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, 2012 webmaster@sholland.gov.uk (SHDC Webmaster) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:07 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 10th to 19th February 2012 - Mondao Circus http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/MondaoCircus.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/MondaoCircus.htm Time:
Venue: Baytree Garden Centre, Spalding.

Circus Mondao has a brand new 2012 production!

Fanastic family show with international artistes, funny clowns, animals and aerial artistes.

A great show not to be missed.
 
For tickets or information, please call: 07722791777.
 
Show times:
Weekday: 5pm and 7.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 2pm and 5pm
Sunday 19th: 2pm only
Monday: Closed
]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Festivals and Entertainment 11th February 2012 - A Valentine Concert http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/AValentineConcert.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/AValentineConcert.htm Time: 7.30pm
Venue: All Saints Church, Holbeach.

The Rotary Club of Holbeach presents a Valentine Concert featuring the City of Peterborough Concert Band and the University Academy Holbeach Chamber Choir.

Tickets £6 in advance or £7 on the door to include a glass of wine 

Tickets from Mossop & Bowser, 10 Spalding Road, Holbeach
Tel: 01406 423531 or 373246 or email: tickets@rotary-holbeach.org.uk
]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Evening Entertainment 12th February 2012 - Victorian Valentine http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/VictorianValentine.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/VictorianValentine.htm Time: 10.30am - 4pm
Venue: Ayscoughfee Hall Museum, Churchgate, Spalding. PE11 2RA

Come and celebrate a traditional Victorian Valentine’s Day in the spectacular setting of historic Ayscoughfee Hall.

For further information please call Ayscoughfee Hall Museum on 01775 764555 or go to: www.ayscoughfee.org
]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Events 13th February 2012 - Market House Photography Group http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/MarketHousePhotographyGroup.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/MarketHousePhotographyGroup.htm Time: 7.30pm
Venue: The Market House, Market Street, Long Sutton. PE12 9DD

A presentation to the photography group by Tracy Robinson from Kings Lynn.

Open to anyone.

For further information please contact Angela Reeve on 01406 366767 or email: angela.mhpg1@btinternet.com
]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Evening Entertainment 14th February 2012 - Family Pottery http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/FamilyPottery.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/FamilyPottery.htm Time: 10am - 12 noon
Venue: Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6FA

Great creative half term fun!

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

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

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

For further information please contact Jo Dobbs at Unique Cottage Studios on 01775 766698 or visit: www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk
]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 14th to 15th February 2012 - Stained Glass Workshop http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/80797300-F028-4E9D-BA75-F81A5C1E241A.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/80797300-F028-4E9D-BA75-F81A5C1E241A.htm Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding. PE12 6FA

Spend a fascinating two days exploring the techniques of stained glass work. You can choose either the more traditional lead construction or the lighter 'Tiffany' style using copper foil.

The workshop will progress through the stages of learning to cut glass to a cartoon, including a discussion about design issues and choice of glass. You will then select a pattern from a range available at the Studio, make a template and choose your glass. Once the glass is cut and prepared you will make it up with either lead or copper foil followed by soldering and applying patina or putty. After a final polish it will be ready to take home and display.

Other dates are also available.

Please contact Gillian for further details on 07714 458813 or email: gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk
]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 15th February 2012 - Spalding Heritage Discovery Day http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SpaldingHeritageDiscoveryDay.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SpaldingHeritageDiscoveryDay.htm Time: Drop in between 10.30am - 4pm
Venue: Ayscoughfee Hall, Churchgate, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2RA

Join us at the historic Ayscoughfee Hall for a day devoted to Spalding's heritage. Learn about the history of your local area and find out more about the Lincolnshire Heritage at Risk Project.

This FREE event will include tours of the hidden parts of the hall along with specialist talks, there will also be activities for children.

The day will feature both ongoing activities and timetabled events.
 
For further details please contact the Heritage at Risk Team on 01529 461499 or email: heritage-at-risk@lincsheritage.org
]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Heritage 17th February 2012 - Fish & Chip Supper at the Races http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/FishandChipSupperattheRaces.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/FishandChipSupperattheRaces.htm Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Church Hall, Long Sutton.

Fish & Chip Race Night raising funds for Long Sutton Market House & St Mary's Church, Long Sutton

For further information please contact Angela Reeve on 01406 366767 or email: longsuttonmarkethouse@btopenworld.com 

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Evening Entertainment 18th to 19th February 2012 - Stained Glass Workshop http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/C37ED5FB-5C1E-4990-8472-7BBAD9736E07.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/C37ED5FB-5C1E-4990-8472-7BBAD9736E07.htm Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding. PE12 6FA

Spend a fascinating two days exploring the techniques of 'Tiffany' style stained glass work using copper foil.

The workshop will progress through the stages of learning to cut glass to a cartoon, including a discussion about design issues and choice of glass. You will then select a pattern from a range available at the Studio, make a template and choose your glass. Once the glass is cut and prepared you will make it up with copper foil followed by soldering. After a final polish it will be ready to take home and display.

Other dates are also available.

Please contact Gillian for further details on 07714 458813 or email: gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk
]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Events 19th February 2012 - Phil Kelsall plays the Burtey Fen WurliTzer Organ http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/PhilKelsallplaystheBurteyFenWurliTzerOrgan.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/PhilKelsallplaystheBurteyFenWurliTzerOrgan.htm Time: 2.30pm - 5pm
Venue: The Burtey Fen Collection, Pinchbeck. PE11 3SR

Blackpool Organist PHIL KELSALL visits The Burtey Fen Collection at Pinchbeck to play the WurliTzer and Compton Pipe Organs.

Tickets £10 including refreshments.
 
For further information please contact Mark Willerton at The Burtey Fen Collection, Pinchbeck on 01775 766081 or visit: www.burteyfen.co.uk
]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Music 23rd February 2012 - How to Read a Parish Church http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/HowtoreadaParishChurch.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/HowtoreadaParishChurch.htm Time: 7.30pm - 9pm
Venue: The Reading Room, Church Street, Holbeach PE12 7LL

Dr Matthew Godfrey explains what to look for and how to interpret parish churches.
 
The talk will include church archaeology and architecture and will demonstrate how parish churches can help us to understand more about village life in the past.

There will also be an update on the Holbeach Cemetery Chapels restoration by the Holbeach Civic Society.

Free and open to all, but booking essential.

For further information please contact Heritage Lincolnshire by email: heritage-at-risk@lincsheritage.org or call 01529 461499.
]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Heritage 23rd February 2012 - LMP Concert Gosberton Methodist Church http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LMPConcertGosbertonMethodistChurch.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LMPConcertGosbertonMethodistChurch.htm Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Gosberton Methodist Church

As part of the South Holland Symphony Project, hear the London Mozart Players Chamber Ensemble concert in Gosberton Methodist Church.

Tickets are £7 (£3 under 18's and students)

To book please call the South Holland Centre Box Office on 01775 764777 or visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk
]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Music 24th February 2012 - A Thousand Years of Music http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/AThousandYearsofMusic.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/AThousandYearsofMusic.htm Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton.

UK acoustic guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll takes the audience on a musical journey from 12th Century Rounds and Bach through to the Kaiser Chiefs, with some Spanish guitar music, South American Tangos, Beatles songs and Coldplay along the way.
 
Join this stunningly virtuosic guitarist for an evening of pure musical joy.

For further information please call the Long Sutton Market House on 01406 366767.
]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Music 24th February 2012 - LMP Concert Holbeach Methodist Church http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LMPConcertHolbeachMethodistChurch.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LMPConcertHolbeachMethodistChurch.htm Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Holbeach Methodist Church

As part of the South Holland Symphony Project, hear the London Mozart Players Chamber Ensemble concert in Holbeach Methodist Church.

Tickets are £7 (£3 under 18's and students)

To book please call the South Holland Centre Box Office on 01775 764777 or visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk
]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Music 25th February 2012 - South Holland Symphony Composition Workshop at Holbeach http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SouthHollandSymphonyCompositionWorkshop.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SouthHollandSymphonyCompositionWorkshop.htm Time: 2pm - 4pm
Venue: Holbeach Methodist Church

As part of the South Holland Symphony Project, why not take this unique opportunity to be involved in composing a community inspired symphony.

If you would like to find out more about this project or to book a place on the composition workshop please email Rachel Rowett, Arts Development Officer, at rrowett@sholland.gov.uk or call 01775 761161.
]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Music 25th February 2012 - South Holland Symphony Composition Workshop at Surfleet http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SouthHollandSymphonyCompositionWorkshop.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SouthHollandSymphonyCompositionWorkshop.htm Time: 10 am - 12 noon
Venue: Surfleet Village Hall

As part of the South Holland Symphony Project, why not take this unique opportunity to be involved in composing a community inspired symphony.

If you would like to find out more about this project or to book a place on the composition workshop please email Rachel Rowett, Arts Development Officer, at rrowett@sholland.gov.uk or call 01775 761161.
]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Music 26th February 2012 - Stained Glass Workshop http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/781F1F03-2391-4986-B097-5340F5D34C25.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/781F1F03-2391-4986-B097-5340F5D34C25.htm Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6FA

A fun and practical day exploring the traditional skills of stained glass work.

You will make a colourful leaded panel to take home with you. There is a selection of patterns to choose from and use of tools and all materials are included.

Suitable for complete beginners.

Cost: £70

Other dates available.

For further information please contact Gillian Wing on 07714 458813 or email: gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk
]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 2nd March 2012 - Live Music - 'Brotherhood Roundabout' http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LiveMusicBrotherhoodRoundabout.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LiveMusicBrotherhoodRoundabout.htm Time: 9pm
Venue: Ye Olde Dun Cow, Barrier Bank, Cowbit, Spalding. PE12 6AL

One of the most popular prog rock bands in the area, including Colin Smith, Ken Norman, Chris Allen, Steve Dunmore and John Haire

For further information please contact Dick Morgan on 01406 380543 or visit: www.yeoldeduncow.com
]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Evening Entertainment 2nd March 2012 - Stained Glass Workshop http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/FD637539-D594-4C0D-949E-BDAA1D22C20F.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/NR/exeres/FD637539-D594-4C0D-949E-BDAA1D22C20F.htm Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding. PE12 6FA

A fun and practical day exploring the traditional skills of stained glass work.

You will make a colourful copper foiled piece to take home with you. There is a selection of patterns to choose from and use of tools and all materials are included.
 
Suitable for complete beginners.

Cost: £65

Other dates available.

For further information and to book a place, please contact Gillian Wing on 07714 458813 or email: gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk
]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 15th March 2012 - Spaghetti Swing in Concert http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SpaghettiSwinginConcert.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SpaghettiSwinginConcert.htm Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton.

Direct from Italy this charismatic four-piece brings you great easy-listening Italian style swing jazz from the 50s.

Led by a very funny front man these esteemed jazz players also cook and serve real Italian pasta, direct from the stage!

For further information please call the Long Sutton Market House on 01406 366767.
]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Music 18th March 2012 - Organist Richard Hills plays the Burtey Fen WurliTzer http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/OrganistRICHARDHILLSplaystheBurteyFenWurliTzer.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/OrganistRICHARDHILLSplaystheBurteyFenWurliTzer.htm Time: 2.30pm - 5pm
Venue: The Burtey Fen Collection, Pinchbeck PE11 3SR

International young Organist RICHARD HILLS visits The Burtey Fen Collection at Pinchbeck to play the WurliTzer and Compton Pipe Organs.

Tickets £8 including refreshments.
 
For further information please contact Mark Willerton at The Burtey Fen Collection on 01775 766081 or visit: www.burteyfen.co.uk
]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Music 24th March 2012 - Stained Glass Workshop http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/StainedGlassWorkshop.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/StainedGlassWorkshop.htm Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney lane South, Spalding. PE12 6FA

A fun and practical day exploring the traditional skills of stained glass work. You will make a colourful leaded panel to take home with you. There is a selection of patterns to choose from and use of tools and all materials are included.

Suitable for complete beginners.

Cost: £70

Other dates available.

For further information and to book a place please contact Gillian Wing on 07714 458813 or email: gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk
]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 30th March 2012 - Live Music - 'Counterfeit Quo' http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LiveMusicCounterfeitQuo.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LiveMusicCounterfeitQuo.htm Time: 9pm
Venue: Ye Olde Dun Cow, Barrier Bank, Cowbit, Spalding. PE12 6AL

The UK's No.1 tribute band to Status Quo! Formed in 1995 with the seal of approval from both Francis Rossi & Rick Parfitt and in the past having performed with John Coghlan.

A fantastic band!

For further information please contact Dick Morgan on 01406 380543 or visit: www.yeoldeduncow.com
]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Evening Entertainment 31st March to 1st April 2012 - Green Man Stained Glass Workshop http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/GreenManStainedGlassWorkshop.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/GreenManStainedGlassWorkshop.htm Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding. PE12 6FA

An archetypal image, the Green Man is deeply rooted in Western European culture, as well as further afield.

Striking images exist in stained glass and the 2 day Green Man workshop gives the chance to create your own.

Other dates are also available. 

For further details please contact Gillian on 07714 458813 or email: gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk
]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 31st March 2012 - The Rotary Club of Holbeach President's Charity Ball http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/TheRotaryClubofHolbeachPresidentsCharityBall.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/TheRotaryClubofHolbeachPresidentsCharityBall.htm Time: 7pm for 7.30pm to midnight
Venue: The South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1SS

Tickets £30 in advance only, to include a meal and dancing to "Top Notch".

Black tie.

In aid of The Rotary Foundation.

Tickets from Mossop & Bowser, 10 Spalding Road, Holbeach, Tel: 01406 362037 or email: tickets@rotary-holbeach.org.uk
]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Evening Entertainment 5th April 2012 - Arty Eggs! http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/ArtyEggs.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/ArtyEggs.htm Time: 11am - 3pm
Venue: Ayscoughfee Hall Museum, Churchgate, Spalding. PE11 2RA

Drop in to Ayscoughfee and create some egg-citing decorations, just in time for Easter.

£2.50 per child

For further information please call Ayscoughfee Hall Museum on 01775 764555 or go to: www.ayscoughfee.org

]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Children's Activities 13th April 2012 - Snail & the Whale Workshop http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SnailandtheWhaleWorkshop.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/SnailandtheWhaleWorkshop.htm Time: Drop in any time 11am - 1pm
Venue: Ayscoughfee Hall Museum, Churchgate, Spalding. PE11 2RA

Pop along to Ayscoughfee and have a go at some snail and whale themed art activities before going to see the show at the South Holland Centre in the afternoon.

£2.50 per child or £1.50 on presentation of a ticket for Snail and The Whale at The South Holland Centre.

For further information please call Ayscoughfee Hall Museum on 01775 764555 or go to: www.ayscoughfee.org
]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Events 14th to 15th April 2012 - Lincolnshire Daffodil Society Show http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LincolnshireDaffodilSocietyShow.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/LincolnshireDaffodilSocietyShow.htm Time: 10am - 4.30pm
Venue: Springfields Events and Conference Centre, Camelgate, Spalding.

The Lincolnshire Daffodil Society's 103rd Annual Flower Show in partnership with Springfields Horticultural Society. 

See competition daffodils plus other flower displays and floral arrangements. 

Admission:  £2.00 (Society members free). 

Free Parking. 

Restaurant facilities.  All on one level.

For further information please contact Susan Norton on 01775 713253 or 01775 724843 or email:  events@springfields.net
]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Environmental & Countryside Events 15th April 2012 - Organist Nicholas Martin plays the Burtey Fen WurliTzer http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/OrganistNicholasMartinplaystheBurteyFenWurliTzer.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/OrganistNicholasMartinplaystheBurteyFenWurliTzer.htm Time: 2.30pm - 5pm
Venue: The Burtey Fen Collection, Pinchbeck. PE11 3SR

Theatre Organist NICHOLAS MARTIN visits The Burtey Fen Collection at Pinchbeck to play the WurliTzer and Compton Pipe Organs.

Tickets £8 including refreshments.
 
For further information please contact Mark Willerton at The Burtey Fen Collection on 01775 766081 or visit: www.burteyfen.co.uk
]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Music 21st April 2012 - Afternoon Tea Dance http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/AfternoonTeaDance.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/AfternoonTeaDance.htm Time: 2pm to 4pm
Venue: Springfields Events and Conference Centre, Camelgate, Spalding.

Dance the afternoon away to war-time music.

Refreshments available.

Tickets: £2.50 group bookings welcome

For further information please contact Susan Norton on 01775 713253 or 01775 724843 or email: events@springfields.net
]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dance 21st April 2012 - Bomber County Big Band Dance Night http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/BomberCountyBigBandDanceNight.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/BomberCountyBigBandDanceNight.htm Time: 7.30pm until midnight
Venue: Springfields Events and Conference Centre, Camelgate, Spalding.

Themed evening with special effects and dancing to The Mainline Big Band & Singers.

Dress code 1940s civvies or service uniform (optional).

Two-course dinner from 8pm (buffet service). Licensed Bar until midnight.

Tickets £25 with group bookings welcome 

For further information please contact Susan Norton on 01775 713253, Box Office on 01775 724843 or email: events@springfields.net
]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Evening Entertainment 21st to 22nd April 2012 - Stained Glass Workshop - Green Man http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/StainedGlassWorkshopGreenMan.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/StainedGlassWorkshopGreenMan.htm Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding. PE12 6FA

An archetypal image, the Green Man is deeply rooted in Western European culture, as well as further afield. Striking images exist in stained glass and the 2 day Green Man workshop gives the chance to create your own.

Other dates are also available.
 
For further details please contact Gillian Wing on 07714 458813 or email: gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk
]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Workshops / Classes 28th April 2012 - Stroke Awareness Day http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/StrokeAwarenessDay.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/StrokeAwarenessDay.htm Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: All Saints Church, Holbeach.

Do you know your blood pressure?

Do you know the signs of a stroke?

Come along for a free blood pressure test organised by the Rotary Club of Holbeach in conjunction with the Stroke Association

For further information please contact Helen Scott on 01406 490409.
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Community Events 4th July to 9th September 2012 - The Great South Holland Artsathlon http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/TheGreatSouthHollandArtsathlon.htm?rss http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/whatson/events/TheGreatSouthHollandArtsathlon.htm Time:
Venue:

This project will mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, whilst providing incentives to increase participation in the whole spectrum of arts activities across the district.  Bespoke projects and events will be delivered under the Cultural Olympiad banner to enable residents to try new ways of expressing their creativity. 

The legacy will be increased participation in the Arts as participants are signposted to the creative organisations and groups where they can continue to pursue an art form they have particularly enjoyed.

Participate in an arts workshop of any genre and earn points towards an Artsathlon medal.  Genres include visual, performing or literary Arts activities.

Complete three activities per genre to win a medal!!

Bronze = 3 activities in one genre

Silver = 3 activities in two genres

Gold = 3 activities in all three genres

If you would like to express an interest in this project and find out more, please contact Rachel Rowett, Arts Development Officer on 01775 761161 or email: community@sholland.gov.uk

]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arts Events