< Previous80 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONconquer all. Ashley Dixon, who plays the role of the Beast, grew up in Hessle, andhas danced with Northern Ballet since 2004. Show starts 7.30pm plus 2.30pm onTuesday and Saturday, tickets from £15.50 from 01482 300300.Saturday 28th AprilImelda May, City Hall – Having toured with world-famous guitarist Jeff Beck,performing with him at the Grammy Awards, The Royal Albert Hall and venuesacross the world, Imelda May now comes to Hull as part of her biggest headlinetour, rescheduled from November. She is unmistakable both in her music – afusion of surf guitar, blues and rockabilly – and her style. Show starts 7.30pm,tickets from £23.50 from 01482 300300.LincolnThursday 17th MayClare Teal, Lincoln Performing Arts Centre - Clare Teal returns to the UK livearena with her The Feeling Good Tour, in preparation for a brand new studioalbum later this year. Last year saw the award winning songstress celebrate hermost successful year professionally as she released her tenth album Hey Ho, acelebration of The Great British Songbook spanning a period of 122 years, towidespread critical acclaim, and supported Lisa Minnelli at London’s KenwoodHouse. Tickets £18 from 01522 837600.NewarkSaturday 12th and Sunday 13th MayNewark & Nottinghamshire County Show, Newark Showground - This year’sReturn of the Pirates of the RiverRother 2, Corn Exchange, Stamford78-81:Layout 1 16/3/12 09:54 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY81WHAT’S ONshow is a great mix of old and new, traditional and modern.Main attractions include Jason Smyth’s Quad Bike Stunt Displayteam and JC Balls Dancing Diggers, parades of heavy horsesand a heritage harvesting display with machinery dating fromhand-held to modern day to showcase the enormous changesin farming over the years. Other attractions include a SportsZone, The Food Experience, Fun Fair, Tug-of-War, FarrieryCompetition, Flower and Floral Arts Marquee and, on Sunday,the Grand Parade of prize-winning livestock. Tickets £15 on thegate or £12 in advance via www.newarkshowground.com or call01636 705796 for more information. Children under seventeengo free with an adult.ScunthorpeFriday 11th MayThe Magic of Motown, Baths Hall - Celebrating fifty years ofnumber one hits, the magic of Motown is celebrated inScunthorpe. Officially the UK’s busiest touring productionfeaturing the music of Motown Records, the non-stopspectacular features 36 massive chart-toppers from TheSupremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder,Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie and more. An all-starcast, a talented live band that faithfully reproduces Motown’soriginal Detroit sound, 16 sparkling costume changes andtightly choreographed dance routines has seen the show attractglowing reviews. Show starts 8pm, tickets from 0844 854 2776.SkegnessMonday 30th April to Friday 5th MayDreamboats and Petticoats, Embassy Theatre - Due to itsphenomenal West End success, Dreamboats and Petticoats,inspired by the million selling albums, is continue its nationaltour. Joining the cast is X Factor contestant Terry Winstanley,helping to sing classic tracks from the likes of Roy Orbison, TheShadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and manymore. Tickets from 0845 674 0505.StamfordFriday 13th AprilReturn of the Pirates of the River Rother 2, Corn Exchange –Paul and Barry are visiting a theme park and brave one of thedaring water rides. Once inside, they find themselves magicallytransported back in time in to a world of pirates and sunkentreasures. Magic, mystery and mayhem are guaranteed, as wellas fun and laughter for all the family - and grandmother aswell! Show starts 2pm and 5pm, tickets £14 and £52 forfamilies from 01780 766455.Saturday 14th AprilSweet Soul Blues Brothers, Corn Exchange – This is amemorable night of music by one of the UK’s hardest workingparty bands. The show brings you the best material from theoriginal Blues Brothers movies, plus other classic blues, funkand soul tunes in a unique style that captures the sound,energy and persona that propelled the original Blues Brothersinto the phenomena that still thrills today. Show starts 7.30pm,tickets £16 from 01780 766455.Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show,Newark ShowgroundCorn Exchange, Stamford78-81:Layout 1 16/3/12 09:54 Page 482 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONIt’s no surprise that many of us take theopportunity, during the colder months, torelax in a warm and toasty house and watch ahost of celebrities do battle with the ice.Dancing on Ice remains as popular as everand you can see some of this year’s stars upclose when the tour comes to the MotorpointArena Sheffield on Tuesday 24th to Thursday26th April.On the rink this year in Sheffield are skiingchampion Chemmy Alcott, Hollyoaks actressJorgie Porter, actress Jennifer Ellison,Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment,Sugababe Heidi Range and singer Chico, all ofwhom have taken part in this year’s series inthe hope of taking the crown from last year’schampion Sam Attwater, who also appears.Best known for being Britain’s number oneskier for a record seven years, Chemmy Alcottis no stranger to performing at speed in coldconditions and the determination has beentransferred to the ice in this year’s series.Soap stars Jorgie Porter, Andy Whymentand Jennifer Ellison have kept viewersentertained and will make a great addition tothe star-studded and exciting live shows. Itwon’t be the first time Heidi Range hasperformed at some of the UK’s biggest venuesbut this is the first time she’ll be skatingrather than singing. Meanwhile Chico will bebringing his own brand of entertainment tothe ice.FormerEastEnders actorSam Attwaterdisplayed some ofthe most naturalability on the icein the 2011 seriesand tour and he’llbe illustrating how far he’s progressed in thepast twelve months as he returns to the ice.As usual, all of the celebrities will be trainedand choreographed by Torvill and Dean, whowill also perform routines choreographedexclusively for the live tour. At each performance the audience can votefor their favourite celebrity skater by text. Aswith previous tours, all profits from textvoting will go to charity. Over £100,000 hasbeen raised so far during the live shows andhas been donated to the Royal LondonSociety For The Blind and Demelza HospiceCare for Children.Torvill & Dean’s Dancing On Ice Live Touris at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield onTuesday 24th to Thursday 26th April, andtickets priced £32.50 to £57.50 can beobtained on 0114 256 5656 or online atwww.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk.To be in with a chance of winning twotickets to the tour, simply send yourname, address and email address tocompetitions@blmgroup.co.uk. Good luck!Sam AttwaterChicoStars on thinice in SheffieldThe Dancing On Ice tour returns to Sheffield’sMotorpoint Arena in April with a host of yourfavourite starsJorgie PorterAndy WhymentTicket Ticket FREEGIVEAWAYFREEGIVEAWAY82:Layout 1 16/3/12 10:06 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY83First PreservesFirst Preserves is the first book by the UK’s leading preserves authority,Vivien Lloyd. It not only features a variety of recipes, but covers everythingyou need to know to understand the science of making successfulpreserves.Mr Digwell: A Year in the GardenMr Digwell originally gave advice to millions ofgardeners in the Daily Mirror from 1947 to 1988. Lastyear the strip was resurrected, and its practical andtimely advice has hit a chord with readers who want ano-nonsense approach to gardening.Tiff GearTiff Needell’s autobiography takes you across six decades of motorsporthistory, from a wide-eyed little boy at Goodwood dreaming of being aracing driver to becoming a well-known television presenter on both TopGear and Fifth Gear.TheReviewSeeker Lover Keeper – ‘SeekerLover Keeper’Seeker Lover Keeper is thearresting meeting-of-minds ofthree of the finest femalesongwriters working today.Sarah Blasko, Sally Seltmannand Holly Throsby are allcritically acclaimed, award-winning solo artists in their own right, and Seeker LoverKeeper brings them together for new musical ventures.Cathy Jordan – ‘AllThe Way Home’Musician and vocalist CathyJordan, long time member of multi-award winning traditional Irish bandDervish, releases her first ever soloalbum. The album features many ofthe most notable names in the folkworld, both at home in Ireland andabroad, relating Cathy’s unique musical and personaljourney.ID:AID:A is the latest addition to an impressive wave ofintelligent, high quality Scandinavian crime thrillersthat includes Borgen, Wallander and The Killing. ID:Aboasts a taut Hitchcockian plot that expertly teasesthe viewer before unveiling the final shocking truth.The SniperWhen sharpshooter Lincoln is released from prisonafter serving time for the alleged manslaughter of akidnapper he has only one thing on his mind –revenge on those responsible for putting him behindbars. Lincoln’s plan involves setting up the largestheist the city has ever known, hoping this will draw hisprey to him.The ConformistAwarded five star reviews during its theatrical re-release in 2008, Bernardo Bertolucci’s undisputedmasterpiece is now on DVD. At the peak of hiscreative powers Bertolucci created one of the mostvisually dazzling, politically and psychologicallyintriguing – and possibly greatest – of all Italianfilms.musicbooksdvdsKidnap and RansomTrevor Eve makes a welcome andhighly anticipated return as freelancehostage negotiator Dominic King in thesecond series of the hit ITV drama.Created by acclaimed scriptwriterPatrick Harbinson, this new series ispacked with plenty of unexpected plottwists and proves to be equally asunexpected and absorbing as the first.Pickof the Month83:Layout 1 16/3/12 09:57 Page 184 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAYSudokucompetitionClosing date for entries is: 20th APRIL2012To enter just email the numbers thatappear in the yellow squares to:competitions@blmgroup.co.ukWin a £20 voucher tospend with any of ouradvertisers in this issue.Astrology by Linda Lancashirewww.lindalancashire.co.ukbroomsticks@lindalancashire.co.ukSTARSLincolnshire Today’s guide to the astro month ahead...Last month’s solutionSagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21A close relative has somethingimportant to tell you that could work toyour advantage, especially if money andbusiness ventures are involved. Focuson a plan closest to your heart.Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20A romantic love triangle will reach aclimax of epic proportions forcing you tomake a very difficult decision, but if youlisten to your instincts, you will knowwhat has to be done. You have muchexcitement on the way.Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19Urgent news concerning the health andwelfare of someone very dear to you willhave you racing to their side. Plans willhave to be changed quickly becauseyou have more pressing matters to dealwith.Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20Not everyone will appreciate orunderstand even what you are trying toachieve, but close friends and thosewho do matter will admire yourdetermination to reach your goals – andyou will.A1P1RLeo Jul 24 - Aug 23Mixed messages at work could bringconfusion. Give yourself a breather. Youhave been driving yourself hard lately tothe point of almost reaching burn out.You will accomplish more if you slowdown and take stock.Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 23At work, make sure that facts and figuresare squaring up. There is no room forerror and you can’t afford to makeexcuses for lazy individuals who are notpulling their weight.Libra Sep 24 - Oct 23Someone close to you is living in la laland, telling you only what they think youwant to hear. Necessary changes at workcould free up a bit of time for you givingyou some much needed breathingspace.Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22Now that smokescreens are blown awayyou will see clearly what’s on offer andwhether or not you want it. Wonderfulnews regarding finances will encourageyou to work even harder in making yourlife’s ambitions become a reality.Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20Twiddling your thumbs for the post toarrive? Someone is about to make you agenerous offer. This is just the news youneed to give you a much needed lift andsomething positive to focus on.Taurus Apr 21 - May 21At work you can, if you really want to,find a way of wriggling out of doingsomething you have little or no interestin. Perhaps you have been made a betteroffer elsewhere. You know theimportance of first impressions.Gemini May 22 - June 21A brand new chapter is about that mayinvolve enjoying a new hobby that willbring out the best in you. You willdiscover a new assertiveness andeveryone is going to notice the sparkle inyour eyes.Cancer Jun 22 - Jul 23Live in the moment and cultivate a quietmind because you have a possiblechange of direction affecting both yourlove life and career. Someone will giveyou a huge uplift, making you realisethere’s no point in continually staring at abrick wall.M2A7YYour 65892417329157386437416895282345679176981243541539762853678124998724531614263958795734186232896547164172859378241963519453672856387291487625314943519728621968435784:Layout 1 16/3/12 09:59 Page 1Tel: 01522 520552282 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PX(Close to ‘Affordable Furniture’)ClassifiedLINCOLNSHIRE TODAY85are a versatile bandspecialising in songs fromthe 50s to the present;Elvis to Robbie, Beatles toBryan Adams,Stereophonics to Queen,Clapton to Snow Patroland much, much more.If you are after a great, tightband that can play all types ofmusic for your wedding or partythen Off Limits are the bandfor you. 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In fact it was a particularly good showfor Boston’s Laughing Dog, as their stand beat off competitionfrom some four hundred others to win a prize as one of thebest.Laughing Dog’s Brian Allen says, “We had lots of fun atCrufts and the stand had a lovely reaction from visitors. Wehad big photos of our team with their own dogs which got agreat response – in fact the star of our Laughing Dog logo isactually Reef, our commercial co-ordinator Kirsty’s dog.”Daring raid rememberedWaddington’s mostfamous resident, the Vulcanbomber, recently appearedon TV in a documentary onthe most daring raid of theFalklands War. The ChannelFour show told the story ofhow a vintage Vulcandating back to World War IIwas used in the conflictsome forty years later.Just months from beingdecommissioned, three ofthe surviving nuclear bombers had to be kitted out for war.Crucial spare parts had to be scavenged from museums whileothers were found in scrap yards – one vital piece wasdiscovered being used as an ashtray in the Officer’s Mess. Ofthe 21 bomb on board, only one found the target, but that wasenough to change the outcome of the war. The show illustratedthe quality of the Vulcan and the dedication of those who flew it.Good sports in LincolnThe Priory City of LincolnAcademy is the first schoolin the county to win theSports Leaders AcademyAward. The award, whichhas only been presented toseventeen other schools inthe entire UK, is testamentto the quality of sport education at the academy and theprogrammes in place to encourage older pupils to get involvedin the coaching and training of younger students.It also recognises the range and quality of the sportsleadership courses offered to students and the amount of extravolunteering carried out by students.LincolnshireToday online...Next month inLincolnshireTodayNext month’s Lincolnshire Today isa right Royal occasion! In honour ofthe Diamond Jubilee we’recelebrating the best of British, lookingat how Lincolnshire is marking theQueen’s big day. We’ll also take alook at some of the quintessentially British traditions thatcontinue to take place in the county. Of course, for many theattraction of the Jubilee will be the long weekend so we’ve gotplenty of ideas of places to visit and things to do if you wantto avoid the pageantry on TV. Watch out for our May issue innewsagents across Lincolnshire and atwww.lincolnshiretoday.net at the end of April!What’s been happening this month on the county’s top lifestyle website?86:Layout 1 16/3/12 12:04 Page 187:Layout 1 16/3/12 10:02 Page 1Winner Best regional building society88:Layout 1 16/3/12 10:06 Page 1Next >