NMPAT Duston Centre

Reminder - We are open this Saturday during the Bank Holiday!

Last week the art group got started with the mountain of clay I bought...(Turns out weights and measures isn't my strong suit....and 25kg of clay...is an awful lot!)

+ some tiny musical superstars of the future! (One is now known as Mini Mrs Bickerdike!)

🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 delivery unpacked from the wonderful St Giles Music. Lots of 🎵🎵 music 🎵🎵 to be made today.

Massive thank you to Paul and for helping us refresh our equipment.

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We had a great first Saturday back. Here's some pictures of the Strings, Wind and Art groups from last term. Including the Ukulele Gangs latest album cover.

Suprise trip to the tip for Easter Gardening. Led to looking in the Reuse shop...one PAT tested electric drum kit (completely working :D) and two small guitars later....I think we'll have some happy junior rock and poppers! Time to give them a clean!

I was lucky enough to once again be invited to chat on Radio N Live, by the wonderful Paul, to talk about Saturday Centres and music in our area.

Tune in from around 1hr28 minutes to catch the short interview.

Undiscovered Northampton Undiscovered Northampton - NLive Radio

We've had a great term - I've entirely forgotten to share photos from.

Here's some of our Brass Players (nicknamed the George Section) having fun this term..including Mr Batty....that's definitely great technique on Trombone right?

Have a nice break!

We've got an incredible new harp teacher at NMPAT. If you have ever fancied playing this beautiful instrument drop the office a message about lessons. I grew up in South Wales, so would love to hear more harpists!

We’re delighted to welcome our new harp teacher, Chris Clarke to the team! 🌟

If you’ve ever thought about learning this beautiful and unique instrument, now is the perfect time to start. Whether you're a beginner or looking to develop your skills further, we are offering harp lessons, with limited spaces available.

If you or your child is interested in learning, please apply via our website: www.nmpat.co.uk/lessons

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Entrance is through the small gate to the side today (by the Black Van) due to ongoing repairs to the front roof of the building.

The NMPAT Friends Association have started up an online merch store - open til the 31st of March for this first run!

The Friends of NMPAT merch shop is now live!

For the first time, you are able to purchase NMPAT t-shirts, polo shirts, caps and tote bags, with both shirts able to be personalised 👕🧢🌟

The shop will remain open until midnight on Tuesday 31st March.
Get yours here: www.actifwearshop.co.uk/nmpat-spring-summer-2026

Well this morning was a roaring success...a quick count up says we had around 150 students today...we average around 80ish! Thank you for bringing your wonderful friends!

I would say I'm off to collapse now...but it's the "string spectacular" today. See some of you there!

This week we're on the primary strings residential. The Duston Centre gang have all brought matching teddies.