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Welcome to Molly’s Guide…

Don’t you just love the idea of making lifeeasier? Times are hard for parents and carers of young children. There simply aren’t enoughhours in the day.

How many times have you heard yourself say `if only I’d had the time to do that’. Well Molly’sGuide is here to help – and this first edition will put a spring in your step.

Published to coincide with the school terms, we’ll show local mums, dads and carers how toget the best out of their family and at the sametime find some `me’ time.

Juggling family life with a host of otherresponsibilities isn’t easy but Molly’s Guide willprovide inspiring ideas and advice to help you.

Brought to you by local mums with a publishingbackground, Molly’s Guide will provide inspirationto the community by reinforcing everything that’s local.

Looking to change direction, take up a newhobby, somewhere to take your family or a tradesman to fix a problem at home? Molly’s Guide is here to help.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter 10-11

Positive Steps 14

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Childcare & Nurseries 24

Children’s Parties 27

Days Out 29

Education & Schools 37

Health & Beauty 39

What’s On 41

Your Vouchers 47

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Schools add value toproduce top-class childrenA ground-breaking project is helping to ignite newways of learning and create a values-based approachto educating children in Lincolnshire.

Washingborough Foundation Primary and NurserySchool and Coleby Primary School have both notchedup the Values Education Quality Mark.

And other schools across the county are involved withthe Values-based education programme – aimed atequipping pupils with core values for life.

A Values-based school seeks to promote an educationalphilosophy based on valuing self, others and theenvironment through an ethical values vocabulary. The driving force behind the approach is former headteacher, chief education adviser and Local EducationAuthority officer, Dr Neil Hawkes.

Dr Hawkes said: “What appears to be missingsometimes is a shared ethical vocabulary, based onuniversal positive human values which can provide asense of direction and vision about how to nurture apositive sense of self, support the raising of academicstandards and foster a stable, moral society.”

Peace, Quality & Patience At Washingborough Foundation Primary pupils aretaught about the 22 core Values – which includehonesty, peace, quality, patience and respect - over a two year period.

Head teacher, Jason O’Rourke said Values educationcrosses all cultures and all religions and the aim is tomake the values principles a “first language” amongstpupils. He said: “Each value is introduced andexplained about in our Monday assemblies and then wetalk about our 22 core Values over a two-year period.“We think about how we can make our Values part ofour everyday lives. If you get the child right, theiracademic success follows on.”

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Jason O’Rourke Head Teacher


Parents of children at Washingborough havecommented on the impact the Value-based approach ishaving, many commenting that there is a real positiveethos throughout the school.

Bridget Knight, trustee of the Values Education Trust,has no doubt that Values-based education is a clearwinner. “What sets values-based schools apart isunique and distinct: these schools have leaders whooperate deeply held principles of loving, enabling and engaging.

“This deeply practical approach offers a route to a more socially inclusive, engaging, motivating and rewarding school experience, helping all of us to open our minds and be alive to our own endlesspossibilities.”She added: “There is a growingrecognition that increasingly children will come toschool from families that are in a state of huge flux, if not in actual disarray, and that the influence onchildren outside school can have a huge anddetrimental bearing on their attitudes to learning.

Non-Cognitive Skills

“Research by the Nobel prize-winning economist,James Heckman, shows that non-cognitive skills are as important as technical skills in determiningemployability, earnings and career success. All thismakes it more vital than ever that our schools arehavens where individuals can come and truly flourish.”For further information, go to: www.values-education.com

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Is it in the genes? Are daughters like theirmum and do they inheritmore than their mother’s genes or do they shapetheir own future? Whatever we think, we can’t dispute the fact that

from bone structure to blood type, hair colouring to

mannerisms, we will have some similarities to our

biological mothers. When our children are born,

parents look for similarities in their baby. Do they have

the same eye or hair colour, the same shaped face or

the same smile?

As they get older, we look for similarities in

personality, academic success and sporting interests

and many daughters find themselves turning into their

mum in later life.

One study found that families tend to have similar

facial expressions when they’re happy, angry, sad,

surprised or thinking hard. As one American professor

of human genetics said: “Many traits have a large

hereditary component but genetics isn’t destiny –

genes are just one influence on how children turn out.”

And to quote one American director of education:

“Most traits are actually determined by many genes

working together rather than one single gene.”

Teacher, Anna Fane, from Nettleham, has no doubt

that her eldest daughter, Rosie has many of her traits.

Just like her mum, a teacher at Nettleham Junior

School, 18-year-old Rosie looks set to follow in her

mum’s footsteps as a teacher.


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Pictured are Anna Fane, with her daughters Becky left, and Rosie


And Rosie, who has expressed an interest in workingwith children with autism, could even be attending thesame teacher training college.

“She’s applied to go to York and Oxford Brookes, butOxford Brookes is her first choice and where I studied.It would be really great if she does go there.

“We do fall out occasionally, like all mother anddaughters, but on the whole we are very similar.”And it’s not just teaching where the two share similarinterests – it also extends to hobbies and interests.“Rosie sings like me,” says Anna, who sings with a bandon stage in her spare time and has performed at manyevents locally.

“She has grown up with parents who are both musicaland enjoy performing,” said Anna, who says thecouple’s other daughter, Becky (15) is more likehusband Greg, although there are aspects of both their personalities in both children.

Meanwhile Allison Faulkner, co-owner of the Stepping

Stones Pre-School in Nettleham, has seen her

gymnastic skills develop in her daughter Georgia.

At school, mum-of-two Allison, competed in school

competitions at Ancaster High School and made sure

daughter, Georgia, started lessons at an earlier age.

“I didn’t start until I was 12 whereas Georgia was

much younger and has benefitted from having

coaching from an earlier age.

“I loved gymnastics and Georgia does too,” said Allison

who finds herself driving Georgia to Lincoln Gymnastics

Club numerous times a week.

“She gets so much out of it, very much a social thing as

well,” said Allison, whose son, Alex (14) follows in his

father’s footsteps for his passion for cricket.

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The talk for 2012 is all about the Olympics, butlet’s take a moment to look at a sport thatdoesn’t appear in the Olympics – ‘Squash and Racketball’

Lincoln coaches Nigel Jubbs, Iain Jubbs and RussellWatkins – who are always looking for new recruits to join them. All are qualified Squash & Racketballcoaches and are now able to offer Lincoln children the following coaching:- ‘ Mini Squash is the EnglandSquash approved ‘mini’ game suitable for childrenaged between 5 and 11 years’ says Nigel ‘It is theideal combination to ensure children enjoy the sport and also lead a healthy lifestyle.’

‘The sessions WIN offer develop co-ordination and funactivities as the child’s skills progress so does thecoaching into competing at County level’‘We also coach Racketball, ideal for Mums’ says Iain ‘It is similar to squash but is generally a gentler game’Coaching is held at the Eastgate Squash Club, Lincolnevery Saturday.

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Breaking up is hard to do and when there’s childreninvolved, it’s even harder. Around 300,000 coupleswith children separate every year and sadly this is a statistic that’s set to carry on rising.

Stepfamilies, also known as blended families, are moreof the norm in 21st century Britain with 65 per cent ofremarriages including children from previousrelationships and while it’s obviously a sad experience,it’s possible to make it a very positive one.

Take one mum-of-two who lives in a village nearLincoln. Dawn had been married for 24 years when shedecided her marriage was not working out so she decided to call it a day.

“We’d just grown apart,” said Dawn, who has twochildren, one aged 12 and the other aged 15. “It was a difficult decision and one I thought about for a longtime but you do adjust and cope well. Divorce is morecommon than you think these days.” And as Dawn sorightly said: “You’re better off being separate andhappy than married and miserable. If you’re not happyas a couple, the children soon spot it. They pick upmore than you think.

“My two have adjusted so well and love their stepdad.They see their dad and get on with him really well aswell. Some people stay in a relationship for the wrongreasons. If it’s not working out then it’s a decision thathas to be made.” And while parents may see thecreation of a stepfamily as the beginning of somethingjoyful, the children may see it as a negative and a final

nail in the coffin for their parents ever getting back together. As Suzie Hayman from Parentline Plussaid: “It’s a function of a stepfamily that somethinghappened to ensure its creation – and that something is likely to be tragic. Stepfamilies are founded from a tragedy – someone has died or a relationship has died to make it happen.”

So how do parents make the blended family a positiveexperience? According to one guide to step-parenting,don’t make a blended family a replica of your firstfamily as this can often cause confusion, frustrationand disappointment. Instead, “embrace thedifferences” and be civil. If families can be civil witheach other rather than being unkind, it’s much morepositive as is respecting all relationships, not based on age but based on the fact you’re all family members now.

Give compassion for everyone’s development –everyone might be at different life stages and havedifferent needs and these must be addressed. Giveroom for growth as well – the blended family won’tcome one overnight – it takes time. Suzie Hayman,author of “Stepfamilies: Surviving and Thriving in aNew Family” says: “You can’t make your children likeyour new partner but the really important thing is toexplain that this new adult is not a substitute for oneof their parents – it’s someone extra. They are a step-parent, not substitute parents.”

Top Tips On Being a Step-Parent

It’s not easy, but Relate counsellor Paula Hall suggests:• No overt favoritism.• Be united – children need to know parents

support each other.• Be consistent.• Be patient.• Have household rules which apply to everyone.• Spend time with your kids on your own.• Don’t spoil a child – even if you feel guilty about

breaking up their family.

Positive Steps Forward

Storybook Days is an idea developed in April 2010by Sarah Hollamby and Leanne Taylor, residents ofNettleham, Lincoln. Both have over 11 years ofexperience in Education and Arts and have builton their idea of bringing children’s stories to lifethrough creative and practical workshops.

Each school holidays Storybook Days run full dayworkshops, based in their local village - themed onvarious popular children’s stories. Each day is carefullyplanned to include drama, storytelling music, dance,crafts and games and tailored to the age of children attending.

‘Our themed days allow the children to becomeimmersed in the stories and to enter the fictionalworld through fun and play – says Sarah ‘In this day andage, when stories and make-believe can sometimes belost to technology and television, our workshops allowspace for all primary age children to once again enjoy books.’

‘We have rid the village of the giants with the help of

the BFG’ says Leanne ‘made our own ‘purple hand

gang’ with Horrid Henry, floated our boats down the

Beck as we imagined what it would be like for Michael

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‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ and we even found out ‘Where

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Top actor helpschildren to tracetheir rootsSchoolchildren in Lincolnshire are tracing their roots – thanks to Lincoln actor, ColinMcFarlane, best known for Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and being the voice of ITV’s, The Cube.

Colin, who lives in Lincoln and London, was inspired tostart the Making History project by a story in a scriptentitled `The Land of Look Behind’ by Judy Hepburn,which he was directing two years ago. In it, a blackteenager is inspired to research his history afterstumbling on the story of little-known explorerMatthew Henson – the first man to reach the NorthPole in 1910, who was also black.

Colin, who has appeared in numerous TV showsincluding Holby City, found the story so fascinating hebegan searching for like-minded souls who shared hisvision to enable children to “have a sense of who theyare”, by discovering something inspiring in their pastthat empowers them to follow their dreams.

Pupils from Lincoln’s Monks Abbey Primary School andHartsholme Primary School, who took part in the pilot,have given the project the thumbs up.

“I have found out about where my family come from inthe Philippines and have shared it with my friends. It’sreally exciting,” said one youngster at Monks Abbey.Hartsholme Primary School Headteacher, Carl Jarvis,said: “An important part of the school’s ethos isempowerment. There is nothing more empowering forchildren than the Making History project.

“They are enthused from the very start and this onlyincreases as the addiction of finding more about theirfamily history kicks in. They have learned to interact

Making History

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Now Making History, which has already undergone a six-month pilot project, is being rolled out to a further 500 – 600 pupils. Pupils from Lincoln’s MonksAbbey Primary School and Hartsholme Primary School,who took part in the pilot, have given the project thethumbs up. “I have found out about where my familycome from in the Philippines and have shared it withmy friends. It’s really exciting,” said one youngster at Monks Abbey.

PROJECT AIMS

Making Historywith adults and children alike and have become moreconfident and respectful individuals as a result.”The project involves a 12 week education programmeto take children through the steps of tracing theirfamily tree. It is designed to help pupils trace theirfamily as far back as possible using key genealogywebsites, particularly that of Making History’s principalsponsor, MyHeritage.com.

It also includes on-line tutorials from Dr Nick Barratt (ofBBC TV’s Who Do you Think You Are), an advisor to theproject. Some amazing stories have already emergedfrom the pilot with one pupil researching a probablefamily connection to Hitler’s brother, another finding alink to Dame Peggy Ashcroft; another to a Saint, and oneto an American silent movie star, Laura La Plante. *For more information and to see several video trailersof the project go to www.making-history.org, [email protected] or phone 01205 875134 Colin, who has appeared in numerous TV showsincluding Holby City, found the story so fascinating hebegan searching for like-minded souls who shared hisvision to enable children to “have a sense of who they are”.

He said: “Social cohesion begins with cross-culturalunderstanding and involvement. That journey begins inchildhood. The greater the awareness that can be laiddown in those formative years, the better the prospectof creating a truly integrated and happy society.”

• To challenge preconception and broaden horizons.

• Increase tolerance and understanding across cultural boundaries.

• Create within children a sense of who they are.

• Bring curriculum subjects such as geography, history, science and language alive through personal stories.

• Help children to develop skills in research, film-making and writing.

• Raise children’s aspirations through mentoring.

• Encourage children, parents and grandparents to work together.

• Share their stories with other regions of the country in order to break down cultural barriers.

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Children’s PartiesActivity CentresFrontline Lasertag 01522 809028Fun Farm 01522 692338Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln. www.funfarm.co.ukGateway Park/Brewers Fayre 01522 812420High Ropes Adventure 01673 842724www.highropesadventure.comLincoln Bowl 01522 522059Lincoln Superbowl 01522 541669Valentine Road, Lincoln LN6 7BHwww.lincolnsuperbowl.co.ukLincs Mini Golf 07798 552554Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Road, Lincoln LN6 9NTBirthday Parties & private hire bookings now being taken.www.lincsminigolf.co.ukNational Space Centre 0116 2610261www.spacecentre.co.ukPlayhouse Gainsborough 01427 810148Unit 9, Corringham Road Industrial Estate, Lusher way,Gainsborough DN21 1QBwww.playhousegainsborough.co.ukPlayzone 01522 539999www.playiscool.co.ukRand Farm Park 01673 858904Rand, Lincoln LN8 5NJGive your child a birthday party they will remember.www.randfarmpark.comThe National Space Centre 0116 2582111


Children’s PartiesThe Showroom 01522 508377www.theshowroom.org.ukWoodside Wildlife & Falconry Park 01522 754280

Birthday CakesAsda 01522 507800

Chocolishous 01427 678855Children's bespoke birthday cakes. Character cakes, anysize or design. Marshalls Yard, Gainsboroughwww.chocolishous.co.uk

Kerricraft Cakes 01522 881024Marks and Spencer's 01522 533646Morrisons 01522 560066No.82 Cake Studio 01522 805905One Stop Cake Shop 01427 610000www.onestopcakeshop.co.ukSainsburys 01522 689888Something Special Cakes 01522 529885Sugarart of Lincoln 01522 567636The Cake Boutique 01427 238380Too Good to Cut 01522 805691Waitrose 01522 510500

Children’s EntertainersBurger Bill - Magic Shows 07876 574313

Chocolishous 01427 678855Lolly Trolley available for your child's party. Soft serve andscoop ice-cream, ice lollies & chocolate fountain available.Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough www.chocolishous.co.uk

First Choice magical parties 01522 525353www.magicalparties.co.ukPainting 0800 6126821www.flutterbyfacepainting.co.ukMr Shineys Magic Children Parties 01472 815422www.mrshiney.co.ukParty Mascots - Character Mascots 07428 197919www.partymascots-lincoln.co.ukQL Discos 01522 857353www.qldiscos.co.ukSquirts Fun Bus 07798 790869www.squirtsfunbus.co.ukStory Book Days 01522 752219www.storybookdays.co.uk

Tabby Road Recording Studios 01522 869968Sing your favourite songs, record your own CD. Party teasand lunches too. (See Page 26) www.tabbyroadstudios.com

The Bear Builder & Friends 07428 197919www.bearbuilder.co.ukActing the Party 0845 475 2115Coasty Mobile Disco & Karaoke 07814 924790Eventsartist 0785 4911447www.eventsartists.com Sublime Science 0845 5085387www.sublimescience.com

Themed PartiesAntonia Jewelzparties 07958 304045www.jewelzparties.co.ukFairies & Friends Limited 01526 800 417www.fairiesandfriends.co.ukSublime Science 0845 508 5387www.sublimescience.comRuston Sports & Social Club 01522 882111www.rustonsclub.co.ukThe Natural World Centre 01522 688868www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk


Days OutDon’t miss the next issue...Full of fun and activities for the Summer Holidays!!

Arctic Corsair 01482 300300www.hullcc.gov.ukAttenborough Nature Reserve 01159 721777www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.ukBarnsdale Gardens 01572 813200www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 01526 344041Visitor Centre Dogdyke Road, Conningsby, Lincolnshire LN44SY. Bank Holiday and weekend opening coming soon.www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bbmf

Baytree Owl Centre 01406 372840Belton House 01476 566116www.nationaltrust.org/beltonBelvoir Castle 01476 870443www.belvoircastle.comBottons pleasure Beach 01754 763697www.pleasurebeachskegness.comBransby Rest Home for Horses 01427 788464www.bransbyhorses.co.ukBurghley House 01780 752451www.burghley.co.ukButlins Skegness Resort 01754 614445Cadbury World 0845 450 3599Captain Jacks Adventure Play 01777 869966Chambers Farm Wood 01623 822447

Chatsworth House 01246 565300www.chatsworth.orgCity of Caves 0115 9520555Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway 01472 604657Clumber Park 01909 544917www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberparkCogglesford Mill 01529 413671Conkers 01283 216633www.visitconkers.comCovenham Watersports 01507 363709Daisy made Real Dairy Ice Cream 01522 693757www.daisymadeicecream.co.ukDoddington Hall 01522 694308Donna Nook National Nature ReserveEaston Walled Gardens 01476 530063www.eastonwalledgardens.co.ukElsham Hall Gardens & Country Park 01652 688698Embassy Outdoor Swimming Pool 01754 610675Fantasy Island 01754 872030

Fun Farm 01522 692338Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln.www.funfarm.co.uk

Gainsborough Model Railwayswww.gainsboroughmodelrailway.co.uk


Days OutGainsborough Old Hall 01427 612669Parnell Street, Gainsborough DN21 2NBOver 500 years old and one of the best preserved timberframed manor houses in the UK. New tea room, gift shopand visitor audio tour with visuals.www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall

Go Ape Tree Top Adventurewww.goape.co.ukGrimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens 01778 591205Guild Hall Arts Centre 01476 406158Halaxton Manor 01476 403000Hardys Animal Farm 01754 872267www.hardysanimalfarm.co.ukHartsholme Country Park 01522 873557High Ropes Adventure 01673 842724www.highropesadventure.comHubbards Hillswww.hubbardshills.co.ukHull Ice Arena 01482 325252Humber Bridge Viewing Area 01724 297000Huntfun Lincolnshire Treasure Hunt 01904 491549Idle Valley Nature Reserve 01777 713945Japanese Garden 01777 228567www.buddhamaitreya.co.ukKidsquadz 0845 3900845www.kidsquadz.co.uk

Labyrinth of Doralia 01472 602186www.lazeradventure.co.ukLincoln Boat Trips 01522 881200Lincoln Castle 01522 511068www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/visiting/historic-buildings/lincoln-castleLincoln Cathedral Lincoln City Football Club 01522 880011www.redimps.co.ukLincoln Ghost Walks 01522 874056www.lincolnhistorywalks.co.ukLincoln Superbowl 01522 541669Valentine Road, Lincoln LN6 7BHwww.lincolnsuperbowl.co.uk

Lincolnshire Archives 01522 782040St Rumbold Street, Lincoln LN2 5ABStep into the past with over half a million images of parishregisters, museum objects, maps, photographs and more_Search the catalogues of our Archives, Museums andLibraries. View and buy images to help with your researchprojects. View online exhibitions and learning resourcesrelating to our collections covering the whole ofLincolnshire _ from monuments to manuscripts, Thatcherto Tennyson. Please book in advance of your visit.www.lincstothepast.com

Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum 01522 500566Lincolnshire Wolds Railway 01507 363881Lincs Mini Golf 07798 552554Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Road, Lincoln LN6 9NTMablethorpe Seal Sanctuary 01507 473346

Magna Science Adventure Centre 01709 720002Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham S60 1DXwww.visitmagna.co.uk

Making It! Discovery Centre 01623 473297Manor Stables Craft Centre 01400 272779www.cuttinglane.comMarket Rasen Racecourse 01673 844532

Marshalls YardBeaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA Shop, Eat and Relax_something for all the family01427 810706 www.marshallsyard.co.uk

Matlock Bath Aquarium 01629 583624www.matlockbathaquarium.co.ukMaze in MaizeMrs Smiths Cottage 07887 928733Museum of Lincolnshire Life 01522 528448www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelifeNational Ice Centre 0843 3733000www.national-ice-centre.com


Days OutIf we have missed you this time roundPlease send your details to:[email protected]

National Railway Museum 0844 815 3139www.nrm.org.ukNational Water Sports Centre 0115 9824745www.nwsnotts.comNatureland Seal Sanctuary 01754 764345Newark Air Museum 01636 707170www.newarkairmuseum.orgNewark Castle & River Cruises 01636 706479www.newarkline.co.ukNormanby Hall Farming Museum 01724 720588Nottingham Castle 0115 9153700Peak Cavern 01433 620285www.devilsarse.com

Playhouse Gainsborough 01427 810148Unit 9, Corringham Road Industrial Estate, Lusher way,Gainsborough DN21 1QB

Pleasure Island 01472 211511Poole's Cavern 01298 26978www.poolescavern.co.ukRand Farm Park 01673 858904www.randfarmpark.comRiverside Park 01636 650000www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Rollerworld of Derby 01332 345828Rushmoor Country Park 01507 327184www.rushmoorpark.co.ukRutland Cycling & Rock BlocSherwood Forest Nature Reserve 01623 823202Sherwood Pines Forest Visitor Centre 01623 822447Southwell Racecourse 01636 814481www.southwell-racecourse.co.ukSt Katherine's Heritage/Cultural Centre015225727798www.stkatherineslincoln.co.ukSwadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre 01283 217200

Tabby Road Recording Studios 01522 869968Come and make a lasting gift! We make your musicaldreams come true! Just outside Swinderby on the A46.www.tabbyroadstudios.com

Tattershall Castle 01526 342543Tattershall Farm Park 01526 345377Tattershall Lakes Country Park 01526 348800www.tattershall-lakes.comThe Bubble Car Museum 01205 280037www.bubblecarmuseum.co.ukThe Butterfly & Wildlife Park 01406 363833


Little LegendsPlay at TheCollectionA new activity centre for younger visitors at The

Collection is now open. Play will inspire and delight all

younger children and toddlers. With a soft play space

for babies; toddlers and children can dress up as a

princess, a knight or even a dragon.

A step-into portrait gives parents the perfect

opportunity to take photographs of their little legends,

so remember to take your camera.

If you have a budding artist in your family your

children can create their own masterpiece, which

might feature on the masterpiece wall. After all that

hard work playing, relax and unwind in The Collection

café, run by Stokes.

Stokes, Lincoln’s premier coffee people offer top

choices for children, with a menu that includes

‘dinosaur’ shaped sandwiches, ‘roman pancakes’,

homemade ‘raptor claw’ chicken nuggets, Viking

potato longboats and ‘Ice Age’ ice-cream. Parents can

also treat themselves to freshly made crepes and

Stokes’ famous selection of teas and roasted coffees.

The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1LPOpen Monday – Sunday 10am-4pm (last admission 3.45pm)

Entry to the museum and Usher Gallery is FREE

The Collection


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The Collection 01522 782040 Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1LPNew activity centre for younger visitors to the museum toplay and learn. Dress up as a princess, a knight or even adragon and then enter the _Step into a Portrait_ pictureframe. Create a work of art that might even make it ontothe masterpiece wall. www.thecollectionmuseum.com

The Deep 01482 381000www.thedeep.co.ukThe Fishing Heritage Centre 01472 323345The Galleries of Justice Museum 0115 9520 555The Heights of Abraham 01629 582365The Lincoln Adventure Centre 01522 697527www.activities-away.com

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life 01522 528448Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LYEnjoy free entry to the largest and most diversecommunity museum in Lincolnshire. Our rich and variedsocial history collection reflects and celebrates theculture and history of the people of Lincolnshire. Themuseum is based in a Victorian barracks and is home to anauthentic World War I tank named _Flirt_ and theinteractive galleries of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.Just five minutes walk from Lincoln Castle.www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

The National Space Centre 0116 261 0261www.spacecentre.co.ukThe Parrot Zoo 0871 384 1130www.parrotzoo.com

The School of Choc 01427 811644 / 01427 678855Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough Offering courses & events throughout the year for infant,junior and senior school age groups. Enquiries fromschools welcome www.churchvillage.org.uk

The Village Church Farm 01754 766658www.churchvillage.org.ukThe Workhouse 01636 817260www.nationaltrust.org.ukThe World Famous Blue John Cavern 01433 620638www.bluejohn-cavern.comThe Wragby Maze 01522 858660

Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre01909 569416www.butterflyhouse.co.ukTwycross Zoo 0844 474 1777www.uksuperbowl-newark.co.ukUncle Henry's 01652 640308


Days OutThose of us who know Lincoln will be familiar with thegreat shopping, the increasing number of places to eatand drink and the wealth of history and heritage herein the city. Not to mention the visitor attractions, the packed events programme, the vibrant waterfront and the venues that attract well known bands, performers, comedians and more.

Visit Lincoln Partnership is working with businesses inthe city to raise the profile of the city throughcollectively promoting our assets. Many people fromoutside of the area don't know what Lincoln has to offer- so Visit Lincoln Partnership want to change this. Wewant Lincoln to be one of England's most visited historiccities. We want people to choose Lincoln as a place tovisit, live, work, some for meetings, study and invest.

To do this requires partnership working and acoordinated effort. Visit Lincoln Partnership haverecently introduced a new look and feel for the wayLincoln is presented in marketing. The creation of thisbrand is just one part of the work that the Visit LincolnPartnership is undertaking to ensure that awareness of Lincoln increases.

If we can attract more people to the city then we canhelp centre and support jobs and bring more money into the local economy.

This year you will see a new open top tour bus inLincoln. Offering an exciting way to see the city with a live guide on board - so for residents and visitors thiswill be a great way to learn more about the city. Lookout for the bus that will be operating tours from Easter until October.

The annual programme of events in the city just keepsgetting better from craft and artists markets to somebigger events such as the Waddington Air show and the Cathedral Flower Festival.

Follow @visit_lincoln on twitter Email [email protected]

Usher Gallery 01522 527980www.vinehousefarm.co.uk

Wharton Hall Farm Park 01427 628375Wharton near Blyton, Gainsborough,Lincolnshire, DN21 3NP

Whisby Natural World 01522 688868www.whitepostfarm.co.ukWhite Post Farm Centre 01623 882977Woodside Wildlife & Falconry Park 01522 754280

Theme ParksAlton Towers 08705 204060Drayton Manor Parkwww.draytonmanor.co.ukGullivers Theme Parks 01925 444888www.gulliversfun.co.ukSundown Adventureland 01777 248274www.sundownadventureland.co.ukTwinlakes Park 0116 456 7777www.twinlakespark.co.ukWest Midland Safari & Leisure Park 01299 402114www.wmsp.co.ukWheelgate Adventure Parkwww.wheelgatepark.comMagna 01623 882773www.visitmagna.co.uk

Stephenson Road North Hykeham, Lincoln. LN6 3QU

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Schools

Bardney C of E and Methodist Primary School01526 398255Bassingham Primary School01522 788395Billinghay Church of England Primary School01526 860786Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary School01522 530954Branston Church of England Infant School01522 791907Cherry Willingham Primary School01522 751148Coleby Church of England Primary School01522 810627Dunholme St Chad's C of E Primary School01673 860597Eagle Community Primary School01522 868354Fiskerton Church of England Primary School01522 751049Heighington Millfield Primary Academy01522 872625Ingham Primary School01522 730244

Leadenham Church of England Primary School01400 272702Lincoln Bishop King C of E Community Primary 01522 880094Lincoln Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School01522 520591Lincoln Hartsholme Primary School01522 683705Lincoln Leslie Manser Primary School01522 688328Lincoln Manor Leas Infant School01522 681810Lincoln Mount Street Infant and Nursery School01522 527339Lincoln Saint Hugh's Catholic Primary School01522 501137Lincoln St Faith's Church of England Infant School01522 888988Lincoln St Peter in Eastgate C of E Infants' School01522 526280Lincoln The Lancaster School01522 685078Lincoln The Meadows Primary School01522 721708Lincoln The Priory Witham Academy - Primary01522 882900

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Education & SchoolsLincoln The Sir Francis Hill Community Primary01522 520359Lincoln Woodlands Infant & Nursery School01522 683557Metheringham Primary School01526 320039Navenby Church of England Primary School01522 810628Nettleham Infant School01522 750964Nocton Community School01526 320234North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary 01522 681417North Hykeham Fosse Way Primary Academy01522 682020North Hykeham Ling Moor Primary School01522 682602North Scarle Primary School01522 778724Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School01522 791031Reepham Church of England Primary School01522 750601Saxilby Church of England Primary School01522 702669Scampton Church of England Primary School01522 730340Scampton Pollyplatt Primary School01522 730393Scothern Ellison Boulter's C of E Primary School01673 862392Skellingthorpe St Lawrence C of E Primary School01522 682689Skellingthorpe The Holt Primary School01522 683236South Hykeham School01522 681919Sturton by Stow Primary School01427 788210Swinderby All Saints C of E Primary School01522 868287Tattershall Holy Trinity C of E Primary School01526 342349Tattershall Primary School01526 342045Thorpe-on-the-Hill St Michael's C of E Primary School01522 681923Waddington All Saints Primary School01522 820099Waddington Redwood Primary School01522 721156Washingborough Foundation Primary School01522 801355

Welbourn Church of England Primary School01400 272798Welton St Mary's C of E Primary School01673 860339Witham St Hughs Primary School01522 869590Private EducationLincolnshire Montessori01472 859050Private TuitionBill Henderson - Languages01673 860912Jack Green - History01636 707836 www.jackgreene.co.ukKip McGrath Education Centres01522 705123Kumon0800 854714Mrs Nova Read - Numeracy & Literacy01522 691 070TrainingThe School of Choc Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough. Offering courses & eventsthroughout the year for infant, junior and senior schoolage groups. Enquiries from schools welcome.Tel: 01427 811644/ 01427 678855

Parenting & Family AdviceChild Benefit Office 0845 302 1444

Family Information Service 0800 195 1635

HM Revenue & Customs - Tax Credit 0845 300 3900

Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222

Relate - The Relationship People 0845 166 4110


Health & BeautyWe would value your feedback...Please contact us on: [email protected]

Health & Beauty

Amethyst Health Screening 0845 5195076

Bentley Hotel & Spa 01522 878000

Colour Me Beautiful 01522 548527

Eden Hall Day Spa 01636 525555

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Face Facts 01522 544727

www.face-facts.co.uk

Paul Todd Opticians 01522 522088

www.paultoddopticians.com

Simpsons Spa 01522 797989

www.simpsonsbeauty.com

The Grange Spa 01778 440511

The Hair Clinic 01522 754433


Lincoln Beam 2012LINCOLN BIG is powering-up for anothergreat Summer and once again the beam!Children’s Festival will have a starring role!

Plans are underway to make this year’s 8-day event– which will start on June 30 - even bigger andbetter. Last year more than 4,000 youngstersbetween the ages of four and 12 years old threwthemselves into entertaining shoppers byperforming songs, sketches and dances in Lincoln City Centre.

More than 30,000 residents and visitors took timeout to enjoy these performances and, while theywere in the city, the young pupils also attendedlive music events and workshops or a children’stheatre performance.

This year, Lincoln BIG – supported by Lincolnshire-based Festival Co-ordinator cultural solutions andevent sponsor Cool Milk at School – is pulling out allthe stops to deliver an even higher quality event.

Lincoln BIG events and promotions manager MichaelArmstrong said: “Children from 30 schools will betaking part and we know that excitement is already building as teachers begin to work with them onideas for their individual activities.

“There is still time for local businesses andorganisations to support the festival, so do get intouch with us for a chat,” he added. Culturalsolutions director David Lambert said: “Thefantastic programme of music, singing and dancingbeing produced by the school children, is being complemented by many other attractions.

“Shoppers and city centre visitors will findthemselves stopping in their tracks to marvel atamazing street theatre performers, who will beroaming the streets and surprising people withimpromptu performances. “Last year, all sorts ofamazing characters were spotted in the city centrefrom gnomes with wheelbarrows to a team oflifeguards and posties struggling to carry a giantparcel up the High Street.”

Co-Artistic Festival Director Leanne Taylor added:“This year, there will be even more fun becausethese groups will be out and about on bothSaturdays of the Festival, June 30 and July 7. Add to this the planned community procession and Lincoln will have an amazing week of festivities.”

David Lambert said that the beam! festival is ahugely important feature in Lincoln’s busy 2012events diary.

“The Festival aims to build strong, mutuallybeneficial partnerships that assist in gettingLincolnshire’s businesses and organisations’messages out to a very specific target group ofpeople,” he added.

Beam! organisers are thrilled that Lincoln businessCool Milk, which is the UK’s leading school milksupplier, has come on board as key sponsor of thisexciting event.

Cool Milk works in partnership with local councilsand early years groups to supply free and subsidisedschool milk to children in pre-schools, nurseriesand primary schools.

For further information please contact Michael Armstrong on 01522 545233


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17th MarchThe Secret Garden-3.00pm, The Terry O'Toole Theatrewww.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

21st MarchEast Midlands Sustainable Schools ShowcaseLincolnshire Events Centre

22nd - 23rd MarchDisneys Jungle Book' - 8.00pm Lincoln Drill Hall New Youth Theatre is jumpin_ with jazz in this excitingDisney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gangas they swing their way through madcap adventures andthwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adaptedfrom the beloved film, this musical includes all yourfavourite Disney tunes, like ‘The Bare Necessities’ and ‘I Wanna Be Like You. With colourful characters and thattoe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book is aguaranteed crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages.www.lincolndrillhall.com/events

23rd MarchChorister Outreach Programme Concert 1.15pm- 2.15pm Lincoln Cathedral Visitors to the cathedral will have the opportunity to enjoya concert in the Nave by children who have been involvedin the Chorister Outreach Programme during the pastterm. Pupils from Harlaxton CofE Primary School,

Huntingtower Community Primary School in Grantham,Manor Leas Junior School in North Hykeham, NettlehamCofE Junior School, and St Botolph’s CofE Primary Schoolin Quarrington will come together to perform songs whichthey have been learning over the past nine weeks inschool. As well as performing some songs as individualgroups the five schools will come together at the end ofthe concert to sing as a large choir of approximately 230pupils. There is no additional charge for this concert www.lincolncathedral.com

24th MarchEaster Bonanza Craft Gift Fair - RAF Waddington Hive

24th MarchFete on the Strait- Craft Market, Cornhill, Lincoln

24th March16th Annual Active Nation City of Lincoln 10K Road Race Starts at Lincoln castle and finishes at Yarborough LeisureCentre. Mum's Buggy Push race 3km, Primary School race3km, Secondary School race 4.05km www.lincoln10k.co.uk

24th-27th MarchBugsy Malone- 8.00pm Palace Theatre, Newark The popular pint-sized, pin-striped classic leaps off thesilver screen and onto the Palace Theatre stage. This wildand wacky musical includes a child's dream come true: aclassic pie fight fought with 'splurge blasters' which spewforth 'silly string' instead of pies! With a swinging scoreNew Youth Theatre's production of Bugsy Malone includesan all-singing, all-dancing, vibrant, enthusiastic cast set toget those feet tappin'. www.palacenewark.com

25th March16th Annual Active Nation City of Lincoln 10K Road Race

26th & 27th MarchDirector's Challenge- 7.00pm The Terry O'Toole Theatre An evening of original and creative drama devised,produced and performed by students from North KestevenSchool. Tickets available direct from NK School

28th-29th MarchYin Yang - The Chinese State Circus Majestic TheatreRetford From the land of legends and warrior Shaolin monkscomes the incredible new Chinese State Circus production.01777 706866

28th MarchDisneys Jungle Book' 8pm, Palace Theatre, Newarkwww.palacenewark.com


What’s On30th March Lincoln Minster School service - 1.30pm - 3.30pmLincoln Cathedral

30th March - 1st AprilBelton Horse Trials - Belton House, Grantham

31st MarchCraft Market- Lincoln Cornhill

31st March & 1st AprilMaking Our Dreams Come True The Terry O'Toole Theatre Saturday 7.00pm & Sunday2.30pm This magical tale will take you through a creativefusion of all forms of dance, featuring the talentedstudents of Lilac Theatre Dance. Come and experienceour Wonderland and visit the magical themes of the circus,love, dance, Alice's Wonderland, the merry old land of Ozand many other places we may only visit in our dreams.Saturday performance 7.00pm & Sunday 2.30pm.www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

1st AprilTerry O'Toole Theatre Readers Book club Meets every Sunday at 7pm

2nd AprilThere was an Old Woman who swallowed a fly- 2.30pm Palace Theatre, Newark Presented by the team behind How the Koala Leant to Hugthis magical new show has been written especially forparents to enjoy with their children. Come and relive thedelights of this charming tale with a feast of first classgames, colourful animal characters & heartwarming fun. www.palacenewark.com

2nd - 6th AprilEaster Holiday ActivitiesNorth Kesteven Sports Centre, Moor Lane, North Hykeham.Tel: 01522 883311 www.leisureconnection.co.uk

3rd AprilHans Christian Anderson's 'The Ugly Duckling' 1.00pm & 4.00pm Guildhall Arts Centre, Granthamwww.guildhallartscentre.com"

6th AprilFarmers Market - City Square, Lincoln

6th - 9th AprilEaster Family FunGainsborough Old Hall Parnell Street, Gainsborough Come and enjoy medieval craft drop in sessions including;Make a medieval manuscript book, Mystery Quiz and Makeyour own medieval mask. For opening hours visit us atwww.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall

7th AprilShow me Show'-Chris & Pui - 11.00am & 2.00pm Lincoln Theatre Royal CBeebies fans will have the chance to sing, dance and joinin with their favourite double act fresh from ‘Show MeShow Me’. Chris & Pui invite their young audience to jointhem for songs, sketches and lots of joining in. They areencouraged to bring along their favourite toy (a teddybear, doll or character figure) with a clear warning toparents that it’s their responsibility to hang on to them -children and toys! Over the course of the show,Chris & Puidiscover and explore, sing songs & bring some of their on-screen antics to the stage. The pair will even signautographs for fans after the show! Box office: 01522 519999

7th AprilArtists' Market- Steep Hill, Lincoln

7th - 8th AprilEaster Trail 10.30am-4.00pm Belton House, GranthamFamily Fun Trail in the Garden plus Mini Chick Trail fortinies (pushchair friendly). Prize for junior participants.Normal Grounds Admission + £2 per Trail. Plus SpringtimeCraft activities in the Discovery Centre. Tel: 01476 566166

8th AprilCraft Fair- Doddington Hall 10.00am - 5.00pm A carefully-selected choice of over 30 talented local andregional crafters presenting their own work during anenjoyable two-day Craft Fair. A chance to find somethingoriginal, or a perfect birthday, anniversary or wedding gift.www.doddingtonhall.com

7th - 9th AprilBirds of Prey Flying Dsiplays 10.00am - 5.00pmLincoln Castle Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA Come and say hello to Mac the Harris Hawk and Loxley theLanner Falcon. Our resident falconer will be on hand toanswer your questions. Includes; photo opportunities andflying displays.Tel: 01522 782040 www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle

9th - 13th AprilEaster Holiday ActivitiesNorth Kesteven Sports Centre, Moor Lane, North Hykeham,Lincoln. Tel: 01522 883311 www.leisureconnection.co.uk

10th - 12th AprilMary Poppins with Storybook Days 10.00am - 3.00pm Unit 5, 22, The Green, Nettleham Join us for a day of allthings Mary, there will be singing, chim chim chere,dancing, chalk painting and kite flying. For moreinformation Tel: 01522 752219 www.storybookdays.co.uk



10th - 14th AprilChildren's Festival - Lincoln Drill Hall Events include La Voyageur Debut, a traditional Frenchclowning company, Travelling by Tuba, a classical musicfamily concert, a new version of Red Riding Hood, aspecial festival Diddy Disco and our now legendary TV QuizNight, which this year will have a Doctor Who theme!www.lincolndrillhall.com

11th AprilWe Are Going on a Bear Hunt with Storybook Days 10.00am-3.00pm Unit 5, 22 The Green, NettlehamWe will be having adventures all day going through thegrass and mud to find the Bear. Activities will include;binoculars, bear ears and mud cakes. For more info Tel: 01522 752219 www.storybookdays.co.uk

11th AprilFarmers Market- High Street, Lincoln

14th AprilA Horrible History at Work 10.00am - 4.00pm Museum of Lincolnshire Life Be shocked and amazed at the Lincolnshire of yesteryear.Re-live a life of grime with a Children's Trail & other craftactivities. Last entry 3.30pm.www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

14th AprilCraft Market - Lincoln Cornhill

14th AprilFamily Mosaics Workshop Guildhall-Centre, Grantham

15th AprilSnowdrop Planting -2.30pm Belton House, Grantham If you've got green fingers, come along and help us out inour woodland garden. Just pick up your bulbs from ourgardeners and get planting! Tel: 01476 566166

19th AprilThe Honey manwww.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

20th - 22nd AprilNewark & Notts Garden Show - Newark Showground

21st AprilFarmers market- Castle Hill, Linoln

21st AprilHullaBa Lulu - 3.00pm The Terry O'Toole TheatreAn eccentric couple travel their strange monochromeworld in a quirky land-boat, until their lives are turnedupside-down by a new arrival - the adorable and colourfulLulu. As she makes her presence felt in a variet ofchanging forms, the couple, along with the audience,explore love, play, adventure and, eventually, learn howto say goodbye. Entertaining, hilarious and poignant, theshow features exquisite puppetry, live music and songs.Age guide 5+ Box office 01522 883311

22nd AprilSt Barnabas Spring Fair - St Barnabas Day CentreLincolnshire hospice St Barnabas will be holding a SpringFair this April as part of their 30th anniversary. Free funday, held within the gardens at the St Barnabas Day Centreon Hawthorn Road, will see live music, various stalls and aBBQ on offer. Visitors will also be welcome to walk aroundthe designed gardens, play games and even have theirface painted or play on the bouncy castle. This free event,which is open to all, takes place between 11am and 3pm.

22nd AprilLive!@Terry O'Toole Theatre - Open Mic Night

22nd AprilSpring Time Walk 11am-1pm Belton House, Grantham

28th AprilSpring Concert - Foss Dyke Bandwww.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

28th AprilCraft Market- Lincoln Cornhill

29th AprilClassic Car Rally- Brayford Waterfront, Lincoln

4th MayFarmers Market- City Square, Lincoln

5th MayArtists' Market - Steep Hill, LincolnSpalding Flower Parade - SpaldingLiz Lenten Band at Terry O'Toole Theatre - Lincoln

5th - 7th MayBirds of Prey Flying Dsiplays 10.00am - 6.00pm Lincoln Castle Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AACome and say hello to Mac the Harris Hawk and Loxley theLanner Falcon. Our resident falconer will be on hand toanswer your questions. Includes; photo opportunities andflying displays. Tel: 01522 782040www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle


What’s On5th MayJubilee Park - Woodhall SpaGrand opening of refurbished Outdoor Swimming Pool

6th MayToy & Train Fair - Lincolnshire Events Centre

6th MayTerry O'Toole Theatre Readers

7th MayMedieval Fete - 11.30am - 5.30pm Lincoln Cathedral East Green This event is organized by the Cathedral Choir Associationand the day's programme will include Morris Men, Displayby the Knights of Skirbeck (re-enactment group), singingby the Choristers, Flower arranging, Fun Dog Show,Maypole Dancing and traditional folk music. There will besomething for all the family. www.lincolncathedral.com

9th MayFarmers Market- High Street, Lincoln

9th - 13th MayLincoln Book festival

13th MayThe Chuckle Brothers - 2.00pm & 5.00pm Lincoln Theatre RoyalAhoy there landlubbers! A vast behind and prepare tosplice the main brace as the boys go on a full blownswash-buckling adventure at sea!www.lincolntheatreroyal.com

12th - 13th May Newark & Notts County Show- Newark Showground

16th - 20th MayMoroccan Market - High Street in Lincoln

19th MayFarmers Market- Castle Hill, Lincoln

20th MayLive!@Terry O'Toole Theatre - Open Mic Night

24th - 26th MayLincoln Beer Festival- Lincoln Drill Hall

26th MayCraft Market- Lincoln Cornhill

26th MayThe Snail & The Whale - 1.00pm & 3.30pm Lincoln Performing Arts CentreA tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift onthe tail of a huge humpback whale. Together they go on anamazing journey, experiencing sharks and penguins,icebergs and volcanoes. The little snail is amazed by it all,but starts feeling very small in the vastness of the world.Created in Tall Stories_ unique style, The Snail and theWhale combines physical storytelling, live music and lotsof laughs for everyone aged four and up. www.lpac.co.uk/whats-on

26th May - 2nd JuneA Walk on the Wildside Trail - 10.30am - 4.30pm Belton House, Grantham. Prize for all junior participants.Tel: 01476 566116

27th MayPaint the Garden- 11.00am Belton House, GranthamRecreate the beauty of Belton Garden in paint, pastel orcrayon. Basic materials supplied - all welcome. Normaladmission charges apply.

27th MaySummer Fayre- Bransby Home of Rest for Horses

29th MayTraditional Sports Day 11.00am-4.00pm Clumber ParkNovelty races, have-a-go sessions and entertainmentthroughout the day. Free event. Normal admission chargesapply.www.nationaltrust.org/clumber-park

30th May - 3rd JuneHalf-term Have-a-go's 11.00am-4.00pm Clumber ParkTraditional games for all the family. Free event. Normaladmission charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org/clumber-park

31st MaySummer Primary Dance Showcase - 6.30pm The Terry O'Toole Theatre North kesteven School in partnership with artsNK haveworked with local primary schools over 6 weeks in order tocreate dance pieces for this festival. A celebration ofChildren dancing and themes surrounding transition tosecondary school. Also featuring talented students fromKey Stages 3,4 & 5 at NK School. Box Office 01522 883311



1st JuneFarmers Market- City Square, Lincoln

2nd JuneArtists' Market- Steep Hill, Lincoln

4th JuneHair Maclary'- Lincoln Theatre Royal

4th & 5th JuneBattle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre Experience close up the aircraft of the Battle of BritainMemorial Flight at our special open event. Normaladmission charges apply.Tel: 01522 782040 www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bbmf

7th JuneThe Owl & The PussycatLincoln Performing Arts Centre

9th JuneCraft Market- Lincoln Cornhill

10th JuneLive!@Terry O'Toole Theatre - Open Mic Night

10th JuneLincoln Bike Festival- Brayford Waterfront

13th JuneFarmers Market- High Street, Lincoln

16th JuneFarmers Market- Castle Hill, Lincoln

16th JuneGainsborough Riverside Festival

16th JuneThe Band of RAF Waddington in Concert- 7.30pmThe Terry O'Toole Theatre 01522 883311

16th JuneBelton Spitfire Proms

17th JuneOpen Farm Sunday Uncle Henry's Tel: 01652 640308 www.unclehenrys.co.uk

20th & 21st JuneLincolnshire Show- Lincolnshire showground

23rd JuneCraft Market- Lincoln Cornhill

23rd & 24th JuneDance Fever 6Lyndsey Ellis School of Dance Saturday 3.00pm & 7.00pm,Sunday 6.00pm The Terry O'Toole Theatrewww.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

27th JuneLincolnshire School Games -Yarborough Leisure Centre

27th JuneLondon 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Join a celebration at Brayford Waterfront to watch theTorch Relay, enjoy a fabulous evening of live music,entertainment, family activities, culminating in afireworks finale!

30th JuneThe Book of Dreams 1.00pm Lincoln Performing Arts Centre

30th June - 1st JulyRoyal Air Force Waddington- International Air show.The RAF’s Premier Aviation Spectacular. Lots to do and seefor all the family. Purchase tickets online.www.waddingtonairshow.co.uk

30th June - 7th JulyBeam! www.lincolnbeam.co.uk

5th - 9th JulyAmericana InternationalNewark Showground The heartbeat of the USA in the Uk. So much to see and dofor all the family. Fifty popular artists from the USA, Europeand the UK performing great anglo-american music. www.americana-international.co.uk

6th JulyFarmers Market - City Square, Lincoln

7th JulyCraft Market- Lincoln Cornhill

8th JulyRace For Life - Lincolnshire Showground Be part of the biggest fight against cancer. Walk, jog orrun in Race for Life. Enter now and raise money forgroundbreaking work that has saved millions of lives.www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org


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