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for parents & carersissue 14 • Winter 2014

www.mollysguide.co.uk FREEDays out & activities for the festive season

in your area

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Santa’s Grotto open every weekend from

1st November

this Christmas

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With trees, decorations & gift ideas, there’s festive fun for all

the family this Christmas at

10am-12noon & 12.30pm-4pm

‘Tis the season to be jolly!

Whether you’re celebrating bonfire night,Christmas, Hanukkah, Saturnalia, Yule, Hogmanay, looking forward to welcoming a new year of possibilities or are just happy to have any excuse for a party we hope your festivities are full of fun with family and friends.

The idea of welcoming new life into the world will definitely be marked in theMalpass household as our new arrival is due mid-December. I don’t think any bookmakers are offering quite the odds on whether Luke’s sibling will be a boy or girl, early, on time or late or at what weight that they already are for William and Kate’s April date but it’s certainly keeping us guessing.

If you follow us on Twitter or Facebook then why not tell us your predictions there and we’ll be sure to share the news on our website too.

Happy holidays!

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And the nominees are...Young readers aged 9-14 are once again being invited to vote for their favourite read of the year.Run annually by Lincolnshire Libraries for the best read of the year, the Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Award is split into two categories – age nine to 11 and age 12 to 14 – and it aims to encourage reading for pleasure, debate and critical appreciation of stories, the use of school and community libraries and to involve young people in decision making.

It’s not the first time Lincoln Inspired festival schools’ patron G LTwynham has made the shortlist but she’s just as thrilled to be included as she was before.

“I’m so excited to have been nominated again for the LYPBA,” says Georgia. “This award is very important to me as it represents all the work I’ve done in Lincolnshire, my connection with the libraries and the readers. In my opinion the best part of this award is the fact that it’s voted for by children. So my fingers are crossed The Awakeningwill win their hearts and the 2015 12 to 14 category.”

The shortlisted titles for the LYPBA 2015 in each age category are:

Children’s UniversityThe University of Lincoln officiallylaunched the Lincolnshire Children’s University at the end of October in the Brayford campus’s EMMTEC building.

Giving children aged five to 14 an opportunityto “enrich their learning experiences via accredited activities such as museum visits, lectures and language clubs”, they are able to collect stamps on a passport and go on to graduate as undergraduates and even as Masters or PhD students, complete with cap and gown, at a special ceremony.

Recognising hours of out of school learning, the Lincolnshire Children’s University is a local branch of the Children’s University Trust which has more than 110 local branches in England.

To find out how you can get involved or become a learning destination visit http://childrensuniversity. lincoln.ac.uk/

For further information: Tel: 01522 550397Email: [email protected]

The winners of 2014’s award were The Strange Encounter of Sally Shakespeare and Toby Tinker in the 9-11 year category and The Child’s Elephant by Rachel Campbell-Johnston in the 12-14 category.

9-11 year old category • Bubble Wrap Boy by Phil Earle (Penguin Books) • Wild Thing by Emma Barnes (Scholastic) • Burning Moon by Dan Abnett (Puffin)• The Lost Gods by Francesca Simon (Profile Books)• My Brother’s Shadow by Tom Avery (Andersen Press)

12-14 year category • The Awakening by G L Twynham (Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd) • Echo Boy by Matt Haig (The Bodley Head) • Half my Facebook Friends are Ferrets by J A Buckle (Curious Fox) • The Iron Trial by Holly Black (Doubleday) • The Dark Wild by Piers Torday (Quercus)

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Molly’s News

All aboard the Santa Special steam train!A local steam railway is promising children a magical Christmas treat like no other!

The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be running its popular ‘Santa Special’ trains from Ludborough station in the lead up to the festive season when each child will each receive a specially chosen gift from Santa himself.

There will be three trains each day at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm on Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December.

Prices are £8 for children aged 12 and under (including a quality present) and £8 for adults (13 and over).

“Our Santa Special trains are extremely popular and seats are going fast so we are advising people to reserve places now to avoid disappointment” said spokesman Phil Eldridge.

Please note advance booking is essential. This can be done via the LWR website at www.lincolnshirewoldsrailway.co.uk or by picking up a form from Ludborough station.

For more information call 01507 363881.

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

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Premium placed on sport in primary schoolsThe Primary School Sports

Premium, extra Government funding dedicated to improving

physical education and sport in primary schools, continues

into this academic year and Lincolnshire Sport is planning to

give teachers a detailed overview of how to make the biggest

impact with the money at its firstLincolnshire PE & School Sport

Conference in June 2015.

Headteachers can invest the money in the best way for their school including hiring specialised PE teachers, providing after-school sports clubs and increasing their involvement in sports competitions such as the schools games.“In Lincolnshire we host two multi-sport county festivals as part of the Sainsbury’s School Games,” explains Lincolnshire Sport’s Children and Young People Manager Navaz Sutton.“In 2015 our Winter Festival on March 4th will host six sports and attract approximately 600 athletes and 100 young volunteers from across the county, whilst our Summer Festival on July 8th will host eight sports and attract approximately 700 athletes and 140 young volunteers. Across the two festivals, five of the sportswill be inclusive with approximately 290 disability athletes expected to compete. Schools can qualify for these festivals by taking part in their local Level 2 School Games competitions.“The Primary Sports Premium Funding can be used to increase competitive opportunities in a variety of ways – attending local Level 2 School Games competitions, accessing coaching from an approved provider to deliver extra-curricular activity to support the development of a sporting team in preparation to enter a competition, providing transport to attend School Games competitions, or purchasing any additional equipment required for pupils to take part in activities.”

For further information email [email protected] or visit www.lincolnshiresport.com/sport/childrenandyoungpeople/primary-school-support/ www.lincolnshiresport.com/sport/childrenandyoungpeople/lincolnshire-school-games/


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Doddington HallChristmas at Doddington Hall is magical...Discover the joy in choosing a freshly-cut homegrown tree from the Granary Courtyard – the smell is wonderful - then browse the excellent choice of decorations in the Bauble Barn!

New this year is the Toy Box, located next to the Bauble Barn and offering traditional children’s toys the whole family will love. (You’ll find a 10%discount voucher towards the rear of this issue!)

In this new seasonal shop (it will close on Christmas Eve) visitors will discover a choice of traditional wooden toys and family games. Mums, dads and grandparents will probably see a few which will remind them of their childhoods!

There will be a special children’s competition, which younger visitors can enter when they visit the Toy Box with their grown-ups! One team member at Doddington Hall has chosen a name for their Hibba sit-on dog toy and sealed it up in an envelope as it’s a secret! Doddington doesn’t know what he or she has been named, so perhaps you will help them find out? Childrencan enter to guess what they think the name is; please pop in during opening hours (free to enter). The correct entries will be put into a hat

and drawn a few days before Christmas ... the lucky winner will get a £25 voucher to spend!

The Toy Box will be open daily from Thursday 30 October, 10am to 5pm. From Monday 3 November, open 9am to 5pm. All Sundays 10.30am to 4.30pm, browsing from 10am. Closes on Christmas Eve.

At weekends from 22 & 23 November, the House will be decorated with a theme of Christmas carols; everyone loves the sight of the huge tree and imaginative decorations! Finally, a trip to the Farm Shop for a few seasonal treats makes the visit complete.

Why not plan a perfect family Christmas day out at Doddington?

Enjoy a wild winter....Brrrr! It’s cold outside. We’re lucky and can wrap up warm with cosy coats, hats and gloves. For animals, winter can be tough. Food is in short supply, days are short and the nights are long, dark and extra cold. Small birds like blue tits and robins can spend the whole day just finding enough food to survive.

You can help in your garden by putting out food. You can make your own bird feeder or buy one, but feeding garden birds in winter can make a real difference to their survival. In the coldest weather fat balls are a great source of food and providing foods such as sunflower seeds will ensure your garden is popular with greenfinches and chaffinches as well as blue tits andgreat tits (Remember never feed the birds any food that is salty (e.g. bacon, peanuts, chips), mouldy or alcoholic!). If you put the feeders near a house window you can enjoy birdwatching from the comfort of your house!

But it’s great to get outdoors too. Now the leaves have fallen from the trees, birds are much easier to spot.

Take a walk in the local park, woodland and along hedgerows; if you’re quiet you stand

a good chance of seeing birds as they search for food.

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

MAIN PIC: Badger. Photo by Elliot Smith

INSET: Badger tracks in mud. Photo by Philip Precey


Another great place to look for winter wildlife is at lakes or reservoirs where you could see hundreds of ducks and geese. Our local resident ducks and geese are joined in the winter by birds that live in much colder places like Scandinavia and Russia. A duck isn’t just a duck; there are lots of different species of ducks: the familiar mallard with a bottle green head, black and white tufted ducks, and wigeon with a flash of yellow on the forehead.

There are other birds that you may hear before you see them. Listen for woodpeckers drumming and tawny owls hooting – these two species both begin their courtship displays in winter. Tawny owls are at their noisiest from December and great-spotted woodpeckers begin drumming in January and February. Did you know the “twit-twoo” of tawny owls is actually two birds calling to each other? The female calls “twit” and the male replies “twoo”.

It seems early to be thinking about spring but the birds are already and winter is the ideal time to put up nest boxes in your garden. Blue tits and great tits will begin looking for nest sites in late January and February so get your box up early.

Winter isn’t just good for spotting birds; there are also opportunities for spotting mammals or at least signs of where they have been. Snowfall provides a wonderful opportunity to study animal tracks. Look for the double slot tracks of deer, or the prints of fox or badger.

There are wildlife spotting sheets at www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/spotting-sheets and instructions on how to make bird feeders, nest boxes and lots of other wildlife-friendly activities at www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/activity-sheets

Winter, even without snow, is the best time to find both tracks and trails as with fewer plantsto obscure tracks on the ground and plenty of muddy areas and damp soft ground you will have plenty of opportunity to practise your tracking skills.

BELOW: Tufted duck in the snow. Photo by Paul Thrush

ABOVE: Tawny owl. Photo by Damian Waters/www.drumimages.co.uk



Lincoln City FC Academy

Cool sponsor gives team ‘awesome’ lookBuilding confidence,

exploring diverse interests and increasing social

skills are just some of the advantages children gain from taking part in extra

curricular activities and, if it’s a team sport, you can add

in both mental and physical health benefits too – which

is why it’s essential such groups should remain as

accessible to all as possible.

But with variable funding and changing economic conditions such community teams can struggle to guarantee their long term security so forging links with business sponsors can be essential to their ability to continue to welcome new players each season.

As Lincoln City FC Academy Manager Damian Froggatt explains, “The Academy has around 150 registered players from eight to 18 years old and, since our Football League funding ceased following relegation, the Academy needs to find around £60,000 each year to survive and thereforeactively works to develop commercial relationships with local businesses.”

The benefits are, of course, mutual. Business sponsorsforge vital community links, gain publicity and brand awareness and generate goodwill in a way traditional advertising can’t replicate. And, when the sponsor’s core business is in line with the nature of the group, then the benefits for both sides are even clearer – and that perfectrelationship is what the Academy is fortunate to have


recently found with the UK’s leading provider of free school milk in schools, Cool Milk.

“Lincoln City’s Youth Academy is delighted to have secured a partnership with Cool Milk and we thank them for their sponsorship of a match kit for our Under 9 team,” says Damian.

“As part of the two year deal, Cool Milk will be using our youngest academy players in some of its school promotional work, supporting the Healthy Schools programme and raising awareness of the benefits of drinking milk.

Cool Milk’s medical advisor Dr Hilary Jones, who is also a breakfast TV health editor, certainly sees the positive correlation.

“Milk is the nearest thing to complete nutrition in a drink,” says the GP.

“It is a great mental and physical energy booster, it rehydrates after exercise and because it contains so many essential ingredients such as calcium, vitamin B12 and protein, an extra portion of milk is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build strong teeth and bones as well as vital immunity.”

Based just outside the city of Lincoln, Cool Milk operates and administers school milk schemes in partnership with local authority councils across schools, pre-schools, nurseries and PVIs (Private, Voluntary and Independent settings) and the company’s Managing Director John Sedgwick immediately understood the complementary nature of their goals and those of the children’s football team.

“Cool Milk is committed to helping give young people a great start in life. That means a healthy diet and keeping fit. Our sponsorship of the Imps’ U9s team is a great fit for Cool Milk and Lincoln City FC,” says John.

“The Cool Milk brand appears at football pitches around the county, helping to raise awareness of milk as part of healthy, balanced diet.

“Plus we want to give the club the support it deserves to help it develop and what better way than to support it at its grassroots?”

Of course, the final verdict on the deal should come from theplayers themselves and, on donning the shirt for the first timeearlier this year, nine year old Ewan Dobson said “Our new shirts look awesome and it’s all thanks to Cool Milk.”

For more information on Lincoln City Youth Academy visit: www.pitchero.com/clubs/lincolncityfcyouthacademy To find out more about other commercial sponsorship opportunities email: [email protected]

For more information about Cool Milk visit: www.coolmilk.com

“Cool Milk is the perfect brand for our youngest age group because of the healthy benefits linked with drinkingmilk in primary schools ”


On 17th October Bishop King CE Primary School was delighted to welcome author Abi Burlingham. The author of books such as Ruby and Grub and A Mystery for Megan, spent the day working with Keystage 1 children.

Starting the day Abi led collective worship for the whole school; telling the children about her books, and what had inspired her to become an author. She answered questions from the children about her work and what it is like to write stories for a job!

Following this Abi spend an hour with each class. She read one of her stories and showed the children how to make puppy puppets and their very own set of ears like Grub. Abi worked with 6 classes and nearly 180 children!! What a busy day!

Bishop King CE Primary School

Bonkers about books!


A right royal knees up!

This term our topic has been inspired by the children’s storybook

‘The Queen’s Knickers’ by Nicholas Allen.

We have designed and made our own Royal knickers and our parents have been into school to help us build a Royal carriage.

We have also created our own portraits of the Queen. We have found out all about the Royal family and where they live. We have explored what qualities a King or a Queen would require and why.

Finally we ended our topic with dressing up and a banquet. The children came to school dressed as someone Royal. We had princes, princesses, knights and a few kings and queens.

In the afternoon we had a procession and ate lots of food.

The children loved meeting an author, asking questions and listening to stories.

Michael in Year 2 said “ I like making the ears, it was so peaceful we were all being creative!”

On leaving Abi said how much she had enjoyed her day and how well behaved the children had been! Well done Bishop King!

TRSPAGetting on the stage with funThe Theatre School of Performing Arts (TRSPA) is a dynamic and affordable weekend theatre school for children aged 3-18 years, with the emphasis on fun and confidence building in a safe environmentthrough singing, acting and dance classes culminating in a spectacular annual performance at the Lincoln Theatre Royal.

TRSPA has been running for 13 years and continues to be the leading and most successful children’s performing arts school in Lincolnshire.

Our classes are held in a central location and we are the only local performance school to employ a full time Nanny in charge of children’s welfare during lesson times. All our staff are CRB checked and are committed to practices that protect children and young people.

Our TRSPA Patron is the accredited and much loved actress and singer Su Pollard.

Since our inception, our classes have helped provide a springboard for some of the country’s leading young performers. The success of

TRSPA has been demonstrated through the high acceptance rate of our students into performance colleges and the acting/dancing/singing profession.

Some of our younger students are appearing in BBC”s ‘The Village,’ in the new ‘Dad’s Army’ film on location in Bridlington and playingthe role of John in ‘Peter Pan’ at the Palace Theatre Newark.

Junior School (ages 3-8) A 55 minute taster class – a perfect introduction for younger children, all classes are kept small to nurture budding talent.

Main School (ages 8-18) Main school is for anyone interested in the chance of performing in theatre, and to learn music, drama and dance from professional teachers, actors and directors.

Committed to providing a FUN, ACCESSIBLE and HIGH QUALITY creative experience! A great opportunity to learn, have great fun an meet new friends. Please see our website trspa.co.uk for further details!


More than just a Museum...If you haven’t already discovered the Museum of Lincolnshire Life,

situated on Burton Road in Lincoln then you will be amazed at what you will find!

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is the county’s largest social history Museum, offers free admission to all visitors and is a great family day out. Housed in a former Victorian military barracks its collections represent the cultural and working life of the people of Lincolnshire from 1750 to the present day.

In April 2013 work began on a project funded by the Arts Council England (ACE) called Bringing the Barracks to Life. The project involved adding cutting edge, multi-layered digital interpretation to the Museum’s objects, displays and the historic building itself using augmented reality (AR), interactive projections and Personal Digital Assistant hand-held technology (PDA) which we now refer to as i-Guides.

As a result of this new AR digital technology visitors to the Museum are now able to ask a soldier about the conditions inside the Museum’s rare World War One tank; meet a Victorian schoolmaster who speaks of the school’s rules and punishments; challenge their friends to a virtual penny farthing race; help ‘crank start’ Doris, a 1920s Bullnose Morris car and much, much more! Costumed demonstrations, curatorial presentations and new oral history recordings can also be viewed through the i-Guide allowing visitors to access and enjoy so much more of the museum’s collections.

Museum of Lincolnshire Life


Make a date to visit the Museum of Lincolnshire Life…you’ll be glad you did!

We always have a children’s trail available

to ensure our younger visitors discover every

nook and cranny of the museum. Complete the trail and get an official

History Hunter’s badge!

On your visit to the museum don’t miss our History Hunters playground which is the perfect place for your little ‘engines’ to let off steam!

Little History Hunters can: • Ride the horse rocker • Climb aboard the tank • Tunnel into the trench • Conquer the balance beam • Explore the fort • Take a seat in the tractor waggon

Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Old Barracks, Burton Road,

Lincoln, LN1 3LYTel: 01522 782040


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Victorian Christmas

Sat 6th & Sun 7th December

Sample Cook’s mince pies, hot from the oven, as the children visit Santa*

and enjoy some Christmas crafts.

Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LYT: 01522 782040 (Customer Services)E: [email protected]: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE WEEKEND AT HOME WITH THE VICTORIANS!

Children can visit

Santa in his grotto!

FREEADMISSION

*Small charge for visit to Santa includes gift.

As our characters create the delicious tastes, aromas, and atmosphere

of a traditional Christmas.


Light’s switch on event becomes the BIGGEST one yet for Gainsborough22nd November 2014, 10am-6pm

Marshall’s Yard has joined up with the Town Centre to create the biggest and brightest Christmas event Gainsborough has ever seen. The streets will be filled with a variety of Christmasmarket stalls. There will be stage areas in both Marshall’s Yard and the town centre, with acts performing from 10am to 6pm. These range from live music performances from Lizzie Goddard, Dom Major various local choirs and singing groups, to live dance performances. The extremely popular ‘Titan the Robot’ will return and headline acts include The Torn and Silvertree. As well as this, there will be fairground rides, free face painting, Horse and Carriage rides and lots of Street entertainment.

The day will act as the build up to the light switch-on in the evening, 5pm in the Market Place and 6pm in Marshall’s Yard. The Grimethorpe Youth Brass Band will perform whilst children from local primary schools lead the crowds in a Lantern Parade from the town centre to Marshall’s Yard. Lincs FM’s, John Marshall, will host the countdowns.

Marshall’s Yard

Alison Hall, Marshall’s Yard Assistant Manager, said: “‘This year is going to be spectacular, the fact we have two stages in both venues means double the fun & double the celebrations. We cannot wait for Gainsborough town and Marshall’s Yard to be lit up once again ready for a busy Christmas shopping period”.

The winner of the Christmas Independent’s competition will also be announced on the night, this competition is in action from the November 1 until the 22. Just visit any of Gainsborough’s independent shops for your entry form, collect your stamps and have the chance of winning £600 of holiday vouchers from Lincolnshire Coop.


Bransby Horses Let’s STAMP OUT

suffering!Did you know that this year Bransby Horses have already raised more than an amazing £30,000 this year just by selling used postage stamps!

You can help make that number even bigger!

Why not start a collection in your school or work place? Every day millions of letters are sent through the post and just by tearing off the stamp and placing it in a collection, you could be generating lots of money to help horses, ponies, donkeys and mules who need our help!

Just like adorable pony Digit. Digit was badly burned by a fire and did not trust humans socame to live at the charity. These days you can barely see the scars and he is a happy, content little man thanks to the generosity of our brilliant supporters!

Digit now loves being the centre of attention and receiving lots of attention so he is now an adoption star and can be adopted for just £10 per year! You can even come and visit him!

To begin a stamp collection, just pick a ‘collection point’ in your school or officeand ask everyone to drop in their collection of stamps. When the box is full, either drop them in at our Visitor Centre or send them in to us at Bransby Horses, Bransby, Lincoln, LN1 2PH.

Every team who donates stamps to us will receive a special certificate that you canproudly display at your school and show everyone your wonderful achievement.

You can download our special ‘stamp collection point’ poster from the Bransby Horses website at www.bransbyhorses.co.uk/ways-to-help

Please help us to raise more money to ensure more horses live a long, happy and healthy life!

ABOVE: Digit’s injuries on arrival

BELOW: Digit now!

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For fun activities and competitions, join our

Juniors Club! Just click ‘Juniors‛ on our

website and follow the

instructions!

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NKDCChristmas celebrations with an historic twistExperience what life was like hundreds of years ago in these beautifully restored historic buildings - you will be pleasantly surprised what you’ll discover!

Immerse yourself in North Kesteven’s diverse heritage with these wonderful historic venues open to the public for free!

Step back in time at Cogglesford Watermill and see how flour was produced over 200 yearsago; take off and explore this creaky old mill and learn the history of the millers gone by and even try your hand at grinding some flour.

Take a stroll down Sleaford’s beautiful riverside where you will find Navigation House; anoriginal canal company office built in 1838.This grade II listed building was once a hive of activity for weighing various goods that were transported down the River Slea.

Today, you can try for yourself traditional weighing methods as they would have back in the 19th Century. Discover what was transported down the Slea and have a go at the

various interactives that help tell the story of Navigation House.

Just a short drive away is Cranwell Avaition Heritage Centre. RAF Cranwell holds significanthistorical importance as the first Military AirAcademy in the world and Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre portrays the fascinating story of this historic establishment from its early days as a Royal Naval Air Service base to present day through artefacts, storyboards, displays and exhibits.

You can also try your hand on our interactive exhibits including a flight simulator where youcan attempt to land a Jet Provost on the runway at RAF Cranwell before your fuel runs out!

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For more info visit www.heartoflincs.com

Lincoln Toy Library


Future of Lincoln Toy Library secured through charity merger

With more than 2,000 toys and play equipment available for hire including items suitable for children with special needs, a soft play area and ball pool for children aged 5 and under and being available for private birthday party hire, the Lincoln Toy Library is a favourite destination for many city parents of preschoolers.

With its existence under strain as an independent charity, the Waterside South venue called an EGM in October to discuss its ongoing governance and the board were delighted to unanimously vote in favour of a proposal to merge with fellow county based young people’s charity Children’s Links.

Coming into effect from the beginning of November, Children’s Links representative Karen Parsons assured the meeting that the merger would be handled so there would be no disruption to the services offered to its members and the public. She also outlined a number of ways that it may be able to expand the library’s offering through outreach services and developing its online and virtual resources.

“We have a good reputation for supporting other initiatives and providing positive outcomes,” Mrs Parsons told the meeting. “Accepting the Toy Library’s proposal was absolutely a no brainer for us and we are very happy and excited to welcome it on board.”

Open Tuesday to Friday from 10.30am to 3pm and on Saturday from 10am to 1pm

To find out more about the library: Tel: 01522 546215 Email: [email protected] @LincsToyLibrary Facebook: www.facebook.com/lincolntoylibrary


Fillingham Trees

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Rosie the Reindeer’s Treasure Hunt & Pick Your Own Christmas Tree Be part of a unique festive experience at Fillingham Trees by taking a tractor and trailer ride into our plantation to hand pick your perfect Christmas tree.

Wander among the trees and take time to choose your festive centrepiece – attach a label and it will then be cut for collection on a day to suit you.

Rosie the Reindeer will once again be taking visitors on a trail to discover Father Christmas among the trees, adding a touch of magic to your family’s festive preparations. Follow the clues to receive a gift from Santa and look out for penguins and polar bears along the way. There’s even a chance to win your perfect Christmas tree!

If you need a winter warmer why enjoy a hot drink and a slice of cake in our café and don’t miss the chance to bag a bargain from our Christmas decoration clearance range. And once again Bruno the donkey will be on hand to greet you.

Don’t miss this exciting Christmas experience at Fillingham Christmas Trees on the weekends of November 22nd & 23rd and 29th & 30th from 9am to 3.30pm each day. Find us 8 miles north of Lincoln on the B1398.

Rosie the Reindeer’s treasure hunt is £3 per child and includes a gift from Santa with a donation from the proceeds going to charity. The pick your own tree experience is £5 plus the cost of the tree (from £25 for a 4ft Nordman Fir)

Freshly cut Christmas trees, including pot grown, and a selection of decorations will be available daily until Sunday, December 21st with the café open during weekends.

For more information call 01427 667014 or visit www.fillingham-trees.co.uk


Get involved in the arts at Lincoln Drill Hall this winter...Lincoln Drill Hall is a great place to introduce children to the arts. The venue hosts a year round programme of live shows, theatre groups, workshops and creative sessions specifically aimed atyounger audiences – from tiny tots to teenagers – plus events the whole family can enjoy together.Neon Youth Theatre (for ages 11-25) and Fishtank Youth Theatre (with groups for ages 7-11 and 11 upwards) run in term time throughout the year, providing budding young actors and producers with the opportunity to create and perform their own show, while on Monday mornings the Happy Monday Club offers creative play sessions in music, dance, making and storytelling for under 5s.

There’s a packed programme of great live shows through the Winter too, kicking off with the spectacular panto Aladdin (9 December - 4 January). With fantastic characters, sing-along songs, oodles of silly jokes and breathtaking special effects, including an interactive CGI genie and a magical flying carpet, this is aclassic Christmas treat for all the family.

Lincoln Drill Hall

For further information about these events and activities pick up the Drill Hall’s Spring brochure or visit www.lincolndrillhall.com

Into 2015, toddlers take over the Drill Hall dance floor on Saturday 14 February forthe first Diddy Disco of the year. Hot on itsboogying heels are three fantastic shows for children aged 8+.

On Thursday 19 February, dance, circus and theatre combine spectacularly in Joli Vyann’s breath-taking show Stateless while on Saturday 28 February you can join the crew of a lighthouse in Three Keepers, a very silly and very funny play without words inspired by the silent film clowning of Buster Keaton andCharlie Chaplin.

And on Wednesday 4 March, the brilliant trio of circus artists, Circus Geeks performs Beta Testing, a show about jugglers and their strange obsession that is both entertaining and educational.

Finally, as we start to head into Spring, on Thursday 12 March the amazing Scottish Dance Theatre perform in Lincoln for the firsttime with Innocence, their fantastic show for 0-7 year olds (and their adults). This unique ‘performance playroom’ invites the audience to explore William Blake’s ‘Songs of Innocence’ in a wonderful interactive journey of dance, theatre, story and live music.


LPAC

Alice’s Adventures in Winter Wonderland is sure to get you in the mood for Christmas – Just don’t be late!

Alice’s Adventures in Winter Wonderland is a familiar tale with a wintery twist; it’s Christmas Eve and a very curious Alice tumbles into a strange world caught in the clutches of the cruel Jack Frost. With the help of her newfound friends, including the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, Alice embarks on a madcap adventure full of talking animals, magical potions and tea parties in order to find the white rabbit, defeat Jack Frost andget back home in time for Christmas!

The Lincoln Company’s masterful retelling of Lewis Carroll’s famous children’s story is a seasonal treat for all the family, appealing to both boys and girls, recommended for ages six and over.

“We made the decision that this year’s Christmas Show was going to be based on Alice in Wonderland even before we had finished last year’s show, The Lion, The Witchand the Wardrobe. That show was a huge success, so we have a lot to live up to this year, and as such, the stakes are really high!

One of the reasons we decided to write a home-grown show this year was to make

the most of the tremendous talent we have in-house in design, puppetry, video work and music. Anyone who saw last year’s show will know that we really invested in the production, so it is great to be able to write a show ourselves into which we can weave as much technical wizardry, fantastic frocks and rousing music as possible.” said Dominic Symonds, Director.

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre is a vibrant and inspiring place for children to visit and experience theatre. The theatre has become well established in the city as a great place for families to take children of all ages, especially at Christmas time.

“We’ll be turning the space into an in-the-round theatre, which adds to the intimacy of the performance and places you right at the heart of the action. Without giving too much away, we’ll be using the whole theatre for the performance, and I mean the whole space, right the way up to the ceiling!” said Craig Morrow, Producer.

Following on from the success of last year’s The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, which played to a sell-out crowd, many families and schools have already booked their trip to the theatre for this year’s Christmas production of Alice’s Adventures in Winter Wonderland. Tickets are selling fast; to book your visit to the theatre this Christmas, phone the box office on 01522 837600 or visitwww.lpac.co.uk.

You’re in for a treat at Lincoln Performing Arts Centre this Christmas! This year’s big family Christmas show is Alice’s Adventures in Winter Wonderland, showing from Friday 12th to Wednesday 24th December 2014.

Christmas Survival

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, well, it is if you listen to the lyrics of Andy

Williams’ twee festive tune. But it’s also a very busy, stressful and expensive

season. Here, writer and mum-of-two Sam offers her tips on surviving Christmas.

I’m a reluctant fan of Christmas. I’m not a full-on Scrooge, I don’t sulk and mutter ‘bah humbug’, I more tend to get swept along by all the joviality, activity, bustle and glitter that goes with it, helped by the occasional glass of sherry.

I’m actually happier spending a day at Eden Hall Day Spa, if I’m honest.

However, there’s no escaping it.

Over the years, I have mastered a few tricks to help the season of goodwill flow as smoothly as possible.

Shopping

Let the Internet do the legwork. For the past few Christmases I have kept my postie busy with an endless stream of deliveries from various online emporiums. It’s not just the big shops either. Many local shops offer a click and collect service if you want to secure something a bit special.

Cards

Don’t send vile animated emails, or links to an Elf-a-gram created online. Keep the tradition alive. Buy a box of charity cards next time you are doing your supermarket shop and set aside a night to write them. Everyone loves to receive a card through the post, it takes the edge off a bit after they’ve open their fuel bill.


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Newspaper columnist

Sam Curtis, 44, lives

in Lincoln in a house

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her husband Leigh,

their daughter Lottie

9, and new addition

baby Louie, 1.


Entertaining

Throw a festive breakfast bash a couple of days before the big event. A friend did this last year and her house was full of kids and their parents wolfing bacon buttiesand sizzling sausages. There may even have been a shot of Baileys in the grown ups’ coffees. We were out of her hair by 11.30am. It was pure genius. I recommend it to those who still want to mingle but have limited opportunities to throw dinner parties, what with children asleep (fingers crossed)in bed in the evening.

Children

Ditch the advent calendar. Don’t go there. Trust me.

It is much better to spring Christmas on your children on Christmas Day morning, rather than allow them to build to a fever pitch of excitement by crossing each day off.

The School Nativity or play

Charge your phone or camera the night before and pack a handkerchief. Despite having rehearsed every line, song and dance with your child since the middle of November, when you see them perform on stage, you will be overcome with pride and emotion, as if seeing it for the first time.

Families

This is by far the trickiest area to negotiate. If the festive season puts undue stress on a family gathering, don’t force it. Book a 10-day holiday to Benidorm leaving on December 23 and arrange to see everyone when you return. Or at Easter, whichever comes soonest.

The Diet

Forget it. That’s what January is for.

The Tree

Fake or real, if your child makes an ornament and it clashes with your exquisite display, hang it up regardless. They were thinking of you when they made that odd-looking pine cone reindeer.

The Other Half

I have just one piece of advice. Listen to each other. The next few weeks are all about paying attention to hints. If your partner says, “Oh, I’d love that … (fill in the gap) but it’s soextravagant,” what they are actually saying is, “I want it, I want it, I want it. GET IT FOR ME (please).”

Managing expectations

The key to surviving Christmas, is to lower your expectations. You will not then be disappointed by dessicated turkey, receiving another pair of socks, or, despite a promise you made to yourself on Christmas Day morning, falling asleep by 4pm and missing the TV specials you had highlighted in the Radio Times.

Don’t worry. There’s always next year, no, really, next Christmas will soon be here… Start preparing now.

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The Music Tutor

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Having relocated to brand new premises, 1 Wyvern House, Kesteven Street, Lincoln LN5 7LH, just off Lincoln’s High Street, The Music Tutor consists of 5 high spec teaching studios designed to make your lessons enjoyable in a relaxed and friendly environment. Tuition runs every week day evening between 4pm and 9pm and all day Saturday from 9am. Catering for children and adults of all ages and abilities The Music Tutor offers a FREE trial lesson, so whatever your reason for joining us we are sure you will have a fantastic time learning to play.

The Music School has grown continuously and built up an excellent reputation since opening in 2001. Over 200 students attend regular music lessons. The business provides a professional service and offers music tuition at very competitive prices. Lessons start from £9 per hour session.

The Music Tutor runs exams 3 times a year with London College of Music. Nichola Beat the Managing Director is the Local LCM representative. Tutors take great pride in students passing exams and have even had candidates gaining 100% over the years. Exams can be in theory or practical and are there as a guide to a learners progression. Lessons can also be for leisure for students not wishing to take exams.

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Could your child be the next cha-cha-champion?Strictly Kidz - 18th January 2014 – 22nd March 2015

St Johns Baptist Church Hall, Sudbrooke Drive, Lincoln LN2 2EF, 4pm-5pm

With the hit BBC TV show Strictly Come Dancing well under way, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice is Showcasing ‘St Barnabas Strictly Kidz’. St Barnabas Lincolnshire hospice is searching for 50 junior novice dancers age eight to sixteen from schools across Lincoln. Could your child be the next cha-cha-champion?

The kidz event guarantees to be as spectacular as St Barnabas popular ‘Strictly Ballroom event.’ The diddy dancers will learn how to dance the Cha – Cha – Cha and the sequence Paso Doble. Free tuition will take place every Sunday evening from Premier Dance. As the dance lessons are completely free we ask each child to try and raise £50 for the hospice.

We are also searching for dazzling dancers for our adult competition - you could make it a family affair!

Training for Strictly Kidz and Strictly Ballroom commences on the 18th January at St Johns Baptist Church Hall, Sudbrooke Drive, Lincoln. It costs £5 to register; each pair will learn 2 different dances with the glitzy grand finale to be held on Sunday 29th March atThe LPAC Lincoln, in front of a live audience and judges.

St Barnabas


If you would like further information please contact Becky Otter: Tel: 01522 559516 E: [email protected] or www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/strictlykidz

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Inspiring girls to breakthrough into scienceThere are many famous female scientists that have made a huge impact in their own fields throughout history but encouraging girls to followin the footsteps of women such as Marie Curie, Jane Goodall and Rosalind Franklin remains an area that many educators wish to tackle.

And the University of Lincoln’s Newton Academy, a science club for girls, is a new group specifically aimed at doing just that.

Its first intake of 10-11 year olds will be takenthrough a three-year scheme involving 12 Saturday morning science and technology-themed workshops designed to inspire and enthuse the next generation of female scientists and engineers.

Created as part of the University’s Athena SWAN project, which acknowledges its commitment to advancing the representation of women in science, engineering & technology, the group has already been introduced to computer science and robotics and taken part in a Spud Science Day covering potato batteries and electronic noses for detecting potato diseases. A Chemistry Christmas Cracker is planned for December.

“The Academy has been developed to encourage girls of secondary school age to consider post-16 study in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and to pursue science and technology careers. But most of all it’s about showing them that science can be fun!” says Belinda Colston, Professor of Analytical Chemistry in the School of Chemistry.

“The girls will enrol at age 11 and stay with us until age 14. They will take part in projects that develop their confidence in, and enthusiasm forSTEM, as well as essential problem-solving and critical thinking skills.”

Lincoln University Technical College and the region’s science and technology-based industries will also be involved in the Academy.

For more information visit www.lincoln.ac.uk


Science workshops

The joys of Christmas presentWhatever else you may think about Christmas, the one thing we all share is the hype that surrounds the event.

Unless you live in a cave with no communications, it is very hard to miss the increasing cacophony that terminates in

an orgy of present giving and holiday adverts.

It never ceases to amaze me how organised some people are and, say it as I must, it is usually the ladies. As for me, present giving ranks among the most stressful experiences. Why? It’s not that I mind spending the money (well, OK a bit), but it’s probably more the fear of getting it wrong. But for heaven’s sake, why should anyone not be pleased to be the recipient of even a poorly thought out, inexpensive, inappropriate, reluctantly given, unnecessary, space consuming, tasteless (to them), gift.

And of course, that’s the point. Getting all that, or even some of it, right, is hard. Trying to avoid the pitfalls by asking people what they want also has a downside, just one being stung for some expensive, much longed for artefact. Get out of that. Asking is an admission of defeat, laziness, lack of care and interest. You can’t win.

I am not claiming that Ruddocks (sorry, had to slip this in somehow) will solve all these problems (challenges?), but maybe, just maybe, our toys and gifts are worth a look. We certainly try to find interesting and worthwhileitems. Only you (or perhaps those to whom you give) will be the judge.

Notwithstanding all that, I hope that at least some glimmer of the true meaning of Christmas will manage to permeate the turmoil of preparation and consequent exhaustion. It really is something worth celebrating.


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A mini warehouse full of treasuresMasons Attic is a small family business based in Grantham, Lincolnshire. When we first started this business from home,our aim in mind was to have something for the whole family, with the eventual dream of opening a shop which we are proud to say that we achieved in October this year, a huge step for us.

Our shop is open every weekend, Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 10am-2pm. We will aim to open more once our presence becomes established as we are not located on the High Street, weekdays are by appointment only.

We have a website which lists all our products and includes; Thomas the Tank Engine, Big Farm Toys, Bracelet making, crafts and fairies for the children. Crafting embellishments, card blanks, ribbon, stamps, Hunkydory, Crafters Companion, Laser cut shapes and crafting tools for the crafters. Model Toys for the collector including Farm Models, which are extremely popular with our Farming customers, along with a small selection of Home decor items.


Masons Attic

Bespoke orders are very welcome, if you want something in particular for your crafting or model making then just ask.

Our very special laser engraving section offers personalised Christmas decorations which are very popular, our main requests are having children’s names engraved on the tree decorations and door hangers. We also offer the ability to engrave your photo onto wood for that unusual and unique gift.

It’s really lovely when a family comes into our shop, the instant they walk in the door; the man usually disappears to the Toys & Models sections whilst the lady turns to the crafts and home decor and the children just stare in awe, not knowing what to look at first.

A warm welcome is given to everyone and we go out of our way to assist with anything our customers need. We regularly do competitions and giveaways on Facebook as we know every little helps and of course as we are a small business, we want to grow, so our loyal customers often help us on Facebook to do just that which we really appreciate.

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Let relaxation take over....Once my journey with therapies commenced, my interest grew and grew. The more I researched and studied, the more my love for therapies increased. That ‘feel good’ factor is so often neglected and I wanted to help more people take control of their own wellbeing.

Pure Escape

I offer numerous therapies, including various forms of massage – (Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy and Pregnancy Massage), Hot Stone Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Indian Head Massage, Ear Candles, Holistic Facial’s, Body Brushing (ideal pre massage), and the wonderful Reiki Healing (a treatment I truly love and which never fails to astound me).

I love natural and beneficial products, and all theoils and products used at Pure Escape are chosen wisely and ethically for their quality, specificingredients, and their therapeutic actions on the body and senses. Organic and chemical free products are used wherever possible, including specifically, Neal’s Yard Organics, which I alsoadvise on and sell.

Whether you come with pain, aches, stress, headaches, insomnia, or anything else, a treatment can be made bespoke to your needs, and can be a combination of various therapies in one treatment, to ensure you receive the best results possible. Although I do have a treatment menu, from which, people can choose a specific treatment, in manycases I treat people for the time they book with me, and use whichever therapies that person needs.Many of my clients now devise their own treatment packages incorporating Thai Foot Massage with a back massage, for example, to treat the whole body and provide a real sense of tranquillity. My most popular treatment combination at the moment is massage combined with Reiki. After discussing what a client wishes to gain from the treatment, we

To view more of what I can offer, please contact me on 07739 801517, email: [email protected] or visit www.pure-escape.co.uk

work out the plan together, to suit the time and budget available.

My clients range from mum’s & mum’s to be, stressed executives, runners, gymnasts, horse riders, people with some ill health conditions, people with confidence issues, thosewho just wish to relax and take a bit of ‘me time’, men, women and children.

I work in the peaceful village of Glentworth, just north of Lincoln. Glentworth is easy to get to and parking is plentiful, ensuring that your whole experience from arrival to departure is relaxed and stress free.

I do hope to meet you soon! Sadie

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fitness & funfor baby and mum


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Local parent cook’s up a way to get kids learning! What do you get if you take a group of children, a kitchen & a whole lot of food? The answer you may think would be a mess but with local mum Laura Northage in charge the reality is the ingredients for a promising & already thriving business. Laura was keen to find an activity for her own children basedaround food and cooking, and unable to find what she waslooking for was inspired to set up a brand new business that’s already thriving across the UK. We’ve won a Netmums award for our pre-school CookieTots classes as well as Theo Paphitis’s SBS (Small Business Sunday) award on Twitter. The Kiddy Cook brand continues to go from strength to strength.

Kiddy Cook provides unique cooking sessions exclusively designed for children aged 4 – 11 years to encourage them to learn about ‘good’ food and to explore new flavours in aneducational and fun way.

Kiddy Cook kids soon get the hang of beating, whisking, folding and creaming but there’s more to them than chocolate cake! Children who cook in the Kiddy Cook kitchen don’t just get to make a cake – they get to conduct a ‘volcano’ experiment to learn how carbon dioxide works to make their cakes and biscuits rise. They learn the difference between taste and flavourand think about the effect sound has on their ability to eat – try eating a banana with someone scrunching a packet of crisps in your ear!

And not forgetting those of you with younger children, CookieTots is a group activity for toddlers aged 2-4 years. Parents and carers help their children to create easy-to-make recipes and then join in with music, games and activities based around preparing and enjoying food.

These great classes promote healthy eating and food awareness whilst building confidence and encouraging independence.Different recipes give the children a chance to explore their senses and express their creativity and they get to take home what they’ve made.

“If we encourage our children to help out in the kitchen they’re more likely to try the results” says Laura “and if we can encourage our children to try ‘good’ healthy food then we can change the way they eat for life as well as giving them skills they can use again and again.”

“I am now also looking for Class Leaders to run After School Clubs for me. If you’re interested in becoming a Class Leader please contact me on 07947 675113 or email: [email protected].”


Kiddy Cook

For details of FREE TRIALS and classes in your area telephone Laura: 07947 675113 Email: [email protected] or visit: www.kiddycook.co.uk

FitKids is a Public Health funded project aimed at engaging families that would like to develop their understanding of a healthy living while also increasing their activity levels at the same time. FitKids is typically designed for families with health or weight concerns and for children aged 4-11yrs.

Winter Scheme 2015

The Winter term FitKids scheme is running in Lincoln at two venues – Birchwood Leisure Centre and Deans Sport & Leisure. Each scheme will last for 12 weeks & will consist of healthy lifestyle modules such as, The Eatwell Plate, Sugary Drinks & Labels, Portion Size, Healthy Lunchboxes, Breakfast, Snacks & Swaps, Shopping & Cost as well as Physical Activity Guidance. Parents & children will also take part in various physical activity sessions such as fun circuits, ball games, climbing, swimming, lazer tag & more. The twice weekly sessions are fun & interactive & completely FREE for families to join.

“I particularly enjoyed the circuits. My own fitness andweight loss was an added bonus.”

“We learnt loads about foods, drinks and meals. The sugary drinks activity was an eye opener. Lazer Tag at the end of the scheme was so much fun and the kids loved it!”

How do I join?

Simply register your interest with The Healthy Lifestyles Team. The team will ask for some basic information & will then send you details of the venues & what you can expect over the course of the programme. The Team welcome any questions you may have & can register your interest over the phone on 01522 873581. Enquiries & registration can also be done via email at [email protected]

What is FitKids?What is FitKids?

Parent Testimonials

“FitKids was great fun, we have discovered the bug for exercise and the activity leader was a great role model for my son.”


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Win a Christmas Hamper from Lucy Locket…

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what’s onFor full details on all Activities and Clubs in your area visit: www.mollysguide.co.uk

NOVEMBER 14thBelton’s Christmas Market Friday 14th November, 9.30am-4pmBelton’s Christmas Food and Craft Market is back for another year, offering plenty of great gift ideas from handmade Christmas decorations to locally produced food and drink. Festively decorated for Christmas and hosting live seasonal music, the stables courtyard will be filled with a wide variety of stalls.Toys, Christmas decorations, hats, ceramics, jewellery, chutneys, liqueurs, beer and chocolate are just some of the gifts that will be on offer at this this year’s market. Many stallholders are local to Belton, and all will be happy to chat with you about the care and work that has gone into creating their produce.Treat yourself to a warming cup of mulled wine & a mince pie as you browse the market. When you feel like a break, the restaurant will be serving up seasonal treats to tuck into including traditional Christmas lunches, pulled barbecue pork rolls & Belton’s award-winning venison. Or take some time out from the festive shopping to explore the extensive park & formal gardens.There’s also lots of Christmas family fun to be had over the weekend. Pick up a bauble from the garden shop and add it to the Christmas Wishes Tree or get the family to write a letter to Santa and tell him what you love most about Christmas. Stop off at the Ride Play Café and enjoy a snack whilst the kids have a play, or visit the Discovery Centre to find out what craft activitiesyou can get involved in.So enjoy a day of Christmas shopping away from the hectic hurry of the high street and browse in the backdrop of the perfect English country house.Belton House, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2LS

Bishop Grosseteste Uni Craft & Gift Fair Saturday 15th November, 10am-3pmBishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

NOVEMBER 15th

Bishop Grosseteste Uni Pamper Evening Wednesday 19th November, 7pm-10pmBishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

NOVEMBER 19th

Lincoln Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday 20th November, 5pm-7.30pmStart the countdown to Christmas at the annual fun-packed Christmas Lights Switch On at St Marks Shopping Centre and on High Street, Lincoln. There will be Christmas activities at St Marks Shopping Centre from 5pm culminating in the lights being switched on, with shops open into the evening. The High Street action begins outside St. Benedict’s Square from 6pm with a procession leaving the Guildhall at 6.50pm heading down to the stage. Shops in the area and across the High Street Quarter will be staying open late through the evening too to help you get a head start on your Christmas shopping. St Marks Shopping Centre: 5pm-7pm. High Street: 6pm-7.30pm (lights 7pm)High Street (outside St Benedict’s), Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7AL

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what’s onNOVEMBER 22nd-DEC 21st

Christmas At Doddington Hall Sat 22nd Nov-Sun 21st Dec – All DayThroughout December you can enjoy Doddington Hall’s festive open days and browse Christmas gifts, food and trees from the farm shop and store. Enjoy open days, farmshop goodies, the Bauble Barn, home-grown Christmas trees and the India Jane Interiors store brimming with inspirational gift ideas & fabulous Christmas produce.Christmas Carol Decorations - Weekends at Doddington Hall from Nov 22nd-Dec 21st will have a festive feel to them. The Hall’s resident cutting gardener and other artists have decorated the house with a theme of Christmas Carols for a unique visit.Doddington Christmas Trees - home-grown Christmas trees are cut from Doddington Estate woodland. After delivering trees to local businesses, schools and councils, trees are brought to the courtyard Bauble Barn area on sale right up til Christmas Eve.Bauble Barn - has the widest selection of traditional glass baubles, wood, tin & natural decorations, lights, homemade wreaths & other traditional favourites such as paper-chains, candle-wreaths & stocking fillers. See Doddington Hall website for more information.Christmas Workshops - to help you create your own special Christmas decorations and wreaths will be held throughout December. See Doddington Hall website for more information.Doddington Hall and Gardens are open on weekends only in December from 10am-pm. The shops and Bauble Barn at Doddington Hall are open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm. Entrance to Doddington Hall & Gardens in December is £7 per adult (u14s free).Farmshop, India Jane and Bauble Barn are free entrance.Doddington Hall, Doddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU


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NOVEMBER 22ndWelton Village Hall Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Saturday 22nd November, 10am-4pm51 Ryland Road, Welton, Lincolnshire, LN2 3LU

The Underwater Adventure: Lucy Limpet’s Quest For Chippy Cove Saturday 22nd November, 3pmAn exciting tale of trust, love, bravery & friendship. Feeling as though she does not belong, Lucy Limpet – the only limpet in the colourful Scraps Lagoon – sets out with her friends on a journey across the ocean to explore far away shores, in the hope of finding hertrue home. But trouble is afoot! The Mayor is in pursuit & bent on sabotage. A show for all the family, featuring original music. AGE 4+. Tickets: £8 All Tickets / £25 Family (4 people, max 2 adults). 50 mins (no interval). University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS

NOVEMBER 22nd & 23rdLantern Workshops At Belton House Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Nov, 12noon-3pmDrop into the Discovery Centre to design and create your own Christmas lantern. £3 per person. Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS

NOVEMBER 23rdAssembly Rooms Craft & Gift Fair Sunday 23rd November – 10am – 4pmThe County Assembly Rooms, 76 Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AR

For full details on all What’s On and Events in your area visit: www.mollysguide.co.uk



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NOVEMBER 26thSt Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice Light up a Life Wednesday 26th November – 6pmLight up a Life is one of the best loved, most meaningful & poignant events in the St Barnabas calendar. Christmas is a time of celebration, remembrance & reflection with family & friends. This Christmas, weinvite everyone, not just those touched by hospice care, to remember a loved one by lighting a light on the St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice Trees of Life & to attend our Light up a Life celebration & Torchlight Procession. Our Lady of Lincoln Church, Cabourne Ave, Lincoln LN2 2HE

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice Spectacular Torchlight Procession Wednesday 26th November – 7.30pmJoin us at one of the most spectacular & breathtaking torchlight processions, to celebrate the lighting of the trees of life. Follow the pipe band past the Hospice on Nettleham Road to the West Front of the Cathedral where the Tree of Life will be lit during a short Celebratory Service. This is followed by refreshments in Castle Square.If you would like to shine a light for a loved one, or would like more information on the celebratory service or torchlight procession, visit www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk or call (01522) 540300. Claytons Sports Ground, Lee Road, Lincoln, LN2 4BH

NOVEMBER 29thChristmas At Navigation House Saturday 29th November, 11am-4pmJoin in the Christmas celebrations. Activities, bran tub, craft event and more. Further details to be confirmed. Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TW

Wragby Town Hall Christmas Craft & Gift FairSaturday 29th November,11am-3pmWragby Town Hall, Louth Road, Wragby, Market Rasen, LN8 5PH

NOVEMBER 30thSt. Nicolas and the Wishing Tree – The Fools Puppet Show At Belton House Sunday 30th November, 9.30am-5pmWhere all your wishes come true, with music, games and puppet show delights to entertain the whole family. Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS

Assembly Rooms - Handmade With Love Christmas Fair Sunday 30th November, 10am-4pmThe County Assembly Rooms, 76 Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AR

NOVEMBER 27thMacmillan Tree of Lights in St Marks Square Thursday 27th November, 6.30pmThe Merry Macs are holding their first Macmillan Tree of Lightsevent & encouraging people to hang a bucket with an LED candle & message to a lost loved one whilst enjoying the sounds of a choir, keeping warm with mulled wine & enjoying a mince pie. Attendance is free but we ask for a suggested donation of £5 to cover the cost to hang the candle. St Marks Square, Lincoln.



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Lincoln Christmas Market Thurs 4th-Sunday 7th Dec, 12noon-9pmLincoln’s Cathedral Quarter will be taken over by stalls, entertainers & seasonal themes for 4 days of festive entertainment & shopping at the famous Lincoln Christmas Market in Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. There is something for everyone, from unusual gifts to food & drink from near & far, not to mention a whole host of entertainment for all the family to enjoy. Enjoy the scents of mulled wine & freshly cooked food, the sounds of entertainment, music & merriment and the sights of this market in this stunning, historic city.There is no parking in the vicinity of the Christmas Market so all cars should use the dedicated Christmas Market Park and Ride service which operates from the Lincolnshire Showground on the A15 just north of Lincoln. The park and ride site will be well sign posted on all approach roads and for those using satellite navigation, the postcode is LN2 2NA. There is also a dedicated service for people with disabilities, using specially adapted vehicles which also runs from the showground. All buses drop off close to the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.Coach and group tours are welcomed to this beautiful city and the Lincoln Christmas Market. Coaches booked in before 30th September will pay 2013 prices for use of the manned pickup and drop off points and parking.Thursday 4th December: 12pm – 9:30pm Friday 5th – Saturday 6th December: 10am – 9:30pm Sunday 7th December: 10am – 7pmFree entry. Bailgate and Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3AA

Santa In The Stables At Belton House Every Fri, Sat & Sunday in Dec, 12noon-3pmMeet Santa in the beautifully decorated stables and receive a Christmas gift. £3.50 per child. Belton House, Grantham NG32 2LS

DECEMBER 5th-28th

A Victorian Workhouse Christmas Friday 5th – Saturday 6th Dec, 5pm-8pmJoin the staff & paupers as they prepare to celebrate Christmas in The Workhouse. Sing carols with the Pauper choir, listen to stories of life in The Workhouse & enjoy mulled wine and mince pies. Price: £5 Adult, £2.50 child (Booking & pre-payment essential). Theme: Traditions old & new. Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 OPT. Tel: 01636 817260. Email: [email protected]

DECEMBER 5th & 6th

A Victorian Christmas At The Museum Of Lincolnshire LifeSat 6th-Sun 7th Dec, 10am-4pmGet into the spirit of the season at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life as you experience a Victorian Christmas. A host of Victorian characters will be in full swing preparing for Christmas in the house and shops at the Museum Of Lincolnshire Life. Join them and enjoy the sounds, smells and tastes of a nostalgic look at how the traditions of Christmas began. The Museum Of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3LY

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Bird Watching For All – Hartsholme Country Park Sunday 7th December, 10.30am-12.30pmJoin local RSPB members for a guided walk around Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve to discover the many species of birds which reside here throughout the year. The walk will last around 2 hours, taking a route along woodland paths, which in places are undulating and at times wet and muddy This event is free of charge and all children must be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the Park. Meet at 10.30am outside the Visitor Centre, Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details 01522 873735 or email [email protected]

DECEMBER 9th

Story Time At Bracebridge Heath Library Tuesday 9th December, 10.15am-11amSessions are for pre-school children and include rhyme time and story time. Bracebridge Heath Library, London Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2LA

Christmas Wreath Making – Hartsholme Park Tuesday 9th December – 1pm – 3pm£5. Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY

DECEMBER 10th

Bishop Grosseteste Uni Christmas Party Pamper Evening Wednesday 10th December, 7pm-10pmBishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

DECEMBER 11th

Carols In The Cornhill Thursday 11th December, 6.30pmLincoln residents, shoppers and tourists are being encouraged to take a break from buying gifts and enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration. This year’s event will feature a special procession, the Medieval practice of ‘Crying Christmas’, and much more.The City of Lincoln Waites, will get the ball rolling, when they begin processing from Newport Arch at 5.30pm, playing their unique music. They will be stopping en route to ‘Cry Christmas’ at Jews Court and The Cardinal’s Hat and will repeat their proclamation when they arrive at the Cornhill for the start of the service.When they get to the city’s Stonebow the procession will stop to greet Lincoln’s Mayor, Councillor Brent Charlesworth and the civic party, as well as members of the City of Lincoln Freemen’s Gild, who are all participating in this family event.The Cornhill Service will be conducted by the Lincoln Industrial Chaplain and Chaplain to the City of Lincoln Freemen – the Reverend Canon Andrew Vaughan.For further information, please contact Michael Armstrong on 01522 545233Lincoln Cornhill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7HE




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DECEMBER 12th-24thAlice’s Adventures in Winter Wonderland Friday 12th – Wednesday 24th DecemberIt’s Christmas Eve and a very curious Alice tumbles into a strange world caught in the clutches of the cruel Jack Frost. With the help of her newfound friends, including the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, Alice embarks on a madcap adventure full of talking animals, magical potions and tea parties in order to find the whiterabbit, defeat Jack Frost and get back home in time for Christmas! AGE 8+. Tickets: From £10. Running Time: 2 hours (inc. interval) University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS

Bishop Grosseteste Uni Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Saturday 13th December, 10am-3pmBishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

Lincoln Christmas Artists’ Market Saturday 13th December – 10am – 4pmLocal artists & craftspeople gather to show & sell a selection of their works the perfect opportunity for a unique Christmas gift for a loved one. Held in Castle Square, the Market is a great place to browse & buy affordable art direct from established & up & coming artists from the local area. There’s something for every taste & every pocket with a wide choice of original artworks from paintings to photography, ceramics to textiles & artisan made fashion. The Market is held every first Saturday of the month from March-Decmaking it the perfect place to find an original present for thatspecial someone. Castle Square, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3AA

Assembly Rooms Craft & Gift Fair Sunday 14th December – 10am – 4pmThe County Assembly Rooms, 76 Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AR

Medival Christmas Event - Cogglesford Watermill Sunday 14th December – 11am – 4pmFurther details to be confirmed. [email protected] 309409. East Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EQ

Christmas Crafts – Hartsholme Park Sunday 14 December – 1pm – 3pm£3.50. Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln LN6 0EY

DECEMBER 14th

DECEMBER 13thSt Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice Christmas Sing-a-long & Santa’s Grotto Saturday 13th December, 9.30am-3pmThe fundraising team are dusting off their elf costumes as the sound of sleigh bells can only mean one thing…Santa is arriving in Lincoln. Santa is travelling with his trusted reindeer all the way from the North Pole to his grotto outside St Benedict’s church. Kids can bring along their toy lists & tell Santa what they want for Christmas; & keeping with the festive season of goodwill; All money raised will provide free care to our patients and their families living with a life limiting illness in Lincolnshire.Choirs will perform classic Christmas carols. Visit our stand to pick up last minute Christmas gifts, cards and decorations.Can your choir dazzle Christmas Shoppers contact fundraising (01522) 540300 [email protected] Benedict’s Church, High Street, Lincoln

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DECEMBER 21stAssembly Rooms Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Sunday 21st December, 10am-4pmThe County Assembly Rooms, 76 Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AR

Santa’s Little Helper – Terry O’Toole Theatre Sunday 21st December – 3pmWho will help save Christmas? Young Albert Tuttle is nearly 7 years old ~ far too grown-up to believe in Santa! How does a big, fat man wearing bright red pyjamas fit down the chimney anyway? But Albertis in for a surprise, for as he sleeps on Christmas Eve, Santa comes tumbling down his chimney like a roly-poly pudding! And he’s come to ask for Albert’s help. A funny, festive adventure with a very happy ending! Presented by Blunderbus Theatre. Age Guide: Little people aged 3 years+ will love this heart-warming tale, but big people will have fun too! Running Time: 50 minutes. Tickets £6 Family Ticket [4 Seats] £20. Box Office: 01522 883311. The Terry O’Toole Theatre, NKCentre, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AX

JANUARY 4thMake a Bird Feeder – Hartsholme Park Sunday 4th January, 1pm-3pm£3.50. Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln, LN6 0EY

DECEMBER 19th-22ndBreakfast With Santa At Belton House Fri 19th-Mon 22nd Dec, 8am-10amEnjoy a Christmas party in the Ride Play Café with Santa and your friends over breakfast and receive a Christmas gift from Santa and his elves. Child £12, Adult £6. Booking required- 01476 566116. Belton House, Grantham NG32 2LS

DECEMBER 20thLincoln Christmas Farmer’s Market Saturday 20th December, 9am-4pmGet fresh local produce ready for Christmas dinner & sample some of the best food the region has to offer. It’s full of all different kinds of treats, from superb cuts of meats to homemade cakes & sweet delights. Castle Square, Lincoln, LN1 3AA

JANUARY 9thStory Time At Branston Library Friday 9th January, 2pm-2.30pmSessions are for pre-school children & include rhyme time & story timeBranston Library, Station Road, Branston, Lincolnshire, LN4 1LH


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