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Thomas Harris

On a cold November night, long-time village residents, “the Harris family” made the trip to Franklins Gardens, home of the Northampton Saints, to see the induction of their Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather, Thomas Harris, into the Saints hall of fame.
Thomas played in the 1920s & 30s with an astonishing 426 caps to his name making him one of the top five appearance makers in the clubs history as well as one of the top leading try scorers. He also represented his country twice, pulling on the

England Jersey in Five Nation clashes against Scotland and

Ireland.
Off the field Thomas married my Gran Nancy in 1930 and set up home in Cottesbrooke running the family greengrocer and fish monger business until his untimely death in 1958 at the age of 51.
We never, unfortunately, got the chance to meet Thomas, but it was a great honour to be presented with a Hall of Fame Cap to go alongside his England Caps.  A very proud and emotional night.

Mark Harris

Christmas Fair

2025 saw the biggest and best Cottesbrooke Christmas Fair by far. The Village Hall welcomed over 20 local traders selling their creations to over 200 visitors. From Christmas Décor to plants and bulbs, delicious food to latest fashions and local artists, there was something for everyone to help kickstart their Christmas shopping. Both traders and shoppers commented on the wonderful atmosphere and the event helped to raise around £800 which goes towards the maintenance and improvements to the village hall and play area. The village hall committee would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came along to support the event and especially to village resident Heidi who supplied all the beautiful decorations.

Village Hall Committee