Arts & Leisure
Cheers! Beer festival raises thousands
Revellers looking to enjoy a tipple or two enjoyed a thriving village beer festival last weekend, all for good causes too.
VIDEO - Queen’s Birthday Reception at RAF College Cranwell video
The Standard’s Andy Hubbert and Rachel Grafton were among invited guests to the Queen’s Birthday Reception at RAF College Cranwell on Wednesday.
Donation to stroke unit
Proceeds from the recent production of “Footprints – Songs of the Slea” have been presented to Lincoln County Hospital Stroke Unit. The show raised £650 for the unit.
Creative workshop
Children enjoying half-term were treated to a special workshop at the Natioanl Centre for Craft and Design, run by Rhubarb Theatre Company.
Riot of colour at garden party funds Sleaford In Bloom
Sunday June 9 saw the sun shining on the annual Sleaford in Bloom Garden Party.
Student artists
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy’s art department is running an art exhibition over the next few weeks in town.
Knitted ‘Stump’ is star of show
A woolly version of the Boston Stump will be unveiled at the Keep Calm and Carry Yarn event to be held at Sleaford’s National Centre for Craft and Design.
Approval needed for new heating system
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government is being asked to sign off a planning application that would link up NKDC’s main offices for a supply of free heat.
‘Ninjas’ to play Skeggy festival
A ‘feel-good’ Sleaford punk band have been chosen to play as part of a line-up for a top festival on the coast this summer.
Learn more about River Slea at Cogglesford Mill day
Discover the history of the River Slea at Cogglesford Mill this Sunday, June 9.
Afternoon of music at Aswarby Park and summer church concert
An afternoon of musical entertainment is being held in aid of the British Red Cross.
Russian singers to perform in Welbourn
St. Chad’s Church in Welbourn will host the LYRA Vocal Ensemble, a group of four Russian singers, on Saturday June 15 at 7.30pm.
Summer concert for singing group
A local village’s popular community choir, The Heckington Singers, is busy putting the final touches to its summer concert.
Village show a success despite wet weather
Entertainers and exhibitors from all walks of life were in Brant Broughton last weekend bringing the whole village together.
Look out for Stephen on Britain’s Got Talent tonight!
Some of you may remember a musical theatre group performing Chasing the Dream on Britain’s Got Talent, wowing judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.
Appalachian clog dancing on trains and children’s flowers
The next Music Train event on the Sleaford to Skegness Poacher Line features an American clog dancing group.
VIDEO - A look at Sleaford Leisure Centre’s make-over video
Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the progress of Sleaford Leisure Centre’s current refurbishment, due for completion in October.
Could you win top photo competition?
Community Lincs, a charity based in Sleaford but serving the whole county, is once again running a photographic competition starting on June 1.
Art group enjoy a successful showcase
The Artists of Navenby group enjoyed a really good weekend exhibition in the village.
Gospel workshop
Singers from across the Sleaford area are being invited to take part in a prestigious gospel singing workshop taught by the leading light of British Gospel music, Tyndale Thomas.
Another classic tour for Rotary Club organisers
The Woodland Waters at Ancaster with its lakes and grassy banks provided the perfect setting for this year’s Annual Tour of Lincs 100.
Dog owners can go ‘walkies’ in the countryside
○ Join CountrysideNK and Vippies Pet Services on a guided walk on Sunday.
VIDEO - Work on leisure centre project ‘well on the way’ video
A public briefing has revealed the progress being made on a multi-million pound refurbishment of Sleaford Leisure Centre.
VIDEO - Thanks to all who supported Sleaford Live 2013 video
Vi Hill of Sleaford Live had praise for the whole organising commitee and support team.
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.
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Weather for Sleaford
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Cloudy
Temperature: 13 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North east
