What's on
10th
Inclusive Rounders Festival
Opening times: 10th February 2012, 10:00am
A national pilot event to trial several new inclusive codes of rounders. Organised by the Lincolnshire Sports Partnership. Call 01522 585580, email marc.rhodes@lincolnshiresports.co.uk or visit http://lincolnshiresports.com/ Follow @LincsSports on Twitter and find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lincssports
12th
J&K Antiques Fair
Opening times: 12th February 2012, 9:00am
Held in the Exhibition Hall from 9am to 4pm. Adults £1.30, concessions £1, accompanied children under 14 free. If you are interested in taking a stand at this event, please contact J&K Fairs on 01472 813281.
13th
WiRE Network Meeting
Opening times: 13th February 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise February network meeting, 10am-noon. Register your place at http://www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
17th
19th
Joules Big Sale
Opening times: 17th February 2012, 2:00pm
Sale of men's, women's and children's clothing, footwear and accessories. Friday, February 17th, 2pm-8pm, by invitation only. Saturday, February 18th, 9am-6pm. Sunday, February 19th, 10am-4pm. Free admission. Call 0845 6066871. Email joulesteam@joules.com. Visit www.joules.com
24th
Comedy Curry Night
Opening times: 24th February 2012, 7:00pm
Tickets are £15 and include admission, comedy entertainment and a curry dinner. The acts for the evening are: Compere: Iszi Lawrence Opener: Geoff Whiting Middle: Matt Dwyer Closing: Pierre Hollins Doors and bar open 7pm Curry served from 7.30pm to 8.30pm Acts from 8.30pm to 10.30pm Bar closes 11.30pm Dinner includes a choice of chicken or vegetable curry with pilau rice, naan breads, poppadoms and pickles. Seats must be booked in advance so... Call CGC Events on 0113 287 6387
26th
Wedding Fair
Opening times: 26th February 2012, 10:30am
Wedding Fair in the Epic Centre from 10.30am to 3.30pm. View the venue where we're licensed to host your ceremony and can hold receptions for 70 to 1,000 people. There will also be plenty of wedding suppliers on hand to talk to about how they can help make your big day special.
26th
Blankney Hunt Horse Racing
Opening times: 26th February 2012, 12:00pm
Point to Point horse racing over brush fences on the North Carlton Racecourse. Tradestands, bookmakers, bar and refreshments on sale. £5 per car, £5 per person. Email esther_parry@yahoo.co.uk or call 07985 722267.
4th
Toy and Train Fair
Opening times: 4th March 2012, 10:00am
Open from 10am-3pm. Entry £2.50 (£2). Call J&J Fairs on 01522 698388. Visit http://home.btconnect.com/jjwebb/
8th
11th
Bobby Roberts Super Circus
Opening times: 8th March 2012, 5:00pm
Traditional family big top circus entertainment. Times tbc. Call Dial-A-Seat on 07860 787745.
11th
J&K Antiques Fair
Opening times: 11th March 2012, 9:00am
Held in the Exhibition Hall from 9am to 4pm. Adults £1.30, concessions £1, accompanied children under 14 free. If you are interested in taking a stand at this event, please contact J&K Fairs on 01472 813281.
12th
WiRE Network Meeting
Opening times: 12th March 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise March network meeting, 10am-noon. Register your place at http://www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
13th
LAS Spring Lecture
Opening times: 13th March 2012, 7:00pm
Lincolnshire Agricultural Society Spring Lecture. Visit http://www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/spring_lecture2/
16th
18th
Lincolnshire Horse Trials
Opening times: 16th March 2012, 9:00am
The Lincolnshire Horse Trials is a popular and well established equine event held early in the season, attracting national and international entrants. Leading riders and novices alike compete at Pre Novice, Novice and Intermediate level over the three days. Come and see some of our Olympic hopefuls compete in Lincolnshire ahead of the July games.
21st
East Midlands Sustainable Schools Showcase
Opening times: 21st March 2012, 9:00am
The showcase aims to raise awareness of Sustainable Schools and to bring together organisations that can give practical solutions to achieve it. It has four main elements: Exhibitors from more than 100 organisations For adults - talks from national and local speakers on all the doorways of sustainable schools For school councils/eco committees - workshops and demonstrations For secondary students in particular - exhibitors and speakers around green careers Call Kim Hudson on 07795 252814 or email sss@lincolnshire.gov.uk Visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/sss
28th
Lincolnshire Property & Business Investment Show
Opening times: 28th March 2012, 9:30am
To look for great property & construction, business finance and inward and indigenous investment opportunities visit the exhibition & network with the hundreds of decision making delegates. Event open 9.30am-3pm. Morning seminar 10.15am-noon; afternoon seminar 2.15pm-3pm. Visit www.businessshowsgroup.co.uk/lincoln_show.asp Entrance to Exhibition, Parking and Sponsors Seminar is free of charge. Tickets for the VIP Network Lunch are £25+vat direct from accounts@showbizgroup.co.uk For exhibitor and sponsor opportunities contact the organiser at martin.freeman@showbizgroup.co.uk or on 0775 466 4523.
31st
Annual Auction Sale of Bees & Equipment
Opening times: 31st March 2012, 11:00am
LBKA, Lincoln District Annual Auction Sale of Bees & Equipment, 11am. Bees and equipment accepted for sale from 3pm till 6pm on Friday, March 30th. Please ring to ensure we will be there if arriving about 6pm. We go promptly as it is a long day on Saturday. Viewing from 9am Saturday. The sale has become one of the major sales in the region for beekeeping items. In 2011, the auction sold more than 60 colonies of bees and more than £14,000 worth of equipment. Further details from Alan Campion 01522 522679 or alan.campion133@btinternet.com, J. Williams 01522 730365 and Jonathan Korejko 01526 378222.
9th
11th
Lincolnshire Antiques and Home Show
Opening times: 9th April 2012, 9:00am
The Lincolnshire Antiques & Home Show is the most spectacular International Antiques and Home Show of its kind. Recognised as the largest in Europe the show is held every two months at the 200 acre picturesque Lincoln Showground. Visit www.asfairs.com
16th
WiRE Network Meeting
Opening times: 16th April 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise April network meeting, 10am-noon. Register your place at http://www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
21st
22nd
Lincoln Dog Agility Show
Opening times: 21st April 2012, 10:00am
Email agilitybuds@ntlworld.com
22nd
J&K Antiques Fair
Opening times: 22nd April 2012, 9:00am
Held in the Exhibition Hall from 9am to 4pm. Adults £1.30, concessions £1, accompanied children under 14 free. If you are interested in taking a stand at this event, please contact J&K Fairs on 01472 813281.
27th
28th
The National Cigarette and Trade Card Collectors' Convention
Opening times: 27th April 2012, 9:00am
The 2012 National Cigarette and Trade Card Collectors' Convention will take place on 27th and 28th April at Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln. Further details to follow. Visit www.csgb.co.uk
6th
Toy and Train Fair
Opening times: 6th May 2012, 10:00am
Open from 10am-3pm. Entry £2.50 (£2). Call J&J Fairs on 01522 698388. Visit http://home.btconnect.com/jjwebb/
13th
J&K Antiques Fair
Opening times: 13th May 2012, 9:00am
Held in the Exhibition Hall from 9am to 4pm. Adults £1.30, concessions £1, accompanied children under 14 free. If you are interested in taking a stand at this event, please contact J&K Fairs on 01472 813281.
14th
WiRE Network Meeting
Opening times: 14th May 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise May network meeting, 10am-noon. Register your place at http://www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
18th
20th
Van Jamboree
Opening times: 18th May 2012, 10:00am
The fifth Van Jamboree VW Camper weekend. Trade stalls, autojumble, live bands, American wrestling, disco, Show n Shine, dog show, licenced bar, food court, adult comedy and much more. Call Pete or Babs on 07950 822276. Visit http://www.vanjamboree.co.uk/
26th
27th
The Rising Sun Car Show
Opening times: 26th May 2012, 10:00am
Japanese classic and performance car show. RSCS is a car show for all the family. A full weekend of camping, entertainment and activities. Japanese cars from the UK and Europe. Advance tickets £14, £10 day pass, £20 weekend. Call 0114 2876219 or 07738 688332. Visit www.risingsuncarshow.co.uk
27th
Papercraft Show
Opening times: 27th May 2012, 10:00am
Open 10am to 4pm. Order your tickets for free tea/coffee. Pre-booked tickets £3 (£3.50 on the door). Accompanied children under 14 years free. Parties of 10 or more, ask for our special rates. Ticket hotlines: 01684 561 061 or 07795 975 898. Visit www.sincerely-yours.co.uk
1st
3rd
Lincolnshire Antiques and Home Show
Opening times: 1st June 2012, 9:00am
The Lincolnshire Antiques & Home Show is the most spectacular International Antiques and Home Show of its kind. Recognised as the largest in Europe the show is held every two months at the 200 acre picturesque Lincoln Showground. Visit www.asfairs.com
9th
10th
Mind, Body and Spirit
Opening times: 9th June 2012, 10:00am
Open 10am to 5pm both days. A variety of artists from the Mind, Body & Spirit genre offer live music on stage, adding to the mix of wonderful stands and the two rooms of talks and workshops. Adults (over 15): £4.75, Concessions: £3.75. 2-Day Pass: £7.75, 2-Day Concessions: £5.75. Visit www.bssk.co.uk
10th
J&K Antiques Fair
Opening times: 10th June 2012, 9:00am
Held in the Exhibition Hall from 9am to 4pm. Adults £1.30, concessions £1, accompanied children under 14 free. If you are interested in taking a stand at this event, please contact J&K Fairs on 01472 813281.
11th
WiRE Network Meeting
Opening times: 11th June 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise June network meeting, 10am-noon. Register your place at http://www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
14th
Vitality Festival 2012
Opening times: 14th June 2012, 10:00am
Email louise.thompson@leisureconnection.co.uk
20th
21st
The 128th Lincolnshire Show
Opening times: 20th June 2012, 8:00am
Celebrate all that's great about our county with two days packed full of fun with something on offer for everyone.
29th
1st
All About Gardening
Opening times: 29th June 2012, 9:30am
Open 9.30am to 5pm. Tickets: Gate £9 (£6 online), Concessions £7 (£5 online), Children (under 16) £3 (£1 online). Visit www.aztecevents.co.uk
1st
The Beadwork Fair
Opening times: 1st July 2012, 10:00am
Open from 10am to 4pm. Admission at the door £5. Visit www.beadwork.net
8th
Race for Life
Opening times: 8th July 2012, 11:00am
Be part of the biggest fight against cancer at Race for Life and walk, jog or run 5k to help beat cancer. Starts 11am. Visit www.raceforlife.org
9th
WiRE Monthly Network Meeting
Opening times: 9th July 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise July meeting, 10am-noon. Register at www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
13th
15th
National Scooter Rally
Opening times: 13th July 2012, 10:00am
Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Lambretta Motor Scooter. Huge custom show bringing together the best Lambrettas in Britain in the finest and largest collection of historic and customised scooters of all makes and models at one event, Dealer village, Scooter innovations and showcase displays, Daytime entertainment, Gymkhana, Games, Paring close to camping areas for non two-wheeled vehicles (additional parking fee will apply), Return bus service to Lincoln, Prize draw with top prizes, Music all weekend from VFM in two large venues, one for families and one for age 18+ only. Weekend ticket £20. Call Paul on 07758 195192 or email pricey66@ntlworld.com Visit www.ilambretta.com
22nd
J&K Antiques Fair
Opening times: 22nd July 2012, 9:00am
Held in the Exhibition Hall from 9am to 4pm. Adults £1.30, concessions £1, accompanied children under 14 free. If you are interested in taking a stand at this event, please contact J&K Fairs on 01472 813281.
5th
Toy and Train Fair
Opening times: 5th August 2012, 10:00am
Open from 10am-3pm. Entry £2.50 (£2). Call J&J Fairs on 01522 698388. Visit http://home.btconnect.com/jjwebb/
10th
12th
Lincolnshire Antiques and Home Show
Opening times: 10th August 2012, 9:00am
The Lincolnshire Antiques & Home Show is the most spectacular International Antiques and Home Show of its kind. Recognised as the largest in Europe the show is held every two months at the 200 acre picturesque Lincoln Showground. Visit www.asfairs.com
13th
WiRE Monthly Network Meeting
Opening times: 13th August 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise August meeting, 10am-noon. Register at www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
18th
19th
Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally
Opening times: 18th August 2012, 10:00am
2012 will be the 27th rally organised by Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally Ltd. Visit www.lsvr.org
24th
28th
Grapevine
Opening times: 24th August 2012, 10:00am
Annual Christian festival. Email admin@groundlevel.org.uk or visit www.grapevinecelebration.org.uk
2nd
J&K Antiques Fair
Opening times: 2nd September 2012, 9:00am
Held in the Exhibition Hall from 9am to 4pm. Adults £1.30, concessions £1, accompanied children under 14 free. If you are interested in taking a stand at this event, please contact J&K Fairs on 01472 813281.
10th
WiRE Network Meeting
Opening times: 10th September 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise network meeting, 10am-noon. Register your place at http://www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
20th
23rd
Warners Motorhome Season Finale
Opening times: 20th September 2012, 10:00am
Visit www.outandaboutlive.co.uk
1st
3rd
Lincolnshire Antiques and Home Show
Opening times: 1st October 2012, 9:00am
The Lincolnshire Antiques & Home Show is the most spectacular International Antiques and Home Show of its kind. Recognised as the largest in Europe the show is held every two months at the 200 acre picturesque Lincoln Showground. Visit www.asfairs.com
8th
WiRE Network Meeting
Opening times: 8th October 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise network meeting, 10am-noon. Register your place at http://www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
14th
J&K Antiques Fair
Opening times: 14th October 2012, 9:00am
Held in the Exhibition Hall from 9am to 4pm. Adults £1.30, concessions £1, accompanied children under 14 free. If you are interested in taking a stand at this event, please contact J&K Fairs on 01472 813281.
14th
Wedding Fair
Opening times: 14th October 2012, 10:30am
Wedding Fair in the Epic Centre from 10.30am to 3.30pm. View the venue licensed to host your ceremony and which can hold receptions for 70 to 1,000 people. There will also be plenty of wedding suppliers on hand to talk to about how they can help make your big day special. Visit http://www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/wedding_fairs/
21st
Papercraft Show
Opening times: 21st October 2012, 10:00am
Call 01684 561 061 or 07795 975 898. Visit www.sincerely-yours.co.uk
2nd
Lincolnshire Fireworks 2012
Opening times: 2nd November 2012, 4:00pm
Traditional Bonfire, Giant Funfair, Food Stalls, Children's Entertainment, Side Shows and Stalls, Free Car Parking, Plus lots and lots more. Visit http://www.lincolnshirefireworks.co.uk/
3rd
4th
Mind, Body and Spirit
Opening times: 3rd November 2012, 10:00am
The winter Lincoln show has come to be known as the Winter Spectacular - due in part to the wide range of spectacular exhibitors and goods on offer, but also due to the fact that many dress up or decorate their stands in the spirit of the season. The caterers offer seasonal fayre for this show and, of course, there is the music stage in addition to the two rooms of talks and workshops. Visit www.bssk.co.uk
4th
J&K Antiques Fair
Opening times: 4th November 2012, 9:00am
Held in the Exhibition Hall from 9am to 4pm. Adults £1.30, concessions £1, accompanied children under 14 free. If you are interested in taking a stand at this event, please contact J&K Fairs on 01472 813281.
8th
Lincolnshire Sports Partnership Sports Awards
Opening times: 8th November 2012, 6:00pm
Visit www.lincolnshiresports.com
11th
Toy and Train Fair
Opening times: 11th November 2012, 10:00am
Open from 10am-3pm. Entry £2.50 (£2). Call J&J Fairs on 01522 698388. Visit http://home.btconnect.com/jjwebb/
12th
WiRE Network Meeting
Opening times: 12th November 2012, 10:00am
Women in Rural Enterprise network meeting, 10am-noon. Register your place at http://www.wireuk.org/lincoln-network.html
24th
25th
3rd
5th
Lincolnshire Antiques and Home Show
Opening times: 3rd December 2012, 9:00am
The Lincolnshire Antiques & Home Show is the most spectacular International Antiques and Home Show of its kind. Recognised as the largest in Europe the show is held every two months at the 200 acre picturesque Lincoln Showground. Visit www.asfairs.com
