Going Out Guide

Sumptuous Snowdrops at Barnsdale Gardens from Tuesday 12th to Thursday 28th February (10am - 4pm). There are lots of our common snowdrops as well as many rare and unusual varieties to see.

Arts Around Town Family Fun Day in Stamford. Family friendly activities throughout the Arts Centre and across Stamford on Friday 22nd February from 11am until 4pm.  Venues include St Michael's Churchyard, Stamford Library, High Street, Barn Hill Methodist Church, Walkers Bookshop, St Marty's Church and the Arts Centre

Cottesmore Point to Point at Garthorpe, near Melton on Sunday 24th February
7 races -  first Race at 12 Noon
Entrance £15 on the gate per adult. Children Under 16 go free
E-Tickets available on Midlands Pointing website - £13 if purchased in advance

The For Rutland Men's Good & New Sale - Selling good quality new and nearly new clothes and accessories for Men raising funds for 'For Rutland' at 33 Pillings Road, Oakham on Friday 22nd February from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday 23rd February from 9am until 1pm

Back to the 80s party night at Greetham Valley on Saturday 2nd March – featuring vocalist Nicole Marie and Revolution Discos and 2 course meal - £22 a ticket from Greetham Valley reception 

W/c 18th February

Monday 18th:

Mary Poppins Returns - Wildcats Workshop at Stamford Arts Centre at 9.30am

Tuesday 19th:

Willow Animal Workshop at Barnsdale Gardens from 9.30am until 4pm

Oliver - Wildcats 3-day Workshop at Stamford Arts Centre at 9.30am

Strictly Ann Widdecombe at Stamford Corn Exchange at 7.30pm

Wednesday 20th:

The Greatest Show - Wildcats Workshop at Stamford Arts Centre at 9.30am

Making the Most of Your Kitchen Garden at Barnsdale Gardens from 10am until 4pm

There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly at Stamford Arts Centre at 2.30pm

Friday 22nd;

The Sound of the 70s with the Zoots at Stamford Corn Exchange at 8pm

Saturday 23rd:

Krystallos Quartet featuring Haydn, Mendelssohn and Shostakovitch string quartets at Stamford Arts Centre at 7.30pm

An Audience with Mark 'Billy' Billingham (TV's most experienced, highest ranking and most

Decorated SAS leader) at Stamford Corn Exchange at 7.30pm 

The Good & New Clothes Sale - Selling good quality new and nearly new clothes and accessories for all the Family raising funds for 'For Rutland'. For Rutland raises funds to pay for Specialist Advisers based at Citizens Advice Rutland who provide non-medical advice to people of all ages living with long term health conditions in Rutland and the Surrounding Community

Price: Pre-booked tickets £15 from 01572 72440

First Night Sale from 5pm to 8pm on Friday 1st March and the Big Sale from 8.30am to 1pm on Saturday 2nd March at Barnsdale Lodge Hotel

The Good & New Clothes Sale
Selling good quality new and nearly new clothes and accessories for all the Family raising funds for 'For Rutland'

First Night Sale from 5pm to 8pm on Friday 1st March and The Big Sale from 8.30am to 1pm on Saturday 2nd March at Barnsdale Lodge Hotel

Spring Fiesta at Barnsdale Gardens from Monday 4th to Sunday March. Come and explore Barnsdale as everything starts to burst into life

W/c 25th February

Monday 25th:

David Baddiel's ANiMALCOLM at Stamford Corn  Exchange at 4.30pm

Tuesday 26th:

Basics of Vegetable Growing at Barnsdale Gardens. Nick Hamilton explains the mysteries of soil preparation, seed sowing, plant raising, crop requirements and planting in this morning of top tips for beginners from 10.30am until 12.30pm

Growing in Raised Beds at Bransdale Gardens from 2pm until 4pm. Nick Hamilton takes a look at the benefits of growing in raised beds and the vegetables that are particularly suited to this environment

Wednesday 27th:

Rose Pruning at Barnsdale Gardens from 10am until 12.30pm

A Pint of Poetry at Stamford Arts Centre Cellar Bar at 8pm

Friday 1st:

Jack the Ripper - The Real Truth at Stamford Corn Exchange at 7.30pm

Saturday 2nd:

The Giant jam Sandwich at Stamford Arts Centre at 2.30pm

The White Snake Experience & Def Leppard Rock Tribute Show at Stamford Corn Exchange
at 7.30pm

Viva Vivaldi at St Mary’s Church, Stamford at 7.30pm

Leveret - A unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians. At Stamford Arts Centre at 7.30pm

Sunday 3rd:

Once Upon a Princess - A Pop Princess Party at Stamford Corn Exchange at 12pm and 4pm

W/c 4th March

Monday 4th:
The Basics of Organic Veg Growing at Barnsdale Gardens from 10am until 4pm

Tuesday 5th:

Stamford Shoestring Theatre present The Herd at Stamford Arts Centre at 7.45pm

Wednesday 6th:

Stamford Shoestring Theatre present The Herd at Stamford Arts Centre at 7.45pm

Thursday 7th:

Introduction to Wood Carving at Barnsdale Gardens from 10.30am until 4pm

The Band of the Royal Air Force with Stamford Endowed Schools at Stamford Corn Exchange at 7pm

Stamford Shoestring Theatre present The Herd at Stamford Arts Centre at 7.45pm

Friday 8th:

National Youth Theatre Connections Present - Flesh at Stamford Arts Centre at 7.30pm

Saturday 9th :

Beyond the Barricade - 20th Anniversary Tour at Stamford Corn Exchange at 7.30pm

Faryl Smith in Concert with Stamford Endowed Schools Choir and Band at Stamford Methodist Church at 7.30pm

Stamford Shoestring Theatre present The Herd at Stamford Arts Centre at 7.45pm