Mollys Guide - Summer 2018

ISSUE 32 • SUMMER 2018 

www.mollysguide.co.uk 

Get the family 

OUT & 

ABOUT 

Lots of outside activities 

for the whole family 

Let’s go 

DRAGON 

HUNTING 

with Lincs Wildlife Trust 

for parents & carers 

School 

OPEN 

DAYS 

Visit & discover 

more 

Family Fun Day 

AT THE 

RACES 

Southwell Racecourse 

BIRTHDAY 

CHEERS 

LCFC Junior Imps Club 

Fabulous family days out this 

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 

FREE FREE

We take 

2-4 

year olds 

A purpose-built local authority school serving the families 

of Birchwood and surrounding areas. Well-equipped inside 

and out with a fully enclosed spacious outdoor area. 

All children are welcome, their abilities, gender, 

cultural and ethnic background are celebrated. 

• 15 or 30 hours per week 

of education and care 

• Morning, afternoon 

or full-day places 

• Before & after school care 

and a lunch club 

Don’t delay - apply today 

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• Also options to buy 

additional sessions 

For more information please call 

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Email: enquiries@kingsdownnuseryschool.co.uk 

www.kingsdownnurseryschool.co.uk

Once Upon a Land - There is something 

to inspire young readers of every age at 

Newark Book Festival this year. 

Alongside a high quality catalogue of adults’ events, 

Newark Book Festival will be taking over the town 

on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July with a whole 

host of family-fun, including poets, illustrators, music, 

street theatre, storytelling and the chance for young 

readers to meet some of their favourite authors. 

The Once Upon a Land children’s and young person’s 

programme, sponsored by Tallents Solicitors, 

promises to be the largest yet, and aims to nurture a 

love of the arts and literature, tying in with the 2018 

theme of Landscapes in Literature. 

There is a wide selection of both ticketed and free 

events as part of the festival with workshops, author 

talks, and lots more to see and do. 

Children’s authors taking part in the festival include 

the author of The Apprentice Witch and A Witch 

Alone, James Nicol, author of The Sinclair Mysteries 

Katherine Woodfine and author and illustrator, Julia 

Patton, who will launch the libraries Summer Reading 

Challenge with stories of Long Long Dogs and crafts. 

Last year’s much-loved Pirate Pete picture book 

author Lucy Rowland will also be returning and, with 

illustrator Ben Mantle, will be reading tales from The 

Little Red Reading Hood, a contemporary and fun 

take on the classic fairy tale. 

At the centre of the fun, the Once 

Upon a Land – Literature Quarter in 

the market place and an Enchanted 

Forest at Newark Castle will be 

hosting performances and activities a 

plenty for the whole family to enjoy. 

As part of the Festival’s Sunday 

Extravaganza, Newark Market place 

will be transformed into a festival fun 

zone with stalls, performances and 

pop up workshops. 

“We’ve got storytellers, street 

theatre, writing and craft 

workshops, an enchanted 

forest, a reading challenge 

and music. We have some 

inspiring children’s authors 

and illustrators hosting events, 

and even the Gruffalo might be 

lurking near Newark library. 

It’s going to be an amazing 

weekend with loads of events 

for adults to enjoy too.” - 

Sara Bullimore, Artistic Director. 

NEWS 

Newark Book Festival 

Whilst in the 

Enchanted Forest, tales of Mr Toad 

and Robin Hood will leave visitors spellbound. 

Visitors should also keep an eye out for hidden 

fairies and their houses! 

The full programme of events can be found at 

www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk or in the festival brochure 

which can be collected from venues across Newark and beyond 

including the theatre, festival venues, coffee shops, libraries and 

key attractions. Most tickets can be purchased from Newark Palace 

Theatre on 01636 655755 or www.palacenewarktickets.com. 

You can also stay up to date with the latest festival news: 

Facebook: Newarkbookfest Twitter: @NewarkBookFest ) 

Instagram: @NewarkBookFest). 


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NEWS 

Desperate Dad 

This summer something extraordinary 

is happening again. Something familiar 

and very welcome - albeit often a little 

frustrating too. 

It happens every four years without fail (two if you 

count the Euros), but there’s always a little bit extra 

excitement in the air during a World Cup year. 

Once the football season finishes, you’ll find us 

counting down the days, waiting with anticipation 

for the soccer celebrations to kick off proper. 

Wall charts are secured, sticker books swapped 

and the TV schedule is taken over – quite literally 

– by eager fans who are quickly swept up in the 

ensuing match day manias. 

I say fans, but it’s really just Boy 1 and me at 

present, although Boy 2 is finally starting to show a 

glimmer of interest this time around (thankfully). 

Outnumbered, mummy is banished to the bedroom, 

particularly in the first round stages when it seems 

to be wall-to-wall Ronaldo and Messi seven-daysa-week. 

There’s something even more magical about our 

tournaments however, because we get two bites of 

the cherry and double shots at the title. 

With an English dad and Portuguese mum – my 

dynamic duo are spoilt for choice when it comes to 

supporting a sporting team. It’s the Three Lions 

vs. The Navigators and god forbid should they ever 

meet each other en route to the final. 

But with twice the excitement comes twice the 

expectation and the hype is cranked up to full notch 

as we prepare to champion our respective teams 

into oblivion. 

Of course Daddy is completely English and 

Mummy patriotically Portuguese, but the boys are 

split, as they should be, so it’s really a win win, or 

lose lose situation in England’s case, for them most 

of the time. 

This embarrassment of riches means our 

international tournaments are real celebrations, 

giving us something to shout about long into the 

summer on many occasions. 

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Summer 2018

It’s a dream that I’m pleased has been passed on. 

My own journey ignited by the classic capers of 

Lineker and co in the more than memorable Italia 90 

– now a frightening 28 years ago. 

The romance burned bright into July all those years 

ago as England marched merrily into the semi finals, 

only to be cruelly out-manoeuvred by the West 

Germans from the penalty spot and denied their 

rightful place in the final. 

I can still recall the thrill of that last minute winner 

against Belgium, the nerve-shredding penalties 

against Cameroon and the euphoric equaliser in the 

semi-final, which took us to the brink of sporting 

world dominance once more. 

A heady height I’ve yet to re-experience in the 

following all too familiar excruciating years of hurt, 

Portugal’s unlikely triumph in the 2016 European 

Championships a pleasing recent distraction for 

us all. 

There’s more than simply football to focus on 

here though. This global gathering gives the boys 

a fascinating insight into different cultures and 

customs, a window of opportunity to experience life 

beyond their boundaries and delve into the different 

for a few weeks every few years. 

They’re pretty well rounded in the first place, with 

regular visits to Mummy’s hometown topping 

up their Portuguese passion and doting foreign 

grandparents more than ready to shower them in 

affection at every opportunity. 

But it always helps to further broaden their horizons 

and gives us yet another excuse to brandish 

the atlas and plot our courses to faraway and 

unpronounceable lands. 

And as full time eventually approaches and the 

trophy is finally lofted, so the sticker books and 

wall planners are packed away, another soccer 

sensation consigned to the memory banks. 

It’s never long before that fever pitch is reached 

again however and if ‘they think it’s all over’ too 

soon, the next knock out competition is always just 

around the corner to make sure ‘it’s coming home’ 

for us all to enjoy together once more. 

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 

Summer Holidays 

Lottie and Louie exploring 

Lincoln prison 

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Summer 2018 

John Dawber Gardens 

Hey, hey, here comes summer and with 

it, talk of holidays and adventures and 

jetting off abroad. 

Not me, sadly, everyone else. 

I should take a break from social media during July and 

August because I find myself staring wistfully at friends’ 

holiday snaps, as they sit by a Spanish pool, with their 

toes dangling off the end of a sunbed. 

I can’t help it - I get holiday envy. It’s a thing. Well, it is 

for me, mostly because my husband refuses to get on 

a plane and I don’t want to take the kids abroad 

without him. 

We once compromised by taking a family cruise around 

the Mediterranean only to discover I get seasick. 

So now, I either opt to spend a week vomiting, or I stay 

at home. Hmmm... 

Instead, I have learned to count my blessings and enjoy 

the attractions on my doorstep. 

‘Staycationing’ or at least not venturing too far from 

home has its perks and, if we have a run of good 

weather, I can feel slightly smug about not having spent 

£4,000 seeking out the sunshine in Majorca. It rains 

there, too. Or so I have heard... 

Whether you choose to take a picnic to the park, head 

to the coast, experience an adrenalin hit at one of the 

theme parks or have a barbecue in the back garden, 

when the sun shines on this green and pleasant land of 

ours, there is nowhere finer. 

Plus, we live in an amazing city. Yes, Lincoln has its 

problems - parking is on the pricey side, the high street 

is looking a bit sparse on the shopping front and there 

is the issue of the erm, unsavoury types in the 

underpass but get past those niggles and there is 

plenty on offer for families. 

Here are a few of my favourite things to do in the city. 

1. Unlike York, Lincoln isn’t on an obvious tourist trail, 

despite having similar attractions to York. York has 

a castle. We have a castle. York has an impressive 

minster but we’ve got a cathedral (voted the best 

cathedral in the UK, no less). We don’t have dungeons 

and we don’t have a Yorvik Viking Centre but we do 

have The Collection Museum which is free to enter, 

the Museum of Lincolnshire Life and the Usher Gallery. 

During the summer holidays, all three venues put on 

weekly events and workshops, many of which are free, 

or cost just a couple of quid to attend. I’m waiting for 

the return of T-Rex to The Collection for the next Night 

at the Museum extravaganza. I reckon my four-year-old 

will scream his head off (with delight, I hope). 

2. In need of a cultural fix? Take the family along for 

one of the guided tours at Lincoln Castle. Having 

moved here 17 years ago, I only recently got around to 

taking a tour of the castle and prison with my children.

It was brilliant – educational 

and engaging for all ages. My 

12-year-old was fascinated by 

some of the more gruesome tales 

about the demise of the prisoners 

in Lincoln’s Victorian Prison and 

she went ‘ghost-hunting’ with her 

dad in the Separatist Chapel, the 

only one of its kind remaining in 

the world, also housed inside the 

prison. 

3. Seriously, how can anyone not 

enjoy spending time in Lincoln’s 

Cultural Quarter? The Bailgate 

is one of my favourite places to 

wander around, looking at the 

unique boutiques and shops. I 

like to grab a coffee and a slice 

of cake from Stokes at The Lawn 

and let the children explore the 

John Dawber Gardens, often 

overlooked, just behind the play 

area near the car park. Even 

climbing Steep Hill can be fun if 

you challenge your family to a race 

to the top (not recommended for 

those with weak ankles, or angina). 

4. If you have family and friends 

living nearby and they are happy 

to babysit, why not leave your 

children in their care and book into 

one of the city’s hotels for a night? 

If anything goes dreadfully wrong 

(an emergency situation like your 

four-year-old has left his favourite 

teddy at home and won’t settle 

without it at his nan’s), you can 

rectify the problem and get back to 

the hotel in time for a nightcap. 

If you are looking for a city break, 

The Tower Hotel, which is just a 

short walk from the castle and the 

Bailgate area, is placed second 

on Trip Advisor, with reviewers 

raving about their stay. I can vouch 

for Washingborough Hall hotel 

currently ranked Number One 

on the same website if you want 

an elegant-yet-laidback, country 

manor vibe. Mr C and I stayed 

there recently. We sipped a couple 

of rhubarb gin and tonics on the 

terrace, ate an a la carte meal in 

the restaurant and fell into a bed 

When she’s not writing about life with her 

husband and their two children, Molly’s 

Guide and newspaper columnist Sam Curtis 

likes to mess about on Instagram and eat 

chocolate, preferably at the same time. 

Doing the Lincoln 

Castle Wall Walk 

that was as wide as our bedroom 

at home. I’d like to say I managed 

to get a lie-in but it seems my 

body-clock is set to school run 

hours for the rest of my life. Still, 

the hotel is highly recommended 

and you can even take your dog if 

you don’t want to take the kids. 

5. The outdoor pool at Jubilee 

Park in Woodhall Spa may be 

heaving on a hot sunny day but 

it would be the same poolside 

at Hotel Sol Don Pablo in 

Torremolinos. Woodhall Spa is 40- 

minutes away and honestly, once 

you’ve laid down your towel and 

slapped on some suncream, it’s as 

good as any Spanish lido. 

6. If you book an all-inclusive 

break, one of the main perks is not 

having to cook – so why not gift 

yourself a night off and take the 

family out for a meal? 

You can eat your way around 

the world right here in Lincoln. 

Go Italian at Bar Unico in the 

city centre (they serve more 

gelato flavours than you can 

shake a lollipop stick at), have 

a Greek Odyssey at Gabby’s or 

for something more exotic, try 

You can follow Sam on: 

Twitter: @sammanfa 

Instagram: sammanfa1 

Facebook: SamCurtisWrites 

Snapchat: @sam-manfa 

Magna Vault, 

Lincoln Castle 

the Oriental flavours of Ethan’s 

Japanese Steak House, located 

just off the A46. 

If you have never been, I promise 

your children will be talking about 

the three-foot-high flames and 

flying prawns long after they have 

finished their teppanyaki. 

Holiday abroad you say? Not 

for me. I’d rather be a tourist in 

beautiful Lincoln (unless, that is, 

someone offers to whisk me away 

to a five-star hotel in Bora Bora 

with a luxury spa, infinity pool and 

views of the Pacific Ocean). 

A girl can dream... 

A taste of Italy 

at Bar Unico, 

Lincoln 


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LINCOLN CATHEDRAL 

A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY 

Follow in the footsteps of kings and scholars 

and learn about the legends, characters and 

stories of the Cathedral; stories of battles, 

power, politics, romance and pilgrimage. 

Head to the rooftops for spectacular views 

across Lincolnshire, and you may even spot 

our resident peregrine falcons! 

Adult: £8.00 | Children: £4.80 (Under 5s Free) 

Family: £20.80 (2 Adults & 3 Children) 

Joint ticket with Lincoln Castle available. 

Lincoln Cathedral is proud to welcome 

disabled visitors, and is listed as an 

accessible destination by Visit England. 

01522 561600 | VISITLINCOLN.COM 

LINCOLNCATHEDRAL.COM 

VISITORS@LINCOLNCATHEDRAL.COM 

Lincoln.Cathedral 

@LincsCathedral

EDUCATION 

Lincoln Cathedral 

Saturday 1st September 2018 – 1pm 

Come along to our MONSTER family 

event with lots of fun activities 

inspired by the strange beasts, 

mega-monsters and creepy creatures 

you can find inside and outside the 

Cathedral walls. Can you spot the 

signs of good and evil hidden around 

the carvings and statues? 

Activities may include: 

• Design and make your own sea- monster collage based on the 

fantastical beast imagery in the Wren library 

• Take a monster trail based on the carved grotesques found 

round the Cathedral 

• Help create a giant sea-monster in the Nave 

• Take a ‘monster good and evil’ trail with an expert guide 

• Make a clay monster to take home 

• Spot the Lincoln Imp and learn about the story which makes 

the Imp famous. 

• Make monster art 

• Hear some amazing monster stories. 

The day ends 

with a service in 

St Hugh’s Choir 

which everyone is 

invited to attend. 

This event is 

included in the 

Cathedral’s normal 

entry charge. 

Family tickets are 

available. 

Come and join 

us in the Cloister 

for some story 

times on the lawn 

including themed 

crafts and trails 

for children aged 

five and under with 

their grown-ups. 

Our education team 

read a story to the 

children, using 

props to bring the 

meanings alive. 

These memorable 

sessions take place 

in the Cloister or 

if the weather is 

bad in one of the 

Cathedral’s many 

chapels. 

Enjoy free entry to 

the Cathedral when 

you enjoy Story 

Times in the Cloister 

as part of your visit. 

11am and 1pm on 

the following dates. 

JULY: 

Tuesday 31st 

When you next visit, 

let the children show 

you around with one 

of our new explorer 

backpacks which you 

can borrow from the 

welcome desk. 

The backpacks, which are free to use as 

an interactive trail of the Cathedral, will 

feature five different themes and will contain 

booklets, information, replica items, puzzles, 

challenges, and in some cases real artefacts. 

They are designed to engage families with 

the Cathedral’s stories, people, archaeology 

and architecture through activities. 

AUGUST: 

Thursday 2nd 

Thursday 9th 

Tuesday 14th 

Thursday 16th 

Tuesday 1st 

Thursday 23rd 

Tuesday 28th 

Thursday 30th 

For further info: E: education@lincolncathedral.com 

www.lincolncathedral.com 


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EDUCATION 

Kingsdown Nursery 

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. 

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. 

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 Yasmin 

from Rattle & Roll. Children learn about classical 

composers and how to recognise their music. They 

also play percussion instruments. 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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DISCOVER OUR WELCOMING COMMUNITY, INVESTIGATE OUR VALUES 

AND EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITIES ON OFFER 

YEAR 6 

OPEN EVENING 

Wednesday 12th September 2018, 6.30pm to 8.30pm 

Headteacher’s address at 7pm and 7.45pm. 

We look forward to showing you and your child around 

our oversubscribed amazing Academy 

Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln LN6 0EP T: 01522 882800 

E: generalenquiries@priorycity.co.uk www.priorycity.co.uk 

GRACE 

& GLORY

EDUCATION 

Sir William Robertson Academy 

Choosing a secondary school is one of the most 

important decisions you will have to make for you 

and your child. 

The decision making process 

will be eased by gathering 

as much information about 

possible schools in advance 

of the October deadline. 

With this in mind, we would 

like to extend an invitation to 

parents/carers and your child 

to come and tour the Academy 

where you will see first-hand 

the excellent behaviour of our 

pupils and the high-calibre 

learning taking place in the 

classrooms. 

Sir William Robertson Academy 

is judged as Ofsted ‘Good’ 

in all areas of the school and 

has also been recognised as 

being one of the ‘Top 100 

non-selective state-funded 

schools in England’ by Nick 

Gibb MP – Minister of State 

for Schools (February 2016). 

The Academy is a highly 

successful 11-18 school with 

a flourishing Sixth Form. The 

school fosters an aspirational 

ethos in which every child is 

expected to achieve the very 

best they can in all that they 

do. Situated in a unique rural 

location, SWRA provides a safe 

and idyllic learning environment 

with superb pastoral care 

and support and a varied 

programme of enrichment and 

extra-curricular activities. The 

Academy is easily accessible 

from Newark, Grantham, 

Sleaford, Lincoln, the A46 and 

surrounding villages – with 

school buses serving each of 

these areas. 

Our pupils are well supported 

through an engaging and 

dynamic academic curriculum 

that is tailored to the needs of 

the individual. The school is 

well resourced, with wonderful 

outdoor facilities for a wide 

Please visit www.swracademy.org to find out more. 

range of sporting activities. 

We offer a full and active 

programme of musical and 

performing arts from our 

purpose built studios. 

Come and find out how your 

child can ASPIRE to a brighter 

future by booking a personal 

tour on 01400 272422 

or join us at our 

our OPEN MORNINGS 

17th-19th September 

or our OPEN EVENING 

on 19th September 2018. 


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EDUCATION 

Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School 

Lincoln Christ’s Hospital 

School cares for every 

single student. We believe 

that every child has the 

capacity for outstanding 

achievement. Our mission 

is to help each individual 

unlock that capacity. 

We hope and expect that our young people will grow 

into articulate, caring and compassionate adults who 

are ready for the next stage in their development and 

learning. 

Our exceptional learning environment and our sense 

of community make this a truly unique place to learn 

and work. We are fortunate to have fantastic sports 

facilities including a swimming pool, 3G pitches, 

tennis courts, dance studio, gymnasium; a state of 

the art Science, Technology and Art facilities, but 

most importantly highly qualified and motivated 

staff who work to support all students to be the 

best they can be. 

Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School provides a firstclass 

curriculum and nurtures talent to help all of its 

students achieve personal excellence. Together we 

can ensure that our young people are safe, happy 

and ambitious in every area of the school. 

Mr Mckeown, Headteacher 

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Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School 

Specialist Language College and Academy 

Educating in Lincoln since 1090 

Year 5 and 6 Open Evening 

Tuesday 11th September 

6.30pm - 8.30pm 

Headteacher’s talk 6.45pm 

Sixth Form Convention 

Thursday 15th November 

7pm - 9pm 

For visits to the school contact: 

Mrs T Turner Tel: 01522 887364 Email: tturner@lchs.eu 

Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PN 

Twitter @LCHSed www.christs-hospital.lincs.sch.uk

EDUCATION 

Lincoln Minster School 

‘As a head teacher I am often asked what 

makes an excellent education. Of course 

it is many things, but the main part of 

my answer to such a question always 

remains the same. 

I think it is an education that focuses on values 

such as respect, commitment, integrity, care; the 

list is endless. But, it is the way in which those 

personal qualities are developed by the school and 

through the opportunities on offer that makes an 

excellent education and indeed a school. 

I think how you do things can matter more to a 

child’s success than the specific result. The old 

adage of, “How one plays and what one plays for, 

that alone reveals the man” has never been so 

important in the world our children are growing up 

in. Lincoln Minster Preparatory School is all about 

character and attitude, along with academic rigour; 

an education that stands apart in the values and 

attitudes of its pupils and those who care for them. 

Popular opinion seems to dictate that education 

or school cannot do both in terms of academic 

success and development of character. I would say 

that a school is not delivering unless it does both. 

A school must focus on academic expectations, 

standards and rigour, but at the same time ensure 

that the curriculum is broad and varied to develop 

creativity, subject specialism, independence, with 

the personal, social and emotional development 

deeply embedded in the ethos and culture of the 

school. 

We are proud of all we achieve at Lincoln Minster 

Prep, including our academic results which have 

led to our position in the Top 50 Prep Schools. 

In short, an excellent school delivers on both; 

character building and academic excellence.’ 

- Fiona Thomas, Head of Preparatory School 


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EDUCATION 

Branston Community Academy 

Branston Community Academy has rightly 

gained a reputation as one of the very 

best schools in Lincolnshire. The school is 

rated by Ofsted as outstanding in all areas 

and in 2015 and 2016 the school received 

two national awards for the academic 

achievements of students for both progress 

and attainment at GCSE. 

This is all within a school site that boasts 

excellent facilities enhanced further by £3 million 

worth of recent investment. 

But it is not just the exceptional educational 

achievements which sets Branston apart – it 

is the desire to achieve academic excellence 

in a truly caring, supportive and nurturing 

environment which the school is most proud of, 

fostering values of individual aspiration, tolerance 

and compassion. Ofsted has praised the 

behaviour, resilience and kindness of students 

along with teachers who ‘enthuse students with a 

love for learning and foster a ‘can do’ culture. 

Community is at the heart of this school and 

manifests itself not only in the relationships 

within the school but also the close ties with 

local organisations, businesses and people. 

The Academy is home to a thriving nursery and 

Heron’s gym, complete with a pool for public 

use. Art, Music and Sport play a large part of 

Academy life. Visitors and local dignitaries are 

welcomed to the Academy’s annual musical 

production and also enjoy the numerous 

concerts and shows throughout the year. 

The views of students and parents show these 

are more than just fine words. In a national 

survey both rated the school as outstanding on 

every level. The school is justifiably proud of its 

success and students and welcomes visitors 

to see this in action either at the advertised 

open evening (11th September 2018) or during 

a visit which can be arranged by contacting the 

Academy office. 

LINCOLNSHIRE’S FIRST BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE COLLEGE 

OPEN EVENING 

Tuesday 11th September 2018, 6.00pm - 8.00pm 

OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ 

Branston Community Academy is proud to be recognised 

as one of the best performing schools in the country. 

However, we are even prouder of the friendly and supportive ethos 

of the school and the personal skills and attributes of our students. 

Please come and experience this for yourselves at our Open Evening. 

We look forward to welcoming you. 

Visits are welcomed at any time 

Please contact the Academy on 01522 880400 

or email enquiries@branstonca.lincs.sch.uk 

For further information, please see our website 

www.branstonca.lincs.sch.uk 

Branston Community Academy 

Station Road • Branston • Lincoln LN4 1LH 

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EDUCATION 

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy 

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is a school 

where students are valued, happy, 

challenged and strive to achieve their best. 

The Academy provides rich learning experiences 

both in and outside of the classroom, resulting in 

a great education. 

Staff take great pride in ensuring that our pupils 

are not just well educated but encouraged and 

supported to become valued members of society. 

The Academy makes sure that understanding 

and preparing for the world of work are 

integrated fully alongside a first-class education 

in a calm and caring environment where all 

students can succeed. 

The school has a strong ethos that every student 

should value, enjoy and be excited by learning 

and the world around them – giving them a 

unique opportunity to be successful. 

Students are inspired to take part in our excellent 

international programmes, local projects and 

actively engage with businesses and universities. 

Our students go on to a range of destinations, 

including local employment and universities, 

studying across a wide range of disciplines. 

The Academy’s facilities are continually 

updated, extended and refurbished: Lincoln 

City FC are using our pitches for first team 

training and we continue to develop an 

ongoing relationship with the club. 

To see the campus and meet the staff for 

yourself, why not come to our open evening? 


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Think 

Excellence 

Think North Kesteven Academy 

Want to know more about why 

you should choose NK Academy? 

Visit us on our Open Evenings: 

12th & 20th September 2018 

Ideal for students in Years 4, 5 and 6, our Open 

Evenings allow students to explore the variety of 

curriculum and enrichment opportunities offered 

at the academy. 

During our Open 

Evenings, visitors can 

take a guided tour and 

experience our facilities 

by taking part in 

the excellent activities 

being showcased. 

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

HEALTH & SPORT 

Muay Thai 

Muay Thai, also known as the science and art eight 

limbs is an ancient martial art that has been allowed 

to evolve over the years to become one of the most 

effective unarmed combat systems in existence. 

The art brings huge physical and spiritual benefits 

to all practitioners. Muay Thai students experience 

massive improvements in fitness and strength, better 

co-ordination and improved mental well-being. 

Chao Phraya Muay Thai academy are delighted to offer classes 

for children of ages five years and upwards so that they can 

experience the many benefits of this amazing martial art from a 

young age. Our classes are small with dedicated and qualified 

instructors. We have lots of fun, while providing a positive and 

constructive outlet for boundless energy. 

LUCY’S MUAY THAI STORY 

Our daughter Lucy is 11 and has Pathological Demand Avoidance 

(PDA) which is a diagnosis under the autism umbrella. We have 

had a long and challenging journey since we first noticed that 

things weren’t quite right and have struggled to get help with 

managing her condition. 

We wanted somewhere Lucy could channel all of her anxieties 

and frustrations, and looked into lots of different sporting 

activities. Other sports worked, but only for a short time. Then 

one day I heard about Muay Thai. I spoke with the Chao Phraya 

team and explained our story to them. They were very supportive 

with Lucy and she quickly passed her first grading with flying 

colours. 

Children with PDA often don’t like to 

receive demands put upon them and I was 

worried that the discipline and structure 

of each class would be too much of a 

demand for her to cope with but she 

wanted to give it ago. Lucy tried it out and 

fell in love with the sport from day one. 

We have never seen her so focused on 

anything before. Lucy still comes home, 

trains and practices with her punch 

bag, concentrating on technique and 

positioning. She is even learning how to 

speak Thai from the Chao Phraya team! 

Our friends have commented about how much calmer Lucy is 

since she has done Muay Thai. Muay Thai has given our family and 

our daughter our lives back - it even supported Lucy through her 

SATS recently! We are grateful to the Chao Phraya instructors. 

MUAY THAI !!! 

Whether you want your child to learn self defence skills, build their 

confidence, hone their concentration or even be a champion 

Muay Thai athlete - Muay Thai has something to offer everyone. 

If you are interested in finding out more about our children classes, you can find out more on 

www.lincolnthaiboxing.co.uk. Alternatively, you can contact Leigh on 07757 984266. 


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LCFC Junior Imps Club 

August marks the second birthday of the Junior Imps 

Club, Lincoln City Football Clubs Junior Membership 

scheme. Over the two years Lincoln City’s success has 

rapidly grown both on and off the pitch and the Junior 

Imps have been one of the major success stories. 

Our membership officially opened 

on the 1st August 2016 5 days 

before the first game of the 2016/17 

season and 8 days before our first 

home game of the season, a 6-1 

victory against North Ferriby in front 

of 3,662 fans and a massive 232 in 

the family stand. The support from 

the Junior Imps grew and grew and 

before long the family stand was 

sold out, game in game out. 

The membership gives Junior 

Imps Members the opportunity to 

purchase discounted tickets in the 

stadiums family stand, access to 

Junior Imps events and a Junior 

Imps membership card and 

welcome pack. 

As part of the membership one 

lucky Junior Imp gets randomly 

selected to be a club VIP for the 

day, this member sits in the VIP 

stand and gets to pick and award 

the Junior Imps Man of The Match 

to a Lincoln City player of their 

choice. 

As the months went on and the 

Imps caught the attention of the 

nation with their record breaking 

FA cup run and their new Junior 

Imps supported them all the 

way. The journey would take the 

Junior Imps to Championship 

and Premier League stadiums 

but started on the 15th October 

at Sincil Bank with a 0-0 draw 

against Guiseley in the fourth 

qualifying round. A win against 

Guiseley in the replay before a first 

round win at home to Altringham 

set the Lincoln Loco on its way. 

The second round game at home 

to Oldham saw countless Junior 

Imps stay up past their bedtime to 

watch former Premier League team 

Oldham Athletic visit the Bank, 

the prize an away trip to Mick 

McCarthy’s Ipswich in The FA Cup 

Third Round. The 3-2 win on that 

foggy Monday evening sealed the 

prize. 

We also run activities throughout 

the season such as Christmas 

Parties, Away Trips and Junior 

Takeover days. 

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Two matches against Ipswich 

and a home win against a team 

that were to be promoted to 

the Premier League in Brighton 

sealed a trip to Premier League 

Burnley on the 18th February. 

The magic of The FA Cup struck 

once again when Sean Raggett’s 

89th minute winner sent the Imps 

further than a Non-League club 

had ever gone; the Quarter Finals. 

The Emirates Stadium was the 

next stop for the Imps and the 

Junior Imps members were given 

an allocation of 1000 tickets to 

see Danny Cowley’s side face 

Arsene Wenger’s. 

The day was a memorable one 

for all the Junior Imps, but was 

made especially memorable for 

Jude Jessop, our only member 

who had attended every Lincoln 

City match that season in the 

Family Stand. As a reward for 

his outstanding commitment and 

support he became Lincoln City’s 

mascot for the day, giving him 

a behind the scenes tour of the 

Emirates Stadium, an opportunity 

to meet both teams players and a 

chance to walk out with his team 

live on BT Sport. 

Focus then returned to the league 

campaign with Lincoln City top 

of the league going in to the run 

in with Tranmere Rovers and 

Forest Green Rovers hot on their 

trail. The Support from the Junior 

Imps was as magnificent as ever, 

with the Family Stand selling out 

for every game after the Arsenal 

Fixture. The Imps would go on to 

win the league after a tense 2-1 

Home Win against Macclesfield 

in front of a capacity crowd. The 

Junior Imps would be watching 

Lincoln City in the football league 

for the 2017/18 season. 

The 2017/18 season saw 

changes at Sincil Bank with 

the arrival of the pre match 

Family Fan Zone, an area 

where Junior Supporters 

can come before the game 

and take part in different 

activities that are on offer and win 

a range of Lincoln City FC prizes. 

Another first was our very 

successful Junior Takeover day 

where Junior Imps members were 

given the opportunity to apply 

for a matchday job at the club. 

Job roles ranged from First Team 

manager all the way to Poachers 

Assistant and the successful 

applicants came in for the day to 

work with their new mentors. 

The highest point of the season 

was Lincoln City’s trip to 

Wembley in the Checkatrade 

Trophy Final where thousands of 

Junior Imps walked up Wembley 

Way to watch Lincoln City FC 

beat Shrewsbury courtesy 

of a first half goal from Elliot 

Whitehouse. Who would have 

thought on that warm summers 

night at Sincil Bank on the 9th 

August 2016 that 608 days later 

the Junior Imps would have had 

well over 2000 members and 

would be watching the Imps lift a 

cup at the world’s most 

famous stadium? 

The Junior Imps has so 

much to look forward to 

for the 2018/19 season, 

we are moving to our 

own specific family stand, 

the second Junior Takeover 

Day, membership perks at 

local businesses, a Junior Imps 

Fan Council, more away trips, 

Christmas parties, matchday 

activities, birthday card from the 

team as well as much, much 

more. 

We look forward to welcoming 

you to Sincil Bank and cheering 

the Imps towards more success 

for the 2018/19 season. 

Thomas Padden, Junior Imps 

Club Co-Ordinator 

For more information on how to join the Junior Imps Club: www.lcfcset.com/junior-imps-club 


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Curves Lincoln 

At the start of any new year, women and men, filled 

with resolve, join fitness clubs with the best of 

intentions – to get fitter, stronger, and healthier. 

But surveys show that come spring more than half of new gym-goers 

will let their membership lapse—and with it the good health that comes 

with regular physical activity. Here are 10 reasons people quit the gym 

and how Curves solves every one of them: 

JOIN NOW AND 

GET REST OF THE 

SUMMER FREE 

CURVES LINCOLN 

9 Dean Road, Lincoln LN2 4DR 

01522 524105 

Offer valid until 31/08/2018 

1. NOT ENOUGH TIME - It’s one of the top 

reasons people give for not working out, with 

all that you have to do in your busy life, it’s 

easy to skip a workout in favour of something 

else on your to-do list. Before you know it, 

you’re not going to the gym at all. The Curves 

Solution: In only 30 minutes at Curves you 

get a complete workout, cardio and strength 

training that works every major muscle group. 

2. NOT FUN - What motivation is there 

to stick with something you don’t enjoy 

doing or that’s become boring? The 

Curves Solution: We always have lively 

music and a fun workout with friends 

that can’t be beat. Plus, you can mix it 

up with Curves classes, such as cardio, 

boxing, balance, or body basics. 

4. NO IMMEDIATE RESULTS - When you don’t see the number on your scale 

dropping or clothing fitting better it’s easy to feel discouraged. The Curves 

Solution: We understand that you want to see immediate results but we also know it’s 

important to lose weight at a healthy rate and celebrate the small wins along the way. 

With over 25 years of helping our members achieve success, we know how to help you 

get the results you want and our coaches can keep you motivated to reach your goals. 

3. TOO COMPLICATED 

- Walk into most gyms, and you 

find a vast array of equipmentdumbbells, 

barbells, exercise 

balls, kettle bells, treadmills, 

elliptical trainers, stair climbers, 

rowing machines, and more. 

Where do you begin? The 

Curves Solution: Curves offers 

a simple circuit that your Curves 

Coach will teach you when you 

join. The hydraulic strength 

machines don’t require you to 

make adjustments before you 

use them; simply hop on the 

circuit at any point and go. 

5. Injury - Whether you’re 

fearful of getting injured 

in a gym or healing from a 

previous incident, nothing 

halts a fitness plan faster 

than injury. The Curves 

Solution: Your Curves Coach 

will show you proper form for 

every move and tailor your 

workout to your individual 

ability and goals, and a 

coach is always present in 

the club, keeping an eye out 

for proper technique. 

6. GYM-PHOBIA - Gym-phobia might not 

be a real word, but it is a real fear. Working 

out in a gym can feel uncomfortable. 

Perhaps you are embarrassed by how 

you look, or you worry that people 

are watching you and judging your 

performance. The Curves Solution: One 

of the top reasons women choose Curves 

is because they feel welcome. Curves is 

a community of women of all ages and 

fitness levels—women, like you, simply 

focused on getting stronger, fitter, 

healthier in a great environment. 

7. LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY - 

Sometimes your own willpower isn’t enough 

to get you to the gym regularly, and the less 

frequently you work out, the more likely it 

is that you will quit altogether. The Curves 

Solution: Borrow some willpower from your 

Curves Coach and the Curves’ community 

who are there every step of the way. At 

one-on-one monthly coaching sessions your 

Curves Coach will track progress towards 

your goals. Our CurvesSmart* innovative 

technology gives you moment-to-moment 

feedback to guide you to work out to your 

fullest potential. 

8. BURNOUT - Enthusiasm 

is a good thing but too much 

of a good thing turns bad. 

Exercising too hard and 

too often runs you down 

physically and mentally 

and can lead to injury. The 

Curves Solution: Your 

Curves Coach will help you 

ease into a workout routine 

that’s right for your level of 

fitness and point out the 

importance of including rest 

or easy days into your fitness 

schedule to allow your body 

time to rebuild after workouts. 

9. TOO HARD OR TOO EASY - If your workout is too easy, you’ll feel like you’re 

not getting anything for your effort; too hard, and you’ll become discouraged— 

possibly injured—and quit. The Curves Solution: Curves works for anyone at any 

fitness level. Because of Curves’ exclusive resistance technology, the intensity 

adapts to your ability. 

10. COST - A review of the household budget can encourage cost-cutters to drop their 

gym memberships. The Curves Solution: The value of a Curves membership simply 

can’t be matched. You get a 30-minute total body workout, a trained coach supervising 

every workout, one-on-one monthly coaching sessions, specialty fitness classes, safe and 

effective machines designed especially for women, a supportive community of women 

to workout with CurvesSmart technology that provides moment-to-moment feedback, 

travel passes so that you can work out at clubs across the country and around the world, 

and all for a reasonable membership fee. Yes, you may find a less expensive gym to join 

but you’ll pay for it in a loss of benefits and services—the things that keep you going to a 

gym and getting the result you’re after—good health. And good health is priceless. 

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Lincoln PANDAS 

A summer get-together to bring everyone together! 

Everyone loves a good 

Summer Jamboree, so why not 

come and soak up the summer 

rays on the 11th August at 

Stokes Collection Café. 

This is a family friendly event 

and will be situated outside in 

Stokes Courtyard & Sculpture 

Pavilion outside the Usher 

Gallery; visitors can enjoy live 

music and pursue local art & 

craft stalls. This event is in aid 

of Lincoln PANDAS, (Pre and 

Post-Natal depression and 

anxiety support group). They 

are a newly formed support 

group for Lincoln and the 

group is run by volunteers. All 

monies raised from the event 

will be donated to them. 

“Lincoln PANDAS are 

delighted to be supported 

by this fantastic event. The 

money raised will enable 

us to provide much needed 

support to parent’s struggling 

with their mental health. We 

are passionate about raising 

awareness of mental health 

and helping families affecting 

by mental health and this event 

will help our support group 

flourish,” said Naomi Buffery, 

the coordinator for Lincoln 

PANDAS. 

For more information please 

follow their Facebook page 

@lincolnpnd 

This event’s aim is to raise 

awareness for mental health 

and support the message of 

#ItsOKNotToBeOK hashtag 

campaign which the group 

promotes. 

This event is a free entry but 

donations are welcome, with 

a mystery box raffle and open 

to the public from 11am-7pm 

and visitors can expect a feast 

of music, art and craft stalls as 

well as raffle, children’s craft 

activities, face painting and 

henna. 

The event is being hosted 

Stokes Collection Cafe will 

operate normal opening hours 

10am-4pm, with the evening 

bar and BBQ available in 

evening between 4-7pm. 

Visitors are welcome to visit The 

Collection and Usher Gallery 

are open to the public between 

10am-3.45pm. 

For more information about the event: www.facebook.com/events/166025657411706/?ti=cl 

or search for Summer Jamboree. 


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ENTERTAINMENT 

Lincoln Drill Hall 

Lincoln Drill Hall offers a 

year-round programme 

of shows, theatre groups 

and creative sessions 

specifically aimed at 

younger audiences – from 

tiny tots to teenagers 

– plus events the whole 

family can enjoy together. 

Events over the Summer are 

about taking part. The Happy 

Monday Club creative play 

sessions for pre-schoolers 

include storytelling, crafts and 

making and music and dance 

and run until 16 July. 

Every Wednesday Hartbeeps 

offers musical adventure 

classes for newborns, babies 

and toddlers. 

Fishtank Youth Theatre 

has groups for children aged 

4 to 6, 7 to 11 and 11 to 18 

year, and puts them firmly 

in the creative driving seat 

to make and 

perform their 

own shows. And 

for those kids 

who just want 

to bust some 

moves, there are 

two Diddy Discos 

this Summer too! 

Autumn features 

wonderful stage versions 

of classic children’s books. 

The season begins with 

Scamp Theatre’s acclaimed 

adaptation of Michael 

Morpurgo’s WW1 novel 

Private Peaceful on 22 & 23 

September. 

A Frog Called 

Woanda 

And on 26 September 

there’s the chance to spend 

an evening with Michael 

Morpurgo himself, as he talks 

about his incredible career. 

Scamp Theatre return 

on 28 & 29 September 

with their award-winning 

adaptation of Julia 

Donaldson’s 

Stick Man, 

packed full of 

puppetry, songs 

and funky moves. 

And there’s more 

wonderful puppetry 

in Théâtre Sans 

Frontières’ 

A Frog Called 

Woanda on 28 

& 29 October, when a 

magical amphibian comes 

to a little girl’s aid when 

she needs it the most. 

And as family entertainment 

goes, there’s not much that can 

top panto – on no there isn’t! 

Daft characters, stunning 

sets, dance numbers, singalong 

songs and breathtaking 

special effects, our 

spectacular panto Peter Pan 

has it all! Christmas wouldn’t 

be Christmas without the Drill 

Hall panto, so book early to 

get your tickets at the best 

price! 

For further information about these and other events for children and families, 

pick up the Drill Hall’s Autum brochure or visit www.lincolndrillhall.com. 


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ENTERTAINMENT 

New Youth Theatre 

The best-known and most loved musical of all time is to be performed at the 

Lincoln Drill Hall in November 2018 by local children. 

The Wizard Of Oz is to be 

performed at the Lincoln Drill Hall in 

November 2018 by students aged 

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

Like so many girls her age, little 

Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams 

of what lies over the rainbow. One 

day a twister hits her farm and 

carries her away over the rainbow 

to another world. To find her way 

home, Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the 

Tinman, the Cowardly Lion travel 

along the yellow brick road and 

find a myriad of characters along 

the way. 

Join Dorothy and all her friends 

for this glorious technicolour 

production of the timeless classic, 

The Wizard Of Oz. 

With brilliant shows like Disney 

Aladdin, Madagascar, 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 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 LAMDA acting classes too. 

So whether it’s a fun time or a 

career in show business,New Youth 

Theatre is the place to be. 

LAMDA classes also 

available - Call us for 

full details 

We have centres 

in Lincoln & Newark 

Rehearsals commence 

Sept 2018 - Book your 

place online today on 

Facebook: nytlincoln; 

nytnewark; nyt_lincoln; 

nyt_newark. 

To join the cast and 

book your place, 

call New Youth Theatre 

Head Office on 

01522 787601 

or visit: www. 

newyouththeatre.co.uk 

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DAYS OUT 

Lincoln Castle 

‘Kingdom - A LEGO® Brick Show of Medieval Fantasy and Legend’ 

Saturday 14th July – Sunday 2nd September, 11am-5pm 

For this summer only – join us at Lincoln Castle 

for a fabulous display of sword and sorcery. A 

fantastical quest with dragons, a wizard and a 

princess, all created in LEGO® Bricks! Find the 

princess and meet her friends from a medieval 

fantasy land inside Lincoln Castle’s Victorian 

Prison. 

Visitors will be able to see life-sized sculptures 

of Princess Orra, Abbra the Wizard, Sir Studley 

the Knight, Chester the Jester and Torre the 

Huntswoman, and be amazed by the huge 

dragon standing approximately 4m tall and 5m 

long, with glowing eyes and realistic sound 

effects! 

Join in with the fun and build your own creation 

in our interactive Brick Pit. You can also make 

your very own unique Knight model to take home 

for a small extra charge! 

Also each weekend, from Sat 14th July to Sunday 2nd September, Lincoln Castle will come to 

life with ‘Castle of Legend’ events of fantasy and legend, from performances of classic medieval 

legends and characters to large scale spectacular events. 

Sat 14th & Sun 15th July 

Masca Theatre Company 

– ‘Living Statues’ 

in the grounds of Lincoln Castle. 

Sat 21st & Sun 22nd July 

‘School for Fools’ with 

‘Peterken the Fool’ 

our very own medieval Jester. 

Sat 28th & 

Sun 29th July 

The Story of 

King Arthur 

– a costumed trio 

perform this classic 

legend several times 

each day. 

Sat 11th & 

Sun 12th Aug 

The Story of 

Robin Hood 

– a costumed trio 

bring the classic tale, 

set in the era of 

King John, to life. 

Sat 1st & 

Sun 2nd Sept 

The Story 

of St George 

– the legend of the 

Knight and the Dragon 

with a trio of costumed 

actors. 

The big highlights of the summer are Grand 

Medieval Joust on Sat 4th & Sun 5th August and 

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Horse Circus on Sat 18 

& Sun 19 August. 

The Grand Medieval Joust brings to life the 

medieval Castle - feel the thunder of hooves and 

hear the clash of lance on steel armour as four 

brave Knights take part in the Sport of Kings. 

Meet the knights and choose your champion and 

cheer him on. Together with musicians, surgeon, 

jester and a cast of medieval characters, this 

bank holiday brings together some of the best 

jousters in the country with a full supporting 

programme of medieval activity 

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Horse Circus will see 

galloping cowboys, trick riding, amazing stunts 

on horseback and all the excitement of Buffalo 

Bill’s Wild West show comes to Lincoln Castle. 

This event commemorates the 250th anniversary 

of the origins of Circus as part of Circus 250 and 

reflects Buffalo Bill’s original visit to Lincoln with 

his travelling show during the early 20th Century. 

Fore more information or to book online please visit:www.lincolncastle.com 

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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 

The loveable buses Rocky, Shelly, Candy, Pierre, Salty, 

Sandy, Milly and Rolly are enjoying their summer in 

Skegness, and their new family members Teddy, Sunny 

and Sweetie have settled into their new home. 

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

spot them on the road. The Seasiders family are out and about on the 

streets of Skegness running throughout the summer until 28 October. 

This year, each bus character has their own unique badge to collect, 

and for those who want to travel on all of the character buses you 

will receive a fun goody bag. Simply ask your bus driver for your 

badge, and when you have 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 such venues 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! 

seafront open top buses 

I Skegness 

I Butlin’s 

I Fantasy Island 

I Ingoldmells 

I ’The Seasiders’ 

I Easter until October 

I Ride a top attraction 

up to every 10 minutes 

I New Seasiders for 2018 

I Collect badges on board 

I Kids ride from £1 

stagecoachbus.com 

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DAYS OUT 

Petwood Hotel 

Welcoming families and children, young 

and old, there is something for everyone 

at the Petwood. 

Glorious gardens and plenty of outdoor seating 

make the perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon tea or 

summer’s evening supper on the terrace. After a 

swim at Jubilee Park or a film at the Kinema, the 

Petwood is a great way to finish a family day out 

in Woodhall Spa, with the Petwood’s woodland 

walks perfect for capturing the imagination of mini 

explorers. 

Commemorating RAF100, the Petwood has 

sponsored one of the 100 Voices cycle trails. 

Keep an eye out for the way markers in the 

shape of aeroplane wings. You could perhaps try 

part of the Petwood’s cycle trail from Lincoln to 

Woodhall Spa along the old railway line – now a 

safe cycle route, or the stretch from Woodhall Spa 

to Coningsby and RAF Metheringham. Look out 

for activities across the county to commemorate, 

celebrate and inspire in this RAF centenary year. 

As usual, there will be a host of outdoor events 

at the Petwood this summer, including 1940s 

themed live music on the terrace on Sunday 15th 

July, Sunday 5th August and Sunday 19th August. 

The hotel will be hosting a classic car show with 

jazz on 12th August and an outdoor theatre 

production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on 

Sunday 26th August. 

There will be a special children’s theatre 

production of Pirate Pearl and the Big Blue 

Monster on Wednesday 22nd August presented 

by Little Blue Monster Productions. 

For menus and more information on 

specific service times of the Terrace Bar 

and Afternoon Tea menus, visit: 

www.petwood.co.uk 

For tickets or more information on any of 

the hotel’s events please call 01526 352411 


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DAYS OUT 

Uncle Henry’s 

Come and explore our exciting Giant 5-acre Maize Maze this Summer at Uncle 

Henry’s! Can you find all the clues and make your way back out? 

Open daily from 21st July until the 2nd 

September with daily tractor rides, then every 

Saturday and Sunday from the 8th September 

until the 14th October. Our Halloween Maize 

Maze with Pumpkin Picking is open daily from the 

20th October until the 28th October. 

Maize Maze entry is priced at £6 per person, a 

Family Ticket for 4 is £20 or a Season Ticket is 

£30 per person. These can be purchased from 

the shop tills at Uncle Henry’s from Saturday 

21st July. Please note that the Tractor and Trailer 

Rides and Pumpkin Picking are an extra charge. 

The Maize Maze is open from 10am and last 

entry is at 4pm Monday to Saturday and 3pm 

on Sundays. 

In addition to our award-winning farm shop, 

butchery and cafe we will be serving a daily 

barbecue (weather permitting) in our newly 

designated picnic area and you can even enjoy 

a delicious Blyton ice cream during your visit. 

Free car parking is available and our outdoor 

children’s play area and farm trail is also free to 

use for customers. 

Please note that under 16’s must be supervised 

by an adult at all times whilst in the maze. We 

also advise wearing suitable footwear and 

protection from the sun on hot days. Dogs are 

not permitted in the farm shop, cafe or Maize 

Maze but are welcome to enjoy our farm trail 

walk and our outdoor cafe courtyard. 

Why not visit our website 

www.unclehenrys.co.uk 

for more information and to plan your visit? 

Can you help 

Healthy Henry find all the 

clues without geing 

too lost!? Opens 21st July. 

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DAYS OUT 

National Civil War Centre 

Don your best disguise to sneak in to the 

National Civil War Centre this holiday for a 

spectacular Summer of Spies! 

From 28th July to 2nd September, the whole family 

can enjoy a range of enticing espionage-themed 

activities from hilarious character performances to 

hands-on craft sessions. Hear two Civil War spies 

spill their secrets - Aphra Behn, mistress of all trades, 

will tell all about her radical life and extraordinary 

adventures while an anonymous spy who smuggled 

a message to besieged Newark’s governor will share 

the painfully uncomfortable tale of how he did it. 

You can also make a code-cracking spy kit, a sealed 

secret letter and a periscope to sneak a peek at the 

enemy. Plus, enjoy all this with 20% off admission 

for any group with a paying child, running throughout 

the holidays! 

And during your visit, you can delve into the worlds of 

our temporary exhibitions! Shaking The Foundations: 

The Quest For Democracy celebrates #vote100 and 

gives you the chance to get on our soapbox and cast 

your vote in our authentic 18th century ballot box 

whilst we chart the fight for equal voting rights back 

to the 17th century. Meanwhile, Cutting Edge: The 

Changing Tools of War gets visitors up close with the 

incredible advancements in weaponry and armour 

that were taking place during the Civil Wars with 

stunning examples of swords and muskets, 

and you can feel the weight of armour for 

yourself with our ‘weightscoat’! Information 

on everything happening at the National Civil 

War Centre this summer can be found at 

nationalcivilwarcentre.com 

20% off 

admission 

for families* 

s u m m e r f u n at t h e 

2 8 t h j u l y - 

2 n d s e p t e m b e r 

s u m m e r o f s p i e s 

summer of spies! 

don’t miss our fantastic summer activities and hear two Civil War spies spill all their secrets! Aphra Behn, mistress of all trades, will 

talk about her radical life and extraordinary adventures while an anonymous spy who smuggled a message to besieged Newark’s 

governor will share the painfully uncomfortable tale of how he did it. You can also make a code-cracking spy kit, a sealed secret 

letter, a devilish disguise and a periscope to sneak a peek at the enemy. 

www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com 

*Valid from the 28th july - 2nd september Applies to any size group with at least one paying child 


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DAYS OUT 

Lincoln BIG 

Families are being encouraged to make 

the most of warmer days and catch the 

holiday vibe – without even having to 

pack a suitcase! 

There’s always an extra buzz in the city at 

this time of the year and Lincoln BIG is keen 

to highlight two unmissable Summertime 

attractions for families keen to spend more 

quality time together. 

Mums, dads and children, who would love to be 

at the seaside but who are unable to get away, 

will be thrilled to know that The Beach returns 

to The Cornhill – in the heart of the city – on July 

23, where it will stay until September 2. That 

means there’s time for several visits! 

Adults have the chance to relax in seaside-style 

deckchairs surrounding the beach and watch 

the action as their youngsters dig in with their 

buckets and spades. Punch & Judy will be 

turning up too and children can take a spin on a 

colourful fairground ride. 

Naturally, The Beach is in a handy location for 

shops selling essential treats - including ice 

creams, sweets, tasty snacks and drinks – and 

it’s close to car parking and the city’s state-ofthe-art 

bus station too. 

At the Cornhill kiosk, children can enjoy visiting 

Flight Central – where they will find arts and 

crafts and aviation-themed activities throughout 

the Summer holidays. 

On August 11 and 12, the city’s RAF100 

Weekend, which includes Lincoln BIG’s popular 

1940s event, offers a bumper 

load of attractions in 13 different 

parts of the city. 

This special weekend is 

expected to bring about 30,000 

people to Lincoln, to help 

celebrate 100 years of the RAF 

and it will include a flypast by 

historic aircraft. 

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Families will be able to browse a 1940s Market in 

the city’s Cathedral Quarter, listen to live music, 

watch dancing displays, visit charity stands and 

more. 

In the Uphill area, The Lawn is being turned into 

a Vintage Village, where children can experience 

old-fashioned rides, see Punch & Judy shows 

and have a go at pottery painting. It’s the 

ideal spot for a picnic too - or why not pop into 

Stokes’ coffee shop? 

On Sunday, everyone is invited to take a break 

at a Street Tea Party, “Brew for the Few”, which 

is taking place in the St Benedict’s Square area 

from 11am to 3pm. It is being organised by 

RAFA and the Healthy High Streets Group, with 

donations to RAFA. 

On the Saturday and Sunday, Lincoln BIG and 

Lincs FM are encouraging people to visit their 

stage in City Square and take time out to enjoy 

live music between 10am and 5pm. 

There’s also the chance to visit aviation and 

heritage stands – staffed by members of 

Lincolnshire’s Lancaster Association, volunteers 

from Thorpe Camp and Cranwell Aviation 

Heritage Museum and staff from InvestSK – in 

the pedestrianised South High Street. 

Are your family Red Arrows fans? Then why not 

pop along to St Mark’s Shopping Centre and 

check out a static model of a Red Arrows Hawk 

Jet. Children can also sit in the model, creating 

the perfect photo opportunity! 

Vintage and modern fire engines and RAF 

displays will also be found along the city’s 

Brayford Waterfront. 

And on Saturday night, why not let the children 

stay-up later and watch the spectacular 

fireworks display from Lincoln’s Brayford 

Waterfront, from 9pm? 

Summer fun 

on the farm... 

• Indoor playbarn 

• Outdoor play areas 

• Tractor & trailer rides 

• Keith’s Krazy Karts 

• Farmyard crazy golf 

• Take a goat for a walk 

• Woodland walk 

• Gift Shop 

• Select Lincolnshire 

award winning Tea Room 

Regional 

Finalist in Rural 

Business Awards 

Best Rural Tourism 

Category. 

Birthday 

parties 

For further information, please see: 

www.visitlincoln.com 

01652 

678822 

South Kelsey, 

Market Rasen, Lincs LN7 6PR 

www.hallfarmpark.co.uk 


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DAYS OUT 

Southwell Racecourse 

The ever popular Family Fun Day 

returns at Southwell Racecourse 

in 2018 on Sunday 15th July. 

This fixture is well established now in and around 

the local area and continues to have strong support 

from many families, regularly attracting a crowd of 

around 4,000 people. 

Alongside seven exhilarating jumps races, there is 

lots to enjoy for all the family 

There will be regular shows at intervals throughout 

the afternoon from Mr Chirrups Curious Bug Farm, 

where the children can also get up close to the 

bugs on display and have a go at crafting as well. 

As ever our racecourse mascot Archie the horse 

will be parading around the racecourse posing for 

selfies and high-fives. 

Also, there will be pony rides on offer, together 

a penalty shootout competition courtesy of 

Mansfield Town Football Club. As ever with our 

Family Fun Day, there is an array of fairground 

rides will also be on site and children’s 

entertainment wristbands can purchased for just 

£4 to last the whole afternoon. 

Don’t forget kids, dress up in 

a football theme to be in with 

a chance of winning some top 

prizes. 

There are different packages 

to enjoy in terms of tickets too. 

There is the usual Grandstand 

and Premier Enclosure tickets, 

which are £3 cheaper when 

booked in advance at the 

CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS ALERT!! 

website, but also there are a 

couple of great value packages 

ideal for families. 

The BBQ Package is available 

for both adults and children and 

contains the choice of either 

a Burger, Hot Dog or Chicken 

fillets and Mayo burger together 

with admission, racecard and a 

Fruit Shoot drink for the children 

For further information: www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk 

and a £2.50 voucher to go 

against any drink for the adults. 

The prices are £25 for the adult 

BBQ package and £6.50 for 

the children’s package, which 

has to be booked with an adult 

package. 

Also there is a package involving 

£30 of drinks vouchers for £20. 


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HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES 

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust 

This summer search for the fierce 

flying jewels of our skies. 

Listen for the fast whirling of wings when you’re 

near a river, pond or lake, or even in a woodland 

glade or garden. It could be one of the fiercest 

predators of our skies: the dragonfly. 

Dragonflies are masters of flight. They duck and 

turn in pursuit of their small insect prey. Then 

dart, slow down, hover and move onwards 

again. They are iridescent and colourful and 

have been around since before the dinosaurs. 

There are 23 species of dragonfly in the UK 

and they are found in almost every habitat. 

Several species travel a long way away from 

water to feed in gardens, fields and woodland 

edges. You might even see them resting on your 

clothes line. One of the greatest wanderers is 

the migrant hawker. Look for them hunting along 

sheltered hedgerows in August and September. 

Common darter 

Amy Lewis 

Blue-tailed damselfly 

Geoff Trinder 

Damselflies are closely related to 

dragonflies but they are dainty and have 

thinner bodies. As a general rule, the 

damselfly rests with wings folded, while the 

stockier dragonfly keeps its wings spread 

outwards. There are 17 species of damselfly 

in the UK. The earliest damselflies are on 

the wing by early May. The last dragonfly 

of the year might still be flying on a warm 

October day. 

The highest number of species found is 

during July and August. Like most insects, 

dragonflies are at their most active in warm 

sunny conditions, so pick your day wisely. 

Binoculars will come in handy, as most will 

fly off if you get too close. And of course, 

take care at the water’s edge. 

Both dragon and damselflies are reliant 

on water for their reproduction. In fact the 

jewel-coloured adults we see only emerge 

for a small part of their whole life cycle. 

Most of their lives are spent under the water 

in lakes, ponds and streams as larvae or 

‘nymphs’. Unlike a caterpillar completely 

transforming into a butterfly; dragonflies 

don’t undergo a complete metamorphosis. 

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Get close to nature with the 

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. 

Introduction to Dragonflies & Damselflies 

Sunday 22 July, Monday 23 July, Sunday 26 August and 

Monday 27 August, 10am-4pm, Gibraltar Point 

Meet the local expert at this drop-in event at Gibraltar Point 

and learn how to identify damselflies and dragonflies. 

There will also be craft activities for younger visitors 

including making your own dragonfly. 

No booking necessary. Pop in at any time between 

10am and 4pm to The Old Coastguard Station 

at Gibraltar Point, Skegness, PE24 4SU 

Messingham 

Sand Quarry 

Open Day 

Thursday 9 August, 

10am-4pm 

Discover this varied nature 

reserve of open water, 

wood, marsh and heath. 

Plus pond dipping and other 

attractions! 

Meet us in the car park at 

the reserve on the B1400 

Messingham to Kirton-in- 

Lindsey road. 

Wild-Time: 

Underwater Nursery 

Friday 10 August, 

11am-3pm, Gibraltar Point 

Join us for a family-fun day at 

Gibraltar Point. Please wear 

waterproof shoes or wellies. 

£3 per child 

Sign in at the Old Coastguard 

Station, Gibraltar Point, 

Skegness, PE24 4SU 

Family Fun Day 

Friday 17 August, 11am-3pm, 

Friday 17 August, Rimac 

Nature Reserve 

Make some wild memories at our 

free drop-in family fun day. Open 

to all! Drop by any time between 

11am - 3pm. 

Rimac Nature Reserve, 

Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes 

Saltfleetby, Louth, nearest 

postcode LN11 7TS 

Sea Dipping 

Saturday 18 August, 

3pm-5pm, 

Anderby Creek 

Ever wondered what 

lives under the waves 

of the North Sea? 

Come and find us on the 

beach at Anderby Creek, 

PE24 5XW 

LEFT: 

Migrant Hawker. 

RIGHT: Broad 

bodied chasertop 

and four 

spotted chaser 

Les Binns 

Instead, they shed their ‘nymph’ skin before 

becoming an adult and flying away from their watery 

juvenile home. This can happen between 8 and 17 

times depending on species and conditions. They 

will spend between 1 and 5 years living underwater. 

Far longer than the few months we see them as 

adults in the summer time. 

For more events please visit: www.lincstrust.org.uk/events 


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Jubilee Park 

Jubilee Park in Woodhall Spa is hosting 

a wide variety of summer entertainment 

and leisure events for the family. 

On Saturday 14th July visitors can enjoy an 

afternoon of music in the bandstand with a 

Sunday afternoon concert organised by the 

Spa Singers and Lincoln Hospital band to 

commemorate 100 years of the RAF. The music 

starts at 2pm. 

A week later on Saturday 21st July, there’s the 

outdoor evening screening of popular film the 

Princess Bride -in conjunction with the famous 

local Kinema- inside the pool enclosure and on 

28th July another of the regular midnight swimspre-booking 

is advised for both these events. 

Once the school holidays begin, the general 

swimming hours at the heated open air pools 

extend to the school holiday timetable. Online 

booking facilities for up to 200 swimming places 

mean that in the event of hot weather, visitors 

can book ahead and know they can get in. 

The water temperature is always around 29°C 

and the enclosure has plenty of room for picnics 

and sunbathing, with sun loungers available to 

hire. 

Elsewhere in the park the lawns and rose garden 

are also popular for family picnics and the 

refurbished play area will keep the youngsters 

entertained. Light refreshments are available at 

the park café. 

Jubilee Park is close to the Woodland Trust 

mixed woods and the spa resort’s many 

independent shops and restaurants. The Viking 

Way long distance footpath passes through the 

village. 

Full details appear on the park website www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk and on Facebook. 

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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mollysguide 

One child admitted 

FREE 

WITH THIS VOUCHER 

MG18 

Save 

£7.50 

North Parade, Skegness, Lincs PE25 1DB 

T: 01754 764345 E: info@skegnessnatureland.co.uk 

Must be accompanied by a full paying adult. Cannot be used with any other offer/discount. Valid to 31.10.2018. 

www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk 

10% 

OFF 

REFRESHMENTS 


CHURCH FARM 

s k e g n e s s 

Telephone: 

01754 766658 

Church Road South • Skegness • Lincs • PE25 2HF 

www.churchfarmvillage.org.uk 

*Offer valid upon presentation of this voucher. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Expires 10.10.18. 

Meet our amazing animal friends 

50p off 

admission price 

per person 

Tel: 01472 291998 

Open daily 10am-3.30pm 

Kings Road, Lakeside, 

Cleethorpes, 

Lincs DN35 OAG 

www.thejunglezoo.co.uk 

Offer valid until 10.09.18 upon presentation of this voucher. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 

20% off 

20% off 

Advanced 

online prebooked 

day 

tickets* 

ONLINE CODE: MOLLYSGUIDE18 

Wheelgate Park, White Post, Farnsfield, Notts NG22 8HX 

T: 01623 882773 www.wheelgatepark.com 

Discount is not valid on special events day 

*MOLLY’S GUIDE 

readers save 20%* 

when purchasing 

advanced online prebooked 

day tickets 

to Twinlakes Park 

or Wheelgate Park. 

T&C’s apply. 

Expires 31.12.18. 

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 until 3rd September 2018 

admit 1 child 

FREE 

with 2 full paying admission 

Tel: 01652 678822 

South Kelsey, Market Rasen, LN7 6PR 

*Offer valid upon presentation of this 

voucher. Not in conjunction with any 

other offer. Expires 10th Sept 2018. 

www.hallfarmpark.co.uk 


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DiscoverNK 

Summer is here and there’s lots on offer 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! 

Find out more by following us 

on Facebook or Twitter or visit 

www.heartoflincs.com 

T: 01529 308102 

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! To coincide with RAF100, our exhibition Gallantry in the 

Air gives 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 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. 

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This voucher entitles you to 

25% 

OFF 

breakfast in the 

Feedroom Café 

(daily 10-12) 

Charity No. 1075601 

I am happy to receive the Bransby Life 

newsletter twice a year by post 

Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH 

www.bransbyhorses.co.uk 

One voucher per transaction. Valid 10.07.18- 10.08.18. Photocopies not accepted. 

2 for 1 

on Crazy Golf 


Valid from 5th July to 30th Sept 2018 

Cheapest 

player goes 

FREE 

Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5SA 

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

SIBLING DISCOUNT 

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 10.10.18. 

*MOLLY’S GUIDE 

readers save 20%* 

when purchasing 

advanced online 

pre-booked day 

tickets to Twinlakes 

Park or Wheelgate 

Park. T&C’s apply. 

Expires 31.12.18. 

20% off 

Advanced 

online prebooked 

day 

tickets* 

ONLINE CODE: MOLLYSGUIDE18 

Melton Spinney Rd, Melton Mowbray Leics LE14 4SB 

T: 01664 567777 www.twinlakespark.co.uk 

Discount is not valid on special events day 

mollysguide 

all games 

from the Hut 

Stay & Play at Jubilee Park £1 off per person 

Stixwould Road, 

Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QH 

T: 01526 353478 / 352448 

Voucher must be presented on purchase. 

Not in conjunction with any other offer. 

www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk 


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Lincoln‛s Green Spaces 

HARTSHOLME 

Bottle Rockets CU Tue 24th July 1pm–2.30pm 

Butterfly Bonanza CU Tue 31st July 1pm–2.30pm 

Bug Box Hotels - Tue 14th Aug 1pm–2.30pm 

Love Bug CU Thu 16th Aug 1pm-2.30pm 

Den Building CU Thu 26th July, 

Tue 28th Aug 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm–3.30pm 

Terrific Trees CU -Thu 30th Aug 1pm –2.30pm 

BOULTHAM 

Junk Animals Tue 24th July 10am–11.30am 

Den Building CU Thu 2nd Aug, 

Tue 14th Aug 10am –11.30am 

Bottle Rockets CU Tue 7th Aug 10am–11.30am 

ARBORETUM 

Mosaic Making Tue 31st July 10am –11.30am Café 

Terrific Trees CU Thu 9th Aug 10am–11.30am Bandstand 

Dreamcatchers Thu 30th Aug 10am –11.30am Café 

T:01522 

873735 

CU = Childrens University 

validated activities 

All 

events 

£3.50pp 

Booking 

essential 

TO BOOK please telephone, email or message on Facebook as below: 

E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk 

www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholmecp 

Welcome to the wonderful world 

of Baby & Toddler Swimming 

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 

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• Farm-themed Crazy Daisy Golf 

• Children’s play area, 

Daisy Karts & 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 

Tel: 01522 

693757 

Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln LN6 5SA 

www.daisymadefarm.co.uk

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