Harby Harlequins are staging their pantomime Pinocchio at the village hall from Wednesday to Saturday, 1 to 4 February with performances at 7.30 pm, plus a 2 pm Saturday matinee. Tickets are £8 for adults, £4 for children. The opening night has free admisson for senior citizens. To book, phone 01949 860713.
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Somerby Vaudevillians present the pantomime Babes In The Wood at Somerby Memorial Hall. Performances are on Friday, 3 February and Saturday, 4 February at 7.30 pm and on Sunday, 5 February at 2.30 pm. Tickets are £7 for adults, under 14s £5. They're on sale at the Stilton Cheese pub and at Somerby shop.
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There's a coffee morning and home-made cake stall at Melton United Reformed Church in Chapel Street on Saturday, 4 February from 9.30 am.
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The Misuida Dance Company is staging its show School's Out at Melton Theatre on Saturday, 4 February with performances at 2 pm and 7 pm. It will showcase the talents of its students and tickets are £11 for adults, concessions £9.50 from Melton 851111.
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Melton Library is celebrating National Libraries Day on Saturday, 4 February by offering a free day with no charges for hiring DVDs, CDs and talking books. There's an amnesty on overdue books which can be returned free of charge, and extra sessions on library computers are also free.
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Melton Ramblers have a 5 mile walk at Twyford on Sunday, 5 February. They're meeting at the Wilton Road car park in Melton ready to drive out at 9 am. Newcomers are welcome. Phone 07969 669230.
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The Vale of Belvoir Group of the Ramblers Association have a seven mile walk at Edingley, taking in the watermills and orchards of Southwell and Norwood Park on Sunday, 5 February. Newcomers are welcome, phone 01159 825600 for information.
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John Whitfield will give a talk about King Edward and Mrs Simpson at a meeting of Bingham Ladies' evening Guild at the Methodist Centre on Tuesday, 7 February at 8 pm. Admission is £2.20 including refreshments and all are welcome.
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Creative arts students at the Melton Vale Post-16 Centre are staging their show, We Will Rock You, featuring Queen's greatest hits, from Wednesday to Friday, 8-10 February. Performances are at 7.30 pm. Tickets are available from the centre on Melton 504750.
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Physiotherapist Pam Marsh will give a talk entitled Housework Is Good For You - Are You Joking? at a meeting of Bingham and District Branch of Arthritis Care. It's in the Methodist Hall at 2 pm on Friday, 10 February. For details phone 01949 850550 or 01949 876922.
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A quiz for teams of four people is being held in aid of RAINBOWS at Melton Royal British Legion Club, Thorpe End, on Friday, 10 February at 7 for 7.30 pm. The quizmaster is Richard Angrave and entry is £7.50 per person which includes a buffet supper. There will be a licensed bar. To book, phone 01476 860266.
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Adrian Henstock will give a talk entitled Coaching Days - The Turnpikes of Nottinghamshire - to Melton Mowbray and District Historical Society at the Sage Cross Methodist Church in Melton on Friday, 10 February at 7.30 pm.
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Dove Cottage Day Hospice in Stathern is holding a quiz night, hosted by Dr Phil Rathbone and his wife Suzanne, on Friday, 10 February at 7 pm. The event is at the new, bigger venue of Hose Village Hall and tickets are £7.50 which includes a two-course supper. To book, phone 01949 860303 or email lisa@dovecottage.org
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The Vale of Belvoir Group of the Ramblers Association have a leisurely seven mile walk at Whissendine and surrounding villages on Sunday, 12 February. Newcomers are welcome, phone 01159 825600 for information.
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Bingham Ramblers have a seven mile walk at Staunton Harold and Calke Abbey, near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, on Sunday, 12 February. They're meeting at the Buttercross, ready to drive out at 10 am. For details phone 01949 877833 or 01949 875295.
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All Saints' Church at Asfordby is holding a new club for children aged 5 to 10. Activities include games, crafts, bible stories and songs. The club will operate on the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 2 until 3.30 pm. The next one is on February 12. It's run by CRB checked leaders and each session costs £1.50. For details phone Melton 813184.
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Singalong On Sunday is taking place at Melton Baptist Church on 12 February at 3 pm. You can join in with songs from the past. Refreshments are provided free of charge. Details on Melton 560961.
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The Residents' Action Group Egerton (RAGE) are giving residents of Egerton Ward in Melton the chance to see the film Puss In Boots at the Regal Cinema for just 1p admission. The showing, funded by Comic Relief, is on Monday, 13 February at 10.30 am. To book tickets phone Melton 854622.
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There's a community advice say with information from the Police, Trading Standards, the Fire Service, Age UK and other organisations at Cotgrave Miners' Welfare on Tuesday, 14 February from 10.30 am to 2 pm. The event is free and lunch will be provided. There's also a free raffle draw. More information is available from Rushcliffe Borough Council on 0115 914 8552.
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There's a lunchtime organ recital at St Mary's Church in Melton on Tuesday, 14 February at 10 minutes past one. The organist is Stephen Power from Gloucester. Admission is free, refreshments will be available and there will be a collection for the church organ fund.
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Bingham Garden Club is holding its annual meeting and social evening on Tuesday, 14 February at 7.30 pm featuring a competition for photos of a garden or plant. The club meets at the Women's Institute hall in Station Street and new members are welcome. Details on 01949 838782.
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Excuse Me Madam - experiences of an ex-store detective - is the subject of a talk being given to Bingham U3A (the University of the Third Age) at their meeting in Bingham Methodist Hall on Wednesday, 15 February at 2 pm.
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Bingham Musical Theatre Company are staging the pantomime Red Riding Hood at South Nottinghamshire Academy, Radcliffe-on-Trent (formerly the Dayncourt School) from Wednesday to Saturday 15-18 February with performances at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £9, concessions £7 and a family ticket is £28. Details from 01949 839764.
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Melton Carnegie Museum is staging Whodunnit? workshops for children aged 5 to 12 on Thursday, 16 February. Workshops are free but children need to be accompanied by an adult.  To book phone 0116 305 3424.
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The Hill Top City of Lincoln is the topic for Bingham Local History Society's  meeting on Thursday, 16 February at 7.30 pm in the Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham. Everyone is welcome. Details on 01949 837008.
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Melton Ramblers have a 10 mile walk at Empingham, on Saturday, 18 February. They're meeting at the Wilton Road car park in Melton ready to drive out at 8.30 am. Newcomers are welcome. Phone 07969 669230.
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The Vale of Belvoir Group of the Ramblers Association have an 8.5 mile walk in the undulating, scenic countryside around Upper Broughton on Saturday, 18 February. Newcomers are welcome, phone 01159 825600 for information.
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Bingham and District Choral Society are staging a Singing workshop with Matthew Hopkins, director of music at Nottingham Trent University. It's on Saturday, 18 February from 10 am until 3.30 pm at the Caernarvon School. The fee is £15, including lunch. To book phone 01159 894836.
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Melton Mowbray Lions Club are staging their 22nd annual free concert for senior citizens at Melton Theatre on Saturday, 18 February at 3.30 pm. It will feature entertainment by local groups and soloists, including the Trevonne Stage School, Kudos, Melton Musical Theatre Group, the Nota Bene choir and Lions club members Peter Keast, Irene Straiton and Ben Baretto. There's also a singalong session with audience participation. Free ice cream will be served and there's also a raffle. Ticket are available from the age UK charity shop in Nottingham Street.
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Bingham Group of the NSPCC are holding a quiz evening on Saturday, 18 February at 7.30 pm in the Women's Institute Hall, Station Street. Tickets are £8.50 including supper. For details phone 01949 837133.
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The charity Women Versus Cancer is holding an evening of fun and great music at the Conservative Club, Thorpe End, Melton, on Saturday, 18 February from 8 pm until midnight. There will be music by Mousley Entertainment plus a prize raffle. For tickets phone 07869 565111 or 07549 423195.
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Asfordby Friends of Gardens and Wildlife, who organise Asfordby In Bloom, are holding a team quiz with questionmaster Richard Angrave at Asfordby Parish Hall on Friday, 24 February. Registration is at 7 pm and the quiz begins at 7.30. Entry is £5 per person including refreshments. For details phone Melton 813279.
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The Broughton Queensway Jubilee Committee is holding a jumble sale in the Scout Hut at Queensway, Old Dalby, on Saturday, 25 February at 2 pm. Proceeds will go towards the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Nether Broughton and Old Dalby.
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Dove Cottage Day Hospice in Stathern is holding a sportsman's dinner with guest speaker Howard Webb, who is a Premiership referee. It's at the Holwell Institute Sports and Social Club, Asfordby Hill, near Melton, on Friday, 24 February at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £25 including a two-course dinner. They're available by phoning 01949 860303 or 07980 620553.
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Melton Ramblers have an 8 mile walk at Medbourne on Saturday, 25 February. They're meeting at the Wilton Road car park in Melton ready to drive out at 8.30 am. Newcomers are welcome. Phone 07969 669230.
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The 22nd Belvoir Challenge takes walkers or runners along a scenic route of 15 or 26 miles. It's on Saturday, 25 February, setting out from Harby at 9 am. Proceeds for Harby School funds. For details see www.belvoirchallenge.co.uk
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The Vale of Belvoir Group of the Ramblers Association have a 9.5 mile walk at Castleton in Derbyshire on Sunday, 26 February, including Cave Dale, Mam Tor and Lose Hill. Newcomers are welcome, phone 01159 825600 for information.
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Bingham Ramblers have a six mile walk at Fiskerton and Rolleston on Sunday, 26 February. They're meeting at the Buttercross, ready to drive out at 10 am. For details phone 01949 877833 or 01949 875295.
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There's a lunchtime organ recital at St Mary's Church in Melton on Tuesday, 28 February at 10 minutes past one. The organist is Simon Headley, assistant organist at Leicester Cathedral. Admission is free, refreshments will be available and there will be a collection for the church organ fund.
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Leicestershire County Council's community forum for Melton West takes place on Tuesday, 28 February at 6.30 for 7 pm at Frisby-on-the-Wreake village hall. There will be updates on superfast broadband and on the community forum budget projects as well as information on getting involved in the 2012 Olympics. You can Have YourSay and meet representatives of Melton Borough Council and Melton Police. For details phone 0116 305 5951.
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The Vale of Belvoir Group of the Ramblers Association have a 9 mile walk around the Iron age forts and historic villages of Calverton and Oxton on Wednesday, 29 February. Newcomers are welcome, phone 0115 9825600 for information.
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The Henley Farrell Big Band will perform at a dance being staged at Cotgrave Welfare Club on Saturday, 3 March from 7 pm. A pair of tickets is £7 on the door.
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Spring Showtime is an evening of music and song by local artistes in Melton, being staged at the Sage Cross Methodist Church and Community Centre on Saturday, 3 March at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £6 in advance from Melton 854748 or £7 on the door. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served.
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The final of Melton's Got Talent will be staged at Melton Theatre on Saturday, 10 March at 7 pm. Tickets are £5 from Melton 851111 or 07969 763448. Proceeds will be divided between the Mayor of Melton's Appeal for the Romy Children's Fund, and Shout 4 Residents which organises community projects in Melton South.
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There's a lunchtime organ recital at St Mary's Church in Melton on Tuesday, 13 March at 10 minutes past one. The organist is Geoffrey Clarke, director of music at St Anne's Church, Leicester.  Admission is free, refreshments will be available and there will be a collection for the church organ fund.
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There's a talk entitled So You Think You Want To Be A Magistrate at Melton Carnegie Museum on Saturday, 17 March at 11 am. To book a place, phone 0116 305 3424. The museum also has a touring exhibition marking 650 years of local justice in Leicestershire until April 2. Admission free.
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Dove Cottage Day Hospice at Stathern is holding an auction on Saturday 24 March with viewing from 12 noon and bidding from 1.30 pm. Entry is free and refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon. Donations of items are welcome during the week beginning 12 March. For details phone 01949 860303 or email lisa@dovecottage.org
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There's a lunchtime organ recital at St Mary's Church in Melton on Tuesday, 27 March at 10 minutes past one. The organist is Ivan Linford.  Admission is free, refreshments will be available and there will be a collection for the church organ fund.
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Melton Musical Theatre Company are staging their 1940s show Musical Blitz, a review of music from the Second World War period, at Melton Theatre from Thursday to Saturday, 29-31 March at 7.30 pm. There's also a Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm. Tickets are £10 and there are discounts for school groups. Details on Melton 859509 or 851111.