Community policing
The Abington area is policed by a number of Safer Community teams operating within broader areas of Northampton.
These areas are;
Abington and Weston Favell
Eastfields and Headlands
St Crispins
Kingsley and Parklands
Other local news
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Photography Competition for all.
If you like taking photos in and around Abington then we would like to see your work. You could even win a prize and have your work exhibited at the Abington Park Museum at a special exhibition this summer.
Antique and Collectors Fair
Saturday 5th June 10am to 4pm at the Abington Parish Church Rooms
Bicycle Basket Bazaar
Saturday 24th April, Northampton Fish Market 12 to 4pm
Tea Dance!
Thursday 1st April. Age Concern. The Picturedrome
"Its Play But Its Out of This World"
Saturday 20th February 2010, Northants County Cricket Ground 11am -3pm
Safer Community Team information appeal
Tuesday 16th Feb approx 20.00 hours . A woman was robbed on Abington Park by Park Avenue South by 2 white males. 1 description only, about 5' 9 inches with grey hooded top, black bottoms..click more
Half Term Fun
Monday 15th to 20th February 2010
Free Play Rangers Sessions for 4-16 year olds organised by Northampton Borough Council
Volanteer Health Walk Leaders required
The weekly Health Walk around the Racecourse no longer has a trained Health Walk Leader. We need at least one person, but ideally, as many as possible to train as a Health Walk Leader and lead the walk every Thursday at 11am....
Children's Christmas Workshops
12 December Abington Park Museum, Abington Park
Stimpson Avenue Christmas Fayre
Saturday 12th December 12noon - 2pm. Stimpson Avenue Primary School
Christmas Fair
Saturday 5th December 2009 Weston Favell Primary School
Abington North residents Association Meeting
5th December 3pm at the Abington Community Centre. Please come along and see what we do and how you can help your local community.
Live Music Extravaganza
Friday 4th December 2009 at The Picturedrome. Proceeds to Save the Children.
Christmas Carols
Wednesday 2nd December at the Abington Library 11am. Cedar Road School Choir.
Toddler Afternoons - Abington Park Museum
Thursday 19th November. Make a pirate eye patch.
Open Day at Unity College
Wedneday 11 November . Learn about the David Ross Trust and it's new vision for the Academy.
Club ACOUSTICA Live Music
Thursday 22nd October. Open mic and much more at The Abington pub
Organ Recital by Mark Beaumont
Sunday 15th November. 4:30pm at St Gregory's, Park Avenue North
Watch Out Lead Thieves About
Lead has been stolen from a garage roof in a service road off Abington Avenue.
Play Rangers October Half Term
Monday 26th to Thursday 29th October. Free play activities for 4 to 16 year olds
Apple day at Wilsons Orchard
Sunday 18th October 2pm-5pm
Abington Park watch: Appeal for Help!
The Abington and Weston Safer Community Team have put out the following appeal for support.
New play equipment for Abington park
Work has now been completed on the upgrade to the children's play area in Abington Park.
County Ground Plans Approved
The Planning application to errect six 48 metre high floodlight towers was given approval by the West Northampton Development Corporation at a public meeting.
Important message about the Racecourse
Friends of the Racecourse need your help and support! Or more accurately, numerous children and young people who live in central Northampton and who would like more facilities for play at The Racecourse would.
Community Fun Day
Saturday 19th September 10 - 2pm. Abington Christian Centre, Lea Road
Expecting a baby?
New Parent?
Bumps and Bumbles meet every Monday Afternoons 1.30pm-2.55pm at the Abington Avenue United reform Church.
Abington Park Sex Attack
Locals ask for higher police presence and the reinstatement of park wardens.