Updated: 7th May 2021
(latest news and imminent events are shown first and older, but still current, news follows).
Voting in local elections has concluded, it’s counting time now! The re-election of your existing Litchborough Parish Councillors was uncontested. Full details in this notice and on the Parish Council page.
The Old Red Lion reopens on 17th May and looks forward to welcoming back all their customers.
The Annual Parish Assembly will be held on Tuesday 25th May at 7:00pm in the village hall. Come along and and hear what has been happening in the village and what the plans are for the coming year.
The Village Hall and Playing Field are now open for use but are still under COVID restrictions.
The Children’s Play Group has restarted on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am. Places are limited and must be booked in advance through the Facebook page ‘Friends of Litchborough Play Group‘. The Youth Club start meeting again the 2nd Tuesday of every month from May 11th at 7:00pm.
Dance, acrobatic, modelling, fitness and yoga classes are now available 1:1 as well as online. Adult and children’s classes have restarted in keeping with government guidance. Adult group classes will commence in the village hall from 17th May. To book classes or for any further information, contact Sonia at Dance Litchborough on 07929 963976 or by email
Here is the weekly mini update from Danny Moody, CEO of Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils and here is the March/April eUpdate. More information on NCALC can be found here.
South Northants Council are very keen to help residents with housing or money concerns. Are you worried about paying your rent, or losing your home? If so …
Are you looking after someone, as an unpaid carer? If so, you may be interested in the support provided by Northampton Carers. Details here.
Read the latest news from the Gardening Club here, and from the Badby and Farthingstone Cricket Club here
For those not local, you can read our fun local newsletter here.
If any of the village groups/clubs would like to make use of the Parish Council Zoom license for meetings or socials, please contact the Clerk.
As lots of people are getting out for a walk at the moment, the Walking Group have shared the following web site with hundreds of walks to download and print for free https://walkinginengland.co.uk/northants/
Towcester Area Door to Door (TADD) is offering temporary membership to residents who have difficulty arranging transport to their NHS COVID vaccine appointments. More details can be found here as can information about becoming a volunteer driver (always needed!).
Val Mahoney continues to take orders for bread of various types, rolls, sausage rolls and sweeter items from the Whittlebury Bakery. Collection details will be agreed when you order.
The Towcester Community Larder continues to distribute FREE food and produce boxes, every Thursday afternoon, to people adversely affected by the current Covid-19 lockdown. Please see this flyer for more information and eligibility.