THE HUB NATIONAL
CENTRE FOR
CRAFT & DESIGN
01529 308710
How Manga Took Over the World, until 19 April – Manga is a unique graphic art form and a global phenomenon. This Main Gallery exhibition looks at the effect that Manga has had on fashion, advertising, music, education, plus lots more in the 21st Century. A great exhibition for both kids and adults! Free entry.
Parallel Worlds: New Work by Steve Buck, 7 March to 4 May – This exhibition features work by one of the UK’s most highly respected ceramic artists, Steve Buck. Many large scale ceramic pieces will be exhibited for visitors to see. Free entry.
Looking Log Club, 7 March, 10am to 12noon – An arts, craft and design club for 14 to 18 year olds. Activities include pop art, photography, fashion design, graffiti art, building design, film making or textiles. £2 per session, including free sketchbook.
Hubbles Early Years and Craft Design Club, 11 March, 10.30am to 12noon –An arts workshop for young children and their parents/guardians to enjoy! £2 per session.
Life Drawing Session, 14 March, 10.30am to 3.30pm– Skilled tutor Roy Risdale will show participants the skills and techniques of line drawing. £18 per person.
NATURAL WORLD
CENTRE, WHISBY
01522 688868
Whisby: 2009 and
Beyond, until 27 March - The latest exhibition at the centre helps you travel into the future and see what’s in store for Whisby in 2009 and beyond… Free entry.
Mothering Sunday Special Lunch, 22 March– Treat your mum to a special Mother’s Day lunch in the Boardwalk Café.
EXTREMENK
01522 870252
Parkour, every
Saturday, 4pm to
6pm– Come along
and try parkour at the North Kesteven Centre. These sessions are back by popular demand and are proving to be very popular with youngsters from the district. Only £3.50 per person.
Kayaking sessions, 4pm to 5pm–Try an eight week kayaking course, starting on 7 March at Sleaford Leisure Centre. Suitable for 9 to 19 year olds. £24 per person for all eight sessions.
PGL Day, 14 March,8.45am to 2pm – Enjoy a 40ft high ropes obstacle course, abseiling, climbing, rifle range shooting, quad biking, parkour, skateboarding and street dancing. Suitable for 9 to 19 year olds. £15 per person.Contact ExtremeNK to book your place.
THE TERRY
O’TOOLE THEATRE
01522 883311
The Mayor’s
Charity Concert,
6 March, 7.30pm–
Join in the fun at the
Mayor’s annual
charity concert at the theatre. BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Judy Theobald, the county’s youth orchestra, Jazz Vehicle, and Big Band sounds from Glenny Vee and Swingtime will entertain the audience. Tickets: £10 concessions: £8.
Jennifer Batten, American Rock Guitar Star, 13 March, 7.30pm– Visit the theatre for their ‘rock gig of the year’! Jennifer Batten, who has previously worked with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck, is making a special, one-off appearance at the theatre – don’t miss your chance to buy tickets! Tickets: £10 concessions: £8.
Director’s Challenge, 25 March, 7pm – See a showcase of local drama students’ work. Watch how they prepare their plays and perform to a panel of judges. Ideal for any student undertaking A Level or GCSE drama. Tickets: £4 concessions: £2.
ARTSNK
01529 410595
Vitality Classes,
Various venues
and dates –
Movement to music sessions for the over 60s have been introduced throughout Lincolnshire. Contact Louise Thompson on 01529 411194 for further details.
Unplugged, U3A and the Hub Writers’ Group, 3 March, 7.30pm–The Hub will open late for the monthly acoustic evening. A group of inspired writers also join the musicians with their wide range of work. Movies chosen by the members will be shown too. Free entry.
ArtsARK, various dates throughout March – Youngsters will work with artsNK facilitators to develop their skills in camera use, digital music/audio recording and editing. Training sessions with groups at Bassingham, Billinghay and Sleaford. Call 01529 410595 for more details.
NORTH KESTEVEN
CENTRE
01522 883311
Boxing Event, 28
March, 7pm– Lincoln
boxer, Kevin Hammond,
will be top of the bill for what promises to be a great night of boxing entertainment! Doors open at 7pm, with the event starting at 8pm. Tickets:£30 outer seating and £40 ringside. Under 15s £15.
Discover Lincolnshire Weekend, 7 and 8 March – Many attractions in North Kesteven will open for free over the weekend, offering visitors the ideal time to see what each venue offers. Venues include: The Hub National Centre for Craft & Design, The Natural World Centre, Mrs Smith’s Cottage, Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Cogglesford Mill and Navigation House.
Launch of Party Animals– The new Party Animals children’s parties have been launched and are proving successful. Parties include High School Musical, Pirates, Splash, Football Frenzy, Multisports, Soft Play and Little Squirts. The parties take place at Sleaford Leisure Centre, Northgate Sports Hall and North Kesteven Centre.
Free Swimming for Under 16s and Over 60s– From 1 April, anyone under 16 or over 60 can swim in public swimming sessions at Sleaford Leisure Centre or North Kesteven Centre for free. Everyone must register in advance at one of the centres. Leisure Connection in partnership with North Kesteven District Council is offering this new initiative to the public.
Call the individual centres for further details on Party Animals or swimming for the under 16s or over 60s:
Northgate Sports Hall – 01529 303004
Sleaford Leisure Centre – 01529 303081
North Kesteven Centre – 01522 88331