what’s on
Maxey Castle, depicted on a map of Bedford Level, 1543. With permission, The National Archives, MPI 1/251
West Deeping Heritage Group
Deepings Duck Derby Michlemas daisies out in the garden and Deepings Duck Derby on the river! Enjoy the last days of summer by sponsoring a duck and watch how it fares at High Locks Deeping St James noon- 5 o’clock on Sunday 6th September. With duck bashers, whistles and squerkers for sale as well as food and gift stalls - all in aid of a good cause courtesy of Deeping Lions.
Stamford’s Georgian Festival From Thur 24 to Sun 27th Sept a packed programme by organisers SKDC includes a return for the ever-popular Horrible Histories, with a new Barmy Britain show in the Corn Exchange direct from the West End, a talk by top TV historian Lucy Worsley, a costume ball and an impressive mail coach and horses taking passengers through Burghley Park. Stamford’s infamous Bull Run will again take centre stage thanks to international carnival specialists Shademakers. Markets will enliven the streets on both weekend days with encampments and Georgian traders on The Meadows and the Town Hall will be open for tours. Weekend activities include a fashion show, walking tours, antique book fair, organ recital at Burghley House and a patchwork and quilting workshop to stitch a festival legacy. Call 01780 763203 or www.georgianfestival.co.uk. 38
On Tues 22nd Sept – “Maxey: its early medieval origin and later development” Just across the county boundary, Maxey has much to tell us about the medieval period. Closely linked with the Deepings through its royal landowners, the fortified manor house, Maxey Castle, was an important landmark. What else can the archaeology tell us about the surrounding fields, the buildings and their inhabitants in the Middle Ages? Village Hall, King Street, West Deeping Refreshments from 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start. All welcome £2.50 on the door.
