What's on this week in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings
Here's what's happening in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings this week.
We publish our diary dates every week and if you want to include something, email: smeditor@stamfordmercury.co.uk before 5pm on a Monday.
Friday, December 16
The Big Band at Christmas - Stamford Arts Centre, 7.30pm. Glenn Miller, Sinatra and more. 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com
Oakham Art Group Winter Exhibition - Rutland County Museum in Catmose Street. Runs to January 9.
Uppingham Choral Society - 7.30pm, Uppingham Parish Church. Advance tickets: £9 by emailing uppchoral@gmail.com or calling Liz on 07531 795 561 before December 10. Tickets at the door £10. Interval refreshments.
Stamford Bridge Club coffee morning - 9.30am, clubhouse, Exeter Gardens, Stamford. Bridge session, played as Chicago. The cost is £15 (in cash, please) and tea, coffee, cake and a glass of prosecco are included. Raffle. All welcome - email: marcusstamfordwitt@gmail.com to confirm attendance. In aid of Diabetes UK.
Bonsai Care Talk - 10am - 10.45am, Gates Garden Centre. Oakham. Free but reserve your place at www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk/winter-workshops-talks-demonstrations/
Sleeping Beauty - 7pm, Bourne Corn Exchange. A pantomime performed by SKAMP (South Kesteven Acting and Musical Players). Tickets from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bourne/bourne-corn-exchange/the-sleeping-beauty-family-pantomime/e-avpldr
Pop-up art gallery by Josette Carroll - 4 All Saints Street, Stamford. Runs until December 22.
Christmas carol singing - starting at 6.30pm at the life-size nativity tableau, Empingham churchyard, and moving around the village.
Chase the Goose’ family trail - £2. Lyveden New Bield. Runs until February 6.
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).
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/
Cirque Enchantment - New Theatre Peterborough. Tickets from £22 from 01733 852 992 or https://newtheatre-peterborough.com/event/cirque-enchantment/
Saturday, December 17
Sleeping Beauty - 11am and 4pm, Bourne Corn Exchange. A pantomime performed by SKAMP (South Kesteven Acting and Musical Players). Tickets from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bourne/bourne-corn-exchange/the-sleeping-beauty-family-pantomime/e-avpldr
Aladdin - 2pm, Casterton College Rutland. £6.50. By Tomorrow’s Dream Performers. To buy tickets call 07741412662 or email: karen1223lee@outlook.com
Captain Calamity ‘Santamime’ Adventure - Panto at Stamford Corn Exchange, 3pm
Three Parish Choirs Carol Service - St Mary’s Church, Swinstead, 6pm. In the presence of His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Toby Dennis. Refreshments and raffle for a luxury hamper
Rutland Symphonic Winds Christmas Cracker Music for the festive season with carols and readings - 7.15pm at St Mary’s Church, Ashwell, Oakham. Tickets £5 , accompanied children free. Retiring collection in aid of the Rutland Foodbank
Cirque Enchantment - New Theatre Peterborough. Tickets from £22 from 01733 852 992 or https://newtheatre-peterborough.com/event/cirque-enchantment/
Sunday, December 18
Sleeping Beauty - 4pm, Bourne Corn Exchange. A pantomime performed by SKAMP (South Kesteven Acting and Musical Players). Tickets from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bourne/bourne-corn-exchange/the-sleeping-beauty-family-pantomime/e-avpldr
Aladdin - 3pm, Casterton College Rutland. £6.50. By Tomorrow’s Dream Performers. To buy tickets call 07741412662 or email: karen1223lee@outlook.com
Outdoor nativity and carols - 5.30pm, St Mary’s Church, Bainton. A glass of mulled wine and mince pie in the church before the nativity starts at 6pm.
Cirque Enchantment - New Theatre Peterborough. Tickets from £22 from 01733 852 992 or https://newtheatre-peterborough.com/event/cirque-enchantment/
Monday, December 19
Come to Stitch! - Little Bytham Village Hall, 1pm to 4pm, £5 including drinks and biscuits. All skill levels. Email cometostitch@gmail.com
Aladdin - 10.30am, Casterton College Rutland. £6.50. By Tomorrow’s Dream Performers. To buy tickets call 07741412662 or email: karen1223lee@outlook.com
Santa’s Grotto - Danish Invader function room, Empingham Road, Stamford, 3pm to 6pm. Tickets £10 per child inc chicken nuggets and chips. 01780 764409. Also Dec 20 and 21.
Festive Football Fun Days - for pupils eligible for free school meals, in Stamford, Bourne and Grantham areas (also Tuesday and Wednesday). Book at www.onetouchfootball.co.uk
Tuesday, December 20
Surprise bingo - 2pm, Oddfellows Hall, Market Deeping. Contact Jenny on 07788 534290 to book. £1 per book of 10 games.
Aladdin - 2pm, Casterton College Rutland. £6.50. By Tomorrow’s Dream Performers. To buy tickets call 07741412662 or email: karen1223lee@outlook.com
Wednesday, December 21
Friendship lunch, Nene and Welland Oddfellows - 12.30pm, The Crown Inn, Surfleet. Contact June on 01775 722348. Price per menu.
Thursday, December 22
Winter interest in the garden talk - 10am - 10.45am, Gates Garden Centre. Oakham. Free but reserve your place at www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk/winter-workshops-talks-demonstrations/
Cinderella by Stamford Pantomime Players - Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre. Times vary. Until Sunday, January 1. Tickets from www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk
Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (PG) - Bourne Old Town Hall, 7pm. Tickets £5.50 (plus booking fee) www.bournetownhall.org.uk/events
Cinderella – Stamford Pantomime Players at Stamford Corn Exchange, 7pm
Magpie Lane - The Barn in Baston. Bastontradmusic.org. Admission is now £15 and you can bring your own drinks. Reservations and further information about concerts at The Barn from Alan and Maggie on 07526742289/01778 560497/a.wood571@btinternet.com
