Action for Happiness Northants

Action for Happiness Northants Movement of Northants people, building a happier community by making positive changes in homes, schools, workplaces, and personal lives.

Move Semilong & Kingsley: Active, Happier, Together! 🤝When isolation feels like a heavy weight, connection is the lift w...
03/02/2026

Move Semilong & Kingsley: Active, Happier, Together! 🤝

When isolation feels like a heavy weight, connection is the lift we all need.

As we step into Friendly February, we are shifting our focus to the most powerful predictor of a long, happy life: Relating. It isn't just about small talk; it's about the "We-llness" that comes from knowing your neighbours and building roots right where you live.

Whether you've lived in the area for years or new to Semilong & Kingsley, there is a seat waiting for you. Come as you are—you don’t need to be an expert in happiness to start a new habit.

Join Heather at Heathers Café for our weekly Happiness Café gathering. This is a warm, informal space to explore the 10 Keys to Happier Living and strengthen the social fabric of our local community.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Every Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Heathers Café, 86 Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton NN2 7HJ

No booking required—just pop in, grab a tea, and join the circle!



Getting a head start on Friendly February! 🤝As we move into a new month, the focus shifts to one of the most vital keys ...
03/02/2026

Getting a head start on Friendly February! 🤝

As we move into a new month, the focus shifts to one of the most vital keys to well-being: Relating.

Scientists have found that our relationships are the strongest predictor of how happy we are, yet building those connections can sometimes feel like a challenge.

The next Online Happiness Group is a space designed to change that.

Join the conversation:
📅 Wednesday, February 4th
🕙 7:00 PM
👥 With David, Carrie, and Poppie.

This is a chance to step away from the "I-llness" of isolation and move toward "We-llness" by sharing experiences and learning how to build deeper, more meaningful connections with those around us.

By staying active in our community and moving together—even in a digital space—we boost our physical health and strengthen the social fabric that supports us all.

Register here: 👉 https://tr.ee/LxvO7z42RG

Move Northamptonshire: Active, Happier, Together.



Community isn't a one-time event; it’s a rhythm.As we move into Friendly February, the Semilong Community Exchange conti...
02/02/2026

Community isn't a one-time event; it’s a rhythm.

As we move into Friendly February, the Semilong Community Exchange continues to be your local space to connect, share, and grow. This month, our focus is on Relating—one of the 10 Keys to Happier Living that reminds us how much we need each other to stay well.

Whether you’re a regular or haven't been in for a while, the Hub is here for you every week. It’s a relaxed, informal space to practice the "Tiny Habits" that strengthen our local roots and shift us from "I-llness" to "We-llness."

No labels and no pressure—just a friendly environment where you can learn more about Action for Happiness and meet the people making our community shine.

📍 Where: Lester Street Community Centre (41 Leicester St, NN1 3RS)
🕙 When: Every Tuesday and Friday | 11am – 2pm

Pop in, grab a tea, and join the conversation.

Move Semilong & Kingsley: Active, Happier, Together.



29/01/2026

Looking for a way to beat the winter blues and find your glow? ☀️

Pop down to the Semilong Community Exchange at Lester Street Community Centre! (41 Leicester St, Northampton NN1 3RS)

Every Tuesday and Friday (11am – 2pm), the space is open to explore the 10 Keys to Happier Living. It’s all about finding those "Tiny Habits" that make our community shine. ☕️✨

There is a great atmosphere at the Hub, and it’s a brilliant way to learn a little more about Action for Happiness in a relaxed, relational way.

Watch the video: To see exactly how things work at the Hub, check out the video below, posted on January 20th. It gives a great feel for the space and the welcome waiting for you. 🎥

Move Semilong & Kingsley: Active, Happier, Together.

Spread a Little Happiness in Duston! 🌼Looking for a way to boost your wellbeing and connect with your community? Join ou...
28/01/2026

Spread a Little Happiness in Duston! 🌼

Looking for a way to boost your wellbeing and connect with your community? Join our upcoming Happiness Habits Course in Duston!

This 6-week journey, developed by Action for Happiness, dives into the science-backed habits that lead to a more fulfilling life.

Whether it's learning the power of gratitude or the importance of self-care, we'll explore practical ways to be happier and kinder, together.

The Details:

Who: Facilitated by Shehnaaz & Sammie (Local Volunteers).

What: A 6-week in-person journey into the 10 Keys to Happier Living.

When: Wednesdays, starting Feb 18th @ 6:30 PM.

Where: St Crispins Retail Village, Duston (Mensah Wellbeing Holistic Hub).

Cost: Donation of your choice (Suggested £60, but free places are available—no barriers).

Whether you are looking to deepen your own resilience or find a new tribe of supportive neighbours, this is your space.

Secure your spot here: https://tr.ee/eJGlQR6LSp

Getting a head start on Friendly February! As we move into a new month, the focus shifts to one of the most vital keys t...
28/01/2026

Getting a head start on Friendly February!

As we move into a new month, the focus shifts to one of the most vital keys to well-being: Relating. Scientists have found that our relationships are the strongest predictor of how happy we are, yet building those connections can sometimes feel like a challenge.

The next Online Happiness Group is a space designed to change that.

Join the conversation on Wednesday, February 4th at 7pm with David, Carrie, and Poppie.

This is a chance to step away from the "I-llness" of isolation and move toward "We-llness" by sharing experiences and learning how to build deeper, more meaningful connections with those around us.

By staying active in our community and moving together—even in a digital space—we don’t just boost our physical health; we strengthen the social fabric that supports us all.

Register here: 👉 https://tr.ee/LxvO7z42RG

Move Northamptonshire: Active, Happier, Together.

Move Semilong & Kingsley: Active, Happier, Together!𝗪𝗵𝗼: Join Heather at Heathers Café for our weekly Happiness Café gat...
27/01/2026

Move Semilong & Kingsley: Active, Happier, Together!

𝗪𝗵𝗼: Join Heather at Heathers Café for our weekly Happiness Café gathering.

This is a key part of the Move Semilong & Kingsley: Active, Happier, Together project, proudly supported by Cllr Farzana Aldridge.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁: A warm, informal space to explore the 10 Keys to Happier Living. As we celebrate Happier January, it’s the perfect time to build new Happiness Habits and meet your neighbours.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Every Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Heathers Café, 86 Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton NN2 7HJ

𝗪𝗵𝘆: To shift from "I-llness" to "We-llness" by strengthening our local roots. Whether you want to learn new wellbeing tools or just fancy a friendly chat, the door is open.

CTA: No booking required—just pop in, grab a tea, and join the circle!

The results of our impact evaluation in partnership with the University of Northampton’s Institute for Social Innovation...
27/01/2026

The results of our impact evaluation in partnership with the University of Northampton’s Institute for Social Innovation and Impact (ISII) are now available for download. 📊

This report provides the evidence for how we are shifting the needle from "I-llness" to "We-llness" across Northamptonshire. By moving the focus from individual clinical outcomes to collective social connection, we are creating a blueprint for healthier communities. These vital learnings are already being applied to our active projects in Towcester, Semilong, and Kingsley to ensure every step of our growth is rooted in evidence-based practice.

We invite our partners and stakeholders to download the full evaluation and explore how we are building a happier, more connected county together.

👉 Download the Report: https://tr.ee/vDqg89PGAu

Move Northamptonshire: Active, Happier, Together.

The seeds of happiness are being sown at Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School in Northampton! 🌱Kingsthorpe Grove's new Happi...
26/01/2026

The seeds of happiness are being sown at Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School in Northampton! 🌱

Kingsthorpe Grove's new Happiness Club is off to a flying start.

In Week 1, the children explored the power of Giving by creating compliment cards for friends and family.

"We had a great first week in Happiness Club. We looked at how 'Giving' can help you feel happier and made some compliment cards to give to our friends and family. We also started to complete our 'Action for Happiness' journals. 💚"

In week 2, they dived into Relating, learning how "curious conversations" and deep listening help us grow closer.

"This week in Happiness Club, we looked at the Action for Happiness key 'Relating'. We spoke about how scientists have found that connecting with other people is really good for our overall happiness. We also discussed how we can relate better to other people by asking interesting questions and listening properly. We interviewed each other to find out more about each other and the children were set a challenge to create some 'curious conversations' with friends, family and other children in different year groups."

It’s inspiring to see these young "Great Dreamers" interviewing each other and taking on the challenge of starting new conversations across different year groups.

This is how we move from "I-llness" to "We-llness"—one connection at a time.

Check out the full Case Study we co-produced with the school to see the impact of this work in action: 👉 https://tr.ee/u1enSWC1Uq

You can find out more about Happiness Clubs here: https://tr.ee/HappinessClubs

Move Kingsthorpe: Active, Happier, Together.

What a wonderful morning at Duston Library and Community Centre Today.Matthew and Debs from the Action for Happiness Nor...
24/01/2026

What a wonderful morning at Duston Library and Community Centre Today.

Matthew and Debs from the Action for Happiness Northamptonshir Hub and Sammy Joy , Northamptonshire's newest Action for Happiness Volunteers—came together today to share the 10 Keys to Happier Living with the community.

One of the highlights was being joined by Hayley Atkins, the West Northants Councillor for Duston.

Another highlight was visiting the team behind GJ@The Square, a cafe & bistro within the Duston Community Centre, who run a happy cafe each month where you can meet new people and connect with others in the community.

Shehnaaz and Sammy are volunteering their time to lead the 6-week Happiness Habits course starting next month at the Mensah Wellbeing Holistic Hub in St Crispins Retail Village.

It’s a fantastic, friendly space to look at how we can all be a bit kinder to ourselves and each other.

If you haven't experienced one of our flagship courses yet, now is your chance.

Find all the details and sign up here: https://actionforhappiness.org/course/happiness-habits-northampton-1



Let's get moving and connecting in Duston! ☀️☕This Saturday, we are planting seeds of connection right here in our commu...
22/01/2026

Let's get moving and connecting in Duston! ☀️☕

This Saturday, we are planting seeds of connection right here in our community.

As part of our ambition to 'Move Duston: Active, Happier, Together' we invite you to pop in and warm up with us at our Pop-Up Happy Café.

It’s a casual, open space to chat, connect, and discover simple ways to boost your wellbeing.

Whether you are curious about the 10 Keys to Happier Living, interested in our upcoming Happiness Habits Course, or just want to say hello—we’d love to see you.

Come meet the team (Matthew, Shehnaaz & Sam) and let's make January a little brighter, together.

🗓 When: Saturday, January 24th
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Where: Duston Library (at Duston Community Centre, Pendle Rd, NN5 6DT)

Let's take action to be happier and kinder, together.

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General Practice Alliance

Northampton’s General Practice Alliance is promoting Action for Happiness to increase positive mental health in Northampton and especially in the workplace.

Positive mental health:


  • Increases creativity and productivity