What's on this weekend in Stamford, Bourne, Rutland and the Deepings
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Friday, August 12
Spirit of Stamford - select objects for the new Stamford museum. Display in St Michael’s Churchyard, High Street, Stamford from 9am to 4pm.
T. rex: The Killer Question, exhibition from the Natural History Museum at Peterborough Cathedral until September 3. Tickets from 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
The Kennel Club International Agility Festival - Rutland Showground, Oakham. Dogs of every size, shape and breed compete in four size categories, 18 rings and 200 classes. No advance booking but £5 parking fee payable.
Bouji Nights - 8pm to midnight, Stamford Corn Exchange lounge bar. Hosts Davina Dunn and Debra Asher, with the ever-popular DJ, Rick Santini bringing you a night of club classic dance anthems. Aimed at an older crowd, this is a get-dressed-up party night. Tickets are £12 (non refundable) including booking fee from https://bit.ly/3nm5arj or the Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre box office: 01780 766455.
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 August 31. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery.com
Saturday, August 13
Maxey Classic Car and Bike Show - from 11am, Willow Brook Farm, Scotsmans Lodge, Stamford Road, PE6 7EL (a change of venue from previously advertised). Judging takes place between 1pm and 3.30pm. Two and four-wheel vehicles, live music from Paul Lake and the Blues band Liquor and Poker, real ale and gin bar, barbecue, doughnuts, Mobile Scaletrix Experience. Admission £5 with free entry for exhibitors and under 14’s. Organised by the Maxey Charity Club.
The Kennel Club International Agility Festival - Rutland Showground, Oakham. Dogs of every size, shape and breed compete in four size categories, 18 rings and 200 classes. No advance booking but £5 parking fee payable.
Lincolnshire Youth Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty - 1pm and 6pm, Stamford Corn Exchange theatre, Broad Street. Tickets £9.50 concessions £12.50 adults. Stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/sleeping-beauty-lyb/
Summer fete - 2.30pm to 4.30pm, Whitefriars Care Home, St George’s Avenue, Stamford. Singer, bric a brac, cake stall, raffle, hook a duck, refreshments, henna and glitter stall, jewellery stall. Free entry.
Braunston and Brooke open flower show - 2pm-5pm, Braunston village hall. A showcase of flowers, produce and artwork plus a raffle, tombola, plant stall and refreshments.
Open gardens - 10am to 5pm, Harlaxton Manor. Enjoy the manor’s sprawling grounds and carefully curated gardens, granting stunning views across the Vale of Belvoir. Bring your own picnic and refreshments will be available. Book tickets at https://events.harlaxton.co.uk/
Sunday, August 14
Autumn Fair - Woods Funfair at Stamford Recreation Ground. Until Sunday, August 21.
Extinction Road - back at Mama Liz’s, North Street, Stamford, 4pm to 6pm. Pop music first set followed by a second set of traditional Irish music. Back Lounge. Free entry.
Rocks By Rail open day – Take a trip on The Rutlander train at The Living Ironstone Museum, Cottesmore. Details atwww.rocks-by-rail.org
Open gardens - 10am to 5pm, Harlaxton Manor. Enjoy the manor’s sprawling grounds and carefully curated gardens, granting stunning views across the Vale of Belvoir. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnics and a selection of refreshments will be available. Book tickets at https://events.harlaxton.co.uk/
The Kennel Club International Agility Festival - Rutland Showground, Oakham. Dogs of every size, shape and breed compete in four size categories, 18 rings and 200 classes. No advance booking but £5 parking fee payable.
CANCELLED - Guided walk by Bourne Civic Society from Baldock’s Mill.
Monday, August 15
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.
Public speaking - Stamford Speakers Toastmasters club meeting, 6.15pm, William Cecil Hotel, St Martins in Stamford. Free to anyone wishing to learn how to develop speaking skills and network.
Tuesday, August 16
Afternoon teas, chat, board games and opportunity to bring art and craft work. Stamford Free Church, 2pm to 4pm. Information from John on 01780 754641.
Guided walk of Oakham Canal - 10am starting from Church Street car park, Oakham. Free but donations welcome. Book at www.oakhamcanal.org/canal-walks
Surprise bingo - 2pm, Oddfellows Hall, Church Street, Market Deeping. Nene and Welland Oddfellows. Contact Virginia Moran on 07711 883938 or virginia.moran@oddfellows.co.uk
The Deepings Flower Club- 7pm for 7.30pm at Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James. David Wright presents ‘A Broadland Tour’ Tea and coffee, raffle of all the arrangements. Visitors £6. Enquiries to Sue Lee on 01778 560362
Wednesday, August 17
Haven of Happiness Friendship Lunch - 12.30pm, The Crown Inn, Surfleet. Nene and Welland Oddfellows. Contact Christine Sargeant on 07714096801 or Karen.Earth@oddfellows.co.uk
Thursday, August 18
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
Stamford Jazz Music Society - doors 7.15pm, begins 8pm, The Darby and Joan Hall, South Street, Bourne, PE10 9LY. Admission is £12; booking is advisable – 01778 345578, (enquiries 01778 424009).
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 from 9am to 4pm.
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.
