Christmas at Belton – more spectacular than ever!
The countdown to Christmas has started, and National Trust’s beautiful Belton House in Lincolnshire has welcomed its glittering Illuminated Trail back this year, from now til 2 January 2022. Get your Christmas sparkle on, and be surrounded by over a million twinkling lights, colourful trees and…
Grantham Aviation Society
The speaker for the November meeting of Grantham Aviation Society was Mark Williams with a talk entitled “Tales from my Log Book” (Part One) which outlined his initial flying years. From becoming the youngest Buccaneer pilot in the RAF to Instructor duties in the Middle…
The big match will raise funds for Grantham Foodbank
There’s a new charity football team in town! In fact, possibly Grantham’s only charity football team. A team of ‘old boys’ and footballing veterans have come together to form Dickens Road Diamonds, named after the home ground of Harrowby United FC who they’re affiliated to.…
Lots of laughter at Grantham Guildhall
Funhouse Comedy returns to the Guildhall Arts Centre Ballroom, on Thursday December 30th for a great night of fun and laughter. Topping the bill is the effortlessly engaging Andrew Bird, who has appeared on TV on The Russell Howard Hour, was the support act on…
Harlaxton Manor opens for Christmas
One of England’s most spectacular hidden gems is welcoming visitors this Christmas for four very special events. Normally closed to the public, the spectacular manor will open its doors for the first time on Sunday 5th December and Saturday 11th December for two Christmas Open…
Christmas Tree Festival and ice skating
In 2015, 2017, and 2019 there were well over 120 trees at our Christmas Tree Festival and there is always room for more! We were overjoyed by the vast numbers of people who came to the festivals. The last festival was over four days and…
Where the whole family can enjoy Christmas
Visit Santa, and tell him your secret christmas wishes.Then you can have a wonderful tour of his grotto and receive a gift!Plus there’s an exciting extra magical bonus this year! Recent posts: No related posts.
Indoor Market in Grantham tomorrow (Saturday)
At the Eden House Hotel, North Parade, Grantham. Recent posts: No related posts.
Panto tickets selling fast
You don’t need to climb up the beanstalk to get tickets this Christmas… Tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk at The Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham, are available online, by phone and in-person – but they’re selling fast so hurry! Polka Dot Pantomimes, in association with…
FOOD AND GIFT FAIR TO SHOWCASE NEWEST SHOPPABLE SUPERSTARS
VISITORS will be able to fill their boots full of Lincolnshire’s best produce, from unique gins that pack a punch of balanced and bold flavours to a curated array of retro hand-picked designer clothing at this year’s Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair on Saturday 27 and Sunday…
A poignant tale of Grantham man’s wartime friendship and sacrifice told in aid of SSAFA
On Saturday, 13 November, Steven Foster will share the tales of his father, Fred, who was captured during World War Two and made two daring attempts. Some 170,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors, and airmen were captured during World War Two, and of these, fewer…
Don’t miss the Christmas lights at Belton
The countdown to Christmas has started, and National Trust’s beautiful Belton House in Lincolnshire is getting ready to welcome its glittering Illuminated Trail back this year, from 25 November to 2 January 2022. Get your Christmas sparkle on, and be surrounded by over a million twinkling…
Cheeky Roman farce finally reaches the stage
Described by the group as “a right rude Roman romp”, the production promises an evening of belly laughs and blushes with a wealth of flamboyant characters. The story follows an enslaved concubine and a servant trying to escape the clutches of General Braggadocio, a pompous…
Christmas Fair for Aching Arms
Megan says… Hey, we are holding a Christmas fair at Great Ponton village hall on the 4th December 10.30-3.30, raising money for Aching Arms UK. Aching Arms UK means a lot to me and my partner because on the 21st September we lost our identical…
Winter sports and Christmas trees at parish church
Christmas Tree Festival 25-28 November In 2015, 2017, and 2019 there were well over 120 trees at St Wulfram’s Christmas Tree Festival and there is always room for more! They were overjoyed by the vast numbers of people who came to the festivals. The last…
Oates & Spiers at Grantham
James H Soars are promoting the 2021 winter tour of Jackie Oates and John Spiers. “Oates & Spiers”. https://jackieoatesandjohnspiers.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LASNv55eZoI Following their joyful summer festival appearances, this finely matched and award-winning pairing are at long last able to tour with their debut album. Multi award-winning contemporary…
TV comic Chris McCausland coming to Grantham
Funhouse Comedy Club brings another great night of laughter to the Guildhall Arts Centre Ballroom on Thursday November 25th. Headlining is comedian, actor and writer Chris McCausland, who has appeared on ‘Live at The Apollo’, ‘Would I Lie To You’, ‘Have I Got News For…
Don’t miss Tomorrow’s Yard Sale
Grantham Dramatic Society is holding a ‘Yard Sale’ on Saturday 23 October to raise funds for the Society and create space in their premises. The sale will be open from 9am with lots of bargains up for grabs. Items on offer include lots of furniture…
Let’s play games for charity on Sunday
Raise your game for Dementia UK is an event that takes place during October to help raise funds for specialist Admiral Nurses who support families facing the difficulties of living with dementia. It’s a great way to help the charity make a difference to people’s…
Grantham Aviation Society
The Grantham Aviation Society, which has been running for 37 years is pleased to announce a recommencement of meetings after the recent lockdowns. Meeting take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Great Gonerby Social Club, Grantham at 7.30 pm for an…
Colin Thackery to reprise TV winning songs in Grantham
Britain’s Got Talent winner Colin Thackery is set to perform two of his vote winning songs at Grantham’s military fund-raising concert on 22 October. The Chelsea Pensioner, who won the TV talent contest in 2019, will repeat the song that won him the final –…
Another Winter’s Tale
A new theatre show, rich in original music will be at Sewstern’s Village Hall at 19.30 on Friday November 12th. Find tickets on-line (www.dogwoodproductions.co.uk) or at The Blue Dog Inn. Another Winter’s Tale, designed for all audiences (age 8+), is a journey through the shortest…
Culture close to home with the Live and Local autumn season
Live and Local, the Rural and Community Touring Networks, returns to South Kesteven this autumn to bring a wide variety of cultural offerings including music, comedy, drama and dance to villages across the district. Smaller community venues – including at Swayfield, Irnham, Aisby and Ropsley…
Keep the kids busy at half term
Looking for some fun activities to do with the children over half term? We have an amazing opportunity for your child to learn basic bike maintenance, repairing a puncture, gear and chains.Also craft activities on Monday and Friday Just £3 a session and all craft…
Bonfire Radicals in Concert
One of the most exciting and eclectic groups on the folk/ world scene, the Bonfire Radicals translate a wide variety of influences – from gorgeous medieval and Celtic folk to dynamic eastern European jazz-swing to punchy world-beats, and all points in between – into a…
Talk about former Grantham Mayor who escaped from Nazi PoW camp
A talk about former PoW and Grantham Mayor Fred Foster will be given by his son Steve Foster at Grantham Museum on Saturday13th November, the day before Remembrance Sunday. *All the Proceeds are for the Armed Forces Charity SSAFA.This is a fully approved SSAFA Event. *Entry…
Lots of laughs at the Guildhall
Funhouse Comedy Club returns to the Guildhall Arts Centre Ballroom on Thursday October 28th for a great night of laughter. Headliner Jo Caulfield is a genuinely witty and sharply observational comic, who quickly builds up a rapport with her audiences. At 17 she left home…
Jacaranda
Ropsley Hall and Live and Local present Jacaranda Pentabus presents a brilliant new drama from award-winning playwright Lorna French which explores loss, love, prejudice, race and belonging. Jacaranda is a two hander, that invites us into the worlds of Olivia and Matty for one night…
TV comedians come to Grantham Guildhall
Funhouse Comedy Club is delighted to be back at the Guildhall Arts Centre Ballroom on Thursday September 30th for a night full of laughter. Topping the bill is Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell who has appeared on several TV programmes, including Live At The Apollo and…
