Things to do

John Mann will be playing the Compton and Wurlitzer theatre organs at the Burtey Fen Collection in Pinchbeck on Sunday, April 17 at 2.30pm. John became well known locally during the 1970s when he played for summer seasons at the Embassy Centre, Skegness. Since then, besides concerts nationwide and abroad, he has been entertaining holidaymakers in Eastbourne – this year ...

There is a quiz night in aid of Pennygate Patient Link on April 15. The event takes place at the Masonic Hall, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, from 7pm. Teams of four are welcome and the cost is £3 person or £7.50 to include a fish and chip supper. There will be a raffle and refreshments will be available. To book your ...

Taz Thorton will be at Spalding’s Bookmark on Thursday (April 7) to discuss her book Whispers From the Earth. Taz is a Shamanic healer, crafter and teacher and, after years of working with the spirits of the land, she will be discussing her collection of teaching stories beautifully crafted from our own forgotten past. Tickets are £3.50 to include a ...

The third annual Spalding Model Engineering & Hobby Show takes place over the weekend of April 23 and 24 at Springfields Event Centre, Spalding. The aim of the show is to promote traditional engineering skills alongside current technological innovations. This mix of old and new skills aims to advance education and awareness in the subjects of sustainable engineering and technology ...

Act II Theatre Company perform Bring It On at the South Holland Centre, Spalding, later this month. A high-flying adventure through the cheerleading world, the show is based on the hit film and with a script by Jeff Whitty). ACT II’s production is more than just a teen comedy – it’s sassy, smart and witty, with explosive music and dance. ...

I’ve been looking forward to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice for what seems like an eternity. Not because I’m a DC Comics fan or a low-rent film critic, but simply because it’s an idea that just interests me. We’ve all probably seen a Batman or Superman film over the years (there are plenty), but they’ve never been on the ...

The Fenland branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) is having a social/committee meeting at The Crown Inn at Surfleet on Tuesday, April 5. Members and non-members are welcome (7.30pm start). Meanwhile, the next monthly walk is at Sutterton on Sunday, April 17. Meet in the Market Square for 10.30am. Further details at www.fenland.camra.org.uk

You don’t need to go far to find a fun, interesting and educational way to spend a few hours this Easter holidays. The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum is a gem hidden right here in South Holland – introducing visitors to a glimpse of a bygone age and the Romany lifestyle and traditions. At the museum you can see a collection ...

I was a big fan of the original Cloverfield, which was essentially Godzilla meets The Blair Witch Project. There’s just something cool about watching a monster wreak havoc in a traditional world setting – and the Matt Reeves-directed original was one of my favourite films of that particular year. Fast forward eight years and 10 Cloverfield Lane showed a lot ...

The Railsplitters South Holland Centre, Spalding Thursday, April 7, 8pm Tickets £12.50, £11.50 and £7.50 Box office 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk Working out of the Colorado Rockies and renowned across America for their exhilarating performances, The Railsplitters have made a huge impact in recent times. Playing with the kind of grace and confidence expected from their elders, they have a depth ...

The Country Superstars Experience comes to the Cresset, Peterborough on Friday (March 25). This show is hosted by Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 22 years. Sarah Jayne and award winning vocal impersonator Andy Crust take us on a journey through time meeting some of the most influential icons who shaped country music. The show features ...

Bookmark is welcoming back bestselling historian Alison Weir to talk about her latest novel Katherine of Aragon, which she has based on extensive research and new theories. Alison will be at the Spalding store on Tuesday, May 17 at 7.15pm. Tickets are £3.50.

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at Thorpe Hall’s Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday. The Easter Bunny will be hiding piles of eggs in the gardens and, to mark the hospice’s 25th anniversary, there’ll be some special silver eggs among them. There’ll be a host of activities on the day – young visitors can have their faces painted and ...

You are in for a fun-filled Easter holiday at RSPB Frampton Marsh, with a whole clutch of special activities. All through the school break, you can turn detective and try to crack the clues on the Easter egg hunt. After picking up an entry sheet from the visitor centre, you follow the tricky trail and unscramble the puzzle. If you ...

From the team that brings you Back To The 80s – West Norfolk’s biggest and best 80s night – comes KLFM’s Nothing But The 90s. Remember Girl Power, Britpop Swagger and Blind Date on your TV? KLFM will bring a taste of everyone’s favourite decade to the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Friday, April 1. With top notch DJ sets ...

Alice in Wonderland Baytree Nurseries Garden Centre, Weston Wednesday, March 30 to Sunday, April 10, 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm. Tickets £5 www.baytreetheatre.co.uk Following their sell out production of Jungle Book, Hammond Feel the Magic return to Baytree Nurseries Garden Centre this Easter with a brand new production of Alice in Wonderland which will be presented in the Baytree Theatre. The ...

Against all of the odds, I’ve actually quite enjoyed the Divergent films so far. Sure, the series doesn’t really bring anything all that new to the table with its post-apocalyptic setting and young adult (YA) cast, but it has at least been watchable so far. I’m invested in the main characters and am interested to see how the story ends, ...

Horse riders will be able to pick up a bargain at an equestrian car boot sale. Four Winds Equestrian Centre at West Pinchbeck will hold the event on Friday (March 18) to go towards the costs of buying mirrors for its arena. Sellers can set up in the floodlit arena from 5pm with buyers arriving from 5.30pm. Pitches are £5 in ...

Bye Bye Baby – The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons The Cresset, Peterborough Friday, April 1 Tickets £20/£19 Box office: 01773 265705 Bye Bye Baby takes you back in time on a musical journey through the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, whose songs graced such films as The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing and Grease. ...

Celebrating the spring with a festival of arts, crafts and wonderful pagan and magical wares, the Easter (Ostara) Festival takes place in Sutton Bridge. Organised by Rainbow Festivals, the event is at the Curlew Centre on Saturday, March 26, (11am-5pm). Attractions include arts and crafts, dragon, fantasy and fairy wares, jewellery, therapies and readings, soaps and candles, glass, ceramics and ...