Pop-up COVID vaccine clinic at Northampton Town Festival this weekend


People visiting the Northampton Town Festival this weekend will be able to drop in for their COVID jab at a pop-up vaccination clinic.

The dedicated vaccination service will be open at The Racecourse on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August between 11am and 6pm, offering first doses for anyone aged 18 and over who has not yet taken up the offer of the jab, as well as second doses for those who received a first dose of Pfizer or AstraZeneca at least eight weeks previously.

It is one of several drop-in vaccination clinics available around the county over the coming days, including in Northampton, Wellingborough and Corby town centres.

Chris Pallot, Director of Northamptonshire COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, said: “We know that it’s not always convenient for people to visit an existing vaccination site for their COVID vaccine, so we want to make it easier for them to grab a jab by bringing the vaccine to them wherever we possibly can.

“Well over half a million people in Northamptonshire have already received at least one dose of the vaccine but we know there are thousands of people out there who’ve not yet taken up the ongoing offer to get their jabs.

“If you’ve not got round to getting yours and you’re visiting the Northampton Town Festival this weekend, why not drop in at our pop-up clinic where the friendly team will be happy to take care of you? Equally, if you’re undecided about whether to get your vaccine you can speak to a health professional with any questions or concerns you may have.”

No appointment is necessary to get a COVID vaccine at the Northampton Town Festival pop-up or any of the other drop-in sessions open around the county this week.

People should check availability, opening hours and eligibility before visiting. Please bring along your NHS number if you have one, which you can easily find online at nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/

Anyone unable to attend a drop-in clinic can still book an appointment at existing local vaccination sites, either online at nhs.uk/coronavirus-vaccine, by calling 119 or by contacting their GP practice.

 

Drop-in vaccination clinics in Northamptonshire – Wednesday 4 to Tuesday 10 August

 

Full details of drop-in availability can be viewed online at www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/covidvaccine.

 

Corby

 

Mr Pickford’s Pharmacy

Spencer Court, Corby

NN17 1NU

 

Wednesday 4 August

  • 30am to 6pm

 

Thursday 5 August

  • 30am to 6pm

 

Friday 6 August

  • 30am to 6pm

 

  • First doses for ages 40+
  • Second doses for anyone who had first AstraZeneca dose at least eight weeks ago

Northampton

 

Northampton Town Festival pop-up

The Racecourse, Kettering Road, Northampton

NN1 4LG

 

Saturday 7 August

  • 11am to 6pm

 

Sunday 8 August

  • 11am to 6pm

 

  • First doses for ages 18+
  • Second doses for anyone who had first Pfizer or AstraZeneca dose at least eight weeks ago

Northamptonshire COVID-19 Vaccination Centre

Royal Pavilion, Summerhouse Road, Moulton Park, NN3 6BJ

 

Seven days a week

  • 8am to 6.30pm
  • First doses for ages 18+
  • Second doses for anyone who had first Moderna dose at least eight weeks ago

 

Regent Pharmacy

 10-11 Regent Square, Northampton, NN1 2NQ

 

Friday 6 August

  • 9am to 6pm

 

Saturday 7 August

  • 9am to 6pm

 

  • First doses for ages 18+
  • Second doses for anyone who had first Pfizer or AstraZeneca dose at least eight weeks ago

Monday 9 August

  • 9am to 6pm

 

Tuesday 10 August

  • 9am to 6pm

 

  • First doses for ages 40+
  • Second doses for anyone who had first AstraZeneca dose at least eight weeks ago

Ramgarhia Sikh Temple

Cromwell Street,

Northampton,

NN1 2TE

Thursday 5 August

  • 12pm to 8pm

 

Friday 6 August

  • 12pm to 5pm

 

Monday 9 August

  • 10am to 4pm

 

Tuesday 10 August

  • 10am to 4pm

 

  • First doses for ages 18+
  • Second doses for anyone who had first AstraZeneca or Pfizer dose at least eight weeks ago

 

Northampton and District Indoor Bowling Association

Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8DH

Thursday 5 August

  • 8am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 7pm

 

Friday 6 August

  • 8am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 7pm

 

Saturday 7 August

  • 9am to 12.30pm

 

  • First doses for ages 18+
  • Second doses for anyone who had first Pfizer dose at least eight weeks ago

Wellingborough

 

Pravasi Mandal Centre (Regent Pharmacy)

65 Elsden Road,

Wellingborough, NN8 1QD

Thursday 5 August

  • 9am to 6pm
  • First doses for ages 18+
  • Second doses for anyone who had first Pfizer or AstraZeneca dose at least eight weeks ago