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January 1960
A regular two-hour Saturday afternoon show began at the Royal Theatre devoted to teenagers and called “Teen‑beat”.
Rushden UDC was fighting to keep the town’s Library under its control.
It was announced that a new road called Lodge Road would be constructed off Manor Road.
February 1960
An old time fair organ was purchased by Mr Arthur Mills of Express Dry Cleaners.
The Rushden branch of the National British Women’s Temperance Association celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Tag-style wrestling came to Rushden for the first time at the Windmill Hall.
March 1960
During ‘Postal Week’ it was reported that 60,000 letters were dispatched from the town every week.
A dog which was appearing in Rushden Operatic Society’s production of “Balalaika” emitted a bored yawn during the singing of the song “Deep as the Snow”.
April 1960
The entrance lodge at Rushden Hall was demolished.
The site of Woburn Place, off Rectory Road, was cleared for the erection of a new Health Centre.
It was reported that Rushden Contributory Fund paid out £2,464 in patient care grants, £500 in out‑patient grants and £8 in travel allowances during 1959.
May 1960
At the BWTA Hall, Newton Road, a thousand cacti plants were shown by the Northants branch of the National Cactus and Succulents Society.
600 women from all over the county were at the Independent Wesleyan Church, Rushden, to celebrate the golden jubilee of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Wesleyan Union.
June 1960
Rushden journalist Mr Len Elliott died. He was known as ‘Mr.Cobbler’.
The Rushden Darby and Joan Club went to Cliftonville for their annual seaside holiday.
300 young people joined a marchpast on Commonwealth Youth Sunday.
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July 1960
It was reported that the profit from the Carnival was £650.
Rushden CWS firemen were champions of the London Area, the first time they had won the honour.
August 1960
“Talk of the Town”, a weekly article by Mr.Cobbler II, told returning holiday makers that “they had missed nothing at home, for nothing had happened”.
The Girl Guides from Rushden went to the Nottingham area for their annual camp, and the Boys Brigade came home from Devon.
September 1960
Rushden coal merchants had to delay deliveries due to a shortage of supplies.
It was announced that a new lawn cemetery was to be created.
A new ‘star’, Peter Whiffin, who signed on for the “Russians”, scored two goals two days later in their inspiring 6–1 home win over Gresley Rovers.
October 1960
Membership of Rushden Co‑op was 8,080 with an annual trade of £918,000.
The Lord Mayor of London, Wellingborough-born Sir Edmund Stockdale, adjourned his business for twenty minutes so that he could meet twenty-two schoolgirls from Rushden who were members of the Northants Safe Cycling Team.
November 1960
Mr.G.F.Gray was appointed Chairman of the London & Home Counties Sectional Board of the Electrical Contractors’ Association.
An iron pony, complete with bridle, saddlecloth and brasses was on display in the window of “Horse and Rider”.
December 1960
Twenty-eight residents of “Risdene” were entertained by the Salvation Army Band on Christmas Eve and by the Rushden Mission Band on Christmas Morning. Visits were made from the Chairman of the Council and dinner was provided by Rushden Co‑operative Society.
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