< Previous90 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONHe’s behind you It’s that time of year again (oh yes it is!) where pantos take place allacross the county. Here we’ve collected together some of the very bestfor the whole family to enjoy. © Shutterstock / gualtiero boffiLincolnFriday 8 December – Tuesday 2 January 2018Jack and the Beanstalk, Lincoln Drill HallIn association with Lincoln Drill Hall, Jamie MarcusProductions is putting on its 10th anniversary panto thisChristmas in the form of Jack and the Beanstalk. Back bypopular demand is James Campbell as the outrageousDame Dotty Trott, mother of hero Jack and his brother SillySimon. They haven’t a bean to their name and theirloveable cow daisy has gone dry. Worse still, the village isat the mercy of the giant Blunderbore and his wickedhenchmen Fleabottom has captured the beautiful PrincessZena. But this is one princess who can take care of herself.Come along and follow Jack up the beanstalk to find outwho saves the day. For more information, visitwww.lincolndrillhall.com.GrimsbyFriday 15 – Thursday 28 DecemberCinderella, Grimsby Auditorium With last year’s Aladdin receiving rave reviews, the Auditoriumis back with another Christmas favourite – Cinderella. Theshow will be packed full of spectacular scenery, breathtakingcostumes, stunning special effects, fabulous song and danceroutines and hilarious slapstick comedy. And, don’t forget,there will be the most gruesome twosome in pantoland withCinderella’s ugly sister plotting to stop her getting to the ball.For more information, visit www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk.90-91_Layout 1 15/11/2017 12:02 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY91WHAT’S ONSkegness Friday 15 – Wednesday 27 DecemberAladdin the Pantomime Spectacular, Embassy Theatre 2017 sees Magna Vitae Productions present a Pantomime Spectacularfor all ages. A story of adventure and love where our hero and hiswicked Uncle Abanazar battle in pursuit of a lamp of extraordinarypowers. Follow Aladdin and, of course, Widow Twankey on a romanticcomedy adventure through the street circus of Old Peking; a magiccarpet ride with a wish-granting Genie and a lamp-full of laughs acrossthe ancient earth. For more information, visitwww.embassytheatre.co.uk.LouthFriday 12 – Saturday 20 January 2018Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, LouthRiverhead TheatrePerhaps the quintessential panto, this festive favouritehas delighted kids and adults of all ages forgenerations and now Louth’s own Riverhead playerswill be putting on this Yuletide staple. For moreinformation, visit www.louthriverheadtheatre.com.StamfordThursday 4 – Sunday 7 January 2016Rapunzel A Tangled Tale, Stamford TheatreEach year Polka Dot Pantomimes puts on classicBritish pantomimes that entertain audiences up anddown the UK. This year sees them taking the belovedtale of long hair and heroism, Rapunzel. For moreinformation, www.stamfordartscentre.com.90-91_Layout 1 15/11/2017 12:03 Page 292 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSUDOKUcompetitionClosing date for entries is: 20th DECEMBER 2017To 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 solutionD2E8CM2A0Y746281593293645817851379264624793158985416372137852649469138725518927436372564981AriesMar 21 - Apr 20 When you speak the truth you can always expectfireworks because not everyone likes to be put onthe spot. The new, confident, happier you is causingsomeone to feel uncomfortable, probably becausethey are losing their grip over your emotions. TaurusApr 21 - May 21 This is not a time to think about your own needs.You need to consider other people’s feelings andunderstand their situation. You know you can pushsomeone’s buttons too hard sometimes so thatthey really get angry and irritated about the mostpetty, insignificant things. GeminiMay 22 - June 21 If you are hell bent on picking a fight withsomeone, you may jeopardise your chances ofhappiness or ever hearing those wedding bellsring out. Give your loved ones a bit of time andspace, after all, everyone seems to be stressed outabout the most ridiculous of matters.CancerJun 22 - Jul 23 With a little bit of patience and forward planning,important issues can be resolved. Someone veryclose to you needs your assistance and support.Do not waste time being in awe of people whoappear wealthier and more successful than youbecause behind closed doors, the truth can oftenbe very different. LeoJul 24 - Aug 23 A certain matter may still be up in the air puttingyou in a very difficult position. It’s important to betactful when dealing with someone who isexperiencing a deeply sensitive time because younever know what lies beneath the surface. Slowyour speed and stop tearing around like a lunatic. VirgoAug 24 - Sep 23 You need to be open minded about a new situationotherwise disagreements and arguments are likely.You are used to being the boss in mostrelationships but someone new on the scene haddifferent ideas and could be a force to be reckonedwith. LibraSep 24 - Oct 23 You are full of great ideas, but will you put yourmoney where your mouth is? Someone isn’t takingyou very seriously and this could spark off a majorrow. Your day to day routine is about to change,whether it involves friends, family or romance,things haven’t looked this good in ages. ScorpioOct 24 - Nov 22 No matter how much you may be forced todepend on others for various things, you are stillmaster of your own fate and will only do exactlywhat you want to do. This is no time for regret.What has taken place in the past belongs rightthere, in the past. SagittariusNov 23 - Dec 21 Try to take a little extra care with finances. Overspending on trivia or being over generous with thewrong people will force you to do a bit morejuggling than you are used to. If you areexperiencing difficulties in a personal relationship,follow your instincts and get to the bottom of whatis really going on behind the scenes. Astrology by Linda Lancashire0776 4466381www.lindalancashire.co.ukteresastanley1@btinternet.co.ukCapricornDec 22 - Jan 20 The choices you make now regarding a certainrelationship will determine in which direction youwill be forced to travel in next. It’s important thatyou are honest with yourself about what youwant and need out of life in order to be happy.Bide your time before making any rash decisionsaffecting finances and material stability. AquariusJan 21 - Feb 19 It’s time to get out of that rut and do somethingconstructive about making a few positivechanges for the better. A fresh approach is allthat is needed for you to feel happier, morefulfilled and relaxed about the future. PiscesFeb 20 - Mar 20 Your intuitive powers are peaking and you willbe spotting new clues regarding a certainsituation more frequently. You may be ready forwhat is about to happen, but some freshinformation may succeed in ‘blowing you away’.A slow burning friendship is growing moreimportant. yourstars698547312543912786721836549179654238432189657865723491987365124256491873314278965Lincolnshire Today’s guide tothe astro month ahead...92_Layout 1 15/11/2017 10:56 Page 1We’re looking for those with azest for life to joinLincolnshire Today’s sales team!You don’t have to be an adrenalin junkieto work here but it helps…Contact Michael Fisher on 01472 310305PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/AUREMARLINCOLNSHIRETODAY93classifiedTo advertise your services call Angela Cooper atLincolnshire Today on01472 310310MotorsBritish ClassicsHeritage MotorsParts 1948 to dateRetail Trade ExportSpecial ProjectsRestorationsManufacturing ModificationsCountry Workshops Risegate,Nr Spalding, Lincs, PE11 4EZClassic LandroversTel/Fax 01775 750223www.british4x4centre.co.ukVendingEventsPhotographyStuart Wilde Photography LtdThe best photography is about much more thantaking a picture. 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Prices start from only £99 per day For more information visitwww.playaflamencavilla.co.uk Holiday Villa Rental93_Layout 1 15/11/2017 10:57 Page 1From Grimsbywith love Of all places to boast aconnection to the assassinationof JFK, Grimsby would bepretty far down the list. Newfiles however, released by USpresident Donald Trump hasrevealed a hitherto unknown and,let’s face it, unlikely connection.Russian spy Albert Osborne is believedto have warned a British journalist ofthe assassination just 25 minutes beforethe shots were fired. Osborne wasbelieved to have been staying at hissister’s gaff in Grimsby when he made the call where, the files claim, hesaid, “Call the American Embassy in London for some big news”. Thefiles also claim that Osborne befriended Lee Harvey Oswald mere weeksbefore the assassination. Crazy, huh? By the watercooler94 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYStay in touch withLincolnshire TodayWe love to know what you like most (and least) in Lincolnshire Today – so get in touch withus via Twitter at @lincstoday or search for us on Facebook. Find out what’s coming up infuture issues and keep up to date with the latest Lincolnshire news!The party continues with January’s issue as we look back on 2017 and ahead to all that’sexciting in 2018. Plus there’s all our regular features – so watch out in newsagents andsupermarkets across Lincolnshire, and on www.lincolnshiretoday.net, by the end of December!LincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netPedalto the metalWhen political groups tookto the streets in protestbearing banners of ‘power tothe people’, letting themgrass up speedy driversprobably wasn’t what theyhad in mind. For some Lincolnshireresidents, catching outspeeders will soon become areality. Under a new initiativeaimed at improving roadsafety, volunteers will beoffered specialised training as well as radar guns to catch out driversbreaking the speed limits. Any caught in this way will be sent a stern letterwith road safety advice. Best watch that accelerator peddle on the commutefrom now on folks.Have we missed anything? Send yourrib-ticklers tod.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.uk© shutterstock/jremes84KnockknockLincoln is the crowning glory of our fair county,resplendent with quaint back alleys, cobble streetsand exquisite architecture. Well not for one resident,who is calling for the city’s iconic cathedral to be torndown. The jokester, one Benjamin Abel, posted in the‘You’re Probably from Lincoln If…’ Facebook groupclaiming his view of the Brayford was mired by thecathedral. He claimed that if he attracted 100,000likes he will take it to “parliament to put the cathedralat the bottom of the Brayford to create three floatingrestaurants”. This was followed with a Change.comcampaign. 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