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June 9, 2025: Your Weekly Guide to Business and Wellbeing Events in Northamptonshire

Author

Damian Smyth
June 09, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 16 minutes

Business Growth, Networking & Wellbeing Events Happening This Week*

*Below £50 entry with tickets remaining

NNBN Network Meeting at The Chester House Estate
09 Jun 2025 19:00 – 20:30 BST
Chester House Estate, A45 Irchester NN29 7EZ – Free

How to Research My Market Workshop
10 Jun 2025 10:00 – 11:00 BST
Wellingborough Library, Pebble Lane Wellingborough NN8 1AS – Free

Wellingborough Business Buzz Networking
10 Jun 2025 10:00 – 12:00 BST
Castello Lounge, 1-2 Market Street Wellingborough NN8 1AN – £13.55

Get Up and Running with Dynamics 365 Business Central in a Day!
10 Jun 2025 13:00 – 14:00 BST
Online – Free

B Corp Standards: What’s New and How It Impacts Your Business
11 Jun 2025 09:00 – 10:00 BST
Online – Free

East Midlands Early Careers Network – Network & Lunch
11 Jun 2025 12:00 – 14:00 BST
Holiday Inn Northampton, Bedford Road Northampton NN4 7YF – £9.38

Monthly HR Clinic with Gateway HR
11 Jun 2025 12:00 – 13:00 BST
Online – Free

#BusComm Wellingborough Business Networking Meeting – Face-to-Face
12 Jun 2025 07:30 – 09:00 BST
The Hind Hotel, Sheep Street Wellingborough NN8 1BY – £18.04

Peer2Peer @ Northampton
12 Jun 2025 08:45 – 12:30 BST
Reed Recruitment Agency, 900 Pavilion Drive #1st Floor Northampton NN4 7RG – Free

Kettering Business Buzz Networking
12 Jun 2025 10:00 – 12:00 BST
Prezzo Italian Restaurant, Unit 2 Market Place Kettering NN16 0AQ – £13.55

Chef de Partie – Interview Day (Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone)
12 Jun 2025 11:00 – 17:00 BST
Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone, Silverstone Circuit Towcester NN12 8GZ – Free

Mavis Technologies – Investor Open Day
12 Jun 2025 15:00 – 16:30 BST
Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1EW – Free

Digital Marketing 101 – A Masterclass for Small Business Owners
12 Jun 2025 18:00 – 19:30 BST
Online – Free

Navigating Beyond Burnout
12 Jun 2025 19:00 – 20:00 BST
Online – £6.66

Mastering Time and Skills for the Right Jobs
14 Jun 2025 10:00 – 14:00 BST
Corby Business Centre, Eismann Way Corby NN17 5ZB – £22.38

Grandbies Business Networking Event
14 Jun 2025 12:00 – 15:00 BST
Grandbies Coffee House & Boutique, 26 St Giles Street Northampton NN1 1JA – Free

Weekly Business Networking Events

Northampton Breakfast Business Networking Event
Every Monday (not bank holidays) 09:30‑10:30 BST
Online
Free

BNI Weekly Events:

BNI Ignite Business Networking Event: Tuesdays - 06:45 - 09:00 - The Turnpike, Harpole Turn, Weedon Road, Northampton, Northants, NN7 4DD - £15

BNI Pioneer Online Business Networking: Wednesdays - 09:30 - 11:30 - Online - £15 (We’re growing! Why not come along as a guest and grow your business through referrals?)

BNI Pavilion Business Networking Event: Thursdays - 06:30 - 08:30 - Holiday Inn Northampton, an IHG Hotel, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YF - £15

BNI Prosperity Business Networking Event: Thursdays - 06:45 - 09:45 - Kettering Golf Club, Headlands, Kettering NN15 6XA - £15

BNI Luminate Business Networking Event: Thursdays - 07:40 - 09:40 - Daventry Town Hall, Daventry - £15

BNI Sterling Business Networking Event: Thursdays - 11:30 - 13:30 - Nene Whitewater Centre, Bedford Rd, Northampton NN4 7AA - £15

BNI Lighthouse Business Networking Event: Fridays - 06:45 - 08:45 - Northampton County Cricket Ground, Wantage Rd, Northampton NN1 4TH - £15

Please send your upcoming events to [email protected]

Health and Wellbeing

Women’s FREE Safety & Self-Defence Workshop – Kettering
09 Jun 2025 18:30 – 19:15 BST
St John Community Hall, Edith Road Kettering NN16 0QA – Free

Movement & Mantra Meditation
10 Jun 2025 20:00 – 21:00 BST
Oakley Vale Community Centre, 20 Butland Road Corby NN18 8JF – Free

iDiscover Sleep Workshop for Young People (8-11 yrs) with Parent/Carer
11 Jun 2025 16:00 – 18:30 BST
Isebrook Castle Unit, Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough NN8 1LP – Free

Helping Your Autistic Child with OCD
12 Jun 2025 12:00 – 13:30 BST
Online – £11.99

Building Healthy Habits – How to Improve Daily Living
12 Jun 2025 14:00 – 16:00 BST
Barton Seagrave Village Hall, 11 Bertone Road Barton Seagrave NN15 6WF – Free

Group Coaching for Awakening Women with Creative Dreams
12 Jun 2025 16:00 – 17:00 BST
Online – Donations

Living with Bipolar
13 Jun 2025 09:30 – 15:30 BST
Doddridge Centre, 109 Saint James' Road Northampton NN5 5LD – Free

Staying Well at Work
13 Jun 2025 09:30 – 16:30 BST
Saint Andrew's Parish Church, Lindsay Street Kettering NN16 8RH – Free

EXTENDED SESSION Unwind in the Woods: Forest Bathing at Salcey
13 Jun 2025 13:30 – 16:30 BST
Salcey Forest, Wootton Road Northampton NN7 2HX – £33.22

SUNSET SESSION Unwind in the Woods: Forest Bathing at Salcey
13 Jun 2025 18:30 – 20:30 BST
Salcey Forest, Wootton Road Northampton NN7 2HX – £25.08

Parenting While Tired: Coping with Stress, Shame & Expectations
13 Jun 2025 18:30 – 20:30 BST
Online – Free

WDHA Health Mela 2025
14 Jun 2025 09:00 – 16:00 BST
148 Highfield Road Wellingborough NN8 1PL – Free

Weekly Health and Wellbeing

Healing Breathwork | Accelerate emotional and physical healing • Northampton
Mondays (not bank holidays) 18:00 - 19:15 GMT Online – £15

Tai Chi Class
Wednesdays 13:00 - 14:00 GMT Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP – £9.38

Breathwork - Free Weekly Class • Northampton
Wednesdays 18:00 - 18:30 GMT Online – Free

Pranayama Breathing Free Class • Northampton
Wednesdays 18:00 - 18:30 GMT Online – Free

ONLINE Seminar – Emotional Separation from Parents
Daily 14:00 – 15:00 | Online – £15

ONLINE Seminar – Inner Child: Stuck in Childhood
Daily 17:00 – 18:00 | Online – £15

Group Coaching for Awakening Women with Creative Dreams
Every Thursday 16:00 | Online – Donations

Immersive Yoga – Single Ticket (June–July 2025)
Every Tuesday 19:00 | Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP – £9.38

Aromatouch Lymphatic Massage
Every Monday (various time-slots) | Northampton – £38.62

Weekly Success Story: Understanding AuDHD: A Growing Conversation on Neurodiversity in Northamptonshire

With a slight change to the weekly success story, we wanted to highlight why so many people are being diagnosed with both autism and ADHD in the county.

Autism and ADHD have long been recognised as distinct neurodevelopmental conditions. But today, there's a growing awareness around AuDHD—a term used to describe the overlap of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although not yet a formal medical diagnosis, AuDHD is gaining attention among clinicians, researchers, and the neurodivergent community alike.

With 50–70% of autistic people also showing signs of ADHD, AuDHD may be even more common than autism or ADHD alone. And for many across Northamptonshire and beyond, this overlap is only just being understood.

What is AuDHD?

AuDHD is a term used to describe individuals who have traits or formal diagnoses of both autism and ADHD. It reflects a unique neurodivergent experience, often marked by a mixture of intense focus and distraction, structure and spontaneity, social sensitivity and impulsivity.

As consultant psychiatrist Dr Khurram Sadiq (who lives with AuDHD himself) puts it, “It’s silence versus noise; structure versus chaos; repetition versus novelty; caution versus risk-taking.”

The AuDHD Experience

For those living with AuDHD, the world can feel like a constant tug-of-war. Where autism may encourage caution and routine, ADHD often pushes toward stimulation and risk. The result? A life filled with contradictions and challenges, but also great strengths.

Clinical psychologist Dr Fleur-Michelle Coiffait suggests that AuDHD has its own set of characteristics, not merely a blend of two diagnoses. These include:

  • Social challenges – Craving connection but struggling with cues or sensory overwhelm.

  • Inattention and hyperfocus – Distracted by the mundane, laser-focused on passions.

  • Sensory sensitivity – Over-responsive to lights, sounds, textures, or even food.

  • Impulsivity – Driven by restlessness or frustration when things don’t go as expected.

  • Stimming and fidgeting – Physical ways of regulating overwhelming emotions.

  • Emotional regulation struggles – A constant inner conflict that leads to burnout or masking.

Why Awareness Matters

Many people with undiagnosed AuDHD spend years feeling misunderstood, often labelled as lazy, awkward, over-sensitive, or even ‘too much’. These misconceptions can affect relationships, self-esteem, and mental health.

The long NHS waitlists for separate autism and ADHD assessments can further complicate diagnosis and support. Many find themselves researching independently and turning to online communities or going private for answers.

But understanding AuDHD is essential, not just for individuals and families, but for employers, educators, and communities. Recognising neurodivergent traits can help unlock potential and create more inclusive environments.

Supporting People with AuDHD: So how can we help people in Northamptonshire with AuDHD thrive?

  • Seek professional insight – Ideally from specialists trained in both autism and ADHD.

  • Embrace strengths – Neurodivergent people are often highly creative, innovative, and solutions-focused.

  • Foster inclusion – Create safe environments where individuals feel accepted, not judged.

  • Promote healthy lifestyles – Sleep, nutrition, movement, and social support all play vital roles.

  • Access community resources – Charities like the National Autistic Society and ADHD Foundation offer helpful guidance.

Final Thought: Neurodivergent people aren't broken—they're different. And that difference can be a gift, especially when supported, understood, and embraced.

At Elevate Northamptonshire, we’re committed to championing inclusion, raising awareness, and amplifying the voices of those in our community living with AuDHD. Because when we understand each other better, we build stronger businesses—and stronger communities.

If you're living with, supporting, or learning about AuDHD, we’d love to hear your story.

Thank you to Stefan Attrill for sharing this.

You’re Invited - THIS WEEK!

St Andrew’s Healthcare Hope for Mental Health Appeal is launching on Wednesday 11 June · The Great Hall, St Andrew’s Healthcare, Northampton. Choose one of two identical sessions: 2:00 pm–3:00 pm or 6:00 pm–7:00 pm.

Hear powerful patient and staff stories, discover how charitable giving is changing care for people with complex mental health needs, and find out how you can get involved.

Light refreshments and networking are included. Places are complimentary but very limited, so please reserve your seat via the link below:

RSVP: https://forms.office.com/e/J5KTPfemDS or alternatively email [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you.

Thank you in advance for standing with St Andrew’s – and for keeping hope at the heart of our community.

Sporting Fixtures

Rugby: No fixtures this week

Football: MEN: No fixtures this week

Football: WOMEN: No fixtures this week

Cricket: Another busy week!

Northamptonshire Weather:

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The Happiness Hub

Check out our Happiness Hub in partnership with Action for Happiness! This resource hub will provide free tools and guidance to help Northamptonshire’s businesses excel in workplace wellbeing.

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