What’s On

from I'd Rather Be In Deeping December 2015

Five ways to make Christmas special

Santas’ Fun Run

Last year 1178 ‘Santas’ completed the Stamford Fun Run of 5kms raising £12,000 for charity and this included Market Deeping’s own Mayor and Mayoress, Roy and Sue Stephenson. This year’s event will take place on Sunday 13th December at Burghley Park, check in from 10.00am. Entry fee is £14 for adults, children 12 and under £7 to include a Santa suit. More information http://www.stamfordsantafunrun.com/about

Santa Fun Ride

Raising money to buy a special Tom Cat Trike for Olive, local 4 year old who has a rare undiagnosed debilitating condition, ‘Team Olive’ will set off from the Spinroom studio, Northfields Ind Est. 10.30 am, 13th December and ride approx 20 miles. Ride into Stamford and grab a pub lunch then ride home. All abilities welcome, however as this will be on busy roads at times not suitable for unaccompanied children under 16, with a parent, 14. Minimum donation £5 per cyclist. Contact Claire Cross on 07850 304120 or turn up on the day wearing Santa attire. Some people are also decorating their bikes.

Christmas Carols

On Friday 18th December at 7.00pm the Salvation Army will meet on Jubilee Park (Thackers Way side) to accompany carol singing with Friends of Jubilee Park. All are welcome.

At 7pm on Tuesday 22nd December, in the Market Place, Market Deeping Town Council invites everyone to join them to sing carols around the Christmas Tree. The St Guthlac’s Church Choir will help celebrate the start of Christmas and mulled wine and mince pies will be served afterwards.

Local artist, Rebecca Jones is showing her artwork at Braeburn Lodge Care Home, Spalding Road, DSJ 1st14th December. Please drop in at reception or for out of opening hours viewing call Rebecca on 07595661654 rj@rjart.co.uk

Coming to a street near you soon!

Save your small change - then keep watch and you will see Father Christmas and his helpers from Rotary and Lions who will do something magical and transform those coppers into gifts that can help the community and those in need! Weds 2: Peakirk & Deeping Gate, Thurs 3: Glinton, Fri 4: Northborough, Mon 7: Bridge St, Tues 8: Baston, Weds 9 Broadgate La & Eastgate, Thurs 10: Frognall, Spalding Rd., Horsegate, Fri 11th: Church St. MD, Halfleet, John Eve Way, Mon 14th: Lancaster Way, The Brambles, Tues 15th: Linchfield, Burchnall & Thackers Way East, Weds 16th Langtoft West, Thurs 17th: Langtoft East, Fri 18th: Godsey La, Lady Margarets Ave., Mon 21st: Meadow Rd, Thackers Way West, Tuesday 22nd: Tattershall, Meadway, The Avenue, Weds 23rd: West Deeping & Tallington.

Family friendly, home cooked, locally sourced,

pub food as it should be! PUT SOME SPARKLE INTO YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS!

Boxing Day we will be serving a delicious 4 course menu for only £24.95 per person. New Years Eve at the Goat includes a 4 course set menu accompanied with live entertainment till late to see in the New Year in style. We are filling up quickly so booking is essential for both!!