Switch Up September
This September, join Switch Up September, a month-long healthy lifestyles campaign from the Healthy Schools Team at North Northamptonshire Council.
As a new school year begins, September is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Whether it's becoming more active, enjoying healthy food, exploring the outdoors or reducing screen time, Switch Up September is all about helping families build healthy habits that last.
Photography competition
We are inviting children and young people to get outdoors and capture a photograph of their "Happy Place".
Whether it's a local park, woodland walk, community space or somewhere special in your neighbourhood, we want to see the places that help you feel happy, healthy and connected to nature. The competition is open to both primary and secondary school-aged children, with prizes available for the winning entries.
To enter: Simply email your photograph to [email protected] and include:
- your name
- your age
- your school
- what is your Happy Place and why does it make you feel good? (one or two sentences)
We can't wait to see the places across North Northamptonshire that make you smile!
Competition closes: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Free community events
Join us at one of our free family events taking place across North Northamptonshire throughout September.
| Event | Date and time | Location and booking |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Run Walk, jog or run our colourful 2km course around Irchester Country Park and enjoy a fun-filled morning with family and friends | Sunday 6 September 10am to 12pm | Book Irchester Country Park Colour Run |
| Family Fun Day Join us for an afternoon of family fun, including crazy golf, archery, arts and crafts, a bouncy castle and opportunities to meet local sports clubs and community organisations | Sunday 13 September 1pm to 4pm | Lodge Park No booking required - just turn up! |
| Welly Wombles Big Clean-Up Help make a difference in your local community by joining our family-friendly litter pick in partnership with the Welly Wombles | Saturday 19 September 11am to 1pm | Queensway Park |
| Young Chefs Workshop Young people aged 11+ can develop practical cooking skills and learn about healthy food choices, while families enjoy outdoor games and picnic activities | Saturday 26 September 10am to 2pm | Booking details coming soon on our Health Schools Facebook |
We look forward to welcoming families from across North Northamptonshire to take part in Switch Up September and discover new ways to be active, get outdoors and support their wellbeing together.
Last updated 17 August 2026