What's on this week in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings
If you're looking for something to do this week, there's plenty to do.
To include an event in our diary dates, email: smeditor@stamfordmercury.co.uk before 5pm on a Monday.
Friday, January 27
Belvoir Castle Spectacle of Light - the magical after-dark experience for all the family. New for 2023! Until February 19. More at https://www.belvoircastle.com/spectacle-of-light/?mc_cid=263c3264a4&mc_eid=13770f999e
Life in Medieval Leicester - 7.30pm, Barrowden Village Hall. Matthew Morris, project officer from University of Leicester Archaeological Services, discusses the latest archaeological evidence for post-Roman settlement at Leicester; from castles and abbeys to lost parish churches and coaching inns. The city’s archaeology reveals what life was like in the medieval world. Tickets £15 each from Barrowden and Wakerley Community Shop or 01572 748655 or 01572 747628.
Stamford Holocaust Memorial Day Service - 11am, St Michael’s Churchyard, Stamford.
Katharine of Aragon Festival - 11am, commemoration service, Peterborough Cathedral; 2pm, Tudor Peterborough Walk from Peterborough Museum; 5.30pm, Cathedral Choir sing Vespers; 6.30pm - 8.30pm, a Cathedral open evening with Henry VIII, Katharine of Aragon and numerous courtiers in period costumes. 9pm, the sung monastic service of Compline. More details at www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/katharine.aspx
Saturday, January 28
The Lost King (12) - Bourne Old Town Hall cinema, 7pm. £5.50 plus booking fee bournetownhall.org.uk/events
Amber Squad’s new single launch ‘After all these years’ - 8.30pm, the Grainstore Brewery in Oakham. Free entry.
Desperado - 7.30pm, Stamford Corn Exchange. A tribute to the Eagles. Tickets £25 from www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk or 01780 766455.
Tabletop sale/coffee morning - Bourne Corn Exchange, 9.30am. To book a table, ring Audrey on 01778 426487. Filled rolls and homemade cakes available. Proceeds to the NSPCC.
The Blue Town Trio - doors 6.30pm, starts 7.30pm, Twyford Village Hall, LE14 2HU. Presented by Burrough Jazz and featuring vocalist Zoe Francis, Jim Mullen on guitar and Ross Stanley, on hammond organ. Licensed bar. Tickets £20 from eventbrite.co.uk and more details at www.burroughjazz.com
Katharine of Aragon Festival - 10am to 4pm, Peterborough Museum - Children’s activities including meeting Tudor characters, trying out food and finding out about life for people in the 1500s. Family tickets are £12 and can be purchased on the door. Last entry is at 3.30pm. 10am, Family service, Peterborough Cathedral for children to commemorate Katharine. This is followed by At Court with the Tudors, a day of craft activities such as making a ‘King on a thing’, decorating a crown and making a gable hood to wear. The Royal Courtiers (Regal Rose Historical Portrayal) will be present from 11am to 3pm, with opportunities to pose for photos with Tudor royalty. More details at www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/katharine.aspx
Sunday, January 29
Stamford Ramblers Walk - A nine mile walk starting at 10am from Morrison’s car park, Stamford. The route follows the river to Uffington, across the fields to Barnack, then along the edge of Hills and Hollows, returning along the Hereward Way past the Walcott estate and through Burghley Park back to Stamford. Further information at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/stamford
Monthly Jazz Jam Session - 6pm-9pm, The Theatre Lounge, Stamford Corn Exchange. Come along to sing, play or listen to an evening of jazz. Led by professional house band Jay Stebb Jazz quartet, you can bring your instrument or vocals to join in or chill with a drink. Free entry.
Monday, January 30
Holocaust Art Exhibition - 10.30am to 3.30pm, Stamford Town Hall. Artwork from local schools on display. Runs until February 3.
Wednesday, February 1
Lyddington Manor History Society - 7.30pm, Lyddington Village Hall, Lyddington. Professor Elizabeth Hurren speaks on The Golden Age of the Gibbet –Landscapes of Punishment in the Countryside. Everyone welcome. Members free and non-members £5.
New slimming group launch - Christ Church, Green Lane. Meet 9am. For details call Liz 07900 213548.
Friday, February 3
Mental health and wellbeing event - 10am to 3pm, Stamford Arts Centre. Discover techniques and support groups to improve mood and wellbeing. Includes tea/coffee and buffet lunch.
Fleetwood Bac - 7.30pm, Stamford Corn Exchange. Tribute band to Fleetwood Mac. Tickets £21 from stamfordcornexchange.co.uk or 01780 766455.
Pastel workshop with Andrea Naylor - 10am to 1pm, Victoria Hall, Oakham. £40 to include all materials. Beginners through to advanced welcome, no experience required. To reserve a place, visit www.andreanaylor.co.uk/contact, call 07590 678468 or email andreanaylor@live.co.uk
Saturday, February 4
The Rutland Big Sale - 10am to 4pm, Rutland Hall Hotel, LE15 8AB. Shopping event with sales stock from independent businesses. Free entry and parking.
Pet First Aid course - 10am to midday, Essendine Village Hall. £55 per person. Subjects covered include, drowning, CPR, bandaging, first aid kits, identification of injuries and infections. Classes are suitable for pet dog owners, and pet business owners, like groomers, walkers and home boarders. Sign up at www.wholetsyourdogoutuk.com/first-aid
T-Rextasy - 7.30pm, Stamford Corn Exchange. Tribute band to T-Rex. Tickets £26 from stamfordcornexchange.co.uk or 01780 766455.
Internationally famous pianist Imogen Cooper plays Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin and Szymanowski - 7.30pm, Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £20 or £18 concessions from https://www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/all-shows/classical-202223-imogen-cooper/12730
Nibble and Natter - 10am to midday, Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Stalls to include books, raffle and refreshments. Proceeds to Abbey Church funds.
