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There's loads going on this weekend with a host of events taking place in and around Oakham and Rutland this weekend, from an ABBA tribute to birdwatching at Rutland Water.

Read on to find out more, or check out our What's On page for other upcoming local events.

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The Arts Society Oakham talk on 'The Subtle Science and Exact Art of Colour in English Garden Design'

The Arts Society Oakham is hosting on of their popular talks, this week covering 'The Subtle Science and Exact Art of Colour in English Garden Design,' discussing similarities between gardening and painting a picture.

This talk by Timothy Walker looks at how to apply these principles in designing a border, but also looks at the ways borders differ from paintings as well. The talk will also discuss how works by artists like Turner, Monet, Rothko and Jackson Pollack evolved in parallel with ideas of what a garden or border could show.

For more information about this event, click here. There is also additional information about The Arts Society Oakham on their website.

This months Art Society Oakham talk will be held by Timothy Walker (Photo: Arts Society Oakham)

RSPBs Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend

This weekend is the RSPBs annual Big Garden Birdwatch, with over 408,000 people across the country already signed up to count the birds in their garden to help collection data on our national bird populations.

Rutland Water is inviting volunteers to join them for the Birdwatch, welcoming visitors to the Rutland Water Visitor Centre to pick up a free tally sheet and ID chart to count the birds at one of their dedicated birdwatching area. This is open to anyone, whether you're an experienced bird watcher or not. For more information about this event, click here.

Click here to read the full story by Oakham Nub News about the Big Garden Birdwatch and how you can get involved in Rutland.

Join people across the country in counting the birds in your garden or at Rutland Water (Photo: RSPB)

Learn to Draw with Rutland Adult Learning

Rutland Adult Learning is hosting a one-day workshop for adults who would like to develop their drawing skills.

This will include learning how to handle a range of drawing media, experimenting with basic drawing techniques and exploring what is meant by representation and the idea of subject and background.

The course will be taking place on Saturday 25th January at Oakham Enterprise Park and will cost £50 or £25 for concessions.

Have a Go Day with Rutland Morris

On Sunday 26th January at Ashwell Village Hall, Rutland Morris is holding a free Have a Go day for people interested in trying Morris dancing.

Whether you have danced before or not, Rutland Morris promise a warm welcome and a fun way to learn a new hobby, get fit and meet new people.

This event includes refreshments and a light lunch. For more information and how to tell Rutland Morris you will be attending, click here.

Rutland Morris is a community group at the heart of Rutland culture and tradition (Photo: Nub News)

Crafty Afternoons at Lyndon Nature Reserve

Lyndon Nature Reserve at Rutland Water are hosting a relaxing, creative afternoon between 2pm and 4pm on Friday 24th January.

This event welcomes anyone who is interested in trying someone new, no prior experience needed. A variety of art materials will be available, meaning vistors can get creative, chat with like-minded individuals and enjoy a hot drink and piece of cake.

This event costs £10, with a slice of cake and hot drink as well as materials included in the price. For more information, click here.

ABBA Forever at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre will host one of the UK's leading tribute acts, performing a superb show of the greatest hits of ABBA.

Described as 'dynamic, non-stop fun,' this all live performance promises to bring the party with all the glitz and glamour that ABBA are known and loved for.

For more information and how to book tickets, click here.

Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre is hosting a night of ABBA fun (Photo: Nub News)

Thursday Night Dinner at Fox and Hounds

This week the team at the Fox and Hounds will be serving up a delicious pie (Photo: Fox and Hounds)

The team at The Fox & Hounds in Knossington be hosting their weekly Thursday night special on Thursday 23rd January. This week they are serving up slow braised beef, port and smoky bacon bourguignonne pie, buttered mash, dijonnaise with a warm kale and caper salad.

For just £12.95, every week they put on a popular meal deal, and you can head down to 6 Somerby Road, Knossington to join the fun.

Call 01664 452129 to reserve a table, as this event is often fully booked.

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Have a great weekend, from the team at Oakham Nub News!