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Farce force to be reckoned Review by Rachel Grafton

What do you get if you mix voluminous bras, a rebellious washing machine, an under-taker, a marriage counsellor and the DSS? An absolutely hilarious farce by the Heckington Players!

Talk on ambitions for historic mill

Sleaford Museum Trust is hosting a talk on the iconic Heckington Windmill.

William Alvey School choir performing at The Source, Sleaford, for Sleaford Live.

Fantastic Sleaford Live event video

It has been another amazing festival of performing arts and music as Sleaford Live 2013 drew to a close on Sunday.

Girl Guides camp at Millfield Campsite, South Rauceby.

Girl Guides enjoy an egg-cellent camp

Sleaford and district Guides’ annual Egg Day was held at Millfield campsite, South Rauceby, with local guides attending.

Entertaining Angels in production. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography.

Play looks at village church

New Perpsective Theatre Company brings its latest touring production to Leadenham this month.

Arts & Leisure rss

Claire Kinton at the launch of Dead Game

New book and nomination for author Claire

As well as releasing the next chapter in a ‘dead’ good trilogy, a Welbourn author is up for a top literary prize and needs your votes.

Woodhall Spa's Kinema in the Woods

DAMBUSTERS: Kinema to screen special showing of The Dam Busters

Film buffs are being given the opportunity to watch the legendary film The Dam Busters at Woodhall Spa’s Kinema in the Woods.

Stuart Bateman pours a glass of his brewery's Vintage Ale. Photo: Batemans

DAMBUSTERS: Toast the raid with Batemans’ anniversary ale

Want to toast the bravery and success of the Dambusters? Well, now you will be able to with a special ale to mark the 70th anniversary.

Richard Todd as Guy Gibson  Image: Optimum Releasing

DAMBUSTERS: Guy Gibson actor remembers much loved film

In 1955 The Dam Busters became a box office smash and – to this day – it remains rated as one of the finest British films of all time.

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Martha, 5, cuts the ribbon to open the Toy Library.

Toy library is under new management

Toys are once again available to borrow from Sleaford Toy Library.

Showbiz News rss

Kelly Rowland joining US X Factor

Simon Cowell has added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the judging panel of the US version of The X Factor.

Comedy scriptwriter Braben dies

Comedy writer Eddie Braben, the third man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.

Soderbergh frustrated by studios

Steven Soderbergh has admitted his decision to retire from filmmaking is partly to do with a frustration at Hollywood studios and their control of the industry.

Brian May hopes Voice dies soon

Brian May has hit out at The Voice, saying he hopes the show will "die a natural death very soon".

Douglas: I'm 'proud' of Zeta Jones

Michael Douglas has spoken of his pride in wife Catherine Zeta Jones, as she returns home after a stint in rehab.

Property News rss

Cliff villages emerge as part of attractive ‘Golden Triangle’

Cliff villages, such as Navenby and Caythorpe are emerging as part of a ‘golden triangle’ for property bucking the national trend, according to the Sunday Times.

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