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The Motorhome Season Finale
From: Gretta Ryan – 01778 391117
Email: grettar@warnersgroup.co.uk
The Motorhome Show, Season Finale
The Motorhome Show, Season Finale will take place at the Lincolnshire Showground on 25th – 27th September. This event will showcase the best there is to see in British, European and American motorhomes on one site along with all the necessary accessories to make your motorhome or caravan a home from home
Historically the last show in the season offers good incentives to purchase that dream motorhome or must have accessory and this year will be no different.
We are also delighted to offer our visitors a FREE* copy of THE MMM REALLY USEFUL MOTORHOME BOOK worth £14.99 which is designed to help newcomers and existing motorhome owners alike get more out of their van by providing informative answers to the most common questions like
• How much payload can I carry?
• Which motorhome is right for me?
• Can I tow a car?
• Do I need to downsize?
• What do I need for touring Europe?
• Is it safe to wildcamp?
As well as guiding newcomers through the complex process of finding and purchasing a motorhome which meets their needs, The MMM Really Useful Motorhome Book is packed with hints and tips on making life on the road that little bit easier!
*Terms and Conditions apply
Lincoln has always been associated with music and we have planned an entertainment-packed weekend with a strong line-up of artists covering most tastes in music.
Thursday Evening
Hall A - Tribute Night with The Beatles Experience, Andrew James – a tribute to Phil Collins and Keenie Simon a tribute to Errol Brown.
Hall B – Music from The Cufflinks and Notown without Motown.
Friday Evening
Hall A – 60’s night with The Fourmost and The Birthday Boys
Hall B – 50’s night with Craig Douglas & John Leyton
The Barn – Country Music with Cajun Moon
Saturday Evening
Hall A – Celebration of 50 years of Motown with Sounds of the Four Tops, Moni Tivony, a tribute to Lionel Richie and Roy Hemmings Dictionary of Soul. This is a ticket only event and tickets can be pre-booked at £9.00 per adult and £2.00 per child. Non-booked tickets (if available) will be £11.00 per adults and £4.00 per child.
Hall B – Dance to music from the Swingcommanders and Next Move
The Barn – country music with Gary Perkins & the Breeze
Sunday Evening
Hall A – Dance the night away with music from The Ivy League and The Boys Next Door
Hall B – Enjoy the C’mon Everybody Show and Notown without Motown.
Camping On Site
You can make the most of your visit to the show by enjoying a weekend break camping on-site, good camping facilities are available and all types of units are welcome. Your camping rate depends on your arrival day, pre-booked discounted rates are Thurs-Mon £41, Fri-Mon £38, Sat-Mon £35. Prices are based on up to two adults and up to three children in each unit. Additional adults 15 yrs+ are an additional £12 each. All vans must be off site by 12 noon on Monday 28th September. Your camping fee includes unlimited access to the exhibition area throughout your stay. Pre-booking for the show closes at 9.00am on 4th September. Non-booked admission to the show will cost Thurs £46, Friday £43 and Saturday £40.
Day Visitors
If you can’t manage to join us for the whole weekend, you can still visit the show for the day. Admission rates are adult £6.50 and child (5-14) £2.00. This includes FREE parking and a FREE Showguide. The exhibition opens daily at 9.30am closing at 5pm on Friday, 5.30pm on Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday.
How to Book
Call 01778 391123 (Mon-Fri 9am -5pm) for a booking form or visit www.themotorhomeshow.co.uk where you can book your camping pitch, find out more about the entertainment and see a list of exhibitors.
Quotes From HRH and Society Officers
Quotes from the public speech by HRH The Princess Royal:
“Congratulations to all involved in creating this new building.
“The history of this county has been important in defining what we mean by sustainability, and it is set to play a great role in explaining what sustainability means for the future.
“This is a truly original building, one for everyone here in Lincolnshire and I hope that all of you will use it as much as possible. “
Quotes from the radio interview by HRH The Princess Royal:
On the subject of the EPIC Centre being developed since her last visit in 2004:
“It does not seem all that long ago since my last visit and to see what has been achieved in that space of time is very praiseworthy.
“It is sometimes difficult to agree on something that is different, as this building is, and technology and sustainability in building does not always sit very well together, so the EPIC Centre is a very important landmark and set to play an important role in future. For the Showground, it’s absolutely fantastic.”
On the subject of how the EPIC Centre developed from an initial idea by the Society Chaplain to develop a centre for the community on a foundation of sustainability.
“To follow through this original idea is wonderful. His original concern was in the way that rural communities are perceived and that is very important. There is a sense that when you say ‘agriculture’ people see a ploughed field, but that does not include the idea of making appropriate use of the land. “
On the importance of sustainability.
“Hopefully in this country we do now begin to understand what sustainability means, not just in terms of the impact immediately but learning what must be done for the future.”
On the strength of the Lincolnshire agricultural show, compared with those in other areas which appear to be less strong now.
“I asked about the livestock classes and they are very full. This demonstrates that the farming community view this as an important event.”
On trying Lincolnshire sausages
“They were pretty good – of course I keep pigs and make sausages. I have Gloucester Old Spots.”
Quotes from John Lockwood, chairman of the Agricultural Society:
“The EPIC building is not just a 30,000 square foot conference and exhibition centre, it is an eco building with few rivals. A grass sedum roof, helical wind turbines, bio fuel boilers and low carbon construction methods make this building what it is. And the results are significant; events hosted here offset their carbon footprint by up to 60%. Within weeks of being open for use, the Centre was p raised as on of the top 20 inspirational eco buildings in the UK
“Whatever your views on climate change, we owe it to future generations to be less wasteful that we have been with the earth’s finite resources.
“The EPIC building will serve to host numerous technologies that will harness the earth’s more plentiful resources – the sun, the wind, the rain, and will educate and inform the public of the availability and use of such technologies.
“Here at EPIC we will teach the technicians to install and run these technologies in our homes, in our places of work and in our public buildings.”
Quotes from Lord Yarborough, president of the Agricultural Society:
“Over the years, the show has broadened from a purely agricultural show to the Lincolnshire Show of today. It now celebrates so many aspects of life in this great county, but I am pleased it has never lost sight of its agricultural heritage.
“Today represents another chapter in its history. The time had come for change and it is very exciting to see the society respond with such great confidence in the future by taking this bold step and building this wonderful new centre.
“We are delighted to welcome back her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, who in 1988 was president of the Society and who has shown continued interest by visiting the show in1999 and 2004.”
Bus Service Confirmed for 125th Lincolnshire Show
Stagecoach Lincolnshire have recently confirmed that they are running a shuttle service between Lincoln City Bus Station and the Lincolnshire Showground on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June 2009, the dates of the much anticipated 125th Lincolnshire Show.
The first bus leaves Lincoln City Bus Station at 8.30am, and then buses will run approximately every fifteen minutes in both directions throughout the day. The last bus from the Showground is 6.30pm.
Buses will travel via Wigford Way, Newland, Yarborough Road and Burton Road out of the city, returning via the reverse route, and passengers can board at any bus stop along the way by clearly signalling the driver.
The return bus fares are; Adults £3.60, Children £1.80. A family ticket, for up to 2 Adults and 3 Children is priced at £9.50. Please note that regrettably under the revised terms of the Lincolnshire Concessionary Fare Scheme senior citizen and disabled people’s bus passes are not valid on this service.
For more information call Stagecoach Customer Services on 0845 605 0 605.
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular comes to the Showground
Lincolnshire Events Centre is delighted to be hosting a concert with The Rat Pack Trio starring live.
It will be fun all the way at this picnic on the Showground as the "Purveyors Of Cool" come to the site on Sunday 26th July with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Performances are totally live and every song is an absolute classic - Come Fly with Me, Volare, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, Mack The Knife and many more of your favourites. This timeless soiree promises to be the hottest party of the summer! This show has been successful all over the world, from the USA to Turkey.
Visit the award winning website to see and hear a preview! www.ratpack.biz
The car park opens at 5pm. Gates open at 5.30pm and the show takes place between 7pm and 9.30pm. Bring your picnic, or take advantage of the bar and catering available on site.
Tickets are priced at £16 per person in advance or £20 on the day, with accompanied children under 12 entering the concert for free. For more infomration and ticket sales call the Events Team on 01522 522900.
Plan your EPIC Party for the Festive Season Today
Party-goers are being invited to celebrate an EPIC Christmas and New Years Eve at the award winning EPIC Centre on Lincolnshire Showground.
The EPIC Centre is a showcase for new environmental technologies and this inspiring building will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the festive party season.
For Christmas parties, private and shared party nights are on offer across December. Local businesses and invited to reward and motivate their teams by booking a distinctive party with star quality at the newest party venue in historic Lincoln. The EPIC Centre presents a glittering gold theme, with the night’s sky the backdrop to creative catering and carefully selected entertainment. The offer includes a 3-course meal with traditional and contemporary choices, DJ and light show at each party, a live band at larger parties and a covered outdoor smoking area. Tickets are priced at £39.95 per person, including VAT.
The offer extends into the New Year with tables of 10 on offer and a ticket price of £45 per person. Guests will enjoy a hot and cold carvery with a selection of mini desserts, live entertainment through a DJ and band and a midnight fireworks spectacular from the terrace. For those who are still partying early into 2010 a 1am New Year breakfast will be served, with bacon and egg rolls and hot chocolate on offer! The dress code is smart and glamorous, to set off the star theme for the proceedings!
To find out more information and book your party date of the year, contact the Events Team on 01522 522900, option 3 or email events@lincs-events.co.uk
Princess Anne to Headline Lincolnshire Show
HRH Princess Anne will be guest of honour for this year’s county show in June - the 125th in the history of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society.
During her visit, the Princess will officially open the EPIC Project – the £6m flagship eco-events centre which was recently completed on the 200 acre Grange de Lings showground site.
Capable of accommodating 1,900 people, it’s the largest purpose-built eco-events centre in the East Midlands, showcasing environmental technologies to educate communities and business and capable of hosting a wide range of conferences, balls and exhibitons.
The announcement of the Royal visit was made by Buckingham Palace this weekend, and has been welcomed by Lincolnshire Agricultural Society’s president Lord Yarborough.
“It’s a great honour and a fantastic opportunity to show some of the great things happening in the county,” he said.
This year’s show will be taking place on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June and the Princess will be visiting on the second day, Thursday 25th.
The 125th anniversary of the show will be reflected in special events and exhibitions, including vintage machinery. Local children have been taking part in a Schools Challenge, and will be showcasing their entries at the show.
Other attractions include pig racing and Nobby the famous dancing sheep in the Countryside area; in the Tastes of Lincolnshire Food Court, there are demonstrations from TV Chef Rachel Green. Elsewhere, there is the Kangaroo Kid Quadbike Stuntman and jousting knights; there’s the equestrian village, the horticultural zone, the sports zone and over 600 trade stands selling everything from frying pans to fashion.
Be Seen as a Green Business
Applications are now being accepted to the Sustainable Living Exhibition 2009 (SLE), hosted by Lincolnshire Events Centre.
For a second year, the new eco building that is the EPIC Centre will be the base for this large exhibition, which gives businesses with an ethos aligned to that of the EPIC Centre, an opportunity to engage with the 65,000 visitors that are expected attend the Lincolnshire Show. Read more on the page opposite.
