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As we all finally, let out a gasp of relief as the summer holiday finally arrives – and the weather forecasts provide encouraging news that ‘summer could actually arrive’ – we’re sure our summer edition of Molly’s Guide will assist with the planning of family fun days out and lots of activities to keep the children entertained during the summer break. We would like to thank you for the feedback received – we are so pleased you find Molly’s Guide useful – but please keep the feedback coming – and if your children would like to write reviews of their days out during the holiday – we would love to feature their stories on our website www.mollysguide.co.uk – just send them to us at info@mollysguide.co.uk From all us all at Molly’s Guide – We hope you all have a wonderful summer!

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welcome contents... Molly’s News ................................................ 4 Lincoln Dance Festival ............................. 6 Lilac Theatre Dance ................................... 9 National Centre for Craft & Design10 New Youth Theatre ................................ 11 Rainy Day Activities ................................ 12 Usborne Books ......................................... 14 Ruddocks ..................................................... 18 Wafﬂe Cottage ......................................... 20 SureStart Newark .................................... 21 PAACT ........................................................... 22 Kickboxing .................................................. 24 Lincoln Castle Academy....................... 26 Lincoln Christ Hospital.......................... 28 Cherry Willingham School .................. 29 Sir Robert Pattinson ............................... 30 Sir William Robertson ............................ 31 The Newark Academy .......................... 32 Bright World .............................................. 33 Community Learning ............................. 36 University of Lincoln............................... 37 White Post Farm ...................................... 38 Butlins ............................................................ 41 Cogglesford Watermill ......................... 42 Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre 43 Enterprising Mums ................................. 46 Activities....................................................... 51 Childcare & Nurseries ........................... 58 Childrens Parties ...................................... 60 Mother & Baby ......................................... 62 What’s On ................................................... 63

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Molly’s news... FUN, FRIENDSHIP & FITNESS Lincoln Grifﬁns Ladies FC is an all-female football club with members who range from as young as 5 years old up to ladies. We started up in 2000 as purely a juniors club but included a ladies section several years later to feed our growing girls into. All of our coaches, managers and committee members are volunteers. We have been an FA Charter Standard Club since 2012 – probably the ﬁrst Club in the County to achieve this. All of our coaches are either a minimum of FA Level 1 or are waiting to attend a course. They are all CRB checked. Our aims are quite simply – 3 F’s – Fun, Friendship and Fitness. The teams we have for the 2013/14 season commencing in September are an U14, U16 and 2 ladies teams.

We are also hoping to have an U11 or 12 team (or both) plus an U13 team. For these we are in need of new players, in particular from school years 4 – 7 (years for the new school year). In addition to these teams we have 2 other sections that come along to training: Mini-Griffs – for 7 – 9 year olds (some of whom will hopefully be part of any new teams) Micro-Griffs – 5/6 year olds. If you would like to join us, visit our website at www.lglfc.co.uk and use our online form to send us your details and any questions you have. We will try and get back to you within 24 hours with the answers and any more information you would like to have. Please note that we do ask that parents/carers send us the form.

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keeping you informed with local events and activities

News in brief NEW CLASSES

Multi Sport Pro now registered Ofsted ofﬁcial childcare provider Multi Sport Pro are now able to accept childcare vouchers, so working parents who receive these can use them on MSP Holiday Camps. Stuart King, director, says “It’s a big professional step forward for us. Parents now know that we are accredited so we will meet all the correct policies and procedures.” For more details telephone 01522 241 044 or visit www.multisportpro.co.uk

SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS Caunton Lawn Tennis Club are running a series of 3 day Summer Schools during the holidays

Week 1 – Tues 30th-Thurs 1st Aug Week 2 – Tues 6th-Thurs 8th Aug

Jo Jingles is opening new classes in Witham St Hugh’s from September! Jo Jingles is the UK’s largest music, singing and movement group and introduces children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years, to music in a fun yet educational way. Classes are structured and sizes limited, allowing the children to enjoy themselves in a safe environment, where the songs and activities are tailored to the development needs of each age group. Contact Katy on 07736 463605 www.jojingles.com/lincoln

Free Bookstart Storytime sessions at North Hykeham Library Margaret Thompson will be sharing stories and rhymes, and offering children the opportunity to share in songs and other activities at Middle Street, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9QX. Sessions will run from 10am-10:30am on: Tuesday 9th July Tuesday 23th July Tuesday 6th August Tuesday 20th August

Week 3 – Tues 13th-Thurs 15th Aug

For further details: 01522 782010.

Week 4 – Tues 20th-Thurs 22nd Aug

Each 3 day school session costs £75 for CLT members, £90 for non-members, running from 9am-4pm.

WOMEN’S SELFDEFENCE CLASSES START IN LINCOLN

Please remember to bring your racket, a packed lunch, plenty to drink, warm clothing and a waterproof jacket each day

Classes are held every Wednesday at Burton Road Church, Lincoln – 7:30pm-8:30pm. Only £5 per session. First session is free.

For more information telephone 01636 636688 or visit www.socialtennis.com/caunton

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...Lincoln Dances Festival

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Dancing in the Streets, have-ago workshops, masterclasses and a showcase are among the highlights of this year’s Lincoln Dances festival, which runs from July 20 to August 3. And young dancers from Lincolnshire will be showing off their talents as part of the event. Dancers as young as seven will feature in the Dancing in the Streets day in Lincoln High Street on Saturday July 20 and in the

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festival’s Showcase ﬁnale performance at Lincoln Drill Hall on Saturday August 3. Lincoln High Street will come alive on Saturday July 20 from 10am-4pm for a special day of dance performance, workshops and demonstrations. Alex Law from Rhythm in Movement has pupils taking part in both the dance day and the showcase evening. A group from Lincoln aged 10 upwards has been working on a piece in partnership with Classes by Kat which fuses street and contemporary dance, while a Gainsborough-based group aged eight upwards are performing street dance.

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Alex said: “I decided to get involved with the festival as both groups have been working very hard, learning the choreography and having input creating sections of the dance. I think it is important to give them regular performance opportunities to gain skills like conﬁdence and teamwork and to show parents and friends what they have achieved.” The festival wants people to dust off their dancing shoes at a series of free workshops that kick off with street dance at 2pm and rock’n’roll at 2.30pm in the High Street on July 20, where everyone can have a go. Lincoln Dances co-ordinator Sara Bullimore said: “This festival is a great opportunity to either enjoy watching others dance or to join in yourself.” The festival ﬁnale takes place at Lincoln Drill Hall on Saturday August 3 at 7.30pm

where professionals and invited guests will perform alongside local dancers. Tickets are £5 from the Drill Hall on 01522 873894 or book online at www. lincolndrillhall.com Other festival events include masterclasses and dance-themed walks. Lincoln Dances is part of Lincoln BIG’s Lincoln Live series of festivals in 2013/14. It has been funded by Arts Council England and supporters include Lincoln BIG, Lincoln Drill Hall, artsNK and Dance 4. The Lincoln Dances leaﬂet, with full programme details, is available at venues around the city or email sara. bullimore@googlemail.com To ﬁnd out more about Alex’s classes visit www.rhythminmovement.co.uk

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dancing among stars...

Lilac Theatre Dance

Lilac Theatre Dance offers expert and professional dance tuition in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Street and Contemporary. All pupils take regular examinations with IDTA (we have a 100% pass rate) and participate in an annual show. We have enabled a numbers of our students to secure places as Junior Associates at the prestigious Urdang Academy in London and SLP in Leeds. Students have been selected to work with the Royal Ballet at the Yorkshire Ballet Seminar, The Birmingham Royal Ballet and CAT. We were asked to participate at Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End of London last year.

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We were selected from all dance schools in the county to dance alongside the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing in their National Tour at the Theatre Royal Lincoln and received much critical acclaim. In addition to all our teachers being fully qualiﬁed, CRB checked and ﬁrst aid trained, our team have ‘lived the dream’ as professional performers themselves.

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Ellie Maltby and Andrew Williams are the principals and have performed in the West End, choreographed for ﬁlm & TV and have performed alongside many high proﬁle acts including Whitney Houston, Lady Dynamite, Graham Norton, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Beverly Knight. Lilac is renowned for its outstanding reputation in the teaching of dance technique & performance and aims to produce dancers of excellent ability with a passion to perform.

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boys and Twinkle Toes is girls aged an entirely unique and exciting dance programme 4-6 which incorporates a variety of styles, incl. jazz, freestyle and ballet, into 1 hour, fun-packed sessions.

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NCCD

celebrating craft & design... Celebrate great craft and design as the NCCD turns 10

Join us on 20 July 2013, 1pm to 4pm, as we open our 10th birthday exhibition ‘Growing’ and celebrate a decade of The National Centre for Craft & Design.

Growing: Celebrating our Past, Exploring Our Future: takes its lead from the very ﬁrst exhibition we held in 2003, called ‘What is Craft?’ 10 years on, we’ve invited leading ﬁgures from the world of contemporary craft and design to nominate work by emerging and established artists who will be the innovators of the future. Over 30 artists will exhibit a wide range of craft media and forms including textiles, ceramics, glass, jewellery, basketry, furniture and millinery. The exhibition will remain open every day to 29 September 2013. To mark our 10th anniversary, our summer programme is packed full of workshops, special events, courses, talks and demonstrations.

Navigation Wharf Carre Street, Sleaford Lincolnshire, England NG34 7TW

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There is something for everyone to see, take part, learn and experience at The National Centre for Craft & Design. It’s a free event and everyone’s welcome. For sat navs use NG34 7DW See.experience.learn.shop. eat.visit

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

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in our groups want to forge a career in the arts whilst others want a hobby, make new friends, build confidence and have a great time in a fun and safe environment. We have now been established for over 12 years, students past and present have, or are performing, in the West end and the film industry”. New Youth Theatre also offer Holiday Camps, School Workshops and LAMDA acting classes too. So whether it’s a fun time or a career in show business, New Youth Theatre is the place to be. To join the cast and book your place, call New Youth Theatre Head Office on (01522) 787601. Or alternatively, visit our website at www.newyouththeatre.co.uk

JOIN THE CAST! Centres in

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

LINCOLN & NEWARK

A show for the younger performer aged 3-5 & 6-11 yrs

To join a cast call 01522 787601 www.newyouththeatre.co.uk

Show rehearsals start Sept 2013 LAMDA acting classes & exams Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Summer Camps - Booking now

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Molly’s guide to... ...rainy day activities Sweetie Sculptures EED: YOU WILL N

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All children love sweets but did you know they can be educational and fun as well as tasty? The kiddies will love trying some super sweetie construction with this creative and fun family activity. METHOD: 1. Simply use the sweets to secure the cocktail sticks in place to make ﬂat or 3D shapes, patterns and pictures. So simple! What will you try making ﬁrst? Maybe have some sweetie maths fun with 2D and 3D shapes? Or how about spelling out your name or have a family competition to build the tallest tower you can? You could even make some sweet kebabs to enjoy on a summer picnic, party or movie night. Great fun for all the family. (If you’re trying this activity with very young children you might prefer to use dried spaghetti and giant marshmallows for easier handling.)

Bubble Snakes All children love bubbles, but have they ever made a Bubble Snake before? This simple and cheap activity is great fun for the garden or bath and really quick and easy to put together.

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• a clean em pty plastic bottle • an elastic band • a piece of old or a ﬂannel towel • washing up liquid • a bowl

METHOD: 1. Remove the bottle lid and cut off the bottle base. (A bread knife works well.) 2. Cover the cut bottle end with a piece of towel or ﬂannel and secure into place with the elastic band. 3. Squeeze about a cm depth of washing up liquid into the bowl and mix with the same amount of water. 4. Dip the cut end of the bottle into the mixture until the towelling is wet through. 5. Blow through the bottle opening and watch the bubbles snake down. Have fun making the longest snake you can! You could also try making rainbow snakes by dipping the towelling into different coloured paints too.

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These activities are brought to you by Emma, from My little 3 and Me. Pop along to http://mylittle3andme.co.uk for lots more crafts and activities to keep your little ones busy over the summer

Sensory Play Goo!

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• shaving fo am or gel • cornﬂour • large bin b ag

Sensory play is great fun for children of all ages and this simple recipe uses just 3 cheap items. It’s a great activity for inside or out and is super fun for using with other toys be they ﬁerce dinosaurs or magical fairies. METHOD:

1. Cut the bottom seam off the bin bag so it opens into a large rectangle. This is a great base for sensory play as you can move it around easily & just throw it away when you’ve finished so cleaning up is quick and easy. 2. Let the children squirt shaving foam & spoon on cornflour to their heart’s content. It’s nice to let them have the opportunity to feel & play with the two ingredients separately before mixing them together as they have such different textures & qualities. 3. Add other objects like sticks, marbles & pebbles and your children’s favourite play things like action figures or cars. Some children may just like to explore the textures and make patterns with their hands and other objects, others may create small world scenes... perhaps it will become an arctic sea and ice caps for their polar bears or a swamp for their dinosaurs or maybe an enchanted bog full of fairies and elves? 4. As children play, the 2 ingredients will begin to mix and their texture and consistency will start to change. If you keep adding cornflour to the shaving foam you can even create a dough type substance that can then be moulded into different shapes too. (The mix can be kept for a few days in a sealed plastic bag.)

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Usborne Books

Need inspiration for entertaining the children over the long summer holidays? How about settling the kids down with a nice book or activity pack – especially good for a trip away or a rainy day!

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pages of fun...

I love Usborne Books. My children love reading them too! I joined Usborne Books at Home after being invited to a book party at a friend’s house. Speaking to the Usborne organiser there made me think I could do this too! As a stay-at-homemum of two, having a ﬂexible job which I could ﬁt around my children really appealed. Maybe this is something which could work for you too? Voted ‘Children’s Publisher of the Year’ in 2012, there are more than 2,000 Usborne titles available today. These include books for babies, for children learning to read, sticker books, wipe-clean activity cards and once they can read independently, books on whatever interests them, from dinosaurs or fairy tales, to world history.

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Molly’s talks to Sam Lomax to ﬁnd out more...

Since joining Usborne I have enjoyed every minute. I get excited with every delivery and getting to see all the books. I know I’m selling a great product and all my customers love them too. Usborne Books at Home’s network of organisers present and sell the complete range at home parties and schools events across the country. If you’re interested in joining my team to get more books into the hands of thousands more children in Lincolnshire and Newark, please get in touch. Equally, contact me if you’d like to book me for an event, place an order or just to ﬁnd out more. I’m based in Navenby and looking to build up my business in Lincolnshire and Newark. Telephone 07758 096708 or email me at samlomax5@gmail.com www.facebook.com/samsbookcorner

INTERESTED IN FREE BOOKS FOR YOUR SCHOOL? ‘Ready, Steady…Read!’ is Usborne’s simple sponsored reading event for schools. The money raised is used to buy books. In addition, the school earns an additional percentage of up to 60% in free books. It’s easy to administer and allows schools to beneﬁt from free books for all to share and enjoy, encouraging reading at home and at school. Email samlomax5@gmail.com to ﬁnd out more

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My personal Usborne favourite for peaceful journeys 100 things for little children to do on a journey (£5.99) A boxed set of 50 wipe-clean cards plus pen with simple activities to keep young children, aged 3 plus, occupied when travelling. Includes games, puzzles, and numerous doodling opportunities. My ﬁve-year-old daughter loves these so I always pop these in my handbag when we’re on a journey, on holiday or even just out for a meal. They keep her entertained for ages. I’m offering one lucky reader the chance to win a free copy of ‘100 things for little children to do on a journey’. To enter, like and share my facebook page www.facebook.com/ samsbookcorner by Friday 2 August. These are just one of more than 30 different boxed set activity cards offered by Usborne, ranging from brain puzzles to monster doodles.

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Lincoln by the Sea

city beach is ready to return Get your buckets & spades ready – Lincoln by The Sea is about to make a comeback! After its runaway success over the past three years, Lincoln’s beach will return to City Square signalling lots of fun for families during the Summer Holidays. The Beach will be “ready to go” on Monday, July 22 and will be open everyday between 10am-4pm until end of play on Saturday, August 31. It offers families a great opportunity to take a break from the shopping, pull up a deckchair and let the children play in Lincoln BIG’s super 9m x 12m sandpit. Alongside the beach there will be fairground rides to enjoy and, from time to time, other entertainment such as Punch and Judy shows and children’s entertainers will be on site, enhancing the seaside atmosphere. (Lincoln’s Punch & Judy Festival is on July 27). If the sun is out, the beach area will often open earlier than usual and stay open a bit later, especially on Thursdays, when it will support the local shops which stay open until 7pm, as part of Lincoln’s Alive after 5 on Thursday offer. Lincoln BIG Events and Promotions Organiser Rachel Hanson said: “People can pop along to the beach for 10 minutes or make an entire day of it in the city. Either way, it’s totally free to use the beach and the deckchairs. “Buckets, spades, beach balls, sun cream, lunch ideas and ice cream are all available in the local shops or the indoor market, so all your needs should be catered for.”

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Ruddocks of Lincoln

noticing the difference

Henry Ruddock, chairman of Ruddocks of Lincoln, father of twins Sarah & John (aged 8 ) – talks to Molly’s Guide about the difference between his two children... I was going to write about garden toys, but as summer happened on the ﬁrst day of the Lincolnshire Show, too late! Have you noticed how different boys and girls are? Having twins – just 8 years-old (Why do you think Ruddocks started a Toy Department?!) I have often been asked what sex (answer: one of each), and then (wait for it) “are they identical?” I mean it makes you wonder what people do with their time. It’s not just that difference though, they learn in such different ways. The girl can do sums and spelling, seemingly only needing to be told once. School is for girls. It’s like boys have so much going on in their heads (even at that age…) that they don’t even have ears. Either that or they are wired differently. Maybe both? He struggles with adding two single numbers (really), even though he is clearly not stupid. Good gloating opportunity for girl.

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Wife (credit where it’s due) bought “Shut the Box” a few days ago to help. This has 12 wooden ﬂaps numbered 1-12, closed according to the numbers thrown on two dice (and if anyone can ﬁnd a shorter way of describing the game let me know). More interesting, a seven could close a 1, 2 and 4 (or 3 and 4, or 5 and 2). Ever noticed how competition aids learning for boys? Shame it’s not allowed these days. No wonder he can’t add. As for spelling, I am still recovering from the shock when he readily agreed to do them yesterday. It’s usually “Noooooo!!” Life really is full of surprises.

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Not been into Lincoln for a while? Now you have a reason Stationery… Toys… Games… Art & craft materials… … Colouring books (and crayons) crayons)… Travel games… and much more!

And when you’ve ﬁnished shopping, relax in Henry’s Tea Room (upstairs)

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Wafﬂe Cottage

new taste in town!... Despite appearances, there is over 1,500sq ft split over three dining rooms and the Waffle Garden for outside dining during the summer months. Families can choose from a fantastic range of waffles with either savoury or sweet toppings. Using only the best ingredients, our tasty American waffles are freshly made, crisp, and light and can be ordered in toddler sized portions. All come with a choice of tasty, homemade toppings.

If you have never visited a wafﬂe restaurant before, then you are in for a nice surprise! Set in a Grade 2 listed cottage and the most recent addition to the family dining scene in Newark, Wafﬂe Cottage is relaxed, with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

For ice cream lovers, we have homemade ice cream and a fantastic range of ice cream sundaes – or you may even like to make your own. For those looking for an alternative to waffles, diners can order jacket potatoes. A number of fun events are planned during July and August including Waffle Wars where Children under 12 can compete in a waffle decorating competition. For more information on this and other events visit us at www.wafflecottage.co.uk.

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family help & support...

Surestart Newark

Hawtonville and Balderton Children’s Centre is situated on Bowbridge Road, Newark, in the old Oliver Quibell School site. The Centre offers families with children of 0-5 years, extra help and support and offers a range of activities for families including breast feeding support, play sessions, baby massage, nutritional sessions, toddler talk, yoga, weaning support and also supports partners with local events. Family support is offered to families with children 0-12 years. Adult education and development is also available and courses such as creative crafts, conﬁdence building, English and maths are on offer from the Children’s Centre or through local partners. A crèche is usually offered for these courses. The Centre will be delivering a summer programme of activities running from 22nd July to 7th September. These sessions will be open for children aged 0-5 years and older siblings are welcome. The centre’s outdoor area will be open weekdays from 9am-4pm. See a selection of these activities in the ‘What’s On’ section of this guide or contact the Children’s Centre directly. Stay and Play sessions are for the whole family to come along and join in with creative activities, story times and singing times. A light healthy snack is provided. Sessions are as follows:Monday 1.30pm-3pm John Hunt School Balderton Tuesday 9.15am-11.15am Balderton Methodist Church

Father’s Activity Group is a group where all male carers can come along once a month to the Oliver Quibell site and enjoy fun activities with their children. The sessions are as follows:Saturday 27th July 10am-12noon Saturday 28th September 10am-12noon Saturday 26th October 10am-12noon Saturday 30th November 10am-12noon For further information on these sessions and others, contact the centre: Tel: 01636 593580 Email: hawtonville.childrenscentre.nottscc. gov.uk

Wednesday 9.45am-11.15am St Peter’s School Farndon

Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Centre, Oliver Quibell Site, Bowbridge Road, Newark, Notts NG24 4EG

Thursday 9.15am-11.15am Oliver Quibell Site

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autism support...

PAACT

PAACT is a group of parents and carers whose children are on the autistic spectrum. Our aim is to provide help, support and advice. We hold both evening and daytime support meetings for parents and carers. The evening meetings are held at St Peter and St Paul’s church hall on Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln at 7.30pm on the ﬁrst Thursday of each month. They are an opportunity to have a drink and a chat, share what’s on your mind and meet people dealing with similar issues. Our daytime meetings are at the same place on the third Thursday of the month at 10am.

Parents and Autistic Children Together Autism is a neuro-developmental condition that affects how people make sense of the world around them. People who have been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder typically have difﬁculties in three main areas: communication, imagination & interaction. Many also experience sensory issues, such as extreme sensitivity to sound.

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We also organise subsidised activities for our children and young people during the holidays; we have hired Fun Farm and Playzone, met for ice creams and crazy golf at Daisy Made and visited the ﬁre station. We have a busy summer schedule planned too! We also hold a monthly games club for members over the age of 8.

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Sunday 29th September, 11am-4pm Bransby Horses Autumn Fayre

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For fun activities and competitions, join our junior club! Just click ‘Juniors’ on our website and follow the instructions!

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get ﬁghting ﬁt...

kickboxing

Many of you mums (and dads) out there must have considered carefully a number of different sporting activities that either your children have asked to partake in or that you think they would enjoy.

Certainly getting involved with a sport will help keep them ﬁt and healthy, give them the opportunity to grow in conﬁdence and will expose them to social situations where they will make friends & most importantly have fun! My little man is quite small for his age and to date has only really shown an interest in tennis so you could imagine my surprise when he asked “Mummy, can I go to Kickboxing?” A number of images went through my head including a vision of him with another child

standing in the middle of a ring trading punches. I thought how on earth, could I ever consider his request. I decided to pay a visit to Lincoln Kickboxing Academy and talk to Shawn Burton who is a professional in Martial Arts. Shawn started learning Karate at the age of 6 and attained black belt level. From the age of 15, Shawn has competed in Kickboxing competitions all over the world. I asked Shawn about kickboxing and whether it would be right for my son…..

What age can a child start kickboxing classes? “Children can start as young as 3 years old! At LKBA, we have years of experience in teaching at all levels and age. Many of the coaches bring their own children to classes and we do encourage experienced members of the Junior Squad Training Programme to assist with classes. This shows the younger members what they can aspire to with hard work.” Why choose Kickboxing over football, cricket, tennis, netball and other main stream sports? “This is an exciting sport that anybody can do! It’s about mixing fun with discipline and learning life skills. Kickboxing allows children to set their own goals and targets, whether they want to be World Champion, gain Black Belt status or whether they just want to meet friends and have fun.”

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How would kickboxing contribute to a child’s level of ﬁtness? “Kickboxing is great exercise and uses every muscle in the body. This is a great cardiovascular sport and in comparison to football will burn more energy in 45 minutes compared to 90 minutes of playing football.”

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How safe would my child be in a kickboxing environment? “The coaching staff at LKBA have over 100 years’ experience between them. We don’t let the children fight (spar) with each other at all. The children will only spar with qualified instructors.” How many girls are currently interested in kickboxing compared to boys? We have quite a few girls at the Academy, 3 girls have green belt status and working towards Blue Belt grading. We also have ladies only classes.” Are your instructors CRB checked? “Yes, all of our instructors have fully enhanced CRB checks & are fully insured & first aid trained.” What life skills would kickboxing and other martial arts give my child? “Respect, discipline, social skills, general awareness, concentration, self-esteem and self-confidence.” I have to admit, I left Lincoln Kickboxing Academy with a very different picture of the sport than the one I went in with. If you would like to know more, contact Shawn on 07900 932690 or email him at shawn@lincolnkba.co.uk

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Lincoln Castle Academy

welcoming success... We are exceptionally proud of the outstanding educational opportunities here at Lincoln Castle Academy. Our students beneﬁt from our diverse and challenging curriculum, an impressive and modern learning environment and our inclusive, caring ethos.

Our Academy has a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere; one in which every individual is given the opportunity to succeed. We are proud of our history of nurturing young people and continue to develop our approaches to ensure students enjoy and achieve during their time with us. Dedicated Heads of Year and Form Mentors ensure smooth transition between your child’s key stages and aid continuity, whilst monitoring their progression and achievement. We aim to promote the highest standards of teaching and learning through our team of talented and dedicated staff. During lessons, teachers regularly question and evaluate students’ understanding to build on their progress. Staff raise students’ self-esteem, together with a sense of responsibility and community through the teaching of curriculum subjects and through an extensive enrichment programme. Our 2011 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspection recognised our students’ ‘excellent attitudes to learning’, reporting ‘students really enjoy their lessons.’ We are committed to providing the best education for every student and supporting them to seize the varied and enriching opportunities we provide. We believe that with support, every child should succeed at Lincoln Castle Academy.

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Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School

where individuals count... Celebrating the past, embracing the future Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School cares for every single student. We believe that every child has the capacity for outstanding achievement. Our mission is to help each individual unlock that capacity. We hope and expect that our young people will grow into conﬁdent, articulate, caring and compassionate adults. The environment we provide includes features that enable our students to do just that, including modern Science, Technology and Sports facilities together with highly qualiﬁed and motivated staff who work to support all aspects of student learning. We are proud of our track record of excellent student progress and achievement.

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Cherry Willingham Community School

ensuring success... Our school has a real sense of community and a commitment to work together to ensure success at all levels. Our mission is to become an Outstanding school and it is the relentless focus on standards which steers our path. Our staff are the most valuable resource we have; excellent teaching in every lesson is the most effective way of students achieving their best. We have very high expectations and a relentless focus on teaching and learning. We believe in leaders at all levels and actively encourage this in school and beyond. Our school has many forward thinking initiatives, which beneﬁt all students, from when they decide to come to us in year 6, right through to the time they leave us. In year 6, students come to our school for a whole week, following a normal timetable and getting to know teachers and students alike. This really supports the smooth transition process and all students feel safe and conﬁdent when they arrive at Cherry in September.

Vertical options allow curriculum ﬂexibility for students and widen the choice for students in years 9,10 and 11. Mixed year group teaching has strengthened the ethos of working together and developing strong relationships across the school. If we strive to become outstanding, it means that our students will have the best education possible, in all measures.

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achieving goals...

At Sir Robert Pattinson Academy our principal aim is to enable students to fulﬁl their potential, not merely as separate personalities but also as contributory members of the community.

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Our badge contains a Latin inscription: ‘Via Diversa Vita Una’. We interpreted this to provide us with our motto ‘Many paths… one life... success’ which for us is to ensure that our students are on a path to achieve whatever goal they choose in life. We provide a range of learning experiences which provide the maximum opportunity for all students to achieve the best qualiﬁcations possible. We aim for students to develop socially as well as academically, conﬁdent about themselves, motivated by a strong sense of personal worth and showing consideration for others. Students have the opportunity to develop a wide range of transferrable skills in leadership, teamwork and co-operation through participation in a broad range of activities beyond the classroom such as sport, art, drama and Duke of Edinburgh scheme. We have strong links with the wider community and employers; this supports them during their learning and places the work of the school within a real life context. Open Evening on 19 September 2013. Further details available from our website www.rps.lincs.sch.uk.

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Sir William Robertson Academy

growth continues...

The highly successful Sir William Robertson Academy is celebrating a very exciting academic year following the introduction of its new Sixth Form last September. More than 100 pupils have applied for places in the Sixth Form for September 2013. The School, which also became an Academy in 2012, offers comprehensive education for 11-18 year olds. It is quite unique with its safe, rural location between the villages of Welbourn and Leadenham in Lincolnshire but easily accessible from Lincoln, Grantham, Sleaford, Newark and surrounding villages – with school buses serving each of these areas. Mr Mark Guest, Head Teacher is delighted by the Sixth Form uptake: “The school is driven by the aim to ASPIRE and this directs the work of all staff and pupils. The school has become one of the most sought after schools in Lincolnshire, with parents recognising the beneﬁts of choosing a very successful school in a safe, rural setting with superb pastoral care. Our Sixth Form facility means that parents are conﬁdent that their children can continue their education in this supportive environment with high academic results.” “We are constantly pursuing high academic standards. As a result, exam results have increased in terms of 5 or more A*-C grades from 53% in 2006 to 92% in 2012. This has led to the school achieving the

‘Most Improved Schools Award’ from the Specialist Schools & Academies Trust. During the same period, attainment at 5 or more A*-C including GCSE English & Maths has increased by 22% (from 33% to 55%). The school is extremely well-resourced & has recently extended its Performing Arts Block to develop a Media Studio and Apple Mac suite. In addition, National Lottery funding helped develop an ‘Eco Lab’ in school to support innovative approaches in the teaching of Science at SWRA & in local primary schools. Sir William Robertson Academy is committed to developing and releasing the potential of all of its pupils. School tours are welcomed and SWRA hope that these details encourage you to apply if you share its vision for a 21 century education in a calm, disciplined and supportive environment. Parents and pupils are invited to come and visit the School where the Head Teacher, Mark Guest will be happy to show you round. Please contact the School Ofﬁce to book a time. Further details about life at the school can be found on the website: www.swracademy.org

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The Newark Academy

free school uniforms... With this in mind we are delighted to announce that our school uniform will be free of charge for all students who join the school in September 2013. We hope this will make the transition from primary to secondary school a lot smoother for all concerned. The free uniform pack includes a blazer, tie & polo shirt for sport, all featuring our recently re-designed logo. The colours of your tie depend on the house that you are allocated to. For example, if you are placed in Warwick House your tie will contain yellow stripes. Our other houses are Kenilworth (green), Pembroke (blue), Stirling (orange), Ludlow (purple) and Richmond (red). There are house competitions in a range of areas, & this system encourages students to mix with those from other years. We are proud of our house system as it creates a family feel within our school.

At The Newark Academy we pride ourselves on the care and support we provide for all families associated with the school, and are always keen to ensure that our school is as inclusive and as welcoming as possible.

Year 7 is a wonderful year for students at The Newark Academy. Our students have recently returned from a residential trip to Walesby where they learned new skills and developed new friendships. Our strong pastoral team are committed to ensuring all students receive the best possible education and all-round experience. Please order your free Newark Academy uniform through your local primary school, ensuring you state the sizes needed of all items included. We look forward to welcoming you to the school, and seeing you in your new uniforms.

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international hosting... A culture lesson at the breakfast table and a great way to boost your income Given the continuing huge demand for places at UK boarding schools from overseas, Bright World Guardianships, a Sussex based company, is predicting yet another increase in the number of students who will be joining schools in the UK in September this year. Bright World Guardianships is a long established Guardianship company charged with offering care to international students in UK boarding schools whose parents are not living here. These bright and brave young students are full boarders at schools but need host family accommodation when schools close for short breaks such as Half terms and exeat weekends. With so many excellent independent schools in the UK, it is likely that an increase in demand will be evident here. Hosting international students is a very fulﬁlling and rewarding role. Bright World do, of course, pay a generous nightly rate to cover expenses for visiting children which can offer a valuable extra

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income to families. More than this though, hosting a young international student can make their entire experience in the UK a happy one. If you welcome them into your home they will actually look forward to exeats and half terms and it will enhance their overall experience and impression of the UK. Your children will also beneﬁt from the exposure to sharing their home with an international student and will learn about new cultures and countries - think of it as a geography and culture lesson at your breakfast table. So becoming a Bright World host family can not only help pay for that annual holiday but will help to educate your own children to new cultures and at the same time make a young international student’s life so much better. For more information on becoming a host family for Bright World Guardianships, please contact: Lindsay Gayler - lindsay@brightworld.co.uk

do you want to host an international student? Bright World Guardianships takes care of international boarding students in UK schools. We are looking for families to host our students for some weekends and half terms. This can be a very rewarding role and provides families with a valuable extra income.

Bright World is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For more more information and an application pack please email: lindsay@brightworld.co.uk

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Parenting Expo

...new parenting event

Parenting Expo will provide a wealth of advice and tips on all aspects of parenting issues through its seminar and workshop programme, with some leading experts in the ﬁeld sharing their knowledge. Lincolnshire County Council’s Family Information team will be on hand to offer advice on childcare costs, tax credits, beneﬁts and early year entitlements. Boots team of advisors will be on hand offering tips and advice on a wide range of subjects including children’s health, sleep, weaning etc – everything a new mum needs to know! Local life style coach Wendy Tomlinson will be presenting ‘21 Positive Steps to Parenting’ , whilst Denise Hornsey from Lincolnshire County Council will be promoting healthy eating through an holistic approach. For those mums that are thinking of taking the often daunting leap of going back to work, or those who are struggling balancing their work life with families help is at hand.

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Wendy Spalding-Siracusa and Josephine Peacock founders of ‘Angels Bring Business’ will be presenting ‘The Sea saw of Career and Family’. If you are a’ Mumpreneur’ Celia Lacy, Digital Marketing Manager for Tesco will be on hand to show you how social media can help promote your business. Plus there will be advice on choosing childcare, setting up your own Mumpreneur business as well as baby massage and yoga sessions. Workshops and seminars will be running throughout the day, and are all free so don’t miss this opportunity to discover tips and advice to help you through the trials and tribulations of parenting.

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community learning... Community Learning provides adults with high quality courses and learning which can develop new skills, improve confidence or lead to qualifications. This year our programme offers many opportunities for you to develop your career, 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 30 weeks for vocational courses. 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 for you to learn and the resources available for your use are amongst the best. We provide a varied programme of courses run by our experienced tutors who will ensure that you learn new skills in a caring and supportive environment. This year our programme offers many opportunities for you to develop your career, start up a new inspiring hobby, brush up on your skills or simply learn for fun! 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. If you would like more information, please telephone 01522 681861.

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the fun side of science... Summer Scientist Week is back for its 3rd year and it promises to the best yet! The School of Psychology at the University of Lincoln invites children from 3-10 years old (and their parents) to become scientists in a morning or afternoon of free fun games and exciting research studies. Children take part in a variety of research games which explore fascinating aspects of how children develop, for example, how do we pay attention to things around us, how do we learn to share, how can we coordinate our hands and how do children approach risky decisions? Each of these studies is a game children play before we explain and show the clever ways in which we measure behaviour. In between these research games, children are entertained by a host of other fun activities led by a team of trained psychology students.

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For parents who want to take a break from science fun beckons the friendly café, free wiﬁ and papers. And every scientist goes home with a great gift! The event ﬁlls up fast, so book your place now. Come and join us for science and fun!

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White Post Farm

There’s never been a better time to visit White Post Farm! Road, ansﬁeld M : e r 22 8HL e Wh tts, NG o N , ld Farnsﬁe 0; ults £9.5 APs ion: Ad s O is , n m d re A hild s free; c family tickets under 2 5; nts £8.7 available. & stude ts n u o c is d e.co.uk & other armcentr tf s o p e it h www.w 77 23 8829 Tel: 016

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It’s our birthday! The family attraction celebrates its 25th birthday this year and there isn’t much the team doesn’t know about providing a fun day out for people of all ages. With dozens of animals to get close to, and lots of fun activities, there’s enough to keep even the most difﬁcult-to-please youngster happy for the whole day, whether they’re a ﬁrst-timer or regular visitor. Visitors to White Post Farm can hold and feed some baby animals and meet some creepy crawlies and reptiles – both big and small. There’s an indoor play area, trampoline, bouncy castle and 12-hole mini-golf course. The record for getting around the course is 29 shots. Can you do better? The White Post Farm shop is a great place to pick up locally reared meat, fresh fruit, veg, bread and ice cream. The shop has also started stocking some amazing local ales, including a delicious range from the Blue Money Brewery.

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White Post farm celebrates their 25th birthday Peppa Pig and Octonauts have already visited the farm this year. But if you missed them, don’t worry – there are plenty of other opportunities to meet your favourite TV characters on selected days this year. First off, Fireman Sam will be taking a break from his emergency call outs to visit the farm on Wednesday, July 24, while Moshi Monsters fans will be able to meet several of these lovable characters throughout the day on Saturday, August 17. The following Saturday, August 24, Tree Fu Tom will take a break from his usual adventures at Treetopolis and will bring some of his magic to White Post Farm. Another children’s favourite, Mike the Knight, will make it his quest to visit White Post Farm on Saturday, November 23. Visitors can turn up on the day to any of the events, or can pre-book, saving 20% on admission. White Post Farm is also taking bookings for breakfast on same day as the character visits. The price is £17, which includes admission to the farm, breakfast, goodie bags and food to feed the animals. And, of course, your favourite character will be making an appearance.

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birthday parties... White Post Farm is also a brilliant place for a school trip or birthday party, with fun-packed activities that give children a chance to learn about animals they might never have met before. The team can put together interactive educational packages that match Key Stage criteria. There’s ample space for coach parking and plenty of places to wash little hands, eat and go to the toilet. White Post Farm also welcomes other groups, such as parent and toddler groups, Cubs and Brownies. If you’d prefer, White Post Farm’s trained staff can come to your classroom – bringing some furry friends with them! It all makes for an exciting and educational visit. And, as well as having fun and seeing all the animals, kids can muck in and become real farmers for the day! And, if it’s your little one’s birthday, you can hire a room here, with lots of yummy food and the chance to hold some of the lovely animals.

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something for everyone!

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Butlins

Enjoy a great family day out at Butlins, Skegness... You’ll find the resort set on a Blue Flag sandy beach with access to live entertainment, traditional fairground, brand new Splash Waterworld, sports, activities and much more. It’s a great way to keep your little ones (and not-so-little ones) thoroughly entertained. On your day out, you’ll find something for everyone, all included in the price. If your children can’t get enough of their favourite characters, they’ll love the live daytime entertainment in our Skyline Pavilion with Bob the Builder™, Fireman Sam™ and Angelina Ballerina™ (to name a few!) You can get happily soaked at our brand new £12 million Splash Waterworld, an undercover heaven of pools, rides and slides. Little ones will love splashing about in the shallow area, while older children and young-at-heart adults won’t be able to resist the wave pool and flumes. Part of the excitement of a great day out is discovering new ways to have fun. And there’s nothing better than coming home with a newly acquired skill, a rediscovered passion, a boost in self esteem or simply a new friend. There’s a whole host of activities for every member of the family to try from the climbing wall to archery, fencing, go-karting or arts and crafts. Happy times have always been guaranteed, come rain or shine - our huge Skyline Pavilion contains a unique indoor world of excitement and experiences, with games, shows and places to eat, shop and play.

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working history...

Cogglesford Watermill

This historic watermill is thought to be the only ‘sheriff’s’ watermill still in operation in the country.

The word sheriff evolved from the words ‘shire’ and ‘reeve’. The Reeve was an agent or official of the Lord of the Manor (or Shire) who collected payment from local people who were obliged to have their grain ground at Cogglesford Watermill. Although the present mill was probably built around 1750, with the top floor added in the 1840s, millers have produced flour on this site since c 700AD. The mill is mentioned in the Domesday Book The Grade 2 listed three-storey mill has an internal wooden waterwheel and two sets of millstones which visitors can watch in operation on special milling days (2nd Saturday of the month from March to Dec).

Organic wholemeal flour is produced just as it would have been 200 years ago. Visitors can discover the fascinating characters and events that shaped the mill’s history, from its Anglo Saxon origins to present day. The Mill shop sells flour, locally sourced and crafted produce and small gifts, toys and souvenirs, and best of all, admission is free. Cogglesford Watermill is situated in a picturesque setting on the River Slea, in the market town of Sleaford. It helps to form a heritage “triangle” of attractions – Cogglesford Watermill, The National Centre for craft and Design, and Navigation House, (a restored canal office), are all joined by footpaths along the same halfmile stretch of the River Slea.

Cogglesford Watermill East Road, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7EQ

Historic working watermill in a picturesque setting on the River Slea. Sunday 11 August Medieval Day Sample medieval cooking from Hengists Kitchen. Meet Knights Hospitaller Justin De Frais and Sister Elspeth. See the mill in operation. FREE ADMISSION

Annual events programme, shop selling own organic wholemeal ﬂour plus a range of locally sourced items. Group and school visits welcome by arrangement. www.cogglesfordwatermill.co.uk 01529 413671 or NKDC tourism 01529 308102

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Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre

Housed in a farm building at North Rauceby near Sleaford and overlooking R.A.F. Cranwell and R.A.F. College Cranwell, Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre portrays the remarkable history of this Royal Air Force station. Originally the ﬁrst military academy in the world, RAF Cranwell started life as a Royal Naval base, known as HMS Daedalus with a special ‘Lighter than Air’ section providing observation hot air balloons. Following the birth of the Royal Air Force 1st April 1918, the base then became known as RAF Cranwell.

footage and interactive exhibits including a ﬂight simulator. Children and adults can try their hands at landing an aircraft on the runway at RAF Cranwell, drop a supply load on target, navigate their way between RAF bases in the area and discover which type of propeller is the most efﬁcient. Best of all, it’s all free!

Many famous events took place there including the development of the jet engine by Frank Whittle who worked on his design and tested engines at the station. Many famous people, passed through its impressive College Hall building.

On Sunday 14th July, the centre is holding their military Summer Festival which will include displays from the Fire Museum (based at RAF Scampton) and other military vehicles. Talk to members of the Survival Equipment Flight from RAF Coningsby. Children’s activities & games. Refreshments. Fun starts at 10.30am-3.30pm, free admission.

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Your child can be the envy of their friends and spend their summer with us at BG Adventure. With a huge variety of things to do, we deﬁnitely have something for everyone. This year we are offering a range of activities to try out including sports, circus training skills, cinema screenings and music workshops.

Circus Skills Workshop The opportunity to learn to walk the tightrope, hang from a trapeze and become an expert juggler! Leader of the Band Workshop Become a member of a band and learn to play a song. At the end of the week it’s performance time! Sports Programme A range of activities from dodge ball to rounders and badminton. Plus, if that’s not enough, there’ll be a disco, BBQ and a trip to our onsite cinema. All our sessions are delivered by both male and female staff ensuring your child is safe, happy and looked after. Activities are examples and may be subject to change. Costs The cost for one child per week is £80.00. If you are making a booking for more than one child, each child place will be charged at £75.00 per week. If you require individual day bookings, these will be charged at £20.00 per child per day.

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Family friendly ďŹ lms in uphill Lincoln, join the Family Film Club on Saturday afternoons this Summer and watch magical movies for pocket money prices! Tickets ÂŁ2.50 for everyone

The Lorax (U) 2.30pm Saturday 13 July Epic (U) 2.30pm Saturday 20 July Chimpanzee (U) 2.30pm Saturday 27 July Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (U) 2.30pm Saturday 3 August My Neighbour Totoro (U) 2.30pm Saturday 10 August Despicable Me 2 (U) 2.30pm Saturday 17 August Monsters University (U) 2.30pm Saturday 31 August

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I have always been an arty/crafty type of a person. I grew up with the hum of a sewing machine in the background as my mum used to make all my clothes when I was little, maybe this is why I now sew, it has been subconsciously ingrained into me!

After having my second child in 2010, I knew I wouldn’t be able to return to work full time - childcare costs would exceed my earnings! So the plan was to work part time around my partner’s atypical shifts, which I did, however the love for my job of 11 years had subsided and I just wanted to spend time with my family.

I left a 10 year teaching career to have my ﬁrst child, my gorgeous little boy, and my husband and I decided I would be a stay at home mum and bring up our son, I personally didn’t want to miss a thing while at work. I found it quite sad at how quickly he outgrew his clothes and when the opportunity came to start a little business making keepsakes from baby clothes, I jumped at the chance and Oh Sew Little was born. I have been running Oh Sew Little solely since November 2012. I transform your baby’s precious clothes into a beautiful keepsake to treasure forever!

Around the same time I had made a few things for my family in America for Christmas. I decided I would send them all something nice and light - cushion covers and bunting for each child. The power of social media took over as I uploaded photos of what I had made - I was quite proud! Friends started asking if I would make them something, it snowballed, & I would never have expected to be where I am today! Toni’s Handmade Stuff was born. In May 2012, I quit my job and if I am not spending quality time with my family, I’m sewing!

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Suddenly in the search for a name, every potential name becomes judged on merit. Only it’s not just judged on merit. It is also judged on whether someone else has that name already and has annoyed you at some point. I think this theory, based on my expertise (i.e nothing), is keeping the name Timothy alive. No one was ever annoyed by a Timothy. Nigel - wears bad ties, Claire - complete cow at work, Richard - always irritatingly good at everything. But Timothy? That’s a safe one. As we’d had twins I put in a bid for Ronnie and Steve as in Lane and Marriott - the song writers in the Small Faces. They even look like the Small Faces. Cool as my concept was, it cut no ice. Eric and Ernie was used jokingly until we agreed on their proper names - George and Joseph. And yes, we played it safe with a couple of classics. Only to learn that by coincidence my both my Grandads had brothers and uncles that were George and Joseph - and everyone was delighted at the decision. Phew! Now the boys just are George and Joseph. I never think they should’ve been called anything else. So my advice is, if it sounds alright, go for it. Although mum and dad, if you are reading this, why you named me Bobby Charlton and then changed it to Mark is a mystery to me. Oh - but I’ll let you off as you were probably too tired to think straight...

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activities BOXING

ARTS & CRAFTS Arty Pots

01636 918155

Bracebridge Boxing Club 01522 523521

7 Church Street, Newark NG24 1DT www.artypots.com

Ewart Street, Lincoln LN5 8QE www.bracebridgeboxingclub.com

Imageskool

07789 818204

Carl Greaves Boxing Academy 07709 451337 Inside Affordable Fitness, Unit 1, Farrar Close, Brunel Drive, Newark Industrial Estate, Newark NG24 2EG carlgreavespromotions.co.uk

Urban Aerosol Art

Janili Jo’s 01526 353440 Pottery Painting & Crafts Bainland Country Park, Horncastle Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincoln LN10 6UX www.janili.co.uk

Rock Paper Scissors

01522 244363

18 Guildhall Street, Lincoln www.rockandpaperandscissors.com

ATHLETICS Hurricane Sports

Schools and community sessions For more information contact Gary at Gary@hurricanesports.co.uk www.hurricanesports.co.uk

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Newark Amateur Boxing Club

01636 605708

49 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1BE www.newarkmartialarts.co.uk/boxing

CANOEING Lincoln Canoe Club

01522 685479

Newark Canoe Club

01522 824807

Based at Brayford Pool, Lincoln www.lincolncanoeclub.co.uk

Based at Thurlby Lake, south of Lincoln www.newarkcanoeclub.org.uk

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activities CRICKET

CINEMAS Kinema in the Woods

01526 352166

Coronation Rd, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QD www.kinemainthewoods.co.uk

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

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

Trinity Arts Centre

01427 676655

Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2AL www.trinityarts.co.uk

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

Balderton Cricket Club 01636 610939 www.balderton.intheteam.com

Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club

07508 027318

www.bracebridgeheath.play-cricket.com

Coddington and 07836 549779 Winthorpe Cricket Club www.coddingtonandwinthorpecc.com

Collingham & District Cricket Club

01636 892921

collinghamdistrict.play-cricket.com

Hartsholme Cricket Club 01522 694770 www.hartsholme.play-cricket.com

Hurricane Sports

Schools and community sessions Email: Gary@hurricanesports.co.uk www.hurricanesports.co.uk

Nettleham Cricket Club 07725 203245 www.nettlehamcc.co.uk

Newark Cricket Club

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CYCLING Newark Castle Cycling Club www.newarkcastlecc.co.uk

Velo Club Lincoln

01522 682600

www.veloclublincoln.co.uk

DANCE Arts NK

01529 410595

AJ’s School of Dance

01636 918347

Charlotte Hamilton School of Dance

07970 734922

Danielle Rawlinson School Of Dance

01522 696100

Groove Time

01522 585580

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26-32 Carter Gate, Newark NG24 1UB

www.charlottehamiltondance.co.uk

www.thedaniellerawlinsonschoolofdance.co.uk www.lincolnshiresports.com

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Hykeham School of Dance 01522 695710 St George’s Hall, Eastbrook Rd, Lincoln LN6 7ER www.hykehamdance.com

DRAMA & THEATRE Libby Battaglia School of Performing Arts

01522 522525

Liminal State Theatre

01522 802748

Lincoln Drill Hall

01522 873891

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre

01522 837600

www.lincolndancecompany.com

Free School Lane, Town Centre, Lincoln LN2 1EY www.lpac.co.uk

Lincolnshire Dance

Lincoln Theatre Royal

01522 519999

01636 658555

Inis Cara 01522 542810 School of Irish Dancing Janet Ashton School of Dancing

01522 302496

www.janetashtonschoolofdance.co.uk

Lilac Theatre Dance

07881 875982

Lincoln Dance Company

07905 127197

www.lilactheatredance.com

01522 522525

www.lincolnshiredance.com

The Dance Box, 8 Dixon Way, Lincoln LN6 7DG www.liminalstatetheatre.co.uk www.lincolndrillhall.com

Lisa Hurst Dance

07890 545372

Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JJ www.lincolntheatreroyal.com

Lyndsey Ellis School of Dance

01526 399396

Nearly Instant Theatre Session

Nicola Withers School Performing Arts

07808 808505

www.lisahurstdance.co.uk

www.nicolawithers.com

Passion 2 Dance Studios 01522 691292 6, Farrier Road, Lincoln LN6 3RU www.passion2dance.co.uk

Sandy Gray School of Dancing

01526 398695

Step Pro Dance Tuition – Multi Sport Pro

01522 241044

www.sandygrayschoolofdancing.com

Every Tues at Fun Farm, N.Hykeham, Lincoln 4.30pm-5.30pm ages 4-11

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

Street Beat Movement Academy

01522 871139

Twinkle Toes Dancing

07595 424088

www.streetbeatma.co.uk www.twinkletoesdancing.co.uk

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61 Albert Street, Newark NG24 4BB www.nearlyinstanttheatre.co.uk

New Youth Theatre Lincoln 01522 787601 Bishop Grosseteste University College, Newport, Lincoln LN1 3DY www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/lincoln

New Youth Theatre Newark 01522 787601 Palace Theatre, Appletongate, Newark NG24 1JY www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/newark

Rhubarb Theatre

01400 275133

Shooting Fish Theatre Company

01522 787080

www.rhubarbtheatre.co.uk

www.shooting-ﬁsh.co.uk

The Terry O’Toole Theatre 01522 870251 Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9AX www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

Trinity Arts Centre

01427 675140

Trinity St, Gainsborough DN21 2AL www.trinityarts.co.uk

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activities FOOTBALL

GYMNASTICS CLUBS

Active Soccer (Lincoln) 07703 021008 www.activesoccer.co.uk

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

Junior Football Coaching

01522 695553

Every Saturday morning Fun Farm, Stephenson Rd, Lincoln LN6 3QU www.funfarm.co.uk

Multi-Sport Pro

01522 241044

Are a professional sports initiative operating in the East Midlands. Multi Sport Pro provides school children and young people with the opportunity to discover, develop & perform their sporting skills in a safe and enjoyable environment.

BG Futures, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Newport, Lincoln LN1 3DY www.multisportpro.co.uk/

Socatots

01636 892148

Football-based play for pre-school children www.socatots.com

Soccer Coaching Courses 0121 3821712

Castle Grove Gymnastics 01636 708510 Bailey Road, Newark NG24 4EP

Lincoln Gymnastics Centre 01522 509621 Unit 11, Saddler Road, Lincoln LN6 3RS www.lincolngymnasticsclub.co.uk

Lincoln Imps Trampoline 01522 510893 The Fun farm, Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 3QU www.lincolnimpstrampolineclub.com

Witham Hill Gymnastics 07964 045525 Unit 15, Cardinal Close, Newporte Business Park, Lincoln LN2 4SY www.withamhillgymnastics.co.uk

HOCKEY Hurricane Sports Schools hockey

Email: Gary@hurricanesports.co.uk www.hurricanesports.co.uk

Lincoln Hockey Club

01522 873600

Newark Hockey Club

07793 539164

Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln LN6 9AX Magnus Community Sports Centre, Earp Avenue, Newark, NG24 4AB

HORSE RIDING

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

Calder Farm Stables

Synergy Sports 07540 606846 Coaching & Football Frenzy

Balderton Lane, Coddington, Newark NG24 3BN

www.synergysportscoaching.co.uk

Newark Equestrian Centre 07714 182876 Oakhill Equestrian Centre 07901 654964 Oakhill Farm, Swinderby, Lincoln LN6 9QG

Park Riding School

GOLF

07989 116430

Calder Road, Lincoln LN5 9BB

01522 526168

Newland Street West, Lincoln LN1 1QE

Crazy Daisy Golf

07812 347415

Poppyﬁelds Equestrian 07977 927770

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

Branston Rd, Heighington, Lincoln LN4 1QQ

Lincs Mini Golf

Rednil Farm, Welton Green Lane, Lincoln LN2 3JE

07798 552 554

Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Rd, Lincoln www.lincsminigolf.co.uk

tel: 01522 535068

Rednil Farm Riding Stables 01673 860548 Saxilby Riding School

01522 702240

40, High Street, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2HA

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Lincoln Kickboxing Academy 07900 932690

MARTIAL ARTS Aikido Lincoln

Monson Street, Lincoln www.aikidolincoln.co.uk

Lincoln Fight Factory, Unit 3, Vulcan Park, George Street, Lincoln LN5 8LG www.lincolnkba.co.uk

01522 889620

Cherry Willingham Judo Club 01522 803597

07554 447718

Newark Freestyle Mixed Martial Arts

07903 666194

Newark Martial Arts

01636 605708

www.lincolnlowﬁeldsshukokaikarate.co.uk

Cherry Willingham Community School Croft Lane, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln LN3 4JP www.community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ CherryWillinghamJudoClub

49 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1BE www.newarkmartialarts.co.uk

Lincoln Karate Academy 07817 607190 www.lincolnkarateacademy.co.uk

KODOKAN Judo Club

Lincoln Lowﬁelds Shukokai Karate Club

07723 362580

SPORTS CENTRES

Meet every Tuesday: Junior Beginners 6pm-7.15pm. Advanced Juniors & Adults 7:15pm-9:15pm at – First Lesson FREE! Contact Joe Dowling (head coach)

Deans Sport & Leisure

01522 876373

Grove Leisure Centre

01636 655780

Lincoln College, Monks Rd, Lincoln, LN2 5HQ www.deans-sport.co.uk

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EP www.kodokanjudoclub.co.uk

London Rd, Balderton, Newark NG24 3AL www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/glc/

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activities SPORTS COACHING Hurricane Sports

garyjohnson@hurricanesports.co.uk www.hurricanesports.co.uk

Multi Sport Pro

01522 241044

Moor Lane, N.Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9AX www.harpersﬁtness.co.uk/north-kesteven-centre

WIN Squash Coaching

07968 968805

The Dome

www.synergysportscoaching.co.uk

North Kesteven Sports Centre 01522 883311

01302 370777

Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7PD www.the-dome.co.uk

The Showroom

01522 508377

Tritton Rd, Lincoln, LN6 7QY www.theshowroom.org.uk

Yarborough Leisure Centre 01522 873600 Riseholme Road, Lincoln LN1 3SP activenation.org.uk/leisure-centre/ yarborough-leisure-centre/

www.multisportpro.uk

Synergy Sports Coaching 07540 606846

SWIMMING City of Lincoln Pentaqua 07598 318028 Swim 21 accredited swimming club www.pentaqua.org

Grove Leisure Centre

01636 655780

London Rd, Balderton, Newark NG24 3AL www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/glc/

Jubilee Park 01526 353478 Outdoor Swimming Pool Stixwould Rd, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QH www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk

North Kesteven Sports Centre 01522 883311

Moor Lane, N.Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9AX www.harpersﬁtness.co.uk/north-kesteven-centre

One-to-one Swim School 01522 721738 The Dome

01302 370777

Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7PD www.the-dome.co.uk ��

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TENNIS COACHING Hurricane Sports

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clothing & accessories Ever After

01522 541554

Gente Bella

01636 643733

Klogz Shoes

01522 880550

Masdings

01636 703502

Moonbeams

01636 700403

Preloved children’s clothes 13 Garmston Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HZ Designer children’s clothing Chain Lane, Newark NG24 1BF www.jollyclothes.co.uk 11, Newport, Lincoln LN1 3DE

Designer wear for adults and children 13 Middlegate, Newark NG24 1AG www.masdings.com

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Passion 2 Dance Studios 01522 691292 6, Farrier Road, Lincoln LN6 3RU www.passion2dance.co.uk

Reloved

07799 516179

Preloved designer children’s clothing, handcrafted & unique gifts 53, Stodman Street, Newark NG24 1AW www.relovedboutique.co.uk

Ruby Red Kids Boutique

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01522 530007

27 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD www.rubyredkidsboutique.co.uk

Screaming Green

01522 567203

Sugar and Spice UK

01522 533466

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Teeny Weeny Tutus

07930 951383

Beautiful, hand made tutus, tailor made to suit any occasion www.facebook.com/TeenyWeenyTutus

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childcare & nurseries CHILDMINDERS & CRECHES

Newark NG24

Birchwood & Doddington Park LN6

Caroline Ann Edis 07502 235564 Emma Louise Dodd 07891 472814 Firsthand Childcare 01636 671915 Hayley Emma Breslin 07850 968732 Kim Lorraine Scarbro 01636 705709 Lynda Margaret Davidson 07502 235564 Samantha Jane Rose 07716 112293

Becky’s Childcare 01522 827125 Moonbeams Childcare 01522 874830 Sue Drakes Childminder 01522 859472

Bracebridge & Brant Road LN5 Gingerella’s Day Care 07753 823007 Happy Faces 01522 878083 Heather’s House 01522 723406 Pansy Potters Childcare 01522 889315 Puddle Ducks Day Care 01522 521740

Serving Holy Trinity & Christ Church only

Sally Patricia Dawes Tracey Jane Smith

07725 889814 07876 563416

NURSERIES & DAY CARE

Cherry Willingham & Reepham LN3

Bracebridge & Brant Road LN5

Cherry Cherubs Kidz in Toe Laura Beale Looby Loo’s Childcare

Lincoln Central Children’s Centre

01522 595141 01522 808077 07712 813546 01522 753828

Dunholme

01522 569511

Lincoln Central Chlidren’s Centre, St Andrew’s Close, Lincoln LN5 7XT

Portland Kindergarten 01522 528524 35 Tentercroft St, Lincoln, LN5 7DB

My Little Angels Childcare 01673 866464

Heighington & Metheringham LN4

Rainbow Day Nursery Children’s Centre

Little Angels Childcare 01526 322105 Sians Childcare 01522 850763

Branston & Heighington LN4

Skellingthorpe LN6 Buttercup Daycare

01522 801712

Uphill Lincoln LN1 & LN2 Angela Harrison 01673 866603 Brightstar Childminding 01522 800828 Cathedral Childminding 01522 568508 Little Cherubs 01522 870334 Little Miss Sunshine 01522 548403 Little Stars Childminding 07894 389964 Penny’s Childminding 07828 050215 Services

Newark NG23 - Collingham Envisage Childcare

tel: 01522 535068

07583 209638

01522 722222

409 Brant Rd, Waddington, Lincoln LN5 9AL

Branston Community Day Nursery

01522 880420

Glebe Farm Nursery

01522 575055

Station Rd, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1LH Glebe Farmhouse, Heighington Rd, Lincoln LN4 2RJ

Teddy Bears Day Nursery 01522 511505

91 Grantham Rd, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln LN4 2LD

Cherry Willingham LN3 Cherry B Day Nursery

01522 807081

37 Church Lane, C/Willingham, Lincoln LN3 4AD

Cherry Tots Pre-School 07709 291009 Cherry Willingham CP School, Lime Grove, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln LN3 4BD

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North Hykeham & Skellingthorpe LN6 Angels Childcare

01522 705678

Bubbles Day Nursery

01522 692000

Kingsley Rd Lincoln LN6 3TA

98-100 Grange Crescent, Lincoln LN6 8DA

Fun Farm Day Nursery 01522 692338

Stephenson Rd, N.Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 3QU www.funfarm.co.uk

Bullpit Road Nursery

07590 646566

Children 1st @ Newark

01636 611914

Bullpit Rd, Balderton, Newark NG24 3PT Muskham Road, Newark NG24 1DP

Fernwood Day Nursery 01636 701200 Rubys Ave, Fernwood, Newark NG24 3RS

Rainbow Day Nursery

01636 611603

YMCA Woodlands Daycare 01522 685499 Whitethorn Grove, Lincoln, LN6 OPF

Old Station Masters House, Great North Rd, Newark NG24 1BL

Uphill Lincoln LN1 LN2

Serendipitys Nursery

01636 679050

Serendipitys Nursery

01636 613829

The Old Station Nursery – Newark

01636 706949

Carlton Day Nursery

01522 787070

Scampton Playmates

01522 731581

The Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Rd, Lincoln LN2 4WA

The Playhouse, Gibson Road, Scampton, Lincoln LN1 2TR

The Old Station Nursery 01522 533280

Elm House, Monks Road, Lincoln LN2 5HL www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk

The Old Station Nursery 01522 870111

The Marina, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN1 1RD www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk

The Old Station Nursery

52 London Rd, New Balderton, Newark NG24 3AH

79, Appletongate, Newark, NG24 1LP

Martin Forster House, Newark, NG24 1JY

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145 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PL www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk

Newark NG23 Cherubs Day Nursery

01636 706525

Bathley Lane, North Muskham, Newark NG23 6HN

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01636 613833

Balderton Village Day Nursery

01636 704708

73 Appletongate, Newark NG24 1LN

173 London Rd, Balderton, Newark NG24 3BN

Beacon Hill Day Nursery 01636 704823 29 Beacon Hill Rd, Newark NG24 2JH

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children’s parties ACTIVITY CENTRES

Lincoln Bowl

01522 522059

Washingborough Road, Lincoln, LN4 1EF

Frontline Lasertag

01522 809028

Lincoln Superbowl

01522 541669

Gate 5, Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln LN2 2NA

Valentine Road, Lincoln LN6 7BH www.lincolnsuperbowl.co.uk

Fun Farm & Lasertag

01522 695553

Lincs Mini Golf

07798 552554

Stephenson Rd, North Hykeham, Lincoln www.funfarm.co.uk

Pennels Garden Centre, Newark Road, Lincoln LN6 9NT

Gateway Park/ Brewers Fayre

01522 812420

Playzone

01522 539999

Rand Farm Park

01673 858904

High Ropes Adventure

01673 842724

Newark Rd, S. Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9UJ Linwood Warren, Legsby Road, Market Rasen LN8 3QT

Jolly Jungle

01636 613311

Leo’s Play Centre

01636 611122

Unit 4, Worktown, Northern Road, Newark NG24 2EU

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The Natural World Centre 01522 688868 Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk

The Showroom

01522 508360

UK Superbowl

01636 554166

Woodside Wildlife & Falconry Park

01522 754280

Tritton Rd, Lincoln, LN6 7QY www.theshowroom.org.uk/parties

69 Castle Gate, Newark, NG24 1BE

Newball, nr Langworth, Lincoln LN3 5DQ www.woodsidefalconry.com

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINERS Acting the Party

0845 475 2115

Burger Bill Magic Shows 07876 574313

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07814 924790

Dr D’s Science Days

07866 875202

Eventsartist

07854 911447

www.drdssciencedays.co.uk www.eventsartists.com

First Choice Magical Parties 01522 525353 www.magicalparties.co.uk

Flutterby Face Painting 0800 6126821 www.ﬂutterbyfacepainting.co.uk

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Mr Shineys Magic Children Parties

01472 815422

Party Giggles – Character Mascots

07906 340555 07796 964089

Party Mascots – Character Mascots

07428 197919

www.partymascots-lincoln.co.uk

www.multisportpro.co.uk

QL Discos

01522 875353

Party Gigglez

Squirts Fun Bus

07798 790869

Passion 2 Dance Studios 01522 691292

Story Book Days

01522 752219

www.mrshiney.co.uk

www.qldiscos.co.uk www.squirtsfunbus.co.uk

www.storybookdays.co.uk

Wow Factor Parties

07428 197919

www.wowfactorpartieslincoln.com

THEMED PARTIES Activities Away Centre 01522 697527 www.activities-away.com

Antonia Jewelzparties 01507 585114 07411 634694 www.jewelzparties.co.uk

Arty Pots

01636 918155

7 Church Street, Newark NG24 1DT www.artypots.com

Bransby Horses

01427 788464

Bransby , Lincoln LN1 2PH www.bransbyhorses.co.uk

Choklet

01636 650095

Lisa Hurst Dance Parties

07890 545372

Multi Sport Pro

01522 241044

Offer parties individually designed to ensure that every child taking part has a day to remember. Parents & children can select the sports they want to play to make sure everyone is involved in the birthday celebration We provide all the equipment, including a trophy for the birthday child & various other prizes throughout the party.

07796 964089

Moshi Monster character lookalikes 07926 894707

6, Farrier Road, Lincoln LN6 3RU www.passion2dance.co.uk

Pete the Music Man

01522 850912

Pets Cabin & Reptile Centre

01522 523630

Music Parties

142 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN5 8QF www.petscabin-lincoln.co.uk

Poppets Play Hire 01636 611753 & Character Lookalikes www.poppetsplayhire.co.uk

Sublime Science

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Across the High Street and the city centre people will be twisting, jiving, gyrating, hopping, bopping and just about any other kind of dancing you can think of. Local performers, community groups, schools and street theatre artists will be leading the fun, so dust off your dancing shoes and come join in!

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JULY 22nd-SEPTEMBER 1st Lincoln By The Sea – Lincoln City Square Monday 22nd July – Sunday 1st September

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JULY 27th Punch and Judy Festival Saturday 27th July

Punch and Judy – the traditional and very poular puppet show featuring Mr. Punch and his wife, Judy. The show is performed by a single puppeteer inside the booth. Children of all ages love a Punch & Judy puppet show! Performances between 10am & 4.30pm, lasting 15-20 minutes throughout the day.

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Family Focus Month – Pauper’s Yarn Tour – The Workhouse Saturday 27th July, 11.15am – 12.15pm

Join pauper Sarah Godson or Henry Stanley to ﬁnd out what life was really like in The Workhouse on this family-focused introductory tour. The Workhouse, Upton Road, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT. 01636 817260

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Fossil Fun Monday 29th July, 10.30am

Let’s take a look at some of the fossils that might be found around Whisby and then make some of our own using air drying clay. Suitable for children 4 years and above and will cost £2.50 each. Parents are asked to remain responsible for their children throughout. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW. Booking essential on 01522 688868

www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk

JULY 28th Birds and Beasts – Gainsborough Old Hall Sunday 28th July

See the beautiful tame owls in the Great Hall, then make a clay owl, or carved ﬁgure. Investigate the beasts that live in the Hall. Adults £6, Concessions £4, Family Ticket £16, Under 5’s FREE, Large Groups 10% off, EH Members FREE. Parnell Street, Gainsborough. For further information tel: 01522 782040

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JULY 30th ‘Pond Dipping’ – Hartsholme Country Park Tuesday 30th July, 1pm-3pm Meet at the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, LN6 0EY. Join us and explore the creatures of the deep. Places are limited. To book a place or ﬁnd out more contact us on 01522 873 577 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk. Cost: £2

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JULY 31st Picture Printing Wednesday 31st July, 10.30am

Create your own printed artwork using potatoes, apples, imagination and lots more! Suitable for children 4 years and above and will cost £2.50 each. Parents are asked to remain responsible for their children throughout. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW. Booking essential on 01522 688868

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AUGUST 1st Summer Craft Day – Fan-tastic Seaside Creatures – Museum of Lincolnshire Life Thursday 1st August, 10am-4pm

A fun-ﬁlled day of seaside themed crafts for all the family. Try making an octopus key-ring, or a star-ﬁsh fridge magnet, or do some sand and shell sculpture. And for when the sun is out, make yourself a beautiful Victorian style fan. Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY. 01522 782040. Admission Free - £1 for optional crafts.

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AUGUST 1st-4th Continental Market – Marshall’s Yard Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th August

A huge Continental Food Market visits Marshall’s Yard for the ﬁrst time this year. Bring the family along for a great day out. Enjoy a wonderful selection of foods from the continent and take in some great shopping. Marshall’s Yard, Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA

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AUGUST 3rd & 4th

AUGUST 6th

Horsing Around Part Two – Lincoln Castle Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August

The clip clopping of hooves returns! 15th Century war games on horseback. Come and meet Boreas and Contessa – the noble steeds. Event admission charges apply Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA. 01522 782040

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Summer Holiday Fun – Shelter Building at Sherwood Pines Forest Park Tuesday 6th August, 10am-12noon

Can you build a shelter out of just forest materials? Join the rangers to have a go. For families with children 5+. Cost £5 per person. Children must be accompanied. Booking is essential on 01623 821459

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AUGUST 5th Skittle Alley Games Monday 5th August, 10.30am

One of our favourite traditional games. Make your own game of skittles using recycled materials & then take them home to challenge your family to a game! Suitable for children 4 years & above & will cost £2.50 each. Parents are asked to remain responsible for their children throughout. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW Booking essential. 01522 688868

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Children’s Creative workshop day.A curious day of all things Alice, tea cups and jabberwocky fun! Crafts will include an edible tea cup and playing card puppets. Ages 7-11 Years. Cost £22. To book call 07770 878466

www.storybookdays.co.uk

Junk Animals – Hartsholme Country Park Tuesday 6th August, 1pm-3pm

Join the Park Rangers and create your own junk animals. Places are limited. To book a place or ﬁnd out more contact us on 01522 873 577. At the Visitor Centre, HartsholmeCountryPark. Cost: £3.40

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Harry Potter – Storybookdays Wednesday 7th August, 10am-3pm

A magical day at Hogwarts! We will be making golden snitches, wands & sweets inspired by the book as well as playing Quidditch & retelling the story through drama. Ages 7-11yrs. Cost £22. Nocton Village Hall. 07770 878466

www.storybookdays.co.uk

Froggy Frolics - Wed 7th August, 10.30am

Make a froggy board game for lots of ﬂippy froggy fun! Suitable for children 4 years+. Cost £2.50 each. Parents are asked to remain responsible for their children throughout. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW. 01522 688868

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7th & 8th August for ages 7-12 years, 14th &15th August for ages 12 years +. These workshops are taught by expert teachers who have worked alongside Lady Dynamite, Whitney Houston, Graham Norton, The Feeling & Beverley Knight to name a few. Each workshop day is £15 or just £25 for both days. A £10 deposit is required. The summer workshops will be held at the NK Sports Centre in the Dance Studio. Call 07881 875982 to book.

AUGUST 8th History Detectives Family Fun Day – The Collection Thursday 8th August

AUGUST 7th Harry Potter – Storybookdays Wednesday 7th August, 10am-3pm

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www.thecollectionmuseum.com

The Gruffalo – Storybookdays Thursday 8th August, 10am-3pm

Join us as we retell this well loved story in the woods and Nocton Village Hall meet the characters from the book. We will be making masks, Gruffalo crumble and cakes! Cost £22. Ages 4-7 Years. 07770 878466.

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AUGUST 11th

Overnight Bushcraft for Families at Sherwood Pines Forest Park Friday 9th & Saturday 10th August

Could you survive a night in the woods? Join the rangers at Sherwood Pines to find out. Build your own shelter to sleep in using forest materials, learn some fire lighting techniques & cook your dinner on the open fire. For families with children 8+. Cost £40 Dinner, breakfast & drinks are provided. Booking is essential. 01623 821459

Email: karina.thornton@forestry.gov.uk

Family Fun Day – Hartsholme Country Park Sunday 11th August, 11am-4pm A Celebration of Hartsholme Country Park with various activities. Call for details. To ﬁnd out more contact us on 01522 873 577. Free entry, some charges for activities will apply but for the most part these are free. At various locations in HartsholmeCountryPark

Email: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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AUGUST 12th

Tudor Living History Weekend – Gainborough Old Hall Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th August

Let’s go Fly a Kite Monday 12th August 10.30am

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Tudor Living History weekend – come and see what life was like for the Hall during the Tudor period 1580-1590. Adults – £6 Concessions £4 Family Ticket £16 Under 5′s FREE Large Groups 10% off English Heritage members FREE. Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. For more information tel: – 01522 782040

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AUGUST 13th Summer Holiday Fun – Shelter Building at Sherwood Pines Forest Park Tuesday 13th August, 10am-12noon

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Unit 5, The Green, Nettleham. Children’s Creative workshop day. From award winning David Walliams, comes this hilarious book. Come and meet Ben’s Granny, ‘very much your textbook Granny’ or so she seems! What’s her secret? We will be creating Crown Jewels, cunning plans for a master theft and having a junior dancing competition! Ages 7-11 Years. Cost £22. 07770 878466

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Taking inspiration from the popular Clay Mates we sell in the shop, here’s a chance to create your very own clay companion. Suitable for children 4 years+. Cost £2.50 each. Parents are asked to remain responsible for their children throughout. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW. Booking essential on 01522 688868

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AUGUST 16th Mary Poppins – Storybookdays Friday 16th August, 10am-3pm

Nocton Village Hall. Children’s Creative workshop day. Join us in a day of all things Mary, there will be singing, chim chim cheree dancing, chalk painting and kite ﬂying. A practically perfect day! Time to book – spit, spot! Ages 4-11 Years. Cost £22. 07770 878466

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AUGUST 17th

AUGUST 19th

Arboretum Anniversary Community Fun Day Saturday 17th August, 11.00am-3pm

The APACT Parent Forum is a community group based at the Abbey Children’s Centre raising funds to pay for family based activities within the area. Community First funding awarded the group money to make this a fantastic family day for everyone. Local community groups will attend to provide information on what is available to families within the area, children’s activities such as bouncy castles, sport sessions, kite making, an under 5’s play area, music man session, balloon modeller & much more. Cost: free. Something for all ages. (Children must be accompanied by an adult) - come & join us. Find more about APACT & how to get involved, call into the Abbey Children’s Centre & speak to Aaron or speak to any of the Parent Forum Members.

Beach in a Box - Mon 19th Aug, 10.30am

We all love a day on the beach collecting treasure along the shore – bring some of yours in or share our tide line treasure to create your own beach scene in a box. Suitable for children 4 years+. Cost £2.50 each. Parents are asked to remain responsible for their children throughout. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW. Booking essential on 01522 688868

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Summer Holiday Fun – Shelter Building at Sherwood Pines Forest Park Tuesday 20th August, 10am-12noon

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Children’s Creative workshop day. Join us as we retell this well loved story in the woods and meet the characters from the book. We will be making masks, Gruffalo crumble and cakes!. Ages 7-11 Years. Cost £22. To book call 07770 878466. Unit 5, The Green, Nettleham

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Treasure Hunt – Hartsholme Country Park Tuesday 20th August, 1pm-3pm

Ahoy me hearties, why not why not try our pirate themed ‘Treasure Hunt’. To book a place or ﬁnd out more contact us on 01522 873 57. At the Visitor Centre, HartsholmeCountryPark. Cost: £2

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Spoon People Wednesday 21st August, 10.30am

Using wooden spoons and pegs create your own spoon people. You can choose to dress them in princess outﬁts or battle dress – you decide! Suitable for children 4 years+. £2.50 each. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW. Booking essential on 01522 688868

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AUGUST 29th Summer Treasure Hunt – Museum of Lincolnshire Life Thur 29th Aug, 10am-4pm – last admission 3.30pm A fun challenge for all the family. Meet our costumed characters and join in with interactive activities, collecting the clues hidden around the museum until you have solved the mystery and can claim your prize. Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY. 01522 782040. Admission Free £1 charge for Treasure Hunt Sheet. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/visiting/museums/ museum-of-lincolnshire-life/

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