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Spring is here and Easter is fast 

approaching, which means an 

extra couple of days off and some quality time to 

spend at home with the family. It also means we 

can indulge in some tasty foods and look forward 

to Discover Lincolnshire Weekend (24-25 March). 

As the sun begins to rise higher in the sky and the days 

become longer, it’s the perfect time to blow away the 

cobwebs and get out and about exploring with the family. 

We’ve listed lots of free things to do for Discover Lincolnshire 

Weekend which you can see at VisitLincoln.com/discover 

There’s also so many great events taking place. Lincoln 

Performing Arts Centre, Lincoln Drill Hall and The Collection 

are once-again joining together to promote their family 

friendly activities under the banner of EGGCITE. This year 

will also include Lincoln Cathedral and hopefully the Terry 

O’Toole Theatre in North Hykeham, and there is a brand new 

Easter panto ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at the New Theatre Royal. 

2018 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal 

Air Force and we’re joining in with the national anniversary 

just look at www.VisitLincoln.com/raf for the latest events 

and activities. 

Lincolnshire has a fascinating connections with the 

RAF past, present and future. Don’t miss the Bastion in the 

Air exhibition at RAF Scampton and The Collection (April 

– September) which links to the educational programme 

Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire is doing with schools across 

the county; and if you liked the Lincoln Knights’ Trail last 

year look out for a new art trail across the city and 

surrounding countryside called ‘100 Voices’ (see page 36). 

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NEWS 

Desperate Dad 

As if we didn’t have enough extra curricular 

activities to keep up with, a brand new one 

has recently entered our stratosphere. 

In addition to football, aikido, 

swimming and drama classes, 

ballet has now made an 

unexpected yet more than 

welcome appearance. 

Never the shrinking violet, 

my comedic youngest has 

thoroughly embraced his 

artistic side and thrown 

toeing the line... 

himself headlong into these 

new dance sessions with 

great aplomb. 

It seems he has a real knack 

for the theatricals – I can’t 

think where he gets it from? 

His pointed toe could 

have your eye out and 

his technique is being 

honed every week, he’ll be 

Nutcracking with the best of 

them in no time at all for sure. 

Completely outnumbered 

– with a boy to girl ratio to 

get many a red-blooded male 

more than a little hot under 

the collar – he dons his shorts 

and vest with glee and skips 

off into the studio without a 

backward glance. 

It’s really a joy to watch, as 

engulfed in a sea of pink 

leotards he remains totally 

unfazed taking up expert 

position on the mat ready for 

action. 

It’s in stark contrast to my 

football-loving eldest, who 

always looks on in scorn, 

thoroughly put out at being 

dragged across town to 

satisfy his brother’s latest 

whim. 

But isn’t that what life’s 

really all about? It’s our 

differences that make us 

who we are and I’m always 

happy to encourage my boys’ 

penchants, within reason of 

course. 

“The world would be 

a pretty boring place 

if we all supported 

Chelsea FC and 

perhaps slightly more 

bewildering if all of 

us harboured secret 

ambitions to star in 

our own Swan Lakes.” 

Yet this new activity has not 

been unduly foisted upon him, 

pushy parent I most certainly 

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am not. It was something he 

asked to try, spurred on no 

doubt by his weekly theatre 

group escapades. 

He’s been treading the 

boards for a good few years 

now, with summer and 

Christmas stage shows major 

highlights in our extended 

family calendar. 

With a true love for musicals, 

thanks to ‘Mamma Mia!’ 

ABBA were never off his 

junior iPod a few years back 

and you’d regularly find 

him charging around the 

house belting out ‘Money, 

Money, Money’ of a Saturday 

afternoon. 

And with his confidence 

growing all the time, it’s been 

a privilege to watch him 

blossom from timid toddler 

into strutting seven-year-old, 

with dance floor moves that 

would give John Travolta a 

serious run for his money. 

Extended parts in school 

plays are now starting to 

appear – a leading role soon 

to be in the pipeline I’ll wager 

He’s always been one to 

relish a new challenge and 

strive to be different, yet 

able to rub along affably 

with everyone at the same 

time, admirable qualities 

I’m pleased to observe 

as he grows more fiercely 

independent each day. 

This I put squarely down to 

his Portuguese ancestry. A 

fire and passion in his belly 

is clear for all to see which 

I’m sure will stand him in very 

good stead for whatever path 

of life he eventually chooses. 

Always the life and soul of 

a party, you can hear him 

coming a mile off, ‘quiet 

voices’ ever the challenge 

at the dinner table and calm 

down times. 

Yet with one of kindest 

hearts you could ever wish 

to encounter, he seems to 

take everything in his stride 

and treat all he meets with 

an exuberant energy and 

infectious enthusiasm one 

can only marvel at. 

It is this exemplary attitude 

that has seen him fit so 

well into his latest dramatic 

episode no doubt. 

“Indeed he seems 

to thrive in these 

new fish-out-ofwater 

territories - no 

unjust prejudices or 

preconceptions exist 

for ballet boy here.” 

He’s already struck up a 

pleasing bond with another 

of his male compatriots, 

but as long as he’s dancing 

he seems just as happy as 

L(B)arry. 

We could all certainly learn 

a good thing or two from 

his constant positivity and 

inclusive outlook. 

Of course adding yet another 

‘terrifying experience’ to our 

already cluttered calendar 

doesn’t come without its 

challenges. 

Weekends seem more of 

a blur than ever before at 

present, but if the boys are 

content then so am I (mostly). 

And even if my little Wayne 

Sleep never graces another 

stage or decides to keep his 

feet firmly on the ground in 

a few months’ time, at least 

we’ll have given it a jolly 

good go. 

Never ones to ‘tiptoe’ around 

a topic – we just couldn’t be 

prouder of our budding 

Billy Elliot. 

Barry Wood is an ex journalist now working 

for the NHS in Lincolnshire. A father of two 

boys and husband to one Portuguese wife, 

he blogs regularly as Desperate Dad. 

Read more adventures: 

barrylwood.wordpress.com 

Facebook: Desperate Dad 

Twitter: @Dad_Desperate 


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NEWS 

Holiday magic 

top tips for planning a trip to disneyland paris... 

Thinking of visiting Disneyland Paris in 2018 but feeling 

bamboozled by the array of options on offer? Here, 

Molly’s Guide columnist Sam Curtis shares her top tips 

for getting the most out of your stay. 

Firstly, congratulations on your 

choice of holiday destination. If you 

are planning a trip to Disneyland 

Paris, especially this summer as 

the park welcomes a host of Marvel 

superheroes, you are in for a funfilled 

experience. 

But let’s get this out of the way 

early on - if you’re looking to 

relax and recharge your batteries, 

Disneyland Paris (or ‘DLP’ as it will 

be shortened to herewith) is not, at 

least in my experience, the place to 

chill out. 

It is, however, a place of wonder, 

of visual and aural stimulation, of 

nausea-inducing rollercoaster rides, 

of crowds, queues and Disney 

magic by the bucketload. 

A trip to DLP may also prove to be 

a surprisingly emotional experience. 

I can’t explain why – maybe it’s 

because most Disney films make 

for sentimental viewing but I found 

my five-day stay was a bit like 

opening the floodgates to a river of 

childhood movie memories, from 

Peter Pan to Star Wars. 

I never thought I’d well-up after 

giving Pluto a hug (despite being 

fully aware there was an actor inside 

the costume) or be ridiculously 

excited to see Mickey Mouse 

walking around the park. 

As for meeting Darth Vader – that 

was utterly terrifying. The memory 

of him pointing his finger at me and 

clenching his fist in an ‘I could crush 

your windpipe kind of way’ will last 

a lifetime. 

No, I wasn’t expecting to 

experience the degree of 

excitement, awe and wonder that 

I did. 

The thing to remember about DLP is 

there is so much to see and do that 

if I were to recount every detail of 

my stay, you’d be bored rigid, plus, 

I could probably write enough to fill 

a book. 

So, rather than have you nod off, 

here are a few of my favourite 

things... 

THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY 

My ‘must-see’ has to be the 

fireworks display over Sleeping 

Beauty Castle. We positioned 

ourselves about halfway down Main 

Street, grabbed a hot chocolate from 

a nearby vendor and had a group 

hug while the spectacle unfolded. 

The pyrotechnics are amazing, as 

you’d expect, as is the light show 

projected onto the castle walls. 

Add a Disney soundtrack and 

iconic moments from some of the 

most memorable Disney films and 

something will undoubtedly stir in 

your soul. If it doesn’t, get someone 

to check your pulse… 

THE LIVE SHOWS 

We saw several shows inside the 

parks. They offer the chance to 

take the weight off your (extremely 

tired) feet. The Action! Stunt Show 

Spectacular was 45 minutes of 

adrenalin-fuelled motor action and 

youngsters may be excited to see 

Lightning McQueen from Cars in 

action, too. And we didn’t see it for 

ourselves but everyone raves about 

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. 

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THE RIDES 

Be aware there are height restrictions 

on quite a lot of the rides. My 

then three-year-old was just five 

centimetres too short for the more 

thrilling rides like Big Thunder 

Mountain (a runaway train ride), the 

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the 

Star Tours experience. Staff on the 

gates will not be cajoled into letting 

youngsters ride if they’re not tall 

enough and rightly so – Disney takes 

the safety of its guests very seriously. 

If you can train your child to make 

puppy-dog eyes at gate attendants, 

they might offer them a fast track 

pass to come back in a year or two, 

when they have grown an inch. 

Tip: If you want to beat the queues, buy 

fast track passes, especially if visiting 

during the school holidays. 

THE CHARACTERS 

Did I queue to get my picture 

taken with Jessie from Toy Story, 

Spider-Man (who was even more 

charismatic in the flesh), Pluto and 

Jungle Book’s Baloo and King Louie? 

You betcha. You will, too. 

GETTING THERE 

You can get to DLP via car and 

ferry, plane or train. My family and 

I opted to travel on Eurostar. We 

caught the 7.45am train from Newark 

to King Cross, giving us plenty of 

time to make the 10.15am Eurostar 

departure which travels directly to 

Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy train station. 

Going through passport control is 

quick and easy, much like you’d 

experience if you catch a flight. By 

10.45 we were speeding through 

the English countryside towards the 

Channel Tunnel, with a glass of red 

wine in one hand and a ham sarnie 

from our packed lunch in the other. 

Tip: If staying at a Disney hotel, it’s worth 

paying a little bit extra to have your bags 

transported to your hotel from the train 

station, that way, you can get off the train 

and go straight into the parks. 

STAYING THERE 

We stayed at Disney’s Santa Fe 

Hotel, which has a Cars theme. 

Rooms are more than adequate for a 

family of four. Regular shuttle buses 

run to and from the park - the longest 

we had to wait to catch one was 10 

minutes. Alternatively, the Disney 

Village is a pleasant 15-20 minute 

walk away. Don’t forget to take some 

croissants from breakfast so you can 

feed the fish that live in the river that 

runs alongside the walkway. We 

couldn’t work out what kind they are 

but they are BIG. This was one of the 

highlights for my family! 

FOOD AND DRINKS 

We opted for a full-board package 

and were issued with dining vouchers 

that were valid at most of the 

restaurants inside both Disney parks, 

as well as selected Disney hotels. As 

a result, we spent a lot of time eating. 

Restaurants in the park serve a 

variety of different foods, from spicy, 

Middle Eastern dishes at Restaurant 

Agrabah to international cuisine at 

the Restaurant de Stars. What we 

didn’t realise was that we could have 

cashed in our vouchers at any of the 

Disney fast-food outlets, instead of 

opting for a sit-down meal. 

Tip: Book your dining options in advance 

where possible, especially if you have 

younger children. If you don’t have a 

reservation, queuing for a table can take 

up to an hour. If you don’t buy a dining 

package – fill up at breakfast and take 

as many snacks as you can fit inside a 

rucksack into the park. Drinks (soft or 

alcoholic) are also horrendously expensive, 

so again, take as many as you can in your 

suitcase. There are drinking fountains 

around the park, so you can fill up a plastic 

bottle and keep hydrated that way, too. 

MERCHANDISE 

You may need to remortgage if 

you are planning on bringing home 

gifts from DLP. As an example, 

the Minnie Mouse headband that 

everyone seems to wear costs 20 

euros – so roughly 20 quid. Instead, 

head to Primark, or George at Asda 

before you go and stock up on 

Disney merchandise this side of the 

English Channel. Then pack it in your 

suitcase and when your children are 

pestering for a Buzz Lightyear T-shirt, 

produce one from your holdall. Your 

bank manager will thank you for it. 

STAY COMFORTABLE 

Fitbit wearers – make sure yours is 

fully charged and on your wrist at all 

times. We clocked up 20,000 steps in 

one day. Seriously though – be ready 

for the amount of walking you’ll do 

and wear sensible footwear. Take a 

pushchair for under-fives – it can be 

pretty exhausting for them, although 

you can hire wheels for a nonreturnable 

20 euros a day (ouch). 

THE WEATHER 

Yes, it’s Paris and yes the climate is 

similar to that of the UK so pack for 

a mixed bag of rain and sunshine. 

We went in May and it was both 

boiling hot and pretty nippy all in the 

same day. If visiting in the winter, 

take thermals, it can get really cold 

queuing when it’s minus two below. 

THE BALLOONS 

Do yourself a favour, just say no 

if your little one has their heart set 

on a Mickey Mouse balloon. That 

way you’ll avoid the tantrum when 

the string slips through their fingers 

and you both watch on helplessly 

as 10 euros disappears into the 

stratosphere. 

DO YOUR RESEARCH 

The following websites may be useful 

if planning a trip. 

The official DLP website: www. 

disneylandparis.co.uk 

Eurostar: www.eurostar.com 

Magic Breaks is a Disney specialist 

travel agency and staff have a 

comprehensive knowledge of all 

things Disney: www.magicbreaks. 

co.uk 

Join the Facebook group called 

Disneyland Paris Tips For Brits. Does 

exactly what it says on the tin. 

LAST WORD 

It has been 247 days since I last 

visited DLP. My children have asked 

me roughly 400 times when will we 

be going back and my youngest 

insists I measure him regularly to see 

if he has grown enough to go on the 

Star Tours ride (he was too small last 

year). So, if this is your first time at 

DLP, start saving because one visit 

probably isn’t going to be enough. 


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NEWS 

Seasonal fun 

When I was a child, there was really only 

one major celebration in the calendar. 

Christmas. Christmas was most 

definitely where it was at. But there’s 

a contender for the Christmas crown. 

Easter is now a pretty big deal. 

Here in the UK we spend almost £4bn* on food, 

drink and gifts on what has become the second 

biggest event in the religious (and therefore 

social) calendar. 

To give you a sense of perspective we spend 

around £77bn at Christmas time as a nation, so 

Easter has a way to go to catch up but still, we 

are talking FOUR BILLION pounds. 

I could have a rant about how we have lost 

the true spirit of Christmas and Easter to 

commercialism and how it wasn’t like that back 

in the day. But there’s no going back to a time 

when children received one or two eggs and the 

Easter Bunny was still very much hiding out in its 

American burrow. 

So, it’s probably just easier to embrace it. But 

which is best? There’s only one way to find 

out… fight! 

Sadly, I can’t pitch a Christmas tree against 

a giant Easter egg, Harry Hill style, so you’ll 

just have to read on and draw your own 

conclusions… 

THE WEATHER 

Christmas: It’s usually freezing outside. 

Sometimes, however, December temperatures 

don’t plummet quite low enough and just when 

you are counting on a cold snap so you can 

store your turkey in the shed, you find yourself 

dealing with an unseasonably warm spell and 

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christmas vs easter: which is best? 

no room in your fridge for all of that festive food. 

And worse than that, no way of chilling your 

celebratory bottle of prosecco. 

Easter: Generally, the weather is warmer, 

sometimes so much so you can leave off wearing 

your big coat in favour of an anorak to go on that 

egg hunt around the garden. But the weather can 

be just as unpredictable in spring. I once spent 

an Easter weekend at Butlins in Skegness at the 

end of March and we woke up to several feet of 

snow. We made snowmen by the sea. 

It was a surreal experience. 

THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 

Most schools take a two-week break for 

Christmas and the same again at Easter, so this 

round looks like it could end in a tie. 

However, there is a distinct difference between 

the two. During the Easter break parents don’t 

generally spend at least 50 per cent of it running 

around like headless turkeys doing the following: 

1. Making sure Santa has done his job correctly 

when it comes to gifts. 

2. Buying the entire contents of their local 

supermarket in preparation for Christmas dinner 

and catering for at least seven buffets over the 

festive period. 

However, Easter is a moveable feast during the 

calendar so savvy working parents know they 

can count on getting a long weekend off. With 

the Christmas break, whichever day it falls on, 

December 25th feels like a Sunday. 

THE SHOPS 

In the run-up to Christmas, the shops are open 

24-7 and Amazon will deliver parcels overnight if 

you have a Prime account, some postcodes even 

enjoy a four-hour delivery turnaround. Winning! 

On Easter Sunday, the shops are closed! Closed, I 

tell you! It’s the end of the world. Buy extra bread 

and milk in case you run out during the 24 hours 

the supermarkets aren’t trading. 

THE TV SPECIALS 

Christmas TV is definitely better than Easter TV. 

Who doesn’t love the festive films, Doctor Who 

special and the CBeebies Pantomime? 

Whereas if Channel 4 screens Watership Down 

again this year, as it has for the last couple of 

years over Easter, there will be yet more parents 

complaining that a film about bunnies has left 

their children traumatised. Here’s a tip: Don’t let 

sensitive youngsters watch it. It doesn’t end well...

THE ACTIVITIES 

Is it even Christmas if you haven’t done at least 

three or more of the following with your family? 

Ridden on the ‘Polar Express’; visited Santa in his 

grotto; watched a pantomime; made Christmas 

cards as a ‘craft activity’; frozen to death in town 

for the ‘lights switching on ceremony’; watched 

Elf the movie. The list is endless. 

It’s exhausting. 

Easter is not without its own traditions but most 

are decidedly more low-key than the Christmas 

offerings. The popularity of Easter Egg hunts 

has grown over the last few years. These days 

you can buy baskets and Easter Egg hunt kits 

or follow an Easter trail at various places around 

the county from Belton House near Grantham to 

Boultham Park in Lincoln, to name a few. 

WHAT TO WEAR 

Christmas: It’s all about the jumpers. I buy a new 

one every year. You can never own enough in my 

opinion. My youngest child (he’s four) will happily 

wear anything with a reindeer or catchy festive 

slogan on it, whereas I have to shop smarter for 

my daughter who is 12. She will wear festive 

leggings but scoffs at anything else. She scoffs 

at me too, when I wear my ‘Prosecco-ho-ho-ho’ 

jumper. I can’t think why. 

Easter: While the Easter jumper 

is yet to catch on, you can 

find plenty of themed clothing 

items featuring bunnies or 

chicks in the shops. Your 

child may also be tasked with 

making an Easter bonnet for a 

school parade. I try not to get 

too competitive about such 

things. I remember spending 

hours making a bonnet for my 

daughter which featured a nest crafted out of real 

moss with three chicks inside. It was a work of 

art. The winning bonnet consisted of a straw hat 

with an animatronic bird that cheeped attached to 

it. No moss, no nest, nothing... but I’m not bitter. 

THE MASCOTS 

Christmas has reindeers. 

Easter has not one but three cute fluffy creatures 

to choose from: Chicks – they cheep, they’re 

fluffy and fit in the palm of your hand; bunnies 

– fluffy, cuddly, fit in two hands; lambs – (gah, 

probably because a traditional roast dinner on 

Easter Sunday is lamb, so let’s not dwell on that 

too much). But still, lambs – fluffy, cuddly – fit on 

your lap and you can bottle feed them at Rand 

Farm Park, near Lincoln. 

Easter wins. 

THE GIFTS 

Now, this rather depends on your perspective 

about spending money on gifts. I struggle with 

the consumerism. Getting the balance right of 

having happy children who have received their 

dream toy and happy children who have been 

spoiled to death is a fine line. I try and aim for 

the former. 

At Easter, there is much less pressure about 

gifting. Firstly, children’s expectations 

are lower. However, they may expect a 

certain kind of chocolate. My children 

have become accustomed to receiving a 

golden Lindt bunny. And they won’t be 

fobbed off by the Aldi version. 

THE ICONS 

Santa: Everyone loves Father Christmas. 

He symbolises hope, love, magic and 

kindness. 

The Easter Bunny: I’m sorry Hoppy – you’ve got 

some serious ground to cover before you’ll reach 

the mass 

appeal of Santa. Although, I personally find a 

giant bunny delivering chocolate more appealing 

than an old, overweight, bearded guy sneaking 

into my house while I sleep. Even if he does leave 

me a bottle of Chanel perfume. 

So, Easter versus Christmas. Which is best? 

Was it a tie? I’ve lost count. 

*Spending statistics from 

www.statista.com 

Newspaper columnist Sam Curtis, 47, lives 

in Lincoln, in a house that’s not as clean or 

tidy as she’d like with her husband Leigh and 

their two children, Lottie, 12, and Louie, 4 

You can follow Sam on: 

Twitter: @sammanfa 

Instagram: sammanfa1 

Facebook: SamCurtisWrites 


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Easter 

Eggsploration 

Join us on 

1 st April 

10am-5pm 

Sunday 1 & BH Monday 2 April 

Enjoy family fun and an Easter 

trail in the wild gardens. 

11am-4.30pm.Garden admission applies. 

www.doddingtonhall.com 

01522 694308 | Lincoln LN6 4RU | 

Fun for all the family... 

Easter Sunday – FREE bus service 

from Lincoln City Centre Barbican Bus Stop, St Mary’s Street - 

also Park & Ride from Teal Park Whisby Road - both start: 10am 

OPEN TIMES: 

Mon-Fri 11am-4pm May-Oct 

Sundays 10am-4pm May-Oct 

Sundays 1pm-4pm Nov-April 

• School visits welcome 

ADMISSION: ADULTS £7 

ACCOMPANIED CHILDREN 

UNDER 18 FREE 

Please use one of our free buses as 

parking only available to Blue Badge 

holders at the Museum 

Tel: 01522 500566 

WHISBY ROAD, 

See 

page 49 for 

discount 

voucher 

NORTH HYKEHAM LN6 3QT 

www.lvvs.org.uk 

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EDUCATION 

Kingsdown Nursery 

30 fr hours available at 

kingsdown nursery school... 

30 Funded Hours for eligible 3 and 4 year olds. 

15 Funded Hours for eligible 2 year old and 

all 3 and 4 year old. Sessions are available to 

buy, morning, afternoons or full days for nonfunded 

2 year olds or as a top up to the 15 

hours funded for 3 and 4 year olds. 

Do you have a 2, 3 or 4 year old? If so, do you know 

that the Government is providing funding for some 2 

year olds, and all 3 and 4 year olds to attend Kingsdown 

Nursery for 15 hours or 30 hours a week? Young 

children can have great fun playing with or alongside 

other children, exploring paint, water, clay and playing 

outside in a safe, well-equipped play area. As well as 

the benefits for the children, having a nursery place at 

Kingsdown, can give parents and carers a welcome 

break from the demands of a busy toddler or young 

child. It can give you extra time to go shopping, do 

some housework, look after the baby, take a college 

course, do extra hours at work or just have a cup of 

coffee in peace and quiet, and drink it while it’s still hot! 

Most children attend Kingsdown for 5 mornings or 5 

afternoons. We also offer full days from 8.45 – 3.25 

p.m. There is a breakfast and after school club if you 

need a longer day. Coming regularly helps children 

develop friendships and positive relationships with staff 

and other children. Families who are not eligible for 

the Government 2 year funding often buy one or two 

sessions a week to help their child develop their social 

skills ready for starting in our 3-4 year old nursery class. 

At Kingsdown we offer a wonderful engaging 

environment, both indoors and outdoors. Children 

have access to top quality resources and fully 

qualified staff, both teachers and Early Years 

Practitioners. We teach children to share, take turns, 

learn about letters and numbers, paint, write and 

draw, ride, climb, explore and investigate. 

Throughout the year, Kingsdown provides 

many opportunities for children to experience 

nature in all its forms. Each spring, we 

have a bird’s nesting box with a camera in 

and children eagerly watch the laptop to 

see if eggs have hatched yet. Kingsdown 

is fortunate to be near Birchwood Nature Park and 

we regularly take groups of children for walks there, 

to look for mini-beasts and to study the changing 

seasons. 

All children have weekly music lessons with Pete the 

Music Man. Pete brings his Double Bass and Guitar 

and enough musical instruments for all children to 

have a go! We also have Stuart from Meet the Beasts 

in with his exotic pets, snakes, lizards, spiders, 

insects and snails. 

Children can wear their own clothes but many wear 

our uniform of red, blue or purple polo shirt and 

sweatshirt. Children invariably join in with messy 

activities at nursery and if they have their Kingsdown 

uniform on, they are hard wearing and will stand up to 

the demands of a busy day at nursery! 

For more information and a look round, 

please call in or T: 01522 684335 

E: enquiries@kingsdownnuseryschool.co.uk 

Facebook: Kingsdown Nursery School 

www.kingsdownnurseryschool.co.uk 


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Story Time this Easter! 

10 April, 12 April, 17 April 

& 19 April 2018 

11am & 1pm each day 

The Education Team bring 

the story of Easter alive 

with this interact story 

time session in the 

Cathedral. 

Find out more at: 

www.lincolncathedral.com 

Story Time is included in the Cathedral’s 

entry charge. Children must be accompanied 

by an adult. No booking necessary.

explore, discover, be inspired... 

FAMILY WOW DAY 

Join us for Family Wow Day on 

Saturday 1 September 2018 

between 1pm and 4pm. 

Take part in fun activities for children and help to 

make a giant sea-monster in the Nave. Take the 

‘monster good and evil’ trail around the Cathedral 

and make your own sea-monster collage based on 

beasts found in the Wren Library. Wow day ends 

with a thank you service at 3.30pm. 

All activities are included in the Cathedral’s normal 

entry charge, family tickets are available. Children 

must be accompanied by an adult and no booking 

is necessary. 

THE QUEEN OF HEARTS’ 

JAM TARTS AND TEA 

WITH THE MAD HATTER! 

On Saturday 7 April, the Cathedral is 

opening its doors to welcome you to a 

unique family event that will fill the Nave. 

We would like to invite you and your 

family to join us in the Cathedral for a 

Mad Hatter’s tea party. 

The Nave will be transformed into a wonderland fit for 

a magical tea party. Some special guests will be joining 

us for some jam tarts and there will be an opportunity 

for you to meet them and have your picture taken. 

When you enter Wonderland and find your seat at the 

tea party tables you will find your own goodie box 

waiting for you. Inside you will discover some of the 

Queen of Hearts’ jam tarts along with other surprises 

for you to enjoy. There will be entertainment and 

activities throughout the tea party; you can all leave 

looking like the White Rabbit! 

The perfect way to end your Easter holidays and a 

lovely day out for the whole family. An opportunity 

for you to come and have tea and treats in Lincoln 

Cathedral. We look forward to greeting you all and 

welcoming you into our Cathedral Wonderland. 

There will be two tea parties on Saturday 7 April: 

10am-11.30am and 1.30pm-3pm. 

Tickets are available from LincolnCathedral.com 

Accessible seats can be booked on 01522 504394 

Everyone attending must purchase a ticket. Adults will 

be allocated seats at the table to accompany 

the child/children. 

EDUCATION 

Lincoln Cathedral 

STORY TIME AT 

LINCOLN CATHEDRAL 

Join the Cathedral’s Education 

Team for Story Time and learn 

more about the story of Easter. 

These interactive sessions bring the 

story to life with the use of props and fun 

activities. Interactive story time sessions 

take place at 11am and 1pm on 10 April, 

12 April, 17 April & 19 April 2018. 

Story time is suitable for children under 

five. Children must be accompanied by 

an adult. No booking is necessary. 


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EDUCATION 

Newton Academy 

newton academy – the science club for girls 

A new academy aimed at encouraging young girls 

to pursue careers in science and technology 

has been launched in Lincoln. 

The Newton Academy – the 

Science Club for girls – was 

set up by the University of 

Lincoln in 2014 to take girls 

on a 3-year scientific voyage 

of discovery. Since then over 

eighty Year 6 girls from across 

Lincolnshire have enrolled and 

have attended our Saturday 

Club events. 

The Saturday Club is a series of 

Saturday morning science and 

technology-themed workshops 

consisting of hands-on 

activities and projects, 

designed to work alongside the 

National Curriculum, that will 

inspire and enthuse the next 

generation of female scientists 

and engineers. The Programme 

has included the Robotics 

Big Launch; Spud Science; 

The Chemistry Christmas 

Cracker; The Engineering 

EGGstravaganza!; Pharmacy 

Phacts; and a visit to the 

Big Bang Fair at the NEC, 

Birmingham. 

The Academy has been created 

as part of the University of 

Lincoln’s Athena SWAN 

project, acknowledging the 

Institution’s commitment to 

improving the representation of 

women in science, engineering, 

technology and mathematics 

(STEM). 

To improve the representation 

of female academics in some 

STEM areas (particularly 

in physics, mathematics, 

engineering and computer 

science) we have to attract 

more girls to these subjects 

at School level (e.g. currently 

only 20% of Physics A-level 

students are female). We believe 

that early engagement is the 

key to increasing the popularity 

of STEM subjects among our 

girls. The Academy, therefore, 

aims to inspire 10–14 year olds 

in STEM subjects – subjects that 

research shows they are less likely 

to pursue – opening their eyes 

to the possibilities of what they 

can achieve, and encouraging 

them to consider post-16 study in 

STEM subjects... and ultimately, 

of course, to pursue science and 

technology careers. But most of 

all, the Newton Academy is all 

about showing young girls that 

science can be fun! There are 

currently 120 girls taking part. 

Girls enrol in the Academy at the 

end of Year 6 and stay until the 

end of Year 9. During their three 

years, ‘Newton Girls’ will take 

part in projects that develop their 

confidence, their enthusiasm for 

STEM, and essential problemsolving 

and critical thinking 

skills. They will develop leadership 

skills and the confidence to 

challenge any preconceptions 

that may prevent them from 

pursuing and being successful in 

any STEM field. 

For more on the Newton Academy and details of how you can sign 

up for future years please go to www.newton.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk 

YouTube: Newton Academy the Science Club for Girls 

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Easter 2018

The Newton Academy 

The Science 

Club for Girls 

Girls at the end of 

their Primary education (Year 6) 

from across Lincolnshire are invited 

to enrol in the Academy and... 

join our 

SATURDAY 

CLUB! 

The Saturday Club is a series of Saturday morning 

science and technology-themed workshops consisting 

of hands-on activities and projects, designed to 

work alongside the National 

Curriculum, that will inspire 

and enthuse the next 

generation of female 

scientists and engineers. 

The Newton Academy 

– the Science Club for Girls 

was set up by the University 

of Lincoln in June 2014 

to take girls on a 3-year 

scientific voyage of discovery. 

For further information and details 

of how to enrol on the Programme, visit our blog: 

newton.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk 

YouTube: Newton Academy Science Club for Girls 

Email: newton@lincoln.ac.uk 

INSPRING THE NEXT 

GENERATION 

ENROLLMENT OPENS 

1st April 2018 

Don’t miss out!

Well laid 

foundations 

last a 

100% 

scholarship 

success 

lifetime 

An enriched foundation 

stage curriculum

An inspiring 

and creative 

learning 

environment 

Find us on social media 

ISA National Award 

winners for Excellence 

in Performing Arts 

100% pass 

rate for 11+ 

Limited spaces available 

for reception in 2018 

Why don’t you come and join us at 

Burton Hathow and see what a difference 

it makes to your child’s learning? 

Telephone: 01522 274616 

Email: info@burtonhathow.co.uk 

www.burtonhathow.co.uk

Think 

Excellence 

Think North Kesteven Academy 

At North Kesteven Academy students and staff work 

together to build a community within school, providing 

an enjoyable and challenging environment in which 

our young people can flourish. 

Opening Mornings: (8th, 9th, 10th 11th May) 

Aimed at Year 4 and 5 primary school students and 

their parents / carers, our Opening Mornings offer a 

guided tour of the school and an introduction to 

real life at the academy. 

To book your Open Morning place 

please call 01522 881010 

For more information about 

North Kesteven Academy 

visit www.nkacademy.co.uk 

North Kesteven Academy 

@ThinkNKAcademy 

Think Together, Think Support, Think Achievement, Think Ambition - Think NK Academy. 

www.nkacademy.co.uk enquiries@nkacademy.co.uk 01522 881010

striving for success... 

Lincoln Minster Preparatory School has 

been listed in the Sunday Times Parent 

Power Top 100 Preparatory Schools 

for the second year running, soaring up 

the league table to 44th place. 

Schools are ranked by aggregated average scaled 

scores achieved by children in reading, spelling, 

grammar and maths in their SATs tests taken at 

the end of the primary phase in Year 6. 

In 2016 the school, which is not academically 

selective, ranked in the Top 100 for the first time 

in 90th position. Just one year later it has soared 

to 44th position as a result of pupils’ attainment in 

the summer term. 

This comes just weeks after a highly successful 

ISI inspection which graded the school as 

‘Excellent’ for pupils’ personal development 

and ‘Good’ (with Excellent features) for pupils’ 

achievements. 

Head of the Preparatory School, Fiona Thomas, 

who has led the Prep School since 2012 said: 

“Being listed in the Top 50 Independent Prep 

Schools is a wonderful achievement for Lincoln 

EDUCATION 

Lincoln Minster School 

Minster School and comes at the same time 

as a more demanding curriculum and more 

rigorous SATs tests. The percentage of high 

scores achieved by our pupils is particularly 

impressive. At Lincoln Minster Preparatory 

School we have successfully managed to raise 

attainment, but have not compromised on our 

extensive enrichment offer, leading to a true 

education for life for every child.” 


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20 

Easter 2018

charity clothing range 

supporting leukaemia fight... 

A local business owner is helping to raise 

necessary funds for a young boy who has been 

tragically diagnosed with leukaemia - just one 

day after being sent home from school with 

what appeared to be a sore throat. 

Louth based Emma Jacklin - owner 

of ‘Oh Arthur’ clothing brand - saw 

a post on social media made by 

Josie Barron, owner of the popular 

‘Mummy Social’ website, who 

recently announced in a heartbreaking 

Facebook post that her 

son Dexter (4) had been diagnosed 

with the blood cancer in January. 

Emma is a keen follower of Mummy Social and was 

moved by the tragic news, and decided to take 

action to help. Recruiting her friend 

television presenter Helen Skelton, 

and best selling author Sarah Turner 

(‘The Unmumsy Mum’) - who are 

both involved with Mummy Social - to 

launch a clothing range. Dexter was 

asked to draw his own design for the 

range, which features him and his little 

sister Annabelle together underneath 

a rainbow. Dexter also chose his 

favourite charity - CLIC Sargent, the 

children’s cancer charity - which will 

benefit from the profits raised. 

Emma said: “What started with a sore throat - 

24 hours later a diagnosis of cancer is a parent’s 

absolute worst nightmare. As a parent it completely 

broke my heart. What if that was my little boy? 

HEALTH & SPORT 

Oh Arthur Clothing 

ABOVE: Dexter and his family 

LEFT: Emma and son Arthur 

“We cannot imagine 

the pain and upset 

the entire family 

are experiencing 

and so we wanted 

to do a little 

something to try 

and help. We want to 

make a difference by 

helping to raise as much 

money as possible, for 

not just Dexter but all the 

children affected by this horrendous disease. 

“Profits from each sale of the t-shirts will 

be donated, and we hope you get behind 

his campaign and help him to firmly kick 

cancer’s very large butt.” 

Visit: www.oharthur.co.uk/collections/donate4dex 

to buy & find out more about the ‘#Donate4Dex’ range. 

Facebook: @oharthurclothing Instagram: oh_arthur www.oharthur.co.uk 


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Schools do not hold eye tests 

Welcome to the wonderful world 

of Baby & Toddler Swimming 

What they see 

WE HAVE FREE 

CAR PARKING 

What you see 

Make sure your 

child’s eyes are ok 

At Clear View Opticians we welcome children 

of any age. Don’t wait until it’s too late. 

Book your child in now - it’s free! 

Private & NHS eye tests • Contact lens trials & aftercare 

169 Burton Road, 

Lincoln LN1 3LW 

01522 542121 

www.clearviewopticians.co.uk 

Dinky Dolphins aim is to prepare 

your precious little one with the 

essential life skill of learning to swim. 

Through fun and interactive sessions 

we are dedicated to enabling all 

levels of ability to learn to swim. 

We only swim in pools that 

are 32 degress as a minimum 

which provides a fantastic 

learning environment for all. 

A typical 10 week 

term is £110 and 

we offer a reward 

scheme which means 

you can earn free 

lessons by referring 

a friend. 

Visit www.dinkydolphins.co.uk 

to find a pool near you and turn 

your little one into a Dinky Dolphin 

Colour Dash 

is back with 

a new and 

exciting 

twist! 

SATURDAY 

12TH MAY 2018 

11am 

LINCOLNSHIRE 

SHOWGROUND 

GRANGE-DE-LINGS, 

LINCOLN LN2 2NA 

ADULT (16+) 

EARLY BIRD £20 

STANDARD £25 

CHILD (5-15YRS) 

EARLY BIRD £10 

STANDARD £15 

FAMILY - TWO ADULTS 

AND TWO CHILDREN 

EARLY BIRD £50 STANDARD £65 

Kindly supported by 

StBarnabasHospice.co.uk 

@StBarnabasLinc 

StBarnabasLinc 

Registered Charity No: 1053814 

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Easter 2018

there’s never too much of a good thing... 

At a time many parents think there’s too much chocolate around, 

mum-of-four Caroline Thain reckons there’s not nearly enough… 

What the actual heck has happened to 

chocolate? There’s a chocolate crisis. We are 

right in the middle of a sugar obsession, as 

prices rise but products shrink. And like many 

catastrophes, they’re blaming Brexit. 

Whenever I confess to random strangers in 

the village Co-op that I’m addicted to sugar, 

instead of thinking I’m odd, they engage in 

lengthy open discussion about how they are 

too and we talk of future diabetes fears, tooth 

loss and how it’s harder to give up than heroin 

- according to no scientist anywhere. 

But Cadbury keeps making changes. First they 

made my Dairy Milk different, then they shrunk 

my Creme Egg (I blame Br-eggs-it) and now 

they do weirdly small versions of Wispa, Flake 

and Twirl in packs of four. 

“Better for your 

pancreas perhaps 

but pants for 

your purse.” 

Do they even do normal 

size any more? And as 

much as I don’t do normal 

- and normal, as one of my 

quirkier friends told me, is 

just a setting on a washing 

machine - everyone knows 

if your Mars used to be big and now it’s small 

then that’s a rubbish deal. A Wilko four-pack 

Double Decker is more like a dinky decker, an 

Aldi-bought Mars bar is almost microscopic 

and don’t get me started on the multipack 

vanishing Flake. Is nothing sacred? 

It turns out ‘shrinkflation’ is a thing. Where 

ingredient costs rise for chocolate companies, 

instead of passing the price increase to the 

customer, they charge the same price for a 

smaller product. They don’t announce this 

though the weight is on the packaging. But 

who knows how much a Mars bar weighs? You 

just chuck it in the basket and go. You don’t 

realise it looks tiny compared to Mars bars in 

your memory. Until you get home and exclaim 

“Where’s the rest of it?” 

It’s not life threatening, a salacious scandal or 

connected to saving the planet so it doesn’t 

make big news. But it sucks. 

Us mums, we work hard 

for our chocolate thrills 

and when we stick that 

four-pack in the trolley 


Caroline Thain 

and part with our pound, we are implicitly 

saying we support these sneaky practices. 

It’s about so much more than chocolate. It’s 

politics. 

They don’t put on the wrapper “Now LESS 

Mars for your money” or “Check out this 

disappearing Double Decker”. I can’t because 

it’s already gone. Vanished. Disappeared. 

Gone because I ate it. And to be honest I ate 

all four. Because they’re so small and cheap. I 

accidentally might have bought two packets. 

This Easter, if indulging in more chocolate, 

check out the weight of what you’re buying 

before you buy. Large boxes and 

cheeky packaging can be deceptive and 

confectionary manufacturers can have a 

field day with Easter eggs. 

I know companies legally have to put 

weights on packages. But unless you 

are very bored, generally shoppers do not 

scrutinise these weights and compare them 

to the weights on the packaging of previously 

purchased products. 

If they keep reducing the sizes of chocolate 

bars, by the time our kids have grandkids, all 

the ‘standard’ size Mars bars will be teeny 

little Celebration size chocolates in their fiddly 

wrappers. And who 

would celebrate 

that? Not 

me. 


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Swimtime East Midlands 

putting the fun into 

swiing lessons... 

Swimming is a life skill that everyone should 

possess. We take this seriously at Swimtime East 

Midlands, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy 

yourself while you learn to swim with us. 

Our lessons for children are fun, and we seek to help your 

child feel absolutely safe whether it’s their first lesson, 

their first venture into deep water, or their first time in a 

more challenging class. It’s our aim that your child should 

progress through the STA Learn to Swim Programme at 

their own pace, but more importantly that they develop a 

love for being in the water that lasts a lifetime. 

If you are an adult learner, fun may not be the adjective 

that springs to mind when recalling your childhood lessons, 

but at Swimtime we think 

that you should enjoy your 

lessons just as much as 

our younger pupils. We 

want you to look forward 

to your time with us, and 

feel relaxed as you learn 

to swim or improve your 

existing swimming strokes. 

The Swimbabies and 

Swimtots classes that we 

offer are specialist classes 

for babies, toddlers and 

pre-school aged children. 

A parent or guardian joins 

the child in the water with 

a specially qualified teacher 

for a relaxed and fun 

swimming lesson. 

The classes will help 

your little one build water 

confidence, improve 

strength, balance and coordination. 

A series of fun 

songs, games and tasks 

will help your child explore 

the water at their own pace 

and build the foundation 

skills which will eventually 

lead to independent 

swimming. 

For further information 

T: 0115 790 0150 

E: eastmids@swimtime.org 

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Easter 2018

therapy for children... 

Brickwork have worked with children 

for many many years in a variety of 

settings including day nurseries, 

crèches, families homes, primary 

schools and secondary schools. 

I am Chelsey Harvey and I have always been 

very passionate about the emotional well-being 

of children and young people since experiencing 

some emotional difficulties at 16 years old 

myself. So when I had opportunity to train as a 

Counsellor for both adults and children I couldn’t 

wait to get qualified. 

I spent 3 years juggling being a mummy, 

working part-time and studying to make my 

dream become a reality. I can proudly say it was 

worth it. 

Since qualifying several years ago I have worked 

with lots of children and adults individually in 

therapy. 

I have my own private independent counselling 

practice based in Lincoln called Brickwork 

Therapeutic Counselling. I offer 

counselling to children 7 years + 

and depending on the individual 

offer 45 minute or 1 hour 

appointments. 

My first appointment with 

any new client whether they 

are a child or an adult is an 

assessment session. It is about 

information gathering, agreeing contracts and 

terms of therapy and assessing if counselling is 

the best service to meet the required need. And 

lastly but not by any means least it’s chance for 

the client to meet me and see if they feel they can 

work with me. 

I work in a variety of ways with my clients of all 

ages to ensure they get the most out of their 

therapy sessions. 

When working with children and young people 

specifically I often use toys, crafts, conversation 

cubes, sand, stories, art and dolls house etc if it’s 

appropriate dependant on their age, situation and 

development. 

There are endless reasons a child or young 

person may benefit from counselling. Children 

just like adults sometimes experience a mental 

health problem or struggle to process and 

understand something that has happened or 


Brickwork Therapeutic Counselling 

Some of the items used 

in therapy with children 

happening. In these circumstances counselling 

can be of huge benefit. Examples of things that 

children or young people may need support with 

are; bereavement, self-esteem, bullying, divorce, 

moving house or schools, sexuality, 

anger, anxiety, exam stress, confidence 

and eating disorders to name a few. 

Just like adults counselling gives the child 

a confidential space to talk about their 

problem without being judged. 

If you notice a change in your child’s 

behaviour and feel concerned that 

something is bothering them and feel counselling 

may be of benefit then you can contact me on 

enquiries@btcounselling.co.uk to discuss it 

further. 

Counselling is non- judgemental and entirely 

objective. Sometimes just knowing that can 

reassure a person to open up about what’s 

bothering them. 

I am available to 

work 7days a week 

including weekends. 

You can also view 

my profile on the 

counselling directory 

online just search 

B.T Counselling 

Chelsey Harvey 

Lincoln. 

For further information - E: enquiries@btcounselling.co.uk 


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ENTERTAINMENT 

Eggcite 2018 

eggcite! - city’s biggest children’s festival 

means bags of family fun! 

Join the party this Easter as the Lincoln 

Children’s Arts Festival celebrates its 

fifth anniversary. This year the New 

Theatre Royal and Lincoln Cathedral join 

Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln Performing 

Arts Centre (LPAC), The Collection, and 

Terry O’Toole Theatre, making it the 

biggest Eggcite! festival yet! 

From Thursday 29 March to Saturday 14 

April, all six city venues offer a packed 

programme of events and activities. From 

theatre to circus, storytelling to art and 

creative play, this is a festival for children of 

all ages…and their grown-ups! 

The festival begins on Thursday 29 March 

with an EASTER STORYTIME event for 

under 5s at The Collection. 

During the festival the 

museum is also running 

BRIEF ENCOUNTER 

TOURS, offering the 

chance to explore the 

fascinating artefacts on 

display (31 March & 4 April) 

and an ANCIENT GREEK 

FAMILY FUN DAY (10 

April). 

The Collection 

Reynard The Fox, Terry O’Toole Theatre 

CBBC’S CHRISTOPHER 

JOHNSON leads the way 

down the rabbit hole at 

the Theatre Royal in a 

spectacular production 

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Easter 2018

of ALICE IN 

WONDERLAND 

(Friday 30 March 

– Saturday 7 April). 

Brimming with 

music, stunning 

costumes and 

magical settings, it’s 

perfect for the whole 

family. 

Christopher Johnson 

Art plus magic plus science equals loads of 

fun with THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN at 

Lincoln Drill Hall on Sunday 1 April. 

The Drill Hall is 

marking the 250th anniversary of circus 

as an artform with a free performance by 

the riotous duo THE FLYING BAZAZI 

BROTHERS at St Marks on Thursday, 

April 5. This is followed by the interactive 

circus show THE PARTY in the venue’s 

auditorium. 

The interactive walk-in sculpture 

PENTALUM LUMINARIUM at LPAC 

has been likened to exploring a 

live painting. Or why not create 

your own art at the muchloved 

children’s writer Nick 

Sharratt’s BIG DRAW- 

ALONG (Thursday 12 April). 

And for monster lovers, 

there’s the LIL’PACS 

GRUFFALO creative 

storytelling session (Friday 13 

April) and MONSTERSAURUS 

(Saturday 14 April), the 

brand-new show from 

the creators of Aliens 

Love Underpants. 

Throughout 

the festival, take 

the Great Easter Egg 

Challenge, following 

the clues at each 

venue to claim 

a prize! 

The Amazing Bubble Man, 

Lincoln Drill Hall 

The Flying Bazazi Brothers 

Pentalum Luminarium, LPAC 

At Terry O’Toole Theatre, The Fabularium 

present REYNARD THE FOX (Saturday 7 April) 

featuring storytelling, puppetry, live music 

and amazing animal headpieces. You are 

also cordially invited to Lincoln Cathedral on 

Saturday 7 April for the MAD HATTER’S TEA 

PARTY – and look out for some very special 

guests and surprise tea party boxes. 

For full Eggcite! listings pick up a festival booklet at one of the six venues or visit the venue websites: 

www.lincolndrillhall.com, www.lpac.co.uk, www.newtheatreroyal.co.uk, 

www.thecollectionmuseum.com, www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk and www.lincolncathedral.com 


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ENTERTAINMENT 

New Youth Theatre 

With fabulous shows like 

Hairspray, The Addams Family, 

Disney’s Aladdin. Peter Pan and 

many more, young people from 

Lincolnshire get their chance to 

tread the boards and see what 

show business is really about. 

If you’re passionate about 

starring in your very own 

production and learning the 

craft of theatre, then here is 

your chance. 

Sessions available for young 

people aged 3-5, 5-8, 6-11 

and 9-16 years. New Youth 

Theatre, established in 2001, 

has gone from strength to 

strength; they have numerous 

legay blonde & oklahoma! 

Two fantastic productions to be performed at the Lincoln Drill Hall in July 2018 

by students aged 3-5, 5-8, 6-11 and 9-16 years. 

successful franchised centres in 

several counties. The founders 

themselves still teach 450 

children aged 3-16 each week 

and put on shows three times 

a year at local Theatres. 

New Youth Theatre also 

offer Holiday Camps, School 

Workshops and LMDA acting 

classes too. 

So whether it’s a fun time or 

a career in show business, 

New Youth Theatre is the place 

to be. 

2018 Summer Camp will be 

‘Circle Of Life’ Inspired by the 

Award - winning musical ‘The 

Lion King’. 

LAMDA classes also available 

- Call us for full details 

We have centres 

in Lincoln & Newark 

Rehearsals commence April 

2018 - Book your place 

online today on Facebook: 

nytlincoln; nytnewark; 

nyt_lincoln; nyt_newark. 

JOIN THE CAST! 

A production 

for young people 

‘Legally Blonde’ 

and ‘Oklahoma!’ 

To join the cast & book your place, call New Youth Theatre Head Office on 01522 787601 

or visit: www.newyouththeatre.co.uk 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Easter 2018

discover places for fr... 

Find great things to do whatever the 

weather at North Kesteven District 

Council’s exciting visitor attractions. These 

venues are free to visit all year round and 

offers something for all ages which makes 

a great day out (or two) for all the family! 

Not only does Cranwell Aviation Heritage 

Museum tell the fascinating story of historic RAF 

Cranwell, it also has interactive exhibits including a 

flight simulator which challenges you to land a Jet 

Provost on the runway before your fuel runs out! 

On 1st April, their new exhibition Gallantry in the 

Air will open giving visitors the chance to discover 

the heroic figures who were decorated for their 

bravery during World War II. Many of the airmen 

featured in this exhibition gained the highest 

award for their valour, with some of them paying 

the ultimate price. 

Cogglesford Watermill is one of the few working 

watermills in the country and has regular milling 

days on the second Sunday of the month. Here 

you can find out about the history of the mill and 

have a go at grinding flour from grain using our 

hand turned quern stones. A short stroll along the 

River Slea brings you to Navigation House, once 

Cranwell Aviation 

Heritage Museum 

DAYS OUT 

Discover NK 

the company office for the Sleaford Navigation 

Company. The River Slea was once a bustling, 

busy place, carrying laden barges into the 

heart of Sleaford. At Navigation House, the 

loads were weighed so that charges could be 

made before being carried off to their various 

destinations. 

To find out more: 

T: 01529 308102 www.heartoflincs.com 

heartoflincs @discover_nk 

 

 


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DAYS OUT 

Hall Farm Park 

For further information 

T: 01652 678822 

Hall Farm Park 

www.hallfarmpark.co.uk 

enjoy fun at the farm this easter... 

Come and discover our extended playbarn*, zoom down 

the ‘snow’ slide, climb in the new soft play, dig in the giant 

sand pit, bounce on the bouncy castle or pretend to be a 

farmer driving along on the toy tractors and ride ons. 

Older children (and adults) can try their best to beat Farmer Keith’s 

lap time on the go kart track! 

Try your hand at the farm yard crazy golf, meet lots of friendly 

animals or find the “Pingles” on the magical woodland walk. During 

your visit you may be lucky enough to take a goat for walk or have 

a tractor ride with the dancing farmer to help him feed the cattle. So 

memorable and so much fun for the whole family! 

After all the activity why not sit and relax in Hall Farm Park’s tea 

room, awarded Select Lincolnshire tea room of the year 2015/16. 

Enjoy a drink and tasty homemade and locally produced food 

in a welcoming environment inside or outside on the patio with 

spectacular views over the park and open countryside. 

School visits and birthday parties are both catered for but must be 

booked in advance. For full details and prices please ring 01652 

678822 - give your children and their guests a very special day to 

remember! 

So much fun to be had at this hidden gem of a park. 

For opening hours and more information about all of our facilities and 

new play barn extension visit www.hallfarmpark.co.uk or like us on 

Facebook. 

*Supported by EU RDPE LEADER fund. Please check our website. 

Where visitors hold hands with farming & nature... 

Join us for family fun this 

Easter Bank Holiday Weekend 

with an Easter egg hunt 

& children’s entertainer* 

RAIN OR SHINE, 

HAVE FUN WITH OUR 

ALL-WEATHER FACILITIES 

Indoor & outdoor play areas 

School 

trips 

welcome 

*See website 

for details. 

Open 10am-5pm 

everyday during 

school holidays. 

Activities are included 

in admission 

price. 

Fun for all the family... 

• Indoor Play Barn 

• Outdoor play areas 

• Meet the animals 

• Tractor & trailer rides 

• Keith’s Krazy Karts 

• Farmyard crazy golf 

• Woodland walk 

• Birthday parties 

Award 

winning 

tea room 

Gift 

shop 

South Kelsey, Market Rasen LN7 6PR • 01652 678822 • www.hallfarmpark.co.uk 

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Easter 2018

an interactive easter day! 

Countryside Lincs returns to the 

Lincolnshire Showground on Sunday 8th 

April with an interactive family day out all 

about food, farming and the countryside. 

Last year we welcomed over 4,000 visitors, 

and we’ve planned even more hands-on 

fun for this year! 

We have seven different zones for children to 

explore including meeting both big and small 

farmyard animals, learning how to make sausages, 

bread and cheese with local suppliers, getting 

hands-on with creative activities and even having 

a ride around the Showground on our big tractor 

and trailer. Plus, we have a farmer’s market for 

the grown-ups to get their hands on their favourite 

local treats, and an exciting line-up planned in our 

Countryside Ring. 

You’re welcome to bring along a picnic for your day 

out at Countryside Lincs, but we also have plenty 

of hot and cold food on offer for our visitors, from 

hot Lincolnshire sausage or bacon rolls to crispy 

duck wraps, waffles to traditional dairy ice cream, 

and our indoor café will be serving a selection of 

drinks and snacks all day long. And don’t forget to 

take part in our Easter Egg hunt too! 

DAYS OUT 

Lincolnshire Showground 

With dozens of activities to get involved in 

across our indoor and outdoor zones, we 

promise a fun-filled day out for all of the family, 

whatever the weather. 

Countyside Lincs is open from 10am – 4pm. 

Advanced tickets are £18 for a family of four, 

£7 per adult, £4 per child (aged 5 – 16) and 

under 5’s go free. 

For more information & to buy your tickets: 

www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk 

#CountrysideLincs18 


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DAYS OUT 

Visit Lincoln 

Tour Lincoln bus 

Spring is in the air and the events 

scene is gathering momentum – so why 

not pop a few great dates in the diary? 

RAF100 trail sign 

get out and about this springtime... 

Whether your family members are passionate 

about aircraft, love wearing the latest fashions, 

exploring the county’s amazing sights, going for a 

walk or getting on their bikes, there’s a lot to look 

forward to. 

Lincoln BIG is at the heart of many activities and 

continually working with its partners, including 

sister organisation Visit Lincoln, to ensure that 

there is always something for people of all ages to 

enjoy. 

March 24 and 25 sees the return of the highlypopular 

Discover Lincolnshire Weekend, when 

many of the county’s attractions are opening their 

doors for free. It’s a great opportunity to find out 

about the treasures on your doorstep. 

That weekend will see Lincoln BIG put its Tour 

Lincoln bus back on the road, providing families 

with a relaxed and fun way to learn more about 

Lincoln’s attractions. 

The tour is free for parents and children over the 

weekend, so why not take the kids for a ride and 

show them Lincoln’s best-loved sights. 

Lincoln Children’s Festival will also be making 

a return on March 29, but it is being given a fresh 

new look – so watch this space! 

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Lincoln Fashion Week 

Lincoln BIG and Visit Lincoln are also encouraging 

families to celebrate the Centenary of the RAF 

(RAF100) by snapping-up the chance to explore 

exciting new trails. 

We have been working with the University of 

Lincoln and the International Bomber Command 

Centre to find “100 voices” – a collection of 

stories from Lincolnshire. Each will be presented 

on “wing-style” installations around the city and 

Greater Lincoln area. 

Eight new routes have been created – including 

four walking and four cycling trails. The walking 

trails and one of the cycling routes are particularly 

family-friendly, while the other cycling trails will 

appeal to enthusiasts! The trails can be enjoyed 

from April 14 through to September 30. 

From May 4 to 11, Lincoln BIG will be showcasing 

the newest looks for every member of the family, 

during Lincoln Fashion Week. 

Young models will be out to impress when they 

strut their stuff at our rolling Children’s Fashion 

Event. It is taking place on the first floor of 

Debenhams at St Marks, between 3pm and 5pm 

on May 7. 

Youngsters will also be out to demonstrate their 

modelling skills when 

they showcase more 

great looks at our 

glittering catwalk 

finale at Alive Church 

in Newland on May 

11. 

Big-name stores 

and independent 

boutiques are 

taking part, so 

don’t miss one of 

the many exciting 

events taking place 

during our eight-day 

extravaganza. 

Lincoln 

Fashion 

Week 

Lincoln‛s Green Spaces 

T:01522 

873735 

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 

HARTSHOLME 

Easter Crafts -Thur 29th March 1pm-2.30pm 

Easter Egg-Citement CU – Fri 30th Mar 

to Mon 2nd Apr between 12pm-3pm 

Mosaic Making - Thu 5th April 1pm-2.30pm 

Kite Making -Tue 10th April 1pm-2.30pm 

Bottle Rockets CU 

Thu 12th April 1pm-2.30pm 

CU = Childrens University validated activities 

All 

events 

£3.50pp 

BOULTHAM 

Lantern Making 

Tue 10th April 10am-11.30am 

ARBORETUM 

Easter Crafts 

Thur 29th March 

10am-11.30am 

E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk 

www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholmecp 


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DAYS OUT 

Newark Showground 

experience a fabulous family day out 

this spring at nottinghamshire county show 

With plenty going on inside and out, on show will 

be the best cattle, sheep, goats and pigs alongside 

superb equine events, including majestic ‘heavies’ 

and first-class showjumping. 

New for this year; a dedicated ‘Heavies Ring’ where visitors can 

get closer than ever to watch these magnificent horses prepare 

for their classes. 

Meet your favourite farmyard animals, gun dogs and birds of 

prey. Children will particularly enjoy the antics of the animals in 

the Countryside Area and the return of the popular Giant Tortoises 

and, of course, the hilarious ‘Sheep Show’. 

Interact with Froojampaflip, an 8ft stilted animatronic character 

accompanied by knowledgeable gardener, Fred, who will be 

delighting gardeners by handing out free seeds. This unique 

garden-themed duo full of quirky details have been especially 

designed to engage with youngsters to encourage healthy eating, 

buying local produce and understanding the natural environment. 

Featuring as the main attraction is the famous Atkinson Action 

Horses who have recently appeared in the TV series, Poldark, 

Victoria and Peaky Blinders. In addition, there will be many other 

spectacular displays to entertain and inform visitors. 

There will be music, lots of fun, a tasty food experience area, and 

ample opportunity to shop for crafts, gifts and clothing, many 

items on sale will not be available in the high street stores. Hot 

food and delicious treats available at various food and drink 

outlets around the show. 

For further details and Membership information: www.nottingamshirecountyshow.com 

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Under 17’s go 

FREE! 

Nottinghamshire 

COUNTY SHOW 2018 

Sat 12 ~ Sun 13 May 2018 

Newark Showground • NG24 2NY 

Adult Advanced £10 (Gate £15) 

or Book online: 

nottinghamshirecountyshow.com 

Advance Ticket Hotline 01636 705796 

/NottinghamshireCountyShow 

@nottscountyshow 

FAMILY 

A 

GREAT 

EXPERIENCE

DAYS OUT 

Stagecoach 

FARES: 

With a Dayrider, you can hop on 

and off the Seasiders as many 

times as you like in one day. 

Family Dayrider £11.50 

- 2 adults and up to 3 kids 

Kids Dayrider £2.20 

Adult Dayrider £4.40 

Kids for a £1 after 09:00 

when with a fare paying adult 

Weekly ticket £15 

get ready for the return of the skegness seasiders... 

PLUS meet the three NEW family members! 

Stagecoach are delighted to announce the return of the loveable buses 

Milly, Rolly, Rocky, Shelly, Candy, Pierre, Salty and Sandy who, after 

coming out of hibernation and this year, will be joined by Teddy, Sunny 

and Sweetie! 

Keep your eye out for the new colourful designs, you’ll be sure to spot 

them on the road, the Seasiders family and the new additions will be hitting 

the streets of Skegness through the summer, running from 26 March until 

28 October. 

This year, to celebrate the return of the popular holiday themed buses, 

each bus character will have their own unique badge to collect, and for 

those who want to travel on all of our character buses you will receive a fun 

goody bag. Simply ask your bus driver for your badge, and when you’ve 

collected six, take them to the Stagecoach Travelshop to get your prize! 

The Seasiders run between Skegness and Ingoldmells, with the route 

connecting users to numerous attractions along the coast including Butlins 

and Fantasy Island, making the Seasiders a fantastic option for family days 

out throughout Spring and Summer. With their open tops, the buses are 

perfect for enjoying the sunshine and sea views. 

Stagecoach have also teamed up with many of the attractions on the 

route, offering customers brilliant discounts at venues such as Fantasy 

Island, Skegness Pier, Hardy’s Animal Farm, and Skegness Aquarium. 

Dayrider tickets, which allow customers to ride the buses as many times 

as they like in one day, provide the perfect way to visit multiple attractions 

along the route. Just hop on and off, and make use of the frequent 

timetable to explore the local area. 

The Seasiders look forward to seeing you soon! 

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Easter 2018

easter fun at jubil park... 

Woodhall Spa’s Jubilee Park swimming 

pool is open this year from Easter to mid- 

September with a full programme of activities 

including the popular midnight swims, 

aquacise, swimming lessons, adult only early 

morning swims six days a weeks and half 

price swimming on Tuesdays for over 60s. 

The pool will be a luxurious 29°C (86°F) and hot 

showers and heated changing rooms will make up 

for any chill in the spring weather. 

The free childrens’ play area was fully refurbished 

last year and is open every day. 

Visitors in 2018 will also notice further improvement 

in the gardens and car park as well as work on 

the ambitious sensory garden project, which 

will continue throughout the year. Thanks to the 

generosity of supporters, much of the necessary 

funding is in place and more fund raising this season 

will enable the project to be completed. It will include 

a water feature, planting to appeal to all the senses 

and specially designed disabled access. 

The park has its own café and the many independent 

shops, and restaurants in Woodhall Spa are just a 

short stroll away past the famous woods, managed 

by the Woodland Trust for everyone to enjoy. 

The whole 2018 events list for the Park is 

now finalised, with the elves and fairies day 

for small children making a return after a 

successful debut in 2017, as is the fun dog 

show with a new extra doggy sports day at the 

end of April. There are more open air viewings 

of iconic films and the summer 10k and 

triathlon which have become regular sporting 

fixtures are also scheduled. 

Further details and a full list of events 

are on the Jubilee Park website: 

www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk. New 

season leaflets, with timetables and supporters 

packs can be downloaded or picked up at the 

pool office. 

For more information: 

www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk 

HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES 

Jubilee Park 

Discover Woodhall Spa’s best kept secret 

• Heated outdoor swimming pool 

• Children’s Play Park 

• Games Hut 

• Tennis & Cricket 

• Croquet & Bowls 

• Cafe & Picnic areas 

BOOK NOW FOR 

YOUR 2018 STAY 

Dogs welcome 

Free 

WIFI 

Camping & caravaning site 

set amongst beautiful woods 

Toilet & shower block, laundry 

and washing up facilities, 

disabled wet room, baby change 

and wash area available. 

For more information 

or to book: 

01526 353478 

Book online 

now for the 

pool to beat 

the queues on 

sunny days! 

Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QH 

www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk 


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NK Outreach 

activities for the whole counity... 

The NK Outreach team are a 

community physical activity deliverer, 

who operates in the North Kesteven 

district of Lincolnshire, as well as 

surrounding areas upon request. The 

team and their equipment are based at 

the One NK centre in North Hykeham. 

All of our mobile activities come as all inclusive packages 

which can be hired, but we also deliver site based 

activities for all ages. We have a dedicated team of NK 

Outreach workers, drivers and volunteers who are trained 

in each activity. Our ethos as a team is to be inclusive 

and deliver fun, enjoyable activities for all ages. We 

deliver activities all year round, and we can deliver village 

events, school activity days, as well as help out at local 

fundraisers and corporate events, but we can also deliver 

personal parties too, as long as you have the room for us! 

The team’s mobile activities include our very exciting 

mobile climbing wall which has 4 auto belay units for 

you to enjoy several routes and challenges. Our climbers 

must be aged 4 years plus to enjoy, but we can offer 

bouldering around the bottom of the wall for ages 3 or 

under upon request. Our climbing wall comes included 

with full body harnesses, waist harnesses, as well as 

chest harnesses if needed, and of course helmets! Our 

skating packages include our mobile skate park, which 

includes several ramps, boxes and rails! This is a great 

introduction to skate boarding as is recommended for 

ages 4 plus. For those who want an extra challenge 

we also have our mobile mini half pipe which is 

recommended for 8 years plus. This can be placed on 

any hard flat surface which can include grass. For all of 

our skate packages we also bring skate boards, scooters, 

and all safety pads and helmets. Lastly for the very 

energetic who need to burn off some energy, we have our 

mobile free bound obstacle course. This includes large 

foam blocks, vaulting horses, steps, different size hurdles 

and lots and lots of safety mats. We can deliver this 

activity either indoors or out and can be made into one 

large course or two smaller ones for fun competitions. 

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For a more all rounded experience the team can 

also deliver some general play and craft activity, of 

which is equipment we still have access to from our 

POD play bus project. The team also have access to 

sumo suits which can be hired for a small additional 

activity which will work well at any event, big or 

small! 

We hire our equipment out to schools but operate 

the climbing wall at 16 climbers per hour, so that the 

pupils get the maximum benefit out of the climbing 

experience. The Skate Park also operates at 16 per 

hour but the free bound can cater for larger numbers 

as more of a mass participation activity. 

We have updated our hire prices for 2018 and made 

them more affordable for smaller groups, so please 

get in contact if you would like more information, as 

we would love to deliver our great activities for you. 

As well as our great outreach equipment, we also 

run activities at our contract sites, which include 

the One NK centre in North Hykeham and the 1 

Life at Sleaford site. The team launched walking 

football last year and it has proven to be extremely 

successful, so much so that we now have two 

established teams who are known as the Hykeham 

Hedgehogs and Sleaford Snails. We have two 

weekly sessions in Sleaford and one weekly session 

in North Hykeham. All sessions are for the over 50’s 

(mixed) and each session costs £2 to take part. 

The sessions are: 

Every Wednesday 10.30am-11.30am 

Life at Sleaford outdoor pitch 

Every Thursday 11.15am-12.15pm 

One NK Centre outdoor pitch 

Every Saturday 9.30am-10.30am 

1 Life at Sleaford outdoor pitch 

The team also launched Walking Netball back in 

November 2017 and we have now have a core 

group of ladies who attend weekly sessions at 

the One NK centre on Wednesday evenings from 

7pm-8pm. Our session is fun and friendly, and 

it is great for all abilities, it costs £3.50 each, 

which includes a cuppa afterwards. Again these 

sessions are mixed and open to all adults, please 

come down and give it a go! 

The team also deliver come and climb sessions 

on selected dates at the One NK centre on a 

Sunday morning from 10am-1pm. Please see our 

Facebook page for further information! 

HOW TO CONTACT US AND KEEP UP TO DATE! 

The team are here to encourage participation as 

well to support local communities. If you would like 

more information of any of our activities; a booking 

form or for the team to visit your community, event 

or setting please contact the team on 

T: 07572 080716 E: NKactivities@gll.org 

Like NK Outreach Team on Facebook, 

this will keep you the most up to date of what 

the team are doing! 


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Nature Detectives 

nature detectives are springing into action! 

Families are escaping months of winter hibernation and 

running straight into woods all over the country! But this 

raises one question- what exactly can you do once you and 

your family have galloped into the great outdoors? Look no 

further, the Woodland Trust says they have you covered! 

The Woodland Trust’s Nature Detectives scheme is showing 

families how exciting woodlands are when they’ve gone 

through their spring revival. Bright colours return to the trees 

and flowers, and wildlife is making a comeback. There is no 

better time to observe the transformation of nature than now! 

The Trust’s Nature Detectives website hosts a range of 

free activities to download It’s paid family memberships 

are oozing with exclusive crafts, stickers, activity sheets 

and fun wildlife fact, in a fresh, newly-designed pack. The 3 

membership choices are age group specific: 0-2, 3-5 and 6+. 

There’s a wide range of activities currently available. Some 

of the most popular ones include how to spot the first signs 

of spring, hunting for mini beasts and how to make treemendous 

twig towers. There are even some amazing wildlife 

masks to help your little ones feel right at home in the woods! 

So if you are interested in getting the absolute most out of 

your woodland adventures, be sure to find your local wood 

and visit the Nature Detectives website. 

Pipe Hall Farm, Lichfield 

A brief but wonderful 

introduction to 

Lincolnshire’s best woods 

Lincolnshire boasts some 

incredible woodland for families 

to visit, each one different and 

special in its own way. So why 

not use this quick guide to get 

your family wood journey started. 

PIPE HALL FARM, 

LICHFIELD 

Pipe Hall Farm boasts some 

gorgeous natural scenery. 

Broadleaf species including 

ash, oak and blackthorn – all 

of which provide shelter to 

blue tits and robins as they 

flit around the 48 hectare 

woodland. Families can probe 

into history as they explore the 

woods famous springs, which 

were vital to the growth of the 

nearby city Lichfield. Can your 

children imagine how the wood 

would have looked hundreds 

of years ago – who might have 

lived there? 

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Easter 2018

LONDONTHORPE WOOD, GRANTHAM 

Your kids will be in awe at Londonthorpe’s carpets 

of colourful wildflowers as poppies, cornflowers 

and bluebells bring life to the wood in the spring 

season. Try exploring a range of habitats including 

mature woodland, a huge pond and brilliant high 

forest. There’s a big hill that you’ll find during the 

circular route round the wood; are your kids brave 

enough to roll down it? 

Let’s make 

Woodland Wind Chimes! 

You’ll need: 

• Sticks 

• Bright coloured paint 

• Thread or string 

Let’s go! 

OWLET WOOD, BLYTON 

A stone path flows through the woods and 

is surrounded by some of the UK’s most 

magnificent trees and, in spring, Owlet is a 

butterfly paradise. So let the kids run wild and 

explore the diverse trees and species of wildlife at 

Owlet. This historic landscape offers a moment 

of peace for busy Lincolnshire families. Your 

little Nature Detectives can use spotter sheets to 

discover more about the wildlife and trees they 

find at this wonderful Grantham woodland. 

Find even more woods by visiting the 

Woodland Trsut website – just pop in your 

nearest town or village! 

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods 

Visit your local woods and collect 

around 7 loose sticks of different sizes 

Get funky and paint your most amazing 

designs on your collection 

Use thread to tie the top of each stick 

to the thickest stick around couple of 

centimetres apart 

Hang it up and listen to it chime away! 

If you’ve got smaller children trying to 

join in, they may struggle with fiddly 

knots and string. Why not print off an 

owl colouring page from the Nature 

Detectives website and allow their 

imagination to take flight! 

Become a Nature Detective today www.naturedetectives.co.uk 


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Tattershall Castle 

SPRING ADVENTURES 

Work hard during your school holidays… by 

ticking off all the 50 things to do before you’re 

11¾! Are you an adventurer, discoverer, 

ranger, tracker or explorer? Come bird 

watching, investigate what’s in and around 

our moat and make a sand castle in our 

giant sandpit. Why not pick up an explorers 

backpack, filled with great ideas that’ll get 

you back to nature this spring (additional 

charges may apply). 

easter fun at the castle.... 

CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT 

Get out and about this Easter; join us for family fun 

in partnership with Cadbury and get back to nature 

over Half-Term. Pick up a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt 

and start an adventure in and around the Castle and 

grounds. Follow Bunny’s clues, explore the Castle 

and claim a chocolatey prize at the end after all your 

hard work. What’s more, every time you visit and pick 

up a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, you’re helping us to 

look after Tattershall Castle for ever for everyone. 

The Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt costs £2 each. 

Please note that normal admission applies. 

AFTER YOUR EASTER FUN 

THERE’S PLENTY TO SEE AND DO 

Why not pick up one of our free audio guides, 

admire the winter Lincolnshire landscape from 

the Battlements, play with some medieval games 

in the Parlour and spend time exploring all 

chimneys, crannies and corridors. Don’t forget 

to enjoy a wander through the Castle grounds to 

spot our flora and fauna, relax with a hot drink 

from the Guardhouse or pick up a new read from 

our second-hand bookshop. 

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Easter 2018

SIBLING DISCOUNT 

admit 1 child 

FREE 

with 2 full paying admissions* 

*Offer valid upon 

presentation of 

this voucher. Not 

in conjunction 

with any other 

offer. Expires 

31st May 2018. 

South Kelsey, Market Rasen, LN7 6PR • 01652 678822 


10% 

SECOND 

CHILD 

PLACE* 

OFF 

07494 857419 

www.dinkydolphins.co.uk 

*Offer valid upon presentation of this voucher. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Expires 31.05.18. 

2 for 1 

on Crazy Golf 

WITH THIS VOUCHER 

Valid from 10th March to 30th April 2018 

Cheapest 

player goes 

FREE 

Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5SA 

One voucher per customer. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 

HALF PRICE 

ADULT ADMISSION 

Accompanied children FREE 

Valid Easter Sunday 1st April 2018 only 

Tel: 01522 500566 

www.lvvs.org.uk 

Offer valid upon presentation of this voucher. Maximum 2 adults. 

Not in conjunction with any other offer. No photocopies accepted 

This voucher entitles you to 

10% 

OFF 

the final bill in the 

Feedroom Café 

Charity No. 1075601 

I am happy to receive updates about the 

charity, including the Bransby Life newsletter 

via (please tick): Email Post 

Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH 

www.bransbyhorses.co.uk 

One voucher per transaction. Valid 12.03.18-30.04.18. Photocopies not accepted. 

Admission Special Offer 

3 for 2 

3 admissions for the price of 2 

T: 01673 858904 

E: kay@randfarmpark.com 

8 miles East of Lincoln on A158 

www.randfarmpark.com 

Offer valid upon presentation of this voucher. 

Not in conjunction with any other offer. 

Valid from 10th March 2018 to 30th April 2018 


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St Barnabas Hospice 

the popular moonlight walk is back for 2018... 

...and this year St Barnabas 

Hospice have chosen a 

brand new location! 

For more information on the Lincoln 

Moonlight Walk contact Laura Stones 

T: 01522 559515 

E: laura.stones@stbarnabashospice.co.uk 

Entry 

includes 

t-shirt, medal 

and hot 

food! 

SATURDAY 

9TH JUNE 

OPENS 8PM, STARTS 10PM 

ROBERT HARDY BUILDING, 

BISHOP GROSSETESTE 

UNIVERSITY, LONGDALES 

ROAD, LINCOLN LN1 3DY 

Now in its 11th year, the Moonlight Walk will take place at 

Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. 

Although the Moonlight Walk used to be ‘ladies only’, this year 

St Barnabas is encouraging the public to grab the girls AND 

bring the blokes to what promises to be the biggest and best 

Moonlight Walk to date! 

The Moonlight Walk is a flagship event for St Barnabas, and 

features a 10k route around Lincoln, beginning at Bishop 

Grosseteste University. This year, St Barnabas is aiming to get 

1,000 people walking shoulder to shoulder for hospice care. 

Registration will open at 8pm and people will be able to take 

part in an entertaining warm-up led by Curves of Lincoln. 

Participants will have plenty of opportunity to purchase 

merchandise, professional 

photos and face painting before 

the walk begins. They will also 

receive a free event t-shirt and 

finishers’ medal on the night. 

BG Conference & Events Team 

will also be there to give each 

participant a bacon, sausage or 

veggie bap and hot drink once 

the walks have finished. 

Join us and hundreds of supporters 

as we light up Lincolnshire with 

our 10k night walk! 

SATURDAY 

15TH SEPTEMBER 

OPENS 8PM, STARTS 10PM 

BORDERVILLE SPORTS 

CENTRE, RYHALL ROAD, 

STAMFORD PE9 1US 

Adult (16+) £12 early bird* Child (11-15yrs) £7 early bird* 

*Early bird tickets until 6th April 

Find out more at 

01522 559 515 

laura.stones@stbarnabashospice.co.uk 

StBarnabasHospice.co.uk 

@StBarnabasLinc 

GRAB THE GIRLS AND 

BRING THE BLOKES! 

StBarnabasLinc 

Kindly supported by 

Registered Charity No. 1053814 

Laura Stones, Event Fundraiser 

for St Barnabas, said: “Whether 

you want to be social, get fit 

or remember a loved one, join 

St Barnabas and hundreds of 

inspirational people from across 

Lincolnshire for a night you won’t 

forget. 

“The money raised from this 

event will be crucial in helping 

St Barnabas provide care and 

support to people in Lincolnshire 

living with a life-limiting or 

terminal illness, and their families 

and carers.” 

Early bird registration is only £12 

for adults and £7 for children 

(aged 11+ only), with each adult 

being asked to raise a minimum 

of £20. The early bird will end 

on Friday 6th April, so hurry and 

get your tickets at a discounted 

price! 

To purchase tickets for 

these events, visit 

www.stbarnabashospice. 

co.uk/moonlightlincoln18 

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Easter 2018

2 for 1 

on Crazy Golf 

WITH THIS VOUCHER 

Valid from 10th March to 30th April 2018 

Cheapest 

player goes 

FREE 

Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5SA 

One voucher per customer. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admission Special Offer 

3 for 2 

3 admissions for the price of 2 

T: 01673 858904 

E: kay@randfarmpark.com 

8 miles East of Lincoln on A158 

www.randfarmpark.com 

Offer valid upon presentation of this voucher. 

Not in conjunction with any other offer. 

Valid from 10th March 2018 to 30th April 2018 

admit 1 child 

FREE 

with 2 full paying admissions* 

*Offer valid upon 

presentation of 

this voucher. Not 

in conjunction 

with any other 

offer. Expires 

31st May 2018. 

South Kelsey, Market Rasen, LN7 6PR • 01652 678822 


This voucher entitles you to 

10% 

OFF 

the final bill in the 

Feedroom Café 

Charity No. 1075601 

I am happy to receive updates about the 

charity, including the Bransby Life newsletter 

via (please tick): Email Post 

Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH 

www.bransbyhorses.co.uk 

One voucher per transaction. Valid 12.03.18-30.04.18. Photocopies not accepted. 


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WHAT’S ON 

Family fun & events 

find out what’s on 

near you... 

Saturday 24th & 

Sunday 25th March 

Discover Lincolnshire 

Weekend 2018 

Discover Lincolnshire in March 

with a weekend of free entry 

to many of Lincoln City & 

countryside’s attractions, + other 

free activities & special offers. 

County Wide 

T: 01522 545458 

Friday 30th March 

High Street Farmers’ 

Market 

A conveniently located market 

on Lincoln’s city’s buzzing 

High Street, offering fresh and 

local food. 9am-4pm. 

Lincoln City High Street 

T: 01522 545458 

Friday 30th March to 

Sunday 15th April 

Cranwell Easter Egg Trail 

Visit the Museum to see if you 

can crack Charlie the Crane’s 

Easter Egg Trail. 10am-4.30pm 

Cranwell Aviation Heritage 

Museum 

T: 01529 308207 

www.heartoflincs.com 

Sleaford Easter Trail 

Join Molly and Dora in Sleaford 

for an Easter Eggstravaganza 

trail between Coggelsford 

Watermill and Navigation 

House. 11am-4.pm 

Cogglesford Watermill 

T: 01529 308207 


February to 

Sunday 1st April 

Spring Bulb Pageant 

A spectacular pageant of Spring 

bulbs starting with snowdrops 

and including Lent lillies and 

heritage daffodils, and snake’s 

head fritillaries. 

Doddington Hall & Gardens 

T: 01529 308207 

www.doddingtonhall.com 

Saturday 31st March 

to Sunday 15th April 

Eggcite 

An art festival for children 

including arts and crafts, 

children’s theatre, dance and 

family films in venues across 

lincoln in the Easter holidays. 

Across the city, Lincoln 

www.visitlincoln.com 

Sunday 1st April to 

Sunday 30th September 

Gallantry in the Air 

Learn about the RAF crew who 

paid the ultimate price at the 

exhibition to mark the Royal 

Air Force’s 100th anniversary. 

10am-4pm. 

Cranwell Aviation Heritage 

Museum 

T: 01529 488490 

www.cranwellaviation.co.uk 

Thursday 5th April to 

Friday 31st August 

Bastion in the Air 

- WWI Airfield 

Discover Lincolnshire in WWI by 

viewing the re-creation of a WWI 

Royal Flying Corps Airfield, in a 

former hangar at RAF Scampton. 

Pre-booking for entry required. 

RAF Scampton 

T: 01522 555591 

www.rafscampton.co.uk 

Saturday 8th April 

Countryside Lincs 

Visit the Showground for a 

fun-packed extravaganza all 

about food, farming and the 

countryside during the Easter 

holidays. 10am-4pm. 

Lincolnshire Showground 

T: 01522 522900 

www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk 

Saturday 15th April 

Lincoln BIG Mini Day 

Hundreds of Minis line the 

Brayford Waterfront for a 

fantastic display of cars. 

10am-4pm. Free admission. 

Brayford Waterfront, Lincoln 

T: 07889 443 920 

www.trentvalleymoc.co.uk 

Thursday 10th to 

Sunday 13th May 

Lincoln Grand Prix Festival 

of Cycling 

Four days of exciting cycling 

events, incl Criteriums, Sportive, 

Uphill Dash, and the Men’s and 

Women’s Lincoln Grand Prix. 

Castle Hill, Lincoln 

www.lincolnfestivalofcycling.co.uk 

Sunday 13th May 

National Mills Weekend 

Celebrate National Mills Weekend 

at Cogglesford Watermill in 

Sleaford as the mill rumbles 

into action, grinding its own 

stoneground flour. 11am-4.30pm 

Cogglesford Watermill 

T: 01529 308207 


For full details on all 

What’s On and Events 


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Easter 2018

• Farm-themed Crazy Daisy Golf 

• Children’s play area, 

JumiCars & bouncy castle 

• Meet our animals in the paddock 

Daisy Made Farm is a family run business 

in Skellingthorpe, on the outskirts of 

Lincoln city, providing a fun day out 

for children and adults alike. 

There is a wide range of home made, real dairy 

ice cream flavours on offer, all made on the farm 

using milk from the dairy cows. 

There is also a seated cafe, serving Stokes coffee 

and hot drinks, cakes, jacket potatoes, 

breakfast baps and more. 

There’s plenty of entertainment with 

a childrens play area, animals to 

meet, a 12 hole farm themed 

crazy golf course, daisy diggers. 

Also featuring a drive through, 

for grabbing an ice cream in a hurry. 

Open: 

10am-6pm 

7 days a 

week 

Daisy Made Farm 

has something to 

offer for everyone! 

FREE 

ENTRY 

Try the ‘Lazy Daisy 

Drive Thru’ 

to grab an ice cream 

on the move! 

with our real dairy ice cream made fresh 

using milk from our own dairy cows. 

Seated Café 

serving hot 

drinks, lunches 

and cakes 

FREE 

PARKING 

WITH NEW 

PARKING 

LAYOUT 

Tel: 01522 

693757 

Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln LN6 5SA 

www.daisymadefarm.co.uk

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