead@yahoo.co.uk\">gujschhead@yahoo.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Other Supplementary Schools in Northampton:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Arabic -&nbsp;<\/strong>Caroline Chisholm School,&nbsp;Saturday 9:30 - 12:30<\/li>\n  <li><strong>\ufeffC\ufeffhinese\ufeff\ufeff -&nbsp;<\/strong>Caroline Chisholm School,&nbsp;Sunday 10:30 - 13:30<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Amalgamation -&nbsp;<\/strong>Caroline Chisholm School,&nbsp;Saturday 09:30 - 12:30<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Greek -&nbsp;<\/strong>Caroline Chisholm School,&nbsp;Saturday 10:00 - 13:30<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Latvian -&nbsp;<\/strong>Caroline Chisholm School,&nbsp;Sunday\ufeff&nbsp;10:00 - 13:00<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Polish -&nbsp;<\/strong>Caroline Chisholm School,&nbsp;Saturday 09:15 - 12:45\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Russian -&nbsp;<\/strong>Caroline Chisholm School,&nbsp;Saturday 09:00 - 11:00\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Tamil -&nbsp;<\/strong>Caroline Chisholm School,&nbsp;Sunday 10:00 - 13:30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>All classes take place at&nbsp;Caroline Chisholme School, Wooton Fields, Northampton. NN4 6TP<\/p>\n\n<p>For more details, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anss.org.uk\/our-member-schools.html\">http:\/\/www.anss.org.uk\/our-member-schools.html<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6namlhRqLW4?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/621f9ac9132a5.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59124"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185b3c80fa2e","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/northampton-indian-hindu-welfare-organisation\/","title":"Northampton Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation","date_published":"2021-11-05T22:44:00+00:00","summary":"The IHWO have been awarded The Queen\u2019s Award for Voluntary Service in 2021","content_html":"<p>The Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation (IHWO) in Northampton have been awarded The Queen&rsquo;s Award for Voluntary Service in 2021; the highest award given to voluntary sector organisations in the UK.<\/p>\n\n<p>The organisation&rsquo;s volunteers are ecstatic and honoured to be recognised for over 25 years of their hard work.<\/p>\n\n<p>IHWO are well-known for lighting up Northampton town with their annual Diwali celebrations and their pinnacle project - a multi-million pound initiative to build a Hindu Temple and Community Centre in Northampton.<\/p>\n\n<p>The award recognises over 25 years of hard work &lsquo;to enrich the lives of Hindus and wider communities by meeting their social, cultural, educational and wellbeing needs&rsquo;.<\/p>\n\n<p>The award will be given by the Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire and two volunteers will also attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May 2022.<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6317afe324e00.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59123"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185aa3959aac","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/volunteering-opportunities\/","title":"Volunteering Opportunities","date_published":"2021-11-05T22:03:00+00:00","summary":"Check out the latest volunteering opportunities in Northampton here","content_html":"<p><strong>Here are the latest volunteering opportunities in Northampton from the Community Action Northants website:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>If this page doesn&#39;t load, you can find the volunteering opportunities list <a href=\"https:\/\/communityactionnorthants.org.uk\/search-results\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"display:block;overflow:hidden;width:100%;height:6000px;\">\n  <iframe height=\"6000px\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/communityactionnorthants.org.uk\/search-results\" style=\"margin-top:-200px;margin-left:0px\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6317b0dd20737.png","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59120"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185a8234c367","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/trustee-opportunities\/","title":"Trustee Opportunities","date_published":"2021-11-05T21:54:00+00:00","summary":"Many local organisations are looking for trustees to join their boards.  Take a look at the Trustee roles and the various ways you can get involved on our website revolutionradio.com - here are some examples...","content_html":"<p><strong>Many local organisations are looking for trustees to join their boards. &nbsp;Take a look at the Trustee roles and the various ways you can get involved on our website revolutionradio.com - here are some examples...&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"display:block;overflow:hidden;width:100%;height:6000px;\">\n  <iframe height=\"6000px\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/communityactionnorthants.org.uk\/search-results?postcode=NN1+2AJ&amp;radius=10&amp;keyword=trustee&amp;activities%5B%5D=18\" style=\"margin-top:-200px;margin-left:0px\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6317b0dd20737.png","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59119"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185a7ac4866f","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/wheelchair-volunteers\/","title":"Wheelchair Volunteers","date_published":"2021-11-05T21:52:00+00:00","summary":"If you can spare a few hours per week you can help get people moving again after an illness or injury.","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6185a77f019a1.jpg\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 5px; width: 413px; height: 413.4px;\" \/>Do you want to make a difference and support the British Red Cross? You can do both when you join as a Wheelchair Volunteer!<\/p>\n\n<p>The Coronavirus pandemic has meant that people need our support more than ever. By joining our Mobility Aids Team as a Wheelchair Volunteer, you can be there for people when they need it the most, whilst making a difference in your community.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you can spare a few hours per week you can help get people moving again after an illness or injury. For more information email us at&nbsp;<a data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\" href=\"mailto:wheelchairvolunteer@redcross.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">wheelchairvolunteer@redcross.org.uk<\/a>&nbsp;or call us on 03000 040309.<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6185a77f019a1.jpg","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59118"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185a704a7a07","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/autism-support-service-mentoring\/","title":"Autism Support Service Mentoring","date_published":"2021-11-05T21:49:00+00:00","summary":"EN-FOLD\u00a0need you to become a volunteer mentor and befriender for their autism support service.","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6185a6fa427e9.png\" style=\"float: right;\" \/>Are you a good listener?<br \/>\nDo you have empathy?<br \/>\nDo you want to make a positive difference?<br \/>\nDo you have a spare couple of hours a week and are willing to support another person?<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThen EN-FOLD&nbsp;need you to become a volunteer mentor and befriender for their autism support service.<\/p>\n\n<p>You&#39;ll be supporting a parent of an autistic child or a newly diagnosed adult.<\/p>\n\n<p>Full training is provided,<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#39;re interested, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:diane@enfold.org.uk\">diane@enfold.org.uk<\/a>&nbsp;or call 07845 905766.<\/p>\n\n<p>They are delivering their&nbsp;training via zoom and their&nbsp;befriending will be via the phone while the restrictions for Covid 19 are in place<\/p>\n\n<p>(Subject to DBS check)<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6185a6fa427e9.png","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59117"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185a6c27e643","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/young-people-volunteering\/","title":"Young People Volunteering","date_published":"2021-11-05T21:48:00+00:00","summary":"Young People Northants are offering volunteering opportunities for local young people.","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6185a6ad4e45a.png\" style=\"float: right; width: 258px; height: 216px;\" \/>Young People Northants are offering volunteering opportunities for local young people.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can make a positive difference to your community and your life through the power of volunteering.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<br \/>\nNot only does it boost your confidence and give you a chance to make new friends, it can also enhance your life skills and future employability.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nTo view the volunteering roles specifically for young people, visit the website:<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.voluntaryimpact.org.uk\/young-people-volunteering\/\">http:\/\/www.voluntaryimpact.org.uk\/young-people-volunteering\/<\/a><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6185a6ad4e45a.png","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59116"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185a295ab73c","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/voluntary-impact-good-neighbours-scheme-funding\/","title":"Voluntary Impact \u2013 good neighbours scheme funding","date_published":"2021-11-05T21:31:00+00:00","summary":"Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire is offering support for local community groups through their\u00a0Good Neighbours Scheme","content_html":"<p>Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire is offering support for local community groups through their&nbsp;Good Neighbours Scheme<\/p>\n\n<p>The initiative offers funding, IT equipment, training and guidance for individuals and small groups to help them support their local communities with services such as shopping and telephone support for residents.<\/p>\n\n<p>To find out how your group could benefit from the scheme, call&nbsp;Sarah or Katy for a friendly chat on 01604 637522 \/ 07592 501769 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@voluntaryimpact.org.uk\">info@voluntaryimpact.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6185a2820092e.jpg\" style=\"\" \/><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6317b2223ac36.png","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59114"},{"id":"o593-1154-6185a2cba797e","url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/blogs\/community-noticeboard\/post\/cookie-fundraising\/","title":"Cookie Fundraising","date_published":"2021-11-05T21:31:00+00:00","summary":"You can help raise vital funds for your favourite charity by selling discounted cookies!","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6185a2c2de973.png\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 5px; width: 258px; height: 269px;\" \/>You can help raise vital funds for your favourite charity by selling discounted cookies!<\/p>\n\n<p>MoMa&#39;s Cookies Advocacy Programme is a way for you to help the community by volunteering in a way that only requires access to social media.<\/p>\n\n<p>Over a minimum of 2 weeks, volunteers are given a discount code which, when used on a cookie box, will donate 25% of profits of each sale to the charity of your choice.<\/p>\n\n<p>MoMa&#39;s Cookies have supported over 16 charitable organisations so far and want to help more so they want to hear from you if you&#39;re passionate about change and supporting organisations that are making a difference.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPlease visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.momascookies.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.momascookies.co.uk<\/a>&nbsp;for more information or contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:support@momascookies.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">s<\/a><a href=\"mailto:upport@momascookies.co.uk\">upport@momascookies.co.uk<\/a><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/593\/6185a2c2de973.png","author":{"name":"Chris Gregg"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.revolutionradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/4209\/blogs\/posts\/59115"}]}