Review: The Church, 67-83 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1PD. Tel: 01604 603800
Penda remembers when the church on the island at the bottom of Bridge Street was pretty much abandoned.
It seemed desperately disappointing that this ancient building was neglected and...
By Penda
A perfect sunny afternoon with a visit to a country pub is the stuff of a tourism marketing executive’s dream.
Thankfully in Northamptonshire we get to do it for real, with dozens of good rural pubs.
Part of the fun...
Reviewing the Situation with Lena Davis
Lena has been a music producer, writer and Personal Manager; a photographer and journalist and, over thirty years ago, got together with Caroline Scattergood to create the Caring & Sharing Trust to bring music,...
I’m listening to Quantum Funkanics by PHex, I’ve just noticed my head is moving.
You know that slow head shake thing people do when they are following the beat with the only unoccupied part of their body they have. I’m...
You have to hand it to Northampton Beer Festival, nothing brings the town together quite like it.
It enjoyed its best opening night since it moved to Becket’s Park on Friday, despite competition from soul king Lionel Richie performing at...
Reviewing the Situation with Lena Davis
Lena has been a music producer, writer and Personal Manager; a photographer and journalist and, over thirty years ago, got together with Caroline Scattergood to create the Caring & Sharing Trust to bring music,...
Review: Hops and Chops. 6 Kent Road, St Crispins, Northampton, NN5 4DR
There are two high landmarks that always make Penda glad to be home: Northampton’s Express Lift Tower and the clock-tower at the derelict St Crispin’s hospital site, perched...
Karin Johnstone gives her reaction to Sting's musical The Last Ship...
The Last Ship, Sting’s musical, has arrived at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate. The musical is inspired by Sting’s experiences from his northern childhood and the shipbuilding industry that shaped...
Review: The Lamplighter, 66 Overstone Road, Northampton, NN1 3JS
Penda’s small dining companion is trying to eat with her hands again. She’s gnawing on a chunk of crackling and wiggling as she does so.
“I’m trying to get this wobbly baby...
