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Are you a mature driver aged 60+?
Do you live in Northamptonshire and rely on driving to stay independent?
This free event is designed especially for you.
Driving plays an important role in everyday life, and as part of the Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance, we are keen to help mature drivers stay safer on the roads for longer. While driving ability can change over time for many reasons, particularly as we get older, recognising and adapting to these changes can help keep both drivers and other road users safe.
This Mature Drivers event is aimed at drivers aged 60+ and will cover a wide range of topics related to safe driving, including:
* Practical advice and safety information
* Opportunities to reflect on how driving needs may change over time
* FREE hints‑and‑tips driving sessions, available to book and delivered by Northampton Advanced Motorists at a convenient date tbc
Our aim is simple: to help mature drivers drive safely, confidently, and for longer.
Event details
Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Lane, Moulton, NN3 7AX
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One session available: 9.00 am (registration from 8.30am)
Places are limited and attendance is strictly by booking only.
Book your free tickets via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/northants-mature-driver-roadshows-4099083
Brixworth Parish Council and Cllr Harris are exploring ideas to get a local Brixworth‑based Repair Shed off the ground — but they need people with skills to make it happen!
They are looking at how they can create a welcoming space where residents can bring broken items to be repaired rather than replaced. It’s a great way to share knowledge, reduce waste, and connect with others.
They are looking for volunteers to help make this a reality with skills such as:
Sewing and textiles
Electrical and small appliance repair
Bicycle maintenance
Woodwork and carpentry
Computer and tech troubleshooting
General DIY and tool use
Toy repairs
Furniture repair & upcycling
Mechanical skills
Mobile phone basics
If you have a skill and a bit of free time — and you’re interested in supporting this project — please leave your details by completing the form Brixworth Repair Shed – Skilled Volunteer Interest Register – Fill in form or contacting Cllr Christine Ware – christine.ware@westnorthants.gov.uk
West Northants Council, along with the University of Northampton are consulting on the future of major events in the district. Please see below and attached for further details
West Northamptonshire Council, in partnership with the University of Northampton, is currently running a short public survey to gather residents’ views on the future of Major Events across West Northants.
The survey is open now and closes on Friday 15 May. It takes around 5-10 minutes to complete and the feedback will directly inform the development of the West Northamptonshire Major Events Strategy and future event planning.
The survey can be accessed via:
https://tinyurl.com/WNCev (QR code included on the poster).
Free Mature Drivers Event – 18 May 2026 – Oundle
Are you a mature driver (aged 60+)? Live in Northamptonshire? Rely on being able to drive? This FREE event is for you!
Driving is an important part of our everyday life and we (Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA)) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.
Our driving ability to drive changes over time for different reasons, especially as we get older. It’s important that we recognise whether and how our driving is changing so we can stay safe and protect both ourselves and those around us.
This Mature Drivers event is aimed at drivers 60+, and will cover all different aspects of driving.
There will be FREE hints and tips drives available to book, delivered Northampton Advanced Motorists.
Our aim is to keep mature drivers driving safer, for longer. Book your Free tickets via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/northants-mature-driver-roadshows-4099083
The event is being held at Fletton House, Fletton Way, Glapthorn Road, OUNDLE PE8 4JA (what3words.com///self.cloak.tonal) with two sessions, 10 am and 12.30 pm.
West Northamptonshire Council are intending on carrying out surface dressing and associated works on the above road. To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed overnight and off peak times, and it is expected that the works will commence on the 12th June 2026 with surfacing dressing taking place from the 12th to 14th June, associated works then taking place on the 19th to 21st June and 8th to 10th July 2026.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=GB149666861
