2016 Events your quick guide to events North Kesteven
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Sunday 13 March
FREE
Discover Lincolnshire Day
North Kesteven District Council offers something for visitors of all ages at its popular visitor attractions. These events are designed to help you discover these fascinating places.
Venues will be celebrating Discover Lincolnshire Weekend showcasing everything that’s great about Lincolnshire. People visiting both Cogglesford Watermill and Navigation House can claim a free 500g bag of Cogglesford Mill’s wholemeal flour when saying “Discover Lincolnshire!” Cogglesford Watermill and Navigation House
Friday 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3 April
FREE
One Hundred Years of Aviation On 1 April 1916 the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) Training Establishment, HMS Daedalus, was opened at Cranwell. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC), the air arm of the British Army until the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF) on 1 April 1918, were also stationed there. Discovernk is teaming up with the Museum at The Manor House Stables in Martin and Heritage and Ethos Centre at RAFC Cranwell, to exhibit a collection of uniforms and artefacts from that era. Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre Come along and taste one of Lincolnshire’s most famous delicacies – Plum Bread and cheese for free! Washed down with a complimentary hot drink. Contact 01529 308102 for more information.
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May
FREE
75 years of Jet Flight!
Cogglesford Mill Milling Days 13 March 10 April 8 May 12 June 10 July 14 August 11 Sept 9 Oct 13 Nov 11 Dec
Welbourn Forge Dating from 1864, Welbourn Forge served the local community for over 100 years. You can still see the forge in action on the first Saturday of the month between 10am and 1pm. Contact 01529 308102 for more information.
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
26 March – 10 April
£1
Eggciting Easter Trail! £1.00 Everyone enjoyed our Easter Trail so much last year we’ve decided to do another one! All three venues will have hidden pictures for you to find and copy. Find the full set and head back to claim your prize!
On 15 May 1941 RAF Cranwell saw the first flight of an allied jet-powered aircraft, the Gloster E28/39, using an engine designed by Sir Frank Whittle. To celebrate this historic event, Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre is teaming up with the Jet Provost Group and Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre. Visitors to both sites will be able to witness aircraft taxy runs, various jet engines, jet cockpits and the chance to win a taxy ride in Jet Provost XS186! Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre and Metheringham Airfield
All venues - Eggciting Easter Trail! £1.00
Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the events listed above, some events may be subject to change.
Sunday 15 May
FREE
National Mills Weekend Cogglesford Watermill joins in with this National celebration as the mill rumbles into action, grinding the mill’s own stoneground flour. They will be joined by Greenfield Bakery who produce delicious bread using traditional wood fired ovens. Cogglesford Watermill
Sunday 19 June
Sunday 14 August 10.30am – 3.30pm
FREE
Loving Lincolnshire – Food and Crafts
Spooky goings on at the Mill
Discovernk is teaming up with Select Lincolnshire to showcase all that is excellent in Lincolnshire. A chance to discover delicious local produce and fabulous local crafts.
Come and explore this creaky old mill and take part in lots of Hallowe’en fun. There will be hidden clues to discover as you investigate this historic building and craft activities to make your own spooky mask and more!
Cogglesford Watermill and Navigation House
FREE
Monday 31 October 6pm – 7.30pm
Sunday 28 August
FREE
Cogglesford Watermill
FREE
26 November 2016
A Walk through History
Summer Fun
Local historian, Simon Pawley will guide you through a part of the traditional market town of Sleaford. The walk will include a visit to Old Sleaford and The Old Place, once the home of powerful nobleman Lord John Hussey (who was executed for disloyalty to Henry VIII after the 1536 Lincolnshire and Yorkshire Risings). Find out what the most recent archaeology has discovered on the site. Learn, too, why one of the best known vanished landmarks of Sleaford never really existed!
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre holds its annual Summer Fun event. From kites to cockpits, there is something for all the family to enjoy, whatever your age! Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
FREE
gifted.16 As the National Centre for Craft and Design celebrates Christmas with its annual Gifted Contemporary Christmas Market, Navigation House will be getting crafty themselves so you can make your own Christmas gift. Navigation House
Meet at Navigation House 10.30am
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September
FREE
Heritage Open Days 18, 19 and 25, 26 June 2016
FREE
International Museums on the Air Joining in with this national event, Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre will host an amateur radio station to make contact with Museums from around the world. Find out what is going on in museums from as far away as Norway! Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
Once again all three venues will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days designed to encourage visitors to explore their local history and heritage. There will be a free fun family trail at each centre on both days and you can see Cogglesford Watermill in action on Sunday. Greenfield Bakery will be joining Cogglesford Watermill with their delicious bread baked in a wood fired oven and Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre will be offering free refreshments. Cogglesford Watermill, Navigation House and Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
Sunday 11 December
FREE
Festive Milling Day Join us for our last milling day until next March. Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies as the mill is decorated for Christmas. Cogglesford Watermill
Sunday 1 January 2017
FREE
A Crisp, Country Walk! Another chance to blow away the cobwebs and work off those Christmas calories, join us for a bracing walk through the countryside. Meet at Cogglesford Watermill at 10.30am
Please check with the venue beforehand. Please note that all children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
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B1398
Welbourn Forge
B1241
Address: The Green, High Street, Welbourn, Lincoln, LN5 0NW
A15
00
Phone: 01529 308102 or 01400 272623
58
Cogglesford Mill
A1
B12
02
0 19 B1
Address: East Road, Sleaford NG34 7EQ
B1 19 A46
A1133
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B1190
B1190
2
20
B1
4
43
A1
Phone: 01529 413671
178 B1 B1178
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B119
B11
A6 07
91 B11
8
18 B1
91
89 B11
B12
2 19 B1
02
02
B12
3 A15
5
A1
B1429
B139
A607
8 18 B1
A15
Haddington
5
A1
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
East Heckington
A17
A153
Address: Heath Farm, Sleaford NG34 8QR
Address: Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW
B6
40
3
Phone: 01529 488490
Navigation House
A15
A52
Phone: 01529 305904 A52
7
A60
01529 308102
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