Issue 22 - Summer 2016

A CHILD’S WAR
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
ROMAN DAY AT THE COLLECTION
9th August 2016 10am-3.30pm, The Collection
Find out what the Romans did for us, and the city
of Lincoln, at The Collection.
There will be Roman themed activities, suitable
for the whole family, including crafts. For a true
Lindum Colonia experience, follow the Roman
trail through the city, ending at The Collection.
20th-21st
August 2016,
10am-4pm
Discover what life for children was like in 1916
at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life from costumed
performers, and learn how the war affected them.
Hear about how the Scouts and the Girl Guides
performed their duty during the Great War.
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life will help you learn what life was like
in all walks of life for Lincolnshire ‘Yellowbellies’. Look out for the
fascinating vehicle collection, including an authentic WWI tank.
1940s DAY
Brayford Waterfront
21st August
2016,
10am-4.30pm
Celebrate the spirit of 1940s
Britain on Lincoln’s Brayford
Waterfront with a day of activities
full of atmosphere on this summery
Sunday for a 1940s celebration.
You can expect live music from a 1940s performer, swing dance
lessons, Second World War military displays, and hopefully a flypast
from Lincolnshire’s own Lancaster bomber. Trade stalls will offer a
shopping opportunity for some period gifts including a number of
service charity stalls to raise money for the services today.
MEDIEVAL LIFE
& LAUGHTER
28th-29th August 2016
11am-5pm
Lincoln Medieval
Bishop’s Palace
Journey back in time and
meet the knights Templar at
Lincoln Medieval Bishop’s
Palace – expect tantalizing
tales, clashing combat and
mini-knight recruitment.
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.
LEADENHAM
END OF SEASON
POLO TOURNAMENT
3rd-4th September 2016
11am-4pm
Leadenham Polo Club
Bring a picnic and blanket
for a summer’s day out
to enjoy live polo at
Leadenham Polo Club home
tournament.
This tournament takes place
on the last weekend of the
summer holidays and is a
great way to round off the
polo season.
There will be Pimms for sale
and a BBQ to help make it a
great day out for all visitors.
Bring a blanket and chairs
and your own picnic if you
wish to enjoy a day of sport
in Lincolnshire.
Photo: Ben Abel.
LINCOLN
MORRIS
FESTIVAL
3rd September 2016 10am-5pm
Groups of dancers will perform
in Lincoln city centre and
Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. The
celebrations will see around 250
dancers and more than 20 Morris
groups sing, dance to music and
clash sticks in colourful costumes.
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