Kettering and Rushden residents invited to Active Families Fun Days

20 August 2024

Sometimes it can be a challenge keeping children entertained during the long summer holidays, so we’re delighted to be able to offer our popular free Active Family Fun Days.

Organised by North Northamptonshire Leisure, these events take place on Wednesday afternoons during August, and form part of a variety of summer activities on offer in North Northamptonshire.

Our Corby and Wellingborough Active Family Fun Days have already been well attended by local residents so we’re urging Kettering and Rushden residents to not miss out on their chance to have fun and get active.

Keeping as many activities free or low cost is really important to us as a council, as it’s a great way of making them accessible to as many of our North Northamptonshire residents as possible.

This has been made possible through our funders for these events the Oakland Foundation and Public Health, as well as Northamptonshire Community Foundation who helped fund our Corby event. A huge thank you goes out to them for helping support us.

It is also a great way to find out what local clubs and organisations are available in your area, and to have a go! it is wonderful to have them join us for the fun days and bring these activities to life, thanks to all involved.Cllr Helen Howell, Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Sport, Leisure, Culture and Tourism

There’s no need to book in advance, just come along on the day.

Active Families Fun Days are:

Wednesday 21 August 12noon to 4pm North Park, Kettering, NN16 9JT

Wednesday 28 August 12noon to 4pm Spencer Park, Rushden, NN10 6UL

I am delighted that Public Health in North Northamptonshire Council is helping to support the Active Family Fun Days this year through our funding into the Active Families Project.

We know that physical activity in childhood leads to benefits in bone density and bone strength in adulthood, protecting individuals from loss of physical function during later life. So having these events in the long Summer break is sure to boost activity in our young residents.Councillor Gill Mercer, North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing

Basketball, football, archery, giant garden games, arts and crafts and a bubble station are just some of the attractions on offer at the Active Family Fun Days.

I’m delighted that we’re again able to provide such a range of activities this Summer, including the Active Family Fun Days. Not only do the Active Family Fun Days keep children healthy and happy, but they also bring communities together too.

As well as these sessions in Kettering and Rushden, there are a range of free or low-cost activities remaining this Summer, including our amazing Dinosaur Safari walks, so do have a look at what’s on offer.Jason Smithers, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council

North Northamptonshire Summer Activities.

Families attending the Active Families Fun Day are welcome to bring food and drink along to enjoy in the park.