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Wow! What a summer we have had...

(OK, the weather wasn’t always brilliant).

But I don’t think there are many of us who haven’t been captivated by the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Wimbledon and the London Olympics... Hands up those parents who haven’t seen their children re-enacting an Olympic torch run, an Andy Murray tennis match or hurdling laundry baskets pretending to be Jessica Ennis?

So...Welcome to our autumn edition, – ‘Daddy Day Care’ provides a humorous article about his family summer holiday.

Lisa James, our new journalist, introduces us to ‘The Gift of Learning’ and as always, Molly’s Guide will provide you with lots ideas for activities, days out and details of numerous family events taking place during the next couple of months.

We would love to hear about your days out, pictures are always welcome – you could even feature on our front page!

Please remember you can keep updated of new events by simply visiting www.mollysguide.co.uk And finally, please send details of any events your children’s schools have planned – remember this is your magazine!

Sheelagh & Sarah

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Daddy Daycare Streisand sings "Misty water-coloured memories..." while I reflect on some wonderful, relaxing times away with my wife.

But these days the sun, sea and sangria have been replaced with stress, sickness and sleep deprivation. How is that a holiday?

We took a week in an apartment in a UK holiday village and I have to admit if you take out the tiredness, the nagging responsibility of keeping my children alive and the military operation of packing to get there, we had a great time.

Mark Charlton with sons George & Joseph

I got into the spirit of being a dad on holiday and bought a pair of khaki shorts and some sandals (no socks by the way... what do you take me for?). I packed some clean underwear

Lincoln-born journalist Mark Charlton's life changed dramatically when his twins were born three years ago. Here he describes his experiences in his 'daddydaycare diary'...

By the time you read this you will have probably got back from a holiday. In fact, you are probably on the brink of taking the vacuum to the back of the car to get the last of the sand out of the rear foot-well or simply thinking about your credit card statement and crying your eyes out. Anyway, welcome home.

I had my first break with my three-year-old twins this summer and I went into it hoping to discover what the attraction of a family holiday is.

I love the idea of a relaxing vacation. In fact, I wistfully think back to those pre-parenthood days of sun, sea and sangria as Barbara

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Daddy Daycare On a family holiday you get so engrossed in activities with your children - swimming, biking, swings and slides that you get chance to forget about the stresses and strains of everyday life. Work goes on the back-burner and in the madness of all the running around, organising and battering the contents of your wallet, you get some quality time with your children that you'll never find in the grind of the 9 to 5.

And that, after you've unpacked your bags, got the sand out of your car and finally paid off your credit card bill, is you will look back at and appreciate what the attraction of a family holiday is.

George & Jospeh Charlton and a couple of t-shirts and that was me. Job done. Holiday clobber sorted in a small bag. So it begs the question: Why was my car so full?

The rear window filled with pillows, potties, foldable chairs, and an arbitrary shoe stuffed behind a head rest etc. etc. Thankfully, it wasn’t just my car that looked like a charity shop display created by Mr Trebus, all the cars entering the resort looked just as bad. Some cars looked as bad and had a roof-rack. That's a lot of stuff. But there's nothing wrong with that. The one thing you leave at home will be the one thing you need. "I told you to bring that solar powered egg timer, but would you listen? Oh no..."

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THE ADVENTURES OF

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Heritage Open Days

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Travel back to Medieval Times.

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Starting StartingSchool School

The first few days have gone well. Your four-year old has seemingly taken to primary school like a duck to water and has been happily skipping into the classroom without so much as a second glance as you’re wiping a tear from your eye.

But a few days later, you’re at the school gates and your little one is clinging to your trouser leg, begging you not to leave. It’s not uncommon, says primary school teacher Jennifer Bayley. “Children do have wobbles,” she says. “They can come in excited for the first few days and then become clingy after that.”

Even if your child is used to being away from you, such as being at nursery, starting primary school is a big change in their daily life and even confident kids can be affected. It might be because there are changes at home, such as an impending house move or they could be picking up on mum’s nervousness. “I have seen parents who are so upset about their child starting school that they pass this on unintentionally,” adds Mrs Bayley, a teacher at Little Gonerby Church of England Infant School. “Parents need to be very positive and talk about the transition of starting school, but try not to show their own fears or emotions.” If faced with a child who doesn’t want to come to school, Mrs Bayley says: “The best method is to allow the parent to enter the classroom and help settle the child but if this makes the child more upset and clingy we tend to sit with them and ask the parent to leave. We tell the parent we will telephone them later once the child has settled down.”

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Emma Ryland with William (top) & Lewis bottom, blow his nose, open a bag of crisps or open his lunch box,” she says. “These issues gave me anxiety. He was used to doing two, 10-hour days at nursery but going to school five days a week made him very tired and by Thursday or Friday we had lots of tears and tantrums about petty things. For the first half of the term, he came home with his lunch box still almost full. He said he didn't have enough time to eat because he wanted to play.

William loves school now. When my younger son, Lewis, starts school I won’t be so worried about him – I will be more worried about myself in an empty house.”

Tips • Get your child into an ‘early to bed on school nights’ routine.

• Label their clothes and show them where the labels are so they are less likely to lose things.

• Show them how to fold clothes and keep them together – losing clothes after a PE lesson can be upsetting for a small child.

• Be confident at the school gate – no crying until your child is out of sight!

• Tell the teacher about any changes to home life.

• Ensure you are on time to drop them off and pick them up from school.

• Give them time to unwind when they get home and limit the number of term-time evening activities.

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Lapland Holidays

By Co-operative Travel’s Rachel Kettleborough

Lapland lies in the Arctic Circle and is famously known as the home of Santa.

Although you can visit at any time of the year the most popular time to travel to Lapland is the winter season, which spans nearly six months from early November to mid-April.

There are a variety of journey options available throughout the winter for families, with the most popular including a meet up with Santa. These trips are available from the end of November and run through December, and you have the option of anything from one day to five days away.

Your holiday could include; searching for and meeting Santa, arctic storytelling, meeting Rudolph, sleigh rides, tobogganing, visiting the Elf School, biscuit decorating and reindeer sleigh rides.

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On the longer trips you will have some free time and this can be used to try skiing, go snowmobiling, join a husky safari, visit the Arctic zoo or just to enjoy the snow – you can make your holiday as active or relaxing as you want. Of course, there is also the option to join an evening trip to see the fantastic ‘Aurora Borealis’, otherwise known as The Northern Lights.

Whether you choose the one day trip, the five day trip or anything in-between, you will be provided with all of the necessary clothing that you need once you arrive in Lapland.

However, remember to pack your thermals and lots of layers as the temperatures range from 0 to -20 degrees!

Lapland is a once in a lifetime experience that the whole family can treasure, and day trip prices start from just £379 per person. Call into your local branch of Lincolnshire Cooperative Travel and pick up a Lapland 2012 brochure, and one of our advisors will be happy to help you plan a magical trip for your family.

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Active 8 New people going to a Healthy Lifestyles Team session will now receive a special stamp for each attendance. Five stamps create a £10 voucher which can be used in any Lincolnshire Co-op foodstore.

The scheme is funded by £10,000 donated by Lincolnshire Co-op pharmacies and foodstores.

Healthy Lifestyles Team Leader at the City of Lincoln Council, Joanna Blackwell said: “It’s the early stages of developing a healthy habit that we all find challenging, whether it’s giving up smoking, losing weight or getting active. The Healthy Habit vouchers will give that extra incentive to keep on track.”

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Head of Pharmacy Alastair Farquhar added: “Although the main part of

Healthy habits could earn rewards Want to get active but don’t want to become a gym-bunny? Or, are you worried

our business is dispensing prescriptions, as a co-op we’d much rather help people avoid the need for medication.

about getting your kids off the games console and up-and-about?

The Healthy Habit voucher scheme is one of the ways in which we’re aiming to do

Sessions from the City of Lincoln Council’s

just that.”

Health Lifestyles Team could be the answer.

The team offer something for everyone; from

To find out about joining a Healthy Lifestyles

led group walks in and around Lincoln to

programme call 01522 873581 or visit

a programme called activ8 for kids and

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parents alike.

Keeping motivated can also be an issue and the City Council has teamed up with Lincolnshire Co-operative to make healthy habits even more appealing.

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Lincoln College So the children are back at school, time to relax and put your feet up. If only that was true, but perhaps you may have a bit more time to think about you.

September is not just the start of a new term for children; thousands of adults at this time of the year start or return to education establishments like colleges, adult education centres and community venues.

Lincoln College has always been a welcoming environment for adults and if you are thinking about returning to education then Lincoln College, an Ofsted Grade 1 Outstanding College, is the place for you.

From basic skills to improve your reading, writing and number skills up to University-level courses, (without the University price tag!): we have something for everyone.

Not sure where to begin? Our Careers & Guidance Advisers will offer you free and impartial advice about all the options available to you. There are many different study options: learn how, when and where it suits you, at work, in our many community venues and our Learning Shop, with tailor made courses for adults.

If you’re worried about the costs, we will support you as much as we can. The financial help we can offer will depend on your personal circumstances but we can offer you advice on the range of financial support so please ask.

Course details are available on our website www.lincolncollege.ac.uk but if you just want an informal chat about coming to college, the range of study options and the financial help available please contact the college on 01522 876274 or enquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk or follow us on Twitter @lincoln_college

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The Gift of Learning A Lincoln mum has set up an online shop to help parents of children with special educational needs (SEN). She told Molly’s Guide about her site and how it came about.

Most children moan about school from time to time, but for a minority, the mere thought can make them sick with dread, because they have special educational needs (SEN) that aren’t recognised. SEN take many forms, but there is one common factor. The effect on the child – and the wider family – can be devastating.

Lincoln mum Ann Beck knows first hand about the devastation. Her son, who has behavioural and learning difficulties including dyslexia, became a ‘school refuser’ as a result of his fear of failure.

Following her own experiences with her son she’s now set up www.thegiftoflearning.co.uk, a website selling affordable learning resources for parents of children with SEN. Ann says: “The crisis point came when he was in year six, his final year at primary school. His frustration with his own difficulties in school manifested itself in an anxiety disorder which left him labelled a ‘school refuser’ – the reality was that he was so fearful of failure that he ran away from school regularly and isolated himself from school life for six months, during which time I became his carer and teacher.”

10% OFF - Online “I had teachers say to me: ‘With all due respect, you can’t even get him to school’.

“They hadn’t seen him that morning with his head down the toilet because he had made himself sick with worry. Once he climbed out of the window on to the roof to avoid school.

We have had the police out looking for him when he has run away.” Ann adds: “When I was trying to help him learn at home, it was hard to know where to go for resources that I could afford.

“Some resources are very expensive, but there are lots of affordable options. I spent so much time pulling my hair out trying to help him. I thought there must be other people out there that are going through the same problems.

“I needed to build his self esteem and convince him that he was not only able to learn but it could be an enjoyable experience too.”

The website offers information on learning difficulties that come under the SEN label, including autism, dyslexia, Asperger syndrome, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and links to helpful organisations.

Ann will provide tips on ideas for affordable learning, she’ll also write regular blogs and will have guest bloggers who have been through similar experiences. www.thegiftoflearning.co.uk

“I’m a single parent with two children. It had a massive impact on me. I couldn’t go to work,” she adds. “It is extremely difficult for a parent because the judgment that goes with it is immense. People questioned my parenting and assumed he was just naughty but they didn’t understand that there was more to it than that and there was nowhere to go for help.

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Deans Sport & Leisure Stuck for ideas of how to entertain the kids this October half-term?

The highlight of the week will be our Muggle Magic Day where children can dress up as their favourite Harry Potter characters and take part in our very own Muggle Quidditch tournament. Full details will be available at

At Deans: Sport and Leisure we will be offering

www.deans-sport.co.uk from the end of

a wide range of activities for children from the

September and all of our activity days

age of five upwards. We will be running a

can be booked from 1st of October.

series of Halloween-themed Activity Days throughout the half term to keep your young-

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£8 million sports centre at Lincoln College.

wide variety of activities ranging from

Open to the public, our relaxed and friendly

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Molly’s Guide to:

Choosing a School

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Choosing a secondary school for your child is one of the most important decisions any parent has to make. The added complication in recent years is the freedom of choice, which allows parents to choose from a wider area than ever before.

The best advice, therefore, is to start gathering information early. Gaining a clear picture of the way a school operates is most effectively achieved by visiting during the normal school day. Most schools will welcome the opportunity to show potential students the facilities and to answer questions about the curriculum and, for example, arrangements for care, guidance and support. Understanding what a school offers in terms of extracurricular activities is also very important as this can have a significant impact on the development of students as young people.

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Our new fa acilities are outstanding, generating a positive, inclusive and enriched environment in wh hich we promote excellence and enjoyym ment. The Academy offffers the full range of National Curriculum subjects with Infformati o on and Communication Technology frequently being used to enrich and enhance the qualitty of teaching and learning.

The Academy has a team of talented and caring stafff who embrace the opportunity to teach your child from their formative years to adulthood. esteem Alongside excellent academic achievement, we encourage high self-es in all individuals, together with a sense of responsibility, we promote and celebrate success.

The Priorry Witham Academy values its links with parents, carers and the wider community. We believe this strengthens the commitment with whi h ch we can guide our pupils on their path to achieving success.

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Saturday 22nd September 2012 at 9.00am (arrival time 8.45am) Saturday 29th September 2012 at 9.00am (arrival time 8.45am) Tuesday 2nd October 2012 at 9.00am (arrival time 8.45am)

Further details regarding the assessment can be obtained from Mrs Turner at the Academy.

Headmaster: Mr I Jones. Tel: 01522 889977. Email: generalenquiries@prioryacademies.co.uk

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Molly’s Guide to: Early Years Foundation Last summer the new Government implemented a review to see how the EYFS was working and whether it required change.

The outcome of this is the ‘revised EYFS’ which now comes into place September 2012’ ‘Many parents may not have heard much about this and certainly as a nursery company we are playing down the changes, as they should be ‘tweaks’ rather than a big overhaul. Children in nurseries or with child-minders should certainly not see any difference. So, what will change in the revised framework?’

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Three years ago, the Government introduced the first formal framework for pre-school children, called the ‘Early Years Foundations Stage’. This was a regulatory framework which all early years’ providers were obliged to follow, if they were to be registered with OFSTED. This included child-minders, nursery schools and day nurseries, in addition to out of school clubs caring for children aged up to the end of the Reception class.

Sarah Steele, Managing Director of The Old Station Nursery Group said ‘It caused some concern in the media, with cries of ‘the nappy curriculum’ and it certainly caused some headaches for providers, with a considerable increase in record keeping and measuring children’s progress.

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Areas of learning & development: now consist of three prime areas and four specific areas.

The prime areas cover the knowledge and skills which are the foundations for children’s school readiness and future progress, which are applied and reinforced by the specific areas.

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Early learning goals and assessment: instead of 69 goals, there will now be 17. Progress check at age two: the revised EYFS introduces a requirement for providers to review children’s progress when a child is aged between two and three. A short written summary must be provided to parents or carers, highlighting achievements and areas in which extra support might be needed, in addition to describing how the provider will address any issues.

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Play and teaching: it has been made clearer that providers are responsible for ongoing judgments about the balance between play and teaching, between activities led by children and activities led or guided by adults.

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English as an additional language: the relevant requirements give clearer focus on the

‘Generally the revisions to the framework have been welcomed; any slimming down of administration and record keeping frees up staff to spend more time playing.

reasonable steps providers must take, including the assessment of children’s skills in English.

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Wrap-around and holiday care: the framework now makes clear that the EYFS requirements do not need to be delivered in full when children spend limited amounts of time in a setting.

‘These are the main changes’ says Sarah ‘for nurseries and child-minders to consider,

The sector as a whole is pushing back against the Government’s emphasis on ‘school readiness’; our children already go to school at one of the earliest ages in Europe, so we feel strongly that it is vital that they continue to learn through play and not just be prepared for school. However, you may notice increased emphasis on skills that will help children in larger classes; you may want to chat to your nursery to see how you can help with this.’

Further information is available at http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/earlyyears-foundation-stage-2012

so parents might want to ask their own provider to explain how they are going to meet these needs.

There are also a number of changes to the welfare requirements, including all settings to update their policies and procedures to cover mobile phone and camera usage, as a result of some of the issues that have arisen in this area over recent years.’

What does it mean for parents?

‘Mostly you should see little change, but for parents of 2 year olds there is a requirement that you receive a written ‘development’ report in their second year. The Government will provide examples of good practice for this, but will leave each provider to choose exactly how they will do this. Again, ask and find out what your child’s carer is planning.’

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Lincolnshire Flooring

Lincolnshire's premier independent flooring company

www.lincolnshireflooring.co.uk If you’re thinking about new flooring or carpets for your home or business you really should speak to Lincolnshire Flooring first. A family run business now into the third generation who has been trading in the City for over 45 years.

Graham Jefferson, managing director shares with Molly’s Guide, the recipe for their ongoing success ‘We are a team of like-minded people who pride ourselves on always delivering exceptional customer service – our mantra is ‘customer is king’ – our sales team are highly knowledgeable, who will always discuss, thoroughly, the needs of each individual customer – whether it be a replacement carpet in their home or a full business refurbishment’ ‘While most flooring companies employ subcontractors, Lincolnshire Flooring fitters are employed . They are uniformed and use liveried company vehicles, so you know you’re in safe hands.’

Telephone: 01522 524374

‘We also offer a full site survey and measuring service, as well as disposal and recycling of old flooring and a comprehensive aftercare that is second-to-none. We will always fit around our clients busy schedules’ If you are unable to visit the spacious showroom on Outer Circle Road, our friendly team will provide home or business visits to ensure we advise and guide you through all aspects of your flooring selection.

MD Graham Jefferson with his Sales Team Len Lembo and Andrew Elliott.

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Activities Arts & Crafts

Dance

Janili Jo’s Pottery & Crafts 01526 353440

Boxing Bracebridge Boxing Club

Arts NK

01529 410595

Danielle Rawlinson School

01522 696100

Freestyle Fitness

07919 133355

Hykeham School of Dance

01522 695710

Iniscara School Irish Dancing Janet Ashton School Lincoln Dance Company Lincolnshire Dance

01522 542810 01522 302268 07905 127197 01522 811811

Lyndsey Ellis School Nicola Withers School

01526 399396 07808 808505

01522 523521

Canoeing Lincoln Canoe Club

01522 685479

Cricket Lincolnshire Cricket

07793 035625

Cycling Velo Club Lincoln

01522 682600

Cinemas Kinema in the Woods Odeon Cinema Trinity Arts Centre

01526 3521666 8712244007 01427 676655

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Activities Drama & Theatre

Theatres

Embassy Theatre

0845 6740505

Lincoln Drill Hall

01522 873891

Libby Battaglia School Liminal State Theatre Lincoln Drill Hall

01522 522525 01522 802748 01522 873891

Lincoln Theatre Royal

01522 519999

Lincoln Performing Arts Lincoln Theatre Royal

01522 837600 01522 519999

Active Soccer (Lincoln)

07703 021008

Off the Bench

01522 837293

Synergy Sports Coaching

07540 606846

Football

New Youth Theatre Lincoln 01522 787601 Bishop Grosseteste, Newport, Lincoln LN1 3DY

Rhubarb Theatre

01400 275133

Shooting Fish Theatre 01522 787080 The Terry O’Toole Theatre 01522 870251

Golf Lincoln Golf Centre Lincs Mini Golf

Trinity Arts Centre

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01522 686340 07798 552 554

Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Road, Lincoln

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Activities Gymnastics

Martial Arts

Witham Hill Gymnastics

07964 045525

Lincoln Imps Trampoline

01522 510893

01522 542054 01522 889620

Cherry Judo Club 01522 803597 Chikara Lincoln Martial Arts 01522 262588

Hockey Off the Bench

Academy of Taekwon-Do Aikido Lincoln

01522 837293

Chao Phraya Muay Thai

07757 984266

Unit3, Vulcan Park, George St, Lincoln LN5 8LG

Horse Riding Brook House Farm Calder Farm Stables Laughton Wood Oakhill Equestrian Park Riding School Poppyfields Equestrian Rednil Farm Riding Stables Saxilby Riding School

01507 343244 07989 116430 01427 615554 07901 654964 01522 526168 01522 871788 01673 860548 01522 702240

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Eiryukan Aikido Lincoln

07925 188363

Kumiuchi Bugei Kai Lincoln Karate Academy

0780 8546159 07817 607190

Lincoln Kickboxing Academy 07900 932690 Lincoln Lowfields Shukokai 0755 4447718

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Activities Newark Martial Arts Centre 01636 605708

Sports Centres

S2C8 Martial Arts Centre

01522 543787

North Kesteven Sports The Dome

Shotokai Dojo

07769 698531

Bawtry Road, Doncaster, South Yorks, DN4 7PD

Music & Singing Tuition Music Room

01522 537141

01522 883311 01302 370777

The Showroom

01522 508377

West Lindsey Leisure

01427 615169

The Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EP

Music Teacher Clarinet & Saxophone Guitar Lessons Guitar Lessons Guitar Lessons & Music Piano Lessons Piano & Keyboard

01522 528623 01522 808321 07557 766193 07948 980353 01522 800753 01673 862432 01522 402207

Singing & Recorder Richard Lindsay

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Yarborough Leisure Centre 01522 873600

Sports Coaching WIN Squash Coaching

07968 968805

Every Saturday at Eastgate Squash Club For more information, speak to Nigel Jubbs.

Synergy Sports Coaching

07540 606846

01522 527391

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Activities Swimming Jubilee Park Pool

01526 353478

North Kesteven Centre One-to-one Swim School The Dome

01522 883311 01522 721738 01307 370777

West Lindsey Leisure

01427 615169

structured swimming classes every week; developing from water babies into confident swimmers without even realising that they are learning to swim.

Water Sprites

07890 295216

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Yarborough Leisure Centre 01522 873600

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Children’s Parties Activity Centres

National Space Centre

Bouncy Castle Hire (OTB)

01522 837293

Frontline Lasertag

01522 809028

Fun Farm

01522 692338

Stephenson Rd, North Hykeham, Lincoln.

Gateway Park/Brewers

01522 812420

High Ropes Adventure

01673 842724

Lincoln Bowl

01522 522059

Lincoln Superbowl

01522 541669

Valentine Road, Lincoln LN6 7BH

0116 2610261

National Space Centre, Exploration Drive Leicester LE4 5NS

Playhouse Gainsborough

01427 810148

Unit 9, Corringham Road Industrial Estate, Lusher Way, Gainsborough DN21 1QB An exciting indoor play and party centre for children up to 12 years. Fantastic 3 level junior area featuring a giant Astra slide, sports area, rope bridges, sky glide, roller squeezes and much more. Children’s party specialists.

Playzone

01522 539999

Cross Street Lincoln, LN5 8LD

Lincs Mini Golf

07798 552554

Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Road, Lincoln LN6 9NT. Birthday Parties & private hire bookings now being taken.

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Rand Farm Park

01673 858904

Rand, Lincoln LN8 5NJ. Give your child a birthday party they will remember.

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Childen’s Parties The Showroom

No.82 Cake Studio

01522 805905

Lincolnshire’s world class youth facility offering activities, climbing, youth clubs, holiday clubs and birthday parties!

Birthday Packages to choose from include football, climbing and multi-activity!

01522 508360

One Stop Cake Shop

01427 610000

Sainsburys

01522 689888

Woodside Wildlife & Falconry 01522 754280

The Cake Boutique

01427 238380

Too Good to Cut

01522 805691

Waitrose

01522 510500

Birthday Cakes Asda

01522 507800

Cocoa Cupcake

01522 595813

Chocolishous

01427 678855

Something Special Cakes

01522 529885

Sugarart of Lincoln

01522 567636

Children’s Entertainers Chocolishous

01427 678855

Children’s bespoke birthday cakes. Character cakes, any size or design.

Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough

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Kerricraft Cakes

01522 881024

Burger Bill – Magic Shows

07876 574313

Marks & Spencer’s

01522 533646

Dr D’s Science Days

07866 875202

Morrisons

01522 560066

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Children’s Parties First Choice Parties Flutterby Face Painting

01522 525353

Coasty Disco & Karaoke

07814 924790

Eventsartist

0785 4911447

Sublime Science

0845 5085387

08006 126821

Mr Shineys Magic Parties

01472 815422

Party & Character Mascots

07428 197919

QL Discos

01522 857353

Squirts Fun Bus

07798 790869

Story Book Days

01522 752219

Tabby Road Studios

01522 869968

Themed Parties Antonia Jewelzparties

01507 585114

Bransby Home for Horses

01427 788464

Fairies & Friends Limited

01526 800417

Sublime Science

08455 085387

The Natural World Centre

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01522 508368

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Days Out Alton Towers

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Burghley House

01780 752451

Arctic Corsair

01482 300300

Butlins Skegness Resort

01754 614445

Barnsdale Gardens

01572 813200

Battle of Britain Flight

01526 344041

Cadbury World Captain Jacks Adventure Chambers Farm Wood Chatsworth House

0845 4503599 01777 869966 01623 822447 01246 565300

City of Caves Nottingham

0115 9881955

Visitor Centre Dogdyke Rd, Conningsby, LN4 4SY.

Baytree Owl Centre Belton House

01406 372840 01476 566116

Belvoir Castle

01476 870443

Bottons pleasure Beach

01754 763697

Cleethorpes Coast Railway 01472 604657 Clumber Park 01909 544917

Blue John Cavern

01433 620638

Cogglesford Watermill

01427 788464

East Road, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7EQ Restored and working watermill on the banks of the River Slea.

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Days Out Conkers

01283 216633

Fun Forest

Covenham Watersports Daisy made Ice Cream

01507 363709 01522 693757

Gainsborough Model Railways

Cranwell Aviation Centre

01529 488490

Gainsborough Old Hall Heath Farm, North Rauceby, Lincs NG34 8QR

Doddington Hall Drayton Manor Park

01522 694308 0844 472 1950

01652 657370

01427 612669

Parnell Street, Gainsborough DN21 2NB. Over 500 years old and one of the best preserved timber framed manor houses in the UK.

Galleries of Justice Museum 0115 9520555 Easton Walled Gardens

01476 530063

Elsham Hall Country Park Embassy Swimming Pool Fantasy Island Ferry Farm Country Park

01652 688698 01754 610675 01754 872030 0115 9664512

Fun Farm

01522 692338

Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln.

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Only Museum of its kind in Europe. High Pavement, The Lace Market, Notts, NG1 1HN.

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Greens Windmill & Science Grimsthorpe Castle Park Guild Hall Arts Centre Gullivers Theme Park

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Days Out Hall Farm Park

01652 678822

Harlaxton Manor Hardys Animal Farm

01476 403000 01754 872267

Hartsholme Country Park High Ropes Adventure

01522 873557 01673 842724

Lincoln Boat Trips Lincoln Castle

01522 881200 01522 511068

Lincoln City Football Club

01522 880011

Lincoln Ghost Walks

01522 874056

Lincoln Superbowl Hubbards Hills

01522 541669

Valentine Road, Lincoln LN6 7BH

Hull Ice Arena Humber Bridge Viewing Huntfun Treasure Hunt Idle Valley Nature Reserve Japanese Garden

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Kidsquadz

0845 3900845

Labyrinth of Doralia

01472 602186

Lincolnshire Archives

01522 782040

St Rumbold Street, Lincoln LN2 5AB Step into the past with over half a million images of parish registers, museum objects, maps, photographs etc. Search the catalogues of our Archives, Museums and Libraries.

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Days Out Transport Museum Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

01522 500566 01507 526667

Matlock Bath Aquarium

01629 583624

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway 01507 363881

Mrs Smiths Cottage 07887 928733 Museum of Lincolnshire Life 01522 528448

Lincs Mini Golf

National Ice Centre

0843 3733000

Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Road, Lincoln LN6 9NT

07798 552554

National Railway Museum

0844 815 3139

Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary 01507 473346 Magna Science Adventure 01709 720002

National Water Sports

0115 9824745

Sheffield Rd, Templeborough, Rotherham S60 1DX

Making It! Discovery Centre 01623 473297 Manor Stables Craft Centre 01400 272779 Market Rasen Racecourse Marshalls Yard

01673 844532 01427 810706

Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA Shop, Eat & Relax. Something for all the family

Natureland Seal Sanctuary 01754 764345 Navigation House 07966 400634 Navigation Wharf, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7TW Restored former canal company office in historic Navigation Wharf.

Newark Air Museum

01636 707170

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Days Out Normanby Hall Museum Nottingham Castle Nottingham Dirt Buggies Peak Cavern

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Playhouse Gainsborough

01427 810148

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Unit 9, Corringham Road Industrial Estate, Lusher Way, Gainsborough DN21 1QB

Rollerworld of Derby Rushmoor Country Park

01332 345828 01507 327184

Sherwood Forest Reserve Sherwood Pines Centre Southwell Racecourse

01623 823202 01623 822447 01636 814481

Swadlincote Ski Centre Tabby Rd Recording Studios Tattershall Castle Tattershall Farm Park Tattershall Lakes Park

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Twinlakes Park

0116 456 7777

Pleasure Island Poole’s Cavern

01472 211511 01298 26978

Rand Farm Park

01673 858904

The Collection

01522 782040

Riverside Park

01636 650000

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Days Out The Fishing Heritage Centre 01472 323345 The Heights of Abraham 01629 582365 The Lincoln Adventure 01522 697527

Tropical Butterfly House Twycross Zoo

0844 474 1777

The Museum of Lincs Life

Uncle Henry’s

01652 640308

Usher Gallery West Midland Safari Park

01522 527980 01299 402114

Wharton Hall Farm Park

01427 628375

01522 528448

The National Space Centre 0116 261 0261 The Parrot Zoo The School of Choc

0871 384 1130 01427 811644

Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough. Offering courses & events throughout the year for infant, junior and senior school age groups.

The Village Church Farm

01754 766658

The Workhouse

01636 817260

The Blue John Cavern

01433 620638

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Wheelgate Adventure Park Whisby Natural World White Post Farm Centre

01522 688868 01623 882977

Woodside Wildlife & Falconry Park

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Education & Schools Schools Bardney Primary School 01526 398255 Bassingham Primary School 01522 788395 Billinghay Primary School 01526 860786 Bracebridge Heath Primary 01522 530954 Branston Infant School 01522 791907 Cherry Willingham Primary 01522 751148 Coleby Primary School 01522 810627 Dunholme Primary School 01673 860597 Eagle Primary School 01522 868354 Fiskerton Primary School 01522 751049 Heighington Millfield 01522 872625 Ingham Primary School 01522 730244 Leadenham Primary School 01400 272702 Lincoln Bishop King Primary 01522 880094 Lincoln Bracebridge School 01522 520591 Lincoln Hartsholme Primary 01522 683705 Lincoln Leslie Manser 01522 688328

Lincoln Manor Leas 01522 681810 Lincoln Mount Street School 01522 527339 Lincoln Saint Hugh’s 01522 501137 Lincoln St Faith’s School 01522 888988 Lincoln St Peter in Eastgate 01522 526280 Lincoln The Lancaster 01522 685078 Lincoln The Meadows 01522 721708 Lincoln The Priory Witham 01522 882900 Lincoln The Sir Francis Hill 01522 520359 Lincoln Woodlands School 01522 683557 Metheringham Primary 01526 320039 Navenby Primary School 01522 810628 Nettleham Infant School 01522 750964 Nocton Community School 01526 320234 North Hykeham Primary 01522 681417 North Hykeham Fosse Way 01522 682020 North Hykeham Ling Moor 01522 682602 North Scarle Primary 01522 778724 Potterhanworth Primary 01522 791031

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Education & Schools Reepham Primary School Saxilby Primary School Scampton Primary School Scampton Pollyplatt School Scothern Ellison Boulter’s Skellingthorpe St Lawrence Skellingthorpe Primary South Hykeham School Sturton by Stow Primary Swinderby All Saints Tattershall Primary School Tattershall Primary School Thorpe-on-the-Hill Primary Waddington Primary School Waddington Redwood Washingborough Academy Welbourn Primary School Welton Primary School Witham St Hughs School

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Private Education & Tuition Lincolnshire Montessori 01472 859050 Bill Henderson – Languages 01673 860912 Jack Green – History 01636 707836 Kip McGrath Education Centres 01522 705123 Kumon

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Special Educational Needs The Gift of Learning A small, friendly, family run business, selling learning aids and resources for children with special educational needs.

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What’s On September Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September Heritage Open Days – Trade and Transport Museum of Lincolnshire Life Marvel at the majestic Steam Engines and chatty traders in ‘Commercial Row’, as costumed characters come to life in the shops. Children can join in craft activities and a museum trail. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

Friday 14th September Lil’ Pacs Zing Bar – LPAC. Every Friday 10.00am-11.30am Fun creative play sessions guided by performing artists; perfect for parents and toddlers.

Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th September Family Bushcraft Weekend Share new experiences together as you spend a weekend in our woodland classroom. In this two day, one night course you will join Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust instructors, learning Bushcraft skills including shelter building and fire lighting and experience outdoor living. This course takes place entirely outdoors. Booking onto this event is essential. £150 per pair, £75 per extra child (children must be aged 8 years or over) Please contact the Whisby Education Centre for details and meeting place. Tel: 01522 696926

Every Wednesday Evening. Write, produce and perform your own original production. For ages 11 – 25years. For more information, contact the box office on 01522 873894 or visit us at: www.lincolndrillhall.com

Saturday 22nd September Fishtank Youth Theatre Lincoln Drill Hall. Running every Saturday Drama skills, self-confidence, team building and fun! Groups for ages 7 – 11years and 11years upwards. For more information, contact the box office on 01522 873894 or visit us at: www.lincolndrillhall.com

Saturday 22nd September Ugly Beauty - Lempen Puppet Theatre The Terry O’Toole Theatre – North Hykeham 3.00pm. In the Kingdom of Rumours lives Princess Suzanna the Golden; she is rich and famous but not happy. Why is she so sad? And what in the world will make her happy? Only Melo, the unusual musician, has the gift to help her.

A delightful theatrical performance using acting, puppets, shadows and music from Lempen Puppets Theatre.Age Guide: for everyone from 5 years old - 105 years young! Running Time: 55min Ticket prices for all children’s theatre: Tickets £5, Family ticket (4 tickets) £18.00, Individual season ticket (3 shows) £12.00, Family Season ticket (3 shows/4 seats) £50.00. www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

Sunday 16th September Big Beachwatch Beach Clean!

Seacroft Beach. 2pm – 4pm Volunteers needed to be part of the international fight against marine litter! Help the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust clean the beach at Seacroft, at the North end of Gibraltar Point, Skegness. Meet at the South Parade Car Park at 2pm, all equipment provided. Part of the Marine Conservation Societies Big Beachwatch Weekend.

For more details please contact Dave Miller on 01754 898079.

Wednesday 19th September Neon Youth Theatre Lincoln Drill Hall

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Sunday 23rd September Longbow Tournament Lincoln castle. 10.00am – 5.00pm Friends of Lincoln Castle Archery Group are hosting this archery competition. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle

Wednesday 26th September Fun Dog Show Fen Lane Field, Lincoln 9.00am Lincoln and Lincolnshire Mids RSPCA branches are holding a family fun dog show & gala to raise funds on Fen Lane field. There will be ten different dog classes to enter, and also six bull breed and bull cross classes and recall

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What’s On competition. There will also be a number of stalls to browse, and activities for children. To book a stall, enter a class or donate prizes to a raffle, contact Laura on 07507 896688 or Kayleigh on 07809 890043.

Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th September 1000 Years of Traditional Crafts Lincoln Castle. 10.00am – 5.00pm. After it’s spectacular launch last year, this unique crafts event is back, and is even bigger. See demonstrations of heritage crafts throughout the ages and take a stroll through the Food Fair with goodies to tempt and delight. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle

October Wednesday 3rd October Whisby Nature Tots The Education Centre, Whisby Nature Park 10.00am-11.00am. Outdoor seasonal activities for

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the Under 5s with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

‘Designed by adults, tested by children’. £2 per child. Booking is essential. Call 01522 696926

Thursday 4th October Tadpole Toddler Group Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve 10.00am-11.30am. Fun wildlife activities for under 5’s such as crafts, story-telling and nature walks with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. £2 per child. Booking is essential. Call 01754 898057

Saturday 6th October- 2nd November The Big Draw The Natural World Centre – Whisby Big Draw aims to encourage and promote creative drawing for all. There’s no such word as can’t in art! Working with artsNk and local artists, the Natural World Centre has created dynamic exhibitions and events to promote arts within the North Kesteven district. For more information on any of our events or to book a place call us on 01522 688868 or email whisby@leisureconnection.co.uk

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What’s On Sunday 7th October Bushcraft Taster Day Snipe Dales Country Park – Spilsby 11.00am-2.00pm. Learn exciting new skills in today’s taster of Bushcraft with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. For 8 – 16 year olds, this session will take place entirely outdoors. £5 per child.

Booking onto this event is essential.

Please contact the Whisby Education Team for booking and further details.

Tel: 01522 696926

know you’re coming and then turn up on the day!

Free! For more information and to book your place please call 01754 898057

Saturday 13th October Blown Away – Birds Nest Theatre Lincoln Drill Hall. 11.00am & 2.00pm A magical. theatrical adventure with live music and shadow puppetry. For ages 3 – 5 years.

For more information, contact the box office on 01522 873894 or visit us at: www.lincolndrillhall.com

Sunday 7th October Big Draw Day – Launch Off with Lincolnshire Artists!

The Natural World Centre – Whisby 11.00am – 1.00pm & 2.00pm – 4.00pm Come and see Lincolnshire artists at work. A chance to watch artists as they paint, Talk to them about their work and go home inspired – then it’s over to you!

Friday 12th October St Barnabas 30th Birthday Bash Hospital Sports & Social Club, St Anne’s Road, Lincoln. 6.30pm – 12.00 midnight Your invited to our fantastic Birthday Bash to celebrate 30 years of caring. With this in mind, the theme of our party is the 80′s! Fun for all the family with traditional games, music and food and much more. More information to follow…. Fancy dress is optional. For further information please contact Becky Otter on 01522 540300

Saturday 13th October Shoresearch Chapel Point. 11.00am-1.00pm This is beachcombing with a purpose: a way of surveying the beach and recording what’s found.

Throughout the year the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is running a monthly Shoresearch at various locations on the Lincolnshire coast. Through these surveys we hope to build a better picture of what lives where – and we need your help.

The surveys are very straightforward, previous knowledge of marine wildlife isn’t necessary as there will be experts on hand to help with identification. All you need to do is book so we

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Saturday 20th October MazyMeg and the Honey Bees - Angel Heart Theatre The Terry O’Toole Theatre – North Hykeham 3pm “There’s piskies up to Dartymoor, An’ tidden gude you zay there ain’t.” Albert lives alone with his beloved honey bees on Dartmoor, a mysterious land where nothing is as it seems. One day a stranger steals Albert’s bees and it’s as though the light has gone from Albert’s world. But then a little Pisky, called Mazymeg, promises to rescue his bees, for she knows who the stranger is- Dark Dewer, the wicked wizard. Weaving Dartmoor folklore, an original soundtrack and shape-shifting puppetry this is Angel Heart’s most enchanted show yet! Age Guide: For children age 3+ and their families. Running time: 50 minutes Ticket prices for all children’s theatre: £5, Family ticket (4 tickets) £18.00. Individual season ticket (3 shows) £12.00, Family Season ticket (3 shows/4 seats) £50.00 www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

Saturday 20th October Big Draw Bonanza – Children’s Workshop The Natural World centre – Whisby 11.00am – 12.30pm – £2.50 per child Explore art using different mediums and materials, discover your creative side and develop your artistic skills and abilities.

To book a place call us on 01522 688868 or email whisby@leisureconnection.co.uk.

Booking is essential for paid workshops. All children must be supervised by an adult – adults are welcome to join in!

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What’s On Saturday 20th October Scooby Doo Wheelgate All Action Theme park – Farnsfield, Newark. 11:30am 12:40pm 1:50pm 3:00pm 4:00pm. All rides and attractions open as normal.

Wheelgate Park reserves the right to cancel or cut short any character appearance without prior notice. For full information on this event www.wheelgatepark.com

Saturday 20th October – 2nd November Park of Horrors Wheelgate all Action Theme Park – Farnsfield, Newark. ONLY FOR THE BRAVEST! Wheelgate Park offers a wicked supernatural blend at Halloween… with unique family spinetingling attractions, we have grown Ten thousand FREE pumpkins for you to carve with magnificent prizes, wicked workshops, creepy competitions, trick & treat and frightening face painting….All you fear is here…! Wheelgate will freak you out with spine-chilling Halloween happenings in our horrifying scare- zones! Experience live horror with creepy characters and eerie entertainment!!

Beware of the scary ghosts and ghouls. Encounter Creepy Critters with scuttling beetles, stinging scorpions, hairy tarantulas, scaly snakes and twisted creatures. Dare you brave the dark and deadly corners, as the wicked park comes alive? www.wheelgatepark.com

Saturday 20th October – 2nd November Twinlakes Family Scream Park – Melton Mowbray Open till 7.00pm. A supernatural blend at Halloween with unique family spine-tingling attractions, we have grown Ten thousand FREE pumpkins for you to carve with magnificent prizes, wicked workshops, creepy competitions, trick & treat and frightening face painting…. All you fear is here…! Twinlakes will freak you out with spine-chilling Halloween happenings in our horrifying scare- zones! Experience live horror with creepy characters and eerie entertainment!!

Beware of the scary ghosts and ghouls. Encounter Creepy Critters with scuttling beetles, stinging scorpions, hairy tarantulas, scaly snakes and twisted creatures. Dare you brave the dark and deadly corners, as Dungeon Quest comes alive?

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Don’t lose your head in the Haunted Castle Hunt, where Royal ghosts lurk around every corner.! Can you find your way out of the maze before the Mutants catch you? A scary tale lies deep within the Farmhouse of Fear… www.twinlakespark.co.uk

Sunday 21st October How Lion Became King of Tinga Tinga land – Barisons Productions LPAC. 1.00pm & 3.30pm - Duration: 1hr 30mins (interval). Jambo everyone! How Lion became King of Tinga Tinga Land is an interactive show for the whole family, combining famous nursery rhymes and children’s songs with tales from the animals of the Masaii Mara, and with a traditional East African welcome! Expect to join in with the Cheeky Monkey, Kindly Giraffe, Wise Bird, Groovy Zebra, and Proud Lion, in an all singing and dancing children’s production with a host of surprises. Msuri Sana! Based on African artwork from the Tinga Tinga family this show is similar to that seen on CeeBeebies, however this is not a Tiger Aspects production or story. From the creator or Tweenies. Age 3+ Tickets: £10 All seats. £34 Family Ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) www.lpac.co.uk

Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th October Ice Age Live! A Mammoth Adventure Capital FM Arena -Nottingham This ground-breaking arena show will see the loveable Ice Age characters embark on an actionpacked adventure full of drama, humour and fun with an all new storyline inspired by the first three Ice Age films. It’s the first show of its kind and includes not just ice skating but music, singing and dancing with some characters flying and performing acrobatics and daring stunts!

Tickets are priced from £20 and can be purchased via www.capitalfmarena.com or by calling 08444 124 624

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What’s On Saturday 27th October

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October

Captain Codless and the Legend of plunge Island – The Lincoln Company LPAC. 3.00pm (Duration 50 minutes).

An epic pirate adventure for all the family, this show is a hilarious romp fi t for anyone who dares to jump on board ship. Legend has it that at the grid coordinates D 32 on the Swash Bucklers map rests a Magical Medallion on Plunge Island.

Captain Codless, who is the most feared and intelligent pirate across the seven seas, is recruiting fi ve exceptional pirates to join him on his quest. These pirates are to battle through cabin fever, a storm and even the Olympics in order to reach their destination.

An Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012 Production.

Age 4+. Tickets: £5 All seats. £15 Family Ticket (4 people, max 2 adults)

Big Draw Family Free For All The Natural World Centre – Whisby 11.00am – 4.00pm. Contribute to a large collage to be exhibited within the Centre. Share creative ideas, learn some new skills and have a great time! A free drop in session for all the family – children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information call us on 01522 688868 or email whisby@leisureconnection.co.uk

www.lpac.co.uk

Saturday 27th October 2012 Twinlakes Family Scream Park – Melton Mowbray Open till 7.00pm. A supernatural blend at Halloween with unique family spine-tingling attractions, we have grown Ten thousand FREE pumpkins for you to carve with magnificent prizes, wicked workshops, creepy competitions, trick & treat and frightening face painting…. All you fear is here…! Craft Workshops, Scare Zones, Childrens Disco, Trick or Treat and Prizes Galore to be won. Twinlakes will freak you out with spine-chilling Halloween happenings in our horrifying scare- zones! Suitable for all ages. www.twinlakespark.co.uk

Satutday 27th October Sausage Festival Lincoln Castle. Free Admission. Stalls and demonstrations of the best Lincolnshire produce. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle

Monday 29th October A Whisby Storyboard – Children’s Workshop The Natural World Centre – Whisby 10.30am – 12noon – £2.50 per child Let’s tell a story through the power of drawing!

A drawing workshop looking at the unique ‘Picnic in the Park’ story by James Blake Robinson before creating our own story. Take home a complimentary copy of James’s delightful book as a memento. To book a place call us on 01522 688868 or email whisby@leisureconnection.co.uk Booking is essential for paid workshops.

All children must be supervised by an adult – adults are welcome to join in!

Monday 29th October – 10th November CAODS The sound of Music Lincoln Theatre Royal. No introductions are needed for the much loved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, ‘The Sound of Music’. The uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains works its magic once again for young and old alike. With it’s unforgettable score that includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and Edelweiss. Call for more information on show times and ticket prices.

01522 519999 or visit us at www.lincolntheatreroyal.com

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Tuesday 30th October

Diddy Disco 10.30am-12.30pm. For Toddlers who love to dance. Free coffee and tea for adults.

For more information, contact the box office on 01522 873894 or visit us at:

A Harvest Home at Half Term Museum of Lincolnshire Life. Fun for all the family, with harvest themed crafts and museum trail. Make a food collage, edible jewellery, and create a puppet. £1 for optional activities.

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What’s On Tuesday 30th October (Half term) Sock Monsters The National Centre for Craft & Design – Sleaford 10.00am-4.00pm . Be outrageous in this fun and creative workshop and turn cast-off socks into funky monsters. Pick the perfect pair of stripy, dotty, colourful, crazy or spooky socks and personalise in every way using a range of sewing and textile skills. £5 per person (children 8+years and families). Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire. NG34 7TW

Tuesday 30th October Junior Art Workshop with Local Artist Phil Bowman The Natural World Centre – Whisby 10.00am – 1.00pm – £2.50 per child Suitable for children up to 12 year olds.

Using various materials, create a 3D drawing of Whisby including its lakes, trees, skies, grasses and birds. The artwork will be on display for everyone to see! To book a place call us on 01522 688868 or email whisby@leisureconnection.co.uk Booking is essential for paid workshops. All children must be supervised by an adult – adults are welcome to join in!

Tuesday 30th October Family Fun The Education Centre, Whisby Nature Park 10.00am-12noon. Lantern Making – Be light and bright today as we make willow and tissue lanterns ready for Tall Tales and Spooky Stories later this evening. £3 per child. 5.30pm – 7pm: Tall Tales and Spooky Stories – Join the Whisby Education Team as we venture into the darkness and listen to ghoulish tales and ghostly going-ons along the way. £2 per child. Booking essential for both sessions: 01522 696926

Tuesday 30th October to Thursday 1st November Halloween Trail – Hartsholme Country Park 12noon to 3.00pm. Only for the brave, prepare to be scared out of your skin on our creepy Halloween Trail, which will lead you if you make it to a delicious and ghoulish treat! There is a charge of £2.00 per child for this event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

There are toilets and refreshments at the park.

Starts outside the Visitors Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details Call Park Rangers at Hartsholme Country park. Tel: 01522 873577

Wednesday 31st October Spooky Doodles Big Draw and fancy dress – £2.50 per child The Natural World centre – Whisby 10.30am-12noon. Come along in your fancy dress and get our spooky heads together to create some scary artwork! To book a place call us on 01522 688868 or email whisby@leisureconnection.co.uk.

Booking is essential for paid workshops. All children must be supervised by an adult – adults are welcome to join in!

November Friday 2nd November Posterngate 10.00am-4.00pm (Located under the Royal Bank of Scotland – Bank Street). A rare opportunity to view part of Roman Lincoln’s south wall and gateway and learn more about it;s history.

Maximum 20 people only per tour. Queueing may be necessary. Admission 50p (children under 5 free). No need to book. www.thecollectionmuseum.com

Tuesday 30th October Kids Gang: Halloween Special Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve Time tbc. It’s a spooky time of year and Gibraltar Point is the perfect place to come and explore.

Are you brave enough to join us? £3 per child.

Booking is essential. Please call 01754 898057

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What’s On Friday 2nd November Young Artist Big Draw Day with Phil Bowman The natural World Centre – Whisby 10.00am – 4.00pm – £5 per person Open to all young artists from 12 to 100 years old!

Working within the landscape we will push drawing to the max by adding natural materials to our list of drawing media. This is a perfect chance if you’ve wanted to do something arty but haven’t had the courage as Phil guides you through the artistic processes. For more information on any of our events or to book a place call us on 01522 688868 or email whisby@leisureconnection.co.uk Booking is essential for paid workshops. All children must be supervised by an adult – adults are welcome to join in!

Friday 2nd November Lincolnshire Fireworks 2012 Lincolnshire Showground 4.00pm-9.00pm Traditional Bonfire, Giant Funfair, Food Stalls, Children’s Entertainment, Side Shows and Stalls, Free Car Parking, Plus lots and lots more. www.lincolnshirefireworks.co.uk

Friday 2nd November Listen, Make & Create The National Centre for Craft & Design – Sleaford 1.00pm-3.00pm. Kirsty Mead from Rhubarb Theatre is a professional storyteller who combines storytelling, music, movement and making within her fun interactive sessions. Each creative workshop will start with a story and end with every child having created something to take home and enjoy. £5 per person (children 4-8 years and families). Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire. NG34 7TW

Saturday 3rd November Rise of The Robots – Firework Extravaganza (With Sam and Amy from Gem 106) Twinlakes Family Theme Park – Melton Mowbray Bonfire lit at 6pm, Fireworks at 7:15pm. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. Twinlakes Fireworks Festivals heralds massive and unique themed bonfires. Twinlakes promises to have the biggest and most amazing exclusive fireworks in

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the East Midlands. Expectations will be at fever pitch as the celebrations begin… Join us as we march with flaming torches to light the 80ft themed bonfire. The leaping flames will light up the stalls and games, live music gets everyone’s feet stomping. Exciting entertainers keep the kids happy. There’s something for the whole family… we are sure we will keep you entertained as you tuck into the tasty BBQ food. This is a pre-book event. Book on line www.twinlakespark.co.uk/store

Saturday 3rd November The Secret Garden – Proteus Theatre Company LPAC. 1.00pm – Duration 2 hours (interval) From the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted and Directed by Mary Swan. Mary Lennox is lost and lonely, sent away from her home in India she fi nds herself in the wilds of Yorkshire in a vast mansion owned by a distant Uncle. Soon the house begins to give up its mysterious stories, but can she find the key to the secret garden and discover what’s inside? A story of unlocking hearts and minds, the redemptive power of nature and why some rules should be broken. This well loved children’s classic is brought to life by critically acclaimed, award winning Proteus. Fusing circus, puppetry, film and music this is a magical journey beyond the door, into the garden of imagination.

Age 5+. Tickets: £10/£8 Concessions. £24 Family Ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) www.lpac.com

Saturday 10th November Little red You Know Who – Freehand Theatre The Lincoln Drill Hall. 1.30pm A beautiful and inventive play for children aged 3+ and their families. For more information, contact the box office on 01522 873894 or visit www.lincolndrillhall.com

Saturday 17th November The Elves & the Shoemaker - Theatre Hullabaloo The Terry O’Toole Theatre – North Hykeham In a new version by Mike Kenny. Live music, puppetry, physical storytelling and a bit of Elf magic combine to tell this classic tale. www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

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SHOPEAT&RELAX Marshall’s Yard

Something for everyone! a week Open 7 days

Over 30 incredib brands all in on le e place

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Join us if you dare on the 31st October

Farmers’ Market held every second Sa turday and Country Liv ing & Craft Market’s on th e last Saturday of ev ery month Plenty of places to eat and dr ink

Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NA

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