Praise for SKDC's grounds Meet the new South Kesteven District 3 maintenance company 4 District Council Cabinet 7 Council Councillors 2019 JULY 2019 JULY ParishUpdate Excitement builds as CiCLE festival approaches

Bourne’s CiCLE Festival is just available online through the ‘Listen weeks away, and preparations Now’ button at bourneciclefestival. are going up a gear. com. Cllr Kelham Cooke and Cllr Helen Goral Key viewing points have been The start and finish lines are in identified in villages over the festival Bourne’s West Street, which will be PAGE 11 weekend, 31 August - 1 September. closed from 7am on Saturday until councils urged to The best vantage spots are in Kirkby 8pm Sunday. Elsewhere, roads promote LotterySK Underwood and at Grimsthorpe will be closed on a rolling basis Castle on Saturday and Sunday; for no more than ten minutes at a PAGES 14-15 Corby Glen on Saturday for the time while the main group of riders Deepings Literary Festival a huge success ladies’ race; and Folkingham on passes with its police escort. Sunday for the men’s race. Women's race competitors leave PAGES 18-21 Highly competitive sprints will take Bourne at 2.45pm on Saturday, all Stamford Georgian Festival - four place at Corby Glen, Grimsthorpe cycling to the official race start at days of performance, events and and Folkingham. Thurlby to get under way at 3pm. spectacular Yellow bikes are being placed Their 115-kilometre route takes in www.southkesteven.gov.uk along the routes, and many three different village circuits, as far volunteers have generously put their afield as , and hands up to help, including Bourne Castle Bytham, and passes through Rotary Club members, Army cadets, Bourne twice before the final dash to scouts and local residents. the finish at around 6pm. † Live race commentaries will be 2 www.southkesteven.gov.uk

Events Centre... Bourne town centre will be a hive of activity all weekend, with the main event start and finish line in West Street and a full programme of entertainment in The Wellhead. Cycling demonstrations will include an “Ultimate Extreme Battle” show including mountain bikes, BMX stunt riders and free runners, with eight shows across the weekend. Have-a-go workshops will offer families a chance to enjoy cycling obstacles and activities, with a Yellow bikes line the CiCLE routes ‘spinning’ bike challenge, health and fitness testing, and a ‘create your † The men’s race leaves Bourne twice before an expected finish time own smoothie’ bicycle challenge. at 1pm on Sunday, going under in town of 5.30pm. Local bands and groups will starter's orders at Thurlby just before Twelve teams are expected to perform on stage. 2pm. compete in Saturday’s women’s time There will be an exhibition of Their longer 175-kilometre race trial, starting at 9am, with the whole old bicycles, a food court, market follows similar routes to the women’s circuit accessible for spectators. stalls with cycle themed goods and race, but extends further north, See the event website for all services and other family-friendly taking in Billingborough, Folkingham, details including race routes, viewing activities such as face painting and and Bassingthorpe points, activities and times - arts and crafts. and, again, passes through Bourne www.bourneciclefestival.com

For a larger copy of the maps visit www.bournecicle festival.com www.southkesteven.gov.uk www.southkesteven.gov.uk 3 Clients delighted with grounds maintenance

The growing reputation of councils and sports clubs to people want to live, work and invest.” EnvironmentSK for providing a private companies and individual Grounds maintenance services high standard of workmanship householders. vary widely and include grass is spreading beyond the South A business client in said: cutting, weed control, planting Kesteven boundary. “We are delighted with the job ESK schemes, tree and shrub care, In its first four months of operation does for us. We have worked with and playground and sports pitch SKDC’s grounds maintenance them since they started and would maintenance. company has quickly built a large be happy to recommend them.” “Keeping any sort of green space portfolio of clients, both in the district SKDC Cabinet Member for looking good can be hard work,” and further afield. Commercial and Operations, Cllr Dr said Cllr Dr Moseley. “But by calling Among them is Bottesford Football Peter Moseley, said: “We have had on our knowledge and expertise Club where ESK will be marking out tremendous feedback from clients clients can be sure they will receive pitches throughout the forthcoming who are seeing what a great job ESK the very best service that suits their season. is doing. exact needs.” Nick Dobney, from the club, said: “We have set the bar high and Anyone interested in obtaining a “We have 12 pitches on the same have had a fantastic start but will not quote or finding out more should site and it is an endless battle to rest on our laurels. EnvironmentSK email [email protected] keep them tip-top condition. has a leading role to play in South or call 01476 406055. “Not only does the team from ESK Kesteven being a place where do a great job, they are also great lads and a joy to work with. I am a volunteer and the less time I have to spend sorting pitches out the more I can devote to football.” EnvironmentSK, based in Turnpike Close, Grantham, has been providing SKDC’s grounds maintenance services since 1 March. Teams work on everything from sports pitches to village greens and clients range from parish ESK - Dale Marriott and Nick Dobney Street lights to be replaced with LED units long-term plan has been lights, cut energy costs and provide a they are ours. SKDC policy has Aapproved to replace South maintenance saving. always been to keep the lights on.” Kesteven District Council’s street Cabinet Member for Commercial By replacing 35 and 36 watt bulbs lights with an energy-efficient and Operations, Cllr Dr Peter Moseley, with LED units the saving per light LED alternative that will save said: “There is an opportunity to on energy is estimated to be around money and help the environment. extend our green credentials and 65%, while maintenance costs are SKDC’s Cabinet agreed to set reduce environmental impact while expected to reduce because of their aside £100,000 to kick-start a 12- maintaining a bright street scene. longer lifespan of 15 to 20 years. year installation programme of LED “This will kick-start a replacement Cabinet Member for Growth, lanterns in its 3,500 street lights. It programme by injecting up-front Cllr Helen Goral, said SKDC was came with a pledge that SKDC’s cash to get the ball rolling before the responsible for a relatively small lights, most of which are in rural areas savings made are re-invested until we number of street lights across the and villages, would stay on through have replaced our entire stock. district. “It is important to recognise the night. “Residents value the street lighting we look after rural street lights rather The switch to LED will significantly that we provide. Wherever you see than those in the towns,” she said. reduce the carbon footprint of the lights that are on through the night, 4 www.southkesteven.gov.uk Meet the South Kesteven Cabinet

Councillor Matthew Lee Councillor Kelham Cooke The Leader of the Council The Deputy Leader of the * matthew.lee@ Council southkesteven.gov.uk * ( 01476 406400 kelham.cooke@ southkesteven.gov.uk ( 01476 406401

Chairman of Cabinet. Responsible for vision/objectives Vice-Chairman of Cabinet. Cabinet Member for and strategic direction. Senior representation at national, Business Transformation and Property, including regional and local level on strategic public sector commercial ventures/projects, property and partnerships. Cabinet Member for Cultural Services, the elections. arts, culture and heritage.

Councillor Helen Goral Councillor Nick Robins Cabinet Member Cabinet Member for Planning for Growth * nick.robins@

* southkesteven.gov.uk helen.goral@ ( 07785 987112 southkesteven.gov.uk Maximise and develop( opportunities for inward 01476 406403 investment and development of infrastructure delivery working with the private sector. Tourism, Strategic planning policy including Local Plan and leisure and sports. identifying key housing and employment sites.

TURNING

PLANS DRIVING COMMERCIAL FOCUS ON GROWING A NEW CULTURAL INTO ACTIVITY THROUGH THE ECONOMY - NEW STRATEGY TO ACTION: OUR COUNCIL-OWNED CINEMA OPENS IN REFLECT VIEWS AND COMPANIES PRIORITY GRANTHAM THIS NEEDS OF LOCAL SUMMER PEOPLE AREAS www.southkesteven.gov.uk 5

Councillor Hannah Westropp Councillor Robert Reid Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Communications and Communities, Health and Engagement Well-being * hannah.westropp@ * robert.reid@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk ( 07771 367021 ( 01778 395562 Strategic health agenda and its impact on local Corporate communications and resident/ communities. Community cohesion, supporting stakeholder engagement and consultation. communities and parish and town council liaison. Brand management and place marketing.

Councillor Barry Dobson Cabinet Member for Housing * barry.dobson@ southkesteven.gov.uk ( 07855 309615 Housing management and delivery. Homelessness and developing market and affordable housing in the district.

Councillor Dr Peter Moseley Councillor Adam Stokes Cabinet Member for Commercial and Operations Cabinet Member for Finance * peter.moseley@ * adam.stokes@ southkesteven.gov.uk ( 01476 406407 southkesteven.gov.uk ( 07974 342648

Environment including waste and recycling, streets, green spaces and car parking. Managing finances to support delivery and Licensing, corporate IT and business financial governance. continuity/emergency planning.

ENSURING THE INCREASED FOCUS NEW LEISURE DISTRICT REMAINS ON FESTIVALS AND FACILITIES ACROSS CLEAN AND OTHER ARTS AND THE DISTRICT ATTRACTIVE HERITAGE ACTIVITIES

For a full list of portfolio responsibilities please visit https://bit.ly/2McAPvr 6 www.southkesteven.gov.uk New Chairman takes the reins Retiring returning to to help small businesses to start-up and grow. Chairman’s She was also actively involved in property development in Grantham memories of a and Stamford. Cllr Smith is keen to continue her busy year work on the council’s skills agenda, building on her work with Lincoln University to establish a higher education base in the new building in Grantham that will also house the five-screen Savoy Cinema, a Cllr Jacky Smith is looking project Cllr Smith oversaw during forward to bringing her her most recent term representing considerable business experience the residents of St Wulfram’s ward, to her new role as Chairman of a seat she has held since 2011. South Kesteven District Council. Cllr Smith said: “I am determined Cllr Smith’s professional to use my year as Chairman of background includes working South Kesteven District Council to abroad in the oil and gas industry be a voice for business, skills and for a number of years before progress.” Veterans out in force for Cllr George Chivers has looked back over a memorable year Armed Forces flag raising as SKDC Chairman, when he Armed Forces Day 2019 was Grantham, Cllr Adam Stokes, and the attended official events and marked with a flag-raising and MP, Dr raised lots of money for charity. ceremony outside South Kesteven Caroline Johnson, were all welcomed Funds raised for the Chairman’s District Council's St Peter's Hill by SKDC Chairman Cllr Jacky Smith. charities, the and office. Regimental second-in-command Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance and Guests included representatives at Prince William of Gloucester Royal Air Forces Association, has from the Malaya and Borneo Veterans Barracks, Major Geordie Chisholm, topped £1,700 for the year. Association, The Merchant Navy said: “It is important that UK society Cllr Chivers, who represents the Association and the War Memorials and the UK population understand Grantham Belmont ward, said: “It's Trust. Cadets from The King’s School the role of the Armed Forces and been such a quick year, and it only and 47F Grantham Squadron Air therefore support them and their seems five minutes since I was Training Corps and the Scouts were mission. invested with the chain. I've been also in attendance. “Armed Forces Day and this flag- places and seen things I didn't know Civic dignitaries from South raising ceremony is one way for UK existed. Kesteven and neighbouring society to continue to connect with authorities, including SKDC Deputy the Armed Forces and recognise their 'The Queen’s Garden Leader, Cllr Kelham Cooke, Mayor of contribution.” Party at Buckingham Palace was number one' “I’ve attended nearly 100 events and my wife Nessa and I have both thoroughly enjoyed it. “The Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace was number one, with the First World War centenary events and Remembrance also very memorable. “It was a steep learning curve. Hopefully I have treated everyone in the council fairly and given them the chance to speak in meetings.”

www.southkesteven.gov.uk 7 South Kesteven Councillors 2019 39 10 3 2 2 Conservative Independent Conservative Independent Labour Liberal Unaligned Independent Democrats Labour

Liberal Democrats

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The 56 councillors who will serve the next four-year term on South Kesteven District Council have been elected – with 24 new members taking their seats. They represent communities across the district in 30 electoral wards.

Aveland Belmont Belmont Belvoir Belvoir

Cllr Dr Peter Moseley Cllr George Chivers Cllr Mrs Linda Wootten Cllr Mrs Pam Bosworth Cllr Hannah Westropp 01476 406407 07752 694418 01476 400183 01476 561430 07771 367021 07855 428648 george.chivers@ 07534 778090 07808 413043 hannah.westropp@ peter.moseley@ southkesteven.gov.uk linda.wootten@ pam.bosworth@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk

Bourne Austerby Bourne Austerby Bourne Austerby Bourne East Bourne East

Cllr Paul Fellows Cllr Ms Jane Kingman Cllr Robert Reid Cllr Philip Knowles Cllr Mrs Judy Smith 01778 422449 07932 449845 01778 395562 01778 425438 01778 422219 paul.fellows@ jane.kingman@ 07802 354498 philip.knowles@ judy.smith@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk robert.reid@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk

Bourne West Bourne West Casewick Casewick Castle

Cllr Helen Crawford Cllr Anna Kelly Cllr Kelham Cooke Cllr Rosemary Trollope- Cllr Nick Robins 01778 421637 01778 394961 01476 406401 Bellew 07785 987112 helen.crawford@ anna.kelly@ 07940 187426 01778 560634 nick.robins@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk kelham.cooke@ cllrr.trollopebellew@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk @kelhamcooke @CllrKelhamCooke 8 www.southkesteven.gov.uk

Deeping St James Deeping St James Deeping St James Dole Wood Glen

Cllr Phil Dilks Cllr Judy Stevens Cllr Jill Thomas Cllr Barry Dobson Cllr Chris Benn 07368 256898 01778 348859 07834 880362 07855 309615 07968 962173 phil.dilks@ judy.stevens@ jill.thomas@ barry.dobson@ chris.benn@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk

Grantham Earlesfield Grantham Harrowby VIKING LOVEDEN HEATH

GRANTHAM ST WULFRAM’S

GRANTHAM GRANTHAM ARNOLDFIELD HARROWBY PEASCLIFFE AND RIDGEWAY GRANTHAM BARROWBY GATE Cllr Lee Steptoe Cllr Ian Selby 07766 269720 07379 536478 BELMONT lee.steptoe@ ian.selby@ GRANTHAM southkesteven.gov.uk ST VINCENT’S southkesteven.gov.uk BELVOIR facebook.com/cllrian.selby

Grantham St Vincent’s Grantham St Vincent’s Grantham St Wulfram’s LINCREST

GRANTHAM EARLESFIELD ISAAC NEWTON

CASTLE

Cllr Jacky Smith Cllr Annie Mason Cllr Charmaine Morgan GRANTHAM 07852 976392 07398 156296 01476 562400 SPRINGFIELD annie.mason@ charmaine.morgan@ 07808 735442 southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk jacky.smith@ @annie_mason_ southkesteven.gov.uk GLEN

Loveden Heath Market and West Deeping Market and West Deeping Market and West Deeping

BOURNE WEST

STAMFORD ALL SAINTS

Cllr Penny Milnes Cllr Ashley Baxter Cllr Robert Broughton Cllr Virginia Moran STAMFORD 01400 250855 01778 344070 01778 343600 07725 579955 ST JOHN’S 07973 954685 07799 077090 07584 897244 virginia.moran@ penny.milnes@ ashley.baxter@ bob.broughton@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk

@deepingdo facebook.com/ STAMFORD facebook.com/ robert.j.broughton ST MARY’S deepingdo www.southkesteven.gov.uk 9

Grantham Arnoldfield Grantham Arnoldfield Grantham Barrowby Gate Grantham Barrowby Gate Grantham Earlesfield

Cllr John Cottier Cllr Mark Whittington Cllr Louise Clack Cllr Helen Goral Cllr Dean Ward 01476 406403 07786 076898 07815 675912 07708 535273 07379 535996 helen.goral@ dean.ward@ john.cottier@ mark.whittington@ louise.clack@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk @helengoral facebook.com/ Grantham Harrowby Grantham Springfield Grantham Springfield Grantham St Vincent’s votegoralandward

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Independent

Labour

Liberal Democrats Cllr Hilary Westropp Cllr Nikki Manterfield Cllr Adam Stokes Cllr Graham Jeal Unaligned Independent 07855 236686 01476 405011 07974 342648 07858 707888 hilary.westropp@ nicola.manterfield@ adam.stokes@ graham.jeal@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk @adamnstokes

TOLLER Grantham St Wulfram’s Isaac Newton Isaac Newton Lincrest

AVELAND

MORTON

BOURNE EAST Cllr Ray Wootten Cllr Bob Adams Cllr David Bellamy Cllr Sarah Trotter 01476 400183 07917 594651 BOURNE AUSTERBY 07890 313561 07500 705508 ray.wootten@ bob.adams@ david.bellamy@ sarah.trotter@ DOLE southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk WOOD

Morton Peascliffe & Ridgeway Peascliffe & Ridgeway Stamford All Saints

CASEWICK

MARKET AND WEST DEEPING

Cllr Susan Woolley Cllr Mrs Rosemary Cllr Ian Stokes DEEPING ST JAMES Cllr Mike Exton 07970 424009 Kaberry-Brown 01476 591142 07548 847280 sue.woolley@ 01400 230413 ian.stokes@ michael.exton@ STAMFORD southkesteven.gov.uk rosemary.kaberry- southkesteven.gov.uk ST GEORGE’S brown@southkesteven. southkesteven.gov.uk

STAMFORD gov.uk ST MARY’S 10 www.southkesteven.gov.uk

Stamford All Saints Stamford St George’s Stamford St George’s Stamford St John’s Stamford St John’s

Cllr Breda Griffin Cllr Gloria Johnson Cllr Amanda Wheeler Cllr John Dawson Cllr Susan Sandall

07722 154647 01780 751882 07810 366762 07712 652684 01780 764399 breda.griffin@ gloria.johnson@ amanda.wheeler@ john.dawson@ susan.sandall@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk

Stamford St Mary’s Stamford St Mary’s Toller Viking Viking

Cllr Harrish Cllr Matthew Lee Cllr Jan Hansen Cllr Jane Wood Cllr Paul Wood Bisnauthsing 01476 406400 01529 497297 01400 282223 01400 282223 01780 756000 matthew.lee@ jan.hansen@ 07423 063234 07769 038693 07852 613857 southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk jane.wood@ paul.wood@ harrish.bisnauthsing@ @cllrmatthewlee southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk All aboard for community grants Baston village school pupils and allows the school to develop links Fund approvals included grants have a new library bus thanks with local elderly people and pre- for projects in Tallington, , to a grant from South Kesteven school children in community reading Fulbeck, Edenham, Grantham’s District Council’s Community projects, explained Emma Bush, Wyndham Park and Grantham and Fund. Chair of the PTA. District Bowls Club. Cllr Robert Reid, SKDC Cabinet She said: “We are extremely South Kesteven Community Fund Member for Communities, said grateful for the grant from the council. provides grants of up to £10,000 he was delighted to see how the We were restricted on space before, for community initiatives and up to council’s Community Fund grants and now have a great new facility with £5,000 for community events. The were making such a difference right bespoke bookcases, desk-tops and fund is handled by the Lincolnshire across the district. a reading pod. We are indebted not Community and Voluntary Service “It means that we can bring real only to Stagecoach for the bus, but www.lincolnshirecvs.org.uk/south- benefits at grass roots level to enable also to local companies for financial kesteven-community-fund/ groups to achieve what they want donations, materials and time.” to do for their communities. This Cllr Reid attended the formal amazing bus is a great example of opening of the bus on 5 July along that,” he said. with all donors. School head teacher, A double decker bus donated to Rebecca Mills, said: “When we talked Baston Primary School by coach about a new library, our children company Stagecoach has been made it very clear that they wanted transformed into a bright, interesting something interesting where they and accessible library space by the would fall in love with reading. school’s Parent Teacher Association “We are so very lucky that this is (PTA), helped by a £2,000 Community exactly what we have got and I am Fund grant. grateful to everyone who has made it The £28,500 project provides extra possible.” space to encourage children to read The latest round of Community A big thumbs up for Baston School's new library bus

10 11 Councils urged to help promote LotterySK

Parish councils are being urged buying a LotterySK ticket, which and Friends of Willoughby School, a to encourage local people to could also win a cash prize. It’s also special school in Bourne for pupils buy tickets and support SKDC’s a tremendous opportunity for local aged two to 19 years with severe community lottery - and get more groups to sign up and get much learning difficulties. good causes to sign up. needed funding.” To choose a good cause to support, Every weekly LotterySK draw offers The other three new LotterySK and to sign up, visit www.lotterysk. the chance to win £25,000, with 60p members are Hougham and Marston co.uk from every £1 ticket sold going to Village Hall, Bourne Town Bowls Club, local good causes, twice the amount donated to charity by the National Lottery. Four more groups have recently signed up to South Kesteven District Council’s lottery, bringing the number to 86, with more than £74,000 set to go to charities and community groups this year as a result. One recent sign-up, Blackstones Junior Football Club, is already raising more than £1,500 to expand its service to more players in and around Stamford. Cllr Kelham Cooke, the Deputy Leader of South Kesteven District Council, said; “We have some truly amazing people, many working voluntarily, helping others in community groups, sports clubs and charities. “They need our support, so I am sending out a plea for everyone to get behind these good causes by Crowdfunding offers new opportunity for community-based projects Community projects could soon way for groups to fund projects that Elsewhere in the country access extra funding thanks to will deliver significant benefits to crowdfunding has helped a a new crowdfunding opportunity communities. community cinema provide being explored by South “It energises groups into headsets for young people with Kesteven District Council. launching schemes the wider sight and hearing loss to enjoy films, SKDC would be one of the first community would like to see and while a wildflower meadow has been rural district authorities to use not just those the council would created at a country park. crowdfunding, which finances a support. Providing the means for Successful projects at Leicester project or venture by raising money an alternative source of funding like City Council, Swansea City Council from a large number of people who this would also support business and Sefton Metropolitan Borough each contribute a small amount. and stimulate the local economy.” Council have seen funding available Money is pledged online by SKDC is prepared to set aside for community-based projects grow residents and businesses, or those £70,000 to support community by up to 300%. with an interest in the initiative. crowdfunded projects. If the The idea has received Cllr Kelham Cooke, the Deputy initiative gets the go-ahead it would support from SKDC's Rural and Leader of South Kesteven District use Spacehive to provide expertise, Communities Overview and Scrutiny Council said: “Where crowdfunding resources and a website for groups Committee and its Governance and has already been introduced it to raise money for themselves, Audit Committee has agreed to set provides an innovative and exciting which would cost £30,000. aside the funding. 12 www.southkesteven.gov.uk US Veteran highlights district airborne role

A veteran American World War who first spotted Lt Col Hamilton’s airfield, where his visit was marked by Two pilot has relived memories of presence in the UK as part of the a special flyover of an original World 75 years ago when he flew from Daks over Normandy gathering War Two Douglas C47 Skytrain. RAF North Witham on a perilous of C47 Skytrains at Duxford to He unveiled a commemorative pre-invasion mission on the eve commemorate D-Day. interpretation board and then of D-Day. It triggered the invitation to re-visit travelled to South Witham to unveil The visit by Lt Colonel Hamilton (96) the former airfield in South Kesteven a commemorative bench and have illustrated the rich wartime aviation and he was met at Grantham station lunch at South Witham Academy, heritage across South Kesteven. by a guard of honour from Grantham which included a special designed United States Army Air Force lX air cadets' 47F Squadron. cake made by Christine Kavanagh. Troop Carrier Command transport Lt Colonel David Hamilton is the “This whole visit has been just aircraft were based at North Witham, last surviving pilot from a special marvellous and so much better than Barkston Heath, Folkingham and operations Pathfinder mission on 5 I could ever have imagined. I am so Fulbeck. June, 1944, from RAF North Witham, grateful to everyone,” said Lt Col The visit was thanks to a now Forestry England-owned Twyford Hamilton. “It’s a day I will remember partnership between InvestSK, South Wood near Colsterworth. forever.” Kesteven District Council’s economic They had spent months training in Lt Col Hamilton was just 21 when growth company, and South Witham secrecy for the mission to drop men he took part in what was, his first Parish Council. of the US Army’s 101st and 82nd combat mission. “I didn’t realise how It was aviation enthusiast Dave Airborne Divisions from C47s behind important it was until we were on Kavanagh from South Witham enemy lines in Normandy, secure the way back and I saw the flotilla landing areas and set up navigational heading for France. You could have aids to guide in the main airborne walked across the Channel, there invasion force. were so many boats, he said.” Lt Col Hamilton was driven to the The Pathfinder mission is part of South Lincolnshire’s aviation heritage story. Discover more at www.discoversouthkesteven.com/ aviationheritage www.southkesteven.gov.uk 13 Poppy crosses Boost for home buyers in Bourne pay tribute to Home buyers are being offered a Market Sales (DMS) homes. DMS helping hand on to the property new-build properties are sold with forgotten D-Day ladder by South Kesteven District discounts of around 20%. Council. SKDC Deputy Leader, Councillor invasion mission Four homes in the heart of Bourne Kelham Cooke, said: “This are available to buy at a discounted development is another example rate as part of a low-cost ownership of the projects we are bringing scheme. forward to enhance South Kesteven’s They are part of a £3m development reputation as a great place to live, by SKDC’s commercial company, work and invest.” Gravitas Housing Ltd, providing 22 More information and details of two-bedroom apartments and five the qualifying criteria for the DMS three-bedroom townhouses on land homes in Wherry’s Lane are available at Wherry’s Lane. from Rosedale Property Agents on As part of the planning agreement, 01778 420011 or Gravitas Housing’s Gravitas included four Discounted development team on 01476 406256.

Commemorative poppy crosses donated by Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire were laid at the side of a runway at former RAF North Witham during a special evening D-Day walk in June. The guided walk, organised by the visitor economy team at InvestSK, South Kesteven District Council’s economic growth and regeneration company, marked 75 years to the day that a pre-invasion mission was flown from there on the eve of D-Day. Walkers paused at precisely 21.54 hours to mark the moment that the first aircraft, laden with specially trained paratroops, took off from the actual runway they were standing on. Earlier they heard how 20 Douglas C47 Skytrain aircraft left RAF North Witham flying low over the Channel to dodge the radar. The walk was three days after US veteran pilot Lt Colonel David Hamilton, the last surviving pilot https://tinyurl.com/ Cllr Kelham Cooke from the mission, visited the airfield. BourneHTB Caption: Councillor David Bellamy, whose ward includes the airfield, plants commemorative crosses with his brother Paul. 14 www.southkesteven.gov.uk Deepings Literary Festival declared a resounding success

Top authors and speakers made host events and there was a distinct certain that the Deepings Literary food and drink theme with prosecco, Festival, a weekend of enthralling strawberries and cream, canapes, a wordcraft, was another huge Grasmere bacon brunch and a fish success. and chip supper. Full House signs went up on many Highlights included a visit from of the events with a total of 1,200 top crime writer Sophie Hannah, a tickets sold over the four-days. talk from Betjeman authority Greg The festival, spread across venues Morse and a sell-out performance throughout the Deepings, drew 20 by Sunday Times best-seller Milly of the UK’s best loved and award- Johnson. winning literary names, from crime Also popular were actress turned and romance writers, to children’s novelist Carol Drinkwater and crime authors, artists, poets and even an writer Barbara Copperthwaite. endurance runner as a motivational Authors also ran workshops and speaker. visited local schools. The Leader of South Kesteven District Council, Councillor Matthew Lee, was among guests at the festival dinner, where the celebrity speaker was author and former political commentator, John Sargeant. Councillor Lee said: “We are delighted to again support the festival as a council. This year has been more ambitious than the first and that fits perfectly with our long-term aim of making South Kesteven a centre of arts and cultural excellence.” More venues came on board to Susie Boyt Emily Sismey and Ayla Moore

Ben and Beth of The Bookshop Band Deepings Lions members at The Granary www.southkesteven.gov.uk 15

John Sergeant with Cllr Kelham Cooke and Darren O'Sullivan and visitor Barbara Trollope Cllr Rosemary Trollope Bellew

Carol Drinkwater with DLF committee Cathy Bramley and Sarah Pope McCann, owner of Lilli’s Tearoom member Linda Hill 16 www.southkesteven.gov.uk Rambling around Set sail for 2019 raft race glory

the Deepings This year’s Deepings Raft Race downstream ‘Pooh-sticks style.’ should be a colourful affair with There are prizes for first past the post The first of three footpath walks outrageous craft designs and and the best design. in the Deepings started with a fancy-dress costumes expected Deepings Raft Race was one of ramble around the Lincolnshire thanks to a Mardi Gras theme. the first good causes to register with Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve. The annual event, taking place on LotterySK, the weekly online lottery Organised by Deeping St James Sunday 4 August in launched by South Kesteven District Parish Council, the route followed and Deeping St James, will raise Council. the Welland riverbank passing the money for the Lincolnshire and location of the proposed Welland Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, footbridge, a project supported by Peterborough Air Training Corps (Air DSJPC, which will link the public Cadets), Deeping United Football rights of way in Lincolnshire to Club and Deaf Blind UK. Cambridgeshire. Anyone interested in taking part The walkers (pictured below) can enter a team online at www. passed an historic signal box in deepingsraftrace.co.uk where they Deeping St James, the award- will also find raft-building tips. winning Grasmere Farm and ended Youngsters can also get involved. with a tour and refreshments at The Under-11s can build mini-rafts from Exotic Pet Refuge. recycled material which are floated Deepings Raft Race The second walk, attended by 25 walkers, started at Frognall Main Street and included a trip round Millennium Wood (maintained by Four-legged fun in Jubilee Park DSJPC), LCC public rights of way A host of four-legged friends numbers 9, 10, 11 and 12 and ended entered the fifth annual Deepings with refreshments at The Walnut Tree Dog Show, making it another Public House. great success. The final walk will be on 23 July The event in Deeping St James’ from Woody Heights Skate Park, Jubilee Park was jointly organised Linchfield Road PE6 8EP. For more by the Friends of Jubilee Park and details visit .lincolnshire.gov. Deeping St James Parish Council. uk/deepingstjames/ Despite earlier rain showers, the weather kept fine for the main competition. stalls, there were also refreshments There were 12 categories including and charity stalls. prettiest female and handsomest The event raises money for male, dog with the waggiest tale, improvements to the park which to cutest puppy and best young handler. date have included benches, bins, As well as a host of pet-themed noticeboards and play equipment.

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This year's Deeping Duck Race takes place on Sunday 1 September on the River Welland, Deeping St James (PE6 8HA) with street entertainment and charity stalls. http://deepingslions. co.uk/the-lions-year/ www.southkesteven.gov.uk 17 Bustling new Saturday market in the Deepings is a hit

Market Deeping’s Saturday responded really well to the market.” important to the local economy, Market is still proving a hit with Cinnamon coffee shop manager adding to the character of the shoppers – and is going from Kerry Pammenter said: “It’s just what area. This new market will boost strength to strength. the town needed. We had twice as everyone’s shopping experience and It has brought a renewed sense of many people for the launch as for add to the vibrant community.” vibrancy and community to the area a normal Saturday. We were really Traders sell fruit and veg, cooked and quality stalls continue to attract busy – it was brilliant.” meats, cheese, bread and eggs, customers week after week. Alison Ireland, at Cloudnine gift while green-fingered customers can Launched by South Kesteven shop added: “It brought a lot of browse plants, hanging baskets District Council in April, with a people to the High Street and that’s and garden materials. Traders also fanfare and more than 2,000 visitors an exciting development. We saw offer fishing gear, jams and pickles, on a hot and sunny day, the market lots of new faces in the shop which sweets and other produce. offers food, gifts and produce for is really encouraging. We all need sale from 8.30am each Saturday. to work together now to ensure it Cllr Helen Goral, Cabinet Member continues.” for Growth, said: “Traders, shoppers The Deepings Saturday Market and visitors all had a great time forms part of SKDC’s commitment to at the launch. Street markets provide a thriving street market in all are hugely important to the local four of the district’s towns to attract economy, adding to the character of visitors and grow the local economy. the area. This new market will boost Cllr Goral added: “Revitalising everyone’s shopping experience and this area with a Saturday market add to the vibrant community.” has been a huge success and we’re Market trader Steve Brown, of looking forward to taking the idea to Brown Bread, said: “It exceeded other towns in our district. our expectations, people have “Street markets are hugely New district guide Free guided A big thank you There’s lots to see and do across to community South Kesteven for residents and tours around visitors alike. volunteers A new ‘Explore South Kesteven’ Stamford guide to attractions across the Town Hall Volunteers who support activities district has been produced listing 28 in Stamford Town Hall were attractions from castles to carriage Tours include the Mayor's Parlour, presented with gifts including wine, rides and antiques to alpacas, along civic regalia, courtroom, Malcolm flowers and chocolates during a with an easy to follow map. Sargent Room and council presentation evening. The guide promotes attractions chamber. They take place every Friday They included allotment site large and small, including gardens, at 11am - 12.30pm and representatives, NADFAS (National heritage sites, castles, crafts, antiques 1.30pm - 3pm. Association of Decorative and and niche shopping, plus carriage Fine Art Societies), tour guides, No bookings can be taken for tours rides, narrowboat trips, sculpture the honorary archivist and archival of more than 8 people. Please trails and quad biking. Copies data records administrators. are available from Grantham and contact reception on 01780 753808 Stamford Arts Centres and online at www.discoversouthkesteven.com . 26-29 September 2019 18 www.stamfordgeorgianfestival.co.uk

FESTIVAL Welcome to Stamford Georgian Festival 2019 eptember’s Stamford community groups, venues and Georgian Festival S residents to celebrate the rich (26-29 September) is just heritage of the town and its people.” eight weeks away, offering This year’s festival will also four days of colourful celebrate the impressive legacy performance, events and of Georgian arts and architecture, spectacle. exploring the role the town and its This year’s festival, organised by residents played in shaping local South Kesteven District Council, history. celebrates the ‘Age of Wonder and Entertainment on the picturesque Invention’, bringing to life Georgian Meadows will combine with England’s remarkable period of fascinating talks and events in discovery and innovation. venues across town and at the The 2019 festival programme is Arts Centre. Street markets, re- inspired by some truly captivating enactors, a costumed ball and, for stories of Stamford’s past including the first time, a costumed Sunday tethered hot-air balloon rides on ‘Promenade’, promise a festival to the Meadows echoing a pioneering remember. ascent from Stamford gas works in There’s also a free Saturday 1825 by the celebrated balloonist evening event where crowds will estival keynote speaker is Andrew Charles Green. fill the streets for a town centre Graham-Dixon, art critic, writer and A visit from the period’s greatest spectacular featuring community FTV presenter, presenting ‘Georgian tragedienne, Sarah Siddons, participation and street performers Art’ - a grand tour of British art through and her appearance at Stamford creating a wonderful outdoor arts the Georgian era. His work for the Theatre in 1779, has inspired a experience for all the family. BBC includes ‘A History of British Art’ specially commissioned festival Audi Peterborough is welcomed and ‘Renaissance’. play with ‘Mrs Siddons’ Dressing as the main festival sponsor, adding Other highlights include ‘A Room’. to partner contributions from across Celebration of Jane Austen’ with The Leader of SKDC, Councillor the town. acclaimed actors Robert Powell Matthew Lee, said: “Our cultural SKDC’s last Georgian Festival in and Susan Jameson, and a finale offer is built on quality, supporting 2017 attracted over 56,000 visitors performance from Adrian Lukis with an exciting, varied and accessible to Stamford. It’s seen as a key part ‘Being Mr Wickham’. programme of events through the of the district’s cultural offer and a year. vital part of making South Kesteven “Stamford Georgian Festival a great place to live, work and visit. offers a wonderful example of this It will, once again, highlight work, and we can look forward to the importance of Stamford as an amazing programme bringing England’s ‘finest stone town’. together professional artists,

Don’t miss it! Book tickets in person at Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DL, telephone 01780 763203 or visit www.stamfordgeorgianfestival.co.uk Family entertainment www.southkesteven.gov.uk 19 on the Meadows Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 10am to 4pm

Join us on the beautiful town Meadows which will be transformed into Georgian Pleasure Gardens for the weekend, with period traders, a fairground, pony rides, re-enactors, badminton ‘have a go’ sessions and food and drink stalls. Tethered hot air balloon rides will recall the age of early flight and invention by giving visitors a beautiful experience over the Meadows. There will also be a visit from the Historical Maritime Society’s boat on the river and activities will include press gangs, cooking demonstrations and more. On Sunday there will be the first ever costumed promenade where participants are encouraged to dress in the style of the period and take a gentle stroll through the wonderful streets of Stamford. Meadows programme at a glance

Tethered balloon rides (five minutes, weather permitting) Saturday & Sunday 11.45am – 3.30pm £2

FREE ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES: Punch & Judy show Saturday 10.30am, 1.15pm & 3.45pm Dance demonstration from Regency Re-jigged Saturday 11am & Sunday 10.30am Gunpowder show Saturday 11.30am Children’s drill training with the 1815 Regiment Saturday 12 noon, Sunday 11.45am Skirmish between 1815 Regiment & French troops Saturday & Sunday 12.30pm Hangman’s show Saturday 2pm Highwayman’s show Saturday 3pm & Sunday 11.15am & 2.30pm Costumed promenade Sunday 2pm (gather from 1.30pm) Picnic on the Meadows Sunday 3pm (bring your own picnic, weather permitting)

The Age of Wonder! Free family friendly SAT 28 spectacular on streets of Stamford SEPTEMBER

Join us on the streets of Stamford for a spectacular family-friendly event celebrating the Georgians’ fascination with invention, spectacle and wonder. It's a fantastical tale featuring a lantern parade, live performance, projection mapping, period music and some surprises too! Approximate timings: 6.30pm Lantern parade gathers on St Mary’s Street with entertainment on St George’s Square 7pm Lantern parade ready to depart 7.15pm Lantern parade begins to arrive on Broad Street, live music and entertainment 7.30pm Age of Wonder performance begins 8pm Performance ends To find out how your school can get involved in the parade, contact [email protected] Stamford is likely to be very busy on this night, so please allow extra time for travel and parking. 20 www.southkesteven.gov.uk

Top class drama and entertainment at the festival

This year’s festival will host some very special pieces of theatre, these include:

MRS SIDDONS’ DRESSING WILD BOY THE GEORGIAN ROOM by Hilary Spiers Saturday 28 September 8.30pm SENSE-O-MATIC SHOW Saturday 28 September 11am, Stamford Arts Centre Theatre £10 Friday 27 September 1pm & 6pm 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm & 5.30pm (£8) £32 family of four Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Sunday 29 September 11am, Tickets from £6 12.30pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm A piece of top-class drama from Meet at Stamford Arts Centre £8 Lamphouse Theatre – this is a The Georgian Sense-O-Matic Show special premiere of the company’s by Same Difference Arts is great for Hilary Spiers, an award-winning touring show at this year’s Georgian schools and families. short story writer and playwright, Festival. has been commissioned by Scientist adventurers Anne and Stamford Arts Centre to write and Wild Boy is the incredible, true, Lottie are travelling far and wide, produce a piece of immersive moving story of a feral child found documenting the world through theatre for the Stamford Georgian in the woods of Hanover, Germany, their senses. They dream of winning Festival. The promenade piece is in 1726. a Nobel Prize in ‘Senseology’. Real based on the visit to the town in science and historical tales combine 1779 of the legendary Mrs Sarah This production tells Peter’s story in this fabulous interactive show Siddons. with luscious live music, movement, where audiences can take part in puppetry and magic, and questions experiments, one for each sense PUBLIC NOTICE: Ladies and what it means to be human. It is (touch, smell, taste, sound and gentlemen of quality! Indulge in suitable for adventurous audiences sight). the unique experience of a private aged eight and above. This Georgian-crossed-with- and intimate meeting with the steampunk inspired show looks at legendary MRS SARAH SIDDONS, Lamphouse Theatre is a how technology and science is used the greatest tragedienne of the Peterborough-based theatre to understand the world around us. English stage and darling of Drury company committed to telling epic Engaging, educational and funny! Lane, on her triumphant return to stories in intimate settings. They Suitable for children five and over Stamford. Adored by Mr Samuel perform with a playful mischief with and families. Johnson and Miss Jane Austen, live music, comedy and spontaneity. immortalised by Mr Thomas Gainsborough, she is a nonpareil. Book tickets at Will you too succumb to The Stamford Arts Centre on Siddons Fever, crying hysterically or 01780 763203 or online at fainting at her portrayal of the great www.stamfordgeorgian tragic heroines? A once in a lifetime festival.co.uk opportunity not to be missed. See full details online Festival programme at a glance www.southkesteven.gov.uk 21

A Celebration of Jane Austen Greenwood Quire Concert THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER – St with Robert Powell and Susan Mary’s Church 3pm Jameson – Arts Centre Theatre Regency Re-jigged 7.30pm – Burghley Burghley House Organ Recital – House 3pm Burghley House Chapel 4.30pm Bawdy Babes Walk – Meet in Wild Boy, Family Music Workshop Georgian Art, A Talk by Andrew the Arts Centre Cellar Bar, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm (also Saturday 28 – Arts Centre Theatre 3.30pm Graham-Dixon – Oswald Elliot Hall, September 8.30pm, 9.30pm and The Age of Wonder! Stamford School 7.30pm 10.30pm) See page 12* Eboracum Baroque Concert – St Wild Boy Show – See page 13 Martin’s Church 7.30pm SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER Frumenty Band Concert EXHIBITIONS 10am-3pm – Arts Market on Broad Street Centre, Cellar Bar 8.30pm* Friday 27 to Sunday 29 – 10am- September 4.30pm SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER Entertainment on the Meadows Around the Globe with Captain – Market on Broad Street Cook and Joseph Banks, A Print 10am-4.30pm* – 10am- 4.30pm Exhibition – Browne’s Hospital Tours of the Town Hall – Stamford Entertainment on the Meadows Georgian Costume Town Hall 10am-4pm* – 10am-4.30pm* Exhibition – Browne’s Hospital Tours of Browne’s Hospital 10am, Omnibus Carriage Rides Transport in the Georgian Era 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm – From St George’s Square 10am-4.30pm Exhibition – Stamford Arts Omnibus Carriage Rides – From St Centre George’s Square 10am-4.30pm Mail Coach Rides around Mail Coach Rides Around Burghley Park – From Burghley’s FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Burghley Park – From Burghley’s Stable Courtyard 10am-4.30pm Stable Courtyard 10am-4.30pm The Honours of the Table with Tours of Browne’s Hospital – Adams the Butler, A Talk Open Morning and Tours – St – Old 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm (also George’s Church 10am to 1pm* Court Room, Stamford Town Hall Sat 28 & Sun 29 September 10am- 12 noon Mrs Siddons’ Dressing Room – 4pm) Meet a Georgian Inventor! See page 13 – Arts Mrs Biggs: A Most Remarkable Centre Gallery 1pm Georgian Heroine, A Talk Georgian Makeup – Stamford – Arts The Re-Discovery of Sir Joseph Library 11am onwards Centre 12 noon Banks’ Florilegium, A Talk by Fallen Favourites? Sarah Georgian Verse with Richard Mark James FLS – Arts Centre Marlborough, Abigail Masham and Barter – Walker's Bookshop Theatre 1pm the Georgians, A Talk by Dr Nigel 11am-1pm* Costumed Promenade Aston - Arts Centre Theatre 1pm – On the A Mad and Marvellous Mooch Meadows 2pm (weather permitting)* Georgian Costume Workshop Through Georgian Wonders and – Georgian Picnic – Stamford Library 1pm-3pm Inventions, A Family Walk – from On the Meadows 3pm* The Georgian Sense-O-Matic Arts Centre 11am, 1pm and 3pm (also Sun 29 September, 11am and England’s First Balloonist, A Talk Show – See page 13 12.30pm) by Mark Davies – Arts Centre Stamford Walking Tour – from Dancing with Darcy and Tea Theatre 3pm Arts Centre 2.30pm (also Sat 28 with Mrs Bennet – St Mary’s & St Afternoon Tea with Music September 11.30am & 2.30pm, Sun – Arts Augustine’s Catholic Church Hall 29 September 11.30am) Centre Ballroom 3.30pm-4.30pm 1.30pm & 2.30pm Not So Gorgeous Georgians! More Than a Dream: Invention Georgian Crafts/Make a Parade and Innovation in the Age A walk for families – from Arts Lantern Workshop – Arts Centre of Enlightenment, A Talk by Centre 5pm and 6pm (also Sat 28 Ballroom 11am-3pm Catherine Curzon September 5pm and 6pm) – Arts Centre, Meet a Georgian Inventor! Theatre 5pm Dressing for the Ball – Arts Centre Stamford Town Hall 1pm Being Mr Wickham, A Production Gallery 6pm* starring Adrian Lukis Georgian Servants in Verse – – Arts Centre, Stamford Library 2pm* Theatre 7pm * Signifies FREE events 22 www.southkesteven.gov.uk

phenomenal new live show. The BAFTA award-winning star of Cruising with Jane McDonald and Jane & Friends always delivers a stunning performance and, along with her fantastic live band, arts and leisure in South Kesteven guarantees to bring the audience to their feet with this evening of music and laughter! With sell-out MON 5 AUGUST - THURS 8 STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE shows in 2018, book early to secure AUGUST 10AM – 5PM Zoë wants a baby. Maggie wants her your seat for what promises to be FRIDAY 9 AUGUST 11AM – 7PM mum to follow her half-way round the another memorable evening. EXPLORE, CREATE, PERFORM world. Steve wants his mother-in- law MAROON/ DARK RED: £51, MYTHICAL CREATURES AND to sell her Lincolnshire home. Hugo RED: £46, GREEN: £41, MONSTERS wants to get to know his new family. BLUE: £36 STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE And Muriel? She has ideas of her PRICES INCLUDE £1 BOOKING own, but nobody’s bothered to ask BALLROOM FEE PER TICKET Join Bailey and Burns Theatre aim her what they are. to create a character who might This wry and fast-moving comedy SAT 28 SEPTEMBER tame a fire-breathing dragon, swim exposes the ties that bind us together 7.30PM LA VOIX with an elegant mermaid or defeat – and how easily they start to fray. GUILDHALL BALLROOM, a one-eyed giant. Explore your £10/ £8 CONCS new character through acting and GRANTHAM Star of Ab Fab The Movie and a movement, using fun and dynamic THURS 12 SEPTEMBER 7PM Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist, creative workshops. THE FURROW COLLECTIVE larger than life La Voix dazzles This week-long opportunity, for GUILDHALL THEATRE, youngsters aged eight to 16, audiences with her incredible GRANTHAM voice, natural wit and hilarious will include drama and dance The Furrow Collective is an English/ sessions aimed at developing impersonations. From celebrities to Scottish band consisting of four The Royal Family, her glamorous performance skills, leading towards talented and individually prominent a short production for family and performances have taken her around performers: Lucy Farrell (viola, the world. La Voix and her band bring friends at the end of the week. voice, saw), Rachel Newton (harp, Through games and improvisation, you bewitching renditions of jazz, fiddle, voice), Emily Portman (banjo, musical theatre and pop classics that participants will learn to express concertina, voice) and Alasdair themselves and enhance their are scarily accurate impressions of Roberts (guitars, voice). The group her female icons - from Cher to Tina imagination, coordination and formed in 2013, were drawn together confidence. Turner, Shirley Bassey to Liza Minelli, by a shared love of traditional song no diva is spared. A feast for the Kei Bailey and Gil Burns have and balladry of the England, Scotland been working together since 2003, senses, this evening of frills, frocks and beyond and an open, intuitive and fun is one not to be missed! leading a variety of workshops approach to collaboration. and projects, and directing and AGE: 16+ £18 choreographing many professional, ‘A bravely sparse and compelling youth and community productions. new take on traditional songs... SAT 28 SEPTEMBER 8.30PM FOR MORE A quietly classy young folk band’ WILD BOY INFORMATION VISIT Guardian STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE WWW.BAILEYANDBURNS. £16/ £14 CONCS THEATRE CO.UK Wild Boy is the incredible, true, £100 FOR WHOLE WEEK THURS 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM moving story of a feral child, found JANE MCDONALD in the woods of Hanover, Germany TUES 10 – SAT 14 SEPTEMBER GRANTHAM MERES LIVE in 1726. Unable to speak, or stand 7.45PM AUDITORIUM, TRENT ROAD, up straight, the Wild Boy was named LADYBIRD, LADYBIRD NG31 7XQ Peter and taken to the court of King STAMFORD SHOESTRING One of the nation’s best-loved George I, where he lived as a pet. THEATRE entertainers is back with her The King quickly became bored of the child and soon Peter’s story Guildhall Arts Centre Stamford Arts Centre Meres Live was lost to legend, until a fire broke St Peter's Hill, Grantham 27 St Mary's Street, Stamford Meres Leisure Centre, Trent out in Norwich Prison. During the NG31 6PZ Lincs PE9 2DL Road, Grantham NG31 7XQ evacuation one of the inmates was www.guildhallartscentre.com www.stamfordartscentre.com www.mereslive.com 01476 406158 01780 763203 01476 406158 recognised as the Wild Boy. £10 (£8) £32 FAMILY OF FOUR www.southkesteven.gov.uk 23

MindSpace Activities 2019 Art Therapy St Augustine’s Parish Hall Monday 13, Broad Street Stamford PE9 1PG 10.00-11.30am (entrance via back door)

Drop-In Café St Augustine’s Parish Hall Monday 13, Broad Street Stamford PE9 1PG 12.00-2.00pm (entrance via back door)

Boxing for Wellness Tuesday & Stamford Boxing & Fitness Thursday Unit 6 West Street Business Park Stamford PE9 2PL 10.00-11.00am (end of Business park up metal stairs)

Yoga Wednesday Stamford Methodist Church 11, Barn Hill 10.00-11.00am Stamford PE9 2AE (up central stairs to lounge room)

Wednesday Walk Evergreen Care Trust Wednesday Shyp House, 1 Barnack Road Stamford 2.30 – 4.30pm PE9 2NA (Approx. 1 hour walk followed by refreshments)

Drop-In Café Stamford Methodist Church Thursday 11, Barn Hill Stamford 7.00-9.00pm PE9 2AE (Main hall downstairs)

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