Menu
We hold coffee mornings five times a year, and lunches four times. Usually, they all fall on a Thursday.
Coffee mornings: For these, you just have to turn up but, if you do, please remember to print your name on the attendance slips before leaving so that we can ensure we claim a full grant for everyone who attends a function.
Both coffee mornings and lunches are now held at the same place, The Mecure (formerly Park Inn), Silver Street, Northampton NN1 2TA, in the town centre.
Lunches: Circulars are sent to members with the regular issues of our own newsletter, The Link, to invite them to attend lunches. We now meet at The Mecure (formerly Park Inn), Silver Street, Northampton NN1 2TA, in the town centre.
Note – Lunches have to be both booked and paid for 6 weeks before the event. Be aware that there are NO refunds if you cannot attend.
If you come by car, please remember to key in your car registration number on arrival in reception to avoid receiving a fine.
The meetings so far are:
Jane Clarke: Jane is a semi-retired children's author and poet. She has written over 100 books for children, comprising award winning picture books, reading scheme books, and several series for the under 9s. She will bring a few books with her in case anyone would like to buy on the day @ £5 each, cash.
Jane also ghost writes under several names - and as Rex Stone, wrote one of World Book Day 2024 voucher books.
Douglas Goddard : Douglas will talk on “The Life and Art of Postcard Artist, Donald McGill.” This talk has been recommended by one of our own members, so I’m sure it will be a good one.
Northampton The Mecure (formerly Park Inn) Hotel, full details and menu in The Link newsletter.
If you know of a speaker that members might be interested in hearing please get in touch via the Contact Us form.
As soon as we finalise the entertainment for the remaining dates we will publish the details both here, and of course in The Link, but later.
£15 for Members in categories 1 – 4 and £18.00 for category 5 Associate Members
A Cathedral City of ageless beauty.
Home to all your favourite stores, also independent shops offering products designed and crafted locally, as well as the Tuesday Charter Market. Google ‘Salisbury’ for much more information.
A bus to Stonehenge runs every hour from Salisbury – £2 each way.
The coach will leave Christchurch Road (Abington Park end) at 8.30 am and Sixfields at 8.45 am by the Bella Pasta car park please be aware of the parking restrictions at Sixfields. Return – leaving Salisbury at 4.30 pm.
Please indicate at what pick-up point you will be getting on.
If you are interested, please complete the response slip in the July edition of the Link Newsletter and return it by Friday 13th September together with your cheque.
For full details and booking information please see the club’s newsletter, The Link. In there are also our contact details.
Janet Holt
trips@barcpen.org.uk
We have purchased 4x season tickets (excluding the Twenty20 games) for use by members. Application for tickets can be done via The Link at the start of the season. We will try to allocate two tickets but usually, due to demand, it will be one ticket per match.
We have received sufficient interest in football tickets for the Cobblers next season. Updates will follow in future editions of the newsletter.
| Date | Day | Against | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th August | Saturday | Stevenage | 3.00 |
| 15th August | Tuesday | Lincoln City | 7.45 |
| 19th August | Saturday | Peterborough | 3.00 |
| 2nd September | Saturday | Wycombe Wanderers | 3.00 |
| 23rd September | Saturday | Barnsley | 3.00 |
| 3rd October | Tuesday | Reading | 7.45 |
| 14th October | Saturday | Portsmouth | 3.00 |
| 24th October | Tuesday | Leyton Orient | 7.45 |
| 11th November | Saturday | Burton Albion | 3.00 |
| 25th November | Saturday | Cambridge United | 3.00 |
| 9th December | Saturday | Fleetwood Town | 3.00 |
| 23rd December | Saturday | Oxford United | 3.00 |
| 1st January 2024 | Monday | Cheltenham Town | 3.00 |
| 13th January | Saturday | Wigan Athletic | 3.00 |
| 27th January | Saturday | Shrewsbury Town | 3.00 |
| 10th February | Saturday | Bolton Wanderers | 3.00 |
| 17th February | Saturday | Bristol Rovers | 3.00 |
| 2nd March | Saturday | Charlton Athletic | 3.00 |
| 12th March | Tuesday | Blackpool | 7.45 |
| 23rd March | Saturday | Derby County | 3.00 |
| 1st April | Monday | Port Vale | 3.00 |
| 6th April | Saturday | Carlisle United | 3.00 |
| 20th April | Saturday | Exeter City | 3.00 |