I was wearing a purple parkrun T-shirt and my wife had a purple top on as well So the long wait.....for just over twenty  years I've driven past Brixworth Country Park and finally I visited today so first parkrun here also it was on my reserve list from my parkrun challenge last year and the team who gave us a warm welcome in the lovely sunshine I nearly wore my running shorts for first time this year but not just yet but I did wear running shades Naturally I attended the briefing and there were twelve first timers on this glorious morning and welcome to your new parkrun journey reaching her 25th parkrun was Karen Parsons the course was borderline road/trail shoes but got round well enough Lovely views by the reservoir with those 'cheeky hills' plus Zephyr May helped carry me round Well done to all 173 participants and thanks as always to all marshals and volunteers after a visit afterwards to Northampton I took part in a fun 'Music request' game on BBC Radio Northampton and Three 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English countryside lies a lesser-known site of importance Brixworth Church is one of the largest and oldest surviving Anglo-Saxon churches in England offering a rare glimpse into England’s ancient past without hoardes of tourists Brixworth Church was constructed around 200 to 300 years after the Romans left Britain That means this remarkable building has been standing since the 7th or 8th century long before the Norman Conquest or even the establishment of the Kingdom of England as we know it today For history buffs or curious travelers alike this makes Brixworth a unique window into a time when the country was still divided into Anglo-Saxon kingdoms What’s even more fascinating is that some of the original architectural features are still intact You can walk around and explore parts of the building that date back over a thousand years and the sunken ambulatory crypt—an architectural feature that once surrounded the church’s apse—a semicircular recess behind the altar While much of the church has been modified over time what remains of its original structure is a treasure trove for those interested in Anglo-Saxon history Interior of Brixworth Church in Northamptonshire Brixworth was once part of the Kingdom of Mercia Its size and prominence suggest that this wasn’t just a small parish church but likely a significant religious center for the surrounding area some of the materials used in the construction of Brixworth Church were recycled from nearby Roman ruins This mix of Roman influence with early English architecture makes Brixworth a symbol of England’s complex history standing at the crossroads between two great eras One of the first things you’ll notice when approaching the church is the impressive tower that dominates the skyline this tower wasn’t part of the original Anglo-Saxon design Early English churches didn’t have towers like this and topped with a tall spire during the 14th century The round stair turret built into the tower is one of only four remaining in England making it a rare architectural feature despite its more recent age and later Gothic elements in the tower exemplifies the church’s long history and the various cultural influences it has absorbed over the centuries or presbytery—the heart of the church—is separated from the nave by a large arch Much of this area was rebuilt during the 19th century but it still rests on the original Anglo-Saxon foundations much of the church’s interior has been carefully restored to honor its historical significance while preserving as many original features as possible Archaeological excavations revealed that the church was once larger which significantly expanded the building's size but their outlines can still be traced along the church’s structure If you’re interested in how England’s oldest churches were constructed Brixworth offers a rare opportunity to see firsthand how architecture evolved over the centuries While Brixworth’s original design remains a focal point the church owes much of its survival to the work of Reverend Charles Watkins who spearheaded its restoration in the 19th century it was common for churches to be modernized in ways that weren’t always faithful to their historical roots Watkins did his best to preserve Brixworth’s Anglo-Saxon heritage but it can still be tricky for historians to determine where the original design ends and where the 19th-century restoration begins Brixworth remains one of the best-preserved examples of early English Christian architecture this means that a visit to the church is not only a journey into Anglo-Saxon England but also an exploration of how the past was perceived and preserved by later generations The church is open daily to visitors 9am-5pm (10am-4pm winter) unless private services or events are taking place it’s best to make contact in advance if you’re planning a special trip Regular church services take place at 10.30am on Sundays There is history to be seen all over Brixworth in Northamptonshire Paper guides can be purchased upon arrival The church is the centerpiece of a village that’s packed with history There is evidence of Iron Age dwelling in the south and a Roman Villa in the north Created by the local history society, Brixworth Heritage Trail is a mile-long walk through the village that takes in 30 historic buildings Blue plaques adorn each building listing their stories Try the Brixworth pâté to appreciate why this rich chicken liver paste is so highly regarded in Northamptonshire and beyond By NOTICEBOARD · 26 February 2025 Brixworth Drama Group will be putting on a spring panto (or should we say 'spring-to-mime') at the village hall next month 'Cinders: The Real Story' will be staged on Friday author of the highly successful 'Little Grimley' plays many of which have been performed by the drama group Cinders is a refreshing and humorous twist on the classic Cinderella tale The reimagining explores the untold side of the fairytale revealing the quirky and often absurd events that lead to Cinders’s rags-to-riches transformation "If you love pantomime or just fancy a jolly good laugh "We are great having fun rehearsing and I’m sure you’re in for a treat." She added: "This has all the traditions of Pantoland "Bring your best jokes (there will be prizes for the best ones) and join in with the audience participation number Tickets are available from S&P Your Local Store Brixworth Drama Group rehearses in Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons They are planning to stage the hilarious 'Run for your Wife' in September and are currently planning their 2026 season whether on the stage or one of the many behind-the-scenes roles Read all the latest news from in and around Brixworth LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} A parkrun falling in the 22nd of the month is known as a tutu parkrun though I did not spot any wearing of tutus during my run My start was an early one as I needed to be in Northampton by 7am Luckily the 05:39 train from London Euston was running with no delays so I did arrive in Northampton at 07:00 It took me about 15 minutes to walk up to Northgate bus station to get the X7 bus at 07:28 that goes to Leicester and through Brixworth and stopping near Brixworth Country Park This bus was crucial as the next one was over an hour later which have been just a bit late to get to the parkrun comfortably in time for the start From the bus stop I followed the road signs to Brixworth Country Park On arrival I was immediately warmly welcomed by the run directors Megan and Mike and the other volunteers Brixworth Country Park is a very picturesque place in a stunning rural setting making for a stunning parkrun setting I knew straight away I had made a great choice for my 314th different parkrun The good weather helped and I took in the picturesque views of the Pitsford Reservoir with boats as it is the home of the Northampton Sailing Club I learnt that Anglian Water owns and manages Pitsford Reservoir while West Northamptonshire County Council look after the country park A number of activities are enjoyed here like walking There are public toilets near the start and finish of the parkrun which always handy especially if you have travelled a long way Though I nearly always travel by public transport I did find out that the car park is free to use until 10:30 which allows for the parkrun though not much time for refreshments and the parkfaffing in the Park Bistro after the run unless you are one of the speedy runners The cafe gives a 15% discount for runners with barcodes It would be good if West Northamptonshire Council could allow a little more free time for parking to for time in the cafe The volunteers need to pack up quickly after the parkrun in order to leave before 10.30 am and so they enjoy refreshments in a cafe in Brixworth The first timers welcome was well delivered by a young chap probably working towards his Duke of Edinburgh Award Hannah looks after the Duke of Edinburgh youngsters who are accompanied by parents/guardians at all times At the runners briefing a clap was given for the volunteers who are most important as without them there cannot be a run For milestones there was one runner on her very first parkrun There were tourists from York and London and I was given a shout out for my 314th different run As always there is much excitement and anticipation at the start of a parkrun and there was no exception at this event Unsurprisingly I observed that there was a large number of walkers It was pacer week which I am told is about a twice monthly event This out and back course is very scenic along the banks of the Pitsford Reservoir A couple of fishermen could be seen on the banks I did spend a fair bit of time stopping to take photos My road shoes were sufficient on the hard surfaced trail and tarmac paths and there was not too much mud and water on the course Runners were instructed to keep on the right at all times as runners were met coming the other way on the out and back course The course was well marshalled and sign posted all along the way so no chance of getting lost I enjoyed the last part taking us through the country park and up a couple of short hills It was good to see that there was a photographer A local runner Matthew Clarke came in first in a time of 19.01 In the results I noticed 29 runners got new PBs As always it is a nice reward at the finish to chat and catch up with fellow runners and walkers For me it was helping with picking up the small running cones packing up the finish funnel and I am proud to say I twisted and folded the pop up sight in my first attempt in one go Mike McKiernan very kindly gave me a lift to the Olive Branch It was lovely to join the volunteers at there table for the parkfaffing over delicious refreshments A real family feeling which I enjoyed very much I always enjoy exploring the area I have touristed to It was my first visit to Brixworth and was given good tips on what to see I particularly enjoyed my visit to the historical All Saints Church It is the largest English church that remains mostly as it was in the Anglo-Saxon era On the train going home I was feeling very much that Brixworth Country parkrun is one of the most beautiful of my 314 parkrun events in 13 countries This fantastic event was made possible by 30 volunteers: John Adcock My son Mackenzie and I love a bit of parkrun touristing as many parkrunners do Different people choose a venue for a variety of reasons it was a chance to revisit a venue that we had first visited last May and really enjoyed Our friend Sean is trying to increase his tourist streak He’s very excited that it’s now up to 23 and Pocket was his choice this week this parkrun was approximately a 50 minute drive from home and we probably set off far too early as we arrived at the leisure centre just after 8am arriving early allows for finding the toilets and going for a walk or in Sean’s case it was definitely warming up and we were crossing our fingers for a little breeze and some shade This course is beautifully flat (compared to what we’re used to at Brixworth Country parkrun in Northamptonshire) with only a couple of minor inclines and I love a trail run anyway Mackenzie did take off on me and I attempt to catch him up with even pace running by kilometre 3 he has finished parkrun T-shirt-less in an attempt to cooldown but having invested in a parkrun running vest for him he did keep it on and managed to claim bragging rights this Saturday by 20 seconds joggers and walkers who completed event number 239 A massive thank you to all the amazing volunteers – without you each week I’m sure the Core team will welcome any offers of support and we look forward to visiting again soon A potential unexploded bomb has been discovered on Brixworth Industrial Estate Roads have been closed and a 50-metre cordon put in place as a precautionary measure Northamptonshire Police have requested an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) is sent to the scene A force spokesperson said: “There are currently road closures around the Brixworth Industrial Estate whilst we deal with a potential unexploded bomb “The EOD are on their way and the road closures in place include Staveley Way from Harborough Road to Silver Street as well as Ferro Fields “We are satisfied that there is no wider risk to the public as a result of this incident and we’d like to thank everyone in the area for their patience.” grants and donations to enable us to continue to provide the service Your donation would be greatly appreciated ALL CONTENT © COPYRIGHT HARBOROUGH FM 2007 – 2024 A suspected unexploded bomb on Brixworth Industrial Estate turned out to be ornament in the shape of a grenade Northamptonshire Police were alerted after it was spotted discarded yesterday afternoon Roads were closed & a cordon put in place dutring the alert  Pic: Brixworth Lees Express Officers put a 50-metre cordon in place and closed roads as a precaution An Army bomb disposal team was sent to the scene and quickly established the item was a harmless collector’s ornament A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “Thankfully it did not turn out to be a viable device and we’d like to thank everyone in the area for their patience during the incident.” Advertise with us Plans for affordable homes as part of a proposed village hub in Brixworth could help younger residents continue living in the village in the future The proposed Brixworth Local Services Centre just off Northampton Road to the north of Brixworth Cricket and Tennis Club would also deliver a 4,500 sq ft convenience store with a pharmacy The outline planning application includes 16 affordable homes classed as homes for sale or rent for people whose needs are not met by the private market This would help meet “strong local demand” from those who are currently priced out of the local market In general terms of affordable housing for sale and discounted homes for first-time buyers Affordable housing for rent can include affordable or Intermediate Rent (homes let at least 20% below local market rents or let at rates set between market rents and social rents) or Social Rent (set through the National Rent Regime in England at around 50% of market rents The affordable homes planned for the Brixworth Local Services Centre are outline only at this stage – more details of what form they could take would come further down the line if planning permission is granted Charles Church is from property consultant Underwoods and is working closely with the developers to promote the opportunities available should the plans for Brixworth Local Services Centre be approved He said: “This would provide a much-needed development and fill local need for affordable housing making Brixworth more accessible to those looking to get on the property ladder or those who need housing at a more affordable rate.” The team behind the plans says the village desperately needs more modern facilities to meet the evolving needs of current and future residents and that the development of facilities in Brixworth has not kept pace with housing growth Mr Church said the scheme has already attracted interest from a national supermarket operator and a gym operator Plans for the 2.6-hectare site also includes more than 150 car parking spaces with a number of electric charging points and for people using the disabled parking spots This will help to alleviate the village’s parking pressures Residents in favour of the plans can sign the ‘Say Yes’ petition which has already attracted more than 180 names While the plans have been shaped by what residents have said they would like to see in the village there is still an opportunity to have a say The petition offers residents the chance to make suggestions as to what facilities they would like to see in Brixworth Developer Dr Dallas Burston has supported the Brixworth community since working in the village as a GP in the 1980s He has previously employed 126 people in the village for his pharmaceutical company and spent £250,000 of his own money to build the cricket and tennis centre 20 years ago He has also planted 29,000 vines at the vineyards A multi-award winning company has been named among A valued partnership between two leading Northamptonshire businesses By submitting your request, you are confirming that you have read and agree to our Privacy Policy. 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© Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved Championship Celebrations in Brixworth and BrackleyMercedes celebrates a record-breaking sixth consecutive Formula One World Championship double...Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport celebrated its sixth consecutive double in style with special events in Brackley and Brixworth on Wednesday Lewis and Valtteri visited Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth to celebrate the record-breaking sixth consecutive FIA Formula One Constructors' and Drivers' World Championship with the team that designed and built this year's Championship-winning Power Unit the drivers and Toto came to Brackley to celebrate with the team responsible for the chassis of the Championship-winning Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+ When Mercedes embarked on the 2019 Formula One season it had the amazing opportunity to write F1 history: If the team was to win both the constructors' and the drivers' championship again it would become the first ever to claim six consecutive Formula One double titles The hopes of every member of the Mercedes motorsport family were high nine months after the 2019 car first turned a wheel at its shakedown at Silverstone the team came together in Brackley and Brixworth to celebrate its record-breaking double-championship success About 1,500 men and women spent months to conceive build and improve the Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+ which is now a true "I remember our first management off-site meeting in 2013 where we put our objectives on the wall -it was the first time we wrote down 'We want to fight for a championship' But Aldo Costa said that we should be more ambitious and make it plural - championships My first thought was that that's too far-fetched I still pinch myself sometimes because I can't quite believe it And this all down to the extremely hard work of this amazing team in Brixworth and Brackley I feel like a bit of an imposter sometimes because we get to go to the races and take the credit for all the achievements We've achieved something that has never been done before and we've done it for Mercedes one of the best-loved brands in the world - it is something that every single one of you can be extremely proud of." "It's very difficult to find the right words to express my gratitude to all of you for continuing to push every year - it's thanks to you that I've been living my dream that I've been able to succeed and reach this incredible achievement in my life I'm incredibly proud to be part of this group and I can't thank you enough for everything that you've done I never in a million years thought I'd get to six I grew up watching Formula One and I always wanted to do something like Ayrton that'd be great; if I could get three titles And now we've doubled that - it's truly unbelievable and I hope you've seen some of that in my driving Valtteri also has done exceptionally well this year and has been an incredible teammate I'm really proud to work alongside him and I expect him to be a massive challenger next year We must keep pushing because I know we have more to do - more championships to win more races to win - and I truly believe that we can do that I have no words to describe how proud I am to be part of this amazing team and how grateful I am for the work that every single one of you has done to make this achievement possible - I can only imagine the workload the commitment and all the sacrifices you've made to make this happen It's amazing to be part of the team that clinched the constructors' title Let me repeat something I said last year when I was standing here: Let's do it all again next year Huge congratulations to Lewis as well for winning the drivers' championship this year - next year it won't be that easy..." "It's been an incredible journey for all of us and it's quite humbling to get together and stand in front of you all Everybody at Brixworth has worked tirelessly to make sure that both the reliability and the performance of the Power Unit are in a position that allows us to fight for wins and ultimately the championship The hunger that goes into all the programmes all around the factory is amazing it's such a self-motivated group of people that just keeps pushing And I know that our colleagues working on the chassis have worked equally hard towards the same goal The victory in Austin was the 100th win for Brackley and Brixworth together and I remember driving to Brackley for the first time back in December 2008 I think no one would have predicted the that it would be the start to such an incredible journey for us It's an absolute pleasure to work with all of you at Brixworth and Brackley - this isn't just a hugely professional group of people but also very kind one and I'm very proud to be a part of it Massive congratulations to all of not just for the success of this year but for the success of the last six years where we secured the double "I've said so many times that what all of you manage to do just keeps setting new standards and keeps surprising everyone in the whole world - probably surprising everyone except this group itself The strength we all have together is utterly remarkable We must make sure to keep it like this here at Brackley and at Brixworth so that we can enjoy these moments again in the future because they are amazing and they feel fantastic Thank you very much for everything you've done to make it possible I know that many of you are already working on next year's car: we've got a winter ahead of us that is going to be a tough one and we have a season ahead of us that is going to be even tougher But I am certain that if we show again what we've shown six seasons on the trot we'll be there fighting for wins and championships again." Road to W12: What’s Going On at Brixworth?With the reveal of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance just weeks away both factories in Brackley and Brixworth are a hive of activity But what exactly are we working on right now we recently paid a visit to Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth to talk to Hywel Thomas about what Brixworth is focusing on at the moment and what the atmosphere is like ahead of the new 2021 F1 season we’ve got plenty of engines in build at the moment getting ready for the new season We have already got some of them together and we have also got engines running on the dynos right now There are also engines for our customers too which are already with them and either in the back of their chassis and fired up We have got some issues with the Power Units; we know we have issues but we have plenty of plans in place to fix all of those issues I’m sure it will all be ready for the first race.“ Hywel: It is an exciting time at the factory We get to see the fruits of our labour and see how much performance we have put on the engine to see what the durability of the engines are and of course what we don’t know is what other people have been doing at their factories but also nervousness of wondering whether we have done enough.. Hywel: The winter is always a challenging time for us and this year there have been a few extra additional things thrown at us It’s been the first winter where we’ve had to react to a change to the regulations which limits the amount of dyno hours we’re able to run This means we have to make every single dyno run count and must make sure that we are entirely productive to learn about the performance and the reliability of the Power Unit during each hour it’s the first winter where we have prepared for only one single upgrade for the whole season we have to get all of our performance into the first PU that goes to the first race whereas in previous seasons we have been able to split that up into different packages for each PU that gets introduced we have to get absolutely everything there for the first race and make sure it’s completely reliable there are more races this season and the same number of Power Units which means that each individual Power Unit needs to run across more races We just have to make sure that we are ready for that and focus even more on reliability We also have the challenge of a pretty short winter as we didn’t finish racing until the middle of December and now we’ve had more to do and less time to do it in Hywel: All the work we have been doing is on the backdrop of the global pandemic which of course adds some extra problems and some extra challenges for us The safety for our staff is absolutely key to us we had to do many changes to the site in order to make sure that it is COVID secure so all the testing and protocols that have been put in place are absolutely imperative for us We also have some members of staff that can work from home and we’ve done everything we can to get them working from home The amount of IT and the amount of innovation that people working from home have done to make sure that they can be as effective as possible is impressive to see I am not entirely sure how we would have coped 20 years ago we are more effective than we have been in the past We’ll keep evolving and will try to make the most of the situation we are in we welcome McLaren back as a Power Unit customer and in terms of day to day life at Brixworth the most important thing for us is because we’ll be producing more engines and sending more engines to races we don’t want to have to freeze the specifications any earlier and we really need to make sure that we are getting every ounce of performance and reliability into the Power Units that gives us the challenge of understanding how we can build the engines can we be more productive and we’ve got all the plans in place so we can build those extra 25 percent without having a huge impact on what we are able to take to the circuit the biggest regulatory change for us in 2022 is the change in the fuel turning to an E10 fuel that includes some sustainable ethanol That’s a challenge for us and our fuel supplier we’ll have gone through the 2021 pre-season project by that point and have a better understanding of the new dyno restrictions plus the fact we are only allowed one single performance upgrade per season we are slightly changing the way we are doing the project to understand the impacts of those regulation changes and reacting with any relevant tweaks to make sure we are making the most of the opportunities we have.