Your Weekly Guide to Business and Wellbeing Events in Northamptonshire

July 23, 2025

Author

Damian Smyth
July 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes

Business Growth, Networking & Wellbeing Events Happening This Week*

Not many this week, I think everyone is away!

*Below £50 entry with tickets remaining

Business Growth & Networking Events

Lunch & Learn: Workplace Conflict - Practical Solutions for Managers • Tuesday, July 22 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+1 Online – Free

Hot Desk Month 7 (NNBN Event) • Friday, July 25 10:00 onwards GMT+1 Vulcan Works, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1EW – Free

Get Paid To Talk! Intro to Voice Over- Live Online Workshop & Q&A • Sunday, July 27 23:30 - Monday, July 28 01:00 GMT+1 Online – £30.00

Business Networking Thrapston, East Northamptonshire and Huntingdon • Multiple dates The Woolpack Inn, 6 Kettering Road Islip NN14 3JU – £15.00

Weekly Business Networking Events

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

BNI Weekly Events: (please check to see if they are running)

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

Walk & Talk for Wellbeing - Irchester • Friday, July 25 10:30 GMT+1 Irchester Park – Free

Wellbeing and Wavelengths - July 2025 • Sunday, July 27 10:00 GMT+1 Frank Bruno Foundation – Free

Summer Sound Journey: Soak in the Light, Sound, and Stillness • Sunday, July 27 16:00 - 17:30 GMT+1 (Doors at 15:50) Culworth Village Hall, Queens Street Culworth OX17 2AT – £15.00

We Been Knew: A Holding Space for Our Mental Health Truths • Sunday, July 27 17:30 - 19:00 GMT+1 Online – Donations

Sacred Sound Bath: Soak in the Light, Sound, and Stillness • Monday, July 28 19:00 GMT+1 Badby Village Hall – From £15.00

Weekly Health and Wellbeing (please check to see if they are running)

Women's FREE Safety & Self Defence Workshop - Kettering | Mondays • 18:30 - 19:15 GMT+1 • St John Community Hall, Edith Road Kettering NN16 0QA • Free

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

ONLINE SEMINAR (Course) - Emotional Separation from Parents Fridays 14:00 - 15:00 BST Online – £15

ONLINE SEMINAR (course) - Inner child. Stuck in childhood Fridays 16:00 - 18:00 BST Online – £15

Weekly Success Story: Double Triumph: Joanne Banham Dance Company Wins Two Prestigious Awards

Local Dance Company Celebrates Remarkable First Year with Dual Recognition

Northamptonshire, July 2024 – Joanne Banham Dance Company (JBDC) has achieved an extraordinary milestone, winning not one, but two prestigious awards at the Northants Life Business Awards held on Thursday, July 17th, 2024, at the elegant Chester House Estate.

The Awards

  • Best New Business

  • Best Gym Or Fitness Company

This double victory marks a phenomenal achievement for a company celebrating just its first year in operation, demonstrating exceptional impact in both business excellence and community wellbeing.

A Journey of Growth and Gratitude

Founder Joanne Banham reflected on this momentous occasion:

"Truly grateful 🙏🫶🏆✨️🥹 What a year it's been 🫶 launching JBDC has taught me so much about myself. It's been the most incredible journey and this moment with these amazing people was just the most joyful way to conclude our first year 💜💃🕺

To all the people who have supported my journey over the years, I am truly grateful 🙏 but to my biggest strength, Guy Duggan, Ali, Rachel and my Dad, your support has been unwavering and endless 🥹🫶

Thank you @northantslife for the most incredible night! It's a huge honour to win 2 awards!! (Pinch me!! 🥹) and to the fabulous team who came to stand by our side and celebrate with us, we LOVED sharing this moment with you 🫶🫶🫶

Together, we grow stronger and there's so much more JOY to come! 💜✨️💋"

What Makes JBDC Special

The recognition in both Best New Business and Best Gym or Fitness Company categories highlights JBDC's unique position in the market:

  • Inclusive and Accessible dance programs

  • Joyful approach to fitness and wellbeing

  • Community-focused business model

  • Professional excellence in their first year of operation

Looking Forward

This double award win represents not just recognition of past achievements, but a strong foundation for future growth. As Joanne noted, "there's so much more JOY to come!"

About the Northants Life Business Awards

The Northants Life Business Awards celebrate excellence across Northamptonshire's business community, recognising companies that demonstrate outstanding achievement, innovation, and contribution to the local economy.

For more information about Joanne Banham Dance Company visit: https://www.jbdancecompany.co.uk/

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