What's on in Buckminster

Leicestershire, England

Village halls, community centres, and that one pub everyone knows about — Buckminster keeps its social calendar fuller than you'd expect, and here's the lot. From craft workshops and farmers' markets to quiz nights and coffee mornings, talks and screenings to book clubs and bingo. The events that make a place feel like home rather than just somewhere you happen to live. We've scoured parish council sites, library listings, venue pages, and community noticeboards to find everything happening near you. The stuff the big sites miss because they're too busy listing festivals fifty miles away.

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Tiddlers

We found this gem on Tiddlers at OBC's website. Tiddlers — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Mon 20 Apr08:30Tiddlers at OBC(8.7mi)

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Canterbury Academy Trust

The Canterbury Academy – the “school of all talents” – are at Westgate Hall, for their regular practice and rehearsal session, from 10am to 6pm. We support local young people to thrive and flourish by providing a large, safe education venue for them to train in, right in the heart of Canterbury city centre. We love to support our community, providing a large space for our young people to thrive and flourish as part of their training. Run an education or community group and need a venue? Get in touch – we can adapt to your needs and budget.

Mon 20 Apr10:00Westgate Hall(8.2mi)

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Martha's Place

Right then — Martha's Place at Tiddlers at OBC. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Mon 20 Apr13:30Tiddlers at OBC(8.7mi)

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Community

Bemix Discovery Catering

We regularly welcome social enterprise Bemix Discovery Catering and their wonderful group, those with and without learning difficulties. Tuesdays, 10am – 4pm At Westgate Hall community venue, they enjoy time together gaining skills in cooking and catering. The group are supported to develop and prepare recipes, learn about healthy eating, gain skills in using kitchen equipment, work towards qualifications in hospitality and catering and be supported to work at catering bookings and local events. During Covid-19 restrictions, the group still came together, at a social distance in our Covid-secure venue, to plan recipes for when they can get cooking again and host their regular pop-up cafe at the Hall. Bemix supports adults with learning difficulties to speak up and make choices that are right for them. Specifically, Bemix supports people to become more independent in learning, housing, work, health, money, travel, hobbies / activities and relationships. Find out more about Bemix Discovery Catering Contact Karen Franczak at or call . Supporting our community is at the core of what we do and stand for We provide a trusted, neutral space for people to come together and thrive. Find out how we can support your community venue >

Tue 21 Apr10:00Westgate Hall(8.2mi)

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Life Group Meeting (Trent Road)

Tiddlers at OBC is putting on Life Group Meeting (Trent Road) and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Tue 21 Apr11:30Tiddlers at OBC(8.7mi)

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Community

C.A

Spotted C.A on Tiddlers at OBC's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Tue 21 Apr17:00Tiddlers at OBC(8.7mi)

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Prayers for healing

Found this on Methodist Church Great Gonerby's radar. Prayers for healing — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 AprMethodist Church Great Gonerby(9.6mi)

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Fuel Wednesday

Wednesdays 3 to 5:15pm Age 11 to 16 OBC building Games, crafts, Chill, Toast & Hot Chocolate

Wed 22 Apr14:00Tiddlers at OBC(8.7mi)

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Rutland Men's Group

Come and join our Men's support group. Great place for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee encouraging one another for better Mental health and wellbeing.

Wed 22 Apr18:30Tiddlers at OBC(8.7mi)

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Finds Day

The Portable Antiquities Scheme will be joining us at Grantham Museum on Thursday 23rd April from 10am–12pm for a special Finds Day. If you’ve discovered something you think might be of archaeological interest, bring it along and speak with Dr Lisa Brundle, who will be on hand to take a look and help you learn more about your find. It’s a great opportunity to uncover the story behind what you’ve discovered and find out how it might fit into the area’s history.

Thu 23 Apr10:00Grantham Museum(8.2mi)

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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 call Massimo on , visit www.salsaasi.co.uk or email https://www.westgatehall.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/758de396-3dbb-4020-b9ac-dcd2a8c118e3.mp4

Thu 23 Apr20:00Westgate Hall(8.2mi)

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Food & Drink

Visiting Chef Dinner – George Blogg Joins Aaron Patterson

A special dinner event featuring guest chef George Blogg collaborating with Aaron Patterson.

Fri 24 AprHambleton Village Hall(9.6mi)

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Community

Around £250

Visting Chef Dinner, George Blogg

Visiting Chef Dinner – George Blogg joins Aaron Patterson

Fri 24 AprHambleton Village Hall(9.6mi)

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Community

Interesting dates for your diary

Key dates for the Diary 2025. Find out more about everything going on at Hambleton Hall and nearby.

Fri 24 AprHambleton Village Hall(9.6mi)

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Friday Cafe

Tiddlers at OBC has got Friday Cafe pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Fri 24 Apr12:00Tiddlers at OBC(8.7mi)

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TALK - Slaughter in the Trenches

Join us on Friday 24th April, in the Museum at 2pm, as Lee Steptoe explores the main events of World War I, explaining how new industrialised warfare, trench deadlock, and brutal battles such as the Somme and Verdun created a four-year stalemate that led to the deaths of over 10 million soldiers. This is the third talk in our ‘20th Century International History’ series, presented by Lee throughout 2026. You can purchase a Series Ticket for access to all ten talks. See below for details on each talk, including dates and topics. Speaker Bio – Born and raised in Grantham, Lee Steptoe spent over 30 years teaching History at a local secondary school. Lee is currently a town and district councillor, and is deeply invested in the past, present, and future of the town. Believing that understanding history is essential to building a better future, Lee joined Grantham Museum as a Trustee to help preserve and share the stories that shape the community. Tickets, include tea and coffee on arrival. Friends of Grantham Museum: £4 | General Admission: £6 | On the Door: £8 Click here to book your ‘Slaughter in the Trenches’ talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum) Want to attend more than one of Lee’s talks? Why not book a Series Ticket, for a cheaper price and attend all of Lee’s talks coming up, click here! Become a Friend Support Grantham Museum and help us preserve our town’s heritage for everyone.

Fri 24 Apr14:00Grantham Museum(8.2mi)

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Food & Drink

Around £250

Visiting Chef Dinner – George Blogg joins Aaron Patterson

An exclusive dinner featuring guest chef George Blogg joining resident chef Aaron Patterson to create a multi-course menu with accompanying wine selections by Dominique.

Fri 24 Apr19:30Hambleton Village Hall(9.6mi)

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Live MusicFestivals & Events

The Groove 2026

The Groove 2026 at New Youth Theatre Grantham. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sat 25 AprNew Youth Theatre Grantham(8.2mi)

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