Things to do

All singing, all dancing duo Velvet Souls are appearing at Pinchbeck Village Hall on Saturday. Their extensive repertoire covers songs from all genres of music. Doors open at 7.30pm, admission is £5 on the door and there is a licensed bar. For more details call Maureen on 01775 769220.

Next week is half term and if you’re looking for some ideas to keep the kids entertained why not visit Ayscoughfee Museum? A bird week is being held at the historic Spalding venue from Saturday (May 23) until Friday, May 29. Throughout the week visitors can admire a unique collection of eggs and stuffed birds and there will also be ...

Spalding’s People’s Parade takes place on Sunday offering fun for all the family. The free event runs from 11am to 5pm at the Sir John Gleed School and as well as the parade itself, attractions include children’s funfair rides, a variety of live music and a range of craft stalls. The parade starts at 1pm and goes along Halmer Gardens, ...

Moulton Mill, the tallest windmill in the country, has recently celebrated ten years as a tourist attraction. To mark the occasion and all the hard work which has gone in over the years to restore the mill to its working glory, an open day was held to give visitors the chance to look around one of the area’s “hidden gems”. ...

Post-apocalyptic settings have become pretty commonplace in modern action films – but it’s fair to say that the original Mad Max trilogy is the grand-daddy of them all. While it’s unclear if Fury Road is a remake, sequel, reboot or just another story from that glorious cinematic universe, you can rest assured that George Miller’s return to the series after ...

Spalding’s St Norbert’s Catholic Church in St Thomas’s Road, is hosting a concert featuring the Peterborough Gospel Community Choir on Friday, May 22. You can expect to hear classics such as Oh Happy Day, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Lean On Me and many others. Admission is free but by ticket available from the Parish Office. Accompanied children are welcome.

The May meeting of the Fenland Family History Society will be held on Thursday, May 28, at St Peter’s Church Hall, Wisbech, at 7pm. The guest speaker will be Anne Barnes, who will talk about Keep It Clean with tales of loos and bathrooms through the ages. The usual information stands will be available. Visitors welcome, entry £2. For more ...

Spalding Gentlemen’s Society will be open from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday (May 14) as part of National Museums at Night. Search your attic or hunt in your garage for anything you have collected, saved for years, or belonged to your granny and take it along to Broad Street to get an opinion. Admission is free, but a £2 donation ...

On Saturday you can sing, play or just explore as the historic House of Correction in Folkingham opens its doors to the public, taking part in a spectacular nationwide musical performance to celebrate the Golden Weekend, marking the 50th Anniversary of the Landmark Trust. The former 19th-century gatehouse will be open from 10am to 4pm, alongside 24 other landmarks across ...

Popular author Andy McNab will be at Bookmark, Spalding, on Monday talking about his latest book featuring ex-SAS trooper turned MI5 operative Tom Buckingham. The event starts at 7.15pm and tickets are £3.50 to include a glass of wine or juice. Tickets are available from Bookmark, The Crescent, Spalding, or by calling 01775 769231.

TODAY South Holland Singers, 7.30pm-9.30pm, St Paul’s Primary School, Spalding, 01775 761106. South Holland Healthy Walks, 10.30am, start Holbeach Services Club. Meet your local Health Trainer, 9am-4pm, Sutton Bridge Community Centre, 07532 236616. Holbeach and Spalding Explorers: Spalding, 7pm-9pm; Holbeach 7.15pm-9.15pm, for 14 to 18 year olds, www.handsscouts.com Tots and Carers Group, 9am-11.30am, Moulton Village Hall. Vitality classes, Broad Street ...

Stamford Arts Centre Box office 01780 763203 Travels with My Aunt – Stamford Shoestring Today (Thursday), tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, 7.45pm Stamford Ghost Walk Experience Tomorrow (Friday), 9pm Future Oceans: A Sea of Hope or Despair? RGS Talk – Poetry/Talks Wednesday, 7.30pm The Young’uns Wednesday, 8pm Blackfrairs Arts Centre, Boston Box office 01205 363108 Richard Digance Sunday, 7.30pm King’s Lynn ...

Spalding Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (SADOS) is just one week away from its next production The Magic of Music: A SADOS Summer Showcase. Working hard in rehearsals SADOS and Act II are getting ready to “flash bang wallop” their way through 34 songs from the stage, screen and charts to deliver a fantastic night’s entertainment. Director Brett Moore said: ‘’It’s ...

Wresting returns to Spalding on Saturday as the larger than life grapplers of Falling Starr Wrestling come to town for an action packed evening of family entertainment. Taking place at the Spalding Vista Hall, the ‘fight night’ promises to be a real treat for fans as they will be thrilled by high-flying moves, big bodyslams and colourful characters on a ...

I never got round to watching Spooks during its near decade-long run on BBC One. I couldn’t quite tell you why, either. Spy shows and films are right up my street, with the likes of the Bourne trilogy and Daniel Craig’s James Bond offerings amongst my favourite in the genre. Assured that I didn’t really need to know much about ...

Welland Yacht Club is holding an open day from 11am until 4pm on Sunday. The Yacht Club is located just off Cradge Bank in Spalding and the event is open to everyone. Instructors and boats will be on hand for anyone who wants to give sailing a try. There is no cost but people need to take along a change ...

This weekend offers a rare opportunity to visit historic Sneath’s Mill at Lutton Gowts. The mill, built in 1779, is the only Grade I listed octagonal brick mill left in the country, and is an important building in the history of British mills. Entry on Saturday and Sunday is free and the mill will be open from 10.30am to 3.30pm. ...

There are two events coming up at Whaplode Village Hall. The first is a fashion show by Baytree Fashion on May 15. Doors open at 6pm for refreshments before the show. Tickets are £3.50 from Brenda on 01406 370775. A quiz night takes place on June 20. Doors open at 6pm with supper before the quiz. Tickets are £7.50 from ...

Artists Helen Webber and John Gray of Spalding’s Riverbank Studios are opening the studios to the public on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 5pm as part of Art on the Map. There will be an exhibition of their paintings in the gallery. The event is free and visitors can buy original works directly from the artists.

King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Box office 01553 764864 The Magic Of Motown Today (Thursday), 7.30pm Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music Tomorrow (Friday), 7pm Jack Dee Helpdesk Saturday, 8pm Studio 19 Tuesday, 7.30pm The Cresset, Peterborough Box office 01733 265705 Dylan Moran – Off The Hook Today (Thursday), 7.30pm Roy Chubby Brown Tomorrow (Friday), 7.30pm Lee Nelson – Suited & Booted Wednesday, ...