What's on in Oakham this weekend: VE Day exhibition, plant sale and disco
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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 a plant sale to grown-up disco.
Read on to find out more, or check out our What's On page for other upcoming local events.
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VE Day 80: A Special Exhibition at Rutland County Museum
Rutland County Museum in Oakham is holding a special exhibition called 'VE Day 80: Stories from the Collection' to mark the 80th Anniversary since the Second World War ended in Europe.
The exhibition features recent World War Two acquisitions, as well as items that are not on permanent display. The items will explore Rutland's historic links to the Royal Navy and a fascinating collection relating to a local Prisoner of War.
The exhibition will run from Saturday 3rd May to Saturday 14th at Rutland County Museum, which is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, between 10am and 4pm.
For more information about the exhibition, click here.
Plant Sale at Empingham Garden Club
On Saturday 10th May, Empingham Garden Club will be holding their 18th Annual Grand Plant Sale.
The sale will take place at the Cricket and Social Club on Exton Road and will include hundreds of plants at bargain price, as well as coffee, tea and cakes available. The sale will run between 10am and 12 noon.
Discos for Grown Ups at Victoria Hall
The popular 'Discos for Grown Ups' pop-up event is returning to Victoria Hall in Oakham on Friday 9th May.
Discos for Grown Ups has toured across the country, with recent events selling out. They promise a legendary night to remember packed with 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance classics, as well as glitz, glam and retro sweets.
This is the ideal event for people looking to dance the night away, without feeling out of place in a nightclub filled with teenagers.
Their new and refreshed playlist is packed with popular hits including all your favourite 70s, 80s and 90s disco, soul and feel good pop hits you love from Donna Summer, Earth Wind and Fire, Human League, Chic, Sister Sledge, Odyssey, Chaka Khan, ABBA, Madonna, Robin S, Erasure, Bee Gees, Candi Staton, Faithless and many more.
For more information and to book your ticket, visit the event page.
Fabulous Florals Art Workshop
The Cakery at Rutland Garden Village is hosing an art workshop to make a fabulous floral collage with mixed media artist Jane Millum. Attendees will use a mix of acrylic paints and simple stamping and printing techniques to create their floral masterpiece.
The workshop costs £25 per person with tea or coffee, a piece of cake and all materials included in the costs. Booking in advance is required - to book, email [email protected] or pop into The Cakery. For more information about this event, click here.
Thursday Night Dinner at Fox and Hounds
The team at The Fox & Hounds in Knossington be hosting their weekly Thursday night special on Thursday 8th May. This week they are serving up Greek-ish style chicken gyros, tzatziki, inspired by Joe and Lotty.
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!
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