Cinema
PETERBOROUGH
Friday 27 August to Thursday 2 September
The A-team, (12A). Avatar: Special Edition 3D (12A). Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (PG). The Expendables (15). Grown Ups (12A). The Karate Kid (PG). Knight And Day (12A). Last Airbender 3D (PG). Marmaduke (U). Piranha 3D [Digital 3D] (18). Salt (12A). Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (12A). Shrek Forever After (U). The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG). Step Up 3D (12A). Tinker Bell And The Great Fairy Rescue (U). Toy Story 3 (U). Toy Story 3 In Disney Digital 3D (U). Information line – 01664 562251.
SLEAFORD
Four short films and a talk by Tony Pursey on Royalty and Empire, The Cabinet Rooms, The Overload Embroidery and Normandy 2000, Thursday 2 September, 7.30pm, St Denys Church Room. Admission for non-members of Sleaford Museum Trust, £2. Contact Sue - 01526 833964 or Wendy - 01529 415964.
SPALDING
Cats And Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore (12A), Fri 27, Sat 28 and Tuesday 31 Aug and Wednesday 1 September at 2pm, Thursday 2 September 6.30pm. The A Team (U), Fri 27 and Sat 28 August at 7.45pm, Tuesday 31 Aug At 6.30pm, Wednesday 1 September 7.45pm, Thursday 2 September 2pm. South Holland Centre – 01775 764777.
STAMFORD
Cats And Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore (U), Fri 27 Aug Until Thursday 2 September 2.30pm. Inception (12A) Fri 27 Aug until Thursday 2 September 8pm, Stamford Arts Centre - 01780 763203.
Theatre
NOTTINGHAM: All About Murder, Fri 27 and Sat 28 Aug, Theatre Royal - 0115 9895555
LINCOLN: An evening of Shakespeare with Richard Griffiths 7pm, Sat 28 Aug, The Lawn, Lincoln, tickets are free but must be booked in advance - part of the first Lincoln Shakespeare Festival which starts Fri 27 Aug until Sunday 5 September. lincolnshakespearefestival@hotmail.co.uk
PETERBOROUGH: High School Musical, based on the Disney film and performed by The Key Youth Theatre, Tuesday 31 Aug to Saturday 4 September. Key Theatre - 01733 207239.
STAMFORD: The Spirit Whisperer with clairvoyants, Marcus Eason and Nicholas John, Sunday 29 Aug, 8pm. The Odd Couple, Tuesday September 14 to Saturday September 18, Stamford Arts Centre - 01780 763203.
STAMFORD: Iolanthe, September 28 to October 1, Stamford Corn Exchange - 01780 766455 or 754829.
TOLETHORPE: final weekend of the season with Much Ado About Nothing Fri 27 and Sat 28 Aug. Tickets from Stamford Arts Centre - 01780 763203, boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Music
BOURNE: Organ Club with Dirkjan Ranzijn, Sunday 5 September, 1.45pm for 2.30pm start, Bourne Corn Exchange. Tickets from Denis - 01778 422262 or Neal’s Hairdressers, Bourne.
BOURNE: Ryan O, Sat 28 Aug, 8.30pm, Smiths.
BOURNE: Jubilee Weekender - beach party, live DJ and a fine collection of music, Fri 27, Sat 28 and Sunday 29 Aug, free admission, The Jubilee.
DEEPING: Twenty4, Sat 28 Aug, The Stage.
LANGTOFT: Porky Pig, Monday 30 Aug, The Waggon and Horses.
MORTON: Harps in quiet places - in association with Stamford International Harp Festival. David Watkins on pedal harp and Mark Harmer on clarsach, Fri 27 Aug, 7pm, St John the Baptist Church, tickets £8 including wine and cake. Contact David - 01778 570553.
PETERBOROUGH: Beer Festival live music on the Embankment, Fri 27 and Sat 28 Aug.
PETERBOROUGH: Savoy Jazz, 2pm-4pm, Cathedral Square.
SPALDING: Shameless, Sunday 29 Aug, The Golden Ball.
SPALDING: Folk Club on Wednesday 1 September with Miranda Sykes and Jenny Crook, doors open 8pm, admission, £6, South Holland Centre. To book and for more information contact 01406 380100.
STAMFORD: Soul Summit, 10 piece jazz band in aid of St Barnabas Hospice and day care, 3pm-6pm outside. Live music inside from 9pm-11pm, The Scotgate, Stamford.
Health and Fitness
BOURNE: Vitality, over 60s exercise classes, Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm, Meadow Close.
BOURNE: Athletics for children aged nine to 16 years, Bourne Town Harriers. Contact Lisa 01778 424529 for dates and venues.
BOURNE: Aerobics class, Tuesdays, 6pm to 7.15pm, Robert Manning College, please call or e-mail to pre- book your place at class 01778 346071 or brown.judi@googlemail.com
BOURNE: Community health walks lasting between 45 and 60 minutes, meet in Bourne every Wednesday- 1.45pm for 2pm start, contact Rachael Smith on 01476 406309.
BOURNE: Judo club every Wednesday, the Darby and Joan Hall, contact Chas Mayhew - 01778 440430.
BOURNE: Kickboxing, Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm, contact Matt on 07718 992088, Bourne Leisure Centre.
BOURNE: Mid-week walks (Kate Holey on 01476 406157); Saturday walks (Jack Rackstraw 01778 346598 or Norman Stroud 07951 447541); parent and toddler walks (Sue Renner 07963 302117). Sue Anthony on 01778 393525.
BOURNE: Extend, exercise classes for the over-60s and less able, Tuesdays, Bourne Corn Exchange, midday to 1.30pm. For details, call Jo on 01778 346982 or e-mail jojolang@tiscali.co.uk
BASTON: Unique Exercise and Movement Class for the over-40s, Wednesdays, 11am to midday, The Baskervilles, contact Clare on 01778 423351.
BOURNE: Ladies’ Keep Fit exercise, movement and dance class Thursdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Bourne Methodist Church Hall, contact Janet on 07929734606.
DEEPING: Walk4Life, meet at Deepings Community Centre, 1.45pm for 2pm, departure, Thursday 2 September. Contact Anne - 01778 420250.
EDENHAM: Supple strength classes, blending elements of yoga, pilates and body conditioning, for all ages and fitness levels, Thursdays, 6.30pm, contact Kim on 07976818995, Edenham Village Hall.
HACONBY: Weekly all weather walks around Haconby and surrounding villages, for details contact Kay and Alan Williams 01778 570650.
Dance
RIPPINGALE: Line dancing, Mondays, 7.30pm, Rippingale Village Hall.
Out and About
BOURNE: Bangers And Cash in aid of St Barnabas Hospice and day care, 10am-2pm, The Angel Hotel.
BOURNE: Cricket Club Summer Camp, various dates and times. Contact Phil - 07843381148.
BOURNE: Camp Energy, Monday to Friday during the school holidays, Bourne Leisure Centre - 01778 421435.
BOURNE: Sugar craft course, every Saturday throughout July and August, 10am-midday, Wake House. Contact Catherine - 07841900359.
BOURNE: Car boot sale, 8am, Sunday September 12, Rainbow car park. Contact 01778 420394.
BOURNE: Bourne Outdoor Pool Call 01778 422063 to check opening details.
BOURNE: Music, dancing and quizzes, every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm, £1 including refreshments, Bourne Methodist Church Hall.
BOURNE: Jumble sale first Thursday of each month from 10am. Coffee served every Thursday at Wake House, Bourne.
BOURNE: Civic Society Heritage Centre is open at weekends, from 2pm until 4pm. Exhibitions on Bourne’s motor racing connections, water industry, agriculture, railways, etc. Admission free.
BOURNE: Methodist Church, coffee 9.30am to midday, lunches served from midday to 12.30pm on Thursdays. Coffee on Saturdays.
CARLBY: Church Fete, Sat 28 Aug, 2pm-4pm, The Old Rectory.
DEEPING: work parties take place every Tuesday at Deeping Lakes. Contact Dave Vandome - 07775566586.
EDENHAM: Through the Ages, Sat 28 Aug, Sunday 29 and Monday 30, St Michael and All Angels’ Church.
ESSENDINE: Fete and car boot sale, Sunday September 5, 2pm, Essendine Village Hall. Car boot pitches £5 in advance or £6 on the gate. Contact Adele - 01780 751711
EASTON: Priest’s House - One of the National Trust’s smallest properties. Will be open on Sunday 29 Aug for the last time this summer from 2pm-4.30pm. Free admission, Easton on the Hill.
GRIMSTHORPE: Bike hire daily until the end of September at Grimsthorpe Castle.
HACONBY: Read through for the Wizard of Oz by Ringstone Players, Wednesday 1 September, The Hare and Hounds. For details contact Kay - 01778 570650.
LINCOLN: Ping Pong marathon, Sat 28, Sunday 29 and Monday 30 Aug, 10am-4pm, The High Street.
PETERBOROUGH: Historic guided walk, Sat 28 Aug, Peterborough Museum - 01733 864663.
PETERBOROUGH: Medieval Spectacular, Sat 28, Sunday 29 and Monday 30 Aug, Peterborough Museum - 01733 864663.
SLEAFORD: Disability Activity Days, various other dates and venues. Contact - 01500585580.
STAMFORD: Burghley Fine Food Market, Sat 28and Sunday 29 Aug, Burghley House.
STAMFORD: Browne’s Hospital museum, Broad Street, open Saturdays and public holidays 11am-4.30pm Sundays 2pm-4.30pm, includes exhibition of work by Rutland and Stamford Embroiderers’ Guild.
STAMFORD: Stamford and Rutland Hospital open day, Sunday 29 Aug, 2pm-4pm.
STAMFORD: Burghley Horse Trials start, Thursday 2 September, Burghley House.
STAMFORD: Car show, Sunday 29 Aug, 10am-6pm, free admission, Stamford Meadows.
TOFT: Kingfisher Club, various activities, 9.30am-2.30pm, Wednesdays, Bridge House. Contact Sue - 01778 590662.
WANSFORD: Nene Valley Railway, mixed steam and diesel service, daily departures. Contact 01780 784444. www.nvr.org.uk
WHISSENDINE: Miniature steam railway, Sunday 29 and Monday 30 Aug, Stapleford Park.
WISTOW - Spitfire shaped maze, open until September 5, Wistow, Leicester. Call 07884403889.
Quiz nights
BOURNE: Every Sunday, 7.30pm, free entry, The Baskervilles.
BOURNE: First Sunday of every month, 8pm, The Anchor, Eastgate, £1 entry fee, cash prize, all proceeds to Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.
BOURNE: Last Friday of each month, 9pm, RAOB Club, Burghley Street.
Bingo
BOURNE: Wednesday 1 September, doors open at 6.45pm, eyes down at 7.30pm, Robert Manning College.
MORTON: Bingo and raffle, Mondays at 8pm, The Lord Nelson.
RIPPINGALE: Fridays, doors open at 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm, Rippingale Village Hall, contact 01778 440975.
