Things to do

Transformers: Age of Extinction 3D (12A) review I’ve never really understood the hate often directed at director Michael Bay and the direction he’s taken the big screen version of the Transformers franchise. Regular negatives seem to be that the scripts ‘aren’t believable’, that Bay ‘indulges himself too much with explosions and/or destruction’ and that the films are simply ‘too long’ ...

Fingers crossed for nice weather this weekend as Flinders Founders hosts its annual Party in the Park. The event takes place at Abbott’s Field in Donington from 1pm to 11pm and promises fun for all. There will be ten hours of live music with something for all tastes from folk and jazz to pop, rock and blues. Bands taking to ...

It’s that time of year again ladies and gents when The Punchbowl holds its annual treasure hunt for all the local pubs in town. The idea of the treasure hunt is not only to be a fun day had by all involved but also to bring more custom into the pubs around town than there would usually be on a ...

This weekend sees garden crawls taking place in Moulton and Pinchbeck. Moulton holds its village show in conjunction with the garden crawl on Saturday and Sunday. For more details go to www.moultoncommunitycentre.co.uk or contact Pam Stanley on 01406 371201. Attractions at Pinchbeck’s crawl include clock golf, art and craft exhibits, boule, croquet and the latest on the Pinchbeck dig. Contact ...

Spalding Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (SADOS) is looking for a new musical director. The society produces one musical and one full play each year in the South Holland Centre, as well as several other productions. If you think you could take on this role and assist in maintaining SADOS’s high production standards email your details to sadosmail@googlemail.com

Alice in Wonderland South Holland Centre, Spalding Friday, 6.30pm and Saturday, 1.30pm and 6.30pm Tickets £11/£10/£40 (family) Box office: 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk Rehearsals are almost complete for Polka Dot Academy’s younger students, as they prepare their next wonderful show – Alice In Wonderland. Alice In Wonderland is a magical story about a young girl called Alice who is bored of ...

If extreme rides are your thing, get yourself along to Fantasy Island at Ingoldmells for the ride of your life. From The Amazing Confusion and The Volcano to The Odyssey and The Beast, thrill seekers will be spoilt for choice. Younger adventurers can enjoy The Crazy Mouse and The Millennium, while family rides on offer include Toucan Tours, Dragon Mountain, ...

Boston’s Assembly Rooms holds its Summer Champagne Party on July 19, but who will be its celebrity host? A well-established Hollyoaks heart throb, with seven years of the show behind them, this hottie is no stranger to the explosive Hollyoaks style relationships with several on screen parnerships including Sarah Barnes, Hayley Ramsey, Jacqui McQueen and Cindy Cunningham. His time on ...

Cinderella presented by Polka Dot pantomimes South Holland Centre December 10, 2014 to January 3, 2015 Box office 01775 764777 Get your tickets early and you shall definitely go to the ball when Polka Dot Pantomimes bring their production of Cinderella to the South Holland Centre. There’s sure to be lots of audience participation in the centre’s annual festive production, ...

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, ...

Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie (15) review It’s only fair to kick-off this review by revealing that I’m not a fan of the very popular Mrs Brown’s Boys TV show in any shape or form. So, in the interest of objectivity, I took the bold step of inviting my mum to watch ‘D’Movie’ at Boston’s West End Cinema with me – ...

The Gruffalo The Key Theatre, Peterborough Tuesday, 1.30pm and 4.30pm, and Wednesday, 10.30am and 4.30pm. Tickets £12. Box office: 01733 207239 Don’t miss Tall Stories’ hit musical stage adaptation of the award winning picture book, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Meet a wheeler-dealer fox, an eccentric old owl and a maraca-shaking, party mad snake! Mouse can scare ...

DJ Silky D presents TFI Independence Day tomorrow at Loaded – and the Independence Weekender continues on Saturday with Loaded’s Miami Party! Party like they do in America! This Independence Day weekender Loaded becomes like one of those Frat houses in all the best college movies. Van Wilder eat your heart out! Look out for Beer Pong, Thirst Aid, confetti ...

Forget Glastonbury – there’s a music festival happening much closer to home this weekend. The Bell at Weston Hills hosts its annual free music festival on Sunday and with loads of fantastic bands on the bill, it promises to be a great event. The music starts from 3pm and there will be seven live bands playing including The Soundinjectors, Sleeve ...

If the sun is shining what could be better than enjoying the open air and wildlife watching with the family? The RSPB’s reserve at Frampton Marsh, near Boston, has a family fun day this Sunday – but there’s always something going on worth visiting for. This will be the last in a series of fun days, and for just £3 ...

There’s something for everyone at the QV Foods funday this Sunday. The event takes place at Holbeach United Football Club from noon to 6pm. Attractions include a rodeo bull, a 60ft assault course, kids’ and adult’s bouncy castles and a penalty shoot-out. There will be dance, Zumba and kickboxing displays, live music, charity stalls and face painting. Refreshments on offer ...

If collectables are your thing, there’s a new shop in Spalding that’s well worth a look. Brian Green has opened the Green Apple Collectables Emporium in Albert Street and with 850 items to browse you’re bound to find something that takes your fancy. Brian (62) is Spalding born and bred and has been building up his selection of collectables and ...

If you’re looking for a great family day out this weekend, then look no further than Crowland Show. The show takes place on Saturday from 8.30am at the Snowden Field. During the day there will be a variety of activities. The Clown from Feet First will be walking on stilts, riding his unicycle and playing tricks and there will be ...

3 Days To Kill (12 A) review I can’t remember the last time I saw Kevin Costner as the lead in an action flick – so for that reason alone, 3 Days To Kill grabbed my attention from the off. It seems a long time since his glory days of JFK, The Bodyguard and (dare I say) Waterworld back in ...

With Wimbledon fortnight just around the corner, Spalding Town Tennis Club is hoping to capitalise and encourage more people to try the sport and join up. A fun open day is being held on Sunday, June 29, at the club in Holyrood Walk (noon to 4.30pm). There will be tennis for all age groups and families. Club vice-chairman John Constable ...