Primary Times Lincolnshire October Half Term 2017 by Andy Collins

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Frequency Festival is back and packed with great events for families and children! • Play with floating particles in Laurence Payot’s ‘Living Sculpture’ and create digital sounds and shapes with Trace-S’s interactive gloves • Follow a hidden trail through the city to uncover an adventure and solve a secret case with Casebook events • Take part in the Big Draw festival activities – make your own musical images and more • Get involved with fun and creative activities for everyone in the Frequency Fabratory Visit frequency.org.uk to find out more

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Welcome to our latest magazine published in time for the October Half Term holidays. In this issue we have, as always, included our halloween feature full of pumpkin picking and carving, spooky trails, fancy dress parties and scary events - plenty of activities for the children to enjoy. Our annual pantomime and show guide gives you advance notice on some brilliant Christmas shows around the county and to start the countdown to the festive season we also have a page on Lincoln’s Christmas Lights Switch-on and Oldrid’s Magical Wonderland at Downton Garden Centre. Finally, the fantastic Frequency Festival is returning to Lincoln this half term too - details on page 2.

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There are some great competitions including family tickets to the pantomime, cinema tickets and craft making sessions all up for grabs so don’t forget to enter for your chance to win! See you at Christmas.

Days Out ....................................................... from 4 Happy Halloween ........................... from 5 to 7 It’s Panto Time! ........................................ 10 to 13 Christmas Is Coming!.........................................19 Competitions ......................................... 13, 22 & 23

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RHYME TIME Every Wednesday morning 10:30am11:30am we hold Rhyme Time. We invite parents/childminders/ grandparents to come along with babies and preschool children for

GAMING Every Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm we switch on our games consoles, we have a PS4 and an Xbox One available for children and young people to play on. We currently have Minecraft, Fifa 17 Football Game and Forza Horizon 3 Racing Game on offer for those wishing to play with likeminded peers. No booking necessary, but time allowance may be given to ensure

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everyone gets chance to play. Free. Tel: 01522 782010 (Customer Service Centre), Lincoln_Library@gll.org. Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EZ

LEGO CLUB Every Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm and Saturday 2:00pm-3:00pm, we hold Lego Club. We invite children ages 5+ to come along with parents/ carers to design amazing creations. No booking necessary and this is a free event. Tel: 01522 782010 (Customer Service Centre), Lincoln_ Library@gll.org. Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EZ

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Every Monday morning 10:30am11:30am we hold Messy Play. We invite parents/carers to come along and enjoy the creativity of messy play with their children without the mess in their home. For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. No booking necessary and this is a free event. Tel:01522 782010 (Customer Service Centre), Lincoln_Library@ gll.org. Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EZ

rhymes, songs, storytelling and craft activities. No booking necessary and this is a free event. Tel: 01522 782010 (Customer Service Centre), Lincoln_Library@gll.org. Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EZ

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CRAFTY SATURDAY Every Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm we hold a craft morning. We invite children of all ages to come along and create our weekly craft. No booking is necessary and this is a free event. Tel: 01522 782010 (Customer Service Centre), Lincoln_ Library@gll.org. Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EZ

Join us for our famous pumpkin rolling event, can you claim the winner’s title? There’ll be lots of other activities too, including Halloween story walks, chocolate workshops, bulb planting, arts & crafts and a Halloween trail. www.visiteaston.co.uk/whats-on

CHOCKS AWAY! Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. 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 out the website for full details of opening times and admission

EVERY TERM TIME TUESDAY GREENFINGERS GROWING CLUB Time: 10.30am -11.30am. All 0-5 year olds and their grown ups welcome. £2 per child loads more events on page 14

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Pink Pig Spooky goings on are happening all over the farm at The Pink Pig in Holme, near Scunthorpe throughout half term. Windle the Witch is flying in on her broom to make more spells in her spooky cottage. The pumpkin patch is open for business where you pick your own pumpkin big or small (small additional charge) and join our expert carvers in the barn to help you create a masterpiece. You can then warm up in our restaurant with

a Halloween themed hot chocolate or Creepy Afternoon Tea before designing a shortbread bat in our shop and playing both indoors and outdoors and our Halloween themed children’s show will make you smile. Half term runs from 21st-29th October. Pre-book at www. pinkpigfarm.co.uk.

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Join us for our Pumpkin Party on 20th October from 4.30pm until 6.30pm. Pre-Halloween party fun at the Eco Centre, Skegness in a lovely woodland setting with story tent, crafts, games and lantern walk. There’ll be pumpkin soup and hot dogs around the campfire. Only £5 per person. Tickets are limited and must be purchased from the centre in advance. Call 0754 4177737 for details.

Bell’s PYO Pumpkin Patch is back and bigger than ever!! Grab your wellies and join us for the Grand Opening on the 14th October at Bell’s Gardening Outlet. In addition to all of the pumpkin shenanigans everyone enjoyed so much last year, we are excited to announce some new additions – including a brand new Maize Maze, the bounce and climb activity area and our 100 plus variety pumpkin display. With this

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Forest Tots every term time Thursday 10.30-12 Noon. Woodland parent and toddler group for 0-5s at the ECO Centre Skegness. Crafts, stories, outdoor play and cosy log-cabin. £1 per family, refreshments included. Call for more info 07544177737.

Pumpkin Party Friday 20th October 4.30-6.30pm. Pre-Halloween party at the ECO Centre Skegness. Woodland setting, story tent, crafts, games, lantern walk. Pumpkin soup and hot dogs around the campfire. £5 per person, tickets are limited and must be purchased from the centre in advance. Call for more info 07544177737.

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day out the whole family can enjoy. You can even stock up on those Halloween essentials and browse our Halloween shop. We will be open every weekend from the 14th October and half term inclusive from 21st-31st October, we look forward to seeing you soon! Follow Bell’s Gardening Outlet on Facebook for more info.

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ensure the new Large Animal Barn is ready for the end of the month so that all of the animals can move across into their new pens. This will then allow three weeks for Randolf’s Sweet Factory to be installed – a new Interactive Air Cannon Arena to be ready in time for the October Half Term holidays. During the week of 23 – 29 October there will be Magic Shows every day in the Halloween Themed Barn Theatre. The tractor ride will have a new route to allow each child to be able to “Pick Their Own Pumpkin” to take home and all the other attractions will be open.

Hot & cold refreshments available throughout to make this a great

Halloween at the craft centre Wed 25th & Fri 27th of October Super spooky crafting activities from 10am - 11:30am or 1:30 - 3pm

craft party Sat 28th of October Dress in a spooky costume and join us for some creepy crafting from 1 - 3pm Booking essential! JUST £7.50d Children must be per chil accompanied by an adult The Craft Centre, 17 West Street, Bourne

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Halloween at The Craft Centre, Bourne Come and join us on Wednesday 25th or Friday 27th October for some super spooky halloween crafting activities from 10am to 11.30am or 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Plus have fun at our Halloween Craft Party on Saturday 28th October from 1pm to 3pm. We will be spookying the shop and dressing up in our halloween costumes. Dress up if you wish and come along for an afternoon of creepy crafting. Just £7.50 per child. Booking and payment in advance please to secure your place. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The Craft Centre, 17 West Street, Bourne Tel: 01778 425540

BRAND NEW ATTRACTION OPENS FOR HALF TERM at Rand Farm Park After more than 20 years, it’s now time for lots of big changes at Rand Farm Park. As we all go back to school in the first weeks of September everyone is very busy at the Farm with lots of work to

But there will also be one other area “Under Construction” for Christmas which this year will include a new Immersive Living Farm Nativity and Elf Academy as well as the 3D Magical Enchanted Forest leading to Santa’s Home and the Elves Workshop… (but for other surprises for everyone in your family… you will need to visit). With so much to offer Rand Farm Park continues to be one of the leading tourist attractions in Lincolnshire and beyond for Halloween and Christmas but for more information and to book tickets online visit www.randfarmpark.com

Tattershall Castle Get in the spooky spirit this autumn at Tattershall Castle Children are invited to don their best witches dresses or transform into spine chilling characters for family fun this October half-term. Come & search our spooky castle, hunt in nooks & crannies but be careful not to bump into a mummy on the staircase! Sunday (29 Oct) young spooky characters get in free. Are you brave enough to venture inside the Castle in the dark? Tickets now on sale for our atmospheric Ghost tours. Running Friday 27th, Saturday 28th & Tuesday 31st October at 6pm & 8pm. Tickets are £7 each, maximum of 30 spaces per tour. Available from the Guardhouse or over the phone on 01526 342543.

Half Term at Lincoln Castle On Sat 21st & Sun 22nd October The Romans Are Back at Lincoln Castle. The Imperial Army of Rome once again return to Lincoln. See the fully armoured soldiers drill and demonstrate a variety of weapons under the instruction of the Centurion. The world famous Ermine

• Trick or treat in familiar neighbourhoods • Carry a torch after dark • Always Trick or Treat in groups, accompanied by an adult • Only visit well lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses

years Lincolnshire Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off, taking place on October 14th. We will be running activities throughout October including PYO pumpkins from the patch, pumpkin carving, face painting, bounce & climb and apple catapults. As featured on Look North, visitors will again have the opportunity to fire a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Master Blaster, with all monies going to charity.

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• Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people • Instruct your children not to eat sweets until they bring them home to be inspected by you Street Guard will perform displays and there’s a chance for junior visitors to enlist in the army too! There’s even chance to take a visit to the Roman surgeon too for all those battlefield injuries! Time: 11am to 4.30pm. To celebrate halloween from Mon 23rd to Sun 29th October - step inside the Victorian Prison during half term and you will be sure to meet some unsavoury characters from Victorian England. Hear ghastly tales and meet some vile people. Time: 11am to 4.00pm. Adults £13.50, Concession £11, Child £7.20, Family £34.20 (2 adults & up to 3 children). 10% discount for advance on-line bookings. Lincoln Castle, Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3AA www.lincolncastle.com

Halloween Spooktacular at Tattershall Farm Park tThere’s lots of super scary fun at Tattershall Farm Park this half term. Don’t miss our Bird of Prey Encounter on Sat 21st, a spooky-themed Animal Encounter on Mon 23rd, spooky story time sessions with Rhubarb Theatre on Tue 24th, Wed 25th and Fri 27th October. Finish off the fun at our Fright Nights at the Farm Park including Spooky Walk on Fri 27th and Sat 28th October. www. tattershallfarmpark.co.uk.

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Are you brave enough to explore our spooky castle? Take our frighteningly fun trail and enjoy being creative with our craft activities.

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Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:30am – 3:30pm. Free Entry! Visit Boston Guildhall Museum to discover more about its role to the town of Boston and some of the many stories - dress up, discover archaeology, follow trails!

Reptile Awareness Week - 21st – 29th October. Reptiles: Scary or beautiful? The only difference is knowledge.

Saturday 21st October, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Free Entry to Dolls House and Miniatures Exhibition. Come and discover these handmade creations including houses, shops, funfair rides and more. Miniature tea also available – 6 cakes & a drink. £4 or 3 cakes & a drink £3. Enter a free competition or join in with cake decorating £2.50. Saturday 9th December 10:30am – 3:30pm Free Entry The Knights of Skirbeck will be with us offering a fun day of Christmas traditions all from the medieval period. Tour 11am £2 pp. At 1pm we will be offering a Medieval Feast!! A four course meal £16.95pp, tickets for the feast must be purchased prior to the event. www.bostonguildhall.co.uk Email ticboston@boston.gov. uk Call 01205 365954 Facebook @ BostonGuildhallMuseum & twitter @ bostonguildhall

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ARK Wildlife Park, the UK’s first rescue zoo, is celebrating National Reptile Awareness Day with a weeklong event that is designed to educate and inspire audiences of all ages. This event also coincides with the arrival of a new member of the ARK family. A 4ft long Morelet’s crocodile, also known as the Mexican crocodile, that will be coming from a conservation centre in Kent that no longer has anyone with crocodile experience to look after her. Visitors will be invited to enjoy close encounters and fascinating facts as they are led through the captivating collection by our resident reptile experts. They will discover some of the worlds’ most exotic and misunderstood animals and it is our hope they will leave the park with a sympathetic respect for these striking and intriguing creatures. Reptile Awareness Week at the ARK promises to be a mesmerizing experience of education and interactions, not to be missed. ARK Wildlife Park & Rescue Zoo – Stickney, Lincolnshire arkwildlifepark. co.uk www.facebook.com/ jurassicencounters.

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It’s Panto Time! ! t ’ n s I t I o N h O

Oh yes, it is! Jack & the Beanstalk Lincoln Drill Hall

Tue 5 Dec 2017 to Tue 2 Jan 2018 Happy 10 year anniversary! Following last year’s incredible pantomime Beauty and the Beast, Lincoln Drill Hall is delighted to announce that this festive season, their 10 year anniversary pantomime is Jack & the Beanstalk, one of the world’s favourite fairytales! Back by popular demand is the outrageous James Campbell as the fabulous ‘Dame Dotty Trott’, returning from last year is everyone’s favourite, Ian Jervis as the bumbling ‘King Yellowbelly’ and we introduce the hilarious Adam Fox as ‘Silly Simon’. Also joining the cast is the beautiful Lucy Barnes as the ﬁerce ‘Princess Zena’.

Tickets start from just £13! Box Oﬃce: 01522 873893 www.lincolndrillhall.co.uk

Cinderella

Grimsby Auditorium Come and have a ball at the Grimsby Auditorium this festive season. With last year’s Aladdin hailed as “side-splittingly funny” (Grimsby Telegraph) the Auditorium are planning another stunning show for this Christmas with the magical tale of Cinderella. The show stars comedy impressionist and Britain’s Got Talent ﬁnalist Jon Clegg as the loveable Buttons.

This incredible production features side splitting comedy, fantastic scenery, well known songs and bags of audience participation. Together with a huge beanstalk, a 12ft giant, the loveable ‘Daisy the Cow’ and a spectacular special eﬀect never seen before in Lincoln, this is a production not to be missed!

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The show will be packed full of spectacular scenery, breathtaking costumes, stunning special eﬀects, fabulous song and dance routines and hilarious slap stick comedy. And, don’t forget, there will be the most gruesome twosome in pantoland with Cinderella’s Ugly Sisters plotting to stop her getting to the ball!

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Aladdin

New Theatre Royal, Lincoln Following our outstanding Pantomime ‘Cinderella’ last year, our ‘Aladdin’ will have you on the edge of your seat! Join us for a magic carpet ride to the fairy-tale land of Marrakesh, join the fun, laughter and adventures of Dame Donna Kebab, her handsome son Aladdin and comical son Cous-Cous. Meet the beautiful Princess Jasmine and her glamorous mum Sultana Tangine. Watch this enchanting adventure unfold but look out for the evil magician Abanazar who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the all-powerful magic lamp. This year’s pantomime stars a cast for all ages! Staring Sandi Bogle from Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother 2017 as Sultana Tangine. Andy Abraham, the Platinum selling soulful X-Factor star as The Genie of the lamp. Chris Johnson, CBBC’s favourite presenter ‘Yonko’, ‘All over the place’ star and voice of Dennis the Menace as Cous Cous. Back

by popular demand, the hilarious Patrick Kearns as Dame Donna Kebab, who recently performed in ‘One man two Guvnors’ and the equally as funny and charismatic Ian Crowe, as Abanazar. Taking the title role is the gorgeous Alessandro Lubrano as Aladdin. Introducing Georgia Hayes-Cowley as the Slave of the ring and the beautiful Anna Hannides fresh from performing as Pocahontas in Disneyland Paris as Jasmine. The chorus will comprise of four Professional dancers backed up by sixteen local boys and girls from across the County (eight per cast in teams ‘Emerald’ and ‘Sapphire’). newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk

Robin Hood Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Join Robin Hood and his band of merry men as they thwart the evil Sheriff of Nottingham in this swashbuckling pantomime adventure the whole family will enjoy. Will Maid Marion find her one true hearts desire? Will someone rescue the babes abandoned in the forest? Will Robin Hood prove his worth in the annual archery tournament? Find out the answers to all this and more at the Baths Hall Scunthorpe this Christmas. Returning for her 12th consecutive pantomime is the ubiquitous Dame Annie Fanny who will doubtless add her own mix of madness and mayhem to the proceedings! With the return of the famous slosh scene it’s going to get

messy that’s for sure! Written and directed by Darren Johnson

Cinderella

Blackfriars Theatre, Boston We are delighted to announce that this years’ Pantomime at the Blackfriars will be the best loved of all, yes Cinderella is coming to Boston! The story of a poor girl who lives with her impoverished father Baron Hardup and her wicked stepsisters Ravishing Rita and Wicked Wanda. A ball is held to which all the eligible girls in the Kingdom are invited including Cinderella and her ugly sisters, jealous of Cinderella the sisters steal her ticket and destroy it before her very eyes. Loveable Buttons, who secretly loves Cinderella himself tries to cheer up our heroine all to no avail. At this stage Cinderella is left crying in the kitchen when her Fairy Godmother arrives and magically spirits Cinderella to the ball in a crystal carriage. At the ball, she meets the Prince but has to flee the ball when the clock strikes 12 midnight, leaving behind her silver slipper. The Prince begins a search to find the foot that fits the slipper. Why not join us to find out how he finds Cinderella despite the antics of Ravishing Rita and Wicked Wanda.

Aladdin

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touch-sensory/pre-show character familiarisation is also available by prior arrangement. Aladdin - The Pantomime Spectacular runs 15th – 27th Dec to book or enquire call our Box Oﬃce Team on01507 613100 or get your tickets online.

Snow White

Parkway Theatre, Cleethorpes Tony Peers Ltd in association with Parkway Theatre, Cleethorpes are delighted to announce this years fabulous pantomime SNOW WHITE and the seven dwarves. One of the best loved pantos, Snow White, tells the story of the beautiful Snow White who runs away to the forest to escape the clutches of the evil Wicked Queen who is jealous of Snow White’s beauty. Deep in the forest she meets seven new friends who, with the help of Prince John, join together to combat the evil forces of the Wicked Queen. Returning this year is Dame Clara played by the hilarious Ian Moore aided and abetted in the mirth and mayhem by Muddles played by Dale Ibbetson. With spectacular sets and sparkling costumes this show promises to keep up the tradition of a ‘must see’ for all the family.

Robin Hood & Maid Marian

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre Mon 11th Dec - Sun 24th December

On Monday 18 December the 1.30pm performance of Aladdin at The Embassy Theatre Skegness will be specially adapted to be sensitive to and accepting of audience members who may beneﬁt from a more relaxed environment, including (but not limited to) those with autistic spectrum conditions, anyone with sensory and communication disorders or learning disabled people. Within this relaxed show we aim to minimise loud noises, bright/ ﬂashing lights and create an informal atmosphere to allow people who may need to move around, make noise or just take a break. The usual rules of sitting still and being quiet don’t apply. Further dimensions will also be added BSL signed interpretation, audio descriptive narration and a

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It is Winter in Sherwood and snow covers the greenwood. It’s a time of magic and adventure.The boy-king Henry III rules an England in civil war and the Sheriﬀ of Nottingham sees his chance to seize control. The people need a hero but who will step forward and ﬁght for them? Join Robin Hood and Maid Marian on this rip-roaring quest suitable for families and children aged 6+.

The Winter Whale Fri 15th Dec - Sun 31st Dec

Once upon a time, in the lands far to the north of here, where the snow still falls deep in winter, a little girl and a little boy were lost at sea. Anja is adventurous but her best friend Karl is not. One day, whilst playing Polar Explorers the two friends ﬁnd themselves cast adrift on an epic journey. Through rolling waves and frozen seas the two children search for the magical Winter Whale to help guide them safely home. A new snowy adventure full of songs, stories and silliness for ages 3+.

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Time: 10.30am -12noon. All 0-5 year olds and their grown ups welcome. £1 donation per family. Hot drink/ juice and biscuit included. Explore our 14 acre woodland, enjoy nature play and wildlife trails, stories and crafts in the cosy log cabin. Places must be booked: call Tracy on 07544 177737 Eco-Centre, off Richmond Drive, Skegness PE25 3TQ www.ecoskegness.org.uk

SAT 14 OCTOBER BELL’S PUMPKIN PATCH OPENS! PICK-YOUR-OWN PUMPKIN AND MORE! Opens Sat 14 October. PYO pumpkins from £1. Plus pumpkin carving, NEW maize maze, apple catapults, hot and cold food available plus halloween shop, face painting and much more…… Open every weekend & throughout half term at Bell’s Gardening Outlet, Benington, PE22 9EW

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TUE 17 OCTOBER INTERNATIONAL SAWFISH DAY Join us throughout this week (14 - 20 October) to help us raise awareness for the most endangered shark family. Join us with Sawfish crafts and hear presentations from our Guides. Further information will be made available soon. The Deep, Hull. www.thedeep.co.uk

FRI 20 TO SUN 29 OCTOBER FREQUENCY FESTIVAL 2017 Virtual realities blur with medieval streets when Lincoln’s biennial festival of digital culture returns for its fourth edition - ten days of extraordinary installations and events. Frequency Festival will explore the theme of ‘disPLACEment’ (Place and Displacement) in 2017 as part of the celebrations of the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest. The festival is mostly free and features 10 days of extraordinary art exhibitions and surprising installations across the popular Festival Trail, as well as amazing performances and lively debates. frequency.org.uk

SAT 14 OCTOBER CHILDREN’S & ADULTS FELT WORKSHOP

FRI 20 OCTOBER PUMPKIN PARTY

Great workshop for families! Come and learn how to felt with artist Eve Marshall. Price TBA. Please call for more information. Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane,

Pre-Halloween party at the ECO Centre Skegness. Woodland setting, story tent, crafts, games, lantern walk. Pumpkin soup and hot dogs around the campfire. Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

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£5 per person, tickets are limited and must be purchased from the centre in advance. Call ECO Centre Skegness for more info 07544177737

SAT 21 OCTOBER MUSEUMS ALIVE!

6.30, 7.30 & 8.30pm each night A collection of Misfortunate Incidents – Frights, fun and dark tales in the grounds of Doddington Hall brought to you by the Ministry of Fate. A scary, chilling but fun experience for all the family. Adult £14, Child £7. Booking essential. More info on the event and tickets: www.doddingtonhall.com Tel: 01522 694308 Doddington Hall. Doddington, Lincolnshire. LN6 4RU

See the museum sets come to life with costumed characters, use our Victorian printers to see our traditional sweet shop in action. Admission fees apply. Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LY www.lincolnshire. gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

SAT 21 TO SUN 29 OCTOBER HALF TERM SPECIAL AT LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK Meet the largest collection of parrots and Bengal tigers in the UK loads more events on page 17

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Reptile Awareness Week 21st – 29th October

ARK Wildlife Park, the UK’s first rescue zoo, is celebrating National Reptile Awareness Day with a weeklong event that is designed to educate and inspire audiences of all ages. The event also coincides with the arrival of a new member of the ARK family. A 4ft long Morelet’s crocodile, also known as the Mexican crocodile, that will be coming from a conservation centre in Kent. The Morelet’s crocodile is a modestly sized species found only in fresh waters of the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. The event will focus on the well-being and proper care of reptiles and communicating a greater understanding of reptiles and why they are generally unsuitable to be kept as family pets. Conservation and rescue are always at the top of our agenda. Visitors will be invited to enjoy close encounters and fascinating facts as they are led through the captivating collection by our resident reptile experts. They will discover some of the worlds’ most exotic and misunderstood animals and it is our hope they will leave the park with a sympathetic respect for these striking and intriguing creatures. Reptile Awareness Week at the ARK promises to be a mesmerizing experience of education and interactions, not to be missed. arkwildlifepark.co.uk

Oldrids & Downtown Christmas shops have now opened in all stores, and now our elves are busy getting ready for Santa's arrival with a magical grotto in all stores. Our Grantham Garden Centre has the exciting return of the real ice skating experience & a snow globe, fun for all the family! Plus, enjoy an exclusive supper with Santa during December, in all stores, we really have all you need to shop, eat & play this festive season! Visit www. oldrids.co.uk/santa for all the latest information.

This Half Term holiday enjoy a memorable experience amidst the beautiful autumn trees at Wild Pines Park near Market Rasen. As well as a great day out for families and friends we work with schools and colleges from around the region and we are happy to plan programmes to suit your needs. For schools we typically offer a day of activities including ropes course, archery and a treasure hunt at a discounted rate. The day starts at 10am and finishes at about 3pm with a short break for lunch. It provides rapid and effective team building as participants learn to rely on each other in an outdoor adventure context. The best size for schools is between 20 and 50 students split into two groups (although we can take more), with one group on the ropes course in the morning whilst the second takes on the other challenges, swapping over after lunch. One of our

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Gainsborough With over 20 years experience teaching maths, Jon Curry recently decided to take the plunge and open his own MagiKats Maths and English tuition centre in Gainsborough. Any student from year 1 to 11 is welcome to experience the MagiKats effect! They visit a MagiKats workshop each week where they work individually, or in very small groups, on materials designed to support their progress in school. Whilst the workshops are the heart of the MagiKats programmes, each student also receives a core skills pack containing five short assignments to be completed over the rest of the week. Workshops run all year round. We offer English and maths workshops for students of any ability aged 5 to 17 supporting the work of the national curriculum as well as specialist 11+ and GCSE preparation courses. To find out more simply contact us on 01427 671225 or e-mail at gainsborough@magikats. co.uk.

Did you know that in every primary school class, an average of at least two children have suffered abuse or neglect? It is a shocking statistic but thanks to the NSPCC’s Speak Out Stay Safe service, children are being empowered to speak out and seek help. It delivers essential safeguarding information to children aged four to 11 in a lively, memorable way. Child-friendly, interactive assemblies and workshops teach children about abuse in all its forms and how to spot the signs. The service also helps children understand who they can turn to for help, including the NSPCC’s Childline service. It is delivered by specially trained volunteers who know how important it is for children to have this knowledge. The service spoke to 1,711,275 children in 7,756 schools across the UK throughout 2016/17. Now the NSPCC needs your help to reach even more children. By signing up to become a volunteer for Speak Out Stay Safe, you can help the NSPCC change lives by delivering these vital assemblies and workshops. For more information on becoming a volunteer in your local area, please visit www.nspcc.org.uk/volunteer or call 0121 227 7577

instructors will be watching from either afar or up close throughout to help and assist anyone that may need it. We also have a superb archery range suitable for all the family. The session lasts between 45 minutes to an hour, with loads of arrows, lots of rounds, tuition, practice, competition and prizes. Its like the Olympics, slightly lower standards but definitely more fun! The treasure hunt takes place across the whole site. Find the clues to unlock the padlock to the treasure chest and take home your treats. Great for all ages from young to old. We have two maps to complete, one is easy and one is very hard. Finish the red course (easy) for the prize and negotiate the blue (hard) course in the time limit to get onto our wall of fame!

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There will be lots of stalls offering handmade and bought in items for sale at great prices. Hot drinks and cakes will be available and Lincoln Owl Rescue will be joining us so why not pop by and see us all? Free entry. Times: 10am to 3pm. Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT. Tel: 07462890940

SAT 21 OCTOBER DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURES EXHIBITION Free Entry. Come and discover these handmade creations including houses, shops, funfair rides and more. Miniature tea also available – 6 cakes & a drink £4 or 3 cakes & a drink £3. Enter a free competition or join in with cake decorating £2.50. Call 01205 365954 Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm. Boston Guildhall Museum, South Street, PE21 6HT www.bostonguildhall.co.uk

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SAT 21 OCTOBER DIGI:SEA This autumn, The Deep is excited to announce the arrival of Digi:Sea, our brand new interactive ocean wall. Design your animal at the creation station, upload it to the Digi:Sea wall and see your very own creation become an animated work of art. This immersive experience will draw out your inner artist and

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October Half Term Fun!

Halloween themed children’s show will make you smile. Half term runs from 21st-29th October. Pre-book at www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk. The Pink Pig in Holme, near Scunthorpe, DN16 3RE

MON 23 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY SPOOKY ANIMAL ENCOUNTER Get up close to some interesting animals at our special spooky animal encounter this half term. Tattershall Farm Park, off Tattershall Market Place, LN4 4JR Tel: 01526 344502 www.tattershallfarmpark.co.uk

MON 23 TO MON 30 OCTOBER PUMPKIN TRAIL A trail to get your little pumpkins exploring the hidden secrets of the Old Hall. Free entry for all children in costume! Admission fees apply. Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street www.gainsborougholdhall.com

MON 23 TO SUN 29 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN AT RAND FARM PARK One of the largest ropes courses in the UK, with challenging and exciting activities for all ages. Enjoy the autumn colours in the beautiful woodland of Linwood Warren, we offer you the chance for a unique and adventurous day out in the trees. Open all year round! Suitable for everyone 8 years and older. Whatever the occasion, a family day out, birthday party, school or college trip, Wild Pines Park has what you are looking for. Ropes courses, team building, archery, treasure hunt, BBQs and more why not check out what we have to offer. We can’t wait to show you!

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Spooky goings on are happening all over the farm throughout half term. Windle the Witch is flying in on her broom to make more spells in her spooky cottage. The pumpkin patch is open for business where you pick your own pumpkin big or small (small additional charge) and join our expert carvers in the barn to help you create a masterpiece. You can then warm up in our restaurant with a Halloween themed hot chocolate or Creepy Afternoon Tea before designing a shortbread bat in our shop and playing both indoors and outdoors and our

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Randolf’s Sweet Factory – a new Interactive Air Cannon Arena will be ready in time for the October Half Term holidays. There’ll be Magic Shows every day in the Halloween Themed Barn Theatre. The tractor ride will have a new route to allow each child to be able to “Pick Their Own Pumpkin” to take home and all the other attractions will be open. Plus see the new large Animal Barn with all of the animal in their new pens. With so much to offer Rand Farm Park continues

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The Imperial Army of Rome once again return to Lincoln. See the fully armoured soldiers drill and demonstrate a variety of weapons under the instruction of the Centurion. The world famous Ermine Street Guard will perform displays and there’s a chance for junior visitors to enlist in the army too! There’s even chance to take a visit to the Roman surgeon for all those battlefield injuries! Time: 11am to 4.30pm. Admission includes entry to the event, Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and Magna Carta. Adults £13.50, Concession £11, Child £7.20, Family £34.20 (2 adults & up to 3 children). 10% discount for advance online bookings. Lincoln Castle, Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3AA www.lincolncastle.com

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to be one of the leading tourist attractions in Lincolnshire. Tel: 01673 858904 - to book tickets on line visit www.randfarmpark.com

MON 23 TO SAT 28 OCTOBER TATTERSHALL CASTLE  HALLOWE’EN HALF TERM Will you dare to explore our spooky Castle this Hallowe’en’ Take our frightfully fun Hallowe’en trail and enjoy being creative with our craft activities. (Additional charges for trails and crafts). Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Time: 11am to 4pm. Free Event but Normal Admission Charges Apply. Check website for latest information nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershallcastle. Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, LN4 4LR Tel: 01526 342543

MON 23 TO SUN 29 OCTOBER GRUESOME & SPOOKY PRISON Step inside the Victorian Prison during half term and you will be sure to meet some unsavoury characters from Victorian England. Hear ghastly tales and meet some vile people. Time: 11am to 4.00pm. Admission - Includes entry to the event, Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and Magna Carta. Adults £13.50, Concession £11, Child £7.20, Family £34.20 (2 adults & up to 3 children). 10% discount for advance on-line bookings. Lincoln Castle, Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3AA www.lincolncastle.com

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s a m t s i r … h g C n i m o C s i Meet Santa & Explore our Magical Grotto 25th November to 24th December

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Experience Skating on Real Ice 25th November 2017 to 7th January 2018 (Opens 12pm on Saturday 25th November)

£6 per child • £8 per adult ONLINE BOOKING ADVISED TO GUARANTEE YOUR VISIT

Experience a Little Winter Wonder in our Giant Snowglobe 28th October 2017 to 1st January 2018 Enjoy a snowball fight and take some fantastic festive photos.

£5 for 5 minutes for up to 7 people Tickets available on the day.

Book Meet Santa, Magical Grotto & Ice Skating at www.oldrids.co.uk/santa Limited tickets available in store on the day.

explore our grotto & experience skating on our real ice rink Saturday 25th November to 24th December

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‘Switch On’ Friday 17th November from 5pm onwards

Enjoy an evening of full entertainment as the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Chris Burke, switches on Lincoln’s Christmas Lights, accompanied by Lincoln City Football Club’s Cowley Brothers, plus X Factor contestant, Andy Abraham and Gogglebox star, Sandy Bogle. There will be traditional Christmas carols, provided by the Salvation Army Band and entertainment from clowns, jugglers and singing Princesses. The event takes place at the War Memorial, High Street, Lincoln. Family entertainment starts on City Square at 5pm this year, and the lights will be switched on at 7pm. FOR FURTHER DETAILS EMAIL KATE FENN, CIVIC MANAGER:

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Carve pumpkins, make a scary mask, and follow a creepy trail at Hartsholme Country Park over Halloween. Design and carve your own jack-o’-lantern to ward off the evil spirits. Meet at 1pm on Tue 24th in the Visitor Centre. Only for the brave, prepare to be scared out of your skin on Hartsholme’s creepy Halloween Trail, which will lead you to a deliciously ghoulish treat. Get your trail sheet any time between 12pm and 3pm from the Visitor Centre from Wed 25th - Tue 31st. Come along and make a scary mask in time for the spookiest day of the year. Meet at 1pm on Thur 26th in the Visitor Centre. For all these events children must be accompanied by an adult and activities are aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln LN6 0EY Tel: 01522 873735 www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholmecp

WED 25 & FRI 27 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN AT THE CRAFT CENTRE Come and join us for some super spooky Halloween Crafting Activities from 10am to 11.30am or 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Please book in advance to secure your place. Children must

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WED 25 OCTOBER MAKE A CLAY BAT OR A CLAY PUMPKIN Two different workshops on offer. An easy workshop making a little flying bat out of clay with googly eyes or a decorative workshop using under glaze colours to decorate a little flat pumpkin plaque. The Steel Rooms, 1-5 Springs Way, Brigg DN20 8EQ info@thesteelrooms.com

WED 25 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN DISCO Fancy dress competition, party games and loads of prizes. Food and drink available to purchase. Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Ticket only event - £7.50 per child entrance, FREE for adults and under 1s. Fun Farm, Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 3QU Tel: 01522 695553 www.funfarmlincoln.co.uk

THU 26, FRI 27 & SAT 28 OCTOBER GHOSTHUNTER KIT BAGS Get yourself ready for next week’s Halloween fun with your very own ghost and spook hunting kit! Make loads more events on page 22

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To celebrate our 10 year anniversary, Jamie Marcus Productions is delighted to announce the biggest panto in Lincoln, Jack and the Beanstalk! The village of ‘Crinkly Bottom’ is being threatened by the villainous Fleabottom, Giant Blunderbore’s henchman. It’s all down to Jack Trott and his friends to save the day! Join us at Lincoln Drill Hall this Christmas and follow Jack’s journey into the clouds in an attempt to defeat the giant! For your chance to win a family ticket to the premier performance on Saturday 9th December 2017 (2 Adults, 2 Children) please answer this simple question:

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it too scary. Times: 11am to 5pm. Check website for latest information. Our rooms are darker than usual to please our ghosts. Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens. Tel: 01754 890102

FRI 27 OCTOBER MUSEUMS AT NIGHT

We will be spookying the shop and dressing up in our Halloween costumes. Dress up (if you wish) and come join us for an afternoon of creepy crafting! £7.50 per child. Please book in advance to secure your place. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The Craft Centre, 17 West Street, Bourne. Tel: 01778 425540

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Are you brave enough to come along and take part in our scary Fright Night at the Farm Park Spooky Walk? Tattershall Farm Park, off Tattershall Market Place, LN4 4JR Tel: 01526 344502 www.tattershallfarmpark.co.uk

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Time: 6pm to 8.30pm. Fancy dress competition with many prizes and games. £5 per person, £1.50 skate hire if required, £1 extra to play in Fun Farm. Call now for tickets. Fun Farm, Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 3QU Tel: 01522 695553 www.funfarmlincoln.co.uk

SAT 28 OCTOBER GUNBY ESTATE, HALL AND GARDENS  GHOSTLY HALLOWE’EN HALL Meet the ghosts of Gunby Hall during our annual Hallowe’en opening. Experience Gunby Hall as you never have before: cobwebs, darkened rooms and lots of ghostly guides. It will make you scream for more! Enjoy yummy seasonal treats in the tea-room. Discover plenty of autumnal colour in the gardens. Booking Not Needed. Families welcome. Small children might find

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SAT 28 OCTOBER TO MON 1 JANUARY 2018 LITTLE WINTER WONDER Experience a Little Winter Wonder in our Giant Snowglobe. Enjoy a snowball fight and take some fantastic festive photos. £5 for 5 minutes for up to 7 people. Tickets available on the day. Downton Garden Centre, Gonerby Moor, A1, Grantham NG32 2AB www.oldrids.co.uk/santa

SUN 29 OCTOBER HALLOWE’EN SPOOKTACULAR Come celebrate Hallowe’en with a family trail, children’s crafts, face painting and more. Young spooky characters get in free! nationaltrust. org.uk/tattershall-castle. Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, LN4 4LR Tel: 01526 342543

TUE 31 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN AT COGGLESFORD WATERMILL Join in with lots of ghostly fun as this creaky old mill celebrates Halloween. Explore the mill and follow terrifying trails before settling down with some spooky stories. Fancy dress welcome, suitable for all ages. Time: 6pm to 7.30pm. Cogglesford Watermill, East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EQ Tel: 01529 413671

SAT 4 NOVEMBER 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

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forge opens on the first Saturday of the month and now exhibits old photographs, displays and memorabilia along with a restored earth privy. Time: 10am to 1pm. Welbourn Forge, The Green, High Street, Welbourn, LN5 0NW Tel: 01400 272623 email: goodhand2@ tiscali.co.uk

SAT 12 NOVEMBER MILLING DAY Cogglesford Watermill holds regular milling days on the second Sunday of the month. Watch the mill in operation making stone ground flour as if it would’ve done over 200 years ago. Time: 11am to 4.30pm. Cogglesford Watermill, East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EQ Tel: 01529 413671

FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER FROM 5PM ONWARDS LINCOLN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ‘SWITCH ON’ Enjoy an evening of full entertainment as the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Chris Burke, switches on Lincoln’s Christmas Lights, accompanied by Lincoln City Football Club’s Cowley Brothers, plus X Factor contestant, Andy Abraham

and Gogglebox star, Sandy Bogle. There will be traditional Christmas carols, provided by the Salvation Army Band and entertainment from clowns, jugglers and singing Princesses. The event takes place at the War Memorial, High Street, Lincoln. Family entertainment starts on City Square at 5pm this year, and the lights will be switched on at 7pm. For further details email Kate Fenn, Civic Manager: kate.fenn@lincoln. gov.uk

SAT 18 & SUN 19 NOVEMBER TATTERSHALL CASTLE  CHRISTMAS MARKET Find unique gifts made by local people at our annual festive event. Come and pick up handmade Christmas gifts from Lincolnshire crafts people and food suppliers at our historic market. Free entry all weekend. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Time: 11am to 4pm. Free Event but Check Website for Admission Charges. Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, LN4 4LR Tel: 01526 342543

WIN 1 OF 6 FAMILY TICKETS!

See a movie of your choice at West End Cinema, Boston (Two adults and two children or one adult and three children)

SAT 25 NOVEMBER TO SUN 24 DECEMBER MEET SANTA, ICE SKATE & EXPLORE OUR MAGICAL GROTTO

Opens 12pm on Sat 25 Nov. £7.50 per child, accompanying adults free (max of 4 adults, additional adults £1.50 each). Online booking advised to guarantee your visit. Experience skating on real ice - available from 25 Nov until 7 Jan 2018. £6 per child, £8 per adult. Plus experience a little Winter Wonder in our Giant Snowglobe available from 28 Oct until 1 Jan. Downton Garden Centre, Gonerby Moor, A1, Grantham NG32 2AB www.oldrids.co.uk/santa

Enter our wordsearch and you could win a child’s craft session - ideal for making a gift for Christmas! Send your entry along with your name, age and contact telephone number to our Primary Times address on page 3. Closing date: 20 November 2017.

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My Little Pony (TBC) A dark force threatens Ponyville,

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and the Mane 6 embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their home. Released: 20 Oct.

Paddington 2 (TBC) Paddington, living with the Browns in Windsor Gardens, buys a unique pop-up book from an antique bookshop for Aunt Lucy. It’s stolen and it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to ﬁnd the thief. Released: 10 Nov.

Question: Which family does Paddington live with? Send in your entry with contact details to the Primary Times address on page 3 or enter online at www.primarytimes.net/ lincolnshire. Closing date: 20 November 2017.

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Lego Ninjago (TBC) Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home, called Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy: high school. Released: 13 Oct.

See if you can find these 10 words: PAINTING, CRAFT, KNITTING, GLITTER, HANDMADE, GIFT, CREATIVE, GLUE, SCISSORS, PENCIL

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Gainsborough Old Hall Pumpkin Trail

Museum of Lincolnshire Life Museums Alive Saturday 21st October See the museum sets come to life with costumed characters, use our Victorian printers or see our traditional sweet shop in action. Admission fees apply. Ghost-Hunter Kit Bags Thursday 26, Friday 27th, Sat 28th October / 10am-3.30pm A Get yourself ready for next week’s Halloween fun with your very own ghost and spook hunting kit! Make a handy backpack, a lantern and various charms to zap any ghosts, vampires or ghouls that you find! FREE admission, crafts £2.00

Half Term Monday 23rd – Monday 30th October A trail to get your little pumpkins exploring the hidden secrets of the Old Hall. Free entry for all children in costume! Admission fees apply. Friday Fun Club Friday 27th October Make all you need for a Halloween hunt to protect you from ghosts, ghouls and vampires! Only £1 per craft with FREE ENTRY to the club room. www.gainsborougholdhall.com

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

FRIDAY FUN CLUB Ghost-Hunter Kit Bags

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chocks Away!

The Collection Museums At Night Friday 27th October / 4pm-8pm Museums at Night a Ghostly themed event, book early to avoid disappointment!

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

www.thecollectionmuseum.com

Chocks away! MUSEUMS AT NIGHT Charges and admission prices apply to certain events and craft activities. Please contact the sites directly if you require any further information. All event information correct at time of print.