What's On in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings
Published: 14:00, 24 June 2022
If you're looking for something to do this weekend and into next week, then browse the events we've been told about ...
Friday, June 24
- Book signing - Vista charity book shop, High Street, Oakham, from about 10am. Local author Alec Crombie will be signing copies of his book, Become the Wind. The store is also marking its seventh anniversary.
- Stamford Comedy Club - Stamford Corn Exchange at 7.30pm, featuring Tez Ilyas, Esther Manito, David Luck and Ben Norris. Tickets £16.50 from www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk or 01780 766455.
- 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.
- Glorious art exhibition - Stamford Arts Centre, 10am to 4pm and 6pm to 8.30pm. Featuring 10 local artists and paintings in all mediums, photography, sculpture, ceramics, calligraphy, mosaics and glass. Artists’ talks and demonstrations. Free entry. Until July 3.
- Summer flower festival - St James Church, Gretton, until Sunday. Displays to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
- Nolitex exhibition - The Willoughby Gallery, Corby Glen. Until July 6. Free. Details at www.willoughbygallery.com
- Rutland Beer Festival - 11am-8pm, Rutland County Museum, Oakham. £10 admission package on the door. Tutored beer tasting at 3pm and brewing film at 8pm.
Saturday, June 25
- Open garden - Home Farm, Little Casterton Road, Ryhall (PE9 4HA) opens as part of the National Garden Scheme from 1pm to 5pm. Admission £5, children free. Home-made teas available. Details at www.ngs.org.uk
- Oakham Pride Festival - midday until 5pm, Oakham Castle and grounds. Live music, stalls, food and children’s entertainment. Meet in Cutts Close at 11.30am for a pride walk ahead of the event.
- The Deepings School of Dancing - Recharged 2022 at 5pm. Tickets £12 or £9.50 concessions from www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk or 01780 766455
- Jane Schofield craft workshops - Stamford Arts Centre art room, 10am to 12.30pm. Bead and button hearts
- Gretton Charity Sportive - 50km or 100km cycle routes raising money for The Travers Foundation
- Stamford Chamber Orchestra - Season Finale, 7.30pm at Stamford Arts Centre ballroom. Tickets £12.50 (£10.50 concessions, £5 under 26s). www.stamfordartscentre.com
- One A’Chord - 25 piece singing group, present their summer concert at Barn Hill Methodist Church, Stamford, at 7.30pm. Entry is free but a donation to Evergreen Care Trust appreciated.
- Steampunk weekend - Belvoir Castle grounds at our Steampunk Weekend. £22 for adults, £10 for children aged between four and 16 and £55 for family of two adults and three children. Ticket price includes castle and garden entry. Details and tickets from www.belvoircastle.com
- Quilts and Pics exhibition - Gretton Village Hall, 10am to 4pm. Creative paintings and quilts on display, refreshments available.
- Rutland Beer Festival - 11am-8pm, Rutland County Museum, Oakham. £10 admission package on the door
Sunday, June 26
- Band concert - Cutts Close, Oakham, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Free admission.
- Open gardens - Home Farm, Little Casterton Road, Ryhall (PE9 4HA) opens as part of the National Garden Scheme, 1pm to 5pm. Admission £5, children free. Home-made teas available. Details at www.ngs.org.uk
- Jane Austen at Home - 2pm, Stamford Arts Centre ballroom. Tickets £16 (£15) £14 groups of 8+ to include a drink after the show. www.stamfordartscentre.com
- Open gardens - Easton-on-the-Hill, 11am and 4pm. Tea and cakes in the village hall. There will also be Pimms and plant stalls in various gardens. Tickets £5 from the village Hall, under 15s free. Proceeds to T21 Down’s syndrome charity, EOTH Village Hall and EOTH Horticultural Society. Stroll round our beautiful village and visit the Priest’s House, All Saints Church and Peace Garden as well.
- Bisbrooke Dog Show and Mini Fete - The Paddock, Church Lane, Bisbrooke, from 1pm. Dog registration from 12.30pm.
- Quilts and Pics exhibition - Gretton Village Hall, 10am to 4pm. Creative paintings and quilts on display, refreshments available.
- Rutland Beer Festival - midday to 4pm, Rutland County Museum, Oakham. £10 admission package on the door. Music by D’Ukes of Rutland.
- King’s Cliffe Heritage Centre open - 2pm to 5pm, 27 Bridge Street, PE8 6XH.
- Ahimsa Farm Open Day - midday to 4pm, Chater Valley Farm, Pinfold Lane, Pilton. Vegetarian lunch included, tours of the site, meet the cows and attend a taster workshop. Free.
Monday, June 27
- 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.
Tuesday, June 28
- Friendship tea - 2pm to 3.30pm, Stamford Methodist Church, Barn Hill. Evergreen volunteers supply tea and cake, and Dementia Support South Lincs offering advice as needed. All welcome.
- 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.
- Business networking breakfast - Haycock Manor Hotel, Wansford, 7.45-10am. For details contact Zoe McCabe Brennan: z.mccabebrennan@cambscci.co.uk
- Knitting with purpose - 10am, Rutland Refill, Westgate, Oakham. Free admission.
- A valuer from Golding Young will be the speaker on Family Heirlooms at Bourne branch of the Lincolnshire Family History Society’s meeting at 7.30pm at the Baxter Room, Wake House, North Street, Bourne. This will be a short talk, followed by a chance to show an heirloom and find out whether it is valuable or just sentimental. Admission by donation. Raffle and refreshments.
Wednesday, June 29
- The Old Vicarage in Burley opens its gardens for the National Garden Scheme from 5pm to 9pm. More details at www.ngs.org.uk
- Funhouse Comedy Club at The Blue Bell, Easton-on-the Hill, at 8pm, featuring Micky P Kerr, Matt Stellingwerf, Jacob Nussey and compere Jack Campbell. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £12 in advance from 01780 763003 or www.funhousecomedy.co.uk
- Funhouse Comedy Club at Iron Horse Ranch House in Market Deeping at 8pm, featuring Matt Stellingwerf, Micky P Kerr, Kevin Daniel and compere Jon Pearson. Tickets £10 in advance from www.funhousecomedy.co.uk, Food available pre-show. Doors open at 7pm.
- Claire Martin - Jazz at 7.30pm at Stamford Arts Centre Ballroom. Tickets £25 (£23) from www.stamfordartscentre.com
- Let’s Do Lunch, Waggon and Horses, Langtoft. Book by calling Virginia on 07711 883938.
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream - by Ultraviolet Productions, 7pm, Irnham Hall Adults £18, under 16s £9.50 from https://tinyurl.com/IrnhamHall
- Annual strawberry tea - Bourne Methodist Church 2pm to 4pm. Enjoy strawberries and cream homemade scones and cakes tea/coffee and a chat. Tickets £6 or pay at the door.
Thursday, June 30
- Afternoon tea, chat and activities - 2pm to 4pm, United Reformed Church Hall, Broad Street, Stamford. Part of Evergreen Care Trust’s Building Better Mental Wealth.
- Funhouse Comedy Club at the Grainstore Brewery, Oakham, 8pm. Featuring Sean McLoughlin, Scott Bennett, Anthony King and compere Barry Dodds. Doors open at 6.15pm and last orders for food 7.15pm. Tickets are £12 in advance from www.funhousecomedy.co.uk
- Bourne and District Flower Club meet at 7.30pm in the Darby and Joan Hall, South Street, Bourne when the demonstrator will be Tim Meakin with his theme “Working with Nature”. Also a bric-a-brac stall. Visitors welcome at a fee of £7. Further details from Ann Northen 01778 423353.
- A Midsummers’ Nights Dream performed at Wing Hall, Station Road, Wing at 7pm, produced by Ultraviolet Productions. Adult tickets at £18 and children’s tickets at £9.50 from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-midsummer-nights-dream-wing-hall-tickets-335991659097
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