< PreviousLincoln Friday 4 – Sunday 6 January2019The Snowmanwith LiveOrchestra, Lincoln Cathedral Six screenings of this iconic winter filmhave been organised, offering visitors anunforgettable festive experience in thestunning nave of Lincoln Cathedral withlive orchestral music and a soloist fromthe Cathedral Choir. With a main screenand four additional side screens, everyseat will be able to enjoy the film and thewonderful live music. For moreinformation, call 01522 561644.SpaldingSunday 6 January 2019Toy Collectors Fair,Springfields Events &Conference CentreWhether you are a seasoned collector80 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYonwhat’sor interested in visiting a toy fair for thefirst time, this is the perfect event to getstuck into. Rekindle a childhood passion,introducing your own little ones, or pick upthat piece you’ve needed to complete yourcollection. You can expect all this andmore. For more information, call 01522880383.SpaldingSaturday 19 January 2019Burns Night Ball,Springfields Events &Conference CentreHosted by St Barnabus, this wellattended Burns Night is back at a brand-new venue – Springfields Events Centre inSpalding. The cover price includes a fourthcourse supper, Piping the Haggis, musicaland entertainment and much more. Thedress code is Black Tie or TraditionalScottish Dress. We’ll leave that one up toyou. For more information, emailvikki.allen@stbarnabashospice.co.uk. LouthThursday 24 January 2019Juliette Burton: ButterflyEffect, Louth RiverheadTheatreFollowing sold-out runs at EdinburghFringe in 2015, 2016 and 2017, award-winning comedian Juliette Burton embarkson her first UK tour with her critically—acclaimed docu-comedy in which sheinvestigates the power of kindness. JoinJuliette as she finds out whether kindnessholds the power to change lives, curemental health conditions, make friends,restore hope, dispel despair, end povertyand even defeat death. For moreinformation, visitwww.louthriverheadtheatre.com.GrimsbySaturday 5 January 2019Evil Scarecrow, Yardbirds ClubParody black metal band Evil Scarecrow arebringing their rambunctious live show toGrimsby’s favourite rock club. Fronted by DrRabid Hell, this gig is sure to get heads bangingand horns flying. Support from Ten Foot Wizard.For more information, visitwww.yardbirdsrocks.co.uk.© Evil Scarecrow80-83.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2018 13:26 Page 1SpaldingSaturday 26 – Sunday 27January 2019Springfields MotorbikeShow, Springfields Events &Conference CentreThe ever popular SpringfieldsMotorbike Show returns for another year.This year’s special guests are DeanHarrison and Brad Ray. As well asdisplays, there’ll be trade stands andplenty more to get stuck into. For moreinformation, visitwww.springfieldsevents.co.uk/bikeshow.BostonWednesday 30 January 2019Writers’ Workshop, BostonLibrary Join writer Claire Gould to learnLINCOLNSHIRETODAY81SpaldingSaturday 12 January 2018Los Pacaminos (featuring PaulYoung), South Holland CentreOne of the UK’s most popular live touringbands, Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Youngplay the very best in Tex Mex Border musicfrom The Texas Tournadoes and Ry Cooderto Los Lobos and even Roy Orbison. This isa tequila fuelled party night, transformingSpalding’s South Holland Centre into theperfect cantina setting for a great night’srocking. For more information, visitwww.southhollandcentre.co.uk.82 Áeverything you need to know about howto write and self-publish in this monthlyworkshop. Places are limited, so bookingis essential. For more information, 01522782010. GrimsbySunday 3 February 2019Sci-Feb Nightmare, HumberRoyal Hotel Sci-Feb returns for its fourth year withthe promise of an other-worldly event.Expect to see props that will blow yourmind and meet actors and actressesfrom all your favourite sci-fi and fantasyfranchises. There will be all the usualactivities including a quiz and cosplaycompetition. For more information,www.thehumberroyalhotel.co.uk.BriggFriday 8 – Saturday 9February 2019Jake Attree: A Case forPlace, Landscape IssuesWorksop, The Steel RoomsLed by artist Jake Attree, this two-dayworkshop will explore the Old RiverAncholme at Brigg through drawing andpainting. The first day will begin bymaking sketchbook drawings along theriverbank which will be developed afterlunch. The second day will see attendeesusing oils, acrylics and watercolourpaints. Bring your own materials andsketchbooks. For more information, visitwww.thesteelrooms.com.© PacaminosStamfordFriday 25 January 2019Mugenkyo TaikoDrummers, StamfordBallroom With its thundering rhythms,mesmerising ritual and beautifulinstruments, Taiko really is a sight –and sound – to behold. You reallyneed to see this to experience it.For more information, visitwww.stamfordartscentre.com.© Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers80-83.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2018 13:26 Page 282 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONGainsborough Tuesday 12 February 2019The Shy Manifesto, TrinityArts CentreSeventeen-year-old Callum is proud tobe shy and he thinks you should be shytoo, because what this noisy, crazy worldneeds is a bit more self-restraint. The ShyManifesto is a bittersweet dramedy abouta boy who is fed up of being told tocome out of his shell. Starring TheoAncient (of Harry Potter and the CursedChild) and written by Michael Ross, thisisn’t to be missed. For more information,visit www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/trinity-arts-centre.SpaldingWednesday 16 January 2019NT Live: The Madness of George IIIThis is a delayed screening of National Theatre Live’s first-everbroadcast from Nottingham Playhouse. Written by Alan Bennett,this epic play concerns itself with King George III who, in 1786,was the most powerful man in the world. However, his behaviourbecomes increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy.With the king’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitiouspoliticians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten toundermine the power of the crown and expose the fine linebetween a king and man. Mark Gatiss (of Doctor Who, Sherlockand The League of Gentlemenfame) stars as the king himself.For more information, visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.Woodhall SpaSaturday 26 January 2019Burns Night, The Dower House HotelFrom 7:30pm, a Scottish piper will greet visitors on arrival as well as pipe in thehaggis. The cover price includes a three-course meal and a disco at the stunningDower House Hotel in Woodhal Spa. For more information, visitwww.dowerhousehotel.co.uk.BostonSunday 17 February 2019Hubberts Bridge ModelShow, Hubberts BridgeCommunity CentreThis event is perfect for collectors,aficionados, beginners and fun for thewhole family. Here you can see fabulousmodels in action, from LEGO displaysand dolls houses, to Scalextric, trucks,trains and so much more. All proceedsraised will go to the Lincolnshire andNottinghamshire Air Ambulance. Formore information, call 01205 751198.LouthThursday 21 February 2019Jay Foreman’s DisgustingSongs for RevoltingChildren, Louth RiverheadTheatreMusical comedian Jay Foreman hasbeen seen and heard across the BBC, aswell as accompanying Dave Gorman ontour, and now he’s bringing his latestshow to Louth. Jay provides a devilishlycheeky hour of songs, poems andcomedy for children of all ages in thisfamily-friendly show which regularly sellsout its entire runs at Edinburgh FestivalFringe. For more information, visitwww.louthriverheadtheatre.com.Market RasenFriday 15 February – Sunday10 March 2019Snowdrops and Winter Walk,Bridgewater GardensBridgewater Garden’s in Market Rasenis one of the UK’s newest gardens with120,000 snowdrops, 40,000 crocus, andwinter iris throughout the site. Thesehave created a magic quarter mile winterwalk leading through the garden andnew woodland. There are banks ofwillow, dogwoods, winter floweringshrubs and pleached red-twigged limesto delight you as you wander. For moreinformation, call 01673 878820.80-83.qxp_Layout 1 10/12/2018 12:16 Page 3SPRINGFIELDS EVENTS & CONFERENCE CENTRECamel Gate, Spalding PE12 6ET01775 713253Whether you are looking for a wedding venue for 20 or 200 guests,Springfields has the versatility to accommodate all your family and friendsso they can share your special day with you. We have two rooms licensedfor civil ceremonies. Our smaller Patio Room and our Marquee Suite, withits delightful pale cream lining, which can be used for your ceremony,wedding breakfast and evening celebration. Our chef will prepare a menu to suit your taste and budget, and ourexperienced events team will ensure that all your preparations cometogether on the day. Memorable photographs of your wedding can betaken in our 15 acres of show gardens. Our Main Hall can also seat 500 forwedding receptions.www.springfieldsevents.co.ukevents@springfields.netGrantham Friday 1 February 2019Cash & Carter, Together, Guildhall Arts Centre Cash & Carter, Together brings you an authentic recreation ofthe Johnny Cash live show, focussing on his uniquecollaborations with his wife June Carter. They’ll be backed bya full band playing country, gospel and folk. Featuring imagesand stories, the show captures the soul of the Cash-Carterlegacy with feeling, honesty and humour. See how LizzyRushby and Richard Day bring the spirit of these two musicalicons together. For more information, visitwww.guildhallartscentre.com.© Cash & Carter, TogetherLINCOLNSHIRETODAY83WHAT’S ON© Shutterstock/furtseffNorth Hykeham Thursday 14 February2019Profoundly Blue, TerryO’Toole TheatreProfoundly Blue is a highly acclaimedconcert celebrating the traditional hotjazz music of Louisiana-born clarinettistEdmond Hall. The show features UKclarinet star Adrian Cox with his first-class band. For more information, visitwww.terryotooletheatre.org.uk.80-83.qxp_Layout 1 10/12/2018 12:16 Page 484 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYAriesMar 21 - Apr 20 The responsibilities will be awesome, but youthrive on challenge. Engineering a balancingact between home and career will prove adifficult task. An admirer will stop at nothing tocatch your attention and steal you away fromyour duties.TaurusApr 21 - May 21 A chance meeting with someone you areinstantly drawn to romantically will throw youinto a spin as you will not be able to stopthinking about your encounter with such anattractive individual. A piece of news orsomething in the mail sparks an inspired idea.GeminiMay 22 - June 21 A creative project is firing your enthusiasm. Infact, no one can ever accuse you of beingafraid of hard work, it’s what you thrive on, butit doesn’t take you long to become boredeither. ou love excitement, intrigue and a bit ofdrama to keep you interested. CancerJun 22 - Jul 23 A little self-indulgence now and again doeseveryone good, you included. Just for once,create time in your busy schedule just for you.It’s time to be more kind to yourself. Adetermination to sort out a financial or legalmatter will get the desired results. LeoJul 24 - Aug 23 As an increasingly private individual you dislikepeople knowing your business and nearlyalways answer a question with anotherquestion. It drives others mad, but it also keepsthem guessing. Be the one to take the lead atwork. VirgoAug 24 - Sep 23 Accept a dinner party invitation. It could open afew doors or even lead to a passionate newromance. All eyes are on you. Work hard onmaking a good first impression. You areattracting well-wishers and admirers. Don’t letanything cast a dark cloud over your social plans. LibraSep 24 - Oct 23 A new playmate may arrive on the scene whotakes your fancy. You will have more in commonthan you think. Perhaps your paths havecrossed in a previous life. Tantalising your loverwill cause gossip and jealousy. Someone is justdying to know all your secrets, but will you kissand tell? ScorpioOct 24 - Nov 22 News in the post will put a smile on your face.By all means, take that much needed break torestore your energies, but keep your destinationa secret. What people don’t know they cannotgossip about, only speculate, so leave them totheir own devices.SagittariusNov 23 - Dec 21 It’s going to be one of those odd weeks thatstarts badly and ends well. Alternatively, it maystart amazingly well and end badly. The courseof true love never runs smoothly. There isalways someone or something that throws aspanner in the works. Astrology by Linda Lancashire0776 4466381www.lindalancashire.co.ukteresastanley1@btinternet.co.ukCapricornDec 22 - Jan 20 You have been walking on eggshells for fartoo long. Voice your opinions once and forall. If it means the end of a certainfriendship, so be it, life is too short to beunhappy. A marvellous opportunity to travelfurther afield than normal will suit your senseof adventure. AquariusJan 21 - Feb 19 Someone’s sense of timing will be slightly off,but this will work to your advantage as theopportunist side of your personality kicks in.Looking for love? You are entering aromantic time. Someone could walk into yourwork place and straight to your heart. PiscesFeb 20 - Mar 20 When dealing with family or professionalissues, keep a few cards up your sleeve byallowing others to do all the talking. Peoplelove to gossip, oh how they love to spill allthe beans on others by dropping them rightin it. 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Prices start from only £99 per day For more information visitwww.playaflamencavilla.co.uk Holiday Villa Rental85.qxp_Layout 1 10/12/2018 12:17 Page 1For some, death threats havebecome commonplace on socialmedia. But no one expects theirfruit to start wishing them dead.But one Stamford mum found thather banana wanted to “kill her”.Fiona Shephard bought an eightpack of fair-trade bananas fromher local Sainsbury’s only todiscover that one had beenscrawled with the threateningmessage “I will kill you”. Clearlysome dullard’s poor attempt at humour or intimidation, but Fionatook it in her stride, tweeting the supermarket saying: “I enjoy bananas on toast, butopening a bag this morning, it seems they don’t like me as much?”Kicking off the New Year’s first by the watercooler, we’ve rounded up some ofthe weirdest, wackiest and funniest news stories to grace our editorial office. By the watercooler86 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYStay in touch withLincolnshire TodayWe love to know what you think of Lincolnshire Today – so get in touch with us via Twitter at@lincstoday or search for us on Facebook. Find out what’s coming up in future issues and keepup to date with the latest Lincolnshire news!You’ll love February’s Lincolnshire Today as we look ahead to Valentines’ Day. There’s gorgeousfashion, fantastic hair and beauty advice and a look at a host of top venues offering specialevents. But don’t worry if you want to get away from it all as there’s lots more to enjoy fromacross the county, including all our regular features – so watch out for it in newsagents andsupermarkets across Lincolnshire, and on www.lincolnshiretoday.net, by the end of January!LincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netHave we missed anything? Send your rib-ticklers to d.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.ukWhatHollywoodheartthrobthinks of LincsHollywood heartthrob Rob Lowe hasbecome well known in these parts lately,having begun filming on a new ITV crimedrama set in Boston. And now the veteranactor has revealed what he thinks about thelocals. Speaking on BBC Radio Lincolnshire,he said: “The faces here are amazing. The oldpeople look like they are in a documentaryabout Armistice day! It’s that unbelievable,weathered, proud, proper English workingclass look.” Not xenophobic, isolationist,Brexiteers, then?© Boston Borough CouncilBanana promises death to Stamford mum © Fiona Shephard TwitterSerpents unleashedin LincolnshireLincolnshire is not without its dangersand dodgy spots, but few us countdeadly snakes among them. That is untilnow, when a boa constrictor escaped ahome in Boston. Although notvenomous, the snake kills by coiling itsbody around its prey to literally squeezethe life out of it. 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