What’s On Where Guide
September 3 - October 15
Entertainment
Art and Culture
Lifelong Learning
Family and Commuty
Health and Wellbeing
Thursday 26 September 1pm
International Reading Group
Discuss a short extract from Zadie Smith’s short story collection, Grand Union (2019). Chaired by Dr Andrew Rowcroft. FREE
Thursday
26 September 3pm
Lincoln Book Festival Launch
Join us to Explore the festival programme in greater detail, meet some of the committee members and hear about future plans for the festival.
FREE, pre-book Live Streamed
Thursday
26 September 4.30pm
Thursday
26 September 6pm
‘Creativity in Autism’
Olivia Macnab and co-author Dr. Clare Lawrence host an insightful discussion on how to overcome barriers to creativity in autism. FREE, pre-book
‘Oaklore’ by Jules Acton
Hosted by Dr Tim Rideout
‘Oaklore: Adventures in a World of Extraordinary Trees’ author Jules Acton personifies nature making complex scientific theories accessible.
£7 /Live Pass £5 BSL \ Live Streamed
Thursday
26 September 7pm Demo
See the best new artistic ideas tested out in front of an audience for the very first time with Ben Norris and Emma Gravelling.
£10 /Live Pass £5
Friday 27 September 12.30pm WATERSTONES Meet Rick Stein
Food Stories is the result of the popular chef’s travels around the UK. Meet Rick as he signs copies - no tickets but arrive early to avoid disappointment. https://www.waterstones.com/event s/meet-rick-stein/lincoln-high-st
Book in for festival events
Welcome to the Lincoln Book Festival 2024 - Generations -see opposite page. Below is the festival programme and the QR code will give you even more information.
Friday 27 September 5.30pm
In Conversation with Jamie Raines & Shaaba on ‘The T in LGBT’
An entertaining and heartwarming evening with social media stars Jamie and Shaaba.
£10 /Live Pass £5
Friday 27 September 6.15pm
Friday 27 September 8pm
Creative Meet Up – Book
Festival Special Socialise with other like-minded people. Writers, poets and playwrights welcome.
FREE, pre-book
Spirited Skeptics: Paranormal Conversations
Hosted by Dr Kate Cherrell with Professor Chris French and Dr Callum Cooper on paranormal experiences.
£10 / Live Pass
£5
BSL \ Live Streamed
Friday 27 September 8pm
Saturday 28 September
Saturday 28 September 10.30am
Verse and Vibes
Open Mic night for all budding and established writers to perform. Sign up on the night.
FREE
Family Day
10am – 2pm Book Crafts with Hannah Peacock
2-4pm Family Reading with Martyn Bignell
FREE, pre-book
Flash Fiction Special Event Budding authors crafted compelling short stories in precisely 50 words - listen to the winning entries!
FREE, pre-book
Saturday 28 September 12noon
Saturday 28 September 1pm-3pm
Meet the Author: Jarvis Jarvis’s books include Bear and Bird and The Boy with Flowers in His Hair. They have over sold 1.2 million copies worldwide in over 25 languages.
FREE, pre-book
USHER GALLERY
Stories of the Usher
Meet the characters of the Usher Gallery from history and art. Includes crafts and family activities in learning room.
All events take place at Lincoln Arts Centre unless stated. Book tickets at www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk Box Office - 01522 837600 @lincolnbookfestival
Saturday 28 September 5pm
Saturday 28 September 7pm
The Book Club Club
Podcast
The first rule of Book Club Club is you must talk about books. Discuss and dissect title ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ by Shelby Van Pelt. Obviously there’s wine available too.
£5
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN, LN5 8DW Love Letters to Music
Itself: Scenes & Their Legacies
With Audrey Golden and Jane Savidge chatting to Guy Mankowski about musical scenes, eras and movements that left a vivid and indelible impression.
£10 / Live Pass £5
BSL
Sunday 29 September 11am – 4pm
Ghost Story Writing Workshop
Adam Z Robinson guides seasoned and new writers in developing the craft of ghost story writing. 16+
£15 / Live Pass £5
Sunday 29 September 11.30am
Meet the Author: Anna Terreros-Martin
Author-Illustrator of The Friendly Mammoth and Can You See The Stars Tonight? In association with Shelf Editions/ Lark Books FREE, pre-book
Sunday 29 September 12noon
Lincolnshire Women in History
Historian and author Sharon Bennett Connolly on Nicholaa de la Haye, Katherine Swynford, Katherine Willoughby and Protestant martyr Anne Askew. £7 / Live Pass £5 BSL \ Live Streamed
Sunday 29 September 2pm - 4pm
Sunday
FREE
Friday 27 September 4.30pm
Demystifying Publishing for Creative Writers
Have you written an amazing story and don’t know what to do next? Find out in this informative and interactive workshop FREE - limited places
Saturday 28 September 2pm
Story Time with Mama G Original stories and songs, in an uplifting story time for the whole family.
FREE, pre-book
BSL \ Live Streamed
29 September 2pm - 4pm
Zine Workshop
Make your own zine with Lou from Lincoln Zine Fest. Share your info, art, writing and creativity.
FREE, pre-book
Local History Afternoon
Representatives from the the Lincoln Record Society, the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology, and The Survey of Lincoln – will be on hand to talk about their work. FREE, pre-book
Books can bridge the generation gap
BRINGING people together through a shared love of reading, writing and the arts is the aim of Lincoln Book Festival 2024. Many events and activities are designed to bridge generational divides and bring people of different ages together - whether that’s exploring little-known stories of local history or storytelling through new creative writing.
There’s a new festival hub at Lincoln Arts Centre on the campus of the University of Lincoln and this will also be the venue for the majority of the events.
“It’s the most eclectic programme in the festival’s 20-year history featuring plenty of options for audiences of all ages to come together and connect through all aspects of the written word, packed into four days,” said Ian Richards from Lincoln Book Festival organising committee,
“The 2024 line-up for Lincoln Book Festival is our most varied yet, with more opportunities than ever before for people to get involved, whether that’s picking up a pen in a writing workshop, getting creative in arts and crafts, learning more about local history, talking fiction in our live interactive podcast, or grabbing the microphone to perform their own creative work on stage.”
Highlights of this year’s festival include:
l Chef Rick Stein signing his new book;
l Musical stories from Britpop pioneers Audrey Golden and Jane Savidge;
l Skeptical tales of the paranormal and a ghost writing workshop;
l Family free events and activities with children’s favourites Jarvis and panto dame Mama G;
l History afternoon with city’s heritage organisations and learning about
Lincolnshire’s famous women in history;
l Tips on how to get published for creative writers - an interactive workshop with Writing East Midlands.
“As always, the festival is also a great chance to meet some wonderful guest authors and contributors, ranging from podcast stars, YouTube influencers, activists, historians, conservationists, music industry insiders, chefs and food writers, to children’s book writers, illustrators, and storytellers,” said Ian.
Festival Fringe Activites and Information
Live Pass is a FREE membership scheme run by Lincoln Arts Centre for 16-30s and mature students of any age. Find out more at https://lincolnartscentre.co.uk/yourvisit/live-pass/
Don’t miss the Lindum Books Pop-Up Book Shop in the foyer of Lincoln Arts Centre all week.
An Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant of £22,048 helped expand the reach of the festival so that more people from all backgrounds can benefit. This will include young people from less affluent backgrounds, elderly people in the county’s coastal or rural areas, and under-represented groups such as Lincoln’s LGBTQ+ community.
Ian explained: “Lincoln Book Festival has been a fixture of the city’s cultural calendar for more than 20 years but, since the COVID pandemic, has been aiming to establish a new footing as an annual event that appeals to a broader range of audiences. Key organisations including Destination Lincolnshire have expressed their support amid ambitions to diversify and grow the festival into a major celebration of reading, writing, scholarship and creativity that engages local communities and brings visitors to the city.”
For an outline of the festival programme see the opposite page or click on the QR code for full details.
Lark Books and Shelf Editions have several events of book themed fun planned. Craft along film screening on the Thursday, late night opening and book art workshops on Friday and a poetry night on Saturday.
Venue: Lark Books & Shelf Editions, 4 Saltergate, Lincoln, LN2 1DH
More info www.shelfeditions.com or @lark_books on Instagram
Emma Haigh of Jailhouse Frock finally gets a pink Cadillac (made of cardboard).
Thursday 5 September 7.30pm
Friday 6 September –Saturday 7 September Various Times
Get ready for cit
Saturday 7 September 12pm – 2pm
Saturday 7 September 12pm
RACING a homemade cart down the cobbled streets of Lincoln may seem crazy, but that’s the whole point of a new, fun-filled event for the city.
Krazy Races is the soapbox derby that will be coming to Lincoln on Sunday, September 15.
A total of 37 local teams are raring to take part and raise money for charity.
The Bedrock Bunch (second picture from left) of Race Day Schedule
The Bedrock buggy is raring to go.
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Write Note
Monthly open mic session without the microphone. Acoustics of all styles welcome.
FREE
www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire /lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Badlands Punk Festival 2024 Featuring Millie Manders & The Shut Up, Black Water County, Chewie, Hell’s Ditch, In Evil Hour, Guts., Other Half, Harker, Wyres, New Generation Superstars, Wrong You, and Soaper Tickets £22, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
Saturday 7 September 7.30pm
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN Through the Decades with Elvis Presley & Buddy Holly
Tickets £18.50 www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
THE BLUE ROOM AT THE LAWN, UNION ROAD, LINCOLN
Scott Perry Presents: Magic with a Pinch of Comedy
A magic show unlike any other by Lincolnshire’s “bad boy” of magic, Scott Perry.
Adult £25, Concession £15
www.lawnlincoln.com/the-blue-room
T 07765 854025
This is a rescheduled event from August, if you had tickets for that event they are transferred to September
Tuesday 10 September 2pm
Tuesday 10 September 6.30pm
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN
A Caravan Named Desire –Split Infinitive Theatre £12 - £15
www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Singin’ in the Rain –Screening From £9
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
The Marriage of Figaro – The Royal Ballet and Opera Cinema Screening £19, Conc. £16
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
Thursday 12 September 6.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Danny Beard - Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK Winner Tickets £22, 16+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
Friday 13 September 5pm – 7pm
Lunch Break 14.00 Afternoon Racing 15.30 Third Run
16.00 Final Race
16.30 Prize Giving
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Commuter Jazz
A new artist every other Friday at Lincoln’s fabulous fortnightly jazz club.
£7
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
Friday 13 September 7.30pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Hello Again – The Neil Diamond Songbook
Tickets £31
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
Friday 13 September 7.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN A Foreigner’s Journey Tickets £17, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
y’s Krazy Races
Wragby will be racing in aid of the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance and have already overcome a major hurdle when the team’s cart was partially destroyed by fire.
Richard Clarke said soapboax Mark II was ready to be scrutinised by safety experts and that the family team was determined to be on the grid for race day.
The route will be down Flaxengate past Lincoln Museum with the city’s cathedral providing the backdrop for spectators on the route.
Lincoln Business Improvement Group teamed up with Sarah Belcher Events
Limited to bring the event to the city after seeing how it has caught the public’s imagination in other areas.
“We are looking forward to welcoming Krazy Races and working with the team to
Saturday 14 September
2.30pm & 7pm
Saturday 14 September
7.30pm - 10pm
The team from Lincoln South Fire Station have an eye on safety.
Saturday 14 September 8pm
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN Beauty & the Beast
£12 - £15
www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
DECIMAL PLACE, 10 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Weird Garden
Alternative sounds and art by Debbie & the Sea of Fire, By Bizarre Hands, and The Diamond Family Archive. FREE pkrollings@yahoo.co.uk
THE BLUE ROOM AT THE LAWN Joy Ellis Trio Pianist, singer and composer promises relaxed minimalist vibes and strong melodies £16, Jazzpac members £14, students & U18s £8 www.jazzpac.co.uk T 01522 529717
bring this new and exciting event to Lincoln,” said Lincoln BIG’s Head of Operations Lee Roberts.
“We can’t wait to see the races take place and encourage businesses to enter and enjoy the day. We look forward to seeing everyone enjoy the build-up and the day as the city comes alive as the soapboxes race through the streets of the city.”
Sunday 15 September 7.30pm
Monday 16 September 7.30pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Carpenters Gold
Tickets £30
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
ST MARY’S GUILDHALL, 385 HIGH STREET, LINCOLN, LN5 7SF
The Guild Sessions
A secret line-up for two concerts with local and national performers. £5 on-the-door, cash only www.facebook.com/TheGuildSessions T 07944 907051
Thursday 19 September 7pm
Thursday 19 September 8pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble
This performance will see Cote d’Ivoire native collaborate with musicians from The Gambia and beyond for a celebration of all things West African. £10
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Maisie Adam – Appraisal
The comedian, writer and Mock The Week panellist brings her tour to Lincoln.
£24
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 519999
Friday 20 September 7pm
Friday 20 September 7.30pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Sarah McQuaid
“Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” – Neil March, Trust the Doc £16
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
The Take That Experience
£27
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 51999
Friday 20 September 8pm
Saturday 21 September
7.30pm – 10pm
Saturday 21 September 7.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Red Herring Comedy Club
£15.50, 18+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
THE BLUE ROOM AT THE LAWN, UNION ROAD, LINCOLN Northern Reeds Award-winning reed quintet playing Gershwin, Schumann and Faure.
£12, Conc. £10
www.lawnlincoln.com/the-blueroom T 07765 854025
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN Shania & Country Legends
£20
www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
Saturday 21 September 7.30pm
Sunday 22 September 2pm
Wednesday 25 September 7pm – 10pm
Wednesday 25 September 7pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN The Story of Guitar Heroes
£30
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Pop Princesses
£20
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Southside’s Jam Night FREE
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Elles Bailey
Award-winning roots, blues and Americana singer.
£22.50, 14+ only
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
Thursday 26 September 6.30pm
Thursday
26 September 8pm
Friday
27 September 5pm – 7pm
Friday
27 September 7.30pm
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Northern Live
£26.50, 14+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Comedy Night at the Royal £17, 18+
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 51999
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Commuter Jazz
£7 on-the-door
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN The Chicago Blues Brothers
£31
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
Saturday 28 September 7.30pm
Sunday 29 September 7.30pm
Thursday 3 October 7.30pm
Thursday 3 October 7.30pm
Friday 4 October 7pm
Friday 4 October 7pm
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE The Queen Story
£16.50 - £20
www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
THE DRILL, LINCOLN The Skids + support
£25, 14+ only
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Beautiful Trauma - A Tribute to Pink
£27.50
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Orange Goblin English heavy metal.
£22, 14+ only
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Ultra 90s & 2000s
From £22, student £16, 18+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN GUTS. + Kidda Inspired by artists such as Weezer, The Dirty Nil, Pixies, and Green Day.
£16
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
Friday 4 October 7.30pm
Friday 4 October 7.30pm
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN Aga Krentz & Friends
£12 - £18
www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Lipstick on your Collar Back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s.
£28
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 51999
Saturday 5 October 7pm
Saturday 5 October 7.30pm
Sunday 6 October 1.30pm
Wednesday 9 October 7pm
Wednesday 9 October 7pm
Wednesday 9 October 7.30pm
Thursday 10 October 7.30pm
Thursday 10 October 7.30pm
Friday 11 October 5pm – 7pm
Friday 11 October 7pm – 10pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN The Activators
£20, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE Steve Walker’s Big Swing Band: La Fiesta! £20
www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Science Museum: Live Show
£18.50, child £17.50, fam £68 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 51999
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock
£18, conc. £16, 15+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Wishbone Ash
£32.50
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN The Cavern Beatles £30
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Seth Lakeman
£27.50, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN The Drifters
£33 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET Commuter Jazz
£7 on-the-door www.southsidelincs.com T 01522 437942
THE BLUE ROOM AT THE LAWN, UNION ROAD, LINCOLN Three Acres and a Cow A history of land rights and protests in folk song and story. £15, supported ticket £11 www.lawnlincoln.com/the-blue-room T 07765 854025
Friday 11 October 8pm
Saturday 12 October 7pm
Monday 14 October 7.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Red Herring Comedy Club
£15.50, 18+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN New Model Army
£27.50, 14+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN The Lion & The Unicorn
£24.50
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
Saturday
28 September
7.30pm –10pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Aled Jones: Full Circle
From £33
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
Friday 4 October 7.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Letz Zep
£20, 14+ only
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
Tuesday 15 October 7.30pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN The Nutcracker – The Classical Ballet & Opera House
£24.50
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
Mondays 7 - 9pm
UPSTAIRS AT THE CARDINAL’S HAT Draw & Drink
Two- hour tutored portrait drawing class, led by Ellie Benton.
£15
www.facebook.com/ lincolndrawdrink T 07810 835147
Tuesdays every second & last of the month 6.45pm – 9pm
Thursdays
2pm – 3pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Life Drawing
Class guided by local artist Tom Humby. Materials provided, all welcome.
Adult £8, Con£6, Book online www.southsidelincs.com T 01522 437942
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Craft Club
Relax, socialise and share your story through the things you make. 16+.
FREE
www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/ lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
Thursdays
6pm – 8pm
September Any time
USHER GALLERY Life Drawing Classes
Relaxed evening sessions suitable for all skill levels, led by a specialist tutor. £11, Conc. £9 www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
DECIMAL PLACE, 10 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN
Art by Dinah, Lucinda & Gemima
A variety of art created by pens & paints featuring animals, plants, landscapes and abstract works. Art is displayed in the windows.
Until Sunday 8 September 10am – 5pm (11am – 4pm on Sundays)
Until Sunday 8 September 10am - 4pm
Until Sunday 8 September 10am – 4pm
Until Sunday 15 September 10am – 4pm
HARDING HOUSE GALLERY, STEEP HILL, LINCOLN Pearls of Summer
A special exhibition by multiple artists to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Harding House Gallery art and craft co-operative. www.hardinghousegallery.co.uk
T 01522 523537
DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS
Sculpture at Doddington
Over 300 works by 60 sculptors from the UK and beyond.
Adult £9.50, child £4.50, fam £22 www.doddingtonhall.com/sculpture
T 01522 694308
DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS Young Sculptor Exhibition
The Kitchen Garden is the ideal backdrop for art from young sculptors across the UK.
Adult £9.50, child £4.50, fam £22 www.doddingtonhall.com
T 01522 694308
USHER GALLERY, LINCOLN Take One a Day
Photography exhibition highlighting the power of creativity.
FREE
www.lincolnmuseum.co.uk
T 01522 782040
Until Sunday 13 October 10am – 4pm
Until Sunday 13 October 10am – 4pm
Tuesday 3 September – Sunday 8 September 10am - 4pm
LINCOLN MUSEUM Interplay
Showcasing artwork created during workshops held at county adult day centres.
FREE
www.lincolnmuseum.co.uk
T 01522 782040
LINCOLN MUSEUM
Games: Enter the Unknown
From boardgames to the immersive narratives of roleplaying activities.
FREE
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Making Marks Exhibition Landscapes, abstracts and prints from Paul Miller.
FREE
www.indigocrowgallery.com
Wednesday 4 September 10am – 3pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Beginners resin jewellery making with Sally Kheng. £70, booking essential www.indigocrowgallery.com
September 26-29 see pages 10-11
Saturday 7 September 10am – 4pm
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND
Marvellous Makers’ Market
Over 100 curated makers including food producers, creatives, artists, designers, and more. £2, under 16s free, pay on the door www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
T 01522 522900
Saturday 7 September 10am – 3pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Introduction to Landscape Painting using oils with Rachel Porter
£65, booking essential www.indigocrowgallery.com
Sunday 8 September 10am - 4pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Midnight Owl Wet & Needle Felted Picture with Eve Marshall £85, booking essential www.indigocrowgallery.com
Until Saturday 7 September 9am
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
In the Gallery – 110 Years of Lincoln Central Library
Photographs, illustrations, plans, and written documents marking over a century of the library.
FREE
www.better.org.uk
T 01522 782010
Tuesday 10 September – Sunday 22 September 10am - 4pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Why Not? – Art Exhibition An exhibition of collage and ceramics from Fiona Hodges. FREE www.indigocrowgallery.com
Wednesday 11 September 10am – 1pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Needle Felted Highland Cow with Eve Marshall £40, booking essential www.indigocrowgallery.com
Friday 13 September 7.30pm
THE VENUE CINEMA, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY
Film: Monster (Japan 2023. Cert 12a)
Japanese auteur Kor-eda Hirokazu’s latest film is a compassionate, poignant view of childhood. Season ticket holders only, apply online www.lincolnfilmsociety.com
Saturday 14 September 10am – 4pm
Monday 16 September 7pm
Tuesday 24 September – Sunday 29 September 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 24 September 10am – 1pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Emporium
A gallery full of artisan gifts. FREE www.indigocrowgallery.com
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Wall Hanging Macrame Workshop for Beginners with Monika Strzelec £40, booking essential www.indigocrowgallery.com
Wednesday 25 September 7 - 9pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Needle Felted Hares and Foxes with Robyn Smith £85, booking essential www.indigocrowgallery.com
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Grand Organ Festival 2024 – Ben Bloor
Big screen view of recital by the Organist of London Oratory and at Westminster School up in the organ loft. £15
www.lincolncathedral.com T 01522 561600
Wednesday 18 September 6.30pm –8.30pm
Friday 19 September –Saturday 21 September 7.30pm
Saturday 21 September –Sunday 20 October 10am – 5pm
Saturday 21 September 7pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Peace Doves Late Night Opening
This mass-participation artwork of paper doves will be illuminated and accompanied by a specially composed soundtrack Entry by donation www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY Educating Rita Common Ground Theatre Company present the comedy drama about a hairdresser on a journey of self-discovery. £12, Conc. £11 www.broadbenttheatre.org T 0300 400 0101
HARDING HOUSE GALLERY, STEEP HILL, LINCOLN Autumn Gathering
A variety of work by the cooperative members.. www.hardinghousegallery.co.uk T 01522 523537
THE GREEN ROOM CLUB, 33
TENTERCROFT STREET, LINCOLN Spoken Word Fellowship
Spoken word poetry, comedy, and storytelling open mic. £1, club members free, annual membership £15 www.facebook.com/groups/greenr oompoetry, www.instagram.com/ greenroomsw
Thursday
26 September – Sunday 29 September Various Times
UPSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HORSE Life Drawing
Two- hour tutored portrait drawing class led by Ellie Benton. Bring materials. £15
www.facebook.com/ lincolndrawdrink T 07810 835147
VARIOUS VENUES
Lincoln Book Festival 2024
Connecting audiences of all ages and interests with some of the UK’s best-loved authors, including Rick Stein (below). Times and ticket prices for each event vary
www.lincolnbookfestival.org
T 01522 837600
See pages 10-11
Friday 27 September 7.30pm
Friday 27 September 7.30pm
Monday 30 September 7pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Grand Organ Festival 2024 – Organ Extravaganza
Featuring the Lincoln Cathedral organists and choirs, and all the cathedral organs.
FREE www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
Tuesday 1 OctoberSunday 13 October 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 2 October 1pm – 4pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Flora and Fauna –Exhibition Featuring artwork by Eve Marshall, Karin Christensen, Mat Gardner and Ella Jenkins. FREE www.indigocrowgallery.com
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Floral Abstract Painting Workshop with Hannah Cawthorne £50,, booking essential www.indigocrowgallery.com
Thursday 3 October 10am - 4pm
THE VENUE CINEMA, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY Film: That They May Face the Rising Sun - Cert 15 Key events in a rural Irish community.
Season ticket holders only, apply online www.lincolnfilmsociety.com T 01522 889782 (after 5pm)
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY Kelly Ann and Cleo’s Name in Lights
Musical story of two friends following their dreams. £12, Conc. £11
www.broadbenttheatre.org
T 0300 400 0101
Friday 27 September 8pm
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE Verse and Vibes
Open mic night for all budding and established writers FREE, booking required www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
Friday 4 October 7.30pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Introduction to Abstract Oil and Cold Wax Painting with Lisa Tank £95, booking essential www.indigocrowgallery.com
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL West End Musicals By Candlelight Live orchestra London Concertante is joined by some of the West End’s greatest singers. From £21 www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
Sunday 6 October 10am – 4pm
Monday 7 October –Saturday 19 October 9am
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Crafterama Inspiration and shopping for crafters.
£5 on-the-door
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
T 01522 522900
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
The Gallery – artist Dave Kenyon Exhibition
FREE
www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire /lincoln-central-library
Thursday 10 October 7.30pm & 9.45pm
Friday 11 October
4.30pm – 9pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated
Experience cinema’s most iconic music performed by The London Film Music Orchestra illuminated. From £35.90
www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
LINCOLN MUSEUM
Mini Model Making
Use modelling materials to create a miniature building scene.
£20, 18+ booking required www.lincolnmuseum.co.uk
T 01522 782040
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Friday 11 October 7pm – 10pm
Saturday 12 October –Sunday
13 October 11am – 4pm
Saturday
12 October 7.30pm
The Hallé in Concert
The Hallé is ranked among the world’s top symphonic ensembles.
£15 - £44.70
www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
VILLAGE HALL, BRIGG LANE, CARLTON-LE-MOORLAND, LN5 9HP
Carlton-le-Moorland and District Art Group Annual Exhibition 2024
FREE
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
Art of Believing –Flamenco
Experience vibrant and authentic flamenco music and dance from the spectacular Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company.
£30
www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Monday
14 October 7pm
Grand Organ Festival 2024 – Robert Sharpe
Big screen view of recital by Robert Sharpe, Director of Music at York Minster, in action up in the organ loft.
£15
www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
Mondays & Fridays 2pm – 3pm
Second Wednesday every month 7.15pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Databank Surgery
Collect your data voucher as part of the National Databank initiative to combat digital hardship.
Free
www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshir e/lincoln-central-library
T 01522 782010
BAILGATE METHODIST HALL, NEWPORT, LINCOLN
Lincoln Minster
Townswomen’s Guild
Speakers on a variety of topics or members’ nights for craftwork, games and conversation.
Free for first two visits
T 07794 862314 (Sarah)
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Thursdays 11am – 12pm
Fridays 2pm – 3pm
Family History Help
Use the resources available in the library’s archives and online databases.
FREE, booking required
www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/ lincoln-central-library
T 01522 782010
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Learn My Way
Join a basic IT beginner’s course, suitable for 16+.
FREE, booking required
www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/ lincoln-central-library
T 01522 782010
Until Thursday 22 September 10am – 4pm
Friday 6 September – Friday 13 September 10am – 2pm
Friday 6 September 10.30am
Saturday 7 September –Saturday 14 September 10am – 4pm
LINCOLN MUSEUM
Roman Posterngate Tours
Venture below the streets of Lincoln to discover the remains of Roman Lindum Colonia’s Posterngate and Southern Wall. £6.50, U5s free, booking required www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
SCAMPTON CHURCH & RAF WAR
GRAVES HERITAGE CENTRE
Allies in the Air Exhibition Stories of those who travelled from around the world to serve in the Royal Flying Corps in Lincolnshire during WW1.
FREE www.scamptonchurch.org
SCAMPTON CHURCH & RAF WAR
Saturday 7 September 2.30pm –3.30pm
GRAVES HERITAGE CENTRE
War Graves Tour
Tour the Commonwealth War Graves led by former head guide at RAF Scampton Heritage Centre. FREE, booking required www.scamptonchurch.org
Sunday 8 September 11am – 2pm
ELLIS MILL, MILL ROAD, LINCOLN Ellis Mill Open Day
A unique opportunity to look inside Lincoln’s last windmill.
FREE
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumo flincolnshirelife T 01522 528448
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
Wednesday 11 September 11am – 1pm & 3pm – 5pm
Writing Hope
A two-hour creative writing workshop with poet and performer Georgie Jones. FREE, booking essential www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk T 01522 837600
Wednesday 11 September 11am
BRANSBY HORSES, BRANSBY, LINCOLN
Donkey Tour & Talk
Meet the donkey herds and learn more about them and the specialist care they receive. www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
T 01427 788464
Find & Embrace Your Future at Lincoln College
MUSEUM OF LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE The Tank at Home
Looking at a lesser-known aspect of the first tanks and their impact on the home front.
FREE T 01522 782040
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Heritage Open Days
Ever wondered about the history of the old St Katherine’s Church and what it is used for now? Come on in and find out.
FREE
www.southsidelincs.com T 01522 437942
Thursday 12 September
6.30pm –9.30pm
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE
In Conversation with RAF Heritage: Exploring the BBMF
Lecture & Supper series talk on the significance of preserving and commemorating RAF history.
£16 includes hot buffet supper www.internationalbcc.co.uk
T 01522 514755
Friday
13 September 10am – 1pm
HILLSIDE GARDEN, LINCOLN
Creating The Sustainable Garden
Green Synergy is hosting a series of workshops. £30
www.greensynergy.org.uk T 01522 533077
Sunday 15 September 10am – 12pm
BRAYFORD WATERFRONT, LINCOLN Industry & Innovation Walking Tour
Learn about Lincoln from the 19th Century to the present day. FREE, booking required www.lincolnfreewalkingtour.co.uk
LINCOLN MUSEUM
Tuesday 17 September
10.30am –3.30pm
Tuesday 17 September
11.45am –12.45pm
Landscapes and Lorecraft: Creative Writing Workshop
Devise a creation myth to inform the politics and religion of a brave new world.
£35, booking required www.lincolnmuseum.co.uk T 01522 782040
LINDUM BOOKS
Author Talk & Signing: Dan Jones
The medieval historian will be signing copies of Henry V: The Astonishing Rise of England’s Greatest Warrior King. Only copies bought from Lindum Books will be signed. www.facebook.com/lindumbooks T 01522 262374
Wednesday 18 September 3pm – 5pm
Thursday 19 September – Thursday 3 October 10am – 4pm
Thursday 19 September 7pm – 9pm
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
Writing Hope
A two-hour creative writing workshop with poet and performer Georgie Jones. FREE, booking essential www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
SCAMPTON CHURCH & RAF WAR
GRAVES HERITAGE CENTRE RAF Scampton’s V-Force Photographic Exhibition FREE
www.scamptonchurch.org
SCAMPTON CHURCH & RAF WAR
GRAVES HERITAGE CENTRE The RAF ‘V-Force’
An illustrated talk by Heritage Centre guides.
FREE, booking required, info@scamptonchurch.org www.scamptonchurch.org
Saturday 21 September 9am – 2.30pm
Saturday 21 September 10am – 4pm
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Undergraduate Open Day
Get a sense of what it’s like to be a student in Lincoln. www.lincoln.ac.uk
T 01522 886644
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Sit & Stitch
The Lincoln Lace Maker team working at the Table for the Nation.
Free with cathedral admission www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
Wednesday 11 September 11am
BRANSBY HORSES, BRANSBY, LINCOLN Donkey Tour & Talk
Meet the donkey herds and learn more about them and the specialist care they receive. www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
T 01427 788464
LINCOLN CASTLE
Saturday 21 September – Sunday 22 September 10am – 5pm
Monday 23 September 10am – 3pm
Friends of Lincoln Castle Showcase Weekend
Find out about volunteering at this Medieval site.
FREE
www.lincolncastle.com
T 01522 782019
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Sit & Stitch
Learn the very simple handstitching patchwork technique of English Paper Piecing. FREE, with cathedral admission www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
BOULTHAM PARK
New work and new ideas
Support local creatives as they present short extracts from their creative practice. Plays, poetry, song - this will be a night to see many different styles of art in development. Help by offering feedback and constructive commentary or simply by showing up and watching. Email enquiries@asylumplayers.co.uk to get involved. The Blue Room, The Lawn, Union Road, Lincoln LN1 3BU, October 16, 8pm, £3.
Thursday 26 September 7.30pm
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
Demo
See the best new artistic ideas tested in front of an audienceoften for the very first time. £7, Live Pass £5 www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
Saturday 28 September 11am
Backstage Theatre Tour
Find out the best kept secrets and great stories of the theatre’s 130-year history.
£15.50
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
Monday 30 September 11.30am1.30pm
Tuesday 1 OctoberThursday 31 October Various Times
HARDY FOYER, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY Black History Month Launch
A tombola gets the ball rolling for BHM.
https://www.bgu.ac.uk/bhm
BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY Black History Month - The Black Presence in Lincolnshire
Wednesday 25 September 10am – 12pm
Willow Dragonflies
Weave a dragonfly sculpture for the garden or indoors. Materials provided. For beginners. £28.70, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
Tuesday 17 September 1.30pm – 3pm
OUR LADY OF LINCOLN CHURCH HALL, LAUGHTON WAY, LN2 2HE Lincoln Bailgate U3A. Lesley Clarke on Swanpool Garden Suburb, Lincoln’s Failed Dream.
£2 on-the-door www.u3asites.org.uk/bailgate/home
Wednesday 25 September 7.30pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Antiques and A Little Bit of Nonsense
Three of the country’s favourite personalities tell tales from the saleroom, television and beyond.
£30
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
Thursday 3 October 10am
Display in the Library - public should ring the bell for admission. Display of African Caribbean flags at Student’s Union. Try an Afro-Caribbean dish each Tuesday in October at the Refectory.
https://www.bgu.ac.uk/bhm
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE Future Perspectives
The Barbican Creative Hub is hosting a one-day conference exploring pioneering approaches within the creative industries. FREE, booking required www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
Thursday 3 October 7pm start
Monday 7 October 10.30am
THE VENUE, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY
Black British Authors of the 18th Century
The 1789 autobiography of Olaudah Equiano offers insight into enslavement.
FREE, book through QR code on page 19.
HARDY LECTURE THEATRE, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY
Hergé, Tintin and Colonialism
While Tintin remains a beloved cartoon character his creator’s representation of race is often criticised. With Dr Adam Houslow-Eyre.
FREE, book through QR code on page 14
Wednesday 9 October 1-2pm
Thursday 10 October
6.30pm –9.30pm
THE VENUE, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY
Black Scientists Past and Present
For schools only - to attend contact gemma.gazi@bishop.ac.uk
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE
The Life of John Smythe QC, MBE (MIL) OBE
IBCC Lecture & Supper series talk sharing details of the life of Bomber Command Navigator, John Smythe.
£15.25 includes hot buffet supper www.internationalbcc.co.uk
T 01522 514755
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Mondays are messy play days
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am – 12pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am – 2.30pm
Coffee Morning Monday – Craft Morning. Wednesday – Bacon Rolls. Friday – Toast bar and board games.
WITHAM PARK, WATERSIDE SOUTH, LINCOLN, LN5 7JN
Toy Library & Soft Play
0-5s play area with sensory room, picnic area, toy and soft play hire. toylibrary@childrenslinks.org.uk T 01522 546215
Fridays Term Time Only 10.30am –11.30am
Saturdays 10am
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Sensory Play
Play session for babies and prewalkers.
FREE
www.better.org.uk/library/lincolns hire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
TOBY CARVERY, ST MARKS, LINCOLN Lincoln Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
If you are a military veteran or still serving, come along to meet likeminded people for a breakfast and banter. www.afvbc.net
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Saturdays 10am– 3pm
Until Sunday 15 September All day
Lego Club
A place for children to use their imagination and build their own world using Lego.Suitable for 4 years and over, plus parents. Free
www.better.org.uk/library/lincolns hire/lincoln-central-library
LINCOLN CITY CENTRE
Elmer’s BIG Art Parade
A stampede of creativity is coming to Lincoln this summer with 12 colourful elephants helping to celebrate everything the city has to offer.
Free
www.lincolnbig.co.uk T 01522 545233
Thursday 5 September 7.15pm
THE GRANDSTAND, CARHOLME ROAD, LINCOLN Lincoln WI
Saturday 12 October 9.30am –2.30pm
Postgraduate Open Day
Get a real feel for what it’s like to study in Lincoln by attending a dedicated postgraduate event.
FREE www.lincoln.ac.uk
T 01522 886644
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Saturday 12 October 1.30pm – 3pm
Author Talk with Peter Tickler
Peter’s latest murder mystery novel The Tickler’s Jam Murders is inspired by his great-grandfather’s jam business.
£2.50 www.better.org.uk/library/lincolns hire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Saturday 12 October 3pm
The Annual Bishop Grosseteste Lecture
Reflecting on faith, science, and philosophy in today’s world.
FREE, booking required www.lincolncathedral.com T 01522 561600
Tuesday 15 October 1.30pm – 3pm
OUR LADY OF LINCOLN CHURCH HALL, LAUGHTON WAY, LN2 2HE Lincoln’s Black History Trail
A talk by Heather Hughes. Lincoln Bailgate U3A. Coincides with Black History Month at Bishop Grosseteste £2 on-the-door www.u3asites.org.uk/bailgate/home
Mondays 10.30am11.30am
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Messy Play
Enjoy the creativity of messy play with your child. Suitable for babies, toddlers and preschool children. FREE
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Tuesdays 9am – 3pm
Advice in the Community
Discuss your concerns and issues relating to benefit support, housing, and debt with an adviser from the Citizens Advice Lincoln and Lindsey team.
FREE
T 01522 782010
Wednesdays 10.30am –11.30am
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY, FREE SCHOOL LANE Story & Rhyme Time
Have fun listening to stories and singing rhymes. Suitable for 0 –4-year-olds and their parents.
FREE
T 01522 782010
Thursdays 10am – 11am & 11.30am –12.30pm
Thursdays 10.30am –11.30am
TESCO EXTRA, WRAGBY ROAD, LINCOLN TinyTalk Baby Signing Help your child communicate before they can talk. www.tinytalk.co.uk T 07590 123908 (Danielle)
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Connect Over a Cuppa
Have a catch-up over a cuppa and a biscuit. Refreshments provided. FREE, donations welcome www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire
Saturday 7 September 10am – 1pm
Saturday 7, 14, 21 & 28
September 10am – 3pm
A talk by the Canal and River Trust.
Free for Lincoln WI members, guest £5 (refundable if they join on the night).
thelincolnwi.co.uk
THE FERRY BOAT, HIGH STREET, WASHINGBOROUGH
Farmers’ Market
Support local small businesses FREE to attend www.ferryboatwashingborough. co.uk T 01522 790794
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Multiply Brick Building Challenge
Come along to this LEGO club and rummage through the vast amounts of colourful bricks. You may also be in with a chance to win a Classic LEGO set! FREE
SCAMPTON CHURCH & RAF WAR
Saturday 7 September – Saturday 14 September 2pm – 4pm
GRAVES HERITAGE CENTRE
Children’s ‘Fallen Friend’ Workshop
Learn about airmen who came from all over the Commonwealth during WW2. Suitable for KS2 years 4, 5 & 6 FREE, booking essential www.scamptonchurch.org
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND
Sunday 8 September 8.30am – 3pm
The Vintage Flea Market Bag a bargain, rummage for brica-brac or hunt down cool vintage items
Admission £3, cash only www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
ST GILES METHODIST CHURCH
Tuesday 10 & 24
September 11am – 1pm
Saturday 14 & 28
September 11am – 11.45am
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Coffee, Care & Bingo Mornings
Bring your pals or your Nan for a game of bingo, a hot drink, and a natter. Hosted by St Katherine’s Care and funded by Lincoln’s Park Community Chest fund.
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Early Talkers
Session for 0-5-year-olds led by Early Years Alliance, supporting children to become confident communicators. FREE www.better.org.uk/library/lincol nshire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
Sunday
15 September
All Day
Sunday 15 September 11am – 3pm
LINCOLN CITY CENTRE Krazy Races
A national award-winning soapbox derby aiming to bring zany races to towns and cities across the UK, while raising funds for local charities. www.lincolnbig.co.uk
T 01522 545233
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND
The Baby Fayre
Over 30 local businesses showcasing their products and services relating to pregnancy, birth, early years and parenting. FREE entry
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
T 01522 522900
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND
Friday
20 September
–Sunday 22 September 9.30am
Friday
20 September 10am – 11am
The Motorhome & Campervan Show
Explore local and national dealers selling a range of motorhomes and campervans and camping equipment, enjoy a 70s disco and activities. From £7
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
T 01522 522900
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK, LN6 0EY Toddler Time
Dress to get messy for seasonal activities for the under 5s. Child £4, all children must be accompanied by an adult hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk T 01522 873735
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Saturday
21 September 9.30am – 1pm
Macmillan Coffee
Morning
Raise funds for a worthy cause with cakes, hot drinks, tombola, and crafts. www.better.org.uk/library/lincol nshire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Saturday 21 September 11am – 12pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Summer Reading Challenge – Presentation Participants can celebrate completing this year’s reading challenge and receive their medal and certificate.
FREE
www.better.org.uk/library/linco lnshire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
Saturday 5 October –Sunday 6 October 10am – 4pm
Tuesday 8 October 9am – 4pm
MUSEUM OF LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE, BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN 1940s
Step back in time with craft activities, 1940s kitchen recipes and rationing, original artefacts from WW2, and learn about the Land Army and Home Guard.
Adults £3, Conc. £2, Child £1.50, Fam £6.50 T 01522 782040
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Arthur Swallow Antiques & Home Show
Offering visitors everything from fine antiques, art, vintage, jewellery, glassware and much more.
£5
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
T 01522 522900
Saturday 12 October –Sunday 13 October Various Times
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Dear Zoo (pictured) With lots of laughs and audience interaction, this is the perfect introduction to theatre for young children.
£17, child £15
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
Sunday 13 October 10am – 2pm
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Toy Collectors Fair
A trove of collectables from Corgi and Hornby, to Sci-Fi, Star Wards and more.
£3.50, Seniors £3, Child Free www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
Saturday 21 September 10am –12.30pm
LINCOLN MUSEUM Roll for Inspiration with Laura Mabbutt
A fun workshop with a playful way to kickstart creativity by rolling dice.
£3, age 5 and above www.lincolnmuseum.co.uk T 01522 782040
Saturday 28 September 2pm – 4pm
EARTHLINCS, INVOLVE CENTRE, MINT LANE, LINCOLN Get Stuff Fixed Volunteers will aim to fix small electrical item. If you have repair skills, please come along or contact EarthLincs. FREE - email earthlincs @gmail.com to book a repair www.earthlincs.co.uk
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Mondays first & third of the month 1.30pm
THE ARK, MOOR LANE, NORTH HYKEHAM
Music For Memory
Singing group for people with memory problems accompanied by their carers. Free parking and refreshments included.
Donation of £1.50 welcome lhoenes@virginmedia.com T 01522 262656 (Linda)
Mondays 10am
ONE NK LEISURE CENTRE, NORTH HYKEHAM
Sunday 29 September 10am – 2pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Second Hand Sundays
Lincoln’s favourite indoor junk sale! If you love a bargain hunt then this one’s for you. £1 on-the-door
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
Saturday 5 October 10am – 1pm
Saturday
21 September 11am – 1.30pm
Lincoln Clothes Swap
Hosted by Lincoln Sustainable Fashion Forum - bring up to five pieces of pre-loved clothing, shoes or accessories to swap for new-to-you pieces. FREE www.instagram.com/lincoln
Saturday 5 October –Thursday 31 October 10am – 4pm
THE FERRY BOAT, HIGH STREET, WASHINGBOROUGH
Farmers’ Market
Support local small businesses FREE to attend
www.ferryboatwashingborough. co.uk T 01522 790794
DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS Pick Your Own Pumpkins Free entry
www.doddingtonhall.com T 01522 694308
Mondays 10.30am
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
WHISBY NATURE PARK
Whisby Visually Impaired Walk
Meet Natural World Centre. £FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Mondays 12.45pm
CLIFF HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN.
Wellbeing Walk
Walk to Castle Square for 1pm. £FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Mondays 1pm
Mondays 6.30pm –7.30pm
BLACK BULL, LINCOLN ROAD, WELTON.
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Gentle Yoga with Emily Warrior Yoga
60-minute yoga class in the serene surroundings of the former St Katherine’s Church. £8, book online www.emilywarrioryoga.com
Mondays 7pm – 8pm
BURTON ROAD METHODIST CHURCH, LINCOLN
RockFit
Classes combining dance fitness, cardio and toning with metal and rock music. For all fitness levels.
£6
Facebook: RockFit with Loli www.rockfit.org.uk T 01522 522900
Tuesdays 10.45am
YARBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE, RISEHOLME ROAD, LINCOLN, LN1 3SP
Wellbeing Walk - Uphill
Lincoln
Meet in foyer for short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Tuesdays 1pm
COMMUNITY HUB, EAST STREET, NETTLEHAM, LN2 2SL
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Tuesdays 7pm – 8pm
Wednesdays (2nd of every month) 10am
FALDINGWORTH MEMORIAL HALL, Authentic Argentine Tango Beginners’ tango class with Lucas Gou.
£8
www.authentictango.com/contact
BOULTHAM PARK HOUSE CARE HOME, ROOKERY LANE , LINCOLN, LN6 7PH Boultham Sensory Stroll Meet at the back gate next to park.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Wednesdays 10.30am –12pm THE BLUE ROOM, THE LAWN, LINCOLN
Authentic Argentine Tango
Embrace the elegance and passion of tango with Lucas Gou. For beginners.
£8
www.authentictango.com/contact
Wednesdays 1pm
Spot the feathered friends that inhabit Hartsholme Country Park.
HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK
Wellbeing Walk
Meet outside Rangers’ office for short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeing -walks. 01522 444632
Wednesdays 7pm – 8pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
RockFit
Classes combining dance fitness with metal and rock music. Suitable for all .
£6
Facebook: RockFit with Loli www.rockfit.org.uk
Thursdays (1st and 3rd of the month)
VILLAGE HALL, BRANSTON, LN4 1NS
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Thursdays 11am
COMMUNITY CENTRE CAR PARK, LINCOLN ROAD, SKELLINGTHORPE, LN6 5UT
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
Thursday (1st of the month) 12pm
Thursdays 12.30pm –2pm
NETTLEHAM VILLAGE HALL, BROOKFIELD AVENUE, LN2 2SS Nettleham Sensory Stroll
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks 01522 444632
AGE UK, 36 PARK STREET, LINCOLN, LN1 1UQ
Bring Me Sunshine
Dementia-friendly singing group, full of fun, friendship, laughter and music! Cuppas and cakes included.
£3.50, must be accompanied by a carer or loved one
T 03455 564 144
DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS
Fridays 8am – 9am
Yoga on the Lawn Local instructor Yoga May will guide you through refocusing your mind and rejuvenating your body. Suitable for all levels.
£7.50
www.doddingtonhall.com T 01522 694308
Thursdays 9am-10am
THE BLUE ROOM, THE LAWN, LINCOLN Dance Fit with Nick A fun fitness class for all ability levels.
£5, all proceeds go to SHINE www.lawnlincoln.com T 01522 523548
Thursdays 10am
ROSIE LEA’S CAFÉ, CHERRY WILLINGHAM, LN3 4JL Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeing -walks. 01522 444632
Thursdays 10am
VILLAGE HALL, MERE ROAD, WADDINGTON, LN5 9NX
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
Fridays 10am
12 MINT LANE, LINCOLN, LN1 1UD Mint Lane Gardening Club
Help to renovate the Mint Lane garden, learn and discuss permaculture principles and techniques.
FREE mintlanecic@gmail.com www.mintlanecafe.com
WHISBY NATURE PARK
Fridays 10.30am
Wellbeing Walk Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Fridays 1pm ACTIVE NATION LEISURE CENTRE, BIRCHWOOD, LN6 0JE
Wellbeing Walk Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
Wednesdays From 18 September 10.30am –12pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Rock Choir
Join the UK’s leading contemporary choir and improve your general wellbeing by participating in a healthy and active hobby.
First session free, then £30 a month
www.rockchoir.com
T 01522 437942
Thursdays (1st and 3rd of the month) 10am
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeing -walks. 01522 444632
PENNELLS GARDEN CENTRE, SOUTH HYKEHAM, LN6 9NT
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. Friendship, fresh air and fitness.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeing -walks. 01522 444632
Fridays (2nd of the month) 2pm – 4.30pm
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Virtual Autism Hub
If you have any questions about autism, come and see the Lincolnshire NHS LPFT Team.
FREE
www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire /lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
Saturdays 9am
BAILGATE METHODIST CHURCH HALL
Bailgate Yoga Club
Gentle one-hour flow yoga class led by Elisabeth of Moksha Yoga. All levels welcome, mats available for use.
£8, Conc. £6.50, must book www.mokshalincoln.com
T 07493 387328
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Saturdays 10am
Sundays Until 6 October 10am – 11am
Yoga on the Dean’s Green
Enjoy relaxing yoga in the inspirational setting of the Dean’s Green. Book your place via ‘Yoga May’ on Facebook. www.facebook.com/yogawithmay www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
LINCOLN MUSEUM
Sunday Morning Yoga Sessions
Relaxing Sunday morning session with BWY Yoga Guide, Amanda Greenwood. £7
www.lincolnmuseum.com
T 01522 782040
Tuesday
10 September 11am – 1pm
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK
Discover the History of Hartsholme Country Park
Guided walk to discover the history of what was once a thriving estate to the present-day Country Park. FREE, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Tuesday 10 September 12.30pm
The Mindful Mile
Take a moment out of a busy day to reconnect with an outdoor walk. Meet at the West Front of the cathedral.. FREE
www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
WATERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE
Friday 13 September 4pm – 5pm
Adult Movement Class
Post-work movement for all. FREE
www.watersideshopping.com
T 01522 529566
Saturday 14 September 2pm – 4pm
EARTHLINCS, INVOLVE CENTRE, MINT LANE, LINCOLN Plant-based Recipes
Expand your cooking and bring recipes and tips to share. . FREE www.earthlincs.co.uk earthlincs@gmail.com
Get pedal power from Giant Lincoln.
Sunday 6 October 10.30am –12.30pm
Tuesday 8 October 12.30pm
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK
Bird Watching For All Join local RSPB members for a guided walk around Hartsholme to discover the many species of birds living there. FREE hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk T 01522 873735
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
The Mindful Mile
Take a moment out of a busy day to reconnect with an outdoor walk. Meet at the West Front of the cathedral.. FREE www.lincolncathedral.com T 01522 561600
Lincoln’s Night Light Cafés
Mondays 4-8pm 8pm - 11pm
Tuesdays 4pm - 8pm
Wednesdays 4pm - 11pm
Thursdays 4pm - 11pm
Fridays 4pm - 8pm
Saturdays 7pm - 10pm
Sundays 6pm - 9pm
St John the Baptist Church, Sudbrooke Drive, Ermine, LN2 2EF
Bridge Central, Portland Street, LN5 7NN
St Giles Methodist Church, Addison Drive, LN2 4LH
Bailgate Methodist Church, Bailgate, LN1 3AR
Boultham Breakthrough Centre, Boultham Park
Energize Youth Centre, Larchwood Crescent, LN6 0NA
The Salt House, Free School Lane, LN2 1EY
St John the Evangelist's Church, Grantham Road, Bracebridge Heath LN4 2LD
Somewhere to turn after hours
Saturday 21 September 2pm – 4pm
MINT LANE HUB, LINCOLN, LN1 1UD Climate Circle
Inclusive safe space to discuss climate concerns in a structured and supportive environment. Booking required via email. FREE theclimateimps@gmail.com
Saturday
28 September – Saturday 11 January 2025 10am – 12pm
GIANT LINCOLN, DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS
Cycling with Confidence
Discover the empowering world of rides from Giant Lincoln, designed exclusively for women.. FREE, booking required www.doddingtonhall.com T 01522 694308
THERE were 329 visits to Night Light Cafés in Lincoln during July. The cafés exist to provide face-toface advice or just a listening ear and some non-judgemental, friendly evening company for people who are finding life difficult. People experiencing depression, anxiety, isolation, fear or suicidal thoughts are really welcome at any of the cafés (listed above). They are run by volunteers, are completely free and operate on a self-referral basis by calling the number below or via Instagram DM or Facebook Messenger @NightLightCafeLincoln. Funded by NHS England and Improvements as an integral part of the Lincolnshire Mental Health
Transformation Programme, the cafés can also provide signposting advice and information on other organisations that may be able to help with specific needs, such as debt advice or emergency food parcels.
The facility is for over 18s only and is run by Acts Trust, which coordinates the service and works with existing charities across the county.
If you have any questions or concerns about dropping in you can message us here or call 0300 011 1200.
For further information, visit https://www.actstrust.org.uk/nightlight-cafes or email Stacey@ActsTrust.org.uk
