THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CRAFT & DESIGN 01529 308710 Gordon Baldwin, until 13 Jan 2013 – A celebration of the remarkable career and achievements of Lincolnborn ceramicist, Gordon Baldwin. Free entry. Class of 2012, until 6 Jan 2013 – This exhibition presents the work of recent design graduates from UK universities. Free entry. Seasonal Wreath Making, 2 Dec, 10am to 4pm – Design and make a contemporary wreath to decorate your home this Christmas. £45 per person including mulled wine and a mince pie. Listen, Make and Create, 8 Dec, 1pm to 3pm – Storytelling, music, movement and making for 4 to 10 year olds and their families. £5 per child. gifted.12, 15 Dec, 11am to 7pm – A festive day of Christmas shopping, seasonal food, entertainment, workshops and demonstrations. Free entry, workshop and demonstration prices will apply. Dinky Designers, 19 Dec, 10.30am to 12noon – Messy and creative fun for children and their parents/carers. £5 per child. W: www.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk ARTSNK 01529 410595 Unplugged, 4 Dec, 7pm – The NCCD will open late for this monthly acoustic evening. A group of inspired writers also join the musicians with their wide range of work. Free entry. African Drumming Classes, every Tuesday, various times – African drumming workshops led by Njega Sohne. Classes take place at the North Kesteven Centre, North Hykeham, for both children and adults. Various prices apply. Dance Classes, various venues and times – A range of dance classes for young people and adults are available at Harpers at Sleaford Fitness Club and the North Kesteven Centre, North Hykeham. Various prices apply. W: www.artsnk.org NATURAL WORLD CENTRE, WHISBY 01522 688868 Christmas Market, 2 Dec, 10.30am to 3.30pm – Enjoy high quality crafts, a variety of festive entertainment, children’s activities, tasty treats, plus more! Free entry. Christmas Craft Fair, until 6 Jan 2013 – Treat yourself or a loved one to something special this festive season. With unique Christmas gifts from local craft makers, tempting treats and wonderful greeting cards, the fair will have the perfect gift for everyone! Free entry. W: www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk COUNTRYSIDENK 01522 688868 Tree Dressing, 9 Dec – Join CountrysideNK and Cogglesford Watermill as they team up to offer tree dressing, milling demonstrations and trails for local people. Free entry. The Selfish Giant, 16 Dec, 3pm – Set in a magnificent sculpted garden with beautifully crafted puppets, a musical soundtrack and superb storytelling, Sea Legs Theatre will present Oscar Wilde’s much loved tale. Tickets: £5 family ticket (four seats): £18. The Foss Dyke Band at Christmas, 21 Dec, 7.30pm – Enjoy new and traditional festive music. Tickets: £8 concessions: £6. W: www.countrysidenk.co.uk W: www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE 01522 883311 NK OUTREACH 01522 870252 TOTT Readers, 2 Dec, 7pm – Take part in this monthly reading group. Free entry. NK Social Strollers, various venues and times – Join NK Social Strollers for leisurely health walks throughout the district. Meet new people, exercise and have fun. Free entry. Annie, 11 to 14 Dec, 7.30pm – North Kesteven School presents the tale of a young orphan girl in her adventures in finding a new family. Tickets: £7 concessions: £5. Slacklining, every Saturday, 2pm to 3pm at the NK Centre – Take part in a form of tightrope walking where the line is not held taut but stretches and bounces like a long and narrow trampoline. £3.60 per person. A Festival of Christmas Music, 15 Dec, 7.30pm – Listen to Christmas music and carols performed by The Band of RAF Waddington. Tickets: £8.50 concessions: £6.50. Parkour, every Saturday, 3pm to 5pm at the NK Centre – Roll, jump and move around various gym style equipment in a circuit style set up. £4.10 per person. ExtremeNK Climbing Sessions, NK Centre, various days and times – Try out vertical climbing and bouldering challenges. £4.10 per person per session including kit hire.