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Event Calendar Stamford and Bourne 2011 January Saturday 22nd January Sunday 23rd January

SKAMP Pantomime in aid of St Barnabas SKAMP Pantomime in aid of St Barnabas

The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid

Tickets are available from Stamford Arts Centre for both performances being held at the Great Casterton Business & Enterprise College for a night of pure entertainment not to be missed!

Sunday 23rd January

Pudding Plod

11am start

Wake House, Bourne

Have you eaten a little too much Christmas pudding over the holidays? Had one too many mince pies with your mulled wine? Over indulged on the choccies off the tree? And then top it all, you have made that dreaded New Year’s Resolution to get fit and healthy for 2011!

Well we are going to kick start you into the New Year with the ‘Pudding Plod’ in aid of St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, and it is coming to Bourne. So get your friends and family to all join together and even on your own to come along and enjoy a five mile walk around Bourne and Thurlby to gear you up for the New Year!

February The Tea & Coffee Tour

February – April

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be providing specialised care and support in Stamford and Bourne and with specialist nursing staff, therapists and trained volunteers we are able to support patients and their families when it is needed most.

The charity is county wide providing a third of the palliative care across Lincolnshire, and now these services are being inputted into your local community.

For people wanting to find out more, including how to get involved in the work itself, fundraising, and other services St Barnabas provide, a ‘Tea and Coffee Tour’ is taking place across the South West of Lincolnshire visiting Village Halls. This will enable local residents from all the villages to come along and discuss anything they would like to know.

Tuesday 15th February

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Castle Bytham village Hall

Thursday 17th February

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Witham on the Hill Church Hall

Monday 21st February

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Rippingale Village Hall

Tuesday 22nd February

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Thurlby Village Hall

Wednesday 23rd February

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Uffington Village Hall

Tuesday 1st March

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Folkingham Village Hall

Friday 4th March

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Tinwell Village Hall

Wednesday 9th March

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Easton on the Hill Village Hall

Thursday 10th March

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Billingborough Village Hall

Tuesday 15th March

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Morton Village Hall

Friday 18th March

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Carlby Village Hall

March

Sunday 20th March

Woof & Wag Walk

11am start

The Meadows, Stamford

‘Woof and Wag along with your best four legged friend and let them do the walking for a good cause.’

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice is encouraging all dog walkers to get out with their four legged friends to enjoy a Sunday morning stroll around the stunning town of Stamford. So sign your dog up today and enjoy a 5mile river walk to raise vital funds for the hospice work in your local community on Sunday 20 th March at The Meadows.

The walk will take a stunning route along the River Welham, and on your arrival back, all dogs will receive a goody bag, courtesy of Jim’s Pets for just taking part. For those dogs who have managed to raise over £50 in sponsorship, they will receive an extra special treat!

Stalls will be set up for you to buy some extra goodies for your pets, as well as a local vet there to answer any questions you have about your animals.

But you don’t need to have a dog to get involved, sign yourself up and come along for a Sunday Stroll!

Wednesday 23rd March

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Langtoft Village Hall

Thursday 24th March

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Duddington & Tixover Village Hall

Tuesday 29th March

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Ryhall Village Hall

Friday 1st April

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Essendine Village Hall

Tuesday 5th April

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Kirkby Underwood Village Hall

Thursday 7th April

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Collyweston Village Hall

Friday 8th April

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Tallington Village Hall

Saturday 16th April

Skydive

All Day

Peterborough Connington Airfield

April

‘Wanted – adventurous people for a thrilling opportunity’ If you have ever wanted to do a Skydive jump – well here is your chance. St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice is looking for adventurous people to do a fundraising skydive to help support services in their local communities.

This is your opportunity to make a thrilling ‘Tandem Skydive’ from 10,000 feet attached to a professional instructor. No experience is necessary as all training is given on the day.

If you are able to raise £395 in sponsorship you will even get to jump for free!

Tuesday 19th April

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Edenham Village Hall

Thursday 21st April

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—12noon

Braceborough Village Hall

Friday 28th April

Tea & Coffee Tour

10am—2pm

Stamford St John the Baptist Church

Friday 29th April

Indulgence Evening

7.30 – 9pm

Wake House, Bourne

‘Indulge, enjoy and pamper at St Barnabas’ Indulgence Evening for those who deserve a treat once in a while’ From beauty treatments, to beauty Products, food tasting and handbags. Jewellery and candles, chocolate and perfumes, fashion and much much more will be here for everyone to come along and indulge in those treats that we all deserve once in a while!

With stalls being provided by local crafts, suppliers, producers and businesses, it is a great way to support your local community. For your admission fee of £3, you will receive a glass of wine on arrival and get to wander round all our indulgence treasures.

May Saturday 7th May Sunday 8th May

Sunflower Power Sunflower Power

10am-2pm 10am-2pm

Stamford Garden Centre Stamford Garden Centre

Enjoy the sunshine this weekend at the St Barnabas Sunflower Power themed event with fun and games for all the family!

Alongside Stamford Garden Centre St Barnabas are encouraging children and families to get green thumbs, by planting their very own sunflower seed, and other plant varieties getting ready to grow over the next few months. There will also be a variety of stalls filled with games for everyone to get involved in, as well as face painting, balloons and all sorts!

The primary significance of the sunflower is its gift of radiant warmth. They are known as the happy flower and their meanings of loyalty and longevity. They are unique in their ability to provide energy in the form of nourishment and vibrancy, an attribute that mirrors the sun. Simply no flower can lift spirits like the sunflower, and this is why it is so symbolic to hospices across the country, they are the seeds of life.

Saturday 14th May

The Stiletto Stroll

2pm start

Start: Red Lion Square, Stamford Finish: Stamford Arts Centre

Come on ladies and men of course, we want you to pull out your greatest, sexiest and craziest heels to join us in a Stiletto Stroll through the streets of Stamford to celebrate the introduction of the vital hospice services provided by St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in your local community helping people who are living with a life threatening illness, as well as helping their families, carers and those who have been bereaved.

A short circular route that will start at the Red Lion Square, avoiding those cobbles, taking you through the town centre for all to see! Until we then reach our final destination of the Stamford Arts Centre. Welcomed with a glass of bubbly you will then have time for your modelling debut along a catwalk, and with a professional photographer snapping away for you to strike the pose to make you feel ultra glamorous!

After all that hard work being a model, sit back and relax as you watch fashion retailer, New Look put on their very own fashion show, showing you the latest looks on the High Street ready for the summer.

Local businesses will also be there for you to indulge on some great presents for yourself as you all deserve a treat for working so hard!

To sign up to strut your stuff or to register a stall, all you need to do is ring Hannah on 01476 591010 and we will send you the application form, or email hannah.thompson@stbarnabashospice.co.uk and we will pop it in the post for you.

So search at the bottom of that wardrobe and find those stunning stilettos ready for your stroll!

Sunday 22nd May

Woof & Wag Walk

11am start

Bourne Woods

‘Woof and Wag along with your best four legged friend and let them do the walking for a good cause.’

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice is encouraging all dog walkers to get out with their four legged friends to enjoy a Sunday morning stroll around Bourne Woods. So sign your dog up today and enjoy a 5mile river walk to raise vital funds for the hospice work in your local community on Sunday 22nd May at Bourne Woods.

The walk will take a stunning route through the woods, and on your arrival back, all dogs will receive a goody bag, for just taking part. For those dogs who have managed to raise over £50 in sponsorship, they will receive an extra special treat!

Stalls will be set up for you to buy some extra goodies for your pets, as well as a local vet there to answer any questions you have about your animals.

Friday 27th May

Sunflower Power; Yellow Dress Down Day Schools

Celebrate your local hospice at work in the community and get involved in our Yellow Dress Down Day. The sunflower represents the work of hospices all across the county looking after patients who are living with a life threatening illness. The work we do throughout the community of Lincolnshire is vital and we now care for over a third of the county’s palliative needs. So for just £1 entry or 50p for wearing yellow or a sunflower, please encourage your school to join in for the day!

For a registration pack please contact Hannah on 01476 591010 or email hannah.thompson@stbarnabashospice.co.uk

June Hospice Awareness Month Saturday 4th June

Pictures in the Park

7pm start

The Meadows, Stamford

Tuesday 7th June

Coffee Meet & Greet 10am-2pm

St John the Baptist Church, Stamford

‘Come along and find out what services St Barnabas will be providing in your local community at our biggest Coffee Morning in Stamford and Bourne so far.’

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice have been providing specialised care and support in Stamford and Bourne and with specialist nursing staff, therapists and trained volunteers we are able to support patients and their families when it is needed most, since January 2011. The charity is county wide providing a third of the palliative care across Lincolnshire, and now these services are being inputted into your local community.

For people wanting to find out more, including how to get involved in the work itself, fundraising, and other services St Barnabas provide, a ‘Tea and Coffee Meet & Greet’ is taking place at St John the Baptist Church, . This will enable local people to come along and discuss anything they would like to know.

Stalls including bric-a-brac, merchandise, cake stalls and many more will be there for people to enjoy while they have a cup of tea and coffee with us.

Thursday 9th June

Night Service

7 – 9pm

St John the Baptist Church, Stamford

Take time to remember your loved ones that have gone but not forgotten at this special service to celebrate their lives!

Life is to be celebrated, and lets remember those who have lived and who are still living.

Friday 10thJune

Sunflower Power; Yellow Dress Down Day Workplaces/businesses etc

Celebrate your local hospice at work in the community and get involved in our Yellow Dress Down Day. The sunflower represents the work of hospices all across the county looking after patients who are living with a life threatening illness. The work we do throughout the community of Lincolnshire is vital and we now care for over a third of the county’s palliative needs. So for just £1 entry or 50p for wearing yellow or a sunflower, please encourage your work force to join in for the day!

For a registration pack please contact Hannah on 01476 591010 or email hannah.thompson@stbarnabashospice.co.uk

Saturday 11th June

Memory Lantern Release

6-9pm

Joan & Darby Hall Bourne

Picture a gorgeous summers evening, the sun is slowing going down along the horizon, and there in the sky are hundreds of lanterns, floating up in to the night, each with a stunning glow and grace. Each lantern represents someone who is loved and will always be remembered.

Each lantern released will represent someone’s loved one who has also floated away but still in people’s hearts. The Memory Lantern Release is giving everyone the opportunity to come along and remember those that they have lost some time in the past.

This is the final celebration for Memory Week being held by St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice to celebrate Hospice Awareness Month. A variety of events such as church services, and coffee mornings are being held throughout Stamford and Bourne with this being the final send off for the week.

On the night, there will also be a short service to celebrate as well plenty of refreshments for everyone to enjoy the summers evening.

Sunday 19th June

Summer Fair

10am – 2pm

Bourne Recreation Ground

To celebrate the introduction of St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice services into Bourne, a Summer fair is being held on the Recreation Ground on Fathers Day to get everyone involved in their local community.

Stalls galore will be covering the playing field with everything you can think of to enjoy! A superb selection of stalls range from cakes to books, tombola’s and bric-a-brac, entertainment and great games for kids of all ages. As well as an opportunity for some retail therapy with local businesses and craft makers getting involved with showing off their produce.

Wednesday 22nd June Teddy Bears Picnic

11am-1pm

Bourne Woods

If you go out in the woods today You're sure of a big surprise.

If you go out in the woods today You'd better go in disguise.

For every bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain, because Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic!

For all parents who have a little one at home in the week and want to find something new to amuse them and you too – then we have the solution!

Enjoy a teddy bears picnic and get involved in some fun and games. With a superb selection of stalls including face painting, games, crafts and entertainment and also a special guest will also be coming along to read a story to all children and their teddy bears.

July Sunday 3rd July

Woodland Fete

10am – 2pm

Bourne Woods

If you go down to the woods today you are sure to get a surprise, If you go down to the woods today you will find St Barnabas and the Friends of Bourne Woods holding the Woodland fete for all to have fun and games!

The two charities have got together to throw a woodland surprise in Bourne Woods, including stalls, fun and games and a trial around the woods to find all sorts of treasures along the way. With so much going on you will be surprised as what you will find hidden in those woods!

Sunday 24th July

Hospice Hogs Motorcycle Poker Run 10am start

Route around Lincolnshire

‘Wanted – All Lincolnshire Bikers!

Climb onto your bike for a fabulous bike route around the Lincolnshire county and raise much needed funds in aid of your local hospices.’

With 5 stops along the route to collect a card there is also a chance for one lucky biker to win £100. The best poker hand wins! But the main winners being patients across the county that need St Barnabas’ services every day of the year. As the largest palliative care provider in the county, our services are vital and by joining in this new event for the hospice, you will be helping to directly support and care for our patients and their families through their most difficult time.

At the final stop, a BBQ, bar and refreshments will be provided alongside live entertainment, fun and games for all friends and family to come along and enjoy themselves for the evening.

All you need to do is contact us on 01476 591010 and we will send you out a registration pack and you are on your way to revving your engine up for our first ever Hospice Hogs Motorcycle Poker Run!

August Wednesday 3rd August

Children’s Summer Sunshine Walk 11am – 3pm Bourne Woods

Make the most of the British Summer and spend some time with the children on this gorgeous and picturesque walk with trials and tests throughout to keep you thinking as you are trekking!

The Children’s Summer Sunshine Walk is an event to encourage all you children and parents to kick start your summer in an active way and to let you know that you don’t have to spend money to get out their enjoy and yourself!

This sponsored walk will take place through Bourne Woods with a treasure trail, and fun and games throughout for all to participate in!

September Sunday 4th September Sunday 25th September

Big Breakfast Big Breakfast

9-11am 9-11am

Billingborough Village Hall Langtoft Village Hall

Come and get your local serving of St Barnabas Big Breakfasts at these local events in your village hall. St Barnabas staff and volunteers will be serving you delicious full English Breakfast with all the trimmings to raise funds for the local hospice care that is being provided throughout Stamford, Bourne and the surrounding areas.

With local producers and businesses getting involved in this yummy occasion, its one not to be missed to fill up your tummy!

October Sunday 30th October

Pumpkin Parade

10am-2pm

Stamford Recreation Ground

Up in the pumpkin patch, Witches pause, Out jumps the Great One, Hear the applause?!

Down through the rows, With goodies and toys All for this followers' Halloween joys!

As We are pumpkins big and round, big and round, big and round.

We are pumpkins big and round sitting on the ground.

We are pumpkins sat around for St Barnabas’ Pumpkin Parade So come along everyone, friends and families to join in the charade!

Stamford Recreation Ground will be taken over by all sorts of pumpkin themed happenings, from pumpkin crafts to pumpkin carving, eating pumpkin soup to the best carved pumpkin in Stamford town. Young ones are encouraged to dress up in their best Halloween costume, to win a special prize, and even adults too!

So let this Halloween be extra special as we celebrate the pumpkin in style at the Pumpkin Parade!

November Date TBC

Indulgence Evening

7-9pm

Stamford Venue TBC

‘Indulge, enjoy and pamper at St Barnabas’ Indulgence Evening for those who deserve a treat once in a while’ From beauty treatments, to beauty Products, food tasting and handbags. Jewellery and candles, chocolate and perfumes, fashion and much much more will be here for everyone to come along and indulge in those treats that we all deserve once in a while!

With stalls being provided by local crafts, suppliers, producers and businesses, it is a great way to support your local community. For your admission fee of £5, you will receive a glass of wine on arrival and get to wander round all our indulgence treasures.

December Saturday 3rd December

Santa’s Grotto

10am -12pm & 1-3pm

Stamford Garden Centre

Saturday 10th December

Santa’s Grotto

10am -12pm & 1-3pm

Stamford Garden Centre

Saturday 17th December

Santa’s Grotto

10am -12pm & 1-3pm

Stamford Garden Centre

‘Ho! Ho! Ho! Come along and meet me at my Santa’s Grotto and enjoy family fun and games at the Stamford Garden Centre throughout December’ St Barnabas is going all festive at the Garden Centre this year to celebrate the introduction of their services into the South West of Lincolnshire. As from January 2011, St Barnabas Hospice at Home teams will start working in your local community to ensure that people with life limiting illnesses get the supportive and quality care that they deserve.

This years Santa’s Grotto will be a winter wonderland with Santa sat ready for everyone to say hello and tell him what they want for Christmas. Fun and games will be going on every Saturday in December and all funds made will be in aid of St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice.

So come along every Saturday in December between 10am – 3pm to meet Santa and get your Christmas present from St Barnabas!