What’s on | Editor’s pick 25 November – 1 December
A classic re-imagined
Winning prizes and critical acclaim on its release earlier this year, The Selfish Giant is a film of raw power in the social realist, and very British, tradition of Ken Loach, Lynne Ramsay – and now with this, Clio Barnard. Taking its initial inspiration from Oscar Wilde’s classic children’s story of the same name, the story is set in modern-day Bradford, focusing on the lives of two children and the selfish giant in their lives: the cold-hearted scrap metal merchant, Kitten.
The Selfish Giant
Monday, 25 November and Tuesday, 26 November, 5 – 6.30 pm
Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford
www.stamfordartscentre.com
Who dunnit?
Calling all amateur detectives! Get your deerstalkers on and your magnifying glasses out for this evening of mystery and murder scripted by Ann Cleeves, award-winning writer of the Vera Stanhope series, and featuring all kinds of fascinating props and clues, such as forensic reports and witness statements. First to crack the case wins a prize… £3 per person, light refreshments included. Places can be reserved in person at any Peterborough library or by calling 01733 864296.
Murder Mystery Evening
Wednesday, 27 November, 6.30 – 8 pm
Peterborough Central Library, Broadway
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
A crafty Christmas
One of the nicest things about Christmas has got to be buying people presents you know they’ll love. Avoid a crush on the high street by dropping into Burghley House for their gorgeous Crafts for Christmas fair, where you’ll be able to pick up all manner of hand-made loveliness, such as bags, belts, jewellery and more.
Crafts for Christmas
Thursday, 28 November – Sunday, 1 December, 10 am – 6 pm
Burghley House, Stamford
www.burghley.co.uk
Music of the heavens
The awe-inspiring interior of Peterborough Cathedral plays host to this free music concert featuring one of the best organists in the country (and organist at the royal wedding), Cathedral Director of Music Robert Quinney.
Organ Extravaganza with Royal Wedding organist
Friday, 29 November, 7 – 8 pm
Peterborough Cathedral, Minster Precincts
www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk
Get in ‘training’ for Christmas
Most people think that Father Christmas rides a sleigh pulled by reindeer, but round these parts he rides on a train, a Nene Valley Railway train to be precise. Running every weekend and Wednesday in December, these special train rides include a visit to Santa in his Wansford grotto plus a chance to chat to him on the train, where festive refreshments will be also be available. Booking is essential, and places can be reserved online or by calling 01780 784444.
Nene Valley Rail Santa Special
Sunday, 1 December – Tuesday, 24 December, 10 am – 3.30 pm
Nene Valley Railway, Wansford Station, Stibbington
nvr.org.uk
