August 1, 2016 1.20 pm
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20 things to do in Lincoln during the summer holidays
Stuck for things to do in Lincoln this summer? The Lincolnite has compiled a list of events in and around the city throughout summer, perfect for the whole family! VW Camper Van Day, Lincoln When: August 7, 10am – 4pm Where: Brayford Waterfront Price: FREE Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts will gather on Brayford Waterfront in Lincoln for an amazing display…
Stuck for things to do in Lincoln this summer? The Lincolnite has compiled a list of events in and around the city throughout summer, perfect for the whole family!
VW Camper Van Day, Lincoln
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
When: August 7, 10am – 4pm
Where: Brayford Waterfront
Price: FREE
Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts will gather on Brayford Waterfront in Lincoln for an amazing display of VW Campers.
Everyone is invited to the city’s Brayford Waterfront, where there will be something for all the family. Browsers and buyers can go bargain-hunting for memorabilia, arts and crafts and vintage clothing.
When: Throughout summer until September 4, 10am – 5.30pm
Where: Lincoln Castle
Price: FREE
Thousands of ceramic poppies, seen previously in a famous Tower of London installation, have formed a wave of scarlet reaching for the walls of the castle as part of the UK-wide tour. Open until September 4.
The very best in live music, kustom art , burlesque, rockabilly, steampunk and Tiki vendors will gather at Lincolnshire Showground. Tons of traditional and custom painted vehicles from across the country will take over the grounds.
C&C training team and Singleton Associates warmly invites people to join us in raising money for STRUT, St Barnabas Hospice and local charities. Come and Learn how to do CPR, what to do if someone is choking, and how to use a defibrillator. There will be an ambulance and a fire engine to explore,
cake stalls, ice cream van, face painting, childrens entertainer, raffle, music and more
Lincolnshire’s biggest airshow will have re-enactors, Lancaster taxy runs, trade stalls, vintage cars, military vehicles and much more to give you an excellent family day out.
Experience seventeenth century life as the Royalists attack the castle. Witness what the Civil War was like with weapons drills, a living history encampment and a battle re-enactment both days.
Join the North Lincolnshire Morris Minor Owners Club and step back in time to see classic motor cars from around the world. See Morris Minor, MG, Triumph, Wolseley marques and more.
With a background in theatre, circus & pantomime, Feet First Entertainment’s Adrian Ley will be performing and teaching circus skills. The event is inclusive to all abilities.
The Festival celebrates artisan foods produced in the county and combines this with fitness, exercise and games – something for all the family to come along and participate in.
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The 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, seeking to spotlight outstanding businesses within the Greater Lincolnshire area.
Hosted by Stonebow Media, the publisher behind The Lincolnite and the MyLocal platform, this prestigious event is designed to honour the achievements of the regional business community.
Thanks to the headline sponsorship from the University of Lincoln Enterprise & Research department, the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of local enterprises.
The awards are also sponsored by Ringrose Law, Duncan & Toplis, Sills & Betteridge and Pearson Hydraulics. A small number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Contact [email protected] to discuss partnerships.
Businesses can nominate themselves across eleven awards categories:
The deadline for nominations is May 24, with the judges’ deliberation lunch set for May 29.The judging panel includes business experts and professionals from Lincolnshire and event sponsors.
The Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 gala will take place at the Engine Shed on July 12, 2024.
Enhance profile & credibility: Securing an award or being shortlisted acts as a powerful endorsement, signaling trustworthiness to potential customers and helping to distinguish your business from competitors. Displaying the award on your communications can significantly boost your brand’s perception.
Insightful focus & feedback: The application process encourages deep reflection on your business strategy and direction, offering invaluable feedback and clarity, even for new ventures.
Team confidence boost: Recognition from the awards can significantly uplift your team’s morale, affirming the value and potential of your business in the eyes of industry experts.
Marketing & PR boost: Being associated with the awards, even as a nominee, can enhance brand visibility, providing ample content opportunities for social media and other marketing channels.
Networking opportunities: The awards connect you with local business leaders and experts, offering a platform to seek advice, share ideas, and foster future partnerships. The ceremony itself is an excellent occasion for networking with peers and celebrating mutual successes.
Potential to win: Entering offers a chance to win and gain all the associated benefits, but even without taking home a trophy, the process can yield significant advantages for your business.
A Lady Gaga loving kitten owned by a couple who run a charity for disabled pets featured on Channel 5’s The Pet Psychic.
Pet Psychic Beth Lee-Crowther comes to the aid of pet owners and in Tuesday night’s episode she met Cookie the kitten, a depressed camel, and looked at whether a dog can predict the future.
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