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Craft activities inspired by faces from the past. Create a clay gargoyle, an inspirational Green Man mask, a portrait pendant and more!
Friday 29th July 10.00am – 12.00pm
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Craft activities inspired by the Ice Age, create a woolly mammoth, an ammonite necklace, a feather head-dress and find out about Lincolnshire in the Ice Age.
SUN 17 JULY THE VERY AMAZING PINK RIBBON RACE
Free Admission to both venues. No need to book just drop in. All Activities £1 each. Children MUST be accompanied. Organised by the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology
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An event for family and friends, suitable for all ages and abilities to walk, run or even cycle a circular route from Wyndham Park in Grantham with a max distance expected to be 9-10 miles (with an extra loop to extend this to a half-marathon) and shorter options also available. The event is to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now and entrants will be asked to raise some sponsorship. Post-event fun (including the fabulous spacehopper bounce) and catering, and a raffle. Entry form now available email: theamazingpinkribbonrace@gmail.com.
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The Lord Chamberlian's Men return with their outdoor performance of Much Ado About Nothing. Join the Lord Chamberlain's Men this summer for Shakespeare's popular 'battle-ofthe-sexes' comedy. With the Castle as a backdrop, bring a picnic, and enjoy this enormously funny and fast-paced production performed with an all-male cast. Booking Essential. Phone: 01526 342543. Gates open 7pm, Starts 7.30pm & Ends 10pm. Meet at the Guardhouse to show/ buy your tickets. Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, LN4 4LR Tel: 01526 342543 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
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SUN 17 JULY CROWLE AGRICULTURAL SHOW An annual country show offering a range of events and this year will be the 119th show to be held. It is popular with visitors both locally and nationally and houses a range of events including trade stands, craft tent, funfair rides, polo demonstration, sheepdog demonstration. dog show, cattle show and horse classes including Unaffiliated showjumping, and affiliated and unaffiliated showing. Something for everyone! Stuated on Godnow Road in Crowle, Just off M180/A18. The show provides a wonderful traditional day out for the whole family. Adults £5 Kids & Concs £3, Family Ticket £10 (2 adults/2 kids) Godnow Road, Crowle, DN17 4EA www.crowleshow.org.uk
SUN 21 JULY TO SAT 3 SEPTEMBER HARVEST HUNT From the Viking age to the time of Henry 8th August was the traditional Harvest celebration time. Use your loaf to help Lord Burgh to find his and locate your prize. Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NB www. gainsborougholdhall.com
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Sunday 28 August Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, NG34 8QR From kites to cockpits, crafty activities to plane spotting trails – there’s something for all the family to enjoy whatever your age!
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FRI 22 JULY TO SUN 4 SEPTEMBER WILDLIFE GAMES The Olympics are on in Rio, with the world’s best athletes competing. But how would they do against the best from the animal kingdom? Test yourself and see how you compare against our wonderful wildlife. Just like the Games there are prizes to be won! Sorry, no dogs. No need to book. 10 am - 4 pm everyday £2 per child. RSPB Frampton Marsh, Frampton, Boston, PE20 1AY Tel: 01205 724678 rspb.org.uk/ framptonmarsh
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War of the Roses Weekend Sat 30 & Sun 31 July
Witness what every day life was like during the War of the Roses with re-enactors taking residence in the castle grounds.
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Immerse yourself in the Civil War with weapons drills, a living history encampment and a battle re-enactment both days.
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Take part in our traditional summertime fun activities throughout the summer holidays and enjoy a tasty treat from our new ice cream parlour. Take a picture at our seaside photo board and try your hand at some giant games. The Deep, Hull www.thedeep.co.uk
MON 25 JULY COUNTRYSIDE NK NATURE CACHING Time: 2 to 4.30pm. Millennium Green, North Hykeham - FREE event. Hidden in the trees along the route you will find native birds. How many of each species will you see? As most things in life are better with a bit of extra sparkle there will be a limited number of gifts for the first arrivals. A bubbly way to enjoy the activity! Allow an hour for the activity - this activity is self guided. Someone will be there to meet you to provide instruction. Start Point: Millennium Green, entrance off Station Road, North Hykeham. For more info contact the Countryside Officer on 07557 123534 or email countrysidenk@1life.co.uk
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Sunday 28th August and Monday 29th August. Entertainers, Nutty Norman and Feet First. Open Air theatre Sunday 21st August – Wuthering Heights. Prices: Adult £5.75, Child £4.75, Family Ticket £21.00 Children under 2 are FREE. Season Tickets available.
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TUE 26 JULY & TUE 2 AUGUST BUG HUNTING Get your mini monsters meet ours! Led by our intrepid guide you’ll discover the miniature world of beetles, bees and bugs galore. Sorry, no dogs. Time: 11 am to 12 pm & 2pm to 3pm. £3.50 per child, 20% off for RSPB members. RSPB Frampton Marsh PE20 1AY Tel: 01205 724678 www.rspb.org.uk/ framptonmarsh
WED 27 JULY TO WED 31 AUGUST SWEET NOSTALGIA Every Wednesday throughout the school holidays, 12 noon to 3pm. Special days when our traditional sweetshop pops up in Commercial Row for you to buy all those childhood favourites of yesteryear. This event is FREE! Tel: (01522) 782040. Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LY
THUR 28 JULY A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM OUTDOOR THEATRE AT LINCOLN CASTLE By William Shakespeare. In Illyria’s 25th anniversary season this inimitable company reprises the show they performed in their first year. Five couples – three human, one fairy, and one mythical – find their relationships sorely tested, intimately probed and indecently exposed when a troupe of amateur theatricals bumble into the forest to rehearse a play. Add to this bawdy mix a heady brew of confusion, magic and mischief, and you have the most perfectly frothy comedy for a moonlit summer evening. Approx. 2hr 20mins (including 20 minute interval). Suitable for: all ages 5+. Castle Gates Open 6.30pm. Performance 7.30pm. Ticket Prices £14 / £12 Box Office www. lincolndrillhall.com.
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TUES 6 TO FRI 9 SEPTEMBER BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY This sensational multi award winning West End Show is coming to the Embassy Theatre. Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Everyday, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! Seen by over 22 million people worldwide : Book now for the most successful rock and roll show of all time! Tickets: £26.00 Over 60’s: £21.00 Children: £10.00
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SAT 30 & SUN 31 JULY THE HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS SHOW
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THUR 25 AUG TO SAT 27 AUGUST TOO HOT TO HANDLE The Charity Amateur Theatrical Society (CATS) proudly present their brand new variety show. The toetapping, thigh-slapping song and dance routines will guarantee you are dancing in the aisles and leaving you wanting more. A fabulous family night out whilst raising money for a fantastic local charity. Start Time: 7.30pm. Ticket Prices: 25 Aug £10 All Seats (Under 5s Free – Ticket Required), 26 & 27 August £12.50 Full, £10.50 Concs (Under 5s Free – Ticket Required)
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WED 24 & THUR 25 AUGUST PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Skegness in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George - they can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, games and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers! Tickets: £21.50, £17.50, £15.50 & Children: £19.50, £15.50, £13.50. 6-12 months £10.00 & Family: £62.00
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Get closer to the action than ever before as this interactive and explosive family show takes you behind the scenes of your favourite films to discover the science and secrets of creating movie magic. Join our team of professionals for a revealing insight into the world of special effects; feel the heat from an onstage inferno, marvel at gruesome sci-fi monsters, be blown away by apocalyptic weather and hold on tight through huge explosions! “Be prepared to be stunned. This really is a show unlike what you’ve seen before” Essex Chronicle The Hollywood Special Effects Show: Dangerously Exciting. For ages 6+
BLACKFRIARS THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE Spain Lane, Boston Tel: 01205 363108 www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk
SAT 9 & SUN 10 JULY CINDERELLA Harlequin Theatre Academy present their latest production . Poor Cinderella is treated more like a servant than a sister by her cruel Stepfamily but one evening something magical happens,
with the help from her sassy Fairy Godmother the “impossible” is made possible and Cinderella is transported to the ball where she meets Prince Christopher. Midnight strikes as Cinderella flees the palace the Prince is left wondering who this beautiful stranger was, all he has left of her is a single slipper. He sets off with his trusted steward Lionel in search of his love, but who will the slipper fit? Adults £10.50, Concessions £9.50, Family £37
LINCOLN CASTLE OUTDOOR THEATRE Lincoln Tel: 01522 873894 www.lincolndrillhall.com
WED 17 AUG 2016 7:00PM ILLYRIA: DANNY, THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD Illyria returns with yet another classic – Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl. This heart-warming story involves fun, intrigue, courageous trickery….and a lot of pheasants! Family fun for all ages 5+. Bring your picnics, chairs friends and family and enjoy another evening of first class outdoor theatre – no seating provided. Gates 6pm. Performance 7pm. All visitors can enter from the east gate of the Castle, (on Castle Hill,) opposite the Cathedral from 6pm. Collecting pre-paid tickets If you’ve booked but not collected your tickets then you’ll be able to collect them at the gate. Please bring any confirmation emails or order details with you, along with some form of ID. If you’ve booked through the Drill Hall then you can collect your tickets up until 11.30am on Saturday 11th June – thereafter your tickets will be available to collect from the gate at the Castle from 6pm on the night.
GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE St Peter’s Hill, Grantham. Tel: 01476 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com
SAT 23 JULY MARTY MACDONALD’S TOY MACHINE A brand new show for 2016 featuring the voices of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher & Nicole Davis as Pongo the Pig & Molly-Moo the Cow! Everyone at Marty MacDonald’s Farm is delighted with the special delivery that’s arrived - the Toy Machine that makes all of the toys in the world! But then they realise that Crafty the Crow has been up to mischief and it shouldn’t really be there at all! Worse still, the machine has stopped working, so they need to fix it before the Toymaker comes to get it back! This is a fun, interactive, song-filled adventure, set on a colourful farmyard and featuring a host of lovable
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SUMMER WORKSHOP 1ST - 3RD AUGUST Age: 6 - 16 year olds
Time: 10:00am - 4.00pm Performance at 3.15pm on last day
Cost: £70 (£55 for siblings) Deposit £20 Venue: St. Columba’s Church, LN5 8SE stagecoach.co.uk/hykeham 01522 690580
puppet characters. It’s a family show particularly suitable for 2 - 7 year olds, lasts for 80 minutes (including a 15-minute interval) and has a special cast meet & greet after the performance! (Please note Justin and Nicole do not appear in person). Time: 2pm. Tickets £10/ £9 concs/£36 family of 4
STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE Tel: 01780 766455 www.stamfordartscentre.com
SAT 9 JULY STORM IN A TEACUP A magical puppet show from the leading puppet theatre company
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Horse + Bamboo that will entertain young children and their grownups too. It’s not always easy making friends, especially when you live in a lighthouse surrounded by dangerous rocks, towering waves and troublemaking seagulls. An exciting opportunity for a tea party with a friend arises when the supply boat comes, but the lighthouse keeper’s nervousness turns what could have been a delight into a disaster. Is it just a storm in a teacup or can he find the courage to save the day when a storm blow in disaster looms!? 45 mins, no interval. Times: 2.30pm. Prices: £8 (£7) £28 family of four 4 years +.
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Spalding Academy of Theatre Arts has been teaching the three main disciplines of the performing arts to budding performers aged 4-18 years old for almost a year now! Currently running on Wednesdays at the umbrella building between 4.00pm and 7.30pm, the school was opened by Bear Behaving Badly star Glen Davies. Demand has been so great that a second school will soon open on Saturdays, and Glen will be popping in from time to time to check on students’ progress. The school will celebrate its first anniversary by performing “Zombie Prom” at the South Holland Centre on 2nd & 3rd July! www.southhollandcentre.co.uk/whats-on/view/ zombie-prom For information on enrolment into the school, Zombie Prom, or Summer Workshops, contact Spaldingacademyoftheatrearts@outlook.com or Tel: 07724596559. All teachers and staff are industry professionals, and have full DBS checks.
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Spend the night under the stars, surrounded by nature. We’ll toast marshmallows, listen for bats and enjoy the wonderful sunset before settling down to sleep. In the morning we’ll see what moths have landed in our trap. Sorry, no dogs. Time: 5 pm – 9 am £20 per adult, £10 per child, 20% off for RSPB members. RSPB Frampton Marsh PE20
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SAT 30 JULY BIG WILD SLEEPOUT
Travel back in time to the fifteenth century and immerse yourself in our medieval experience. Witness what everyday life was like over 500 years ago with living history tents, talks and displays. The Clarence Household together with medieval demonstrators bring the castle to life showing the skills, crafts and activities of everday life during the mid 1500's. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Time: 11am to 4pm. General Admission Prices Apply. Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, LN4 4LR Tel: 01526 342543 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
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Discovering and making casts of animal tracks, walk to the beach and create a work of art using shells and pebbles. Wellies required. £2 per child. 10am -12pm @ Rimac Eco-classroom. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prebooking is not required. Contact Lizzie on 07557 038522 for more information. Saltfleetby - Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR (LN11 7TS)
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Make Pilgrim hats, Teepees and Indian headdress. On holiday Fridays 10am noon & 1pm - 4pm. Just £1.00 entry per child and accompanying adults FREE (admission only to club room). Our great new club for families to have a go at exciting and fun crafts guided by our staff, with something different to take away every time! Just turn up at either the morning or afternoon session. No booking required. Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, Gainsborough DN21 2NB. www. gainsborougholdhall.com
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Run by Act II Theatre Company. A jampacked day filled with all manner of dinosaur drama, from the T-Rex to the Triceratops! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the world. A fun-filled day of drama, songs and games for 4 to 7 year olds, culminating in a short performance to family and friends. 10am to 3pm. Performance at 3pm. Cost: £17, £32 for two siblings. South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding, PE11 1SS Tel: 01775 764777 www. southhollandcentre.co.uk
FRI 29 JULY FRIDAY FAMILY FUN CLUB - PILGRIMS IN THE NEW YEAR
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SAT 30 JULY BELTON HOUSE - THE PANTALOONS: THE CANTERBURY TALES Open air theatre for the whole family. A cast of five actors presents every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless tales in under two hours. Join the pilgrims for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms. Fast-paced, physical and funny; medieval mayhem for th. Booking Advisable. Gates open 5.30pm, starts 7pm & ends 9pm. Belton House, Grantham, NG32 2LS Tel: 01476 566116 www.nationaltrust. org.uk/events
SAT 30 & SUN 31 JULY HECKINGTON SHOW The Largest Village show in England that combines the intimacy of a village show with the expectation of the national stage. Over 30,000 visitors attend each year, with hundreds of activities, trade stands, competitions and displays. The very best of rural village life. Adult One Day Entry - £10 on the gate, £9 in advance. Child One Day Entry - £4 on the gate, £3 in advance. Advance Adult Two Day Entry - £15, Advance Child Two Day Entry - £5 & Under 5’s Free. Saturday - Grand Firework Concert from 7.00pm - Entry included in Saturday & Weekend tickets. £5 entry after 6pm. Heckington Showground, Boston Road, Heckington, Near Sleaford, NG34 9JF Tel: 01529 461823 www. heckingtonshow.org.uk
SUN 31 JULY APPLEBY OPEN GARDENS & SCARECROW DAY Have a look around some gardens and admire the scarecrows, have a ploughman’s lunch or tea coffee and cakes We will have plant stalls, garden sale and raffle. Open 11am - 4pm. Appleby, Lincolnshire DN15 0AN Tel: 01724 379512
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SUN 31 JULY SEA CREATURES Use nets in the sea to find what lurks beneath the waves! Wellies required. £2 per child. Meet at Crook Bank Car Park postcode LN12 1NP at 10am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prebooking is not required. Contact Lizzie on 07557 038522 for more information. Saltfleetby- Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR
SUN 31 JULY WILDLIFE DAY A fun, educational and free family day out, with displays, exhibitions and craft workshops. Our friends at Willow Falconry and their birds of prey will be joining us along with Lion Learners and they exotic beastie bugs. This year
Find out about toys and games from the past. Decorate a snakes and ladders board, make a spoon puppet and a thaumatrope. Play with toys and games.
there will be a special Food and Craft Fair. Free Admission! some activities may have a charge. Waters' Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, Maltkiln Rd, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 5BD www. visitnorthlincolnshire.com
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MON 1 & MON 22 AUGUST CREATE CLUB
Make your own creations inspired by the Museum's Fossil Collection and Lincolnshire's wildlife.
Come and be an Awesome Artist at our drop off session for 8 to 11 year olds. At Create Club children can learn and develop new skills whilst exploring an exciting range of arts and crafts activities, using their imaginations to create their very own work of art! 1 August 10am to 12noon
Admission to each workshop is £3.00 per child. Children MUST be accompanied. To book please call Gill Noble 01526 353455 or email info@ cottagemuseum.co.uk
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Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-booking is not required. Contact Lizzie on 07557 038522 for more information. Saltfleetby - Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR (LN11 7TS)
FRI 5 AUGUST FRIDAY FAMILY FUN CLUB CREEPY CRAWLIES Make dragonflies, spiders and bugs. Time: 10am until noon and 1pm until 4pm. Just £1.00 entry per child and accompanying adults FREE (admission only to club room). Our great new club for families to have a go at exciting and fun crafts guided by our staff, with
FRIDAY 5 AUGUST NK WELLBEING DAY CRANWELL 11am – 3pm FREE, booking not required. Be Active, Get Creative and Feel Inspired at this free event with activities for all ages to enjoy. Have a go on a climbing wall (weather permitting), try out a fun obstacle course, and take part in craft activities. There will also be a range of information and advice from local community services, and an opportunity to find out more about upcoming events in North Kesteven. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to register for activities. Cranwell Village
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something different to take away every time! Just turn up at either the morning or afternoon session. No booking required. Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NB www. gainsborougholdhall.com
10TH & 18TH AUGUST TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Pack a picnic and your favourite Teddy for an afternoon of storytelling and fun at Easton Walled Gardens.* Goody bag on arrival. Tickets must be booked in advance for this event. *Gardens are open throughout the Summer. Tickets on sale at www.visiteaston.co.uk. Children £5 Adults £7. Easton Walled Gardens, Easton, Nr Grantham, Lincolnshire NG33 5AP. Tel 01476 530063
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FRI 5 AUGUST MUSIC IN THE MARKET PLACE 12noon - 5pm. Free outdoor family friendly festival organised by Youth Takeover. Spalding’s Music in the
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Market Place returns for a fabulous fifth year. Come and have a lazy summer afternoon lounging in the deckchairs listening to live music from young local artists or join in the family friendly fun in the Market Place. Initiated, created and organised by young people who attend the South Holland Centre’s Youth Takeover group, this mini festival celebrates Lincolnshire’s young musicians. With thanks to Springfields Exhibition Centre. Duration: 5 hours.
SAT 6 TO SUN 7 AUGUST THE VIKINGS ARE COMING The Vikings of Wuffa - Dark Age Reenactment Society bring to life the Viking days with stunning Battle Combat, Living History Displays and Stories from the Dark Age Sagas. Come and meet a Viking, have your photos taken wearing Viking Kit - Free. A full weekend of Viking Fun with usual Museum attractions. Prices - Weekend Tickets £8 per family. Open daily 10am to 4pm. The Village, Church Road South, Skegness, PE25 2HF Tel: 01754 766658 www.wuffa.weebly.com
SUN 7 AUGUST REVESBY COUNTRY FAIR A great day out for the whole family. Action packed main ring, show jumping, shire horses, dog shows, terrier racing, fairground rides & attractions, vintage loads more events on page 15
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Archaeology Day 26th July From 10am to 3.30pm To dig or not to dig? Non-intrusive techniques of investigation. A free family fun day with an optional £1 craft. Run in cooperation with Heritage Lincolnshire.
Roman Day
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Chocks Away! Special Bank Holiday Monday opening on 29th August. 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
A free family fun day with optional £1 crafts. A chance to train as a Roman soldier and join the Ninth Legion.
Thor’s Thursday 18th August From 10am to 3.30pm Vikings and Anglo-Saxons family fun day. A free family fun day with optional £1 crafts. www.thecollectionmuseum.com
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Victory Vintage 25th August 10am until 3.30pm A family craft workshop making all sorts of vintage and shabby chic treasures for your home and garden!
Gainsborough Old Hall
Friday Fun Club Every Friday of the holidays until end of August 10am until noon and 1pm until 4pm. Our great new club for families to have a go at exciting and fun crafts guided by our staff, with something different to take away every time! Just turn up at either the morning or the afternoon session, no booking required. From movie props to spiders and bugs there’s something different to make every week. £1.00 per child, accompanying adults free (admission to craft area only) www.gainsborougholdhall.com
Entry Free, Crafts £1.00 each And don’t forget our Nostalgic pop-up sweet shop from 12noon until 3pm on holiday Wednesdays! Throughout the summer holidays we are pleased to announce extended opening times until 5.30pm daily.
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The Skegness Carnival Week kicks off with the Carnival Parade and Family Fun Day on the Sunday, a fantastic event with floats of all shapes and sizes. The theme for this years parade is Myths & Legends. There are then FREE events all week including the new Open Mic Night event for this year and the family favourites Baby Show & Pet Show in Tower Gardens. Please visit the website for event information and times. www.skegnesscarnival.co.uk
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ACT II brings you two exciting themed theatre weeks to choose from where you can have fun, meet new friends and work towards a performance for family and friends at the end of the week Lucy, Edmund and cousin Eustace are heading back to Narnia. Be part of their thrilling story in this week-long theatre workshop culminating in a performance adapted for stage by Glyn Robbins, by permission of Samuel French Ltd. For 7 to 14s. South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding, PE11 1SS Tel: 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk
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MON 8 TO FRI 12 AUGUST MARY POPPINS SUMMER CAMP A great opportunity for young performers aged between 7 & 14 to work towards a mini production in 5 days. Workshop includes acting, singing and dancing with a performance on the final day. St George’s Academy, Sleaford. Times 10am to 4pm Mon to Fri. Book early! www.sleaford.newyouththeatre. co.uk
FRI 12 AUGUST FRIDAY FAMILY FUN CLUB MOVIE SUPERSTAR Make your favourite film character accessories. Time: 10am until noon and 1pm until 4pm Just £1.00 entry per child and accompanying adults FREE (admission only to club room). Our great new club for families to have a go at exciting and fun crafts guided by our staff, with something different to take away every time! Just turn up at either the morning or afternoon session. No booking required. Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NB www.gainsborougholdhall.com
SAT 13 & SUN 14 AUGUST MEDIEVAL MISCHIEF FAMILY FUN WEEKEND WILD ANIMALS & WILDER KNIGHTS! Try out medieval games and toys, try your hand at a medieval craft or even put on real armour and use a real sword! Cheer on knights wielding real steel loads more events on page 16
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Transition to secondary school? At Walton we make it exciting, enjoyable and waltongirlshighschool easy! To find out about @walton_girls one of our ‘talk and tour’ days contact us now Tel: 01476 563251 www.waltongirls.co.uk #thewaltonway
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Mon 19th Sept 9.15am – 12.00pm Thu 22nd Sept 2.00pm – 3.30pm Wed Sept 28th 9.15am – 3.00pm & 5.30pm – 7.30pm Contact us if you wish to arrange an alternative day. CYA has no catchment restrictions and is open to pupils from all areas.
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Tabbyfest is unique in providing it’s audiences with back-to-back live music - a different band every 30 mins. Our
SUN 14 AUGUST LOVING LINCOLNSHIRE! Discover delicious produce and fabulous local crafts and a chance to explore
SUN 14 AUGUST BEACHCOMBER FAMILY FUN DAY Time: 11am-6pm at Beachcomber Holiday Park. A fantastic day out including indoor and outdoor stands, plus attractions, rides, inflatables, food & more! Free entry. Beachcomber, North Sea Lane, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire DN36 4ET www.fairsandevents.co.uk
SUN 14 AUGUST BOSTON CLASSIC CAR SHOW Huge Classic Car Show with over 500 entries booked in. A flypast by one of the wonderful old planes from the BBMF if weather conditions prevail, autojumble and craft stalls, club stands etc. Something for everyone to do
Ballet, Tap & Modern RAD & ISTD Exams Age: 3 yrs + Classes in Lincoln & North Hykeham www.janetashtonschoolofdance.co.uk
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PA tech team are one of the best in the country, it’s slick operation allows us to bring you excellent musicianship on a festival stage at rock festival volume!! Tabbyfest provides something for everyone, from youngsters to oldsters. When the kids are not dancing around they can take part in the kids entertainment at the edges of the event area. So come early, grab your favourite spot in our grounds and sit back and enjoy the show! Starts at 12 noon for the whole day. See the website for prices and group discounts. Tabby Road Studios, Halfway Farm Cottage, Newark Rd (A46), Swinderby, Lincoln, LN6 9HN Tel: Phil & Jane Aldridge on 01522 869968 or 07967 229668/07970 995154 www.tabbyfest.co.uk
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weapons in competitive tournaments. You’ll also see a medieval cook at work and don't fall foul of the law - there'll be stocks, torture equipment and even an executioner on hand should anyone step out of line! There are LOTS of animals and birds to see - including tigers, wolves, otters & many. Open 10am to 5pm. Ticket price = admission to the Medieval village AND the Wildlife park Adults: £9.95 per person. OAPs: £9.45 per person. Children: £8.45 per child. Under 2’s are free. 2 adults & 2 children £35.00, 2 adults & 3 children £43.00 Conscs £8.95. Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park, Newball (near Langworth), Lincoln, LN3 5DQ www. woodsidewildlife.com
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and see. No booking in fees. Classics car trophies and cups for various decades. Everyone very welcome prebooked classic cars only. Public Admission 10.30am - 4.30pm Adults: £3.00 Children under 16. Graves Park, Skeldyke Road, Kirton, Boston, PE20 1LR Tel: 01205 460375/07961 433888 www.bostonclassiccarclub.co.uk
WED 17 AUGUST ROALD DAHL’S DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD OUTDOOR THEATRE AT LINCOLN CASTLE Danny and his devoted father live in a caravan and operate the village’s local petrol station and garage. When Danny turns nine he is devastated to find out about his father’s secret passion for pheasant-poaching in the estate of the nasty Victor Hazell, the local wealthy landowner. One night, Danny awakes to find his father has not returned from a night of poaching. Fearing that his father may be in danger, Danny sets off to rescue him. Soon, with a little help from the village, Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible and exciting plot ever attempted against Victor Hazell. Approx 1hr 50mins (including 20 minute interval). Family fun for all ages 5+. Castle Gates Open 6.00pm. Performance 7.00pm. Ticket Prices £14 / £9 / £12. Box Office www.lincolndrillhall.com. loads more events on page 18
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Historic Mark Market et Town Town Shopping and Dining
Historic and vibrant Market Place, a bright and airy open space, traditional open-air markets every Wednesday and Saturday, fortnightly craft and monthly Continental markets, surrounding network of lanes and streets to discover, wealth of independent and national retailers, cafes and eateries, Pescod Square shopping centre and Boston shopping park.
Heritage and Culture
St Botolph's Church 'The Stump', Boston Guildhall Museum, Maud Foster Windmill, Fydell House, Hussey Tower, Blackfriars Arts Centre.
Nature and Recreation
The Wash, the UK's most important estuary for wildlife. Outstanding nature reserves RSPB Frampton and RSPB Freiston. Witham Way Country Park, Boston Woods Trust sites, Water Railway, Marina, Wash boat trips.
Tourist Information Centre : (01205) 365954 : TICBoston@boston.gov.uk www.boston.gov.uk
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SUN 21 AUGUST THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Chapterhouse Theatre Company proudly
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presents The Railway Children, the unforgettable and heart-warming story of adventure and family set in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside. E. Nesbit’s classic story has delighted adults and children alike for generations and is now brought to life for new audiences in this wonderful production with stunning period costume, traditional music and songs and a whole host of unforgettable characters, The Railway Children is a treat for all the family, perfect for a summer evening’s entertainment. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. Picnics welcome. Gates open at 4.00pm. Start time: 5.00pm. Adult £14 / Child £10 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £42 Gunby Hall & Gardens Spilsby, PE23 5SS Tel: 01754 890102
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12 – 4pm. FREE, booking not required. Be Active, Get Creative and Feel Inspired at this free event with activities for all ages to enjoy. Have a go on a climbing wall (weather permitting), try out a fun obstacle course, and take part in craft activities. Washingborough Community Centre, LN4 1AB. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to register for activities. www.facebook. com/beactivegetcreativefeelinspired
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Use nets in the sea to find what lurks beneath the waves! Wellies required. £2 per child. Meet at Crook Bank Car Park postcode LN12 1NP at 10am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prebooking is not required. Contact Lizzie on 07557 038522 for more information. Saltfleetby - Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR
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MON 22 AUGUST CREATE CLUB FAMILY FUN A special drop-in session of imaginative and creative Arts and Crafts for younger children and their adults. For accompanied 2 to 11s. Time:10am to 12pm. Cost £5 per child, £3 for siblings. South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding PE11 1SS Tel: 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk
MON 22 TO FRI 26 AUGUST MARY POPPINS SUMMER CAMP 2016 A great opportunity for young performers aged between 7 & 14 to work towards a mini production in 5 days. Workshop includes acting, singing and dancing with a performance on the final day. Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham. Times 10am to 4pm Mon to Fri. Performance 3pm on final day. Book early! www.grantham.newyouththeatre.co.uk
THURS 25 AUGUST VICTORY VINTAGE A family craft workshop making all sorts of vintage and shabby chic treasures for your home and garden! Entry to the Museum is free, crafts are £1.00 each. 10am to 3.30pm. No admission fee. Crafts are £1.00 each. Contact: (01522) 782040. Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LY
THURS 25 AUGUST ANIMAL TRACKS & BEACH ART
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Discovering and making casts of animal tracks, walk to the beach and create a work of art using shells and pebbles. Wellies required. £2 per child. 10am -12pm @ Rimac Eco-classroom. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prebooking is not required. Contact Lizzie on 07557 038522 for more information. Saltfleetby - Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR (LN11 7TS) loads more events on page 30
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Birthday parties at FunForest, with a range of options to suit most needs and budgets. Most food allergies catered for. Hot and cold party food, with plenty of options. Air-conditioned, free WiFi, large carpark. Take the stress out of running your own party and let us do the cleaning up! Slide
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Heighington Bushido Kai Karate-Do Heighington Bushido Kai Karate-Do is Lincolnshire’s oldest traditional karate club having been founded more than 40 years ago. We teach our students not only self defence, but also respect, discipline and self-esteem and encourage our students to perform to the best of their ability. We have, in the past, been very successful on the tournament circuit including having fighters included in the England squad. We are a non-profit making organisation with all our instructors giving their time voluntarily and are all first aid trained and CRB checked. We have also over the years raised many thousands of pounds for various charities including Cancer Research UK, Lincs/Notts Air Ambulance and St. Barnabas’ Hospice to name but a few. We offer a warm and friendly welcome to all new members regardless of age or fitness level at any one of our clubs. We currently train at 5 locations around Lincoln and its surrounding villages and we are a fully endorsed member of the English Karate Federation. The benefits for young people of learning karate can be huge including: • Improving physical and mental health • Building self-esteem and strengthening self-confidence • Improving academic performance by raising your level of energy, focus and concentration • Learning and mastering self-defence techniques • Making friends in the oldest karate club in Lincolnshire • We run weekly training sessions for people aged 4 and upwards from the following locations: • Birchwood Community Centre • Sudbrooke Drive Community Centre, Ermine • Bracebridge Heath Village Hall • Branston Village Hall • Hammond Hall, Bassingham Please see our website www.hbk-karate-club.co.uk for information regarding our clubs training times and locations, fees, our instructors, special events and social activities.
Lounge on a lobster this summer! Yes its official, you can now lounge on a lobster this summer, for a fun friend to take a dip, this lovely lobster will even keep his claws around your drink, so that you can swim whilst you sip. Make a statement at your next pool party, and turn up with the ultimate inflatable. His bright red body will even remind you to cake on the sun cream! See our Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code story opposite! - Ed Take this tropical inspired seaside lilo with you for some fun and fresh style whilst you sun tan, brand new and only £19.95 now from www.prezzybox.com.
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Experience Heckington Show on 30 and 31 July 2016 – thrilling displays by Poldark’s Atkinsons Action Horses and Backdraft Wheelie Fire Engine intertwine with sport and show jumping… Explore and you will find a children’s Activity Zone, Lincolnshire farm animals and Shire horses, rides, hundreds more trade stands – and so much more in this idyllic setting. Discover living history including a special WW1 display, music, food, a health & beauty zone and antiques plus Saturday’s Grand Firework Concert. Start your journey at www.heckingtonshow.org.uk to book your tickets and plan your visit.
Time to Discover a New World
Enrolment is now open for September 2016 Our aim is to provide a fun and safe environment where children and young people can explore the Performing Arts. Whether they want a career in theatre or just enjoy performing, our team will guide and support them every step of the way. The Main School for ages 6-18 years provides dance, singing and drama classes led by specialist teachers and provides a place to build confidence, learn important life skills and make new friends. Early Stages is for children aged 4-6 years and introduces them to dance, singing and drama in a fun, creative and supportive environment. Send your child on a journey of discovery today. To enrol your child/register your interest please visit www.stagecoach. co.uk/hykeham or call Kat on 01522690580.
The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code 2016 – taking action for a healthier nation!
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is a comprehensive school where students are valued, happy, challenged and strive to achieve their best. In a recent Ofsted report, we were graded “good in all 5 categories.” At the academy we provide rich learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom, resulting in a great education. We have a unique ethos that provides a calm and caring learning environment where all students can succeed. We believe every student should value, enjoy and be excited by learning and this will allow them to achieve and be successful. At Sir Robert Pattinson Academy we believe every student is an individual and we celebrate their successes and range of talents with them. At Sir Robert Pattinson Academy we continually strive to improve and we have a clear strategic vision for the future to ensure it continues to provide a world class education for students, allowing them to develop their potential and contribute fully to the life of the community. The academy’s strategic vision is based on the following key areas: • Continuing to improve performance in relation to student achievement; • Engaging students in their learning through high quality learning and experiences; • Developing the organisation as a whole through working with other schools, universities and businesses. The school will be throwing open its doors to all visitors at its Summer open evening on July 12, between 6pm and 8.30pm.
Otter’s Reach Indoor Adventure Explore Whisby Nature Park like never before with the Natural World Centre’s NEW Otter’s Reach Indoor Adventure offering an all-weather experience as well as interactive play, engaging and educating children about the natural environment… Otter’s Reach Indoor Adventure offers stimulating play for youngsters 3 years and over with a height restriction of 1.3m and shows the development of Whisby Nature Reserve From its origins as a quarrying site to the beautiful sanctuary it is today. Their new Otter’s Cafe now also offers hot and cold drinks and snacks enabling visitors to extend their stay. If the weather is warm, stay for the day and try our selection of ice creams available from Little Darters Kiosk open during weekends and school holidays* - just next to Little Darters Wildlife Adventure Area it’s the perfect place to enjoy a treat and watch little ones play. Both adventure areas are open every day from 10am to 4.30pm. For more information call 01522 688868 or visit www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk *Weather dependant. Please check before visiting.
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This summer we are again proud to support the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code (OKSSC); the UK’s only free sun protection resource bank and accreditation scheme, for all those who work outdoors with kids. This year the focus is on taking action; because as we all know, despite good intentions, sun protection doesn’t work in a kit bag! The Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma Research Fund; the charity behind the initiative, has launched a campaign to recruit a team of OK Champions to help spread the word on the importance of sun protection and inspire others. OK Champions will be made up of people like you; coaches, volunteers, parents, carers, teachers and young people from all sports, who are keen to help create a healthier core nation.
Why? Melanoma is one of the fastest rising cancers in the UK today and can be sparked by over exposure to the sun, in particular sunburn. All children should grow-up without the risk of developing this, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, and the best way to achieve this is to take action and help Blow the Whistle on Sunburn!
OK Support The charity will provide promotional literature, badges, promotional whistles, PR support, help and advice to all those applying to become an OK Champion. If you simply want to improve your provision of sun protection to children visit oksunsafetycode.com/ok-champions.
Camping out for nature
RSPB’s Big Wild Sleepout: 29 – 31 July 2016 Grown-ups and children alike are in for a treat over the upcoming summer holidays as the RSPB will once again be urging nature lovers to spend a night under the stars for its annual Big Wild Sleepout. The charity is challenging children and their families across the UK to go on a mini-adventure, get wild and discover what goes bump in the night with the amazing nocturnal wildlife on their doorstep. For the fourth year running, happy campers across the country will be encouraged to sleep out in their own gardens or outdoor spaces to get close to nature and discover which creatures they share their homes with. Thousands will be having Sleepouts in their gardens and back yards in addition to organised events taking place at RSPB nature reserves across the country, and partner sites for those that would prefer a guided experience teeming with wildlife. Evening activities will vary for each event, but a few will include stargazing, bushcraft, fireside cooking and fun with stories round the campfire. The Big Wild Sleepout is part of the RSPB’s ‘Giving Nature a Home’ campaign, which is aimed at inspiring everyone to do their bit for nature, wherever they live and however big their outside space. Nature is in trouble and by taking part in Sleepout and sharing your experiences with the RSPB, we’re getting a deeper understanding of the wildlife around us, as well as helping to give nature a home.” Rohan, designer and supplier of outdoor clothing and footwear, has leant its support to Big Wild Sleepout for the second year running. Sign up for a Big Wild Sleepout pack and register to take part from 15 June at www.rspb.org.uk/sleepout. Participants will be invited to let the RSPB know once they’ve taken part and to share their experiences on the website and on social media using #BigWildSleepout.
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national awareness week dedicated to peas, will launch this year to celebrate the British pea harvest. Launched by the Yes Peas! campaign and UK pea growers, freezers and machinery companies, Great British Pea Week aims to increase awareness and understanding of the provenance and heritage of peas, giving British consumers a reason to celebrate peas during harvesting time (July – August). Head to www.peas.org to find hundreds of pea recipes.
Pea, Sausage And Cherry Tomato Red Pesto Pasta
The famous “Stump”… …is St Botolph’s, the parish church of Boston - the tallest non-cathedral church tower in the world to roof (not spire) and a landmark for centuries. In South Street you’ll find Boston Guildhall, the towns museum open Wednesday – Saturday, and next door is Fydell House, both offer free admission! Or perhaps you’d like to visit the Maud Foster Mill, the tallest commercial windmill in the UK. Boston’s thriving market on Wednesdays and Saturdays is the largest in Lincolnshire. The town retains its traditional medieval market place with a network of feeder alleyways. Family Fun Friday activities during the school holidays, a fortnightly craft market and a monthly continental market can also be found in the market place. Boston is the gateway to some of Lincolnshire’s finest surrounding countryside - rolling Lincolnshire Wolds to bracing Skegness and the world-famous Wash estuarine bird reserves. ticboston@boston.gov.uk. 01205 365954. Wed – Sat 10:30am – 3:30pm.
• 350g Rigatoni pasta • 3 tbsp olive oil • 6 sausages • 400g frozen peas • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved • 3 tbsp red pesto • Handful of basil, chopped • 3 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated • Sea salt and black pepper Add the Rigatoni pasta to a large pan of slightly salted boiling water, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, stir well, return to the boil and cook for 12-14 minutes, according to taste. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and cook the sausages on a medium heat, for 1015 minutes, turning, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and keep warm. Add the peas to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 3 minutes. Slice the sausages into 2cm chunks, drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the sausages, peas, halved cherry tomatoes, remaining olive oil, pesto and chopped basil, to the cooked pasta, mix gently and season with sea salt and black pepper according to taste. Place in a warm serving bowl and top with fresh, grated parmesan cheese and a few torn basil leaves.
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Come and join us at Boston Guildhall for a FREE family outing! You will be treading in the steps of the monks who went that way 600 years before... The Guildhall was built around 1390 thanks to the enormous wealth of wool traders of the 12th and 13th centuries! And when the prison cell door clangs shut behind you, you will know how it felt for the Pilgrim Fathers more than 400 years ago; they later helped create modern-day America. With museum displays to illustrate the stories shared, trails to follow and other free activities on offer - there’s something for all ages to enjoy. The Knights of Skirbeck will be with us Friday 29th and Saturday 30th July, for a free medieval event! Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 3.30pm (last admission 3pm) FREE ENTRY call 01205 365954 or ticboston@boston.gov.uk Please be aware that occasionally our opening hours are amended as we are available for private hire.
Tabby fest is a wonderful event – there is all sorts of music and fun to enjoy. I have been going to Tabby Fest for about 3-4 years now but it all started a long time ago when I just watched other people play the drums and wanted to be on stage. I have been learning to play drums for around 2 years and it is really fun. Once I went to Tabby Fest on my birthday and I have got to say it was the best birthday EVER!!!!!! There is all sorts of music to enjoy. When I played at Tabby Fest I played 500 miles, you are with a real band too! There are several bouncy castles to enjoy and a sweet shop plus Moomilk shakes. There are pizza places and burger bars too. I love Tabby Fest so come and join the fun! By Eleanor Bryceland aged 11 years.
This year Tabby Fest is on Saturday 16th August from Noon to 11pm. Tabby Road Studios, Swinderby, Lincoln LN6 9HN www.tabbyfest.co.uk Images courtesy of Boston Borough Council
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I realised I did not have to be nervous as the teachers are really friendly. My progress is really good. I am really proud.
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Beat boredom this summer! At Wilko, we love family time and with the summer holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about activities to keep the kids (and adults) busy.
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Thinking of things to do to keep the 6 weeks action-packed can seem a bit daunting, and not to mention costly, but we’ve got some great ideas that’ll help keep the kids entertained, making memories that’ll last a lifetime and all without breaking the bank! As well as a host of super suggestions, we’re also giving your little scribblers a chance to win a Back to School Bumper Pack, which contains all the essentials, worth £50. You can find out more by visiting www.wilko.com/page/colourcomp – so what are you waiting for? Dig out the colouring pencils and get them to give it a go!
Start with a holiday planner Making a plan for each week is a great starting point. It’ll help keep you organised, space out activities and give everyone in the family things to look forward to. It’s also handy when you’re working to a budget and making arrangements for any childcare that’s needed – or roping in the grandparents! When planning, try and schedule in craft days, mini sports days or themed activity days throughout the holidays, leaving little to no room for the word ‘bored’ to make an appearance!
Be prepared – whatever the weather! We all know that the British weather’s unpredictable, raining cats and dogs one minute with glorious sunshine the next! So make sure you’ve got a few things up your sleeve – at your local Wilko you’ll find plenty of activities that can be enjoyed come rain or shine. Crafts – Crafting indoors and outdoors can be great fun, and craft kits are perfect for keeping kids busy. Visit wilko.com where we’ve got heaps to choose from, all at fantastic prices. Our favourite summer holiday heroes include the bumper craft kit which contains a whopping 700 pieces for just £5 – why not use it to create colourful creatures, cool cards and
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fantastic photo frames? Our scrapbooks are also great for keeping little ones entertained all summer long. Encourage them to stick in bits and bobs from their summer adventures – think family pics, tickets from days out and dried flowers from the garden. Painting – Kids love getting messy and painting is a great activity for encouraging kids to get creative. Use our colourful child-friendly paints to make hand prints, foot prints, beautiful portraits and more! You could even roll out a length of lining paper and get the whole family to run along it with painted feet... you may not make a masterpiece, but it’ll be a priceless family keepsake and a whole load of fun!
Be a good sport It’s set to be a summer of sport with Euro 2016 in France and the Olympic Games in Rio, which may inspire your little ones to kick a ball about, run around the garden or throw a javelin... ok, maybe not the last one! Little ones love an assault course, and they’re super easy to set up. You’ll just need a bit of equipment like a hoop to climb through, a ball to kick or throw into a goal and somewhere to run. It’s a great way to get the kids to use their imagination and burn off a bit of energy. Check out your local store or visit us online at wilko.com where you’ll find a huge range of outdoor equipment – everything from trampolines to tennis sets, pools to playhouses!
Little hands, green fingers... There are bound to be some warm, dry days, so why not get the kids to help out in the garden? Gardening’s a great activity for all ages – if you can spare the space, dedicate a small patch that’s just for the kids, and get them started with our great range of compost, seeds and tools.
Pass the summer holiday test with flying colours! Research shows that even a bit of learning during the summer can help kids get ahead, no matter what their age. And to give you a helping hand, we’ve got a great range of exercise and activity books, covering everything from basic phonics to Key Stage 2 English, Science and Maths. After all that learning, why not relax with a bit of colouring? It’s a fantastically calming activity that also encourages creativity, which is crucial to your little one’s development – and it’s also great for helping adults to de-stress! So, pop into your local store where you’ll find a fantastic range of colouring books, activity books and stationery. For more ideas to keep the kids busy this summer check out our blog – life. wilko.com. And when it’s time to go back to school, visit your local Wilko store or wilko.com for all your stationery essentials.
Check out the Wilko Small Sketchers Colouring Competition for your child’s chance to win a Back to School Bumper Pack, worth £50. Visit www.wilko.com/ page/colourcomp for more information.
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ATTENTION SCHOOLS!
You can book a school talk by Northern Powergrid for your staff and pupils on one of our Crucial Crew Events. Visit our website: www.northernpowergrid.com Go into the services directory, click onto School Safety and complete the form. For a full list of the areas covered by our Crucial Crew Events during the new academic year, visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you! Crucial Crew events in the North: North Tyneside Crucial Crew – North Tyneside Fire Station September 2016 November 2016 Stockton Crucial Crew – Billingham Community Centre
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Hartlepool Crucial Crew – Hartlepool PowerStation RAP – Reducing Accidents at Play – South Shields Fire Station
Durham Crucial Crew – Work Place. Newton Aycliffe
Crucial Crew Event in the South October 2016 Leeming Crucial Crew – RAF Leeming Stay Safe Crucial Crew – Bradford Bulls
Look out for our competition in the October issue of Primary Times when you can win vouchers to spend in Toys ‘R’ Us in time for Christmas!
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Olympics It really is hard to believe that it’s four years since the Queen and James Bond parachuted into history during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. (Yes, we know it wasn’t really the Queen and that James Bond is an actor called Daniel Craig!). This year the Olympic torch passes to Brazil where the Games of the XXXI Olympiad (commonly known as Rio 2016) will take place in Rio de Janeiro. For many athletes this is the goal they have been training for, not only for the past four years, but in some cases, most of their lives. The 2016 Summer Olympic program features 28 sports, 41 disciplines and 306 events. The games organizers expect to host over 10,500 athletes from 206 countries. British athletes have competed at every single Olympic games since they were revived by Baron Pierre du Coubertin in 1896. Coubertin drew his inspiration from the Ancient Olympic games which took place every four years from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The origins of these games are shrouded in mystery and many theories have been given for their existence. Scholars can’t even pinpoint exactly when they began but 776 BC is the most widely accepted date. (Similarly, there is no agreement about when these ancient Games stopped – the date that is most agreed on is 393 AD).
same year as the Summer Games but since then they now take place on a four-year cycle two years after the Summer Games. The genesis of the Paralympics came in 1948 when Sir Ludwig Guttman, in an effort to promote rehabilitation of soldiers wounded in World War II, organized a multi-sport event to coincide with the London Summer Games of that year. This event became known as the International Wheelchair Games. In 1960 Guttman brought 400 athletes to compete in ‘Parallel Olympics’ alongside the Summer Olympics in Rome - an event that ultimately ILJHTL [OL Ă„YZ[ 7HYHS`TWPJZ :PUJL [OLU [OL Paralympics has been held every four years alongside the Summer Games and, since 1988, in the same host city. The Youth Games began in 2010 to accommodate athletes aged 14-18. The Olympic Games have been constantly evolving since 1896 and many of the symbols associated with the games have been added K\YPUN [OL `LHYZ ZPUJL ;OL 6S`TWPJ Ă…HN ^P[O [OL PJVUPJ Ă„]L PU[LY[^PULK YPUNZ ^HZ Ă„YZ[ HKVW[LK PU ;OL Ă„]L YPUNZ IS\L `LSSV^ ISHJR YLK HUK NYLLU Z`TIVSPaL [OL Ă„]L continents Africa, Asia, America, Oceania and
Europe. The Olympic Torch relay was introduced in 1936 at the Berlin Games. This year, the torch began its journey in April when it was lit at a ceremony in Southern Greece and spent a week travelling the country to Athens. It arrives in Brazil on 3rd May and will then embark on a 95-day tour of Brazil, visiting 83 cities, 26 state capitals and 500 towns. It is estimated that the torch will reach 90% of the population while covering approximate 20,000 kilometres (over 12,000 miles) of the country by road and 16,000 (approximately 9,940 miles) by air. The torch relay will involve around 12,000 torchbearers and will end at the Maracanä Stadium in Rio on 5th August for the Games Opening Ceremony. Most people will watch the Games on [LSL]PZPVU ;OL ÄYZ[ SP]L ;= IYVHKJHZ[ ^HZ in Germany in 1936, but only for a local H\KPLUJL ;OL ÄYZ[ PU[LYUH[PVUHS ;= IYVHKJHZ[ came 20 years later with the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. In 2012 approximately 900 million people watched all or part of the opening ceremony of the London Summer Games on television. Anne Marie Scanlon for Primary Times
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Since it’s inception the Olympic movement has grown to include Winter Games, the Paralympics and the Youth Games. The Winter Olympics began in 1924 to accommodate sports that take place on snow and ice. Until 1992 the Winter Olympics were held in the
Many British athletes have taken home medals since the Games began. Cyclist Chris Hoy has won the most gold medals for Britain with 6, he also took home a silver. Hoy won three of his gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics becoming the first British athlete to take top prize three times in one year since swimmer Henry Taylor in 1908. Rower Steve Redgrave took home gold medals in five consecutive games from 1984. Redgrave also won a bronze medal. Cyclist Bradley Wiggins has seven Olympic medals – 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze.
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I’m not saying this selection has the craziest books you’ve ever read (how do I know what books you’ve read?) but I’ll be surprised if they aren’t among them. For balance, there are some more serious stories as well.
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Uncle Gobb and the Dread S Shed - Michael Rosen (Bloomsbury, £5.99)
If you are looking for a sensible read — try another book! This is totally bonkers! It’s full of brilliant word play that will have you laughing aloud until everything aches.Things took a strange turn in Malcolm’s life when his Uncle Gobb came to live with them after his house blew up. He was very keen on homework, not only for Malcolm but everyone and everything. Life at school seemed to be full of worksheets with missing words to fill in which didn’t give Malcolm enough scope to put in all his ideas. One day he noticed they had Gobb Education written on them and decided to find out if it had anything to do with his uncle — with the help of a genie (of course!). What he discovers is quite shocking (as if finding a genie hadn’t been shocking enough) and results in a showdown (with another genie). Can roundabouty thinking win the day? The answer is in this book, somewhere amongst the madness. Beware, it’s going to be a series. If you’re lucky you may have recovered before the next instalment!
S Rome AD94 and the evil Emperor Domitian sends soldiers to seize Juba’s family home. His parents stall them while Juba and his brother and sisters escape to their uncle in Britannia. But just getting out of Rome is fraught with danger and hindered by his baby sister and brother who finds it hard to deal with change. Robbed of their possessions and hounded by the Emperor’s men they have a constant struggle to survive, especially on a very tough sea crossing. They then have to face the barbarians in Britannia and try to find safety with their uncle. This is a very atmospheric, exciting story full of historical detail and surprises. First in a new series ‘The Roman Quests’. Medium length novel with fair size print.
Escape From Rome - Caroline Lawrence (Orion, £6.99)
County set for its biggest Heritage Open Days Festival! After a successful 23 years, Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days Festival 2016 is set to wow visitors with more than 180 free events across the county this autumn. Heritage Lincolnshire, a local charity based in Heckington, is co-ordinating the festival for the 23rd year and expects to attract thousands of visitors to over 180 heritage sites, talks and walks around the county. Events are predominantly organised and managed by volunteers who do a fantastic job bringing Lincolnshire’s history to life. This year’s Heritage Open Days will encompass heritage sites, buildings, towns and villages and for the first time all five National Trust properties will be open on at least one of the days, helping to make this the biggest and best festival yet Each year the county’s Heritage Open Days have a different theme with many of this year’s events covering ‘Natural Lincolnshire’. Events on offer range from tours of haunted Old King’s Head in Kirton and a new Heritage Music Microfestival to a rare opening of Dowsby Hall and Gardens. There will be lots of guided walks and talks to choose from such as the International Bomber Command Spire Memorial, ‘Lincolnshire’s Lost River’, Willow Tree Fen Bat Walk, plus a rare guided tour of Torksey Castle. Booking-only favourites such as tours of Harlaxton Manor are also back so book early! Children’s activities will be on offer at Temple Bruer Knights Templar Tower, many Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserves, Gainsborough Old Hall and many more venues. Beverley Gormley, Heritage Lincolnshire’s Cultural Events Officer said “Year after year, Lincolnshire’s Heritage Open Days prove a real winner with local people and visitors as they provide free, unique opportunities to go behind the scenes of heritage venues and discover the region’s hidden histories. The events are a wonderful way of bringing people together to learn about their local history, enabling our local heritage venues, nature reserves, organisations, towns and villages to develop a lasting relationship with people in the area. The Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days brochure is being launched at the Lincolnshire Show, so come along and pick up your free copy from Heritage Lincolnshire’s stand in the Countryside Ring.” For more information visit www.heritagelincolnshire.org from 22nd June or email htladmin@heritagelincolnshire.org
Storm Walker - Mike Revell (Quercus, £6.99) A year after his mother’s death, Owen is still hurting but is more worried about his father who isn’t coping at all. He is delighted when his father cheers up after counseling and starts writing again. But then something really strange happens, Owen wakes up with a new face and name in a terrifying world under threat from a devastating storm called the Darkness. The people there know him as Jack and slowly he is able to access some of Jack’s far from happy memories. Much relieved when he returns to his normal self in the real world, Owen starts to work out what he thinks is happening and realises his father’s recovery depends on his returning to fight the Darkness.This is a very unusual story full of suspense and shocking moments that will keep you guessing to the end. Full length novel for capable, older readers.
You Must Bring a Hat - Simon Phillip/ Kate Hindley (Simon and Schuster, £6.99)
You would think it is easy to go to a party where the only rule is you have to take a hat.Yes, unless you don’t own a hat and the shop’s sold out of them. Still, if you can take a monkey wearing a hat you’d be OK surely? Not if the hat wearing monkey needs a monocle.The rules of entry keep ridiculously expanding until the poor boy trying to get in is ready to explode, leading to an hilarious ending which made me laugh out loud. This is a nutty story made even more enjoyable by vividly expressive illustrations. With a few sentences on each page it’s perfect for new readers, but fun for all ages and abilities. Text © D J Williams 2016
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Experience Heckington Show on 30 and 31 July 2016 – thrilling displays by Poldark’s Atkinsons Action Horses and Backdraft Wheelie Fire Engine intertwine with sport and show jumping. Explore and you will find a children’s Activity Zone, Lincolnshire farm animals and Shire horses, rides, hundreds more trade stands – and so much more in this idyllic setting. Discover living history including a special WW1 display, music, food, a health & beauty zone, and antiques Saturday’s Grand Firework Concert. Start your journey at www.heckingtonshow.org.uk to book your tickets and plan your visit. *Primary Times has two weekend tickets (one ticket is for 2 adults & 2 children) up for grabs! For your chance to win answer this question and send in your entry to the address on page 3 or enter online at www.primarytimes.net/lincolnshire. Closing date 20 July 2016.
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Time: 10am to 1pm. 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 opens on the first Saturday of the month and now exhibits old photographs, displays and memorabilia along with a restored earth privy. Tel: 01529 308102 or email discovernk@n-kesteven.gov.uk
SAT 3 & SUN 4 SEPTEMBER CAISTOR ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL Bringing together outstanding local artists and well known crafts' people. The two day event includes musicians, a popular cafe selling home-prepared produce and activities for children. Pastels, acrylics, oils and watercolours
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Journey back in time and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of medieval England. Swords will be wielded and helmets battered as medieval combat is displayed in front of your eyes. Mini knights can pick a sword and advance in the children's battle drill - will you be good enough to be knighted and join in the battle? Enjoy throughout the day ‘armour through the ages’ where you can see the differences in armour from 12th Century through to the War of the Roses. Time: 11am-5pm. Lincoln Medieval Bishops Palace, Minster Yard, Lincoln, LN2 1PU Tel: 0370 333 1181 www.englishheritage.org.uk
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Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre holds its annual Summer Fun event. From kites to cockpits, crafty activities to plane spotting trails - there is something for all the family to enjoy, whatever your age! Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, North Rauceby, Near Cranwell, Sleaford, NG34 8QR www.cranwellaviation.co.uk
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will all be on show in the gallery along with Val Mager’s popular detailed mezzotints and aquatints. Steve Pritchard with his large, loose oils and Dorothy Burke will be returning with her watercolours and acrylics and some photography too. A prized bottle of wine, donated by The Three Sisters Vineyard at Claxby, will be presented to the artist who collected the most votes by visitors over the weekend. A timed programme of musical events and a licensed bar. Time: 10am - 4pm Free entry Caistor Town Hall, LN7 6TX Tel: 01472 851096
SAT 10 SEPTEMBER HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Heritage Open days is a national campaign designed to encourage visitors to explore their local history and heritage. Visit Navigation House on the 10 & 11 September and take part in a free fun family trail and discover the fascinating history of this impressive Canal Company Office dating back to 1838. Navigation House, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW www.navigationhousesleaford.co.uk
SAT 10 & SUN 11 SEPTEMBER HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Cogglesford Watermill, East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EQ www.cogglesfordwatermill.co.uk
SAT 10 & SUN 11 SEPTEMBER HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, North Rauceby, Near Cranwell, Sleaford, NG34 8QR. www.cranwellaviation.co.uk
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RSPB Big Wild Sleep Out 29 to 31 July 2016 2 family tickets to give away! The 2016 Revesby Country Fair on Sunday 7 August has an action packed main ring programme including team relay jumping which will be followed by various acts and attractions. Jason Smyth’s Adrenaline Tour, falconry displays from Ringside, Kipperidge gun dogs (regulars at Crufts), heavy horse parade, mounted fancy dress and more. Have a go at archery or try clay pigeon shooting. 220 tradestands from around the country offering goods from homewares to garden design and furniture, crafts and leather goods to quality artwork. Finally with vintage cars and tractors, a flower show, hot and cold food and a licensed bar there’s plenty to keep all ages entertained. We have two family tickets (2 Adults & 2 children) to give away. For your chance to win send in your entry to the address on page 3 or enter online at www.primarytimes. net/lincolnshire and answer the following question: How many trade stands will be at the 2016 Show? Closing date: 21 July 2016.
The charity is challenging children and their families across the UK to go on a mini-adventure, get wild and discover what goes bump in the night with the amazing nocturnal wildlife on their doorstep. For the 4th year running, happy campers will be encouraged to sleep out in their own gardens or outdoor spaces to get close to nature and discover which creatures they share their homes with.
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The Lincolnshire event takes place at RSPB Frampton Marsh on Sat 30 July at 5pm. Spend the night under the stars, surrounded by nature, toast marshmallows, listen for bats and enjoy the wonderful sunset before settling down to sleep. In the morning see what moths have landed in the traps. Sorry, no dogs. Booking essential. Price £20 per adult - children half price.
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The RSPB has produced a free Big Wild Sleepout explorer pack, which can be downloaded from the website, containing all the info you’ll need to take part and bags of fun ideas. For full details of all the Big Wild Sleepout events and to find out how you can get involved, visit rspb.org.uk/sleepout.
For your chance to win send in your entry to the address on page 3 or enter online at www. primarytimes.net/lincolnshire and answer the following question: Can you tell us what the letters RSPB stand for? Closing date: 14 August 2016.
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WIN AN EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE PACK! To celebrate the launch of the new film released on 15th July 2016 Primary Times can offer 3 prize packs to our readers. Each pack includes: Sticker Book, Character Magnets, 3D Jigsaw, Paddle Ball, Character Stampers, Lunch Bag, Stationery Set, Flask and Kids’ T-Shirt. Scrat’s epic pursuit of the elusive acorn catapults him into the universe where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the Ice Age World. To save themselves, Sid, Manny, Diego, and the rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest full of comedy and adventure, traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colourful new characters. www.facebook.com/iceagemoviesuk. For your chance to win a pack simply answer this question: Can you name the 3 main companions from the Ice Age films? Send in your answer with contact details to the address on page 3 or enter online at www.primarytimes.net/lincolnshire. Closing date: 1st August 2016.
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Earth, where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the planet. To save themselves from peril, Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of the herd leave their home and embark on a quest full of thrills and spills, highs and lows, laughter and adventure while traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colourful new characters. Release date: 15 July 2016.
Finding Dory (U) A year after rescuing his son Clownfish Marlin is happily settled but Marlin’s forgetful friend Dory starts to recall memories of her long-lost family. She decides to embark on an epic adventure across the ocean to find them, accompanied as before by Marlin and Nemo. But when she’s captured and placed in the Monterey Marine Life Institute, she must devise a plan of escape. Among the delightful new characters are octopus Hank, whale shark Destiny and a pair of laid back sea lions. Release date: 29 July 2016. BFG (PG) A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. Release date: 22 July 2016. For your chance to win you must ‘LIKE’ our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ptlincs and answer the following question: What are the names of the octopus & whale shark in Finding Dory? 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: 31 July 2016.
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