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Pink Floyd tribute band, Time is Money.
L-R Sharon Cannings, Cat Vernon, Pete Tatam, Martin Nicholls, Martyn Bewick, Will Petchell, George Clifton, Anth Hindmarch.

Sleaford’s very own Pink Floyd

Lincolnshire based Pink Floyd tribute act, Time Is Money is set to perform their debut concert at St George’s Academy in Sleaford on Saturday, June 29.

Organiser Ollie Smith (far left) pictured with committe members and helpers. Photo: 990mf.

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.

Pictured are, from left - Rachel Baxter, Sue Chapman, Dave Wilson, Kip Winter.

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.

The Boston Stump in wool form.

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.

Bear Makes Ninja

‘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.

Heckington Singers.

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.

Judges Enid Hibbitt and Mark Manley pictured judging the many entries into the produce show. Photo: 0964mf.

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.

Triple bonus at Little Theatre

Review by Andy Hubbert

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.

Building work at Sleaford Leisure Centre.

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.

Artists of Navenby exhibition at St Peter's Church, Navenby.
Artists of Navenby members L-R Ann Bray and Heather Valentine.

Art group enjoy a successful showcase

The Artists of Navenby group enjoyed a really good weekend exhibition in the village.

Tyndale Thomas will lead the gospel workshop.

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.

An elegant Rolls Royce parked at Woodland Waters before the start of the rally.

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.

Sleaford Leisure Centre progress briefing at NKDC Civic Suite.
L-R Mike Lock and Scott Masterman with plans for the new Splash Pool.

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.

Miller Magic at Masonic Centre, Watergate, sleaford. Sleaford Live event.

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.

'Make and Take Home' bread day at Cogglesford Mill.
L-R Sonya Hundal of Greenfield Bakers, Friskney, with Cogglesford Mill millers Barry Bailey and Michael Darling.

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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