Summer issue 2016

ISSUE 22 • SUMMER 2016

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Family fun

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The long summer holidays are almost upon us and very soon pencil cases will be packed away, lunch boxes will be placed in the cupboard and uniforms will be washed, ironed and stashed at the back of the wardrobe.

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While some families might be jetting off for a week in the sun, many of us will be staying put at home and this year, a ‘staycation’ definitely does not mean cutting back on the fun.

This edition of Molly’s Guide is packed full of ideas to keep you all occupied over the coming six week break. From popular diary dates such as Lincoln’s Punch and Judy Festival and Dragon Boat Race to poignant events to commemorate the First World War, there’s plenty happening on our doorstep.

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If you can’t get to the coast this year, you can still enjoy a slice of the seaside in the city of Lincoln as its popular beach attraction returns on July 18. Through to September, you can make sandcastles, sit on the deckchairs and enjoy ice creams and fairground rides.

And if music is more your thing, make sure you check out Oxjam’s family festival at the Jolly Brewer pub on August 13th.

Elsewhere in the magazine, we visit some of the county’s finest family attractions, profile a popular local theatre school and our regular columnists reflect on summer days gone by.

Finally, if your little one is about to begin considering their choice of future secondary school, don’t forget to make a note of the school open days, which will be coming up over the next few months.

Have a great summer – and here’s hoping you need the sunscreen more often than you need the wellies!

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Desperate Dad

Footsteps to freedom...

Walking home from the park with my eldest one recent sunny Sunday afternoon, I had another one of those ‘moments’. You know the ones I mean? When time seems to stand still, the universe and everything makes sense for a millisecond and you realise exactly why you were put here in the first place.

Looking back, it was just a simple question - an innocent request, but it really got me thinking and unlocked many memories that I thought were buried way down in the depths of my mind.

We were yards from home, about to come to the end of a passageway before the start of our road when my boy who was just ahead of me, glanced back and nonchalantly said: ‘Daddy, can I walk the rest of the way on my own please?’

WHAM! Planets aligned, shooting stars collided, Moses parted the Red Sea again and somewhere Stephen Hawking snorted.

It hit me hard - right in the guts, I panicked - had to make an on-the-spot decision everything inside me was screaming NO! And in that moment I was transported back to a time when my only worry was how many grazed knees I’d notch up in a week.

A time when my bike was my bestest best friend and summers were always summery.

With a freedom stretching out in front of me that felt like nothing else on earth – when the world was my oyster and I could accomplish anything.

So through a cold sweat, shaking and barely audible I suddenly heard some idiot utter: ‘Of course you can mate - but don’t run.’

It’s probably the very first time I’ve ever let him out of my sight when supervising.

It was only for 20 seconds, until I rounded the corner and saw his blonde head bobbing safely up and down over next door’s hedge as he sprinted up the drive and into the back garden.

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But the shackles had been broken and I knew it was the start of something different, something scary and something I’m going to really struggle with.

He’s only seven but he’s beginning to realise there’s a big wide world out there. And who am I to stop him?

Thirty years ago those summers were mine.

You wouldn’t see me for dust at weekends and during school holidays, with that best friend needing to be surgically removed at bedtimes.

Barry Wood is an ex journalist now working for the NHS in Lincolnshire. A father of two boys and husband to one Portuguese wife, he blogs regularly as Desperate Dad. Read more adventures: barrylwood.wordpress.com Facebook: Desperate Dad Twitter: @Dad_Desperate

Without a Smartphone Facebook status to be updated, it was dawn to dusk exploration, as long as I touched base a few times during the day of course.

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Admittedly I was a little bit older, but however much you dress it up or try to pretend otherwise, the world was a very different place back then.

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Those endless golden days out on the streets, with no hope of contacting home unless you had 20p in your pocket and a phone box nearby, are sadly long gone.

Whether we like it or not, society has changed, and with it childhood has taken a tumble. Not irreversibly so, but enough to make young parents too wary to wave off without a care.

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Today, letting either of my blonde bombshells walk to school, the park or friends’ houses alone seems completely out of the question for me and I can’t see it ever being the answer.

How to reconcile this and determine at exactly what age I will feel ok about them doing it is something that’s going to keep me awake of a night or ten dozen that’s for sure.

So for now I think it’ll be little and not too often, a bit of appropriately managed freedom, until I’m prepared for the apron string elastic to snap once and for all.

And you never know, while I’m still clinging on in desperation we might even hit some of those sensational summers together.

As that inevitable freedom beckons and childhood hangs by its heartbreakingly final floundering threads.

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Family holidays

Holidaying with children: It’s not a rest, it’s an adventure Have I ever told you about the time Mr C and I took our then five year-old daughter away on a cruise around the Mediterranean? No? Then, pull up a pew…

I was due a break. I had just had a promotion at work and to be honest, I was a feeling a tad burnt out.

I needed a holiday.

Much as I love discovering all that Britain has to offer, I didn’t fancy a week of braving unpredictable weather. I wanted to lounge on a lilo and feel the sun on my face. Just leafing through a holiday brochure made me feel more relaxed.

I pointed out a few Greek villas out to my husband. He went all B.A. Baracus from the A-Team on me.

“I ain’t getting on a plane,” he said.

I realised I would have to drug his morning cuppa to get him on a flight with his family, such was his conviction. I came to the conclusion drugging my other half was probably not ethical, or legal and we’d be thrown off the plane anyway.

How to get to the sunshine without flying?

A cruise!

We booked. We persuaded my parents (who are avid ocean-farers) to come along too, thinking they may come in handy for advice on how to get the most out of our adventure.

That and potential baby-sitting duties.

A few weeks later, we travelled to Southampton to ‘catch the boat’. The sun was shining as we sat on the top deck of P&O’s impressive ship – The Ventura - and sipped Bucks Fizz. We watched the shore disappear and then went for a meal in one of the impressive restaurants.

I decided I liked cruising.

At around three in the morning, I decided I didn’t like cruising.

We were crossing the Bay of Biscay. Ask anyone, this bay is considered a baptism of fire for first-time cruise trippers. If you come out the other side without having been sick, you get a medal.

None of the Curtis family were awarded such a medal.

We were fighting for the bathroom all morning.

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But as Mr C and my daughter found their sea legs, mine were nowhere to be seen.

I took a travel pill, to ease the nausea and spent the rest of the day flat out on a sun-lounger. I hadn’t realised travel pills work by rendering you virtually unconscious. (I took note for any future flights I may want to take with Mr C. Three tablets would do the trick).

By the end of Day Two, I had acclimatised. I started to enjoy myself. I could see why my parents, who have been on more than 12 cruises in as many years, rave about their experiences.

Cruise ships are basically enormous, floating fivestar hotels. Everything is designed to be easy for passengers, particularly those travelling with children, from tiddlers to teens, there is something for all age ranges.

But the trip wasn’t over.

By Day Three, I was in the swing of life at sea. We put our shy (well, she was back then) daughter into the care of the friendly team at the kids club and Mr C and I enjoyed some couple time. That’s not a euphemism.

By that, I mean we read our books, drank an ice cold beer and held a conversation without the five-year-old tugging one of us away to go swimming.

That was when Mr C lost his mind.

In the evenings, we went to watch amazing live shows, dined in a la carte restaurants and drank a few cocktails.

As Lottie slept through her dad’s temporary insanity, I reassured him this wasn’t the set of a movie and all would be well.

On Day Five, which was a day in port, I woke up with a fresh problem. Let’s just say, the thought of leaving the ship and access to a loo was terrifying.

Then I went back to sleep.

So, Mr C, Lottie and my folks disembarked to wander around on dry land for a few hours and I stayed behind.

As the day progressed, I started to feel worse. To add to my woes, we were heading home and that meant enduring the dreaded Bay of Vomit (as I had renamed the Bay of Biscay).

In the end, I went to see the ship’s doctor, who gave me an injection to ease my nausea, among other things.

If I thought the pills were a good sedative, the effects of the injection was almost instantaneous. My eyelids came down like shutters and I lost the power of speech. Mr C had to all but carry me back to our cabin.

I don’t recall the next few hours. I know my parents took Lottie to see The Magic of Abba show in the evening and Mr C watched films in the cabin, as I snoozed my way through what was probably a tummy bug.

Newspaper columnist Sam Curtis, 46, lives in Lincoln, in a house that’s not as clean or tidy as she’d like with her husband Leigh and their two children, Lottie, 10, and Louie, 2.

Our final stopover in France was aborted by the ship’s captain - conditions at sea had made it too risky to head into the small port of La Rochelle.

We were told by the crew to stay in our cabins.

As the waves crashed outside the porthole, he became convinced terrorists had taken over the ship and that was the reason for the diversion.

At that point, I wondered if I could get hold of a syringe of whatever the doctor had given me.

Several hours later, we were back at Southampton.

I can honestly say, I have never been more relieved to see dry land.

But why recall this story now? (I am clearly still slightly traumatised…) For this reason, dear reader. The school holidays are coming.

Some of us may be heading off on what we hope will be a holiday of a lifetime. We are all very excited. Chances are, your trip will go off without incident. However, if you are going on holiday with your family here is my advice: Keep your expectations low. Anticipate that something will go awry. Something you can’t plan for.

If you do this, you won’t be disappointed when a bout of diarrhoea lays your entire family low for three of the seven days of your trip; your suitcases end up in Turkey while you are in Greece; you encounter a freak weather phenomenon or a camel eats your passport.

And remember, a break away with little people isn’t a rest.

It’s an adventure.

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Get your walking boots ready

1 Life

It’s now less than 10 days to go until this year’s North Kesteven Walking Festival starting on Saturday 9 July.

The festival is a 9 day event full of walking and family fun for all ages. From long distance and evening walks to geocaching and photo walks; there’s plenty to get involved in!

Featuring this year will be the iconic Poppies: Wave during the launch of the festival weekend as walkers will trek 13 miles from Metheringham to Lincoln Castle following the Spires & Steeples Arts & Heritage trail, taking in the beautiful artworks along the way.

The programme is available to view online by visiting www.1life.co.uk/nkwalkingfestival

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EDUCATION

St Peter and St Paul Academy

Continually striving to make a difference St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy welcomes students between 11-18 years from diverse backgrounds.

Our Mission as a Catholic Voluntary Academy is to provide the highest possible standards of education for all our students, delivered within the context of Gospel Values. We are a highly successful academy renowned for our friendly and warm community where we encourage all our students to grow and to make the most of their individual ability.

Our ethos promotes respect for the differences amongst the students, recognising that everyone learns differently and that making mistakes and taking risks are part of learning. Success at St Peter and St Paul Academy stems from careful planning of the curriculum so that every student irrespective of their ability is studying appropriate and challenging courses and is being provided with opportunities to develop their unique talents. We are proud that all our year 11 students continue into Education, Employment or Training.

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Students can continue their studies in the St Peter and St Paul Sixth Form where there are a wide variety of courses offered to suit all students. Our students receive excellent guidance when choosing the most suitable courses; they are taught and prepared well to achieve the grades they require to move on to Higher Education or employment.

Our students are our ambassadors: friendly, hardworking and confident young people. They learn alongside an enthusiastic, professional team of staff who encourage and challenge them to be the best they can be. Examination results are important but at St Peter and St Paul we develop equally important aspects of life: fun, creativity, caring for others, well-being and spirituality; qualities that will remain with our students for the whole of their lives.

“We want our students to have life and have it to the full.”

At St Peter and St Paul all students are encouraged to profit from the wide range of extra-curricular activities offered- whatever their talents and abilities, they will have the opportunities to succeed. It is our role to help develop our students’ talent and celebrate all aspects of their achievement.

You will find our academy friendly and inviting with a distinctly warm atmosphere and learning environment.

We welcome visits to the Academy at any time so please feel free to make an appointment to come and see us at work.

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The Priory Academy LSST

Students and their families are attracted by the academy’s unique environment. The achievement of academic excellence and the development of an individual’s true potential are pursued with passion and commitment within the local, national and international communities.

Students, from the day they arrive in Year 7, are encouraged to participate fully in all that the academy has to offer. It is expected that the relationship will last until, and even beyond, the time when they progress from Sixth Form to university, training, employment and their chosen careers.

Parents and carers also appreciate and support the high expectations of achievement, behaviour and uniform that are established clearly and consistently.

The Priory’s exceptional learning environment, thoughtfully fostered for many years, has been complemented in recent times by the addition of a new sports hall, planetarium and Sixth Form study centre.

A unique environment The Priory Academy LSST, one of the top-performing non-selective State schools in the country, continues to build on its successful and respected reputation.

Judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, The Priory continues to post excellent examination results, including a 90% pass rate for five or more A*-C grades (including English and Maths) at GCSE. The aspirational emphasis also helps students progress to the country’s top universities, including Oxbridge and the rest of the Russell Group.

The academy’s motto, Courage and Courtesy, underpins all that The Priory encourages students to show during their time in school and when they leave. The academy wants students to have the courage to do what is right and follow their dreams, and to do so with courtesy and the utmost respect for others and their environment.

The Priory Academy LSST

Open Evening

Thursday 29th September 2016 6.30pm to 9pm

Address from the Headteacher, Mrs J Hopkinson, at 7pm and 7.45pm

If you are seeking a Year 7 place for September 2017, come and see what makes The Priory Academy LSST such a popular choice among students and their families.

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Invitation to Open Evenings

North Kesteven School

North Kesteven School is a thriving, vibrant and high achieving secondary academy based on the outskirts of Lincoln.

We warmly invite Year 4, 5 and 6 children, along with their families, to join us for our Open Evenings on the 14th and 22nd September from 5.30pm.

This is an excellent opportunity to speak with our staff, visit subject displays, see our extensive curriculum pathways from Year 7 to 13, view our state of the art facilities, meet our student ambassadors and learn more about how we will provide your child with a high quality education.

As Ofsted confirmed for us last year, “students enjoy attending North Kesteven School and have a positive attitude to their learning”.

Our students do enjoy, and are fulfilled studying with us; whether this is due to the large variety of GCSE and vocational curriculum courses, our KS4 and KS5 results which are consistently above local and national average or the inspiring teaching delivered by supportive and knowledgeable practitioners, there are a multitude of positive reasons to become part of our school community!

Our school continues to grow and develop, we are a popular choice for Year 6 students and, as the local community of North Hykeham continues to

expand, we look forward to welcoming more children to our school. Our site is spacious with excellent facilities and our students are able to use the £3.6 million re-developed Sports Centre for their PE, Dance and Drama lessons, a valuable asset for any budding sportsmen, dancers and thespians! Our Technology, Maths, English and Science departments are well equipped, and, combined with expert teaching, our students make good progress in lessons.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Open Evenings Year 4, 5 and 6 Open Evenings. 14th and 22nd September 2016 5.30pm – 8pm.

We invite Year 4, 5 and 6 primary children and their parents/carers to join us and explore the variety of curriculum options and enrichment opportunities available to you at North Kesteven School. Visit our various subject demonstrations, have a student led tour, talk with our pupils, meet our staff and governors and view our outstanding facilities!

Find us on Facebook Tweet us @nkschool

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Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

At the academy we provide rich learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom, resulting in a great education.

We have a unique ethos that provides a calm and caring learning environment where all students can succeed.

We believe every student should value, enjoy and be excited by learning and this will allow them to achieve and be successful.

At Sir Robert Pattinson Academy we believe every student is an individual and we celebrate their successes and range of talents with them.

An excellent place to progress in your learning Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is a comprehensive school where students are valued, happy, challenged and strive to achieve their best. In a recent Ofsted report, we were graded “good in all 5 categories.”

At Sir Robert Pattinson Academy we continually strive to improve and we have a clear strategic vision for the future to ensure it continues to provide a world class education for students, allowing them to develop their potential and contribute fully to the life of the community.

The academy’s strategic vision is based on the following key areas: • Continuing to improve performance in relation to student achievement; • Engaging students in their learning through high quality learning and experiences; • Developing the organisation as a whole through working with other schools, universities and businesses.

The school will be throwing open its doors to all visitors at its Summer open evening on July 12, between 6pm and 8.30pm.

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Open Evening 12th July and 15th September 2016, 6pm-8.30pm “I enjoy being a student here and I have made many new friends of all ages and feel welcome within the school environment by both students and the staff members.” Jake, Year 9

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Community Learning

Choose from an exciting and extensive range of courses including:

Part time evening & weekend courses Community Learning provides adults with high quality courses and learning which can help to develop new skills, improve confidence or lead to qualifications.

This term our programme offers many opportunities for you to start up a new inspiring hobby, brush up on your skills or simply learn for fun! We have a team of expert tutors who deliver an exciting programme of learning.

Our part time courses run in the evenings and at weekends and vary in length from one day workshops up to 10 weeks.

The centre is based at Sir Robert Pattinson Academy in North Hykeham where learners will benefit from the excellent facilities available and ample free parking.

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy provides a friendly environment in which you can learn and the resources available for your use are amongst the best.

We provide a wide variety of courses delivered by experienced tutors who will ensure that you learn new skills in a caring and supportive environment.

• Beginners’ Crochet • Cake Decoration • Computer Product Design • Cooking • Counselling • Creative Textiles • GCSE Mathematics • German • Floristry • French • Needle Felting • Patchwork & Quilting • Italian • Spanish • Woodcarving

If you choose us for your learning needs you will be choosing a friendly, local, community led centre that really cares about your needs and strives to help you achieve your goals.

For more information, please contact us

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Funded nursery places for 2-4 year olds...

EDUCATION

Kingsdown Nursery

Do you have a 2, 3 or 4 year old? If so, do you know that the Government is providing funding for some 2 year olds, and all 3 and 4 year olds to attend Kingsdown Nursery for 15 hours a week?

Young children can have great fun playing with or alongside other children, exploring paint, water, clay and playing outside in a safe, well-equipped play area. As well as the benefits for the children, having a part time nursery place at Kingsdown, can give parents and carers a welcome break from the demands of a busy toddler or young child. It can give you extra time to go shopping, do some housework, look after the baby, take a college course, do extra hours at work or just have a cup of coffee in peace and quiet, and drink it while it’s still hot!

Most children attend Kingsdown for 5 mornings a week, or 5 afternoons, some do 2 ½ or 3 days a week. Coming regularly helps children develop friendships and positive relationships with staff and other children. Some children attend 5 days a week, with parents buying additional places. We also run a before and after school club if you need care outside of traditional school hours. Families who are not eligible for the Government 2 year funding often use their Child Benefit to buy one or two sessions a week to help their child develop their social skills ready for starting school.

At Kingsdown we offer a wonderful engaging environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children have access to top quality resources and fully qualified staff, both teachers and Early Years Practitioners. We teach children to share, take turns, learn about letters and numbers, paint, write and draw, ride, climb, explore and investigate.

Throughout the year, Kingsdown provides many opportunities for children to experience nature in all its forms. We have a bird’s nesting box with a camera in and currently there are 8 eggs waiting to be hatched. Children eagerly watch the laptop to see if the eggs have hatched yet. Kingsdown

is fortunate to be near Birchwood Nature Park and we regularly take groups of children for walks there, to look for mini-beasts and to study the changing seasons.

All children have weekly music lessons with Pete the Music Man. Pete brings his Double Bass and Guitar and enough musical instruments for all children to have a go!

We also have Stuart from Meet the Beasts in with his exotic pets, snakes, lizards, spiders, insects and snails.

Children can wear their own clothes but many wear our uniform of red or blue polo shirt and sweatshirt.

Children invariably join in with messy activities at nursery and if they have their Kingsdown uniform on, they are hard wearing and will stand up to the demands of a busy day at nursery!

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Book reviews

Exploring great reading ideas...

Bookseller Deborah Holland from Waterstones in High Street, Lincoln, recommends nine titles to get stuck into this summer…

The Uncommoners – The Crooked Sixpence

by Jennifer Bell The Detective Dog

by Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie Pan Macmillan (9781509801596) Nell is a dog with a great sense of smell. She is Peter’s dog and can detect anything!

From the whereabouts of lost clothing or who dispatched a poo on the gravel. Every Monday she goes to school with Peter to listen to the children reading books. She loves it until one Monday she arrives to find the teacher and children in despair. ALL the books have gone missing! Will Detective Nell save the day and find the culprit? This has already become a favourite almost immediately with me. Not only because of the subject matter or the rhyming story but because these two are a dream team.

Can’t wait to see more from them.

Random House Children’s Publishers UK (9780552572507) This magical debut is one to watch. The story starts with Ivy and her brother, Seb, accompanying their Grandma in an ambulance. Little did they know that this was the beginning of events that would lead them to discover another world. A world where ordinary objects have fantastical powers. A world called Lundinor. A world that might hold the mystery of Grandma’s forgotten past. This fast paced adventure is perfect for fans of Harry Potter and I can’t wait for the next instalment in this trilogy. My eldest daughter was quiet all day reading it (and under the covers that evening) so a winner in this household!

Voyage to Magical North – The Accidental Pirates by Claire Fayers Pan Macmillan (9781447290605) Summer isn’t complete without a pirate adventure. How about one with magic thrown in? Brine Seaborne was abandoned by her parents and left in service to a grumpy magician. An accident with the magicians’ shard of rare starshell forces Brine to flee with the magicians’ apprentice, Peter, to the sea. Getting captured by pirates is when things get really interesting. This book really has everything – magic, pirates, monsters, dragons and acts of heroism aplenty. A page turner for ages 8 years+. Looking forward to the sequel...

The Bumblebear by Nadia Shireen

Random House Children’s Publishers UK (9781780080154) Imagine loving honey so much you disguise yourself as a bee so you could steal it? Norman the bear does just that. He becomes a giant bee. He even gets accepted at Bee school. However one of the bees becomes suspicious and he is found out! Will his friends he forgive him or will he have to buzz of? Brilliant pictures, a great story and incredibly cute.

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Max and Bird by Ed Vere Penguin Books Ltd (9780241240199) I’m a big fan of Ed Vere and fell in love with Max the kitten as did my 4 and 7 year olds. Max met Bird and wanted to be friends. He wanted to chase and then eat Bird. After all that is nature. Bird tried to explain that’s not how friendship worked or maybe it is?

This book and the other Max books are perfect bedtime stories and can be used as conversation starters with your pre-schooler.

BFG – Waterstones exclusive edition

by Roald Dahl Penguin Books Ltd (9780141372839) Being a huge Roald Dahl fan and with the eagerly awaited Steven Spielberg film of the BFG I just had to feature it. It is also 100 years since Roald Dahl’s birth with many of his books having new covers.

Though the BFG is in paperback there is also this hardback version with neverbefore -seen illustrations from Quentin Blake. The Big Friendly Giant is a classic that I have nothing more to say about it other than it is a gloriumptious and wondercrump story.

Amazing Animal Journeys

by Chris Packham and Jason Cockcroft Egmont UK Ltd (9781405283380) Set in a picture book format this is a brilliant book on migration for ages 4 years onwards. It’s written by Chris Packham who is famously known for the BBC programme Springwatch and has stunning illustrations from Jason Cockcroft. Featuring creatures like the Blue Whale, Barn Swallows and Leatherback Turtles this book would appeal to any budding nature enthusiast.

Waterstones holds weekly Sunday storytimes throughout the year and has a programme of summer holiday activities too.

The World’s Worst Children

by David Walliams HarperCollins Publishers (9780008197032) Mr Walliams has done it again with this collection of short stories about the world’s worst children. From Dribbling Drew and Windy Mindy to Sofia Sofa -I dare you not to laugh out loud. While at work and at home I have heard the sniggering and giggling from children absorbed in a David Walliams book and love hearing children excitedly shout ‘Yes!’ when they spot a new book of his. I can’t wait to see what treats David Walliams might have for us later on in the year.

No pressure!

To find out more: T: 01522 540011 297a High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1AF Twitter: @waterstoneslinc Facebook: Waterstones www.mollysguide.co.uk

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TRSPA

Curtain calls for youngsters to open up imaginations Getting up on stage and singing and dancing in front of a room full of people may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But for little ones who have a theatrical flair, drama classes might be just the ticket.

Lincoln’s Theatre School of Performing Arts, or TRSPA for short, has been running for 16 years and offers fun, family friendly and informal sessions, all under the watchful eye of seasoned acting professional and group manager Anne Rachel MacLachlan (51).

With a varied and distinguished acting career, Anne and her troupe of trusty TRSPA trainers welcome youngsters from the tender age of three, to come along, have a sing and a dance and make new friends.

“The school was formed to provide a safe, fun, accessible and high quality creative theatrical and performance experience for local children, and to nurture budding talent,” said Anne, who’s previous experiences include a number of stage, screen and dancing roles.

“Classes involve learning dance, singing, acting and mime skills, which in turn unlock children’s imaginations and help develop communication and confidence skills, as well as allowing them to have lots of fun and encourage fitness along the way.”

The school is managed by Anne, but owned by Lincolnbased entertainment boss Chris Moreno, who’s written, produced and directed a host of theatre shows across the world.

TRSPA runs classes in two age categories - one for children aged three to eight - the other for youngsters aged eight to 19. Participants do not need to audition for a place, all adding to the inclusive and non-selective style of learning.

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“All of them learn to work as a team and build close friendships - we have some who started with us at the age of four and are still with us come 18,” said Anne Anne trained at the Nottingham Academy of Speech, Dance and Drama, specialising in mime. She completed her studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), gaining two teaching diplomas by the time she was 18, before later returning to Nottingham as deputy principal of the academy.

After treading the boards at East Sussex’s prestigious Glyndebourne opera house as a baroque dancer, and performing in pantomime and cabaret shows, Anne worked in various film and TV productions, later joining The Black and White Minstrel Show as a Tiller Girl before taking a career break to concentrate on bringing up her children.

As well as teaching at TRSPA, Anne also runs her own school of drama focusing on LAMDA examinations and helping to prepare youngsters for life in the limelight.

She said that the joy of watching fledgling actors grow in confidence in lessons always keeps her coming back for repeat performances.

“Their imaginations have no barriers and you can see the delight in their faces when they are crawling around the room pretending to be cats or learning new dance skills to put to a musical theatre song,” added Anne.

“Having a parent come up to me to say they’ve noticed a difference in their child’s confidence since they started lessons, or hearing a student say they can’t wait to come back next week is motivation enough for me to carry on.

“Whilst some students do have natural ability, techniques can be honed - a good performer is someone who can ‘own the stage’, oozing naturalness and spontaneity – smiling and showing confidence is key.”

The school has strong links with Lincoln Theatre Royal and once a year the youngsters show off the skills they’ve learnt in class in their end of year show – Skool’s Out For Summer – live on stage at the famous city playhouse.

“The children adore performing at the theatre - it gives them the chance to be on a full stage, using professional lighting and sound and with the support of a large audience – it’s the best buzz in the world,” said Anne.

We also throw an end of term party for the older children.”

“Some young students prefer to watch a couple of classes to feel settled, then within a few weeks they are running into class and sharing their stories,”

“We also perform a Christmas Song and Dance Spectacular show at the Priory Witham Academy in Lincoln, where lessons are taught during the year.

“We run competitions, hold workshops and have a prize giving ceremony for all children where they receive certificates and trophies for specific awards.

Previous TRSPA pupils have gained entry into a number of renowned acting schools such as RADA and secured some impressive starring roles including appearances in Sweeney Todd alongside Michael Ball and the UK tour of Mamma Mia. Others have gone on to feature in musicals such as Annie and The Sound Of Music.

TRSPA classes run on Saturdays from 9am through to 5pm and on Sundays from 10am to 2pm.

For more information on the individual sessions contact Anne: T: 01636 636625 E: anne@trspa.co.uk www.trspa.co.uk www.mollysguide.co.uk

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Lincoln Drill Hall

Experience exciting live theatre, dance and music at Lincoln Drill Hall Lincoln Drill Hall’s family programme is designed to give children exciting and inspiring live theatre, dance and music experiences… and to let them get involved themselves wherever possible!

There’ll be plenty of opportunity to cheer and sing along at Danny, The Champion of the World at Lincoln Castle on Wednesday 17 August. This lively adaptation of Roald Dahl’s is suitable for ages 5+, so bring along your picnics for an enchanting evening of theatre as the sun sets.

On the 24 & 25 August, the Drill Hall’s Fishtank Summer School puts kids aged 7 to 16 in the creative driving seat as they make their own play in two days…and perform it in front of an audience.

Moving into the Autumn, there are two outings of the venue’s regular Diddy Disco (10 September & 8 October), so head along for the funkiest dance party for under 7s around!

Sponge (Monday 3 October) is an exciting participatory dance show about all things spongy, squishy and squashy, and is aimed at children aged 4 months to 4 years. Or why not follow the trail of the mysterious blue beetle in Hubbub – A Musical Adventure (16 & 17 October), an wonderful new show for ages 5+.

Wriggle Dance ask ‘What colour are you today?’ in their interactive dance theatre show The Colour of Me on Saturday 22 October, whilst Molly’s Marvellous Moustache (Saturday 29 October), is an adaptation of Andrea Heaton’s wonderful picture book about growing up. Both shows are for 3 to 7s.

With a magician for a dad and a stargazer for a mum, there’s much more to Mavis Sparkle than meets the eye on Sunday 6 November. Mixing magic, illusion and animation, this show for ages 5+ is all about following your dreams.

The Nutcracker & The Mouse King (13-17 December) is a truly magical festive treat for ages 3+ and rounding off the year is the spectacular family panto Beauty and The Beast (6 December - 3 January) overstuffed like a Christmas stocking with silly characters, songs, jokes, dance routines and special effects.

For further information call in and pick up the Drill Hall’s Autumn brochure or visit: www.lincolndrillhall.com www.mollysguide.co.uk

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Embassy Theatre

The East Coast’s premier entertainment venue...

The Embassy Theatre, operated by Magna Vitae Trust for Leisure and Culture, is located on the seafront of the popular tourist resort of Skegness.

We can tempt you with a whole host of stars shining in 2016 with a wide variety of shows and events to suit all ages including hilarious family comedy from Joe Pasquale and The Barron Knights. Jenny Éclair stars in the Return of The Grumpy Old Women.

Fabulous music from Forever Jackson, The Searchers, summer season shows Summer Dreaming and The Sound of Musicals, the most successful Rock ‘n’ Roll West End Musical of all time Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story and fantastic acrobatic entertainment courtesy of the Chinese State Circus.

Kids favourite Peppa Pig visits with a brand new live show in August – all this and much more. You can also get your ‘Geek’ on with a brand new event in July: Skegness ComicCon. Later in the year we also welcome An Evening of Dirty Dancing, Jane McDonald, Lee Mead, 10cc, The Unique Komedy Ukelele Orchestra, Tony Christie, The Sensational 60s Experience, Romeo & Juliet Ballet and Roy Wood to name just a few.

The year draws to a close in the traditional style with our fun-filled family Pantomime, 2016 is certainly no exception with the magical tale of Peter Pan flying into Skegness from 16-27 December There is far too much to tell you about here, so please check out our website at www.embassytheatre.co.uk where you can find details of all our shows along with our latest special offers, and can also download a copy of our latest What’s On Guide, or contact our friendly Box Office team on 01507 613100 who will only be too happy to help.

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New Youth Theatre

15 years and still going strong...

New Youth Theatre will be celebrating its 15th year in business this year. In that time it has taught thousands of young students.

Some of those previous students are now producers, actors and dancers in the West End and on television.

NYT’S Directors who also facilitate the groups, believe their secret to success is the high quality shows they produce. The shows and rehearsals are great experience for the real world of theatre and TV. The productions are held at The Lincoln Drill Hall, NYT were the second company to produce a show in the theatre after it was refurbished in 2003. NYT perform three shows per year.

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, 5-8, 6-11 and 9-16 years.

New Youth Theatre, established in 2001, has gone from strength to strength; it has 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.

New Youth Theatre also offers 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 & book your place - T: 01522 787601 www.newyouththeatre.co.uk www.mollysguide.co.uk

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St Barnabas Hospice

Lincolnshire hospice to host Star Wars inspired fundraiser Lightsabers at the ready as Lincoln prepares for Star Wars themed sponsored event.

Sci-fi enthusiasts from across Lincolnshire are being encouraged to sign up to a sponsored walk being held in Lincoln this summer. Local independent charity St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice are hosting Star Walks: Lincoln Awakens, a Star Wars themed 10k walk on Saturday 17th September.

Participants will start the 10k walk at Yarborough Leisure Centre where they will be greeted by favourites from the film and warm up with Jedi training. There will also be free food after the walk with guests treated to Han Solo Halloumi baps or a Padmé pork bap courtesy of Meltworks, local Lincolnshire outdoor caterers.

Becky Otter, Event Manager for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said: “We are really excited to be bringing this fabulous new event to Lincoln, which will provide our community with a chance to celebrate their love for Star Wars and their passion for raising money. Whether you choose to walk for the Light Side or the Dark Side the evening is set to be a fun family evening out. Participants will follow the path through the Lincoln galactic journey where film favourites will be cheering them on. There will even by a musical surprise half way!”

Star Walks: Lincoln Awakens is the 10th annual Moonlight Walk the charity has hosted which was last year themed One Night in a Onesie.

The route will see participants leave Yarborough Leisure Centre and head to Lincoln Cathedral before making there way along the High Street and on to Yarborough Road to return to the leisure centre.

Becky said: “Star Walks is an exciting opportunity for us to offer something new to our loyal supporters and this year we are hoping to see more than 1,000 people join us in crossing the finish line. Whether you choose to take on this intergalactic adventure for fun or to support the hospice, you’ll need all the power of the Force!”

To take part, participants must be at least eight years old, and anyone aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult. Adults can take advantage of the early bird price of just £12 and children are charged a flat rate fee of £7.

Participants can also buy an early bird family ticket (two adults and two children) for just £30. The early bird price is valid until 30th June 2016. Every registered participant will receive a free Star Walks branded bag.

Register at: www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/starwalks

For more information please contact Becky Otter, Events Manager T: 01522 559 516 E: becky.otter@stbarnabashospice.co.uk

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17TH SEPTEMBER 2016, 6PM We are searching for brave Jedi knights to complete a 10k walk across the Lincoln galaxy and help defeat the dark side.

YARBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE, RISEHOLME ROAD, LN1 3SP

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Registered Charity No. 1053814

Woodland Trust offers Tree Party Packs to children in Lincolnshire this summer

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Woodland Trust

Send in your ‘Tree party’ photos and you could win £1000 worth of Sainsbury’s vouchers.

The Woodland Trust has designed new “tree party” packs for families in Lincolnshire to use outside over the summer holidays. The packs are a fun way to learn more about nature whilst enjoying the outdoors, away from televisions and computer screens.

The packs (see photo below) include lots of activities to enjoy in the company of woods and trees including a spotter sheet, scavenger hunts, straws and sticker books and much more - in fact it’s everything a family will need to host a tree party.

Families are then encouraged to send in their picnic photographs, stories and recipes to the Woodland Trust to win Sainsbury’s vouchers to the value of £1000.

The Trust wants to encourage families and friends to host a picnic in a park or woods. For those who don’t live near local woodland, they can invite their

favourite tree in a garden or park to be their guest of honour.

It is a great opportunity to forget about the hustle and bustle of city life.

The woods are great places for children to explore and learn in; they’re filled with countless trees, plants and animals to discover. The Trust highly recommends a visit to Old Wood, Skellingthorpe which is a great site for family picnics and easily accessible. Another popular site is Londonthorpe near Grantham. You can find your nearest wood with our wood finder on its website.

Karen Letten, the Community Engagement Manager at the Woodland Trust said: “An increasing amount of research suggests fewer children are playing outside and we want kids to reconnect with nature.

“Inviting a Tree for Tea is a fab, inexpensive way to keep them entertained and encourages them to play outside in the holidays.

“Hearing ‘I’m bored’ is every parent’s nightmare but a tree party picnic doesn’t have to rely on the weather.

The rain won’t

stop the fun; children love building dens but hopefully there will be lots of sun this summer too.”

The Woodland Trust wants people to take time out to enjoy woods and trees and help preserve them for future generations. The tree party is a free, fun initiative designed to bring people together and realise life’s better with trees. It’s a chance for people to celebrate trees and learn more about them.

To find out more about the tree party packs which are available from the 27th June visit: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/treeparty www.mollysguide.co.uk

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On Your Jollies Summer Show...

Oxjam Lincoln

Oxjam Lincoln 2016 returns for the team’s third consecutive year fundraising for Oxfam through multiple music events in the heart of Lincoln.

The team raised in excess of £1,800 last year through 12 music events during August-October and this success saw the team finish third place out of over 350 gig makers nationwide. This success shows the amount of work, energy and passion the small team of volunteers contribute but also the kindness and generosity of those who have attended their events.

Oxjam Ann, the coordinator for Oxjam Lincoln explains: “We were over the moon to find out we have been so successful and have the recognition from Oxfam. More importantly the donations and support we received from our performers, our audiences and our host venues. I think credit has to be paid to small team of volunteers, without them we wouldn’t be able to put our events on with continued success. We are recruiting for volunteers for this year to continue the passion to make a difference for the global community as well as highlight the great music locally.”

Oxjam Lincoln 2016 focuses their efforts on 5 events this year, and this year marks the 10th year of Oxjam Music Festival. Their first event is Oxjam on Your Jollies Summer Show on 13th August which is an all day and night event at the Jolly Brewer.

On Your Jollies Summer Show is a family show, and is a special all day and night music extravagance which will take place on Saturday 13th August at the Jolly Brewer, between 3-11pm in the Beer Garden and is free entry.

The event will be a showcase the best of local musicians and original material and a wide range of musical genres ranging from pop, indie, rock, folk, country and rockabilly, as well as a touch of African Drumming to kick the day off! Acts confirmed to perform are: Georgie Hanson, The Procrastinators, Tyrants, 13 Women, The Ocean Hounds, 41 Ford and Falling Lights.

There will also be face painting and henna during the day, as well as a special guest appearance of Nautical Nelly courtesy of Once upon a Party, this will be a special meet and greet opportunity between 3.304.30pm which the little ones will enjoy.

So come join our swashbuckling fun and have a dance in the Beer Garden, all are welcome, enjoy the music and soak up the sun! Refreshments and food will be available throughout the day.

There will be a raffle during the event with all funds going towards Oxfam, all donations are gratefully welcome as with every £1 donated - 84p directly goes into Oxfam’s emergency aid and campaign work by Oxfam.

This year to reflect Oxfam’s campaign work, the team are emphasising and raising the awareness of Girl Power and equality for all with their all girl gig on the 14th October and this event will take place at The Scene.

Oxjam Ann, the coordinator for Oxjam Lincoln explains: “The idea of ‘GIRL POWER! Sing Out Sisters!’ began as a cheeky wink to the anniversary of the Spice Girls this year, but everyone knows the story of Malala Yousafzai and her influence to empower other women to stand up for their rights and equality. The work of Oxfam is to make sure women have the chance to learn or build their skills to start their own businesses in order to provide for their family and better themselves.”

The Jolly Brewer will further host ROXJAM 3 on Saturday 10th September; the remaining events include ‘Oxjam Cabaret’ at Madame Waffle on 30th September, ‘GIRL POWER! Sing Out Sisters!’ at The Scene on 14th October and ‘Roar Liquor 2’ at Liquor on 15th October.

Oxjam Lincoln is looking for volunteers to help at its events but also any local businesses who wish to donate raffle prizes or help in terms of sponsorship or funding or wish to engage with the local community as Oxjam is very much about the local community and welcome more people to get involved and attend their events.

Facebook: Oxjam Lincoln 2016 E: ann_oxjamlincoln2014@outlook.com www.mollysguide.co.uk

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Lincoln BIG

Fun packed events for the whole family this summer All the ingredients for a great, fun-packed Summer are waiting to be enjoyed by families living in or visiting Lincoln over the next few weeks.

MAIN: The Beach will be in The Cornhill this year.

BELOW:Renowned composer Carl Davis CBE (Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival)

Think sandcastles, stripey deckchairs, roundabout rides, Mr Punch and his family, ice cream, camper vans, music and much more. Dragons are even going to lurking out there!

School holidays mean that lots of youngsters will be racing down to The Beach in Lincoln, which will be in place on The Cornhill, from July 18 to September 3, signalling the start of seven weeks of fantastic fun and games.

Lincoln BIG said mums and dads will be able to relax in traditional deckchairs, while the youngsters dig their toes into real seaside sand, get busy with their buckets and spades or even take a break for a roundabout ride.

And there’s more! Those summertime favourites Punch & Judy will be getting in on the act, with shows taking place at The Beach on July 21 and 26, August 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25 and 30.

The actual Punch & Judy Festival takes place around the city on July 29 and 30.

The Grantham-based Creation Station will also be running unmissable, colourful children’s activity sessions on July 29, August 8 and 23.

Families in search of something different, are invited to tap into this year’s Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival 2016 – which takes place between August 12 and 21.

This year’s theme is “Soundtrack! The Magic of Moving Music” and, following on the success of events aimed at children and the young-at-heart last year, there will be two daytime events to look forward to this time around. Both are being narrated by Chris Jarvis from CBeebies.

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ABOVE: Traditional family fun with a Punch & Judy session

Why not take time out to enjoy Musical Myths 1 on August 16, at 11am, at The Drill Hall in Free School Lane, Lincoln. This session will feature Little Red Riding Hood (text by Roald Dahl) and Stravinsky’s The Firebird.

Willow sculptor Carole Beavis will be creating a huge dragon next to the Gatehouse at the Hall, and youngsters will be encouraged to be brave and get to know it better by walking under its wings and into its hollow belly.

Musical Myths II, takes place on August 18 at 11am – also at The Drill Hall, when families can enjoy The Three Little Pigs (Roald Dahl) plus Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, performed by a full, seven-artist Chamber ensemble.

This “fiery” creature is expected to be about 10 feet tall and it will be built during the month prior to the opening of the exhibition, so there will be a chance for visitors to see Carole at work and even add some willow hazel or birch twigs to the beast themselves, under her guidance.

There’s lots more to enjoy in Lincoln, including Wave at Lincoln Castle, which features a fabulous display of ceramic poppies (in place until September 4), a Dragon Boat Race on July 30 on the Brayford Waterfront and the ever-popular VW Camper Day – also taking place on the Brayford Waterfront, on August 7.

BELOW: Hare Sculpture which was one of the exhibits in the last Sculpture Exhibition at Doddington Hall.

From July 30 to September 11, it will be well worth making a trip to Doddington, just outside of Lincoln for the Biennial Sculpture Exhibition at Doddington Hall, which will include more than 450 pieces.

This year there is also a special interactive commissioned sculpture (which has been funded by the Lincoln Cultural and Arts Partnership), which is bound to prove irresistible to children. www.mollysguide.co.uk

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To get the full picture click on to www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on For more information: T: 01522 545458 E: visitorinformation@lincolnbig.co.uk

PUNCH & JUDY FESTIVAL 29th-30th July 2016, 10am-4.30pm

Photo byThrough the Lens Photography

Experience traditional Punch & Judy shows on High Bridge, the beach on Cornhill and in the Lincoln Castle grounds during the festival as you visit Lincoln. Travel from one booth to the other or just pop by for a one-off show whilst shopping, grabbing a bite to eat or relaxing in a cafe.

POPPIES: WAVE AT LINCOLN CASTLE

Shows and events are subject to weather conditions.

Until 4th September 2016, 10am-5.30pm A sweeping arch of red poppy heads over Lincoln Castle, presented by 14-18 NOW, that marks the centenary of the First World War. Wave and Weeping Window, sculptures by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper, are brought to audiences at venues across the country as part of the 14-18 NOW programme - Lincoln Castle will host The Wave and will be the only place in England where it can be seen.

DRAGON BOAT RACE

The breath-taking sculptures were initially conceived as the key dramatic sculptural elements in the installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London in the autumn of 2014.

30th July, 2016 2pm-6pm, Brayford Waterfront

REFLECTION

Enjoy a day on the Brayford Waterfront and enjoy a series of Dragon Boat races on the water from local teams to raise money for charity. There’s activities along the waterfront to give the whole family something to do during the day.

The Victorian Bath House on the North Lawn of Lincoln Castle provides an intimate space where you can leave your own written reections of the sculpture and WW1 itself. There is also an outdoor space at Lincoln Cathedral also, just a short walk from the castle, where you can leave crosses (available from the entrance to the Castle) inscribed with the names of loved ones lost in the War.

VW CAMPER DAY

LINCOLNSHIRE VOICES FROM THE GREAT WAR

7th August 2016 10am-4pm Brayford Waterfront Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts gather at the Brayford Waterfront in Lincoln for an amazing display of VW Campers. Alongside the display will be live music from Relentless in the morning and afternoon with a DJ entertaining in between. There will also be family fun including street entertainment and face painting to keep the kids busy!

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A temporary exhibition is being housed inside the Victorian Prison at Lincoln Castle to help you discover life in Lincolnshire during the Great War. Themed around the different roles Lincolnshire had in WWI, this exhibition showcases artefacts and memorabilia from the development and building of the tank, the role of Lincoln Castle during the war, the Battle of the Somme, and the connections to Lincolnshire, Munitionettes and Aircraft Building.

Please note this exhibition is only accessible with a ticket to the Victorian Prison.

ROMAN DAY AT THE COLLECTION 9th August 2016 10am-3.30pm, The Collection Find out what the Romans did for us, and the city of Lincoln, at The Collection.

There will be Roman themed activities, suitable for the whole family, including crafts. For a true Lindum Colonia experience, follow the Roman trail through the city, ending at The Collection.

A CHILD’S WAR Museum of Lincolnshire Life

MEDIEVAL LIFE & LAUGHTER

20th-21st August 2016, 10am-4pm

28th-29th August 2016 11am-5pm

Discover what life for children was like in 1916 at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life from costumed performers, and learn how the war affected them.

Hear about how the Scouts and the Girl Guides performed their duty during the Great War.

Lincoln Medieval Bishop’s Palace Journey back in time and meet the knights Templar at Lincoln Medieval Bishop’s Palace – expect tantalizing tales, clashing combat and mini-knight recruitment.

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life will help you learn what life was like in all walks of life for Lincolnshire ‘Yellowbellies’. Look out for the fascinating vehicle collection, including an authentic WWI tank.

1940s DAY Brayford Waterfront

21st August 2016, 10am-4.30pm

Celebrate the spirit of 1940s Britain on Lincoln’s Brayford Waterfront with a day of activities full of atmosphere on this summery Sunday for a 1940s celebration.

Swords will be wielded and helmets battered as medieval combat is displayed in front of your eyes. Mini knights can pick a sword and advance in the children’s battle drill - will you be good enough to be knighted and join in the battle?

You can expect live music from a 1940s performer, swing dance lessons, Second World War military displays, and hopefully a flypast from Lincolnshire’s own Lancaster bomber. Trade stalls will offer a shopping opportunity for some period gifts including a number of service charity stalls to raise money for the services today.

Enjoy throughout the day ‘armour through the ages’ where you can see the differences in armour from 12th Century through to the War of the Roses.

LEADENHAM END OF SEASON POLO TOURNAMENT

Bring a picnic and blanket for a summer’s day out to enjoy live polo at Leadenham Polo Club home tournament.

Photo: Ben Abel.

3rd-4th September 2016 11am-4pm

This tournament takes place on the last weekend of the summer holidays and is a great way to round off the polo season.

Leadenham Polo Club

There will be Pimms for sale and a BBQ to help make it a great day out for all visitors.

Bring a blanket and chairs and your own picnic if you wish to enjoy a day of sport in Lincolnshire.

LINCOLN MORRIS FESTIVAL 3rd September 2016 10am-5pm Groups of dancers will perform in Lincoln city centre and Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. The celebrations will see around 250 dancers and more than 20 Morris groups sing, dance to music and clash sticks in colourful costumes. www.mollysguide.co.uk

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Taste the delights at Daisy Made...

Daisy Made Ice Cream

What could be better than enjoying a cold, tasty ice cream on a warm summer’s day?

Not much, if you ask the team at Daisy Made!

Daisy Made Ice Cream is a family run business just outside of Lincoln city centre. The name gives a clue as to what you might expect to enjoy if you visit, but there is much more besides the ice cream.

Set on their farm in Skellingthorpe, there is a children’s play area, and a number of animals to meet including calves, goats and rabbits.

There is a farm themed “Crazy Daisy Golf” course too, with a number of tricky holes to test your skills, and a bouncy castle and real petrol cars that kids can take for a drive.

From breakfast baps and omelettes to warm Belgian waffles and freshly made pancakes.

Or you could just enjoy a mug of fresh ground Stokes coffee and a delicious slice of cake.

Its delicious real dairy ice cream is made fresh on Daisy Made Farm, using milk from its own cows.

With an incredible range of over 60 flavours, as well as 5 different sundaes, there will be something to tickle anyone’s fancy. If you’re in a hurry you can even grab an ice cream on the go from their Lazy Daisy Drive-Thru!

So as the warm weather settles in for the summer, you can nip along to Daisy Made Ice Cream to grab a cone, or you can take the family and while away the day. Whichever you choose to do, you’re bound to have a good time!

After something a little more filling? The cafe serves a range of tasty treats, both savoury and sweet.

For further information: T: 01522 693757 www.daisymadeicecream.co.uk

• Farm-themed Crazy Daisy Golf • Children’s play area, JumiCars & bouncy castle • Meet our animals in the paddock FREE PARKING FREE ENTRY

Daisy Made Ice Cream is a family run business in Skellingthorpe, on the outskirts of Lincoln city, providing a fun day out for children and adults alike.

There is a wide range of home made, real dairy ice cream flavours on offer, all made on the farm using milk from the dairy cows.

There is also a seated cafe offering a new food menu with cakes, hot drinks and various sandwiches, paninis and snacks on offer.

There’s plenty of entertainment with a childrens play area, animals to meet, a 12 hole farm themed crazy golf course, daisy diggers.

Also featuring a drive through, for grabbing an ice cream in a hurry,

Daisy Made has something to offer for everyone!

Try our real dairy ice cream made fresh using milk from our own dairy cows.

Newly extended Café serving hot and cold food and drinks, cakes and snacks

Try the ‘Lazy Daisy Drive Thru’

to grab an ice cream on the move!

Tel:

01522

693757

Open: 10am-6pm 7 days a week

Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln LN6 5SA

www.daisymadeicecream.co.uk www.mollysguide.co.uk

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t a n u f r e summ bransb y horses Join us this summer for a fun family day out.

We have activities running throughout the school holidays; please check the events calendar at www.bransbyhorses.co.uk for further details.

Feedroom Café Our delicious café serves homemade food daily, from 10am-3.30pm. Don’t miss our tempting cakes!

• Pony Groom ing • Children’s Cra fts • Guided Tours • Handling Demonstrations

Play Park & Picnic Area

Horse Sense Room

Our children’s play park and picnic area are great fun; enjoy time outdoors in peaceful rural surroundings.

Learn about horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in our Horse Sense education room.

Celebrate with us on Adoption Fun Days!

Saturday 16th July

Sophie’s Adoption Day (11.30am – 2.00pm) If you would love to meet Sophie, come along to her adoption day for a free tour, all of her latest updates and lots of horsey fun!

Saturday 6th August

You can adopt a horse or donkey for just £ 10 a year.

Adoptions are av ailable online or from our Visito r Centre.

Nipper’s Adoption Day (11.30am – 2.00pm) Donkey foal Nipper was born at Bransby Horses in August 2015 after his mother, Gnasher, came into care along with three others earlier in the year. Join us on his special day for the latest Nipper news and a free tour.

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Sunday 21st August

Ebony’s Adoption Day (11.30am – 2.00pm) Join us to celebrate with marvellous mule, Ebony. All the latest Ebony updates, plus a free guided tour.

Gift shop

A beautiful selection of cards and gifts, including our popular branded merchandise – there is something for everyone!

Eb ony

Meet our wonderful horses and ponies looking for a foster home on our Friend for Life Scheme.

Each one of them has a heart-warming story to share!

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Newark & Sherwood District Council

A summer of fun for all the family can be had at attractions in Newark over the summer holidays.

Newark was besieged three times during the British Civil Wars. So, join us for a summer of siege activities at the National Civil War Centre from Saturday July 23 all the way until Sunday September 4.

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Make your own diamond shaped siege coins, make a siege helmet or try your hand at writing coded messages to smuggle in or out of Newark.

Why not build your own ‘Sconce’ fort to take home or make your own flying bomb and make sure you protect yourself from deadly infectious diseases with a

homemade plague mask.

In our public performances come and hear about some of the Civil War’s famous besieged women and how Prince Rupert rescued Newark during the second siege. All events are free with standard admission charges. For more information visit www. nationalcivilwarcentre.com or call 01636 655765.

There’s a surprise in store for Peppa and her younger brother George at the Palace Theatre Newark with their brand new show – Peppa Pig’s Surprise on Saturday July 23 and Sunday July 24. This charming, colourful show features new songs and life size puppets. The performance is suitable for children aged 3 plus and prices start at £15 (Adults) £13 (Children).

Mary Poppins Summer Camp returns to the Palace Theatre Newark from 1-5 August for an exciting 5 day workshop culminating in a mini production for family and friends. A great opportunity for kids aged 6-13 to get involved in singing, acting and dancing classes. The camp cost £85 plus free entry to the final show. To book visit www. palacenewarktickets.com Further afield at Sherwood Forest Country Park, Robin Hood returns to battle the Sheriff of Nottingham at the annual Robin Hood Festival running from 1-7 August.

This week-long celebration includes jousting and falconry displays, medieval entertainers and more. The event is free but there is a £5 car parking charge. For details visit www.nottinghamshire.gov. uk/sherwoodcp Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre comes alive with special craft activities for children over the summer holidays including glass painting, bath bomb making, paper craft, sewing and jewellery making. The holiday craft workshops will be held on August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and include a small charge for materials. For more information visit www.newarksherwooddc.gov.uk/sfacc.

An array of classic cars from the East Midlands Classic Vehicle Club will arrive at Civil War Centre

Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre

Bandstand

Sconce and Devon Park for their Classic Car Show on Sunday August 7 from 11am.

This free event is a must for any motoring enthusiast.

A fun day including fun fair rides, games and displays all in

aid of Newark Community First Aid will take place at Sconce and Devon Park on Saturday July 13 from 12pm. A wonderful opportunity to have a fun time with the family and raise money for a great cause.

Blunderbus bring their enchanting tale of Dotty the Dragon to life in the grounds of Newark Castle on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 August. BBQ, Drinks and refreshments will be available. Tickets cost £9.50 and are available from www.blunderbus.co.uk Bring a chair and enjoy the sounds of brass as local community brass bands perform in the tranquil setting of Newark Castle. These free events will take place on July 31 and August 7, 14, 21 and 28. www.mollysguide.co.uk

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We are only 8 miles east of Lincoln on the A158

Tel: 01673 858904 www.randfarmpark.com

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Rand Farm Park

The fun never stops at Rand Farm Park...

Rand Farm Park is one of the county’s most popular visitor attractions situated 8 miles east of Lincoln on A158.

Never looking to stand still, Rand Farm Park have added yet another attraction for the school holidays this summer.

As part of its philosophy to offer “family Entertainment, Rand Farm Park has added “Family Farmyard Crazy Golf” to encourage lots of play between adults and children.

Included within the day admission rate (so that you’re not constantly looking for coins once you have paid for entry) you are welcome to enjoy a round of Golf between the Combine, Cow pats and hen house to name a few of the Themed holes. Situated near to Skyrider and the Kangaroo Bouncers which have provided hours of fun since they were both installed last year, Family Farmyard Crazy Golf offers hours of family fun for all ages. Closely sited near the Ice Cream Kiosk, a quick drink can easily be purchased whilst outside in the Adventure Playground where Sheep Racing takes place daily throughout the summer!

The ride-on quads have recently been replaced with electric ride-on tractors but the pedal tractors for younger children can still to be found next to the sandpit.

As always there will be “hands-on” opportunities for animal lovers to feed, touch, hold and cuddle lots of different farm animals and pets with bottle feeding calves at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm every day.

So for a fun-packed family day out for visitors of all ages, why not visit Rand Farm Park.

Up-do-date information is available on the website www.randfarmpark.com including details about the visits from Paw Patrol 11am-pm on Sunday 29 August 2016.

Further info: www.randfarmpark.com www.mollysguide.co.uk

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Rushmoor Country Park - a great family day out

this Summer Enjoy a hands on

MONST*RATION FLYING flyDE ing demos daily – handling &

Meet the micro pigs

Come & meet the animals

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Meet with bouncy castle the baby & picnic area goats Open 10am

-5pm

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Kids parties

Enjoy refreshments in our Tea Schools Room Free welcome

parking

Enjoy pony rides* & much more... *subject to weather Louth Road, North Cockerington, Louth LN11 7DY T: 01507 327184 E: info@rushmoorpark.co.uk

www.rushmoorpark.co.uk

• Heated outdoor swimming pool • Childrens play park Refurbished camping • Games Hut and caravaning site • Tennis & Cricket NOW OPEN • Croquet & Bowls • Cafe & Picnic areas Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QH

T: 01526 353478 / 352448

www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk

...and save with our discount voucher

SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE DAY Including

• Big Cat Feeding • Wolf Feeding • Reptile Handling • Meet the Lemurs • And the amazing animal show Follow us on

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on page 63

Telephone: 01522 754280 Newball, Near Langworth, Lincoln LN3 5DQ

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Heritage Lincolnshire

County set for its biggest Heritage Open Days Festival!

After a successful 23 years, Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days Festival 2016 is set to wow visitors with more than 180 FREE events across the county this autumn.

Heritage Lincolnshire, a local charity based in Heckington, is urging members of the public to pick up a free Heritage Open Days brochure from their local library, tourist information centre or heritage site so that visitors can plan for the festival in September.

The charity is co-ordinating the festival for the 23d year and expects to attract thousands of visitors to over 180 heritage sites, talks and walks around the county. Events are predominantly organised and managed by volunteers who do a fantastic job bringing Lincolnshire’s history to life. This year’s Heritage Open Days will encompass heritage sites, buildings, nature reserves,

towns and villages and will feature all five National Trust properties, helping to make this the biggest and best festival yet.

Each year the county’s Heritage Open Days have a different theme with many of this year’s events covering ‘Natural Lincolnshire’.

Events on offer range from tours of haunted Old King’s Head in Kirton and a new Heritage Music Microfestival to a rare opening of Dowsby Hall and Gardens.

There will be lots of guided walks and talks to choose from such as the International Bomber Command Spire Memorial, ‘Lincolnshire’s Lost River’, Willow Tree Fen Bat Walk, plus a rare guided tour of Torksey Castle.

Booking-only favourites such as tours of Harlaxton Manor are also back so book early!

Children’s activities will be on offer at Temple Bruer Knights Templar Tower, many Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserves, Gainsborough Old Hall and many more venues.

Beverley Gormley, Heritage Lincolnshire’s Cultural Events Officer said “Year after year, Lincolnshire’s Heritage Open Days prove a real winner with local people and visitors as they provide free, unique opportunities to go behind the scenes of heritage venues and discover the region’s hidden histories.

“The events are a wonderful way of bringing people together to learn about their local history, enabling our local heritage venues, nature reserves, organisations, towns and villages to develop a lasting relationship with people in the area.”

Pick up your free copy of the brochure from tourist information centres, libraries, heritage sites around the county, or download it from www.heritagelincolnshire.org

For more information on the schedule of events and venues E: htladmin@heritagelincolnshire.org www.heritagelincolnshire.org www.mollysguide.co.uk

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Discover places to go and things to do with DiscoverNK!

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Whatever the weather this summer there’s lots to see and do in North Kesteven District Council’s exciting attractions, and what’s more – they’re free!

Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre tells the fascinating story of historic RAF Cranwell, from its beginnings as a Naval Airbase to its present standing as one of the world’s leading military academies. Why not try your hand at flying your own plane with our flight simulator - can you land a Jet Provost on the runway before your fuel runs out!

Welbourn Forge is a hidden gem, tucked away in the picturesque village of Welbourn.

Serving the local community for over a hundred years, the forge is still fired on the first Saturday of every month between 10am and 1pm. Take a step back in time as you feel the heat from the forge and hear the hammer ringing on the anvil as the blacksmith forges the metal.

Cogglesford Watermill is one of the few working watermills in the country and has regular milling days on the second Sunday of the month. Here you can find out about the history of the mill and have a go at grinding flour from grain using our hand turned quern stones.

A short stroll along the River Slea brings you to Navigation House, once the company office for the Sleaford Navigation Company.

The River Slea was once a bustling, busy place, carrying laden barges into the heart of Sleaford. At Navigation House you can learn how to weigh sacks of grain and play the Slea Navigation Game – see if you can beat your opponent’s barge as you make your way along the river!

A fun way to explore both of these places as well as the riverside is the Riverside Discovery Trail. For just £1.50 you can use our trail leaflet to explore Sleaford’s delightful riverside and discover time capsules, art exhibitions and ancient graffiti carved by millers hundreds of years ago.

All that is left to do then is claim your prize!

For lots of family friendly things to do, take a look at website for ideas. All of our events are free so come along and enjoy the fun!

Photo by Mark Suffield

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Indoor Play Barn Outdoor play areas Tractor & trailer rides Keith’s Krazy Karts Farmyard crazy golf Woodland walk Select Lincolnshire award winning Tea Room • Gift Shop

Tattershall Castle Civil War Weekend: Battle for the Castle

Sat 13th & Sun In August 1643 the Civil War came to 14th Aug 2016 Tattershall. Experience 17th century 11am-4pm

Come & play whatever th e weather!

life as the Royalists attack the castle.

THE CANTERBURY TALES

Friday 19th The Pantaloon’s return with their August 2016 version of The Canterbury Tales, 7.30pm-10pm

fun for the whole family.

KNIGHTS & PRINCESSESS DAY

Monday 29th August 2016 11am-4pm

Try your hand at being a knight or princess for the day, with a family-friendly trail, themed children’s crafts and face painting.

Tel: 01526 342543 • Birthday parties • School trips welcome

Find us on the A153 between Sleaford and Skegness, 30mins from Lincoln.

Sat Nav: LN4 4LR

01652 678822

South Kelsey, Market Rasen, Lincs LN7 6PR

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Adventures for mini explorers...

The Petwood Hotel

The Petwood Hotel has long been a favourite venue for family get-togethers and the gardens certainly contribute to this.

“I love it when guests tell us of their childhood memories of the Petwood”, says Managing Director Emma Brealey.

“In some cases, guests vividly recall memories from decades ago exploring the rhododendron tunnels after a family Sunday lunch with parents and grandparents. More recent stories include going on a Gruffalo hunt around the woods, or discovering ‘an enchanted forest’. It reminds us that a garden designed over 100 years ago for a wealthy Baroness has inspired many young, creative minds and provided enjoyment for thousands of people over the years”, Emma continued.

It is hoped that this enjoyment will continue with the exciting restoration of the gardens this year, where the vision is to return the grounds to their Edwardian splendour as designed by the famous landscape architect Harold Peto. The first phase of the project completed in April and has been very well received by guests and visitors. The next phase will

commence at the end of August which will see the reinstatement of the Temple of Atalanta, a classical domed structure flanked by rose-covered pergolas, plus repairs to the formal terrace and relandscaping at the front of the hotel.

Emma concluded, “Whether providing a beautiful setting for a relaxing drink on the terrace or the perfect backdrop for family photographs, we want the gardens to be enjoyed by everyone.”

Join us for relaxed Summer Sundays in the setting of our beautiful gardens Sunday 14th August

Sunday 28th August

Classic Car Show and music from Swing Nouveau

Entertainment from 1940s tribute singer Heather Marie

on the terrace

Outdoor theatre production of Wuthering Heights

Sunday 21st August

from Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Sunday Jazz from The Andrew Wood Trio on the terrace

Adult £14 Child £10

For more event details please visit www.petwood.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you Petwood Hotel, Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QG To book please call Reservations on 01526 352411 www.petwood.co.uk reception@petwood.co.uk

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Gravity Fields

Umbrellas: Cirque Bijou Saturday night spectacular

Gravity Fields Festival 2016 goes live Gravity Fields Festival website is adding to the excitement as the build up starts in earnest for this autumn’s third festival (21-25 September) in and around Grantham.

The owl is Sasha Norris, naturalist; ‘Living with Wildlife’

Tickets can be booked online for a brilliant festival of science, arts, heritage, music, drama and outdoor spectacular with world class performers in a programme to suit all ages.

Gravity Fields 2016 commemorates 1666, the year Newton spent at his birthplace at Woolsthorpe Manor to escape the plague in Cambridge, and his extraordinary burst of scientific creativity.

Now, 350 years on, the plague hits Woolsthorpe! History is re-written for schools and adults as actors and plague doctors convey the impact of the bubonic nightmare if it had reached Lincolnshire!

Woolsthorpe Manor itself has a starring role, Harlaxton Manor stages talks and discussions dedicated to

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botanist Joseph Banks and Newton’s old schoolroom at the Kings School is another authentic venue.

A packed programme, organised by South Kesteven District council, ranges from TV zoologist Dr Sasha Norris and cutting edge baroque band Red Priest to the genius engineers of WW2, courtesy of Cambridge scientist Dr Hugh Hunt.

Aerial spectacular comes courtesy of Ockham’s Razor, an AntiGrav box turns people’s worlds upside down and top Spanish creative company Ponten Pie invites its audience into a unique ‘shed’ for a life-changing experience!

Presenters explore the science of Doctor Who, festival patron Professor Valerie Gibson chooses her top ten of Newton’s scientific

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Ministry of Science

achievements and physicist and festival co-curator Dr Harry Cliff from Cambridge University brings news of CERN’s High Energy Frontier.

TV science presenter and festival patron Dallas Campbell hosts a special hosted evening and what will a microlight find as a result of recording audio in the ether above Woolsthorpe Manor?

Royal Society President and Nobel Prize winner Sir Venki Ramakrishnan is among world class speakers on subjects from nature to nanotechnology and the pinhole camera technique used by Newton as he studied the refraction of light.

An AntiGrav box courtesy of Ockham’s Razor

Arts Council England funding delivers a stunning ‘Ingenius’ Saturday town centre finale with a spectacular LED umbrella display from Cirque Bijou, circus artists, street performers, puppeteers and magicians evoking the era of alchemists, fire, flame and stars and Newton’s time at the Royal Mint.

A full education programme includes a Ministry of Science blockbuster show at Grantham’s Meres stadium.

Red Priest: baroque band playing in St Wulfram’s Church

For full details and tickets: Box Office 01476 406158 or visit: www.gravityfields.co.uk www.mollysguide.co.uk

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Southwell Racecourse

Call Me Vic and Henllan Harri jumping alongside at last year’s meeting

Southwell’s Family Fun Day is back!

The ever popular Family Fun Day returns at Southwell Racecourse in 2016 on Sunday 10th July.

This fixture is well established now in and around the local area and continues to have strong support from many families.

For further information: www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk Collabro performing at last year’s event

Alongside seven exhilarating jumps races, there is lots to enjoy for all the family. There will also be regular appearances at intervals throughout the afternoon from Paddington Bear, the star of so many books and now on screen too, will be available for selfies through the day, together with racecourse mascot Archie as well. Last year, Peppa Pig was in attendance and went down really well and Paddington should be no different.

Also, there will be performances by Mr Alexanders Travelling Show behind the main grandstand, featuring in his own words “a traditional variety show of magic, juggling, unicycling, balance and illusion”. An array of fairground rides will also be on site and children’s entertainment wristbands can purchased for just £3 to last the whole afternoon.

CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS ALERT!! - Don’t forget kids, dress up as your favourite children’s TV character and you could be in with a chance of winning three top prizes of Love2Shop vouchers to spend on whatever you like*.

Nottingham Forest legend John McGovern will also be here, signing autographs and meeting racegoers on the ground floor of the main grandstand.

Archie at last year’s event

There are different packages to enjoy in terms of tickets too.

There is the usual Grandstand and Premier Enclosure tickets, which are £2 cheaper when booked in advance at the website, but also there are a couple of great value packages ideal for families.

The BBQ Package is available for both adults and children and contains the choice of either a Burger, Hot Dog or Chicken fillets and Mayo burger together with admission, racecard and a Fruit Shoot drink for the children and a £2.50 voucher to go against any drink for the adults.

The prices are £25 for the adult BBQ package and £6.50 for the children’s package, which has to be booked with an adult package. *= selected stores

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YMCA Lincolnshire and The Showroom Activity Centre’s Summer plans are here!

The Showroom

Down at The Showroom on Tritton Road, Lincoln, our staff have been preparing an amazing array of activities, holiday clubs, family fun-days and more – fun for all at The Showroom!

On August 12th, young people of all ages, families and friends are invited to join us for our fantastic Festival Fun Day! Play on our Bouncy Castle, try some freshly made Candyfloss and enjoy music, games, facepainting and more! The big day kicks off at 10am-3pm – just £2 for all-day entry.

To book your place, or if you require any further information, please contact The Showroom Activity Centre T: 01522 508360 E: activities@theshowroom.org.uk

Summer Holiday 2016 Timetable Monday 25th July - Friday 2nd September MONDAY

TUESDAY

Quids In

9.00am - 5.00pm

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

X3

X3

10.00am - 1.00pm Dodgeball, Climbing, Boxercise £5.00 for all 3 or £2.00 per activity 8+

Holiday Club 1.00pm - 4.00pm Sports, Games & Crafts £5.00 entry

Holiday Club

6+

1.00pm - 4.00pm Sports, Games & Crafts £5.00 entry

FRIDAY

General Admission, drop in session £1.00 per person Ideal for friends to attend together or a parent/child activity, all ages.

All equipment is on free play, Sports Cage and Party Rooms are open.

Holiday Club

6+

Feel Good Friday

10.00am - 1.00pm Dodgeball, Climbing, Boxercise £5.00 for all 3 or £2.00 per activity 8+

1.00pm - 4.00pm Sports, Games & Crafts £5.00 entry

Holiday Club

6+

1.00pm - 4.00pm Sports, Games & Crafts £5.00 entry

9.00am - 5.00pm Loads of Games, Sports Sessions & Messy Challenges £1.00 entry all day

Feel Good Friday

6+

9.00am - 5.00pm Loads of Games, Sports Sessions & Messy Challenges £1.00 entry all day

Special Activities 25th - 29th July

Parkour Week

6 - 11yrs, 10.00am - 3.00pm, 15 spaces Pre-booking/payment required

30th July - 1st August

£15.00 per day

Closed

This club is great fun for young people aged 7-13 years with either learning or physical disabilities. Football, Dodgeball, Boccia, Kurling. 10.00am - 1.00pm

£5.00 entry Pre-Booking Req.

All ages welcome, bouncy castle, candy floss, music, games, face painting and lots more. 10.00am - 3.00pm

£2.00 entry

10th August

Doing Sport Differently

12th August

Festival Fun Day

15th - 19th August

Parkour Week

Ages 11+. 10.00am - 3.00pm, 15 spaces, Pre-booking/payment required

£15.00 per day

22nd - 26th August

Football Week

Ages 6+, 10.00am - 3.00pm, 30 spaces, Pre-booking/payment required

£5.00 per day

To book your place call The Showroom Activity Centre on 01522 508360 or email activities@theshowroom.org.uk The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln. LN6 7QY

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Looking for a full day of fun? Jump around with The Showroom Parkour’s week long Holiday Clubs, find your feet at our Football Week, or join us for various sports, games and crafts throughout the Summer Holidays!

Please note our week-long clubs are very popular and require booking in advance.

Finally, following our massively popular Feel Good Friday’s, we’ll now be offering various games, sports and fun challenges every week, for just £1! Our Feel Good Friday’s will run 9am-5pm each Friday.

Throughout, all of our arcades, games and equipment will be accessible through our QuidsIn programme - £1 entry for freeplay. QuidsIn admission is included in all Holiday Clubs.

With the exception of our Parkour, DSD and Football Clubs, under 11’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Some activities do have a minimum age.

The Showroom is part of YMCA Lincolnshire: www. lincsymca.co.uk/activities

Discover Trinity Arts Centre this summer...

Come on down for an action packed programme of films and fun!

Zootropolis (PG)

Wednesday 27th July, 2pm

Robinson Crusoe (PG)

Wednesday 3rd August, 2pm

The Angry Birds Movie (U) Wednesday 10th August, 2pm

Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG)

Wednesday 17th August, 2pm

The Secret Life of Pets (PG) Wednesday 24th August, 2pm

Ice Age: Collison Course (PG) Wednesday 31st August, 2pm

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TRINITY ARTS CENTRE Trinity Street, Gainsborough DN21 2AL

Tickets: 01427 676655

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Trinity Arts Centre

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A beautiful beginning to ballet and dance...

HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES

Passion 2 Dance

Providing dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Acro Dance and we welcome students of all abilities and ages – starting as young as 18 months old with our Mummy & Me Classes.

We treat each child individually and whether they just want to have fun or focus on exams, we can help them achieve their goal. We understand that the social aspect of dance lessons is just as important as the technique!

We have more than 35 classes per week which are provided at convenient times, both mornings and afternoons in the week and Saturday mornings.

Our teachers are accredited and qualified with governing dance bodies including BBO and IDTA. Our summer holiday camp will be running from Saturday 6th August and will include a Jungle Book themed workshop, “Annie” musical show day, a dance fusion workshop (try out different styles of dance) and our fun disco party. More details available from the studio.

For further information T: 01522 691292 www.passion2dance.co.uk

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Summer is finally here!

HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES

Ruddocks of Lincoln

Summer solstice has begun and this is the time where we can enjoy the warm weather & get involved in fun-filled summer activities.

We hope this summer is filled with lots of sunshine so if you’re having a holiday near the coast or in the beautiful valleys up north, you can entertain your little ones with a times table CD. Learning though music is a fun way to learn the times table and other concepts including shapes, days and planets. This lyrical CD is an entertaining experience that you can join in with your children on the journey to your holiday destination.

As much as we can hope for sunshine, however we all know that British weather can dampen our planned days throughout the holiday. If you are stuck on what to do on days like this come and join us in the summer workshops that run throughout August. In one of the workshops you can get messy with mod roc creating a spectacular space scene. And there is much more making to do, including making a birdhouse for all those birds that come into your garden over summer, carnival masks, hoop art and Olympic medals ready for the Olympics 2016.

The workshops are a fantastic opportunity to get your children involved in being inventive and why not join in yourself, unleash your creativeness!

Does it seem difficult finding something to do with your little boy and girl while you are away? TOPModel by Depesche is an imaginative island that allows you to create characters, from their fashion styles to their taste in music as well as a home, friends and family. They usual come in productive starter kits which include themes for you to cut out and create your own styles.

Also if you fancy making more kits, Clockwork Soldier provides brilliant ideas such as, making dinosaur puppets, a solar system for those interested in universe, masks and much more!

There is always something to do with your children if it is gloomy outside, so you don’t have to worry about a thing!

We cannot forget about entertaining the smallest of them all, your toddler. During your summer holiday away you want your youngster to have a brilliant time too, so why not think about providing them with something that helps them their learning and id safe too!

Rubbabu invent toys that are tactile and bendable making them safe for your little one play with. They have various topics including educational, animals, sports and games. Also you may need something for them to cuddle up to at night or your children may want to collect. The adorable TY collection has various furry toys from beanies to TY classics.

These incredible products will keep you and your family captivated by the world of playfulness throughout summer!

And don’t forget to come along to our summer workshops for more stimulating fun!

Ruddocks’ summer workshops are now available to book, so pop in-store or visit www.ruddocksoflincoln.co.uk www.mollysguide.co.uk

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The National Centre for Craft & Design

Summer at The National Centre for Craft & Design There is something for everyone at The National Centre for Craft & Design in Sleaford with exhibitions and activities for all.

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Our new Summer Sessions are designed to help young people aged 12+ make the most of the holiday period with a series of creative all day workshops. Try Fashion Illustration, Graphic Illustration, Photography, Film Making and Animation! (Mon 25 Jul, Mon 1 Aug, Mon 8 Aug, Mon 15 Aug, Mon 22 Aug, 10am-4pm, £20pp per session. Please Book) During the holidays we extend our popular Tots Tuesdays for older children and families to enjoy as Family Workshops. These sessions are free and enable you to have a go at different creative activities each week that are inspired by our exhibitions. (Every Tuesday in the school holidays, Tue 26 Jul, 2,9,16,23,30 Aug, 10am-2pm, Free. No need to book)

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The Macmillan Bake Off...

Merry Macs of Lincoln

School’s out for summer so what could be better than six weeks of blissful family time with your little ones... second only to cakes!

We are encouraging everyone to get involved in our very first Macmillan Bake Off & Coffee Morning event on the 3rd September. It’s a fabulous opportunity for everyone to get baking and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. It’s a chance for you to bake and munch your way through countless spongetacular delights and scrumbdelicious cupcakes… afterall, all the family loves cake (particularly when it comes to licking the cake bowl out afterwards).

Here at Macmillan we are challenging you take part in an exciting new event. You can enter as a team, as a duo or individuals; be a pupil from a school and enter on behalf of that school, or any other organisation. If you are aged 9+ years get involved! All you have to do is bake your cake at home & bring it to the event.

There’s also a tombola and a cracking ‘huge’ jar of jelly beans to be won - every parents nightmare, but lots of fun for children.

Best of all the event is a family one, free for everybody to attend, we just ask for a donation of £3 to enter the competition (of which 100% goes to Macmillan). The Cake ‘Show’ begins at 11am with judging by the ladies from the Lincoln Women’s Institute starting shortly after. From 2pm we’ll all get to eat those devilishly delicious entries. Don’t worry

if you want to bake and don’t want to enter that’s ok too... we will be serving delicious tea and coffee and juices for the little ones.

Cool trophies will be awarded for the top 3 in each age category and gift vouchers for the 1st place winners in each category.

Why not brush up your skills for the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning coming up on the 30th September?

For further information: T: 07572 429953 E: info@merrymacs.co.uk Facebook: Macmillan Cancer Support - The Merry Macs of Lincoln

Twitter: merry_macs

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Juniors 9-12yrs Seniors 13+yrs £3 per entry payable on the day

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All proceeds will go to

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Bring your entry that you’ve baked at home to our Bake Off tent in St Marks Square, Lincoln by 11am and enter the fun competition with our PRIZES judges from the Lincoln Women’s Institute

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Family fun & events

Find out What’s On near you...

Friday 15th July

Saturday 23rd-Sunday 24th July

Toddler Time at Hartsholme Country Park

Sutton on Sea Beach Hut Festival

Join Park Rangers and dress to get messy for seasonal activities for the under 5’s! £2.50 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the park. Meet at 10am at the Visitor Centre.

Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

The highly sucessful Beach Hut Festival returns sponsored by ConocoPhilips for 2016 with more crafts and wares and entertainment packed on to Sutton on Seas promenade to delight the sundrenched crowds .This year as well as a mass of stalls crafts and wares we have live music ,dancing and traditional beach games such as tug’o ‘war and even a land yacht display ! So much to do, see and hear for all the family .A traditional and popular festival by the sea!

Central Promenade, Sutton on Sea, LN12 2ET www.coastaleventscic.org.uk/beachhutfest

Thursday 21st July Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Publication at Lindum Books The official script book of the original West End production is nearly here! We will be transforming into Flourish & Blott’s for a witching hour opening, with copies of the book available to buy as the clock strikes midnight.

Do let us know if you are planning to join us, as we can add you to the list for a reserved copy.

If you are unable to join us on the night, we can also reserve you a copy for collection during normal opening hours. Dressing up positively encouraged!

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Tuesday 26th July Terrific Trees at Hartsholme Country Park If the trees had faces what would they be like?

Join Park Rangers for a fun filled tree inspired afternoon learn more about these wonderful giants of the park also take part in a craft session and see if you can make a tree smile! £3.50 per child, booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at 1pm at the Visitor Centre Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Thursday 28th July

Sunday 31st July

Den Building at Hartsholme Country Park

The BIG Family Fun Day at Market Rasen Racecourse

10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm Who lives in a house like this? Join the Park Rangers to build a shelter that could protect you from the wind and rain, using fallen timber and tarpaulins. The activity will be in the woods so suitable clothing and sensible shoes should be worn. £3.50 per child, 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 T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Kids Zone Fun Day at St Marks Shopping Centre Lincoln Mums and St Marks Shopping Centre have teamed up to bring you a fun day out for all the family. There will be a programme of demonstrations and tasters from several Lincoln Mums partner companies, bouncy castles, face painting and lots of other activities within St Mark’s Square and gardens. It’s all free so please do join us!

St Marks Shopping Centre, 158 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7EX

Join us the BIG Family Fun Day with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol making guest appearences at intervals throughout the day.

With exciting horse racing and loads of kids entertainment, this is an event not to be missed!

Don’t forget accompanied kids under 18 are free of charge!

Market Rasen Racecourse, Legsby Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3EA T: 0344 579 30091 www.marketrasen@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Tuesday 2nd August Mosaic Making at Hartsholme Country Park Join Park Rangers to take part in making your very own mosaic tile to take home. £3.50 per child, booking is essential. This activity is aimed at children. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet 1pm outside the Visitor Centre Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Friday 29th July Lincoln South Fire Station Open Day Lincoln South Fire Station are pleased to announce that, along with Lincoln City Football Club,will be holding an open day again this year.

It’s set to be the biggest yet so make sure you don’t miss out on a fantastic start to the summer holidays! It’s FREE admission and we will be raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity and the Lincoln City FC Sport and Education Trust Inspiring Lives Appeal on the day.

Just some of the attractions include: Two time Lightweight TT Champion Ivan Lintin meet & greet, Lincoln City footballers meet & greet, Inflatable obstacle course and bouncy Castle, Fire & Rescue demonstrations, vintage fire engines, raffle, cake stall, on-call firefighter recruitment, Daisy Made, Lincoln Owl Rescue, archery area, kids fun fair, fun house, kids cups & saucers, fun slide, bungee trampolines.

Police, EMAS, RAF and the Air Ambulance will also all be there so make sure you are too!

Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue HQ, South Park, Lincoln, LN5 8EL T: 01522 582222 www.mollysguide.co.uk

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Thursday 4th August

Sunday 14th August

Butterfly Bonanza at Hartsholme Country Park

Family Fun Day at Hartsholme Country Park

Join Park Rangers for a short walk to discover the colorful world of butterflies. Find out about some our fluttering friends that thrive here in summer and take part in the Big Butterfly Count 2016 as well as lots of fun butterfly activities. £3.50 per child, booking essential. This activity is aimed at children. Meet 1pm outside the Visitor Centre.

Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Join the Park Rangers for the annual family open day where you will find a variety of activities for all the family. The event is run by the City of Lincoln Council and Hartsholme Country Park Advisory Group. Some charges for activities may apply but for the most part these are free of charge. Toilet and refreshment facilities are available and there is plenty of onsite parking. Various locations 11am to 4pm Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Tuesday 9th August Pond Dipping at Hartsholme Country Park Join Park Rangers to explore the hidden depths, and delve beneath the surface of our wildlife pond to see what creepy critters are lurking below in the underwater world. £3.50 per child, booking essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre.

Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Hartsholme Country Park ENJOY OUR SUMMER ACTIVITIES All events 1pm-2.30pm. Booking Essential £3.50 per event

MOSAIC MAKING Tues 2nd Aug BUTTERFLY BONANZA CU Thurs 4th Aug

POND DIPPING CU Tues 9th Aug

A brilliant 2 day event, the Gloworm festival is aimed at families with children of all ages. It’s a festival that will inspire your imaginations and invite you to play in a warm, friendly and creative environment. What makes the Gloworm Festival that little bit more wonderful is that once you have a ticket there are no hidden costs, apart from the obvious food, drinks, market stalls etc.

The rides are free, the workshops are free, and the activities are all free once you are in.

With a line up of fantastic music artists and some of the best loved children’s TV characters and entertainers performing live every day, there are a host of activities, games and workshops along with a miniature petting farm Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3BE See website for full ticket prices: http:// glowormfestival.gigantic.com/glowormfestival-clumber-park-2016-08-20-10-00

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Thursday 1st September

LANTERN MAKING

Bug Box Hotels at Hartsholme Country Park

Thurs 11th Aug

Tues 16th Aug

BUG HUNT CU Thus 18th Aug JUNK BOATS CU Tues 30th Aug BUG BOX HOTELS Thurs 1st Sept

T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholmecp

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Saturday 20th-Sunday 21st August Gloworm Festival at Clumber Park

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CU = Childrens University validated activities

Make your bugs a home and help keep the insects in your garden safe from the cold winter weather by building a bug box. Join the Park Rangers to construct your very own little conservation project to take home! £3 50 per child for this event and it is a drop in session.

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 T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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