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Corby Glen choristers are a boost for air ambulance

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:47:06 GMT

Corby Choristers raised £853 for charity when they held a Spring Concert called Come to the Movies.

First of summer walks at Grimsthorpe takes place this month

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:37 GMT

The first of 12 guided summer walks in the park around Grimsthorpe Castle takes place on Tuesday, May 21, starting at 7pm.

Famous ballet Swan Lake to be screened live by Reel cinema in Grantham

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:03:08 GMT

The Reel cinema in Grantham will be taking part in a first next month by screening a production of famous ballet Swan Lake live from St Petersburg.

Eating Out: Football on the menu as well as good pub grub

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:07:02 GMT

The Playhouse, Watergate, Grantham

The Playhouse is the kind of pub where food is possibly one of the last things you think about and our visit on Sunday had an ulterior motive.

Put your faith in Brendan Murray play at Leadenham

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:57:27 GMT

A play about about the vicar of a small rural parish with a dwindling congregation comes to Leadenham Village Hall next week.

Towers of Stone to rock Twyford pub

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:26 GMT

Classic rock covers band The Towers of Stone will play The Saddle Inn, Twyford, near Melton, on Saturday (May 18).

Grantham Reel wants to sell alcohol

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:06:20 GMT

Cinema-goers in Grantham could soon be drinking a beer or wine while watching a film.

Caricature: Former Grantham Mayor Graham Wheat

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:51:03 GMT

Aviation enthusiast Graham Wheat served in the RAF for three decades, having overcome a bitter blow at the beginning of his career.

Bottesford studio hosts exhibition of John M Pooler paintings

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:09 GMT

The Elle Je Photography Studios and Gallery in Bottesford is presenting an exhibition of paintings by John M Pooler.

Students to put on Thatcher performance at Grantham Guildhall

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:19:01 GMT

A group of students are staging a free performance called ‘The Lady is not for Turning’ on Friday (May 17).

Village pre-school to celebrate 40th year with reunion

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:27 GMT

Colsterworth Methodist Pre-School will celebrate its 40th birthday in June with a family picnic to be held on the playing field at Colsterworth Sports and Social Club on Sunday, June 30, from noon until 2pm.

Mind Boggling quiz will raise funds for Gravity FM

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:33:19 GMT

A Mind Boggling Quiz will support local radio station Gravity FM on Friday (May 17).

Olde Barn’s beauty spa is well worth finding

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:05 GMT

Located within the village of Marston is a well-kept beauty secret waiting to be discovered – The Olde Barn Hotel health club.

Night of electronic music to fill Oscar’s in Grantham

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:52:33 GMT

An evening of electronic music will be hosted by Oscar’s Wine Bar on Thursday, May 23.

Grantham poet Zoe draws on her life experiences

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:25:41 GMT

Travelling the world, living life to the full, has given a Grantham poet plenty of wisdom and experience to draw on in her work.

Grantham singers invited to take part in Gospel workshop

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:49:42 GMT

Singers are being invited to take part in a special Gospel Singing Workshop in Grantham taught by a leading light of British Gospel music, Tyndale Thomas MBE.

Puppet show to boost Grantham Journal campaign

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:23:30 GMT

Entertainment for youngsters in the form of a puppet show will raise money for the Journal Children’s Fund: Christmas Cracker Appeal.

Grantham’s ‘Billy Elliot’ is back in town with his dance company

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:16:43 GMT

More than a decade after leaving his home town, a talented ballet dancer is returning to Grantham with his own dance company.

Knipfest returns with more bands on the bill

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:34:22 GMT

Successful open air concert Knipfest returns next month with more bands in a bid to raise even more for charity.

Hardeep writes a recipe for laughs in Grantham show

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:21 GMT

TV presenter Hardeep Singh Kohli is bringing his popular show, Indian Takeaway, to the Guildhall in Grantham.