Volunteers To Support Market Harborough’s Town of Culture Bid
Written by HFM News on 23rd January 2026
Volunteers are lending their support as Market Harborough prepares to bid to become the UK’s first ever Town of Culture.
Harborough District Council will enter the government competition, which offers a top prize of £3m, with assistance from Creative Harborough.
Penny Nicholson from Creative Harborough speaking to HFM’s Nick Shaw
Creative Harborough supports and showcases arts and cultural organisations and events across the district, helping to highlight the town’s vibrant creative scene.
Penny Nicholson, one of the founders of the group, is among the volunteers helping to shape the bid:
Towns have until the end of March to register their interest, with the strongest entries progressing to a shortlist.
