Friday August 3
OAKHAM BRIDGE CLUB – duplicate bridge (partner required), 6.45pm, St Joseph’s Church Hall, Oakham. Visitors welcome. Details 01572 724785.
FUNDRAISING – for Wajir Mission, 9am-3pm St Mary and St Augustine’s Church, Stamford. Fresh produce, inside market stall, tea, coffee, scones, raffle drawn at 2pm. Also outside stall on Stamford Market 8am-2pm.
STAMFORD COUNTRY MARKET – 8.30-11am, Stamford Arts Centre.
BEST OF BRITISH FOOD – until August 12, Crowland Outlet Garden Centre. For more information contact 01733 212900 or visit www.crowlandgardencentre.co.uk.
COUNTING THEM HOME – interactive display based around the Lancaster aircraft, Grantham Museum until September 10. www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.
com
WOOLSTHORPE MANOR – Grantham. The birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton. Open Wednesdays-Sundays. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/woolsthorpe or 01476 860338.
LYVEDEN NEW BIELD – open daily 10.30am-5pm until September. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyveden
DROP IN – organised by Age UK, weekly 10am-midday, the church hall rooms, Market Place, Uppingham
SOCCER TOTS – weekly 5-6pm, Catmose Sports Centre, Oakham. Contact Glenn – 07880 703784 or bookings@onetouchfootball.co.uk
BABY MASSAGE COURSE – Bourne Children’s Centre, Queens Road, weekly, midday-1pm including school holidays. Booking essential. Contact 01778 395895.
OAKHAM COUNTRY MARKET – weekly 8.30-11.15am, Oakham Congregational Church Hall.
HANDBALL TRAINING SESSION – Rutland Handball Club, Uppingham, weekly, open to everyone, 7pm, Catmose Sports Centre. Contact Sergio – 01572 822723; 07577 262430; 07577 245134.
AEROBICS – 9-10am, Ufford Village Hall. Contact 07887802621, sammcgreevy@hotmail.com
BEGINNERS SOCIAL DANCE COURSE – 12-30-1.30pm, £5 per week, Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. Contact Janina Mossman – 01778 590655.
WEEKLY WORK PARTIES – Deeping Lakes. Contact Dave Vandome on 07775 566586 for more details.
MEAN VALLEY ROLLER GIRLS – free-skate session at Stamford Queen Eleanor School every Friday from 7pm to 9pm for beginners.
ZUMBA – 9.15am, Langham Village Hall. suepegelow@hotmail.co.uk
ZUMBA – weekly 9.30-10.30am, Edith Weston Village Hall. Louise Gill – 07827 665916 or louise@stamfordpilates.co.uk
HANDFUL OF HARMONIES – 7.30-9pm, Langtoft Village Hall; Harminies (age 7-15), 6-7pm, Langtoft Village Hall. www.handfulofharmonies.co.uk
Saturday August 4
OPEN FLOWER SHOW – Preston, Ridlington and Wing, 3pm Preston Village Hall. Adults 50p, free for children. Refreshments. Entries 8-9.30am, exhibits staged 8-11am.
WALK4LIFE – Creeton, field and woodland walk, meet 1.45pm, Village Street, Contact Jack – 01778 346598.
MADE IN PETERBOROUGH CRAFT FAIR – 10am-3pm, St John’s Church, Peterborough. Contact platformpeterborough@yahoo.co.uk; 01733 563978 or visit www.peterborough-stjohns.org.uk
CHARITY BOOK STALL – 9am-2pm, Oakham Market Place.
FAMILY FUN DAY – from 10am, Langtoft Stables. Admission £6. Includes music, barbecue, dog show, games etc. For more information visit www.langtoftstables.co.uk
FAMILY FUN PET SHOW – Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre. Entry forms in advance from the Farm – 01780 782254 or visit www.sacrewell.org.uk
Entry on the day is subject to space.
CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR – Sacrewell Farm. Normal admission prices apply if you wish to enter the Farm Centre.
CHURCH FETE – 10.30am-4.30pm, All Saints Church, East Norton. stalls, produce, raffle, floral arrangements and organist playing at intervals during the day.
FAMILY FUN DAY – 2-10pm, Kelmarsh Hall.
VIKINGS EVENT – Saturday and Sunday, Peterborough Museum.
BARBECUE – every Saturday during August, 6-9pm, Greetham Valley Golf Club, No need to book. Contact 01780 460444
WISTOW MAZE – this year designed in the shape of a relay runner. Includes Activity Funyard of mini mazes and games for all the family. Opposite the Wistow Rural Centre with cafe, garden centre, model village and shops. Open daily until Sunday September 2 then weekends only until Sunday September 23. www.wistow.com
BURGHLEY HOUSE – open daily, except Fridays until October 28 www.burghley.co.uk; 01780 752451.
BROWNE’S HOSPITAL – Broad Street, Stamford. Includes self-portrait exhibition. Open 11am-4pm Saturdays and bank holidays and Sundays 2-4.30pm until the end of September, Adults £2.50, children £1, senior citizens £2.
SOCCER SESSION – for boys and girls aged 5-12, £3 per session, 10-11.30am, Empingham Road playing field. Turn up, pay and play. www.onetouchfootball.co.uk
SATURDAY YOGA – Empingham Cricket Club 9.30-10.30am, £5.50 per class or monthly charge of £4.50 per class. Contact Linda – 07710 085006.
FITNESS CLASSES – weekly. Zumba, 9am; Circuit Training 10am, Brooke Hill School, Oakham. suepegelow@hotmail.co.uk
DRAMA/DANCE – with Helen Powell. For people of all ages with learning/physical disabilities, weekly 10.30am-midday, Wake House, Bourne.
Sunday August 5
HORTICULTURAL AND CRAFT SOCIETY SHOW – adult and junior classes, 2.30-4.30pm, Easton School and Village Hall, Easton on the Hill.
STAMFORD RAMBLERS – short morning walk from Sewstern, 10am start. Contact 01780 754752
RUTLAND HASH HOUSE HARRIERS – meet 10am in Southorpe to run, walk or jog, all welcome. Contact Steve – 01572767336 or
www.rutlandhhh.co.uk
QUIZ NIGHT – 8pm, The Anchor, Bourne, Entry is £1 per person. Maximum of four per team, all proceeds to Lincs Air Ambulance.
BUS WALKS – Green Corridors of Peterborough, bus 404 from Queensgate bay 9 , ticket to Castor. Walk Milton Ferry, Nene Park, Orton Longueville Wood, Orton Malborne, 5 miles. Chris – 01733 361914
RAKU POTTERY – Barnsdale Gardens, free with normal garden admission ticket – adult £6.50, concession £5.50, child £2.50, family (up to 5) £16. www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk
DEEPINGS RAFT RACE – Market Deeping. Includes family fun, stalls and entertainment.
UPPINGHAM FETE, FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW – 1-4.30pm, Middle Field, London Road, Uppingham
MODEL DISPLAY – of The Falcon Hotel and Baines’ Tea Shop on Uppingham Local History Group stand at Uppingham Fete, Flower Produce Show contact Norman Tomson – 0157 2821140.
CRAFT FAIR – organised by Stamford Artisans Guild, 10am-4pm, Toplodge, Fineshade Wood.
SUNDAY TEAS – weekly, 2-5pm, King’s Cliffe Village Hall until September 16. Book Corner and sale of homemade preserves.
SUNDAY TEAS – 3-5.30pm, Wing Village Hall every Sunday through to September run by volunteers, proceeds to Wing Village Hall funds.
SUNDAY TEAS – 3-5pm, every Sunday in August. St Peter’s Church, Tilton-on-the-Hill. Disabled access. Everyone welcome.
EASTON WALLED GARDENS – extended opening on Sundays in August for dogs and owners, 4-6pm. Admission £6.25 adults, £2 children, free for dogs
DEENE PARK – open 2-5pm (last entry 4pm) Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays and Wednesdays until the end of August, www.deenepark.com.
ROCKINGHAM CASTLE – open until September 30 on Tuesdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. www.rockinghamcastle.com
THE PRIEST’S HOUSE – Easton-on-the-Hill, includes three permanent exhibitions, open 2-4.30pm every Sunday during July and August. Admission free.
CAR BOOT SALE – weekly, Grantham Railway Station car park. Admission 50p for adults. Enquiries 07580582334.
INDOOR PLANTS – by David’s Fuschias, weekly, 10am-4pm, Grantham car boot sale, Grantham Indoor Market. For information and stalls contact Caroline -01476 978476
MEAN VALLEY ROLLER GIRLS – Beginner roller derby sessions at Catmose Sports, weekly 4-7pm. First session free, £5 after that. Kit available.
BOURNE WARHAMMER CLUB – paint pieces or play war games, 4.30pm weekly. Paint a Pot Place, 31 West Street. All ages, £1 a session.
QUIZ NIGHT – weekly 9pm, £1, The Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor.
QUIZ NIGHT – weekly, 9pm, The Angel, Yarwell.
Monday August 6
STAMFORD HEALTH WALKERS – 1.45pm The Garden House Hotel. Contact Doreen – 01778 590533 or Hendrina – 01780482048
RUTLAND MORRIS – 8pm Brooke; 9pm Blue Ball, Braunston.
FASCINATING STAMFORD – 7pm, Red Lion Square, £4 (£3). Details from 0116 2611576
SUMMER ART CLASSES FOR KIDS – 8-13 years, with professional artist Kathryn at Melton Mowbray studio. Monday – Friday until August 10, 10am-midday or 1.30-3.30pm. All materials included For details and booking contact 01664 560122; 07787123115; ksdesigns@live.co.uk; www.kathrynsaunby.com
STAMFORD AIR CADETS – for boys and girls aged 13-17 years, meets weekly (except bank holidays) also meets on Wednesdays from 7-8.30pm at The ATC Hut, Sandringham Close, Stamford, PE9 1HL. Contact 01780 481632 (parade nights only), 07539459663 or oc.2071@aircadets.org, adj.2071@aircadets.org Web: www.aircadets.org
OAKHAM HEALTH WALKS – meet 10.30am South Street. Contact Glenys Laidler – 01572 724361
PILATES – 11.15-12.15am, Barnack Village Hall. Contact Louise – 07827 665916 or louise@stamfordpilates.co.uk
YOGA – Also 6.30pm and 7.50pm. Empingham Audit Hall, mat required. 10 class pass, £70, valid for 4 months, 07765 939903 or lauracharlie@hotmail.com
SALSA – Beginners, improvers and advanced intermediate from 7.15pm, £5.50, Fletton Ex-Services Club, Fletton High Street. www.everybodysalsa.com or Alan – 01733 344934. everybodysalsa.com Free Salsa dance class offer for new starters today.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT LECTURES – by Sheila Storer FdSc, nutritional therapist, weekly, 7-8pm, Uppingham Sports Centre.
ZUMBA – 6.30-7.30pm and 8-9pm Stamford Rugby Club. Lucy Burton – 07976 726098 or lucyburton@fastmail.fm
ZUMBAFIA – Bourne Abbey Church Hall, Zumba Fitness from 8.15 to 9.15pm, Zumba Toning 9.20 to 9.50pm. Sofia on 07818516707 or zumbafia@hotmail.co.uk
YOGA FOR ALL – Barnsdale Hall Hotel, 9.30-10.30am, £5.50 per class or a monthly charge of £4.50 per class. Contact Linda – 07710 085006.
YOGA FOR HEALTHY BACKS weekly, 7-8pm, The Meeting Hall, Stamford Hospital. Contact: Sarah Rogers – 01780 756244 www.sunstonetherapy.co.uk
FITNESS WITH LISA – Weekly 6.30pm, Legs, Bums and Tums, Aerobics, 7.30pm Bluecoat School, Stamford. Details – 07929 341042. www.fitnesswithlisa.co.uk
HATHA YOGA – 10.15-11.45am, class suitable for beginners and more advanced students, Barnsdale Lodge. Beginners, 7.30-9pm, St George’s Barracks, Edith Weston. Civilians welcome. Contact Nicky Hayes – 07739589810.
FITNESS PILATES – 11.30am, Langtoft Village Hall. 7.30pm, The Deepings School. Contact judipilates@gmail.com, 01778 346071 or visit website www.judipilates.co.uk
ZUMBA – Little Bytham 9.30am and Ketton 7pm. Contact Rachel – rj.miller@sky.com
FITNESS CLASSES – Zumba Toning, 9.30am; Aerobics and Body Toning, 10.30am. Uppingham Town Hall. suepegelow@hotmail.co.uk
FITNESS CLASSES – Zumba, 6.15pm. Aerobics and Body Toning, 7.15pm, Brooke Hill School, Oakham. suepegelow@hotmail.co.uk
SLIM AND AEROBICS – 6.15-7.45pm Uppingham Town Hall. Maureen Hyndman – 01664 850572, maureen.hyndman@rosemaryconley.com
BALLROOM/LATIN DANCE CLASS – Early Learners’ adults 7.15pm – 9.15pm, Cottesmore Village Hall. Contact Ruth – 07963 527063
MODERN SEQUENCE – and Latin dance classes, followed by dancing and refreshments, weekly, 7.45-10pm, Eye Community Centre. 01780 740994.
HANDFUL OF HARMONIES – singing group, 1.30-3pm, The Green School, Market Deeping; 7.30-9pm, The Red Hall, Bourne.
www.handfulofharmonies.co.uk
Tuesday August 7
OAKHAM BRIDGE CLUB – rubber bridge (no partner needed) 6.45pm St Joseph’s Church Hall, Oakham. Visitors welcome. Details – 01572 724785.
STAMFORD SPIRITUAL – with Pat Brown, 8pm Tinwell Village Hall.
RUTLAND FLOWER CLUB – 7.30pm, Oakham Methodist Church.
BEAUTIFUL BAKES – 2-3.30pm. £6, suitable for 7-12 years, Clare Cottage, Helpston – 01733 253330.
THICH NHAT HANH PRACTICE AND MEDITATION – 10.30am-12.30pm, Common Room, St John and St Anne, Oakham. Newcomers welcome. Contact 01572 – 770563)
STAMFORD PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP – 10 30am-midday, St Augustine’s Church Hall Broad Street. New members welcome. Details – 01780 720789
FAMILY POTTERY – 10am-midday. Suitable for children over 6 years, £8 per person per session or £25 for a family (up to 4 participants), Unique Cottage Studios, Spalding – 01775 766698; info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk; www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk
BUG QUEST – 10.30am, Toplodge, Fineshade Wood, £4 per child and £2 per accompanying adult (half price for RSPB members). Advance booking required – 07912 667734 or toplodge@rspb.org.uk.
WEEKLY WORK PARTIES – Deeping Lakes. Contact Dave Vandome – 07775 566586 for more details.
CHEEKY MONKEYS – parent and toddler group, weekly, 10am, Rippingale Village Hall, £1.50. Contact Julie – 01778 440059
BOURNE YOUTH CLUB – weekly 6.30-9pm, Queens Road, Bourne.
PILATES – 6 week course, Ryhall Village hall, details at www.pilates4everyone.co.uk
ZUMBA – 9.30-10.30am and 8.-9pm Ryhall Village Hall. Contact Rachel 07815 838409.
ZUMBAFIA – Stamford Queen Eleanor School, Zumba Fitness 7-8pm and Zumba Toning 8.05-8.35pm. Sofia on 07818516707 or zumbafia@hotmail.co.uk
HATHA YOGA – 10-11.15am, Stamford Arts Centre. Beginners level class. Contact Nicky on 07739589810 to book your place.
FITNESS CLASSES – Zumba 9.30am-10.30am. Pilates 10.35-11.35am, Empingham Audit Hall, Contact Louise – 07827 665916 or louise@stamfordpilates.co.uk
FITNESS CLASSES – Boxercise, 6.30pm. Zumba, 7.30pm, Brooke Hill School, Oakham. suepegelow@hotmail.co.uk
FITNESS CLASSES – The Fame Dance Workout 7.15pm; Pilates 8.15pm, Oakham C of E School. Contact Judith Ewing – 07771866123.
ZUMBA – 5.30-7pm, English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Oakham. Maureen Hyndman – 01664 850572; maureen.hyndman@rosemaryconley.com
Wednesday August 8
SCENE OF THE CRIME – children’s activity, 11am-4pm, Wednesday and Thursday, Woolsthorpe Manor, Grantham, £2 per child. Contact 01476 872824.
AGE UK LUNCH CLUB – for the over 50s. All Saint’s Church Hall, Oakham. New members welcome. Contact Sue Bamber – 01572 770324
BASKET MAKING FOR BEGINNERS – Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood. Materials supplied, 10am – 5pm, meet at the Little Barn, £45.
Booking: Essential – 07774 730212.
EASTON WALLED GARDEN – open 11am-4pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk
LAMPORT HALL AND GARDENS – open Wednesdays and Thursdays for guided tours only at 2.15pm and 3pm until October 14. For details of non-guided tours and private group visits contact 01604 686272 or visit www.lamporthall.co.uk
ELTON HALL – open every Wednesday in June, 2-5pm. Further opening days in July and August. www.eltonhall.com
TRIUMPH OWNERS MCC – Peterborough branch, weekly, 8pm, The Talbot Inn, Stilton. Any age of Triumph and rider welcome.
DANCE SESSIONS – for 9-14 years, 6-7pm, 50p, Teenzone, Christ Church, Green Lane, Stamford. Contact 01780 761930 or emily.turner@christchurchstamford.com.
TIDDLYWINKS – for parents and children, 10-11.30am. All Saints and St John’s Church Hall, Scotgate, Stamford. Organised by NCT Stamford, Bourne and Deepings Branch.
MUSIC WITH MUMMY – weekly in Bourne. Jolly Babies (0-1yr), Music with Mummy (1-3yrs), Three Four Time (3-4yrs) and Rookie Rhythms (4-7yrs) contact Mary Harrison 01529 497131 or 07944410119, musicwithmummylincs@gmail.com for details.
TODDLER GROUP – weekly 10-11.30am, Barrowden Village Hall. Admission £1.50.
DROP IN CENTRE – weekly, 10am-4pm, The Congregational Church, Oakham. Lunches available, pre-booked in person from 10am or contact 01572 723051.
SOCCER TOTS for children under 5 years 5-6pm, Deeping Leisure Centre. 5-6pm. www.onetouchfootball.co.uk
FAMILY SELF DEFENCE – Tae Kwon-Do weekly session for over 5s, 6.30pm, Malcolm Sargent Primary School, Stamford, Contact 01476 570616
D I JIVE – weekly. Beginners 7.45-8.15pm; Intermediate 8.45-9.15pm; Freestyle 9.15-10.30pm. Cost £6 (concessions), United Reformed Hall, Broad Sreet, Stamford, Contact Anji – 07923105887 / www.peterboroughjive.co.uk
BOURNE JUDO CLUB – trains at the Darby and Joan Hall, South Street, Bourne. Primaries 6.45-7.45pm, juniors 7.45-8.45pm, seniors 8.45-9.30pm. Contact 01778 440430.
ROUNDERS – for ladies who haven’t played since school. No formal coaching, 7-8pm, Catmose Sports, Oakham, £2 per session.
FITNESS CLASSES – Zumba 9.30-10.30am, Pilates 10.35-11.35am, Ketton St Mary’s Congregational Hall. Contact Louise – 07827 665916 or louise@stamfordpilates.co.uk
ZUMBA – 9.30-10.30am – The Scout Hut, Empingham Road, Stamford and 8-9pm Malcolm Sargent Primary School. Contact Lucy Burton 07976 726098 or lucyburton@fastmail.fm
FITNESS CLASSES – Zumba, 10.45am, Uppingham Town Hall. Zumba Toning 6.15pm; Aeorobic/Slim and Trim (option to weigh-in), 7.15pm, Brooke Hill School, Oakham. suepegelow@hotmail.co.uk
FITNESS WITH LISA – Weekly 6.30pm Legs, Bums and Tums, 7.30pm Pilates Abs, 8.15pm Step Medley, Bluecoat School, Stamford. Details – 07929341042.www.fitnesswithlisa.co.uk
PILATES – 11am-midday, Whissendine Sports Club. Contact Emma – 07709470990.
ZUMBA – 6.30-7.30pm, the Scout Hut, Empingham Road Stamford. Contact Louise Gill – 07827 665916 or louise@stamfordpilates.co.uk
WEIGHT LOSS CLASS – weekly, 6.30pm, Wake House, Bourne. Contact Karen – 07951 081259
BABY MASSAGE COURSE – Bourne Children’s Centre, Queens Road, midday-1pm including school holidays. Booking essential. Contact 01778 395895.
HATHA YOGA – 7.45-9.15pm, St George’s Primary School, Stamford. beginners level and all abilities. Contact Nicky – 07739589810.
HANDFUL OF HARMONIES – singing group, 6-7.30pm, Stamford Arts Centre (new venue) 8-9.30pm, Longthorpe Village Hall. www.handfulofharmonies.co.uk
MUMS AND TOTS – weekly, 10-11.30 am, Carlby Village Hall. Contact Louise – 07794 800118.
Thursday August 9
RUTLAND INVITATION QUIZ LEAGUE – AGM and 2012/13 season signing on night, 8pm The Railway Inn, Oakham. Contact Trevor Lovell – 01572-724459.
THURSDAY STROLLERS – Barnack, meet at the Hills and Holes car park at 1.30pm, 5 miles, Stan – 01780 740728
HORSESHOE WALKERS – 10am, Spread Eagle, Cottingham. Bill Lucas and Stan Blackford -01572 821373 (Bill)
KNIT AND NATTER – weekly, 10.30am-12.30pm the cafe Fineshade Wood. Free.
RUTLAND BRIDGE CLUB – weekly duplicate bridge at friendly EBU affiliated club. New players and visitors to Rutland always welcome, 7pm Oakham Primary School community room. Contact 01572 770291 or 01572 823543. www.bridgewebs.com/rutland
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU DROP IN SESSION – weekly, 9.30am- 1pm, Wake House, Bourne.
FUNDRAISING COFFEE MORNING – weekly, 9.30am-midday, The Windmill Room, Wake House, Bourne. Tea or coffee and cakes 50p.
BOURNE BRIDGE – weekly. Duplicate bridge.New members welcome at new venue The Masonic Hall, Roman bank, PE10 9LQ Details on www.bridgewebs.com/bourne
ONE TOUCH SOCCER – for children 2½-5 years, 5-6pm, Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Contact Glenn – 07880 703784 or bookings@onetouchfootball.co.uk.
MUSIC WITH MUMMY – weekly in Stamford. Jolly Babies (0-1yr), Music with Mummy (1-3yrs), Three Four Time (3-4yrs) and Rookie Rhythms (4-7yrs) contact Mary Harrison 01529 497131 or 07944410119, musicwithmummylincs@gmail.com for details.
BOURNE LADIES FC – Training session weekly 6.30-7.30pm the Recreation Ground for over 16s. Contact tinacrawley@talktalk.net; 07971 555710; www.bournetownjuniorsfc.co.uk
YOGA SESSION -10-11.30am, the Masonic Lodge, Stamford, and 6.30pm Easton on the Hill Village Hall, suitable for beginners and the more adept. Contact 07960267986 or pennyyoga@yahoo.co.uk
FITNESS CLASSES – Aerobics and Body Toning, 10am, Uppingham Town Hall. suepegelow@hotmail.co.uk
SUPPLE STRENGTH – combining elements of Yoga, Pilates and body conditioning. Perfect for improving posture, core stability, strength and tone, 6.30pm Edenham Village Hall, £3.50. Contact 07976 818995
AEROBICS – 9-10am, Great Casterton Village Hall. Contact Sam – 07887802621, sammcgreevy@hotmail.com
ZUMBA – 6-7pm United Reformed Church, Broad Street, Stamford. Lucy Burton – 07976 726098 or lucyburton@fastmail.fm
EXTEND 60+ EXERCISE – Weekly 2-3pm, Stamford Arts Centre Ballroom. Contact Mandy – 01780470221; 07949736505
ZUMBA – 6-7pm Ryhall Village Hall. Contact Rachel 07815 838409.
ZUMBAFIA – Stamford Malcolm Sargent school, Zumba Fitness 4-5pm, Thurlby Methodist Church,
Zumba Fitness 7-8pm. Sofia on 07818516707 or zumbafia@hotmail.co.uk
SOCIAL DANCING – Absolute beginners class, 7-30pm-8-30pm, £6 per week, Improvers 7.30-8.30pm, United Reformed Church Hall Broad Street, Stamford. Contact Janina Mossman – 01778 590655.
SALSA DANCE CLASSES – beginners and Improvers class 8.30-9.30pm, freestyle dance until 11pm, The Danish Invader, Empingham Road, Stamford. Contact Sonia – 07931 141675.
PILATES – 9.15am Stamford Arts Centre and 1.30pm, Northborough Village Hall. judipilates.co.uk judipilates@gmail.com or 01778 346071 PILATES – beginners, 6.30pm and 7.30pm St George’s School Stamford. judipilates.co.uk judipilates@gmail.com or 01778 346071
LATIN DANCE CLASS/INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM – 7.15-9.15pm at Victoria Hall, Oakham. Contact Ruth – 07963 527063
YOGA CLASSES – 7-8.30pm St Gilbert’s Primary, School, Stamford. All abilities. Sarah Rogers – 01780 756244. www.sunstonetherapy.co.uk
FITNESS DANCE AND BODY MOVES – (KFA), 7.30-8.30pm, Bourne Methodist Church Hall. Contact Janet – 07730 223557 or gilljanet@homtail.co.uk
MORNING ZUMBA – 10-11am, The Centre @ Elsea Park, Bourne. Contact Tracy – 07799250581.
YOGA/PILATES – 7.30-8.30pm, The Centre @ Elsea Park, Bourne – 07799250581
Friday August 10
OAKHAM BRIDGE CLUB – duplicate bridge (partner required) 6.45pm, St Joseph’s Church Hall, Oakham. Visitors welcome. Details – 01572 724785.
THE DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP – meets 10am-midday at Stamford Health Clinic, Ryhall, Road. For more information please contact Kate Marshall – 01778 440153
CHARITY CRICKET WEEK – bar open from midday; barbecue from 4pm-6pm; Bodgers Mate From 8pm, Market Overton Cricket Club.
Saturday August 11
FAMILY FUN DAY – 10am-1pm Scallywags nursery, Cold Overton Road, Oakham. Barbecue, bouncy castle, tombola, Soak the the Scally etc. Contact 01572 723810.
PARTY ON THE PLOT – activities, scarecrow contest etc – an introduction for children to have a small plot of their own and to grow their own vegetables, 1-5pm Rippingale Row.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SCREAM – Mean Valley Roller Girls, 1.30pm, Catmose Sports. Tickets £4 in advance from meanvalleyrollergirls.co.uk/events or £5 on the door. Admission for children under 12 and entry to after party at the Scotgate in Stamford is free.
ON THE COAT TALES OF LORD ELGIN – by Marc Allum, 7.30pm, Oakham Castle. Tickets £8.50 including refreshments, from Tennants Auctioneers, Oakham – 01572 724666; oakham@tennants-ltd.co.uk or Rutland County Museum – 01572 758440.
COFFEE MORNING – with stalls, 10-11.30am, the schoolroom, Bourne United Reformed Church.
CHARITY CRICKET WEEK – barbecue and hog roast; pub team cricket match; Rutland Radio on site 5-7pm; live music by The Fu-Bars from 8pm, Market Overton Cricket Club.
CHARITY BAG-PACKING – 10am-2pm Tesco, Oakham, for Rutland House Community Trust
SUMMER GARDEN FETE – 2.30pm-4.30pm, Digby Court, Bourne. Grand raffle, tombola, craft stalls, book stalls, refreshments and cakes, bric-a-brac etc.
All are welcome. In aid of the residents’ amenities fund.
FOOD FESTIVAL – Saturday and Sunday, Ayscoughfee Gardens, Spalding. Free admission. www.food-festival.net
Sunday August 12
OPEN GARDENS – 2pm Manton. Teas in the village hall In aid of church funds. Contact Anne Cowan – 01572 737503.
CHILDREN’S DAY – 11am-4pm, Barnsdale Gardens.
NGS GARDEN OPEN – 2-5pm, Harrington Hall, Spilsby, E23 4NH
RUTLAND NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY – with Phil Rudkin, meet at 11am North Brook. www.rnhs.org.uk
INDOOR OUTDOOR CAR BOOT AND FUN – 1-3pm, Welbourne School, Werrington, PE4 6NR. Cream teas available. Bookings – 01733 573057. In aid of Millhouse Animal Sanctuary
