Things to do

St Nicolas Players are looking to build on their award-winning success when their latest production launches at the South Holland Centre next week. They are producing Blackadder Goes Forth – The Darling Diaries which runs from Wednesday, October 19, until Saturday, October 22. The performance comes on the back of winning the best drama gong at the recent regional National ...

A unique theatrical chamber music performance is being held at the South Holland Centre on Saturday night.   Mishmash productions are staging Hubbub – A Musical Adventure for families with children aged five years and over.   It tells the story of five friends on a journey through a muttering meadow, over a rickety bridge, under the sea and into ...

An author who used to teach creative-writing classes in Spalding will be returning to South Holland later this month to hold a one-off writing workshop on the theme of friendship. Emily Midorikawa – who used to teach locally with the Lifelong Learning Service under the name Emily Crump – is one of the joint authors of A Secret Sisterhood. It ...

A multi award-winning roadshow will be visiting the South Holland Centre this month. The Demon Barbers XL will be bringing their Disco At The Tavern tour to the Market Place venue on Friday, October 14. They arrive in Spalding on the back of high-profile shows at Glastonbury Festival and five-star reviews for their two-week run at Edinburgh Fringe. The part-gig, ...

I always look forward to films based on true events, especially when they are stories that genuinely need to be told. Last year it was Everest that opened my eyes to a harrowing story which I was largely uneducated upon. I found myself reading articles and trawling the internet for more subject matter for days after watching that one – ...

I’m not really a huge fan of Western movies, which are something of a dying breed these days. With that in mind, I’ve never seen the 1960s version of The Magnificent Seven – but, of course, I’m aware of it. For me, that was a bonus as I was able to look at Antoine Fuqua’s (Training Day) remake with fresh ...

Hailing from south-eastern Pennsylvania, The Stray Birds have crafted an original sound that draws upon the richness of American country/folk music traditions – with tight acoustic arrangements, stunning three part harmonies and heart-wrenching songs. This American trio have quickly become one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit, with their latest album “Magic Fire”, produced by the ...

Drawings by famous local antiquarian William Stukeley will go on display at Ayscoughfee Hall in Spalding next month for a unique exhibition.   The event, titled “An Important set of William Stukeley Drawings”, takes place at the historic venue between October 5 and 16 and is being presented by the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society.   The drawings are considered important for ...

Renowned naturalist and TV presenter Simon King visits Bookmark on Wednesday to talk about his book NatureWatch.   Simon is one of the world’s leading experts in fieldcraft, wildlife watching and photography techniques. He has worked as a natural history filmmaker for almost 30 years on TV programmes such as Planet Earth, Life and Blue Planet.   In NatureWatch, Simon ...

It’s hard to know where to begin when it comes to reviewing Sausage Party, which is perhaps the most bizarre film I’ve seen this (or any) year. Written and produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Sausage Party is a raunchy animated comedy set largely in a supermarket – with the various items inside starring as the main characters. Set ...

If you are interested in the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway, there is a special presentation on Saturday. The M&GN Circle is hosting an open afternoon for anyone interested in local railway history. There will be a presentation from what is probably the most complete collection of 35mm colour slides from the late 1930s to present day, followed by ...

Hal Cruttenden: Straight Outta Cruttenden South Holland Centre Friday, 8pm Tickets £18 Box Office 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk Top comedian and Edinburgh Festival veteran Hal Cruttenden makes his hotly anticipated debut on the Spalding stage with his Straight Outta Cruttenden tour. Star of his own Radio 4 sitcom, Hal has also been seen on TV in comedy shows including Have I ...

Sneath’s Mill Annual Autumn Show will be held in Lutton Village Hall on Saturday. Show entries can be delivered to the hall on Saturday between 9am and 11am, the hall will then be closed for judging and will reopen at 2pm. Look out for the show booklets which include details of both adult and children’s categories, the entry form and ...

Long Sutton fashion shop Shelia Tiller hosts an evening on “What to wear and how to wear it” at Gedney Church on Tuesday. The event starts at 7pm and tickets are £10, to include a glass of Prosecco and canapés. All funds raised will go to the church. Tickets are available from 01406 550207, 364624, 363673 or 363536.

Brides-to-be can get inspiration from two wedding fayres this weekend. The Break charity shop and Holbeach All Saints’ Church have teamed up to hold a fayre at the church from 7pm-9pm on Saturday. On Sunday the Loving Hearts Wedding Fayre takes place at Fydell House, South Street, Boston, from 11am-3pm. Admission is £1 and includes entry to prize draw.

Paul’s Quiz Night takes place on Saturday at the Elizabethan Centre, Whaplode Drove. Teams of 4 are invited and the cost is £1 per person. All proceeds are given back in the way of prizes and a raffle Doors open at 8pm for an 8.30pm start. All welcome. For further information call 01406 330768.

Lorna Webb and her team of helpers are holding a coffee morning as part of Macmillan’s World’s biggest coffee morning. It will take place at Mrs Webb’s home, 2 Poachers Gate, Pinchbeck, on Tuesday, from 10am to noon. As well as the coffee, there will be stalls selling cakes and preserves, vegetables, plants and a raffle.

Pinchbeck Live this weekend showcases what the village has to offer. St Mary’s Church will be decorated for harvest. There will be tower tours, a quilt display, children’s crafts and stalls (Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm). On Saturday night there will be a free concert from 7pm. The Baptist Church has a flower festival, stalls, art sale and display, with Lunch ...

Local band The Soundinjectors are looking for a female vocalist. The current lead singer is leaving after ten years due to family commitments. The band plays most weekends and could give an aspiring musician a chance to get on the entertainment ladder. The band is based in the Spalding area and rehearses once a week. Call Dean on 07790 547464 ...

Grab your dancing shoes and join the grooviest under 7s in town for the South Holland Centre’s popular Top of the Poppets family disco. This regular afternoon of music, dancing games and family fun is back on Saturday at 1.30pm. Tickets cost £3 per child, with no charge for accompanying adults and babes in arms. They are available from the ...