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80s Mania! Coming to Lincoln.

80s Mania at Lincoln Theatre Royal

WHIZZ back in time and experience the 1980s again as the fabulous 80s Mania music show comes to Lincoln Theatre Royal.

Vintage steam trains at Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

THE Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be open on Sunday May 20 with vintage steam trains running all day between Ludborough and North Thoresby stations starting at 10.45am.

REVIEW: Sound of Music at Riverhead Theatre

I MAKE it no secret that, whilst I admire the work and expertise of Rodgers and Hammerstein, I am not particularly struck on The Sound Of Music.

TV star Ade Edmondson outside butchers Lakings of Louth. The star of comedy favourites Bottom and the Young Ones visited the town to film an episode about Lincolnshire for his show Ade in Britain which is due to be shown in early 2013.

TV star Adrian Edmondson cooks up a storm on filming visit to Louth

TV comedy star Ade Edmondson swapped cooking up jokes for cooking up chine as he filmed his latest show in Louth.

The Twist and Pulse factor drew thousands of people to Mablethorpe for last year's illuminations switch on.

POLL: Council scraps celebrity switch on of Mablethorpe summer illuminations

THERE will be no celebrity switching on Mablethorpe’s summer lights this year, despite last year drawing one of the biggest crowds yet.

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Captain Derek brings ‘Edelweiss’ to the stage

In this regular feature Carol Tinkler turns the spotlight on Louth Playgoers.

Car boot sale in Louth

A CAR boot sale is at Park Avenue, Louth, on Sunday May 13.

Christopher Maltman at Louth Film Club

INTERNATIONALLY renowned but locally born and bred opera singer Christopher Maltman will attend Louth Film Club’s exclusive screening of Juan, the spectacular English-language version of Mozart’s Don Giovanni in which he takes the title rôle as the great philanderer.

80s Mania! Coming to Lincoln.

80s Mania show set to roll into Lincoln Theatre Royal

WHIZZ back in time and experience the 1980s again as the fabulous 80s Mania music show comes to Lincoln Theatre Royal.

Rosemary Field plays the organ at St James’s Church Louth

A TEA Time Organ Recital with Rosemary Field will be held at St James’s Parish Church on Saturday May 12, at 4pm.

Pris McGirr Quartet at Louth Jazz Club

MANY people know of the New Orleans Club in Louth, home to John Paddon’s South Wold Jazz Band, is 50 years old this year.

Spring concert at St James’s Church Louth

A SPRING Concert will be held at St James’s Church, Louth, on Sunday May 13 at 7.30pm.

Wartime film featuring Lincolnshire coast to start with a bang

A WARTIME film featuring many locations along the East Lindsey coast has finally come to life.

Darren Webster pictured with a hawk.

Hawks and owls at Natureland

BEAUTIFUL birds will be coming to Natureland, Skegness on Bank Holiday Monday.

Alford Silver Band to hold bank holiday sale

ALFORD Silver Band will be holding its popular annual book sale this bank holiday weekend - May 5, 6 and 7.

International Dawn Chorus Day at local wildlife reserves

TWO local nature reserves are set to take part in International Dawn Chorus Day this weekend.

Dirty Dancing. Emily Holt and Paul-Michael Jones

Review: Dirty Dancing

WHAT is still regarded as an iconic movie has been turned into a theatrical winner and, for the next three weeks, Milton Keynes Theatre will be packed with enthusiastic audiences wanting to see more Dirty Dancing.

Skegness Stadium is set for a busy few weeks - starting with several days of bank holiday action.

Skegness Stadium is chock full of bank holiday action

SKEGNESS Stadium is set to offer weekends chock full of all manner of stunts, stock car and banger racing this month - starting with a bumper bank holiday weekend.

The Lancaster bomber Just Jane will be doing a number of taxy runs during the weekend's events.

Bank Holiday flying displays

SOME truly iconic aircraft are set to be seen in the skies above the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre over the May bank holiday weekend.

Adrian Edmondson drops into Louth!

TV’s Ade Edmondson visits Louth for ITV show

TV STAR Ade Edmondson is in Louth this afternoon (Thursday) filming for his latest show, Ade in Britain.

West End musical hit set for week-long run

SMASH hit West End show Dreamboats & Petticoats has taken up residence in Skegness as part of a week-long run.

Gary Grace

Shiny Stockings Band to perform at 1940s night in Sandilands

REVELLERS on the coast can turn back the clock and enjoy a 1940s night to raise money for local causes.

Open garden in Louth for St Andrew’s Hospice

THE garden at Grantchester in Stewton Lane, Louth, is open on Sunday May 6 and Monday May 7.

Art exhibition in Louth

AN art exhibition runs at the Mansion House in Upgate, Louth, until Sunday May 6.

Karl Lomas, Dave Simpson, Jo Matthews, No Relevance and dj Mothership at Louth Home-Start East Lindsey gig

A FUNDRAISING gig for family support charity Home-Start East Lindsey will take place at the Kings head pub, Louth, on Friday May 4 at 7.30pm.

Exciting events set for Alford Manor

A NUMBER of exciting events will be taking place over the coming weeks at the stunning Alford Manor House.

Mablethorpe's old library in Victoria Road looks set to get a new lease of life after being taken over by the Boatshed. Coun Tony Howard, Chairman of the Boatshed Committee, said he hoped the takeover would create 'a real buzz' around the town.

Boatshed to refloat Mablethorpe’s deserted former library

MABLETHORPE’s old library is set to become a multi-use ‘Coastal Centre’ run by the Boatshed, and could open later this year, the Leader understands.

West End musical to be staged at the Embassy

A MUSICAL featuring some of the greatest hits from the rock ‘n roll era starts a week-long run at the Embassy Theatre, Skegness, on Monday.

Scott May’s Daredevil Stunt Show at Manby

SCOTT May’s Daredevil Stunt Show The Greatest Show on Wheels is at Manby Motorplex on Thursday May 3 at 7pm.

Louth Film Club screen We Need to Talk About Kevin

ON MONDAY April 30, at the Playhouse Cinema, Louth Film Club will be showing British director Lynne Ramsay’s bravura screen version of Lionel Shriver’s best-selling, prize-winning novel We Need To Talk About Kevin.

Wildboyz to perform in Embassy Theatre

HUNKY heart-throbs from your favourite TV shows will be getting ladies’ hearts racing and making them blush when they appear in their latest racey show.

Adam Ant.

Adam Ant is at this Year’s SO Festival, Skegness

Adam Ant is the latest act to be announced for this year’s SO Festival on July 1, alongside a performance on June 30 from chart topping band Scouting For Girls.

Louth wedding fair

ST JAMES’S Church in Louth is hosting a Wedding Fair on Saturday April 28 between 10am and 4pm.

Bugsy Malone auditions at Grimsby Auditorium

BUGSY Malone auditions will be held at Grimsby Auditorium on Sunday April 29 for nine to 19-year-olds.

Fundraiser night for Mablethorpe’s Kirkstead Krusaders

KIRKSTEAD Krusaders JFC in Mablethorpe are holding a race night to raise funds for the club.

Adam Ant at Embassy Theatre Skegness

ADAM Ant will bring his all hits and new material show to The Embassy Theatre, Skegness on Sunday, July 1 at 7.30pm.

VIDEO: Olympic themed artwork displayed at Louth’s old swimming pool video

THE old Louth Swimming Pool located next to the Riverhead Theatre has been transformed by local youngsters who have used the current vacant location as a platform to display their artwork.

The giant whale simulator that will feature at the Bathing Beauties Festival.

Giant whale will be part of Mablethorpe art festival in September

A GIANT whale will be one of the main attractions at September’s Bathing Beauties Festival, it has been announced.

Eagles tribute act to play Skegness

THE Eagles many classic tracks will echo from Skegness on Saturday.

Alford Silver Band in free concert

ALFORD Silver Band is set to perform its latest free concert in Alford this Saturday

Look out for Town Crier Roy Palmer on St George's Day!

Mablethorpe Town Crier Roy Palmer in St George’s Day celebrations

TOWN Crier for Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe and Sutton on Sea Roy Palmer will be out and about across the area on Monday to mark St George’s Day.

Essence of Ireland back with new show

FANS of top quality Irish music will be in for a treat in Skegness this Friday when ‘Essence of Ireland’ stops off in the town as part of its latest UK tour.

Peter Andre

Peter Andre Up Close and Personal Tour comes to Grimsby Auditorium

PETER Andre will perform at Grimsby Auditorium on Wednesday January 16 2013, it has been announced.

Captain Mermaid Theatre perform in Louth

CAPTAIN Murderer and the Morecambe Mermaid is at the Riverhead Theatre on Wednesday April 25 at 7.30pm.

Med Food Italian Market at Freshney Place in Grimsby

A MED Food Italian Market will be at Freshney Place shopping centre in Grimsby from Wednesday April 18 to Sunday April 22.

Boot fair and crafts at Tetney

A TABLE top, craft and boot fair will be held at Tetney Village Hall on Saturday April 21, from 8am to 12.30pm.

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