Summer issue 2014 by Molly's Guide

issue 12 â&#x20AC;˘ Summer 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ Lincoln & Newark

for parents & carers

Putting the fun into learning

Search for gold in Lincolnshire

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FOOTBALL HOLIDAY CLUB PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED 10am-5pm daily. Ages 6+. £5 per day Pizza Making 1pm-3pm 4pm-5pm £2.00

28th July 1st August

Quids In 9am-5pm £1.00

Street Dance 10am-12pm £2.00

Late Night Movie Night Open till 11pm 12+ | £2.50

Junior Youth Night Youth Night Youth Night Youth Night Ages 6-11 | 4pm-6pm Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm

PARKOUR HOLIDAY CLUB PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED 10am-3pm daily. Ages 8+. £10 per day or £45 for the week

PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED

4th August 8th August

Sports Challenge 1pm-3pm £2.00

Crazy Crafts 10am-12pm £2.00

Quids In 9am-5pm £1.00

Crazy Crafts 1pm-3pm £2.00

Grafﬁti Workshop 10am-4pm 8+ | £3.00

Junior Youth Night Youth Night Youth Night Youth Night Youth Night Ages 6-11 | 4pm-6pm Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED PERFORMANCE WEEK 10am-3pm daily. Ages 8-16. £10 per day or £45 for the week.

PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED

Stage Lighting, Dance Workshops, Clowning, Musical Theatre, Street Dance, Puppetry

18th August 22nd August

Crazy Crafts 10am-12pm £2.00

Quids In 9am-5pm £1.00

Crazy Crafts 1pm-3pm £2.00

Cake Making 1pm-3pm Sports Challenge 10am-12pm

Closed 25th August 29th August

Crazy Crafts 10am-12pm £2.00

Quids In 9am-5pm £1.00

Sports Challenge 1pm-3pm £2.00

Late Night Movie Night Open till 11pm 12+ | £2.50

Youth Night Youth Night Youth Night Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm Ages 11-25 | 6pm-9pm

Under 8’s must not be left unattended

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Welcome... Welcome to the summer edition of Molly’s Guide. It might be the magazine’s 12th edition but I’m especially excited as it’s my ﬁrst writing for it.

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I’m just saying hello for now and introducing myself and my family but I’m looking forward to investigating all things parenting in and around Lincoln and Newark from the autumn edition onwards. If you want to say hello back to me sooner than that then look out for me on the Molly’s Guide website where I’ll also be popping up with a regular blog including covering news and events in between. I’ve been privileged to live in the Lincoln area for most of my life and to have worked for many different county organisations and businesses discovering the city through them. But since having my son Luke, now 22 months old, I’m rediscovering it again in yet another - very fun! - way.

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And, as I’m even more excited to write, as my husband James and I are expecting our second child in December, I’m looking forward to seeing it through another person’s eyes again. I know there’ll be lots to cover, especially in editions like this one that span the summer holidays and initial back to school days, so if you’d like to see information on a particular topic or are organising a family event then please just drop me an email to let me know. (Karen@mollysguide.co.uk) Meanwhile let’s all hope for a summer of paddling pool weather!

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Molly’s News Sunbeam Fairs & Events Sat 19th & Sun 20th July - Kelham Hall Summer Fete, 10am-5pm, Main Road, Kelham, Notts NG23 5QX Thur 24th July - Assembly Rooms, Pamper Evening, 7pm-10pm, Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR Sat 26th July - St Peter St Paul Parish Centre, Craft & Gift Fair, 10am-2pm, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln LN6 7RB Sun 27th July - North Kesteven Sports Centre, Craft Fair & Funtime for Kids, 11am-4pm, Moor Lane, N. Hykeham LN6 9AX Sat 2nd Aug - Alive, Town Centre, Lincoln, Craft Fair & Funtime for Kids, 10am-4pm, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1XD Sun 3rd Aug - Wragby Town Hall, Craft & Gift Fair, 11am-3pm, Louth Rd Wragby LN8 5PH Sat 9th Aug - The Priory Centre, Craft Fair & Funtime for Kids, 11am-3pm, Colegrave Street, Lincoln LN5 8DW Sun 10th Aug - Assembly Rooms, Craft & Gift Fair, 10am-5pm, Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR Sat 16th Aug - St Peter St Paul Parish Centre, Craft Fair & Funtime for Kids, 10am-2pm, Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln LN6 7RB Sun 17th Aug - Assembly Rooms, Handmade with Love Craft Fair, 10am-5pm, Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR Thur 21st Aug - Assembly Rooms, Craft Fair & Funtime for Kids, 10am-4pm, Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR Thur 21st Aug - Assembly Rooms, Pamper Evening, 7pm-10pm, Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR Sun 24th Aug - North Kesteven Sports Centre, Craft Fair & Funtime for Kids, 11am-4pm, Moor Lane, N. Hykeham LN6 9AX Sat 30th Aug - Alive, Town Centre, Lincoln, Craft & Gift Fair, 10am-4pm, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1XD SUNBEAM FAIRS AND EVENTS Tel: Claire on 07462 890940 for event details E: sunbeamfairsandevents@gmail.com

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Car-buying conundrum Okay, confession time – I like nice cars but that’s about as far as my automotive expertise goes. You can imagine then, how I was overcome with sheer panic at the prospect of buying one for the ﬁrst time after 20 years of company car driving. Although I’m a strong-minded businesswoman, it was a real fear that I’d be coerced into spending too much on something I really didn’t want to buy. After all, car dealers see a pair of heels and they smell vulnerability, don’t they? Well, not at Just Audi VW on Lincoln’s Outer Circle Road, it seems. All that initial apprehension I felt ebbed quickly away when I got chatting to James Stone. Not only did he listen to my trivial list of criteria – yes to diesel and no to red paint or something an old woman might drive – he did so without laughing. Not even a smirk. Once he’d established how much my budget would stretch to, he showed me models that met my needs. And because I’d not felt pressured or patronised I was soon behind the wheel of my new Audi A3 S-Line. Great to know exemplary customer service is alive and well. Just Audi VW – Outer Circle Road, Lincoln Tel: 01522 24677 www.justaudivw.co.uk

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Getting on the stage with fun The Theatre School of Performing Arts (TRSPA) is a dynamic and affordable weekend theatre school for children aged 3 - 18 years, with the emphasis on fun and conﬁdence building in a safe environment through singing, acting and dance classes culminating in a spectacular annual performance at the Lincoln Theatre Royal. TRSPA has been running for 13 years and continues to be the leading and most successful children’s performing arts school in Lincolnshire. We have over 200 students - and it’s a total that keeps on growing! Our classes are held in a central location and we are the only local performance school to employ a full time Nanny in charge of children’s welfare during lesson times. All our staff are CRB checked and are committed to practices that protect children and young people. Our TRSPA Patron is the accredited and much loved actress and singer Su Pollard who regularly attends our annual Prizegiving

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ceremony to give out the awards and trophies to our students. Since our inception, our classes have helped provide a springboard for some of the country’s leading young performers. The success of TRSPA has been demonstrated through the high acceptance rate of our current and past students into performance colleges and the acting/dancing/singing profession. Junior School (Ages 3-8) A 55 minute taster class – a perfect introduction for younger children, all classes are kept small to nurture budding talent. Main School (Ages 8-18) Main school is for anyone interested in the chance of performing in theatre, and to learn music, drama and dance from professional teachers, actors and directors. Committed to providing a FUN, ACCESSIBLE and HIGH QUALITY creative experience! A great opportunity to learn, have great fun and meet new friends. Please see our website trspa.co.uk for further details!

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Dr D’s Science Days

Making science fun! There is a wide-spread misconception that science is complicated, and therefore not suitable for younger children, but nothing could be further from the truth!

by Dr Vicki Dennison

Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them, which is the essence of being a scientist. Especially at an early age, children learn at an incredible pace, soaking up information and learning through experimentation – Everything is new and each new experience provides more information to learn from. Think about it… The most common question asked by most children is “Why?”… They have a thirst for knowledge, and that is what makes working with them such a joy! The aim of Dr D’s is to make Science fun for 5 to 11 year-olds. Initially my focus was entirely on schools, then I realised that there were wider options for having fun with science, and started offering science themed birthday parties. Now I share my MAIN: Children are fascinated by chemical reactions. LEFT: Hands-on science! Photos: Tomato Frog Productions

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love of science with people at a whole range of events across Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and the whole of the UK thanks to my involvement with BBC Science. These are exciting times for budding scientists in KS1 and KS2, as from September the Primary curriculum is changing. The new curriculum gives pupils the opportunity to study a wider range of science topics, and will hopefully inspire them to be see the wonder in even more aspects of the world around them. There is also a greater emphasis on scientific enquiry... That’s a fancy way of saying “trying things out”! This is where the type of activity days offered by companies such as Dr D’s could provide an extra element of excitement and entertainment for pupils. One of the best things about my job is that I get to see children doing science without even realising that’s what they’re doing... They think they’re just playing and having fun... which they are, but in a way that builds their scientific enquiry skills. It always makes me smile when the children have completed the instructions they’ve been given and, instead of sitting back and doing nothing, they start coming up with new ideas and new experiments using the equipment I’ve provided... Once you set them off investigating things there’s just no stopping them! There are options for covering the cost of science activities with grants available from organisations such as STEMnet (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths network). When I set up Dr D’s Science Days one of the first things I did was create a listing in the online STEM Directories, as STEMnet can provide funding to cover the cost of activities from companies registered on their site. Activity days come at a cost, but the benefits are priceless! Activities delivered by a specialist really do provide an experience which children will remember, and talk about, for years to come. issue 12 • Summer 2014

TOP: Children learn about the science of food at the Lincolnshire Show. Photo: Lincolnshire & Rutland EBP ABOVE: Birthday bath bombs. Photo: Jody Bett LEFT: Science brings smiles! Photo: Tomato Frog Productions

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Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes Project

Hunting for treasure in the Lincolnshire Marshes The key to unlocking a vault containing around £9,000 of gold lies within Lincolnshire – can you crack the Riddle before 6th October 2014?

Somewhere hidden amongst the ancient pastures and rolling landscape of East Lindsey lies the answers to a riddle which will unlock a vault containing gold worth around £9,000. The unique treasure hunt will lead those taking part on a journey of knowledge and wonderment, through Lincolnshire’s Grazing Marshes, discovering local wildlife, history, myths and legends – a great way to explore the coast this year. So, fancy yourself a Riddler? Not frightened of bogles and boggarts? Then let the Riddle of the Marshes lead you on causeys and byways across time & place in a search for glittering gold. Atween windswept marshes and storm-torn coast, seven treasures are to be sought and their names writ down. But beware the limpelty-lobelty stranger, for if you cannot guess his name he’ll curse ye forever! Don’t forget Riddler, you must ﬁnd the seven treasures, the stranger’s name and the pin number for the vault with the gold. You’ll ﬁnd all the clues in the story or in the communities of the marshes. Nothing is hidden or buried. Everything is visible and in a public space. You just need to look. Don’t discount anything, it could be important... The Riddle of the Marshes Project has been developed to showcase a landscape teeming with wildlife and cultural history to visitors. It is hoped that the Riddle of the Marshes will help to tell the story of this landscape in a completely new way. Each ‘Riddle of the Marshes’ pack contains a short story, map and a ‘golden compass’ to guide you through the clues . Packs cost £15 and are currently available from Louth, Skegness and Mablethorpe, Tourist information centres, or can be ordered over the phone by ringing 01507 613134. See you in the marshes!

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Come out to play with the NK Outreach Team

NK Outreach

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

Activities include: • Mobile Climbing Wall

• Ascent Indoor Climbing Wall

• Medium Skate Park

• POD Play Bus (Free)

• Mobile Half Pipe

• Free Bound Equipment

• New Age Kurling

• Exercise Referral (Free)

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

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LCFC

Lincoln City FC Sport & Education Trust Lincoln City FC Sport & Education Trust is a charity based at Sincil Bank Stadium that provides programmes to all ages across 5 key themes; Sport, Education, Social Inclusion, Health and Disability. Our aim is to inspire lives in local communities and get more people taking part in positive activities. Currently our delivery is split between grant funded projects that take place in schools and other local organisations and programmes open to the general public. The opportunities we have available for children to come and engage with Lincoln City in the community are: • Mini Kickers & Soccer School Coaching Structured coaching for 3 to 11 year olds where they will learn about the basics of football and try to improve their skills ready for junior football clubs in Lincoln and Market Rasen. • Football Holiday Clubs Fun activities for children aged 4 to 13 during the school holidays • Disability Football Clubs A structured club for children aged 8 to 16 who are disabled.

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• Extra Time Football Informal football kick about for children aged 7 to 18 on a Saturday evening • Birthday Parties We provide a party for the birthday boy or girls special day. Options include a Matchday party and Dominos Pizza. • Matchday Mascot Why not be Lincoln City FC Mascot for the day on home match games? Come and experience the club in a unique way.

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All of this information and more can be found on our website www.lcfcset.com plus you can use our online booking system to register and pay for any programmes. Furthermore please feel free to call 01522 563792 or email lcfcset@redimps.com For the Summer Holidays we have joined up with the Lincolnshire Co-op to offer an extended Holiday Club programme and also offers to Junior Co-op members. For this period we will be delivering our normal ﬁve week programme at Sincil Bank Stadium and then 5 additional days around the county; North Hykeham, Sleaford, Gainsborough, Market Rasen and Skegness. This partnership with the Lincolnshire Co-op will enable us to reach new children and also give the local areas a chance to have their own holiday club day. We hope that both Junior Lincolnshire Co-op members and non-members take advantage of these days and a large number of children will attend and engage in the activities.

Summer Football Club Information Lincoln City Football Holiday Club dates at SINCIL BANK STADIUM 4th-29th August (excluding 8th and 25th) 9am to 4.30pm (can drop off from 8.30am and pick up by 5pm) Prices start from £12 per day

Lincolnshire Co-op Junior members receive additional 10% off your booking

Lincoln City Summer Holiday Club in partnership with the Lincolnshire Co-op 28th July – Roses Playing Field, GAINSBOROUGH 29th July – Memorial Hall Playing Field, NORTH HYKEHAM 31st July – Wainﬂeet Road Playing Field, SKEGNESS 13th August – Sincil Bank Stadium, LINCOLN* 2nd September – MARKET RASEN 3rd September – Carres Grammar School, SLEAFORD 9am to 4pm Prices: Junior Lincolnshire Co-op members £12 Full Price £15

Any non-members wishing to take advantage of the discounted rate for the Lincolnshire Co-op days please contact the junior members team on 01522 544 632 Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm. *This day is being shared with the main holiday club

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Ladybugs Fitness

Giving Mother Nature a helping hand Ladybugsfitness was developed by Cathy Burton, a Specialist Physiotherapist and together are a group of dedicated therapists and instructors who aim to serve the ‘women of Lincoln’ in regards to their health and fitness. We can offer specialised Pregnancy and Postnatal treatments and classes and can provide free online/telephone consultations if you are unsure which treatment you will be best suited to. A little word from our Reflexologist, Kathryn... Having not had the labour I’d planned first time, I wanted things to be different second time round. A friend recommended I try reflexology and I must admit I was a little sceptical, after all what difference could a foot rub make! Reflexology helps to balance the body and eliminate toxins whilst being extremely relaxing. In pregnancy regular reflexology can help with common niggles such as morning sickness, heartburn, swollen ankles, tiredness, pelvic girdle pain as well as helping Mummies-to-be to feel mentally prepared for labour and meeting their new baby. For me, I managed to have the home birth I wanted and I credit regular reflexology to helping this to happen. I just had to learn how to do that! I have had the privilege of training with two renowned maternity reflexologists, who are

also doulas and former nurses and midwives. Eden Reflexology & Complementary Therapies was born. I am proud to be associated to Ladybugsfitness as their resident Reflexologist and treatments are available from a beautiful log cabin treatment room in my garden in Glentworth or at clinics in Saxilby or Gainsborough. If you would like to speak to me about Reflexology, please contact me on 01427 668897 or 07747 471752. To view more of what we can offer, please contact us on 07587 246542, email: info@ladybugsfitness.co.uk or visit www.ladybugsfitness.co.uk

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Putting the fun into fundraising at St Barnabas

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Sunday 21st September (11am to 3pm) will see the lovely one-acre beautiful refurbished garden at St Barnabas Day Therapy Centre at Hawthorn Road, Lincoln. The much loved fete will be full of fun and laughter as it helps raise money for its work. The fabulous Brain Smith will be entertaining the crowds reliving the hits of the 60’s & 70’s. There will be many stalls ranging from traditional tombola’s and games to the creative and vintage. There will be a juvenile Octopus ride, bouncy castle, face painting and showcasing for the ﬁrst time this year is Donkey rides. Juicy burgers and our famous Lincolnshire sausages will be served up on the BBQ

from Elite meats in the bail and of course lots of yummy homemade cakes. The day is also a chance for the public to explore the colourful, fragrant garden which has been lovingly designed and planted to create a tranquil space for reﬂection and outdoor relaxation. Particularly popular is the Walk of Life - a peaceful area dedicated to loved ones and open for everyone to see. There is something for everyone, pop along, enjoying the beautiful surrounding and help raise valuable funds for the hospice.

St Barnabas Fete

Sunday 21st September 2014 St Barnabas, Hawthorn Road, 11am - 3pm FREE ENTRY children’s

face g ride a p intin stalls bouncy castle bbq

For more information contact Becky T: 01522 559516 E: becky.otter@stbarnabashospice.co.uk www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk

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Bransby Horses

Summer holiday fun at Bransby Horses! The horses, ponies, donkeys & mules are all waiting to meet you this summer for fun, crafts and lots of hands on learning. Free admission, Bransby Horses provides an affordable, educational day out that caters for all the family. With over 370 animals on site, and more than 600 acres of ﬁelds with walkways, there are plenty of characters to meet and plenty to see. The Horse Sense Room provides an insight into how horses view the world and what it really takes to care for an equine. Our Autumn Fayre is set to be the biggest, most action packed yet. Demonstrations, hands on activities and parades of rescued animals are just the beginning! Why not treat yourself to home-made cakes, fresh local coffee and hot snacks from the Feedroom Café? Bransby Horses is wheel chair and dog friendly so offers a great day out for the entire family! In recent months we have been reporting the tales and mischief of our much adored Moses, but have you seen his new accomplice?

A handful of dates for your summer diary...

Back in April when Moses was found abandoned in a cold wet ditch, there was another little foal in Leeds ﬁghting a very similar battle. Hope Pastures (an equine welfare charity based in Leeds) took him under their wing and nursed him back to health. Aptly named Easter, the charity found, like Moses, he needed either some parental guidance or a foal his age to play and grow up with.

JULY 4th Bransby Horses tour and tea 24th Kids craft session 24th Day in the life of a Welfare Assistant presentation 30th Demonstration by our rehoming team

Both Bransby Horses and Hope Pastures put their heads together and decided it would be beneﬁcial for the boys to meet and become life-long friends. Arriving in Lincolnshire on 24th May, Yorkshire lad Easter now calls it his home, whilst remaining humble and grateful for the time and effort Hope Pastures gave him.

AUGUST 1st Meet the donkeys 8th Meet the adoption horses 12th Interactive pony care presentation 26th Farrier demonstration

Now double the trouble, the pair are wreaking havoc at our Animal Reception Centre. Whilst making sure they are ﬁt and healthy enough to join the Bransby Horses herd, the boys are investigating every nook and cranny, seeing what is chewable and taking much needed foal power naps to ensure they have enough energy to grow big and strong. The pair are now inseparable and their futures are set to be bright, fun ﬁlled and secure.

SEPTEMBER 4th Kids crafts sessions 9th Rags to riches presentation 16th Full tour of Bransby Horses 28th Autumn Fayre

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Lincoln Drill Hall

Get involved in the arts at Lincoln Drill Hall Lincoln Drill Hall is a great place to spend time with the family and the perfect environment to introduce children to the arts. The venue hosts a year round programme of live shows, theatre groups, workshops and creative sessions specifically aimed at younger audiences – from tiny tots to teenagers – plus events the whole family can enjoy together. During the Summer holidays Zest Theatre’s ‘Summer Challenge’ and the Drill Hall’s own ‘Fishtank Summer School’ provide budding young actors and producers with the opportunity to write, rehearse and produce their own show…and perform it in front of a live audience! On 9 August, the Drill Hall and Lincoln Castle present Illyria’s wonderful adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic ‘George’s Marvellous Medicine’ in the open air at the castle. Moving into the Autumn, Zest Theatre are back with ‘Gatecrash’, a ground-breaking, interactive show for ages 14+ that uses Silent Disco technology to put the audience at the heart of a teenage house party. Nicholas Allan’s fabulous book ‘The Queen’s Knickers’ is brought to the stage on 11 October in a hilarious and very silly production for ages 3+, while on 22 & 23 October, the playful, funny and moving play ‘Chalk About’ (for age 7+) explores how we see ourselves and others and features dance, chat and one perfect scene containing everything you could wish for! Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, ‘Old Macdonald’ (1 November) is a fun filled show that brings to life all the best loved characters from the original nursery rhyme along with a magical medley of games, giggles and sing along songs. And rounding off the year is our spectacular family panto ‘Aladdin’ (9 December - 4 January) packed with fantastic characters, songs, jokes and special effects, including an interactive CGI genie and a magical flying carpet. For further information about these events & activities pick up the Drill Hall’s Summer brochure or visit www.lincolndrillhall.com. issue 12 • Summer 2014

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Lincolnshire Rural & Community Touring

Professional Theatre on your doorstep! Lincolnshire Rural & Community Touring is part of a network of over 40 rural touring schemes across the UK, providing access to high quality arts events for people in rural areas. The programme has brought professional touring theatre, dance and music to rural and community venues in Lincolnshire for over 10 years, supported by local volunteers and promoters who select and host performances, sell tickets and publicise the shows. Venues for the programme range from village halls to schools and community centres, each providing a warm welcome to both audiences and visiting performers. The programme runs from September each year, through to the following June, and has an accompanying Lincolnshire Rural & Community Touring brochure listing all events which will be available in August. The scheme hosts several Children’s Theatre companies and this year is pleased to be touring The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Garlic Theatre who will conjure a bewitching tale, full of mystery and enchantment, with its blend of physical theatre, humour and technical wizardry. Puppets, mime and a dash of real magic will leave adults and children enthralled. Also on the tour is Proteus Theatre and Rapunzel. This is the story of a young girl with an overbearing mother, a prince of a boyfriend with vertigo, and very, very badly behaved hair. Proteus brings you a hair-raising, foot tapping, high ﬂying ‘wash and blow dry’ of a show, with music, puppets, gravity defying actors and a guarantee of bad hair days...

To join the mailing please visit the website www.lincsruraltouring.co.uk or like our Facebook page for up to date news about shows and venues. www.facebook.com/lincolnshireruraltouring issue 12 • Summer 2014

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Storybook Days

Where books come to life! Storybook days offer creative workshops that include drama, craft, music, culinary creations and games, all inspired by well loved children’s books.

Over the summer holidays we currently have 8 different workshops which take place in Nettleham and Nocton, both near Lincoln. Our Frozen inspired workshops are proving very popular. Using the story as inspiration we will make Marshmallow Snowmen, as well as crowns and frozen lollipops. Other activities will include singing, games and drama. Our Magic Far Away Tree workshop is always well attended with the highlight being the creation of our own sweetie trees. We will also be visiting the Land of Birthdays, having a picnic and creating our own new lands. We cater for around 20 children per day and always make at least 4 crafts. We often use the outdoor environment for treasure hunts, parachute games, storytelling and quests.

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“The most amazing story book days where the children enter a magical, imaginative world and really become involved with the story of the book. Using so many creative skills, from drama, cooking, sewing, drawing, crafts, dancing, going on walks and picnics. My little girl comes home so happy and full of chatter and excitement about her day. She loves these days and I will continue to recommend these days to my friends, if I could star rate them I would deﬁnitely give them 5 star!” - Lucy’s mum We also run workshops in Libraries, Schools, Children’s Centres, Farm Parks and Festivals. For more info, up to date news & workshops:

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University of Lincoln

Summer Scientist Week is back for its fourth 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. 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. This year the dates have changed we will be running this year from 4-8 August (incl.) Come and join us for science and fun!

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Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

Achieve success & potential

At Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, we have a history of outstanding achievement in a range of areas; not only academic successes, but also sporting and musical excellence and community work.

Our core purpose remains unchanged after many years: we believe every student should enjoy and be excited by learning. Only by taking pride in and valuing their education can students achieve and be successful. Our staff work with students and parents to raise the aspirations of our pupils and ensure they are supported and encouraged to reach and even exceed their own potential. The school prides itself on providing fantastic opportunities for its students to embark on life-changing experiences which widen their horizons and enhance their learning. The school has a growing reputation for involvement in European and international projects which take our pupils across the world. These experiences are just one of the ways the school seeks to develop students socially as well as academically, gain conďŹ dence, be motivated by a strong sense of personal worth and show 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 in sport, art, drama and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. Our recent newsletter is full of activities, events and international visits to broaden the education of our students. We are immensely proud of DonnaLea Millar and Sam Swannack achieving ďŹ rst place in the Lincoln Music Festival for their playing of instruments and our congratulations go to Jodie Hughes for qualifying for the National Riding for the Disabled Championship. Our Year 7 students visiting Boulogne, 43 footballers being coached in Madrid and a group of students putting their Russian language skills to use on a trip to St Petersburg are just some examples of the broad range of educational visits we offer. Take a look at our newsletter and read in more detail about these individuals as well as reading about more on our website www.srpa.co.uk. If you are looking for a successful, safe and caring school then come and visit Sir Robert Pattinson Academy.

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North Kesteven School

Creating conﬁdent futures with academic excellence... North Kesteven School is a highly successful Specialist Academy in Performing Arts. Our students aged 11 to 18 obtain excellent academic results; last year 67% of our Year 11 students gained 5 GCSEs grades A* to C including English & Maths. These results were the best in North Hykeham and the third highest among 10 secondary schools in the Lincoln area.

Students, staff, parents and governors are proud of and involved in their school. This is evident by the calm, engaging and positive atmosphere enjoyed by all at North Kesteven School. Please experience this for yourself and visit us on our September Open Evenings on the 16th and 24th September 2014, 5.30pm-8.30pm

At North Kesteven School we are committed to providing the best possible education for all of our students in the context of changing times. Our curriculum offers a range of academic, vocational and creative courses to ensure that every student can fulﬁl their potential. By providing the very best opportunities both in and beyond the classroom we succeed in our mission to create rounded, conﬁdent individuals who are full prepared for work and play in the 21st century.

For further information and to keep up to date with our news please visit www.nkschool.co.uk, telephone 01522 881010 and ‘like’ us on Facebook – North Kesteven School.

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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. PHOTO: Headteacher, Mr M Mckeown

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Sir William Robertson Academy

Come & find out how your child can aspire to a brighter future… Choosing a secondary school is one of the most important decisions you will have to make for you and your child. The decision making process will be eased by gathering as much information about possible schools in advance of the October deadline. With this in mind, we would like to extend an invitation to parents/carers for a personal tour of the Academy. During the tour you will see first-hand the excellent behaviour of our pupils and the high-calibre learning taking place in the classrooms. In addition, our ‘Open Week’ (held 15th. 16th, 17th September 2014) provide a chance to see the school working and meet with pupils who have very recent experience of starting in Year 7. Sir William Robertson Academy is a highly successful 11-18 school with a flourishing and rapidly expanding new 6th form. The School fosters an aspirational ethos in which every child is

expected to achieve the very best they can in all that they do. Situated in a rural location, SWRA provides a safe and idyllic learning environment and is easily accessible from Lincoln, Grantham, Sleaford, Newark and surrounding villages – with school buses serving each of these areas. Our pupils are well supported through an engaging and dynamic academic curriculum that is tailored to the needs of the individual. The school is well-resourced, with wonderful outdoor sporting facilities for a wide range of sporting activities. We offer a full and active programme of Musical and Performing Arts from our purpose built studios. Come and ﬁnd out how your child can ASPIRE to a brighter future, by booking a personal tour on 01400 272422 or visit www.swracademy.org

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Come and nd out how your child can ASPIRE to a brighter future… …by booking your personal tour of the school. If you are considering secondary school options for 2015 and beyond, call 01400 272422. Daily school transport from Newark, Grantham and Sleaford and surrounding villages.

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The Priory Academy LSST

A unique environment The Priory Academy LSST, one of the top performing non-selective State schools in the country, continues to ﬂourish and build on its recent successes. Students and their families are attracted by the academy’s unique environment. The achievement of academic excellence and the development of an individual’s true potential are pursued enthusiastically and successfully within the local, national and international communities. Students, from the day they arrive in Year 7, are encouraged to participate fully in all that the academy has to offer. It is expected that the relationship will last until, and even beyond, the time when they progress from Sixth Form to university and their chosen careers.

Judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, The Priory continues to post excellent examination results, including a 99% pass rate for ﬁve or more A*-C grades (including English and Maths) at GCSE. The aspirational emphasis also helps students progress to the country’s top universities, including Oxbridge and the rest of the Russell Group.

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

The academy’s philosophy, known as The Priory Ethos, is designed to ensure that students appreciate the excitement of learning, the rewards of personal challenge and the importance of helping others. In this way, they are helped to become true citizens of the world.

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

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Hartsholme Academy

What is School Direct? This is a one year, school based course, leading to Qualiﬁed Teacher Status (QTS) with the option of a Post Graduate Certiﬁcate of Education (PGCE) and carries the intention of a teaching post in your training school at the end.

It is a fantastic way to train with the academic and practical intertwining throughout the year giving application to the theory & a sound understanding to underpin practice. Course Structure • Training days in University and school • Three assignments carrying Masters credits • The remaining time spent developing skills through classroom practice Partnership with University As the lead school for EOS, Hartsholme Academy works closely with Nottingham Trent and Bishop Grosseteste Universities. It is a highly personalised course, tailored to individual needs, providing a university tutor, school mentor and your class teacher to support your development.

Why Train With Eos? With its lead school in Lincoln, EOS is a forward thinking, innovative alliance of schools who are passionate about learning for individuals. We offer an exceptional wealth of experiences with schools throughout England covering the full range of ages and settings. Our ethos is to facilitate children’s learning through project and challenge based learning. Children are empowered to make choices and to apply l earning in a range of contexts in a cross curricular way. We strive to inspire all learners with self-belief and to nurture the aspirations of children and adults alike. Trainees can take advantage of all that the alliance offers and will be valued team members. School Direct Routes 1) Fee paying - graduates fund their tuition, possibly receiving a bursary 2) Salaried – a high quality graduate with at least three years’ career experience may be employed and salaried by their training school as an unqualiﬁed teacher Entry Requirements • 1st or 2nd class degree • GCSE English, Maths and Science at Grade C or above • At least 10 days’ experience in school (fee paying) or • At least 3 years’ career experience (salaried) • Students must also pass the maths and English skills tests

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The journey to ‘outstanding’ is in full ﬂow at The Newark Academy

A recent OFSTED visit highlighted the improvements being made (particularly in the leadership of the school, and the Sixth Form) and we continue to relentlessly pursue the best outcomes for all students that attend our school each and every day. On the horizon is our new school building. We are delighted to be able to share initial plans for something we truly believe can help to transform education in Newark and become a hub for our local community. Planning has now reached advanced stages with our partners, Kier, ahead of building commencing in November 2016. The new building is scheduled to open in January 2016. Any students currently in year 6 will potentially experience almost 7 years in this modern, state-of-the-art learning environment.

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to technology whenever required. Design and Technology will contain excellent CAD/CAM facilities and English and Maths classrooms will be designed with student achievement the primary concern. Drama will be able to make use of a modern studio and auditorium whilst maximum space will be made available for budding musicians to practice. All classrooms will be bright and airy to ensure all students are comfortable and ‘Ready to learn’ each and every day. Rooms will be larger than the standard sized classrooms often associated with typical new school buildings and there will be large external courtyards built into the design to ensure learning isn’t restricted to the classroom. We quite simply cannot wait for the local community to experience our new school building and state of the art facilities.

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Lincoln Kickboxing Academy

Get fighting fit with kickboxing The Lincoln Fight Factory is becoming one of the fastest growing and most talked about training and martial arts centres in Lincoln. Catering for children of all ages and abilities, ladies wanting to lose that extra bit of weight or people wanting to get in to the competition side of a combat sport. The Great Northern Terrace based gym has had students fight all over the world including Argentina, New York, France, Ireland, Poland, Tenerife and Barcelona to name a few, fighting for major world title honours in both boxing and kickboxing disciplines. The gyms owner, Shawn Burton is a professional fighter, holding several British and European titles as well as being a former BBC Sportsman of the Year and as a coach has trained fighters right up to world title level. Some of the gyms most popular classes include the kids kickboxing, which is a designed programme to teach discipline, respect, social awareness and interaction as well as anger control and living a healthy lifestyle. Shawn has also trained children up to European title level and Black Belt standard through a tough grading system and ‘Shape Up’, a ladies only class that works on weight loss and toning, designed to get ladies in shape and then stay in shape. There are many different classes at the Lincoln Fight Factory ranging from boxercise, wrestling, fight team training, beginners classes, pole dancing classes, Brazilian Jujitsu and strength and conditioning classes. The gym has everything that a new starter would need to begin kickboxing classes, with a large array of gloves and pads and is the only gym in Lincolnshire to have a professional size boxing ring and a cage of MMA and Jujitsu classes. issue 12 • Summer 2014

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The gym has over 300 members, of all ages, abilities and nationalities including Polish, Latvia, Lithuanian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, French, Dutch and African – something that the gym takes great pride in bringing all nationalities together. For more information on the Lincoln Fight Factory please visit www.lincolnkba.co.uk or call Shawn on 07900 932690. MollysGuide

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Community Learning

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Passion 2 Dance

You are invited to the Perfect Princess Party... Surprise your little girl with a unique birthday party where they can feel like a princess and have a party they will never forget. For the extra special touch why not let Queen Elsa and Princess Anna host your magical and enchanting Frozen party... Frozen Princess Parties can include: • Private use of the studio for 2 hours, with party hostesses to entertain your guests • Dedicated VIP Birthday Party Room with a table set with beautiful tableware, colour co-ordinated satin linens and sashes, centrepieces & fairy lights • Princess Tea- Personalised food boxes, with home cooked fresh food - ﬁt for a Prince or Princess. • Elsa and Anna to help blow out your candles and sing Happy Birthday • Pampering at our own little Princess Spa with glitter tattoos and nails • Mini Disco with lights, dancing, games and prizes • Treasured photos with Princesses Elsa and Anna

We run a bespoke party planning service and offer several party packages including Princess Appearances and themes. We endeavour to ensure every party is personalised, beautiful and memorable. Importantly mum and dad get to relax and enjoy their daughter’s special day. We love creating memories. Due to the exclusivity of our parties, our diary ﬁlls fast and availability is limited, so do book ahead to avoid any disappointment.

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Lincoln Dances

Get ready for another chance to dance... Dust off your dancing shoes – Lincoln Dances is heading back to the city for the third time. Dancing in the streets, free have-a-go workshops and a spectacular theatre show featuring professional dancers alongside local performers are the highlights of the event, which runs from July 19 to 26. There will be dancing in the streets as the festival – which is part of the Lincoln Live series of events across the city – gets off to a ﬂying start with a day of dance displays in City Square in the heart of Lincoln on Saturday July 19. The day – which is always a bit hit with shoppers – runs from 10am-4pm and is free. “We’ll be out on the streets hoping to inspire, engage and get everyone dancing,” said Lincoln Dances director Sara Bullimore, a freelance arts consultant based in the city. “As usual we’ll be celebrating lots of different styles of dancing with performances from local groups including Footstepz Dance, Jumpstart, Dance Revolution, kNacKer’d Youth Dance, Rhythm in Movement, Classes with Kat and more. We are also welcoming 2faced Dance Company, who perform a fusion of street, break and contemporary dance, with their new show Two Old Men, which will take you on a life-long journey all the way to the pub!” Throughout the week the popular series of free ‘have a go’ workshops which were introduced at the festival last year will be back. They kick off with Ballet for Beginners with Luke Shepherd at the Priory Witham Academy dance studio in De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, on Tuesday July 22 from 6-7pm. The session is aimed at ages 11 to adult. On Wednesday July 23 Ruthba Choudhury is leading a hip-hop dance session for ages 11-17 at Sudbrooke Drive Community Centre in Lincoln from 6-7pm. Toddlers and their parents are welcome at an Early Years Creative Movement session led by Oksana Tyminska on Thursday July 24 from 3-4pm at the Priory Centre in Colegrave Street, Lincoln. The workshops end with a contemporary masterclass for dance students and graduates led by Ian Dolan on Friday July 25 at the Priory Witham Academy dance studio from 5-7pm. Sara explained: “The workshops are produced by artsNK in association with Lincoln Dances and issue 12 • Summer 2014

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professional dancers and practitioners. We just want people to come along and have a go and maybe discover a new style of dance that they really enjoy.” Free places for the sessions can be booked at sara.bullimore@googlemail.com And once again Lincoln Dances will culminate in a spectacular finale show at Lincoln Drill Hall on Saturday July 26 at 7.30pm featuring professionals and invited guests performing alongside dancers of all ages from across Lincolnshire. Dance artists Neil Callaghan and Simone Kenyon will open the night with their piece Someone Something Someone and the show will also feature Grantham-based Chantry Dance Company, Lincoln Dance Company, RAW Youth Dance, Rhythm in Movement, the Priory City of Lincoln Academy, Jumpstart, DWS, Footstepz Dance, RedXco and kNacKer’d Youth Dance. Tickets are £6 – or £5 if booked before July 1 – from the Drill Hall box office on 01522 873894 or book online at www.lincolndrillhall.com Lincoln Dances is part of the Lincoln Live series of festivals organised by the Lincoln Business Improvement Group. Lincoln BIG chief executive Matt Corrigan said: “Our Lincoln Live programme is all about highlighting the great things that go on in the city, helping to attract new visitors and creating a vibrant city centre. Focusing on dance, which is something everyone enjoys, is a great way to do that.” Copies of the Lincoln Dances leaflet, which has full details of the programme, are now available at venues around the city or email sara. bullimore@googlemail.com for a copy. Lincoln Dances has been funded by Arts Council England and Lincoln BIG. Supporters include artsNK and Dance 4. MollysGuide

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Visit The Seaside

Beside the seaside is best There is nowhere quite like the seaside for the perfect holiday whether travelling alone, with friends or with family.

The sights, the smells, the food, the atmosphere, the fun, the walks, the donkey rides, the pleasure fairs and the bracing air all add to the experience. Even research shows that we generally like to be beside the seaside more than anywhere else. And if the sun shines it just brings an extra bonus to a delightful setting. According to a study done a couple of years ago by the European Centre for Environment and Human Health, a holiday on the coast is significantly more likely to create a feeling of wellbeing than taking a break in a city, a park or even the countryside. Of course along the East Coast, it is only a short walk inland to find rolling countryside and with big cities and towns close by or a simple bus ride away, holidaymakers can have the best of it all - and return to the sea to find that all important tranquillity or hours of fun for the children of the family. Theme parks, wildlife and nature reserves, funfairs, and days out are too many to mention along the bustling coastline but the Visit the Seaside website offers much information on the

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best places to go, plus downloadable vouchers here www.visittheseaside.com/vouchers/ to help visitors get the most from their trip. For those on a shoestring budget, there are many ways to have cost free family fun. Wide-eyed children with huge smiles on their faces will run headlong towards the sandy beaches with bucket and spade in hand and happily play all day, and a walk along the beach, sand in toes, is priceless. Many of the excellent hotels and B&Bs have entirely reasonable rates but camping has become a popular and cheaper alternative that gives an earthy feel to offset the vast blue swathes of ocean, spreading out for miles from the coast. Seaside towns such as Skegness, Mablethorpe, and Cleethorpes are also hugely popular destinations for friends looking for night life fun in the many bars, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. After all that fun, a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rest follows and sleep descends, lulled by the sound of the gentle rolling waves which help with the feeling of relaxation and the knowledge that another day dawns in the best holiday environment available. A visit to the seaside is a holiday that you never want to end.

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School of Choc

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

Added extras are also available too such as buffets, chocolate invitation bars, chocolate fountain.

The school of choc host chocolate making parties & workshops for all ages from 5yrs &up with up to 15 people attending. Larger groups please get in touch. You can theme your party too!

Coming soon - chocolate fairy door decorating - keep an eye on my facebook page for details. To ﬁnd out more about our parties just visit my website or check out my Facebook page I can’t wait to see you there!

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Ruddocks of Lincoln

Keeping the kids amused this summer Some, perhaps many, people think summer starts on midsummer’s day, despite the contradiction. It’s rather nice to have some things in life undefined, so whatever you think, it doesn’t make any difference one way or the other. At least the rain is warmer. Summer means holidays and holidays means keeping the kids amused for six weeks. Here at Ruddocks we are trying to do our bit to help. Up until about three years ago we ran art and craft courses, albeit mostly for adults. We had to stop doing them because the art and craft department was extended into the space used for workshops. Now, we are starting them again, both for adults and children, the latter particularly during the summer holidays. We have created a lovely space on the next floor up. Adult courses and workshops include art in all mediums, for both beginner and more experienced; and we are introducing many other courses and occasions, including “knit and natter”. See our website for further details. For the children, there is a range of workshops. See the ad for further details. If you happen to be going away (or maybe even if you’re not) Ruddocks has a selection of travel games. Compact and full of interest, they are guaranteed to keep the kids happy for at least… (please insert here span of attention of your children). Surprisingly, these games can also be a learning experience. Have you tried Brainbox? It comes in several versions, and we are currently working through “The Ancients”, which is definitely not for the squeamish. Also, if you haven’t yet tried Dobble, come into the shop and have a go. This really is one of those games which can be played by any age with an equal chance of winning. Not a lot of learning, but it’s fun. issue 12 • Summer 2014

And as the holiday nears its end (sorry to look so far forward) we will have all you need for the new school term. Well not quite all, but everything in the stationery line anyway. Our ﬁrst K’nex day will be held on 29 August. There will be loads of K’nex to play with and offers galore so why not come bring your children along and see the beneﬁts of K’nex and how much fun they are! Finally, when you’re shopped out, visit Henry’s for a relaxing tea or coffee. We have recently started using Burchill’s tea. Notice the difference. Henry’s sources produce from local producers wherever possible, and all of our cakes, scones and meals are freshly prepared in our own kitchen. We do not buy in ready-made meals. We have a special children’s menu for just £4 including drink, and we even have special children’s cutlery. I got fed up visiting cafes and being offered either full size cutlery or a (usually breakable and therefore dangerous) plastic spoon. There’s going to be a lot happening at Ruddocks over the next few weeks. We will be updating our web and Facebook pages so make sure you ‘like us’ and keep checking back. We hope to see you soon. Best wishes Henry Ruddock

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activities

ARTS & CRAFTS Arty Pots

01636 918155

7 Church Street, Newark NG24 1DT

www.artypots.com Imageskool Urban Aerosol Art

07789 818204

Janili Jo’s Pottery Painting & Crafts

01526 353440

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

www.janili.co.uk 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

BOXING Bracebridge Boxing Club

01522 523521

Ewart Street, Lincoln LN5 8QE

www.bracebridgeboxingclub.com Carl Greaves Boxing Academy 07709 451337 Inside Affordable Fitness, Unit 1, Farrar Close, Brunel Dr, Newark Ind. Est, Newark NG24 2EG

carlgreavespromotions.co.uk Newark Amateur Boxing Club 01636 605708 49 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1BE

www.newarkmartialarts.co.uk/boxing

CANOEING Lincoln Canoe Club

01522 685479

Based at Brayford Pool, Lincoln

www.lincolncanoeclub.co.uk Newark Canoe Club

01522 824807

Based at Thurlby Lake, south of Lincoln

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activities CINEMAS Kinema in the Woods

COOKERY CLASSES 01526 352166

Coronation Rd, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QD

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

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

www.odeon.co.uk Trinity Arts Centre

01427 676655

Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2AL

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

www.lexislarder.com

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

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

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

Bracebridge Heath 07508 027318 Cricket Club www.bracebridgeheath.play-cricket.com Coddington and 07836 549779 Winthorpe Cricket Club www.coddingtonandwinthorpecc.com Collingham & District 01636 892921 Cricket Club collinghamdistrict.play-cricket.com

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07725 203245

Newark Cricket Club www.newarkcc.org.uk

DANCE Arts NK www.artsnk.org AJ’s School of Dance

01529 410595 01636 918347

26-32 Carter Gate, Newark NG24 1UB

Charlotte Hamilton 07970 734922 www.charlottehamiltondance.co.uk Danielle Rawlinson 01522 696100 www.thedaniellerawlinsonschoolofdance.co.uk Go Dance (Lincoln) 01522 524875 Groove Time 01522 585580 www.lincolnshiresports.com

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Janet Ashton 01522 302496 www.janetashtonschoolofdance.co.uk Lilac Theatre Dance 07881 875982 www.lilactheatredance.com Lincoln Dance Company 07905 127197 www.lincolndancecompany.com

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07808 808505

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activities Step Pro Dance Tuition – Multi Sport Pro www.multisportpro.co.uk

01522 241044

Street Beat Movement www.streetbeatma.co.uk

01522 871139

www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk Trinity Arts Centre

01427 675140

Trinity Street, Gainsborough DN21 2AL

www.trinityarts.co.uk

FOOTBALL

DRAMA & THEATRE 01522 522525

Liminal State Theatre 01522 802748 www.liminalstatetheatre.co.uk Lincoln Drill Hall www.lincolndrillhall.com

01522 870251

Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9AX

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

Libby Battaglia School of Performing Arts

The Terry O’Toole Theatre

01522 873891

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

07703 021008

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

Socatots

01636 892148

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre 01522 837600 www.lpac.co.uk

Football-based play for pre-school children

Lincoln Theatre Royal

Soccer Coaching Courses

Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JJ

01522 519999

www.lincolntheatreroyal.com Nearly Instant Theatre Session 01636 658555 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 www.rhubarbtheatre.co.uk Shooting Fish Theatre Company 01522 787080 www.shooting-ﬁsh.co.uk

www.socatots.com 0121 3821712

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

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

01522 695553

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

www.funfarm.co.uk Multi-Sport Pro

01522 241044

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

www.multisportpro.co.uk

GOLF Crazy Daisy Golf ��

tel: 01522 535068

07812 347415

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

Lincs Mini Golf

07798 552 554

Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Rd, Lincoln

www.lincsminigolf.co.uk

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GYMNASTICS

HORSE RIDING

Castle Grove Gymnastics

Bailey Road, Newark NG24 4EP

Lincoln Gymnastics Centre

01636 708510 01522 509621

Calder Farm Stables

07989 116430

Calder Road, Lincoln LN5 9BB

Unit 11, Saddler Road, Lincoln LN6 3RS

Newark Equestrian Centre

www.lincolngymnasticsclub.co.uk

Balderton Lane, Coddington, Newark NG24 3BN

Lincoln Imps Trampoline

Oakhill Equestrian Centre

01522 510893

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

07714 182876 07901 654964

Oakhill Farm, Swinderby, Lincoln LN6 9QG

www.lincolnimpstrampolineclub.com

Park Riding School

Witham Hill Gymnastics

Newland Street West, Lincoln LN1 1QE

07964 045525

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

www.withamhillgymnastics.co.uk

01522 526168

Poppyﬁelds Equestrian

07977 927770

Branston Road, Heighington, Lincoln LN4 1QQ

Rednil Farm Riding Stables

HOCKEY

01673 860548

Rednil Farm, Welton Green Lane, Lincoln LN2 3JE

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

Saxilby Riding School

01522 702240

40 High Street, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2HA

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activities Lincoln Kickboxing Academy

MARTIAL ARTS Aikido Lincoln

01522 889620

Monson Street, Lincoln

www.aikidolincoln.co.uk Cherry Willingham Judo Club

01522 803597

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

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

07900 932690

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

07723 362580

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

www.kodokanjudoclub.co.uk

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

07903 666194

Newark Martial Arts

01636 605708

49 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1BE

www.newarkmartialarts.co.uk

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

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SPORTS CENTRES Deans Sport & Leisure

01522 876373

Lincoln College, Monks Rd, Lincoln, LN2 5HQ

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

01636 655780

London Rd, Balderton, Newark NG24 3AL

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

01522 883311

Moor Lane, N.Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9AX

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

01302 370777

Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD

www.the-dome.co.uk The Showroom

01522 508377

Tritton Rd, Lincoln, LN6 7QY

www.theshowroom.org.uk Yarborough Leisure Centre

01522 873600

Riseholme Road, Lincoln LN1 3SP

A Magical Musical Adventure for children ages 0 to 4 years

Come and join in at one of the following classes –

Mondays 9.30am Happy House Toddlers-4yrs 10.30am Baby Beeps si�ng to toddling St Peter’s Church Hall, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6ST Fridays 10am Baby Beep si�ng to toddling 11am Baby Bells newborn to si�ng 1pm Happy House Toddlers-4yrs The Ark, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, LN6 9AB

For details Tel Miranda: 07734 865952

Email: Miranda@hartbeeps.com

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SPORTS COACHING Hurricane Sports garyjohnson@hurricanesports.co.uk

www.hurricanesports.co.uk Multi Sport Pro www.multisportpro.uk

01522 241044

WIN Squash Coaching

07968 968805

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

SWIMMING Jubilee Park Outdoor Swimming Pool

01526 353478

Stixwould Rd, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QH

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

01522 721738

TENNIS COACHING Hurricane Sports Schools and community sessions

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

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For Junior members of the Wildlife Trust and RSPB, why not join us this year as we get up to all sorts from bug hunts to brilliant birds, we always have fun being outdoors! Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs, LN6 9BW

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Wander Five: Skyride: Louth To Rushmoor And Beyond (As Part Of The Project’s Tour De France Celebrations) Saturday 12th July, 10.30am-12noon

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Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes garden theatre at The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. Tickets £14 adults, £10 children and £42 family tickets (2 adults and 2 children), available from The Petwood Hotel on 01526 352411. Woodhall Spa, Stixwould Rd, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QG

Craft and Gift Fair Sunday 13th July, 10am-5pm Assembly Rooms, Bailgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3AR

Whisby Walks Sunday 13th July, 10.30am Join the Warden for a gentle guided walk at Whisby Nature Park. Start from the visitor center, taking in the wildlife features of the day. Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, LN6 9BW

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Join Park Rangers for a guided walk to discover the butterflies of Hartsholme Country Park. Find out about some of the species that thrive here in summer, and learn the basics of invertebrate identification, survey techniques and also to take part in the Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count 2014! The walk will last around 2 hours, taking a route along woodland paths, which in places are undulating and at times wet and muddy. There is a charge of £2.50 per person for this event and booking is essential. This activity is aimed at adults. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet at 1pm outside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Further details Call Park Rangers on 01522873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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Craft and Gift Fair Saturday 19th July, 10am-2pm

A girl. A twister. A pair of ruby slippers. A timeless tale of a Kansas farm girl trying to ﬁnd her way home. This July there is no place like the Palace Theatre which will be transformed by New Youth Theatre’s journey into the mystical Land of Oz. With a click of your heels & a sprinkle of musical theatre magic you’ll be swept away on a bewitching adventure down the Yellow Brick Road. Classic songs include “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, “Follow The Yellow Brick Road” & “We’re Off To See The Wizard”. Tickets: £8, £7 concessions. Book: 01636 655755. Please note: online transactions are subject to a booking fee of £1.50 per ticket. Palace Theatre, Appletongate, Newark, NG24 1JY

St Peter St Paul Parish Centre, Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln LN6 7RB

JULY 16th Wander Six: Two Churches And A Canal Wednesday 16th July, 6pm-8pm Join Geoff Mullett from Grimsby & Louth Ramblers, on a level, circular walk along Louth Canal through the mid marsh communities of Alvingham and North Cockerington. Two Churches, Alvingham, LN11 0QD

JULY 19th Summer Holiday Activities at Hardys Animal Park - Saturday 19th July Lots of things to do throughout the summer holidays, we have loads of activities on every day with indoor and outdoor play areas to keep everyone busy come rain or shine! Anchor Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1LZ

JULY 19th-20th 1940′s Festival at Jubilee Park Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July The Woodhall Spa 40′s Festival takes place across the village with numerous events and entertainment throughout the weekend. Entrance is free to the Festival apart from a few speciﬁc ticket only concerts. A great weekend out for all the family. Do come along and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Woodhall as we turn back time! Events and entertainment includes… Living History Groups, Singers and dancers, Vintage vehicle displays, Re-enactors, 40′s Trade Stalls. Jubilee Park, Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QH

1940′s Festival at Jubilee Park Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July Events throughout the village for all the family including open air concerts, living history groups and re-enactors, military and classic vehicles, lectures, dances, vintage bus rides, BBMF ﬂypast and trade stalls. See websitefor more details. Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10

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We are looking for teams of 10 people (teams can be mixed) to take up the challenge to pit their skills, strength, stamina, ability to walk a slippery pole etc against competing teams through a series of fun, foamy inﬂatable games reminiscent of the 1970′s television show. All we ask is for you to each raise a minimum of £60 sponsorship. A great family day out, with lots of thrills, spills, screams and laughter. Showcasing for the ﬁrst time this year is the Children’s challenge. Children can compete on the day. (no need to register, turn up on the day). Washingborough Playing Fields, Fen Road, Washingborough, Lincolnshire, LN4 1AB

JULY 24th Wild-Time: Summer I-Spy Thursday 24th July, 10am-4pm Celebrate the signs of summer with this seasonal trail. As you venture around Whisby Nature Park Summer I Spy will help unlock some hidden gems. Collect you very own Explorers Pack from the Natural World Centre, including the trail book, notepad andpencil, at the beginning of your trail and see what you can ﬁnd today! Please note this is a self-guided trail and requires adult supervision. Run in partnership with the Natural World Centre. Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs, LN6 9BW

Shelter Building- Hartsholme Park Thursday 24th July – 1pm Learning to survive in the outdoors is a life skill that any child can learn. This shelter building afternoon will help youngsters cope with the rain and keep themselves dry. Parents must accompany them but they’ll be given the guidance of an experienced park ranger. Price: £3.30 per child. Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln LN6 0EY

JULY 26th Diddy Disco at Lincoln Drill Hall Saturday 26th July – 10.30am

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JULY 29th Den Building – Hartsholme Country Park Tuesday 29th July, 1pm-3pm Who lives in a house like this? Join the Park Rangers to build a shelter that could protect you from the wind and rain, using fallen timber and tarpaulins. The activity will be in the woods so suitable clothing and sensible shoes should be worn. There is a charge of £2.50 per child for this event and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY For further details Call Park Rangers: 01522873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

JULY 30th Graft, Gruel & Good-for-Nothings Wednesday 30 July, 12noon-4pm Meet characters from The Workhouse’s past as you step back in time to the 1840s. Pick oakum, practice your copperplate script on a schoolroom slate, lend a hand with the laundry or even get down on your knees & scrub the ﬂoors! Normal house admission applies. Theme: Carefree summer. Upton Rd, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT. 01636 817260. Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Butterfly Bonanza – Hartsholme Country Park Thursday 31st July, 1pm-3pm Join Park Rangers for a short walk to discover the colourful world of butterflies. Find out about some our fluttering friends that thrive here in summer & take part in the Big Butterfly Count 2014 as well as lots of fun butterfly activities. There is a charge of £3.50 per child for this event - booking is essential. This activity is aimed at children. There are toilets & refreshments at the Park. Meet at 1pm outside the Visitor Centre, Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Further info call Park Rangers: 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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Pauper’s Yarn Family Tour Sunday 3 August, 11.15am-12noon Join a pauper inmate and ﬁnd out what life was really like in The Workhouse on this family-focused introductory tour. Price: Normal house admission applies. Theme: Play / Carefree summer. Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PT. Tel: 01636 817260. Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

Pop-Up Paupers and Other Characters Sunday 3rd August, 12noon-4pm Meet characters from The Workhouse’s past & hear about their experiences of Victorian life. Price: Normal house admission applies. Theme: Play / Carefree summer. Upton Rd, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT. 01636 817260. Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

AUGUST 4th Creature Canvas Monday 4th August, 2.30pm-3.30pm Create a creature canvas using paints and papers to hang in your room!Mini artist in the making! £3 per child. Booking essential. Call 01522 688868. The Natural World Centre,Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs LN6 9BW

AUGUST 5th Toy and Train Fair Tuesday 5th August, 10am-3pm Run by the Julie and John Webb family, this traveling fair sees traders from all over sell their classic and modern toys. From vintage train sets to more recent action ﬁgures, it could be great to show your kids what you grew up with. Price: £2.50. Lincoln showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, LN2 2NA

Pond Dipping – Hartsholme Country Park Tuesday 5th August, 1pm-3pm

Thursday 7th August 2pm Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa T: 01526 352411 | W: www.petwood.co.uk | All tickets £7

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Join Park Rangers to explore the hidden depths, and delve beneath the surface of our wildlife pond to see what creepy critters are lurking below in the underwater world. There is a charge of £2.50 per child for this event and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Further details call Park Rangers: 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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AUGUST 5th & 6th FREE Drop In Badge Making Tues 5th & Wed 6th August, 2pm-4pm The Natural World Centre,Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs LN6 9BW

AUGUST 6th Family Craft Day Wednesday 6th August, 12noon-3.30pm A chance for all the family to have a go at arts and craft activities. All materials are provided, different themes each session. Price: £3 make & take. Theme: Play / Carefree summer. Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 OPT. Tel: 01636 817260. Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

AUGUST 7th At home with the Romans Thursday 7th August A family fun day with activities linked to domestic life of a Roman in Lincoln with Roman foods and dressing up. Optional £1 crafts. The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 1LP. 01522 552121.

Clay Critters Thursday 7th August, 11am-12noon Make your own bug or beast using clay, twigs, googly eyes and a lot of imagination! £3 per child. Booking essential. Call 01522 688868. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs LN6 9BW

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Bug Safari – Hartsholme Country Park Thursday 7th August, 1pm-3pm Come along and see what’s bugging us at Hartsholme Country Park. Join thePark Rangers to get up close and personal with some seriously creepy creatures! Search the meadow, look under logs and peer at trees to ﬁnd the minibeasts that make the Park their home. There is a charge of £2.50 per child for this event and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Further details call Park Rangers: 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Clay Prints Thursday 7th August, 2.30pm-3.30pm Explore animal prints and recreate clay paws of your chosen animal. £3 per child. Booking essential. Call 01522 688868. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs LN6 9BW

AUGUST 8th Animal Spoons Friday 8th August, 2.30pm-3.30pm Create your very own animal character from a wooden spoon, pipe cleaners and googly eyes, this could be an insect or frog or an imaginative animal of your own design! £3 per child. Booking essential. Call 01522 688868. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs LN6 9BW

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AUGUST 9th George’s Marvellous Medicine Saturday 9th August, 7pm

Leap Frog Wednesday 13th August, 11am-12noon

By Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood. Following their enormous successes with James & the Giant Peach and Fantastic Mr Fox & a record-breaking sell-out season of The Twits, Illyria returns to Lincoln with yet another Roald Dahl classic full of (literally) larger-than-life characters, plenty to join in with, & just a twist of malicious fun! Suitable for 5+. This event will be performed outdoors & you will need to bring your own seating. Performances will go ahead in all but the very worst weather conditions. Please take care & come well prepared! Light refreshments will be served on the night but you’re welcome to bring a picnic. For more information visit www.lincolndrillhall.com/whats-on/otherevents or contact Lincoln Castle via the County Council on 01522 782040 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle. Tickets: £10 (£8 concs / £6 children / Family ticket for 2 adults & up to 3 children £26). Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln, LN1 3AA

Hop to it and create your very own leap frog using recycled materials and lots of imagination! £3 per child. Booking essential. Call 01522 688868. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs LN6 9BW

AUGUST 9th & 10th Saltfleet Gala Sat 9th & Sun 10th August, 6.30pm-midnight Join in the fun at Saltlfeet this year with this outdoor bonanza. Evening entertainment starts on the 9th with the ‘Rumble band’, fire eaters, dancers, inflatables and games. Entry: £4 adults, £1 children under 18yrs. There is also a carboot sale on 10th, entry is free and only £1 to park your car. Saltlfeet Playing Fields, Louth Road, Saltfleet, Lincolnshire, LN11 7SB

AUGUST 10th Jazz On The Terrace – The Petwood Hotel Sunday 10th August Jazz on the Terrace at The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. Free entry.

Family Fun Day – Hartsholme Country Park Sunday 10th August, 11am-4pm Join the Park Rangers for the annual family open day where you will ﬁnd a variety of activities for all the family. The event is run by the City of Lincoln Council & some charges for activities may apply but for the most part these are free of charge. Toilet & refreshment facilities are available & there is plenty of onsite parking. Various locations 11am-4pm at Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Further details call Park Rangers: 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

Pauper’s Yarn Family Tour Sunday 10th August, 11.15am-12noon Join a pauper inmate and ﬁnd out what life was really like in The Workhouse on this family-focused introductory tour. Price: Normal house admission applies. Theme: Play / Carefree summer. Upton Road, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT. Tel: 01636 817260. Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

Pop-Up Pauper’s and Other Characters Sunday 10th August, 12noon-4pm Meet characters from The Workhouse’s past & hear about their experiences of Victorian life. Price: Normal house admission applies. Upton Rd, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT. 01636 817260 Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Family Craft Day Wednesday 13th August, 12noon-3.30pm A chance for all the family to have a go at arts and craft activities. All materials are provided, different themes each session. Price: £3 make & take. Address- Upton Road, Southwell, Notts, NG25 OPT. 01636 817260. Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

AUGUST 14th Pond In A Box Thursday 14th August, 11am-12noon Get cutting and sticking to create your very own mini Whisby to take home! £3 per child. Booking essential. Call 01522 688868. The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs LN6 9BW

AUGUST 16th Flower Festival Saturday 16th August, 7.30am-8pm Even if it’s pouring with rain outside, children and parents can still enjoy the outdoors by seeing some of the 130 ﬂower displays at the Cathedral. This year’s event will have an Olympic theme, to keep the Games alive after the Closing Ceremony. £10 for adults, Under 16s free. Lincoln Cathedral, Minster Yard, Lincoln, LN2 1PX

AUGUST 19th Jurassic Sea Tuesday 19th August A Prehistoric Family Fun Day. Optional £1 crafts. The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 1LP. Tel: 01522 552121

Decopatch Boxes Tuesday 19th August, 10am-1pm A fun workshop creating either a treasure chest or jewellery box using decopatch techniques and other materials. The techniques learnt in the class can be applied to a number of projects, giving endless fun! £15 (Includes lunch). Ages 7-11 year olds. 287 High St, Lincoln, LN2 1AW

AUGUST 23rd Bank Holiday Event at Jubilee Park Saturday 23rd August Jubilee Park, Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QH

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