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Japan: Fun From The Land Of The Rising Sun Wednesday 15th Feb 10am - 3.30pm A family activity day as part of our February Half Term Japanese Festival. Take part in craft activities and workshops. Part of a week-long festival of Japanese activities. www.japanfestival.co.uk www.thecollectionmuseum.com
There is a free Storytime session for under 5's every Thursday at 11.15am. Stories to delight and enthral young children.
16th,17th and 18th Feb 10am – 3.30pm Join us on a pirate adventure day, making ships, hats and lanterns! Try our pirate treasure trail around the museum to find the hidden treasure. Price is £2.00 per trail and craft. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife
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Friday Fun Club: Winter Warriors Friday 17th Feb 10am – 12noon and 1pm to 4pm A fun filled family craft club drop in session. Make swords and helmets to wear when preparing for battle. Free entrance to workshop, £1.00 per craft.
Make and Take Half Term Fun! Sat 11th to Sun 19th Feb Why not come along for a family visit to the Old Hall and enjoy a complimentary craft activity for children, included in the admission price! www.gainsborougholdhall.com
Get up close to the RAF Battle Of Britain Memorial Aircraft at RAF Coningsby. See Spitfires, Hurricanes and the UK’s only flying Lancaster. Please check our website for full details on opening times and admission charges. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bbmf
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ONGOING VISIT NATURELAND FOR AN AMAZING TIME THIS HALF TERM!
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Natureland is well known for rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and injured seals that become stranded on Lincolnshire beaches.Visitors can see the various stages of their rehabilitation and hear about the rescue work at
Free Storytime session for under 5’s every Thursday at 11.15am. Stories to delight and enthral young children. www. thecollectionmuseum.com
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For a great day out visit Rand Farm Park this Half Term. 8 miles East of Lincoln on A158
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West Fen Lane, Stickney, Boston PE22 8BD feeding times. We’re not just seals - there are lots more incredible animals. Watch the amusing antics of the penguins, be amazed by the tropical butterflies, squirm at the reptiles and creepy crawlies, feed the goats in the Pets Corner and marvel at the beautiful tropical fish in the Aquarium. We are also excited to be awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor! Natureland, N Parade, Skegness PE25 1DB www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk.
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Get up close to the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Aircraft at RAF Coningsby. See Spitfires, Hurricanes and the UK’s only flying Lancaster. Check with website for opening times and admission charges. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bbmf
Seasonal activities for the Under 5’s. £2 per child. For more info or to book tel: 01652 637055 or faringseducation@lincstrust.co.uk. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Far Ings Education & Visitor Centre, Far Ings Road, Barton upon Humber DN18 5RG
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SAT 4 FEBRUARY FIRING OF THE FORGE See traditional ironworking in a traditional Victorian forge located in the heart of the village of Welbourn. This former forge and blacksmith’s workshop dates back to 1864 and is still in working condition. For over 100 years Welbourn Forge has served the needs of farmers and tradesmen in the area. The forge now exhibits old photographs, displays and memorabilia along with a restored earth privy. Time: 10am to 1pm. For more info call: 01529 308102 or email discovernk@n-kesteven.gov.uk
FRI 10 TO SUN 26 FEBRUARY SNOWDROPS AND WINTER WALK More than 100,000 snowdrops along with crocus and winter iris create a winter walk through the gardens and woodland of
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Brightwater Gardens. Brightwater Gardens is one of the UK’s newest winter gardens with 120,000 snowdrops, 40,000 crocus, and winter iris throughout the site. These have created a magical ¼ mile winter walk leading through the garden and new woodland. There are banks of willows, dogwoods and winter flowering shrubs and pleached red-twigged limes to delight you as your wander. Brightwater Gardens, Saxby, Market Rasen, LN8 2DQ Tel: 01673 878820
SAT 11 TO SUN 19 FEBRUARY WORST JOBS IN VICTORIAN BRITAIN A family friendly half term with a chance to meet a variety of Victorian costumed characters with some of the most awful occupations and horrible jobs in history. Discover your very own career prospects as a Chimney Sweep, Rat Catcher or Fish Wife. Hear their tales of revolting roles and disgusting duties! There’s also chance for junior visitors to make a furry rat or a fish print to take away. Times: 10.30am – 3.45pm. Admission includes the event, Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and Magna Carta plus a free return
visit. Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA www.lincolncastle.com
SAT 11 TO SUN 19 FEBRUARY FUN AT LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK The UK’s largest collection of parrots and tigers. Feed the parrots in our walk-through aviary and our meerkats. See the advert in this issue for FREE CHILD ENTRY with every two full paying adults when you bring in the advert. Dickon Hill Road, Friskney, BOSTON PE22 8PP
SAT 11 TO SUN 26 FEBRUARY TROPICAL REEFS LAGOON OF LIGHT Join us this February as we reveal our brand new Lagoon of Light! Following a £500,000 refurbishment, this display is now home to hundreds of brightly coloured fish as well as our own juvenile Zebra sharks. Boasting amazing new corals, large mangroves trees and a ‘wave machine’ that replicates the tidal movements of a coastal habitat. ‘Meet the Mangroves’ presentations at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. See Hermit crabs, Velvet Swimmer crabs,
starfish and sea urchins which are native to the British seashore in our Touchpool sessions at Discover Corner. Create your own colourful corals by colouring in your own lagoon scene, or making a fabulous fishy badge in our arts and crafts corner. Make sure you join in with some our regular daily activities too. Watch our divers feed the sharks or clean the tank in our daily dive show at 2pm at Endless Ocean and catch our penguins having a fishy snack at 11:30am and 3pm. So if you’re look for a fun day out this half term, The Deep is definitely the ‘plaice’ to be! www.thedeep.co.uk
SAT 11 TO SUN 19 FEBRUARY SNOWDROP WEEK Wrap up warm for a winter walk full of snowdrops and winter flowers. From small displays in the alpine bed to great drifts on the snowdrop bank there are flowers for everyone. Pink Cyclamen, yellow aconites and exquisite irises and crocuses mingle with single and double snowdrops and unusual hellebores in the woodland walk. Teas and light lunches in the tearoom and follow the amazing story of these ancient gardens in the history room. Plant sales in the shop and
visit our ‘Halcyon Days’ Photography Exhibition in association with Savills. Admission which is included with entry ticket. Time: 11am to 4pm. Easton Walled Gardens, Planting Lane, Easton, Nr. Grantham NG33 5AP www.visiteaston.co.uk
SAT 11 TO SUN 19 FEBRUARY HALF TERM AT ARK WILDLIFE PARK Daily talks and animal encounter shows take place every day at Ark Wildlife Park. There are lots of chances for close encounters - see details online. We have a wide variety of fascinating animals from exotic mammals, stunning reptiles to fearsome carnivores and farmyard friends. Open all year, with indoor attractions such as our Tropical house, Activity barn and Meerkat/familiar friends barn, we also have a large outdoor play area and Kalahari Cafe offering locally made cakes, savouries and drinks. Ark Wildlife Park, West Fen Lane, Stickney, PE22 8BD www.arkwildlifepark.co.uk
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Head to Gainsborough Old Hall for a week of Make and Take. Bring the family to visit to the Old Hall and enjoy a complimentary craft activity for children, included in the admission price! Join the team for a Winter Warrior themed Friday Fun Club on 17th Feb, drop in from 10am – 12noon and 1pm to 4pm Make swords and helmets to wear when preparing for battle. Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, DN21 2NB www.gainsborougholdhall.com
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A celebration of all things Japanese at venues across Lincoln, including video games, film screenings, martial arts, and live performances. Lincoln Japan Festival is a jampacked week of exciting cultural events taking place across some of Lincoln’s best venues during half term. The festival comprises of a varied programme that will engage, inspire and provide audiences with the opportunity to experience the amazing Japanese culture first hand. It is a non-profit festival and aims to encourage cultural acceptance, connect new audiences to a range of venues within the city of Lincoln, and make arts and culture events accessible too all. This year’s programme includes activities for all ages and abilities, and endeavours to keep ticket prices as low as possible to make events widely inclusive and available to everyone. Highlights include a video games day, origami, Japanese theatre, calligraphy, and martial arts workshops, film screenings, and more. www.japanfestival.co.uk
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SAT 11 TO SAT 18 FEBRUARY JAPANESE THEMED FUN FOR HALFTERM AT THE COLLECTION MUSEUM! Japanese Festival Week in association with ‘Bluepoint: Film Foundation’. In the Orientation Hall we have a display of Janpanese items such as rice paper pictures, Netsuke (17th Century carved miniatures) & Wakizashi (swords). Wed 15 Feb - Japan: Fun from the land of the Rising Sun A family activity day with a Japanese theme including crafts & workshops (certain workshops will have a charge). 11-12pm: Taiko Drummers in OH performance & workshop.12pm: Free Japanese film screening. 2pm: Martial Arts demonstration in gallery. Thu 16 Feb - 11.15am: Free Japanese storytime for the little ones. www.japanfestival.co.uk www.thecollectionmuseum.com
MON 13 TO FRI 17 FEBRUARY HALF TERM FUN AT RAND FARM PARK Lots of new-born lambs to bottle feed every day at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Magic Shows at 2pm every day and re-opening of Skyrider (weather dependent). All the usual attractions will be open including the Family Farmyard, Crazy Golf, Kangaroo Bouncers and the Pedal Go-Karts.
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THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY FAMILY FUN DAY EXPLORING SLEAFORD’S RIVERSIDE
10.30am to 3.30pm. From a working watermill to a wetland meadow, discover crafts, nature trails and much more! Visit one of North Kesteven’s local nature reserves, enjoy Nature Explorer walks with the WatchNK Ranger at 11am and 1.30pm (booking essential) or drop in at Cogglesford Watermill to make a corn dolly or craft activities at Navigation House. The Natural World Centre Tel: 01522 688868 Email whisby@1life.co.uk
Guaranteed a great day out whatever the weather. Open every day from 10am. Tel: 01673 858904 www.randfarmpark.com
WED 15 FEBRUARY TOYS AND GAMES PAST AND PRESENT Family event for all ages. Discover which toys and games people in the past played with, and compare with nowadays. Have fun making your own toys and games as many people did in times gone by. Share memories and images of games and playground games from Lincolnshire. Play games and enter competitions. Admission is FREE with a £1.00 charge per activity. Children MUST be accompanied. Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall, High St, DN21 4LZ Tel: 01522 521337 www.slha.org.uk
WED 15 FEBRUARY CHARITY PUDDLE JUMP & WELLY WALK AT WHISBY NATURE PARK! Wear your wellies whatever the weather! Join the Natural World Centre and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust for their charity Puddle Jump and Welly Walk on Wednesday 15 February! Enjoy a seasonal stroll or come and jump in some deliciously deep and splendidly splashy puddles. Puddle Jump session at 10am to 12pm at the Wildlife Trust Education Centre, finishing with a Welly Walk at 1.30pm outside the Natural World Centre. Join us for just one or both! You can always dry off in the Boardwalk Bistro. Free but donations are being taken to raise funds for the North Hykeham Lions; who last year supported the site by contributing to the purchase of the community defibrillator just outside the Natural World Centre. There’s no need to book, just turn up! Tel: 01522 688868 or email whisby@1life.co.uk. www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
THURS 16, FRI 17 & SAT 18 FEBRUARY PIRATE ADVENTURE! Join us on a pirate adventure day, making ships, hats and lanterns! Try out pirate treasure trail around the museum to find the hidden treasure. Price is £2.00 per trail and craft. Free Entry. Time: 10am to 3.30pm. Don’t forget that our History Hunters Playground is the perfect place for your little engines to let off steam! Museum of Lincolnshire Life www.lincolnshire. gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife
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SUN 19 FEBRUARY THE STARS OF CBEEBIES’ JUSTIN’S HOUSE & SPOTBOTS TREASURE ISLAND This hilarious trio are the stars of the popular hit CBeebies TV show ‘SPOTBOTS’ and also recently ‘Justin’s House’. This laugh a minute show is jampacked with swashbuckling, cheering, booing, puppets, lots of colourful costumes, slapstick fun and maybe even a monkey or two – as this story is given a lively (and very child friendly) modern twist. Ideal for all the family! The only
question is… ‘Aaaargh you ready?!?’ Tickets: £12 All seats. Running Time: 1 hour 40 mins (inc. interval)
THE EMBASSY THEATRE Skegness Tel: 01507 613100 www.embassytheatre.co.uk
THU 16 TO SAT 18 FEBRUARY MR FIPS & FRIENDS Half Term family fun with marvellous acts from The Wonder Circus! Joined by some new friends, Mr Fips brings the Big Top to the Big Stage with fun and spectacle for all the family! Free Children’s Circus Skills Workshop available 30 mins prior to each
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WED 5 APRIL THE THREE LITTLE PIGS STARBRIGHT ENTERTAINMENTS From the award winning writers of ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘Honk’, Stiles and Drew, comes a brand new adaptation of this classic fairy tale. The Three Little Pigs set off into the big wide world to seek their fortune but news soon spreads of a Big Bad Wolf on the loose! Will their houses of straw, twigs and bricks be left standing or will the wolf huff and puff and blow them all down? Filled with humour and toe tapping tunes, this endearing musical will leave you squealing with glee and howling with laughter. Time: 2pm. Suitable for children aged 3+, but will appeal to the whole family. Tickets: £7, Family of four £26
LINCOLN DRILL HALL Lincoln Tel: 01522 873894 www.lincolndrillhall.com
TUES 14 FEBRUARY MARTY MACDONALD A brand-new show featuring the voice of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher as Pongo the Pig! Everyone at Marty MacDonald’s Farm is delighted with the delivery that’s arrived – a very special Toy Machine! But the machine has stopped working, so they need to fix it before the Toymaker comes to get it back! Join Marty, Sally, Pongo, Molly-Moo and Sheena in a musical, interactive adventure to save the day! Particularly suitable for 2 – 7 year olds and includes a cast meet & greet after the performance. Tickets: £10.50 (£7 concessions, £29 family ticket).
SAT 18 FEBRUARY GRANNY’S GAME Be bold, roll the dice and take a chance! Join Julia and John as they play ‘Granny’s Game’, where a trip around the board becomes a globetrotting adventure!
Wrestling snakes and climbing ladders, our brave players risk everything in a high-stakes quest they’ll never forget. Time: 2pm. Suitable for ages 5+. Tickets: £7.00
BLACKFRIARS THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE Spain Lane, Boston Tel: 01205 363108 www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk
SUN 16 APRIL CINDERELLA Vienna Festival Ballet is proud to present the classic tale of Cinderella, one of the best-known rags-to-riches fairy tales of all time. A mistreated young girl, a glass slipper, two comical ugly step-sisters and a handsome prince combine to make the perfect piece of story-telling. Vienna Festival Ballet’s production of Cinderella is based on the traditional story, the ballet will surely touch and reach out to everyone’s heart, with its combination of pure classical dancing and a touch of pantomime. The music contains a collection of Rossini’s most famous operatic achievements and has been especially arranged for Vienna Festival Ballet. Time: 2pm & 5pm. Adults £18.50, Concs. £17.50, Under 16’s £13.00**Prices are inclusive of a 50p per seat Refurbishment Levy
GRIMSBY AUDITORIUM Box Office 0844 847 2426 www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk
MON 20 FEBRUARY TREASURE ISLAND Cbeebies 3 TV stars of Spotbots join Justin Fletcher on the brand new series of Justin’s House for lots of the usual crazy shenanigans! See our intrepid trio bring to life Jim Hawkins, Old Ben Gunn, Billy Bones, Sneaky Beaky the pirates parrot, mythical creatures and of course Long John Silver with action and adventure aplenty on the horizon. This laugh a minute show is jam-packed with shanty’s, cheering, booing, puppets, lots of colourful costumes, amazing sets, slapstick comedy and maybe even a monkey or two! Ideal for all the family! Time: 2pm. Price: £12.00. Family Ticket £40.00 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
MON 27 FEBRUARY TO SAT 4 MARCH WONDERLAND TV and West End star Wendi Peters, much loved for her acclaimed portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation
Street, will headline the UK tour of Wonderland as Queen of Hearts alongside musical theatre favourite Dave Willetts, who rose to fame for playing the title role in Phantom of the Opera, as White Rabbit. Hailed by the New York Times as “inspirational”, Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. Don’t be late… book now for best seats! Times: Mon – Sat 7.30pm & Wed & Sat 2.30pm
SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE Market Place, Spalding Tel: 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk
FRI 17 FEBRUARY FAIRYTALES GONE BAD: GRANNYLOCKS/THE MONSTROUS DUCKLING Fabulous half term show for ages 3 - 8 with Half Moon Theatre. The “true” stories behind some happily-ever-after fairytales! Did you know that the ugly duckling was never ugly? He was truly monstrous! Or that Goldilocks was really a tale about a mean thieving granny who had plans for something quite mean? In this enchanting and funny performance, the audience sit on the stage with poetic storyteller Joseph Coelho (winner of the 2015 Primary Schools Poetry Award) as he unravels familiar tales to discover something extraordinary. Time: 2pm. FREE Mask Making Mayhem drop-in craft session for show ticket-holders from 12.30pm. Duration: 45 mins, no interval, plus meet and greet. Tickets £7.50, Under 16s, groups 4+ £6.50 + booking fee
FRI 3 MARCH THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE Charlie Hubble is a little boy with a very big dream - he wants to be a world-class magician! So, he saves up his pocket money to buy The Big Book of Magic for Trainee Magicians. Then he sets off to Mr Zacoor’s Toy Shop to buy his spellbook. But Mr Zacoor is no ordinary shopkeeper, he’s a real life Sorcerer. And he has a very special job for Charlie… Time: 11am. Duration: 55 mins no interval. www.blunderbus.co.uk Price: £6.75. Free teacher places available. Age Guide: 3 to 7s
PLOWRIGHT THEATRE Scunthorpe Box Office 01724 277733/277744 www.northlincs.gov.uk
MON 20 TO SAT 25 FEBRUARY THE UNICORN & THE CAROUSEL OF DREAMS Kimberley Performing Arts Centre are proud to present ‘The Unicorn and the Carousel of Dreams’ Time: 7pm (+2pm Fri/Sat). Milly and Josh go on a
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journey with Esmerelda a toy unicorn through the carousel of dreams, an entertaining show filled with song and dance where Esmerelda discovers her strength and determination. Suitable for all ages and sure to Entertain. Tickets £7 opening night/£8 / £7 concession Group bookings: buy 10 tickets and get one free
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE NK Centre, Moor Lane, North Hykeham Tel: 01522 883311 www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk
SAT 4 FEBRUARY LITTLE FRANKENSTEIN LEMPEN PUPPETS Semi-famous puppeteer Frank is busy rehearsing his new show ‘George the Dragon Slayer’ but his puppets keep falling apart! Taking inspiration from his namesake, the great scientist Dr Frankenstein – and with the help of you, the audience – he creates a new, real live puppet that is destined to change his life forever! A gentle little horror of a show for your little horrors! Age Guide: Little Frankenstein will tickle the imagination of everyone from 5 years old to 105 years young! Time: 3pm. www.lempen.co.uk Why not join us after the show for; ‘Make Your Own Little Monster’ Workshop 4.15pm - book workshop and family tickets from Box Office: 01522 883311
SAT 18 MARCH THE GIANT JAM SANDWICH NEW PERSPECTIVES What a to-do! One hot summer’s day, four million wasps invade the quiet village of Itching Down! The picnickers panic and the farmer stops haymaking. The wasps are noisy, nasty and worst of all, they don’t mind who they sting! That is until the baker has an ingenious idea… New Perspectives bring this classic, well-loved picture book to life on stage to enthral a new generation. Age Guide: 3 years+ and their families. www. newperspectives.co.uk
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SAT 1 APRIL JUSTIN’S PARTY Are you ready to party? Because BAFTA award winning actor Justin Fletcher is coming to town and YOU are invited! JUSTIN’S PARTY is a brand new show which packed full of fantastic songs, dances and hilarious games guaranteed to make it THE party of the year! There will be lots of exciting surprises along the way and you’ll get to meet Justin’s adorable new puppy Engelbert! So what are you waiting for? Get your party clothes ready and come and join in with this very exciting fun-tastic celebration! Time: 11.30am & 2.30pm. Tickets: adult £18 and Children £16.50 (18 months +) Booking fee may apply.
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BSW is a national celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths featuring fascinating events and activities across the UK. It is run by the British Science Association (BSA) and will take place from 10-19 March 2017. There will be a variety of flagship events happening all over the country during the week which will be open for anyone to attend.
Birthday Parties with Miles of Smiles! If you are looking for a different idea for your child’s birthday party this year then why not give Wheely Fun Parties a ring? We provide jeep driving parties for children 4-7 years old. We are fully mobile and will come to your local village or church hall and we provide carpets so that the floors are protected - even the caretakers want us to return! Every child who enjoys one of our parties goes home beaming from ear to ear and the children just don’t want our parties to end. Both girls and boys love to drive the jeeps and our BIG ball is a favourite! Professional children’s party entertainment, full insured, licensed and we accept payment by credit card. Check out our Facebook page for genuine feedback. Tel: 07885 751268, email info@wheelyfunparties.co.uk or visit www.wheelyfunparties.co.uk
Primary schools, children and families are an extremely important part of BSW. The BSA provide free activity packs full of inspiring ideas that you can do in your classroom or at home, with information about what you’ll need and how to extend the activities if you’d like to take them further. The theme for this year is “Change”, encouraging young people to investigate the changes happening in the world around us and the changes they can enact to have a positive impact on the future. There is a pack dedicated solely to primary schools, which contains activities ranging from chemistry you can do in the kitchen, to creating a Moon diary, and even instructions on how to build your own rocket. Why not start by downloading the primary activity pack from the website and looking through all the engaging activities that you and your kids can take part in? www.britishscienceweek.org Pupils can also enter the annual poster competition to be in with a chance of winning an array of prizes. Posters will be based on the theme of “Change” and are judged on how creative and well-researched the ideas are, as well as how well the poster has been made or drawn.
For more info visit: www.britishscienceweek.org
Save the date and put your thinking caps on – Wear A Hat Day is coming again! Wear A Hat Day is the UK’s premier brain tumour research fundraising event. Taking place on Friday 31st March 2017, which is the last day of Brain Tumour Awareness Month, schools and families across the country get involved to help raise funds for research into this devastating disease.
Why get involved?
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer… yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Wear A Hat Day is a great way to show support and raise money for this research. Children and adults take part in days of hat-filled fundraising events. School children maximise their fundraising by selling exclusive hat-shaped pin badges – with new designs from the charity created each year, they have become collector’s items among the youngsters!
How do I get involved?
Register now at www.wearahatday.org and start planning your event. Your fundraising pack will include leaflets and posters to help promote your event and will arrive in plenty of time for your Wear A Hat Day. Event ideas and fundraising top tips can be found on the website. All in all it is simply too #HATTASTIC to miss!
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NEW LAGOON OF LIGHT
Visit The Deep in Hull this spring, and see the brand new Lagoon of Light following a £500,000 refurbishment. This stunning exhibit is home to hundreds of brightly coloured tropical fish (including some fin-tastic new arrivals) as well as our juvenile zebra sharks who were born and bred right here at The Deep. It also features amazing new corals, mangrove trees and a ‘wave machine’ replicating the tidal movements of a true coastal habitat, ensuring our animals feel right at home. Find out more about the animals that live here during our daily scatter feeds at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Visit www.thedeep.co.uk for more details.
Offering an insight into Indian Culture & Hinduism, tailor made for Primary Schools Discover real Indian Culture through Storytelling, Pictures, Clothing, Spices, Dancing, Art and Music
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Every Child gets to Dress up • Join in with Bollywood Dancing • Create Rangoli Artwork • Uncover the Mythology and Traditions of Hinduism and Diwali
Join Lincoln Castle for a family friendly half term with a chance to meet a variety of Victorian characters with some of the most awful occupations and horrible jobs in history! Discover your very own prospects as a chimney sweep, rat catcher or fish wife. Hear their tales of revolting roles and disgusting duties. There is also a chance for junior visitors to make a fury rat or a fish print to take away. Receive a 10% discount if you purchase your All Inclusive ticket online before the event. Visit www.lincolncastle.com for more information.
Get crafty at Lincolnshire’s top museums
Finding fun and engaging activities in the school holidays shouldn’t be a struggle or cost the earth. Join three of Lincolnshire’s best museums as they take your littles ones on engaging sessions to bring history to life. With make and take craft sessions, trails and special areas and iguides aimed at families you will be amazed at the delights a visit to your local museum can bring. Join the team at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life on the 16th, 17th or 18th Feb for a pirate adventure day, making ships, hats and lanterns! Test your map reading skills in pirate treasure trail around the museum to find the hidden treasure. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife Head to Gainsborough Old Hall for a week of Make and Take from Sat 11th to Sun 19th Feb. Bring the family to visit to the Old Hall and enjoy a complimentary craft activity for children, included in the admission price! Join the team for a Winter Warrior themed Friday Fun Club on 17th Feb, drop in from 10am – 12noon and 1pm to 4pm Make swords and helmets to wear when preparing for battle. www.gainsborougholdhall.com Experience different cultures at The Collection this half term as they celebrate Japan in their Fun From The Land Of The Rising Sun event on Wednesday 15th Feb from 10am - 3.30pm. Part of a week-long festival of Japanese activities. www.japanfestival.co.uk. For details on other family friendly activities at The Collection and Usher Gallery please visit: www.thecollectionmuseum.com.
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Skegness Infant Academy incorporates an established, modern and well-resourced Nursery, run by a qualified teacher who is an EYFS specialist supported by an experienced and dedicated team. All Nursery staff ensure children’s learning needs are tailored to suit each individual child. Close proximity to the main building supports a smooth transition to Reception classes. The children’s sense of pride, belonging and responsibility is fostered by wearing our uniform. Breakfast Club provision is available from 7.45am offering a nutritional and healthy breakfast. We offer 3 intakes a year into Nursery. As children progress from Nursery into Reception and then into KS1, their learning journey becomes more structured and they develop into independent thinkers and learners. Our last Ofsted inspection graded us ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ in behaviour. For further information or to view the Nursery please contact Mrs Dixon on 01754 762059 or email cdixon@ skegnessinfantacademy.org.
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FRI 17 FEBRUARY FRIDAY FUN CLUB: WINTER WARRIORS A fun filled family craft club drop-in session. Make swords and helmets to wear when preparing for battle. Free entrance to workshop - £1 per craft. Time: 10am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4pm. Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, DN21 2NB www.gainsborougholdhall.com
SUN 19 FEBRUARY HUBBERTS BRIDGE MODEL SHOW Model Railway and General Model Exhibition. Model Railways, Boats, Trucks, Dolls Houses and Miniatures, Farming Displays, Slot Car Racing, Fairground and many other models. Trade stands and Refreshments. Come and see fantastic scale models. Meet the experts from local model clubs to talk about the hobby and to give advice on all aspects of model making. Specialist suppliers of model making materials will be attending to give potential modellers everything they need for their own project. Time: 10am - 4pm. Adults £2.50 Child/Senior Citizens £2.00 (Under 5’s FREE). Proceeds to the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. Hubberts Bridge
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TUES 21 FEBRUARY NEW FOR 2017! WILD TIME: JUNIOR WARDENS 13.30PM From habitat conservation to woodland adventures and pond exploration to bird surveys. Junior Wardens has everything for the young naturalist. 1-3.30pm. (for young people aged 11 to 18). For more info or to book tel: 01652 637055 or faringseducation@ lincstrust.co.uk. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Far Ings Education & Visitor Centre, Far Ings Road, Barton upon Humber DN18 5RG
WED 22 FEBRUARY BIRD BOX BUILDING Come along and build your very own bird box to take home. Plus bird cake making activities as well. Book your place in advance. Wild Play events are aimed at 6-11 year olds. £6 per box. For more info or to book tel: 01652 637055 or faringseducation@lincstrust.co.uk. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Far Ings Education & Visitor Centre, Far Ings Road, Barton upon Humber DN18 5RG
FRI 3 MARCH TO SUN 25 JUNE BIRDS ON THE WING A stunning exhibition that explores the life and beauty of both garden and wetland birds. A range of media, craft, art and photography has been created by local practitioners, with all work on display available to purchase. ‘Birds on the Wing’ features photography by Wildlife and Swan Photographer Anne Waterfield whose body of work ‘All about Swans’ has previously exhibited at the Discovery Centre at Clumber Park. There will also be a Swan Facts section which is informative and also include a mini me exhibition and trail aimed at young children. Tel: 01522 694353 The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, LN6 9BW www.1life.co.uk
SAT 18 & SUN 19 MARCH DISCOVER LINCOLNSHIRE WEEKEND Time: 11am to 4.30pm. Venues will be celebrating Discover Lincolnshire Weekend showcasing everything that’s great about Lincolnshire. Come along and taste one of Lincolnshire’s most famous delicacies – Plum Bread for free! Cogglesford Watermill, East Rd, Sleaford NG34 7EQ
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SAT 1 APRIL TO SUN 24 SEPTEMBER EXHIBITION HIGH FLYING WOMEN PIONEERING AVIATORS Discover the incredible stories of women who fought against adversity to achieve aviation history. From world famous Amy Johnson to the Episcopal Priest’s wife who became a world class stunt pilot – come along and be inspired! Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby, Sleaford NG34 8QR. www.cranwellaviation.co.uk
WED 12 APRIL TOP OF THE POPPETS Family disco for under 7s & their groovy adults. Get ready to boogie! Top of the Poppets is back with great music, dancing games and lots of family fun. Do your own thing or join in with our dance leader to those old school and modern disco favourites. The South Holland Centre, 23 Market Pl, Spalding PE11 1SS www.southhollandcentre.co.uk
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Discover wild places, explore what makes them wild and special, do something to care for them and share your experiences!
Four challenges lie at the heart of the John Muir Award.
• Discover a wild place This could be school grounds, a local park, beach, woods, river, mountain or national park.
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Do things to enjoy, find out more about and understand your wild places. Visit your chosen site at different times of day and night, in different seasons, alone or with others.
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Care for and love your wild place. Take some personal responsibility, make a difference, put something back.
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Tell others, share and celebrate your wild place. The award has 3 levels for you to work your way through, starting with the Discovery Award requiring a minimum of 4 days, then the Explorer Award (minimum 8 days) and finally the Conserver Award requiring a minimum of 20 days of wild experiences over 6 months. The scheme is perfect for use in upper primary schools.
Teachers can use the John Muir Award to support learning themes such as personal and health education, sustainability and citizenship or use the award to support outdoor learning of curriculum subjects. Families can get involved too. Activities that could contribute to a Family John Muir Award might include a holiday or series of family outings to wild places; outdoor hobbies such as hill walking, bird watching climbing or canoeing; volunteering for local or national conservation organisations; painting, drawing, photography, film-making, poems and stories about the great outdoors to share your experiences with others. Spring is the perfect time of year to start planning a new wild adventure and everything you need to get started can be found online at www.johnmuirtrust.org
Who was John Muir?
John Muir, born in 1838, was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental campaigner and early advocate of the preservation of wilderness in the United States. John Muir helped found Yosemite national park and was instrumental in the development of the Grand Canyon and Sequoia national parks.
Cook up a treat for Pancake Day! Some people like to keep it simple, with just a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar, whilst others prefer to indulge with lashings of toppings or a sophisticated savoury approach. Whatever your style - grab your trusty frying pan and get ready to flip homemade pancakes this coming Shrove Tuesday! What and when is Shrove Tuesday?
This year, Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day as it’s known in the UK, falls on Tuesday 28th February. Shrove Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Lent - the 40 days leading up to Easter - is marked by fasting, from both food and festivities, and is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. Shrove Tuesday gets its name from the ritual of shriving. In shriving, a person confesses their sins and receives absolution for them. Shrove Tuesday is a day to clean the soul but also a day of celebration whilst embracing the last chance to feast before Lent.
Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
The custom of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday comes from the tradition of using up rich foods, such as eggs, milk and sugar, on the eve of Lent. During Lent, people eat plainer food and refrain from food and treats associated with pleasure. The filling of pancakes can be either sweet or savoury. To go with the tradition of using up ingredients, it can be the perfect opportunity to clear out the baking cupboard, and stuff your pancakes with the contents of those half-finished packs of mini marshmallows, chocolate drops and hundreds-and-thousands to create a sweet extravaganza!
What’s the origin of Pancake Races?
Pancake races are thought to have begun in 1444 in Olney in Buckinghamshire. The story goes, that a woman of Olney was so busy making pancakes that she completely lost track of the time, and on hearing the church’s shriving bell, went running to the church in her apron, still clutching her frying pan! The Olney pancake race is now world famous and other towns across the UK have followed holding their own pancake races. Pancake races today are often for charity with local businesses competing against one another.
Celebrating around the world
Around the world, Shrove Tuesday is celebrated in many different ways. In Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island off the coast of Canada, pancakes are made, but instead of edible fillings, small gifts are hidden inside. Children delight at discovering the objects, which are intended to be divinatory. So, for example, the child who receives a coin will be wealthy and a nail indicates that they will become or marry a carpenter. Remember to warn the recipient that the pancakes aren’t edible if you’re going to try this at home! In many countries Shrove Tuesday is known as ‘Mardi Gras’, the French for ‘Fat Tuesday’, the last day of ‘fat eating’ before the start of fasting for Lent. Most of us know ‘Mardi Gras’ for its more popular meaning as carnival day, and will have seen the colourful street processions and flamboyant fancy dress costumes of the world famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival in Brazil. Venice also celebrates carnival in style. Leading up to Shrove Tuesday Venice bursts into life with partying, dancing and people dressed in elaborate costumes and masks attending the famous Venetian masquerade balls in the great palaces lining the Grand Canal in the centre of Venice. So banish those winter blues with the carnival spirit this Shrove Tuesday. Pump up the volume of some samba beats, get the family together and cook up a treat!
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Easy Pancake Recipe To make approximately 8 pancakes you will need... 100g plain flour 2 eggs • 300ml milk 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil, plus a little extra for frying
Method
Sieve the flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl and make a well in the centre. Crack the eggs into the well. Add 50ml milk and 1 tbsp oil. Whisk gradually bringing the flour into the eggs, milk and oil until a smooth, thick paste. Keep adding more milk and whisking until the mixture is the consistency of slightly thick single cream. Heat the pan with a little oil over a moderate heat. Ladle some batter into the pan, tilting the pan to move the mixture around for a thin and even layer. The pancake should turn golden underneath after about 30 secs and will be ready to turn. Ease a fish slice under the pancake, then quickly lift and flip it over.
Fillings to try
A quick squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar Lashings of chocolate spread, banana or a dollop of cream For a savoury pancake, a combination of cheese, onions, and tomatoes works well
Create your own!
Get creative and make your own dream pancake. Why not be brave and try some of your favourite foods all together in one tasty pancake! After you’ve made your very own original pancake make sure you give it a personal name and don’t forget to take a picture to share with us on facebook and twitter.
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FEBRUARY HALF TERM SATURDAY 11TH TO SUNDAY 19TH 10AM - 4PM HEAR TALES OF REVOLTING ROLES AND DISGUSTING DUTIES! Discover your very own career prospects as a Chimney Sweep, Rat Catcher or Fish Wife! WWW.LINCOLNCASTLE.COM
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