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Wellness & Wellbeing

Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness is the art of not identifying with unhelpful thoughts and of living in the present moment which in turn lessens stress and anxiety. What better place to practice it than in the peaceful surroundings of Grantham House, connecting with nature, with the beautiful house and St Wulframs Church in the background. What to expect: Mindful Walking and movement in nature around the walled gardens and woodland Meditation Breathing exercises Sharing well-being practices Mindful tea or other drink (included in ticket price) The benefits of attending: You’ll get to check out the beautiful house and gardens Practice meditation and mindfulness activities A sense of finding your own inner peace and calm Connecting with like-minded people If practiced regularly, less stress and anxiety, improved mood and sleep, a calmer mind and better self esteem, confidence and self awareness. Book now at https://couling.co.uk/events

Wed 22 Jul11:00Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

Community

The Garden of Hope

This powerful installation, from local charity Evelyn's Butterfly Effect, features 98 handpainted steel butterflies, each representing a life lost to suicide in Lincolnshire. Created by local schools and community groups, the artwork encourages open conversations around mental health, suicide awareness, and - above all - hope.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

Cinema

Around £6

Pop-up Cinema - How to Train Your D

Enjoy an action packed family film at Billingborough Village Hall, a great start...

Thu 23 JulNew Youth Theatre Grantham(4.5mi)

via New Youth Theatre GranthamLocal gem

Cinema

Around £6

Pop-up Cinema - Hot Fuzz

Village life is full of action with a screening of Hot Fuzz at Billingborough Village Hall. Dir: Edgar Wright...

Thu 23 JulNew Youth Theatre Grantham(4.5mi)

via New Youth Theatre GranthamLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

The Eucharist

a service of Holy Communion in modern language followed by tea and coffee in our parish room

Thu 23 Jul10:30St John's Church(4.2mi)

via St John's ChurchLocal gem

Community

The Garden of Hope

Thu 23 Jul11:00Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

History & Heritage

Garden Tours at Grantham House

Join one of our knowledgeable Garden Volunteers for a detailed exploration of the beautiful gardens at Grantham House. These tours will last approximately 45 minutes and are on accessible pathways. There are limited spaces on these tours so please enquire when you arrive to be added to the list on the day.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

Community

Garden Tours at Grantham House

Thu 23 Jul14:00Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

Dance

Salsa-Asi weekly classes

Set those hips in motion with Salsa-Asi! as Westgate Hall transforms into a dancefloor for the return of this weekly class. Come solo, with a friend or dance partner to learn salsa from scratch or get even better. Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate classes. No need to book, just turn up. Weekly on Thursdays. Doors open from 7:30pm First class bonus starts 8pm Classes from 8:30pm, freestyle until 11 pm For more information , visit www.salsaasi.co.uk or email https://www.westgatehall.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/758de396-3dbb-4020-b9ac-dcd2a8c118e3.mp4

Thu 23 Jul21:00Westgate Hall(4.5mi)

via Westgate Hall

Community

The Garden of Hope

Fri 24 Jul11:00Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

History & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Grantham House Guided History Talk

A special chance to discover the history of Grantham House, from the 15th century to the present day, and the people who called it home. Led by one of our knowledgeable volunteers, you may even venture upstairs to parts of the building not normally open to the public.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

Community

The Groove 2026

An exciting, fun-filled night for adults with disabilities aged 16+, their families and support workers. If yo...

Sat 25 JulNew Youth Theatre Grantham(4.5mi)

via New Youth Theatre GranthamLocal gem

Community

The Garden of Hope

Sat 25 Jul11:00Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

Sports & Fitness

Yoga at Grantham House

Enjoy a gentle vinyasa flow class in the beautiful surroundings of Grantham House. Led by Grow Your Wings Yoga, these peaceful sessions amidst nature will take place on the lawn or in one of the restored rooms indoors dependent on weather. Come rain or shine, take inspiration from the splendid, peaceful surroundings as you flow through sequences of mindful movement and breathe in the fresh air.

Sat 25 Jul11:30Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

Community

GRC Charity Quiz

GRC Charity Quiz is happening at Jubile Conference Centre. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Sat 25 Jul18:45Jubile Conference Centre(4.4mi)

via Jubile Conference Centre

Community

Around £5

The Groove 2026

Carers go free, but must book Running Time: 7pm - 10pm Age restriction: 16+ Mon 20 Jul, Mon 17 Aug, Mon 21 Sep, Mon 19 Oct, Mon 23 Nov & Mon 7 Dec It's time for you to join us at the coolest disco in town! Held in our beautiful Ballroom along with music an... Thurs 23 Jul A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY ..... HEADING IN YOUR DIRECTION Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the... Wed 5 Aug Bring your own cardboard and make. Use your imagination to create a cardboard an... Wed 12 Aug Come and join our arts facilitator Hannah for a summer kite making and garland w... Every Monday Mondays Discover the joy of dance in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! Adult Improvers ballroom/Latin Am... Every Wednesday Fun and relaxed exercise class for adults (60yrs+). Benefits include: - Improve... Thurs 23 Jul Enjoy an action packed family film at Billingborough Village Hall, a great start... Thurs 23 Jul Village life is full of action with a screening of Hot Fuzz at Billingborough Village Hall. Dir: Edgar Wright...

Sat 25 Jul20:00New Youth Theatre Grantham(4.5mi)

via New Youth Theatre GranthamLocal gem

Community

The Garden of Hope

Sun 26 Jul11:00Grantham House(4.8mi)

via Grantham House

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Bedfordshire, England

The City of Bedfordshire sits comfortably in the middle of the county with a quiet charm that makes for a lovely weekend stroll. You can find local markets near the town centre or catch a film at the picturehouse without needing to travel far. It is a place where neighbours know each other's names and the coffee shops are always full of friendly faces. Even on a rainy afternoon there is plenty to do in this corner of the UK. The library runs story times for families while the sports clubs keep everyone moving through the seasons. Near Here keeps track of what is going on so you never have to waste time hunting for events.

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