Easter issue 2014 by Molly's Guide

issue 10 • Easter 2014 • Lincoln & Newark

for parents & carers

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CRACKING FAMILY DAYS OUT

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Welcome to the ﬁrst issue of Molly’s Guide for 2014! It looks like our Easter issue has arrived just in time for some fabulous Spring weather. Every issue of Molly’s Guide will bring you interesting features and useful information and in this issue Derby GP and mum of two Susie Bailey writes about her campaign to make children’s menus better in our local restaurants pubs and cafes. Inside you will ﬁnd a wealth of great ideas for fabulous days out for the family; discover the magic of Pleasure Island Family Theme Park and check out Eastival, the Lincoln Children’s Arts Festival being held at three of Lincoln’s Arts venues this April. We wish you and your family a wonderful Easter and keep an eye on your child’s school bag for our next issue out in May.

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Call for future Scientists & Engineers! In April the ﬁrst Lincoln University Technical College (UTC) will be hosting its Open Days unmissable events for anyone who wants to join the UTC in September 2014. This brand new educational establishment will offer 14-18 year olds an incomparable opportunity to gain a broad knowledge in science, engineering and mathematics.

Professor Mary Stuart, Vice Chancellor at University of Lincoln, highlighted: “The University of Lincoln has been working with its partners, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd and Lincoln College to establish a unique School for Science and Engineering, building on our partnership at the University Engineering Hub. We are delighted to take forward this new strand of the partnership.” State-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, industry-led curriculum and collaborations with national and international employers will make the Lincoln UTC one of the best places for personal and professional development in Lincolnshire and beyond. Dr. Rona Mackenzie, Principal of Lincoln UTC, commented: “Lincoln UTC is providing a unique opportunity for the next generation of scientists and engineers. Our Open Days will be not only an opportunity to discover the UTC but also to meet a wide range of our business partners, showcasing the ways in which Lincoln UTC will be working alongside local, regional and national businesses to deliver a cutting edge and innovative education for our students. Moreover, during our Open Days you can explore exciting careers’ pathways in science and engineering including medicine, veterinary science, laboratory technician, Police, NHS and many more. The Open Days will be centrally located in Lincoln and run between 5.30 and 8.00 pm. If you want to ﬁnd out more or reserve tickets, please visit Lincoln UTC website lincolnutc.co.uk.

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keeping you informed with local events and activities

The latest from Win Squash and Racketball

News in brief

We have grown and taken on 2 more coaches as our work load expands. Brett Hindle is joining us, is a qualiﬁed Level 1 coach fully trained in the Fitness aspect so offers advice to our Juniors on training, nutrition and writes individual programmes for work to be completed away from the courts.

Sat 22nd March - The Priory Centre Craft & Gift Fair Colegrave Street, Lincoln LN5 8DW, 11am-3pm

Harry Woodhead who is a county junior player, has also joined the team. Harry is also currently studying sport at Lincoln College and is looking to complete his Level 1 early in the year. Due to our growing numbers, we now have a regular Saturday morning session being run at Lincoln College every Saturday 10am for the Tots (Aged 3 & over) 11am for the more advanced children. These sessions are run by Nigel, Iain and Harry. Russell is now running our advanced session every other Saturday at Ruston’s Sports club. We are now working with three local schools delivering sport sessions & after school clubs. For more information about booking in your child please contact Nigel Jubbs at 07535 694572. Book in your ‘Try it Session’ or email squashandracketball@hotmail.co.uk

A parent & child approach to a healthier lifestyle Family Fitness Fun is a programme funded through public health and aimed at families that are concerned about their weight or health. The programme runs for 12 weeks and consists of twice weekly sessions in which parents will join their children in physical activity and healthy lifestyles guidance. This FREE Programme tailored for children aged 5-11yrs and their parents, offers activities such as circuit training, boxercise, climbing, swimming and an activity day trip for all completers of the programme. The programme is delivered as two separate schemes in Lincoln. One scheme based in the north of the city and one scheme based in the south of the city, both taking place after school 4pm-5pm. To join our latest Spring/Summer programme (starting w/c 24th April 2014) or for further information about what is involved please contact the Healthy Lifestyles Team on 01522 873581 or get.active@lincoln.gov.uk www.mollysguide.co.uk

Sun 23rd March - North Kyme Village Hall Craft & Gift Fair Vacherie Lane, North Kyme LN4 4DE, 1pm-5pm Sat 29th March - Holbeach Community Centre Craft & Gift Fair Fishpond Lane, Holbeach PE12 7DQ, 12noon-4pm Sun 6th April - Wragby Town Hall Easter Craft & Gift Fair Louth Road, Wragby LN8 5PH, 10am-2pm Sat 12th April - North Kesteven Sports Centre Easter Craft & Gift Fair Moor Lane, North Hykeham LN6 9AX, 11am-4pm

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All the fun of the fair

Sun 13th April - Assembly Rooms Easter Craft & Gift Fair 76 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR, 10.30am-3.30pm Sat 26th April - Holbeach Community Centre Craft & Gift Fair Fishpond Lane, Holbeach PE12 7DQ, 12noon-4pm Sun 27th April - White Heather Craft & Gift Fair Caenby Corner LN8 2AT, 10am-3pm Sun 04th May - Wragby Town Hall Craft & Gift Fair Louth Road, Wragby LN8 5PH, 10am-2pm Mon 05th May - Witham St Hughs Village Hall Craft & Gift Fair/Funday Green Lane,Witham St Hughs LN6 9TN, 1.30pm-5.30pm Sunbeam Fairs and Events – Telephone Claire 07462 890940 for event details.

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Let them eat steak! Derby GP and mum of two, Susie Bayley, has launched a brand new initiative to improve the quality and choice on children’s menus.

Susie is the founder of betterchildrensmenus.com: an online campaign to kick start restaurants, pubs and cafes to serve a better standard of kid’s food, introduce more variety and have healthier options for our little ones. The campaign promotes progressive eateries, whilst acting as a community for like-minded parents. As an inner city GP, Susie is mindful of the growing prevalence of childhood obesity and associated long-term consequences. Having always been passionate about food and health, Susie became disillusioned when taking her young family out for meals. Like many parents she felt the choice for children was narrow, the standard poor. As adults enjoy a food revolution, with an increase in gastropubs, ﬁne-dining and international restaurants, children’s food appears to be ignored. In many eateries there is a woeful lack of inspiration and

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One mum’s campaign to make children’s menus better quality, with menus stuck in the 1980s: a fried offering served with the ubiquitous servings of chips and peas. For these reasons betterchildrensmenus.com was founded, to encourage restaurants (pubs/cafes) to take a second look at their menus and see if they could do better.

The Pledge: Better Children’s Menus restaurants, pubs and cafes are committed to the following on their children’s menus: Better choice: An increase in the breadth of child menus. Where possible, offering smaller portions of adult dishes (particularly where special dietary requirements exist e.g. dairy allergy/coeliac disease). Better ingredients: Using fresh produce and avoiding processed food with additives, preservatives and excess salt. Better for them: Having some dishes which are healthier options.

Betterchildrensmenus.com already has over 140 venues who have signed the pledge. Please help us to get the word out there and give parents and their children a much better experience when eating-out. When asked why they had joined the campaign, Derby’s reigning Restaurant of the Year, Restaurant Zest said: “We believe children should be able to enjoy ‘adult’ menus from an early age, we offer smaller versions of the dishes on our menus at a reduced price and are happy to accommodate requests where we’re able”.

For further information please contact: Dr Susie Bayley Email: betterchildrensmenus@gmail.com Mob: +44 (0) 7939 508465 Twitter@betterchildrens

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UK Charity to beneﬁt from Youth Academy fundraising Caring Matters Now - a UK charity that provides support to those affected by Congenital Melanocytic Naevi (CMN) – is set to beneﬁt from the fundraising efforts of Lincoln City Football Club’s Youth Academy.

The charity, established in 1998, was announced as the Youth Academy’s ofﬁcial Charity Partner until the end of the 2014/15 season following an online vote via the academy’s Future Imps Fund website. CMN is a dark brown mole present at birth which can be very large and numerous. CMN syndrome is the association of these moles with neurological problems including brain tumours and an increased risk of malignant melanoma (skin cancer). The charity provides information, advice and personal support and reaches out to all those affected by CMN. Caring Matters Now hosts family support days across the UK, produces and distributes a number of informative resource materials, raises awareness through various sources and provides a team of regional support contacts. It is also a substantial funding source for research at Great Ormond Street Hospital and has recently established that CMN syndrome is caused by a gene mutation so it is now possible to research treatments for the ﬁrst time. Speaking on behalf of the charity, Jodi Whitehouse, Caring Matters Now’s Chief

Executive, said “We at Caring Matters Now are absolutely delighted to have been selected and very much look forward to working in partnership with Lincoln City Football Club’s Youth Academy in raising funds for the charity and also in raising awareness of Congenital Melanocytic Naevus, a rare disfiguring and potentially lifethreatening condition. “As such a small charity we embrace opportunities such as this and would like to thank LCFC Academy and everyone who voted for us. The funding we receive will make such a difference to the lives of those affected by CMN.” Head of Youth at Lincoln City, Damian Froggatt said “Caring Matters Now is a littleknown charity which works exceptionally hard to support those born with CMN. We wanted to show that while the Academy relies heavily on sponsorship and financial support from the local community, we also want to actively give something back to those who are less fortunate. Hopefully we’ll be able to help in some small way to raise the profile of this very worthwhile cause.” The Youth Academy will be supporting Caring Matters Now’s fundraising efforts throughout the season and has already announced that 5% of all 100 Club Membership funds will be donated to its charity partner. The academy’s 100 Club is just one of many initiatives under the Future Imps Fund banner designed to attract much needed sponsorship and investment into sustaining the football club’s Youth Academy, which no longer receives

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keeping you informed with local events and activities any central Football League funding following the club’s relegation from the Football League. For more information about Caring Matters Now please visit www.caringmattersnow.co.uk To ﬁnd out more about the academy’s Future Imps Fund or to become a 100 Club member and help support Caring Matters Now go to www.futureimpsfund.co.uk/ #!100-club/c6i6

Discover Lincolnshire – for free! Lincolnshire will be offering visitors the chance of a bargain break this spring… by throwing open the doors to many of its top tourist attractions for free! Attractions across the county will be offering free admission or special discounts as part of the Discover Lincolnshire Weekend, 22nd-23rd March. Offers include a spin on Lincoln’s open-top sightseeing bus, wandering medieval manor house Gainsborough Old Hall, touring the Museum of RAF Firefighting and discovering Boston beasties at Frampton Marsh – all for free. Visitors will also be able to see how the next chapter in the 1,000 year story of one of England’s finest Norman castles is being written, with free entry to Lincoln Castle as work continues on the £22m Lincoln Castle Revealed project. While access to some parts of the site is restricted because of work to create a new-look visitor attraction, opening April 2015, there’s still plenty going on. The castle grounds will be brought to life with living history displays, as well as birds of prey displays and medieval entertainment. Free entry all weekend. Across the picturesque cobbled courtyard from the Castle, Saturday 22nd March will also see free entry to Lincoln Cathedral, one of Europe’s finest gothic cathedrals (entrance is free on Sundays as normal). issue 10 • Easter 2014

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Tour Lincoln, Lincoln’s open-top sightseeing bus, will launch its tours for the 2014 season during the Discover Lincolnshire Weekend and will be offering free tickets for tours. Elsewhere in the county, families can visit the 86-acre Water’s Edge Country Park, in north Lincolnshire, and take part in free activities for children. Offering great views of the Humber Bridge, the stunning curved glass Visitor Centre is one of the UK’s ‘greenest’ buildings. Admission to Gainsborough Old Hall will be free, plus there will be craft activities for £1, while historic watermill Cogglesford Watermill, near Sleaford - where millers have produced ﬂour on the site for over 1,000 years - hosts milling demonstrations on Sunday 23 March. Visitors can discover some ‘Boston beasties’ on a guided tour of coastal wetland reserve RSPB Frampton Marsh and at Spalding’s Ayscoughfee Hall Museum, set in a medieval hall dating back to around 1451, there will be crafts and stained glass demonstrations throughout the weekend. For those wanting to stay a little longer, special deals include Woodhall Country Park touring and camping site, near Woodhall Spa, which is offering two nights for the price of one - from as little as £15.

For the latest Discover Lincolnshire Weekend attractions and events, visit www.visitlincolnshire.com/dlw

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Canwick Park Golf Club

Why golf?!!

is my belief that all children be given the “ Itopportunity to enjoy as many sports as possible. ” George Wilkinson, Junior Organiser

Golf is a sport that teaches youngsters and adults alike some very important life skills, it is a sport that can be played very well by an 8 year old as well as an 80 year old whether male or female, there are no barriers in golf. As well as learning how to play, youngsters will take away a wealth of knowledge. Etiquette, or how to behave on the golf course, in the club and the respect shown to others and to yourself are all skills that follow a young person, for the rest of their lives. By playing with all groups beginners soon learn new skills which encourages all players to be respectful, polite, show good manners and to play fair. These skills are for life and can be used in everyday situations. Our golf taster sessions at Canwick Park Golf Club will give youngsters the opportunity to

At Canwick Park Golf Club we encourage junior golf and should a youngster decide to take up the sport we will encourage that individual to play golf at a level they are comfortable with. “have a go” at a sport they may otherwise have overlooked, (who knows there may be the next Rory Mcilroy or Alex Peters among them). The day will be about youngsters having fun with approximately 4 hours of golf with a break for lunch sandwiched in the middle. The afternoon session will see some group competitions and skill challenges. At the end an assessment would be made on each youngster with a recommendation being made to the parents as to the next step. All equipment will be supplied by Canwick Park Golf Club. We recommend good footwear (trainers are acceptable). Warm clothing with a waterproof jacket preferred and trousers/jeans for girls. ��

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Hurricane Sport

Fun, active learning Hurricane Sports UK is based in rural Lincolnshire and covers the whole of the East Midlands Region. We are dedicated to offering children the opportunity to participate in sport in a fun, safe and enjoyable environment. We offer a wide range of holiday activity camps. These highly popular camps are designed to encourage active participation by showing how all sports can be fun. We have varied and challenging sessions each day to really excite your child. From the moment your child arrives, every day at Hurricane Sport Camps are packed full to the brim with action, adventure and fun. Children will participate in a variety of sports and activities to help them develop their sporting and personal skills while gaining confidence in a safe environment. Hurricane Sports Camps give children the opportunity to play sports in a safe environment under the supervision of qualified, DBS (formerly CRB) checked, with all staff also holding First Aid and Child Protection Qualifications. The Multi Sport camp provides a fun, active learning experience for children during the

school holidays with children participating in a wide range of sports, including new sports they won’t have played in school. The Hockey Camps offer high quality coaching at top quality facilities and they are aimed at young players of different ages and abilities. Hurricane Sports have a wide range of experience in delivering high quality hockey sessions to young children and adults. Our aim is to provide the best possible learning experience for all children. Sessions are designed to be fun and engaging. Each child will be challenged accordingly to ensure they develop core skills and game play. Guest Coaches will attend all camps to offer a wider experience for all children. On attending all camps children will be required to bring drinks and a packed lunch, as well as suitable clothing for indoor and outdoor activities. Prizes and certiﬁcates are given to all attendees.

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Butlins

Great family fun Butlins Skegness is all about families enjoying their precious leisure time together.

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They have fantastic leisure and entertainment facilities for day guests to enjoy. Their brand new Splash Waterworld, which opened last summer and is one of the UKs largest waterparks, is the perfect place to take a dip or to see who’s the most adventurous on one of the highest water slides in Europe! Guests can enjoy the traditional fairground, which is all part of the price, as many times as they like and younger guests can enjoy the brand new Little Stars funfair. If you’re looking for some entertainment, Butlins host a variety of shows throughout the day in the undercover Skyline Pavilion. This year they’re welcoming Scooby Doo live on all family breaks, and during the holiday Mister Maker and Dick and Dom. There’s also live shows from Angelina Ballerina, Thomas & Friends, Mike the Knight and lots more fantastic acts. Please check with the Butlins team as the entertainment will vary day by day. For more information on visiting Butlins Skegness for the day, head to www.butlins. com/day-visits or call 01754 614445.

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Family Film Club at The Venue

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Who doesn’t love a trip to the cinema? Watching on Netﬂix or Sky TV or other on demand services simply cannot compare to the sights, the sounds, and the excitement of watching something on the big screen. Trips to see family friendly ﬁlms at the cinema are a great treat for everyone and needn’t be expensive. Family Film Club at The Venue cinema (on the campus of Bishop Grosseteste University) offers affordable afternoon screenings most Saturdays at 2.30pm for £2.50 a ticket. The Venue is located in what used to be known as Bishop Greaves Theatre before undergoing a revamp and refurbishment. This included new seating and decorating in the auditorium, as well as purchasing and installing a new projection screen and powerful sound system. Sometimes the Venue treats you to a recent Family blockbuster such as Frozen, Despicable Me 2, or Monsters University.

Other Saturdays you’ll get a retro treat such as classic Disney flick Pinocchio, alternative animations like My Neighbour Totoro, or family favourites such as Jumanji . Whatever your family likes to watch there’ll be a (generally U or PG-rated) film for them! (We’ll even consider requests!) So join us at The Venue’s Family Film Club for fantastic family films at pocket-money prices for every member of the family (and their friends too!). For more information about Family Film Club and The Venue’s other screenings, visit www. thevenuelincoln.co.uk. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter by searching for ‘The Venue Lincoln’.

Family Film Club at The Venue is a chance for all the family to enjoy childfriendly ﬁlms at pocket-money prices. Join us on certain Saturdays at 2.30pm and be transported to magical lands for just £2.50 - kids and grown ups!

2.30pm Saturday 12th April The Love Bug 2.30pm Saturday 19th April Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy 2.30pm Saturday 26th April Mr Peabody & Sherman

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Films are all rated U or PG; more information on Family Film Club ﬁlms can be found on our website at www.thevenuelincoln.co.uk

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Hall Farm Park

The perfect family day out Hall Farm Park at South Kelsey, set on the edge of the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds is the perfect day out for the whole family. Have fun playing in the outdoor & indoor play areas with its brand new soft play. Zoom down the ‘snow’ slide, play in the giant sand pit or pretend to be a farmer driving along on the toy tractors & ride ons. Older children (and adults) can try their best to beat Farmer Keith’s lap time on the go kart track! Try your hand at the farm yard crazy golf or ﬁnd the “Pingles” on the magical woodland walk. During your visit you may be lucky enough to take a goat for a walk or have a tractor ride with the dancing farmer to help him feed the cattle. (Seasonal activity). So memorable and so much fun! After all the activity why not sit & relax in Pepper Pot Tearoom, awarded highly commended family friendly venue in the 2013 East Midlands Food & Drink Awards. Enjoy tasty homemade & locally produced food in the welcoming tearoom or outside on the patio with spectacular views over the park & open countryside. School visits & birthday parties are both very popular and must be booked in advance. For full details and prices please ring 01652 678822 to ﬁnd out about party packages - give your children & their guests a very special day to remember! So much fun to be had at this hidden gem of a park.

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y l i m a f e h t Fun for by Horses at Brans s 2014 Holiday r e t s a E / g in Spr

There are more reasons than ever to visit Bransby Horses! ��

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Meet the adoption animals! ��

Please visit our website www.bransbyhorses.co.uk as we regularly add events throughout the year.

For fun activities and competitions, join our junior

club! Just click ‘Juniors’ on our website and follow the instructions!

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Drill Hall EASTIVAL 2014

- Lincoln Children’s Arts Festival For the ﬁrst time Lincoln’s three main arts venues have come together to present a fabulous week-long festival of events and activities in the run up to Easter.

From Tuesday 8 to Wednesday 16 April, Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln Performing Arts Centre & The Collection are offering a packed Easter hamper of theatre, dancing, live music, arts & crafts, ﬁlms, dressing up and much more! Theatre highlights include Hiccup Theatre’s ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Meeting Mr Boom’, an out of this world live music and dance show by Darren Ellis and Ronen Kozokara, both at Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, while Lincoln Drill Hall presents Tutti Frutti’s ‘Monday’s Child’, an imaginative dream-like and funny

story with live music and dance that explores how we learn. The Vikings invade The Collection for a family fun day and story session - or become a pirate at Lincoln Drill Hall with more storytelling plus a drama and making workshop. You can also travel ‘Round the World with Joseph Banks’ at The Collection to ﬁnd out more about how plants have been used in history. If you love music then the Drill Hall is the place to be, with a family concert and exploration of classical music by The Busch Ensemble, a Family Folk Day & Barn Dance, workshops with Pete the Music Man and the Diddy Disco toddler dance party. Movie fans just need to bring along the popcorn for the free family ﬁlms that The Collection are screening throughout Eastival. And also through the festival, take part in the Great Easter Egg Challenge, hunting for hidden eggs at all three venues to claim a prize! For full Eastival listings pick up a festival booklet at one of the venues or visit the venue websites at www.lincolndrillhall.com, www.lpac.co.uk and www.thecollectionmuseum.com

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LPAC

Full of inspiration... Lincoln Performing Arts Centre is a vibrant & inspiring place for children to visit and experience theatre. The theatre has become well established in the city as a great place for families to take children of all ages. This season they have teamed up with their neighbouring arts venues, Lincoln Drill Hall and The Collection, to present a fabulous week of arts events and activities for children across the city, bringing together some of the very best theatre, dance, workshops, films and music available for children and families. Eastival runs from Tuesday 8th right through to Wednesday 16th April 2014. The contribution to Eastival from Lincoln Performing Arts Centre includes creative play and storytelling for the Under 5s with Lil’Pacs on Friday 11th, inflatable fun on Monday 14th with Meeting Mr Boom, and a reimagined adventure with Pinocchio on Wednesday 16th April. There’s plenty to choose from, with something to suit children of all ages. This is the first year that Eastival has taken place. Eastival also features an Easter Egg challenge across all three sites. There are 10 Easter eggs hidden for children to find. You can start your challenge at any of the three venues and can use the whole week to complete it. It’s free to take part, and all you have to do is find the eggs, complete the picture challenge and claim your reward from any one of the three venues.

If you’re still looking for fun things to do with the kids after Easter then you’ll ﬁnd quality family entertainment all year round at Lincoln Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are kept as affordable as possible, with Family Tickets and advanced booking discounts for many family shows. There have been lots of big TV stars from your favourite children’s shows like Milkshake Live, Postman Pat and Bananas in Pyjamas. You can never plan too far ahead! If you enjoyed last year’s sell-out Christmas production, then you’ll not be disappointed by Alice’s Adventures in Winter Wonderland. It’s set to be just as wonderful and brimming with Christmas magic. It makes sense to book early, many families and schools have already booked for this year, and you won’t want to miss out.

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New Youth Theatre

Make a show of your talent... There’s no business like show business, so they say, and at New Youth Theatre you can see why. With fabulous shows like Hairspray, Annie, Grease and many more, young people from Lincolnshire get their chance to tread the boards and see what show business is really about. If you’re passionate about starring in your very own production and learning the craft of theatre, then here is your chance. Sessions available for young people aged 3-5, 6-11 and 9-16 years. New Youth Theatre, established in 2001, has gone from strength to strength; they have numerous successful franchised centres in several counties. The founders themselves still teach 450 children aged 3-16 each week and put on shows three times a year at local Theatres. Rachel Ashworth – Jerem, Director/ Choreographer of NYT said, “Some children in our groups want to forge a career in the arts whilst others want a hobby, make new friends, build conﬁdence and have a great time in a fun and safe environment. We have now been

established for over 12 years, students past and present have, or are performing, in the West End and the ﬁlm industry”. New Youth Theatre also offer Holiday Camps, School Workshops and LAMDA acting classes too. So whether it’s a fun time or a career in show business, New Youth Theatre is the place to be. To join the cast and book your place, call New Youth Theatre Head Ofﬁce on (01522) 787601. Or alternatively, visit our website at www.newyouththeatre.co.uk

JOIN THE CAST IN LINCOLN & NEWARK

A production for young people aged 5-8 & 9-16 yrs

A production for young people aged 3-5 & 6-11 yrs

Summer Camp ages 7-14 yrs A production for young 5 days in July and Aug 2014 people aged 5-8 & 9-16 yrs

To join a cast call 01522 787601 www.newyouththeatre.co.uk LAMDA acting classes & exams Visit our website for details Show rehearsals commence April 2014 Book your place today

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Nottinghamshire County Show

A great family day out Children go free and dogs can come too! As spring approaches thoughts turn to outdoor events and where better to start than the Nottinghamshire County Show, the ﬁrst show of the agricultural season held at Newark Showground. Organised by the Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society and taking place on Saturday 10 May and Sunday 11 May 2014 this is a great family day out with something for everyone to enjoy including spectacular displays on the ground and in the air; demonstrations of all kinds; lots of hands-on activities and of course the chance to see quality animals from huge bulls to tiny chicks. Foodies will love the Food Experience Marquee , get active in the SportsZone and watch the amazing “Savage Skills” performing daring mountain bike stunts; be thrilled by falconry, gun dogs and birds of prey within our Countryside Area and marvel at the main ring displays including the incredible Sky Symphony stunt kite display. If your pet dog has the waggiest tail or is the handsomest/prettiest or simply a superb pedigree then bring them along and enter into the Companion Dog Show. This year you can join in with the Living History World War 2 encampment and have a go at marching and training, mine detection and a military style assault course. Advance tickets are £12 each and are available by contacting the Showground on 01636 705796 or online at www.notti nghamshirecountyshow.com . On the gate tickets are £16.00 but remember, there’s free car parking and children under the age of 17 years go free!

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School transitions

Are your children ready to move up? It’s never too soon to start thinking about preparing your child for school...

Transitions are a big part of life for all young children, from when they are ﬁrst left with an adult other than their mother or father, to when they start at primary school. All Early Years settings work towards children leaving and moving into school and during pre-school sessions steps will be taken over many months to help with this. As a parent, you may well be concerned about the step up into ‘big’ school, but the chances are, you will be much more worried than your child! There are many things that you can do to help prepare your child, which will support the things that they do at nursery. The main theme in preparing for school is one of developing independence. In school the ratio of adults to children is much less, so your child needs to be able to carry out some basic tasks him or herself. Encourage them to put on their

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Sarah Steel, MD of The Old Station Nursery Group talks about school transitions... coat themselves, even though it takes much longer, and allow time for them to do up the zip or buttons whenever possible. Putting on shoes and boots is also an important skill – just imagine the chaos that can ensue when getting changed for PE, with 30 children all trying to put on their own games kit? Trips to the toilet can be a mineﬁeld at school and many parents are surprised by the unwillingness of school staff to help with toileting. It may be easy for your child to sit and wait for you to assist at home, but try and encourage independence and build good habits of hand washing afterwards. At nursery we try and take some of the unknown out of moving into school, so we may visit a local primary school and take photos of the different areas, so we can talk to children about what happens in each area. We also have a transition puppet, called Louis, whose big brother goes to school, so Louis can talk to the children about what his brother gets up to. You might like to get hold of an old set of school uniform from the school your child will be going to, and let them use it for dressing up in – it all helps to breed familiarity. Many schools offer visit days for new pupils during the summer term before they start and these are a really useful way of building excitement with your child and making it all more familiar before they start. Many schools require children to take a packed lunch, so use every opportunity to ‘practice’ with a packed lunch in the run up to school starting. Often as parents we don’t remember that it can be tricky for small children to open a particular container, to peel a tangerine or open a packet of crisps. Experiment while your child is with you, to see whether you need to open a pack and put a clip on, or peel a piece of fruit and wrap it in ﬁlm. Also, many schools will encourage children to eat a substantial amount of the lunch you send in, so do make sure you are realistic about what they can manage – especially when they want to go and play with friends after lunch. issue 10 • Easter 2014

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If you want any more tips or suggestions, do chat to your child’s nursery team, as they do this every year and may know what worked well with other families. Most of all, remember it is supposed to be fun for your child, so always talk positively about starting school and what an adventure it will be – whatever your own experiences may have been!

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National Citizen Service

Skills & challenges in community spirit A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young people is on offer in Newark and Sherwood. Local teenagers are being offered a chance to sign up to a thrilling programme of outdoor challenges and community work while building on their skills for the future. Newark and Sherwood District Council have teamed up with the National Citizen Service (NCS) to help young people - aged 16 and 17 - boost their CV while having a fantastic time and making new friends. It is a three-part programme, taking place during the school holidays, focusing on skills for education, work and life including: • An outward-bound residential - a stay in the Peak District or Staffordshire Moorlands featuring exciting outdoor challenges such as abseiling, canoeing and caving • Skills workshops - working with local businesses and charities to develop employability and entrepreneurial skills, and covering community issues such as homelessness or crime. • Community project - teams plan and deliver their own community project, based on a charity or project of their choice. This can be anything from fundraising for a local charity, setting up a youth project or redecorating a community centre. It costs just £20 for our Easter or autumn programmes, or £40 for our summer programme - great value when you know the government pays more than £1,200 for each young person to go on NCS.

More information is available at www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/ncs For further information please contact Charlotte Wood, Assistant Marketing & Communications Ofﬁcer. 01636 655998. Email: charlotte.wood@nsdc.info

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Patrick Mercer, MP for Newark said: “The NCS Programme is exactly what Newark needs for its young people. I’m so pleased that Newark and Sherwood District Council has been selected as a service provider for this programme and I look forward to seeing it in action.” A parent at the NCS drop-in session held on Monday 17 February said: “It sounds fantastic; I only wish I was 16 and able to sign up.”

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Fri 18 Apr to Mon 21 Apr 2014 Join us throughout the Easter Weekend at the NCCD for a host of FREE activities and an Easter craft and design trail! Great art experiences for all the family.

Box of Delights Tues 8 Apr 1-4pm, £8pp Family fun! Learn how to make a simple origami box of delights covered with beads, cord and paper, and then fill it with new and delightful folded paper creations.

Homemade Sketchbooks Fri 11 Apr 1-4pm, £12pp

Listen, Make and Create Wed 16 Apr 1-3pm, £5pp Storyteller Kirsty Mead of Rhubarb Theatre leads this fun, interactive session for younger children, combining storytelling, music and craft making.

Perfect for families - learn how to design and make your own sketchbooks, notebooks or diaries. Personalise your sketchbook with a custom fabric cover and fastening using collage, stitch and appliqué.

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Come out to play with the NK Outreach Team

NK Outreach

The team deliver various activities across North Kesteven district, but also hire out equipment outside the district. If you are interested in extreme sports, walking or a good old fashioned play session, then we are the team for you! The team offer community days which are free, as well as offer the option for you to hire us out (fees apply), whichever works for you. They also manage the Ascent indoor climbing wall at the North Kesteven Centre, all abilities are welcome, and the team pride their services for good value for money.

Activities include: • Mobile Climbing Wall

• Ascent Indoor Climbing Wall

• Medium Skate Park

• POD Play Bus (Free)

• Mobile Half Pipe

• Free Bound Equipment

• New Age Kurling

• Exercise Referral (Free)

• NK Social Strollers health walk scheme (Free) • Waddle Toddle Family Walks (Free) The team operates all year round, visit our website for more details at: www.nkoutreach.co.uk The team are based at the North Kesteven Centre, call us on 01522 870252 or email: extremenk@litc.org.uk

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Dancing on Ice

Family fun on the ice Dancing on Ice Final Live Tour 2014 is delighted to announce that Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle, Broadway and West End theatre star Bonnie Langford, actress Suzanne Shaw and singer Gareth Gates will complete the celebrity line up. They will join singer and West End star Ray Quinn, former England Rugby Captain Kyran Bracken, Coronation Street’s Hayley Tamaddon and comedian Joe Pasquale on this ﬁnal tour. The tour, which visits Capital FM Arena Nottingham on 8-10 April 2014, stars skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. Arena audiences will get to see Torvill & Dean perform exclusive mesmerising skating routines, created for the live tour. Olympic gold medal winner Robin Cousins will head the panel of rink-side judges, alongside former professional skaters Karen Barber and Nicky Slater. They will be on hand to give their expert feedback and all important scores to the celebrities and their skating partners. Fans will see their favourite skating couples competing live for the judges’ votes and the

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audience can use their mobile phones to text vote for their favourite celebrity to win. Audience votes will then be added to the scores from the judges to decide the overall celebrity winner. The winning couple will then take to the ice for a magical finale performance of Bolero. On announcing her place on the tour, Britain’s greatest ever female gymnast Beth Tweddle said; “I’m excited to be joining the tour, having had such a wonderful experience on the TV show. I absolutely love skating and want to continue for as long as I can. Having competed as a gymnast for over 12 years, learning to skate has been a challenge, but one that I’ve loved and I can’t wait to perform some of my favourite routines in front of the live audiences across the country!” Broadway and West End theatre star Bonnie Langford commented; “Having been in the first series of Dancing on Ice, nine years ago and the final series, I’m thrilled to be going back on tour with Torvill & Dean. I had a ball last time round, so I’m delighted to be able to relive the magic of the TV show in front of arena audiences across the country.”

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Celebrity line-up complete & ready for Dancing on Ice Final tour 2014 Actress Suzanne Shaw said; “Winning Dancing on Ice in 2008 was such an amazing moment and I really enjoyed the tour afterwards. Being part of the ﬁnal tour, with the brilliant Matt Evers, will be the perfect way to celebrate what has been one of the best experiences of my life – I can’t wait to return!” Multimillion selling singer and now one part of the ITV2 Big Reunion super group 5th Story, Gareth Gates said: “I’ve loved this series, so I’m glad I don’t have to hang up my skates just yet – can’t wait to get on the tour and skate all around the country! We’re going to have a lot of fun.” West End star and singer Ray Quinn said; “I’ve had some amazing highlights in my career and winning Dancing on Ice in 2009 is certainly one of the best! I am thrilled to be able to continue my time on the ice and be part of the tour. I’m buzzing to be able to put on a great show for fantastic audiences around the country Coronation Street actress Hayley Tamaddon commented; “Dancing on Ice is a huge part of my life and to be on the ﬁnal tour is a real honour. Having performed on the tour before,

I know just how great the arena shows are and the fantastic support you get from the audiences across the UK - see you on the road!” Former England Rugby captain Kryan Bracken added; “I’ve had the pleasure to appear on the Dancing on Ice tour several times over the years, both as a contestant and a judge, so I’m delighted to be back. We’ve got some great routines lined up for the arena audiences and I can’t wait to perform for them again.” Comedian Joe Pasquale agreed; “Wow, I’m getting ready to get my skates on again! Dancing on Ice is a great show and I’m really looking forward to joining Torvill & Dean and the other celebs on the UK tour.” Tickets are on sale now priced from £36.40 (includes administration fee). Tickets can be booked online at www. capitalfmarena.com/online/dancingonice, via 0843 373 3000 or in person at Ticketing & Customer Services, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1LA.

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Stay Play Explore

Fun, adventure and adrenalin Looking for a great place to take the kids with loads of fun-packed things to see and do, and all at a cost that won’t stretch the family budget too far? The range of Leicester and Leicestershire family attraction short breaks offer a unique experience for visitors, based on a choice of three from five high quality attractions or experiences, plus quality accommodation, at a value-for-money, fixed price. The ultimate Stay Play Explore Family Fun break includes entry for families to three out of five funpacked attractions, now including the world primate centre at Twycross Zoo, plus a night’s stay in a four star hotel all for just £109. This represents a saving of 46 per cent on standard admission and room rates.

three from ﬁve fun-packed action-packed activities. The Theme Parks break offers a choice of two from three fantastic theme parks plus a four star hotel stay for just £159.

The Stay Play Explore short breaks also include Family Adventure and Theme Parks Adventure, at savings of 58 per cent and 66 per cent respectively. Family Adventure allows a family of four to choose

Co-ordinated by Leicester Shire Promotions, the Stay Play Explore breaks can be booked online at www.goleicestershire.com/short-breaks or by calling 0844 888 5181. www.stayplayexplore.co.uk

Stay Play Explore Family Fun visitor attractions include: • Conkers - from the grown up assault course via the nature trails and to the indoor interactive discovery centre • National Space Centre - home to the UK’s largest planetarium, visitors can take a journey through the Solar System and beyond • Twinlakes Park - offers an exciting variety of family rides, attractions, birds & animals in 100 acres of glorious countryside • Snibston - the award-winning hands on museum with over 90 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits including ‘Wild Water’ and ‘Science Play’ • Twycross Zoo - renowned as a specialist primate zoo and has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK’s only group of bonobos issue 10 • Easter 2014

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The Stay Play Explore Family Adventure attractions & activities include:

The Stay Play Explore Theme Parks attractions include:

• Family cycle hire - located at the heart of The National Forest, Hicks Lodge Cycle Centre provides a variety of trails aimed at all skill levels

• Drayton Manor Theme Park is one of the UK’s most popular theme parks, featuring over 100 amazing thrill rides and attractions

• Tobogganing - Swadlincote Ski Slope and Snowboard Centre is home to the exhilarating Cresta Run toboggan downhill ride • Ten pin bowling - 24 lanes of bowling fun at Hollywood Bowl Leicester • Outdoor pursuits – offers a wide arrange of stimulating, educating and motivating outdoor activities which include abseiling, aerial trekking, air riﬂes, archery, canoeing, climbing, fencing, kayaking, leap of faith, orienteering & a 100m zip line among many others • Bush craft skills - exciting opportunities to learn about skills essential for survival in the wild while having great fun at the same time

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Pleasure Island

Family fun for all ages Looking for a fun-ﬁlled, family day out? Then look no further. Pleasure Island in Cleethorpes promises a fantastic day out for everyone in your group from toddlers to grandparents. With no less than 7 amazing white knuckle thrillers including the Boomerang rollercoaster and the free falling Hyperblaster plus oodles of family rides and attractions such as the Mini Mine Train coaster and the Whirly Twirl Waltzers, the fun just goes on and on. For those who prefer their two feet ﬁrmly on the ground there’s still plenty to see and do. Take your seats for one of our superb shows including the entertaining sea lions and the comical parrots. For everyone there’s Furry Friend’s Farm housing all your farmyard favourites such as pigs, Shetland ponies, pygmy goats and new for 2014 alpacas and emus and of course this can all be seen from the farm’s tractor ride.

For a great discount for up to 4 people please see the vouchers at the back.

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School of Choc

Get creative with chocolate School of Choc was established in 2011 with an idea in mind to host amazing parties for anyone who loves chocolate. I took over the School of Choc in April 2013. I wanted everyone to be able to create their own spectacular chocolate gifts (or treats) and have fun while they were doing it! From chocolate shoes to pizzas and everything in between, we’ve got it all. In our amazing studio on the riverside in Gainsborough we have everything for a kids birthday parties, ladies nights or even a school or brownies. I love seeing everyone with their ﬁnished chocolate treats and hope to see more new faces too!

playgroups, fun days and many more!

The School of Choc host chocolate making parties and workshops for all ages from 5 years and up with up to 15 people attending. Larger groups please get in touch.

Added extras are also available too such as buffets, chocolate invitation bars, chocolate fountain. To ﬁnd out more about our parties just visit my website or check out my Facebook page I can’t wait to see you there!

You can theme your party too! We host ladies days (or nights), birthday parties (ages 5+), mother/daughter days, brownies/guides, schools,

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Food for Life Partnership

Food for Life Partnership school is Jamie Oliver’s Kitchen Garden Project ‘School of the Month’ The Food for Life Partnership (FFLP) has been commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council and has been working directly with schools and caterers across the county since March 2012, reconnecting children with where their food comes from.

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Washingborough Academy, a FFLP silver school, was recently named ‘School of the Month’ by TV chef Jamie Oliver’s Kitchen Garden Project and Kate Shaw, the Local Programme Manager spent a whole day with staff, pupils and Jamie Oliver Food Foundation representatives to celebrate their achievements Since September 2012, Washingborough has been part of Jamie’s Learn Your Fruit and Vegetables programme, one of the ﬁrst 20 schools in the country selected to pilot this scheme. This is a resource which introduces children to fresh fruit and vegetables at an early age, and is comprised of 32 different fresh fruit and vegetable cards, giving schools all the information they need to teach children where fruit and veg come from and why

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LEFT: Year 4/5 pupils making banana, pear and ginger mufﬁns for the ‘Snack Shack’ tuckshop. This was given a 5 star rating for an ‘independent food business’ by Environmental Health’. In the photo, Julianne Caillouette Noble (Jamie Oliver’s Kitchen Garden Project) and Kate Shaw (FFLP Programme Manager) and Natalie Vaughan with year 4/5 pupils.

they are so good for us. The materials include fun facts and engaging activities that link the learning to curriculum objectives, and come complete with a range of simple Jamie Oliver recipes. Washingborough has been delivering at least one Fruit and Vegetable lesson every month, giving children an opportunity to learn cooking skills and taste new foods. They ﬁlm each session and upload it to theirYoutube Food Channel, creating an ever growing resource online. Head Teacher Jason O’Rourke said “With these lessons, we really saw the children’s knowledge and enthusiasm for preparing and tasting their own meals ﬂourish. We are all very proud to have been chosen as school of the month - the whole school loves making the recipes. This project works hand-in-hand with the Food for Life Partnership award scheme – and are proud to have achieved silver”.

are reconnecting children “We with where their food comes

from and teaching them to cook, grow and eat healthily ”

ABOVE: Year 6 pupils make Jamie Oliver’s mushroom, spinach and lemon salad’. One pupil said, ‘I don’t like mushrooms, but I like this.’

vegetables. The school has embraced the project whole-heartedly and it has been amazing to be a part of their journey towards connecting children with their food.” During the visit, Blackthorn class made a mushroom, spinach and lemon salad and really enjoyed both eating and tasting it. Visitors also watched Penfold Nursery planting in their vegetables beds before enjoying a freshly prepared, locally sourced, seasonal lunch provided by local caterers, the Farm Kitchen who have achieved the Soil Association’s Gold Food for Life Catering Mark award. FFLP is one of the expert organisations backing the School Food Plan – an agreed plan which has the support of the Secretary of State for Education and is supporting head teachers and caterers to improve food in their schools. In September 2014, all schools will need to provide a free school meal to ﬁve to seven year olds.

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BG Adventure

The adventure returns... Spring is always an exciting time at Bishop Grosseteste University but this Easter will be extra special as BG Adventure returns. From the 14th to the 17th April, the week leading up to Good Friday, the University transforms into a bustling holiday camp as fresh faced children thirsty for something to do take over the campus for a week of fun ﬁlled activities. The programme part-funded by Lincolnshire County Council follows a tried and tested format of sports, circus training skills and music workshops as well as incorporating a cinema screening in BG Venue and a children’s Disco. Your child could be the envy of their friends and spend the Easter with us at the University. All sessions are delivered by both male and female coaching staff, and our competent team are always available to help new children settle in, ensuring your child is safe, happy and well looked after. If this is your ﬁrst experience of BG Adventure or you are already familiar with the programme, be assured that your child will have an excellent week. BG Adventure also takes place in the summer holidays between the 5th and 19th August 2014. Contact BG Adventure at bgadventure@bishopg.ac.uk, call 01522 583760, or visit our website www.bgadventure.co.uk

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FOR 5 - 15 YEAR OLDS www.bgadventure.co.uk STILT WALKING JUGGLING FOOTBALL GYMNASTICS TAG RUGBY ART & CRAFTS CRICKET DODGEBALL JUNIOR HOCKEY & MORE... Monday 14th - Thursday 17th April Only £80.00 per child! Telephone: (01522) 583760 Email: adventure@bishopg.ac.uk Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

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Trinity Arts Centre

A venue with a difference... Trinity Arts Centre is a fabulous converted Church situated in Gainsborough. This family friendly 200 seater venue plays host to a wealth of events for all of the family to enjoy including live theatre, ﬁlm, music and comedy events. We have a fabulous range of events planned to take us into the Summer months with prices that won’t break the bank either. On top of this there is free car parking to the rear of the Centre so if you’re looking for something to keep the little (and big) kids amused we’re sure to have something for you! From May our fantastic range of events is set to be complemented by the introduction of National Theatre Live screenings. This will really bring the best of British theatre to Trinity Arts Centre and audiences in Gainsborough will now be able to see London productions from the comfort of their local theatre without

the expense and inconvenience of travelling to London. Further details and our full programme can be found by visiting our website www.trinityarts.co.uk.

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Stagecoach

Just ticket for a fun family day out... This Easter Holiday why not get out and discover all the great things that Lincolnshire has to offer. With attractions waking up from their winter hibernation now is the time to shake of the cobwebs and visit a country park, shops or even the beach. With the bus your day out starts the moment you board. There’s plenty of space to stretch out and move around. Most of our long distance buses are double deck giving great views of the Lincolnshire countryside, perfect for a game of I Spy! The bus is also the green way to go as the average journey mad by bus releases only half of CO2 of the same journey made by car. It’s great value too. A Stagecoach Family Day Out Ticket costs just £17 no matter how far you travel and how much you use the bus in the day. The Family Day Out Ticket can be used by 5 people a maximum of 2 can be adults.

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ARTS & CRAFTS Arty Pots

01636 918155

7 Church Street, Newark NG24 1DT

www.artypots.com Imageskool Urban Aerosol Art

07789 818204

Janili Jo’s Pottery Painting & Crafts

01526 353440

Bainland Country Park, Horncastle Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincoln LN10 6UX

www.janili.co.uk

BOXING

Rock Paper Scissors

01522 244363

Bracebridge Boxing Club

01522 523521

18 Guildhall Street, Lincoln

Ewart Street, Lincoln LN5 8QE

www.rockandpaperandscissors.com

www.bracebridgeboxingclub.com Carl Greaves Boxing Academy 07709 451337

ATHLETICS Hurricane Sports Schools and community sessions

Inside Affordable Fitness, Unit 1, Farrar Close, Brunel Dr, Newark Ind. Est, Newark NG24 2EG

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For more information contact Gary at Gary@hurricanesports.co.uk

Newark Amateur Boxing Club 01636 605708

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www.newarkmartialarts.co.uk/boxing

49 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1BE

7 Church Street, Newark, NG24 1DT Tel: 01636 918155 Mob: 0773 5524738 Email: info@artypots.com www.artypots.com

Relaxing, Creative Fun for everyone Easter Holidays Offer

Paint an Egg Cup for Artypots

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*when painting any other item Offer available until Thursday 17th April 2014

Open: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Sunday by appointment & for parties only

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activities CANOEING Lincoln Canoe Club

01522 685479

Based at Brayford Pool, Lincoln

www.lincolncanoeclub.co.uk Newark Canoe Club

01522 824807

Based at Thurlby Lake, south of Lincoln

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The Venue The Venue is Lincoln’s newest cinema, located in uphill Lincoln. Come along to our Saturday Family Film Club screenings – all tickets £2.50. Visit our website for the very latest showings. Longdales Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY thevenue@bishopg.ac.uk www.thevenuelincoln.co.uk

CINEMAS Kinema in the Woods

01526 352166

Coronation Rd, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QD

www.kinemainthewoods.co.uk Odeon Cinema – Lincoln Filmline 0871 22 44 007 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln NG1 1YS

www.odeon.co.uk Odeon Cinema – Newark Filmline 0871 22 44 007 23, London Road, Newark NG24 1TN

www.odeon.co.uk Trinity Arts Centre

01427 676655

Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2AL

COOKERY CLASSES Lexis Larder 01526 830844/07834 815040 Kids cookery classes held in the home

www.lexislarder.com

CYCLING Newark Castle Cycling Club www.newarkcastlecc.co.uk Velo Club Lincoln 01522 682600 www.veloclublincoln.co.uk

www.trinityarts.co.uk

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CRICKET Balderton Cricket Club 01636 610939 www.balderton.intheteam.com Bracebridge Heath 07508 027318 Cricket Club www.bracebridgeheath.play-cricket.com Coddington and 07836 549779 Winthorpe Cricket Club www.coddingtonandwinthorpecc.com Collingham & District 01636 892921 Cricket Club collinghamdistrict.play-cricket.com Hartsholme Cricket Club 01522 694770 www.hartsholme.play-cricket.com Hurricane Sports Schools and community sessions Email: Gary@hurricanesports.co.uk www.hurricanesports.co.uk Lindum Cricket Club www.lindumcc.co.uk Nettleham Cricket Club www.nettlehamcc.co.uk

07725 203245

Newark Cricket Club www.newarkcc.org.uk

Inis Cara School of Irish Dancing

01522 542810

Janet Ashton 01522 302496 School of Dancing www.janetashtonschoolofdance.co.uk Lilac Theatre Dance 07881 875982 www.lilactheatredance.com Lincoln Dance Company 07905 127197 www.lincolndancecompany.com Lincolnshire Dance 01522 522525 www.lincolnshiredance.com Lisa Hurst Dance 07890 545372 www.lisahurstdance.co.uk Lyndsey Ellis School of Dance

01526 399396

Nicola Withers School Performing Arts www.nicolawithers.com

07808 808505

Passion 2 Dance Studios

01522 691292

www.passion2dance.co.uk

Arts NK www.artsnk.org

01529 410595

AJ’s School of Dance

01636 918347

26-32 Carter Gate, Newark NG24 1UB

Charlotte Hamilton 07970 734922 School of Dance www.charlottehamiltondance.co.uk Danielle Rawlinson 01522 696100 School Of Dance www.thedaniellerawlinsonschoolofdance.co.uk 01522 524875

Groove Time 01522 585580 www.lincolnshiresports.com issue 10 • Easter 2014

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DANCE

Go Dance (Lincoln)

01522 695710

St George’s Hall, Eastbrook Rd, Lincoln LN6 7ER

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Sandy Gray 01526 398695 School of Dancing www.sandygrayschoolofdancing.com Step Pro Dance Tuition 01522 241044 – Multi Sport Pro Every Tues at Fun Farm, N.Hykeham, Lincoln 4.30pm-5.30pm ages 4-11

Every Wednes at Cherry Willingham Community College, Lincoln 5pm-6pm ages 4-11 www.multisportpro.co.uk Street Beat Movement Academy www.streetbeatma.co.uk

01522 871139

Twinkle Toes Dancing 07595 424088 www.twinkletoesdancing.co.uk MollysGuide

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activities DRAMA & THEATRE Libby Battaglia School of Performing Arts

01522 522525

New Youth Theatre Newark

01522 787601

Palace Theatre, Appletongate, Newark NG24 1JY

The Dance Box, 8 Dixon Way, Lincoln LN6 7DG

www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/newark

Liminal State Theatre 01522 802748 www.liminalstatetheatre.co.uk

Rhubarb Theatre 01400 275133 www.rhubarbtheatre.co.uk

Lincoln Drill Hall www.lincolndrillhall.com

01522 873891

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre

01522 837600

Free School Lane, Town Centre, Lincoln LN2 1EY

www.lpac.co.uk Lincoln Theatre Royal

01522 519999

Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JJ

Shooting Fish Theatre Company www.shooting-ﬁsh.co.uk

01522 787080

The Terry O’Toole Theatre

01522 870251

Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9AX

www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

www.lincolntheatreroyal.com

Trinity Arts Centre

Nearly Instant Theatre Session 01636 658555

Trinity Street, Gainsborough DN21 2AL

61 Albert Street, Newark NG24 4BB

01427 675140

www.trinityarts.co.uk

www.nearlyinstanttheatre.co.uk New Youth Theatre Lincoln

01522 787601

Bishop Grosseteste University College, Newport, Lincoln LN1 3DY

www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/lincoln

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FOOTBALL Active Soccer (Lincoln) www.activesoccer.co.uk

07703 021008

07964 045525

Unit 15, Cardinal Close, Newporte Business Park, Lincoln LN2 4SY

www.withamhillgymnastics.co.uk

Grove Rangers Junior Football Club Balderton Playing Field, Coronation Street, Balderton, Newark NG24 3BD

Socatots

01636 892148

Football-based play for pre-school children

www.socatots.com Soccer Coaching Courses

0121 3821712

Wednes at the Priory City of Lincoln Academy Fridays at Magnus School Community Sports Centre, Newark

Synergy Sports 07540 606846 Coaching & Football Frenzy www.synergysportscoaching.co.uk Junior Football Coaching

01522 695553

Every Saturday morning Fun Farm, Stephenson Rd, Lincoln LN6 3QU

www.funfarm.co.uk Multi-Sport Pro

01522 241044

A professional sports initiative BG Futures, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Newport, Lincoln LN1 3DY

www.multisportpro.co.uk

Hurricane Sports Schools hockey Email: Gary@hurricanesports.co.uk

www.hurricanesports.co.uk Lincoln Hockey Club

01522 873600

Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln LN6 9AX

Newark Hockey Club

07793 539164

Magnus Community Sports Centre, Earp Avenue, Newark, NG24 4AB

HORSE RIDING Calder Farm Stables

07989 116430

Calder Road, Lincoln LN5 9BB

Newark Equestrian Centre

07714 182876

Balderton Lane, Coddington, Newark NG24 3BN

Oakhill Equestrian Centre

07901 654964

Oakhill Farm, Swinderby, Lincoln LN6 9QG

Park Riding School

01522 526168

Newland Street West, Lincoln LN1 1QE

GOLF Crazy Daisy Golf

HOCKEY

Poppyﬁelds Equestrian 07812 347415

Daisy Made, Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln LN6 5SA

Rednil Farm Riding Stables

Lincs Mini Golf

Saxilby Riding School

07798 552 554

Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Rd, Lincoln

www.lincsminigolf.co.uk

07977 927770

Branston Road, Heighington, Lincoln LN4 1QQ

01673 860548

Rednil Farm, Welton Green Lane, Lincoln LN2 3JE

01522 702240

40 High Street, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2HA

GYMNASTICS Castle Grove Gymnastics

01636 708510

Bailey Road, Newark NG24 4EP

Lincoln Gymnastics Centre

01522 509621

Unit 11, Saddler Road, Lincoln LN6 3RS

www.lincolngymnasticsclub.co.uk Lincoln Imps Trampoline

01522 510893

The Fun farm, Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 3QU

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MARTIAL ARTS Aikido Lincoln

01522 889620

Monson Street, Lincoln

www.aikidolincoln.co.uk Cherry Willingham Judo Club

01522 803597

Cherry Willingham Community School Croft Lane, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln LN3 4JP

www.community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ CherryWillinghamJudoClub Lincoln Karate Academy 07817 607190 www.lincolnkarateacademy.co.uk KODOKAN Judo Club

07723 362580

Meet every Tuesday: Junior Beginners 6pm-7.15pm. Advanced Juniors & Adults 7:15pm-9:15pm – First Lesson FREE! Contact Joe Dowling (head coach) The Priory City of Lincoln Academy, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EP

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Lincoln Fight Factory, Unit 3, Vulcan Park, George Street, Lincoln LN5 8LG

www.lincolnkba.co.uk Lincoln Lowﬁelds 07554 447718 Shukokai Karate Club www.lincolnlowﬁeldsshukokaikarate.co.uk Newark Freestyle Mixed Martial Arts

07903 666194

Newark Martial Arts

01636 605708

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MOBILE ACTIVITIES NK Outreach team 01522 870252 The team operate across the North Kesteven district offering community activities. Activities range from climbing to mobile play to new age kurling and GP referral schemes. Contact the team for latest timetables and events. extremenk@litc.org.uk

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activities SPORTS CENTRES Deans Sport & Leisure

01522 876373

Lincoln College, Monks Rd, Lincoln, LN2 5HQ

www.deans-sport.co.uk Grove Leisure Centre

01636 655780

London Rd, Balderton, Newark NG24 3AL

www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/glc/ North Kesteven Sports Centre

01522 883311

Moor Lane, N.Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9AX

www.harpersﬁtness.co.uk/north-kesteven-centre The Dome

01302 370777

Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD ��

www.the-dome.co.uk The Showroom

01522 508377

Tritton Rd, Lincoln, LN6 7QY

www.theshowroom.org.uk Yarborough Leisure Centre

01522 873600

Riseholme Road, Lincoln LN1 3SP

activenation.org.uk/leisure-centre/ yarborough-leisure-centre/

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SPORTS COACHING Hurricane Sports garyjohnson@hurricanesports.co.uk

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Multi Sport Pro www.multisportpro.uk

01522 241044

WIN Squash Coaching

07968 968805

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Synergy Sports Coaching 07540 606846 www.synergysportscoaching.co.uk

SWIMMING Jubilee Park Outdoor Swimming Pool

01526 353478

Stixwould Rd, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QH

www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk One-to-one Swim School

01522 721738

TENNIS COACHING Hurricane Sports Schools and community sessions

Email: Gary@hurricanesports.co.uk www.hurricanesports.co.uk Woody’s Tennis School

01522 876373 07812 958845 www.woodystennisschool.co.uk

tel: 01522 535068

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MARCH 22nd & 23rd Discover Lincolnshire Weekend Saturday 22nd-Sunday 23rd March Many of Lincoln’s attractions will be open free of charge during Discover Lincolnshire Weekend. Explore some of Lincoln’s most fascinating attractions free of charge. To see what is happening over the weekend across Lincolnshire visit us at:

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Discover Lincolnshire Weekend at The National Centre for Craft & Design Saturday 22nd-Sunday 23rd March 10-5 Free activities. Free balloons, pencils and badges for visitors! Exhibitions – All FREE entry. Find inspiration in our superb Shop which stocks a wide variety of top quality craft & design merchandise. Discover our Special Café Promotion for Discover Lincolnshire Weekend and enjoy a delicious treat! Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW. Tel: 01529 30870

Discover Lincolnshire Weekend at Lincoln Cathedral Saturday 22nd-Sunday 23rd March There will be extra upper level tours (subject to safety restrictions) available for over 14 year olds at £3 each, bookable in person on the day only. Roof tours start at 10am then every hour on the hour and tours starts at 10.30am every hour on the half hour. Booking available from 9.15am. The Cathedral library will be open for visitors from 11am-3pm. Minster Yard, Lincoln, LN2 1PX. Tel: 01522 561604

www.lincolncathedral.com

Discover Lincolnshire Weekend at Nettleton Lodge Inn Saturday 22nd-23rd March 2pm-4pm Free tea or coffee, and biscuits. Contact via www. nettletonlodgeinn.co.uk & quote DLW to receive a voucher valid for this event only, and presented between the times given. Moortown Road, Nettleton, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6HX. Tel: 01472 851829

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Discover Lincolnshire Weekend at The Natural World Centre Saturday 22nd-23rd March 1pm-4pm Discover more about your heritage and how to use local resources with Lincolnshire Archives- free drop in session for free advice and tips on how to access information through the Lincs to the Past website and resources held at the Archives. Children are welcome. Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BW

www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk

Discover Lincolnshire Weekend at Cogglesford Watermill Saturday 22nd-23rd March 11am-4pm Milling Demonstrations at the Mill at the historic watermill. Free 500g bag of wholemeal flour per family when mentioning ‘Discover Lincolnshire Weekend’. Unfortunately due to the nature of the building, disabled access is to the ground floor of the Mill only. There is a fully accessible toilet on the ground floor. East Road, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7EQ. Tel: 01529 413671/01522308102

www.cogglesfordwatermill.co.uk

Discover Lincolnshire Weekend at Heckington Windmill Saturday 22nd-23rd March 12noon-4pm During Discover Lincolnshire Weekend visit Heckington Windmill to watch baking demonstration throughout the weekend. Hale Road, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9JW

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Discover Lincolnshire Weekend at Gunby Hall Saturday 22nd-23rd March 11am-5pm Gunby Hall and Gardens will be opening for free for Discover Lincolnshire Weekend. Saturday 22nd March – the gardens, tearoom and basement will be open. Sunday 23rd March – as above, aswell as the Hall itself will be open. Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5SS. Tel: 01754 890102 Email: gunbyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Discover Lincolnshire Weekend Games Galore at The Museum of Lincolnshire Life Sunday 23rd March 10am-pm

Join us this Easter for Afternoon Teas, Lunch and Dinner ChildrenÕs menu available Visit Woodhall Spa and pop in for a bite to eat and let your children explore our beautiful grounds and woodland We look forward to welcoming you

Join us for a fun day at our games room where you can learn to play Chess, Ludo, Mancala and many more traditional games, then indulge in some nostalgia with Victorian playground games in the courtyard, set around our amazing outdoor play area. (If you are planning to visit us as a group, please give us a call to pre-book so that we can make your visit as enjoyable as possible). Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY. Tel: 01522 525191

Discover Lincolnshire Weekend at Gainsborough Old Hall Sunday 23rd March 10am-pm Taking part in the Discover Lincolnshire Weekend, come and marvel at this magniﬁcent medieval manor house. Admission to the hall is free and craft activities will be available for £1. Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NB. Tel: 01522 782040

www.gainsborougholdhall.com

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for news of 2014 events and special offers Petwood Hotel, Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QG Telephone 01526 352411

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MARCH 25th Dinky Designer at the National Centre for Craft and Design Tuesday 25th March 10am-12noon

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APRIL 2nd Wild-Time: Nature Tots Wednesday 2nd April 10am-11am Join us & venture outside & see what nature holds for us today. Seasonal activities for under 5s. Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9B. Tel: 01522 500676

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Various exhibits, displays, artifacts and storyboards. Free cup of tea/coffee/squash for all visitors. Children’s trail and interactive exhibits to try. Disabled access to all areas at the Centre, including a fully accessible toilet. Please note the courtyard area is gravelled. North Rauceby, Near Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 8QR. Tel: 01529 488490/308102

Little ones under 5 love our fun craft and design sessions run by early years’ practitioner and professional glass artist Emma Mayle. Each month they explore one of our inspiring exhibitions, followed by lots of messy and creative play. Each child will always have a ‘make’ to take home, no matter how experimental they’ve been! Please note parents/carers are required to stay to supervise the children throughout the session. Free tea and coffee and juice is provided. £3.50 per child. For young children (0-5yrs). Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW. Tel: 01529 308710

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Discover Lincolnshire Weekend at Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre Sunday 23rd March 10am-pm

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St Barnabas Hospice’s Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday 5th April 9am-5pm First off is the annual Easter Eggstravaganza in the Waterside Shopping Centre, where families can take part in an Easter Egg hunt around the stores of the shopping complex. There are 10 eggs to be found, each with a letter on them that needs to be guessed in order to receive a chocolate egg. Any money raised will go to funding St Barnabas, who work in the county to look after those with life-threatening illnesses. Location is in the Waterside Shopping Centre, High St, Town Centre, Lincoln LN2 2PG. Tel: 01522 529566

APRIL 5th-21st Wild-Time: The Great Whisby Easter Egg Hunt Sat 5th-Mon 21st April 10am-3.30pm The popular Whisby Easter Egg Hunt is back for 2014! Crack the mystery and unscramble the mess the Whisby Easter Bunny has left. Prize for each completed trail leaﬂet. Available daily from the Natural World Centre. Please note this is a selfguided trail and requires adult supervision. Run in partnership with the Natural World Centre. £2 per child. Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9B. Tel: 01522 500676

APRIL 6th

How To Train Your Dragon – Story Book Days Tues 8th April 10am-3pm (9am drop off option) Nettleham Scout Hut. Suitable age 7-11 years Join us at Dragon School as we practice the skills needed for our Dragon Hunt, can you complete the obstacle course and be prepared for the battle to commence! Crafts will include Viking Hat cupcakes, shields and crowns. Full day £22, early drop off £3

To book www.storybookdays.co.uk

Clay Creations – Hartsholme Country Park Tuesday 8th April 1pm-3pm Shake off the winter blues & come along and join the Park Rangers to take a walk around Hartsholme Country Park. Whilst on your travels acquire natural products to enhance your spring inspired clay model & recreate the things you have seen. £3.50 per child for this event & booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets & refreshments at the Park. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details Call Park Rangers at Hartsholme Country Park on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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Sevens to the Sea – Hartsholme Country Park Sunday 6th April 8am-9.30am The annual Pre War Austin Seven Owners Club ‘run to the sea’ leaves from Hartsholme Country Park. The cars will be gathering between 8am-9.30am if you would like to see these magniﬁcent vintage machines & give them a good send off. This event is free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets & refreshments at the Park. The cafe will be open early for refreshments. Meet at 8am at the lawn area adjacent to the main car park, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For more info Call Park Rangers at Hartsholme Country Park on 01522873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Bird Watching – Hartsholme Country Park Sunday 6th April 10.30am-12.30pm Join local RSPB members for a guided walk around Hartsholme Country Parkand Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve to discover the many species of birds which reside here throughout the year. The walk will last around 2 hours, taking a route along woodland paths, which in places are undulating and at times wet and muddy. This event is free of charge and all children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet at 10.30 am outside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme CountryPark, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details Call Park Rangers at Hartsholme Country Park on 01522873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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Tree Relief – The Natural World Centre Wednesday 9th April 11am-12noon

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The Vikings are Coming! to The Collection Thursday 10th April Exactly 1,000 years after King Sweyn Forkbeard died here in Lincolnshire a Viking-related family fun day with the chance to act in a Viking play. Optional £1 crafts. The Collection, 1 Danesgate, Lincoln, LN2 1LP. Tel: 01522 550990

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Etch your Sketch – The Natural World Centre Thursday 10th April 11am-12noon Explore the different ways of using charcoal and chalk before creating your own scraper artwork using special scraper foil paper. Cost £3 per session. Parental supervision is required throughout all events. Booking essential on 01522 688868

APRIL 13th Pre-Loved Baby & Toddler Sale – Golden Angels Markets Sunday 13th April 10am-12 noon

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APRIL 15th Round the World with Joseph Bank Plants Tuesday 15th April A family fun day with activities related to our Joseph Banks exhibition. A Family Fun Day celebrating the Aborigines of Australia. Optional £1 crafts. The Collection, 1 Danesgate, Lincoln, LN2 1LP. Tel: 01522 550990

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For full details on all What’s On and Events in your area visit: www.mollysguide.co.uk Easter Bonnets – The Natural World Centre Tuesday 15th April 11am-12noon Design & decorate a straw bonnet with chicks, eggs, ﬂowers and sparkles! Cost £3 per session. Parental supervision is required throughout. Booking essential for all events on 01522 688868

Junk Animals – Hartsholme Country Park Tuesday 15th April 1pm-3pm Join the Park Rangers & let your imagination run wild & create your very own junk animals from recycled materials. £3.50 per child for this event. Booking essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details: 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

APRIL 16th The Golden Egg – Story book Days Wed 16th April 10am-3pm (9am drop off option) Nettleham Scout Hut. Suitable age 4-11 years. A day of all things Easter, there will be an Easter Egg hunt, card making & of course lots of chocolate themed crafts! Full day £22, early drop off £3

To book www.storybookdays.co.uk

Easter Baskets – The Natural World Centre Wednesday 16th April 11am-12noon Create your own basket to match your bonnet ready to carry all your Easter Eggs on Sunday! Cost £3 per session. Parental supervision is required throughout. Booking essential on 01522 688868

APRIL 18th & 19th Easter Eggstravaganza – Marshalls Yard Tuesday 18th – Wednesday 19th April Fun and entertainment for all the family today with our Easter Eggstravaganza. Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunt and craft market will be taking place from 9am. Free Face painting, bouncy castle and other attractions will also be here making it an enjoyable day out for everyone.

Join us for Easter fun at Hartsholme Country Park. Explore the Park and ﬁnd the hidden treasures left by the Easter bunny, which will lead you to a delicious Easter treat! £2.50 per child for this event and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Easter Egg Hunt starts at the Visitor Centre at 12pm, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For details: 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

APRIL 19th-21st Discover the Herons of Hartsholme Country Park Sat 19th-Mon 21st April 11am-4pm Join the Lincolnshire Local Group of the RSPB and ‘Make A Date With Nature’, by taking part in the annual Heron Watch to discover & learn more about these giants of the bird world. This event is free of charge. Toilet & refreshment facilities are available. Follow signs to watch point at side of Hartsholme Lake 11 am to 4pm, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details: 01522873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

APRIL 20th Open Day – Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum Sunday 20th April 10am-5pm Free Vintage Bus Rides incl a regular service from Lincoln Railway Station to the museum. Free car rides featuring the l.v.v.s. car ﬂeet. Refreshments available in the museum, snacks, hot & cold drinks. Free Park & Ride from Lindum Construction, Station Road, North Hykeham. LN6 3QX. Please use one of our free buses as parking only available to Blue Badge holders. Admission adults £6, accompanied children free. Whisby Road, North Hykeham LN6 3QT. 01522 500566

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APRIL 18th-21st Easter Egg Trail at Tattershall Castle Fri 18th April-Mon 21st April 11am-4pm Calling all Eggsplorers; Lord Cromwell needs you. Lord Cromwell of Tattershall Castle calls for assistance! Are you a famous Eggsplorer? Are you good at ﬁnding things? If the answer is yes then come to Tattershall during the Easter Weekend. Explore the keep & grounds, spot the clues & claim your Cadbury chocolate Egghead with our family friendly Easter trail. £2 (Easter Trail). Supported by Cadbury. Sleaford Road, Tattershall, LN4 4lr. Tel: 01526 342543

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Easter Daffodil Trail at Gunby Hall & Gardens Sunday 20th & Monday 21st April Follow the daffodil trail around the house & gardens & collect a chocolatey reward in the tea-room. Search the house & gardens for our wooden daffodils. Find the letters on the back of the ﬂowers to create two words. Rush to the tea-room to tell our staff your answer & collect your chocolate reward. Our staff & room guides are at hand to give you clues and help you ﬁnd all the daffodils. Normal admission charge. Families/ children welcome. Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5SS. Tel: 01754 890102

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Easter Craft Fair with

Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Hop Sunday 13th April 2014 10am to 4pm Branston Hall Hotel, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1PD

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Dinky Designer at the National Centre for Craft and Design Tuesday 22nd April 10am-12noon Little ones under 5 love our fun craft and design sessions run by early years’ practitioner and professional glass artist Emma Mayle. Each month they explore one of our inspiring exhibitions, followed by lots of messy and creative play. Each child will always have a ‘make’ to take home, no matter how experimental they’ve been! Please note parents/carers are required to stay to supervise the children throughout the session. Free tea and coffee and juice is provided. £3.50 per child. For young children (0-5yrs). Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW. Tel: 01529 308710

www.nationalcraftanddesign.or.uk

APRIL 26th-27th Discover the Herons of Hartsholme Country Park Sat 26th & Sun 27th April 11am-4pm

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Join the Lincolnshire Local Group of the RSPB and ‘Make A Date With Nature’, by taking part in the annual Heron Watch to discover and learn more about these giants of the bird world. This event is free of charge. Toilet and refreshment facilities are available. Follow signs to watch point at side of Hartsholme Lake 11 am to 4pm, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details Call Park Rangers Hartsholme Country Park on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

MAY 3rd Round the World with Joseph Banks Plants Saturday 3rd May The Collection, 1 Danesgate, Lincoln, LN2 1LP. Tel: 01522 550990

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MAY 7th First Farmers at The Collection Tuesday 7th May

Bird Watching For All – Hartsholme Country Park Sunday 4th May 10.30am-12.30pm Join local RSPB members for a guided walk around Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve to discover the many species of birds which reside here throughout the year. The walk will last around 2 hours, taking a route along woodland paths, which in places are undulating and at times wet & muddy. This event is free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets & refreshments at the Park. Meet at 10.30am outside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme CountryPark, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details: 01522873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

MAY 5th The Running Championsheeps at Rushmoor Country Park Monday 5th May We have timed all the sheep on the race track – 6 in total. Who was the fastest???? All their names and times are displayed somewhere in the park. Louth Road, North Cockerington, Louth, Lincs LN11 7DY. Tel: 01507 327184

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A family Fun Day with activities linked to the emergence of farming in prehistoric Britain. Get prehistoric! Optional £1 crafts. The Collection, 1 Danesgate, Lincoln, LN2 1LP. Tel: 01522 550990

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MAY 18th Discover the Trees of Hartsholme Country Park Sunday 18th May 11am-1pm Join Park Rangers for a guided walk to discover the trees & learn about some of the interesting trees that can be found & basics of tree identiﬁcation. The walk is 3 miles long & will last around 2 hours, taking a route along woodland paths, which in places are undulating & at times wet & muddy. £2.50 per person. Booking essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets & refreshments at the Park. Meet at 11am outside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln. For further details: 01522 873735.

MAY 26th Spring Bank Holiday at Rushmoor Country Park Monday 26th May Warren the rabbit is doing his own cencus of rabbits at Rushmoor – but he needs it checking – so can you tell us how many rabbits we have here today? Louth road, North Cockerington, Louth, Lincs LN11 7DY Tel: 01507 327184

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what’s on JUNE 1st MAY 27th Dinky Designer at the National Centre for Craft and Design Tuesday 27th May 10am-12noon Little ones under 5 love our fun craft and design sessions run by early years’ practitioner and professional glass artist Emma Mayle. Each month they explore one of our inspiring exhibitions, followed by lots of messy and creative play. Each child will always have a ‘make’ to take home, no matter how experimental they’ve been! Please note parents/carers are required to stay to supervise the children throughout the session. Free tea and coffee and juice is provided. £3.50 per child. For young children (0-5yrs). Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW. Tel: 01529 308710

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Tree Sprits – Hartsholme Country Park Tuesday 27th May 1pm-3pm

Bird Watching For All – Hartsholme Country Park Sunday 1st June 10.30am-12.30pm Join local RSPB members for a guided walk around Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve to discover the many species of birds which reside here throughout the year. The walk will last around 2 hours, taking a route along woodland paths, which in places are undulating and at times wet and muddy This event is free of charge and all children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet at 10.30am outside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme CountryPark, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details: 01522873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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If the trees had faces what would they be like? Join the Park Rangers who will show you how to give your favourite tree a spirit and celebrate the beauty of trees by making decorations out of clay and natural products. There is a charge of £3.50 per child for this event and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details: 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Remember, you can pick up copies of Molly’s Guide from The Collection, Lincoln Central Library, Lincoln Drill Hall and most Sure Start Centres. And in Newark copies are available at Jolly Jungle and Hawtonville Sure Start Centre.

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GREASE THE MUSICAL BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JIM JACOBS & WARREN CASEY

This coming April, Next Stage Productions & CAODS will be performing 'Grease The Musical' at Lincoln Theatre Royal. The show will run from Friday 4th April to Saturday 12th April. The production boasts a talented cast, a lavish set and a 6 piece live backing band. Tickets start from £10. It’s 1959, and Rydell High is filled with rebellious, thrill-loving students including ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘girl next door’ Sandy. They fall in love but it’s not all smooth-running in this classic, original High-School musical. So dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and join this highly talented group of performers as they take you on a fun-filled & frolicking Grease Lightning journey back to the 50s

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