- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- GPs 'overpaid for ghost patients'
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
- 'MP' held after Commons disturbance
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
Arts & Leisure
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Famous authors help celebrate 10 years of awards success
COUNTY children will have the chance to meet two of their favourite authors as the Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Stroke club offers friendship and outings
GRANTHAM Stroke Club offers friendship, entertainment and trips away to its 39 members and their friends.
It’s time to get creative
SLEAFORD Hub Writers are hosting an open mike evening in the café of the National Centre for Craft and Design on Tuesday, March 6.
Join Rotary in the pool for charity swim
LATER this month many local people will be diving into the pool at Sleaford Leisure Centre to support a major charity event.
Journal games review: UFC Undisputed 3
I have never been much of a fan of wrestling type games, they just try to be real and end up not being, I much prefer some mega being who you know is not real, who can leap into the air and fire laser beams from his fingers.
Join Grandpa
PICKLED Image will present a show that is guaranteed to enthral and delight the whole family at the Terry O’Toole Theatre in North Hykeham.
Snowdrop gardens at priory
HAVERHOLME Priory, near Sleaford, is to host a special winter opening to allow members of the public to enjoy its beautiful snowdrop and aconite-laden woods.
New singing group launched in village
IF you have been inspired by the likes of the Military Wives, have always wanted to have a go at singing as part of a choir or group, or if you are looking for a new interest where you will make friends and have fun, then there is a new singing group being set up for you.
New youth drama group
HECKINGTON Players drama group are celebrating the end of their most successful pantomime run ever with a record nine performances to packed audiences and are now keen to accommodate more young people in the society, all keen to get involved with drama either on stage or backstage.
The RAF pathfinder squadrons
SLEAFORD History Group will continue its 2012 programme of talks and meetings with a lecture by Michael Wadsworth.
Special Indian meal deal to support Swimathon
WITH the Rotary Club holding its annual charity Swimathon at the town’s leisure centre later this month, a Sleaford restaurateur is taking the plunge and doing his bit to swell the coffers.
Farmshop and holiday home owners highly commended in county awards.
TWO food and hospitality outlets from the Sleaford area were highly commended in the county’s annual Select Lincolnshire and Tastes of Lincolnshire Food and Drink Awards.
Artist showcases experimental art
EXPERIMENTAL art, some of which was created using petrol bombs and light bulbs, is on show at the Guildhall Arts Centre in Grantham.
Supper and dance for Valentine’s
WHY not take your special someone to a special Valentine’s supper and dance?
See Jessica and the Rabbits
THE glamour of the 1950s is coming to Grantham Conservative Club on Thursday.
Festival fun for half-term
THE February half term will be given extra kicks through a football festival.
One year on for brewer
TO commemorate his first year in business, an Ancaster beer maestro is opening the doors of his up-and-coming brewery to the public.
Views welcomed on swimming pool redesign
RESIDENTS and pool users are being invited to give their input into the design of the new look Sleaford Leisure Centre when it is refurbished.
Another healthy stroll
AN extra regular walk suitable for people wanting to get fit has been added to a growing schedule for the district.
Aircraft talk
SLEAFORD Legionnaires Aviation Club will be hosting a talk by Ron Webster entitled Aero Engine Building Projects.
Football author to whip up Olympic spirit in libraries
A POPULAR children’s writer will be helping county kids get into the Olympic spirit with a series of free events this month.
Concert season back with pianist from Oz
SLEAFORD Music Club resumes its concert schedule after the Christmas recess with a performance by Australian pianist Daniel De Borah.
Gardens open for spring
GARDENS that opened for charities funded under the National Gardens Scheme in Lincolnshire raised £45,451 in 2011.
Life on the verge
NAVENBY Archaeology Group will be hosting a talk by Mark Schofield of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust when the subject will be: Life On The Verge.
Cinema halts showings
THE organisers of Sleaford Community Cinema have had to temporarily call a halt to screenings of films at The Playhouse for the immediate future.
Historic airbase tour
A NEW programme of exciting aviation-infused events in North Kesteven has been unveiled for 2012.
Exploration of fears
THE window display area of the National Centre for Craft and Design will be exploring our fears with its latest exhibits.
Healthy walks
ANYONE looking to improve their lifetsyle, health and fitness can join a series of healthy walks in South Kesteven.
Half term kids’ activities every day at craft centre
THIS February half-term, the National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford has something happening every day for young people to enjoy. On Monday February 13, both children and adults alike can develop their printing skills and surprise a loved one with a beautifully hand crafted card.
Lunches for seniors
FOLLOWING the successful launch of a lunch club in Ruskington, the NK Seniors group, which speaks up for older and more vulnerable people in the district, is hoping to set up other lunch clubs in the area.
New year of work at gallery
FOR the second year running Sleaford’s Carre Gallery kick starts the year with an exhibition of work previously not seen by the public. Entitled New Year - New Work, all exhibits have been submitted especially for this show so visitors will be first to see them.
String music
LINCOLNSHIRE String Chamber Orchestra is to perform a classical concert at St Denys’ Church, Sleaford.
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Weather for Sleaford
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 3 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: West
