What's on this week in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings

There's plenty of pantomimes and Christmas shows in the diary for this week.

If you want to include an event in our diary dates section, email details to: smeditor@stamfordmercury.co.uk

Friday, December 23

Cinderella by Stamford Pantomime Players - Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre. Times vary. Until Sunday, January 1. Tickets from www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

Dick Whittington - Key Theatre Peterborough. Until Sunday, January 8. Tickets from £10. Box Office: 01733 852 992 or https://keytheatre-peterborough.com/event/dick-whittington/

Santa’s New Sleigh - Key Theatre Studio, Peterborough (until December 24). A festive play by Brad Fitt. Including a free gift from Santa for every child! Tickets from £13.50 from box office on 01733 852 992 or https://keytheatre-peterborough.com/event/santas-new-sleigh/

Oakham Art Group Winter Exhibition - Rutland County Museum in Catmose Street. Runs to January 9.

Christmas at Belton House - 4.30pm with last entry at 8pm. Closes 10pm. Festive trail with light installations. Street vendors selling food and drinks, as well as chance to toast marshmallows. Book tickets at christmasatbelton.seetickets.com. Runs until January 1 (except for Nov 28 and 29 and Dec 5, 12 and 25).

Chase the Goose’ family trail - £2. Lyveden New Bield. Runs until February 6.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve Carol Service - 5pm, Holy Cross Church, Burley. A candlelit service of traditional carols and readings followed by mulled wine and mince pies. In aid of The Churches Conservation Trust.

Christmas Day

Carols and readings - Ryhall Methodist Church, 10.30am. All ages welcome.

Boxing Day

Rutland Morris - 11am Horse and Jockey in Manton; midday, Market Place in Uppingham and 1pm, The Crown in Uppingham. A performance of their usual winter border dances and their renowned mummers play.

Tuesday, December 27

Cinderella – Stamford Pantomime Players at Stamford Corn Exchange, 7pm (and Dec 29, 30, 31, Jan 1). Tickets from www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

Thursday, December 29

Funhouse Comedy Club - 8pm, Grainstore Brewery, Station Approach, Oakham. Featuring Alfie Moore, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Bligh and compered by Cerys Nelmes. Tickets £12 in advance from www.funhousecomedy.co.uk. Doors open 6.15pm, last orders for food 7.15pm.

An Epiphany party - Ryhall Methodist Church, 11am to 1pm. It includes crafts, games, a party lunch and more. All ages welcome. For more information or to book a place contact messychurchryhall@gmail.com or call 01780 897791.

Monday, January 2, 2023

Ramblers Walk - An easy 8 mile walk starting at 10am, taking in the pretty Denton Reservoir. Through the village of Denton, pick up a disused railway track, then walk a small section of the Viking Way, return along the Grantham Canal, down the Drift and into the typical Lincolnshire village of Harlaxton. Further information at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/stamford

Burghley Park Walk - 2pm, Stamford. Organised by Nene and Welland Oddfellows. Contact David on 01778 347876

Tuesday, January 3

Stamford Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting at Stamford Day Centre, Ryhall Road, 1pm-3pm. For more information call 07906 362686. Meets first Tuesday of the month.

Cold Pudding Club - 6.30pm, Oddfellows Hall, Church Street, Market Deeping. Organised by Nene and Welland Oddfellows. Contact David on 01778 347876.

Tuesday, January 10

Business meeting - 10.30am, Oddfellows Hall, Church Street, Market Deeping. Contact Karen on 01788 342006.

Wednesday, January 11

Craft Club - 1pm, Oddfellows Hall, Church Street, Market Deeping. Hosted by Nene and Welland Oddfellows. Contact Georgina on 01778 347876.