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More details required for many organisations, please. Is your organisation on this page? Desborough Community Transport
If you are looking for a group excursion or willing to become a Midas-Trained Minibus Driver to drive your own group, please ring one of the following: 01536 762329 (9am to 5pm); 763916; 760823.
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 | Encourage high standards ofarchitecture and town planning in Desborough. |
| Stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty,history and character of the town and its surroundings. |
| Encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest. |
| Inspire a sense of civic pride. |
The Society is
completely independent and non- political. Its income is derived entirely
from voluntary subscriptions contributed by public spirited individuals.
It aims to be constructive and not seek confrontation with national or local
authorities. By means of discussions, exhibitions and publications it
maintains close contacts with members, the public, local authorities,
professional institutions and other civic and amenity societies. It is
registered with the Civic Trust. Every month the Society presents talks
and slide shows, during the summer months guided walks and visits to local
places of interest.
Membership is £5-00 for the year and £3-50 senior citizens. £50 buys life
membership.
For membership or more information contact: Steve Richards, 4 Victoria
Street, Desborough NN14 2LX Tel 763554
Animal
WelfareNorth Northants Badgers Group
Contact: Richard Turner
Chaiman
34 Millholm Road
761088
The protection of badgers within the North of Northamptonshire
Meets 3rd Thursday in the month at 8pm, Broughton and Cransley Working Men's
Club
Paddock Lane
Adults Mondays at 7.45 pm
Cadets Mondays from 6.00 to 7.30 pm
Badgers Fridays from 6.00 to 7.00 pm
Desborough
St John Unit in Paddock Lane provides First Aid and Ambulance cover for major
and local events. It covers major motor racing events at Silverstone and
Rockingham Motor Speedway. The headquarters can be rented out for any small
event. The Unit has a new Crusader Ambulance that was donated by the Maud
Elkington Trust. This is used most weekends. We are constantly looking for new
members so, if anyone is interested, please feel free to visit on our meeting
night. You will be made welcome. We also have some medical comforts available
for people to use such as wheelchairs etc.
e-mail contact:
petelovell@ntlworld.com
The Army Cadets meet on Tuesdays
and Thursday nights at 7.30 in the Cadet Hut on Rushton Road.
The
Army Cadet site says:
Desborough and District Twinning Association
See the
DDTA website for details of our visits and social events
Details of the many groups affiliated to St Giles Church can be found on their website at www.stgileschurch.net
The following meet in the URC hall:
3rd Desborough Brownies Mondays
Rainbows unit Fridays
Beavers Tuesdays
Cubs Tuesdays
Scouts Fridays
Details can be found at www.desboroughtown.co.uk/baptist
Details will be displayed as soon as we are provided with them
run a
support group for Desborough/Rothwell.
Catering for all visually
impaired people across Northamptonshire,
nab
has pioneered the development of local support clubs which offer opportunities
to meet other visually impaired people and benefit from information, social
activities and general support. Members are encouraged to take part in a wide
variety of activities including outings and breaks.
Their website
www.nab.org.uk gives many more details of what is on offer and contact names
and addresses
Desborough Women's Institute
Promotes a wide range of interests to women of all ages in a sociable
environment.
Meets 2nd Monday of the month 7.30pm, Hazeland House, High Street, Desborough.
website:
www.desboroughtown.co.uk/wi
Contact: Mrs V Sawfoot
President
51 Church View Road
761123
Desborough Central Townswomen's Guild
To advance the education of all women and to provide facilities for recreation
or other leisure time occupation
Contact: Mrs Gwen Burgess
Secretary
14 Whitehill Road
Usually meets at 7.30 pm on the first Thursday of the month in the Concorde
Lounge of the Conservative Club. A warm welcome awaits.
762680
Townswomen's Guilds are groups of women who meet together regularly, regardless
of politics, race, age, religion or circumstance, to exchange ideas, develop new
skills and interests, get involved with various issues and, above all, have fun.
The movement has its roots way back in 1865 when a group of women joined together to press for equal franchise and, after women were given the vote in 1928, the Townswomen's Guilds was formed to educate them in the principles of good citizenship. TG is still committed to achieving equal status for women and fights nationally on many issues which affect women and men alike.
For details of the national organisation
click
here
www.townswomen.org.uk
DADS stages 2 performances a year in the Roman Catholic Church Hall. Performances run for a whole week. More details on the DADS website.
The Vine Community Trust
Marlow House
Gold Street
762329
Marlow House is a registered Day Centre for everyone of all ages and welcomes those living in Desborough, Rothwell and surrounding areas. Staffed by fully trained professional and volunteer personnel, it is part of the Vine Community Trust, a registered Charity.
click here for the Vine Community Trust website
Contact: Mr Nigel B H Lingley
Khelidon Oxendon Road
Arthingworth
Market Harborough
01858 525466
Website
www.desboroughtown.co.uk/wildlife
Walks and talks and practical activities.
Meets 2nd Tuesday in the month, evenings and some Sundays in the summer. All
welcome.
Much involvement with:
The Plens
Contact: The Wildlife Trust for Northamptonshire: ManagersTel: (01604) 405285
North of the railway line through Desborough. Via footpath from parking space on
north side of bridge on minor road to Pipewell. A steep sided former
ironstone quarry which has hawthorn scrub and rich grassland. Many species of
warbler nest in scrub.
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire
and Peterborough Wildlife Trust registered charity no. 1000412
part of the Wildlife Trusts - the Royal Society for Nature Conservation,
Registered Charity Number: 207238
The largest charity working for the
conservation of wildlife and wild spaces within the three counties. Based in
five offices, the Trust campaigns for the sensitive and sustainable management
of wildlife in the countryside and the urban landscape, manages thousands of
hectares of land for wildlife and people, and carries out extensive educational
work. One of the 46 County Wildlife Trusts and 50 Urban Wildlife Trusts that
make up the Wildlife
Trusts Partnership, whose national office is based in Newark.
The Wildlife Trust runs a variety of courses about the wildlife of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Part funded by English Nature, these courses are aimed at anyone interested in the natural environment, and are designed to help you get involved with the conservation effort in your county. Click here to see what's available.
The Desborough Pocket Park: for details see the Northamptonshire Council Council pages at www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/leisure/parks/pocket/Park_index.aspThe details are part of a large image file and there are 2 pages of information.It can take a long time to download, but the result is a comprehensive guide to the park.
Formed in 1995, the local branch of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children runs fundraising events for local NSPCC projects.
Contact: Mrs M Flude
Leader/Secretary
16 Princes Avenue
760227
A club for over 60's weekly meetings, speakers, cards, quizes, bingo, outings
and social events.
Meets Tuesday 2pm, Youth Centre, Paddock Lane, Desborough
See the Desborough Indoor Bowling website
Contact:
Mrs Pam Flude
Secretary
762224
A support group for anyone who has suffered a stroke, carers may also attend,
transport can be arranged.
Meets 1st Wednesday in each month 7-9pm, Beech Close Resource Centre, Lower
Street, Desborough.
Royal British
Legion The Desborough Division of the Royal British Legion is one of
over 4000 branches and clubs. The Legion provides cradle to grave support
worldwide to over half a million members. The local branch has a womens'
section. The Legion is a Registered Charity No 219279.
Royal British Legion Women's Section: Desborough Branch
Meets in the Community Centre usually on the third Wednesday of every month at
7.30pm. Speakers, demonstrations, quizzes, fashion shows, suppers, outings to
help ex-servicewomen and the wives and widows of ex-servicemen who are in need.
Contact:
Mary Coleman 761303 or Jennifer
Muggleton 761201
Meetings, social activities in support of schemes to help ex-service women, and
wives and widows of ex-servicemen. All ages welcome. Meets Third Wednesday
(except August and December) 7.30pm, Anglican / Methodist Community Centre,
Desborough.
The home page of the
Royal British Legion gives full details of the work of the organisation. It can
be found at
www.britishlegion.org.uk
Contact:
Mr R Woolston
72 Union Street
762295
Promotes the exhibition of pure bred and pet cavies (guinea pigs). Four Shows a
year.
Meets R.C. Hall, Union Street, Desborough, Northamptonshire
Contact:
Mr J Stanley
3 Linley Drive
760601
Desborough Business Club
To provide a focal point for local businesses and to give voice to the
businesses based in Desborough.
Meets 3rd Monday of the month 7.30pm, The Thornhill Arms, Rushton.
Contact: Mr David Lamour
Secretary
2a Ise Vale Avenue
762247
Email: dbc@wwahshouse.co.uk
Web site:
www.desborough-town.org
Society of Master Shoe Repairers, St Crispin's House
21 Station Road
760374
The Society is the national trade association for shoe repairers throughout the
UK and our members range from large companies to individual traders. We promote
the accreditation of skills through our involvement with FLNTO, provide advice
and information to our members, and also publish ‘Shoe Service’, a monthly trade
newsletter.
Contact:
Val Sawfoot
51 Church View
761123
Promotes interest in the growing and knowledge of cacti and other succulent
plants.
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month 7.30pm,
Crescent Community Centre,
Laburnum Crescent , Kettering
Victoria Street
The international amateur society for ancient and medieval wargamers and for study of the military history of the period 3000 BC to 1500 AD. The Society of Ancients is run by volunteers for the benefit of our growing membership world-wide. We publish a bi-monthly journal, Slingshot, and sponsor various events, including wargames tournaments. Our stand can be seen at many wargames shows in the United Kingdom and abroad. New members are always welcome.
website: www.soa.org.uk
Formed in the mid 1950'2 the Welfare Committee is concerned
with the relief of the aged, sick and needy. They give help in emergency and
issue Christmas vouchers to single or widowed people over 65 and to couples
where one of the couple is over 75.
Contact Ella Gardiner 760660
Tuesdays at the Co-op Hall. 1900 hous for beginners, 2000
hours for intermediate. £2.50. Contact
760104 (between 0800 and 1700 hours) or 0781 6587660
Meets on Fridays at 8pm in Marlow House. Full details of the Society, their
members, programme of events, displays and a gallery of some of their members
photographs can be found on their website at
www.drps-photo.co.uk
St Giles Church and the United Reform Church have these organisations attached to them. Further details will be displayed as soon as we are provided with them.
The
Desborough Community Minibus was purchased through Rural Development Grants and
the generosity of the Maud Elkington Trust to serve the people of Desborough.
It is driven by voluntary (unpaid) drivers to keep costs down. The
minibus can be hired by any community group (annual affiliation fee £7) at a
very competitive rate for either days or part days. It seats 15 in
addition to the driver and has a tail-lift. Drivers must be Midas-trained and
training for the Midas certificate will be paid for if necessary. 
Desborough
Civic Society