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NEWS & EVENTS
Lincoln Minster’s new Play Facility LINCOLN MINSTER SCHOOL UNVEILS OUTDOOR LEARNING & PLAY FACILITY LINCOLN Lincoln Minster School officially opened its Outdoor Learning and Play Facility recently at its Preparatory School on Church Lane. Cutting the ribbon with a little assistance from two very helpful pupil was Sir Jon Coles, CEO of United Learning, which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country via its 91 affiliated schools. Also on hand to explain the benefits of the new facility were Preparatory Head Mark Burton and Headmistress Maria Young. The morning included speeches, the chance to join in activities with pupils, and a performance from the preparatory school’s choir. Taking four months to complete, and costing £250,000, the facilities were
developed by Timotay Playscapes, and it includes spaces for role play plus adventurous climbing areas, running water play, tipis and woodland campsite features.
Celebrating The Queen JUBILEE BATON PASSING THROUGH THE COUNTY ON 10th AND 11th JULY...
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It will be available to all Preparatory School pupils, from Reception to Year 6. Lincoln Minster School is an independent co-educational HMC day and board-
BOSTON The route of the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay has been announced – including four locations in Lincolnshire. A number of landmarks in Lincolnshire will receive a visit from the Queen’s Baton Relay, visiting Lincoln on Sunday 10th July and Skegness, Boston, and Grantham on Monday 11th July. The Baton will be visiting some key sites across Lincolnshire during its visit, including the International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln City Football Foundation and the LNER Stadium,
ing school for pupils aged 4 – 18 years. The school is non-selective and offers education in a nurturing and stimulating environment. n www.lincolnminsterschool.co.uk.
Lincoln Cathedral, Wyndham Park and St Wulfram’s Church in Grantham, and St Botolph’s Church in Boston. Councillor Paul Skinner, Leader of Boston Borough Council, said “It’s a privilege for Boston to be involved in such a unique event as part of the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations. In 2012 we were lucky enough to host the Olympic Torch Relay through the town and now we have the opportunity to take part in another spectacular event. This is the perfect chance for Boston to showcase its iconic landmark in such an honourable way!” n
