WHAT’S ON Live events in July

What’s On...

LINCOLN SATURDAY 31st JULY A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE...

Over the last 12 months, many of us have been unable to commemorate or celebrate the lives of those we have lost in the way we would have liked, because of restrictions imposed by Covid. As a result, the IBCC will hold a special Service of Commemoration this month to enable families and friends to remember a loved one. The service will be led by the site’s padre and the IBCC will host an afternoon tea in its event marquee afterwards. n From 1pm, IBCC, Canwick Hill in Lincoln LN4 2HQ, 01522 514755.

Burghley Battle Prom Returns

HAPPILY BURGHLEY HOUSE’S BATTLE PROM EVENT RETURNS WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING - BUT TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST!

Image: Lee Helwig. STAMFORD SATURDAY 10th JULY BATTLE PROMS

It’s one of our favourite events in the calendar and it’s back, following Covid, with reduced capacity – 4,000 instead of 8,000 guests – plus social distancing measures. Enjoy classical music performed by a live orchestra, plus cavalry displays, cannon and a Spitfire flyover. Take along a picnic and enjoy a superb evening with plenty of fun in the grounds of Burghley House. n Tickets £48, gates 3.30pm, concert 6pm, Stamford, PE9 3JY. Call 01432 355416 or see www.battleproms.com.

LINCOLN 3rd JULY - 9th SEPTEMBER THE LINCOLN IMP TRAIL 2021

From this month you’ll be able to embark on the hunt for one of 30 colourful Lincoln Imp sculptures throughout the city. Lincoln BIG is incredibly excited to introduce the third sculpture trail which will run during from 3rd July to 9th September 2021 across Lincoln city centre. This is a mass participation public art event to celebrate Lincoln’s culture & heritage. Artists, both professional and amateur, local and national, have designed each sculpture to add lots of colour to the city centre through the trail. The Imps will assemble for their Farewell event at Lincoln Castle before being auctioned to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice on 1st October 2021 at Lincoln Cathedral. n For more information see www.visitlincoln.com.

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GRANTHAM 17th - 18th JULY THE BELVOIR CASTLE FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 2021

An enjoyable weekend of colour and inspiration for those with a love of gardening. Some of the UK’s finest nurseries and growers provide plenty of opportunities to purchase something special for your garden. Wonderful show gardens and borders will inspire you with their design and planting combinations. Sculpture artists, tools, garden furniture, and crafts all feature, plus, there’s a music stage, a range of food and refreshments and the ‘Lets Talk’ area with experts like Jonathan Moseley. n Belvoir Castle, NG32 1PE. £15/adv, call 01476 871001 or see www.belvoircastle.com.

See Anton & Giovanni, live!

‘HIM & ME’ IS A SENSATIONAL NEW SHOW WITH ANTON DU BEKE & GIOVANNI PERNICE TEAMING UP TO PRESENT THIS STRICTLY-INSPIRED SHOW...

LINCOLN SUNDAY 18th JULY GYLES BRANDRETH: BREAK A LEG TOUR

The actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI, Have I Got News For You and Countdown star is back on tour with his new show celebrating all things theatrical. Wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy, and name-dropping. n New Theatre Royal Lincoln, 3pm, £21, 01522 519999.

LOUTH 15th, 16th, 17th JULY HOLLYWOOD HIGHLIGHTS

Louth Playgoers invites you to join them on a journey through Tinseltown, with more than 30 songs from the golden days of cinema. n Tickets £10.50, 7.30pm, Call 01507 600350 or see www.louthriverheadtheatre.com.

SCUNTHORPE WEDNESDAY 7th JULY ANTON & GIOVANNI: HIM & ME LIVE

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice join forces in 2021 for their first ever tour together; Him & Me. Ballroom king and the two-time Guinness World Record holder Anton will be joined by a world class cast of dancers and singers. A true dance extravaganza, rescheduled from 2020 with audiences eagerly anticipating a little Strictly magic to brighten up the summer!

SCUNTHORPE 16th, 17th, 18th JULY SARAH MILLICAN: BOBBY DAZZLER

The hilarious North East stand-up Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show. Sarah specialises in empowering women with her unique outlook on the world, giggling through life’s little misfortunes! n Tickets £31.10, from 8pm, Baths Hall, Scunthorpe. Call 0844 854 2776 or see www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk.

Du Beke joined the show upon its launch in 2004. From then, the ballroom and Latin dancer partnered with the likes of sporting coach Judy Murray and supermodel Jerry Hall, and first reached the final with Katie Derham in 2015. Born in Sicily, Giovanni Pernice joined Du Beke on Strictly in 2015, making his mark reaching the final with actress Georgia May Foote in his first series. In 2017, he repeated that success with presenter Debbie McGee. n Tickets £45.70, from 7.30pm, Baths Hall, Scunthorpe, DN15 7RG. Call 0844 854 2776 or see www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk.