Things to do

See play that’s ‘phenomenal’

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Key Theatre, Peterborough Tonight, 7pm £15 (£12.50 concessions, £10 students) Box office: 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com Following its smash-hit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to cinemas. Based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens ...

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Hang out with cast of Let’s Hang On

Let’s Hang on King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Friday, May 30, 7.30pm Tickets Box office: 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk The award-winning production Let’s Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From their beginnings in the early 50s, the show takes ...

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Take a step back to Supersonic 70s

Supersonic 70s The Cresset, Peterborough Friday, May 23, 7.30pm Tickets £20 Box office: 01733 265705 www.cresset.co.uk The Supersonic 70s are a six piece band, with male and female lead vocals. Featuring the incredible “cat suited wondergirl” Janey Bombshell, one of the finest female singers in the UK. Janey adds some real “Agnetha glamour” alongside co-lead vocalist Mark Keen, the “velvet ...

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Boston clubbers get a weekend taste of Ibiza

You know the summer is just around the corner when the clubs start to open in Ibiza! To celebrate this momentous occasion in the clubbing calender this Bank Holiday sees the Ibiza Opening Weekender at Boston’s Assembly Rooms. It’s all about the dance anthems, beach parties and an electrifying atmosphere! Bring on the Co2 cannons! The club is open tomorrow ...

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Half term fun for all at Frampton Marsh

Keep your little ones entertained with a fun-packed half-term week at RSPB Frampton Marsh. See what mini monsters you can discover on land and in water by taking part in one of their pond dipping or bug hunting sessions. Explore the wonderful watery world of pond dipping on Tuesday, at a cost of £3 per child with sessions running throughout ...

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Voice Birthdays – May 22-28

The Spalding and South Holland Voice is a newspaper for all ages so we intend to have a weekly section just for kids. Each week we want to include a birthday parade of children aged from one to 12 who are celebrating their big day that week. Send your pictures to us by post at Units 1&2 Winsover Centre, 14-16 ...

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Enjoy a beautiful day out at Ferry Meadows

Imagine somewhere beautiful, safe and unspoilt where you can walk, cycle, play, horse-ride, ride a train, go fishing, exercise the dog, jog, push the buggy and explore endless meadows, lakes and woodland – all less than three miles from Peterborough’s busy city centre. You’ll find all this and more – including cafes, hard-surfaced routes for wheelchair users, a busy events ...

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Children’s book of the week – Kids love going on a bear hunt

This week’s children’s book of the week is We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. “We’re going on a bear hunt. “We’re going to catch a big one…” A familiar refrain beloved by millions the world over, this fantastic story is now 25 years old! For a quarter of a century readers have been ...

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Rare chance to visit Spalding Gentlemen’s Society

There is a rare opportunity to look around Spalding Gentlemen’s Society on Wednesday, June 4. Founded in 1710, the Broad Street establishment is one of the oldest learned societies in the country and the earliest provincial association for the encouragement of antiquarianism. Among its many notable members were Sir Isaac Newton and his biographer and antiquarian William Stukeley. Join curator ...

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Review: Godzilla’s top of the food chain

Godzilla 3D review (12A) The hype surrounding Godzilla’s latest stampede into cinemas has been huge – and I’m pleased to say that it delivers…big time. Forget what you think you known about the King Kaiju, there’s no cheesy nonsense to be found here. Gareth Edwards’ action-packed epic comfortably stands up to the likes of Jaws and Jurassic Park when it comes ...

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What’s on – May 15-21

TODAY 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, contact ...

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Chance to see Pearl Izumi Tour Series

The Pearl Izumi Tour Series enters its sixth season of unique team based cycle racing with ten towns and cities holding the only British domestic cycle race series to be televised on terrestrial TV. Round three of the series takes place in Peterborough on Tuesday. Timings are: support activities 2pm; Matrix Fitness Grand Prix 5.50pm; riders warm up 6.30pm; race ...

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Flower-themed family fun

Your little budding naturalists can blossom at the RSPB’s Frampton Marsh nature reserve on Sunday. Join in with the flower-themed family fun, with lots for your kids to do. You can make lovely blooms with “seed bombs” that add a splash of colour to your garden. There will also be free packets of seed for you to take away. If ...

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Come and Sing with Cantemus

Spalding-based chamber choir Cantemus invites you to join a special open rehearsal. Come and Sing with Cantemus takes place on Wednesday, May 21, from 7.30pm to 9pm at Ayscoughfee School, Spalding. If you would like to join in you need to email info@cantemus-spalding.com, with your name and your voice part (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) by Tuesday, May 20. Then visit ...

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Concert not to be missed

Fairport Convention in concert South Holland Centre, Spalding Thursday, May 29, 8pm Tickets £20 Box Office 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk Legendary folk-rock outfit Fairport Convention will welcome the return of longest-serving member Dave Pegg on bass guitar when the band visits Spalding during its UK spring tour. Dave will take the stage with fellow band members Simon Nicol (vocals, guitar), Ric ...

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Get your laughing gear round this

Funhouse Comedy Club South Holland Centre, Spalding, Friday, May 30, 8.30pm Tickets £10 in advance, £12.50 on the door Box office: 01775 764777 A great night of comedy in the centre’s top floor function hall. Bar open from 7.30pm. If you’ve not tried Funhouse Comedy Club yet, how about making May the month you do? The function hall is transformed ...

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Worth a watch… but a little low on laughs

Bad Neighbours (15) review We’ve all had neighbours that have tested our patience over the years – but Bad Neighbours takes that nightmare to the next level. Imagine this scenario: you’ve just pumped all of your life savings into buying a house for your partner and child…only for a rowdy fraternity of lads to move in next door. That’s the ...

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Marvel’s best film in years is coming to Spalding

The best action movie of 2014 so far rolls into town this week – and Captain America: The Winter Soldier is one you’ll not want to miss at the South Holland Centre. Chris Evans returns as Marvel hero Captain America in what is easily the franchise’s best offering since 2012’s juggernaut Avengers Assemble. If you’re a fan of these comic ...

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Ready for war

RSC Live: Henry IV Part 1 South Holland Centre, Spalding Wednesday, May 14, 7pm Tickets £13 (£11.50) Box Office 01775 764777 A live screening direct from the stage at Stratford-Upon-Avon. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is only too aware of the tenuousness of ...

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Bad Girls back on stage

Bad Girls – The Musical Wednesday to Saturday, May 21-24, 7.30pm South Holland Centre, Spalding Tickets £12 (£10) Box office: 01775 764777 Performed by Spalding Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society. Set in HMP Larkhall, this is the story of new Wing Governor Helen Stewart and her battles with old guard Jim Fenner and his sidekick Sylvia Hollamby, as well as ...

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