Things to do

A hugely popular local singer is putting on a concert alongside some friends in aid of All Saints’ Church, Moulton. Pavanotti, aka Jeff Woods, will be singing a host of popular songs at the church on Friday, June 16 from 7.30pmJayne Howell, Oksana Ponaida and Cormac O’Hara will be joining for the evening of “great singing and great fun”.“We’ll be ...

You gotta have faith – and a ticket to see a George Michael tribute at the South Holland Centre later this month. Beyond Faith is put on by Paul Grant-Reason, a three-time National Tribute Award winner and 2017 Best British Male.He’ll be playing hits from George’s solo career and the Wham! classics including I’m Your Man, Outside, Club Tropicana, Careless ...

A village will be a hive of activity again on Saturday as the Pinchbeck Carnival returns. The event will take place in Rotten Row Playing Field and the committee is hoping for a big turnout.The events actually start the previous evening (Friday) with the popular bingo night with Dave Mustoe at Pinchbeck Church Hall.Doors open at 6.30pm for ‘eyes down’ ...

Over 8,500 pints, 4,000 ciders and “a significant amount of gin” were downed as Spalding Festival returned to raise money for local good causes. After a three-year break the three-day extravaganza put on by Spalding Round Table was back at the Castle Sports Complex last weekend.Organising committee chairman Tom Bradshaw said though they hadn’t finished working out how much had ...

You’d best Believe it, a top Cher tribute act is coming to the South Holland Centre.Strong Enough – The Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher is at the Spalding venue on Friday (May 26).A spokesman for the South Holland Centre said: “Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and Thieves, ...

It’s full steam ahead for the Whaplode Flower Festival which includes a display of trains.The Whaplode Vintage Collectors Club’s is taking over the village hall on Saturday and Sunday to showcase some of its layouts.It will be open from 10am to 4pm with admission free to the public.On Monday (May 29) there will also be a craft fair at the ...

The fifth Spalding Festival is just a few more days away and the team are already hard at it preparing the event that benefits so many local groups in the South Holland area.Co-founder Mark Le Sage said: “it’s very exciting, we’ve all waited so long for this week, I’m very grateful to all the local musicians who have supported us ...

Roaring ticket sales for this month’s Spalding Festival prove that people are thrilled to see its return. The music and beer festival is back for the first time since 2019 – and online sales are up 197 per cent on that year.The three-day event at Castle Sports Centre is run by charitable organisations Spalding Round Table and Spalding Ladies’ Circle ...

There’s something spooky going down at the South Holland Centre on Saturday night. Do You Believe In Ghosts? promises an ‘experiential ghost story, unlike anything the audience has ever experienced before’.The Ghost Light is a theatre tradition where theatre stages are lit with a single light, even when there is no performance taking place that night. Tradition has it that ...

The talented people at Spalding Arts and Crafts Society have launched their latest exhibition. The display of work takes place at Spalding Library on Victoria Street and runs until May 26.Chairman Maggie Goodsell said: “There are 75 original paintings for sale all created by members of Spalding Arts and Crafts Society.“That includes over 40 paintings on the stands with more ...

Gosberton Youth Centre are putting on two events this week to raise money for its return.The High Street venue is hosting a race night on Saturday (May 21) and a Spirit of the Phoenix, Mind Body and Soul Wellbeing Fayre on Sunday.The race night is from 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start and entry is £5 per person.Spirit of the Phoenix ...

Country duo Jonny and Lynette are heading to Gedney Dyke this Sunday, May 21. The award winning duo have a host of awards to their name and are also part of the Rocky Road Ramblers group.Jonny Williams has been a feature of the country scene for decades and since 2009 has teamed up with Lynette Marie for a musical partnership ...

There’s plenty going on at the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society in the next few weeks. First up, and especially for the Spalding Flower Parade on Saturday, the Broad Street museum will be hosting a display of archived material from previous events. The museum itself is though closed on the day.On Friday, June 2 from 10am to 4pm there will be a ...

Dave Sherrif and John Aston at Gedney Dyke Village Hall’s latest Sunday afternoon country session. Musician Dave has worked as a session musician and also appeared in backing bands for many visitors to London’s Wembley Country Music Festival.He toured with some American country artists. In the 80s and he achieved fame through his cabaret work as a one-man band, gaining ...

A hit new musical is being screened at the South Holland Centre tomorrow night (Friday May 12). Heathers The Musical is based on the 1989 musical of the same name that’s been showcasing at The Other Place.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre, said: “Get ready for big fun – the smash hit West End stage show Heathers the Musical ...

On Saturday (May 6), King Charles III will be crowned. And to celebrate the historic occasions, town and villages across South Holland are putting on events.Here’s a sample of what’s on: COWBITAdele, Oasis and Pink tribute acts will be singing on Sunday, May 7, from 1pm on Cowbit Playing Field.There’s also a beer tent, refreshments, arena events, Vikings of Middle ...

Be there at the South Holland Centre this Friday (May 5) for a tribute to the spirt of Motown. The American Four Tops Show is heading to the venue for a celebration of the soul music that lit up a generation.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre, said: “Direct from the USA – the show everyone is raving about!“The show ...

The Everly Brothers, Neil Diamond and Motown are all being featured at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange next month. First up on June 9 Walk Right Back is…BACK!Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious, story of The Everly Brothers around those ...

St Laurence Church in Surfleet’s Flower Festival has opened and runs until Bank Holiday Monday May 1. The theme this year is ‘Famous People born in Lincolnshire’.A spokesman said: “Do come along to view our beautiful flower displays, taste our homemade cakes and marmalade, enjoy the crafts, fresh flowers and plants and visit the Fraiser Room Cafe“All are welcome.”

Stamford Gilbert and Sullivan Players will be putting on a special show this Saturday as part of a village’s flower festival. The group’s musical inspiration is also the theme of this year’s bloom displays at St Mary’s church in Pinchbeck.To mark the occasion, the players will be performing a show entitled The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan at the church ...