18/09/2026
🤎 WHAT A BRILLIANT FIRST ON THE MAP NETWORKING EVENT! 🤎
There was such a lovely buzz at Jeyes of Earls Barton this week as businesses, supporters and friends came together to hear more about our campaign to secure an official brown tourism sign for Northamptonshire at M1 Junction 15.
A few of our favourite moments… 👇
✨ Hearing from our founding members John Henderson, Sara Penrose & Philippa Jeyes, sharing the journey so far and why this campaign matters.
🎨 Hearing from Suzanne Oliver about the fantastic Schools Art Challenge inspired by On the Map.
💬 Brilliant conversations about sponsorship, fundraising and how businesses can get involved.
🎶 A special afternoon in the Moongate Garden with two incredibly talented local singers, Billy Lockett and Amanda Ribano .
🤎 And, of course, ‘A Brown Sauce for a Brown Sign’! Created especially for the campaign, there were plenty of tastings… and very little sauce left afterwards! 😋
And perhaps our favourite feedback of all?
1️⃣ The brown tourism sign is a great idea — we need to get behind it.
2️⃣ That sauce is seriously delicious! 😋
NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨
Our Fundraising Celebration takes place at the Mercure Hotel Northampton on 11 March 2027, and we’re inviting businesses across Northamptonshire to come on board as:
🤎 Sponsors
🤎 Event partners
🤎 Supporters
Why get involved?
🤎 Raise your business profile
🤎 Connect with other local businesses
🤎 Support Northamptonshire tourism & the visitor economy
🤎 Be part of a positive, community-led campaign
There are lots of ways to support us — from sponsorship packages and auction prizes to providing experiences, entertainment, food, drink or décor.
Whether you can provide financial support, donate products or services, or simply help us spread the word, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 [email protected]
A huge thank you to everyone who came, contributed, shared ideas and helped make our first event so special.
This is what community is all about. 🤎
ONE COUNTY. ONE SIGN. ONE LASTING LEGACY. Northamptonshire On the Map Jeyes of Earls Barton Discover Northamptonshire West Northamptonshire Council Anna Hulme
