SKtoday Summer 2016

SUMMER 2016

Gravity Fields Festival goes live!

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HOW WE CELEBRATED THE QUEEN’S MILESTONE BIRTHDAY Full story on page 6

EXPLORE NEWTON’S TRAIL 4 PAGE CENTRE PULL OUT

your council working for you

Young entrepreneur advises schools audience O ne of the district’s youngest entrepreneurs delivered a ringing Enterprise Week endorsement for using technology as a career choice at a special information day for schools.

Angus Lilburn, who runs Diginibble website design and social media service, advised pupils at a special science, technology engineering and maths (STEM) day that they could potentially turn their hobby into a career.

Angus started working for himself at the age of 16 after developing his own interest in IT. Now 18, he can point to successful websites he has designed such as Grantham’s Eden Wine Bar and steel stockists Arraquip.

“I wanted to get over the message that you shouldn’t do things because, for any reason, you feel forced to,” he said. “Find something that you are passionate

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about and there will be a market.”

Mike Cockfield, of Keystone Software, also talked to pupils between practical sessions organised by science delivery professionals UpScience, with high energy workshops including wiring a circuit board to activate traffic lights and some sleight of hand challenges.

Nearly 100 pupils came from Grantham’s National School, Bourne Grammar and Walton

Girls’ School, whose science teacher Vanessa Wilson-Wood welcomed the opportunity to introduce her pupils to some practical workshops.

“It’s really important for our girls to realise that rewarding and well paid science and engineering careers are open to them and it’s not something that’s for the boys,” said Vanessa. “It’s been a really valuable event.”

CONCENTRATION: Youngsters at the Enterprise Week STEM day

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Cover shot: Julie Fortnum celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday in style at Deepings St James. Full story and more photos on page 6.

Find Your Voice childrens’ coach wins SK Pioneers

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ourne based Catherine Mellor’s ‘Find Your Voice’ programme has won the council’s 2016 SK Pioneers competition to identify new business talent - and is recruiting to expand.

Catherine’s specialist help for children to find and build their confidence won over a ‘Dragons’ Den’ style judging panel of high profile local business people organised by Grantham Business Club as part of Enterprise Week.

Judges agreed that Find Your Voice had the right ingredients to have a huge impact across the district and even nationally.

Catherine spent 20 years training and coaching adults in presentation skills and public speaking before focusing on helping children communicate better.

She is currently tutoring 68 children between the ages of six and 14, a near fourfold increase from when she launched the business two years ago.

“The ability to communicate confidently is an essential skill for a successful life and I am passionate about making this vital skill available. I want to be the leading provider of speaking and communication skills classes.

I have also recently set up an adult version of the programme called Plain Speaking and want to launch those courses as soon as possible.”

Key to her ambition is finding more people to join her. She said: “I have a lengthy waiting list of schools wanting to offer the programme of wordplay, games, speech and drama and I am now recruiting people to train as tutors.

“Ideally I want people with a teaching or training qualification,

excellent presentation and communication skills, who are able to inspire children to believe in themselves by delivering fun, vibrant, innovative and exciting classes. A drama background and passion for children’s literature would be an advantage.”

Cathy cites the recent State of Education Survey 2016 showing nearly 50% of schools questioned thought a lack of confidence and social skills meant children were not at the expected level to cope with secondary school transition.

“FYV focuses on these issues and gives children the confidence to integrate,” she said.

Bourne Westfield Primary School was the first to offer her programme to its pupils. Senior Deputy Head Kate Atkinson said: “It has been life changing for our

pupils. Media and TV can make it hard for children to understand who they are and to see them grow in confidence and hold their heads up high is very rewarding. “ SK Pioneers runner up was Mad Philomena, an awardwinning creative wedding styling business from Barrowby run by Liz Musson, who collected a £250 prize from the Federation of Small Businesses.

Highly commended was Rich Beach’s Stamford video production business Beach Media, whose business is built on 20 years of marketing, advertising and journalism experience.

As an added bonus, each of the three finalists will receive specialist mentoring and a further £200 from the judge who chose to mentor them.

ON A WINNER: Catherine Mellor’s of Find Your Voice

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GRAVITY

Gravity Fields Festival 2016 goes live T

ickets are on sale and the website is live for SKDC’s third Gravity Fields Festival (21-25 September) with a very special theme.

Our five day festival of science, arts, heritage, music, drama and outdoor spectacular in and around Grantham takes the theme of ‘Genius’ to celebrate Newton’s legacy and the 350th anniversary of his Year of Wonders in 1666.

It commemorates the year Newton spent at his Lincolnshire birthplace at Woolsthorpe Manor to escape the plague in Cambridge, and his extraordinary burst of scientific creativity on light, mathematics and gravitational forces.

Now, 350 years on, the plague hits Woolsthorpe again! History is re-written for schools and adults sessions as actors and

plague doctors convey the impact of the bubonic nightmare if it had reached Lincolnshire!

A special Sunday event by acclaimed Newton expert and festival patron Professor Rob Iliffe adds the Second Dutch War and the Great Fire of London as a social commentary on Newton’s Year of Wonders - the middle instalment of a three week commemoration by The Royal Society of its most illustrious President.

It’s part of a packed programme ranging from TV zoologist Dr Sasha Norris and cutting edge baroque band Red Priest to circus performers and the genius engineers of WW2, courtesy of Cambridge scientist Dr Hugh Hunt.

Aerial spectacular comes

courtesy of Ockham’s Razor, an AntiGrav box turns people’s worlds upside down and top Spanish creative company Ponten Pie invites its audience into a unique ‘shed’ for a lifechanging experience!

Explore the science of Doctor Who and hear news from CERN’s High Energy Frontier from physicist and festival co-curator Dr Harry Cliff from Cambridge University.

Join TV science presenter Dallas Campbell for a special hosted evening and what will

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a microlight find as a result of recording audio in the ether above Woolsthorpe Manor?

Royal Society President and Nobel Prize winner Sir Venki Ramakrishnan is among world class speakers on subjects from nature to nanotechnology and the pinhole camera technique

used by Newton as he studied the refraction of light.

Arts Council funding delivers a stunning ‘Ingenius’ Saturday finale with circus artists, street performers, puppeteers and magicians evoking the era of alchemists, fire, flame and stars and Newton’s time at the Royal Mint.

Capping the outdoor show is Pangottic’s animated giant Heath Robinson contraption the greatest machine never to be invented!

A full education programme includes a Ministry of Science blockbuster show at Grantham’s 1,000-seater Meres stadium.

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Beacons lit to celebrate The Queen’s 90th birthday M

ore than 500 people gathered in Grantham’s Dysart Park to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday.

A beacon was lit to celebrate the monarch’s milestone in parallel with hundreds of similar gatherings across the UK. The event was co-ordinated by SKDC, Dysart Park Action Group and Grantham Rotary Club.

Elsewhere in Deeping St James around 250 people attended a similar event.

Children were all given a Union

flag, the British Legion were in attendance and the singing of the National Anthem was accompanied by Good Vibes and three trumpeters from the Peterborough Big Band.

Her Majesty The Queen has lit a Principal Beacon to start celebrations on her Silver Jubilee, 50th Anniversary of VE Day, Beacons for the Millennium, Golden Jubilee, The Trafalgar Weekend Beacons, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 75th Anniversary of VE Day.

RESPECTFUL: Lance Corporal Lovesy and Lance Corporal Crawford from Market Deeping Army Cadets

ROYAL ICING: L-R Agesha Deacon and Jane Gregory with their birthday cake

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Historic buildings are ideal wedding venues

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f you want to make an impression on your big day, then look no further than our historic Guildhall in Grantham or our fabulous Corn Exchange in Bourne.

In Grantham the stunning Guildhall Ballroom has hosted many great occasions during its 145-year history and can be set up to suit your needs, seating up to 120 guests for a civil ceremony and reception dinner and up to 180 for a party.

With an optional small stage, sprung dance floor, licensed bar, professional kitchen, sound and lighting equipment and lift access, the Ballroom has everything you need in one neat package. In addition, to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible, one of our front of house managers will be on hand throughout the day to assist you.

Or if you would like something more intimate, the Guildhall’s Newton Room is a beautifully lit, contemporary space which lends itself perfectly. If you choose to have your ceremony here, you and your guests can then move on to the ballroom for your

reception and party.

The courtyard garden to the rear of the Guildhall and neighbouring museum is the perfect place for you and your guests to relax outside, take photos and enjoy some tranquillity. Enclosed on all sides, this area is both pretty and private with ample seating and tables for your guests.

In Bourne, why not book our centrally located Corn Exchange for your big day?

The building dates back to 1870 and was built on the site of the old post office on Abbey Road.

The original building was designed as a public hall and Corn Exchange which was held in the large main hall with a stage and retiring rooms.

Conveniently situated in the centre of the town, the venue has a fully equipped and licensed bar, professional kitchen and is accessible for wheelchairs.

The hall can accommodate a reception party of between 140 and 180 guests and really does provide everything you need at a competitive rate.

If you would like more information about holding your wedding at the Guildhall in Grantham please visit www.guildhallartscentre.com or email guildhallartscentre@southkesteven.gov.uk Or if you think the Bourne Corn Exchange is the venue for you, please visit www.southkesteven.gov.uk/bournecornexchange or call Ian Bland on 01778 423579.

Bourne Corn Exchange

Newton Room, Guildhall

Ballroom, Guildhall

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Greater Lincolnshire Devolution – have your say

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eople in Greater Lincolnshire are being asked for their views on the creation of a Mayoral Combined Authority with a Directly Elected Mayor for the area.

The consultation is now live and will close on August 8 at 5pm.

Ten local authorities, from the Humber to the Wash, have joined together to explore devolving some powers, responsibilities and funding from Government to Greater Lincolnshire. This could mean more decisions on public services would be made locally, rather than nationally.

If all ten councils sign up to this, some changes would happen.

A ‘Mayoral Combined Authority’ would be established. The Authority would be made up of elected councillors from the ten councils and a representative from the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership. The Authority would be chaired by the Directly Elected Mayor, chosen by Greater Lincolnshire residents.

The Combined Authority would not replace existing councils or affect the services they already provide. It would only be responsible for the new powers and funding devolved from central Government, which could include transport, housing, skills training and flood risk management.

Under the deal an additional £450 million over the next 30 years (£15 million per year) would be provided for investment in housing and infrastructure.The consultation also seeks views from the community on whether, if a Mayoral Combined Authority was established, they would want to see the role of Mayor combined with that of Police and

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Crime Commissioner if it reduced administrative costs.

We want your views on the Scheme for the establishment of a Mayoral Combined Authority for Greater Lincolnshire. Visit www. lincolnshire.gov.uk/greaterlincs to have your say or pick up a consultation form and read the supporting information at your local Council Access Point or library.

Frequently Asked Questions, along with other useful information, are available online.

The consultation form can also be returned without a stamp by sending it to FREEPOST RTACAUAA-SSZS, Public Health, County Offices, Lincolnshire County Council, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL. The consultation closes on August 8 at 5pm. Responses will be reviewed by each council before the issue is considered again later this year.

Devolution for Greater Lincolnshire – have your say Ten local authorities, from the Humber to the Wash, have joined together to gain more power, responsibility and funding from Government. This devolution deal is worth £450m over 30 years and would result in improved transport, infrastructure, skills and training in Greater Lincolnshire.

A new body would be created to manage the powers devolved from Government and would include councillors from each partner council, chaired by a mayor directly elected by residents.

We want YOUR views on this proposed Mayoral Combined Authority.

Visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/greaterlincs

or pick up a consultation form at your local library or Council Access Point to have your say. Please take time to read the supporting information.

New 3G sports pitch opens at Grantham Meres The council has opened a new third generation 3G artificial grass pitch at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre, made possible thanks to a £249,000 grant from the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund.

The new 106m x 70m floodlit facility has replaced an old sanddressed pitch, which had become worn and unfit for use and gives a huge boost to grassroots football in the district with thousands set to benefit from its refurbishment.

The council worked in partnership with the Lincolnshire County FA and the Football Foundation to create a five-year Football Development Plan which is a vision for how football will be played on site.

Nottingham Forest FC will use the facility as one of its Footballer Development Centres and local grassroots clubs are now using the pitch including Grantham Town FC, Barrowby FC, Gonerby FC and Grantham College.

Importantly it is also hoped to increase female participation in football locally as nationally the women’s game goes from strength to strength.

SKDC Leader and Executive Member for Growth, Cllr Bob Adams opened the new pitch and said how pleased he was with the end product.

“Our thanks go to the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund, it means thousands of people can now benefit from a

high class outdoor surface that will boost grassroots sport in the district,” said Cllr Adams.

Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “I am delighted that a grant from the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund has enabled South Kesteven District Council to install the new 3G AGP at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre. This development will provide a real boost to sport in the local area.

“This latest project in Grantham is the latest addition to the inventory of modern community sports sites we are developing that cater for the needs of local people who want to play sport purely for the love if it and to stay healthy.”

ON THE BALL: Cllr Bob Adams opens the new 3G pitch at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre

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Newton Trail maps hidden corner of district A special Newton Trail close to his birthplace at Woolsthorpe Manor has mapped off-the-beaten track locations accessible by foot and bike as well as by car.

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he trail takes in the villages of Colsterworth, Burton le Coggles, Corby Glen, Irnham, Edenham, Grimsthorpe, Swayfield and Swinstead through a network of quiet country lanes.

Established attractions such as Easton Walled Gardens and Grimsthorpe Castle are listed alongside the area’s beautiful churches, a retreat house, art gallery, award winning coffee shop and historic hostelries – adding up to an important addition to South Lincolnshire’s tourism offer.

The brain child of Lady Ursula Cholmeley, responsible for transforming 12 acres of derelict gardens into Easton’s floral and gardening paradise of today and Grimsthorpe Castle manager Ray Biggs, the trail is paying dividends.

“The map was something that I had been meaning to do for ages,” said Lady Cholmeley. “We have so much to offer in this little corner. It’s a wonderful, hidden place for residents and visitors to explore, full of stone villages, great pubs and beautiful buildings.

“With Ray’s encouragement and drive, a bit of inspiration from me and some creative input, we asked local attractions if they wanted to be on the trail.

“We are really pleased that the map is now being used by accommodation providers, teachers, families wanting to find out where to take visitors, restaurants and tourist attractions.”

At Irnham’s Griffin Inn , Chris Overend is well aware that his award-winning and four star 300

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year old country inn and luxury B & B is very much out of the way.

He said: “Brown tourist signs are too expensive to consider so the Newton Trail initiative was worth supporting. I had seen the success of the Vale of Belvoir initiative to generate support for local businesses hit by the cancellation of the CLA Game Fair a couple of years ago.

“We have put copies in each of our rooms and hand them out to visitors and customers. I can genuinely say we have picked up quite a lot of business as a direct result, many people saying they didn’t realise we were here.

“One French family who stayed with us changed their last day’s plans and did the trail. We have had customers come here from other trail points to have lunch

and through the summer we did notice an increase in cycle traffic as well.”

At Edenham, the Saxon St Michael’s and All Ages church boasts outstanding architecture and art from every century.

Certainly Father Andy Hawes feels the trail map is a missing link for his church and the adjacent vicarage retreat house and conference centre.

“It draws attention to the secret garden behind the church yard wall and cedar trees that thousands of cars speed past everyday, said Father Hawes.

“The church is a wonder of heritage and holiness and the house is sadly little known outside church circles he added.”

Our 4 page Newton Trail pull out begins on page 11

NEWTON TRAIL: Lady Ursula Cholmeley

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Newton’s Trail Woolsthorpe Manor Colsterworth Tel: 01476 860 338 email: woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/woolsthorpe-manor Isaac Newton was born here but also returned in 1665-1666 to work on his inspirational and world-changing theories on gravity, light and maths.

It’s easy to explore Newton’s Trail on foot, by car or on a bike. The dotted lines on the map mostly follow quiet country lanes that lead you to the places we’ve highlighted.

Details on them all are given below. There’s plenty to see and enjoy in this tranquil part of South Lincolnshire.

Easton Walled Gardens Easton Tel: 01476 530063 www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk

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12 Acres of glorious 400 year old gardens including vegetable, cottage, cutflower gardens, meadows, flower borders and good cake!

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www.theeastonestate.co.uk Recently restored Norman grade one listed church with simple atmospheric stone interior and beautiful stained glass windows. Just opposite The Cholmeley Arms.

This Saxon church is one of the oldest in Lincolnshire, where Isaac Newton was baptised in 1642.

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Tel: 01476 550225 Email: info@thecholmeleyarms.co.uk Village pub/restaurant/farmshop/letting bedrooms.

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Tel. 01476 550108 www.thepantrycorbyglen.co.uk Award winning coffee shop and Post Office in Corby Glen that also offers a great range of gifts and cards.

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St. John the Evangelist Corby Glen 11th century church with surviving medieval wall painting.

Grimsthorpe Castle Grimsthorpe Tel: 01778 591205 www.grimsthorpe.co.uk Grimsthorpe is a historic house, park & garden, open in the summer for adults and children to enjoy the countryside, nature and history.

The Willoughby Memorial Gallery Corby Glen Tel: 01476 550380 www.willoughbygallery.com An art gallery hosting exhibitions by local area artists and groups in a beautiful 17th century former school building.

Irnham Hall Irnham Tel: 01476 552 027 (office hours). www.irnhamhallevents.co.uk

St. Michaels’ and All Angels Edenham Tel: 01778 591358 www.edenhamregionalhouse.org Edenham Church is a Saxon foundation with outstanding architecture and art from every century since then. It is open daily in daylight. The adjacent Vicarage functions as small retreat house and conference centre.

The stunning Irnham Hall is the private home of the Benton Jones family and boasts beautiful grounds and walled garden which are now a popular wedding venue.

The Griffin Inn Irnham Tel: 01476 550201 www.thegriffinirnham.co.uk

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Grantham market place turns into a summer beach of the carnival weekend in June.

Grantham had its own beach “There were also events on this summer - with the town’s at the Guildhall Arts Centre, market place transformed into a Wonderland Family Open Day seaside resort for a weekend.

A 126 square metre beach was located in the town’s market place from 1 July to 3 July with free buckets and spades, deckchairs, music and sounds’ of the seaside on offer to visitors.

Candy floss outlets, catering and ice cream vans, a helterskelter, giant deckchair feature and a traditional seaside cartoon peep-through board complemented the attraction.

Its opening day saw primary schools and nurseries in the district invited to attend.

SKDC’s Business Manager for Venues and Facilities Paul Stokes said: “This was a great summer attraction for families and individuals in Grantham bringing a taste of the seaside to South Kesteven.

“We got a taster of Grantham by the sea in Wyndham Park as part

and Dysart Park family fun day and so people enjoyed events across the town over the whole weekend.”

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Councillor appeals for more organ donors A councillor is appealing to residents to be organ donors following two successful transplants.

Cllr Mike Exton who represents our Stamford All Saints ward had a kidney transplant in 2015 through the NHS’s organ donation scheme following an initial operation in 1991.

Now he wants to appeal to people in the district and further afield to register as donors.

He said: “It’s important people sign up and that, before they pass, relay to relatives how they wish to have their wishes

honoured and that their organs are donated to those who need them.

“I appreciate it’s a very sensitive subject with families often deciding not to allow their loved one’s organs to be passed on.

“As someone who has benefitted greatly, however, I would state please ensure your relative’s plans are completed if they have decided to be a donor.

It can be life changing for those who subsequently receive an organ.

“The more who sign up, the more people can enjoy longer

To apply to be a donor visit http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk

ORGAN APPEAL: Cllr Mike Exton wants more people to be organ donors

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What’s on

in South Kesteven

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MUSIC IN QUIET PLACES THURSDAY 14 JULY, 7.30PM St James’s Church, Aslackby, NG34 0HG £14 (£12) £8 under 16s The Melrose Quartet takes a bold approach to old and new English songs and tunes, with powerful treatment of traditional material alongside some of the best modern song-writing in the genre.

Comprising leading musicians in the folk world, the quartet was nominated for Best Group in the 2014 BBC Folk Awards. Nancy Kerr was voted Singer of the Year in the 2015 Awards.

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THE EBOR SINGERS THURSDAY 28 JULY, 7.30PM St Peter’s Church, Claypole, NG23 5AD £14 (£12) £8 under 16s The Ebor Singers explore ‘night music’ from the evening service of Compline to the golden period of Tudor polyphony with settings by Matthew Harris and John Rutter to mark this year’s Shakespeare anniversary. Renowned for their sparkling performances and recordings, the group is the north’s most exciting vocal ensemble.

STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE 27 St Mary’s St, Stamford PE9 2DL

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ANDRE RIEU’S 2016 MAASTRICHT CONCERT CINEMALIVE SATURDAY 23 JULY, 7PM £20 (£18) Known to millions as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu is one of the world’s most popular music artists. His legendary annual Maastricht concert is the most eagerly anticipated cinema event of the year.

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ROAMING ROBOTS WORKSHOP MONDAY 1 AUGUST 10.30AM – 12.30PM, 1.30PM – 3.30PM £12 per person If you like robotics or making things, or if you want to have some fun racing your own custom-made robots in our special arena, come along and join a team! John Findlay (from TV’s Robot Wars) shows you how to make your own small fighting robot out of craft materials and electronics. Definitely one not to miss!

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THEATRE IN A WEEK WITH BAILEY AND BURNS MONDAY 8 – THURSDAY 11 AUGUST, 11AM – 5PM, FRIDAY 12 AUGUST 11AM – 7PM £100 for the week with free family tickets for the show

Join Bailey and Burns Theatre to explore acting, dance and movement through fun and dynamic creative workshops.

This week long opportunity for 8 – 16 year olds will include drama and dance sessions aimed at developing performance skills, leading towards a short performance for family and friends at the end of the week.

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GLYNDEBOURNE OPERA ON SCREEN BEATRICE BENEDICT TUESDAY 9 AUGUST, 6.30PM £18 (£16) Love conquers all in Berlioz’s sparkling take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus.

Sung in French with English subtitles. Part of the Shakespeare 400 celebrations

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TEN STRINGS AND A GOAT SKIN STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE BALLROOM THURSDAY 25 AUGUST, 8PM £16 (£15) £14 GROUPS 6+/ STUDENTS (PLEASE RING FOR GROUP TICKETS) “This on-fire fiddle/guitar/ percussion trio have harnessed a traditional spirit between them that is completely intoxicating, playing everything from French to Irish to even Gypsy music. You just never know where their ceaseless energy will take you next.” – The Guardian

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Stamford Shakespeare Season Tolethorpe Hall

The Wind in the Willows: 12 - 17 July and 25 - 30 July The Tempest: 18 - 24 July, 8 - 13 August and 22 - 27 August Macbeth: 1- 6 August and 15 -29 August Tickets: Stamford Arts Centre www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk

‘out’ and those who don’t. Full of heart-warming characters, humour and pathos focusing on what it really means to be ‘down on your luck’. A play for today.

Plus a wide range of films for the summer including Alice Through The Looking Glass, Absolutely Fabulous The Movie, The Secret Life of pets and many more!

GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE St Peter’s Hill, Grantham NG31 6PZ

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BALLROOM BLITZ CHARITY FUNDRAISER Stamford Arts Centre Ballroom SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER, 7PM £20

An evening of live music, food and vintage shopping all in aid of Cancer Research, Sue Ryder and Changing Places. Glam Rock outfits are to be encouraged!

Visit www.facebook.com/ ballroomblitzstamford

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GOOD PEOPLE STAMFORD SHOESTRING COMPANY TUESDAY 13 – SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER, 7.45PM £10 (£8)

A tough and tender play about the insurmountable class divide between those who make it

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LADY SINGS THE BLUES FRIDAY 15 JULY 7.30PM £14 (£12) Lady Sings the Blues features six of the top British Jazz award winning musicians and a remarkable singer. The Guardian wrote “Val Wiseman gave an uncanny reproduction of the Holiday sound and style.

Arrangements are based on the original records, but with solos often surpassing the old masters”

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BRIDGE OF SPIES (12A) MONDAY 18 JULY, 2PM

AND 7.30PM

2pm £4 (£3), 7.30pm

£5 (£4) During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda Cert 12A – 141 mins

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ROCK CHOIR PERFORMANCES SATURDAY 16 JULY, 2.30PM AND 7.30PM £10 Enjoy an uplifting and exhilarating performance by the UK’s favourite contemporary choir. Over 200 Rock Choir members from Grantham, Melton Mowbray and Newark, led by Choir Leader Kat Tye, will be performing a selection of fun, upbeat, feel-good songs from the Rock Choir repertoire.

For more information, visit www.rockchoir.com

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THE EDUARDO NIEBLA EXPERIENCE THURSDAY 21 JULY, 7.30PM £13 (£11) If you don’t know the stunning guitar playing of Eduardo Niebla, you’re in for a treat.

If you are already among his admirers around the world, you know you have something quite extraordinary in store. The virtuoso Spanish guitarist makes music that transcends genres and crosses barriers, fusing flamenco gypsy jazz with a wonderful array of classical and Indian colours.

Eduardo takes to the stage, in the midst of recording his fantastic new album, a maestro artist at the top of his game.

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MARTY MACDONALD’S TOY MACHINE SATURDAY 23 JULY, 2PM £10 (£9) £36 for family of four A brand new show for 2016 featuring the voices of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis

as Pongo the Pig and Molly-Moo the Cow! Marty MacDonald’s Toy Machine is a fun, interactive, song-filled adventure, set on a colourful farmyard and featuring a host of lovable puppet characters. It’s a family show particularly suitable for 2 – 7 year olds, lasts for 80 minutes (including a 15-minute interval) and has a special cast meet and greet after the performance!

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NITS IN SHERWOOD FOREST

MONDAY 1 AUGUST –

FRIDAY 5 AUGUST

10 AM – 3.30PM

AGES 6 – 16

£80

Performance: Friday 5

August at 3.30 pm

and 6pm. Tickets for

performance: £4 (£3) Nearly Instant Theatre Session (NITS) is made up of dance, singing and drama workshops which lead to performance. They are suitable for beginners and for experienced performers.

Your child will need a packed lunch. Drinks and confectionery all on sale at the theatre.

Enquiries: N.I.T.S. Office Tel. 01636 658555, mobile 07970 951827, e-mail nearlyinstant@gmail.com

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THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE

TUESDAY 6

SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

£16 (£14) Tape Face is a character with universal appeal. Delightful, wry, many-layered and hilarious, Sam Wills accesses an inner child in

us all that must be fed. Through simple, clever and charming humour aimed at satisfying that hunger, he has created one of the most accessible and enjoyable shows the world has ever seen. As seen on ITV’s Royal Variety Performance and BBC1’s John Bishop Show. www.theboywithtapeonhisface. com

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THE NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA PRESENT

SOUNDS OF THE

GLENN MILLER ERA

SATURDAY 10

SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

£19.50 (£18.50) Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents ‘an unmissable evening of music and song’ – the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s.

BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE

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THE PREMIER CRU SHOW WITH SPECIAL

GUESTS CRAIG

MARTINI AND THE

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OF DANCE

FRIDAY 29 JULY, 7.30PM

£12.50 INCLUDING FISH

& CHIP SUPPER The Premier Cru is a live six piece harmony band who play and sing songs and hits from the 60’s and 70’s and beyond.

They are a group of highly experienced musicians who have performed at many private

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and public functions, their most recent stage appearance being at the Big Show at the Meres in Grantham. They will be joined by dancers from the acclaimed Grantham School of Dance to produce a highly entertaining evening of dance singalong and great music. www.premiercruband.co.uk

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MOVIES MEETS THE MUSICALS – TONY

PEERS PRODUCTIONS

WEDNESDAY

28 SEPTEMBER, 2PM

£11.50 / £10.50 This show combines the hits of Hollywood Films and West End and Broadway Shows in a scintillating mix of song and dance. Five vocalists will lead you on a musical trip featuring excerpts from West Side Story, Dirty Dancing, Sunset Boulevard, Ghost, the music of the Bond Movies and the Magic of Motown and many many more, culminating in a spectacular finale dedicated to Priscilla Queen of the Desert. With fabulous sets and glittering costumes this is an afternoon not to be missed.

Ways to book your tickets: Guildhall Arts Centre 01476 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com Stamford Arts Centre 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com Bourne Corn Exchange 01778 423579 www.southkesteven.gov.uk/ bournecornexchange

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WINNING TEAM: Among the winners were L-R Liz Waterman, Lisa Goodchild, Morgan Underwood pictured with Nicholas Watts.

FLOWER POWER: Deeping St James parish clerk Julie Fortnum presents SKDC Chairman Cllr Judy Smith with flowers at the end of the event

Community heroes praised at Deeping St James’ Making A Difference awards D

eeping St James has acknowledged some of its community heroes through its annual Making A Difference awards.

The accolades celebrated people in the community who were recognised in recent times for making a real impression on the town with their voluntary efforts.

Local Farmer and Conservationist Nicholas Watts, MBE, presented the awards at the village’s annual parish council meeting in front of more than 100 local residents and dignitaries.

Eight year old Morgan Underwood scooped the Young Person award for her efforts to raise money for children with hair loss.

Carol Precey won Citizen of the Year, whilst Liz Waterman

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and Helen Morgan from Friends of Deeping Library won the Organisation of the Year award for their efforts to save the facility.

Lisa Goodchild scooped the ‘In the course of doing their job’ prize and there were two special awards, the first recognising the late John Fisher for his support to the community, with his award received by his widow Rosemary.

Bob and Maggie Clack were also recognised for over 20 years commitment to serving the community, most prominently in the village post office.

Linchfield Community Primary School Choir entertained during a musical interlude in the evening and then SKDC chairman Cllr Judy Smith gave a speech of thanks at the close of the event, praising the village’s community spirit that shone through on the evening.

GIRL POWER: Eight year old Morgan Underwood scooped the Young Person award presented

by Nicholas Watts

REMEMBERING JOHN: Rosemary Fisher picked up a special award on behalf of her late husband John

Home scheme makes dreams come true F irst time buyers looking for their own home have until the end of July to take advantage of SKDC’s Local Authority Mortgage Scheme.

Over 70 applicants now have the keys to their own front door thanks to the scheme which is run in partnership with Lloyds, with the council guaranteeing up to 20% of the deposit leaving the applicant to find just 5%.

The message to local house hunters is that the offer will close on 31 July but there is still time to submit an application.

Cllr Bob Adams, Leader of South Kesteven District Council, said: “The scheme has been a huge success with 72 first time buyers now living in their own homes. It was designed to help increase the supply of affordable housing for those who need it and to help the local housing market and in turn the local economy.

“We feel the scheme has achieved all it set out to do. Many people have said that they would not have been able to get on to the property ladder had it not been for the fact that the council was able to guarantee 20% of the deposit.”

In total the council deposited £2 million in the Local Lend a Hand Scheme helping buyers from across the district.

Councillors changed the maximum loan value to £200,000 to widen the choice of properties in more expensive areas of the district. This means first time buyers looking for the keys to their own front door will now be able to buy a property valued up to £210,000.

Daren Turner, council Strategic Director Corporate Focus, said: “It would be great to see more people in the district taking advantage of our scheme before it closes at the end of July. It really is a fantastic opportunity for first time buyers to become home owners with just a 5% deposit.”

Lloyds mortgage advice staff in Grantham, Stamford and Bourne are actively promoting the scheme or alternatively you can contact SKDC on 01476 40 60 80.

Need a hand to buy a home...?

What is the Local Lend a Hand scheme?

The scheme was launched in 2012 by South Kesteven District

Council in partnership with Lloyds to help first time buyers get onto the housing ladder.

How does it work?

The council has pledged £2m to reduce the mortgage deposit required from 20% to just 5%, with the difference guaranteed by the council.

What prompted it?

SKDC recognised that many potential buyers can afford a mortgage but cannot raise the deposit. And statistics suggest that when a first time buyer enters the market, it prompts another five movements further up the chain.

Who can apply?

Any first time buyer purchasing a house within the district of South Kesteven (includes Grantham, Stamford, Bourne and The Deepings) What sort of property is eligible?

Existing homes (not new) only How do buyers access the scheme?

Make sure your financial adviser has Local Lend a Hand on their list of good mortgage sources, or direct your buyer to Lloyds.

Phase one of Relief Road completed

T

he first phase of Grantham’s eagerly anticipated southern relief road has been completed.

The road was closed between 25 May and 1 June to allow the work, which included road markings, to be done.

Lincolnshire County Council’s Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport, Cllr Richard Davies, said: “We were able to avoid closing this major

route throughout almost all of the project, but had to shut the road to resurface this section which leads to the new B1174 roundabout. We scheduled the closures overnight to minimise the disruption as much as possible.

“The completion of this work is a major step forward in creating a relief road to take traffic from the A52 to the A1 south of

Grantham.”

SKDC’s Leader, Cllr Bob Adams, added: “The completion of the first phase of this project is fantastic. The work has been done with minimal disruption wherever possible.

“The county council can now move forward with this vital project for Grantham and instruct contractors to start work on the next phase of work.”

For more information on this major highways project, and others across Lincolnshire, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/transport-and-roads/roadworks-and-improvement-schemes

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FUN THINGS TO DO THIS Our leisure centres at Grantham, Bourne, Deepings and Stamford are packed full of exciting activities for the family this summer. If it’s a cool dip or a fun splash our leisure pools at each of the centres offer fantastic family orientated facilities located at the heart of the local community.

We understand the importance of keeping our kids on the move and being outside. Our* holiday activities offer sports and games to arts and crafts, giving the opportunity for everyone to try something different. Bring your kids along to have fun, and make new friends, while you have some time off knowing they are in safe hands.

Whatever you do fit in a swim Keep your kids safe this summer.

Spaces are available now for lessons or try a crash course.

If you are already confident swimmers, wear out the kids at a family fun session, or treat yourself to some ‘me time’ with adult lane swims or aquafit.

Challenge yourself Get in shape this summer and hit the gym or try our group exercise classes. Body blitz every inch for that perfect beach body.

Keep yourself motivated by training with your friends, or if you really want to up your game then try a session with a personal trainer.

*Grantham, Bourne and Deepings only.

Bourne Leisure Centre Deepings Leisure Centre Grantham Meres Leisure Centre Stamford Leisure Pool This facility is managed by Leisure in the Community Ltd working in partnership with South Kesteven District Council.

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