Things to do

The Purge: Anarchy (15) review When it comes to sequels, bigger isn’t always better – but sometimes it’s the only way to go. That’s the case in The Purge: Anarchy, where the grim concept of the 2013 original gets a sizeable steroid injection and delivers all out chaos. For those of you unaware of the first film, here’s the rough ...

There really is no excuse at all to be bored these summer holidays with a variety of options to keep children entertained, whether they are aged four or 14. And it really doesn’t matter what they are into, arts, sports, theatre, the outdoors and wildlife or history and culture, there really is something for everyone right on our doorstep. Below ...

Friday might be a good time to plan a girls’ night out as Spalding night club Loaded has revealed a very special guest. The club made the last-minute announcement today that TV heartthrob Mark Wright will be setting hearts aflutter when he drops by. Cheeky Essex boy Mark  is fast becoming the definition of a successful modern day TV personality; with ...

Intrepid explorers can spend the day trekking the lost maze of the dinosaurs as one of the district’s top summer attractions opens today. Every summer thousands of visitors make the journey to the Maze in Maize at Whaplode to put their sense of direction to the test trying to make it to the centre of the themed jungle of maize. ...

Now in its 13th year, Holbeach Town Band will open its doors in Back Lane, Holbeach, every afternoon for a week from 2pm to 4pm from Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8, to anyone interested in learning to play a brass instrument. The free Learn to Play week has been arranged during the school holidays and the band hopes ...

If you know anyone who is a fan of the Hunger Games then this is the perfect next read for them! The Maze Runner by James Dashner is the first in a gripping series and it has already been made into a film which is due for release in the autumn so this is your chance to read the books ...

Sporty youngsters have no excuse for being bored these summer holidays with a packed programme of activities on offer at Spalding’s Castle Sports Complex. Events start today (Thursday) and there is something different planned for each day through until September 3 with the Castle’s well-trained and highly dedicated team. The themed weeks are as follows Let the Games Begin – ...

Rock School is a creative, fun group activity for young people aged 12-18 years where they are able to develop a band over the course of three days. The workshops culminate in a short performance for friends and family. The next Rock School takes place at the South Holland Centre, Spalding, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, August 4, 5 and ...

TODAY (THURSDAY) South Holland Singers, 7.30pm-9.30pm, St Paul’s Primary School, Queens Road, Spalding, 01775 761106. South Holland Healthy Walks, 10.30am, start and end at Holbeach Library, contact Donna Lill on 01522 870252. Moulton Seas End Youth Club, 6.30pm-8.30pm, £1.50 for ages seven to 16, contact Margaret Hains on 01406 371796. Meet your local Health Trainer, 9am-4pm, Sutton Bridge Community Centre, ...

If you fancy chilling out in the sunshine with some live music this weekend Holbeach Music in the Park is the perfect solution. The event takes place at Holbeach United Football Club on Sunday and with eight bands and musicians on the line up, there promises to be something to suit all musical tastes. The gates open at 12.30pm, with ...

Alice the Musical The Walks, King’s Lynn Tuesday, July 29, 2.30pm Tickets: £11, under 16s £8, family £24/£32 Box office: 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk Alice The Musical is suitable for children aged three to 12, their family and friends. Go and have a joyful, fun-filled picnic with your family while you watch this hilarious musical show. Boys and girls are invited to come ...

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D (12A) review Isn’t it great when a massively hyped film actually delivers? I haven’t looked forward to a film as much as Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for quite some time – and it was everything that I wanted and hoped for. Set around ten years after the events of ...

TODAY (THURSDAY) South Holland Singers, 7.30pm-9.30pm, St Paul’s Primary School, Queens Road, Spalding, 01775 761106. South Holland Healthy Walks, 10.30am, start and end at Holbeach Library, contact Donna Lill on 01522 870252. Moulton Seas End Youth Club, 6.30pm-8.30pm, £1.50 for ages seven to 16, contact Margaret Hains on 01406 371796. Meet your local Health Trainer, 9am-4pm, Sutton Bridge Community Centre, ...

Katie’s Picture Show by James Mayhew was first published in 1989 and it has been firmly in print ever since, helping to capture the imagination and hearts of budding art lovers. This new edition celebrates the classic story’s 25th birthday and has been completely re-illustrated throughout, with a beautiful new cover look to enchant Katie fans, new and old. You ...

Take a step back in time to the 1940s this weekend with a visit to Woodhall Spa The Woodhall Spa 40s Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday and offers a great weekend out for all the family – and best of all it’s free entry. Entertainers include Miss Sarah-Jane, Katie Mustang, Major Swing, The Blitz Dancers, Lola Lamour, Brandyn ...

The National Youth Jazz Orchestra are one of Britain’s longest running and most successful ensembles for young people under 25 playing big band jazz. They take the stage at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Friday at 7.30pm and will be joined for selected numbers by BBC Radio 2’s Clare Teal, star of swing and jazz, who returns after her sell ...

Donovan Daily Star Captain: Destination Earth takes place at Boston’s Blackfriars Arts Centre tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday at 7pm. After saving the beautiful Princess of Earth and The Galaxy, Donovan Daily: Star Captain, finds himself in a race against time to save Earth. Tickets are £7.50 and £6 from 01205 363108.

Ninety beautiful deckchairs designed by members of our local community in collaboration with an artist last year are coming together in a stunning display at Springfields Festival Gardens. Free designing workshops took place at Holbeach Library, Holbeach Youth Centre and Boston Guildhall as part of the Transported arts programme’s consultation phase last July. Local participants worked with artist David Mackie ...

This summer holiday get your family out into the countryside with fun events at RSPB Frampton Marsh. Right through the school break, you can take part in one of the special activities designed to get kids closer to nature. Running every day, put your brain to the test with a treasure hunt. Human athletes will be competing this summer in ...

Take The Stage by Spalding School of Dance South Holland Centre, Spalding Today (Thursday) to Sunday Tickets £10.50/£9.50 concession/ £38 family ticket Box Office 01775 764777 A heart-warming story of the ups and downs of life on stage and of those who aspire to be there. This dance school show promises to inspire and amaze with great choreography, dances and ...