< Previous90 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’SONGainsboroughSaturday 20th DecemberEYMS Christmas Concert, Trinity Arts CentreFollowing their recent successful spring concerts, theEYMS Band returns to the Trinity Arts Centre bringing afestive festival of music. From Christmas favourites, tosongs from the shows, from traditional brass, to the topclass soloists, it all adds up to a night not to be missed.Show starts 7.30pm, tickets £9 from 01427 676655.GrimsbyWednesday 26th NovemberVienna Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker, GrimsbyAuditoriumAudiences have the opportunity to catch one ofTchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballets The Nutcrackerwhen the highly acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet companyreturns. The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker followsClara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transformsinto a princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince andClara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar PlumFairy on a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely ofsweets. Show starts 7.30pm, tickets from £15.90 from0844 871 3016.LincolnTuesday 9th to Sunday 21st DecemberThe Power of Two, Sam Scorer GalleryJohn and Pam Pickering are showing a greatly expandedset of work for the first time. John produces images in apowerful graphic style, which challenge accepted090-092_Layout 1 17/11/2014 11:03 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY91perceptions of the watercolour genre. Pam, well-knownfor her life-long career as a textile practitioner, nowcreates exciting soft sculpture figures, rich in texture andattitude, alongside a range of decorative textile panelsand exquisite jewellery. They are a formidable duo, whosework sparks off each other – totally different but totallyconnected. Open daily except Monday, 10am to 4pm.Wednesday 10th DecemberButterfly Club Christmas Special, Drill HallIt’s time for the yuletide outing of the fab party nightsfor people with disabilities and their families. Great festivemusic, a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and the chanceto meet new people and celebrate Christmas in style!Show starts 7pm, tickets £4 or £3 in advance from 01522873894.Thursday 11th DecemberCarols in The CornhillLincoln residents, shoppers and tourists are beingencouraged to take a break from buying gifts and enjoy atraditional Christmas celebration. The City of LincolnWaites will get the ball rolling, when they begin processingfrom Newport Arch at 5.30pm, playing their uniquemusic. They will be stopping en route to “Cry Christmas”at Jews Court and The Cardinal’s Hat and will repeat theirproclamation when they arrive at the Cornhill for the startof the service. When they get to the city’s Stonebow theprocession will stop to greet Lincoln’s Mayor, as well asmembers of the City of Lincoln Freemen’s Gild, who are allparticipating in this family event.ScunthorpeTuesday 23rd DecemberA Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala, Baths HallThe ever popular British Philharmonic ConcertOrchestra bring a flavour of Christmas to get the festive92 Áseason off to a flying start. A festive evening of musicfrom the great Viennese composer Strauss featureswaltzes, songs and tunes that will live forever, allspiced up with music and songs from the greatViennese composers Lehar, Kalman, Romberg andStolz, as well as a burst of traditional Christmas musicand carol singing for the whole audience. Show starts7.30pm, tickets from £19 from 0844 854 2776.SkegnessFriday 5th DecemberThat’ll Be The Day Christmas Show, EmbassyTheatreGet ready for a party as the UK’s most successfultouring rock’n’roll production, the legendary That’ll BeThe Day, returns with a brand new Christmas show.Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season bybringing on back the good times with all yourfavourite Christmas classics and hilarious comedyroutines. Show starts 7.30pm, tickets £24 from 0845674 0505.SleafordSaturday 29th Novembergifted.14, National Centre for Craft & Designgifted.14 is the NCCD’s third contemporaryChristmas Market, promising a festive day of craft, livemusic, workshops and delicious food for the wholefamily. Contemporary craft stalls will offer a uniquerange of handmade gifts from some of Britain’s topcraft and design talent as well as a delicious selectionof local food and drink in a specialist food market. Findeverything from mulled wine and luxury chocolates tohandmade textiles, jewellery and ceramics. Event runs10am to 4pm.Main: The Power of Two, Sam Scorer Gallery, LincolnFar left: A Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala, Baths Hall, ScunthorpeLeft: Corn Exchange Christmas Party Night, Corn Exchange, StamfordAbove: Swing into Christmas, South Holland Centre, Spalding090-092_Layout 1 17/11/2014 11:03 Page 2playing 139 roles. Show starts 7.30pm,tickets from £8 from 0333 666 3366.SpaldingThursday 4th DecemberSwing into Christmas, South HollandCentreThe RAF Swing Wing, which features thevery talented musicians and operationalservice men and women of the RAF, areagain joined by the UK’s top big bandsinger Matthew Ford, in a benefit concerton behalf of Help for Heroes. Show starts7.30pm, and a pre-show supper is alsoavailable. Tickets from 01775 764777.92 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYTuesday 9th to Sunday 13thDecemberThe 39 Steps, Playhouse TheatrePatrick Barlow has brilliantly andhilariously recreated The 39 Steps as asmash hit comedy. This blissfully funnyshow follows the incredible adventures ofour handsome hero Richard Hannay,complete with stiff-upper-lip, Britishgung-ho and pencil moustache as heencounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course,devastatingly beautiful women. Thiswonderfully inventive and grippingcomedy thriller features fearless actors Fillingham CHRISTMAS TREES For all your Fresh Christmas Trees! November 22nd to December 21st 2014 Open daily: November 9am to 5pm December weekdays 9am to 6pm Our extensive range of cut trees will be available as well as a selection of pot grown trees. Visit our Christmas decorations outlet for bargains galore and browse our shopping area. Don’t miss Father Christmas in his grotto on Dec 6th & 7th and 13th &14th - £4.00 including a gift Plus enjoy fun and balloons with our visiting entertainers, Bruno the Donkey and much more… Visit us just 5 minutes from the showground To Scunthorpe A15 To Lincoln We are here! To Kirton Lindsey B1398 Fillingham Ingham Castle Farm, Fillingham, Gainsborough, DN21 5BX (Off the B1398, 8 miles north of Lincoln) Call 01427 667014 or visit www.fillingham-trees.co.uk Lincolnshire WHAT’S ONSaturday 20th DecemberThe Glenn Miller Orchestra SwingInto Christmas, Corn Exchange Swing into Christmas as Ray McVay leadsthe Glenn Miller Orchestra into aspectacular concert playing all your favouriteseasonal songs complimented by your veryfavourite Miller numbers. Catherine Sykesand Colin Anthony join Ray’s vocal groupThe Moonlight Serenaders with theirfabulous harmonies. Show starts 5pm,tickets £20 or £33.50 with two coursecarvery, from 01780 766455.WhisbySunday 14th DecemberChristmas Market, Natural WorldCentreLast year’s Christmas Market saw over athousand visitors with a variety of stalls forthe public to see including arts and crafts,seasonal treats plus many others – and thisyear’s event looks set to be just assuccessful. Event runs 10am to 4pm.StamfordSaturday 13th DecemberChristmas Party Night, Corn ExchangeStart the festive season off with a bang and join The Zoots for a Christmas party toremember as they take you on a journey through the decades with their popular Party OnThrough The Ages concert. Be ready to clap those hands and stomp those feet to iconictracks from a host of artists. Show starts 8pm, tickets £14 – or enjoy a pre-show Christmasdinner too for £29.95. Tickets from 01780 766455.090-092_Layout 1 17/11/2014 11:03 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY93WHAT’S ON - PANTOSYour pantomime primerThere are Christmas shows large and small throughout thecounty this festive season. Here’s our pick of the biggest, themost spectacular and the most magical.BOSTONFriday 12th December to Sunday 4th JanuaryDick Whittington, Blackfriars TheatreDick Whittington is one of the best loved of all pantos, offering ahigh energy mix of singing, dancing and comedy coupled withspectacular scenery and costumes, not to mention the wonderfulspecial effects. To book call 01205 363108.CLEETHORPESSaturday 13th to Wednesday 31st DecemberAladdin, Parkway CinemaTake a magical carpet to the Far East in this year’s panto94 ÁCrackersaboutChristmas!Grimsby-born actress JuliePeasgood and Emmerdale’sKelsey-Beth Crossley are thestars of the show at GrimsbyAuditoriumSouth Holland Centre’s show promises to be full of magic,laughter, audience participation and spectacular surprisesThe magic of pantomime remains as specialnow as it ever has – and there are plenty offestive shows around LincolnshireEveryone has great memories of panto and it’s great that kids getto enjoy the same traditions that their parents, and their parentsbefore them, cherished. The corny gags, the slapstick and theaudience participation are undoubtedly the reason why so many ofus continue to flock to Lincolnshire’s theatres every year.So what’s the big appeal of panto? Tony Peers, the actor-turned-producer who is putting on the shows this Christmas at Boston’sBlackfriars Theatre, Cleethorpes’ Parkway Cinema and Scunthorpe’sPlowright Theatre, says, “It’s one of the last family shows left – youcan take your children, mum and dad and grandma and grandadand there’s something to appeal to all of them!”It’s a view shared by veteran entertainer Bernie Clifton, who isreturning to star in the pantomime at the Newark Palace Theatrefor the fourth consecutive year. He says, “I love hearing the kidslaughing at the same things as their parents, and these days that’s abit of a rarity.”As Tony points out, he thinks the pantos really belong to thepublic – “Everywhere we go we have a local aspect because it’syour pantomime – we’re the custodian of it at the moment but it’sthe people’s show!”093-095_Layout 1 17/11/2014 13:25 Page 1spectacular. Rub the magic lamp, enter the caveof wonders and be transported to this funfairtytale world. Aladdin is guaranteed to delightthe whole family with glittering costumes,wonderful songs and dazzling dancing. To bookcall 01472 290100.GAINSBOROUGHWednesday 10th to Saturday 13th DecemberAladdin, Trinity Arts CentreThe emphasis is on comedy in thisreworking of the traditional tale. WidowTwankey runs a poodle parlourwhilst son Aladdin is a gardener atthe palace, where he meets, and fallsfor, Princess Jasmine. When theVizier meets Abanazar they hatch aplan to ruin Aladdin and his Princess.To book call 01427 676655.GRANTHAMThursday 11th December to Saturday3rd JanuaryAladdin, GuildhallWith spectacular scenery, dazzlingcostumes and new faces, Aladdin willbe an extravaganza. Watch out forfantastic singing and dancing, a largedose of comedy, lots of sparkle, andfestive magic. To book, call 01476406158.GRIMSBYFriday 12th to Sunday 28th DecemberJack and the Beanstalk, GrimsbyAuditoriumWith spectacular scenery,stupendous costumes, bags ofaudience participation and thebiggest giant in pantoland, Jack andthe Beanstalk promises to be a gianttreat for all the family! Julie Peasgoodand Kelsey-Beth Crossley are stars ofthe show. To book call 0844 8713016.LINCOLNMonday 8th December to Sunday 11thJanuaryJack and The Beanstalk, Theatre RoyalVariety legends Cannon and Ballare back in Lincoln for the sixth yearrunning together with Peter Amory asthe evil Fleshcreep and Steve Barclayas the Dame. It has all the ingredientsof the perfect family pantomime Tobook call 01522 519999.94 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYThree Skegness favourites – ChrisHoward, Adam Fox and HowardLeader – appear in the pantomimeat the Embassy Theatre093-095_Layout 1 17/11/2014 13:25 Page 2ADULTS PAYADULTS PAYKIDS PRICESKIDS PRICES£13.50£13.50Box Offi ce: 0844 871 3016Box Offi ce: 0844 871 3016** · Groups: 0844 871 3036**www.atgtickets.com/grimsbywww.atgtickets.com/grimsby**FRIDAY 12 - SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2014FRIDAY 12 - SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2014Media Sponsor*Booking/transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included/ Only one concession at any one time. FRIDAY 12 - SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2014FRIDAY 12 - SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2014a GIANT of a cast STARRINGMedia SponsorsMCleethorpesSupported byGrimsby Auditorium presentsOPENING WEEKEND OFFER £10 12-14 DECOPENING WEEKEND OFFER £10 12-14 DECSchools and Group Discounts Available Schools and Group Discounts Available LINCOLNSHIRETODAY95WHAT’S ON - PANTOSFriday 12th December to Sunday 4th JanuaryAladdin, Drill HallFollowing last year’s sell-out pantomime that played to over11,000 people, Aladdin is jam-packed with well-known songs,amazing costumes and hilarious comedy. Watch out for specialmagic effects supplied by Paul Daniels, a live and interactiveanimated Genie and an incredible magic carpet ride fromAgrabah to Abanazar’s lair. To book, call 01522 873894.NEWARKWednesday 10th to Saturday 3rd JanuaryThe Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan, Palace TheatreBased on the original story by JM Barrie, this show takesaudiences on a flight from the rooftops of Victorian London toNever Never Land. As well as flying, there are a few surprisesfor audiences which will keep the traditions of panto alive andadd a 21st century twist! Panto legend Bernie Clifton returnsby popular demand. To book call 01636 655755.Sunday 21st DecemberCinderella, Kelham HallNo story captures the imagination of children more thanCinderella. For two hours in the wonderful setting of Kelham Hall,they will be transported to the home of Baron Hardup where theywill meet Cinderella and all her friends. For more information visitwww.kelham-hall.com.SCUNTHORPESaturday 6th December to Sunday 4th JanuaryDick Whittington, Plowright TheatreBack with a bang at The Plowright Theatre with another riproaring production comes the legendary Annie Fanny who stars in atraditional pantomime with its usual mix of mirth, mayhem andmisunderstanding as only she can provide. There’s fabulous scenery,glittering costumes and of course the sensational ScunthorpeSunbeams. To book call 0844 854 2776.SKEGNESSJack and the Beanstalk, Embassy TheatreTuesday 12th to Monday 29th DecemberSee if Jack can defeat the evil giant, retrieve the magic harp andwin the hand of the beautiful Princess in this wonderful familyChristmas production. Back by popular demand are three Skegnessfavourites - the hilarious West End star Chris Howard, theoutrageously funny Adam Fox and star of BBC Radio HowardLeader. To book call 0845 674 0505.SPALDINGWednesday 10th December to Saturday 3rd JanuaryCinderella, South Holland CentrePolka Dot Pantomimes and the South Holland Centre present a fullof magic, laughter, audience participation and spectacular surprises.To book call 01775 764777.STAMFORDSaturday 27th December to Thursday 1st JanuaryMother Goose, Corn ExchangeGo on an adventure with Mother Goose and her best friendPriscilla as they journey to the fountain of youth through strangeworlds awash with danger! Stamford Pantomime Players promisefabulous sets and costumes, as well as lots of singing, dancing,slapstick fun and audience participation. To book, call 01780766455.Panto legend Bernie Clifton returns by popular demand toNewark’s Palace Theatre093-095_Layout 1 17/11/2014 13:25 Page 396 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSUDOKUcompetitionClosing date for entries is: 20th DECEMBER2014To 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 solutionM2A2RS2E9P946715823153289764782643591617398452598427136234561978421956387365874219879132645Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20If you have been feeling trapped, thenperhaps you need a change of scenery.Stop tip toeing around an issue and get tothe point. Find a solution that pleases you,rather than forever pandering to thedemands and expectations of others.Taurus Apr 21 - May 21Open your eyes to opportunities that offerchances to advance. A friendship withsomeone you work with will prove lucky,but take heed, someone you trust isenvious. Don’t fear the enemy thatattacks you, but the fake friend that hugsyou.Gemini May 22 - June 21A challenging time at work causes youangst and a few sleepless nights. Neverbelieve anyone who constantly changestheir story and hides away from the truth.Some things need constant digging untilthe truth is finally out.Cancer Jun 22 - Jul 23To be a great champion you must believeyou are the best and if you are not,pretend to be. The mind is a very powerfultool and if you don’t go for your dreams,what is your life about?Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23Someone is going to put you on the spot.Call it a bit of clever psychology. Youwon’t know what to do for the best. Along standing niggling matter is stillcausing you angst and someone stubbornis standing in your way.Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 23Always remember your present position isnot your final destination. The best is yet tocome. A make or break situationaffecting your love life will cause you tofeel stressed but you must do what is rightfor you at this critical point in time.Libra Sep 24 - Oct 23Become the most positive and enthusiasticperson you know. If you deservecommitment to anyone, it’s yourself.Romance is high on the agenda. There issomething special about you that isattracting a lot of attention.Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22You live in the real world so people thatwear rose-coloured specs who refuse toface up to the truth will drive you roundthe bend with frustration. Instead of feelingangry take a step back and leave themto their own devices.Astrology by Linda Lancashire0776 4466381www.lindalancashire.co.ukteresastanley1@btinternet.co.ukYOURstarsLincolnshire Today’s guide to the astro month ahead...Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21Developments at work could indicate it’stime to look in a different direction if youare to achieve a goal. A colleague will tryyour patience because they refuse tolisten to either rhyme nor reason. Speakout, encouraging others to come forward.Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20Someone’s sporadic and erratic behaviourcauses you to question their state of mind.Although you may agree to compromisewith your partner, are you in fact goingagainst your better judgement?Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19You have mixed emotions and a lot ofdifferent feelings to contend with.Someone is behaving extremely oddlyand not to your liking. You want a fewquestions answered before you take thingsa step further. Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20You hold all the cards. Someone is trying tonudge their way into your social circle, butthey are in for a disappointment. 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The countryside smells I can setmy clock by them, farming the land,harvesting, all remind me of theseasons, it’s what I love in life and holdon to when I’m feeling blue.Where is the best night out in thecounty?With friends, Lincoln offers great restaurants and food but without friends and familythey mean nothing. The Kinema in the Woods is also a place which takes you back intime, it’s full of romance.What sums people from Lincolnshire up?They say exactly what they think, are no-nonsense, friendly, hospitable, and have agreat sense of humour.Do you have a favourite place in the county to escape to?My favourite place of all time is the home I grew up in, Chamber Farm Cottages nearWragby, owned by the Forestry Commission. I have childhood memories of happy timesplaying in the nearby woods and I painted many pictures there.LincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.netStay in touch withLincolnshire TodayWe love to know what you think of Lincolnshire Today – so get in touchwith us via Twitter at @lincstoday or search for us on Facebook. Find outwhat’s coming up in future issues and keep up to date with the latestLincolnshire news!The party continues with January’s Lincolnshire Today as we look back on2014 and ahead to all that’s exciting in 2015. With the New Year upon uswe’ll have fantastic ideas for party fashion plus a spotlight on many of thecounty’s top venues. There’s also going to be plenty of ideas for how to make2015 your best year ever in both health and wealth! Plus there’s all our regularfeatures – so watch out for it in newsagents and supermarkets acrossLincolnshire, and on www.lincolnshiretoday.net, by the end of December!Online thismonth...Of course here at Lincolnshire Today we’re stillbuzzing from our success at winning ShootingStar PR’s quiz at Burton Road Chippy in Lincoln!It was a great night – which we’d be saying evenif we hadn’t won – and it wasn’t just about thewinning (which we did, in case you didn’t know)but also about raising money for The Ethan MaullFoundation, which aims to say “up yours tocancer” and provide support for those battlingthe disease.For many, the most important thing aboutNovember is the remembrance events andthroughout Lincolnshire this month there hasbeen a host of moving ceremonies, all the morepoignant in a year which marks the centenary ofthe First World War. In Lincoln’s Boultham ParkRoad area the memorial this year saw the arrivalof a new commemorative bench marking theanniversary – part of a number of improvementsto make the area more accessible.In Sleaford, meanwhile, Mareham PasturesNature Reserve invited the public to plant poppyseeds. The intention is that when they bloomnext summer, they will form the shape of a giantpoppy measuring ten metres square. As well aspaying tribute, it also helped bring thecommunity together.98 LINCOLNSHIRETODAY098_Layout 1 17/11/2014 09:11 Page 1Could you care for a child long-term?For more information call 0800 093 3099 or log on at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/adoptionandfosteringBe the difference…...foster for keeps!099_Layout 1 17/11/2014 09:12 Page 1Next >