Arts & Leisure
Promoting summer holiday fun in town
Organisers of all summer holiday activities within Sleaford can promote their opportunities for fun in the sun through a new passport initiative.
Old watermill rises to the occasion
Cogglesford Mill in Sleaford combined celebrating National Mills Weekend with Real Bread Maker Week to host a range of entertainment.
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.
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 enjoy an egg-cellent camp
Sleaford and district Guides’ annual Egg Day was held at Millfield campsite, South Rauceby, with local guides attending.
Play looks at village church
New Perpsective Theatre Company brings its latest touring production to Leadenham this month.
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.
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.
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.
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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Toy library is under new management
Toys are once again available to borrow from Sleaford Toy Library.
Vintage brass concert for church
Sleaford Vintage Brass group will be performing a concert in aid of St Swithun’s Church in leadenham.
Woodwind ensemble
An evening of musical entertainment by a popular RAF band will be performed next week to mark a historic year for the Methodist Church.
Poop puts pool out of action for a day!
Managers at a swimming pool in Sleaford have had to close it to the public after the water became contaminated when a baby had a ‘little accident’.
Sleaford singing coach appears on The Voice
A Sleaford singing coach is still reeling with delight after a recent brush with stardom proved that her musical dreams can come true.
Postcard leads to detective story
Francesca Millican-Slater presents Me, Myself and Miss Gibbs at Harmston Memorial Hall
Great start to Sleaford Live
Some great weather has brought people out to enjoy the first few events of Sleaford Live 2013.
VIDEO - Reporter enjoys all the fun of the fair video
Reporter Rachel Grafton (pictured far left) sampled one of the most extreme rides at Boston’s May Fair on Tuesday, and managed to get some footage whilst on the ride with some brilliant views of the town.
Vintage brass concert for church
Sleaford Vintage Brass group will be performing a concert in aid of St Swithun’s Church in leadenham.
Bikers needed for all-night charity ride
Motorcyclists can do their bit for a top cancer charity simply by going for a jaunt on their bikes.
Choral Society event cancelled
The Sleaford Choral Society regrets to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances, its concert planned for Saturday May 18 at St Denys’ Church in Sleaford has been cancelled.
Talk on county’s airfields of the Great War
Andy Johnson will be giving a lecture on First World War aviation in Lincolnshire and its airfields at the Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre.
Something for everyone
Sleaford Live 2013 is here, bringing you dozens of live music, arts and drama events to suit all tastes from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 12.
Airfield open weekend has a Lancaster flypast and great prizes
Vintage bus tours of the old aerodrome of RAF Metheringham have been arranged by the Friends of Metheringham Airfield for their open weekend on Saturday and Sunday at the Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre.
Top performer
If you want a night of top musical storytelling, Caythorpe’s church has got the best of the best.
Art on the map
More than 60 artists and craft-makers across Lincolnshire will open their studios to the public this month.
Music, art and stories on show at exhibitions
Lincolnshire Perspectives, a painting exhibition of local artists with stories by Sleaford Hub Writers will be at the Carre Gallery from May 2 throughout the week.
Your big gig
A national celebration of music in communities will take place in the county in the summer and our local villages are invited to be a part of it.
See pool project progress
Those with a keen interest in the progress of Sleaford Leisure Centre’s refurbishment programme are invited to find out more.
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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VIDEO - Sleaford area scouts on parade video
Scouts from across the Sleaford and district were out in force to celebrate England’s patron saint on Sunday.
Comedian Russell Howard sees the yolk with World Egg Throwing Champ
Joint organiser of Swaton’s Vintage Day and World Egg Throwing Championship, Andy Dunlop has done wonders to publicise the events after appearing last night (Thursday) on a top comedy TV show.
Band are back
A hugely popular Sleaford Indie Celt band are returning to one of their original haunts.
More to see ‘Live’
While all the music is going on in nearly 20 venues for Sleaford Live 2013, other interesting things are happening elsewhere.
Theatre can be an education
Hambledon Productions are bringing Educating Rita, by Willy Russell to venues in Sleaford and Leadenham.
Rotary club all set for ninth beer festival
The ninth annual Sleaford Beer Festival will be held this week kicking off tomorrow (Thursday) until Sunday.
Proud Scouts on parade video
Scouts from across the Sleaford and district were out in force to celebrate England’s patron saint on Sunday.
Young thespians present a classic
Sleaford Little Theatre Youth Drama members are busy adding the final touches to their musical play of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as part of Sleaford Live.
Take a spring time walk on the wild side or visit an art show
Why not join Countrysidenk and Vippies Pet Sevices for a woodland walk on Sunday April 28?
People ‘gather’ for latest workshops
A day of demonstrations, artist talks, creative workshops and live music was held at Sleaford’s National Centre for Craft and Design.
Foot stomping fun
The next Music Train on the Grantham to Skegness line departs Sleaford on Thursday April 25.
Artists in church
A village church will be transformed by contemporary art installations by internationally renowned artists.
Trail-load of good, egg-citing fun for kids at Mareham Pastures
Children enjoying their Easter holidays have been out and about on the trail of something egg-tremely fun in Sleaford.
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Weather for Sleaford
Tuesday 21 May 2013
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Light rain
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