What’s on | Editor’s pick 6 – 12 January
Hounds of the showground thrills
A must for dog-lovers everywhere (although probably more convenient if they’re in the Lincolnshire/Peterborough area), the show features tests for its canine participants that, if passed, could set them up for a place at Crufts later on this year.
Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show
Thursday, 9 January – Sunday, 12 January, 9 am – 3 pm
Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground, Peterborough
www.peterborougharena.com
www.bostondcs.co.uk
More panto? Oh, yes there is!
As other pantos are winding down, Polka Dot Pantomimes go all Spanish Inquisition on us, throwing out a curveball no-one could ever expect – more pantomime! This utterly charming production of Jack and the Beanstalk has been worth the wait, though, and kids and grown-ups alike will love it.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Thursday, 9 January – Sunday, 12 January, 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford
www.stamfordartscentre.com
www.polkadotpantomimes.co.uk
Lords of the dance
Whittlesea prepares to celebrate its Straw Bear festival once more, with a whole host of treats including mummers, street performers, Appalachian mountain dancers and, of course, good old British Morris dancing. Just don’t watch The Wicker Man the night before you attend, eh?
Peterborough Morris Dancers
Saturday, 11 January, 10 – 5 pm
Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival, Whittlesey Town
www.peterboroughmorris.co.uk
www.strawbear.org.uk
Spooky wanderings
Here’s a novel approach to kick-starting your new-year exercise programme: strap on your trainers and join the Stamford Ghost Walk Experience, a wonderful way of combining a nice walk, some fresh air – and a free work out, if you’re lucky (a.k.a. running away screaming).
The Stamford Ghost Walk Experience
Friday, 10 January, 7.30 – 9 pm
Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford
www.stamfordartscentre.com
