What’s On Where Guide May 8 - June 15
Wednesday 8 May 7pm
Thursday 9 May 7.30pm
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
All Bets Are Off
Recognising local young talent. Free, Booking required, 15+ Only
www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
We Dance
Highlighting the talents of Lincoln College’s Dance and Technical Theatre studens
Tickets £10
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
Friday 10 May –
Saturday 18 May
What ’ s On
Various Times
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - CAODS
Welcome to the world of pure imagination with this tasty Broadway and West End musical based on the famous novel and hit movie. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory… but only to a lucky few.
Tickets £26, Concession £24
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
Friday 10 May 5-7pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Commuter Jazz
Enjoy a glass of wine and some mellow jazz with a new artist of impeccable standard every fortnight. Light food menu available.
Pay on the door £7
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
Friday 10 May 7pm
Friday 10 May –
Saturday 11 May 7pm
Saturday 11 May 7.30pm
Saturday 11 May 8pm
Sunday 12 May 2pm-10pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Festival of Music
A concert by the Band of the Royal Air Force College
Tickets £16 - £37
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
Red Herring Comedy Club
Tickets £17
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
Lincoln Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival
Featuring Animals and Friends, Chantel McGregor, Brave Rivsal, Catfish, 2 the 51s and Gerry Jablowski And The Electric Band.
Tickets £33.50
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160 or www.lincolnbluesfestival.co.uk 01472 348222
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
Sunday 12 May 4.30pm
Thursday 16 May 7pm
Thursday 16 May 7.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
Dreadzone vs The Orb
Tickets £30, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY
Duets by Peter Quilter
A gloriously funny examination of the chaotic world of love, relationships and why the grass is never greener.
Adult £12, Con £11
www.broadbenttheatre.org
T 0300 400 0101
Friday 17 May 7pm
Anne Rachel School of Drama Showcase
Adult £13, Under 16s £10
www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
BA End of Year Showcase
Tickets £3
www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN
Steve Bugeja: Self Doubt (I Think)
Tickets from £15, 14+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
T 01522 886006
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Jack Badcock
Singer and guitarist who has toured extensively on four continents, predominantly as frontman and founding member of renowned world-folk band Dallahan.
Tickets £14
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
Saturday 18 May 7pm
Saturday 18 May 8pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Antarctic Monkeys
Tickets £22, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
THE BLUE ROOM AT THE LAWN, LINCOLN LN1 3BU
Dave O'Higgins & Rob Luft Quartet
Modern jazz in the AfricanAmerican tradition clearly coming from the Monk/Coltrane lineage. Dave saxophone, Rob guitar, Misha Mullov-Abbada bass, Billy Pod drums.
Tickets £16, Jazzpac Members £14, Students & Under 18s £8 www.jazzpac.co.uk
T 01522 529717
Sunday 19 May 7.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Echobelly
Tickets £18.50, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
Wednesday 22 May 7.15pm
Wednesday 22 May 7.30pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
The Winter’s Tale – Live ROH Screening
Tickets £18, Concession £15 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY National Theatre Broadcast: Nye
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a journey through the life of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.
Tickets £10 www.broadbenttheatre.org
T 0300 400 0101
Thursday 23 May 8pm
Friday 24 May –Sunday 26 May 10.30am
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Comedy Night at The Royal Tickets £17
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Call Of The Wild
Must-attend family friendly rock show, nominated twice for Best Family and Best Grassroots Festival at the UK Festival Awards! Various ticket options available www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
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Friday 24 May
5-7pm
Friday 24 May
7.30pm
What
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Commuter Jazz
Enjoy a glass of wine and some mellow Jazz with a new artist of impeccable standard every fortnight. Light food menu available.
Pay on the door £7
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Chaka: The Music Of Chaka Khan
Tickets from £31
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
Friday 24 May
7.30pm
Sunday 26 May
2.30pm
Wednesday
29 May
7pm – 10pm
Thursday
30 May
7.20pm
Friday
31 May
6.30pm
Friday 31 May –Saturday 1 June 2.30pm (Saturday only) & 7pm
Saturday 1 June 7.30pm
Saturday 1 June 7.30pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL London Concertante
Experience the ultimate fusion of classical masterpieces with this captivating concert featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Vaughan-Williams’ Lark Ascending.
Tickets from £21
www.lincolncathedral.com
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Rapunzel
Adult £19, Child £16, Family £66
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 519999
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Southside’s Jam Night
A great way to sharpen up your performing skills, make local and industry contacts, or just be social.
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
Message In A Bottle – Live ROH Screening
Tickets £18, Concession £15
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN
Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog
Tickets £25, 14+ only
www.engineshed.co.uk
T 01522 886006
Sunday 2 June 2pm
Sunday 2 June 7.30pm
Sunday 2 June 7.30pm
Wednesday 5 June –
Thursday 6 June 2pm & 7pm
Thursday 6 June 7.30pm
Friday 7 June –
Saturday 8 June Various Times
Friday 7June 5-7pm
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
The Grinning Man
Adult £8, Over 60s £5, Live Pass
Members £5, Age guidance 15+
www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Commuter Jazz
Enjoy a glass of wine and some mellow jazz with a new artist of impeccable standard every fortnight. Light food menu available.
Pay on the door £7
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
Friday 7 June 7.30pm
Saturday 8 June 7.30pm
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN
ACTion Community Theatre: Little Women
Tickets £12 - £15
www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
Lee Memphis King – One Night of Elvis
Tickets £30.50
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
UK Foo Fighters
Tickets £22, 14+ only
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
Treasure Island
Adult £17, Child £15, Family £60 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
Ferocious Dog
Tickets £20, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN
The Counterfeit Sixties
Tickets £20 - £22 www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Legally Blonde
Presented by the talented students of Lincoln College of Performing and Production Arts.
Tickets £13, Concession £11 www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
Rachel Parris: Poise
The BAFTA-nominated comedian is back with her biggest tour yet.
Tickets £21
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
The Black Charade & Fell Out Boy
Tickets £18, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN ELO Again
Tickets £30
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
Saturday 8 June 7.30pm
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN A Celebration Of The Music Of Coldplay
Tickets £16 - £20
www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY
Saturday 8 June 7.30pm
Maybe Dick
Herman Melville’s classic tale of revenge and retribution is retold in this inventive, comedic adventure on the high seas. Tickets Adult £12, Concession £11 www.broadbenttheatre.org
Saturday 8 June 8pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Red Herring Comedy Club With Andrew Bird, Faizan Shan, Rich Wilson and MC Joe McTernan.
Tickets £17
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
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s On
Sunday 9 June
3.30pm
Sunday 9 June
7.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
The Veterans Big Band
Classic big band music played by ex-musicians from the Royal Marines, the Army, and the Royal Air Force bands. Supporting the DMRC Benevolent Fund.
Tickets £17
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
Six Chick Flicks
After a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe and off-Broadway run, the smash hit comedy is now on tour.
Tickets £25
What ’ s On
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
Tuesday 11 June
7.15pm
Thursday 13 June
7.30pm
Friday 14 June –
Saturday 22 June
Various Times
Friday 14 June 7pm
Friday
14 June
7.30pm
Friday 14 June 7.30pm
Saturday 15 June 6pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
Andrea Chénier – Live ROH
Screening
Adult £18, Concession £15
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Alabama 3
Tickets £25, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE Avenue Q
The triple Tony award-winning musical is presented by LAODSLincoln Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society.
Tickets £20, Age guidance 15+
www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Porkpie: Bouncin’ Off The Walls
Tickets from £20, 18+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
T 01522 886006
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY Science Fiction by Gaslight Exploring the origins of Steampunk with dramatic reworkings including Arthur Conan Doyle and H.G. Wells. Adult £12, Concession £11 www.broadbenttheatre.org
T 0300 400 0101
Saturday 15 June 7.30pm
Saturday 15 June 7.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
Limehouse Lizzy
Tickets £22, 14+ only
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
LINCOLN CASTLE
Live at Lincoln Castle: Crowded House
A series of summer concerts arrives at the castle this year from tour promoters Cuffe and Taylor, Live Nation. Join waiting list online for additional ticket release www.lincolncastle.com
T 01522 782019
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN
Patrick Monahan –Exclusively
Tickets Adult £18, Concession £15, Student £13 (ID may be required ) www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 519999
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
Johnny Hates Jazz
Tickets £27.50, 14+ only
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
ART LEARNING AND CULTURE
Until Sunday 12 May 10.30am –
Until Sunday 2 June 10am – 4pm
Until Sunday 2 June 10am – 5pm (11am – 4pm on Sundays)
Until Thursday 6 June 10am – 4pm
Mondays & Fridays 2pm – 3pm
HARDING HOUSE GALLERY, STEEP HILL, LINCOLN Wood and The Wild
An exhibition of work by wood sculptor Paul Hempsall and artist Karen Devereux.
Free www.hardinghousegallery.co.uk T 01522 523537
USHER GALLERY, LINCOLN Traces
Exhibition of work by University of Lincoln Fine Art MA students based on the museum’s collection. www.lincolnmuseum.com
T 01522 782040
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/lincolnshire /lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
Tuesdays every second & last of the month 6.45pm –9pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Life Drawing
One short pose and one long pose class guided by local artist Tom Humby. Materials provided, all welcome.
Adult £8, Con£6, Book online www.southsidelincs.com T 01522 437942
Thursdays 2pm – 3pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Craft Club
Relax, socialise and share your story through the things you make. 16+.
Prices £9, Concession £7 www.lincolnmuseum.co.uk T 01522 782040
Thursdays Until 11 July 5.30pm –7pm
Fridays 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 8 May 12.30pm
Wednesday 8 May 11am
GALLERY AT ST MARTIN’S, LINCOLN Exhibition: Paul Letchworth Free www.instagram.com/galleryatstmartins T 07720 810468
LINCOLN MUSEUM
Jason And His Argonauts On Tour
Psychedelic work by acclaimed disabled artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Pay what you decide www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
Wednesday 8 May 4pm – 7pm
USHER GALLERY, LINCOLN Life Drawing Classes (Untutored)
Prices £9, Concession £7 www.lincolnmuseum.co.uk T 01522 782040
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Learn My Way
Free, basic beginners’ IT course. FREE, booking required
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Informal Visit Day
Find out what it is like to live and learn in the city. Free www.lincoln.ac.uk T 01522 882000
BRANSBY HORSES RESCUE & WELFARE, BRANSBY, LINCOLN Discover Donkeys
Meet the donkey herds, learn about these magnificent equines. Free
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
T 01427 788464
LINCOLN COLLEGE Open Day
Giving prospective students, friends and family, a chance to find out what college life is like. FREE, booking essential www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lincolncollege-open-day-tickets-600104256987
T 01522 876000
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Thursday 9 May
7.30pm
Friday 10 May 10am – 1pm
ROBERT HARDY BUILDING, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY, LINCOLN
It’s a Wonderful World –Look & You Will See Panama part 1 – In search of the Blue Cotinga by Mike Catchpole. Followed by the AGM. On-the-door Card or Cash, Free parking on campus after 6pm RSPB Members £4, Non-Members £5, Accompanied Child Free www.lincolnrspb.org.uk
T 01522 753809
HILLSIDE GARDEN, LINCOLN Composting & Soil Improvement
Green Synergy is hosting a series of workshops on sustainable gardening. Per Session £30 www.greensynergy.org.uk
What
Friday
10 May 7.30pm
Saturday 11 May
10.30am –12.30pm
Saturday 11 May 2pm
Monday 13 May -
Sunday
19 May
10.30am – 5pm
Monday 13 May
7.30pm –9.30pm
Monday 13 May
7.30pm –
9.30pm
Monday 13 May
7.30pm –9.30pm
T 01522 533077
’ s On
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM
Film: I am Not a Witch Lincoln Film Society season ticket holders only, apply online. www.lincolnfilmsociety.com
T 01522 889782 (after 5pm)
LINCOLN MUSEUM
3D Model Making Workshop
Materials provided. £5, Ages 8+, Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult www.lincolnmuseum.com
T 01522 782040
QUEEN’S PARK COMMUNITY HUB, SOUTH PARK, LINCOLN Lincolnshire Family History Society
Yvonne Heaton on a journey of unexpected discovery in the Lincolnshire countryside. Come in person or request a Zoom link by email Free, Non-members welcome lincolnbranch@lincolnshirefhs.org.uk T 07941 245322 (Tracey Fairhurst)
GALLERY AT ST MARTIN’S, LINCOLN Exhibition: Eve Maxwell Free
www.instagram.com/galleryatstmartins T 07720 810468
DOUGHLOCO, DRURY LANE, LINCOLN Pint of Science
Learn more about stress, and how gambling hijacks your brain. Pizzas and pizza slices available.
Tickets £5 www.pintofscience.co.uk
THE PESSIMIST, 4 MINT LANE, LINCOLN Pint of Science - Animal Night
Delve into the lives of Lincoln’s swans and learn how to enhance the welfare of animals in captivity.
Ticket £5, www.pintofscience.co.uk
THE CARDINAL’S HAT, 268 HIGH STREET, LINCOLN Pint of Science - When Science Meets Faith Embark on a thought-provoking journey at the intersection of science and faith.
Tickets £5 www.pintofscience.co.uk
Tuesday 14 May
7.30pm –9.30pm
Tuesday 14 May
7.30pm –9.30pm
Tuesday 14 May 7.30pm –9.30pm
Wednesday 15 May
7.30pm –9.30pm
Wednesday 15 May
7.30pm –9.30pm
Wednesday 15 May
7.30pm –9.30pm
Wednesday 15 May 7.30pm
Saturday 18 May 10am –12.30pm
Sunday 19 May 11am – 1pm
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK
Willow Obelisk Workshop for Adults
Make your own garden obelisk out of willow for your climbing plants. Adult £28.70, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK
Discover the History of Hartsholme Country Park
Guided walk taking you through time from when Hartsholme was a thriving estate to the present-day Country Park
Free, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
Sunday 19 May 2.30pm
DOUGHLOCO
Pint of Science - Fright Night
Step into the shadows for an evening where the supernatural meets the futuristic with ghost stories and dystopian AI.
Tickets £5 www.pintofscience.co.uk
THE PESSIMIST
Pint of Science - The Rescuers
Could you rescue the health of the soil in your garden? What about preserving historic wallpaper?
Tickets £5 www.pintofscience.co.uk
THE CARDINAL’S HAT
Pint of Science -Inside the Mind
How our brains dictate our development and behaviour.
Tickets £5 www.pintofscience.co.uk
DOUGHLOCO
Pint of Science - Crime Night
Unravel the worlds of serial killers and poisons.
Tickets £5 www.pintofscience.co.uk
THE PESSIMIST
Pint of Science - Taking Part
A fun and engaging evening of research and art.
Tickets £5 www.pintofscience.co.uk
THE CARDINAL’S HAT
Pint of Science - Bio Night
Explore health, disease, and 21st century living.
Tickets £5 www.pintofscience.co.uk
ST HUGH’S HALL, MONKS ROAD, LINCOLN LN2 5AQ
Chemical Production at Flixborough
Work started on a chemical plant at Flixborough before the Second World War, Presented by Charles Parker.
Admission £4, SLHA members £3 www.slha.org.uk
Sunday 19 May 2.30 pm4.30pm
LINCOLN COUNTY ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 76 BAILGATE, LINCOLN An Afternoon Tea with Olivia Ford
Celebrate the debut novel by Lincoln-born author Olivia Ford –‘Mrs Quinn’s Rise to Fame’. From £21, includes afternoon tea www.ticketsource.co.uk/lindumbooks T 01522 262374
LINCOLN MUSEUM
Lincolnshire Coast Through Music, Stories and Song
Presented by Tom Lane, Nigel Creasey and Terri Clarke
Admission £7.50. SLHA Members £6.50. Pre-booking advisable www.slha.org.uk
Monday 20 May 7pm – 9pm
Tuesday 21 May 1.30pm – 3pm
UPSTAIRS AT THE CARDINAL’S HAT Draw & Drink
Tutored portrait drawing class working from live models, led by Ellie Benton. Beginner friendly, bring your own materials. £15
www.facebook.com/lincolndrawdrink T 07810 835147
NIGHTINGALE ROOMS, NETTLEHAM ROAD, LINCOLN Body Language A talk by Nancy Appleyard. Lincoln Bailgate U3A. Entry on-the-door £2 www.u3asites.org.uk/bailgate/home
Tuesday 21 May 7pm – 9pm
Friday 24 May 10am – 1pm
UPSTAIRS AT THE CARDINAL’S HAT Clay Play
Beginners’ pottery class working with air dry clay. Make anything you like – tile, pot, vase, tea light holder, or creature! All materials provided. £15
www.facebook.com/lincolndrawdrink T 07810 835147
HILLSIDE GARDEN, LINCOLN Gardening with Less Water Green Synergy is hosting a series of workshops on sustainable gardening. Per Session £30
www.greensynergy.org.uk
T 01522 533077
Friday 24 May 7.30pm
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE Film: Girlhood
Lincoln Film Society members only, spply online. www.lincolnfilmsociety.com
May 2024 | Lincoln Independent
Monday 27 May 6.30pm
Tuesday 28 May –
Sunday
2 June 10am – 5pm
Thursday 30 May
10.30am –12pm
Friday 31 May 11am
WATERSTONES LINCOLN
An Evening with Conn Iggulden
Meet an icon of historical fiction, Conn Iggulden, and hear all about his latest novel, Nero.
Ticket £5, Book & Ticket £25 www.waterstones.com/events/anevening-with-conn-iggulden/lincoln-high-st T 01522 540011
GALLERY AT ST MARTIN’S, LINCOLN Exhibition: Szilvia Ponyiczski
Free
www.instagram.com/galleryatstmartins T 07720 810468
LINCOLN MUSEUM
At Home with The Vikings Museum tour, object handling and clay lamp workshop.
Tickets £6.50, Booking essential www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
BRANSBY HORSES RESCUE & WELFARE, BRANSBY, LINCOLN Welfare at Bransby
Hear about the charity’s purpose and its vital rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and sanctuary care.
Free
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk T 01427 788464
Monday 3 June –
Sunday
9 June 10.30am –5pm
Wednesday 5 June 11am
GALLERY AT ST MARTIN’S, LINCOLN Exhibition: Sarah Uldall Free
www.instagram.com/galleryatstmartins T 07720 810468
BRANSBY HORSES RESCUE & WELFARE, BRANSBY, LINCOLN Discover Donkeys
Meet the donkey herds, learn more about these magnificent equines and the specialist care they receive.
Free
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
T 01427 788464
Wednesday 5 June
6.30pm –
8.30pm
Saturday 8 June –
Saturday
6 July 10am – 5pm (11am – 4pm on Sundays)
Saturday 8 June 2pm
DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS Mech Night – Beginners
A great opportunity to learn all the cycling basics from what parts are called, safety checking, basic repairs, adjustments and cleaning.
Adult £15, booking essential www.doddingtonhall.com
T 01522 694308
HARDING HOUSE GALLERY, STEEP HILL, LINCOLN Duende
Paintings by local artist Phil Bowman.
www.hardinghousegallery.co.uk
T 01522 523537
QUEEN’S PARK COMMUNITY HUB, SOUTH PARK, LINCOLN Lincolnshire Family History Society
Speaker Dr Sarah Holland will be talking about farm work at the Lincolnshire Lunatic Asylum and exploring the patients’ experiences. Come in person or request a Zoom link by email Free, Non-members welcome lincolnbranch@lincolnshirefhs.org.uk
T 07941 245322 (Tracey Fairhurst)
Find & Embrace Your Future at Lincoln College Open Day
22 June 10am-1pm
Wednesday 12 June 4pm
Thursday 13 June 10am – 1pm
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Postgraduate Open Day
Find out what it is like to live and learn in the city.
Free
www.lincoln.ac.uk
T 01522 882000
VILLAGE HALL, CARLTON-LEMOORLAND
Demonstration with Peter Barker
Oil painting demo of a landscape with water. Refreshments available with homemade cakes.
Members free, Visitors £4
T 01522 811510
Friday 14 June 10am – 1pm
HILLSIDE GARDEN, LINCOLN Grow Your Own Plants
Green Synergy is hosting a series of workshops on sustainable gardening.
Per Session £30 www.greensynergy.org.uk
T 01522 533077
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
Mondays 9am –12.30pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Reaching Communities
Discuss benefit support, housing, and debt with the Citizens Advice Lincoln and Lindsey team. Free
www.better.org.uk/library /lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
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
Mondays First & Third Monthly 1.30pm
Mondays 6.15pm –7.15pm
THE ARK, MOOR LANE, NORTH HYKEHAM Music For Memory
Singing group for people with memory problems with carers. Donation of £1.50 welcome, Free parking and refreshments lhoenes@virginmedia.com
LINCOLN MUSEUM Post Work Yoga Flow
An evening yoga session with BWY Yoga Guide, Amanda Greenwood. All levels welcome. £7, Please bring your own mat and blanket www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
Mondays 6.30pm –7.30pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Emily Warrior Yoga
Start your week with a 60minute yoga class for the mind and body. Book online £8 www.emilywarrioryoga.com
Mondays 7pm BURTON ROAD METHODIST CHURCH, LINCOLN RockFit
Classes combining dance fitness, cardio and toning with metal and rock music. Suitable for all fitness levels. Rock out and get fit. First Class £1, Normal Price £6 Facebook: RockFit with Loli www.rockfit.org.uk
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
Wednesdays 10.30am–12pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Rock Choir
Build new friendships, experience unique events, and improve your general wellbeing by participating in the UK’s leading contemporary choir! www.rockchoir.com
Wednesdays Term time only 4pm – 4.45pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Lego Coding Club
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am – 12pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am –2.30pm
ST GILES METHODIST CHURCH 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
Wednesdays 7pm
Build stories and then bring them to life by learning to code with LEGO. FREE, booking essential www.better.org.uk/library /lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN RockFit
Classes combining dance fitness, cardio and toning with metal and rock music. Suitable for all fitness levels. Rock out and get fit. First Class £1, Normal Price £6 Facebook: RockFit with Loli www.rockfit.org.uk
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What ’ s On
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
What ’ s On
Have a catch-up over a cuppa and a biscuit. Refreshments provided.
Free, donations welcome
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Thursdays 11am – 12pm
Thursdays 12.30pm –2pm
Family History Help
Using the resources available in the library’s archives and online databases.
T 01522 782010
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 per person, must be accompanied by a carer or loved
Thursdays 9am THE BLUE ROOM, THE LAWN, LINCOLN Dance Fit with Nick
A fun and lively fitness class for all levels, no dance experience necessary.
£4, All proceeds go to charity www.lawnlincoln.com
T 01522 523548
Fridays Term Time
Only
10.30am –11.30am
Saturdays 9am
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
BAILGATE METHODIST CHURCH HALL Bailgate Yoga Club
Gentle 1-hour flow yoga class led by Elisabeth of Moksha Yoga. All levels welcome, mats available for use.
Adult £8, Student £6.50, £40 for 6week pass, booking essential www.mokshalincoln.com
Saturdays 10am 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
Saturdays 10am – 2pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY, Crafty Saturdays
Discover your crafty side. Suitable for 4 years and over, plus parents or carers
Free T 01522 782010
Saturdays 10am– 3pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY 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 T 01522 782010
Sunday 7 April 10am – 11am
Saturday 11 May Various Times
LINCOLN MUSEUM
Sunday Morning Yoga
All levels and experience welcome to join BWY Yoga guide, Amanda Greenwood.
Adult £7, Please note you will need to bring your own mat and blanket www.lincolnmuseum.com
T 01522 782040
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
The Magic Box
Join best friends Zip and Zap on an exciting adventure through an enchanted world where all things are possible.
Tickets £5, Suitable for ages 5+ www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
CASTLE HILL, LINCOLN
Saturday 11 May –Sunday 12 May 9am
Saturday 11 May 9.30am
Saturday 11 May 10am – 5pm
Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix & Sportive
The steep hills of the cobbled Cathedral Quarter will offer an exciting and challenging route for riders participating in the Lincoln Grand Prix 2024. Free to spectate www.lincolngrandprix.co.uk
SAUSTHORPE STREET, SINCIL BANK
Sincil Bank Litter Pick
Please wear sensible clothing and gloves. Equipment and refreshments will be provided.
T 01522 694308
LINCOLN CASTLE
Ulti-Mutt Dog Fun Day
Jerry Green Dog Rescue returns to host this fun dog show for your pooch to be in with a chance of winning a rosette
Entry to castle grounds free, small fee to enter each category of the show
www.lincolncastle.com
T 01522 782019
DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS
Saturday 11 May 2pm – 4pm
Sunday 12 May 10am –2.30pm
EARTHLINCS CLIMATE EMERGENCY
CENTRE, 12 MINT LANE, LINCOLN Earth, Mindfulness & Seed Bombs with Debbie Free refreshments available, donations welcome. Free www.earthlincs.co.uk
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Toy Collectors Fair
200-tables of collectables, where you’ll find everything from Corgi and Hornby to SciFi, Star Wars, and film and TV memorabilia.
£3.50, Seniors £3, U15s Free www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND
Sunday 12 May 11am – 5pm
Lincolnshire Comic Con Media guests, comic-creators, and geeky attractions with a huge market selling collectibles and merchandise from your favourite franchises!
Tickets Adult £10, Under 16s £5, Cash only on-the-door www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
Sunday 12 May 6pm – 9pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN The Barket
Lincoln’s newest night market aimed at animal lovers and pets. Think treats, accessories, toys and more for your furry friends, plus goodies for you! All wellbehaved pets welcome Entry £1, pitch £25 (book via email)
hello@southsidelincs.com T 01522 437942
Tuesday 14 May & Tuesday 11 June 12.30pm
Friday 17 May 10am – 11am
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL The Mindful Mile
Take a moment out of a busy day to reconnect with the outdoors. Meet at the West Front of the cathedral.
Free www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME PARK 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
Saturday 18 May 11am –1.30pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Lincoln Clothes Swap
Join this community clothing swap, hosted by Lincoln Sustainable Fashion Forum, and bring up to 5 pre-loved clothing, shoes or accessories to swap for new-to-you pieces. Free www.instagram.com/lincolnsusta inablefashion
Saturday 11 & 18 May and 1 & 15 June 10am –12.30pm
Liv Beginner Rides
Supported by Doddington Cycling Club at Giant Lincoln. Free, booking essential www.doddingtonhall.com
T 01522 694308
Saturday 18 May 2pm – 4pm
MINT LANE, LINCOLN, LN1 1UD Climate Café
Inclusive safe space to discuss climate concerns in a structured and supportive environment. Booking required via email. Free, donations accepted, theclimateimps@gmail.com
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Sunday
19 May 10am – 2pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Second Hand Sunday
Lincoln’s favourite regular junk sale! If you love a bargain hunt, then this one’s for you.
Entry £1, dogs welcome Pitch £10, bookable by email hello@southsidelincs.com www.southsidelincs.com
What ’ s On
Thursday 23 May –
Saturday
25 May 12pm
Friday 24 May 11am –12.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN
Lincoln Beer Festival
Over 100 real ales plus ciders, perries, and world beers. Admission £6, CAMRA £3, pay on the door only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK, LINCOLN Walk in the Woods
Join Park Rangers for the Tree Council’s annual guided walk to learn the basics of tree identification. All children must be accompanied by an adult hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
LINCOLN CASTLE
Saturday
25 May –
Sunday
26 May 10am – 5pm
Saturday
25 May
12pm – 4pm
Dog Friendly Days
Unlock 1000 years of history with your furry companion. Entry to Castle Grounds free, other admissions apply www.lincolncastle.com T 01522 782019
THE GRANDSTAND, SAXILBY ROAD, LINCOLN
The Lincoln Record Fair
AA Record Fairs bring over 100-tables of vinyl records from different national dealers together in one room. £1 on-the-door, under 16s free
Sunday
26 May 10am – 5pm
Monday 27 May –
Sunday
2 June 10am – 5pm
Wednesday 29 May 10am –11.30am
Wednesday 29 May 1pm – 4pm
Thursday 30 May 11am – 3pm
Thursday 30 May 1pm – 2.30pm
LINCOLN CASTLE Classic Cars
Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society’s annual rally. Entry to castle grounds free, other admission applies . www.lincolncastle.com
T 01522 782019
LINCOLN CASTLE
Here Be Dragons
This half term explore the Castle grounds to follow clues, solve the puzzle, find the dragons and claim your reward. Entry £2 www.lincolncastle.com
T 01522 782019
BANDSTAND, LINCOLN ARBORETUM Dreamcatchers
Trap all your bad dreams and let the good ones through!
Ages 4 to 13 years.
Child £4, All children must be accompanied by an adult hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
Wednesday
29 May 1pm – 2.30pm
CAFÉ, BOULTHAM PARK
Bug Hunt
Get up close and personal with some creepy creatures!
Child £3.70, all children must be accompanied by an adult, Booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
ROOM,
Community Cuppa Free drinks and biscuits every last Wednesday of the month.
WATERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE Kids’ Club
Activities for families every Thursday of the school holidays. Tickets £5, Suitable for ages 5+ www.watersideshoppingcentre.com T 01522 529566
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK
Seed Bombs & Hapa Zome Make your own seed bombs and piece of artwork using traditional Japanese techniques. Child £4, all children must be accompanied by an adult, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk T 01522 873735
Saturday 1 June 10am – 1pm
Sunday 2 June 10.30am –12.30pm
THE FERRY BOAT, HIGH STREET, WASHINGBOROUGH
Farmers’ Market
Support Lincolnshire small businesses by coming along to browse outdoor and indoor stalls. www.ferryboatwashingborough.co.uk T 01522 790794
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK
Bird Watching For All
Join local RSPB members to discover the many species of birds in the park.
Free, all children must be accompanied by an adult hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND
Wednesday 5 June 9am – 4pm
Arthur Swallow Antiques & Home Show
Offering visitors anything from fine antiques, art, pretty vintage, salvage, industrial, jewellery, curios, militaria, glassware and more.
Entry £5
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
Thursday 6 June 7.15pm
THE GRANDSTAND, LINCOLN Lincoln WI
A talk on Lincoln's Theatre Royal and its history.
Free for Lincoln WI members, guest £5 (refundable if they join on the night) thelincolnwi.co.uk
SAUSTHORPE STREET, SINCIL BANK
Saturday 8 June 9.30am
Sunday 9 June 8.30am –3pm
Wednesday 12 June –Thursday 13 June
Various times
Sincil Bank Litter Pick
Please wear sensible clothing and gloves. Equipment and refreshments will be provided.
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND
The Vintage Flea Market Homewares, textiles, fashion, jewellery, art and much more. Entry £3, Cash only www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Zog and the Flying Doctors
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre present a roarsome adventure.
Tickets Adult £17, Child £15 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 519999
Wednesday 12 June 6.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Butterfly Club
The Drill’s accessible club night for adults with additional needs and their carers.
Tickets £5, carer free www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Saturday 15 June 11am –1.30pm
Lincoln Clothes Swap
Hosted by Lincoln Sustainable Fashion Forum - bring up to 5 preloved clothing, shoes or accessories to swap for new-toyou pieces. Free, every third Saturday www.instagram.com/lincolnsustain ablefashion
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COMMUNITY
TESCO EXTRA, WRAGBY ROAD, LINCOLN