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forthcoming holidays. There are lots of special events at some of the county’s best tourist attractions, festivals, heritage days out, country shows, indoor crafts, theatre summer camps, workshops and shows, ﬁlms and museum exhibitions and activities so there is plenty of fun on offer whatever the weather. Lincolnshire Council’s fantastic calendar of events is also inserted into this issue which is packed full of entertainment for the whole summer holiday in various locations. Check out our busy Pinboard News pages and some great competitions too! We hope you have a really enjoyable summer…

Summer Family Events in Lincoln’s Green Spaces… HARTSHOLME PARK Dream Catchers - Thu 20th July Den Building - Thu 27th July Butterfly Bonanza - Tue 1st August Terrific Trees - Thu 3rd August Bug Hunt - Thu 10th August Pond Dipping - Tue 22nd August BOULTHAM PARK Bottle Rockets - Thu 20th July Den Building - Wed 2nd August Mosaic Tiles, Boultham Library - Thu 31st August ARBORETUM Lantern Making - Tue 25th July Junk Animals - Wed 2nd August Kite Making - Thu 10th August …and more online!

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Telephone: 01522 873735 for details Booking Essential, £3.50 per person Email: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholmecp

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EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING RHYME TIME 10:30am-11:30am we hold Rhyme Time. We invite parents/childminders/ grandparents to come along with babies and preschool children for rhymes, songs, storytelling and craft

EVERY THURSDAY GAMING 4pm-5pm and Saturday 10am-12pm 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 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

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EVERY SATURDAY CRAFTY 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

Tranquil and beautiful, Claythorpe Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens is one of Lincolnshire’s loveliest surprises. You’ll find otters, wallabies, pygmy goats, meerkats and marmosets, as well as a small woodland play area, plenty of space to sit and relax and a gorgeous café with views of the old mill works. Exclusive to ticketholders, the café serves fabulous sandwiches and homemade quiches and cakes, as well as popular kids’ lunch boxes. Your admission includes a pass that lets you return as often as you like for the next 12 months, so why not swing by after school? For more, see www. claythorpewatermill.com Claythorpe Watermill, Aby, Nr Alford, LN13 0DU Tel: 01507 451366

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4:00pm-5:00pm and Saturday 2:00pm3:00pm, 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 preschoolers. 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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THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS! NEW ATTRACTION ‘ENDEAVOUR’ AT WOODSIDE WILDLIFE PARK ‘Endeavour’ is a brand new attraction for Woodside, Lincoln’s premier exotic animal collection. Endeavour is a transformation of the former Sir Joseph Banks conservatory. This magnificent glasshouse housed a collection of plants highlighting the work of this esteemed botanist. Endeavour, named after the ship of the same name that carried Sir Joseph Banks and Captain James Cook on their journey of discovery. Woodside are highlighting the various stopping points of the journey including marine environment highlighting plastics in oceans and coral bleaching from Tahiti, endangered monkeys from Brazil, invasive species from New Zealand and even the critically endangered Siamese Crocodile from Indonesia. Woodside Wildlife Park, near Langworth Lincoln LN3 5DQ www.woodsidewildlife.com

THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS! HAVE AN AMAZING TIME AT THE FUN MAZE! Wragby Maze is set on the edge of The Lincolnshire Wolds. Children can have endless fun running around the well clipped conifer maze and searching for the famous Wragby Wrabbit. There are three putting greens, a massive lawned garden to run around and giant garden games to keep them thoroughly amused, such as: Croquet, Tic Tac Toe, Ludo, Draughts, Snakes and Ladders, Connect Four And Giant Chess etc. A bird hide overlooks the pond, where you can watch the wild life feeding. Families can rest awhile in the landscaped gardens, enjoy a picnic loads more events on page 6

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One of the largest rope courses in the UK with challenging and exciting activities for all ages. Set in beautiful woodland come and have a unique and adventurous day out in the trees. Suitable for 8 years +. Also archery, treasure hunt and bbq on site. Come and see what we have to offer.

JULY UNTIL WED 23 AUGUST MARINE ART: NICK HUNT The Deep’s 3rd floor gallery will play home to a thought provoking series of artworks from six artists in 2017, all with a marine theme. Nick has a real passion for photography, both above water and below. Having grown up in Hull he now lives in Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand working between seasons in Thailand and Indonesia. As well as exploring the underwater world he has enjoyed his time exploring new countries, cultures and meeting new people from many backgrounds. He has a real passion for sharing his knowledge and experience amongst his students and jointly with his photographic skills has provided an experience of a lifetime with memories to last. The Deep, Hull www.thedeep.co.uk

SUN 9 JULY SUMMER FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE RACES

Travel back in time this summer at Tattershall Castle Discover living history encampments, hear cannon and musket fire, watch live demonstrations & immerse yourself in the past at our re-enactments. Sat 29 July & Sun 30 July War of the Roses Weekend Sat 5 August & Sun 6 August Civil War Weekend #nationaltrust

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Market Rasen Racecourse is promising a fantastic summer’s day out at the Family Extravaganza Raceday supported by Don Noble Bookmakers. Free entertainment, including a Kids Carnival and appearances at intervals by children’s favourites PAW Patrol. A ‘Family Pass’ is available for just £20, including two adult Tattersalls admission tickets (usually £16 each on the day), with accompanied under 18s getting FREE ENTRY. To book, quote promotion code FAMILYPASS09 at marketrasen.thejockeyclub.co.uk or by calling our Booking Office on 0344 579 3009. Children aged under 12 years receive a free two-course meal in the Brocklesby Suite restaurant with adult reservations booked in advance. Young adults, aged 18 to 24 years, get half-price admission by registering at RacePass18to24. co.uk to receive a free RacePass

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The iconic Domesday Book will be visiting Lincoln Castle from the end of May until beginning of September. A once in a lifetime opportunity to show your family one of the earliest surviving public records, commissioned by William the Conqueror, in a castle built by him. Buy your All Inclusive Family ticket online to receive a 10% discount and use your free

THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS GO WILD AT WILD PINES PARK!

Tel: 01673 842724 Wild Pines Park, Legsby Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3DZ www.wildpinespark.com

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SUN 9 JULY MILLING DAY Thought to be the only Sherriff ’s watermill still in operation in England, visitors can see Cogglesford Watermill in operation during special milling days which take place on the second Sunday of the month. The millers will be busy on Sunday 9 July as the huge water wheel rumbles into action turning the millstones to grind the grain producing their own wholemeal and unbleached white flour. Whilst you’re there you can learn about the history of the mill and its millers, try your hand at grinding grain and explore the mill. Time: 11am to 4pm. Tel: Cogglesford Watermill on 01529 413671 or email discovernk@nkesteven.gov.uk

SUN 9 JULY THE ADVENTURES OF MOLLY & FLOYD See what Molly and Floyd are getting up to over the summer holidays. Follow them as they take a trip along Sleaford’s Riverside discovering places to go and lots of fun to enjoy throughout the summer! For more information visit www.heartoflincs.com

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS! NEW AT TATTERSHALL FARM PARK FOR SUMMER ’17 There are lots of new attractions at Tattershall Farm Park for the holidays! See the Bird of Prey Display, the new Pedal Tractor Track, plus Padded Safety floor in Toddler Room and even more animals. Well worth a visit over the school holidays! Tattershall Farm Park, off Tattershall Marketplace LN4 4JR. Tel: 01526 344502 www.tattershallfarmpark.co.uk

SAT 15 JULY CRAFT & GIFT FAIR WITH LINCOLN OWL RESCUE 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? Its Free Entry 10am until 3pm. Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT Tel: 07462890940

SAT 15 & SUN 16 JULY COUNTRY CRAFT AND CURIOS FAIR A great opportunity to buy high quality, local handmade products. Entry £2.50. Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln. Tel: 01522 782040

SUN 16 JULY LOCAL HOPE FAMILY FUN DAY Family Fun Day in aid of Local Hope. Live music, BBMF Spitfire fly past, Fun Fair, Craft Stalls Trade Stalls, Refreshments, Bar, BBQ, Dancers, Gymnasts, Falconry Display, Face Painting, Crockery Smash plus much more. Free entry. Free parking.

FRIDAY 21 JULY& SATURDAY 22 JULY FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY

10.30am – 4pm free entry. Friday 21st July Fun day bouncing; dress up; digging; mosaics; cookie decorating; fossil making and more. Activities all about archaeology. Crafts - 50p to £2. Saturday 22nd July More archaeological fun, activities, information, education, talks, etc. Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens, Spalding PE11 2RA. www.ayscoughfee.org

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Tel: 01522 545640 See us on Facebook Local Hope. Tel: 01205 761172. Time: 11am to 8pm. Fishtoft Playing Fields, Church Green Road, Boston PE21 0RP

THU 20 JULY TO MON 4 SEPTEMBER SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN AT ARK WILDLIFE PARK Watch our encounter shows daily at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Plenty to do come rain or shine plus see our advert for a voucher for one free child with a full paying adult, (usable once only) in this magazine. Valid until 14th September. Ark Wildlife Park, West Fen Lane, Stickney, Boston PE22 8BD www.arkwildlifepark.co.uk

THU 20 JULY DREAM CATCHERS  HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Join Rangers to try your hand at making your very own dream catcher. Let this little piece of Native American folklore trap all your bad dreams and let the good ones through! There is a charge of £3.50 per child for this event and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. Location Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

THU 20 JULY BOTTLE ROCKETS Join the Park Rangers and discover the joys of flight by making your very own bottle rocket. This activity has lots going on, a satisfying ‘whoosh’, a highspeed departure and a good soaking if you are standing close!! There is a charge of £3.50 per child for this event and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is aimed at children aged 4 to loads more events on page 12

One of the largest ropes courses in the UK, with challenging and exciting activities for all ages. Set 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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www.wildpinespark.com Enjoy a memorable experience in the 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 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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The Witham Academy provides a positive, inclusive and enriched environment which celebrates and values the success and effort of its community. Central to our ethos is challenge and progress for all which is upheld by our innovative skills-based curriculum; placing high-value on fostering a love of reading, mathematics and science along with the creative arts and modern foreign languages.

The school has a strong ethos that every student should value, enjoy and be excited by learning and the world around them.

Come and join us on our journey Forthcoming Open Events Thursday 21st September 5.30pm – 7.30pm Friday 22nd September 9.15am – 12noon Monday 25th September 9.15am – 12noon If you would like to arrange an alternative visit or have transport worries please contact us:

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Learners at The Witham Academy are provided with opportunities which stretch far beyond the curriculum to enrich their learning experience through an extensive extra-curricular offer and a vast array of educational visits. Our strong community values promote responsibility and respect which nurtures learners to become responsible citizens who are better equipped to succeed the world around them – it is this sense of community which stays with our students for many years. www.priorywitham.co.uk

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy The Academy is a school where students are valued, happy, challenged and strive to achieve their best. It provides rich learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom, resulting in a great education. Staff pride themselves on ensuring that our pupils are not just well educated but encouraged and supported to become valued members of society.

The Academy makes sure that understanding and preparing for the world of work are integrated fully alongside a first-class education in a calm and caring

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In the latest OFSTED report last year inspectors rated the Academy as ‘good’ after praising its leaders for improvement of ‘all aspects of the school’. www.srpa.co.uk

Caistor Yarborough Academy Anyone who thinks they know Caistor Yarborough Academy will, without fail, be amazed by the exciting journey that is underway. This journey is being driven by the new senior leadership team, with Headteacher Mark Midgley leading the way. The Academy prides itself on its personalised and inclusive learning environment which nurtures and values every student through an ethos of Excellence for All. This has increased the opportunities and quality of experience for everyone associated with the Academy, and will continue to do so as these links are built upon and extended further. Join us and be part of this journey. The first step is to come and visit – we’re confident that once you’ve taken that step, you’ll want to go the distance with us! www.caistoryarboroughacademy.org.uk

The West Grantham Academy St Hugh’s Creativity at St Hugh’s comes in many forms and we encourage all our students to explore their gifts and talents through a full range of activities and opportunities. From the use of iPads to support learning, to the gallery of paintings around the school there is something for everyone. This year, students have excelled in project-based learning, creating models, conducting experiments and cooking the most delicious dishes. St Hugh’s is a place where everyone is valued and cared for within our Christian values - we welcome all children and seek to make their experience with us exciting, memorable and successful. Susan Dench, Executive Headteacher. www.wgacademiestrust.org.uk

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Congratulations to Lauren Child who has become the tenth Children’s Laureate. I wonder if there are any future Laureates in the authors and illustrators behind this selection. They have certainly kept me entertained, I hope they will you as well.

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Bert is having an ordinary day driving his bus with the usual aggravations until an angel appears in his pocket. Not knowing what else to do, he takes him home to his wife Betty who instantly falls in love with him and they name him Angelino. He lights up their lives and enchants everyone he meets, having a positive effect on them — except perhaps Acting Head Teacher Mrs Mole — until a mysterious master of disguise keeps turning up with the aim of kidnapping Angelino for a mysterious ‘Boss’. Mission accomplished, some very brave children who have been captivated by Angelino go to his rescue. This is a heartwarming story full of gentle humour, as captivating as the title character, whose personality is further enhanced by the charming, expressive illustrations. Large print encourages developing readers onto medium length novels.

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Tilly and the Time Machine - Adrian Edmondson (Puffin, £6.99) When Tilly is woken in the middle of the night by a loud explosion she isn’t surprised it was caused by her scientist father, or that he calls her out to see his invention. Life has been a bit mad since her mother died. Learning he has built a Time Machine the only place Tilly wants to go is back to her sixth birthday when her mum was alive. But the machine goes wrong trapping her father in the past. Although young and small (but average for her age!) it is up to Tilly to get her dad back. Home alone she ﬁrst has to see off thieves Macaulay Culkin style then go on an adventurous journey through time searching for her dad. Will she be able to bring him back? Find out in this hilarious, gentle story full of fun and touching moments, not to mention some interesting, though maybe not completely accurate, historical interludes! Fair size print and some pictures encourage newly developing readers onto medium length novels.

Norman the Norman from Normandy Philip Ardagh (Little Gems, £6.99)

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Every Tuesday from 25th July to 29th August 10.30-2.30 during the school holidays we are offering woodland family fun - bring a picnic and spend the day enjoying outdoor, nature based activities and take home crafts suitable for under 12s and their grown-ups. Each session costs £3 per person, places must be booked in advance via enquiries@ecoskegness.org.uk.

Woodland parent and toddler group takes a break over the summer holidays, and starts back on Thursday 7th September 10.30-12noon. £1 donation per family, all 0-5s and their grown-ups welcome. Call Tracy for more info on 07544177737.

FAMILY PARTIES ECO Centre is available for hire for family parties - enjoy our 14 acre woodland, staff can provide a range of nature based activities including den building, campfire lighting and mini-beast trails. Prices from £3 per person. Email enquiries@ ecoskegness.org.uk.

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Norman the Norman was small and clumsy, not at all like his warrior father - Great Big Norman. Sadly Great Big Norman had been killed in a ﬁght against ten Bretons. He managed to kill 7 of them, but the remaining three killed him.They were so impressed with him they all wanted to bury him on their land - so each buried a third of him. Norman received Big Norman’s very big sword, which meant it was in extremely unsafe hands.When Norman set off to visit all of his father’s graves, he didn’t intend to avenge his father (particularly as he had no idea what that meant), but thanks to a lack of sword control, he ended up unknowingly doing just that, as well as many intentional good deeds.This book should come with a warning, it can cause severe face ache from crying with laughter.With large print and lots of pictures it is a perfect bridge from picture books to novels, and great fun for all ages and abilities.

Just Like My Daddy - David Melling (Hodder, £6.99) I love this book! The lion cub is very proud of his daddy and wants to grow up to be just like him: handsome, clever and brave. His mum doesn’t see him in quite the same light and says he is already like his daddy, especially when he lazes around! While the few sentences tell a simple story, the hilarious pictures paint a much fuller view of what daddy is really like, but he still looks gorgeous! This is a fantastic book for beginner or reluctant readers, great to read aloud and share, but equally fun for all abilities. I keep returning to it and laugh out loud every time. Text © D J Williams 2017

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“I love to use the creativity studying at St Hugh’s has unlocked in me.” Thomas, Plato House

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“Being creative makes me so happy; it gives me freedom to express myself.”

“I have gained a lot of wisdom at St Hugh’s. I love computer coding,; I have never done anything like that before!”

Shannelle, Voltaire House

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“Wisdom is learning from your mistakes.”

“Responsibility is all about doing the right thing.”

Matthew, Socrates House

Charley, Socrates House

Creativity is our first value, and for good reason.

The importance of living our lives through creativity is so important. Lessons should offer students and staff the option to demonstrate their creative flair; this will allow innovation and entrepreneurial skills to flourish. Staff at the West Grantham Academy St Hugh’s use a variety of methods to encourage this approach, including the use of different media and technology.

Responsibility for actions and for ourselves impacts significantly on our academy community.

Students and staff alike are encouraged to treat all others exactly as they would like to be treated themselves, and it makes for a wonderful atmosphere. This ‘family’ atmosphere is something that visitors often comment on when they come to look around; in a recent review, students shared their view that our “teachers are kind.”

Wisdom comes to those who seek to make the right choices, as they search for new knowledge inside and outside lessons. Sometimes this may mean that we learn from mistakes; this allows us to grow in strength and make better, wiser choices in the future.

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SAT 22 TO SUN 23 JULY MEDIEVAL CLASH The Beaufort Companye & Friends recreate a Medieval Wedding and Foot Tourney in the Age of High Chivalry for the Late Medieval Period of the mid 15th Century. Each day will include a recreation of a medieval wedding, celebrations, a Foot tourney and Archery competition, Living History, arms & armour, and displays of costume and manners, concluding with a spectacular finale Households are here to celebrate a wedding but not all want this happy event to happen, old rivalries and jealousies still abound. A weekend of treachery, royal diplomacy, weapons, combat and a wedding! Time: 11am to 4.30pm. Admission – includes admission to the event, Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and Magna Carta. Admission also includes a free return visit. Adults £13.50, Concession £11, Child £7.20, Family £34.20 (2 adults & up to 3 children). 10% discount for advance online bookings. www.lincolncastle.com

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MON 24 TO FRI 28 JULY ARCHAEOLOGY FESTIVAL Archaeology Festival, a week long festival of archaeological history & fun! A week long festival of archaeology events including on Tuesday 25th July: distinguished diggers from the past! Celebratingo our 5th year of archeology day, we have a day with talks for adults & children. Stalls from many local archaeological groups. Pop up talks in the gallery and lecture room. Crafts available (some crafts may include a charge of £2). There will be some workshops for children including a chance to do an excavation (£3 per child, bookable on the day) The Collection Museum, Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1LP www.thecollectionmuseum.com

JULY 21ST TO 24TH FESTIVAL 8 A CELEBRATION OF THE SENSES!

SUN 23 JULY GAINSBOROUGH MODEL RAILWAY  OPEN DAYS A nostalgic, historical and colourful opportunity to see how the London and North Eastern Railway was actually run in the heyday of steam. Dozens of trains from the late 1940’s to the end of the British rail steam era, including authentic replicas of the Flying Scotsman, Papyrus and Mallard are included in this fantastic display. Pricing: Adults - £4.00, Children - £3.00, Seniors - £3.00 & Family (2 + 2) £10.00. Gainsborough Model Railway, Florence Terrace, Gainsborough. www. gainsboroughmodelrailway.co.uk

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Fantastic Family Festival in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Real toilets on site and lots of free activities included in the ticket. Day tickets and Weekend Passes. Recommended as ‘One to Watch’ in national press. Headliners Electric Swing Circus. A friendly place to laugh, dance sing and enjoy. www.festival8.co.uk

10:00am-11:30am. Children and their families are invited to come to the library to plant their very own bean. Free height chart available whilst supply lasts. 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

TUE 25 JULY LANTERN MAKING Join park Rangers to construct your very own willow and paper lantern to light up the night sky!! There is a charge of £3.50 per person suitable for all and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. Time:10.00am to 11.30am at the Arboretum Café, in the Arboretum, Monks Road, Lincoln. Call Park Rangers at Hartsholme Country Park on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln. gov.uk

TUE 25 JULY & EVERY TUE UNTIL 29 AUGUST WILD GANGECO CENTRE SKEGNESS Every Tuesday 10.30am-2.30pm during the school holidays we are offering woodland family fun - bring a picnic and spend the day enjoying outdoor, nature based activities and take home crafts suitable for under 12s and their grown-ups. Six weeks of Wild Gang! Each session costs £3 per person, places must be booked in advance via enquiries@ecoskegness.org.uk

TUE 25 JULY LOVE BUG, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Join Park Rangers for a short walk to discover the colourful world of Ladybirds. Find out about some our spotty friends that thrive here in summer and take part in the UK Lady Bird Survey as well as lots of fun Ladybird activities. There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. This is a Children’s University validated activity. Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. loads more events on page 14

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Gainsborough Old Hall Friday Fun Clubs

Museum of Lincolnshire Life Every Thursday in the summer holidays See the Museum come to life with costumed characters.

Every Friday during the summer holidays! 28th July – Heroes and Villains 4th Aug – Tomb Raiders 11th Aug – Woven Wonders 18th Aug – Witch Crafts 25th Aug – Folk of the Forest

County Craft and Curious Fair

An Audience with King Henry

15th & 16th July Celebrating handmade crafts from across the region.

18th Aug Meet the famous King and hear about his stay in the Old Hall. Part of the Wolf Hall exhibition where youngsters can search the site for King Henry’s 6 wives.

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The Collection Archaeology Day 25th July Stalls, workshops, crafts and talks – a day of fun for the whole family. Part of a week-long archaeology exploration. Medieval Week 31st July – 4th Aug Join us for alternate days of medieval themed films, arts and crafts.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chocks Away! 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

Ye Old Bug Day Tue 8 Aug A day dedicated to the smellier end of medieval Lincolnshire. Dr Burne’s Fantastical Adventures Through Time 16th Aug Meet Dr Burne a steampunk type time traveller and hear about his adventures.

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THU 27 JULY DEN BUILDING, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Who lives in a house like this? Join the Park Rangers to build a shelter that could protect you from the wind and rain, using fallen timber and tarpaulins. The activity will be in the woods so

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SAT 29 JULY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE TIGER There’ll be fun and games all day long with prizes to be won. Come and see our 11 Bengal tigers in loads more events on page 16

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TUE 1 AUGUST BUTTERFLY BONANZA, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Join Park Rangers for a short walk to discover the colourful world of butterflies. Find out about some our fluttering friends that thrive here in summer and take part in the Big Butterfly Count as well as lots of fun butterfly activities. There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. This is a Children’s University validated activity. Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. Location: 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

WED 2 AUGUST EARLY MORNING EXPLORERS Join us for an exclusive hour before opening where young children with autism and their families can enjoy the Castle in a specially tailored environment. The team at Lincoln Castle have undergone Autism Awareness training and worked alongside Lincoln’s Parent Support Group PAACT who is affiliated to the Lincolnshire Autistic Society. The Victorian Prison and Magna Carta experience will be adapted to create a more suitable environment for visitors with autism. If you require a moment away or a safe space, our education spaces will be available equipped with

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activities and craft workshops in the visitor centre and around stalls from local producers. See a stunning display with birds of prey, handle some exotic beastie bugs from around the world and discover our local park wildlife with activities such as pond dipping to nature trails. Everything is free but some activities require booking on the day so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre www.northlincs.gov.uk

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sensory toys. Please note that these changes will take place between 9am and 10am. From 10am the Castle’s audio and visual interpretation will restart. You are welcome to stay beyond 10am. www.lincolncastle.com

WED 2 AUGUST JUNK ANIMALS, ARBORETUM Join the Park Rangers and let your imagination run wild and create your very own junk animals from recycled materials. There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. This is a Children’s University validated activity. Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. Meet at 1pm at the Bandstand in the Arboretum, Monks Road, Lincoln. Call Park Rangers on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@ lincoln.gov.uk

WED 2 AUGUST DEN BUILDING Who lives in a house like this? Join the Park Rangers to build a shelter that could protect you from the wind and rain, using fallen timber and tarpaulins. The activity will be in the woods so suitable clothing and sensible shoes should be worn. There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. This is a Children’s University validated activity. Time: 10.00am to

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School's out for Summe Summer! Don’t be daunted by six weeks to fill, be inspired… Lincolnshire County Council’s Heritage Service has an array of activities to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. Lincoln Castle, Gainsborough Old Hall, Museum of Lincolnshire Life, The Collection Museum and Usher Art Gallery have a great mix of fun and learning – just waiting to be discovered.

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Enjoy an evening at the Castle with friends and family and watch classic films under the stars. Tickets in advance available from www.thelunacinema.com

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See the museum sets come to life with costumed characters, use our Victorian printers or see our traditional sweet shop in action.

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WED 2 AUGUST JUNK ANIMALS Join the Park Rangers and let your imagination run wild and create your very own junk animals from recycled materials. There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Time: 10.00am to 11.30am at the Arboretum Café, in the Arboretum, Monks Road, Lincoln, Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

If the trees had faces what would they be like? Join Park Rangers for a fun filled tree inspired afternoon learn more about these wonderful giants of the park also take part in a craft session and see if you can make a tree smile! There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. This is a Children’s University validated activity.

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SAT 5 AUGUST AMERICA IN MINIATURE A family event, “America in Miniature” includes a large 1/12th scale display of a wild west town, a gold mine, a Native American encampment and models and other displays around the room all related to the USA. There will also be children’s games, a tombola and quizzes. Entry is free so treat yourself and the family to a hot dog and beans or tea and cake being served all day. Parking is nearby in Seacroft Road or outside for blue badge holders. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly with disabled toilet on site. Time: 10:30am3:30pm. Entry is free. The Coastal Centre, Victoria Road, Mablethorpe LN12 2AQ Tel: 07593 233659 anytime

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THU 3 AUGUST TERRIFIC TREES HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK

Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. Meet at 1pm at the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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Festival of Archaeology Thursday July 20th through Saturday July 22nd

Have you ever watched Time Team and thought, “that looks interesting; I wonder what they would find where I live?” Have you ever walked around your town and tried to imagine what it used to look like 100, 200, 300 years before? How people lived, worked, played? Well then, you might be interested to know that Spalding is actually listed in the Doomsday book, written in 1086. That is over 900 years of history beneath your feet and the story is being told at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens. This year we are participating in the Festival of Archaeology with events, talks, displays and activities for the whole family, young and old, to learn more about your local landscape, archaeology and history. Please see what we have to offer Thursday, July 20th through Saturday, July 22nd. www.ayscoughfee.org

For a great day out for everyone in your family whatever the weather, why not visit Rand Farm Park during the school summer holidays? With so many activities in the ever-expanding outdoor adventure playground, including the famous Skyrider Challenge, Kangaroo Bouncers, Family Farmyard and Crazy Golf a great day out is almost guaranteed. Activities will be open all day, every day! If the weather’s good, Water Wars will be available for a splashing time to cool down and Archery will be open from 11am. There’s extra Sheep Racing too. So, in order to enjoy the best of the British Weather, why not bring a picnic and watch the children have hours of fun? The Ice Cream Kiosk will be open for cold drinks and ice creams so you don’t even have to find the energy to fetch these. If the weather isn’t kind, the animals also enjoy some fuss and there is always the Indoor Family Playbarn for all to enjoy. For an extra special visit on Sunday 27 August, Peppa Pig will be making appearances between 11am and 4pm so come along and join in the fun… Visit www.randfarmpark.com or tel: (01673) 858904.

SCHOOL MEALS MISSION APPEALS TO GET PEAS ON PUPIL’S PLATES

WIN A MERCHANDISE PACK! Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, in cinemas July 24th, is a raucous family comedy telling the story of two overly imaginative pranksters George and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dim-witted superhero named Captain Underpants. We have 3 fantastic sets to give away containing T-Shirt with cape and a Whoopee Cushion. For your chance to win answer this question: What are the names of the 2 pranksters in the film? Send in your answer with contact details to the address on page 3 or enter online at www.primarytimes.net/lincolnshire. Closing date: 20 August 2017.

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The Yes Peas! campaign and the UK pea vining industry have launched a school meals mission and are appealing for schools up and down the UK to put peas on pupil’s plates during Great British Pea Week (10 – 16th July 2017). Run by the Yes Peas! campaign, Great British Pea Week aims to recognise the 700 British pea farmers who work tirelessly all year round to produce two billion portions of peas to feed the nation. The UK is the largest producer and consumer of frozen peas in Europe, with the average person in Britain eating nearly 9,000 peas per year. The School Meals Mission aims to highlight the importance of healthy school meals and the extraordinary nutritional power of the nation’s favourite family vegetable. Schools are being urged to pledge their support via social media and share images of their reci-peas during #GreatBritishPeaWeek. Schools nationwide will each receive a recipe e-book, full to the brim with healthy meal ideas, to inspire them to put peas back on pupil’s plates. Yes Peas! is also calling on families themselves to engage with the campaign by sending in their own pea-tastic creations! Share your images and activity between 10 – 16th July by posting to @YesPeas on Twitter or www.facebook.com/yespeas using the hashtag #GreatBritishPeaWeek.

Everyone at Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary would like to say a big thank you to the Girl Guides from the 2nd Skegness Guide Unit. Each year they raise money for a local charity. This year the girls decided that they would complete a sponsored walk from Burgh le Marsh to Skegness with the hope of raising enough money to adopt a seal at Natureland which is £75.00. Not only did they complete their walk but they managed to raise £254.35 which is a fantastic achievement. So, they have adopted Pixie the Harbour Seal, Popcorn the Penguin and have become Golden Friends of the Seal Hospital. The adoption money contributes to the up keep of the adopted animal, helping to feed and keep them in good condition. The Friends of the Seal Hospital money goes into a special account used only to pay for fish bills, vets fees, medication and anything required to assist us with the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the orphaned and injured seal pups we care for at Natureland.

Schools Out for the Summer! ‘We have something to do at our sites every day in the summer holidays’ says Lincolnshire County Council’s heritage manager. From jousting at Lincoln Castle to meeting Henry VI at Gainsborough Old Hall and greeting Victorians at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life the council’s heritage service has something to suit all tastes and budgets.

Some of the girls visited Natureland at the weekend to meet their adopted animals and to present the cheque.

Highlights at Lincoln Castle include Medieval Clash on the 22nd and 23rd July, the Great Medieval Joust also returns on the 5th and 6th August and don’t forget the Domesday Book is there ‘til the 3rd September. New for 2017 is Lincoln Castle’s Outlaws weekend on the 19th and 20th August. Event details are on www.lincolncastle.com. The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is the perfect place for your little engines to let off steam in their superb playground. Be thrilled by the museum sets being brought to life by costumed characters every Thursday in the summer holidays. For more information please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife. Bugs, archaeology, time travel and medieval madness are some of the topics being explored in events at The Collection this summer. See what’s on at www.thecollectionmuseum.com. Friday Fun Clubs will take place at Gainsborough Old Hall every Friday over the summer, each with a different theme. Don’t miss your chance to get creative in one of the most magical medieval manor houses in the UK. You can also search for Henry VIs missing 6 wives as part of the Wolf Hall exhibition, more information here www.gainsborougholdhall.com.

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of Textopolis is home to all emojis. Each emoji has one facial expression, except for Gene. Determined to become “normal” Gene enlists the help of his friend Hi-5 and a code breaker called Jailbreak. Release date: 4 August.

45 Lincoln Knights’ Education Trail sculptures were unveiled to more than 100 special guests at a special preview event held at The EBP’s Lincoln head office on 13th June.

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As a social enterprise already working with thousands of young people, schools and businesses across the country each year, The EBP jumped at the opportunity to be the official education partner for the Lincoln Knights’ Trail. Working in partnership with Lincoln BIG and Wild in Art, The EBP signed up more than 40 primary, secondary and special schools from all over Lincolnshire for this unique creative arts project. All of the participating schools have designed and decorated their own half sized knight sculptures, they have also worked through an extensive resource pack created by The EBP’s experienced education specialists and Wild in Art, featuring lesson plans and curriculum links to a whole host of subjects. To find out more about the Lincoln Knights’ Education Trail and other programmes run by The EBP visit www.the-ebp.co.uk.

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TUES 8 AUGUST WILLOW WEAVING  HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Join the rangers to get creative with some willow and come along and try your hand at making your very own objects to put in your garden or home. There is a charge of £3.50 per person and is suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.

SAT 5 AUGUST EXOTIC ANIMAL ENCOUNTER

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Join us today to meet some very unusual and exotic animals! Tattershall Farm Park, just off Tattershall Marketplace, LN4 4JR Tel: 01526 344502 www.tattershallfarmpark.co.uk

SUN 6 AUGUST FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZA RACE DAY Keep the Kids entertained this summer holiday and join us for an afternoon filled with family fun at our Family Extravaganza; enjoy exciting racing, delicious food and FREE children’s entertainment - see Paddington at intervals through the day. Kids GO FREE! Market Rasen Racecourse marketrasen.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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10.30am – 4pm free entry. Memorabilia displays, period vehicles, stalls, re-enactors, dancing, singing. BBMF Fly past both days. On Sunday from 2.30pm attend our annual VJ Day remembrance Parade in the Peace Gardens. Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens, Spalding PE11 2RA. www.ayscoughfee.org

Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. Activity taking place from 1pm, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

THU 10 AUGUST BUG HUNT, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Join the Park Rangers to get up close and personal with some seriously creepy creatures! Search the meadow, look under logs and peer at trees to find the minibeasts that make the Park their home. There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. This is a Children’s University validated activity. Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

THU 10 AUGUST KITE MAKING “With tuppence for paper and string you can have your own set of wings!!” Join us the Rangers and try your hand at making a kite and see if it flies!! Spend some time in the Visitor centre creating your very own flying masterpiece. There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Time: 10.00am to 11.30am meet at the Arboretum Bandstand, in the Arboretum, Monks Road, Lincoln. Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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In August 1643 the Civil War came to Tattershall. Experience 17th Century life as the Royalists attack the castle. The Sealed Knot, one of the countries oldest and largest re-enactment societies, presents seventeenth century life as the Royalists attack the Castle. Immerse yourselves in the Civil War with weapons drills, a living history encampment open throughout. Booking Not Needed. Time: 11am to 4pm. Free event but normal admission charges apply. Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, LN4 4LR Tel: 01526 342543 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershallcastle

The great day out for all the family. The main ring will once again be full of activity all day. There are some new and exciting competitions and activities for you to watch and take part in. Rosedale florist and Wellyboots florist will be giving demonstrations in the flower marquee. Fairburns Eggs will have an interactive exhibit with the assistance of a local celebrity! There will be local musicians on hand to keep you entertained. Children can join in the fun with the circus workshop. There will be more than 220 trade stands from around the country, offering a range of goods from homewares to garden design and furniture, crafts and leather goods to quality artwork. There will be a range of clothing, local produce and also animal accessories along with various exhibitions and demonstrations around the showground. For more information visit www.revesby-countryfair.co.uk

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Advisory Group. Some charges for activities may apply but for the most part these are free of charge. Toilet and refreshment facilities are available and there is plenty of onsite parking. Suitable for all age groups. Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

TUE 15 AUGUST ORIENTEERING  HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Put your orienteering skills into practice on a choice of three self-led routes around the Park set up by the Lincoln Orienteering Club. The aim of the activity is to navigate in sequence between a set of control points on the map and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time! There is a charge of £2.50 for the maps and they are available from the Visitor Centre. Suitable for all age groups. Time: 12pm to 3pm. Pick up your maps anytime between 12.00pm to 3.00pm at the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY Call Park Rangers at Hartsholme Country Park on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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SUN 13 AUGUST FAMILY FUN DAY  HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Join the Park Rangers for the annual family open day where you will find a variety of activities for all the family. The event is run by the City of Lincoln Council and Hartsholme Country Park

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When on average parents with school children spend £322 on back to school, it is essential to take the necessary precautions and label most (if not all) items. There is so much to think about; getting the uniforms ordered on time, taking that trip to the stores hunting for the perfect pair of shoes, spending precious time searching for a water bottle or lunch bag that your child will approve of…the list is endless!

Consider growing children- Korbond hemming web is worth a special mention, to make the whole back to school process run smoothly. Found a pair of trousers that fit perfectly around the waist but are about 3 inches too long? Use this easy iron on solution for hemming, the turn ups you have created can be let down later on in the school term minimising the number of uniform items you have to purchase.

Available in most Tesco, Sainsbury’s stores or online on Amazon. For hints and tips and video tutorials visit Korbond’s Youtube: Korbonduk

Each parent has their own preferred way of labelling and with a wide range of solutions out there available in stores and online there is plenty of choice. Our top 3 recommendations for hasslefree uniform preparations: 1.

Labelling is a MUST! All parents want is a quick and durable solution. Korbond iron-on labels can be applied on any piece of uniform (including socks!) and they last numerous washes and even tumble drying! You would be surprised how quick the process is and how efficient these are. Use a Korbond laundry pen instead of a permanent marker pen for neater labelling. It’s a versatile pen, you can write on iron-on and stick on labels or even directly onto the garment’s tag.

Save, save, save! How many superhero or princess bottles have you spotted the kids with? Add a Korbond dishwasher proof stick-on label to avoid mixing up bottles instead of having to purchase a new drinks bottle each week! School shoes can also work out to be quite expensive, so labelling them is very important. Korbond stick on shoe labels are handy and can sustain temperature and moisture throughout the year.

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SAT 8 & SUN 9 JULY THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA A musical play based on the book by Judith Kerr. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripey tiger! Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! Tickets: £12.50 All Seats Running Times: 55 minutes (no interval) Age: 3+

FRI 14 JULY & SAT 15 JULY GRIM REAPER THE MUSICAL Egg Box Youth Theatre present “Spin the wheel of death to become the next Grim Reaper!” The newest addition to the Grim Reaper family isn’t up for the job but with Satan and Death demanding results he’d better learn fast! With original music devised and performed by Loudmouth Youth Theatre, Grim Reaper: The Musical is a fun filled frenzy for all the family! Tickets: £5 Full // £3 Concessions Running Time: 1 hour (no interval).

friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure. Tickets: £10-12.

PLOWRIGHT THEATRE Scunthorpe Box Office 01724 277733/277744 www.northlincs.gov.uk

THU 31 AUGUST HAIRY MACLARY ‘Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy.’ Anyone with young children will recognise these immortal words instantly as the opening lines of the book ‘ Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy’ by Lynley Dodd. Featuring many of the characters from the books like Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse - Bottomley Potts, covered in spots – Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum and Scarface Claw – the toughest tomcat in town. With music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must for the whole family. Time: 2pm. Tickets are priced £10, concessions £8 each. Booking fee may apply.

GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE St Peter’s Hill, Grantham. Tel: 01476 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com

NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JJ Tel: 01522 519999 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk

SAT 8 JULY SARAH & DUCK’S BIG TOP BIRTHDAY The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life in a brand-new stage show, featuring the wonderful characters from the BAFTA awardwinning CBeebies show. Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite

WED 26 JULY CARDBOARD CARNIVAL With their own inimitable style Lempen have taken the fantastic music by Camille Saint-Saëns, and an exploration of the material of Cardboard, movement and invention to make an accessible, visual production with no text, refreshingly focused on the magic of puppetry

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to leave our audiences inspired by both the animal theatricality of the music and the creative potential of the simple cardboard box. Time: 2pm. Tickets: £7.00/£6.00 concessions/£20 family of four.

TRINITY ARTS CENTRE Trinity Street, Gainsborough Box Office: 01427 676655 www.west-lindsey.gov.uk

TUE 11 & WED 12 JULY THE WIZARD OF OZ  QUEEN ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SHOW Join Queen Elizabeth High School (QEHS) and its wonderful cast of students of all ages, as we transport you to the magical Land of Oz for an evening of fun. There will be plenty of laughs as you join Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow on their epic journey along the yellow brick road to meet the mysterious Wizard. Will Dorothy be able to make her way home? Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £7.50, £2.50, Family of four £18.

STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE Tel: 01780 766455 www.stamfordartscentre.com

SAT 22 JULY THREE  HALF MOON PRESENTS A WRONGSEMBLE PRODUCTION WITH FRIENDS….. Three wishes, three witches, three sisters, three pigs, three bears, three musketeers... Three singing actors weave together famous tales, which all feature the elusive number three! Brought to life with a flurry of original sing-a-long songs, live music and brilliantly inventive storytelling, the flamboyant players burst from their wagon of forgotten fables to retell the stories of Rumpelstiltskin, Goldilocks and Grimms’ Three Wanderers as never before. Jump on board the ingenious and cleverly crafted wagon of fairytales in this spellbinding new

musical play for children aged 3-8 and their families. Plus, meet the cast after the show where you can explore the world of Three with the cast! Age 3-8 years. Time: 2.30pm. Duration: 50 mins approx no interval. Tickets £8 (£7), £28 Family of 4.

RIVERHEAD THEATRE Victoria Road, Louth LN11 0BX Box Office 01507 600350 www.louthplaygoers.co.uk

SAT 12 AUGUST ONCE UPON A TIME Louth Playgoers Summer Concert Performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm From the team that brought you Songs We’ve Always Wanted to Sing and Musical Memories, Louth Playgoers Summer Concert enters its third year, with a performance that is sure to dazzle and delight the whole family. Once Upon a Time features the songs you know and love from your favourite animated family films. After two years of sell-out concerts we’ve added an extra Matinée performance to ensure you don’t miss out. So book early to secure your seat to the feel-good family concert of the year.

OPEN AIR THEATRE ELSHAM HALL GARDENS & COUNTRY PARK Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0QZ Tel: 01652 688698 www.elshamhall.co.uk

SUN 20 AUGUST A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully

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From 31st July-2nd August Stagecoach in Hykeham are offering a special Summer Workshop called ‘Broadway Bonanza’ covering acting, singing, and dancing, all inspired by famous Broadway musicals. Principal, Kat, and her teaching team have a real passion for the arts, and lots of expertise to share. To find out more about how to sign up please call Kat on 01522 690580 or visit stagecoach.co.uk/Hykeham. designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and enchanting woodland creatures come together to make this an evening of unmissable summer garden theatre.

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WED 26 JULY ILLYRIA THEATRE  THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES Illyria was the first company to tour children’s theatre on this scale in the open-air touring sector. Now in their 26th season they return with one of the most famous cautionary tales ever told. As in so many of Hans Christian Andersen’s stories, beneath the fancy clothes of the tale lies something more meaningful; human weaknesses are satirised mercilessly; and a capacity for loving is the highest value. There are larger-than-life characters, lots and lots to join in with – and an ending that will leave you helpless with laughter! [NB - there is NO nudity in the production. Although one of the actors may be a little chilly…] Recommended for children aged 5+ and their families. Gates 6.00pm. Performance 7.00pm.

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FRI 18 AUGUST GREASE SINGALONG Event 5pm, Film 8.15pm Full price: £5.00, Under 26s £3.00 Tell me more, tell me more… Join the South Holland Centre Youth Takeover team in the beautiful setting of Ayscoughfee Gardens South Lawn for a family friendly evening of live music followed by a singalong screening of Grease. Bring a picnic, rug or chairs and of course your best singing voice to belt out all of those hand jive favourites. Refreshments also available from Ayscoughfee café until 8.30pm. Please note: this event will go ahead in all weathers. Sorry, no gazebos. Booking fee may apply.

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10:00am-11:30am. Children and their families are invited to come to the library and take part in a ‘Bugs & Insects’ hunt in the Reading Garden. Tel: 01522 782010 (Customer Service Centre), Lincoln_ Library@gll.org. Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EZ

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SAT 19 TO SUN 20 AUGUST JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF LAW BREAKERS, NE-ER DOWELLS AND OUTLAWS

complete all the Tattershall Tasks including a teddy zip wire that starts 35 meters in the air from the top of the Great Tower. (Additional charges for trails and crafts). Booking Not Needed. SAT 19 & SUN 20 AUGUST Dogs on leads welcome. Time: 11am to TATTERSHALL CASTLE EXTREME TEDDY BEARS 4pm. Free event but normal admission PICNIC charges apply. Tattershall Castle, A teddy bears picnic but with a Sleaford Road, Tattershall, LN4 4LR medieval twist. Go on an adventure Tel: 01526 342543 www.nationaltrust. with your favourite teddy. Bring org.uk/tattershall-castle Project2_Document 4 13/06/2017 17:11 Page 1 along your favourite furry chum and

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From a retelling of the tale of Robin Hood, perhaps the best known medieval outlaw to tales of Pirates including the incredible female Pirate – Mary Read. There’s music and ballads for outlaws, presentations on crime and punishment by infringing the Royal Forest Laws. A galloping Highwayman show set to the words of “The Highwayman” poem of Alfred Noyes, complete with musket firing militia. You can also hear the tales of medieval hero Hereward the Wake. There’s also have-a-go archery for junior outlaws! Time: 11am to 4.30pm. Castle Attractions 10am to 5pm. Admission – includes admission to the event, Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and Magna Carta. Admission also includes a free return visit. Adults £13.50, Concession £11, Child £7.20, Family £34.20 (2 adults & up to 3 children). 10% discount for advance on-line bookings. www.lincolncastle.com

SUN 20 AUGUST OPEN AIR THEATRE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved

romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and enchanting woodland creatures come together to make this an evening of unmissable summer garden theatre. Elsham Hall Gardens and Country Park, Brigg, DN20 0QZ www.elshamhall.co.uk

TUE 22 AUGUST POND DIPPING, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Join Park Rangers to explore the hidden depths, and delve beneath the surface of our wildlife pond to see what creepy critters are lurking below in the underwater world. There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. This is a Children’s University

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validated activity. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

WED 23 AUGUST STORY TELLING AND PICNIC IN THE PARK BOSTON Come along and enjoy story telling by the library in the park. A small selection of family crafts will also be available along with a family reading area. All you need to bring is the picnic. Boston Town Central Park email: events@ boston.gov.uk

THU 24 AUGUST DEN BUILDING, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Who lives in a house like this? Join the Park Rangers to build a shelter that could protect you from the wind and rain, using fallen timber and tarpaulins. The activity will be in the woods so suitable clothing and sensible shoes should be worn. There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. This is a Children’s University validated activity. Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30am to 3.30pm. Meet at 10.30am and 1.30pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country

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SUN 27 AUGUST PEPPA PIG VISITS RAND FARM PARK! Oink. Oink. Everyone’s favourite pig, Peppa is visiting Rand Farm Park on Bank Holiday Sunday See her at intervals throughout the day. Don’t forget to bring your phone or camera! Pricing: No extra charge. All included in entry fees. Tel: 01673 858904 www.randfarmpark.com

SUN 27 AUGUST FUN DOG SHOW A great family day out in the beautiful St Leonard’s Church grounds. 20 Fun Classes including Loveliest Lady, Gorgeous Guy, Best Trick, Fancy Dress, Bad Hair Day, Fastest Recall, Happiest, Child’s Best Friend. Rosettes to 6th place plus Special Rosettes and prizes. Pay £1 as you enter each class. Homemade cakes and refreshments, raffle, stalls, photographer. Run by Louth & District Dog Club in aid of Church Funds. Full schedule at Louth & District Dog Club Facebook page. Opens Midday. Free entry to venue then pay £1 as you enter each class. loads more events on page 26

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An annual favourite, Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre opens its doors for lots of aviation fun. Explore vintage RAF Fire Fighting engines, try your hand at kite flying and test your skills with our cunning trail! Time: 11am to 4pm. Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath Farm, North Rauceby, Sleaford NG34 8QR Tel: 01529 488490 www. heartoflincs.com

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SUN 27 & MON 28 AUGUST MEDIEVAL LIFE AND LAUGHTER Journey back in time and meet the knights Templer 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? Prices:

Bank Holiday Fun with Entertainer, Madame Zucchini. Lots of fun with fruit and vegetables! Elsham Hall Gardens and Country Park, Brigg, DN20 0QZ www.elshamhall.co.uk

TUE 29 AUGUST BUG BOX HOTELS  HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Make your bugs a home and help keep the insects in your garden safe from the cold winter weather by building a bug box. Join the Park Rangers to construct your very own little conservation project to take home! There is a charge of £3.50 per child and it is a drop in session. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Call on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

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Join the Park Rangers and discover the joys of flight by making your very own bottle rocket. This activity has lots going on, a satisfying ‘whoosh’, a high-speed departure and a good soaking if you are standing close!! There is a charge of £3.50 per child and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at children aged 4 to 13 years. This is a Children’s University validated activity. Time: 1pm to 2.30pm. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 1pm, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk

THU 31 AUGUST MOSAIC MAKING Join Park Rangers to take part in making your very own mosaic tile to take home. There is a charge of £3.50 per child for this event and booking is essential. Aimed at children aged between 4 and 13 years. Time: 10.00am to 11.30am at the Boultham Library, Boultham Park Rd, Lincoln LN6 7ST. Call 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@ lincoln.gov.uk

SAT 2 SEPTEMBER FIRING OF THE FORGE See traditional ironworking in a traditional Victorian forge located in the heart of the village of Welbourn. This former forge and blacksmith’s workshop dates back to 1864 and is still in working condition. For over 100 years Welbourn Forge has served the needs of farmers and tradesmen in the area. The forge 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. Call 01400 272623 or email goodhand2@ tiscali.co.uk.

SAT 2 SEPTEMBER BIRDS OF PREY ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCE Get up close and watch some beautiful birds of prey at our special encounter experience day. Tattershall Farm Park, just off Tattershall Marketplace, LN4 4JR Tel: 01526 344502 www.tattershallfarmpark.co.uk

SAT 2 & SUN 3 SEPTEMBER LINCOLNSHIRE LONGWOOL SHEEP WEEKEND Meet real Longwool sheep, and see demonstrations of wool spinning and associated yarn-based crafts. Price: £2.50 Tel: 01522 782040. Email: lincolnshirelife_museum@lincolnshire. gov.uk. Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln

SAT 9 & SUN 10 SEPTEMBER FREE ENTRY FOR GRANDPARENTS To celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday 10th September, we’re giving FREE entry to all grandparents when accompanied by a full price paying child! Grab Grandma and Grandad and treat them to a fantastic day out! Terms & Conditions: One free grandparent per full paying child. Only valid on 9 & 10 September and not valid with any other offer. Rand Farm Park, Rand, Lincoln, LN8 5NJ Tel: 01673 858904 www.randfarmpark.com

SAT 9 & SUN 10 SEPTEMBER AIRSHOW AT RAF SCAMPTON NEAR LINCOLN Join RAF Scampton – the home of the RAF Red Arrows for a spectacular show stopping event. This two day family friendly weekend will feature a stunning five hour flying display and a whole range of interactive activities and exhibitions for everyone to enjoy. Inspiring Youth will be at the event educating youngsters about life in the

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Help them to stay safe whilst playing outside... As children finish school for the long summer break, now is the time to think about keeping them safe; by making sure they know how to use roads independently and where to play whilst out with friends. We can all help in getting them prepared for the summer by reinforcing some positive road safety messages: •

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Never play on driveways, in active car parks, on the pavement or next to a road; accidents with cars can happen anywhere vehicles are moving. Remember to ‘Stop, Look, Listen and Think’, whenever you cross the road. Try not to cross near parked vehicles, particularly large ones. The driver may not be able to see you. Stay focussed when crossing

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Remember to wear a correctly fitting cycle helmet when riding your bike. Whether you’re walking or cycling, fluorescent and bright or reflective clothing can help you to be seen during the day or night. Only cycle on the road if you have been fully trained in how to do so.

We interviewed our Junior Road Safety Officers at Church Lane Primary School in Sleaford Madeline Lilliman and Destiny Nkindu; to see if they could offer us some more useful road safety advice for the summer: Q. What organised activities have you got planned and what can you do to keep safe? A. Destiny: “I will be having a few days at the school’s Holiday

Club where we will play outside games like tig, skipping, trim trail with monkey bars and outdoor noughts and crosses. We will be kept safe from traffic by the fence around the field and playground. When we are playing football or netball in the park it will be well away from the roads” Q. What different activities will you hope to do whilst away on holiday? A. “Madeline:” Maybe cycling . We once hired bikes to cycle around an island which was fun. It is even more important to wear a helmet when you do this because of roads that you do not know, potholes and stones and to protect your head if you fall off ”. Destiny: “you also need knee and elbow pads if you are trying something like Segway riding or skateboarding”. Q. What do you need to think about if you go on holiday abroad?

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Destiny: “People drive on the right side of the road (in Spain), different to here and you have to be extra careful when looking out for traffic near you”. The Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) Scheme runs in nearly 100 schools around Lincolnshire. As part of the scheme up to four Year 5 and 6 pupils are chosen to become advocates for road safety in their school. Throughout the academic year the JRSOs set up road safety initiatives and activities within the school to pass on vital road safety messages to all pupils. At the end of the academic year the JRSOs will receive a reward for their efforts. All primary schools in Lincolnshire can join the JRSO scheme as well as signing up for road safety lessons and initiatives. Bookings can be made by accessing Lincolnshire County Council’s website and searching for the Stay Safe Partnership.

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are at various times through the day. On the Saturday only, the tour of the Castle grounds will include the opportunity to look inside the Crown Court. The current building was opened in 1824 and still sits three working Crown Courts everyday. www.lincolncastle.com

SAT 9 & SUN 10 SEPTEMBER MUMS GO FREE  AUTUMN Give Mum a treat! Your Mum is

amazing, so treat her this weekend at Hardys Animal Farm, where she gets to visit for free! With animal petting, a lovely cafe and so many indoor and outdoor activities, it’s the perfect day, not just for Mum, but for the whole family. You can download the special Mums Weekend Voucher from the website – Mums Go Free - Autumn and don’t forget to bring it with you on this special weekend! Hardys Animal Farm, Ingoldmells, Skegness PE25 1LZ Tel: 01754 872267 www.hardysanimalfarm.co.uk

SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER WRAGBY SHOW

SAT 9 & SUN 10 SEPTEMBER HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Once again all three venues will be taking part in Heritage Open Days designed to encourage visitors to explore their local history and heritage. There will be a free family trail at each centre on both days and you can see Cogglesford Watermill in action on Sunday. Cogglesford Watermill, East Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire cogglesfordwatermill@n-kesteven.gov. uk www.cogglesfordwatermill.co.uk Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum, North Rauceby, Sleaford NG34 8QR Navigation House, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford navigationhouse@n-kesteven.gov.uk www.navigationhousesleaford.co.uk

Main Ring Attractions, Show Jumping, Heavy Horses, Cattle and Sheep shows. Competitions in the Horticulture Tent, Dog Show, Vintage Vehicles and lots of Trade Stands. Children’s Rides, Refreshments, Raffle and much more. Admission £7/£3. Free Parking. www.wragbyshow.com

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Online Gaming A NEW study by Internet Matters has found that nearly half of parents whose children play games online have concerns over the amount of time they spend doing it…

The survey of 2000 parents with kids aged nine to 16, found 62% had children who regularly played games online 63% boys and 61% girls. But the survey also revealed that 41% were worried about the length of time their child spends attached to their gaming device. In fact, screen time emerged as such a major concern it ranked alongside grooming (44%) as one of the top worries for parents of online gamers. When it comes to online gaming, we need to recognise the positives, it is fun and sociable and it encourages teamwork and aids child development. It can be a constructive use of children’s time provided they are using age-appropriate games. It’s essential before you consider setting limits on your child’s gaming activities, that you understand what games they are playing and the summer holidays provides the perfect opportunity for you to sit down and find out

why they enjoy them so much. Explore the nature of the games by joining in and discover whether they are role-play games, sports or first-person shooter games. Have a conversation with them to find out how the games work and gently ask questions about who they play with online, who they meet and talk to, and if they’re using live chat or talking to other players via their headphones. Find out about the gaming sites and alert them in the ways in which they can report abusive chat and exclude anti-social players should they come across it. Check that the games they are using are age appropriate - like films all games have their own official age classification known as a PEGI rating, which appears on the box. Alternatively visit internetmatters.org to see if the game they are playing on the web has a limit. Getting to grip with what games they are playing will help you understand what they enjoy and

also help you understand if they are making their screen time count. Once you’re satisfied you’ve learnt about their habits and you’re still struggling to engage your child outside of their gaming world, it is perhaps time to address their screen time allowance. Have a sensible conversation and agree on an appropriate length of time together. Put in place a family agreement, to set some boundaries on device usage and make sure you don’t break it either. Childnet offer advice on how to devise a family agreement. Be aware of the time you spend on your phone, it will sets an example to your children. Help everyone in the family become aware of the amount of time they’re spending online by getting everyone to unplug. During the summer holidays establish ‘screen free’ zones at

home or perhaps if you’re going on an outing to make the most of the weather, if it’s safe to do so, make sure everyone leaves their phones at home. Encourage activity online outside of gaming during the holidays such as playing games together or creating an online scrapbook of holiday photographs and mementos to show your child how they can use the internet for varied activities. For further advice on how to manage your child’s screen time visit internetmatters.org/advice/ online-gaming

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The RHS Young School Gardener of the Year 2017 Award The RHS Campaign for School Gardening is designed to support schools and provide children with gardening opportunities. Their work with schools has shown direct benefits of gardening for children.

Fraser White RHS Young School Gardener of the Year 2017

Every school that registers (for free) to become a member of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening receives a free welcome pack, certificates, downloadable resources, the opportunity to take part in school gardening training courses and competitions and support as the school progresses. So far over 323,000 schools, youth groups and educators from across the UK have signed up to take part in this fantastic initiative and the RHS received hundreds of entries, nominated by teachers, for their Young School Gardener of the Year 2017 competition (all who entered received a certificate and a £5 gardening voucher!).

WIN FREE ADMISSION! Tranquil and beautiful, Claythorpe Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens is one of Lincolnshire’s loveliest surprises. You’ll find birds and animals including otters, wallabies, pygmy goats, meerkats and marmosets, as well as a small woodland play area, plenty of space to sit and relax and a gorgeous café with views of the old mill works in the mill which dates back to 1720. Find us on Facebook or visit www.claythorpewatermill.com.

The overall winner, crowned RHS Young School Gardener of the Year 2017, was Fraser White. Gardening for Fraser has changed his life, altered the path he was heading down, he is a happy and confident young man who shows the highest level of caring and friendship. His love of gardening helped him to engage with his peers and the wider community and he now shares his knowledge and passion on a regular basis with all age groups. On top of the other prizes, Fraser will spend a day working with RHS gardeners, receive tickets for either RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2018 or RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2018, and his school will receive £100 worth of seeds and £250 in National Garden Gift vouchers. A very worthy winner of a fantastic prize.

For a chance to win free admission for two adults and two children, just answer the following question: When was Claythorpe Watermill built? A 1700, B 1720 or C 1740 Send in your answer with contact details to the address on page 3 or enter online at www.primarytimes.net/ lincolnshire. Closing date 30/7/17.

The Ultimate Insult Generator Over 60 Million Hilarious Zingers and Stingers The Ultimate Insult Generator published by Laurence King in August 2017 is a zany new insult-generating flipbook by the hilarious comic writer and children’s author, Mike Barfield. This fantastically-fun flipbook allows you to generate 68 million brilliantly beastly insults for all occasions. Wacky, zany, and sometimes plain silly, this book will ensure you’ll always have the last word, not to mention the last laugh! Includes hundreds of heckles for silencing sassy siblings, millions of madcap comebacks to confuse mum and dad, and plenty of playful put-downs for frenemies and enemies. A must for fun-loving kids aged 6+.

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There’s a wide range of exciting activities across some of Lincoln’s green spaces this summer holidays! A travelling roadshow of events are happening not only at Hartsholme Country Park this year, but are expanding around the city into Boultham Park and also the Arboretum building on the success and popularity of the existing program of events at Hartsholme. Children can get stuck into den building, delve beneath the surface of our pond to see what creepy critters are lurking, or alternatively experience explosive enjoyment with Bottle Rockets. The activities are designed to promote and raise awareness of the varying range of fantastic green spaces we have within the city boundary, and also to provide events which encourage children to try something new in the great outdoors! For more information regarding the summer holidays or travelling roadshow please contact us: T: 01522 873735 E: hartsholme@lincoln. gov.uk go to www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholmecp.

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Butterfly Effect

It has been said that the single flap of a butterfly wing could cause a hurricane on the other side of the world. The point being that tiny actions can have huge consequences. Butterfly populations in the UK are currently in decline, but with a few small actions from us, we could have a huge effect on reversing that trend. Over the last 20 years there has been a decline in butterfly and moth numbers in the UK. A recent study compared 28 species over a 20-year period and the result showed that butterfly abundance in urban areas fell by 69%, whilst in rural areas their numbers fell by 45%. There are a number of possible reasons for this decline. In rural areas the effects of intensive agricultural methods, pesticides and set aside land being put back into production are being felt. In urban areas where over 4.5 million gardens have been paved over, the decline has been far worse due to habitat. This year the recent damp weather of the last few months has also caused problems for our fluttery friends. Butterflies are important in their role as pollinators for our plants. Around 1300 different types of plant are used by people around the world for food, medicine, drinks and fabric and 75% of those plants are pollinated by animals (including the butterfly). Not only do pollinators play a vital role in the production of our food and medicine, but because they pollinate around 90% of all plant species on the planet, they are responsible for encouraging vegetation growth, which in turn, provides shelter for animals and the basis for habitats and ecosystems. Plants use pollen to create new seeds to make new plants and insects like butterflies carry pollen between plants. To encourage butterflies and insects to visit them, plants provide nectar, a sugary substance that gives them food and energy. Instead of eating, butterflies feed by drinking nectar through a long, specially designed tube called a proboscis that acts like a straw. Butterflies can also taste through their feet and just by standing on a leaf, they can tell whether or not their young are able to feed on a plant and as we all know, some caterpillars can be very hungry indeed. Butterflies are also very quickly affected by changes in their environment, and changes in their numbers can suggest changes in their environment and the wider world. Despite this worrying fall in butterfly and moth numbers all is not lost! It is possible to provide plants and areas for butterflies and other insects even if you have a limited amount of

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space. Even a window box can be helpful to an insect in need of nectar. There are a number initiatives currently running that aim to help encourage pollinators back into gardens and to provide new habitats for butterflies. The Plant A Pots For Pollinators scheme being run by Butterfly Conservation is a great way to get involved. A pot with nectar rich flowers can act as a pit stop for a busy butterfly on the go and will help them move between areas and habitats. Even a windowbox will be helpful if it is planted with the right plants. The Royal Horticultural Society is also launching their Green Your Grey initiative and they are giving ideas and pointers on how to transform your patios or paved driveways into havens for wildlife, whilst still being able to park your cars. Even small changes can have effects on the local environment. Just a few pots can provide food and shelter for wildlife, prevent problems such as flooding and even reduce stress levels in humans. These initiatives might be good for butterflies and insects, but they’re good for us humans too; looking at plants and wildlife is known to improve our general wellbeing. If you can’t provide a habitat for butterflies, you can still help by counting them. Learning about butterfly numbers in particular areas can help us to understand what is going on in the environment around us. The Big Butterfly Count is happening between 14th July and 6th August. All that is needed is 15 minutes, a bit of sun and somewhere to do a count and that could be the local park, a field, your school grounds, a window box or a pot for pollinators. 36,000 people took part in last year’s count and hopefully this year, even more will join in. Head to the Big Butterfly Count website, and you’ll be able to download an identification chart and find information on events happening near you. Useful websites... www.rhs.org.uk/science/gardening-in-achanging-world/greening-grey-britain www.bigbutterflycount.org/ www.butterfly-conservation.org/10759/ plant-pots-for-pollinators.html

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There are a number of beautiful butterflies you might see over the summer months. With 59 species native to the UK there are a number of wonderful sights to be found.

Small Tortoiseshell

The Small Tortoiseshell is quite common. It can be found near nettles, so be careful not to get stung if you’re looking for them! Although common in the UK, the Small Tortoiseshell is the national butterfly of Denmark.

Red Admiral

Quite a familiar sight around the UK. Although there is a resident population here in the UK, many of the butterflies have actually migrated from central Europe.

Small White

This small, understated butterfly is very pretty, but can be considered to be something of a pest from allotment keepers. Also known as the Cabbage White, it’s larvae feed on cabbages.

Adonis Blue

The Adonis Blue can be found in warm sheltered spots. Although the male Adonis Blue really is very blue, the females are a chocolate brown colour.

Peacock

The Peacock butterfly has “eyes” on its wings to confuse predators. It is fairly common around the UK and can be found on buddleias towards the end of the summer.

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From aviation enthusiasts to families, there is something for everyone at the inaugural Scampton Airshow! There is a huge amount to look forward to when the kids go back to school in September! Scampton Airshow is perfect for families as admission is free to under 16s and there's a colourful array of activities around the airfield including the largest private collection of fire engines in Europe, classic car display, fairground rides, adrenalin fuelled flight simulators and even helicopter pleasure flights. You'll also find a range of retail outlets, arts and crafts as well as Official Scampton Airshow merchandise. There will be a wide range of catering options in the two Service Stations, the Vintage Village and at other points around the airfield. Get refreshments wherever you are thanks to the comprehensive food and drink providers.

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Meet the serving men and women of your Royal Air Force, experience the diverse roles within the current RAF and get hands on with the equipment they use to keep aircraft flying. With science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) so important in the school curriculum and at the heart of the Techno Zone, kids will enjoy getting hands on and learning about STEM subjects in an exciting environment. The Techno Zone is sponsored by Rolls-Royce, where a vast range of free fun activities will inspire young minds and the spark to create the next generation of aviators and astronauts could be ignited!

To be in with a chance of winning 2 SUNDAY ADMISSION TICKETS (worth ÂŁ39 each!), simply answer this question: Who is the main sponsor of the Techno Zone? Simply submit your answer online at http://scamptonairshow.com/primary-times-competition by 15th August 2017â&#x20AC;Ś Good Luck!