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Religion & Spirituality

Messy Vintage

Join us at St Paul's on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for Messy Vintage. Messy Church is for mature adults and starts with a short period of worship before moving onto a related (not too messy) craft activity, leaving lots of time for tea, coffee, cake and chat before ending with a prayer. It's free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Tue 21 Jul14:00St Paul's Church(1.4mi)

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Little Saints

Join us every Tuesday (during term time) for Little Saints from 2:15pm to 3:15pm at All Saints Church. This group is for pre-school aged children and families and activities will include bible stories, songs, colouring and refreshments. For more information please .

Tue 21 Jul14:15St Paul's Church(1.4mi)

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Tuesday Night Social

A regular, relaxed open door night where anyone can pop in and talk about The Old Nick and what goes on. If you’re interested in being involved in what we do or helping with a production, this meeting is often a good place to start! Event details: Date July 21, 2026 Start time 7:30 pm End time 9:30 pm Share Venue Details Venue The Old Nick Theatre Address 31 Spring Gardens City Gainsborough Postal code DN21 2AY State Lincolnshire Country United Kingdom Information Email *protected email* Website theoldnick.co.uk

Tue 21 Jul20:30Old Nick Theatre(0.3mi)

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Mini Dragons

Join us every Thursday (during term time) for Mini Dragons from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at St George's Church. This group is for pre-school aged children and families and activities will include bible stories, songs, colouring and refreshments. For more information please .

Thu 23 Jul14:00St Paul's Church(1.4mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Circus Workshop

With 27 fantastic stores, 2 restaurants, a health club and landscaped plaza, there's something at Marshall's Yard for everyone!

Fri 24 JulMarshall's Yard(0.3mi)

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Around £3

Gainsborough Folk Club

The Folk Club is small but extremely enthusiastic and friendly and meets every other Friday at The Old Nick Theatre. […]

Fri 24 JulOld Nick Theatre(0.3mi)

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Community

Clays Group Services

The Church in Wheatley is part of The Clays Group of churches. There is a servcie in at least one of our churches every week, but not always in Wheatley. See Clays Group Link in our Notice sheets.

Sun 26 Jul10:30The Church in Wheatley, St Peter & St Paul and The Methodist Church(4.4mi)

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Services across the Clays Group

Clays Services through July Wednesday 1st - 7pm Service Station at Clarborough Sunday 5th 10.30am North Leverton Methodist Chapel Holy Communion – Revd Mark Cantrill with help from the Sunday School children Wednesday 8th – 7pm Service Station at Clarborough Sunday 12th 10.30am Hayton – Holy Communion – Revd Mark Cantrill Wednesday 15th - 7pm Service Station at Clarborough Sunday 19th 9-11am Breakfast at N.Leverton Methodist Chapel – Mrs Sue Walker 10.30am Bole – Holy Communion – Revd Mark Cantrill Wednesday 22nd - 7pm Service Station at Clarborough Sunday 26th 10.30am Sturton – Holy Communion – Revd Philip Macdonald Wednesday 29th - 7pm Service Station at Clarborough

Sun 26 Jul10:30The Church in Wheatley, St Peter & St Paul and The Methodist Church(4.4mi)

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Community

Tuesday Night Social

A regular, relaxed open door night where anyone can pop in and talk about The Old Nick and what goes on. If you’re interested in being involved in what we do or helping with a production, this meeting is often a good place to start! Event details: Date July 28, 2026 Start time 7:30 pm End time 9:30 pm Share Venue Details Venue The Old Nick Theatre Address 31 Spring Gardens City Gainsborough Postal code DN21 2AY State Lincolnshire Country United Kingdom Information Email *protected email* Website theoldnick.co.uk

Tue 28 Jul20:30Old Nick Theatre(0.3mi)

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Arts & Culture

Monthly Craft and Chat Group at All Saints

Come and join us, bring your knitting , crocheting or just come and share a cuppa . Usually on the last Wednesday of the month in All Saints Café. Crafting optional , but chatting a good idea !

Wed 29 Jul14:00St Paul's Church(1.4mi)

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Auctioneers in Gainsborough

Drewery & Wheeldon are trusted auctioneers and valuers based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. With a proud history dating back to 1879, we specialise in antiques, collectables, house clearances and estate contents, offering professional services across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire.

Fri 31 JulDrewery and Wheeldon Auctioneers(0.3mi)

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CommunityFood & Drink

All Saints' Lunch Club

On the last Friday every month at 12noon you are invited to join us at the Black Horse in Blyton for All Saints' Lunch Club. To book your place at the table please contact Fiona Norton or see the notice board in the church for the sign up sheet and menu. All food must be pre-booked and paid for and we very much look forward to sharing a bite with you.

Fri 31 Jul12:00St Paul's Church(1.4mi)

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Forget Me Not Friends Bereavement Cafe

A friendship group for people who have lost someone and need something to fill the gap in their daily life. Tea, cake and chat are on offer The group meet at 2pm normally on the first Monday of each month at All Saints'. Contact Fiona () for further information

Mon 3 Aug14:00St Paul's Church(1.4mi)

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Tuesday Night Social

A regular, relaxed open door night where anyone can pop in and talk about The Old Nick and what goes on. If you’re interested in being involved in what we do or helping with a production, this meeting is often a good place to start! Event details: Date August 4, 2026 Start time 7:30 pm End time 9:30 pm Share Venue Details Venue The Old Nick Theatre Address 31 Spring Gardens City Gainsborough Postal code DN21 2AY State Lincolnshire Country United Kingdom Information Email *protected email* Website theoldnick.co.uk

Tue 4 Aug20:30Old Nick Theatre(0.3mi)

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Lindsay Pepper

This fast paced show has something for every one, from classic hits from Neil Diamond, Robbie Williams, The Blues Brothers, Swing, through to modern floor fillers and anything and everything in between .

Fri 7 AugRiverside Room(0.5mi)

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District 22 Inner Wheel Charity Event

A Championship Section brass band based in North Nottinghamshire

Sat 8 Aug18:30The Sun Inn(4.7mi)

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Mr Shiny Magic Show

With 27 fantastic stores, 2 restaurants, a health club and landscaped plaza, there's something at Marshall's Yard for everyone!

Fri 14 AugMarshall's Yard(0.3mi)

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Venues with events near Gainsborough

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Paul's Church1.4 miles away Old Nick Theatre0.3 miles away Marshall's Yard0.3 miles away

More about Gainsborough

Lincolnshire, England

Gainsborough sits snugly in Lincolnshire with the River Trent flowing past, making it a very pleasant spot to catch a show without driving for hours. The Trinity Arts Centre has been hosting theatre and comedy nights that keep the local crowd laughing long after the curtain falls. It is not about how far you travel, but what you find when you stop for a pint in the middle of nowhere. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd family workshop keeps things interesting for all ages. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you do not have to waste time hunting around town. We know exactly where the good stuff is happening, right here in our own backyard.

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