Marafiki Trusts builds on friendships in Kenya
Africa has a way of casting a spell over its visitors, and for many, Africa has become something much more important than safaris in its pristine wildlife reserves. Liz Turnbull…
Healthy and happy hens make good eggs
Leigh Fowler, the owner of Fowler’s Poultry, produces top-quality free-range eggs on a farm in Kings Cliffe. His farm has sold eggs at the Stamford Farmers’ market for 20 years…
Farmers bring quality to the market
On the second Saturday of each month, an excellent Farmers’ Market is held in the centre of Oundle where local produce is sold directly to the public. There are numerous…
International students find home-from-home with local hosts
Every year, thousands of school age overseas students are educated at independent schools across the UK. When their school closes for half term holidays and exeat weekends, they need a…
St Peter’s Church attracts rare bird sighting
Last year birdwatchers from across Northamptonshire gathered by St Peter’s Church to watch the peregrine falcon that had settled on the spire for a few months. In early February this…
When “Hellraiser” Ginger Baker came to town
The death of drummer Ginger Baker in October 2019 was covered at length by national newspapers, and the news sparked memories of him by people who encountered him when he…
VicsGigs got the beat
A new initiative is aiming to put Oundle on the map for live rock music performances. VicsGigs was created by Anth Hodson-Curran and Bob Cheatham, who both share a love…
New boys in town offer a First Class cut and shave
While there is plenty of choice for women who use hair and beauty services in Oundle, now men have a new destination for traditional men’s grooming. First Class Turkish Barbers…
A trip to Kikisams never gets old
For children growing up in Oundle over the last 20 and more years, Kikisams has long been a favourite shop filled with the magic of playtime, brimming with toys to…
Customer service is key to Coleman’s success
Colemans stationers and the Oundle Bookshop are two irreplaceable shops in Oundle. The Coleman family have been running their chain of stationery shops in Northamptonshire for 50 years. John Coleman…
