Nominations are being taken for the Mayor of Melton's Awards of Merit and the Young Citizen's Award. The Mayor, Councillor Elaine Holmes, is looking for nominations for people living in Melton Borough who have made an outstanding contribution to the community on a voluntary basis. The closing date is Friday, 12 March and awards will be presented in April. For details phone Melton 502308 or see the website www.melton.gov.uk
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There's a lunchtime organ recital at St Mary's Church in Melton on Tuesday, 9 March with Mark Rothman from Chesterfield. It starts at 10 minutes past one and admission is free. There's a collection for the church organ fund and refreshments are available. On 23 March, it's Geoffrey Winter from St John's Church, Grantham.
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An exhibition entitled Heart and Matter is on show in the art gallery at Melton Library until 9 March. Artist Geoff Grandfield has recreated the atmospheric worlds of novelists Graham Greene and Raymond Chandler set around mid-20th century New York architecture and lifestyle. Admission is free. Details on 07779 058225.
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A new lunch club is being launched at The Cove Community Centre on Sysonby Street, Melton, to provide vulnerable older people with a hot nutritious meal in a sociable, fun atmosphere. It will take place on alternate Wednesdays, starting on 10 March and it's run by volunteers supported by Melton Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council. For more information or to join contact Melton 502347.
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A ghosts and ghouls evening is taking place at Brooksby Hall on Wednesday, 10 March at 7.15 pm. You can tour the 16th century hunting lodge, its grounds and the church, and learn about its history and hauntings, then enjoy supper in the Old Hall. Entry is £15 of which a £2 donation will go to church funds. Bookings on Melton 855262.
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Old Dalby Group of Churches is holding open meetings on topics of current interest on Thursdays at 7.30 pm. Dates, subjects and venues are: 11 March - the Church and divorce - Old Dalby Village Hall; 18 March - Life with a heroin addict - Nether Broughton Village Hall; 25 March - The future of farming: food or biofuels - Saxelbye Schoolroom, Everyone is welcome. Details on Melton 820064.
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Wymondham Village Hall has a quiz for teams of four people on Friday, March 12. Entry is £2.50 per person which includes a light supper. Doors open 7 pm and the quiz starts at 8. To book a place phone 01572 787867.
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Viv Rowlett will give an illustrated talk entitled Embroidery - A Journey Through the Psalms at Sage Cross Methodist Community Centre in Melton on Friday, 12 March at 7.30 pm. Advance tickets are £6 from Melton 854748 or £7 on the door. Proceeds for Building For The Future At Sage Cross.
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A nearly-new sale of clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children takes place in the refectory at Grantham College, Stonebridge Road, Grantham, on Saturday 13 March from 10 am until 12 noon. It's organised by Grantham and Sleaford Branch of the National Childbirth Trust which provides help and information on pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Details on 07771 766264.
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Dove Cottage Day Hospice at Stathern is holding a fundraising auction on Saturday, 13 March. Viewing is at 12 noon and the sale begins at 1.30 pm. If you have items to donate, these are being taken during the week leading up to the sale. Phone 01949 860303.
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Murder At The Flower Show is a murder mystery evening being staged at Whissendine Village Hall on Saturday, 13 March at 7 pm. Tickets are £12, including a two-course supper, and you can bring your own drinks. Proceeds for hall funds. For tickets phone Melton 474870 or 474606.
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Free health checks, including blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference, body mass index and body fat percentage are being offered under Melton Borough Council's Active Together programme. The next session is at Melton Library on Tuesday, 16 March from 10 am until 2 pm. To book an appointment phone Melton 502502. As part of the same event, there's a coffee morning from 9.30 until 12.30 pm to raise money for the charity Diabetes UK. Coffee, cakes and fruit will be served, students from Brooksby Melton College will provide relaxing hand and arm massages and there will be storytelling and craft activities for the under fives.
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A Northern soul music night is being staged at Melton Working Men's Club on Friday, 19 March with leading Northamptonshire ska band The Two Tones, plus Syston Steve. It's from 8 pm until midnight and entry is £5 on the door. Proceeds for Pablo's Horse Sanctuary. For more details phone Melton 562634.
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The Torch Trust Singers are giving a concert at Melton United Reformed Church in Chapel Street on Saturday, 20 March at 7 pm with refreshments to follow. Entry is free but there will be a collection for the Torch Trust and the church refurbishment fund.
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There's a quiz night for teams of four people in aid of the Mayor of Melton's Appeal for riding of the disabled and diabetes local. It's at Gloucester House, Melton, on Friday, 26 March at 7 for 7.30 pm. Entry is £8 per person including a hot supper. Bring your own drinks and glasses. To book phone Melton 502329 or 568855.
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Whissendine School is staging an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 27 from 12 noon until 2 pm. Everyone is welcome and admission is 50p. There will be a barbeque and bouncy castle, plus children's competitions for miniature gardens and Easter bonnets in three age groups, reception and Year 1, Year 2 and 3, and Years 4-6. Details on Melton 474675.
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To promote community spirit, Sunday breakfast is being served at Old Dalby Village Hall once a month. Dates are: 28 March, 25 April, 23 May, 25 June, 25 July, 26 September, 24 October and 28 November from 9 until 10.45 am. Full English breakfast is £3.50, vegetarian option £2.25. Phone Melton 820100 or 07791 125380.
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A new jogging club at Bingham Leisure Centre runs from 6 until 7 pm on Tuesdays. It's led by Graham Lockwood, a fully qualified Run Leader, endorsed by Run England. Registration is £20 and sessions cost £3 each or £12 for a block of six. Phone 01949 838628.
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Move and Mingle is a series of chair-based exercise classes taking place every Friday from 2 pm at Spring Meadow, Cotgrave. You can keep fit and improve flexibility, strength and balance while exercising to the music of the 50s and 60s. Classes are free of charge for the first 12 weeks and they're also a good way to socialise and meet new friends. For details call Rushcliffe Borough Council on 0115 9148 334.
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Centre Stage presents Back To The Land Girls - a comedy play set in rural England in 1942 against the background of the Second World War. It's at Old Dalby Village Hall on Friday, 9 April at 8 pm. Tickets are £10 from Melton 820100.