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Thousands of new homes and jobs are predicted to be created as part of multi-million pound Grimsby regeneration plans.
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Grimsby Regeneration Plans

As part of their £10 million investment Butlins is planning to open a new restaurant in time for summer next year.
Business

Butlins Skegness to open new £1.2m restaurant

The second 'Lincoln Loves Kids' brochure is launching at the Lincolnshire Show after the pilot project smashed its targets last year.
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‘Lincoln Loves Kids’ launches at Lincolnshire Show

Virgin Trains say that Grantham customers can look forward to an extra 11 services on its east coast line on Saturdays.
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Grantham passengers to get 11 more Virgin Trains services to London on Saturdays

The Waltham Tea Gardens has re-opened after undergoing a fantastic refurbishment that staff hope will bring the premises into the modern era.
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Waltham Tea Gardens Refurbishment

Funding given to farms across the country to help protect nature and wildlife could be lost after Brexit unless the next government acts.
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Lincolnshire farmers could lose £128 million when we leave the EU

Visitors to The Hildreds Shopping Centre can enjoy a colourful display of hanging baskets and attractive flower containers around the centre this summer all of which have been grown with the help of food waste.
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It’s ‘Blooming Marvellous’ at The Hildreds!

Lincolnshire building and civil engineering company Britcon has completed two further multi million pound new concept stores for Lidl in Newark and Mablethorpe.
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Britcon Completes ‘Lidl of The Future Stores

Plans for a proposed new leisure development costing more than £20m in Grimsby will be unveiled at a public consultation at Freshney Place Shopping Centre next week.
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Public consultation announced for £20m Freshney Place development

CHILDREN can learn about cheese making and where milk comes from with a specialist demo from one of Lincolnshire’s popular family-led dairy farmers next month.
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Cheesemaking Demo from one of Country’s Producers at Show

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Local Growth Minister to Visit New University Developments

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New briefing series looks ahead to the future of farming

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Young Farmers To Paint Picture Of Industry At Conference

Staff and students at the Grimsby Institute are celebrating after scooping the Leading Light Award at the national Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards.
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Grimsby Institute honoured as a Leading Light in Further Education

Talented artists from across the UK are now busy painting their selected designs onto the life-sized Knight sculptures across the city, as part of the eagerly awaited Lincoln Knights’ Trail – a major Lincoln attraction for 2017.
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The Lincoln Knights’ Trail put in the picture – public painting commences as artists bring their creations to life

Market Rasen Racecourse today welcomed its new Chairman as racing got under way for the first time in 2017.
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New Chairman for Lincolnshire’s racecourse

Christopher Dunphy Ecclesiastical in partnership with DRU, the gas wall heater manufacturer, has installed a new set of gas heaters and heating control system at the historic St Peter’s Church in Norton Disney, Lincolnshire.
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Dunphy and DRU join forces to install new heating system at historic rural church

The Orders of St John Care Trust recently held its annual Trust Awards ceremony, recognising five care workers in Lincolnshire for their dedication, hard work and exceptional achievements.
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Lincolnshire care workers commended for excellence

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Dean Cross as General Manager at the Waterside Shopping Centre, Lincoln’s premier indoor retail shopping destination on behalf of landlord Tesco Pension Fund.
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Waterside Shopping Centre Appoints New General Manager

Celebrations have taken place to mark the completion of a new village hall in Toft Newton, Lincolnshire.
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Community hub in Toft Newton officially opens its doors

After finding that traditional child reigns were not cutting it for their sports-loving family, an entrepreneurial mum of two and her husband have created the Hobbledehoo; an innovative harness specially designed for active children and families.
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Lincolnshire entrepreneuers come to the rescue of families with active toddlers

Award-winning British baby and children’s skin and haircare brand, Childs Farm, today announces its arrival in Asda, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains.
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Childs Farm launch in Asda

The stately hotel in Grimsby, Healing Manor Hotel has been reluctantly put up for sale by its owner for almost £3 million.
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Healing Manor up for sale

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Peter Clark – New Mayor of North LincolnshirePeter Clark – New Mayor of North Lincolnshire
Partnership shortlisted for top planning awardPartnership shortlisted for top planning award
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Footpath upgrade for CleethorpesFootpath upgrade for Cleethorpes
Council sets a budget for growth and sustainabilityCouncil sets a budget for growth and sustainability
Plans for the region’s first Go Ape in North LincolnshirePlans for the region’s first Go Ape in North Lincolnshire
Tidal surge round upTidal surge round up
Pedestrian crossing upgradesPedestrian crossing upgrades
Heroes wanted for Great British Spring CleanHeroes wanted for Great British Spring Clean
High Street Award winners announcedHigh Street Award winners announced
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2017 Events Calendar

There is so much going on around Lincolnshire throughout the year, and we have a complete listing available on our calendar.

UPCOMING EVENTS

july, 2017

Doddington, Lincoln, LN6 4RU
23jul - 28jul 2311:00 amjul 2823 - 28 Jul 17 - Summer of ImaginationSummer of Imagination

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“Logic will get you from A to B”, said Albert Einstein, “Imagination will take you everywhere else.” Discover secret places and innovative activities during ‘Summer of Imagination’ which will take you [...]

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“Logic will get you from A to B”, said Albert Einstein, “Imagination will take you everywhere else.”

Discover secret places and innovative activities during ‘Summer of Imagination’ which will take you into the far reaches of your creativity, unfolding ideas, fun and enjoyment.

An inspiring programme of residencies by artists along with a range of creative activities and workshops has been put together to help visitors discover their inventive and artistic side. For those who wish to dream and ponder inside the limitless boundaries of their own thoughts, there will be much to ponder…

Children will also discover outdoor displays which open fairy doors on their imaginations; who knows, their adult companions may join them on their child-like exploration and perhaps surprise a unicorn during their visit.

Expect not only the joyful, the beautiful, the imaginative and the thought-provoking but also something for everyone.

Daily, 23 July – 03 Sept (excl. Saturdays), 11am – 4.30pm

Garden admission applies

Time

23 (Sunday) 11:00 am - 28 (Friday) 4:30 pm

Location

Doddington Hall

Doddington, Lincoln, LN6 4RU

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Peterborough, Stamford PE9 3JY
26jul - 30All Day26 - 30 Jul 17 - Burghley House Film FestivalFive days and nights of amazing films

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This exciting event returns this year to Burghley House in Stamford, with five days and nights of amazing films alongside their Best of British BBQ. The films showing at the festival [...]

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This exciting event returns this year to Burghley House in Stamford, with five days and nights of amazing films alongside their Best of British BBQ.

The films showing at the festival range from ratings of U to 15 including, The Jungle Book, Bridget Jones’s Baby, Moana, La La Land and Alice in Wonderland.

There is something for every age group at this festival with daytime and evening sessions available and children of 3 years or under attend free of charge.

There is also a delicious local BBQ with refreshing drinks with The Orangery Restaurant open as usual during summer screenings.

Deckchairs are available for hire and you can even become a Friend of Burghley to gain free access to all of the films.

Time

26 (Wednesday) - 30 (Sunday)

Location

Burghley House

Peterborough, Stamford PE9 3JY

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Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9NT
27jul10:00 am- 10:00 am27 Jul 17 - Exotic Animal EncounterA variety of creatures

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Tony Butler and his exotic animal collection will be joining us for the day. Its a chance to meet and learn about a variety of creatures, including lizards, insects and birds. Thursday [...]

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Tony Butler and his exotic animal collection will be joining us for the day.

Its a chance to meet and learn about a variety of creatures, including lizards, insects and birds.
Thursday 27th July 10am – 4pm at our Lincoln Centre

Time

(Thursday) 10:00 am - 10:00 am

Location

Pennells Garden Centre

Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9NT

Organizer

Hall Grounds, Eastgate, Heckington, NG34 9RD
29jul - 30jul 2910:00 amjul 3029 - 30 Jul 17 - Heckington ShowLargest village show in England

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The largest village show in England is returning for its 150th year at Heckington Showground. It combines the intimacy of [...]

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The largest village show in England is returning for its 150th year at Heckington Showground.
It combines the intimacy of a village show with the expectation of the national stage.
It is a true family day out and a perfect summer occasion for you and your family to take part in an event that will keep everyone happy.
There are dance and cyclist events with monster trucks, show jumping, livestock parades and vintage tractor drives with a performance from the Red Devils Parachute Display Team.
Take a picnic or sample the food from one of the outlets and sit back and enjoy the entertainment that will be fun for all of the family.

Time

29 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 30 (Sunday) 5:00 pm

Location

Heckington Showground

Hall Grounds, Eastgate, Heckington, NG34 9RD

Organizer

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Doddington, Lincoln, LN6 4RU
30jul - 2augjul 3010:00 amaug 230 Jul - 2 Aug 17 - Art Walk WorkshopJoin Linda Gordon for a Walking Art Workshop

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Environmental artist, Linda Gordon will be our artist in residence from 30 July – 3 August during Summer of Imagination. Over the course of the week Linda will create a [...]

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Environmental artist, Linda Gordon will be our artist in residence from 30 July – 3 August during Summer of Imagination. Over the course of the week Linda will create a work of Land Art, tuning in to the beautiful surroundings and the endless transformations of nature and you are welcome to watch and chat to Linda throughout. Linda will also be running special Walking Art Workshops during her residency, places are limited so make sure to book your place…

Walking Art Workshops

Join Linda Gordon for a Walking Art Workshop and explore and be inspired by the beauty and harmony of the surrounding landscapes. Try out different creative approaches as you pass by, this could be making small ephemeral Land Art works, writing notes or poems, listening to readings, short observation exercises, sketching or taking photos. Or it could be simply relaxing, and just taking in the inspiration all around.

The walks start off in the mystery and magic around the ancient chestnut trees, the turf maze and the Temple of the Winds then moving across the Parkland to explore the woods and returning again to finish near the gardens.

Sunday 30 July, 10am – 12.30pm
Monday 31 July, 10am – 12.30pm
Wednesday 2 August, 10am – 12.30pm

Group Art Walks

These walks are more suitable for families. They are focused on exploring the immediate surroundings together, collecting materials from the ground as we go (leaves, grasses, small stones, twigs, feathers etc) with a view to creating a large piece of Land Art.

Sunday 30 July, 2pm – 4.30pm
Monday 31 July, 2pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday 2 August, 2pm – 4.30pm

Adult £20, Child £10 (Includes garden admission).
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Numbers are limited to 15 people max per walk. Click the ticket link to book tickets online.

Time

July 30 (Sunday) 10:00 am - August 2 (Wednesday) 4:30 pm

Location

Doddington Hall

Doddington, Lincoln, LN6 4RU

Organizer

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