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Wonders of our Universe - The Next Chapter
When: Friday 14th August 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Where: Swineshead Village Hall
Return to the cosmos with astrophysicist Ian Hall.
Breathtaking HD visuals, atmospheric live music, and elegant science demonstrations to make mind-bending topics like stellar birth, hidden structures, and time travel accessible to all ages
Tickets £10 at tickettailor.com





Summer Holiday Children's Activities
When:
Wednesday 22nd July from 10:30 until 14:30
Saturday 29th August from 10:30 until 14:30
Where: Boston Guildhall Museum, South Street, Boston
Children's Summer Activities - dressing up, historical trails, reading and craft areas, archaeology area. Every Wednesday-Saturday 22nd July-29th August. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.





Coulouring Competition
When:
Thursday 30th July from 08:00 until 23:00
Wednesday 26th August from 08:00 until 17:00
Where: Online
This summer, Boston Borough Council are inviting young people to get creative and help tackle fly-tipping through our Lincolnshire Environmental Crime Partnership poster competition.

They're looking for eye-catching designs that encourage people to stop fly-tipping.

You can create your poster however you like – draw, pai...





"What's that Wader?" ID Masterclass at RSPB Frampton Marsh
When:
Wednesday 5th August from 09:30 until 11:30
Wednesday 19th August from 09:30 until 11:30
Thursday 3rd September from 09:30 until 11:30
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Frampton Marsh, known for its diverse wading birds, offers a chance to learn their differences. If you’re confused by Shanks or Dunlins, this event is for you! You’ll start with theory in the visitor centre, then practice in the reserve. Chris, the Visitor Manager with 30+ years of birdwatching experience, will lead the event and help you remem...

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






Boston History Tour
When: Wednesday 5th August 10:30am - 1:30pm
Where: Fydell House, Boston
Have great fun while you learn a lot. Meet outside Fydell House at 10.30 am and it lasts about two hours and costs £10 person . You can pay in cash on the day.

Please get in touch to book by emailing keightley1@aol.com.





Boston LGBTQ+ Club
When: Wednesday 5th August 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Pescod Hall
A new group and currently still getting established, have a chat, a hot drink and biscuits, there is a tombola, to help towards cost of drink and snacks.

Contact Kyle Bean on 07512127355 - bostonlgbtqclub@gmail.com






Fun At The Stump
When:
Thursday 6th August from 10:30 until 14:00
Thursday 13th August from 10:30 until 14:00
Thursday 20th August from 10:30 until 14:00
Thursday 27th August from 10:30 until 14:00
Thursday 3rd September from 10:30 until 14:00
Where: Boston Stump
Free fun for all ages including arts and crafts, lego, duple, garden games, parachute games and animal trails.





Outdoor Cinema - Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho
When: Friday 7th August 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Where: The Wood behind Arts Coritani Gallery, High Street, Swineshead PE20 3LH
£5. Contact Suzanne Welberry to pre-book tickets on 07799888763.
Snacks and drinks will be on sale. Grab your chairs and blankets for a night of cinema under the stars.





International Cat Weekend
When:
Saturday 8th August from 10:00 until 16:00
Sunday 9th August from 10:00 until 16:00
Where: Lincs Ark Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Well known for their love of all things wildcat they arel holding a weekend for all you cat lovers out there. Take a selfie of you with your cat and get one child or adult admission FREE with a full paying adult (one per family/cat). Feed a wildcat from £10 per person (over 12 only, subject to availability). Discounted adoption packs for our cats.

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Heckington Gardeners Coffee Morning
When: Saturday 8th August 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Heckington Methodist Chapel
Enjoy a cuppa and have a go on the raffle and or tombola. There's also a plant stall and cake stall.





Helpringham Feat on the Green
When: Saturday 8th August 10:30am - 6:30pm
Where: Helpringham
There's plenty to see and do including stalls, live music, food and drinks, a tug of war, dog show and much more!





Rocking for Dialysis
When: Saturday 8th August 6:30pm - 11:00pm
Where: Kirton Town Hall
Rocking for Dialysis! A night of live music to help raise money for Boston Dialysis Unit.

In memory of our own beloved Rock Star Lenny Challis who spent so many of his final years being looked after by the amazing team at the dialysis centre.

Our 9 piece live band will be rocking all the anthems from the 70's 80's and 90's al...





Boston Classic Car Club Annual Show 2026
When: Sunday 9th August 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Orchard Park field, Hubbert’s Bridge, PE20 3UQ
Over 500 exhibitors, live music, traders and a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is expected.
Adults £7.50. Children free. For more info, visit bostonclassiccarclub.org.uk





Swinehead Music Festival
When: Sunday 9th August 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Swineshead - In the Wood behind Arts Corinne
A variry of bands and artisits performing through the afternoon plus there will be a BBQ and Crescendo Cafe will be open serving hot and cold food and drinks. Entry is £9 on the day.





Afternoon Tea/Cake Sale
When: Wednesday 12th August 9:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Enderby & Hallgate Opticians & Hearing Care
A cake sale in aid of breast cancer. Go along and enjoy a delicious treat while supporting a great cause!

Contact Maria Williamson on 01205311181 - info@enderbyandhallgate.co.uk






Outdoor Farmers Market
When: Thursday 13th August 10:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Swineshead - In the Wood behind Arts Corinne
FRESH produce includes vegetables, fruits, fish, plants, eggs, honey, bread, sweets, cakes, jams, pickles and vinegars. We also have local crafts and gifts. Mary’s Cafe serves hot and cold food and drink.





Teddy Bears Picnic
When: Thursday 13th August 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: The Wood behind Arts Coritani Gallery, High Street, Swineshead PE20 3LH
Find the Teddy Bears hiding in the woods to win a prize. Arts & crafts, free face painting. Visit Goldilocks & The 3 Bears House! £3.50 per child includes picnic lunch. Contact Suzanne Welberry for more 07799888763





Teddy Bears Picnic
When: Thursday 13th August 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Swineshead - In the Wood behind Arts Corinne
Find 12 tessy bears in the woods to win a prize plus there will be arts and crafts activities and free face painting. Tickets are £3.50 including a picnic lunch. Marys Cafe will also be open. For more information contact Suzanne Welbury on 07799 888763.





Free School Uniform Bank
When: Friday 14th August 10:00am - 6:00pm
Where: Boston Youth Hub, Pescod Hall, PE21 6EB
Free pre-loved shirts, jumpers, trousers, skirts, blazers, PE kits and more for children of all ages thanks to a partnership between ASDA Boston and Boston Youth Hub, helping ease the cost of the new school year.
The items were donated at the ASDA Boston uniform collection point behind the checkouts. Anyone with quality pre-loved uniform is encouraged to donate all year round





Wetlands Bird Experience
When:
Saturday 15th August from 07:00 until 10:00
Sunday 13th September from 07:00 until 10:00
Sunday 11th October from 06:00 until 09:30
Saturday 28th November from 07:30 until 10:30
Sunday 27th December from 07:30 until 10:30
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Join Toby, the Estates Manager and professional wildlife tour leader, for the monthly bird survey. Learn more about Frampton Marsh and its resident wildlife. Plenty of one-to-one time to ask questions and gain in-depth knowledge of the reserve’s workings and its role in creating a haven for wildlife.
Advance booking essential. The event ta...

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






High Tide Experience, with breakfast, at RSPB Frampton Marsh
When:
Saturday 15th August from 07:30 until 09:30
Monday 31st August from 07:40 until 09:40
Sunday 13th September from 07:00 until 09:00
Tuesday 29th September from 07:15 until 09:15
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Enjoy a gentle stroll at Frampton Marsh to observe the birds during the wader migration. Thousands of wading birds travel along the East Coast Flyway from their northern breeding grounds to their southern wintering grounds. The Wash is a vital stopping point for them, allowing them to rest and refuel. During high tides, the birds are pushed onto th...

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






Family Summer Trail Part 2
When:
Saturday 15th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Sunday 16th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Monday 17th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Tuesday 18th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Wednesday 19th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Thursday 20th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Friday 21st August from 09:30 until 16:00
Saturday 22nd August from 09:30 until 16:00
Sunday 23rd August from 09:30 until 16:00
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Pick up a sheet from the visitor centre and follow the clues around the reserve to win a prize.
Trail available during 9:30am - 4pm. Allow 45 minutes to complete.
Suitable for ages 5-11.
Trail is 1.2 miles along surfaced paths.
No dogs, scooters or bicycles.
Toilets available.
£4.50 per child, tickets available on the door (£1 booking fee applies to online tickets)

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






Wellness Festival
When: Saturday 15th August 11:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Tranquil Glade behaind Arts Coritani
Over 26 practioners & well-being stalls to look at raning from yoga & Sound Bath sessions, Bee Expo & talk. Wellness Cafe open for lunches, smoothies, healthy sweet treats, hot & cold drinks.





Wellness Festival
When: Saturday 15th August 11:00am - 4:00pm
Where: The Wood behind Arts Coritani Gallery, High Street, Swineshead PE20 3LH
Massage, Reiki, Yoga, Holistic Therapies, Meditation, Theraplate, Psychic Readings. Wellness cafe, gifts and a raffle with holistic prizes. Entrance £1.

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Discover Butterflies, at RSPB Frampton
When:
Saturday 15th August from 13:00 until 15:00
Saturday 12th September from 13:00 until 15:00
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Discover the world of butterflies and day-flying moths, on these special events.

There's a series of walks by Howard Leader, of the Lincolnshire branch of Butterfly Conservation. Howard will lead the group on a gentle stroll through the reserve, explaining how to identify butterflies. There will also be the rare chance to use pheromone l...

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






Exclusive Wash Safari, at RSPB Frampton Marsh
When:
Sunday 16th August from 08:00 until 10:00
Wednesday 2nd September from 08:45 until 10:45
Wednesday 30th September from 07:50 until 09:50
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
The Wash, a fantastic wildlife area, especially for birds, offers special events using our 4x4 vehicle to take a limited number of participants to the Wash’s edge. You may see unique wildlife like fishing Sandwich Terns, Turnstones, Eiders, and even Common Seals or dolphins.

Led by their enthusiastic and knowledgeable Warden Simon, the...

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






Boston u3a General Meeting
When: Tuesday 18th August 10:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Jakemans Community Stadium
Steve Short talking about Morecambe and Wise will be giving a talk.

Open to all Boston u3a members and those interested in joining Boston u3a. A chance for prospective members to meet members of Boston u3a and decide if they might like to join.





Wainfleet Bounce
When: Wednesday 19th August 9:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Magdalen Park PE23 4DD
Free bouncy castles for all children including inflatable climbing wall, slides and giant obstacle courses.

Food and drink available on site. Face painting and stalls available at an extra charge





Mamma Mia Here We Go Again
When: Saturday 22nd August 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Where: The Beonna, Benington
An evening of great music from one of the best ABBA tribute bands in the UK. Tickets are £15 and can be purchased from www.thebeonna.co.uk





Family Summer Trail Part 2
When:
Tuesday 25th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Wednesday 26th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Thursday 27th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Friday 28th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Saturday 29th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Sunday 30th August from 09:30 until 16:00
Monday 31st August from 09:30 until 16:00
Tuesday 1st September from 09:30 until 16:00
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Pick up a sheet from the visitor centre, and follow the clues around the reserve to win a prize.
Trail available during 9:30am - 4pm. Allow 45 minutes to complete.
Suitable for ages 5-11.
Trail is 1.2 miles along surfaced paths.
No dogs, scooters or bicycles.
Toilets available.
£4.50 per child, tickets available on the door (£1 booking fee applies to online tickets)

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






Monthly Bingo at Sibsey Village Hall
When:
Friday 28th August from 18:15 until 20:45
Friday 25th September from 18:15 until 20:45
Where: Sibsey Village Hall, Frithville Road, Sibsey, PE22 0SR
Eyes Down at Sibsey Village Hall for the Monthly Cash Bingo! Doors open at 6:15pm and eyes down just after 7pm.

£8 Bingo and Snowball Flyer, Optional Last Man Standing for £1 a ticket. Cheap Bar selling alcoholic, soft and hot drinks plus Raffle. Over 18s only.





Family Summer Trail Part 2
When:
Thursday 3rd September from 09:30 until 16:00
Friday 4th September from 09:30 until 16:00
Saturday 5th September from 09:30 until 16:00
Sunday 6th September from 09:30 until 16:00
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Pick up a sheet from the visitor centre and follow the clues around the reserve to win a prize.
Open 9:30am - 4pm. Allow 45 minutes to complete.
Suitable for ages 5-11.
Trail is 1.2 miles along surfaced paths.
No dogs, scooters or bicycles.
Toilets available.
£4.50 per child, tickets available onsite (£1 booking fee applies to online tickets)

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






Fabulous Finds Charity Shop Flea Market
When: Saturday 5th September 9:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Boston Marketplace
Local charities bring their shops outdoors to showcase pre-loved bargains. Clothes, home decor, jewellry, crafts, books, music and more.
107 Endeavour FM will be there too!





Kirton Summer Fair
When: Saturday 5th September 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: St Peter & St Paul’s Church Kirton
Plenty to see and do with a variety of stalls, BBQ, refreshments, games, bouncy castle and more. Entry is free!





Open Rehearsal
When: Thursday 10th September 7:16pm - 9:15pm
Where: Blenkin Memorial Hall, 1 Wormgate, PE21 6NP Boston
A chorla grou[ thwew all voices welcome! Message them for more information.





St Mary’s church Wedding Festival
When:
Saturday 12th September from 10:00 until 15:00
Sunday 13th September from 10:00 until 15:00
Where: St Marys Church Frampton
There is a display showing weddings through the years. Bringing the theme to the beautiful building. With a service celebration of Marriage on Sunday at 11 am.

Still space for vendors please contact Louise for more details

Contact Louise Balgarnie on 07961313268 - lcbalgarnie@hotmail.com






Lade Bank Pumping Station Open Day
When: Saturday 19th September 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Lade Bank Pumping station, Boston, PE21 8JH
Have you ever wondered what drainage boards do and why our work is so important. There will be snacks, drinks and cakes which will be donation based. The donations will then be sent to Lincs and Notts air ambulance. Everyone's welcome and the event will be dog friendly. For more details search Lade Bank Pumping Station Open Day.





Bike or Hike 2026
When: Sunday 20th September 8:00am - 4:00pm
Where: The Butterfly Hospice Trust, Rowan Way, Boston PE21 9DH, UK
Get active, enjoy the outdoors and support local hospice care at our annual Bike or Hike fundraiser.

Choose from bike routes of 8, 28 or 68 miles or take on a 2, 4 or 10-mile walk around Dion’s Wood Nature Reserve. Whether you are joining as a family, taking on a personal challenge or fundraising with friends, every step and every mile...





Paint Puffins in Watercolour
When: Thursday 24th September 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Join local artist Karin Christensen for an afternoon of painting puffins.
Easy to follow instructions, high quality artist materials included.
Why not combine with a walk around the reserve or a lunch at the centre?
Ideal for beginners or experienced artists.

For examples of Karin’s work see www.karinchristensen.com, Instagram: karin.sketching

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






Binocular and Telescope Sales Days, at RSPB Frampton Marsh
When:
Saturday 26th September from 10:00 until 16:00
Sunday 27th September from 10:00 until 16:00
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Are you a beginner looking for your first binoculars or an experienced birdwatcher wanting to upgrade? RSPB Titchwell will visit with a fantastic selection of binoculars and telescopes for you to try and buy. Test them out in our reserve’s incredible birdlife.

No need to book; simply turn up during normal opening hours. The June visit ...

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk






Charity Gala 2026
When: Saturday 24th October 7:00pm - 12:00am
Where: The Jakemans Community Stadium, Pilgrim Way, Wyberton, Boston PE21 7NE
Bringing together our community, supporters and partners in support of The Butterfly Hospice Trust.

Set within the Nineteen33 Suite, the evening will include a three-course dinner, carefully curated entertainment and a silent auction featuring exclusive items and experiences. Guests are invited to dress in lounge suit, black tie or cockt...





The Sensational 60's Experience
When: Saturday 7th November 7:30pm - 12:00am
Where: The Embassy Theatre, Skegness
The concert commences at 7.30pm and tickets are available from the box office on 01754 474100 or online www.embassytheatre.co.uk





Northern Soul and Motown Night with Martin Topley
When: Saturday 14th November 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Where: The Beonna, Benington
Enjoy a night of soulful classics, Motown favourites, and Northern Soul anthems in the unique setting of Beonna at All Saints. TO BOOK: https://thebeonna.co.uk/event/northern-soul-motown-night





G4 Christmas Tour 2026
When: Friday 18th December 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: St Botolph's Church, Church Close. Boston. PE21 6NW
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.

Step into a world of vocal enchantment, on a breathtaking musical journey with beauti...





Watercolour Painting Workshop
When: Thursday 28th January 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: RSPB Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve
Join local artist Karin Christensen for an afternoon of painting Frampton Marsh in watercolours.
Follow instructions in how to paint a landscape with birds.
All materials, including high quality paints and papers provided. Ideal for beginners and experienced artists.
Admission: £45

For examples of Karin’s work see www....

Contact Chris Andrews on 01205724678 - lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk








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