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Community Council Elections 2025
The official Statement of Persons Nominated for the Parish Council election on 1st May has now been published.
There are 12 seats on Far Cotton and Delapre Community Council. As 11 people stood for election, all those who stood for election are elected unopposed. There is one seat left to be filled by co-option and we will share more details of this process next week. We would like to thank everyone...
Posted: Fri, 4 Apr 2025
April Residents Forum
Join us tomorrow for our bi-monthly Residents Forum, where we'll be joined by Neal King from the Northamptonshire Fire Service. There will also be the usual opportunity to have your say and raise any issues you may have about our local area. The meeting starts at 7.30pm, Far Cotton Rec Centre. We look forward to seeing you there.
Posted: Mon, 31 Mar 2025
Second Family Film Evening Planned for Easter Holidays
Due to the success of our first family film evening back in February, the Community Council have organised a second event to be held in the Easter Holidays. On Thursday 17th April, we will hold a free showing of Paddington in Peru. Doors will open at 17:45 and the film will start at 18:00. As in February, there will be a tuck shop providing popcorn and other refreshments, but please feel free to bring...
Posted: Wed, 19 Mar 2025
Spring Newsletter - out now!
Keep an eye on your letterboxes, as the Spring Edition of the Far Cotton and Delapre Newsletter is out now! This edition contains important information on the Community Council's budget, as well as all you need to know about the upcoming parish elections 2025.
Posted: Thu, 13 Mar 2025
Free Easter craft session with NAYC
On Wednesday 9th April, Far Cotton and Delapre Community Council have organised a free, Easter-themed craft session facilitated by youth organisation, NAYC. The session is suitable for children aged between 5-11 and children must be accompanied by an adult. There's no need to book, just turn up on the day. The session will be held at the Far Cotton Rec Centre, 10.30am-12pm. We look forward to seeing...
Posted: Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Family Film Evening
A reminder that our family film evening is tomorrow at 6pm, Far Cotton Rec Centre. We will be showing the BAFTA nominated film, 'The Wild Robot' which is suitable for all ages. All are welcome to come along, there is no need to book, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Some snacks and light refreshments will be available, but do feel free to bring along your own if you wish. Doors will open...
Posted: Wed, 19 Feb 2025
February Residents Forum
Join us next Tuesday, 4th February for our first Residents Forum of 2025. We'll be joined by Pandora Kenyon from AGE UK Northamptonshire, who will be sharing a bit about what her organisation does. There will also be an update from our Chair, John Bright, with some information about the upcoming Parish and Town elections happening on May 1st. The meeting starts at 19.30 at the Far Cotton Rec Centre....
Posted: Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Family Film Evening
Following our call to the community about the types of entertainment you'd like to see in our area, we are excited to host a family film night during the February half term! On Thursday, February 20th, we will screen the movie 'The Wild Robot' at the Far Cotton Rec Centre. Admission is free; doors will open at 17:45, and the film will begin at 18:00. A small tuck shop will offer popcorn, sweets, and...
Posted: Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Support at Christmas
We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for many different reasons. If you or somebody you know is struggling, don't hesitate to reach out for help should you need it. We've compiled a small list below of numbers providing much-needed advice and support.
Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2024
Christmas 2024 Newsletter - Out now
Our Christmas Newsletter is out now! Featuring stories about what we've been up to in the community over the past few months, plans for next year and helpful contacts for support around Christmas.
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024