Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation 1st Northampton Boys' Brigade
Contact Name John Fowkes
Contact Address Castle Hill URC Doddridge Street Northampton NN1 2RN
Meeting place Castle Hill United Reformed Church
Operating hours of Mondays 6.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 404207
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Uniformed Youth Organisation
Purpose of Your To care for and challenge young people for life through a programme of Organisation informal education underpinned by the Christian faith.
Main Activities A weekly meeting following a programme which includes games and craft activates
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Ability Northants
Contact Name Sandra Bell
Contact Address Suite 58 Burlington House East Wing 369 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EU
Meeting place
Operating hours of Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 624088
Fax Number 01604 605124
Website Address www.abilitynorthants.org.uk www.caringnorthants.org.uk www.equipmentnorthants.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Registered Charity
Purpose of Your To enable all disabled people their carers and advocates to take a full and Organisation equal part in society and take control of their lives
Main Activities Information service available to anyone with a disability related enquiry. Northampton Town Centre Shopmobility service. Manual wheelchair loan. RADAR toilet keys & disabled stickers for cars. Contacts for second-hand disability equipment. Consultation service through carers and disabled persons database. Disability awareness training. Twice yearly newsletter.
Membership Currently there are 70 groups and 30 individual members. Membership is gained by asking, or being asked.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Age Concern, easy rider free cycle training for the over 40s
Contact Name Jason Williams
Contact Address
Meeting place Castle Ward
Operating hours of Monday - Thursdays 9.00am - 4.00pm service
Telephone Number 0795 735 3482
Fax Number
Website Address www.acnorthants.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation
Purpose of Your Encourage the over 40s to get cycling and keeping fit. Free training and lead Organisation cycle rides.
Main Activities
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Alliston Gardens Youth & Community Centre
Contact Name Steven Richards
Contact Address 2 Adelaide Street Northampton NN2 6AR
Meeting place
Operating hours of 7 days per week. 9.00am - 9.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 601065
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community / Voluntary
Purpose of Your To provide safe, high quality community spaces for local people to meet. Organisation
Main Activities Room Hire, Community Care, Community Development within the centre.
Membership Not a membership organisation.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Art for Life
Contact Name Debbie Lloyd
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Mondays & Fridays 9.30am - 3.30pm service
Telephone Number 0791 733 7811
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community Group
Purpose of Your Provide access to art in the community for people who have learning Organisation disabilities.
Main Activities Access to all kinds of art, painting, printing, craft, sewing etc. Annual exhibition and sale of work.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Ballroom Dancing
Contact Name Northants Life Long Learning
Contact Address Floor 1 John Dryden House 8-10 The Lakes Northampton NN4 7DD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Tues & Weds 7.30-9.30pm service
Telephone Number 01536 712623
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Adult Education
Purpose of Your Encourage Life Long Learning Organisation
Main Activities Ballroom Dancing Tuition
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation BME Sub Regional Partnership (Northants) Ltd
Contact Name Suzanne Moen
Contact Address Suite 1, Ground Floor, NORPAC HOUSE Harold Street Northampton NN1 5QZ
Meeting place
Operating hours of Tues - Fri 10.00am - 7.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 604805 07983163227
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation
Purpose of Your Provides advocacy and representation support service to BME Groups and Organisation individuals. We strive to ensure that black & minority ethnic people receive equality in every area of their lives whilst living in Northants.
Main Activities Regular forum meetings, newsletters and briefings, support in BME promotion and empowerment of BME volunteering opportunities, local, regional and national engagement opportunities, policy explanation through engagement with statutory partners, regional partners exchanges.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Boys Brigade Old Boys (BBOB) Rugby Football & Social Club
Contact Name Helen Bolden
Contact Address St Andrews Mill St Andrews Road Northampton NN1 2PQ
Meeting place
Operating hours of service
Telephone Number 01604 632460
Fax Number
Website Address www.bbobrfc.com
Email Address
Type of Organisation Sports & Social Club
Purpose of Your Organisation
Main Activities Rugby Football Mini & Juniors (aged 7-17) Sunday mornings, Colts & Seniors Saturday afternoons. Bowls Team. Cribb Team. Club house available for party hire and conferences. " pitches with floodlights - 12 acres. Meeting place for Semilong Forum.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Breatheeasy - Health Improvement in Northampton Communities
Contact Name Michelle Aveyard
Contact Address Northampton Teaching PCT Highfield, Cliftonville Road Northampton NN1 5DN
Meeting place Alliston Gardens Youth & Community Centre
Operating hours of Meetings once per month from 1.00pm - 3.00pm service
Telephone Number Emma Ryan 01604 544865
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation British Lung Foundation Support Network
Purpose of Your To improve health & well-being and have fun Organisation
Main Activities Monthly meetings - please call for details
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation British Red Cross (Duston Group)
Contact Name Sheila Hoar
Contact Address 31 Eastfield Road Duston Northampton NN5 6TG
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.45pm service
Telephone Number 01604 584283 01604 678501
Fax Number
Website Address www.redcross.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Red Cross Meetings
Purpose of Your British Red Cross Volunteering Group Organisation
Main Activities First Aid. Volunteering. Beauty Therapy. Care in the Community. F/A at public service events. Fire support services.
Membership 22 members of the Duston Group
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Care & Repair (Northampton ) Ltd
Contact Name Lorraine Davis
Contact Address c/o Doddrdige Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place
Operating hours of Weekdays 8.30am-5.00pm. Fridays 8.30am - 4.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 588604
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Home Improvement Agency - Charitable Status
Purpose of Your Help older and disabled people to live in a home that is warm, safe and secure. Organisation
Main Activities (For owner occupiers) Advice / assistance to organise housing repair. Minor adaptations (ramps, rails etc.) Improvements (eg heating & insulation, crime prevention)
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Castle Hill United Reformed Church
Contact Name Rev Keith Morrison
Contact Address The Manse 35 Forfar Street Northampton NN5 5JB
Meeting place Castle Hill United Reformed Church
Operating hours of Sunday 10.45am - 12.15pm, 6.30pm - 7.45pm. Wednesday 9.45am - service 11.00am.
Telephone Number 01604 590439
Fax Number
Website Address www.castlehillchurch.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Christian Church
Purpose of Your Proclaim the good news of Jesus through loving words and action. To foster Organisation good fellowship among believers.
Main Activities Weekly Christian acts of worship. Weekly coffee time with a Prayer Meeting. Contact Centre for children of separated families. Collect for local & international charities.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Chaatak Co-op Society (CCS)
Contact Name Abdul Bashar Bayazid
Contact Address The Gateway Centre Mill Road, Semilong Northampton NN2 6AX
Meeting place
Operating hours of 7 days per week service
Telephone Number 07903 448184
Fax Number
Website Address www.chaatak.co.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community socialising network for Bangladeshi's in the UK from the Chaatak region in Bangladesh.
Purpose of Your To bring together people who originate from the Chaatak region in Bangladesh Organisation for networking and socialising with a view to raising the areas profile and funds in support of the educational welfare support to the poor and needy.
Main Activities To offer social network. Raise funds for good causes in Chaatak region. Support members and their families with social and educational training and development.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Charismatic Renewal Ministries, UK. Zion Family Church Northampton
Contact Name Pastors Alfred & Esther Ogbajie
Contact Address St James Community Centre St James Northampton NN5 5LQ
Meeting place St James Community Centre
Operating hours of Sundays 2.30pm - 4.30pm Wednesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm service
Telephone Number 07956008954 or 07949343684
Fax Number
Website Address www.crmuk.org
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation
Purpose of Your To advance faith in Jesus Christ within the community for a positive change Organisation that will provide a beautiful and healthy community living.
Main Activities Fellowship & worship. Building of individual members to achieve full life potentials, sense of responsibility towards God and man creating positive impact in communities. Community support programmes: Involvement in Local Council's Welfare project for emergency situations, Fund raising for local groups e.g. MENCAP, musical concerts etc.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Council for Ethnic Minority Communities
Contact Name Laney Holland
Contact Address Northampton College Lower Mounts Northampton NN1 3LY
Meeting place
Operating hours of Mon-Thurs 9am - 5.30pm Fridays 9am - 3pm service
Telephone Number 01604 736206
Fax Number 01604 736216
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Community/ Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your Provide support to Black & Minority Ethnic Groups in Northants Organisation
Main Activities Provide Advice. Signposting. Business Support
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Dancercise
Contact Name Paul or Tracey
Contact Address St James Community Centre Weedon Road Northampton
Meeting place St James Community Centre
Operating hours of Wednesdays 5.15-6.15pm service
Telephone Number Paul 07941 188751 Tracey 07941 622160
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Fitness / Social Club
Purpose of Your A mix of aerobics, boxercise and cardio-kicks. Organisation
Main Activities To promote general health & fitness. Classes on Wednesdays 5.15-6.15pm £2.00 per session
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Doddridge Centre
Contact Name Mary Clarke
Contact Address 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place
Operating hours of 8am-10pm (late bookings by arrangement) service
Telephone Number 01604 586384
Fax Number 01604 590622
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your To support voluntary & community sector groups with accommodation, Organisation services and facilities.
Main Activities Meeting room facilities with conference equipment and catering provision. Office hire. Capacity building services. Networking
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Doddridge Centre Carnival Club
Contact Name Mary Clarke
Contact Address Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Please contact us for details service
Telephone Number 01604 586384
Fax Number 01604 590622
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Social Club
Purpose of Your To provide carnival related art and dance activities Organisation
Main Activities Costume making, mask making, dance workshops and history of carnival.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Doddridge Memorial United Reformed Church
Contact Name Rev Keith Morrison
Contact Address The Manse 35 Forfar Street Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre, 109 St James Road, Northampton. NN5 5LD
Operating hours of Sunday 10.45am - 12.15pm. Tuesday (not weekly) 7.30pm - 9.30pm. service
Telephone Number 01604 590439
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Christian Church
Purpose of Your Proclaim the good news of Jesus through loving words and action. To foster Organisation good fellowship among believers.
Main Activities Weekly Christian act of worship. Approx monthly social gatherings (eg quiz, slideshow, fish suppers). Collect goods and money for charity, incl various international appeals & homeless people in Northampton. Campaign on matters of social justice.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Duke of York
Contact Name Paul Clarke
Contact Address 90 Salisbury Street Semilong Northampton NN2 6BS
Meeting place
Operating hours of Mon - Thurs 4pm-11pm, Fri 1pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12noon- service 10.30pm
Telephone Number 01604 636820
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Public House
Purpose of Your Community pub, which tries to dispense alcohol responsibly. Organisation
Main Activities Ladies skittles, Mixed skittles, Mens & Ladies darts, Mens & Ladies pool.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Duke St Parents & Tots Group
Contact Name Rebekah Hollands
Contact Address c/o 4 Duke Street Northampton NN1 3BA
Meeting place Duke Street Evangelical Church
Operating hours of Tuesdays 10.00am - 11.45am Term Time service
Telephone Number 01604 635535
Fax Number
Website Address www.dukest.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Club
Purpose of Your To provide a parents & tots group for families around the Duke St area Organisation
Main Activities A meeting place for parents & pre school children. Toys for children. Interactive play. Bible stories
Membership Currently there are 18 children and 13 adult members. There is no formal membership process.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Duke Street Evangelical Church
Contact Name Jim Winning
Contact Address Duke Street Evangelical Church 4 Duke Street Northampton NN1 3BA
Meeting place 4 Duke Street
Operating hours of TOFFS - second Wednesday every month. Rock Solid -Fridays 7.30pm - service 9.00pm, Explorers - Fridays 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Telephone Number 01604 635535
Fax Number
Website Address www.dukest.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Church
Purpose of Your Place of worship and community involvement Organisation
Main Activities Church services, TOFFS - over 55's club, Explorers - Children's club for 5 - 10 year olds, Rock Solid - Tweenagers club
Membership Currently there are 80 members. There is no formal process for membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Feast & Friendship
Contact Name Sue Hutchings
Contact Address Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Monthly 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Contacts us for our diary of dates. service
Telephone Number 01604 586384
Fax Number 01604 590622
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Social Club
Purpose of Your Working with local young people (with challenging support needs) from the Organisation HEP project, to provide a lunch club at Doddridge Centre
Main Activities At our monthly Feast & Friendship meetings members enjoy a delightful home cooked meal followed by an after dinner speaker.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Girls' Brigade
Contact Name Stella Docherty
Contact Address Castle Hill URC Doddridge Street Northampton NN1 2RN
Meeting place Castle Hill United Reformed Church
Operating hours of Tuesdays 6.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 763421
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Youth Organisation
Purpose of Your To encourage girls through witnessing the standard set by Jesus Christ and Organisation give positive teaching on the Christian attitude to life. The Brigade promotes a just society where all people are equally valued.
Main Activities A weekly meeting following a programme which includes games and craft activates
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Guideposts Trust
Contact Name Beth Haynes Friendship Scheme Co-ordinator
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place
Operating hours of Flexible by appointment service
Telephone Number 01604 756075
Fax Number
Website Address www.guidepoststrust.org.uk
Email Address
Type of Organisation Voluntary
Purpose of Your A charity that cares for people with Alzheimer's, learning disabilities and mental Organisation health issues.
Main Activities Various projects throughout the country. In Northamptonshire: Learning Disabilities Services & Children & Young People's Services
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Healthy Eating & Weight Loss Programme - Health Improvement in Northampton Communities
Contact Name Michelle Aveyard
Contact Address Northamptonshire Teaching PCT Highfield, Cliftonville Road Northampton NN1 5DR
Meeting place Alliston Gardens Youth & Community Centre
Operating hours of Wednesdays 9.15am - 10.00am service
Telephone Number 01604 615337 mob 0782 460 4318
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Pilot Community Based Project
Purpose of Your To improve health & well-being and have fun Organisation
Main Activities Want support to lose weight? Healthy eating & weight loss programme every Wednesday morning from 9.15am-10.00am
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Healthy Eating Project (HEP Team)
Contact Name Wendi Jarrett
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Wed - Fri 9am -3.15pm service
Telephone Number 0774 987 3187
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Youth Development Group
Purpose of Your Raise awareness and practical skills to healthier eating and improved well Organisation being for young people
Main Activities Training 'disenfranchised' young people. Provide support and guidance. Catering for local community activities as part of training.
Membership Members are referred by schools or similar
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Heritage Hunters
Contact Name Kate Wills
Contact Address c/o Alliston Gardens Community Centre 2 Adelaide Street Northampton NN2 6AR
Meeting place
Operating hours of Friday 10am - 12noon £1. (Plus luncheon in Community Café) service
Telephone Number 01604 636478
Fax Number
Website Address www.heritage-hunters.org
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Social Community History Group
Purpose of Your Research and document Northampton's history. Research Genealogy. Organisation
Main Activities Mounting Displays. Attend open days fetes etc. Regular meetings. Compiling a book on Northampton's History. Trips to historical venues.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation History Group
Contact Name David Baldwin
Contact Address
Meeting place Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton
Operating hours of Tuesday 10.00am - 12.00pm service
Telephone Number 0116 271 3880
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Social / Study Group
Purpose of Your Teach History Organisation
Main Activities Study Sessions
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Holy Sepulchre Parochial Church Council
Contact Name FR Mick Hills
Contact Address 94 St Georges Avenue Northampton
Meeting place Holy Sepulchre Church Rooms, Church Lane, NN1 3NL
Operating hours of All week 10.30am - 10.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 230316 / 718474
Fax Number 01604 635673
Website Address www.achurchnearyou.com
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Church & Community
Purpose of Your Worship and social activities Organisation
Main Activities Over 6o's Club, Dances, Marital Arts
Membership Currently there are 80 members. To become a member just come along.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Home Start Northampton
Contact Name Bernadette Barnes
Contact Address 26 Cloutsham Street Northampton NN1 3LN
Meeting place In families homes
Operating hours of Office hours 9.00am - 2.00pm Mon - Fri. Home visits by arrangement service
Telephone Number 01604 627692
Fax Number 01604 235235
Website Address www.homestart-northampton.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your Provides a service for families by recruiting and training volunteers to support Organisation parents with young children at home
Main Activities Befriending services, Family led support, Help with emotional support, Help with budgeting, Support for parents with disabilities & children with disabilities
Membership Membership can be obtained by attending the AGM or contacting Home start office
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Inspiration FM Community Radio Station
Contact Name Mark Dean
Contact Address 20 Sheep Street Northampton NN1 2LU
Meeting place
Operating hours of Evenings, weekends and school holidays. service
Telephone Number 01604 250544 or 07860 932787
Fax Number
Website Address www.inspirationfm.co.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community Organisation
Purpose of Your Multicultural Radio Station Organisation
Main Activities Radio Broadcast Training - mainly young people. Digital Music Production. DJing. Broadcasting.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Karate
Contact Name Paul Odams
Contact Address St James Community Centre Weedon Road Northampton
Meeting place St James Community Centre
Operating hours of Thursdays 5.15-6.15pm service
Telephone Number 07941 188751
Fax Number
Website Address www.karate4kidz.org
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Sports social club
Purpose of Your To teach karate skills to children. Organisation
Main Activities Thursdays 5.15-6.15pm karate classes £3.00 per session. Several other classes around Northampton
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Kingdom Life Church/Springs Family Centre
Contact Name Richard Johnson
Contact Address 9 Tower Street Northampton NN1 2SN
Meeting place Kingdom Life Church
Operating hours of By arrangement service
Telephone Number 01604 881231
Fax Number 01604 881231
Website Address www.klc.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your Christian based organisation serving the community Organisation
Main Activities Parents & toddlers. Tea dances. Sports for youth (football & basketball). Charity shop. Meeting Point youth club (5-11 years). New Life UK (English lessons)
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Learn Today Limited
Contact Name Lyn Edwards
Contact Address Arnold House 56 Lorne Road Northampton NN1 3RN
Meeting place Arnold House
Operating hours of For enrolments Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm. Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 630346
Fax Number 01604 628096
Website Address www.learn-today.co.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Training Provider
Purpose of Your Language Training Organisation
Main Activities ESOL - (English for spe akers of other languages). Modern Language Training. Basic Skills - (Literacy & Numeracy) Careers advice service
Membership N/A
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Lighthouse Mission International Limited / Lighthouse College
Contact Name Nelson Oenga
Contact Address 8 Bridge Street Northampton NN1 1NW
Meeting place 8 Bridge Street
Operating hours of Wed/Fri 3.30pm - 7pm service
Telephone Number 01604 620055
Fax Number 01604 602779
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Out of school learning & development
Purpose of Your Organisation
Main Activities Classes in English, Swahili, music and Citizenship. Social Care from June 08. Business Mentoring - on demand.
Membership Currently there are 30 members. Membership is obtained by becoming involved or attending classes
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Lowdown Youth Counselling & Info Service
Contact Name Dawn Wright
Contact Address 3 Kingswell Street Northampton NN1 1PP
Meeting place Kingswell Street & Northampton College
Operating hours of Mon - Fri 4.00pm - 7.00pm. Mon & Weds 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Sat 10.00am - service 4.00pm
Telephone Number 01604 634385
Fax Number 01604 634387
Website Address www.thelowdown.info www.myspace.com/lowdowninfo
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community / Voluntary
Purpose of Your To provide free and confidential info., advice and support to young people Organisation between 12 & 25 years old.
Main Activities Counselling, info and advice face to face, telephone, text or email. Sexual health service, (incl. condoms, pregnancy testing & Chlamydia screening). Sign posting & referrals.
Membership Currently there are 44 members. Membership is obtained by working & volunteering.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Malawi Association Northamptonshire (MAN)
Contact Name Clement Chunga
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of 7 days per week service
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community / Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your To promote and enhance the lives of Malawians living in the UK in particular Organisation Northamptonshire.
Main Activities
Membership Currently there are 60 members. Membership is available to interested Malawians via subscription.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation ManAlive - Health Improvement in Northampton Communities
Contact Name Michelle Aveyard
Contact Address Northamptonshire Teaching PCT Highfield, Cliftonville Road Northampton NN1 5DN
Meeting place Unity College & Spring Lane Primary School
Operating hours of Unity College Tues 7-9pm, Spring Lane School Thurs 7-9pm service
Telephone Number 01604 615337 mob 0782 460 4318
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation A project between Health Improvement in Northampton Communities & Trilogy Health & Fitness
Purpose of Your MOT Health checks for men in Castle, St Crispin and Kingsley wards. Organisation
Main Activities 12-week course, giving men the opportunity to have health checks in the community
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Marriage Care Northamptonshire
Contact Name
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre & Community wide venues
Operating hours of Mostly evenings but hours to suit service
Telephone Number 0800 389 3801
Fax Number
Website Address www.marriagecare.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your Relationship counselling and pre marriage courses Organisation
Main Activities Relationship counselling, pre marriage courses
Membership There are currently 20 local members. Membership is open to committed volunteers.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Martial Arts Academy of Excellence
Contact Name Junior Anderson & Tyrone Power
Contact Address 56 Lorne Road Northampton
Meeting place 56 Lorne Road & Kings Heath Adventure Club
Operating hours of Club activities weekday evenings & sat mornings. Demonstrations by service arrangement
Telephone Number 07811 213857 or 07944 123699
Fax Number
Website Address www.martialartschool.com
Email Address
Type of Organisation Community Group / Not for profit
Purpose of Your To get youths off the street and channel their energy in a positive way Organisation
Main Activities Stamina work. Team work. Confidence building. Mentoring young people and people with behavioural difficulties & disabilities.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Contact Name Paul Lavender
Contact Address 147-155 Kettering Road Northampton NN1 4BS
Meeting place
Operating hours of Office Mon 1-5pm. Tues 9am-4pm. Wed-Fri 9am-4pm service
Telephone Number 01604 516809
Fax Number
Website Address www.mountpleasantchurch.com
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Church
Purpose of Your We are committed to reaching out to our local community with the good news Organisation of Jesus.
Main Activities Sunday Worship Services 10.30am & 6.30pm. Songs of Praise 4.00pm- (3rd Sunday). Alternative Worship 7.30. Women's Group Fri 9.45-11.15am. Rock Solid Youth Group Sun 10.30am. House Groups Weds 7.30pm. Monday Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4.00pm. Prayer Groups throughout the week.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Open Door Shop
Contact Name Jane Wake
Contact Address 147-155 Kettering Road Northampton NN1 4BS
Meeting place
Operating hours of Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm. Sat 10.30am - 1.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 516810
Fax Number
Website Address www.mountpleasantchurch.com
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community Shop
Purpose of Your To provide good quality inexpensive clothes, bric-a-brac, toys and books. Organisation Profits invested back into the community.
Main Activities Community Action Team directs shop funds to appropriate agencies in the community. Meetings held once per month. Community Action Days - Litter Pick. Community BBQ. Christmas Dinner.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Mount Pleasant Church Open Door Centre
Contact Name Jane Wake
Contact Address 147-155 Kettering Road Northampton NN1 4BS
Meeting place Open Door Centre
Operating hours of Office hours Mon 1-5pm. Tues - Fri 9am-4pm service
Telephone Number 01604 516809
Fax Number
Website Address www.mountpleasantchurch.com
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Church Community Centre
Purpose of Your Venue for community and church activities Organisation
Main Activities Chatterbox Toddler Group Mon & Weds 9.30am-12.30pm (50p per family). Luncheon Club Thurs 11am-2pm (£2 per head). 147 Holiday Club - Activity week in August. Holiday at home - for elderly who have not a a holiday for 3 years (1week in July). ALPHA course in Autumn 08. Identity Youth Group Friday evenings. Boys Brigade Tues 6.15-8.pm. Rainbows & Brownies Tues 6-8pm. ESOL/English conversation classes TBA.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Musicana
Contact Name Esther Hayes
Contact Address 47 Floribunda Drive Northampton NN4 8TY
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Monday 10.00am - 11.15am service
Telephone Number 07986 318 727
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community Group
Purpose of Your To provide musical sessions for toddlers and parents / carers. Organisation
Main Activities Action songs - good exercise for parents & children. Promoting basic education, motor skills, learning to share and socialising. Interaction between all children and all parents.
Membership Open to all.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Nene Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group
Contact Name Heather Butterick
Contact Address 2 Isham Close Kingsthorpe Northampton NN2 7AQ
Meeting place St David's Church Hall, Eastern Ave South, Kingsthorpe, Northampton
Operating hours of 7 days per week via message system service
Telephone Number 01604 460630 or 716798
Fax Number 01604 460630
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary Support Group
Purpose of Your To support and give information to those who have Organisation Fibromyalgia/CFS/Myofascial Pain Syndromes and their families.
Main Activities Bi monthly meetings & Bi monthly newsletter, Occasional Sat. Open houses, Library, Social outings and recreational activities. Increase awareness within public and medical domains. Lobby Parliament for research into cause and treatment. Dedicated helpline with answer phone for messages.
Membership Currently there are 70 members. Membership is available to interested parties via subscription
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation New England Chamber Choir
Contact Name Philip Gilbert
Contact Address
Meeting place Doddridge Centre and others
Operating hours of Monthly meetings at various venues on Saturdays service
Telephone Number 0781 495 4822
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Choir
Purpose of Your Organisation
Main Activities
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton & District Alzheimers Society
Contact Name Liz Sturgess
Contact Address c/o Eleonore House Buttermere Close Northampton NN3 2B6
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of First Thursday of each month 2.00pm - 4.00pm service
Telephone Number 07712 871597
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your Provide support & information to carers and an opportunity for carers & people Organisation with dementia to socialise
Main Activities Alzheimer Café
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton & District MIND
Contact Name Karen Bucky
Contact Address 6/7 Regent Square Northampton NN1 2NQ
Meeting place Life Centre, Spring Boroughs & Regent Square
Operating hours of Mon - Fri 10.00am - 4.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 634310
Fax Number 01604 604964
Website Address www.mind.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your Promote good mental health, prevent ill health Organisation
Main Activities Day Services - (Group work, social inclusion,1-1 personal development and progression training) Community Access Projec ts, Gender Sensitive Services, Young People's Service
Membership Currently there are 55 members. Members can join for 1 year or for life. People/Groups who donate £25 or more are automatically invited to become life members.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton Bangladeshi Association
Contact Name Abdul Latif
Contact Address Gateway Resource Centre Mill Road, Semilong Northampton NN2 6AX
Meeting place
Operating hours of Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 624930
Fax Number 01604 239326
Website Address www.nbagateway.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Registered Charity
Purpose of Your To empower Bangladeshi people with enough information, training and Organisation confidence to enable them to take greater control of their lives and make a positive contribution to the society in which they live.
Main Activities Educational courses, Cultural Activities, Sports/ Recreational Activities.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady & Saint Thomas
Contact Name Theresa or Philly
Contact Address Parish Office 1 Primrose Hill Northampton NN2 6AG
Meeting place
Operating hours of Office hours 9am-5pm weekdays. Weds 9am - 1.00pm. Cathedral open every service day.
Telephone Number 01604 714556
Fax Number 01604 715339
Website Address www.northamptoncathedral.org
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Catholic Cathedral
Purpose of Your A place of worship Organisation
Main Activities Masses. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist. Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals. Soup run. St Vincent the Paul group. Charismatic Prayer Group. Good companions group for over 50's. Journey in faith group. Choir practice. Tea & Coffee shop. Bereavement group. Parent toddler group. Weekly bulletin.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton Deaf & Hard of Hearing Group
Contact Name Jeremy Welch
Contact Address
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Fortnightly Fridays 10.00am - 12.00noon service
Telephone Number
Fax Number 01604 580127 / 590622
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Voluntary Disabled Group
Purpose of Your Give support & advice Organisation
Main Activities Social meetings. Outings
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton Hope Centre
Contact Name Richard Appleby
Contact Address 37 Ash Street Northampton NN1 3HW
Meeting place
Operating hours of Mon - Fri 8.30am - 1.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 602456
Fax Number 01604 635160
Website Address www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community Group
Purpose of Your To provide facilities to the homeless and vulnerably housed Organisation
Main Activities Day Centre providing hot food and showers. Job club and basic training. Clothing store. Referrals to other agencies. Out-door environment skills project.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton Irish Support Group
Contact Name Liz Carroll-Wheat
Contact Address NISG Office c/o Alliston Gardens Community Centre 2 Adelaide Street Northampton NN2 6AR
Meeting place Tues: Failte Club at Alliston Gardens Community Centre & Friday Drop-in at Vernon Terrace Community Centre
Operating hours of Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 629502
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community Organisation
Purpose of Your Providing help and advice to the local Irish community. Providing courses, Organisation activities and social gatherings.
Main Activities An office based advice service - pensions, passports, returning to Ireland, housing etc. (home visits available). Signposting to other local agencies. Friday Drop-in. Tues Failte Club - computer training, family history, luncheon club. Festivals and cultural days.
Membership Currently there are 250 members. Membership obtained by completing a membership form.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton Muslim Council
Contact Name Faith Duraku
Contact Address 27 St Marks House Spring Boroughs Northampton NN1 2JB
Meeting place NBA
Operating hours of Meetings every 3 months + AGM and Programme of Activities. service
Telephone Number 07974 602 795
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Community Organisation
Purpose of Your Umbrella organisation for Muslim groups and individuals. Organisation
Main Activities Liaising between Muslim community and statutory agencies. Promoting the community and increase understanding. Run women's groups and youth groups.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton West Indian Community Association
Contact Name Rob Francis
Contact Address The Aces Centre 42 Sheep Street Northampton NN1 2LZ
Meeting place The Aces Centre
Operating hours of service
Telephone Number 0788 765 1570
Fax Number
Website Address www.nwica.co.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Not for profit community/voluntary organisation
Purpose of Your Improve community cohesion across all age groups through targeted Organisation entertainment, education and facilitating social interaction through the hire of the facility. Creating a positive image and striving for unity in the community.
Main Activities Youth Activities & Entertainment, Social Activities - quiz nights and workshops, Community Meeting Place / Restaurant
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northampton Working Men's Club
Contact Name Mrs J Giles
Contact Address 56A-56B Sheep Street Northampton NN1 2LZ
Meeting place
Operating hours of Mon-Thur 12-3pm Fri 12-4pm Sat 12am-11pm Sun11am-10.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 621350
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Membership Working Men' Club
Purpose of Your Social meeting place Organisation
Main Activities Supports Blind Association. Supports White Heather Association. Provides function room for weddings, coming of age / anniversary parties. Entertainment on Bank Holidays, special Saints Days. Live music on Saturdays. Cribb Team Tuesday evenings. Pool Team Thursday evenings. Skittles Friday evenings. Bingo Monday, Friday & Sundays
Membership Need to be members or affiliated members. Membership costs £7 per annum.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northamptonshire Black History Association
Contact Name Nikki Taylor
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place
Operating hours of Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 590967
Fax Number
Website Address www.northants-black-history.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community/Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your To promote a more inclusive representation of the social and local history of Organisation the county through formal & informal educational settings
Main Activities Projects for young people. Educational resources for schools and community groups.
Membership Membership is gained by completing a membership form. Currently there are 53 members.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northamptonshire Composers Association
Contact Name Dr Mark Beaumont
Contact Address 19 Linden Road Northampton NN3 2JJ
Meeting place Northampton Labour Club, 97 Charles Street. NN1 3BG
Operating hours of Normally third Monday or Tuesday. Concerts two per year. Meetings 9.00pm - service 11.00pm
Telephone Number 07980 498970
Fax Number
Website Address www.northamptonshirecomposers.org.uk www.myspace.com/northantscomposers
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Association
Purpose of Your Forum for local composers, Promotes new music, Gets work performed Organisation
Main Activities Concerts & Monthly meetings
Membership Currently there are 30 members. Membership is obtained by completing a membership form and being productive in the association.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northamptonshire Muslim Council (NMC)
Contact Name Yousuf Miah
Contact Address The Gateway Centre Mill Road, Semilong Northampton NN2 6AX
Meeting place
Operating hours of 7 days per week service
Telephone Number 01604 239326 07909 843536
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community/Voluntary Organisation serving the Muslim communities in Northamptonshire
Purpose of Your To support the Muslim communities in Northampton by working closely with Organisation them and statutory and voluntary organisations for the benefit of all people.
Main Activities Partnership work with strategic groups. Raising awareness of Muslims through events/workshops and awareness days. Support members of the diverse Muslim communities in Northamptonshire through advocacy, training and social activities
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northamptonshire Racial Equality Council
Contact Name Chris Fray
Contact Address 117-121 Kettering Road Northampton NN1 4AZ
Meeting place
Operating hours of service
Telephone Number 01604 603868
Fax Number
Website Address www.northamptonshirerec.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary organisation offering complainant aid.
Purpose of Your Our vision is to challenge and eradicate discrimination and prejudice or hostility Organisation in all its forms; so that all Northamptonshire's diverse communities and citizens can enjoy peace, achieve their full potential and live free from injustice.
Main Activities Provision of complainant aid advice and representation for victims of discrimination. Supporting multi agency processes dealing with Hate Incidents and victims.
Membership There are currently 300 members. Membership is gained by completing a membership form.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Northamptonshire Somali Community
Contact Name Abade Ahmed
Contact Address c/o Northampton Volunteering Centre 15 St Giles Street Northampton NN1 1JA
Meeting place Alliston Gardens Youth & Community Centre, Collingwood Business Centre, Volunteering Centre.
Operating hours of Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm service
Telephone Number 07949 142081 07947 908936
Fax Number 01604 601221
Website Address
Email Address [email protected] [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community Group
Purpose of Your To enhance the wellbeing of Somali community and increase social cohesion Organisation with other communities.
Main Activities Help with housing issues, migration issues, youth & school issues. Mental health casework. Training in mental health awareness. KHAT & drugs awareness.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Opera Plus
Contact Name Margaret Edwards
Contact Address 32 Millway Duston Northampton NN5 6ES
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.15pm service
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary organisation
Purpose of Your Watch and gain insight into operas Organisation
Main Activities Weekly sessions watching DVD of operas and instruction from tutor
Membership There are currently 30 members. Membership is gained by paying a subscription each term.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Patel Samaj of Northampton
Contact Name Suresh Patel
Contact Address
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of service
Telephone Number 01604 751703
Fax Number 01604 465946
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation
Purpose of Your Organisation
Main Activities
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Phoenix Bridge Club
Contact Name Mrs Snedker
Contact Address
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Mons 7.00-10.15pm service
Telephone Number 01604 844182
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address
Type of Organisation Social Organisation
Purpose of Your To play Bridge Organisation
Main Activities Playing Duplicate Bridge
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Polish Social Club
Contact Name Vaz Masnica
Contact Address Craven Street Mounts Northampton NN1 3EZ
Meeting place
Operating hours of service
Telephone Number 01604 638218 or 07828 614885
Fax Number 01604 638218
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Members Club (£15 per year membership)
Purpose of Your Provide support to new and existing members of the Polish community and Organisation make links to wider community
Main Activities Monthly meetings Tues 7pm. Sign posting to other organisations. Traditional Polish events and functions. Monthly Citizens Dinners on Thursday. Badminton, table tennis and pool.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Presentation Housing
Contact Name Varsha Patel
Contact Address 89 Semilong Road Northampton NN2 6DP
Meeting place
Operating hours of Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm service
Telephone Number 077 397 89786
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation
Purpose of Your To provide sheltered housing to the elderly community. Three of the schemes Organisation have elderly people from the Asian community and some schemes have a mix of different ethnic groups. We also provide general needs property for housing.
Main Activities Religious functions in the scheme. Social activities and outings for the residents. Invite external bodies to come into the scheme to advise residents on things that are important to independent living.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Race to Score Media Project
Contact Name Nikki Taylor
Contact Address c/o NBHA, Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place
Operating hours of NBHA Office hours Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 590967
Fax Number
Website Address www.northants-black-history.org.uk
Email Address
Type of Organisation Community Youth Project
Purpose of Your To teach young people how to make films Organisation
Main Activities Weekly activity sessions, teaching the basics of filming, including film editing, scriptwriting, interviewing & shooting.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Salvation Army Northampton Central
Contact Name Adrian Coupe
Contact Address 8 Tower Street Spring Boroughs Northampton NN1 2SN
Meeting place
Operating hours of Building is open 9am-4pm Tues & Thurs, 9am-1pm Weds. service
Telephone Number 01604 624841
Fax Number 01604 624841
Website Address www.salvationarmy.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Faith based organisation
Purpose of Your Serve the community & show them the love of God through what we do. Organisation
Main Activities Luncheon Club for Elderly Tues 12noon. Toddlers Group Thurs 10-11.30am. Drop in Service for Homeless Wed 9am-12noon. Women's meeting Tues 2pm. Sunday Worship Services 10.30am & 4.30pm. Over 60's Club Thurs 2- 3pm. Street Church Sunday 1.30-2.30pm.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Semilong Community Forum
Contact Name
Contact Address c/o Semilong Post Office Semilong Road Northampton NN2 6BT
Meeting place BBOB Rugby Club club house, St Andrews Road, Northampton
Operating hours of Meetings held on the second Wednesday of every month from 7.30pm - service 9.30pm
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Website Address www.semilong.info
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Residents Association
Purpose of Your We represent the area and residents of Semilong, we take an active interest in Organisation the local green and urban environment issues, communication, welfare, health & crime issues.
Main Activities Monthly meeting with annual AGM
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Sikh Community Centre & Youth Club
Contact Name Pindy K Chabal
Contact Address 23-25 St Georges Street Northampton NN1 2TN
Meeting place Sikh Community Centre
Operating hours of Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9.30am - 1.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 475802
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community / Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your Provide support, education, cultural, health and social activities Organisation
Main Activities Support Service, Culture & Arts, Youth Club
Membership There are currently 150 members. Membership costs £10 and requires completion of a membership form.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation SOLAR
Contact Name Lane-Lee Lyabola
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 581171
Fax Number 01604 754587
Website Address www.solargroup.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community / Voluntary
Purpose of Your Providing information, advice and support to people affected by HIV in Organisation Northamptonshire.
Main Activities Support Group Meetings, Resources donations and information, Advice and referrals.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Somali Health Awareness Foundation - SHAF
Contact Name Mr Ismail Ali
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Volunteering Centre & Spring Boroughs
Operating hours of From 12 noon 5 days per week incl. Saturday service
Telephone Number 07961 867 967
Fax Number
Website Address www.connect2northamptonshire.com/communitygroups
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community Group
Purpose of Your To raise health awareness in the community Organisation
Main Activities Health Awareness courses, workshops, health fairs and seminars focussed on Somali Community. Producing Leaflets in Somali & English. Working with other key service providers. Dissemination of information to key organisations.
Membership Somali Community is the main focus, but open to all & inclusive.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Spring Boroughs - Defend Council Housing
Contact Name Chris Swinn
Contact Address 37 Little Cross Street Spring Boroughs Northampton NN1 2RX
Meeting place 37 Little Cross Street, and other members homes or rooms hired.
Operating hours of All Day(s) 24 hours service
Telephone Number 01604 629373
Fax Number
Website Address www.defendcouncilhousing.org.uk
Email Address chris.swinn@waitrose .com
Type of Organisation Affiliated to the Northampton, Northamptonshire and National Defend Council Housing Campaigns
Purpose of Your To keep Northampton Council Housing under local democratic control. To fight Organisation against privatisation of council housing. To improve and build new / first class housing, invest in decent, affordable, secure and accountable council housing.
Main Activities Public Meetings. Canvassing. Public Information, Media Relations.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Spring Boroughs Residents Association
Contact Name Joe Joyce
Contact Address c/o Spring Lane School Spring Lane Northampton
Meeting place 3 monthly meetings at Spring Lane School
Operating hours of service
Telephone Number 07768 982637
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community / Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your Raise awareness of Spring Boroughs. Represent residents interests at all Organisation levels.
Main Activities Public open meetings 3 times per year. Social events all residents are invited to twice a year.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Spring Lane Children's Centre
Contact Name Jill Spiby
Contact Address Spring Lane School Spring Lane Northampton NN1 2JW
Meeting place Spring Lane Children's Centre, Spring Lane School
Operating hours of Monday-Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm service
Telephone Number 07853 167 247
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Sure Start Children's Centre
Purpose of Your The children's centre is for the community, providing all families with young Organisation children access to high quality early years provision and other health and family support services, as well as improved support for their children's transition into school.
Main Activities Health Visitor Drop-in Clinics e.g. breastfeeding, sleep, behaviour & weaning clinics. Baby massage. Toddle Tots. Get Creative for Adults. Plus more please ask for information.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Spring Lane Out of School Club
Contact Name Jill Spiby
Contact Address Spring lane Children's Centre Spring Lane Primary School Northampton NN1 2JR
Meeting place Spring Lane School
Operating hours of Children's Centre 8.00am - 6.00pm Mon - Fri service
Telephone Number 01604 458280
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community / Charity
Purpose of Your To provide out of school activities for the benefit of children and families. Organisation
Main Activities Wrap-around care for school age children. Breakfast Club. After School Club. Holiday Play Scheme. Development of the Community Centre.
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation SSAFA Forces Help
Contact Name Harvey Leslie
Contact Address
Meeting place Client's Home
Operating hours of Office not open to general public service
Telephone Number 01604 603899, 01788 521609
Fax Number 01604 603899
Website Address www.ssafa.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation National Voluntary
Purpose of Your Help, serving & ex-service families in need Organisation
Main Activities Twice yearly meetings for volunteers. Training days for volunteers. Fund- raising activities.
Membership Currently there are 65 members. Membership is gained by volunteering as a caseworker, fundraising
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation St James Parish Church (Church of England)
Contact Name Canon Phillip Nixon
Contact Address St James Vicarage Vicarage Road Northampton NN5 7AX
Meeting place St James Church, St James Road
Operating hours of Sunday 8am, 10am, 6pm. Most weekdays 5pm service
Telephone Number 01604 751164
Fax Number
Website Address www.stjameschurchnorthampton.org.uk
Email Address
Type of Organisation Church & Associated Groups
Purpose of Your Link our faith to our community Organisation
Main Activities Church worship services. Hosting for groups eg Brownies. Study and education. We have plans for more work with children.
Membership Currently there are 101 members. Membership is obtained by baptism and by completing an electoral roll application form.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation St James Residents Association
Contact Name Tony Barratt
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Meet every 6 weeks service
Telephone Number 01604 585447
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Residents Association
Purpose of Your Improve communications and access to services for residents of St James Organisation
Main Activities 6 weekly exec & open meetings. Developing links between local agencies and residents. Helping with improvements to St James area.
Membership Currently there are between 25 - 30 members. Membership is obtained by attending meetings and signing the attendance sheet.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Stitch N' Bitch
Contact Name Abi Jackson
Contact Address Fishmarket Bradshaw Street Northampton
Meeting place Fishmarket
Operating hours of Thursday 7.00pm - 9.30pm service
Telephone Number 01604 471600
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Not for profit social organisation
Purpose of Your To increase skills & knowledge of sewing / designing and making in an Organisation informal social setting.
Main Activities Recycling, customising clothes. Building social networks of users. Increasing skills and knowledge of sewing / making and knitting. Workshops and outreach sessions in the community.
Membership 24 learners and users signed up to date.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Synergy Forum Northampton
Contact Name Edgeworth Taderera
Contact Address 13 Derngate Northampton NN1 1TY
Meeting place NACO Clare Street, NBA
Operating hours of 7 days per week, 9.00am - 8.00pm. Some services operate out of hours service
Telephone Number 01604 619879 07920147005
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Community / Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your To support Zimbabweans and other Africans in Northampton. To support, Organisation promote and encourage integration and social inclusion. To improve quality of life, capacity for self reliance and enable individuals to participate more fully in society.
Main Activities Youth activities - Cultural music and dance, mentoring. HIV support group. Children's holidays. Community cohesion. Overseas qualifications recognition. Family support group, Women's group. Understanding the LAA.
Membership Currently there are 119 members. Membership is open to all.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation The Footsteps Project
Contact Name Jennifer Boyce
Contact Address c/o Doddridge Centre 109 St James Road Northampton NN5 5LD
Meeting place Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm service
Telephone Number 01604 590852
Fax Number
Website Address www.can.org.uk/footsteps
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Voluntary Organisation
Purpose of Your Mentoring and befriending people who have a history of drugs/alcohol and or Organisation homelessness
Main Activities Mentoring and befriending. Sharing good practice with other small organisations.
Membership Currently there are 23 members. Membership is obtained by being referred to us or by self referral. Either as mentees / befriendees or volunteering to become mentors / befriendors.
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation The Old Black Lion
Contact Name Victor Manni
Contact Address Black Lion Hill St James Northampton NN1 1SW
Meeting place
Operating hours of Weds - Sun 12noon-11pm, Mon & Tues 5pm-11pm service
Telephone Number 01604 639472
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Public House
Purpose of Your Organisation
Main Activities Ladies darts team, Pool team, Skittles, Folklore music (Live), Function room hire
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Tiny Tots Toy library
Contact Name Rose Fisher
Contact Address 4 Duke Street Northampton NN1 3BA
Meeting place Duke Street Church
Operating hours of Tuesdays 10.00am - 12 noon Term Time only service
Telephone Number 01604 635535
Fax Number
Website Address www.dukest.org.uk
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Club
Purpose of Your Organisation
Main Activities To provide a toy lending facility for carers and parents of pre-school children & people with learning disabilities and groups
Membership Currently there are 25 members. Membership is obtained by the completion of a simple form
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Victim Support
Contact Name Kate Wilson
Contact Address Angel Street Northampton NN1 1ED
Meeting place Home visits can be organised if necessary, or telephone based support.
Operating hours of 8am-8pm weekdays service
Telephone Number 01604 603477
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address admin@victimsupport .org.uk
Type of Organisation Community Organisation
Purpose of Your Provide emotional and practical support for anyone affected by crime. Organisation
Main Activities Telephone and face to face support. Make referrals. Signposting
Membership
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Wednesday Well-being - Health Improvement in Northampton Communities
Contact Name Michelle Aveyard
Contact Address Northampton Teaching PCT Highfield, Cliftonville Road Northampton NN1 5DN
Meeting place Alliston Gardens Youth & Community Centre
Operating hours of Wednesdays 10.00am service
Telephone Number 01604 615337 mob 0782 460 4318
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Holistic Health Programme
Purpose of Your To improve health & well-being and have fun Organisation
Main Activities Each week there will be an opportunity to experience different Holistic ways of improving your own health and Well-being
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Welfare Rights Advice Service
Contact Name Julie Silver
Contact Address 3-7 Hazelwood Road Northampton NN1 1LG
Meeting place Includes outreach services at Doddridge Centre
Operating hours of Mon - Thurs 9.00am - 5.00pm Fri 9.00am - 3.00pm (Out reach services at service Doddridge Centre Weds & Thurs by appointment)
Telephone Number 01604 621038
Fax Number 01604 232412
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation Advice Agency
Purpose of Your Free, Independent & confidential specialist advice given on welfare benefits. Organisation Debt, housing, immigration / nationality and family law. Casework service from beginning of case to conclusion. Including representation at court / tribunal.
Main Activities
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Castle Ward Directory 2008 Voluntary & Community Groups
Name of Organisation Your Health in Your Hands - Health Improvement in Northampton Communities
Contact Name Michelle Aveyard
Contact Address Northampton Teaching PCT Highfield, Cliftonville Road Northampton NN1 5DN
Meeting place Alliston Gardens Youth & Community Centre
Operating hours of Thursdays 11.00am service
Telephone Number Steven Richards 01604 601065
Fax Number
Website Address
Email Address [email protected]
Type of Organisation
Purpose of Your To improve health & well-being and have fun Organisation
Main Activities Racecourse walks Thursdays from 11.00am. Meet at Alliston Gardens Community Centre
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