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

Here is what there is to look forward to over the coming week

Friday, August 19

Autumn Fair - Woods Funfair at Stamford Recreation Ground. Until Sunday, August 21.

Spirit of Stamford - select objects for the new Stamford museum. Display in St Michael’s Churchyard, High Street, Stamford, 9am to 4pm.

T. rex: The Killer Question, exhibition from the Natural History Museum opens at Peterborough Cathedral until September 3. Details and tickets from https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/trex.aspx

Wistow Maze - Wistow, LE8 0QF. 10am to 6pm. Giant eight acre maize maze in shape of Queen’s crown to mark the jubilee. Activity funyard, games and Wistow Rural Centre opposite with cafe, garden centre, model village, art gallery and shops.Open daily until September 4 and then weekends only until September 18. www.wistow.com or 07884 403889

Viva Verse and Vino - 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) The Shambles, Old Town Hall Bourne. Come and listen to amazing literary creations and enjoy a glass or two of your favourite tipple in our lovely venue. If you wish, come and share your original poetry or read an old classic or favourite. All proceeds go towards the Bourne Town Hall Trust renovation project. £3 (plus booking fee) from https://bournetownhall.org.uk/events

Penny Mob, 7.45pm (doors 7.30pm), at Voodoo Lounge, Stamford. Indie band featuring Stamford actor Andrew Mullan in Hometown Tour UK supporting new EP Party Animal. Tickets - https://ffm.live/pennymobtour

An evening of mediumship with Gail Bristow - 7.30pm to 8.45pm, Tinwell Village Hall, PE9 3UD. £7. Doors open 7pm.

Two exhibitions - Mark Hodson’s The Art of Recycling Metal and Wood and Julie Morris’ Wallpaper, Textiles and Fibre Art - Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery, Morley’s Lane, Corby Glen. Open midday to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday until Wednesday, August 31. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery.com

Saturday, August 20

Autumn Fair - Woods Funfair at Stamford Recreation Ground, until tomorrow.

Stamford Horticultural Society summer show - 2pm, United Reform Church Hall on Broad Street, Stamford. There will be various exhibits including flowers, vegetables, floral art and photography. Show schedules can be downloaded from their website stamfordhorticulturalsociety.chessck.co.uk. There will be tea, coffee and cake on sale.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, 5.30pm, Lyveden. Quantum Theatre present Michael Whitmore’s adaptation of this classic story for all the family. Bring a blanket and a picnic. Tickets £15 adults, £10 child, Family £40-49, Concessions £10. Call 0344 2491895 or www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/the-tale-of-peter-rabbit

Butterfly release - 2pm, Jubilee Meadow, the Wellhead, Bourne. Short service to be followed by butterfly release to remember loved ones. Organised by Butterfly Hospice Trust. Cost £10 per butterfly. Call 01205 311222

Sunday, August 21

Autumn Fair - Woods Funfair at Stamford Recreation Ground.

Quaintree Hall, Quaintree, opens its gardens for the National Garden Scheme from 12pm to 5pm. More details at www.ngs.org.uk

Car boot sale - 10am, Glebe Field/John Eve Field, Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, PE6 8LH. £5 per table. Contact Virginia Moran on 07711 883938 or virginia.moran@oddfellows.co.uk

Rutland Ramblers - 8.5 mile walk from Wadenhoe(PE8 5SY). Ring 01572 755663 for further details

Teas - 2.30pm - 5pm, King’s Cliffe Village Hall. Scones with clotted cream and jam and a selection of homemade cakes, cheese scones and other bakes to enjoy while you relax over a pot of freshly-brewed tea or coffee. Search our book corner for a good read and be tempted by our homemade preserves on sale. We can now take card payments, though cash is still very welcome. To reach the Village Hall by car, go down Orchard Lane from the west end of West Street and turn left onto Church Walk. There is parking outside the lower entrance to the Village Hall and a stairlift should you need it. Eagle Lane footpath from beside the Londis shop in West Street leads to the upper Village Hall entrance.

Monday, August 22

Afternoon tea, chat and activities - 2pm to 3.30pm, United Reformed Church Hall, Broad Street, Stamford. Part of Evergreen Care Trust’s Building Better Mental Wealth.

Stamford Diversity Festival exhibition in the gallery. Runs until September 4.

The Bard of Salford - John Cooper Clarke, Stamford Corn Exchange. Poetry and humour. Tickets from £15 from 01780 766455 or www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/john-cooper-clarke

Tuesday, August 23

Beth Nielsen Chapman, Corn Exchange, Stamford. Opening night of Grammy nominated Texan songwriter’s Crazy Town UK tour. Her first taste of new music in over four years with her forthcoming 15th album ‘CrazyTown’.

Afternoon teas, chat, board games and opportunity to bring art and craft work. Stamford Free Church, 2pm to 4pm. More information from John on 01780 754641.

Peterborough Beer Festival - 5.30pm to 11pm, River Embankment. PE1 1EF. Organised by Camra. £5.

Wednesday, August 24

Peterborough Beer Festival - midday to 3pm, £2. 5.30pm to 11pm, £5, River Embankment. PE1 1EF. Organised by Camra.

Thursday, August 25

Afternoon tea, chat and activities - 2pm to 3.30pm, United Reformed Church Hall, Broad Street, Stamford. Part of Evergreen Care Trust’s Building Better Mental Wealth.

Redhill Lodge in Barrowden opens its gardens for the National Garden Scheme from 1pm to 5pm. More details at www.ngs.org.uk

Oakham and Uppingham Macular Society Support Group - 10.30am to 12pm, Oakham Methodist Church, Northgate, Oakham, LE15 6QS. For more information about the Oakham and Uppingham Support Group, to become a volunteer, or to confirm your attendance for the next support group meeting, please contact Paul Holden on 07769 494087.

Peterborough Beer Festival - midday to 3pm, £2. 5.30pm to 11pm, £6, River Embankment. PE1 1EF. Organised by Camra.

Friday, August 26

The Groove, Stamford Arts Centre ballroom - 7pm to 9pm. An exciting, fun-filled night for adults with disabilities aged 16+, their families and support workers. Wheelchair access is available. Tickets £3.50 (support workers free) from box office on 01780 763203

Peterborough Beer Festival - midday to 3pm, £2. 5.30pm to 11.30pm, £6, River Embankment. PE1 1EF. Organised by Camra.

Saturday, August 27

Bulwick Horticultural Show staged in St Nicholas Church, public viewing on each afternoon with teas and stalls in the village centre.

Stamford Diversity Festival Artisans Fair 10am – 3pm Ballroom. MUHA in Concert 7.30pm Ballroom. Tickets from https://www.stamfordartscentre.com/

Arts for Rutland exhibition - Rutland County Museum, Oakham. Open until Saturday, October 1.

Summer Fine Food Market - 10am to 4pm, Burghley House. Includes 45 producers in the stable courtyards. Free parking and admission.

The Wansford Show - midday to 5.30pm, Bradshaws Field, Elton Road, Wansford PE8 6JD. Celebrating village life featuring show marquee, live music from three bands, tug of war, children’s entertainer and fypast by RAF Hurricane. £4 entry. Details at www.facebook.com/Wansfordshow/

Peterborough Beer Festival - midday to 3pm, £2. 5.30pm to 11.30pm, £6, River Embankment. PE1 1EF. Organised by Camra.

Iron Horse Ranch House, Market Deeping - Rock night. Lizzy on the Loose 5pm - 6.45pm and Let There B/DC 7pm - 9pm Tickets £5 per person on the door.

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