Things to do

Moulton Windmill is back open this weekend after a period of closure. The 200-year-old building closed in October over safety concerns, but those have now been rectified. A spokesman told The Voice that the reason for the issue was still being investigated and that it’s unsure how much its cost the building which celebrated its double centenary last year. It’s ...

A 14-year-old from Spalding has reached new heights by flying a glider solo. Elliott Dunbar’s skills have been deemed so impressive he’s been allowed to take to the skies solo at the minimum age you’re allowed to. The Peterborough and Spalding Gliding Club member has been trained by his dad. After taking a couple of training flights with his instructor ...

East Anglian country legend Brian Mann is among the guests as Gedney Dyke Village Hall’s country music Sunday afternoons return for 2023. Brian has been performing since the 1970s and has been presenting a country show on BBC Suffolk for over 30 years. He’s joined on the January 15 bill by Steve Lane. Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2.30pm ...

South Holland Singers are back later this month with a special concert. The community group will perform ‘Music for Peace’ on Saturday, January 28, at St Johns Church in Hawthorn Bank, Spalding. A spokesman said: “It will feature the Armed Man Choral Suite by Karl Jenkins, among other pieces which have peace as their theme. “It will be exploring how ...

Spalding Photographic Society is looking to put January in the picture with a special open evening. On Wednesday, January 11, a special presentation on wildlife photography is being held by Andy Hayes. It takes place at the Castle Outdoor Bowls Pavilion, Albion Street, Spalding PE11 2AJ at 7.30pm. The club’s treasurer Bruce Hayes said: “After the excitement of the festive ...

A popular orchestra which was forced to stop playing when the pandemic hit is back in business. The Ukulele Orchestra of Spalding is playing local gigs after a long, enforced break. The first performance will be for the Gateway Club, organised by Spalding Mencap Society. “It has always been one of our favourite gigs, and it seemed only right to ...

Ding dong merrily on high, Christmas music is the featured lecture for the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society this month. Dr Gant is a lecturer in music at St Peter’s College, Oxford. He is a musician, author, academic, composer, and singer and was formally organist and choirmaster at the Chapel Royal. His book “The Carols of Christmas’ has been described as “a ...

It’s that time of year again – oh yes it is! This year Spalding’s traditional pantomime is Cinderella and its opening night is at the South Holland Centre tomorrow (Friday, December 9) before running until December 30. Produced by Polka Dot Productions it stars Daisy Kin-Sanders as the title character, Dan Shorrock as Buttons, Zane Heath as Prince Charming, Jenni ...

Santa’s gearing up to hear what’s on children’s wishlist of gifts to find under the tree this year as he arrives for his special festive stint at Birchgrove Garden Centre, Pinchbeck. Santa will be taking up residence in his cosy, traditional grotto on Saturday (December 3) and will then be on hand every weekend in the run up to Christmas ...

A popular makers’ market is set to return to Spalding on Sunday. It will be hosted at the Sessions House and will celebrate the best local independent makers, food producers, creatives and artists in the county.More than 35 stall-holders will be arriving at the former court building.Among those taking part will be a range of artisans including ceramics, candles, illustrators, ...

Gimme, gimme, gimme a great night out with Planet Abba landing at the South Holland Centre in January. There will be plenty of dancing queens and kings as the top Abba tribute lay their love of the Swedish pop sensation on you.The show is on Saturday, January 14 with tickets priced at £27.50.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre said: ...

Spalding Arts and Crafts Society’s group has unveiled its latest exhibition.The group has curated another fantastic display of work including many local scenes and it is available at Spalding Library on Victoria Street.The library is open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri (until 6pm on Thurs) and 9am-1pm on Saturday. All the paintings are for sale.The club’s next demonstration is on Tuesday, December 6 ...

There’s something for everyone coming up in January at the Alive Corn Exchange in King’s Lynn. Comedy for kids, Circus of Horrors and tributes to Queen and the Bee Gees are set to provide a fine start to 2023.It starts on Sunday, January 15, when Comedy Club 4 Kids returns.It’s been getting some of the best comic acts on the ...

After its most successful lecture ever, the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society is looking down under at its next offering.Dr Simon Sleight will be the guest at Broad Street Methodist Church on Friday, November 25 presenting Deep History – Down Under.A reader in Urban History, Historical Youth Cultures and Australian History at King’s College London, he is also co-founding director of the ...

It’s not as far away as you might think, and Long Sutton will be hosting some family friendly Christmas events.Both Father and Mother Christmas will be in their grotto on Sunday, December 11 from 1pm in the parish church.There will also be fairground rides for younger visitors to enjoy. Spalding Brass Band will provide the music.St Mary’s Church will also ...

Spalding is getting in the festive mood with celebrations in the town centre on Saturday. Games, competitions, food, crafts and gift stalls will all be in the town centre from 11am to 5pm.Entertainment includes a giant snow globe, vintage carousel and swing boat as well as a pop-up vintage theatre in the town’s South Holland Centre.Live music and street entertainment ...

A world famous colliery band are continuing a tradition of playing for The Rotary Club of the Deepings this Christmas – and you could be there too. The Grimethorpe Colliery Band, who achieved worldwide fame when they appeared in the film Brassed Off, are back for their annual festive feast on Saturday, December 10. And we’ve got two pairs of ...

Spalding band Zebra are due to land a knockout set to raise money for a local sporting institution. The group are performing at the newly reopened Lincolnshire Poacher on Saturday, November 19 in a bid to raise funds for the Spalding ABC Boxing Club. The club is looking to raise awareness of the work it does in the area including ...

There’s plenty of love for Shakespeare coming up at the South Holland Centre with Act II Theatre Company set to put on a Bard double bill. First up, on Tuesday, November 22, there will be a production of Twelfth Night from 6.30pm. That’s followed up on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 with a production of Shakespeare In Love ...

A theatre production is coming to Long Sutton tomorrow (Friday, November 11) and it promises to be blooming marvellous. Theatre group United Artists bringing The Head Gardener to the Market House Long Sutton as part of the Arts Council Rural Touring Scheme. It’s grown from the seeds set by Long Sutton Town Arts. A spokesman for the Birmingham based United ...