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2026-08-12 10:30 - Ladies Coffee @ The Stage

Time: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 10:30Details: Location: The StagePostcode: PE6 8EA

Wed 12 Aug11:30Open Door Baptist Church(4mi)

via Open Door Baptist Church

Community

Ladies Coffee @ The Stage

Time: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 10:30Details: Location: The StagePostcode: PE6 8EA

Wed 12 Aug11:30Open Door Baptist Church(4mi)

via Open Door Baptist Church

Religion & Spirituality

Thursday Bible Study

Time: Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 19:30Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: PE6 8NJ

Thu 13 Aug20:30Open Door Baptist Church(4mi)

via Open Door Baptist Church

Children & Family

Around £5

Family Film Funday – Raya and the L

An afternoon of family fun at the Red Ha...

Fri 14 AugBourne Corn Exchange(3.4mi)

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Community

Around £5

Bourne Summer Film Night - The Ital

Enjoy the Italian Job (PG), a 1960s classic, in the garden of the Red Hall in Bourne!

Fri 14 AugBourne Corn Exchange(3.4mi)

via Bourne Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Likely freeDance

Folk Dance in Stamford

A vibrant celebration of culture, community and dance on Stamford Mead...

Sun 16 AugBourne Corn Exchange(3.4mi)

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Community

Around £1

Dennis Clarke Cup / Fenland Cup 4

Kingsland Lakes – Small Lake (15) One week before the Club Day : Facebook message is posted and emails are sent to those on the Club day list inviting those who wish to attend to contact the Match Secretary Request is normally acknowledged in 2-3 days Full Email confirmation is sent Thursday / Friday to […]

Sun 16 AugDeeping St James Angling Club(4mi)

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Dance

Folk Dance in Stamford

A vibrant celebration of culture, community and dance on Stamford Mead...

Sun 16 Aug14:00Bourne Corn Exchange(3.4mi)

via Bourne Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens

32 acres of pure garden pleasure, highly rated by the previous owners of Shaws. Feel far away as you wander along the south-facing terraces in the Mediterranean Garden, adventure into Arizona in the arid Desert Wash, shelter in the colourful Sunk Garden, stroll around the box parterre in the Dutch Garden and so much more! Discover all the gardens at East Ruston . Finish the day by the sea in glorious Cromer. Includes entry to East Ruston Gardens, free time in Cromer, return travel and a reserved coach seat. The coach is due to arrive at East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens at 12:00 and depart at 14:45. We are due to arrive in Cromer at 15:30 and will depart at 17:15. There will be a 45 minute comfort stop at The Gatehouse in Kings Lynn on the outward journey only. Note: Partially accessible to wheelchairs although some paths are gravel and others are woodchip making them difficult for wheelchairs with small wheels. There are some steps where it is impossible to provide ramps. You might also like Norwich & Peter Beales Rose Garden on Tue 28 July or RHS Wisley on Wed 12 Aug.

Thu 20 AugShaws Coaches(4.4mi)

via Shaws CoachesLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Thursday Bible Study

Time: Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 19:30Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: PE6 8NJ

Thu 20 Aug20:30Open Door Baptist Church(4mi)

via Open Door Baptist Church

Likely freeCinema

Pop-up Cinema - The Wild Robot

A family friendly film screening of The Wild Robot (U) at St Andrews Church in Haconby!

Fri 21 AugBourne Corn Exchange(3.4mi)

via Bourne Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Likely freeCinema

Pop-up Cinema - The Choral

A tale of community resilience The Choral (12A) at St Andrews Church in Haconby!

Fri 21 AugBourne Corn Exchange(3.4mi)

via Bourne Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Community

Club Triples Championship

Triples to be drawn at 9.30am for a 10.00am start. Round Robin leagues to qualify for Knockout stages.

Sun 23 Aug10:30Market Deeping Bowls Club(3.8mi)

via Market Deeping Bowls Club

History & Heritage

Around £3

Thursford Steam Museum

Our Christmas visits are always so popular that we just had to return in summer, especially as the museum is celebrating its 50th year in 2026! See the world’s largest, and finest, collection of steam engines and hear the mighty Wurlitzer played live by Resident organist, Robert Wolfe – the master of these astonishing 1,339 pipes! Relive your youth on the colourful fairground rides including Gallopers’ from 1896 (£3pp/ride), bring a picnic or pop to the Barn Café and shop in the ‘Olde Worlde’ shopping village before finishing the day by the sea in Sheringham. Includes entry to Thursford Steam Museum, free time in Sheringham, return travel and a reserved coach seat. The coach is due to arrive at Thursford Steam Museum at 11:30, in time for Robert Wolf’s Whirlitzer Show at 12:30, and will depart for Sheringham at 14:00. We are due to arrive in Sheringham just after 14:30 and will depart at 17:00 (setting down and picking up at Station Yard Coach Park). Note: On occasion, unexpected repairs and maintenance may need to be carried out meaning not 100% guaranteed that rides or organs will be running. You might also like the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway & Matlock Bath on Fri 28 Aug or check page 11 of our new brochure for the National Tramway Museum on Tue 27 Oct.

Mon 24 AugShaws Coaches(4.4mi)

via Shaws CoachesLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Thursday Bible Study

Time: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 19:30Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: PE6 8NJ

Thu 27 Aug20:30Open Door Baptist Church(4mi)

via Open Door Baptist Church

Community

Eighth Work Party 2026

Rendezvous in Horseshoe lake car park at 9am. Please sign in so we know who is attending and this will ensure you get your Work Party Rewards – see below Bring something to drink and eat for mid morning break and lunch, we normally finish between 1 O’clock and 2 O’clock. We have jobs for all ages and abilities, and ‘every little helps’ in keeping our venues tidy. Grass cutting and Strimming, Tree pruning, Peg maintenance, Rubbish burning, plus the usual tidying that is always done.. Bring along a pair of gloves and any useful tools eg, rakes or tree loppers. For new members why not come along and find out more about your club, every hour you contribute could mean a discount from your next season price! Read more about Work Party Rewards – here

Sat 29 AugDeeping St James Angling Club(4mi)

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Festivals & Events

West Deeping Harvest Festival

Join us for our Annual Harvest Festival. Apple Pressing, Horse & Carts Rides, Fruit and Vegetable Competition

Sun 30 AugRed Lion Inn(3.8mi)

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Lincolnshire, England

Thetford is in Lincolnshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Thetford events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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