Afternoon Gardening Talk, MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Tues 30 Sept 2pm


Guest speakers for this afternoon talk will be Ursula
Buchan on Edible Gardening in Small Spaces and Bunny
Guinness who will talk about her intimate experience
of visiting and exploring Highgrove, the world’s most
famous organic garden, home of HRH Prince of Wales.

Afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.


Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Box Office

Call 01780 763203

Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Web www.stamfordartscentre.com

Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Pint of Poetry in the Cellar Bar, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Pint of Poetry in the Cellar Bar

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Box Office

Call 01780 763203

Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Web www.stamfordartscentre.com

Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Held every last Wednesday of the month at 8pm in the Cellar Bar at Stamford Arts Centre. Come along and bring a poem of your own or someone else's to perform or simply sit back, have a drink and listen!  Very informal evenings hosted by this year's Poet Laureate Bill Taylor. Go to the Stamford Poet Laureate page of our website for more information. Free entry, 8pm - bring along a friend!

Current dates for Pint of Poetry:

Wed, 27 August at 8:00 pm

Wed, 24 September at 8:00 pm

Wed, 29 October at 8:00 pm

Wed, 26 November at 8:00 pm

Facets - eScape, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Facets - eScape

Sat 12 July - Wed 30 July This theme explores the interpretation of a sense of freedom. Each artist uses a variety of techniques and styles, so that with the additional mixture of concepts, there is much to consider and enjoy. The personal element means these pieces may strike a chord and offer interest to many. FREE Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Pride and Prejudice, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Pride and Prejudice

Sat 28 Sept 7.30pm Two Bit Classics and the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds 2 actors, 21 characters, lots of laughs & one of the most romantic stories of all time. 2013 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice and this new adaptation takes a fresh but faithful approach to one of the nation’s most cherished novels. Two actors shape these vibrant characters into an inventive production that sparkles with Austen’s wit and style. 7.30pm Theatre £12 (£10) £8.50 under 26 Part of the Stamford Georgian festival Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Georgian Festival Friday, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Georgian Festival Friday

An Audience with Dan Cruickshank Author and BBC presenter specialising in the Georgian period with series such as the Country House Revealed, Brick by Brick; Rebuilding Our Past and Around the World in 80 Treasures. Location: Arts Centre Theatre Time:  8pm Tickets: £15 Great George! An Evening of Gregorian Choral and Organ Music From the Coronation Services of the first four King Georges sung by Burghley Voices, conducted by Fergus Black, with Stephen Barber (organ) and Bridget Howarth (soprano). Location: St Martin's Church, Stamford Time: 8pm Tickets: £10 An Audience with Annie Gray A taste of Georgian delicacies with one of England’s most eminent food historians. Location: Arts Centre Ballroom Time: 8.15pm Tickets: £10

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Box Office

Call 01780 763203

Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Web www.stamfordartscentre.com

Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Pint of Poetry in the Cellar Bar, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Pint of Poetry in the Cellar Bar

Held every last Wednesday of the month at 8pm in the Cellar Bar at Stamford Arts Centre. Come along and bring a poem of your own or someone else's to perform or simply sit back, have a drink and listen!  Very informal evenings hosted by Darren Rawnsley and featuring this year's Poet Laureate Teresa McLean.  Go to the Stamford Poet Laureate for more information.  Free entry, 8pm - bring along a friend! Current dates for Pint of Poetry: 25 Sept 30 Oct 27 Nov 18 Dec Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Taken from Life, Mike Alabaster, Jonty Meyer, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Taken from Life

Tues 24 Sept - Tues 17 Dec (no class Tues 22 Oct) 7.30pm - 10pm £60 per 6 weeks or £11 weekly With Mike Alabaster & Jonty Meyer Based around observational drawing and painting, with a particular emphasis on portraiture and the human figure. There will also be occasional still life sessions to support the development of skills in estimating correct proportions, rendering tone, colour and texture, and in arranging a pleasing composition. More details from 01780 763806 LIFE DRAWING CLASS No Tuition. Please telephone Mike Alabaster for more details on 01780 763806.

Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street
Stamford
Lincs.
PE9 2DL

Box Office

Call 01780 763203

Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Web www.stamfordartscentre.com

Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Stamford in the 1920s: Philippa Massey, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Stamford in the 1920s: Philippa Massey

STAMFORD IN THE 1920s -Philippa Massey Talk Thurs 19 Sept 7.30pm Would you recognise the town of 90 years ago? Philippa Massey explores life in the town after the 1st World War, its shops and industry, work, housing and entertainment. 1 hour approx £5 (£4.50) Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Life Drawing with Joanna Crawford, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Life Drawing with Joanna Crawford

Thurs 19 Sep - Thurs 12 Dec, 10am - 12.30pm (no class Thurs 24 Oct) £50 for 5 weeks £70 for 7 weeks or £11 weekly Take this opportunity to be guided in drawing the nude figure. Experienced artists and beginners are equally welcome to this challenging but rewarding class. Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Winston on the Run, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Winston on the Run

Wed 18 Sept 8pm It’s 1899 and escaped prisoner-of-war Winston Churchill is in a fiendish spot of bother: lost in the African savannah, wanted ‘Dead or Alive’ and hounded by the scathing words of his dead father. Will he surrender or fight on - whatever the cost? Experience the coming-of-age of Britain’s greatest hero in this gripping true story of adventure, audacity and Imperial folly. Followed by a Q & A from writer/performer Freddie Machin on the letters & photographs that inspired the show’s creation. ‘A gem of new writing’ - Weeks ‘Consistently entertaining and often hilarious’ - Exuent Magazine 65 mins + Q&A £12 (£10) £8.50 under 26 Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Painting and Drawing, David Rushton, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Painting and Drawing

with David Rushton Students of all abilities are welcome in these relaxed and friendly workshops. Experienced Art Teacher, David, will show you how to explore exciting and interesting topics, such as ‘Pictures that Tell a Story’- starting with drawing, and finishing with your choice of media. David gives group demonstrations, visual stimuli, and one-to-one tuition, as needed. You will produce your own original and personal art pieces, mastering your favourite, or a range of, art materials. Wed 18 Sept - Wed 11 Dec 10am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 4pm (no class Wed 23 Oct) £42 (£40) for 5 weeks £60 (£56) for 7 weeks or £9 (£8.50) weekly Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Contemporary Drawing and Painting, Catherine Headley, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Contemporary Drawing and Painting

with Catherine Headley Tues 17 Sept to 26 Nov 9.30am – 12.30pm Catherine encourages students to transform rather than merely record. Inventiveness, imagination and memory will be part of your art, which will make it personal to you. All abilities welcome, just bring an open mind. The first project of the term will be based on holidays so please bring art work, photos & brochures. Speak to Catherine at the first session about materials to buy. To the first session bring: Pilot ‘V’ Fineliner water-soluble pen, A3 sketchbook of good quality cartridge weight 180, 200 or 220gsm and support for sketchbook ie thin piece of mdf approx 43 x 32 cms. (no class 22 Oct) £124 (£110) for 10 weeks Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

A Walk Through Stamford, John Allenby, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

A Walk Through Stamford

A WALK THROUGH STAMFORD John Allenby Drawings and paintings of Stamford arranged to illustrate a stroll around the town with particular emphasis on the historic buildings. The pictures will be accompanied by a short description of each one and a map to help identify the locations. Mon 16 Sept - Thurs 3 Oct Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

BIG Youth Theatre Open Morning, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

BIG Youth Theatre Open Morning

BIG Youth Theatre Open Morning Saturday 14 September 10am - 12noon Come along to our big open morning taster session.  This will be an opportunity to see what our Youth Theatre is all about and meet some of the current members. Craig Hawes, writer of our Christmas play "Porridge", will be coming along to talk about the show and answer any questions you may have about writing for theatre. There will be games, songs, drama and lots of fun! This really is the perfect time to join and we hope to see you there. Places are limited so please call the box office to make sure you get a space. FREE Workshop Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Woven Chords, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Woven Chords

Woven Chords Thurs 12 Sept – Thurs 12 Dec (no class Thurs 24 Oct) 7.30pm - 9.30pm £70 (£65) for 13 weeks An 80 member strong mixed voice community choir that sings unaccompanied harmony songs from around the world. All songs are taught by ear in an informal and friendly setting. No auditions, no need to read music, no previous experience necessary - if you can speak then you can sing! Led by Liz Underhill who is also musical director of sister world music choir, Global Harmony, in Melton Mowbray. At present still open to new members. Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Sculpture Class, Jonty Meyer, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Sculpture Class

with Jonty Meyer Join in on a Wednesday evening or Friday morning. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, sculptor and artist Jonty Meyer will teach you skills to advance your  artistry. Students will learn to create a sculpture in clay working from a model. Beginning with building the armature, Jonty teaches you to recognise the basic forms, planes, symmetry and proportions. Once completed, your sculpture will prepared for firing in the kiln for you to pick up on a later date. Wed 11 Sept - Wed 4 Dec 7.30pm - 10pm Fri 13 Sept - Fri 6 Dec 10am - 12.30pm (no class Wed 23 Oct) (no class Fri 25 Oct) £66 per half term or £13 weekly

The God of Carnage - Stamford Shoestring Theatre, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

The God of Carnage - Stamford Shoestring Theatre

Tues 10 - Sat 14 Sept 7.45pm By Yasmina Reza A minor spat in a public park. Two couples meet to sort out their sons’ playground punch-up. But diplomatic niceties soon begin to unravel. Alain’s constant distraction by work calls infuriates Annette. As the alcohol flows, Véronique and Michel come to realise their marriage is also in jeopardy. Everything’s set for an explosion. In this excoriating dissection of modern manners, award winning writer Yasmina Reza reveals the perilously thin veneer that masks our true natures. Witty, sometimes hilarious, often almost too painful to watch, this play promises a rollercoaster ride. An amateur performance by our resident theatre company. Warning: Contains some strong language. £8 (£7) Theatre Drama Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Poetry Writing Forum, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Poetry Writing Forum

To discuss and share your work with other poets, come along to our friendly Writing Forum. Current dates are: 9 Sept, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec 2013 6pm to 8pm - free entry Upstairs in the Burley Room Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm

Monday Art Class, Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL

Monday Art Class

Mon 9 Sept - Mon 9 Dec 1.15pm - 3.45pm Get inspired! Friendly afternoon drop-in sessions for both beginners and improvers with qualified art teacher, Heather, who will help you develop your drawing and painting skills. Term starts with observation drawing in pencil, charcoal or pastels, and each week there is a Still Life or floral theme to work from. There is a range of resources available on the work of both modern and traditional artists. Focusing mainly on painting in acrylics, we welcome anyone wanting to work in watercolour or oils. To begin with you will need to bring an A3 sketchpad, a putty rubber and range of pencils from 2B to 6B. (no class 30 Sept & 21 Oct) £9 (£8.50) weekly Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Stamford Lincs. PE9 2DL Box Office Call 01780 763203 Email boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Web www.stamfordartscentre.com Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm