When 16 month old Jack Bevan was chosen to be a pageboy at a relatives wedding recently there was naturally much excitement in the Bevan household for Jack’s Mum and Dad, Sarah and Lee… however there was just a small problem!…in fact a slightly oversized problem! … the wedding outfit that had been supplied from […]
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Glorious Goodwood – 30th July – 3rd August 2013
The highlight of the summer sporting and social calendar. Bursting with fabulous fashions, succulent strawberries, chilled champagne and, or course, top racing stars. More than 100,000 people are expected to flock through the gates of Glorious Goodwood to enjoy the chic, relaxed and incredibly stylish atmosphere. Goodwood is famous for being a stylish, yet relaxed […]
Attention All “Mods”
For all forms of the Mods era, Northampton museum and Art Gallery have a very special exhibition currently on display at the museum in Guildhall Road. “Mods” (modernists) explores the stories of the original iconic 1960’s mods, the revival in the late 70’s and the re-emergence in the last 10 years. It features key elements […]
Summer Is Here 2013
Warm/hot weather has arrived folks, man the BBQ’s, grab the sun cream, make the most of it before it goes for good. After all, we have been patiently waiting for it. If Montys can help you make the most of the sun in anyway whatsoever, please pop in, we would be delighted to help. We […]
Independents Day – 4th July 2013
Independents day was held on Thursday 4th July this week to celebrate and promote independent retailers who champion their individuality, customer service and commitment to quality. All of Northampton’s town centre shops promoted the even and special the St Giles Quarter shops who all try to offer personal service and quality goods or services. Additional […]
Errol Flynn – Bless Him!
From what we thought was a local news story to coincide with the opening of the Errol Flynn film house, we have found national exposure to all forms of media interest from newspapers, television, radio, internet and social media. Jonathan has appeared on ITV’s About Anglia programme, Patrick has appeared on BBC’s Look East too. […]
Independents Day – 4th July 2013
Independents day will be held on Thursday 4th July as a celebration of all town centre independent traders championing their individuality, customer service and commitment to quality. Northampton BID is running its own version of this national campaign to bring to a discerning clientèle the unique opportunities that independent retailers can offer. All of the […]
Summer Events 2013
Now that we are in the middle of Summer (ha ha), the number of events both national and locally seems to grow. Three highlights are: 24/6/13-7/7/13: Wimbledon – www.wimbledon.com 28/6/13-7/7/13: Silverstone British Grand Prix – www.silverstone.co.uk 3/7/13-7/7/13: Henley Royal Regatta – www.hrr.co.uk If you need any help with dressing for these events – please contact […]
A blast from the past – Errol Flynn
To coincide with the opening of the Errol Flynn film house, Northampton’s newest cinema, we thought we would share the fact that Errol Flynn still owes us money from an outstanding invoice from January 1955. We have a copy of this letter to Mr Montague Jeffery advising Mr Montague of his inability to pay rather […]
Royal Ascot – Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd June 2013
Make sure you are adequately suited and booted with the correct dress code. For the Royal Enclosure – Morning Suits are de-rigour with Top hat to complete the look. For the Grandstand smart suits (either 2 or 3 piece) are the order of the day. “Dress to impress” should be race-goers first instinct. Whether you […]