< PreviousGrantham Thursday 1 NovemberJane Eyre, Guildhall ArtsCentreAfter a cruel childhood, the youngJane becomes governess to thedaughter of the enigmatic MrRochester. As their relationship growths,it is overshadowed by doubt, darkshadows and terrible secrets. Hotbucklebring their inventiveness, humour andunique magic to Charlotte Bronte’scompelling tale. For more information,visit www.guildhallartscentre.com.LincolnSaturday 3 November 2Q Festival, Across Lincoln 2Q is a one-day, multi-venue livemusic festival which takes place invenues within Lincoln, featuring local,national and world-renowned artists.Promising 90 performances over a ten-hour period, this is not one to bemissed. For more information, visitwww.2qfestival.co.uk.80 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYonwhat’sLouth Monday 5 – Saturday 10NovemberLittle Shop of Horrors, LouthRiverhead TheatreIn this gleefully gruesome musical,Seymour, a poor florist’s assistant, allowshis craving for fame and fortune toseduce him into playing nursemaid to aman-eating plant he names Audrey II.This foul-mouthed, R&B singing carnivorepromises unending fame and fortune tothe down-and-out Seymour so long as hekeeps feeding it blood. For moreinformation, visitwww.louthriverheadtheatre.com.GrimsbySaturday 10 NovemberThe American Civil War:Causes, Course andConsequence, GrimsbyMinster The American Civil War led to moreStamfordWednesday 28 NovemberPint of Poetry, Stamford Arts CentreOn the last Wednesday of every month, Stamford ArtsCentre puts on a live stand-up poetry evening at its Cellar Bar.Come along with a poem you’d like to perform and enjoyreading aloud to an appreciative crowd. Or, if you prefer,simply enjoy the poetry of others with a nice cold brew. Formore information, visit www.stamfordartscentre.com.deaths than every other war the US hasfought put together and concluded in therevolutionary destruction of slavery. Thislecture, led by tutor Andrew Heath, willexplore its causes, course andconsequences. For more information, call01472 200329.Gainsborough Saturday 24 NovemberIt’s a Mad World, Trinity ArtsCentreStepping Stone Theatre has gained areputation for their wit and pathosconcerning mental health. With theirunique blend of sketches, poetry,storytelling and music, this showpromises to be a roller coaster of a ride.For more information, call 01427 676655.BriggFriday 23 NovemberCreative Writing: Using theNatural World, The SteelRoomsThis workshop uses our relationshipwith the natural world as a starting pointto write creatively in whatever form is© Shutterstock/Syda Productions80-83.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 14:18 Page 1Spalding Friday 9 NovemberEugene HideawayBridges Band, SouthHolland CentreEugene Hideaway Bridges is anomadic musician living his lifeon the road. His home iswherever the next performancetakes him. This date will see himmake Spalding his home as hetakes the stage alongside hisblues and soul band for acharismatic action-packed show.For more information, visitwww.southhollandcentre.co.uk.preferred. Led by local writer Sue Wilsea,participants will be encouraged andsupported in a friendly and informalatmosphere. The day is suitable forabsolute beginners or those with somewriting experience. For more information,visit www.thesteelrooms.com.GrimsbySunday 25 November Expelicon, Humber RoyalHotel Bring your wands and robes to awonderful celebration of all things HarryPotter in a place where fans can gather,meet some of the folks who brought thefranchise to life and brose the magicalwares for sale (you will need to pay inmuggle money, though). There will beprops on display and experiences to takepart in, including a hunt for golden coins.There’ll also be a quiz and a cosplaycompetition. For more information, emailadmin@daydreamevents.uk.BostonWednesday 28 NovemberWriters’ Workshop, BostonLibrary Join writer Helen Claire Gould to learneverything you need to know about howLINCOLNSHIRETODAY81LincolnFriday 2 NovemberFireworks at theShowground,Lincolnshire Showground Arranged by the LincolnshireShowground for its second year, thisevening will be packed full of familyentertainment, live music,amusements, local hot food standsand, of course, an excitingpyrotechnic fireworks display. Thefireworks will be provided by award-winning Fuse Fireworks, who havecreated a design-led display set tothe music theme ‘Best of British’.For more information, visitwww.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.82 Á© Shutterstock/Melinda Nagyto write and self-publish in thisinformative workshop. For moreinformation, email boston.library@gll.org.LincolnSaturday 1 – Sunday 2DecemberLincolnshire Food and GiftFair, LincolnshireShowground A mix of delicious local produce, giftstalls and workshops make the Food andGift fair at the Lincolnshire Showgroundthe best way to kick start your Christmaspreparations. The Lincolnshire Food &Gift Fair is a festive weekend packed fullof fun for all of the family. Now in its18th year, it’s one of the biggest in thecounty – and it’s all indoors. Shopunique gifts, handmade crafts anddelicious treats with over 150 exhibitorsand pick up everything you need foryour Christmas celebrations. For moreinformation, visitwww.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.80-83.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 14:18 Page 282 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONBransby Saturday 8 December Bransby Horses Christmas FayreHave a browse around the stalls and get someChristmas present inspiration, enjoy some festive facepainting and glitter tattoos, as well as a special visitfrom Santa himself. The Feedroom Café has a varietyof homemade food and warm drinks available all day.Best of all, you can meet more than 400 horses,ponies and donkeys. Although the event is free-to-attend, donations are gratefully received and will godirectly to care for the equines living at the charity.For more information, visit www.bransbyhorses.co.uk.CleethorpesSunday 16 DecemberSanta Stride, Cleethorpes DiscoveryCentre Join dozens of other people to stride along theCleethorpes prom in your Santa suit. Walk, jog or run,it doesn’t matter. This isn’t a race, just a great way tospend a festive Sunday for the whole family. Everyoneover five will receive their free Santa suit before thestride and everyone will get a festive medalNorth Hykeham Saturday 17 NovemberThe Tin Forest, TerryO’Toole Theatre A visual delight, The Tin Forestis an uplifting, humorous andtouching show, featuringpuppetry and musical fun, withmechanical birds, live music, awind-up circus and exotic animalsof all shapes and sizes. For moreinformation, visitwww.terryotooletheatre.org.uk.© Shutterstock/hurricanehankStamfordSaturday 1 DecemberStamford Record Fair, St Mary & St Augustine’s.Church HallNow well-established as a regular event in Stamford, the pre-Christmas edition of the fair offers shoppers the chance to buy lots oflovely vinyl records and CDs from a range of dealers. There’s a greatmix of styles and genres of offer, and free tea and coffee. For moreinformation, call 01780 764772.80-83.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 14:18 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY83WHAT’S ONafterwards. For more information, emailinfo@tape2tape.co.uk.North Hykeham Sunday 16 DecemberA Festival of Christmas Music,The Terry O’Toole TheatreRAF Waddington Voluntary band return towith a programme of Christmas music andcarols guaranteed to put you in the festivemood. For more information, visitwww.terryotooletheatre.org.uk.BostonSunday 16 DecemberBoston Festive Market andSanta Run, Boston Market PlaceThis year’s highly anticipated FestiveMarket will feature a Santa Fun Run, so youcan get your Christmas shopping out theway and have some fun with the family. Formore information, call 01205 314586.© Andrew BirkittGainsborough Saturday 24 NovemberVictorian Christmas Craft Fair, Gainsborough Old Hall Visit Gainsborough Old Hall this November for one of the country’s leading craftfayres set in the beautiful manor house, where the traditions of Victorian Christmaswill kick off your festive season. Carefully chosen craftspeople from all over thecountry bring a wealth of gifts and homewares to make your Christmas shopping adelight. Warm yourself with a glass of hot punch and a mince pie in front of theroaring fire as musicians entertain you. For more information, visitwww.gainsborougholdhall.com.LincolnThursday 6 – Sunday 9December Lincoln ChristmasMarket 2018, Bailgateand Steep Hill Stalls, performers, and festive cheertake over Lincoln’s CathedralQuarter for four days of festiveentertainment, shopping, and foodand drink. Visitors to the famousLincoln Christmas Market will besure to soak up the festiveatmosphere across this large marketsite, with more than 280 stallsnestled in and around LincolnCastle, Lincoln Cathedral, and manyother venues and streets along theway. There is something foreveryone, from unusual gifts to foodand drink from near and far, not tomention a whole host ofentertainment for all the family toenjoy. For more information, emailwww.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk.© Shutterstock/FamVeld80-83.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 14:18 Page 484 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSUDOKUcompetitionClosing date for entries is: 20th NOVEMBER 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 solutionS1E3PJ2U9N375812694986435217214769385738196542621584739549327168897651423152943876463278951AriesMar 21 - Apr 20 You will find yourself questioning the state ofyour life and the situation you have foundyourself in. You’re not the kind of person to dothings in halves, so if you decide to dosomething different, you must go all the way.TaurusApr 21 - May 21 Tell a loved one what they need to hear andmake a few compromises instead of being sostubborn and inflexible. Whatever you talkabout over the coming days, whether withtotal strangers of friends, there is likely to be adisagreement. GeminiMay 22 - June 21 Your financial situation may not be as good asyou would like it to be, but neither is it as badas you seem to fear. Put on your best smilebecause there are people to meet and newbusiness partnerships to form. Love is in the airif you are on the dating scene. CancerJun 22 - Jul 23 Although you have had more than your fairshare of difficulties, they could be the makingof you. Certain people have shown their truecolours, both for good and bad. Now youknow exactly who’s who and what they aremade of. LeoJul 24 - Aug 23 Is someone insecure and possessive? Are theybehaving unreasonably and slowly driving youmad with their intensive attitude? If so, youhave some deep thinking to do and importantdecisions to make. Developments centre aroundfamily and business matters. VirgoAug 24 - Sep 23 Because of events you’ve been battling, you arefinally getting your ‘mojo’ back. The good newsis that you are now re-claiming all your poweragain from those who came and helpedthemselves to your precious energy. LibraSep 24 - Oct 23 For some time you have not quite know whichdirection to go in but now you are being givenall the pointers and if you don’t take up thechallenges, then you are going to miss out onsome fantastic opportunities that don’tnormally come your way often. ScorpioOct 24 - Nov 22 If you’re patient and wait long enough, the truthregarding a certain person or situation willalways emerge, confirming your instincts werecorrect all along. Focus your energies inprioritising what is right for you and not foreveryone else. SagittariusNov 23 - Dec 21 You may decide to settle yourself down with aromantic partner, even though you are secretlyharbouring doubts. Pay attention to detail atwork because you are going to need everyounce of concentration that you can muster up. Astrology by Linda Lancashire0776 4466381www.lindalancashire.co.ukteresastanley1@btinternet.co.ukCapricornDec 22 - Jan 20 Learn to say no to situations you know arebad for you and only take part in activitiesthat are beneficial. Unexpected money is alsowinging its way into your coffers and so is anew romance if you are up for it.AquariusJan 21 - Feb 19 It’s all very well going around telling peopleabout how shocked you are regardingsomeone’s behaviour, because no one else is.Catching up with old friends provesdelightful, but so does a budding newromance that is rapidly developing into anall-out passionate affair. PiscesFeb 20 - Mar 20 People who underestimate you, thinking youare a ‘soft touch’ or predictable are in for abig shock and some may never be invited tostep over your front door step ever again.Smile at those who copy your lifestyle andlook at it as a compliment. yourstarsLincolnshire Today’s guide tothe astro month ahead...98346572154271963876132894567495218335814729612968357423587641949753186281629435784.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 14:26 Page 1We’re looking for those with azest for life to joinLincolnshire Today’s sales team!You don’t have to be an adrenalin junkie towork here but it helps…Contact Michael Fisher on 01472 310305PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/AUREMARLINCOLNSHIRETODAY85classifiedMotorsBritish ClassicsHeritage MotorsParts 1948 to dateRetail Trade ExportSpecial ProjectsRestorationsManufacturing ModificationsCountry Workshops Risegate,Nr Spalding, Lincs, PE11 4EZClassic LandroversTel/Fax 01775 750223www.british4x4centre.co.ukVendingEventsAccounting ServicesCall us for a free survey and information.Tel: 01724 874400or email:info@abcvending.co.ukFor the very latestdesigns in “BeanTo Cup” coffeemachines andchilled waterdispensers.MONDAYS?Is this how work makes you feelon a Monday morning?LuxuryVILLARentalCosta BlancaClose to the beach and Murcia or Alicante airportsLuxury detached villa with landscaped gardens,private pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and large sun terrace.Enjoy a week or two in a private villa with its owntropical landscaped gardens, (Mood-lit by night).When you’ve had enough of basking by the pool,a short stroll will take you to local shops,restaurants or street markets. 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It’scomprised of eight sausages,eight rashers of bacon, eight friedeggs, eight hash browns, eightslices of toast, plus beans,mushrooms and tomatoes. As ifthat belly-busting plate of beigewasn’t bad enough, the café has had to source largerplates to house the monstrous meals, though a trough or bucket might have beenmore appropriate. 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 like most (and least) in Lincolnshire Today – so get in touchwith us via Twitter at @lincstoday or search for us on Facebook. Find out what’s comingup in future issues and keep up to date with the latest Lincolnshire news!December’s issue will look at everything Christmas. Plus there’s all our regular features– so watch out in newsagents and supermarkets across Lincolnshire, and onwww.lincolnshiretoday.net, by the end of November!LincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netHave we missed anything? Send your rib-ticklers to d.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.ukOfficercardboardcut-outResidents of North Street in Middle Rasenwere so sick of speeding motorists thatthey’ve taken matters into their own hands.No, we’re not talking vigilante justice, but therather quaint decision to erect a cardboardpolice officer holding a speed gun.Apparently, the stunt has had some success,though others have pondered the legality.Well, if a cardboard bobby is good enoughfor the pound shops, it’s good enough for ourroadsides. © Shutterstock/Bull’s_Eye ArtsFeeding the obesity crisis © Shepherd’s Place FarmWhat’s all this then?Lincolnshire’s police force has been in the news lately, but it’s not forcorruption or undercoverofficers gone rogue butconcerning its view oftattoos. In a bid to make thepolice force morerepresentative, a ban onofficers having tattoos has beenrelaxed. Now bobbies can festoontheir bodies in lovely coloured picturesso long as they maintain a professionalappearance. Surprisingly, some locals havetaken exception to this as if a tattoo mightpreclude an officer helping in the event of a theftor stabbing. To each their own. © Shutterstock/Africa Studio86.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 14:25 Page 1Situated by the first fairway of the Bracken course at the National Golf Centre, Woodhall Spa – home of the EnglishGolf Union, The Dower House Hotel is an elegant and intimate country house hotel, full of character and charm!SUNDAY LUNCHNothing evokes more memories or gets the tastebuds tingling like the smell of roasting meat,Yorkshire pudding, freshly made gravy and lets notforget roast potatoes.Sunday lunch at The Dower House Hotel is awonderful family experience.Every Sunday, 12pm till 2pm.AFTERNOON TEAThe Dower House, serve delicious afternoonteas, including a Festive Afternoon Teaavailable throughout December. 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