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:
Northampton The Mecure (formerly Park Inn) Hotel, full details and menu in The Link newsletter.
Nick Cooke: Great Train Robbery 1963
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.
Dave Andrews: 100 years of BBC
Colin Hill : "Dancing with Diana" (Colin was her bodyguard)
Bozena Kuncewicz: Polish Communities in Britain since WW2.
Nick Cooke: Orford Ness - A place of mystery and secrecy.
Winchester Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe, with pretty wooden chalets within the grounds of the magnificent Winchester Cathedral. This inspired German Christmas Market features handpicked exhibitors selling crafts, clothing, jewellery and local artisan products. All combined with festive lighting, the sounds of Christmas carols, and the aroma of mulled wine. The town of Winchester also features a regular market and shops.
£20 for Members in categories 1 – 3 and £23 for categories 4 – 5 Associate Members (Driver’s tip included)
The coach will leave Christchurch Road (Abington Park end) at 8.30 am and Sixfields (road in front of Bella Italia car park) at 9.00 am. Please indicate at which pick-up point you will be waiting.
Return – leaving at 4.00 pm. For parking at Sixfields, please visit yourparkingspace.co.uk
Note: No acknowledgements will be sent out. Once booked, if you are unable to make the trip, no refund will be given. If you are interested, please complete the response slip in the Winter 2026 Newsletter and return it to Cindy by Thursday, 20th November, together with your cheque, made payable to:
Barclays Bank (Barclaycard) Pensioners’ Club.
Cindy Antell
Mobile (for use on the day) 07759 909823
Cindy Antell 95 Yelvertoft Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 7TQ
The allocation of tickets for this season is now complete with details of member’s names and the matches
allocated shown below. I will ensure that the individual paper tickets from NCCC for the T20 matches are
posted to everyone listed below so that these are received in plenty of time for the first game, you may even
have them by the time you read this newsletter.
I hope you enjoy the Cricket and we get to watch some exciting matches.
Best wishes
| Date | Match | 2026 T20 Cricket Ticket Allocation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd May | Glamorgan | Stephen Bashford | Janet Selling | Chris Selling | Jennie Marriott |
| Marilyn Sharp | Bryan Sharp | Aileen Breay | Dipesh Ghelani | ||
| 29th May | Gloucestershire | Glenys Billingham | Malcolm Ward | Janet Selling | Chris Selling |
| Jeanette Caspall | Peter Arthur | Dipesh Ghelani | Mike Lambert | ||
| 9th June | Worcestershire | Malcolm Ward | Denise Alderson | Richard Miller | Rosa Miller |
| Jennie Marriott | Maureen Clack | Aileen Breay | Tanya Lambert | ||
| 26th June | Essex | Glenys Billingham | John Higginbottom | Malcolm Ward | Jeanette Caspall |
| Marilyn Sharp | Bryan Sharp | Marina Arthur | Mike Lambert | ||
| 5th July | Somerset | Stephen Bashford | John Higginbottom | Joyce Dennis | Maureen Clack |
| Bob Maryan | Marina Arthur | Nuala Hutton | Tanya Lambert | ||
| 12th July | Warwickshire Bears | John Higginbottom | Joyce Dennis | Denise Alderson | Richard Miller |
| Rosa Miller | Bob Maryan | Peter Arthur | Nuala Hutton | ||
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th August | Saturday | Bradford City | 15:00 | |
| 19th August | Tuesday | Lincoln City | 19:45 | |
| 23rd August | Saturday | Exeter City | 15:00 | |
| 13th September | Saturday | Blackpool | 15:00 | |
| 27th September | Saturday | Bolton Wanderers | 15:00 | |
| 11th October | Saturday | Rotherham United | 15:00 | |
| 25th October | Saturday | Luton Town | 15:00 | |
| 8th November | Saturday | Mansfield Town | 15:00 | |
| 27 th November | Saturday | Cardiff City | 15:00 | |
| 9th December | Tuesday | Huddersfield Town | 19:45 | |
| 20th December | Saturday | AFC Wimbledon | 15:00 | |
| 1st January 2026 | Thursday | Stockport County | 15:00 | |
| 10th January | Saturday | Port Vale | 15:00 | |
| 17th January | Saturday | Wycombe Wanderers | 15:00 | |
| 31st January | Saturday | Reading | 15:00 | |
| 7th February | Saturday | Stevenage | 15:00 | |
| 21st February | Saturday | Leyton Orient | 15:00 | |
| 28th February | Saturday | Peterborough United | 15:00 | |
| 14th March | Saturday | Burton Albion | 15:00 | |
| 28th March | Saturday | Barnsley | 15:00 | |
| 6th April | Monday | Wigan Athletic | 15:00 | |
| 18th April | Saturday | Doncaster Rovers | 15:00 | |
| 2nd May | Saturday | Plymouth Argyle | 15:00 |
If you would like to secure your place at one of these shows please complete the form slip you can find by clicking here and send it to me with your cheque made payable to: Barclays Bank (Barclaycard) Pensioners’ Club
PLEASE LET ME HAVE YOUR APPLICATION AND CHEQUE NO LATER THAN 1ST FEBRUARY (irrespective of the date of the show)
will perform songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals. Joined by his live band, special guest singer and dancers. Expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows.
Price: £56
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IA celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time.
Experience the ultimate tribute to Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying
production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.
Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more.
Join us for an unmissable evening filled with live music, captivating choreography, and powerful
vocals, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night.
(Please note that this is a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston)
Price £34
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