Stamford Georgian Festival
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Celebrating Stamford's colourful heritage and architecture in England's finest stone town.
September’s Stamford Georgian Festival (21-24 September) promises an unmissable event as the highlight in a very special year for England’s finest stone town.
2017 marks the 50th anniversary of Stamford’s award as the UK’s first conservation town, recognising its unspoilt Georgian streets and ancient architecture.
This year’s festival has more events than ever!
Cllr Matthew Lee, Leader of festival organiser South Kesteven District Council said: "The Georgian festival is a great opportunity to celebrate Stamford's history and spread the word about our unique and beautiful town.
"As well as being great fun, it's great for the town's economy, with tens of thousands of visitors enjoying our attractions, shops and restaurants."
"There are amazing things on the programme. I am particularly looking forward to going to the Gin Whore show and listening to Dan Cruickshank's thoughts on Georgian architecture in a year when we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stamford's designation as the UK's first conservation area."
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facebook.comWinner of the Stamford Georgian Festival Lego Challenge! Yesterday in Stamford Library receiving his prize of a classic Lego set was nine year old Oscar Rawlinson from Stamford. Oscar’s Georgian Lego house was judged to be the best entry in the under 12’s festival competition run at the library with Lego loaned from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Oscar, who is a pupil at Bluecoat school, will be adding the set to his already extensive Lego collection. He was presented with his prize by Cllr. Bob Sampson, himself a retired architect and Chairman of South Kesteven District Council which organised the Georgian Festival and Tom Runcorn from local RIBA chartered architect practice PW Architects.
Winners Celebrate Stamford Georgian Festival Window Display Competition! Country Traditionals of Maiden Lane, Stamford which sells stunning Polish pottery, received the most votes for its window display as part of the ‘Grand Tour of Stamford’ quiz whilst the individual tour quiz winner was Neil Taylor- Matson of Kirton in Lindsey. Neil’s was the first all correct entry draw at random and he receives £50 courtesy of the Federation of Small Businesses which sponsored the quiz. Owner of Country Traditionals, Nicola Tame, said; “We're delighted to win the 'Grand Tour of Stamford' window competition. I love window dressing anyway and so this was a perfect excuse to add a little something extra. The prize money from the FSB will go in the pot towards our staff Christmas drinks so thanks to everyone who took part and voted for us and thanks to the FSB for sponsoring!" The shop, which is one of three owned by Nicola, was presented with a cheque for £50 by Doug Balderson, the FSB’s South Kesteven Branch Chairman and Andrew Masters, FSB Membership Advisor for the area. Country Traditionals
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Stamford Georgian Festival "a triumph" Stamford's third Georgian Festival has been hailed the best and most successful yet by organisers South Kesteven District Council. Find out more: http://bit.ly/2wTI83b #StamfordGeorgian2017
Stamford Georgian Festival 2017 Illuminati Evening
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