Things to do

I’ve been a massive fan of the James Bond films centred on Daniel Craig’s version of the iconic British super spy. If I had to rate them out of ten (like I must this one), I’d give Skyfall a perfect 10, Casino Royale 9.5 and The Quantum Of Solace an 8.5. Craig has very much become the Bond in my ...

The X Factor & I’m A Celebrity star Jake Quickenden will be kicking off Christmas at Springfields on Thursday (Oct 29) when he switches on the Christmas lights. With only ten weeks to go until Christmas, the event compared by Heart DJs Kev & Ros, will see Jake flick the switch and be available for autographs accompanied on the night by live ...

The Proclaimers King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Friday, November 6, 7.30pm Tickets £29.50 Box office: 01775 476777 Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge successes across the globe and in April 2015 release their tenth album on the Cooking Vinyl label. They have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and ...

Northern Soul nights are to become a regular feature at The Hole In The Wall pub in Spalding. Landlord Dave Higgins and his partner Caroline Melville were keen to establish the music style made famous in the 1960s when they took over recently. They launched Spalding Soul Club and attracted 60 members in its first ten days. The £3 membership ...

A “funky” young choir is offering singers the chance to try out their voices and join them. Choir Vibe began in 2009 and since then they have sung songs in seven languages, from 12 different countries, from genres covering jazz, pop, musicals, world music, classical, and by composers from Queen to Prokofiev and Snow Patrol to Meghan Traynor. The group ...

Arts programme Transported has arranged for a new puppet and masked theatre production to tour South Holland and Boston over the coming weeks. Told using masks, vibrant storytelling and puppetry, Fen Boy is the tale of a tiny creature made from mud, who is magical, but gets the better of his new master. Easy to follow and to enjoy, the show ...

Castle Sports Complex in Spalding and Peele Leisure Centre at Long Sutton have organised school half-term activities next week (October 26-30). Castle Sports Complex: This is a Halloween-themed week with fun and games, arts and crafts, indoor sports and swimming every day. Friday will be fancy dress day, and there will be a Halloween party in the afternoon. Children are required ...

Following his huge success earlier in the year, DJing legend Judge Jules returns to Spalding’s Loaded nightclub on Saturday.(October 31) He remains one of the most well-known DJ’s and defines a generation in clubbing. Judge Jules first took to the decks in the late 80s whilst studying law at university, hence the ‘Judge’. Jules’ sets are the epitome of what ...

Get in a spooky mood this Halloween with the Wytches & Wizards Fayre. Organised by Rainbow Festivals, the event takes place in the greenhouse at Silverwood Craft and Garden Centre at Long Sutton from 11am to 4pm on Saturday. Be greeted by stunning live owls when you arrive, then go inside and mooch around the fayre for some cackling crafts, ...

Physical theatre company Tangled Feet will be performing free outdoor show “Trade” in Spalding market place on Saturday. Following the success of the outdoor performance “Burntwater” in Spalding last year, the singing seed traders will return to set up their stall for a different kind of market. Based on the historic Hiring Fairs that once took place in the towns, ...

Big Country South Holland Centre, Spalding Saturday, 7.30pm Tickets £24.50 Box office: 01775 476777 Scottish band Big Country exploded on the scene in 1983, with Top Ten hit Fields Of Fire, and the million selling In a Big Country. Their debut album The Crossing sold over two million copies (and went gold in the US), and their second album Steeltown ...

The Picture of Doreen Gray South Holland Centre, Spalding Wednesday, October 28, 7.30pm Tickets £12.50 Box office 01775 764777 Celebrity presenter Doreen Gray has it all, a drive time radio show, a high ratings lifestyle programme on Even More 4. But hitting 50, Doreen finds her face no longer fits the bill. At a school reunion she stumbles across a ...

Families can enjoy a series of events which will be quite literally out of this world during the October half term – including a unique chance to gaze at the night sky. Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens in Spalding is hosting three space-themed events suitable for children of all ages. On Thursday, October 29, youngsters can enjoy arts and crafts ...

I imagine that most of you reading are aware of Peter Pan’s story in some shape or form. Characters such as Captain Hook, Tinker Bell, Smee and Pan himself can all consider themselves household names, as is the fictional Neverland setting. There have been countless stories, films and shows using the source material over the years, with 1991’s Hook perhaps ...

I don’t know if I’m alone on this, but I’d honestly never heard of daredevil Philippe Petit before watching director Robert Zemeckis’ The Walk at Boston’s West End Cinema. The amazing true story of Petit’s 110-story high-wire walk between the now destroyed Twin Towers of The World Trade Center in 1974 New York is the basis for this adventure epic ...

The Osiligi Troupe of Maasai warriors are performing at St Mary and St Nicolas Church, Spalding, tonight (Thursday) from 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the South Holland Centre costing £10 for adults and £5 for children. This is an opportunity to experience and enjoy the diverse culture of the Maasai.Crafts and wares will be available for purchase. Since 2004, the ...

TODAY 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. Open to 14-18 year olds. Visit www.handsscouts.com Tots and Carers Group, 9am-11.30am, Moulton Village Hall. Vitality classes, Broad Street Methodist Church Hall, Spalding, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1.45pm-2.45pm; Weston Village Hall, 2pm-3pm. ...

One of the country’s oldest amateur dramatics groups is gearing up to bring their own high energy version of a classic to the Spalding stage. St Nicolas Players will be performing The Little Shop of Horrors, which pays homage to the orginal 1960s black and white film as well as incorporating the 1980s remake and touring stage show, at the ...

When Sarah Ekins’ daughter started school last month, mum had already set the wheels in motion to have more flexible working hours. Sarah, who has had 15 years of experience of working as a teacher, made the decision to leave her job last December and take up something new. She has been running her Creation Station franchise since February and ...

A chance to make your own cocktail and meet new friends is on offer. Spalding and District Ladies Circle has a cocktail evening at Mulberry’s Bar @ The Chequers in Swan Street, Spalding, on Thursday, October 15 from 7.30pm. Entry is £5 (first cocktail free). For more details email spaldingladiescircle@gmail.com