Desborough Civic Society
About the society
Desborough Civic Society was formed in 1999 principally to encourage high standards of town planning and development and to stimulate public interest in and care for the history and character of the town and its surroundings.
The Society is completely independent and non -political and aims to work in partnership with local and regional authorities. It has responsibility for managing the Heritage Centre in Station Road from where a series of lectures and meetings take place throughout the year.
The more members we have, the stronger our voice and we have a greater chance of influencing decisions that affect planning developments in Desborough. We can be an effective voice looking after your interests.
Out of County Membership now available for locals living outside of Desborough. You will receive the electronic version of the Desborough Scrapbook for an annual subscription of �18. Apply online below or payment can be made by cheque made out to the Desborough Civic Society and posted to Desborough Heritage Centre, 72 Station Road, Desborough NN14 2RS.
Membership Fees
- Individual (all ages) £10 per year
- Joint (all ages) £15 per year
- Life membership £60
Become a member
- Influence decisions that affect planning developments in Desborough
- Monthly talks on Desborough heritage and occasional outings
- Inspire a sense of civic pride
2026 Programme
All monthly lectures start at 7.30pm. Non-members welcome.
Monday 26th January
The Kettering Mosaic: a FILM presented by Monica Ozdemir of Kettering Civic Society
Monday 23rd February
Richard Barnwell: Barnwell on Bygones: 50 Years as a General Auctioneer
Monday 30th March
Wendy Schmitt: My Great Aunt Mary & her amazing life as Lady's Maid to Lady Conan Doyle
Monday 27th April
Kevin Dopson: The History of RAF Desborough
Monday 25th May
Wendy Raybould: Worsted Manufacture in Northamptonshire
Monday 29th June
Monica Ozdemir: William Knibb of Kettering (1803-1845) & Anti-Slavery
Monday 28th September
Stephen Richards: Old Desborough Films on Desborough Life
Monday 26th October
Adrian Perkins — The Ghost Detective: Northamptonshire Hauntings
Monday 30th November
Andrew Presland: Boot & Shoe Manufacturers as Philanthropists, Rushden & Desborough
Monday 14th December
Stuart Irons: Aspects of Victorian Desborough