Amander Meade selects the best entertainment in the Stamford region this month. To promote your event email all details to amander@rutlandliving.com
Traditional Bonfire
Saturday 3 November, 6pm Queen Eleanor's School, Stamford One of the most popular bonfi re celebrations in the area and organised by the Kiwanis who raise funds to be handed back to the community. A traditional fi re and fi reworks event.
Firework Fiesta
Saturday 3 November, from 4pm Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU For ticket prices and more information call 01733 234443 or visit www.fireworkfiesta.co.uk Firework Fiesta is a show run by volunteers which raises thousands of pounds every year for charity. Approximately £10,000 worth of fi reworks are set off along with a massive bonfi re usually lit at around 6pm. Lots of entertainment featuring bands, local radio, fairs, rides, stalls and refreshments.
Ufford Art Society Christmas Fayre
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November, 10am to 4pm Ufford Village Hall Hand blown glass, herbs, handbags, books, cards, Christmas decorations, books jewellery and bric-a-brac. Refreshments available
The East of England Christmas Festival
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November The East of England Showground, Peterborough Tickets are priced at £5, with accompanied children under 16 free. For general information telephone 01733 234451 or visit www. showground.org.uk Now in its fourth year, the Christmas Festival offers a unique indoor shopping experience with over 250 craft and gift stands, visitors to the festival will have the perfect opportunity to discover a whole host of quality gift ideas for friends and family. Celebrating the very best of British Food and Drink, the Festival will include local and regional speciality producers, sampling opportunities and cookery demonstrations. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy a delicious carvery Christmas lunch, prepared from ingredients sourced under the Showground's Food Direct from the Farm scheme. Younger visitors will especially enjoy meeting Father Christmas in a magical Winter Wonderland, with festive fun continuing with a Victorian Funfair.
Open Day
Tuesday 13 November, 1pm - 3pm, 6.30pm - 8pm St Mary & St John CEVA, Church Street, North Luffenham, Rutland LE15 8JR More information on 01780 720184 St Mary and St John, a village primary school with a caring, Christian ethos is holding an open day with a puppet show at each session produced by our pupils.
Gift Fayre
Saturday 1 December, 10am to 3pm Stamford Arts Centre Stamford High School Parents Association is holding their annual Gift Fayre with many stalls offering fabulous quality gifts ranging from delicious home made cakes and beautiful jewellery to traditional wood turning, unique wood engravings, eye catching pottery, slate, cards and toys. An eclectic selection of original and stylish gift ideas. Saturday 1 December, Events throughout the day
Carols and Lights
Ring the TIC on 01780 755611 or check the website for details on www.stamfordonline.co.uk The Mayor, The Town Crier and Father Christmas will all be on hand to enjoy the launch of Stamford's Christmas celebrations in the town and at the Arts Centre. Finish off your Christmas shopping at the festive stalls selling traditional arts, crafts and gifts with lots to do all day for the whole family.
Join in with the carols and see the lights go on with some fi reworks and special guests.
Santa Specials on the Nene Valley Railway
Saturday 1 to Monday 24 December at various times throughout the day. Prices from £10. For bookings and further details call 01780 782833 or 01780 784444 between 10am and 3pm or visit www.nvr.org.uk Let your festivities begin with Santa at the Nene Valley Railway where the whole family will enjoy themselves on this Christmas outing. After a visit to Santa's log cabin to meet the man himself and receive a present it's all aboard a specially decorated train for an hour's ride to Peterborough and return. Refreshments will be served as Santa joins you on board. A fi rst class luxury package is also available.
Peter Snow - Twentieth Century Battlefields
Sunday 11 November, 7.30pm Stamford Theatre, Stamford Arts, St Mary's Street, Stamford PE9 2DL Tickets £16/15 on 01780 763203 or on line at www.stamfordartscentre.com Peter Snow is probably most famous for his swingometer during elections and for presenting Newsnight for eighteen years before moving to Tomorrow's World. Peter has written two books on pivotal battles and this talk will be a fascinating insight into these battlefi elds and complements the recent BBC TV series.