Stories
"At the Skate Park, Everyone Was One" We sat down with Trav Clayton, Kettering-born skateboarder and founder of Illicit Skate School, to talk about why skateboarding is about so much more than tricks - and how it's changing young lives across the county.
"From My Conservatory to the Community" We caught up with Claire Gurney, the founder of Community Connections and The Shack Food Project, to hear how a lockdown act of kindness grew into one of Kettering's most vital community organisations.
"Just a Beautiful Space to Be" We caught up with Mandy McQueenie, one of the people behind William Street Community Garden - a green oasis in the heart of Kettering that grew out of the community spirit of lockdown.
"A Friendly Face in the Night" We spoke with Rob and Cordelia, two of Kettering's dedicated Street Pastors - volunteers who give up their Saturday nights to keep people safe on the town's streets. The organisation has been going for 15 years, and their commitment is as strong as ever.
My art is diverse but has in common: interesting composition, remarkable design and the bold use of colour. I use digital media primarily although I bring in elements from the real world such as textures to bring an extra dimension to this medium. Nature, pop culture and the world around me serves as my primary […]
Dan Dwight is a highly skilled tattoo artist based in Kettering, United Kingdom, renowned for his mastery in geometric, black&gray styles. Specializing in blackwork, patternwork, mandalas, dark realism, and portraiture, Dan’s precision and professionalism are evident in every piece he creates. His intricate designs and clean linework mark him as a standout tattooist at the […]
My work is constantly being described as whimsy and narrative-ish, despite me having some moodier pieces too to balance it all out. Website: katiebass.co.uk The Meadow Road Gallery is part of Faces of Kettering – a celebration of the extraordinary people who make our town a wonderful place to live. You can find loads of […]
I’m Susan Hodgson, a Kettering born and bred Artist blending my passion to help people heal through hypnotherapy, all things spiritual and metaphysical and my lifelong love of painting. I create art with meaning that connects on a level that brings a visual sanctuary for healing, guiding you to embrace change, trust new beginnings, and find peace […]
Artist… Potter Sculpure Stella Benford Paints in acrylics, oils. Landscape, portrait, collage. Hand constructed and thrown ceramics. Mixed media and ceramic sculpures. Instagram: @pottystel The Meadow Road Gallery is part of Faces of Kettering – a celebration of the extraordinary people who make our town a wonderful place to live. You can find loads of amazing […]
Mark from 909art.co.uk Website: 909art.co.uk The Meadow Road Gallery is part of Faces of Kettering – a celebration of the extraordinary people who make our town a wonderful place to live. You can find loads of amazing art on our interactive art trail map on the Love Kettering Hub. Whether you follow the trail in […]
