Join in with a host of events across Rutland this weekend, including live music, an album launch, and gardening opportunities as spring bursts into bloom. 

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

The Veltones at The Grainstore

On Friday 21 April at 8.30pm, the Grainstore will be hosting the four-piece party band, The Veltones. 

The Veltones are a four piece party & function band fronted by the excellent vocals of Amy Woods and supported by a tight musical backbone of guitar, bass and drums.

Their diverse range of good time music from the 60's to present day makes The Veltones a top choice for any event and they can tailor our set lists to your requirements. Whether your into Uptown Funk, you fancy getting down to some Good Times with Chic or you simply like to rock with some Queen, they've got all bases covered.

The venue host a range of events. Image credit: The Grainstore Brewery and Tap.

Gardening Tools Demo

On Saturday 22 April, Rutland Garden Centre will welcome Fiskars to demonstrate their superb gardening tools on their pop-up tree!

Try cutting real branches with loppers and hedge shears and, get your hands dirty in the soil to test the weight and ergonomics of their hard-wearing hand tools.

Fiskars are also giving away a free seed planting trowel with every purchase on the day to encourage you to plant seeds and help bees, an important gardening task we can all get involved in.

Pop down and find out how to level up your gardening. Image credit: FISKARS / Rutland Garden Village.

Bramblecrest Meet the Makers event

Keeping on the theme of gardening, Gates are hosting a meet the makers event with Bramblecrest on Saturday 22 April.

Maybe there's a patio set you've always promised yourself or a garden accessory you'd like to acquire. Join us for our 'Meet the Makers' event on 22 April between 10am and 4pm to learn more about Bramblecrest garden furniture.

Browse our 14,000sqft furniture showroom and see the latest spring/summer 2023 new furniture collections, product demonstrations and meet our helpful and knowledgeable team of experts with many years of Bramblecrest experience between them and a real passion for the UK based brand to answer any questions.

We also have a special event offer: FREE recycled outdoor rug with each Bramblecrest garden furniture purchase over £2,500*

Book here.

There are. range of shops and tearooms to enjoy at Gates too. Image credit: Gates Garden Centre / Google.

Uppingham Jazz and Soul Band Charity Concert

Join the Geraldine Feehally, Rutland High Sheriff at her first live music charity event since her appointment, raising money for food charities across Rutland.

For only £12, enjoy a great evening of live jazz, soul and rock music at Uppingham Town Hall.

The event begins at 7:30pm on 22 April.

Tickets can be purchased by emailing [email protected].

Enjoy and evening of dance and music. Image credit: High Sheriff of Rutland / UJSB.

CiCLE Classic

The Rutland – Melton International CiCLE Classic is known for its unique and challenging course that takes riders through the picturesque countryside of Rutland and Leicestershire. 

The 17th edition of the event is set to take place this Sunday.  

While the the official race start will take place at 11am at Oakham Enterprise Park, those wanting to catch the pre-race interviews and team presentations can do so from 10:15am in Oakham Town Centre. 

The race will kick-off at 11am, passing through Langham, Barleythorpe, Cold Overton, Burton Lazars and other local villages, finishing in Melton Mowbray. 

There will also be a market taking place in Mill Street from 9am until 1pm to mark the occasion.

Click here to find out more.

The CiCLE Classic is an annual event. Image credit: Nub News.

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Have a great weekend!