Mollys Guide - Spring 2019

ISSUE 36 • SPRING 2019 

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Is it just us, or does it feel like 

Lincolnshire is a really great place 

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a bit, well, special in the air right now. 

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football team? 

Lincoln City’s history-making performance seems to 

have lifted the entire city. 

Maybe the feel good factor we’re enjoying comes 

from the anticipation of summer packed full of familyfriendly 

entertainment? 

Or perhaps our mood is simply down to the 

anticipation of a change in the weather. The nights 

are getting longer and the winter coats have been 

consigned to the back of the wardrobe. Whatever the 

reason, we hope you all have a spring in your step too. 

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Family fun 

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Newton 

Academy 

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Lincoln 

Drill Hall 

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Lincolnshire 

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NEWS 

Desperate Dad 

A ‘Switch’ In Time... 

I’m not quite sure how, but my middle child turned eight last month. It seems 

incredible to me really as he’s always been my ‘baby’ – well until the new one 

turned up earlier this year that is. 

Overnight I was transformed from a 

dad-of-two (boys), into a father-ofthree 

(now a girl), and prepared I most 

certainly was not. 

My nappy days were done and dusted; 

I was a fully-fledged footie-dad 

without a second thought for Barbies 

or unicorns, and Pink was just that 

annoying pop star. 

But in actual fact those sleepless nights 

had already started to reappear long 

before baby number three made her 

grand entrance. 

The dreaded lure of technology has 

cast its spell upon this house and try as 

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Spring 2019

we might to repress it as much as possible, 

our 21st century lives seem to incorporate it 

at every turn. 

We have our phones, Netflix, Sky TV, 

iPads, iPods, computers, tablets and a PS4 

– we even have a blummin’ robotic hoover 

constantly beavering around after the cat 

(which is actually great). 

It’s all a bit much and gets on top of me 

sometimes though, especially when I think 

back to ‘how it was in my day’. 

Computers were only just making an 

appearance in schools when I was about 

to leave them. I say ‘computers’ but it 

was more like the singular – housed in a 

warehouse-sized classroom, which required 

ear defenders to operate due to the constant 

buzzing if you came within 20 paces of it. 

So even though our humble abode often 

resembles a Microsoft after party venue, a 

brand new handheld piece of equipment 

was requested as part of boy 2’s birthday 

bragging. 

A ‘Nintendo Switch’ is suddenly the order 

of the day – complete with Super Mario 

paraphernalia and all the gubbins. 

I’m sure it won’t be long before I’m unable to 

prise it from his daylight-starved hands and 

will need to fashion a rota just to get him off 

it and to the table in time for his tea. 

Protest a little too much I may, but it remains 

a constant concern trying to ensure that their 

screen time is regulated, one I’m sure I’m not 

alone in sharing these days. 

I guess I’ll just have to ‘console’ myself with 

the fact that my two eldest do still like to get 

out and about a bit every now and then. 

Whether that be football in the park, a bike 

ride to oblivion or just a swashbuckling 

lightsabre fight with a couple of dog-chewed 

sticks down the park. 

This we’ll continue with gusto as the summer 

months stretch out ahead of us and the 

warmer weather basks those pale arms 

and square eyes – my mission impossible 

perhaps? 

The trump card up my sleeve however, may 

well be the chance to steer my new daughter 

more steadily through the mire of wires - to 

ration her technological appetite a little more 

regularly and try not to make it the be all and 

end all of every hour or so after school. 

A virtual bridge too far some might say, 

but it’s worth a shot I reckon and I hope 

that come the summer holidays when boy 

2’s new gadget is no longer the ‘Apple’ of 

his eye, he’ll ‘Switch’ attention to the great 

outdoors once more and let me show him 

what life was really like ‘when I weren’t a 

dad’. 

Barry Wood is an ex journalist now working 

for the NHS in Lincolnshire. A father of two 

boys and one daughter and husband to 

one Portuguese wife, he blogs regularly as 

Desperate Dad. 

Read more adventures: 

barrylwood.wordpress.com 

Facebook: Desperate Dad 

Twitter: @Dad_Desperate 

Instagram: @daddesperate 


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NEWS 

Family Fun 

What really happens when the school bear comes to stay? 

When my youngest child came running out of school 

one Friday afternoon with an extra PE bag, I knew 

exactly what was inside. 

The School Bear - Buddy. 

Buddy is part of the learning experience for Key 

Stage One children. His role is to incentivise 

youngsters to work towards a goal, whether that’s 

mastering neat handwriting, learning their word 

cards or doing fantastic number work - with the 

reward being the chance to take Buddy home for the 

weekend. 

The host child then cares for the bear for the 

weekend, keeps a journal and takes pictures of all the 

things they do together. 

The children love it. Buddy is their class mascot and 

it is an honour to be 

given the chance to 

look after him. 

I’m not sure parents 

enjoy ‘entertaining’ 

their child’s furry 

friend quite so much. 

It means you 

have to portray 

your homelife as 

interesting and 

wholesome. You 

can hardly let on 

exactly what your 

weekend really 

looks like, can you? 

Yes, teacher, here’s 

a picture of Buddy 

and my son watching 

Netflix for two hours 

while I power through 

a pile of ironing. 

Oh, and here’s another one of us at Greggs, eating a 

sausage roll (full-fat meat not even vegan) because I 

ran out of inspiration to make a healthy lunch. 

And finally, here’s me and Buddy, watching Line of 

Duty when the kids are in bed, as I sip my third gin 

and tonic while scrolling through ‘Who is ‘H’’ theories 

on Twitter. 

No, it doesn’t matter how mundane a weekend I 

have planned, once my child has the School Bear in 

his happy little mitts I have to up my game. It’s an 

unwritten given. 

So, despite having nothing planned, the recent 

unexpected arrival of Buddy Bear (you never know 

when it’s going to be your turn - that’s all part of the 

‘fun’) meant I had to hastily think of things to do. 

Rather than Buddy’s journal ending up full of photos 

of my son watching TV and eating Wotsits while I 

did housework, instead, we enjoyed a breezy walk 

around Whisby Nature reserve during Storm Hannah, 

visited a local coffee shop for a posh hot chocolate 

and took in the landmarks of the city. 

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At least things have changed since my eldest child 

first brought home the previous school bear (RIP 

Rusty, I reckon you disintegrated circa 2014, having 

commendably served your time as the class mascot). 

Back in the old days, before data protection was such 

a hot potato, parents could leaf through all of the prior 

entries in his accompanying journal. 

Now, thanks to new GDPR laws, Buddy is sent home 

with a blank piece of card and a polite request to fill it 

with photos, drawings and stories. 

Only the teacher gets to see what Buddy has been up 

to with his host family. 

There is no shame in taking the school bear absolutely 

nowhere. That said, I secretly hope the next time 

Buddy Bear is sent home we have something exciting 

planned in the diary - like a festival or camping trip 

because as a family, we do those things, too. 

However, there is one thing that always happens 

to the school bear while he’s with us - a ‘pamper’ 

session. 

This involves a dip - well, more of a full-on drenching 

and spin at 1400 rpm in the hydropool (washing 

machine) and a blow-dry. During his last visit, I put 

him in the tumble dryer for 20 nail-biting minutes. But 

for the grace of God, he didn’t lose a limb or an eye, 

so this time I dried him with the hairdryer. 

I snapped a picture of my son brushing Buddy’s fur for 

the journal but after he went to bed, I spent another 

thirty minutes restoring the bear’s coat to its former 

fluffy glory 

I also used a Sharpie to cover a scratch on his glass 

eye (he looked like he had a cataract) and coloured in 

the frayed fabric of his worn, 

leather nose, so the rips were 

less noticeable. 

Which is probably a good thing because there 

was a tendency for some parents to view the school 

bear visiting as the opportunity to play the oneupmanship 

game. 

According to an article posted on the Daily Mail’s 

website in 2014 - a collection of teddy diaries showed 

some parents giving the bear a taste of the high life 

- think Greek holidays and helicopter rides. Internet 

forums were filled with mothers driven to the brink by 

the class bear. 

Leafing through the school bear diary was probably 

enough to make some folks feel as if they weren’t 

trying hard enough at this parenting malarky. I imagine 

them proudly sticking in their photo of Buddy Bear at 

Prezzos, only to turn the page back a few weeks to 

see an image of Buddy, sunning himself in Sorrento, 

eating AUTHENTIC pizza while on a weekend jaunt to 

Europe with a different family. 

Thankfully, at my son’s school parents can no longer 

compare antics, so most should feel relinquished of 

any duty to show Buddy in anything other than an 

authentic setting. 

By the time I 

finished he looked 

(and smelled) like a new bear. 

Buddy may have visited during a pretty average 

weekend for the Curtis clan but every washable thing 

he came home with is going back to the classroom on 

Monday smelling of Lenor. 

I’ve just had a terrible realisation. Every time the 

school bear needs a detox, my son is going to be 

‘rewarded’ with the ‘honour’ of bringing him home, 

isn’t he? 

Lie back Buddy, I’ll get you a 

robe and slippers. 

Molly’s Guide and newspaper columnist 

Sam Curtis lives in Lincoln with her 

husband and their two children Lottie, 13 

and Louie, 5. 

You can follow Sam on: 

Twitter: @sammanfa 

Instagram: sammanfa1 

Facebook: SamCurtisWrites 

Snapchat: @sam-manfa 


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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. 

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION 

ENROLLMENT 

NOW OPEN 

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 website: 

www.eleanorglanvillecentre.lincoln.ac.uk/ 

equality-unit/the-newton-academy/ 

YouTube: Newton Academy Science Club for Girls 

Email: newton@lincoln.ac.uk

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 problem-solving 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.eleanorglanvillecentre.lincoln.ac.uk/equality-unit/the-newton-academy/ 

YouTube: Newton Academy the Science Club for Girls 


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EDUCATION 

Sir William Robertson Academy 

Come and find out how your child can ASPIRE 

to a brighter future… 

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 highcalibre 

learning taking place in the classrooms. 

Sir William Robertson Academy is judged as Ofsted 

‘Good’ (April 2019) 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. 

The school was delighted to learn once again that 

according to the DfE School Performance Tables 

there is no better performing similar secondary 

school than Sir William Robertson Academy within 

a 75 mile radius of the school. 

The Academy is a highly successful 11-18 school 

with a flourishing and rapidly expanding 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, North Hykeham, 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 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 Summer Open 

Evening on Tuesday 25th June 2019, our Open 

Mornings 16th-18th September or our September 

Open Evening on 18th September 2019. Please 

visit www.swracademy.org to find out more. 

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LINCOLNSHIRE’S FIRST BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE COLLEGE 

OPEN EVENING 

Tuesday 10th September 2019, 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

EDUCATION 

Branston Community Academy 

Proud to be at the heart of our community... 

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 (10th 

September 2019) or during a visit which can 

be arranged by contacting the Academy 

office. 


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EDUCATION 

Lincoln Minster School 

Call today to book a tour of the 

school on 01522 521300 or book 

a place at the Open Afternoon at 

lincolnminsterschool.co.uk/visit 

Lincoln Minster staff invite you 

into their inspirational school... 

Lincoln Minster School are proud of the school 

community and welcome visitors to come and see 

the facilities, an ideal way to gain a sense of the 

opportunities on offer, the excellent pastoral care and the 

rich curriculums in place from EYFS through to A Levels. 

All three school sites – Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior 

– open their doors and welcome you to come and meet with 

teachers and pupils, to get a real sense of the School, during 

regular Open Days. You will be able to enjoy a tour of the school 

and drop into lessons meeting dedicated teaching staff; best 

displaying the nurturing, happy environment in which pupils learn. 

The upcoming Open Afternoon on Friday 28th June from 1.30pm 

– 3.30pm is designed to give a broad overview of the school and 

present an opportunity for visitors to ask any questions they may 

have, as well as meet with Headmaster Mr Wallace. 

Private individual tours of the school are available should visitors 

not be able to attend Open Days. Additionally, the School hosts 

a number of Taster Events for prospective pupils and individual 

Taster Days can be arranged, allowing those interested an 

immersion-experience to see first-hand what life at Lincoln 

Minster School is like. 

Embrace the opportunity to better get to know the School and 

see how your child will be happy, challenged and supported 

whilst receiving an education for life at Lincoln Minster School. 

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Experience The Little Mix 

Magic this half term... 

This May half term join the party with 

the UK’s hottest tribute to Little Mix, 

Black Magic. 

Since their launch Black Magic have built up 

a massive following amongst kids and adults 

alike. Little Mix fans love their replica costumes, 

identical choreography and their amazing energy. 

And each show features all of Jesy, Leigh Anne, 

Jade and Perrie’s chart topping hits including the 

most recent releases from the Glory Days album. 

Dance and sing-along to a packed-out playlist of 

hit songs that includes Hair, Love Me Like You, 

How Ya Doin’, Wings, Power, Shoutout To My Ex 

and Black Magic and even a few covers from their 

time on the X Factor. 

You can also expect lots of audience participation 

– and plenty of room to get up and dance. Add 

to that dance competitions, giveaways and the 

chance to meet the girls after the show, and it’s 

the perfect half term treat for the whole family. 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Lincoln Drill Hall 

Black Magic: The Little Mix Show is at Lincoln Drill Hall on Wednesday 29 May at 7pm. To book 

visit www.lincolndrillhall.com or alternatively call 01522 873894 or visit the Drill Hall box office. 


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HEALTH & SPORT 

Lincolnshire NHS 

Have your say at the Healthy Conversation 2019 

engagement events... 

Lincolnshire’s NHS is inviting everyone from across the county to take part 

in its Healthy Conversation 2019. 

This year, we want to hear more from our patients, staff and public to help us continue to 

transform to improve quality, attract staff and be fit for the future. Your thoughts, views and 

feedback are vitally important to us. 

Following events at Louth, Skegness, Grantham and Boston, the listening exercise continues 

with a second series of drop-in engagement events, all to be held from 2pm - 7pm: 

Monday 20th May, New Life Centre, Sleaford NG34 7JP 

Tuesday 21st May, United Reformed Church, Gainsborough DN21 2JR 

Wednesday 22nd May, Lincoln Football Club, Lincoln LN5 8LD 

Wednesday 12th June, Theatre Lounge, Stamford PE9 1PJ 

Thursday 13th June, Spalding United Reformed Church, Spalding PE11 1QD 

To date you have shared your views about many aspects of future 

health care in the county. Key feedback themes include: 

• access to urgent and emergency care 

• transport links across the county 

• care for stroke patients in Lincolnshire 

For more information on public feedback to date, please visit 

www.lincolnshire.nhs.uk/healthy-conversation/engagement-date/you-said-we-did 

For further information: E: lnht.hc2019@nhs.net T: 01522 307307 www.lincolnshire.nhs.uk 


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DAYS OUT 

Lincoln BIG 

(From left) Phil Watt (Lincolnshire County Council); 

Ian O’Leary (Sales Assistant at Giant Lincoln); 

Porscher Morgan (Access Lincoln); Damian Baker 

(Sales Manager at Giant Lincoln) and Tony Mabbott 

(Strategic Leisure Contract Manager at District NK) 

Enjoy a wheelie fun family day out! 

There’s nothing better than spending time with the 

family, especially if it’s at an event that has so many 

benefits. Lincolnshire’s first Cycle Fest on Saturday, 

June 1, ticks all the boxes, so make sure you put the 

date in your diary or on your kitchen planner. 

This event promises plenty 

for all ages to enjoy. Cycling 

is fun, good for everyone’s 

health and wellbeing and it’s 

sustainable and eco-friendly. 

Best of all Cycle Fest is FREE! 

Based in the grounds of 

Doddington Hall – the day 

before the Giant Lincoln 

Sportive – the day will be 

packed with activities. 

Cyclists can try out a pump 

bike track, saddle-up on an 

exciting virtual velodrome 

racing simulator and test out 

have-a-go KMX karts. There 

are children’s mountain bike 

taster sessions too. 

The day has been organised 

by Access Lincoln (which is 

supported by Lincoln BIG), 

North Kesteven District 

Council and Giant and 

features a treat for riders who 

want to go a little further. 

They have the opportunity to 

join a led-ride and treasure 

hunt in Skellingthorpe Old 

Wood. Giant will also have 

demonstration bikes available 

at the event for people to 

use on the ride and they will 

be providing free bike safety 

checks. 

Access Lincoln is a 

Lincolnshire County Council 

initiative and, in addition to 

being supported by Lincoln 

BIG, is funded by the 

Department of Transport. 

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Access Lincoln project coordinator 

Alison Mackfall 

said: “With cycling becoming 

more and more popular, we 

thought the time was right for 

the county to have its very 

own Cycle Fest. 

“With so much on offer, it 

will appeal to both cycling 

fanatics and those wanting 

to find out what all the fuss 

is about. 

“There’s a lot of other 

entertainment planned too, 

which means this is the ideal 

family day out to round off 

half-term week.” 

North Kesteven District 

Council Strategic Leisure 

Contract Manager Tony 

Mabbott said: “One of the 

council’s corporate priorities 

is to improve the health, 

wellbeing and sustainability 

of the district. We are 

committed to working with 

(From left) Porscher Morgan (Access Lincoln); Alison Mackfall 

(Access Lincoln); Tony Mabbott (Strategic Leisure Contract 

Manager at District NK); Phil Watt (Lincolnshire County Council) 

and Damian Baker (Sales Manager at Giant Lincoln) 

partners such as Access 

Lincoln to achieve this. 

“Cycling has many benefits, 

not only for the cyclist’s 

health, but also the wider 

quality of the environment; 

we must not forget the simple 

fact that cycling is great fun 

and we hope this event will 

inspire even more families to 

cycle in the district.” 


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DAYS OUT 

Stagecoach 

FARES: 

Children’s tickets are just £1 

per trip, when accompanied 

by an adult. 

Family day riders (valid for 2 

adults and 3 children) are just 

£12 for all day travel. 

For regular bus users, the £16 

Megarider ticket offers unlimited 

travel on all Stagecoach buses 

in Skegness for one week. 

Or for two travelling together 

it’s just £6.30 with Duo return. 

Hop onboard the 

Skegness Seasiders 

this summer! 

Let the Skegness Seasiders, 

the family of 11 individuallynamed 

seaside themed 

character buses, each with 

their own personality, help you 

make a summer to remember! 

If you are looking for a family fun day out this summer, Skegness is the seaside 

resort for you, packed with family-friendly attractions; it is also home to the 

much-loved Skegness Seasiders. The family of open-topped buses, featuring 

Rocky, Candy, Pierre, Sandy, Salty, Shelly, Rolly, Sunny, Teddy, Sweetie and 

Milly ride up and down the seafront between Skegness and Ingoldmells up to 

every 10 minutes, adding a touch of something special to any family day out. 

We have put together some top tips to ensure you make the most of your 

family time and grab a bargain: 

1. What better way to access the many attractions in Skegness than travelling 

by bus? Hop onboard one of the 11 Seasiders and collect the special badges. 

When you collect six different badges, they can be exchanged for a goody bag 

packed with Seasider collectables. 

2. There are so many attractions on the Seasiders route for you to visit its 

hard to choose where to go, and, with discounted entry offers available to 

those travelling with us, you can take advantage of a cheaper day out. Simply 

download your voucher online or pick up a Skegness Holiday Guide packed 

with discounts from Skegness Bus Station. 

3. Every year, to coincide with the return of the Skegness Seasiders, a brand 

new storybook is written; with a percentage of the proceeds going to local 

charities. A great keepsake for kids to take home with them after a day out. 

Books about the exciting adventures of Rocky and friends can be purchased 

from the Skegness travel shop. 

Whatever you decide to do this summer, make sure to come and say hello 

to the much-loved Seasiders and their drivers if you are in Skegness, they’d 

love to meet you! 

Visit a top seaside attraction 

from Easter until October 

and explore with... 

THE SKEGNESS 

Seafront Open Top Buses 

up to every 10 mins • all week 

Skegness • Butlin’s • Fantasy Island • Ingoldmells 

GO FOR 

£1 

per trip 

when accompanied 

by an adult fare 

paying passenger 

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DAYS OUT 

Bransby Horse 

Bransby Horses reveals plans 

for their Summer Fayre 

Lincolnshire-based equine charity, Bransby 

Horses, is hosting their 44th annual 

Summer Fayre on Sunday 2nd June 2019. 

Last year, the Summer Fayre attracted a record 

number of visitors and it is hoped the Fayre this 

year will be another success for the charity. For 

many in the area, it is a chance to visit the local 

gem, take the family for a day out and meet some 

of the 400 animals the charity looks after across 

600 acres of beautiful countryside. 

Entry to Bransby Horses is free and the 

charity has confirmed they will have 

more activities than ever this year. 

There will be horse demonstrations, 

a trailer training and loading 

demonstration, a riding team 

display, falconry, children’s play zone, arts and 

crafts, a dog show, dog agility display, shopping 

(including a second hand tack sale), glitter 

tattoos, charity stands, a barbecue and a wide 

selection of food available. There will also be the 

usual picturesque walkways available to enjoy 

a stroll, so families can visit some of the horses, 

donkeys and mules who are living there. 

Visitors can travel by car as there is plenty of 

parking (suggested donation £1) but Stagecoach 

will also be providing a free local bus service 

from Lincoln City Centre Bus Station which 

runs through Saxilby and stops at the Visitor 

Centre at Bransby Horses. 

Having celebrated their 50th 

anniversary last year, the charity has 

also recently confirmed they have 

almost reached 1,000 equines in their care. More 

than 400 equines living on site and 500 rehomed 

but continuing to receive support from the 

charity. In fact, last year alone, the charity helped 

rescue and rehabilitate 93 horses, donkeys and 

mules showing how the role of public support 

continues to be pivotal to the continuation of the 

work the charity do. 

T: 01427 788464 www.bransbyhorses.co.uk or follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram 


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DAYS OUT 

NKDC 

Navigation House 

Cogglesford 

Watermill 

Welcome to the Heart 

of Lincolnshire... 

Spring 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! 

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! Back by 

popular demand, our exhibition High Flying 

Women features the incredible stories of 

women who fought against adversity to 

achieve aviation history. Come along and be inspired! We are 

also running a photographic competition, Capture the Skies; 

send us your photos of ‘anything 

that flies’ and you could be part 

of our Auntumn exhibition! Details 

can be found on our website. 

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. 

Full of information about the 

history of the Navigation and 

town, we have now improved 

our gift shop to feature items 

handmade by local craftspeople. 

Brimming with history, 

heritage and family fun, 

Cogglesford Watermill, 

Navigation House and 

Cranwell Aviation Heritage 

Museum are the perfect places 

to visit, whatever your age! 

You can find out more by 

following us on Facebook 

or Twitter or visit 

www.heartoflincs.com 

or calling us on 01529 308102 

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It’s showtime!... 

Lincolnshire Showground is getting ready 

for the return of the much-loved Lincolnshire 

Show with hundreds of new and local 

exhibitors, adrenaline racing performances 

and spectacular displays for all of the family. 

Now in its 135th year and organised by the Lincolnshire 

Agricultural Society, the Lincolnshire Show has grown 

to become one of the county’s flagship annual events. 

Regularly attracting over 60,000 visitors across two days, 

this year’s event held on 19th and 20th June promises 

another action-packed line-up. 

This year is an especially important year for the Show, as 

it celebrates the 150th year of the Lincolnshire Agricultural 

Society. The theme is being represented throughout the 

Show with performances and activities to get involved in, 

plus a special anniversary machinery parade. 

You will be spoilt for choice with a variety of exciting 

classes and performances in the Main Ring & Countryside 

Ring. The line-up of impressive displays include top 

freestyle motocross shows; Broke FMX, the Shetland 

Pony Grand National, the East Midlands Police Dog 

Display, Wye Valley Axemen and crowd favourite – the 

Dog & Duck Show. 

Over in the NEW Lincolnshire Lifestyle Zone you 

can browse an array of products from independent 

Lincolnshire producers, including interiors and jewellery 

items. Visitors can jump aboard the land train to visit the 

DAYS OUT 

Lincolnshire Showground 

animals and an array of farm machinery from over 

the years. For our younger audience, the Show 

is packed full of educational stands on food and 

farming, not least in the Schools Challenge Area. 

The Food Court will be brimming with Lincolnshire 

produce and live cookery demonstrations in the 

Lincolnshire Kitchen from top local chefs including 

Steven Bennett and Rachel Green. There will be 

delicious food and drink to sample including locally 

distilled gin, homemade fudge and Lincolnshire 

sausages. 

Whatever you plan to see or do, you’re guaranteed 

a fun and action-packed day at the Lincolnshire 

Show 2019! 

Please visit: lincolnshireshow.co.uk 


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ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES 

Woodland Trust 

Get closer to nature with the Woodland Trust... 

The weather is warming up, the 

sun has definitely got his hat on 

and now is the perfect time for 

budding Nature Detectives to go 

down to the woods and connect 

with the great outdoors. 

The Woodland Trust has lots of activities for families 

to try from spotting spring flowers and birds, creating 

woodland art or getting dirty while searching for 

creepy crawlies. 

One of the most iconic flowers you can go looking 

for while spring is in full flow is the stunning bluebell. 

Also known as ring-o’-bells, cuckoo’s boots, lady’s 

nightcap and witches’ thimbles, these delicate 

blooms are one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Just 

be careful not to trample or pick them. 

One of the best places in Lincolnshire to find an 

amazing carpet of bluebells is Tattershall Carrs, 

which is also a really great place to visit if you’re 

interested in history and aeroplanes due to its role as 

the home of the famous 617 ‘Dambusters’ squadron 

during the Second World War. 

Did you know that trees are some of the oldest living 

things on the planet? But how can you tell which 

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Make cookie 

cutter bird 

feeders! 

PHOTO: Nature Detectives Bird 

Feeder, Sam Oxford-Dean/WTML 

PHOTO: © Jill Jennings/WTML 

It wouldn’t be a 

British summer 

without rainy days, 

so you’ll also need 

some things to do 

inside as well. 

If you love seeing 

our feathered 

friends in your 

garden you can 

make bird feeders. 

All you need is lard, bird seed and a cookie cutter or two. But 

it’s messy, so be ready to get your hands dirty! 

• Cut the soft lard into pieces, put it in a bowl with the bird seed 

and mix together 

• Place cutters on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper 

• Firmly press the mixture into the cookie cutters and poke a hole 

in each one 

• Put them in the fridge to set 

• Hang your feeders in the garden and wait for the birds to tuck in. 

Find out more at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives 

ones are the really old ones? If you want to go 

on an ancient tree hunt look for ones that are 

• Short and fat, with wide trunks and 

• Hollow 

• Covered in knobbly, warty bits 

• Missing their crown (top) 

• Rough and craggy, with lots of nooks and 

crannies in the bark 

• Home to heaps of fungi, mosses and lichens 

Maybe you could take a measuring tape and 

measure around the bottom of the tree at its 

fattest point. The fattest trees are the oldest! 

If you don’t have a tape to hand, hold hands 

with the family and see how many “hugs” 

wide the trunk is. Trees should be measured 

at a height of 1.5m. 

You could also see how many different things 

you can see living in the tree. A nice big oak 

can easily support 500 different species. 

If you’re inspired to get out and about, a great 

starting point is to find your nearest wood at 

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods. 

Don’t forget to wear tough shoes and pack 

wellies and an anorak in case of bad weather. 

You can also pack a picnic and before you 

go download some spotter sheets or other 

activities from the Nature Detectives site. If 

you enjoy them you might consider joining 

the Woodland Trust as a fully paid up Nature 

Detective. You’ll get a fantastic welcome pack 

bursting with awesome activities, an activity 

folder, stickers, bookmark and membership 

card, seasonal activity packs for outdoor 

adventures all year round and details of 

events in your area. 


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Jubilee park 

For more information: 

www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk 

Enjoy the outdoors at Jubilee Park 

Jubilee Park’s fun-packed spring and early summer 

programme includes regular events for all the family 

to enjoy when in and around Woodhall Spa. 

The heated outdoor swimming pools are open every day with 

featured special events such as a midnight swim on Saturday 

11th May and a week later an outdoor screening of the iconic 

film Dirty Dancing. Pre-booking is recommended for both. 

On the holiday weekend of 25th and 26th May the Tennis & 

Cricket clubs stage their regular beer festival. A week later the 

park’s annual 10k and family fun run takes place on Sunday 2nd 

June. Fans of the film The Meg can see it at the nearby Kinema 

on 7th June followed by a midnight swim –if they dare! Again, 

tickets for the combined events are best booked in advance. 

The family dog- whatever its age or breed- can take part in 

the Bark in the Park family fun dog show on Sunday 23rd 

June where classes range from prettiest bitch to dog most 

like its owner. This increasingly popular event also includes 

stalls and the chance for your pooch to have a go at agilityeven 

if they’ve never done it before! 

On Sunday 30th the annual Triathlon attracts entrants from 

across the region. 

Jubilee Park’s refurbished childrens’ play area is open every 

day and gives youngsters somewhere to let off steam while 

friends and family relax and picnic or enjoy light refreshments 

at the park café. 

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 2019 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 


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Getting the whole 

family on track... 

Gridline Racing is an indoor 

karting track based in the 

centre of the picturesque 

city of Lincoln. 

With the latest 2019 karts 

from the world’s number one 

kart manufacturer, Gridline 

offers one of the safest forms 

of motorsport and makes it 

available to the whole family. 

The 120cc cadet karts are 

suitable for kids aged 8 years 

and above, we also have a 

fleet of SODI’s new SR5 200cc 

Honda’s so the adults can get 

in on the action and put even 

Lewis Hamilton to shame! 

And now, even the younger 

ones can get involved thanks 

to our Sodi 2Drive 270cc 

Honda, which allows any 

passenger over the height of 

4ft with no age restriction! The 

driver must be at least 16 years 

of age in order to drive this 

unique machine, and it really is 

a sight to behold. 

We offer a wide range of 

events, varying from our 

popular Arrive & Drive practice 

timed sessions for beginners 

to the increasing popular 

birthday party options, and for 

the bigger kids, exclusive race 

events that can accommodate 

for any budget or group size. 

HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES 

Gridline Racing 

Kids Karting Klub aimed at 8 

to 13yrs old, which includes 

tuition from our race instructors 

on the best racing line, driving 

tips, track walk of course etc, 

a total of 45 minutes worth 

of karting on track (2 x 15 

minute session plus a 5 minute 

qualifier and 10 minute race). 

Be part of the fun and 

get yourselves down to 

Gridline Racing today! 

For further information: www.lincolnindoorkarting.co.uk 


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Scaman’s Eggs 

How to make Monster Omelettes... 

Spring is here and the time has come for 

lots of adventures. After a day of learning, 

there’s still enough daylight for games in the 

garden, for sports after-school clubs, and 

for walks and bike rides in the outdoors. To 

keep the family fuelled for all this activity, 

we need to be making sure we all have a 

hearty, healthy breakfast. 

After all, breakfast is the most important 

meal of the day – we should “breakfast 

like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner 

like a pauper”, as the old saying goes. 

When it comes to starting the day, there 

is one food that is becoming more and 

more popular, and that is eggs. 

Recently, it has been announced 

that soft-cooked eggs, like 

poached with runny yolks, are 

safe for pregnant women, young 

children, and the elderly to eat, 

meaning there are so many 

breakfast options for all the 

family to enjoy! 

One of the reasons why children 

love them so much is because 

they’re so versatile. Fluffy 

and scrambled, dippy yolks 

with buttered toast, or mixed 

into pancakes (which always 

seems to be a favourite!) 

– they’re quick and easy to 

cook and incredibly tasty. 

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But what makes eggs so great for breakfast? 

Well to start, they are very rich in protein, making 

them ideal for children to help them grow big and 

strong and to keep them fuelled throughout their 

active days. And, they’re packed with vitamins 

and minerals, helping the 

immune system and 

energy metabolism. 

When you buy eggs from 

a free range farm, laid by 

hens that are fed high quality, locally produced 

feed, you know they are going to taste great, too. 

What’s not to love? 

When Scaman’s Eggs has been out and about across Lincolnshire speaking to school 

children about breakfast, so many of them get super eggcited about omelettes. They tell us 

all about their favourite toppings, from ham and cheese to mushrooms and peppers, and 

how they can get involved with the making of them too. 

So, to inspire your own springtime 

breakfasts, we wanted to share a 

fun recipe for Monster Omelettes! 

FOR THE OMELETTE: 

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten 

• A handful of chives, chopped 

• Your favourite locally-produced fillings 

FOR THE 

MONSTER: 

• Mushrooms 

• A variety of 

vegetables 

First, make the omelette. Carefully fry your 

favourite fillings over a low heat. 

In the meantime, break your eggs into a bowl 

and whisk well until you start to see air 

bubbles. This is what helps to make them 

grow thick and fluffy. 

Pour the beaten eggs over the fillings in the 

frying pan and add the chopped chives. 

Season to taste and leave to cook 

through. 

Use a spatula to loosen the edges 

and once the bottom is nearly set 

and become a buttery shade of 

yellow, it’s time to flip! 

Please tag us in the photos of your 

Monster Omelette creations! You can find us 

on Facebook, and on Twitter and Instagram 

at @scamanseggs 

Once the omelette has cooked, 

make your monster! We used button 

mushroom caps and a small slice 

of steamed green bean to make the 

eyes and halved cherry tomatoes 

for red cheeks. For the mouth, 

we used another green bean and 

a mushroom cut into points, with 

more steamed green beans for legs. 

Simone, the Egg Lady, lives in Little 

Grimsby, near Louth, with her husband 

Neil, and two children Lotte (11) and 

Phoenix (5). 

You can follow Scamans Eggs on: 

Twitter: @scamanseggs 

Facebook: Scamans Eggs 

Instagram: scamanseggs 

Web: www.scamanseggs.co.uk 


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Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust 

Photo by Emma Bradshaw 

Summer is a time of colour. 

Butterflies flit between 

flowers, reptiles bask in 

the sun, and seabirds sing 

above the saltmarshes. 

The activity continues 

under the cover of darkness 

- bats sweep swiftly 

through the air, natterjacks 

chatter and nightjars churr, 

while glow-worms adorn 

the night with pinpricks 

of light. 

Take a walk on the wild side... 

Brilliant bats 

Summer is a great time of year to look and listen for bats. 

Pipistrelle bats are the most common in the UK, and also one 

of the smallest. They weigh only 4-9 grams - that’s about the 

same as a teaspoon of sugar. 

They like to eat small flying insects (such as midges) and can 

eat up to 3,000 in one night! If you listen carefully, you might 

be lucky enough to hear their high pitched calls (echolocation) 

which can be heard by children, but not usually by grown-ups. 

Listen for a clicking/slapping type sound. 

Join us for a Moth and Bat Night at Far Ings, 

Friday 9 August, 8:30pm til late, Ness End Farm, 

Far Ings National Nature Reserve DN18 5RG. 

Discover what lives in the deep blue sea 

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the waves of the 

North Sea? Come and find out as we go sea dipping. We’ll be 

using push nets along the water’s edge to scoop up any critters 

at the surface. Look out for shrimp, crabs, jellyfish and even sea 

gooseberry’s! Join us at one of our free events this summer: 

Sun 19 May, 2pm-4pm, Anderby Creek PE24 5XT 

Sun 15 June, 11am-1pm, Gibraltar Point PE24 4SU 

Sun 30 June, 11am-1pm, North Sea Observatory PE24 5XA 

Sat 13 July, 10am-12pm, North Sea Observatory PE24 5XA 

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Go WILD this June! 

Have you signed up to 

30 Days Wild yet? If not, 

there’s still time! 

You’ll receive a free pack of 

goodies to help you do something 

wild everyday throughout June 

(and beyond!). 

Help a bumblebee cross the road 

or take a nap in nature – we’ve 

got loads of Random Acts of 

Wildness to help get you started. 

Head to our website at: 

lincstrust.org.uk/30-days-wild 

to sign up to the challenge and 

receive your free pack. 

Top 5 things to look 

for this summer... 

Summer is the best time of year to hunt for 

bugs, beetles and minibeasts! When you’re in 

your garden or out and about exploring, make 

sure you look out for these top 5 things: 

Butterflies Small tortoiseshells, red admirals, 

peacocks, and painted ladies: these are just a few 

of the 71 species of butterfly in the UK. 

Photo by Derek Moore 

Moths Some moths fly during 

the day and can be as colourful as 

butterflies. Look for the hovering flight 

of a hummingbird hawk-moth. 

Ladybirds Have you noticed 

that not all ladybirds have the same 

number of spots? Count how many 

spots you can spot. 

Bumblebees Buzz, buzz, buzz. 

See how long you can follow a bumblebee’s 

journey from flower to flower. 

Dragons 

Well, dragonflies! 

These colourful insects 

look like flying jewels 

whizzing around ponds 

and wetlands. 

Photo by 

Dean Eades 

Are you a member? Join today at www.lincstrust.org.uk 


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Jump Inc Lincoln 

Find us at: Sunningdale Trading Estate, 

UNIT 1, Dixon Close, Lincoln LN6 7UB 

www.jump-inc.uk 

Get your jump on! 

TRAMPOLINE & INFLATABLE PARK 

Jump Inc Lincoln is the ultimate high-octane excitement 

park, so leave your inhibitions and the door and get your 

jump on! 

Situated in a prime location, Lincoln Jump Inc Lincoln 

is an easy-to-access urban playground, with high-flying 

excitement for all aspiring trampolinists and thrill-seekers. 

For the first time ever, we’ve combined both Jump and 

INCflated, to create a hybrid-mega park of inflatables 

and trampolines, all under one roof! Believe us, you 

will never have experienced this much excitement and 

adrenaline, ever. 

And as you’d expect from Jump, our newest indoor 

theme park is filled with all the trampolines, obstacles 

and activities you’ve come to expect from us, including 

Free Fall, Tumble Tracks, Slam Dunk Lanes, Inflatable 

Obstacle Courses, Wipe Out Balls, huge slides and 

much, much more! 

AINT NO PARTY LIKE A JUMP INC PARTY 

Book a children’s trampoline party at Jump Inc 

and you’ll literally have your little ones jumping 

for joy! In addition to wall-to wall trampolines or 

inflatables, party guests will be able to enjoy the use 

of a private party room complete with designated 

party host. Drinks and snacks are supplied. We can 

accommodate parties of 10+. 

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Get your groove on with 

St Barnabas Hospice! 


St Barnabas Hospice 

This summer St Barnabas invites you to come dressed in your finest 70’s 

attire, get into the disco vibe and join hundreds of inspirational people from 

across Lincolnshire at the Flower Power themed Moonlight Walk Lincoln. 

Join the Hospice from 8pm on Saturday 8th June at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln 

for 70’s themed entertainment and a fun warm-up. Pull on your flares to tackle the 10k night 

walk around Lincoln, beginning at 10pm. There will be local face painters and accessory stalls 

to jazz up your outfits before the walk! 

You will also receive a free event t-shirt and finishers’ medal on the night, as well as a bacon or 

veggie bap and hot drink upon completion of the walk. 

Whether you’re taking part to remember a loved one, or to have fun with friends and family, 

you’ll be raising much needed money for St Barnabas Hospice. This will help them continue to 

provide care and support for people living with life-limiting or terminal illness and their families 

and carers. 

It’s going to be groovy baby! 

For more information, contact the St Barnabas Events Team 

on 01522 540300 or fundraising@stbarnabashospice.co.uk 

Entry 

includes 

t-shirt, medal 

and hot 

food! 

IT’S GONNA BE GROOVY BABY! 

Join us and hundreds of hip, inspirational people 

from across the county taking part in our 70’s 

Flower Power themed 10k walk 

SATURDAY 8TH JUNE 

OPENS 8PM, STARTS 10PM 

ROBERT HARDY BUILDING, BISHOP 

GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY, 

LONGDALES ROAD, LINCOLN, LN1 3DY 

Kindly supported by 

Tickets: Adult (16+) £20 

SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 

OPENS 8PM, STARTS 10PM 

BORDERVILLE SPORTS CENTRE, 

RYHALL ROAD, STAMFORD, PE9 1US 

Kindly supported by 

Find out more at 

01522 540 300 

fundraising@stbarnabashospice.co.uk 

StBarnabasHospice.co.uk @StBarnabasLinc StBarnabasLinc Registered Charity No. 1053814 


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find out what’s on near you... 

Wed 1st May - Sunday 2nd June 

Outer Space 10am-5pm 

Bricklive Outer Space is a stunning collection 

of LEGO® brick models that are really out of 

the world. With astronauts, rockets, planets and 

even a friendly Alien, Bricklive Outer Space is our 

first LEGO® brick built adventure into the solar 

system! The carefully selected models provide a 

fun mix of learning and photo opportunities. 

Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln, LN1 3AA 

www.lincolncastle.com 

Saturday 11th May 

Spring Fair 11am-4pm 

Come along join us for the annual Spring Fair, 

where you will be able to treat yourself by 

browsing the local produce stalls & be entertained 

by the performances & fairground rides!! The 

event is run by the Hartsholme Country Park 

Advisory Group. Some charges for activities 

may apply. Toilet & refreshment facilities, onsite 

parking. Suitable for all age groups. 

Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe 

Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY 

www.lincoln.gov.uk 


Bush Craft Skills Event 10am-4pm 

Expect to create memories with your little ones 

at this fabulous event at Tattershall Farm Park. 

Learn to build fires safely and make your own 

shelter. A schedule of events will be running 

throughout the day and are suitable for all ages 

of accompanied children and fun for adults too. 

All included in admission price. 

www.tattershallfarmpark.co.uk 


Secret Cinema - Night-time Fairytales 

5.30pm-8pm 

Join us for an enchanting evening with the chance 

to see a classic Fairytale film on the big screen. 

Enjoy a fairytale themed picnic in the cinema, 

Dress up as your favourite character for a chance 

to win a prize, afterwards join in the fun with crafts 

& games. Tickets - £10 per child, Accompanying 

adults FREE. Film is suitable for 4 years and over. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

www.thecollectionmuseum.com 

Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th May 

Tractor Weekend 10am-5pm 

We’ll have lots of historic & modern machinery 

out so you can have a look & even sit in & start 

up some of the tractors. A great opportunity 

for kids (big & small!) to get up close to lots 

of big toys and see what we use on the farm. 

Combine harvester, tractors large & small, 

Telehandlers & more. All included in the 

standard admission price with Haystacks 

Indoor Playbarn and all the fun of the farm! 

Hardy Animal Farm, Anchor Lane, Ingoldmells, 

Skegness, PE25 1LZ 

Saturday 25th May-Sunday 2nd June 

Knight School 10.30am-4.30pm 

Especially for half term, the Victorian Prison Yard 

transforms into our medieval Knight School. 

Junior Knights can discover the skills needed 

to be a medieval Knight. Admission: Inc in your 

Castle day ticket & free for Annual Pass holders. 

Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln, LN1 3AA 

www.lincolncastle.com 

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Saturday 25th May-Sunday 2nd June 

May Half Term Trail 9.30am-5pm 

This year we’ve been inspired by Belton’s 

Creative Women and the May trails are all about 

art, botany and sculpture. Follow the trails 

through the gardens to see Belton in a new way 

& express your artistic side! £2 Per trail. 

Belton House, High Road Belton, 

Grantham, NG32 2LW 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house 

Mini beasts, bugs & critters galore!, 

9am-5pm 

Visit the farm over May half-term for our 

‘creepy crawlytastic’ Bug Week! Handle some 

real life mini beasts, bugs & critters with a 

little help from our friends from Lion Learners, 

maggot racing, bug eating, bug themed trail 

through the woodland, meet Crystal the 

Cockroach, tractor trailer rides, plus all the 

usual fun on the farm & so much more! 

Pink Pig Farm, Holme Hall, Holme, 

Scunthorpe, DN16 3RE 

www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk 

Lincoln’s Green Spaces 

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 

Join in our May half-term activities 

T:01522 

873735 

ARBORETUM 

Junk Instruments 

Tues 28 th May 

10-11.30am 

HARTSHOLME 

BOULTHAM 

Dream Catchers 

Thur 30 th May 

10-11.30am 

All 

events 

£3.50pp 

Booking 

essential 

Mosaic Making -Tues 28 th May, 10-11.30am 

Kite Making -Thur 30 th May, 10–11.30am 

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

E: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk 

www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholmecp 

Sunday 26th May 

Medieval Tournament 10.30am-3.30pm 

See The Knights of Northcote take up the 

lances and swords in this exciting fundraising 

event of medieval chivalry. Mounted falconry, 

equestrian vaulting, horse archery, dog 

displays. A fantastic family fun day out. 

Admission: £5 Adults and £3.50 Child/Senior. 

Belton House, High Road Belton, 

Grantham, NG32 2LW 

www.northcotehorses.com/medieval 

Monday 27th - Friday 31st May 

Dino Week 10am-5pm 

Terrifyingly fun this May Half Term! Dino week 

returns with NEW huge dinos. Tank Triceratops, 

Raptor Blue and baby dinosaurs. Times and 

location will be available on the day with our 

handy timetables. All FREE with your entry 

tickets or Twinlakes annual pass! Don’t miss out 

on our Dino fun this May! Take part in the Dino 

Hunt around the theme park, prizes to be won 

if you find all 10 dinos. To get into the spirit why 

don’t you come dressed in your best dinosaur 

related costumes? We love seeing everyone 

dress up! Budding Explorers can enjoy all our 

amazing rides and attractions that the theme 

park has to offer. Wild dinos! Wilder rides! Daily 

live entertainment from the Caveman! 

www.twinlakespark.co.uk 

A great day out 

this Summer... 

Outdoor 

play 

areas 

• Farmyard crazy golf 

• Take a goat for a walk 

• Woodland walk 

• Gift Shop 

• Award Winning Farm Park 

and Tea Room 

Come 

& say hello 

to all our 

animals! 

School trips 

welcome 

Indoor 

play 

barn 

Tractor 

& trailer 

rides 

Keith’s 

Krazy 

Karts 

01652 678822 

South Kelsey, 

Lincs LN7 6PR 

Birthday 

parties 

www.hallfarmpark.co.uk 


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Monday 27th - Friday 31st May 

Half Term Sports 11am-4pm 

There is something to suit everyone with the 

wide variety of sporty challenges and activities. 

Try out something new or enjoy playing an 

old favourite. This event is free, but normal 

admission charges apply for the venue. 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park 

Tuesday 28th May 

Junk Instruments 10am-11.30am 

Join in the fun of making your very own 

musical instrument out of junk or recycled 

items. There is a charge of £3.50 per child for 

this event and booking is essential. Children 

must be accompanied by an adult. This 

activity is aimed at children aged 4 to 13 year. 

Meet at 10am. 

The Café, Lincoln Arboretum, Monks Road, 

Lincoln 


FOR FULL DETAILS ON ALL 

WHAT’S ON AND EVENTS 

WWW.MOLLYSGUIDE.CO.UK 

Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st May 

Witchcraft & Wizardry Week 10am-5pm 

That’s right, we have an all new magical event 

coming this May half term and we can. not. 

wait!!! Come along and join us for Quidditch 

training, potion making, wand creating, a 

forbidden forest walkthrough and a spellbinding 

new show. It is certainly not one to 

miss, especially if you are a fan of our fave 

wizarding hero. 

White Post Farm, Mansfield Rd, Farnsfield, 

Newark, NG22 8HL 

www.whitepostfarm.co.uk 

Tuesday 28th May-Sunday 2nd June 

Dragon, Merlin & Fairy Week! 8am-5pm 

Visit Wheelgate Family Theme Park for our 

Dragon, Wizard and Fairy Week! New event for 

2019 – Say hello to Dreygo the Dragon with his 

massive 15ft wing span! Dreygo The Dragon 

brings mythical magic to Wheelgate Family 

Theme Park, with his incredible wing-span 

and smoke-breathing nostrils! Take part in the 

walkabout Dragon Experience, fun for all the 

family. Do not miss this huge event. All included 

in your day tickets & annual passes. Dreygo 

The Dragon will be accompanied by ‘Merlin the 

Magician’ Wizard Character. You will also be able 

to catch our mischievous fairies around the park. 

www.wheelgatepark.com 

Wednesday 29th May 

Black Magic – The Little Mix Show! 7pm- 

8.50pm 

A highly energetic tribute show that follows in 

the footsteps of the award winning girl band, 

Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has 

live vocals and is full of commercial popvideo 

choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens 

and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the 

full pop concert experience to your local theatre. 

There are lots of added extras including Dance 

Competitions, Free Giveaways and even a Meet 

& Greet with the girls after the show! The Little 

Mix Show features all of Little Mix’s chart topping 

hits including the most recent releases from the 

Glory Days album. Dance & scream to a packed 

out playlist of hit songs that includes Black 

Magic, Power, No More Sad Songs, Wings, 

Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from 

their time on the XFactor. An incredible pop 

concert experience suitable for all ages. 

www.lincolndrillhall.com 

For full details on all What’s On and Events 


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Thursday 30th May 

Dream Catchers 10am-11.30am 

Join Rangers to try your hand 

at making your very own dream 

catcher. Let this little piece of 

Native American folklore trap 

all your bad dreams and let 

the good ones through! £3.50 

per child, booking is essential. 

Children must be accompanied 

by an adult. This activity is aimed 

at children aged 4 to 13 year. 

Meet at 10am at the Cafe. 

Boultham Park, Rookery Lane, 

Lincoln, LN6 7PH 


Friday 31st May 

Secrets and Spies Family 

Fun Day 10am-3pm 

Join us for a day of free, family 

fun! Can you find all the clues 

hidden in the galleries to crack 

the code & win a prize in our 

lucky dip? You can also have a 

go at making your own cipher 

wheel and secret disguise, 

as well as dressing up and 

handling real objects from the 

Second World War. Free. 

International Bomber 

Command Centre, Canwick 

Hill, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ 

https://internationalbcc.co.uk 

Aliens Love Underpants 

1pm & 3.30pm 

Of every shape and size. But 

there are no underpants in 

space. So here’s a big surprise! 

This zany and hilarious tale 

based on the best-selling 

children’s book is wonderfully 

brought to life on stage for the 

very first time. With stunning 

effects, madcap action, original 

music (and lots of aliens of 

course!) this fantastically fresh 

and funny production will 

delight the whole family. You’ll 

laugh your PANTS off! Tickets: 

£14 All seats. 

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, 

University of Lincoln, Brayford 

Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS 

lpac.co.uk 

Friday 31st May- 

Saturday 1st June 

Jacqueline Wilson’s Hetty 

Feather 2.30pm & 7pm 

ACTion Community Theatre 

presents Hetty Feather, a tale of 

plucky Hetty Feather is brought 

thrillingly to life on stage by 

award-winning script writer, 

Emma Reeves. Roll up and join 

Hetty on her escape from the 

Foundling Hospital. Tremble 

as she faces Matron Stinking 

Bottomly. Thrill as she discovers 

Tanglefield’s Travelling Circus. 

Quake as she braves the scary 

streets of Victorian London. And 

cheer as she overcomes all in 

the search to find her real mother 

& a true family of her own! 

T: £10 C: £9 Child U16: £8 F[4]: 

£32. A delightful adventure story 

for everyone aged 5 years+. 

ONE NK Centre, Moor Lane, 

North Hykeham, LN6 9AX 

terryotooletheatre.org.uk 

Friday 31st May 

- Sunday 2nd June 

Comic book Superheroes 

10am-5pm 

Prepare for the world of Comic 

book Superheroes to take 

over Yorkshire Wildlife Park! 

A spectacular comic book & 

superhero exhibition, Cosplay 

competitions, interactive 

games & incredible animals, 

this one’s got it all, see online 

for more details! 

www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com 

Sunday 2nd June 

Summer Fayre 11am-4pm 

Horse demonstrations, a 

trailer training and loading 

demonstration, a riding team 

display, falconry, children’s 

play zone, arts and crafts, a 

dog show, dog agility display, 

shopping (including a second 

hand tack sale), glitter tattoos, 

charity stands, a barbecue and 

a wide selection of food and 

refreshments. 

There will also be the usual 

picturesque walkways available 

to enjoy a stroll, so you and 

your family can visit some of the 

horses, donkeys and mules who 

are living here. We hope you 

can join us, we’d love to see 

you here! 

If you want to ditch the car for 

the day and ride the bus instead 

or this is just the best way for 

you to travel, Stagecoach are 

kindly providing a FREE bus 

service from Lincoln Train 

Station (first bus at 10.15am), 

Saxilby High Street (first bus 

at 10:30am), Sturton by Stow 

A1500 (first bus at 10:35am) 

and Bransby Horses (first bus 

at 10:45am) running every hour 

to and from the event (last 

bus from Bransby Horses at 

3:45pm). 

bransbyhorses.co.uk 

For full details on all 

What’s On and Events 


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Farm-themed 

Crazy Daisy Golf 

Children’s play 

area, Daisy Karts 

& bouncy castle 

Meet our animals 

in the paddock 

Why not try the 

‘Lazy Daisy 

Drive Thru’ 

to grab an ice cream 

on the move! 

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. 

NEW for 2019 

with our real dairy ice cream 

made fresh using milk from 

our own dairy cows. 

• Try Daisy’s Offroad Adventure in our new kids landrovers! 

• Brand new play area with new play equipment & games 

• Pedal tractors and small equipment for tots 

• See the goats joining the fun in their own tree house 

• New small animal houses in our improved 

Animal Paddock area 

Don’t forget our 

home-made real 

dairy icecream 

and seated café 

that offers an 

assortment of 

meals, snacks 

and drinks. 

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7 days a 

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Tel: 01522 

693757 

Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln LN6 5SA • www.daisymadefarm.co.uk

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