North Northamptonshire Leisure remains committed to helping local communities become more active and live healthier lifestyles. Through our wide-ranging services and programmes, we work to remove barriers to participation, enabling children, young people and adults to enjoy being physically active.
We operate and manage a diverse portfolio of leisure facilities, alongside delivering an extensive programme of sport, health, fitness and wellbeing activities. For younger audiences, we provide family activities, dance, parent and toddler sessions, holiday activities and clubs, as well as organising inclusive sporting events, shows and community fun days.
North Northamptonshire Leisure is proud to collaborate with a wide network of partners, ensuring that our communities have every opportunity to increase their physical activity levels and enhance their overall health and wellbeing.
We are Northamptonshire’s leading physical activity, health and wellbeing charity. As one of 43 Active Partnerships across England, we collaborate with local partners to create the conditions for a more active county, using the power of sport and physical activity to change lives in Northamptonshire. Our charity is passionate about helping people to lead more active lifestyles and the benefits they bring. We deliver sport participation events, physical activity programmes, wellbeing projects and support local groups in Northamptonshire. We also deliver national physical activity and wellbeing initiatives locally. With our partners, we collaborate to change behaviours, tackle inequalities and remove the barriers that prevent people from leading more active lifestyles.
Priors Hall Park is a vibrant, thriving community bringing 5,325 new homes to the area, set across 907 acres of Northamptonshire countryside. Priors Hall Park offers residents more than just high-quality houses; when you buy a home here, you buy a sense of community, acres of outdoor space, amenities, and a way of life unlike anywhere else. The growing neighbourhood offers residents a host of first-class amenities on their doorstep. It is already home to a new district centre with a range of shops and services, eight play parks, Corby Business Academy, Priors Hall Primary School, and Busy Bees nursery. Eventually, it will offer residents a further two primary schools as well as a host of other amenities. Located on the outskirts of Corby, the development of Priors Hall Park is led by master developer Urban&Civic.
Described by a leading publication as ‘a Midlands powerhouse’ working from 6 offices in Northamptonshire and Leicester, the firm prides itself on delivering legal advice which rivals city firms at a regional rate and with local service.
With a number of teams and individuals recognised by the Legal 500 (a who’s who of the legal profession) we cover all areas of Private Client and Commercial Law including Wills, Trusts and Estates, all things to do with Property (private and commercial), family law, childcare law, litigation and dispute resolution, and debt recovery.
Building communities where active living thrives
Hanwood Park is one of the largest sustainable urban extensions in the region, designed from the outset with green spaces, walking and cycling routes, and community facilities that make it easy for people to connect, move and spend time outdoors.
This year that ambition took shape at our first Community Wellbeing Day, held in June, which brought more than 200 residents together with partners including David Lloyd Kettering and Orbit Homes for a day of sport, activities and family events on site. It’s the kind of community activity we want to keep building on as Hanwood Park grows.
Chris Langdon, Project Director at Hanwood Park, said: “Supporting the Active Communities Awards allows us to champion the work happening across North Northamptonshire to help people be more active. These awards celebrate the volunteers, coaches and community groups who give their time to improve lives – values we saw reflected in our own community at our first Wellbeing Day this year.”
We are proud to support the legacy of sporting success and community spirit in North Northamptonshire, and we look forward to celebrating this year’s achievements at the awards ceremony.
Kettering Arena Sports is Kettering’s premier indoor sports venue, providing high-quality facilities for individuals, clubs, schools, community groups, and national sporting events. Open to the public seven days a week, we offer an extensive range of sports and activities suitable for all ages and abilities.
Our facilities support a wide variety of sports, including indoor football, futsal, badminton, short tennis, table tennis, netball, volleyball, and squash. Whether you’re looking to stay active, train with your team, learn a new sport, or hire a venue for competitions or events, Kettering Arena Sports provides a welcoming, professional environment with excellent facilities.
From grassroots participation to elite competition, we are proud to be at the heart of sport and physical activity in the local community, helping people enjoy healthier, more active lifestyles.
Based in Corby, Northamptonshire, Ace Furniture has over 45 years’ experience in manufacturing high-quality contract furniture for the hospitality, public, and healthcare sectors. Our furniture is built for durability, comfort, and style, and every piece is crafted by our skilled local workforce to meet individual customer needs.
We’re proud of our reputation for reliability and craftsmanship, with all products tested for strength, stability, and fire safety.
Ace Furniture is delighted to support the North Northamptonshire Active Communities Awards, celebrating the people who help make our communities active and thriving.
Alliance Leisure is the UK’s leading leisure development specialist, working with local authorities, leisure trusts and operators to create engaging, inclusive active environments. Over the past 25 years, the company has delivered more than 300 projects, from large new-build facilities and refurbishments, to outdoor spaces, 3G pitches and theatres. Alliance Leisure is the exclusive development partner for the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL). As the UK’s only framework dedicated to leisure development, it provides public sector organisations with an end-to-end solution for procuring, designing and delivering sustainable leisure, culture and sport facilities.
For more than 40 years, Gladstone has helped leisure operators across the UK and Ireland deliver connected, modern leisure experiences. Trusted by more than 500 operators and 17 million members, Gladstone provides a single platform to manage memberships, bookings, payments, access control and customer engagement. Working with local authorities, trusts, universities and private operators, Gladstone helps organisations streamline operations while enhancing the customer experience across web, mobile and in-centre touchpoints. Combining innovative technology with industry expertise, consultancy and managed services, Gladstone continues to support the sector in creating accessible, efficient and engaging leisure experiences for communities of all sizes.
Private Pool Hire Corby offers exclusive access to a private swimming pool facility, providing a unique and relaxing alternative to busy public leisure centres. Catering to individuals, families, and fitness enthusiasts, guests can enjoy private swimming sessions in a safe, comfortable, and completely crowd-free environment. The facility is ideal for family swims, parent-and-baby sessions, fitness training, rehabilitation, and personal wellbeing. Featuring private changing facilities and a counter-current swim jet system, Private Pool Hire Corby delivers a premium swimming experience tailored to the needs of every customer.