Goodies and gifts under one roof
GET ready to kickstart the festive season at this year’s Lincolnshire Food & Gift event on Saturday and Sunday, November 30December 1.
There will be more than 150 exhibitors at the Lincolnshire Showground showcasing everything from handmade fudge to artisan gin along with live performances by local choirs, cooking demonstrations and festive fun for kids.
Returning exhibitors include A W Robinson, The Straw Collection, The Event Gallery, and Myers Bakery and among the new exhibitors are Fred and Emily, a bespoke jewellery producer, LapageMade, Badgers Chilli Kitchen, and Renegade & Longton, a local vineyard.
For food enthusiasts highlights in the Lincolnshire Kitchen include Kathryn Leverick from Cocoa Encounters with a chocolate tasting session, and the return of Richie Mason and Dominic Franks with another festive recipe. Uncle Henry’s will also be back with a special butchery demonstration.
For the little ones there’s a very special guest—Santa Claus himself! He will be spreading early Christmas cheer at this year’s event where youngsters can visit his magical lounge, where he’ll read one of his favourite festive stories.
Each child will receive a small gift and enjoy a glass of milk and a cookie while listening to Santa read. There will also be photo opportunities.
Lincolnshire Agricultural Society Chief Executive, Charlotte
Powell, said: “It’s that time again for our beloved Lincolnshire Food & Gift Event at the Lincolnshire Showground. It’s a fantastic experience for the whole family, featuring live music, cookery demonstrations and festive workshops for the little ones.
“Whether you’re on the hunt for unique Christmas gifts, indulging in seasonal treats or simply looking to get into the festive spirit, this is the perfect place to be.
“Children will especially love Santa’s Workshop and Bakehouse, along with the chance for Storytime with Santa Claus—just remember, spaces are limited, so be sure to book your tickets in advance!
We are passionate about supporting our local businesses, which is why we’ve kept ticket prices low, hoping to welcome as many people as possible. With your support, all proceeds will go back to our charity!”
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‘Tis the season to be festive
GET ready for Christmas in Lincoln with your Lincoln Independent.
Whether you want some festive music to put you in the mood; want to get creative with your decorations; shop local for gift ideas or plan family entertainment we have got you covered.
The next few pages cover everything from pantomimes to late night shopping and where you can take the kids to see Santa.
Highlights this year include an ice adventure and the illuminations at Lincoln Castle (see centre pages).
Top of young children’s to-do lists is a visit to see Santa and he will be back in his city centre grotto from November 23 right up until Christmas Eve - closed
November 25-27 and December 2-3. See centre page listings.
“We are excited to welcome Santa back to the Waterside Shopping Centre,” said Mary-Jane Booth, Centre Manager.
“Santa’s Grotto is a highlight for families every year, and we encourage everyone to book in advance to ensure a magical experience for their little ones.”
Lincoln’s festive season officially starts on November 28 with the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On, which will be held in front of the War Memorial on High Street.
The event at 4.30pm with BBC Radio Lincolnshire DJ Ross Carrick, followed by Scott Dalton and Richard Stead at 5.30pm.
Feet First will be in the crowds welcoming everyone to the event before the main entertinment :
l 6pm - cast members from Lincoln Art Centre’s production of The Snow Queen
l 6.15pm - Jodie State (soloist)
l 6.30pm - CAODs choir with festive songs
l 6.50pm. - Cast of the New Theatre Royal’s panto Snow White including Louis Smith and Amelia Lilly.
l 7pm - Mayor of Lincoln, Cllr Alan Briggs, will deliver his Christmas message and will then be joined by Louis Smith and Amelia Lilly to switch on Lincoln’s Christmas Lights at 7.10pm.
Until Sunday 5 January 10am – 5pm (11am – 4pm on Sundays)
Saturday 9 November –Monday 23 December Various Times
Tuesday 12 November 10.30am – 2pm
HARDING HOUSE GALLERY, STEEP HILL, LINCOLN
A Christmas Cracker Gift ideas from multiple artists. FREE info@hardinghousegallery.co.uk T 01522 523537
DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS
Christmas at Doddington
Soak up the seasonal atmosphere in a 400-year-old family home. £15, child £8.50, u3s FREE www.doddingtonhall.com T 01522 694308
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Christmas Papercraft Workshop
FREE www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire /lincoln-central-library
City’s winter wo
A MAGICAL time for the whole family will be created this Christmas at different attractions across the city.
The new Lincoln Ice Adventure aims to transform the city into a magical winter wonderland for all ages with 16 ice sculptures along a trail.
Organised by the City of Lincoln Council the event will take place on December 7 and 8 from 11am to 5pm with demonstrations of icecarving a Lincoln Imp also held on both days.
The sculptures, designed by Ice Box, will be at:
1. Lincoln Transport Hub – Finger Post
2. Lower High Street – Star Wreath
3. Cornhill Square – Viking (sponsored by Thor’s Tipi)
4. Sincil Street – Turtle (sponsored by Turtle Bay)
5. City Square – Snow Globe
6. Highbridge – Post Box
7. Outside Lincoln Guildhall – Nutcracker
8. Top of the High Street/The Strait and Narrow – Angel Wings
9. Top of Steep Hill – Penguin
10. Bailgate (outside the White Hart Hotel) – Stag
11. Castle Square – Gingerbread House
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Tuesday 12 November 7.30pm –9.30pm
Tuesday 12 November 7.30pm
Wednesday 13 November –Thursday 14 November 8pm
Saturday 16 November 10am
Saturday 16 November 10am – 12.30pm
G4 Christmas
Mesmerising harmonies and impeccable showmanship in an idyllic festive setting. From £14.50 www.lincolncathedral.com.
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Dreamcoat Christmas Stars
£27.50 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 51999
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN NYT Lincoln (Juniors) Presents Elf Jr
£11.50, Conc. £11, child £11 www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
MONKS ROAD METHODIST CHURCH Christmas Fair Cakes, crafts, raffle and tombola. Adult £1.50, child FREE T 07579678910
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Christmas Decorations and Gift Tags
Air dry clay workshop with Fiona Hodges.
£30, booking essential www.indigocrowgallery.com
Sunday 17 November 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 20 November 5pm – 8pm
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Big Craft Event
Discover beautiful items to give as a Christmas gift or a treat for yourself.
£3.50, u16s FREE, pay-on-the-door www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Christmas Extravaganza 2024 A festive evening at the cathedral shop with unique and unusual gifts. Book your place online www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
Saturday 23 November –Tuesday 24 December 11am-5pm
Saturday 23 November 11am – 3pm
WATERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, LINCOLN Santa’s Grotto Lincoln’s only city centre Santa experience! £6 per child, book online www.watersideshopping.com T 01522 529566
VILLAGE HALL, MONTAGU ROAD, CANWICK Canwick Christmas Fair 25 stalls of handcrafted work with mulled wine, hot chocolate mince pies and more. Raising money for charity and supporting local artists. Free parking at Canwick Playing Field on Heighington Road. FREE entry
nderland events
12. Lincoln Castle – Eastgate
13. St Paul in the Bail – Lincoln Imp (live carving) 14. Bailgate – Steampunk Snowman
15. Outside the Duke William – Roman figure 16. Lincoln Cathedral Dean’s Green – Countdown to Christmas.
Lincoln Castle Illuminated will feature the Wall Walk (pictured right) snow machine, fairground rides, food and drink as well as a mini Christmas Express train ride.
The castle has more large-scale illuminations than ever before with timed entries so booking ahead is advised. The event runs from Friday, November 29 to Monday, December 23, (4 – 9pm at weekends and 5.30 – 9pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday, December 23). Train and fairground rides also available during the day on December 21, 22, 23.
Prices are £11.50 (adult), £10.50 (concession), £6.50 (child), £29.50 (family); or visit the grounds only for £3 per head (under 5s free).
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November 9.30am - 4pm
Sunday 24 November 4pm – 6.30pm & Thursday 28 November 6.30pm – 9pm
Thursday 28 November 3.45pm – 5pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Wreath Making Workshop
Make a beautiful classic wreath using locally grown materials and seasonal foliage. Price includes materials, nibbles and glass of fizz. £35, book online www.southsidelincs.com
GREEN SYNERGY, 49 ROMAN PAVEMENT, LINCOLN Family Wreath Making
Make a small wreath.
£10 per wreath/family, booking and prepayment essential wendy@greensynergy.org.uk www.greensynergy.org.uk
T 01522 533077
Thursday 28 November 5.30pm – 8pm
GREEN SYNERGY, 49 ROMAN PAVEMENT, LINCOLN Family Wreath Making
Make a larger wreath. Buffet and refreshments available.
£40 per wreath/family, booking and prepayment essential via eventbrite www.greensynergy.org.uk
T 01522 533077
CITY CENTRE
THE NATURAL WORLD CENTRE, WHISBY NATURE PARK, MOOR LANE, THORPE ON THE HILL, LINCOLN , LN6 9BW Christmas Art and Craft Weekend 2024
20 stalls covering a wide variety of handmade art and crafts, all made by local Lincolnshire artisans.Dog friendly.
FREE upcycledinnovations@virginmedia.com
Sunday 24 November 10am – 12pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Needle Felted Robin Decoration with Eve Marshall
£30, book online www.indigocrowgallery.com
Thursday 28 November
Thursdays 28 November & 5, 12, 19 December 5pm – 7pm see ad on page 28
Friday 29 November 7pm &Saturday 30 November 12.30pm & 6pm
Christmas Light Swith-On Free see page 3
UPHILL LINCOLN
Late Night Shopping
Visit the independent shops and eateries to soak up the seasonal atmosphere of historical Bailgate and Steep Hill. Free car parking available in uphill car parks using the app.
WELTON VILLAGE HALL
Robin Hood and The Babes in the Wood Fundraising panto –Tickets from £7 (early bird) https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ weltonpantomimegroup
Saturday 30 November 10am & 1pm
Saturday 30 November –Sunday 1 December 9am – 4pm
Sunday 1 December 6pm – 9pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Wreath Making
Create a moss-based wreath using fresh foliage and natural materials. All equipment and materials provided.
£45, booking essential www.lincolncathedral.com T 01522 561600
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Lincolnshire Food & Gift 2024
See page 24. £6.50, child £4.50, u2s FREE www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
SOUTHSIDE
The Naughty Night Market; Christmas Special! £2, 18+ only www.southsidelincs.com T 01522 437942
Santa’s Grotto at the Waterside Shopping Centre.
Tuesday 3 December 7.30pm
Tuesday 3 DecemberTuesday 24 December 10-4pm
Wednesday 4 December 10am – 12pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Bublé Christmas by Candlelight
Featuring a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act.
From £25
www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Crowscendo
End of the year exhibition Free www.indigocrowgallery.com
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Needle Felted Robin Decoration with Eve Marshall £30, book online www.indigocrowgallery.com
Wednesday 4 December 6pm SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Movie Night: Elf (PG) Think blankets, sofas, fairy lights, Christmas drinks and popcorn –movie night for all the family. £7, £5 conc, book online www.southsidelincs.com
Wednesday 4 December 7.30pm
Thursday 5 December 10am –12.30pm
Thursday 5 December 7.15pm
Friday 6 December –Sunday 5 January Various Times
Friday
6 December 10am –12.30pm
Friday 6 December 6.45pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Snow White Panto magic for all the family. £28, child £25, 65+ £25 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 51999
BOULTHAM PARK
Wreath Making Workshop
Try your hand at this traditional Christmas craft.
Adult £28.70, Booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with this concert. From £21
www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
Saturday 7 December 10am – 4pm
Saturday
7 December & Sunday
8 December 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm
Saturday 7 December 10.30am –3.30pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Needle Felted 3D Snowman with Robyn Smith £80, book online www.indigocrowgallery.com
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK, LN6 0EY Wreath Making Workshop
Try your hand at this traditional Christmas craft.
Adult £28.70, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE
Wartime Christmas Crafts
Find out how children and adults in WW2 celebrated the Christmas season.
FREE
www.internationalbcc.co.uk
T 01522 514755
Saturday 7 December 6.30pm
Saturday 7 December 6.45pm
T 01522 437942
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Christmas by Candlelight West End cast and live band perform favourite Christmas hits. From £25 www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
ST SWITHIN’S COMMUNITY CENTRE, CROFT STREET, LINCOLN, LN2 5AZ Wreath Making Workshop
Try your hand at this traditional Christmas craft.
Adult £28.70, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
THE GRANDSTAND, CARHOLME ROAD Lincoln WI Craft market, featuring local crafters and different Christmas gifts. FREE
Sunday 8 December 10am – 4pm
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Christmas Party
Bring your family, friends or colleagues and dance the night away! Includes a festive buffet, arrival drink, DJ & more.
£50 per person, 18+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Viennese Christmas Spectacular Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Johann Strauss, Tchaikovsky and more.
From £21
www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE Craft & Makers’ Market Artisan foods, unique crafts and arts available to sample.
FREE
www.internationalbcc.co.uk
T 01522 514755
Monday 9 December 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm
Tuesday 10 December
– Wednesday 11 December 7pm
Wednesday 11 December 1.30pm – 3pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Carols by Candlelight A magical evening of popular carols performed by Lincoln Cathedral Choir in the candle-lit nave. From £10.78 www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
HILLSIDE GARDEN, LINCOLN Carols on the Garden Monks Abbey School Choir and Nettleham Community Choir will be rejoicing this festive season. FREE, light refreshments available www.greensynergy.org.uk
T 01522 533077
Wednesday 11 December 7pm – 9pm
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE
Adult Wreathmaking Workshop
Create a homemade Christmas wreath which brings nature into your home. Tickets include all materials, glass of mulled wine, tea/coffee, and mince pie. £35, booking essential, limited tickets www.internationalbcc.co.uk
T 01522 514755
Thursday 12 December – Sunday 15 December
Various times
ST MARY LE WIGFORD CHURCH & ST MARY’S GUILDHALL, LINCOLN Medieval Christmas Market
Discover fantastic artisan crafts in two historical locations with a traditional atmosphere, music, and festive cheer. Also, meet our ‘dancing bear’ and willow weaver.
FREE www.travellinghistoricmarket.co.uk
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK, LN6 0EY Garland Making Workshop Learn what foliage to use, how to assemble and how to care for the garland.
Adult £28.70, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk T 01522 873735
Thursday 12 December – Saturday 21 December
Various times
The Snow Queen
Join Gerda on a quest to save her best friend Kai from the clutches of the frosty Snow Queen. Bursting with music and festive song.
Various prices
www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
Friday
13 December –Saturday 14 December 7pm – 10pm
THE BLUE ROOM AT THE LAWN, UNION ROAD, LINCOLN
The Nativity (Nightmare)
Lincoln Community Night School
Enthusiastic Semi-Amateur Theatre Company present the life of Jesus, from birth to death.
£63, includes 3-course Christmas dinner with a glass of fizz on arrival. www.lawnlincoln.com/the-blueroom T 07765 854025
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Saturday
14 December
11am, 1.30pm, 3pm, 7pm & 8.30pm
Sunday
15 December 6pm & 7.30pm
Saturday 14 December
11.30am1.30pm
The Snowman with Live Orchestra
A special screening of The Snowman in the Nave, with a live orchestra and cathedral chorister. From £10.26 www.lincolncathedral.com T 01522 561600
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE
Children’s Wreathmaking
Workshop
Create a wreath for Christmas with the Learning Team.
£7, booking essential www.internationalbcc.co.uk T 01522 514755
Saturday
14 December –Sunday 15 December 10am – onwards
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY Santa’s Grotto
Each child receives a quality gift and parents can take a photo at no extra charge, plus meet the cast of The Snow Queen. £10 per child
www.broadbenttheatre.org T 0300 400 0101
Saturday 14 December 10am – 4pm
Saturday 14 December 3pm
Sunday 15 December 1pm – 4pm
Sunday
15 December 7pm
Strong panto tradition in Welton
Monday 23 December
10am – 11.30am
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND The Festive Makers’ Market
Over 100 makers, bakers, creators, and independent small businesses.
FREE
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
T 01522 522900
THE GRANDSTAND, CARHOLME ROAD Christmas Charity Concert Lincoln WI and the City of Lincoln Brass Band
Free for everyone - but email for tickets as numbers are limited thelincolnwi@gmail.com
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Gelli Plate Cards, Gift Tags and Mounted Prints with Lisa Tank
£40, book online www.indigocrowgallery.com
SOUTHSIDE, Southside’s Christmas Carol Sing-a-long Sing along to favourite carols with members of Lincoln Chorale, led by Mark Wilde. Pay what you feel on the door www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Christmas Crafts Make decorations out of all sorts of materials in time for the big day.
Child £4, all must be accompanied by an adult, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
T 01522 873735
WELTON Pantomime Group has been presenting shows at the village hall for over 40 years while raising money for Lincolnshire charities.
This year’s panto is Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood with a script by Ben Crocker whose work has been performed throughout the UK. The directors this year are Welton stalwart Laura Millen who will be known to audiences for her vocals and guitar playing. She is joined by relative newcomer Baz Aveyard who created last year’s sell out show Dick Whittington.
“We are working hard to create a fun packed family pantomime with all the traditional aspects of pantomime including song, dance, slapstick and an epic rivalry between a particularly nasty Sheriff of Nottingham and a strong willed dashing Robin Hood,” said Baz.
Tickets priced from £7 available via https://buytickets.at/weltonpantom imegroup and the panto can be seen on Friday – Saturday, November 29 – 30 . The chosen charities this year are Sophie’s Journey and ADHD Lincs.
Top and bottom pictures show show scenes from Dick Whittington with the cast for this year’s show in the middle image.
Until Saturday 9 November
7.30pm
Friday
8 November 5pm – 7pm
Friday
8 November 7pm
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Sunset Boulevard CAODS £26, Conc. £24 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Commuter Jazz
£8, pay on the door. www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Kris Drever Award-winning guitarist and singer/songwriter. £16, book online www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
Friday 8 November
7.30pm & Saturday 9 November
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Friday
8 November 7.30pm
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY Macbeth
Abridged version by Ruth Hewitt of Shakespeare’s classic play, accompanied by live music and special effects. A Lindsey Rural Players production. £11 - £12 www.broadbenttheatre.org T 0300 400 0101
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN The George Harrison Project £22
www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terryo-toole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
Saturday 9 November 7pm THE DRILL, LINCOLN The Bluetones £25, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
Saturday 9 November 7pm
Saturday 9 November 7.30pm -10pm
DECIMAL PLACE, 10 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN, LN1 3LB Weird Garden
An evening of alternative sounds & art by Humbox, Jason Kahn and Other Light Duo FREE pkrollings@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 10 November 3pm
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Autumn Concert
£14, over 60s £12, child £7 www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk T 01522 837600
Monday 11 November – Tuesday 12 November 7.30pm
Wednesday 13 November 7.30pm
Thursday 14 November – Saturday 16 November Various times
Thursday 14 November 6.30pm
Thursday 14 November 6.45pm
Thursday 14 November 7pm
Thursday 14 November 7.30pm
Friday 15 November 7pm
Friday 15 November 7pm
SOUTHSIDE, LINCOLN Televised Mind + Support Welcoming local bands to the stage to support talent from Lincolnshire. £5, book online
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
Friday 15 November 7.30pm
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN NYT Lincoln (seniors) Presents The Addams Family
£11.50, Conc. £11, child £11 www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Sunny Sweeney
£23.50, u16s must be accompanied by an adult www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
THE BLUE ROOM AT THE LAWN, UNION ROAD, LINCOLN Macbeth
The 1920s, Peaky Blinders meets William Shakespeare From £20 www.lawnlincoln.com/the-blueroom T 07765 854025
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity
£32.50, 16+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Cosy Classical - Duo Fisarco £10, book online www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Murder: Staged
£25, wheelchair plus carer seats £12.50, 18+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Forbidden Nights
From £28.50
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
T 01522 51999
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Definitely Oasis
£22, 14+ only
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
SOUTHSIDE
‘The Whip’ Screening Fun, newly released, heist movie with Q&A with actor and director. £10, book online
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Shape of You – The Music of Ed Sheeran
£24.50, u16s £19.50
Saturday 16 November 7pm
Saturday 16 November 7.30pm
Saturday 16 November 7.30pm
Saturday 16 November – Sunday 17 November 7.30pm
Sunday 17 November Various times
Sunday 17 November 7pm
Monday 18 November 7.30pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN House of Pixi Presents: The Hellions Ball
£18, book online
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Glen Matlock & Band £25, 14+ only
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Anything for Love £35.50 www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk T 01522 51999
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN NYT Lincoln Presents The Addams Family £11.50, Conc. £11, child £11 www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE Boogie Wonderland £15, Conc. £13 www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk T 01522 837600
THE DRILL, LINCOLN UK Subs £25, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
ST. MARY’S GUILDHALL, 385 HIGH STREET, LINCOLN, LN5 7SF The Guild Sessions £5 on the door, cash only www.facebook.com/TheGuildSessions T 07944 907051
Tuesday 19 November 7pm
Thursday 21 November 6.45pm
www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN The Ks From £20 www.engineshed.co.uk
SOUTHSIDE Cosy Classical: Gilbert and Sullivan Evening £10, book online www.southsidelincs.com
Thursday 21 November –Saturday 23 November
Various times
Friday 22 November
Various times
Friday 22 November 7pm
Saturday 23 November 7.30pm
THE BLUE ROOM AT THE LAWN, UNION ROAD, LINCOLN Macbeth
The 1920s, Peaky Blinders meets William Shakespeare From £20
www.lawnlincoln.com/the-blueroom T 07765 854025
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE Demo
£7, Live Pass £5 www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk T 01522 837600
THE DRILL, LINCOLN London Calling £20, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM, LINCOLN Bernie Clifton – From Crackerjack to Vegas!
£19.50 www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
Sunday 24 November 7.30pm
Wednesday 27 November 7pm – 10pm
Wednesday 27 November 7.30pm
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Eddie and the Hot Rods £20, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Southside’s Jam Night FREE www.southsidelincs.com
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY Prima Facie
The Empire Street production captured live during the sold out run in London’s West End. £10
www.broadbenttheatre.org T 0300 400 0101
Friday 29 November 7.30pm
Friday 29 November 7.30pm
Saturday 30 November 7pm
Thursday 5 December 6.45pm
Friday 29 November 6.45pm
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Legend: The Music of Bob Marley
£30, 14+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
Thursday 5 December 7pm
Friday 6 December 7pm
Saturday 7 December 7pm
Monday 9 December –
Tuesday 10 December 6.30pm
Peaky Blinders take on MacBeth
MACBETH meets Peaky Blinders in an original take on Shakespeare’s Scottish play as Lincoln’s Blue Room is transformed into a 1920s speakeasy for the Asylum Players’ production.
THE DRILL, LINCOLN The Beat £22, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk T 01522 534160
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH
HYKEHAM, LINCOLN ABBA Sensation
£20.50, Conc. £19 www.betterboxoffice.co.uk/terry-otoole-theatre T 0333 335 5055
ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Shed Seven
From £37.50, 14+ only www.engineshed.co.uk
SOUTHSIDE, LINCOLN Cosy Classical: Richard Decker & Danny Murphy Bellot Ensemble explores love by candelight with catchy ground bass, a pinch of stylish improvisation, and a dash of 16th and 17th Century experimental writing.. £10, book online
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE Dystopian Hope
£3
www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
T 01522 837600
THE DRILL, LINCOLN Vigilantes
£12, 14+ only www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
THE DRILL, LINCOLN The Luke Combs Experience
£20
www.lincolndrill.co.uk
T 01522 534160
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Lambstail Youth Theatre Present: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe The second production since the company’s inception last year.
£8, £6 conc, book online
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
Taking place on November 14-16 and 2123 there are regular performances on the Thursdays and Saturdays and immersive meal evenings on the Fridays when the audience will be treated to cocktails and a two-course meal with their ticket.
“This is genuinely the most ambitious show we’ve ever put on,” said Stephen Gillard, Artistic Director of The Blue Room and Asylum Players.
Taking a play as iconic as Macbeth, with the incredible icons of Lady Macbeth and the three witches is no mean feat, but to transplant that tale into a 1920s setting, add live music, song and dance numbers to the piece and then attempt to organise dining evenings as well, it’s possible that we’ve gone completely mad. It’s an incredibly fun type of mad however and I think we’re helping to create an accessible but exciting new take on my favourite of Shakespeare’s works.”
See listings for ticket details
Throughout November Anytime
Until Saturday 9 November
Various times
Until Sunday 10 November 10am – 4pm
DECIMAL PLACE, 10 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN, LN1 3LB
Art by Fran Land Fran uses felt tips and markers to create psychedelic designs of flowing lines, happy faces, landscapes - a major inspiration is his love of punk music. FREE On display in the window.
UNIT 1, ST MARKS SQUARE, LINCOLN Inside Odds On For two weeks only, Dante or Die Theatre Company has transformed an empty shop into a film and exhibition space.
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Telling Stories – Art Exhibition
Paintings and felt-work by Robyn Smith & Carly Gilliatt telling stories of time spent in places, real or imagined. FREE
Until Saturday 16 November During library opening hours
Until Sunday 17 November 10.30am – 5pm
Until Sunday 5 January 10am – 5pm (11am – 4pm on Sundays)
Until Sunday 5 January 2025 10am – 4pm
Mondays 7 - 9pm
UPSTAIRS AT THE CARDINAL’S HAT Draw & Drink
Two- hour 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. 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
Thursdays 6pm – 8pm
USHER GALLERY Life Drawing Classes
Relaxed tutored evening sessions suitable for all skill levels, £11, Conc. £9 www.lincolnmuseum.com
Friday 8 November 7.30pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Age UK – Exhibition & Craft Sale www.better.org.uk/library/ lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
GALLERY AT ST MARTIN’S, LINCOLN The Collection Group exhibition. FREE www.instagram.com/galleryatst martins T 07720 810468
HARDING HOUSE GALLERY, STEEP HILL, LINCOLN A Christmas Cracker
Wonderful gift ideas from multiple invited artists. info@hardinghousegallery.co.uk T 01522 523537
USHER GALLERY Lincolnshire Artists’ Society Exhibition
Majority of works will be for sale. See page 40 . FREE www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
Wednesday 6 November 6.30pm –8.30pm
Thursday 7 November 6.30pm
Friday 8 November 7pm
By Peter Walker
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Peace Doves Late Night Opening Entry by donation www.lincolncathedral.com T 01522 561600
WATERSTONES, LINCOLN An Evening with Tiffany Murray
Talking about her book My Family and other Rockstars.. £5
www.waterstones.com T 01522 540011
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Recital under Peter Walker’s Peace Doves Phoebe Kirrage and Aric Prentice reunited for this one-off performance. Donation of £10 suggested www.lincolncathedral.com T 01522 561600
Saturday 9 November 10am – 4pm
THE VENUE CINEMA, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY Film: La Chimera (Italy 2023. Cert 15)
Josh O’ Connor stars as an architect with a shady past in a tale about stealing ancient Etruscan artefacts.
Season ticket holders only www.lincolnfilmsociety.com
T 01522 889782 (after 5pm)
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Needle Felted 3D Toadstools with Robyn Smith
£80, booking essential online www.indigocrowgallery.com
Saturday 9 November 10am – 3pm
VILLAGE HALL, BRIGG LANE, CARLTON-LE-MOORLAND, LN5 9HP Watercolour Workshop with Gwen Scott Venice, painting windows, doors and old walls in watercolour and pen.
£15 members, £18 non-members 01522 811510
Saturday 9 November 12.30pm –3.30pm
USHER GALLERY Lincolsnshire Artists’ Society Pop-Up Residency: Laura Andrew
Laura will be working on a new splash bird painting. FREE
www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
Monday 11 November 7pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Grand Organ Festival 2024 Recital by Christopher Stokes, Organist & Master of the Choristers at Manchester Cathedral
£15, booking required www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
Tuesday 12 November –Saturday 16 November 10am – 4pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Colour + Chaos
An exhibition of landscape and abstract art by Lisa Tank and Sally Kheng. FREE www.indigocrowgallery.com
Launch of Guy’s new thriller
ART imitates life in Guy Mankowski’s novel – You Complete The Masterpiece.
The thriller, set between Marrakech and Barcelona, was written to capture the precarious state of millennial living.
“Though I started writing it in about 2019 I have been shocked to see that the themes it explores have become more urgent,” explained Guy.
“The novel depicts a world in which a generation were brought up to believe that the traditional trappings of comfortable living could be achieved through hard work, when they all had to learn there were, in fact, limited spoils for them to duke it out over.”
A struggling young author believes he has found a way out of this insecurity when his favourite writer bequeaths him a grant.
Wednesday 13 November 6.30pm
Saturday
16 November
12.30pm –3.30pm
Saturday 16 November
7.30pm
WATERSTONES, LINCOLN
An Evening with Chloe Dalton
Raising Hare is he true story of human connection with one of our most charming wild animals.
£5
www.waterstones.com
T 01522 540011
USHER GALLERY
LAS Pop-Up Residency: Szilvia Ponyiczki
Showcasing the technique of the Constellations series.
FREE
www.lincolnmuseum.com
T 01522 782040
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
London Concertante presents works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart. From £21
www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
Saturday 17 November
9.30am - 4pm
Tuesday 19 November – Sunday 1 December (closed Monday) 10am - 4pm
Saturday 23 November 12.30pm –3.30pm
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Zipped Purse with Free Motion Embroidery with Deb Davis
£75, booking essential online www.indigocrowgallery.com
INDIGO CROW GALLERY, 57 BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN Illumination: An Exhibition of Light Work from members of the Creative Lincs artist network.
FREE www.indigocrowgallery.com
USHER GALLERY LAS Pop-Up Residency: Philip Bowman Phil will tell the “Adventure of tony Bartl” using a storyboard.
FREE
www.lincolnmuseum.com
T 01522 782040
The catch is that he must complete his hero’s final, unfinished work.
But in entering into the artistic imagination of his hero- and the glamorous new life that comes with itthis author realises the toxic legacy that he will have to become a part of in order to find the security he craves. My hope is that people across generations will relate to the reality proposed by this novel and the issues it raises.
A performance launch party will be held for the novel at the Carghill Lecture Theatre at the University of Lincoln on Friday, November 29 at 5.30pm with novelist Amy Lilwall, Maya Shell, Em Burton and the comedian Tim Marks on the bill.
“I’m grateful that creatives making work I
Organist Christopher Stokes
find so exciting have agreed to join me on the bill to launch the book, including Tim Marks, whose touring comedy show ‘Multitude of Casualties’ performed at the Edingburgh Fringe uses lines from my last novel Dead Rock Stars.”
Friday 6 December 4.30pm
WATERSTONES, LINCOLN A Signing with Oliver Jeffers
Meet the writer and illustrator with his latest book Where to Hide a Star.
£14.99 (includes book) www.waterstones.com
T 01522 540011
Friday 6 December 7.30pm
Saturday 23 November 7pm
Saturday 23 November 7pm – 9.30pm
THE GREEN ROOM CLUB, 33 TENTERCROFT STREET, LINCOLN Spoken Word Fellowship Poetry, comedy, and storytelling open mic. Sign up on the night at the bar for 10-minute spots. £1, members free, membership £15 www.facebook.com/groups/green roompoetry www.instagram.com/greenroomsw
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Handel’s Messiah
Lincoln Cathedral Choir is joined by Lincoln Choral Society accompanied by Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra.
From £16.08
www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
USHER GALLERY
Saturday 30 November 12.30pm –3.30pm
LAS Pop-Up Residency: David Phillips
Montage of all David’s 100 + portraits.
FREE
www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
Saturday 7 December 12.30pm –3.30pm
Monday 9 December 7 - 9pm
Tuesday 10 December 7 - 9pm
Saturday 14 December 12.30pm –3.30pm
THE VENUE CINEMA, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY Film: L’Innocent (France 2022. Cert 15) French caper movie about the things we will – and won’t – do for love.
Season ticket holders only www.lincolnfilmsociety.com T 01522 889782 (after 5pm)
USHER GALLERY LAS Pop-Up Residency: Emily Cartwright Origami and paper manipulation experiments www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
UPSTAIRS AT THE CARDINAL’S HAT Draw & Drink - Portraits Bring own materials. £15
www.facebook.com/lincolndrawdrink T 07810 835147
UPSTAIRS AT THE CARDINAL’S HAT Figurative Clay Workshop All materials provided. £15
www.facebook.com/lincolndrawdrink T 07810 835147
USHER GALLERY LAS Pop-Up Residency: Jeanette Killner
Jeanette will be working on a 3D dodecahedron.
FREE
www.lincolnmuseum.com T 01522 782040
Thursday 7 November 8am – 2pm
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Greater Lincolnshire LEP Conference
This year’s theme Innovation for Growth will highlight how new methodology has been pivotal to economic success in the county.
FREE, registration essential www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
Saturday 9 November 9am – 3pm
Mondays & Fridays 2pm – 3pm
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
Second Wednesday every month 7.15pm
Thursdays 11am – 12pm
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
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY 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
Fridays 2pm – 3pm
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
Saturday 9 November 2pm
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Undergraduate Open Day
Discover what it’s like to live and study in Lincoln. FREE, booking required www.lincoln.ac.uk T 01522 882000
QUEEN'S PARK COMMUNITY HUB, SOUTH PARK LINCOLN, LN5 8EW Talk by Jenne Pape Mud & stud houses of Lincolnshire.
FREE T 07941 245322
Sunday 10 November 2.30pm
Wednesday 13 November 7.30pm
THE OLD SCHOOL ROOMS, MILL HILL, NETTLEHAM LN2 2PE Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology
Sunday Special - History of Lincolnshire Waterways by Ian Newton; The Spirit of Sutterby Wolds Churches Project by Dave Start and Magic Lantern Show by Chris Hewis £4, pay on the door www.slha.org.uk
ST HUGH’S HALL, MONKS ROAD, LINCOLN LN2 5AQ Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology
Where have Lincolnshire’s Medieval Timber Buildings Gone? Presented by Mark Gardiner and Jenne Pape £4, pay on the door or through www.slha.org.uk
Monday 18 November 3.15pm
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL St Hugh’s Day Lecture by Sir Jonathan Phillips
What the Good Friday agreement overlooked: the surprising longevity of the Northern Ireland Peace Process. All welcome, no booking required www.lincolncathedral.com
T 01522 561600
Tuesday 19 November 1.30pm – 3pm
Wednesday 10 November 10.am – 1pm
OUR LADY OF LINCOLN CHURCH HALL, LAUGHTON WAY, LN2 2HE
The Curious World of Olde Time Punishment
A talk by Ian Morgan to Lincoln Bailgate U3A. £2 on-the-door www.u3asites.org.uk/bailgate/home
JEWS’ COURT, STEEP HILL, LINCOLN LN2 1LS
Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology
Craft Workshop: Victorian Christmas - cards decorations and crackers. Event is held on the first floor accessible only by stairs. Led by Kathy Holland. Beginners and experienced crafters all welcome. £8.50 pre-booking essential www.slha.org.uk
Wednesday 10 November 7.30pm BY ZOOM
Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology
Rantanning, Riding the Stang and Rough Music: Discordant Noises and Effigy Burning in Lincolnshire, c.17801914 by Dr Andrew Walker. Admission by donation www.slha.org.uk
Thursday 21 November 7.30pm –9.30pm
Thursday 14 November 7.30pm
ROBERT HARDY BUILDING, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY Adventures in the Wild by John Beatty – Nature Photographer
£5, RSPB member £4, child FREE, pay on the door www.lincolnrspb.org.uk
T 01522 753809
Saturday 16 November 10am – 1pm
LINCOLN COLLEGE, MONKS ROAD, LINCOLN Open Day
Friday 22 November 10am
WHISBY NATURE PARK, MOOR LANE, LN6 9BW
Talk - Exciting Times at Wilder Doddington
Find out the latest developments from guest speaker, Project Officer Isobel Wright. £2.50, all welcome www.lincstrust.org.uk
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
Navigating the Storm
Developing a strategy for care, communication, and managing backlash.
FREE, booking essential www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk T 01522 837600
Tuesday 5 November 7pm
LINCOLN COUNTY ASSEMBLY ROOMS Buried Secrets: Writing Archaeology in Crime Fiction and Memoir
With authors and friends Sarah Ward and Sarah Tarlow. Tickets £7 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lind umbooks/t-eamejvm
Tuesday 5 November 10am – 3pm
BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY Open Day
An opportunity to look around campus, attend subject talks and chat with staff and students to get your questions answered. FREE, booking required www.bgu.ac.uk T 01522 527347
Sunday 17 November 11am – 1pm
From technical training and ALevels to apprenticeships –there’ll be staff from across department areas to answer any queries.
FREE, register to attend www.lincolncollege.ac.uk T 01522 876000
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Martini Glass and Chair Dance Workshop
Join House of Pixi for an exclusive workshop with Foxie Ginerella and her Martini glass! £44.04, book online
www.southsidelincs.com
T 01522 437942
Wednesday 27 November 6.30pm –8.30pm
GIANT LINCOLN, DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS
Mech Night
Learn the basics of maintenance and bike care.
£15, booking essential www.doddingtonhall.com T 01522 694308
Thursday 28 November 6.30pm –10pm
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE
Caterpillars, Guinea Pigs & Goldfish
IBCC Lecture & Supper SeriesCovering the history of some of the clubs that have been associated with flying and aviation. Evening starts with a hot buffet supper.
£16
www.internationalbcc.co.uk T 01522 514755
Wednesday 11 December 10am – 1pm
Thursday 12 December
6.30pm –9.30pm
Friday 29 November 5.30pm
CARGILL LECTURE THEATRE, MINERVA BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
‘You Complete the Masterpiece’ Launch
See page 33. FREE www.guymankowski.blogspot.com
Saturday 7 December 9am – 3pm
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am – 12pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am –2.30pm
Mondays 10.30am11.30am
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Undergraduate Open Day
Discover what it’s like to live and study in Lincoln. FREE, booking required www.lincoln.ac.uk T 01522 882000
Thursday 12 December 7.30pm
JEWS’ COURT, STEEP HILL, LINCOLN LN2 1LS
Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology
Craft workshop - create Diorama and 3D creative cards inspired by imagery of historic Lincolnshire
£8.50, pre-booking essential www.slha.org.uk
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE
Battle of Britain Spitfire Ace
IBCC Lecture & Supper Series -The life and loss of one of the few, Flt Lt William Henry Nelson DFC. Evening starts with a hot buffet supper.
£16
www.internationalbcc.co.uk T 01522 514755
BY ZOOM
Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology
Medieval Brick Buildings by Dr James Wright FSA of Triskele Heritage. On encountering radical new ideas in building from the German, Dutch and Baltic states, English architecture was never quite the same again. Brick as a highstatus building material. used almost exclusively by elite patrons. Looks at some brick buildings in Lincolnshire. Admission by donation through www.slha.org.uk
Find & Embrace Your Future at Lincoln College
Open Days
16th Nov 10am-1pm 14th Jan 4-7pm
8th March 10am-1pm 7th May 4-7pm 21st June 10-1pm
Thursday 12 December 7.30pm
Tuesdays 9am – 3pm
ST GILES METHODIST CHURCH
Coffee Morning
Monday – Craft Morning. Wednesday – Bacon Rolls. Friday – Toast bar & 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
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Messy Play
Enjoy the creativity of messy play with your child. Suitable for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
FREE www.better.org.uk/library/ lincolnshire/lincoln-centrallibrary T 01522 782010
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY 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
www.better.org.uk/library/ lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
Thursdays 10am – 11am & 11.30am –12.30pm
TESCO EXTRA, WRAGBY ROAD, LINCOLN TinyTalk Baby Signing
Help your child communicate before they can talk with baby signing classes. www.tinytalk.co.uk T 07590 123908 (Danielle)
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Thursdays 10.30am –11.30am
Connect Over a Cuppa
Have a catch-up over a cuppa and a biscuit. (provided). FREE, donations welcome www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/l incoln-central-library T 01522 782010
Fridays Term Time Only 10.30am –11.30am
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
Saturdays 10am
GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY Indy Kiemel Greene – RSPB Youth Ambassador, Naturalist & Conservationist
Brought up on the edge of Sherwood Forest, he has recently walked from John O’Groats to Land’s End – you might have seen him on TV. £5, RSPB member £4, child FREE, pay-on-the-door www.lincolnrspb.org.uk T 01522 753809
TOBY CARVERY, ST MARKS, LINCOLN Lincoln Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
If you are a military veteran or still serving, come along to meet like-minded people for a breakfast and banter. www.afvbc.net
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/lincol nshire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
Until Thursday 7 November 9am – 5pm
Thursday 7 November 7.15pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Book Sale
Pick up a bargain and help your local library. www.better.org.uk/library/lincolns hire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
THE GRANDSTAND, CARHOLME ROAD Lincoln WI
A talk from Midlands Migrant Support on how it supports those housed at Morton Hall. Free for Lincoln WI members, guest £5 (refundable if they join on the night) www.thelincolnwi.co.uk
ROBERT HARDY BUILDING, BISHOP
Saturday 9 November 9am – 12pm
Sunday 10 November 10am –12.30pm
Sunday 10 November 10am –12.30pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY Age UK – Coffee Morning www.better.org.uk/library/lincolns hire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK, LN6 0EY Willow Obelisk Workshop Weave your own garden obelisk for your plants. Adult £28.70, booking essential hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk T 01522 873735
DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS Winter Birdwatch Relaxed walk around Wilder Doddington with local birder Matt Vickers. Learn to identify birds through appearance, song and calls. £30, booking essential www.doddingtonhall.com T 01522 694308
Sunday 10 November 10am
Monday 11 November – Friday 15 November 2pm to 4pm
Thursday 14 November –Friday 15 November Various times
Friday 15 November 10am – 11am
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Lincoln Vintage Kilo Sale
Nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and preowned stock to have a rummage through! From £2 www.engineshed.co.uk
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Farmhouse Breakfast Week
School children are given the opportunity to get hands-on with farm-to-fork interactive activities focused on breakfast. www.lincolnshireshowground. co.uk, T 01522 522900
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
Room on the Broom Jump on board with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ funfilled adaptation of the best-selling picture book. £15, u12s £13 www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk T 01522 837600
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK, LN6 0EY Toddler Time
Dress to get messy for seasonal activities for the under 5s! Child £4, must be accompanied by an adult hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk T 01522 873735
Sunday 17 November 8.30am – 3pm
Monday 18 November – Saturday 23 November 9am
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Vintage Flea Market
Rummage for bric-a-brac, cool vintage items and quirky collectables. £3, cash only
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
ACROSS LINCOLN The Lincoln Climate Action Festival
A week dedicated to raising awareness on how you can take positive climate action in your community and further afield. Book onto events online www.lincoln.ac.uk
Sunday 24 November 10am
Sunday 24 November 11am – 3pm
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Craft & Flea Shop small and shop local in this authentic twist on a traditional craft market. £2, u12s FREE www.engineshed.co.uk
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND
The Lincolnshire County Wedding Show
Find everything you need to plan your special day. FREE tickets available from www.cupidsweddingshows.com, £4 on-the-day www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
Thursday 28 November – Friday 29 November Various times
Friday
29 NovemberMonday 23 December 4pm – 9pm
Science: Live on Stage A journey through the brain. £10, child £5, 7+ only www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk T 01522 837600
LINCOLN CASTLE
Lincoln Castle Illuminated
Enjoy the Illuminated Wall Walk, snow machine, fairground rides, food and drink, plus a mini-Christmas Express train ride. £11.50, Conc. £10.50, child £6.50 www.lincolncastle.com
T 01522 782019
LINCOLN ARTS CENTRE
Saturday 30 November 7pm
Miss Ocean World UK
The winner of Miss Ocean World UK will go on to Internationals in India and represent the UK.. £20, child £10, chaperones £10 www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk T 01522 837600
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME
Tuesday 19 November 11am – 1pm
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
Saturday 23 November 9.30am – 3pm
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY, FREE SCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN Harry Potter Day
Sunday 1 December 10am –12.30pm
COUNTRY PARK Bird Watching For All Join RSPB members for a guided walk to discover the birds living at Hartsholme. Free, children must be accompanied by an adult hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk T 01522 873735T
Tuesday 3 December 9am – 4pm
Saturday 16 November – Sunday 17 November 10am – 4pm
Saturday 16 November 11am – 1.30pm
LINCOLN CASTLE Dog Friendly Days
Bring your four-legged friends to explore the banks of the Norman Motte to the Prison Cells.
FREE entry to grounds, www.lincolncastle.com T 01522 782019
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY, FREE SCHOOL LANE, LINCOLN Clothes Swap
Join this fun community clothing swap courtesy of the Sustainable Fashion Forum Team. Bring preloved clothing, shoes, or accessories to swap for new-to-you pieces.
FREE
www.better.org.uk/library/lincol nshire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
Sunday 24 November 10am – 2pm
Get sorted by the Sorting Hat, Potion Making, Divination Classes, Fancy Dress Competition, Visit Hagrid’s Hut, and more magical activities!
FREE
www.better.org.uk/library/lincoln shire/lincoln-central-library T 01522 782010
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Second Hand Sundays
Lincoln’s favourite indoor junk sale - the last one before Christmas. With music and the venue bar will be open. £1, pay-on-the-door £10 per pitch. www.southsidelincs.com T 01522 437942
Sunday 15 December 9.30am –2.30pm
Sunday 15 December 10am – 2pm
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Arthur Swallow Antiques & Home Show For collectors, interior designers, set-designers, prop buyers, and those passionate about creating stylish living. £5
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk T 01522 522900
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN
The Lincoln Record Fair
Over 100-tables of vinyl records in one room. Admission £2 on-the-door, Under 16s Free www.engineshed.co.uk T 07587 103047
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND
Toy Collectors’ Fair
200-table trove of collectables, from Corgi and Hornby to SciFi, Star Wars, film and TV related items.
£3.50, seniors £3, u15s FREE www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
T 01522 522900
Room on the Broom
Mondays 10am
ONE NK LEISURE CENTRE, NORTH HYKEHAM
Wellbeing Walk Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
WHISBY NATURE PARK
Mondays 10.30am
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 BLACK BULL, WELTON. Wellbeing Walk Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. FREE
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 6.30pm –7.30pm
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN
Gentle Yoga with Emily Warrior Yoga 60-minute yoga class in 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
Mondays Except Bank Holidays 7pm
Tuesdays 10.45am
LNER STADIUM, COMMUNITY HUB, SINCIL BANK, LINCOLN ANDYSMANCLUB
Talking group for men to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health through conversation. FREE www.andysmanclub.co.uk
YARBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE, RISEHOLME ROAD, LINCOLN, LN1 3SP
Wellbeing Walk - Uphill Lincoln
Meet in foyer for short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
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 the park.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Wednesdays 10.30am –12pm
Wednesdays From 18 September 10.30am –12pm
Wednesdays 1pm
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
SOUTHSIDE, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN Rock Choir
Join the UK’s leading contemporary choir and improve your general wellbeing in a healthy and active hobby.
First session free, then £30 a month www.rockchoir.com
HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK
Wellbeing Walk
Meet outside Rangers’ office for short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Thursdays 10am
ROSIE LEA’S CAFÉ, CHERRY WILLINGHAM, LN3 4JL
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Thursdays 10am
VILLAGE HALL, MERE ROAD, WADDINGTON, LN5 9NX
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Thursdays (1st and 3rd of the month) 10am
PENNELLS GARDEN CENTRE, SOUTH HYKEHAM, LN6 9NT
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities. FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
VILLAGE HALL, BRANSTON, LN4 1NS
Thursdays (1st and 3rd of the month)
Thursdays 11am
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
COMMUNITY CENTRE CAR PARK, LINCOLN ROAD, SKELLINGTHORPE, Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
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
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.
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
Fridays 10.30am
FREE mintlanecic@gmail.com
WHISBY NATURE PARK
Wellbeing Walk Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Tuesdays 1pm
COMMUNITY HUB, EAST STREET, NETTLEHAM, LN2 2SL
Wellbeing Walk Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
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
Fridays 1pm
ACTIVE NATION LEISURE CENTRE, BIRCHWOOD, LN6 0JE
Wellbeing Walk
Short, friendly walks suitable for all abilities.
FREE
www.lincolnshirecoop/wellbeingwalks. 01522 444632
Fridays (2nd of the month)
2pm – 4.30pm
Saturdays 9am
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/l incoln-central-library T 01522 782010
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
Saturdays until 11 January 2025 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 12 November 12.30pm
GIANT LINCOLN, DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS Cycling with Confidence Designed exclusively for women.. FREE, booking required www.doddingtonhall.com T 01522 694308
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
Saturday 16 November 2pm – 4pm
Become a befriender and help tackle social isolation
MORE than a million older people go a month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member.
Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire (LSL) aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness in the older generation across the region through its Befriending Service. Its recent Befrienders’ Week is a national campaign to celebrate and raise awareness of befriending and the positive impact it has on individuals and communities. It is an opportunity to highlight the importance of befriending in combating the effects of loneliness and social isolation.
It is estimated that more than 2 million people in England over the age of 75 live alone and over half that number suffer social isolation.
“Our Befriending Service has been in operation for over 66 years, with our founder Frank Eccleshare (pictured above) setting up a visiting service for older people in Lincoln,” explained Catherine Forbes Age UK LSL’s Volunteering and Befriending Coordinator.
“It was the beginning of Age UK LSL as we now know it and the free service continues to be as much needed as it did then. Frank was a councillor and local builder who built low cost homes in the 1930s. He was also Mayor of Lincoln in 1960. When his mother went to live in a care home he was saddened to see the lack of provision for older people in the city.
“He set about building sheltered accommodation for the older generation by forming LACE Housing Association.
In 1970 premises were bought in Park Street where we continue to provide activities, events, services and support for those over 50.”
The charity has had several names over the years. It started as Lincoln Association for Care of the Elderly then Age Concern, Age UK Lincoln, Age UK Lincoln and Kesteven and finally Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire.
Over six decades on and the Befriending Service currently supports over 90 clients across Lincoln, North Kesteven, South Kesteven, South Holland and Boston.
The service is free and is run by volunteers visiting an older person who live on their own, are unable to leave their home unaided and lack companionship.
For many this is the only social interaction they have.
“As the winter approaches and the days become shorter we anticipate that the demand for the Befriending Service will increase.
“To prepare for this prediction we are asking for people to consider volunteering to give their time to visit or ring an older lonely person in their community for an hour a week.
“Together we can tackle social isolation across our county.”
If you would like more information on joining the team of befrienders please contact Age UK LSL Volunteering Team at volunteering@ageuklsl.org.uk or call us on 0345 556 4144
Tuesday 10 December 12.30pm
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
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
LINCOLN CENTRAL LIBRARY
Action-packed climate festival week
A WEEK-long festival dedicated to climate action returns to Lincoln this November to get people thinking and acting green.
The fourth community-focussed, Climate Action Festival (CAF) aims to inspire residents to take positive steps to protect the environment both in the city and further afield.
Led by the University of Lincoln, festival activities will celebrate this year’s themes of Climate Education, Nature Positive, and Community, all intrinsically linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals which were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015 to work towards a better world for all.
The CAF strives for quality education and lifelong learning opportunities, the protection, restoration and promotion of sustainable land use, and working together to make cities inclusive,
We are open for fresh cut and pot grown Christmas Trees from Thursday 28th November to Thursday 19th December 2024 Open 9am to 5pm (Sunday 9am-4pm)
safe and resilient for the people who live there.
Attendees of the festival are offered the opportunity to learn how to survey wildlife, watch cult environmental film Silent Running at Southside, and take part in a city-wide litter pick, along with a full schedule of other ways to join the climate conversation across the city.
Visit www.estates.lincoln.ac.uk/sustainability/projects/caf/ SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday, November 18-22
9am – 5pm
Project Space+, Peter de Wint Building, University of Lincoln Nature Positive Lincoln Exhibition
Monday – Friday, November 18-22
8.30am – 6pm
Lincoln Arts Centre Café
Community Clothes Swap
Monday 18 November 12pm – 1.30pm
Hartsholme Country Park Fungi with Fungiary (booking essential) 12.30pm
Lawress Hall, Riseholme Park Campus Riseholme Autumnal Tree Walk 2pm – 3.30pm
MB2306, Minerva Building, University of Lincoln
Bitesize Carbon Literacy Training 6pm – 8pm
Lincoln Arts Centre Café Craft & Coffee (booking essential)
Tuesday 19 November 10am – 1pm
Project Space+, Peter de Wint Building, University of Lincoln Climate Action & Ecological Justice in Diverse Contexts: A Research and Scholarship Showcase (Booking advised)
2pm – 3pm
Outside Ross Lucas Medical Sciences Building, University of Lincoln Wildlife Photography Workshop (booking advised) 5pm – 7pm
Project Space+, Peter de Wint Building, University of Lincoln Wild Lincolnshire, A Panel Talk (booking essential)
6pm – 8pm
The Horse & Groom, Carholme Road
People Planet Pint – Informal Networking (booking essential)
Wednesday 20 November 12pm – 3pm
Outside Students’ Union, University of Lincoln Green Goodies & Herb Garden Pop Up 12pm – 2pm
University of Lincoln’s Library Freezone Sustainability Café 1pm – 3pm
Alfred Tennyson Building, University of Lincoln
Using UN Sustainable Development Goals – development workshop for academics and teachers 6:45pm
Southside, Colegrave Street, Lincoln Silent Running film screening 6pm – 9pm
Lincoln Arts Centre Café Eco Night Market
Thursday 21 November 8.30am – 12pm
Riseholme Park Campus
Introduction to Wildlife Surveying (booking essential)
4.30pm – 6pm
The Swan, Campus Way
Feel Good Thoughtful Thursdays: Fabric Painting
2pm – 4pm
Project Space+, Peter de Wint Building, University of Lincoln Pigment Paint Workshop
Friday 22 November
Lincoln Cathedral
Bring and Share Lunch at the Table for the Nation 12pm – 3pm
Brayford Campus, University of Lincoln Autumn at the Kitchen Garden (booking advised)
Saturday 23 November
The Big City Litter Pick - Details of each meeting point to be confirmed. see www.hellolincoln.co.uk
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Lighting up Lincoln’s West End
BY REBECCA POOLE
LINCOLN’S West End will be taken over by a winter light festival this December, brightening up the streets for one night only.
Residents will get together to illuminate their homes, windows and front gardens with creative displays to bring sparkle to the area on Friday, December 6.
“It’s a community, organic, bottom-up festival that’s not imposed from above, so we try to keep it as hands-off as possible, we just tell them when it is and give them some ideas,” explained Jez
Ashberry, West End Lights Facilitator.
“People do all sorts of different ideas and themes, some of them are artistic, some make films, some are images, some are animations, all sorts of things.”
The West End Lights began in 2010 in response to a really cold winter which saw the Lincoln Christmas Market cancelled due to the bad weather.
Seasonal photo shoot
“I remember there was heavy snow, and then the snow froze and it hung around for weeks and weeks.
“Basically, people were kind of stuck in their homes for a bit in 2010 in the winter and some neighbours around the Hewson Road/Moor Street area decided to do something to stave off the boredom and decorate their front windows with lights.”
The first year of the impromptu light show saw nine residents get together to light up the West End streets in a bid to make the most of the wintry situation. The festival has grown each year since then, pausing during the pandemic for two years.
“I have 70 photos from 70 different windows last year and I’m sure I didn’t get round everybody!” said Jez.
“You don’t need to be really clever or creative, you can just put some coloured lights in your window or a candle. It’s also quite easy to project if you put tracing paper on your window and then you can use a projector to project images on there – it doesn’t need to be anything terribly complicated.”
Previous displays have included a projection of The Wizard of Oz on Richmond Road, an angel flying on York Avenue, and a Lincolnshire Boggart hiding his treasures in Moor Street.
Businesses in the area also join in on the festivities, with Anna’s Place and The Sycamore both open.
“It’s a really nice, creative family-friendly event that’s been going for 14 years and we’re keen to see it continue into the future.”
Visit West End Lights on Friday, December 6 between 6pm –9pm. Participants can sign up online and submit their address to be added to a downloadable Illuminators’ Map. People can then see where the light displays are and can follow the trail on the night. www.lincoln-west-end-lights.com
