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Creative Christmas 8

Christmas in Gainsborough 14-18

Christmas Shopping 20-21

Enterprising Mums 24-25

Internet Safety 28-29

Activities 31-35

Childcare & Nurseries 36

Children’s Parties 37-39

Days Out 40-48

Education & Schools 49-50

Mother & Baby 51-54

Parenting & Family Advice 55

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Welcome to the winter edition of Molly’sGuide – packed with lots of ideas for theweeks ahead and sprinkled with a‘Christmassy flavour’!

Daddy Day Care – Mark Charlton, providesyet again another humorous tale aboutparenting twin boys, Lisa James providesan insight into Christmas gifts - and ofcourse, we have included a wealth ofinformation on events taking place up toChristmas and into the New Year. Don’tforget, we are always adding new eventsto our website www.mollysguide.co.uk toensure you are always kept up to date.

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Lincoln photographer Stuart Wilde believes that“Say cheese.” might just be the truest wordsever spoken in the history of photography. Here,he explains to Molly’s Guide why... Go on, admitit, how many times have you looked at photo-graphs taken in a studio setting and discreetlythought to yourself: “They’re just so cheesy…”?

There’s a reason for that. Studio work can havecertain positives, but naturalness isn’t one of them. Many people are quite rightly uncomfortable with the forced and fake atmosphere inherent in many studio shoots.

Your home - or a similar setting of your choosing - is where you spend time with family and friends and by booking a home

photo-shoot, it negates the logistical nightmareof getting young children or elderly relatives,down to a studio. No computer trickery, no gritted teeth and fixed stares – just simple, beautifully taken, natural photos that encapsulate the moments you want to treasure.

With no studio overhead to worry about, theprice of a photo-shoot session is only £90. Withthat, you get your own private, unique pass-word locked gallery, where you can view andbuy only the prints you want, directly throughthe gallery, with print prices starting from as little as £5 - discs also available. So there’s no 'free shoot but the prints cost X-hundredpounds'. You control how much you spend.

The feedback is really nice, too. “Thank you somuch for taking such wonderful photos of our family, we really can't express how happy weall are with them” is just one of the recent comments I’ve received from a home photo-shoot booking. Beautifully done, natural photographs you’ll treasure forever, but whatever you do, just don’t say “cheese”.

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Daddy Day Care'It's Christmas time, there's no need to beafraid', well so the song goes... But I'm alittle bit nervous. This year my childrenwill be old enough, to fall for an idea, thata chubby man with a sack full of toys forthem, will squeeze down the chimney onDecember 25th. It's partly true. I'll takethe stairs. I suppose this year I'll have tomake a proper effort and buy somethingappropriate for the two three-year-oldswho have everything. That is, specifically,everything made of plastic.

I should get used to the idea of fun atChristmas but it's a lot of effort for just oneday in my opinion. I saw mince pies on sale atthe end of September, heard Slade's 'MerryChristmas Everybody' by the end of Octoberand by the first week of November, I'd writtenoff any chance of landing the Mad Men Series1-5 box set with an ill-thought out comment tothe wife about a dream date with Joan.

I guess I'm afraid because this year I'll have thenoisiest Christmas since 1978 as two of Santa'slittle hell raisers tear my house apart, as theyrip through a huge pile of presents from familyand friends. All this chaos will happen at atime when, historically, I've usually put myselfin a position where I'm sensitive to loud thingsby eagerly celebrating goodwill to all men.

While I'm delighted people have chosen mychildren to create landfill, sorry, buy gifts for, I do worry that anything I buy will beoverlooked in the swamp of treats left under the tree.

I remember my dad saying me and my brothersenjoyed playing with the packaging rather

than the gift itself. Also there's the thing,where they are bored of what they received byBoxing Day and now want what their friend gotinstead. Frankly I'm not sure Action Man couldhandle the rejection.

Another rumour doing the rounds is that theboys won't sleep on Christmas Eve becausethey will be so excited, with a friend sayingthey'll drop off at about midnight and they willbe up at 4am, to start opening their Christmasstocking fillers. That's terrifying! Ok, I accept Ibetter drop the scrooge routine.

So in a nutshell, it's probably going to be apresent-filled, alcohol-fuelled, rip-roaring fewdays of unforgettable festive fun for the adultswatching children have the time of their lives.Seriously, 'It's Christmas time, there's no needto be afraid'...

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Festive fun at the Lincoln ChristmasMarket. There’s plenty to keep childrenthoroughly entertained at this year’sLincoln Christmas Market.

From traditional festive tales like A ChristmasCarol and individual shows like ‘SeasonalShakespeare’ performed on stage at St Paul inthe Bail, to the sound of Christmas carolsfloating through the air and on streetentertainment, there’s something for everyone.

Children wishing to take something specialaway from the Lincoln Christmas Market thisyear, should head straight to the ChristmasCrafts tent at the Lawn. Helped by staff fromRuddocks of Lincoln, children will be able tomake crackers, cards and tree decorations forjust £2 per child.

Back by popular demand, the children’s WinterWonderland, with rides and activities includingthe Snow Globe, the merry-go-round and thePolar Express, is just next to the ChristmasCrafts tent.

Holly Parker, Events Officer at the City ofLincoln Council, which organises event, said:“There’s nothing quite like the festiveatmosphere at the Lincoln Christmas Market,and children are a big part of that. As well asthe magic of the market itself, we’ve gotactivities and entertainment for all the family.We hope everyone will have a fantastic festive time!”

To find out more about the Lincoln Christmas Market, visit www.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk or follow Jingle, the market mascot on Twitter - @lincolnelf

A Creative Christmas

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We have put together two simple Christmascraft ideas that can easily be done with thechildren of all ages. With help from The OldStation Nursery in Lincoln.

Festive Wreath This wreath can be made from items foragedfrom the garden, unwanted Christmasdecorations and wrapping accessories such asbows and ribbon and a great way for yourchildren to be creative and create their unique wreath. You will need;• Some card• PVA Glue • Paint and brushes• Scissors• Foliage from the garden• Glitter• Unwanted Christmas decorations

Use a dinner plate to trace a circle on thecard, find a tea plate to draw around for the inner circle of the wreath and cut out.Now simply allow the children to use theirimagination to create a wonderful festivewreath with all the resources available to them.

Handprint Christmas tree This Christmas tree is made simply fromhandprints and items found in your arts andcrafts drawer such as glitter and pom poms.You will need;• Coloured Card• Green paint• Paint brush• PVA Glue• Glitter• Pom poms or other craft resources

To create the Christmas tree get your child topaint their hand with the green paint. Thehand prints start at the top of the paper withjust one. On the next layer you place twohand prints side by side and finally the thirdlayer has three hand prints side by side. Once the Christmas tree has been created the children should use their artistic skills todecorate the tree with the glitter, pom pomsand other craft resources you have gathered.

Lincoln Ice RinkCRACKING PERFORMANCE PROFESSIONAL figure skaters and coachesKelly Hemingway and Neil Chilcott are toplay a starring role in celebrations tomark the return of Lincoln BIG’s Ice Rink.

Kelly and Neil are delighted that the Rink ismaking a comeback to the city thisChristmastime, after a one year break. Butthey are not the only ones - more than 2,000school pupils have already been booked in for skating sessions! Kelly and Neil, the businessbrains behind Skate Like The Wind – a school ofexcellence based at the Peterborough Ice Rink– and other rising stars of the ice, are set todazzle the crowds when they open the Rink onDecember 1.

It will remain open for public skating sessionseveryday, except Christmas Day and BoxingDay, right through until December 30. Inaddition to the opening performance by Kellyand Neil, people will be able to marvel atskaters Rose Happer and Eleanor Hayes, whowill be fresh from performing at the BritishChampionships a week earlier.

Ice dancers, sisters Emma and Katie Goring,who also compete a national level, promise tocaptivate the crowds.

Kelly said: “We are really excited about thereturn of the rink. It is really popular and weare delighted to see it making a comeback. Itwould be good if Lincoln could have its ownrink because it is a really popular sport, whichhas been helped by programmes like Dancingon Ice.” Lincoln BIG’s Ice Rink offers great funfor everyone from families with toddlers, toschool groups, adults and corporate groups –

and parties can even hire the “venue” fortheir own celebration. Parents will also bepleased to know that our fun Penguin skatingaids will also be returning to the rink this year– especially for youngsters who need a littlehelp to stay on their feet!

Lincoln Events and Promotions ManagerMichael Armstrong said: “A lot of people weredisappointed when we decided – on costgrounds alone – that we could not justifybringing the ice rink to the city last year. “Butwe are thrilled to say that we have made itone of our essential attractions for Christmas2012 and, judging how quickly school partieshave been eager to book sessions, it alreadylooks like we’ve made the right decision.

“Everyone is welcome to make the most of thisattraction and we would particularly like toencourage business parties to get their skateson and take to the ice as part of theirChristmas office celebrations.” Ice skatingsession start on the hour and last for 45minutes. Weekday ticket prices range from£4.50 for a child/concession to £6.50 for anadult. Weekend prices cost from £5.50 to£7.50 per per person.

To avoiddisappointment,people areurged to pre-book ice rinksessions bycalling 01522717118 or goingonline at:

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Lincoln Drill Hall has expanded its range ofactivities for younger children. Molly’s Guidewent along to find out what’s on offer.

If you’re looking for somewhere local to takeyour youngsters, try the Lincoln Drill Hall.The venue has long had a reputation forquality plays and performances, and is nowoffering more options for younger children.Marketing manager, Gavin Street, said: “Ourprogramme now has more things for childrenthan we have ever had before.

“We have tried to create a family atmosphereat the Drill Hall, with dedicated shows forlittle ones, as well as theatre groups withmembers from very different backgrounds whoare all local.

“We’ve recently introduced a play session foryoung children on a Monday morning, which isproving popular with parents and carers. Ournew Café Bar is becoming known as child-friendly place for parents to drop in.”

New play sessions for toddlers and pre-schoolchildren, called Happy Monday, have beenintroduced, in association with the RhubarbTheatre. The sessions, every Monday from10am-11am, include interactive story telling,music, dance, craft and other fun activities. Entry costs £3 per child (free for parents).Booking is essential.

On selected Saturdays, the Drill Hall runs aDiddy Disco, from 10.30am to 12.30pm,allowing toddlers to let off some steamdancing to music played by DJ Alice andfriends, while parents and carers can have afree cup of coffee. Face painting is availablein the café bar. Tickets £2.

The Drill Hall is also home to theatre groups,including the weekly YoungCut session for 14-18-year-olds; the Neon Youth Theatre for11-25-year-olds and the FishTank YouthTheater for seven-year-olds and over.

Lisa James (Below) took Zeddi (5) and Freya(2) to see the Birds Nest Theatre Companyperform Blown Away. Here’s what Zeddithought about it:“The play was about a boy who goes to bedand is visited by the wind, who wants to takehim on an adventure. At first the wind wasn’tvery strong. She asked the children in theaudience to blow hard so she could save allour puff to help her get stronger and take theboy way, way up into the clouds.It was reallygood because you could sit on cushions and bereally close to the actors. Freya is only twoand had never been to a play before, but shewas very good and sat watching. There wasjust one bit that frightened her. She liked thesinging and the bubbles that came down fromthe sky – the children were allowed to get upand go and catch them.

The wind took the boy back to bed, but whenhe woke up, he couldn’t remember anything.So the wind got a huge piece of paper andasked the children in the audience to drawwhat they could remember about the play, sowe could tell the boy what had happened.”www.lincolndrillhall.comBox office: 01522 873894

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Christmas in Gainsborough


Heaps of Christmas Fun in Gainsborough

The Gainsborough Christmas Market will be

held this year on Sunday November 25th and

will be open from 10am until 3pm, the theme

being "A Right Royal Christmas”.

The market is always held on the last Sunday

of November and triggers the start of Sunday

Christmas shopping in the town. There will be

around 50 stalls this year with a choice of

charity, craft and trade as well as food for

the hungry.

Support from Gainsborough Town Council this

year means there will be even more

entertainment, including 2 rides for the little

ones which are completely free . Face-

painters, a balloon modeller, stilt walkers,

jugglers and a street magician will add

to the fun.

Also entertaining families will be 2 choirs, one

being the local Lea School children. Music will

be played throughout the day and the Town

Crier will also be on hand to announce events.

While in Gainsborough, it would be a shame to

miss the authentic Moroccan Christmas market

over at Marshall’s Yard which will be there

until December 23rd. There will be a wide

range of exciting, unusual and colourful

products for sale at the market.


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Pick Your Own Christmas Tree!From our plantationNovember 24th & 25th & December 1st & 2ndOpen from 9am to 5pm

Take a trip on a tractor and trailer, choose a treethen collect it on a day to suit you. First 20 treespicked delivered free within a 10 mile radius.

Plus join Rosie the Reindeer on our fun Christmas familytrail and find Father Christmas - with a chance to win a tree. Visit our undercover Christmas shop to sample delicious food and drink from Welbourne’s Bakery, Belvoir Cordials and Pipers Crisps. Enjoy hot and cold refreshments from our new menu and meet our resident donkey Bruno.

Pick Your Own Christmas Tree & Rosies Fun Treasure Hunt…

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Castle Farm, Fillingham, Gainsborough DN21 5BX(Off the B1398, 8 miles north of Lincoln)Call 01427 667014 or www.fillingham-trees.co.uk

Add some magic to your family’s festiveseason by joining Rosie the Reindeer atFillingham Christmas Trees for a woodlandtrail to find Father Christmas.

Take a tractor and trailer ride into theChristmas tree plantation then follow clueswith Rosie to find Father Christmas waitingwith a Christmas present for every child. Alongthe way watch out for elves and polar bears!Plus all completed trails will be put into aprize draw to win a Christmas tree.

Visitors can also take the unique opportunity to wander among the trees to choose their ownChristmas centrepiece. The tree you pick willbe tagged and then cut for collection on a dayto suit with the first 20 customers receivingfree delivery within 10 miles.

Rosie treasure hunt entryis only £1.50 with proceedsgoing to charity.

This unique festive experience is being offered

at Fillingham Christmas Trees on the B1398

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Christmas Shopping


Santa’s found the perfect place to stockup on Christmas presents this year, nowthat Ruddocks of Lincoln has opened upits new toy department.

If you’re looking for the perfect children’sChristmas presents this year, you’ll be pleasedto know you don’t have to drive for miles – orgo online.

Ruddocks of Lincoln – one of the city’s oldestbusinesses – now has a dedicated children’s toysection, with a huge array of toys to suit allbudgets. The High Street store opened its toydepartment this summer and is gearing up fora busy Christmas.

The new department is all thanks to owner andmanaging director Henry Ruddock’s seven-year-old twins, John and Sarah. Henry says:“Two years ago, the children made me realisethat there’s a different world out there. Ilooked around and thought ‘there’s nowhere inLincoln with a dedicated toy shop – why don’twe give it a go?’

“At first, we stocked a few toys to see howthey would sell, and we got some greatcomments and feedback from customers, whowere impressed with the fact that the toys westocked were a bit different. We then startedtalking to one or two suppliers and got accessto a whole new range of stuff.

“We slowly started to spread out with agreater range and then, in August, we openedour dedicated toy department.”Henry adds: “We have tried to concentrate onquality, creative and educational toys. “We’vegot things to do, things to learn, stuff toassemble, and things to make, such asjewellery. The twins give feedback on the toyswe stock.”

“There’s something for everyone here. We’vegot keepsakes, small presents, jigsaws andsmall toys that are suitable for taking onholiday. I would be very surprised if anyonecame into the shop and couldn’t findsomething to suit their requirements or theirprice range.

“But if there is something that people wouldlike to see that we don’t stock, I would like tohear from them. We do value customerfeedback.”

If there is something you think Ruddocksshould be stocking, email Henry Ruddock at:[email protected]

Christmas ShoppingAccording to Ruddocks, some of the mostpopular selling toys this Christmas include:

Drawing and colouring

Crayola crayons last for agesand the range now includestwistable pens (£2.99 for 10);glitter gel pens (£3.79 for six);metallic markers (£4.19 for five) and dry erase crayons (£4.99).

Stocking fillers

Proving popular are the MoshiMonsters range, including MiniFigures at £1.99 and MoshiMonsters Collector Bag at£2.99.

Or try the Snazaroo range, including Face PaintStencils at £3.99 or Snazaroo Cosmic Coloursat £13.35.Shrinkles shrink art enables children to colourin templates, cut, then shrink and turn into allsorts of useful things with the accessoriesprovided: £7.50

Baby toys

The Lamaze range ofbrightly coloured, multi-textured, interactive toyscapture the baby’simagination and stimulatethe senses. Priced from £7.99.

Learning games

Orchard Toys are colourful and very popularwith parents as they are easy to wrap! Best-sellers include Pop to the Shops – a game

that gets children used to handling money(£8.99) and Spotty Dogs, a quick-to-play fungame that combines number recognition(£6.99).

Building toys

Lego and Meccano are stillas popular as ever. My FirstLego Set costs £9.99, whilea Meccano ConstructionMotorised Tool Box costs £31.99. There is noweven a Meccano Girls Tool Box in pink: £24.99

Toys for on the move

Carddies colouring sets come in differentthemes, such as ballet, fairies, knights andcavemen. Each pack contains 12 double sidedhandmade characters, colouring pens andplastic stands, packed in a sturdy cardboardbox, ideal for car journeys. £8.99.


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Christmas is a time for giving but thisyear, why not treat yourself as well asyour loved ones?

There’s always lots of great party outfits onsale in the run up to the festive season so itcan also be a good chance to jazz up yourwardrobe. At Lincolnshire Co-op’s Home Storesin Lincoln and Gainsborough you can take yourpick of fashions including collections fromDorothy Perkins, Roman, Tigi, Alexara,Tayberry plus footwear from Stead & Simpson.

If the weather and the stress of present-buyinghas you reaching for your dressing gown, treatyourself to a pamper session with some high

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around family life. After taking many

photos of Maxwell and friends

children, it started to become clear

that Rebecca had a passion for

photography and wanted to take it

further. It was really important for

Rebecca to keep things simple

andaffordable for parents to be able

to follow the different milestones of

their children’s life. With the support

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2012 Milestones Photography was

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maternity, newborn, toddler and

family photography.To find out more

contact Rebecca on 07547 920526

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Internet Safety


Cyber bullying and internet securityHow safe is your child?

It’s been a long day at work and you’re busycooking tea. Your nine-year-old is in theirbedroom on the laptop and texting but whatare they doing?

Wrapping kids up in cotton wool doesn’t work –they need skills for life and they need to learnfor themselves but they also need to be awareof dangers in the cyber world.

The Internet and mobile phones are part of ourdaily lives but they have also opened up doorsfor those who wish to bully and takeadvantage of other children.\Chat rooms, MySpace, e-mail, Facebook,instant messaging and other online tools havehelped create problems for parents, carersand schools.

Cyber bullying, when a child is tormented,threatened, harassed, humiliated orembarrassed is a growing problem in primaryschools which can leave emotional scars.

A small study carried out by the Anti-BullyingAlliance (ABA) in south east England revealedone in five children questioned had beenbullied online or by phone.

The ABA say parents and carers must learn howto help children protect themselves – a viewshared by Dan Hawbrook from Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Board. One safeguardavailable through the Lincolnshire SchoolsNetwork is Securus – a system that can flag up potentially inappropriate behaviour on computers.

Securus can look for activity such as predatorygrooming, bullying and even suicidal thoughtsby pupils.

Netsweeper, which blocks anything from socialnetworking at school to accessing unsuitablematerial, is in place at the vast majority ofschools in the county. But as Dan Hawbrook, e-safety officer with Lincolnshire SafeguardingChildren Board said although technologicalinnovations help they are not the total solution.

Children need to be taught how to use theinternet safely to help them not just now butwhen they are older.

“Technology is a bit like having a lifeguard at a swimming pool – it does keep children saferbut if you teach them how to swimthemselves, you’ve given them a skill for life!”The Child Exploitation and Online ProtectionCentre (CEOP) say it’s not just mobile phonesand computers which can cause problems –gaming sites and consoles can also bedangerous places.


Internet Safety

“Like any programme that is online, gamingsites and consoles which connect to theinternet allow children to potentially haveaccess to those who they don’t know,” said aCEOP spokesman.

“The advice is the same for whichever waythey connect – whether it be mobile, socialnetworking, chat or gaming – it’s important toremember that people who you meet onlinecan lie or manipulate.

“Children need to remember that their onlinelife may have offline consequence and that ifthey feel uncomfortable they need to tell theirparents and CEOP.”

TOP TIPS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS

Start young! Know who your children aretalking to and what they’re doing. Get theminto safe surfing habits when they start usingthe computer.

Make using the computer a family activity andput laptops and other devices which connectto the internet in a family room.

Help your kids to understand that they shouldnever give out personal details (e-mailaddresses, mobile phone numbers or picturesof themselves) to online friends.

If your child receives e-mails from people theydon’t know (eg junk or spam mail) remindthem not to open it.

Help your child to understand that somepeople lie online and therefore it’s better tokeep online friends online.

USEFUL WEBSITES www.thinkuknow.co.uk

www.ceop.police.uk

www.lincolnshirelscb.org.uk

www.cybermentors.co.uk

www.childnet.com


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Janili Jo’s Pottery & Crafts 01526 353440

BoxingBracebridge Boxing Club 01522 523521

CanoeingLincoln Canoe Club 01522 685479

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CyclingVelo Club Lincoln 01522 682600

CinemasKinema in the Woods 01526 3521666

Odeon Cinema 8712244007

Trinity Arts Centre 01427 676655

Drama & TheatreEmbassy Theatre 0845 6740505

Libby Battaglia School 01522 522525Liminal State Theatre 01522 802748Lincoln Drill Hall 01522 873891

Lincoln Performing Arts 01522 837600

Lincoln Theatre Royal 01522 519999

New Youth Theatre Lincoln 01522 787601Bishop Grosseteste University

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Trinity Arts Centre 01427 675140

DanceArts NK 01529 410595

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FootballActive Soccer (Lincoln) 07703 021008

Multi-Sport Pro 01522 241044BG Futures, Bishop Grosseteste UniversityCollege, Newport, Lincoln LN1 3DY

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Synergy Sports Coaching 07540 606846& Football Frenzy

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Martial ArtsAcademy of Taekwon-Do 01522 542054Aikido Lincoln 01522 889620

Cherry Judo Club 01522 803597Chikara Lincoln Martial Arts 01522 262588

Chao Phraya Muay Thai 07757 984266Lincoln Fight Factory, Unit 3, Vulcan Park,George Street, Lincoln LN5 8LG

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Kumiuchi Bugei Kai 0780 8546159


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Lincoln Kickboxing Academy 07900 932690

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Newark Martial Arts Centre 01636 605708

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Clarinet & Saxophone 01522 808321Guitar Lessons 07557 766193Piano Lessons 01673 862432Piano & Keyboard 01522 402207Richard Lindsay 01522 527391

Sports CentresDeans Sport & Leisure 01522 876373

North Kesteven Sports 01522 883311The Dome 01302 370777Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster,South Yorkshire, DN4 7PD

The Showroom 01522 508377

West Lindsey Leisure 01427 615169The Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EP

Yarborough Leisure Centre 01522 873600Riseholme Road, Lincoln LN1 3SP

Sports CoachingWIN Squash Coaching 07968 968805Every Saturday at Eastgate Squash ClubFor more information, speak to Nigel Jubbs.Synergy Sports Coaching 07540 606846

Childcare & Nurseries


SwimmingJubilee Park Outdoor Pool 01526 353478

North Kesteven Sports 01522 883311One-to-one Swim School 01522 721738The Dome 01307 370777

West Lindsey Leisure 01427 615169The Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EP

Yarborough Leisure Centre 01522 873600Baby Swimming

Puddle Ducks 01949 831322Classes in Lincoln, Boston, Grantham & Newark

Water Sprites 07890 295216Where Swimming begins! 0-3yrs. For details ofyour local class.

Childminders & CrechesAngel’s Childcare 01522 705678Angela Harrison 01673 866603Becky’s Childcare 01522 827125

Brightstar Childminding 01522 800828Buttercup Daycare 01522 801712Carol Panter Childminding 01522 829250Cathedral Childminding 01522 568 508Cherry Cherubs 01522 595141Happy Faces Childminding 01522 878 083Heather’s House 01522 723406Katherine Russouw 01673 866153Kidz in Toe 01522 808077Laura Beale 07712 813546Little Angels Childcare 01526 322105Little Cherubs Childminding 01522 870334Little Gems Childminding 07917 116761Little Miss Sunshine 01522 548403Looby Loo’s Childcare 01522 753828Full/Part-time day care for 0-5 yrsBefore & after school-careEmergency cover – Flexible & Reliable -References available on request

Lorna Thompson 01522 788027Moonbeams Childcare 01522 874830Pansy Potters Childcare 01522 889315Penny’s Childminding 01522 800775Puddle Ducks Day Care 01522 521740Reepham Rascals 01522 753828Rachel Benton Childminder 01673 866253Sarah Frow Childminder 01522 514347Sians Childcare 01522 850763Smile House Childcare 07748 997290Sue Drakes Childminder 01522 859472

Nurseries & Day CareAngels Childcare 01522 705678 Branston Day Nursery 01522 880420Bubbles Day Nursery 01522 692000Carlton Day Nursery 01522 787070Cherry B Day Nursery 01522 807081For Under 5′s 01522 573081Fun Farm Day Nursery 01522 692338Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln.

Glebe Farm Nursery School 01522 575055

Hullabaloo Day Nursery 01526 323628Lincoln Central Children’s 01522 569511


Children’s PartiesNutwood Cottage Nursery 01522 576716Panda’s Kids Club 07723 335596Pinfold Nursery 01522 691929Portland Kindergarten 01522 528524Rainbow Day Nursery 01522 722222Scampton Playmates 01522 731581Teddy Bears Day Nursery 01522 511505

The Old Station NurseryMonks Road 01522 876226Newark 01636 706949The Marina 01522 511333Wragby Road 01522 870111The Village Kindergarten 01400 272678Welbourn Day Nursery 01522 544801YMCA Woodlands Daycare 01522 685499

PlaygroupsReepham Rascals 01522 753828Scramblers 01522 752513

Childrens ClothingCrafty Critters 01522 532530Klogz Shoes 01522 880550

Reloved 07799516179Preloved Designer Children’s ClothingTeeny Weeny Tutus 07930951383Beautiful, hand made tutus, tailor made tosuit any occasion. See us on facebook.

Accessories, Cards and GiftsMackenzie’s Cards & Gifts 01427 811225

Birthday CakesCocoa Cupcake 01522 595813Chocolishous 01427 678855Bespoke birthday cakes. Character cakes, anysize or design. Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough

Iced Gemz of Lincoln 07954 219304Kerricraft Cakes 01522 881024No.82 Cake Studio 01522 805905One Stop Cake Shop 01427 610000

Something Special Cakes 01522 529885Sugarart of Lincoln 01522 567636The Cake Boutique 01427 238380Too Good to Cut 01522 805691

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Children’s EntertainersActing the Party 0845 475 2115Burger Bill – Magic Shows 07876 574313Chocolishous 01427 678855Lolly Trolley your child’s party. Iice-cream, icelollies & chocolate fountain available.

Coasty Mobile Disco 07814 924790Dr D’s Science Days 07866 875202www.drdssciencedays.co.uk

Eventsartist 0785 4911447

First Choice magical parties 01522 525353www.magicalparties.co.ukFlutterby Face Painting 0800 6126821www.flutterbyfacepainting.co.ukMr Shineys Magic Parties 01472 815422www.mrshiney.co.ukParty Mascots – Mascots 07428 197919

QL Discos 01522 857353

Squirts Fun Bus 07798 790869

Story Book Days 01522 752219

Sublime Science 0845 5085387

Tabby Road Studios 01522 869968

The Bear Builder & Friends 07428 197919


Children’s PartiesThemed Parties

Antonia Jewelzparties 01507 585114

Bransby Home for Horses 01427 788464 Bransby , Lincoln LN1 2PH

Fairies & Friends Limited 01526 800 417

Lisa Hurst – Dance Parties 07890 545372Party Giggles – Mascots 07906 340555Pets Cabin & Reptile Centre 01522 523630142 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN5 8QF

Sublime Science 0845 508 538

The Natural World Centre 01522 688868

The Showroom 01522 508368Tritton Road, Lincoln LN6 7QY

White Post Farm Centre 01623 882977Mansfield Road, Farnsfield, Notts NG22 8HL

Days OutAlton Towers 08705 204060

Arctic Corsair 01482 300300

Barnsdale Gardens 01572 813200

Battle of Britain Flight 01526 344041Visitor Centre Dogdyke Road, Conningsby,Lincolnshire LN4 4SY.

Baytree Owl Centre 01406 372840Belton House 01476 566116

Belvoir Castle 01476 870443

Bottons pleasure Beach 01754 763697www.pleasurebeachskegness.comBlue John Cavern 01433 620638

Bransby Home for Horses 01427 788464

Days Out


Burghley House 01780 752451

Butlins Skegness Resort 01754 614445

Cadbury World 0845 4503599Captain Jacks Adventure 01777 869966Chambers Farm Wood 01623 822447Chatsworth House 01246 565300

City of Caves Nottingham 0115 9881955Discover a hidden world beneath your feet!Upper Level, Broadmarsh Centre NG1 7LS

Cleethorpes Coast Railway 01472 604657Clumber Park 01909 544917

Cogglesford Watermill 01529 413671East Road, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7EQRestored and working watermill on the banksof the River Slea. Conkers 01283 216633

Covenham Watersports 01507 363709

Daisy made Ice Cream 01522 693757

Cranwell Aviation Centre 01529 488490Heath Farm, North Rauceby, Lincs NG34 8QRDiscover the fascinating history of the firstmilitary academy in the word of RAF Cranwell.Doddington Hall 01522 694308Drayton Manor Park 0844 472 1950

Easton Walled Gardens 01476 530063

Elsham Hall Country Park 01652 688698Embassy Outdoor Pool 01754 610675Fantasy Island 01754 872030Ferry Farm Country Park 0115 9664512

Fun Farm 01522 695553Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln.www.funfarm.co.ukFun Forest 01652 657370

Gainsborough Model Railways


Days OutGainsborough Old Hall 01427 612669Parnell Street, Gainsborough DN21 2NB

Galleries of Justice Museum 0115 9520555High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure

Grimsthorpe Castle Park 01778 591205Guild Hall Arts Centre 01476 406158Gullivers Theme Park 01925 444888

Hall Farm Park 01652 678822

Harlaxton Manor 01476 403000Hardys Animal Farm 01754 872267

Hartsholme Country Park 01522 873557High Ropes Adventure 01673 842724

Hubbards Hills

Hull Ice Arena 01482 325252

Humber Bridge Viewing 01724 297000Huntfun 01904 491549Idle Valley Nature Reserve 01777 713945Japanese Garden 01777 228567

Kidsquadz 0845 3900845

Labyrinth of Doralia 01472 602186

Lincoln Boat Trips 01522 881200Lincoln Castle 01522 511068

Lincoln City Football Club 01522 880011

Lincoln Ghost Walks 01522 874056

Lincoln Superbowl 01522 541669Valentine Road, Lincoln LN6 7BH

Lincolnshire Archives 01522 782040St Rumbold Street, Lincoln LN2 5AB

Days Out


Road Transport Museum 01522 500566Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust 01507 526667

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway 01507 363881

Lincs Mini Golf 07798 552554Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Road, Lincoln Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary 01507 473346Magna Science Adventure 01709 720002Sheffield Road, Templeborough S60 1DX

Making It! Discovery Centre 01623 473297Manor Stables Craft Centre 01400 272779

Market Rasen Racecourse 01673 844532Marshalls Yard 01427 810706Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA

Matlock Bath Aquarium 01629 583624

Mrs Smiths Cottage 07887 928733Museum of Lincolnshire Life01522 528448

National Ice Centre 0843 3733000

National Railway Museum 0844 815 3139

National Water Sports 0115 9824745

Natureland Seal Sanctuary 01754 764345Navigation House 07966 400634Navigation Wharf, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7TWRestored former canal company office inhistoric Navigation Wharf.Newark Air Museum 01636 707170

Newark River Cruises 01636 706479

Normanby Hall Museum 01724 720588Nottingham Castle 0115 9153700Nottingham Dirt Buggies 0115 9539865Peak Cavern 01433 620285

Pets Cabin & Reptile Centre 01522 523630142 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN5 8QF

Christmas at White Post Farm

Christmas kicks off early here at the Farm

On Saturday 24th November Christmas

comes to White Post Farm. This year we

will have some special guests to help us

launch our festive season. Ben & Holly

from Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom will be

making personal appearances throughout

the day, meeting all their young fans

for a cuddle and a picture!

Santa arrives and settles into his walk-throughgrotto; a magical festive scene leading toSanta who will be at the Farm everyday rightup to Christmas Eve and visiting him isincluded in the price of admission.

The 24th November also hails the start ofWhite Post Farm’s renowned interactivenativity Play. With no rehearsals visitors playall parts and tell the wonderful story ofChristmas together.

Santa will be in his Grotto and the Nativity willbe performed every day up to and includingChristmas Eve.

Nativity EveningsSaturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd December

5.00pm ‘till 7.30pm - £6.50 eachVisit the Farm at night lit up with festivedecorations. Meet Santa, the Christmas lambsand join in the Nativity Play.

43WEBSITE: www.whitepostfarmcentre.co.ukTELEPHONE: 01623 882977

White Post Farm

Christmas Carol ConcertFriday 21st December

5.30pm ‘till 7.00pm - £6.50 eachJoin us for a festive concert performed bySouthwell Junior Choral Society. Santa will bejoining us for a sing and a dance too!Booking is essential for evening events so makesure you give us a call. 01623 882977.

Days Out


Playhouse Gainsborough 01427 810148An exciting indoor play and party centre forchildren up to 12 years. Fantastic 3 leveljunior area featuring a giant Astra slide, sportsarea, rope bridges, sky glide, roller squeezesand much more. Children’s party specialists.Unit 9, Corringham Road Industrial Estate,Lusher Way, Gainsborough DN21 1QB

Pleasure Island 01472 211511Poole’s Cavern 01298 26978

Rand Farm Park 01673 858904A genuine working farm for children of allages to enjoy. Situated in rural Lincolnshireon the main A158 Lincoln to Skegness road,about two miles on the Lincoln side ofWragby. Our indoor heated play areas ensurethe fun doesn’t stop when the weather’s bad.Open every day except Christmas Day, BoxingDay & New Year’s Day.

Riverside Park 01636 650000

Rollerworld of Derby 01332 345828Rushmoor Country Park 01507 327184

Sherwood Forest Nature 01623 823202Sherwood Pines Centre 01623 822447Southwell Racecourse 01636 814481St Katherine’s Centre 01522 5727798

Swadlincote Ski/Snowboard 01283 217200Tabby Road Studios 01522 869968Tattershall Castle 01526 342543Tattershall Farm Park 01526 345377Tattershall Lakes Park 01526 348800

Twinlakes Park 0116 456 7777

The Bubble Car Museum

The Collection 01522 782040Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1LP

Bransby Home for HorsesFP

Days Out


16 Feb 3pmThe Nightingale – Horse & Bamboo Theatre 16 March 3pmRumpelstiltskin – Theatre of Widdershins20 Apr 3pmThe Fisherman & the Pearl – Lempen Theatre 18 May 3pmThere’s a monster in my piano - Garlic Theatre

www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

Children’s Theatre

Box Office: 01522 88 33 11

The Deep 01482 381000

The Fishing Heritage Centre01472 323345The Heights of Abraham 01629 582365The Lincoln Adventure 01522 697527

Museum of Lincolnshire Life 01522 528448Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LY

The National Space Centre 0116 261 0261

The Parrot Zoo 0871 384 1130

The School of Choc 01427 811644Marshalls Yard, GainsboroughOffering courses & events throughout the yearfor infant, junior and senior school age groups.Enquiries from schools welcome.Showroom Climbing Centre 01522 508360Lincolnshire’s largest climbing wall!

The Village Church Farm 01754 766658

The Workhouse 01636 817260

Blue John Cavern 01433 620638

Tropical Butterfly House 01909 569416

Twycross Zoo 0844 474 1777

Uncle Henry’s 01652 640308Grayingham Grange Farm, Grayingham,Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 4JD

Usher Gallery 01522 527980West Midland Safari Park 01299 402114

Wharton Hall Farm Park 01427 628375Wharton near Blyton, Gainsborough,Lincolnshire, DN21 3NP

Wheelgate Adventure Park

Whisby Garden Centre 01522 696949

www.churchfarmvillage.org.uk

Our Events:• Halloween Night• Steam Weekends• Medieval Weekends• Classic Vehicle Shows• Heavy Horse Experience• Tastes of Lincolnshire Day• Native American Weekends• Victorian Christmas & Market

PLUS: School Visits offering Victorian & WorldWar II Themes, Group Visits, Coaches welcomeTea Room, Gallery, Disabled facilities.

Stephenson Road North Hykeham, Lincoln. LN6 3QU

Call us on: 01522 695553email: [email protected]

www.funfarm.co.uk

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Whisby Natural World 01522 688868

White Post Farm Centre 01623 882977Mansfield Road, Farnsfield NG22 8HL

Woodside Wildlife & Falconry Park01522 754280

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Lincoln Hartsholme School 01522 683705Lincoln Leslie Manser 01522 688328Lincoln Manor Leas School 01522 681810Lincoln Mount Street School01522 527339Lincoln Saint Hugh’s School 01522 501137Lincoln St Faith’s School 01522 888988Lincoln St Peter School 01522 526280Lincoln The Lancaster 01522 685078Lincoln The Meadows 01522 721708Lincoln The Priory Witham 01522 882900Lincoln The Sir Francis Hill 01522 520359Lincoln Woodlands School 01522 683557Metheringham School 01526 320039Navenby Primary School 01522 810628Nettleham Infant School 01522 750964Nocton Community School 01526 320234North Hykeham Primary 01522 681417North Hykeham Fosse Way 01522 682020North Hykeham Ling Moor 01522 682602North Scarle Primary 01522 778724Potterhanworth Primary 01522 791031Reepham Primary 01522 750601Saxilby Primary 01522 702669

WINTER FUN AT BELTON HOUSE

Ride Play Café open daily from 10.30am

Meet Santa in the Stables

during December.

Christmas Carol Concerts.

Geo-caching in the Park.

Young Archaeologists Club.

Tracker Packs.

Step ‘Below Stairs’ to discover how Belton’s servants lived and worked.

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MidwifeChristine Harding 07941 376925

PilatesLadybugs Fitness 07587 246542

Baby SwimmingPuddle Ducks 01949 831322Classes in Lincoln, Boston, Grantham & NewarkInfant swimming classes have never been asfun as with Puddle Ducks. Thousands of babies& children nationwide enjoy our small,structured swimming classes every week;developing from water babies into confidentswimmers without even realising that they arelearning to swim.

Water Sprites 07890 295216Where Swimming begins! 0-3yrs. For details ofyour local class.

Parent & Toddler GroupsBumps to Babies 01522 569511 Lincoln Central Children’s Centre. St AndrewsClose, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7XTMondays 1.30pm -3.00pm with Yvette.Are you expecting a baby or have a baby under1? Join Yvette at this informal session to meetother Parents and share experiences.

PEEP Groups 01522 569511Baby Peep - Thursday:- 1.00pm – 3.00pm :-Lincoln Central with Holly and Yvette. Termtime only. Peer’s Early Education Partnership.(Peer’s is the school in which PEEP wasdeveloped). PEEP aims to promote awarenessof Children’s Early Learning and Developmentthrough making the most of everydayactivities. Please phone the Centre to askabout availability on.


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Offering:Antenatal Classes: 4 week course (1 hr per week)*Breastfeeding/Postnatal Support: Weekly 1/2 hr sessionsBaby Massage: 4 week course (1hr per week) One-to-one/Group: Appointments available in your homeGroup bookings: For bookings within your home, youwill receive a 20% discount for being the hostess (all other attendees pay in full). Gift Vouchers are available.*Those who have attended Antenatal Classes receive a 20%discount on Baby Massage Classes and free breastfeeding support within their own home for the first month.All provided by a qualified midwife.

All services are available every Thursday from 2pm-7pm at The Terrace, Grantham Street (above Café Portico) Lincoln, LN2 1BD.

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BabyBells 01522 72369Unit 3, The Green, Nettleham, Lincoln.BabyBells is multi-sensory play session aimedat 0-18 months. The sessions introduce babiesto toys that they will have endless fun with,such as lights, feathers, bubbles, tactile ballsand many more. The sessions are aimed atimproving sensory development, socialisationskills and mother-baby bonding. The sessionsare kept to a small number resulting in anintimate, caring and relaxed atmospherewhere everyone is fully involved. Both sessionsrun term time only. The sessions are aimed at0-18 months.

Bassingham and Carlton-Le-MoorlandToddler GroupBassingham Village Hall/ Carlton Le MoorlandVillage Hall. We are a friendly and welcomingparent run group of local Mum’s who meetalternative weeks at The Hammond Hall,Bassingham (1.30pm – 3.00pm) and Carlton-Le-

Moorland Village Hall (9.30–11.00) with ourchildren to chat and play. All this only £1.80.

BirthdaysSureStart Lincoln North Children’s Centre,Welbourn House, Welbourn Gardens, ErmineEast, Lincoln LN2 2DD. Why not come along toBirthdays, our parent and baby group.Run by our Midwife, Birthdays offers anopportunity to chat with other parents, getsupport and advice if you need it while yourbaby gets to socialise. Runs every Monday1.00pm to 3.00pm – throughout the year,including school holidays for parents andbabies up to 12 months old. No need to book –this is a free service.

Bracebridge Heath Parent, Baby andToddler GroupVillage Hall, Behind The Bull pub, BracebridgeHeath, Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2LDTuesdays 10.00am – 11.30am during term time.

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All welcome, £1.50 for one child or £2 perfamily. Refreshments included. See us onFacebook at: ‘Bracebridge Heath ToddlerGroup’

Chapel Lane Toddlers GroupMethodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, NorthHykeham, Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9QZWednesday: 9.45am – 11.30am open term timeonly. We cater for children up to the age of 5and costs £1.30 per session for one child and£1.50 for 2 or more children.

Chat & ChillSureStart Lincoln Central Children’s Centre, St.Andrews Close, Lincoln LN5 7XT. Fridays2.00pm – 3.00pm. All families with 0 – 1 yearolds welcome. Run by parents with HealthVisitor support as required. Informal, friendlyway to meet new friends.

Cheeky MonkeysFiskerton Village Hall, Fiskerton, LincolnLN34HW. Every Monday at Fiskerton VillageHall 9.30am – 11.30pm. £1.50 for first child,50p for any other children. Open all yearround including school holidays.

Dads Group 01522 569511Lincoln Central Children’s CentreSt Andrews Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN57XT. Saturday:- 10.30am -12.30pm. A fun playsession for dads, granddads, step-dads andchildren of all ages.

Diamond KidzBirchwood Community Hall (The Old BoilerHouse), Woodfield Avenue, Birchwood, LincolnLincolnshire LN6 0WE. 1.00pm – 2.30pmDiamond Kidz meets throughout term timeeach Wednesday. Ages 0 – 5 years and theircarers can enjoy toys, crafts, songs and storiestogether. Refreshments are provided. Costs£1.50 per family.

International Parents GroupAbbey Medical Practice, 95, Monks Road,Lincoln LN2 5HR. Mondays 2.00pm – 3.00pm(except public holidays). A SureStart group forfamilies of 0 – 4 year olds. Help with anyissues to enable families to settle to family lifein Lincoln. Informal and friendly.

Jellybeans Music – Learning throughMusical Play 01522 721750Waddington Children’s Centre, WaddingtonRedwood Primary School, Redwood Drive,Brant Road,Lincoln. LN5 9BN. 11.15am everyMonday (term time only). Jellybeans Music© isan opportunity for you and your child toexperiment with sound and to discover anddevelop new skills together. In a relaxed andsecure environment, we focus upon creativity,social & physical skills and the development oflanguage and all our sessions support the EarlyYears Foundation Stage Curriculum. Sessionsare very interactive and we encourage andrely on parents and carers to join in witheverything – why let the children have all thefun!! Classes run every Monday (term timeonly) (6mnths – 5yrs). Spaces are limited andmust be pre-booked. To book a place pleasering the Children’s Centre 0n 01522 721750Classes also at: North Hykeham,Washingborough, Witham St Hughes,

Kangaroo Coffee Mornings 01522 721750Waddington Children’s Centre, Redwood Drive,Brant Road, Lincoln LN5 9BN. 9.30am –11.00am (meet on either the first or secondThursday of the month). Please call the centrefor detail of the next date. A monthly coffeemorning for families who have had apremature or poorly baby. The group offersmutual encouragement, interesting sessionswith visiting speakers and a welcoming playfriendly space for the little ones. If your childhas had a stay in neonatal intensive care, thenfeel free to join us.

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LadybugsfitnessVarious Locations – see website for details.Ladybugsfitness offers fun exercise classes foryou and your little ones. little ones! Pleasevisit our website for more information on all ofour services and scheduled classes. Booking isrequired please.

Lincoln Mamas & Papas 01522-575745Baptist Church Parent and Toddler Group,Behind Tradex, Monks Road, Croft Street,Lincoln LN2 5AX. Tuesday mornings 9.30am to 11.15pm.

Lincoln Twins & More Club 01522 859296We are a Club set up for parents of multiplesrun by parents of multiples. We meet at eachother’s homes the second Tuesday of everymonth in the evening for an informal gettogether. We have day trips, picnics, BBQ’s,

Easter & Christmas parties etc for familieswith multiple births. We are not just for babies& toddlers, but for all ages. New membersalways welcome! Please note that we will notmeet during the month of January.For more information telephone

Lincolnshire Waldorf Parent & ChildGroupsChambers Farm Wood, Wragby Lincolnshire.A nurturing and inspiring group for parents/carers and children up to 5 years.Drawing on Rudolph Steiner’s understanding ofchild development, we aim to create anenvironment that is respectful of the needs ofyoung children and their parents.For information on our other groups visit us at:

Little DucklingsMethodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, North


Parenting & Family Adviceon a Friday afternoon. Both these groupscontinue to run and offer great opportunitiesfor fun and support for parents and theirchildren. For more information contact eitherBecki Caig 01522 694085 , Debbie Johnson01522 705385 or Kate Ruddock 01522810370

Our lady of lincoln ToddlersOur lady of Lincoln school, Laughton way,lincoln LN2 2HE. Monday afternoons 1.30-3.pmschool term time. Babies to five years £1.00 +20p each extra child. Drink and snackprovided.

PEEPBracebridge Community & Children’s Centre,Maple Street, Bracebridge, LincolnWednesdays 1.30pm – 3.00pmEarly education for families with children aged18 months to 3yrs- younger brothers andsisters are welcome to come too. Come andjoin in with play, singing and stories and find

Hykeham, Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9QZTuesdays 10.00 am – 11.30 amBabies – pre-school.

Little GemsCentral Methodist Church hall, 123 HighStreet, Lincoln LN5 7PR. Wednesdays 1.00pmtill 2.30 pm

Little StarsBridge Church, 107-115 Newark Road, LincolnLN5 8NQTerm time only from 10:30 am until 12 noon

Lucky DucksQueen’s Park School, Lincoln.Term-time Thursdays 9.30am to 11.00amIf you’re aged under 4yrs old and you want toplay, come and join us!

MATTs (Mums And Toddlers Together)St Georges Church, Doddington Road, LincolnLN6 7EP. First Thursday of every month from9.30am to 11.00am. Aimed towards babies andtoddlers but older children are also welcome.On the first Thursday of every month, some ofthe Mums from St Georges will be gettingtogether for a Play and Stay session in StGeorge’s Church. We would love other mumsto come and join us! Please note that this is anaddition to Family Life at St Georges and is notreplacing either the Tuesday Toddler Group inthe hall or the well established Toddler church

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NovemberWednesday 14th to Sunday 18th NovemberSeason’s GreetingsTheatre Royal – LincolnSeason’s Greetings is Sir Alan Aycbourn’s famouslyhilarious and touching comedy about a familyChristmas. Rich in recognizable characters,absurd situations and drama, it is also awonderful play of human observation. Season’sGreetings introduces us to various friends andrelatives who are celebrating Christmas withNeville and Belinda. Petty tensions begin to eruptthen squabbles break out and old feuds andgrudges emerge. For information on show timesand ticket prices, call the box office on01522 519999 or book online at:www.lincolntheatreroyal.com

Friday 16th NovemberChristmas Lights Switch OnMarshalls Yard – GainsboroughJoin us for the most spectacular event of the yearwhere you watch among thousands of other’sMarshall’s Yard light up for Christmas. A ChristmasCraft Market will be held along with the MoroccanChristmas Market all hosted by local radio stationLincs FM. Special guest Titan The Robot will bewowing the crowds with his singing, dancing andcarrying out other amazing acts for this robotwhich is unlike anything else on Earth.Also on the night, Santa may be paying a visit,there will be live singing and dancing, children’srides plus all the Christmas favourites on saleincluding roasted chestnuts, mulled wine andother scrummy treats.www.marshallsyard.co.uk

Friday 16th November – 23rd DecemberMoroccan Christmas Market Marshalls Yard – GainsboroughAn authentic Moroccan Christmas Market comes toMarshall’s Yard for the first time this Christmasfor five weeks! One of only five locations in theUK to host this market you will not get to visitanother market the same as this in the whole of

Lincolnshire! Among the wide range of exciting,unusual and colourful products for sale at themarket will be: Rugs, Candles, Ceramics andPottery, Metal Lamps, Brass, Copper and AlloyMetal Work, Paintings, Scarves, Leather Slippers,Bags and Belts, Saffron, Spices and Herbs,Woodwork, Carving and Furniture, WroughtIronwork, Jewellery, both Antique and Modern,Jewellery Boxes, both Wood and Metal, Mirrors,Tagines, Moroccan Tea Pots and Tea Glasses, ArganOil Beauty, Hair Care and Skin Care Products,Woven Blankets, Vellum Lamps, Moroccan Cakes,Pastries, Nuts and Sweets Products are allhandmade and specialist skills people fromMorocco will be demonstrating how they makethe products at the market. No two pieces arethe same. For a taste of Morocco and an uniqueChristmas gift visit Marshall’s Yard this Christmas!www.marshallsyard.co.uk

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th NovemberChristmas MarketTattershall Castle11.00am – 4.00pm. Come and pick up beautifulChristmas gifts from local crafts people and foodsuppliers. Free Entrywww.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershall

Saturday 17th NovemberThe Elves and the Shoemaker - TheatreHullabalooThe Terry O’Toole Theatre – North HykehamIn a new version by Mike Kenny. Once, there weretwo shoemakers who were very old and very poor,so poor they couldn’t even afford to buyChristmas presents for each other. Then oneChristmas Eve, as the snow drifted down outside,two little Elves decided to spread a little bit ofmagic and help! Live music, puppetry, physicalstorytelling and a bit of Elf magic combine to tellthis classic tale. Age Guide: A tale of magic andmischief for children aged 3 years+ and theirgrown-ups Running time: approx. 55 minutesTicket prices for all children’s theatre: £5,Family ticket (4 tickets) £18.00. Individual seasonticket (3 shows) £12.00, Family Season ticket (3shows/4 seats) £50.00www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

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What’s OnSaturday 17th NovemberPeppa Pig and GeorgeTwinlakes Family Theme park11am, 12noon, 2:10pm, 3:20pm, 4:30pmSee Peppa Pig and George: Located at theOutdoor Picnic Area (Near number 41 on the map)In the event of bad weather Peppa Pig and Georgewill be appearing in the Undercover picnic area(number 13 on the map) Location of Peppa Pigand George is subject to change please check theEvents Board for up to date information.All rides and attractions open as normal.Twinlakes Park reserves the right to cancel or cutshort any character appearance without priornotice. Please note – this is a free event includedin the admission charge to Twinlakes FamilyTheme Park.www.twinlakespark.co.uk

Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th NovemberChristmas Food & Craft MarketBelton House 11.00am. A perfect opportunity to buy beautiful handmadeChristmas gifts in a festive atmosphere withseasonal music and a traditional Mummers Play.Traditional Christmas lunch available in theStables Restaurant 12 noon – 2pm (counterservice). Normal admission charges apply.For more information: 01476 566166www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

Saturday 17th November – Sunday 6th JanuaryA Magical Winter WonderlandTwinlakes Family Theme parkMelton MowbrayDiscover a truly incredible experience asTwinlakes Family Theme Park is magicallytransformed into an enchanted WinterWonderland…! Dreams are discovered at the 70Acre all-weather Park, as its transformed into astunning illuminated whiteout with thousands ofstunning lights and twinkling snow scenes for atruly magical family experience. For more information please visit us at:www.twinlakespark.co.uk

Monday 19th NovemberThe New Youth Theatre Present – AnnieThe Palace Theatre – Newark 8.00pmAbandoned by her parents, little orphan Annie isleft with only a broken locket and a promise thatthey will be back to get her. Chosen to spendChristmas with one of America’s richest men,Oliver Warbucks, Annie is delighted when hedecides to help her search. Tickets £8, £7concessions. Call the Box Office on: 01636 655755 www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Tuesday 20th NovemberThe New Youth Theatre Present – Aladin JrThe Palace Theatre – Newark 8.00pmAll of your favourite characters are here in thisNew Youth Theatre adaptation of the Disney hitincluding Aladdin, Jasmine and of course theGenie. Filled with magic mahem and flying carpetrides, audience’s spirits will soar withexcitement. Tickets £8, £7 concessions. To bookcall the Box Office on 01636 655755 or visit us at:www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/palacetheatre

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Thursday 22nd NovemberChristmas Lights Switch On – LincolnLincoln High Street & St Mark’sThis year the Christmas lights will be switched onboth in St. Marks and on High Street.Lincs FM will compere the stage in St. Marks from5pm until 7pm with Panto stars from the Drill Hallproduction of Peter Pan. The action begins onHigh Street outside St. Benedict’s from 6pm.Thelights will be switched on by Olympic and formerOlympic athletes.

Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th NovemberChristmas Craft FairGainsborough Old HallThe annual Victorian themed craft fair is aspopular as ever. The fire will be lit in theMedieval Kitchen and Lady Burgh’s special punchwill be flowing! Entry £1.www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall

Saturday 24th NovemberLantern WorkshopBelton House – Grantham12.30pm – 3.00pm. Drop in sessions In theDiscovery Centre. £3 for materials.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

Saturday 24th NovemberLantern Procession & CarolsBelton House – Grantham3.30pm – 4.30pm approxWith Oasby Village Singers & SantaBring along a lantern or torch and join us on thisfestive occasion. Please dress warmly with robustfootwear! We gather around the Christmas Tree inthe Stableyard, then process around the garden,arriving back at the tree at approximately 4.15pmfor a final carol or two.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

Saturday 24th NovemberChristmas begins with Ben and HollyWhite Post Farm – Farnsfield, NewarkAppearances throughout the day. To kick off thecelebrations we will be joined by Ben and Hollyfrom Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. Ben the Elfand Holly the Fairy will be appearing at intervals

throughout the day so be sure to pop down themeet them. We will of course be having ourBreakfast with Ben & Holly Package so give us acall to make sure you get a place. The usual priceof £17 each applies and includes farm admission,breakfast, goody bags and animal food. It will bea day full of fun as Santa is also arriving andsettling in to his magical Walk-through Grotto forthe festive season. Join us for a crackingChristmas down on the Farm, or give us a call ifyou have any questions – Tel: 01623 882977www.whitepostfarmcentre.co.uk

Saturday 24th – Sunday 6th JanuaryThe Christmas ExperienceWheelgate All Action Theme Park – Farnsfield,NewarkJoin us for the our Magical Christmas Experienceat Wheelgate, the best value family day outever!! Discover a truly incredible experience asWheelgate Adventure Park, near Sherwood Forest,is magically transformed into an enchantedChristmas Experience! For more informationplease visit us at:www.wheelgatepark.com

Sunday 25th NovemberA Woodland WanderSkellingthorpe old woodJoin Woodland expert Steve Donagain for awander around this ancient woodland to find outmore about the native trees and woodlandmanagement. For more information tel: 01522688868 or visit is at:www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk

Sunday 25th NovemberGainsborough Christmas Charity MarketStarts at 10:00 amA fun day out for all the family with freeentertainment including face painters, rides,jugglers and music . Approx 50 charity stalls ,craft and trade as well as catering for when thosehunger pangs hit.

Tuesday 27th NovemberA Christmas Carol Ballet – The Perfect Tale ForChristmas


What’s OnThe Palace theatre – Newark 7.30pmGet into the Christmas Spirit with Ballet TheatreUK as they take you on a magical trip through thestreets of Dickensian London.Join EbenezerScrooge on his journey as he is visited by mysticalghosts, trying to show him the true meaning ofChristmas. Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and TinyTim and other favourite characters tell this storyfilled with joy, laughter and heartbreakingmoments as this production combines traditionalballet with captivating theatre performed to abeautiful score. Tickets £20.50, £19 concessions,£18.50 Friends of the Palace, £14.50 children.To book call the Box office on 01636 655755 orvisit us see us at:www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/palacetheatre

December 2012Saturday 1st DecemberBreakfast With SantaTwinlakes Family Theme Park – Melton MowbrayLimited availability 1st, 9th, 15th and 21stDecember only. Join Santa and his Elves for abreakfast feast at Twinlakes Winter Wonderlandthis December to add that extra special magic toyour child’s Christmas. Join Santa and his elvesfor a yummy breakfast, heaps of fun and if you’vebeen good all year a special gift to take home!PLUS exclusive entry to Twinlakes WinterWonderland ! Includes Breakfast 8.30am – 10am,Theme Park 10am until close. Package includes:Accompanying adults only £15.50 (£5.50 with anAnnual Pass) will receive unlimited free teas andcoffees plus mince pies! (Add a bacon or sausagesandwich, only £2.50)www.twinlakespark.co.uk

Saturday 1st December (First 3 weekends of December)Santa’s GrottoTattershall Castle 11am – 3.00pmVisit Santa Claus in his grotto in the castle – and ifyou have been good – receive a present.£3 per child. Normal admission charges apply.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershall

Saturdays 1st & 8th DecemberCarols in the Marble HallBelton House – Grantham6.15 for 6.30pm – 8.15pm (approx)Enjoy festive music in 17th century splendourwith mulled wine & mince pies ‘below stairs’ inthe interval.Parking in the Stableyard – pleasebring a torch. Please dress warmly with robustfootwear. We regret no wheelchair access for thisevent. Booking essential: Adult: £9.50; Child: £5* (*incl Santa gift) Tel 01476 566116www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

Saturdays & Sundays: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th DecemberSanta in the StablesBelton House – Grantham12 noon – 3.00pm. Meet up in the Stables by theHerb Garden. Normal Grounds Admission + £3.50(incl gift)www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

Saturday 1st – Sunday 30th DecemberLincoln Ice Rink - City SquareLincoln Ice Rink returns to City Square for fourweeks throughout December. Opening from 10amtill 9pm daily with sessions starting on the hourlasting 45 minutes. Last session starts at 8pm.Please note that the rink will be closed onChristmas Day and Boxing Day

Saturdays 1st December – Sunday 6th JanuaryHolly & Ivy Festive Favourites Family Fun TrailBelton House – Grantham 10.30am – 3.00pmName festive tunes as you explore the Garden!£1.50 per trailwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

Sunday 2nd DecemberTree Dressing – Hartsholme Country Park1.00pm to 3.00pm. It’s Tree Dressing Day!! Treesare special because they provide food, shelter,medicine and the air we breathe. So join the Parkrangers as part of National Tree Week, on thisart/ craft day and decorate a Hartsholme tree.There is a charge of £3.30 per child for this eventand booking is essential. All children must be

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accompanied by an adult. There are toilets andrefreshments at the park. Meet at 1pm inside theVisitors Centre, Hartsholme Country Park,Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EYFor further details Call Park Rangers atHartsholme Country park on 01522 873577

Sunday 2nd DecemberBreakfast with SantaWheelgate All Action Theme park – Farnsfield,Newark. Limted availability 2nd, 8th, 16th and22nd December only. Join Santa and his Elves fora breakfast feast at the Wheelgate ChristmasExperience this December to add that extraspecial magic to your child’s Christmas. JoinSanta and his elves for a yummy breakfast, heapsof fun and if you’ve been good all year a specialgift to take home! PLUS exclusive entry to theWheelgate Christmas Experience! £21.99 per child(£9.99 with an Annual Pass or under 95cms).Accompanying adults only £13.50 (£5.50 with anAnnual Pass). For more information visit us at:www.wheelgatepark.com

Thursday 6th DecemberToddlers Christmas Lunch with SantaFun Farm – North Hykeham 11.00am – 2.00pmTraditional Christmas meal, present from Santa,unlimited play on our massive play equipment.£7.00 per child. Free entry for all adults andunder 1′s. Limited spaces available. Book early toavoid disappointment. Tel: 01522 695553

Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th DecemberSwedish Christmas MarketSt Mark’s Shopping CentreThe St Marks area will be transformed into a miniStockholm, with fairytale red and white woodenstalls laden with all manner of goodies, fromtraditional Nordic foods and drink to craft items.The Market will be complemented by an excitingSwedish Santa’s Grotto, which will be found in thegarden at St Marks, which can be visited byfamilies from December 6th right through untilDecember 23rd. The Grotto will be open from10.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Saturday and from10.00am – 4.00pm Sunday.

Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th DecemberLincoln Christmas MarketThe Castle plays host to the heart of theChristmas Market, with festive stalls, crafts, gifts,food and drink.www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle

Friday 7th DecemberVictorian Workhouse ChristmasThe Workhouse – Southwell 5.00pm – 8.00pmAlthough The Workhouse will close for the seasonon Sunday 28 October the staff and paupers willbe opening the doors to celebrate a VictorianWorkhouse Christmas for an evening of carolsinging and storytelling. Booking and pre-paymentis essential, please call 01636 817260 and ticketscost £3.50, children free.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/workhouse-southwell

Friday 7th December – Sunday 13th JanuaryDick Whittington - Lincoln Theatre RoyalLincoln Theatre Royal are proud to present DICKWHITTINGTON as our 2012 – 2013 ChristmasPantomime. Starring Lincoln’s favourite comedyduo, Cannon and Ball! Times Vary. Contact theBox Office for further details: 01522 519999

Friday 7th – Monday 24th DecemberThe Wizard of Oz – The Lincoln Company LPACSee website for performance times – Duration 2hours (interval). When Dorothy and her pet dogToto are whisked away to the wonderful andstrange land of Oz she’ll need all the help she canget from new friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lionto reach the Emerald. City and fi nd her way backhome. Age 5+. Early Bird Family Ticket Offer –book and pay by 1st October 2012 £20 (4 people –max 2 adults) More information visit us at:www.lpac.com

Saturday 8th DecemberListen Make & CreateThe National Centre for Craft & Design1.00pm -3.00pm. Kirsty Mead from RhubarbTheatre is a professional storyteller who combinesstorytelling, music, movement and making withinher fun interactive sessions. Each creative


What’s Onworkshop will start with a story and end withevery child having created something to takehome and enjoy. £5 per person (children 4-8 yearsand families). Navigation Wharf, Carre Street,Sleaford, Lincolnshire. NG34 7TW

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th DecemberVictorian ChristmasMuseum of Lincolnshire Life. 10.00am – 4.00pmJoin a host of Victorian Characters as theyprepare for the festive season in the Museum’spopular living history event. Last entry 3.30pmwww.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

Saturday 8th & Saturday 15th DecemberFestive Feasts in Sherwood ForestEnjoy an evening of traditional hog roasting andfine festive merriment with music and Ceilidhdancing until midnight at the home of RobinHood. medieval dress encouraged! Adults £25,Children £13. For more information and to bookcall 01623 821322 or visitwww.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/sherwoodforest

Sunday 9th DecemberTree Dressing, Lollycocks Field – SleafordUse natural resources to make tree dressings todecorate your home- why not use just a bit ofsparkle too! For mor information tel: 01522688868

Wednesday 12th December – 2nd JanuaryPeter Pan - The Lincoln Drill HallOur spectacular Panto packed with adventure,jokes, songs and oodles of magical fairy dust.!Fun for all the family! For more information,contact the box office on 01522 873894 or visit us www.lincolndrillhall.com

Wednesday 12th December – 6th JanuaryBeauty and The Beast 2012-13The Palace Theatre – NewarkVisit us online for show performances and ticketprices. Our production again features somethingof a star turn this year, with both comic legendBernie Clifton and soap and sitcom star JohnPickard playing alongside each other, amid adazzling stage set. There are a wide range of

options for various shows in terms of times, datesand prices; please see the table of performancesbelow. But don’t forget to book your tickets earlyto avoid disappointment.www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Thursday 13th DecemberReindeer ParadeStarting at 6.00pm from the Bailgate.The Reindeer Parade will be making its way downto Castle Hill and Steep Hill and finishes at theCornhill. During the Parade, we will of coursehave Santa Claus riding on his sleigh pulled byCairngorm reindeers.

Friday 14th & Saturday 15th DecemberCarols in the Marble HallBelton House – Grantham6.15 for 6.30pm – 8.15pm (approx)Enjoy festive music in 17th century splendourwith mulled wine & mince pies ‘below stairs’ inthe interval. Parking in the Stableyard – pleasebring a torch. Please dress warmly with robustfootwear. We regret no wheelchair access for thisevent. Booking essential: Adult: £9.50; Child: £5*(*incl Santa gift) Tel 01476 566116www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

Friday 14th – Monday 17th DecemberThe Journey - Lincoln Castle6.00pm – 8.00pm. Heart-warming performance ofthe nativity story. Limited number of ticketsavailable at: Goodies sweet Shop, 5, the Strait,Lincoln. Tel: 01522 525307

Saturday 15th December StickmanStory Book Days. 10.00am – 3.00pmWill Stickman get home to his stick lady love forChristmas? Come and make your own Stickman,gifts, cards and decorations and help recreateStickman’s and Father Christmas’ adventures!Suitable 4-7 years. £22 per child. Unit 5, 22 TheGreen, Nettleham, Lincoln LN2 2NRwww.storybookdays.co.uk

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Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th DecemberVictorian Christmas at the VillageThe Village Church Farm – SkegnessA step back in time to a simpler time -RoastedChestnuts, Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and muchmore. Visit Father Christmas and the ChristmasMarket. Church Road South, Skegness PE25 2HFTel:01754 766658www.churchfarmvillage.org.uk

Sunday 16th DecemberThe Selfish Giant – Sea Legs Puppet TheatreThe Terry O’Toole Theatre – North Hykeham3.00pm. Every Christmas we bring you a delightfulfestive treat for all the family! This year we aredelighted to welcome back Sea Legs PuppetTheatre with the story of The Selfish Giant. Sincebuilding a wall to keep the children out of hisgarden, the only visitors the Selfish Giant gets areLady Snow and her friends. One morning he hearsthe most beautiful music coming from hisbedroom window and is delighted with the sightthat greets him. Age Guide: For children age 3+and their families Running time: 45 minutes + 15minutes “Meet the Puppets” aftershowTicket prices for all children’s theatre: £5,Family ticket (4 tickets) £18.00. Individual seasonticket (3 shows) £12.00, Family Season ticket (3shows/4 seats) £50.00www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk

Thursday 20th DecemberDutch Lantern ParadeStarting at Lincoln CornhillThis year the children from Westgate Academywill participate in the Lantern Parade, leavingfrom the Cornhill at 6pm and going all the way upSteep Hill carrying paper lanterns. They willarrive in Castle Hill around 6.30pm for a nativityand carol service.

Friday 21st DecemberChristmas Crafts – Hartsholme Country Park1.00pm to 3.00pm. Come and join us for ourChristmas craft event and make decorations outof all sorts of materials in time for the big day!There is a charge of £3.30 per child for this eventand booking is essential. All children must be

accompanied by an adult. There are toilets andrefreshments at the park. Meet at 1pm inside theVisitors Centre, Hartsholme Country Park,Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EYFor further details Call Park Rangers atHartsholme Country park on 01522 873577

January 2013Friday 4th JanuaryClay CreationsHartsholme Country Park - 1.00pm to 3.00pmTake a walk around Hartsholme Country Park withthe Rangers and try to spot some of the wildlifethat lives at the park. Whilst on your travelsacquire natural products to enhance your claymodel and recreate the things you have seen.There is a charge of £3.30 per child for this eventand booking is essential. All children must beaccompanied by an adult. There are toilets andrefreshments at the park. Location Meet at 1pminside the Visitors Centre, Hartsholme CountryPark, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EYFor further details call the Park Rangers atHartsholme Country park on 01522 873577

Friday 4th January 2013 The Lion The Witch and the WardrobeStory Book Days 10.00am – 3.00pmThis day will be full of magic and wonder. Whatwill we find through the wardrobe? Will wemanage to defeat the wicked Witch? We will playgames, make lions and Turkish delight.Suitable 6 – 11 years. £22 per child.Unit 5, 22 The Green, Nettleham, Lincoln LN2 2NRwww.storybookdays.co.uk

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www.mollysguide.co.uk


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