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People urged to share Thatcher-era memories
People are being asked to share their memories of the Thatcher era as part of a festival marking the 100th anniversary of her birth. Grantham Guildhall Arts Centre is looking for photos, newspaper clippings, personal memories, or memorabilia related to the 1980s and the tenure of the UK's first female prime minister for a new film. It is part of Thatcher Fest, which begins in her home town on 13 October. The council said the festival would cover the "history, conflict and divisive politics of her time in power." Margaret Thatcher is often credited with overseeing a period of great change in Britain, including privatising nationalised industries and allowing council tenants to buy their homes. In 1980, she delivered one of her most defiant speeches at the Conservative Party Conference in Brighton on her controversial counter-inflationary policies. "To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, 'the U turn', I have only one thing to say. You turn if you want to - the lady's not for turning." The 1984-85 miners' strike and the Falklands war of 1982 also took place during Thatcher's time in office. South Kesteven District Council's deputy leader, Councillor Paul Stokes, said: "This is a chance to be part of a community video sharing your memories of Margaret Thatcher, good or bad, and how she affected your life during her years as prime minister. "The video will remember the life of Grantham's most famous daughter and, no matter what your politics are, our discussions around the commemoration event are sure to provoke lively debate," he added. Submissions for the film can be made by email until 29 September. Other events include a drag show starring Matt Tedford as The Iron Lady, reimagining the evening of the Section 28 vote, with Thatcher getting lost in Soho and accidentally becoming a cabaret singer. Former junior health minister Edwina Currie will also be hosting an evening of chat and memories. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices More on this story Events revealed for festival of Margaret Thatcher How Margaret Thatcher's life story became an opera MP calls for train named after Margaret Thatcher Obituary: Margaret Thatcher Related internet links Margaret Thatcher Foundation South Kesteven District Council
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2 days ago
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People urged to share Thatcher-era memories for Grantham festival
People are being asked to share their memories of the Thatcher era as part of a festival marking the 100th anniversary of her Guildhall Arts Centre is looking for photos, newspaper clippings, personal memories, or memorabilia related to the 1980s and the tenure of the UK's first female prime minister for a new is part of Thatcher Fest, which begins in her home town on 13 council said the festival would cover the "history, conflict and divisive politics of her time in power." Margaret Thatcher is often credited with overseeing a period of great change in Britain, including privatising nationalised industries and allowing council tenants to buy their 1980, she delivered one of her most defiant speeches at the Conservative Party Conference in Brighton on her controversial counter-inflationary policies."To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, 'the U turn', I have only one thing to say. You turn if you want to - the lady's not for turning."The 1984-85 miners' strike and the Falklands war of 1982 also took place during Thatcher's time in office. South Kesteven District Council's deputy leader, Councillor Paul Stokes, said: "This is a chance to be part of a community video sharing your memories of Margaret Thatcher, good or bad, and how she affected your life during her years as prime minister."The video will remember the life of Grantham's most famous daughter and, no matter what your politics are, our discussions around the commemoration event are sure to provoke lively debate," he for the film can be made by email until 29 events include a drag show starring Matt Tedford as The Iron Lady, reimagining the evening of the Section 28 vote, with Thatcher getting lost in Soho and accidentally becoming a cabaret junior health minister Edwina Currie will also be hosting an evening of chat and memories. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
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11-07-2025
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Margaret Thatcher festival's programme of events revealed
More details have been announced of a festival to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Margaret Thatcher. The former Conservative prime minister was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire in 1925 and died in April 2013, aged Fest will begin in her home town on 13 October and will include a drag show and talks by former minister Edwina Currie and TV personality Gyles Brandreth. South Kesteven District Council leader Ashley Baxter said the aim of the festival was to "promote political debate and drive footfall to Grantham". The council said Thatcher Fest would cover the "history, conflict and divisive politics of her time in power."Thatcher was the UK's first female prime minister and held the post from 1979 until her resignation in said: "We're working with all kinds of community organisations to make sure people know the centenary is happening."Regardless of what you think of her views and policies, a woman getting to the position of prime minister in 1979 is astonishing."It's not something everyone would want to celebrate - she is one of the most polarising figures of recent political history." Guildhall Arts Centre line-up Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho, 13 October: A drag show starring Matt Tedford as The Iron Lady, reimagining the evening of the Section 28 vote with Thatcher getting lost in Soho and accidentally becoming a cabaret junior health minister Edwina Currie hosting an evening of chat and memories of her time in government, 14 OctoberQuite A Centenary, 17 October: Hosted by TV personality, author and former MP Gyles Brandreth, celebrating three British icons - Margaret Thatcher, Elizabeth II and Winnie the Reagan, Gorbachev: Power, Politics, and the end of the Cold War, 15 October: Hosted by York St John University professor, Dr James Cooper. Other ticketed events Walking Talks: The Thatcher Years - guided walks of Grantham - various dates in OctoberThe Iron Lady: cinema screening at Kesteven and Grantham Girls School - 13 and 16 OctoberLiving Over the Shop: Grantham Dramatic Society present a gossip's view of Margaret Thatcher at Christ Church, Finkin Street/Grantham Museum - 15 and 18 OctoberMargaret Thatcher: Alternative Voices - Music and poetry at Grantham Museum 18 OctoberAll tickets are available through the Guildhall Arts Centre website or from the Guildhall Box Office in Grantham. Ticketless events Thatcher Postcard Exhibition: Union Street Gallery will hosts a collection covering various side of the story, political moments, and illustrated images throughout OctoberMargaret Thatcher display: Discover her early life, legacy, and local roots at Grantham Library, 13 to 18 OctoberGrantham in the 1920s and 1930s - local history talk at Christ Church Finkin Street, 14 October at 16:00 GMT Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
