South Holland District Council What's On http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/ What's On in South Holland en-GB South Holland District Council, 2013 webmaster@sholland.gov.uk (SHDC Webmaster) Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:03 GMT 720 http://www.sholland.gov.uk/shdccmsinternet/images/shdclogocolour.gif South Holland District Council What's On http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/ 134 100 South Holland District Council 17th to 21st June 2013 - Small Charities Week http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SmallCharitiesWeek.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SmallCharitiesWeek.htm Time: 10am - 12 noon
Venue: SHDC Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding. PE11 2XE

Community Group and Small Charities Roadshow

Find out how to make your projects successful and more effective - see our Poster (PDF, 1938KB) for further information.

Drop in for a coffee and discover the free support available in your area

For more information call 01476 561798 or visit: www.lincolnshirecvs.org.uk

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Community Events 21st June 2013 - Adventures in Printing http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/AdventuresinPrinting.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/AdventuresinPrinting.htm Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Venue: Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincolnshire. PE12 6FA

With Deborah Horsfield, time to practice and experiment with techniques and materials and enjoy the creative and supportive atmosphere of the studio.

Suitable for all levels of experience - £15

For further information please contact Ernie Butler on 01775 766698;

Email: info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Website: www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UniqueCottageStudios 

Or why not pop into the studios for a chat!
]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 21st June 2013 - British Cactus and Succulent Society http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/BritishCactusandSucculentSociety.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/BritishCactusandSucculentSociety.htm Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: Moulton Community Centre

A talk with slides and plants on the genus Parodia and Notocactus from South America.

Everyone is welcome

Free admission and refreshments. 

For further information please contact Ron Wood on 01775 750324, email: ronald.wood@virgin.net or visit: www.spalding.bcss.org.uk
]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Community Events 23rd June 2013 - Holbeach Midsummer Fayre http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/HolbeachMidsummerFayre.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/HolbeachMidsummerFayre.htm Time: 11am - 4pm
Venue: Carters Park, Park Road, Holbeach.

Charity Fayre in aid of Blind Veterans UK & projects supported by the Rotary Club of Holbeach.

Children's rides, food court, craft & charity stalls etc.

Free entry for the public.

Please contact Pat Honour if you would like a pitch on 01406 373246 or visit: www.rotary-holbeach.org.uk or www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofholbeach for more details.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charity Events 23rd June 2013 - Sutton St Edmund Summer Fair http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SuttonStEdmundSummerFair.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SuttonStEdmundSummerFair.htm Time: 2pm; Songs of Praise 5pm
Venue: Parish Church, Broadgate, Sutton St Edmund. PE12 0LT

Strawberries and cream in the flower decorated Georgian church with Incidental organ music.

Traditional Fete in churchyard, with stalls and games for the whole family.

CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY in the churchyard by local Clubs and residents. 

For further information please contact Roy Norman by email: timerestored@aol.com
]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Community Events 28th June 2013 - Mosaic on the Market http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/MosaicontheMarket.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/MosaicontheMarket.htm Time:
Venue: Long Sutton Market

FREE event

box of frogs mosaics are taking a mobile mosaic workshop out to all the markets in Boston and South Holland in the Transported 'arts' van, setting up a sweet stall of enticing tiles......

Join us to explore the materials, choose your favourite colours, to find the extra special shiny tiles and make mosaic 'wheels' that will combine to make a large, kinetic wall of 'Transported' wheels.

Put your stamp on a work of art and learn a new skill!!

For more information and updates, please visit: www.transportedart.com or contact Natalie on 07747 271823.

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Community Events 3rd July 2013 - Summer Evening Concert http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SummerEveningConcert.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SummerEveningConcert.htm Time: 8pm
Venue: St Mary's Church, Whaplode.

Hosted by Eric Wayman, Cantemus, Spalding's Chamber choir, will be performing a Summer Evening Concert.

Free admission.

Doors open at 7.30pm

Raffle and refreshments.

Retiring collection in aid of church funds.

For further information please call 01406 371900, 07904 110991 or 07949 244817.

Website: www.cantemus-spalding.com

]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Music 6th July 2013 - Activate! http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/Activate.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/Activate.htm Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm
Venue: Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens, Churchgate, Spalding. PE11 2RA

Aged between 9 and 19?

Want to try something new?

Come along and have a go at a wide range of activities throughout the Museum and Gardens.

Find your hidden talent or share your skills.

For more information please contact the Community Development Team on 01775 761161 or email: community@sholland.gov.uk

Activate Poster (PDF, 1938KB)
]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Children's Activities 6th July 2013 - Festival of Brass http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/FestivalofBrass.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/FestivalofBrass.htm Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St Mary's Church, Whaplode.

Featuring Kirton Brass Band, Holbeach Town Band and Swineshead Silver Band.

Tickets: £6

Available from Claire on 07764 421950 or on the door.
]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Music 7th July 2013 - Donington Open Gardens http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/DoningtonOpenGardens.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/DoningtonOpenGardens.htm Time: 11am - 5pm
Venue: The Market Place, Donington.

Organised by Donington in Bloom

Ten gardens open

Cream Teas

£3.50 adult admission

Tickets available in the Market Place.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Community Events 13th July 2013 - Raku Pottery Demonstration http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/RakuPotteryDemonstration.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/RakuPotteryDemonstration.htm Time: 2pm - 4pm
Venue: Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincolnshire. PE12 6FA

This session will give those attending an opportunity to listen, see and ask questions of one the leading practitioners of raku techniques in the UK. Pat will be discussing her work and demonstrating some of the techniques she uses in making her fabulous pots.

An opportunity not to missed - £15

For further information please contact Ernie Butler on 01775 766698;

Email: info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Website: www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UniqueCottageStudios
]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 19th July 2013 - Relief Printing, Adventures in Printing Class http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/ReliefPrintingAdventuresinPrintingClass.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/ReliefPrintingAdventuresinPrintingClass.htm Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Venue: Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincolnshire. PE12 6FA

Join us for our printing sessions!

Your tutor, Deborah Horsfield, is an enthusiastic and experimental printer inspired by the shapes, colours and patterns around her.

The sessions are suitable for all levels of experience - £15

For further information please contact Ernie Butler on 01775 766698,

Email: info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Website: www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UniqueCottageStudios

 

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 20th July 2013 - Party in the Park http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/PartyinthePark.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/PartyinthePark.htm Time: 7pm - 11.30pm
Venue: Conference Centre Grounds, Springfields, Camelgate, Spalding.

Bakkavor invites you to its Party in the Park, in support of Help for Heroes.

Pack your picnic and bring the family to a spectacular evening of music!

Contemporary and classical sets, featuring:
Sensational Soul Band
David Sinclair Trio
Imogen Grey
Julia Pocema
Dennis Hannant
Annemarie
Henry Scott

Compered by singer/comedian Ajay

Tickets now on sale:
Adults - £5
Children (under 16) - £2
Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) - £15

Available from the South Holland Centre, Spalding -Tel: 01775 764777.

Bar and food available or bring your own picnic.
Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
 
]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charity Events 25th July 2013 - Summer Holiday - Family Pottery http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SummerHolidayFamilyPottery.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SummerHolidayFamilyPottery.htm Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincolnshire. PE12 6FA

Great creative summer fun!

Using air-drying clay create creatures, pots and plaques to take away and paint at home.

Suitable for ages 6 years & over, parents to stay with children under 8.

£8 per person or £25 for a family (up to 4 participants)

For further information please contact Ernie Butler on 01775 766698;

Email: info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Website: www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UniqueCottageStudios
]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 26th to 28th July 2013 - Beer Fest and Live Music Weekend http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/BeerFestandLiveMusicWeekend.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/BeerFestandLiveMusicWeekend.htm Time:
Venue: Ship Inn, Pinchbeck, Spalding.

Annual beer fest and music weekend with a family fun day and tug-of-war, BBQ all weekend - something for everyone!

For further information please contact Dick Morgan on 01775 766800 or visit: www.theshipatpinchbeck.com 

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Festivals and Entertainment 31st July 2013 - Family Pottery Painting http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/FamilyPotteryPainting.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/FamilyPotteryPainting.htm Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincolnshire. PE12 6FA

Have summer fun painting your own mug with wonderful colours and design. Create your own special memory of a wonderful kids/family activity.

Suitable for ages 6 years & over, parents to stay with children under 8.

£8 per person or £25 for a family (up to 4 participants)

For further information please contact Ernie Butler on 01775 766698;

Email: info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Website: www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UniqueCottageStudios
]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 5th to 8th August 2013 - Creative Breaks - Four Creative Days Away! http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/C86E55B3-A1FE-4A0A-B86D-A466030A6924.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/C86E55B3-A1FE-4A0A-B86D-A466030A6924.htm Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm each day
Venue: Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6FA

This four day course offers the opportunity to experience four different creative areas during the time you are with us. Whether you are a complete beginner or just want time to develop your skills, our small groups can be adjusted to suit your requirements.

Our studio artists will help you to experience painting/drawing, pottery, stained glass and textiles with time to ensure that you take something of each home with you.

Based on the outskirts of Spalding in South Lincolnshire, our Studios are set in converted Farm Buildings which offer beautiful and relaxing surroundings. We can recommend an excellent range of accommodation within a 2 mile radius from our studios and we also have good public transport services.

Follow the Creative Breaks link.
 
For more information or to book, please call  Ernie Butler on 01775 766698;
Email: info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;
Website: www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueCottageStudios
or pop into the Studios for a chat
]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arts Events 16th August 2013 - Music in the Market Place http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/MusicintheMarketPlace.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/MusicintheMarketPlace.htm Time: 12 noon - 6pm
Venue: Spalding Market Place

Following the success of last year's first event, this FREE mini festival is organised by 12-25 year olds, find out more ..... Music in the Market Place.
]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT Music 24th to 30th August 2013 - St Matthew's Annual Art Exhibition 2013 http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/StMatthewsAnnualArtExhibition2013.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/StMatthewsAnnualArtExhibition2013.htm Time:
Venue: St Matthew's Church, Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge.

Around 300 paintings in various mediums by approximately 100 local artists.

Most exhibits are available for purchase with a percentage of the sales going to church funds.

Opening times are Saturday to Thursday 10am until 6pm, except Sunday 12 noon until 6pm. Friday 30th is 10am until closure of the event at 3pm.

Light refreshments and lunches are available. WC and disabled access.

Admission is free (but if anyone wishes to retain their catalogue they will be asked to make a small donation to church funds).

Many artists will be painting in the church during the event.

For further information please contact Geoff De Roux on 01406 540219; or email:  tamarisk@btinternet.com
]]> Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arts Events 9th to 12th September 2013 - Creative Breaks - Four Creative Days Away! http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/CreativeBreaks.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/CreativeBreaks.htm Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm each day
Venue: Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6FA

This four day course offers the opportunity to experience four different creative areas during the time you are with us. Whether you are a complete beginner or just want time to develop your skills, our small groups can be adjusted to suit your requirements.

Our studio artists will help you to experience painting/drawing, pottery, stained glass and textiles with time to ensure that you take something of each home with you.

Based on the outskirts of Spalding in South Lincolnshire, our Studios are set in converted Farm Buildings which offer beautiful and relaxing surroundings. We can recommend an excellent range of accommodation within a 2 mile radius from our studios and we also have good public transport services.

Follow the Creative Breaks link.
 
For more information or to book, please call  Ernie Butler on 01775 766698;
Email: info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;
Website: www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk;
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueCottageStudios
or pop into the Studios for a chat
]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arts Events 19th September to 21st November 2013 - Digital Photography Course http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/DigitalPhotographyCourse.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/DigitalPhotographyCourse.htm Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding. PE12 6FA

A series of classes will be guided by professional photographer Nigel McMillan. Nigel has been a photographer for 26 years and is fascinated by the processes involved and is keen to help people develop their own skills and interest.

The classes will cover exposure, lighting, storage of images and printing but with a practical approach rather than formal teaching. Expect to go on trips to learn different approaches to landscape and nature photography. Also learn to use your camera in the studio for still life or portraiture.

Suitable for beginners.

10 week course classes on Thursday evenings

Fee:  £100 for whole 10 week course

To book please contact Ernie Butler on 01775 766698 or email: info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk
 
For more information and map please visit: www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk
]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 29th September 2013 - South Holland Family Enterprise Day http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SouthHollandFamilyEnterpriseDay.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SouthHollandFamilyEnterpriseDay.htm Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: Springfields Events Centre, Camelgate, Spalding.

Family fun day - free and open to all to attend!

There are lots of activities, games and competitions for all ages including our own versions of Dragons' Den and Young Apprentice, family trading competition and a play performed by Act II.

Other activities include hair and nail competition, various team building activities, create your own soaps, treasure hunt, CSI workshop, face painting and much more.
 
We hope the day may inspire some of you to consider setting up a new business, but if not, we are sure you will have loads of fun!

Take a look at our website www.familyenterpriseday.co.uk for more information or contact Lynda Phillips by email: info@foundationsonline.co.uk or call 01775 248131.
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