WHAT’S ON September’s live events

What’s On...

STAMFORD THURSDAY 23rd SEPT - SATURDAY 25th SEPT CATS BY STAMFORD SHOWSTOPPERS

Following their debut sell-out production earlier this year of Chicago at the town’s Corn Exchange. Stamford Showstoppers have the pleasure of bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats! to the stage. Based on T S Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the eponymous felines introduce themselves to Old Deuteronomy and one by one and we see a glimpse into their lives, their antics and their stories. n 7pm, matinée at 2pm, Saturday, tickets £16, based at Stamford Corn Exchange, PE9 1PX. Call 01780 766455 or see www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

Mamma Mia! It’s ABBA...!

ABBA FANS DELIGHT! IT’S 21ST CENTURY ABBA, ON THE GREEN IN FRONT OF PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL!

PETERBOROUGH SUNDAY 29th AUGUST 21ST CENTURY ABBA

A superb open-air concert on the green in front of Peterborough Cathedral. The award-winning live ABBA Tribute Band will be playing all the best songs from your favourite Super Swedes. This is an evening of hit after hit with songs you know and love from Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Super Trouper to many, many more. n Gates 6pm, £22/adults. Peterborough Cathedral, PE1 1XS. Call 01733 355315 or see www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk.

KILWORTH SEPTEMBER LIVE AT KILWORTH

Kilworth Hall Theatre hosts its annual live music festival, with something for everyone across the genres of pop, Broadway theatre and classical music. n Thursday 2nd September: Some Guys Have All the Luck is a tribute to the music of Rod Stewart from Maggie May to We Are Sailing, and from Baby Jane to You’re in My Heart. n Saturday 4th September: Walk Like a Man takes its inspiration from the Jersey Boys production to celebrate the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; Walk Like a Man, Big Girls (Don’t Cry) and Sherry. n Thursday 9th September: Fascinating Aida is a hilarious cabaret with a trio of slightly older, slightly cheeky performers. n Friday 10th September: Jive Talking celebrates the incomparable Gibb Brothers and their songwriting talents as The Bee Gees. n Sunday 12th September: And rounding off Live at Kilworth is the theatre’s ‘Last Night of the Proms’ event with a programme of our best-loved classical music, including Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and the rousing Land of Hope and Glory courtesy of the British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. For enquiries, call 01858 881939 or see www.kilworthhouse.co.uk. Kilworth House, LE17 6JE.

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RUTLAND WATER SEPTEMBER SWIMMING AND TRIATHLONS AT RUTLAND WATER...

If you’re looking to swim, run or cycle your way to fitness, Rutland is certainly the place to be this month as Swim Rutland hosts its Night Swim on 4th September, with glowsticks, and likeminded folk at Rutland Watersports. Saturday 11th September, meanwhile, sees The Vitruvian Triathlon (1,900m swim; 84km ride, 21km run) and The Dambuster Triathlon (1,500m swim; 42km cycle; 10km run) around Whitwell Creek. Finally, the Rutland Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 19th Sept. n For more information see www.discover-rutland.co.uk.

A Moment in Whissendine

A MOMENT IN TIME, A CHURCH IN WHISSENDINE, A FLOWER FESTIVAL THAT YOU SHOULDN’T MISS!

OAKHAM WEDNESDAY 1st - SEPT SATURDAY 11th SEPT MORNING CAMPERS! THE GREAT BRITISH HOLIDAY CAMP

Hi-de-Hi! 2021 will be the year of staycations, and to recount Great British holidays, Rutland County Museum is hosting a celebration of that unique British institution, the holiday camp. The first holiday camp appeared in 1894 on the Isle of Man; however it was in the 1930s that Billy Butlin launched the concept of the holiday camp at Skegness in a huge way. The popularity of the holiday camp grew rapidly after the Second World War as you’ll find out in Oakham this month. n Rutland County Museum, Catmose Street LE15 6HW. Call 01572 758440 or see rutlandcountymuseum.org.uk.

WHISSENDINE SATURDAY 28th - AUGUST MONDAY 30th AUGUST A MOMENT IN TIME: ST ANDREW’S CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL

What better backdrop could there be for enjoying beautiful floral displays than the setting of Whissendine’s St Andrew’s Church? This Bank Holiday weekend the church will host its flower festival, the 2021 theme of which is ‘A Moment in Time.’ Entry to the church is free, though donations to help maintain the fabric of the building are welcome, and of course, as well as admiring the displays themselves, visitors will doubtless enjoy taking a moment (in time) to contemplate the past year and give thanks for continued health and freedom. Refreshments are available, too, in the Village Hall. St Andrew’s dates back from the 13th century, and serves a village of around 1,200 people. Its spire is 100ft tall and the building enjoyed a Victorian renovation by Sir Gilbert Scott. n For more information call 01572 724007 or see oakhamteam.org.uk/whissendine.

PETERBOROUGH SATURDAY 11th - SUNDAY 12th SEPT THE LAND ROVER OWNER SHOW

Leather-lined and posh or rugged and stripped out, perfectly polished or covered is mud, whatever the look of your Landy, you’ll be in 4x4 heaven at the Land Rover Owner Show at The East of England Showground this month. n Tickets £16/day, from 9am, call 01733 363500 or see www.lroshow.com.

Setting Your Kids Up for Success

I am a firm believer that schools should be educating children on the real ‘truths’ of life: why it’s important to save money, how to afford your first home and how to reduce the risk you take with your money. But if schools are only just starting to adopt this style of education, should you be setting your kids up for success yourself?

BY TEACHING YOUR KIDS HOW TO MANAGE THEIR MONEY NOW, you will be giving them a valuable gift. Learning how to budget, save and ultimately grow their money now, will set them up for future financial security (and could mean that ‘the Bank of Mum of Dad’ could become a concept relegated to the history books!). Understanding Commitments

In adult life we all understand that we have to pay our mortgages, utility bills, tax bills and various other ‘non-negotiables’; however, it can be a shock for our kids when they first move out and suddenly receive a Council Tax Bill or unexpected charge for water. The key here is to be open and transparent with your children about what bills, and costs come out of your bank every month, so that they can understand, ideally from a young age, how much things cost and why it’s so important to set aside money for essentials.

Settings Goals

Money is important in terms of paying for essentials such as food, shelter and heat, but it can also be fun and rewarding too. Encourage your children to sit down and think about something that they really want- whether that’s a new toy, a trip or even their own freedom in the shape of their first flat. Using a visual chart, that tracks amount saved and time to go until they reach their goal, will help to keep them motivated and excited about the reward they are getting closer to each day.

Rewards and Penalties

It is important that your children understand that their hard work, or lack of, can result in either a reward or a penalty. You can achieve this by giving your children pocket money for chores that they do around the home, so that the harder they work, Educating your children about money is crucial to their overall financial security and future success, so the sooner you start, the better ”off they will be ...

the more they can earn. If you really wanted to teach your children a valuable life lesson, you could even ‘dock’ their pocket money for substandard work, but equally it’s important not to demotivate them too much! You could also consider giving your children an ‘earnings statement’ each week, so they can see how their help has paid off, instilling a huge sense of achievement.

Digital Resources

The sooner your children actually start using banking apps or accounts, the more they will understand how money works. There are plenty of free online resources, such as games that teach children about money and some banks now run live virtual workshops, geared specifically towards children under the age of 16. Efficient Portfolio also have our own free resource called ‘SMART Money’. Written for those just starting out in their financial journey the book empowers people to become free enough to stop work and live out their hopes and dreams. You can download your free copy here: www.efficientportfolio.co.uk/smart/ Educating your children about money is crucial to their overall financial security and future success, so the sooner you start, the better off they will be.

Charlie Reading created Efficient Portfolio to offer entirely independent financial advice and helping people clarify and realise their dreams and goals through financial planning. Call 01572 898060, see www.efficientportfolio.co.uk

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