Skegness Standard - Arts & Leisure Feed

Top trial riders help make Spilsby Bike Night the best yet

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:23 GMT

Britain’s top female trials rider Emma Bristow amazed the crowds in Spilsby yesterday with her jaw-dropping skills and bravery at the town’s ‘best ever’ Bike Night.

Top BBC Three comedian Lee Nelson set to return to Skegness - tickets go on sale Friday

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:05:57 GMT

Well-known BBC Three comedian Lee Nelson is set to bring his hugely popular stand-up act back to Skegness later this year - and advance tickets are set to go on sale at the end of this week.

Spilsby revs up for Bike Night

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:02:26 GMT

Hundreds of bikers will be motoring their way to Spilsby today as the town gears up for its annual celebration of two-wheeled fun.

Batemans Visitor Centre in Wainfleet to host charity Dambusters concert

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:34:52 GMT

The Batemans Brewery’s visitor centre in Wainfleet is set to hold a charity Dambusters concert this weekend.

Top Bon Jovi tribute act set to play Skegness

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:34:06 GMT

One of the top Bon Jovi tribute acts is set to play Skegness early next month (June).

Chic departure for Vauxhall

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:25:01 GMT

The ADAM is Vauxhall’s refreshingly different take on the small car sector.

Lisa Jay Stage Institute all set for ‘Skool Run’ shows at Embassy Theatre in Skegness

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:11:54 GMT

Following on from their recent success in appearing with Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev, students from the Lisa Jay Stage Institute will be returning to the stage of the Embassy Theatre next week to appear in their very own production “Skool Run”.

Skegness and Louth singers working together for public concert as part of SO Festival 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:55 GMT

A unique community choral project will come to fruition with a public concert on Saturday, June 29 at Louth Town Hall as part of SO Festival 2013.

Gunby Regency fun

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:09:19 GMT

Gunby Hall and gardens will be transported back to Regency times at a special event this Bank Holiday Monday (May 27).

Garden volunteers

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:49 GMT

Up to 20 volunteers are needed in Lincolnshire to become ‘Master Gardeners’- supporting communities to grow their own produce.

Blue bedroom is best

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:38 GMT

Britons who sleep in a blue bedroom are regularly getting the best night’s sleep according to a new sleep study.

Music, theatre and film for the week ahead

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:46 GMT

Listings from Thursday, May 16 to Wednesday, May 22

Local pubs trade pints for poses in charity calendar

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:14:42 GMT

Pubs around Skegness have traded pulling pints for poses in a new charity calendar raising funds to help fight cancer.

Garage and shed clearance sale in Winthorpe

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:33:57 GMT

A garage and shed clearance sale will be held in Winthorpe this weekend.

Derailed freight train delays services between Skegness and Nottingham

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:56:16 GMT

A derailed freight train in the Nottingham area has delayed passengers travelling to and from Skegness by up to 90 minutes.

Spring Fayre for Skegness WI today

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:35:25 GMT

The newest Women’s Institute group will be holding a Spring Fayre event today.

Win tickets to see Shaolin Warriors at The Embassy Theatre, Skegness

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:19:14 GMT

A spectacular display in martial arts, devised by the official choreographer of the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony, will be amazing audiences in Skegness later this month - and the Standard has five pairs of tickets to give away.

Win tickets to see A Night of Dirty Dancing at The Embassy Theatre, Skegness

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:06:22 GMT

A brand-new, spectacular stage show featuring everyone’s favourite dance movie Dirty Dancing, is coming to Skegness - and the Standard has two pairs of tickets up for grabs.

New book service for Bratoft and Irby

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:13:37 GMT

A launch of a new library service, making it easier for the local community to borrow books, took place on Saturday.

Knights of Skirbeck bring Medieval mayhem to The Village, Church Farm this weekend

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:26:56 GMT

Gallant knights, fair maidens and dubious doctors gathered today (Sunday) and yesterday for two days of medieval fun in Skegness.