Kettering Civic Society is intensifying its fundraising campaign to have the Kettering Mosaic mounted to the front of the Newlands Shopping Centre Car Park in 2016.
The original mosaic was removed from the former Kettering Grammar School in newspaper-sized sections when the buildings were demolished in 2007 to make way for the new Tresham Institute. The mosaic, which measures 14m by 4.5m, is currently in storage. Made in the 1960s by internationally acclaimed mosaic artist, Kenneth Budd, it depicts a modernist abstract interpretation of Kettering’s Coat of Arms which also shows Kettering’s rich religious, cultural and industrial heritage, including its links to the birth of the Baptist Missionary movement, William Knibb and the abolition of slavery.
You can support Kettering Civic Society Mosaic Fund in several ways, by sponsoring from £15 to get a bronze, silver or gold certificate for your donation and see your name on a roll of honour, or you can take part in some of the fundraising events planned for 2016:
Tuesday 8th March Fundraising Fashion Show by M&Co at M&Co, Gold Street Kettering All proceeds from the sale of tickets will be donated to the Society. There will be a raffle, £1 per strip; prize donations brought along on the evening would be most welcome. Attendees will receive M&Co 10% off vouchers. Tickets £6, conc. £5, including refreshments, can be bought from M&Co or by calling 01536 723682.
Tuesday 5th April Quiz at The Star Inn, Geddington Another enjoyable quiz evenings at the Star Inn. Questions are so diverse there is no need to worry about not being expert on any one topic! You may choose to join the committee or bring your own team. £1 per person, with no number limit. come for a drink or book early for a meal beforehand on 01536 745990. Rafffle, £1 per strip, and prize donations gratefully accepted on the evening. Just turn up on the night!
Thursday 21st April 7-7.30pm Annual General Meeting at the Celebration Suite, Wicksteed Park The AGM is followed by cheese & wine and a talk by Ian Addis on J. L. Carr at about 8pm. Members will receive Society Reports before the event. There is no charge for members for the evening; tickets £10 for non-members. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you wish to attend.
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