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Amander Meade selects some of the best entertainment from the region this month. To promote your event, please email all details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it COURSES AND WORKSHOPS Enjoy spring growing with the team at Barnsdale.  Day and half day courses this month include ‘Basics of Vegetable Growing’, ‘Growing in Raised Beds’, ‘Spring Flower Photography’, ‘Organic Vegetable Growing’, RHS Watercolour Painting, ‘Rose Pruning’, ‘Plant Propagation’ and ‘Composting’. There are also special seasonal Spring and Easter guided walks. • For further information and prices Tel: 01572 813200 or visit www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk Tuesday 16 March (at the Red Lion Inn, Stathern) Tuesday 23 March (at the Olive Branch, Clipsham) Cookery Demonstrations by Sean Hope A demonstration by Sean Hope followed by lunch. Ticket prices include morning refreshments, a complimentary glass of wine and copies of the recipes demonstrated. • Tickets available from either The Olive Branch Tel: 01780 410355 or the Red Lion Inn Tel: 01949 860868 Monday 29 March to Friday 2 April Holy Week Retreat led by the Reverend Tim Blewett Follow the story of Holy Week leading up to Good Friday. There will be periods of silence as well as times for sharing and opportunities to enjoy the grounds. • Launde Abbey (on the border of Leicestershire and Rutland) Price £210 to include all meals and accommodation Tel: 01572 717254 or visit www.launde.org.uk. EVENTS Monday 8 March 7.30pm Mobius Dance present ‘Such is Life’ Athletic, rhythmical and all about normal stuff, the happenings of every day, flipped on its head. Intelligent and high-energy dance choreography that will most definitely impress. • Catmose College Theatre, Oakham Tickets from £3.50 (under 16 years), £10/£7.50 from College reception. Saturday 6 March 11am to 12.30pm Nearly New Sale All kinds of excellent quality children’s clothing, toys and equipment will be on sale ranging in age from newborn to eleven years. Why not make some extra cash for spring as a seller or go along to bag a bargain. For sellers packs or information, contact Michelle Bradford Tel: 07970 551910 • Brooke Hill Primary School, Brooke Road, Oakham Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Saturday 6th March 11am- 4pm 5 Rhythms Dance Workshop Kay Harrington has organised this dance workshop in memory of her mother, Anne Harvey who lost her battle with ovarian cancer last November with all proceeds going to the Eve Appeal (ovarian cancer research). There are no steps to learn just a willingness to turn up and move to the music, suitable for all ages, shapes, sizes and physical abilities. • North Luffenham Community Centre, Church Street Places are £30 for the day through Kay Tel: 01780 767926 Tuesday 9 March 7.30pm The Rutland Group of the Hardy Plant Society The speaker will be horticulturalist John Sutton on ‘Herbaceous perennials introduced in the 21st century.’ Next month on Tuesday 20 April, Glynis Dyer from Welford-on-Avon will speak on her topic ‘Winter Bloomers on Display’. • Uppingham Church of England School, Belgrave Road Admission is £3 including light refreshments. Friday 26 March 7.30pm The Old Union Canal Society invites you to hear a talk entitled ‘The River Soar’ Past Present and Future by Beryl McDowell who has lived and worked on the river for many years. On Sunday 28 March, you are welcome to join a walk along the Nene Way through historic Thrapston. Meet at St Nicholas Church, Islip at 10.45 for 11am start. The talks and guided walks are open to anyone and visitors will be made most welcome. • Great Bowden Village Hall, Market Harborough Further information from Bob Martin Tel: 01536 760165 FILM Thursday 4 March 7.30pm The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (12) Starring the late Heath Ledger, this tale follows the travelling show of the mysterious Dr Parnassus (Christopher Plummer). Other films to see at the Museum this month include the Classics ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ (PG), ‘An Education’ (12), ‘Harry Brown’ (18) and ‘The Gruffalo (cert TBC). • Tickets £4.50/£3.50 (Family ticket £13) Tel: 01572 758440 or visit www.rutland.gov.uk/live@themuseum MUSIC Saturday 6 March 8pm Chris Wood – Folk Singer of the Year  Another coup for the Goldmark Gallery - Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music has been compared with Richard Thompson at his best. • Goldmark Gallery, 14 Orange Street, Uppingham Tickets £25 – numbers are very limited so book swiftly Tel: 01572 821424 Saturday 6 March 7.30pm Craig Ogden – Guitar Classics Australian born guitarist Craig Ogden is one of the most exciting artists of his generation and has made many recordings • Uppingham School Chapel Tickets £15 Tel: 01572 820820 or at www.uppthearts.co.uk Sunday 14 March From 12.30pm The Dave Graham Quartet Acclaimed saxophonist Dave Graham brings his quartet to Harborough Jazz for the first time with a programme of standards, bebop and modern jazz. Between them, the quartet has played with such notables as Alan Skidmore, Tony Kenny Wheeler and Kenny Ball, Bobby Wellins and Andy Shepherd, Pete King and Georgie Fame. • The Angel, Market Harborough Admission £10/£8 Friday 19 March 7.45pm Red Priest – The Bach Project: Johann I’m Only Dancing! The Rolling Stones of Baroque perform Bach as you have never heard or seen before. Hear Bach’s third Brandenburg concerto, Minuet and Badinerie and a truly epic performance of the great Toccata and Fugue in D minor. • Oakham School Chapel Also in the Chapel on Sunday 14 March 7.30pm Oakham Choral Society concert Featuring Holly Singlehurst, Angus McPhee and James Douglas conducted by Peter Davies and Peter Siepmann, performing works by Faure and Mozart. • Tickets for both events priced from £8 at Music & More, Oakham Thursday 25 March 8.30pm Live Music – Squeeze Box Squeeze Box are an energetic four piece covers band playing an outstanding collection of rock and pop classics from the swinging 60s through to present day. • The Merry Monk, Church Street, Oakham Admission is freer THEATRE Tuesday 2 March to Saturday 6 March April in Paris by John Godber Market Harborough Drama Society tells the story of a quiet, hum-drum couple who win a ‘Romantic Break’ holiday in Paris - their first trip overseas. A hilarious depiction of the English abroad. Harborough Theatre • Tickets are priced from £5 and are available between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Harborough District Council, Adam & Eve Street. Wednesday 3 March 6.00pm Sky, Death and Wonder The Handstsitched Theatre Co. have extended the Edinburgh hit. Wine and nibbles. • Tickets free. Tel: 015722 722863 Friday 12 March 7.30pm The One Man Lord of the Rings Charles Ross returns with his one man show in which he recreates the enchanting world of Middle-earth armed with nothing more than a pair of elbow pads and his outrageous imagination. • Uppingham Theatre, 32 Stockerston Road, Uppingham. Tickets £12 Booking for both shows Tel: 01572 820820 or at www.uppthearts.co.uk Surprise mum with a special treat on Sunday 14 March… Mothers Day at Barnsdale Gardens 9am to 5pm Take Mum for a day out at Barnsdale Gardens to enjoy the spring blooms and flowering shrubs followed by a luscious clotted cream tea – plus on Mothering Sunday, Mums accompanied by children visit free. • Admission is £4.50/£3.50 adult, £1 child, family (up to 5) £10.50. Call 01572 813200 or visit www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk for further details. Mothering Sunday Lunch at Launde Bring the family to celebrate Mothering Sunday at Launde Abbey and have a wonderful lunch in beautiful surroundings. • Early booking advised Tel: 01572 717254 or visit www.launde.org.uk |
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