< PreviousLouthThursday 26 AprilCasket Case, LouthRiverhead Theatre Casket Case is a show about our fearof death, dying and being dead. It’sabout Jozey, who doesn’t really doanything that could possibly, evenslightly, increase her risk of dying. Noteven putting salt on her chips. Heranxieties are spiralling out of control andher friends are faced with just twooptions – kill or cure. Casket case is partstory, part cabaret, part totally morbidcuriosity. After all, none of us are gettingout of her alive. For more information,visit www.louthriverheadtheatre.com.Gainsborough Saturday 4 MayKeep it CashKeep it Cash is billed as the mostaccurate sounding tribute show to the80 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYonwhat’sMan in Black. It chronicles the variedcareer of Johnny Cash, from the humblegospel origins of the Tennessee Two,right through to the final and emotionalAmerican Recordings. For moreinformation, call 01427 676655.SpaldingTuesday 15 – Saturday 19MayPriscilla, Queen of theDesert, South HollandCentre This West End hit comes to Spaldingfor the first time ever, so now locals canjoin the glamour and glitz of thecampest cabaret in town. Mitzi, Feliciaand Bernadette go to AliceSprings in their pink bus(affectionately namedPriscilla) to perform a dragshow. Featuring many popsongs from the seventies,eighties and nineties, this fun-filled showwill bring the stage to life with quirkycharacters and an array of colour. Formore information, visitwww.southhollandcentre.co.uk.LincolnSunday 20 MayCountryside Show in theCity, Lincoln Arboretum Working in partnership with LincolnLincolnFriday 4 – Friday 11 MayLincoln Fashion WeekCelebrate Lincoln’s vibrant fashion culture with a full eight days offashion events all with an RAF theme in venues across the city centre. Tocelebrate fashion, not to mention health & beauty, hairdressing,photograph, shoes and design, Lincoln City Centre will be filled withevents and entertainment for all to enjoy. The event is run in partnershipwith Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. For moreinformation, visit www.visitlincoln.com/fashion.© Shutterstock/Halay Alex80-83.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 10:30 Page 1City Community, gardening charityGreen Synergy is putting on thecity’s first ever Countryside Show inthe City. This will be a family fun-filled day that will bring the wholecommunity together to celebrate allthings food and farming, helpingcity residents experience a taste ofthe countryside. For moreinformation, call 01522 533077.LincolnThursday 31 MayThe Life and Rhymes ofBenjamin Zephaniah,Lincoln Drill Hall One of Britain’s best lovedpoets, Benjamin Zephaniah haslived a fascinating life, one whichhe will be diving into for his first tour ineight years – which coincides with thepublication of his autobiography, The Lifeand Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah. In aninspiring show, Benjamin will explain how hefought injustice and discrimination to lead aremarkable life, while sharing a selection offavourite stories and poems. Copies of theLINCOLNSHIRETODAY81LincolnshireFriday 4 – Saturday 12MayThe Lincolnshire JazzWeekThe jazz scene comes toLincolnshire for a nine-day jubilationfeaturing UK and international acts.Jazz bands, artists and expertsperform across the county in avariety of venues for a celebration ofthis art form. Organised inassociation with Lincoln BIG, ArtsCouncil England and EMJAZZ, thisevent is perfect for newcomers anddyed in the wool fans alike. Formore information, visitwww.emjazz.co.uk.Cleethorpes Sunday 20 May Race for Life, Meridian Showground Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life returns to Cleethorpes to help raise vitalfunds. There is a 5k race, suitable for all abilities and the 10k for those lookingfor more of a challenge. The course is a flat and fats single lap run, whichgoes along the seafront path towards the leisure centre and back through theboating lake to the Showground. Walk, run or jog and raise valuable funds forresearch. For more information, visit www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org.82 Á© Shutterstock/BlurryMe© Shutterstock/vectorfusionart80-83.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 10:30 Page 2WHAT’S ON82 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYautobiography will be available after the show. For moreinformation, visit www.lincolndrillhall.com.GranthamThursday 31 MayLEGO Workshop, Guildhall Arts CentreBallroom This JuniorSTEM imitative brings the joy, creativity andtechnology of LEGO to kids in Grantham. The workshopLincoln Wednesday 9 – Sunday 13 MayLincoln Grand Prix Festival of Cycling The Lincoln Grand Prix celebrates its 63rd year as elitemen and women race across historic Lincoln over four daysof exciting cycling events. Criteriums, a Sportive and thethrilling Uphill Dash will also take place over the weekend,making for a true festival of cycling. For more information,visit www.lincolnfestivalofcycling.co.uk.Join us at the No.1 TouristAttraction in North EastLincolnshire as rated by visitorson TripAdvisor as we celebrateour 70th anniversary!The award-winningCleethorpes Coast LightRailway has been delighting oldand young alike for generations.Sit back and enjoy a 4 milereturn journey along thepicturesque Humberside Coaston one of Britain’s oldestseaside miniature railways.Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, Lakeside Station,Kings Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 0AG.Tel: 01472 604657 Web: www.cclr.co.ukRATEDTHE NUMBER ONETOURIST ATTRACTION INNORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE© Shutterstock/Pavel1964combines the beloved bricks with robotics and basicprogramming for a fun-filled day perfect for kidsbetween six and eleven. For more information, visitwww.juniorstem.co.uk.Market RasenFriday 1 JuneJockey Club Live Presents Plan B,Market Rasen Racecourse BRIT Award winner, cultural commentator, criticallyacclaimed director and musical maverick Ben Drew,AKA Plan B, will be gracing the green for some of hisfirst UK summer shows in four years, headlining MarketRasen Racecourse. For more information, visitwww.marketrasen.thejockeyclub.co.uk.North Hykeham Friday 1 – Saturday 2 June James and the Giant Peach, TerryO’Toole Theatre Adapted for the stage by David Wood, James andthe Giant Peach is Roald Dahl’s tale of orphan JamesHenry Trotter, his awfully horrid aunties Spiker andSpomger, some magical crocodile tongues, rather largeinsects and a very large, not to say giant, peach. Thiswill delight the whole family. For more information, visitwww.terryotooletheatre.org.uk.80-83.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 10:30 Page 3DISCOVER OUR BRAND NEW EXHIBITIONS FROM 29TH MARCHnationalcivilwarcentre.comSHAKINGTHE QUEST FOR DEMOCRACYTHEFOUNDATIONSIICUTTING EDGEthe changing tools of warLINCOLNSHIRETODAY83WHAT’S ONStamfordTuesday 12 June – Saturday 1September 50 years of StamfordShakespeare Company,Rutland Open Air TheatreThroughout summer, the StamfordShakespeare Company, celebrating itsincredible 50th anniversary, will bepresenting three classic plays, The Merchantof Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor andThe School For Scandal, at the RutlandOpen Air Theatre. The theatre is situated inthe grounds of Tolethorpe Hall, where lastsummer over 34,000 people experiencedthe magic of a visit to this unique venue.Every evening hundreds of people enjoypicnics in the beautiful gardens beforeheading into the auditorium to see a stagelike no other. For more information, visitwww.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk.Stamford Wednesday 30 MayHarry Potter Workshop, StamfordArts Centre In partnership with Wildcats Theatre, a day ofexcitement themed around the Harry Potterfranchise. Make your own goldensnitch, act scenes from the stories,and create your own spells in thiswonderful wizard workshop. This isjust perfect for half term. For moreinformation, visitwww.stamfordartscentre.com.© Shutterstock/ladybirdstudio80-83.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 10:30 Page 484 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ON - COUNTRY FAIR SHOWCASEBrocklesby CountryFairBrocklesby ParkSunday 17 JuneThere’s so much to get excited about at thisyear’s Brocklesby Country Fair. Main Ringattractions will run continuously throughout theday, so there’s always something to get stuckinto. The Countryside Area offers country sportsdisplays and participation, with all animalattractions offering a hands-on experience. TheLincolnshire Land Rover Club will be thrillingpassengers with rides in the 4x4 area. Thenthere’s the Children’s Area, trade stands, TheArts and Crafts Marquee, Gun Dog competitionsand so much more. For more information, visitwww.brocklesby.co.uk/country-fair.© www.adw-media.comCountry fairshowcase We love a good country show here in Lincolnshire, andwith summer well and truly on its way, the season ofoutdoor fairs is almost upon us. To make sure you don’tmiss out on any of the excellent events taking place overthe next few months, we’ve listed some of the best here. 86 Á84-87.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 10:31 Page 1EPIC CENTREAdults £20 Child £6 Family £42 Young Person £17Booking fees may apply @LincsShow #LincsShow18/LincolnshireShowground@showglincsVisit lincolnshireshow.co.ukor call 01522 522900 84-87.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 10:31 Page 2WHAT’S ON - COUNTRY FAIR SHOWCASEThe Lincolnshire ShowLincolnshire Showground Wednesday 20 – Thursday 21 JuneNow in its 154th year, the Lincolnshire Show is one-stopshop for families, schools and couples looking for a fun,educational and entertaining day celebrating all that’sgreat about Lincolnshire. As always, you’ll be spoilt forchoice with a variety of acts, classes and performances inthe main ring and country side ring, while over on theshow gardens and floral art section, you can browse andadmired the beautiful blooms on display. Then it’s time toshop at some of the 600 trade stands to stock up on localcrafts, produce, machinery and more. Don’t forget todrop by Lincolnshire Today’s marquee. For moreinformation, visit www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.Winterton AgricultureShowWinterton ShowgroundSaturday 7 – Sunday 8 July The 146th Winteron Agricultural Show promises to bea fun-filled weekend with something for all the family. It© Shutterstock/AC Rider© Shutterstock/Lincoln Rogers84-87.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 10:31 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY87WHAT’S ON - COUNTRY FAIR SHOWCASEBROCKLESBY ESTATEBrocklesby Park, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN41 8PNwww.brocklesby.co.uk/country-fairSunday 17th June 2018including • Hilarious Pig Racing • TV’s Atkinson’s Action Horses • Ben Potter’s Birds of Prey • The Sheep Show • Terrier Racing • Blue Cross Fun Dog Show • Have a Go Country Sports FREE Parking / Admission Adults £12 / Under 14’s FREE An Action Packed Family Day OutBROCKLESBYCountryFAIRwww.wintertonshow.co.ukTHE 146th7 & 8 JULY 2018features traditional events that have a long history alongsidene displays for this year’s show. Live music will also beplaying during both days. The children’s funfair will be openthroughout the weekend, and there’s plenty of food anddrink at the fully licensed bar. For more information, visitwww.wintertonshow.co.uk.Heckington ShowSaturday 28 – Sunday 29 JulyHeckington Showground Nothing quite matches the Heckington Show, the largestvillage show in England, for the relaxed way it combines theintimacy of a village show with the expectation of thenational stage. It offers a true family day out, aquintessentially English summer occasion for families andfriends to enjoy and take part in an even that bringscompletion and co-operation, pride and pleasure, sunshineand smiles. There’ll also be a grand firework display and anopen air concert on the Saturday night. For moreinformation, visit www.heckingtonshow.org.uk.84-87.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 10:31 Page 488 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSUDOKUcompetitionClosing date for entries is: 20th MAY 2018To 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.Last month’s solutionJ2U4NO2C0T417539826259876341386214759561983274842751693973642185138425967794168532625397418AriesMar 21 - Apr 20 It all comes down to willpower and you beingtested to see just how much you have got.Someone may be trying to persuade you inthe realms of romance, but are you sure thatyou are not being led up the garden path? TaurusApr 21 - May 21 Much is taking place on a deeper,subconscious level as you work throughfeelings, memories and issues. Events shapethis into one of the most pivotal weeks of theyear, especially where personal matters areconcerned. GeminiMay 22 - June 21 Don’t make the mistake of changing yourselfto please others. A major breakthroughregarding a very difficult situation puts you inthe driving seat once again, but this time holdonto your power and don’t be so willing togive credit where it is not deserved. CancerJun 22 - Jul 23 The mind is a powerful thing and, once youstart filling it with positive thoughts, everythingaround you begins to change. Time to let go ofthe past, after all, you can’t do anything aboutit. What’s done is done and what’s gone isgone. LeoJul 24 - Aug 23 If you are in a difficult personal relationship,your inner strength is obvious in wanting tomake something work. You may feel the urge tosweep someone off their feet, but remember,you can lead someone to water, but you can’tmake them drink. VirgoAug 24 - Sep 23 A bit of dangerous flirting could get out of handwith you finding yourself deeply involved withan individual who does not do commitment.Willpower and ambition will not make yourbank account grow, what you need is a plan tohelp things along. LibraSep 24 - Oct 23 Romance and personal relationship will be highon your agenda. There could even be a partingof the ways regarding a certain friendship.Someone will confide in you so it’s importantthat you don’t repeat what you hear otherwiseyou will lose credibility. ScorpioOct 24 - Nov 22 Home demands your attention whether it’s apersonal issue or just a floor that needsmopping. At work, your open mind could leadto a future success where plenty of money findsits way into your piggy bank. SagittariusNov 23 - Dec 21 Not everyone will share in your good fortunebecause that is people for you, but theimportant thing is that you are now puttingyourself in a completely different position to theone you found yourself in previously. Astrology by Linda Lancashire0776 4466381www.lindalancashire.co.ukteresastanley1@btinternet.co.ukCapricornDec 22 - Jan 20 You may have a tough business-like side toyour personality, but you also have anincredibly soft, romantic side. Balancing thesetwo is not always easy because you don’twant to appear vulnerable to the wrongpeople. AquariusJan 21 - Feb 19 Being frank and honest may either clear up amisunderstanding or lead to furthercomplications. Use your superb instincts to tellyou which way to go. Make time in your busyschedule for loved ones. PiscesFeb 20 - Mar 20 You have a broad imagination and it takes alot to surprise you but despite that, you won’tquite know what to make of a certainsituation. 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