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George Brozych is a 40 year old married man with 4 children and 5 stepchildren. He is the owner of a small and fairly new shop in Grimsby called Anglers & Danglers Bait and Tackle.
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‘Together we can make a difference.’ Anglers & Danglers Charity Journey

Saturday at Market Rasen is a big day for racecourse ambassador Sean Bowen as well as for his father Peter and brother James. Here is his latest blog...
Lifestyle

Saturday at Market Rasen as told by racecourse ambassador Sean Bowen

The Hildreds Shopping Centre in Skegness is celebrating record visitor figures this year. From January to end of June, the centre attracted 1,916,985 shoppers to the centre, an increase of 3.4% compared to the same period in 2016.
Lifestyle

Half year footfall success at The Hildreds

When the heat gets too hot to handle, make a beeline for one of these great ice cream parlours in the county. With an already hot start to the summer of 2017, there are sure to be more heatwaves on the horizon.
Lifestyle

The Best Ice Cream in Lincolnshire

There are exciting new plans that would see one of the biggest ever JCB young driver zones including a large truck for pedal diggers, a huge JCB slide and scaffold themed climbing frames.
Lifestyle

Plans for £1 million Diggerland style play centre

New Sea View Street bar The Counting House has cracked the code with its unique new way to treat VIP guests – dining out inside a renovated bank safe.
Lifestyle

The Counting House bar replaces bank in Sea View Street, Cleethorpes

Organisers of one of Lincolnshire’s most eagerly anticipated new events have bagged two familiar voices from the aviation scene to welcome spectators and guide them through the jam-packed programme of the inaugural Scampton Airshow.
Lifestyle

New airshow lands seasoned commentators

Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival has announced that renowned British Actor Tim McInnerny will narrate a special concert on Sunday 30 July as part of this year’s festival.
Lifestyle

Film and television star Tim McInnerny to narrate new production at Gainsborough Old Hall

The Red Arrows’ 2017 display season is now officially underway after the team was formally awarded its Public Display Authority (PDA) on 31st May.
Lifestyle

The Red Arrows get go ahead to start 2017 season

Lincoln Cathedral is now offering people the chance to adopt a piece of their stained glass windows.
Lifestyle

Support Lincoln Cathedral by adopting part of a stained glass window

The countdown is on for the newly built venue in Skegness to open its doors with the final touches being put in place over the coming weeks.
Lifestyle

New open plan pizza kitchen restaurant and pub in Skegness

Would-be Tarzans and Janes could be enjoying swinging times early next year at Normanby hall Country Park – after plans for a Go Ape adventure park were officially tabled.
Lifestyle

North Lincolnshire Go Ape plans in full swing

One of the most successful American-themed restaurants in northern Lincolnshire is launching its new menu after winning a regional award.
Lifestyle

Best Place To Eat award to The Ranch in Louth

Off-duty RNLI lifeguard helps an unconscious man in Skegness
Lifestyle

Off-duty RNLI lifeguard helps an unconscious man in Skegness

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

Ingoldmells theme park, Fantasy Island, is reopening its gates on Saturday 18th March following a huge investment of £3 million that has been spent on new rides and attractions.
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Fantasy Island set to reopen after £3 million investment

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Skegness is known for its rich marine life, with its waters home to porpoises, jellyfish, starfish and even sperm whales last year – and now they can add sharks to the list!
Lifestyle

Skegness Aquarium breeds its first sharks!

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

From the glitz and glamour of a 1930’s Christmas at Belton House to the evergreen garlands of a medieval yuletide at Tattershall Castle, visitors to National Trust places in Lincolnshire can step back in time and discover the magic of Christmases gone by.
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Step back in time with the National Trust this Christmas

The Cisca Saltpipe® is a natural dry salt inhaler that provides a simple and natural way to make a real difference to your respiratory health, helping you to breathe easier, alleviate sneezing, coughing and shortness of breath.
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Portable Speleotherapy for Winter Coughs and Colds

North Lincolnshire Council can now reveal that the proposed £350,000 visitor centre at Bottesford Beck will be called Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe Education and Visitor Centre.
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£350,000 Bottesford Beck visitor centre name revealed

The Mariners Trust have donated £500 to Lincs Inspire Library Service to support our work with the Sporting Memories group at Waltham Library.
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Mariners Trust support Sporting Memories group

Lincolnshire Tourism & Heritage Sites Nominated for Prestigious Countywide Awards
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Lincolnshire tourism & heritage sites nominated for prestigious Countywide Awards

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Grimsby’s Corporation Road Bridge to close for repairsGrimsby’s Corporation Road Bridge to close for repairs
Peter Clark – New Mayor of North LincolnshirePeter Clark – New Mayor of North Lincolnshire
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It’s Ride to Work WeekIt’s Ride to Work Week
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
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High Street Award winners announcedHigh Street Award winners announced
Council urges people to dispose of their waste correctlyCouncil urges people to dispose of their waste correctly
New council leader to be electedNew council leader to be elected
Recycling advice on hand – Tuesday 6 DecRecycling advice on hand – Tuesday 6 Dec
New road markings to improve road safety outside Brigg PrimaryNew road markings to improve road safety outside Brigg Primary
Don’t leave gifts and valuables on display this ChristmasDon’t leave gifts and valuables on display this Christmas
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New pay and display parking machine roll-out completeNew pay and display parking machine roll-out complete
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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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