Keeping the kids busy over summer can be tricky. It’s even harder when the rain is pouring down and they want something to do. The Lincolnite has pulled together some fun, indoor activities that can keep them occupied on those soggy afternoons.
FishTank Summer School Week
When: July 23 to July 27
Where: Lincoln Drill Hall
Time: 10.00am to 03.00pm
Price: £60 for the week
Children aged seven to 11 can spend a week putting together a play. Working with others, they can make friends and be creative. Once it’s written, they’ll perform it in a special show for their parents. This could fill up the entire first week of the dreaded summer holidays, but they will need to have packed lunches.
When: July 24
Where: Hartsholme Park
Time: 01.00pm
Price: £3.30 per child
Learning to survive in the outdoors is a life skill that any child can learn. This shelter building afternoon will help youngsters cope with the rain and keep themselves dry. Parents must accompany them but they’ll be given the guidance of an experienced park ranger.
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Storytime
When: Every Thursday
Where: Play at The Collection
Time: 11.15am
Price: Free for Under 5s
Every Thursday, little ones can enjoy a free story reading at the Play section of The Collection on Danes Terrace. This might go well during a morning of shopping and could be topped off with a look around the rest of The Collection’s displays.
When: May 19 to September 2
Where: The Collection
Time: 10.00am to 04.00pm
Price: £4 for adults, free for Under 13s with an adult
Older children who are into their Horrible Histories might love to see some of the gruesome devices on show. Just because school’s out, it doesn’t mean they can’t learn something and it could be turned into an activity for the whole family.
When: July 23 to end of school holidays
Where: Red Imps Room at Sincil Bank Stadium
Time: 02.00pm to 04.00pm weekdays
Price: Free
Children up to the age of 16 will be able to take part in some free daily activities at Lincoln City’s stadium. Arts and crafts, dance, sports and team-building events will all be on offer. Under 8s are welcome, but they must have an adult with them.
Diddy Disco
When: July 28
Where: Lincoln Drill Hall
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Price: £2 per each adult and child
What better place to have your young ones up on their feet than at a disco? They can bop to the music and make friends while you relax with a free coffee. Chatting to other parents might also give you more opportunities for play dates.
Toy and Train Fair
When: August 5
Where: Lincolnshire Showground
Time: 10.00am to 03.00pm
Price: £2.50
Run by the Julie and John Webb family, this travelling fair sees traders from all over sell their classic and modern toys. From vintage train sets to more recent action figures, it could be great to show your kids what you grew up with.
When: August 6 to August 10
Where: The Grandstand on Carholme Road
Time: 09.00am to 05.00pm
Price: £10 per child per day, £40 per child for all week
Local organisation Off The Bench will be running a week-long series of activities during the most hectic time of year. Some of the wide range of events include laser tag, street gold and media workshops. Kids will be able to get hands on and try out something new every day. Consent forms and more information can be found at the Off the Bench website.
Flower Festival
When: August 16 to August 20
Where: Lincoln Cathedral
Time: 07.30am to 08.00pm
Price: £10 for adults, Under 16s free
Even if it’s pouring with rain outside, children and parents can still enjoy the outdoors by seeing some of the 130 flower displays at the Cathedral. This year’s event will have an Olympic theme, to keep the Games alive after the Closing Ceremony.
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The Showroom Climbing Wall
When: Various
Where: The Showroom on Tritton Road
Time: 10.00am to 09.00pm weekdays, 10.00am to 05.00pm weekends
Price: Various for different age groups
Lincolnshire’s largest indoor climbing wall might be the best place to keep the kids active even when they can’t go outdoors. There are a variety of taster sessions, climbing clubs and events on offer.
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A 14-year-old boy accused of murder admitted to a friend he had killed a 12-year-old, a jury was told on Thursday afternoon.
Another teenager told the jury at Lincoln Crown Court that the defendant contacted him in a Facebook Messenger call hours after the death of Roberts Buncis.
The teenager said: “He (the defendant) was saying he had killed him and he wasn’t supposed to.
“He said he had killed him. He said it wasn’t supposed to go on like that.
“He said they were fighting. He said both of them had knives. All he said was ‘He’s dead. It wasn’t supposed to happen’
“I didn’t know what to say. I thought it was a joke. Then I saw the news at 6pm.”
Police identified the victim as Roberts Buncis, 12.
The boy said that the defendant had unsent a message he posted saying “bad news”.
The teenager said: “He (the defendant) and Roberts used to be friends but I don’t know what happened. A couple of days ago they were still ok. I don’t know what happened.”
He said that he chatted with the defendant and played Minecraft with him before the defendant said he was going out.
“He said he was meeting Roberts and would be back soon. That’s all he said. I just said I would be going to sleep.”
The teenager said that he knew the defendant and in a pre-recorded video interview played to the jury he said: “I know he used to sell drugs at school. He got excluded from school for that.
“He stole bikes. He sold them so he could buy more marijuana. From what he said to me he started growing it in his house.”
The 14 year old, who cannot be identified because of a court order, denies the murder of Roberts Buncis.
The jury has been told that Roberts was lured from his home by the defendant in the middle of the night who then stabbed him “again and again” leaving him with multiple knife wounds.
Roberts’ body was found in a wooded area near to a footpath in the village of Fishtoft on the outskirts of the town of Boston, on the morning of December 12 last year (2020).
Lincolnshire’s vaccination centres have hit another big milestone, now giving out over 900,000 jabs in the county.
It comes after NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens announced that everyone over 18 can book a COVID-19 vaccination from June 18.
Texts will be sent to some 1.5 million people aged 18-20 on Friday as part of a “watershed moment” in the programme.
The latest vaccination data released on Thursday shows that there have been 900,101 cumulative doses of the coronavirus vaccine in Lincolnshire between December 8 and June 13.
This is a rise of 38,737 from last week, almost five thousand less than the amount given in the previous week.
The data now shows that around 44% of 25-29 year olds have now been given at least one dose of the vaccine, and 82.2% of 50-54 year olds have been given both doses.
Meanwhile, 396,850 second doses have also been given out, meaning the county is getting ever closer to one million jabs during the vaccination rollout.
Office for National Statistics estimates put the total adult (16+) Lincolnshire population at 629,926, meaning just under 80% have had their first dose and around 63% have had their second.
Nationally, 59,937,533 total doses have been administered according to the figures.
The family of a devoted father to three children have paid tribute after he died in a car crash on the A17.
James Duffield, 28, from Norfolk, lost his life after a collision on the A17 at Sutterton on August 29, 2020.
At an inquest into James’ death, his family penned an emotional and heartfelt tribute for “the most amazing daddy, partner, son, brother and friend.”
The family have said: “There will never be enough words to capture who James was as a person and what he meant to everyone who was lucky enough to be in his life.
“James had so much passion and enthusiasm for life and would put one hundred percent into everything he did. He lived to make those he loved happy and worked so hard every day to try and achieve the life he envisioned for his three babies.
“He was a beautiful person both inside out and would go out of his way to help anyone who needed it.”
The family also spoke of their devastation at the loss of James, and said he will be in their hearts forever.
“As a family we cannot even begin to understand how someone so full of life, love and energy is no longer here, he had so much more still to do and achieve. His passing has left behind a massive gap that will never be filled and has left us all utterly broken.
“Nothing will ever make the pain of tragically losing James any easier but we are extremely honoured to have had James in our lives and will ensure that his precious babies grow up knowing just how amazing their daddy was and how much he loved them.”
Sections of exits at Holdingham Roundabout will be closed for four Saturdays, starting next month.
Eurovia, highways improvement contractors, will be rebuilding sections of the A17 Newark and A15 Bourne legs at Holdingham Roundabout, and work begins on Saturday, July 3.
This will mean the A17 leg heading westbound towards Newark will be closed on Saturday, July 3 and Saturday, July 17 between 7am and 6pm.
The diversion route will be via the A15 south, A153 west and A607 north.
The roundabout is currently undergoing construction works. | Photo: Darren Daniels
Following on from that, the A15 heading southbound towards Bourne will close on Saturday, August 7 and Saturday, August 14, again between 7am and 6pm.
The diversion route for this will be A17 west, A607 south and A153 east.
Lincolnshire County Council are saying that these should be the last closures at Holdingham Roundabout until September, and work is still on track for a December completion.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Our improvements to Holdingham Roundabout are progressing really well and as planned.
“We’re now at the stage where we’ll be upgrading all of the roundabout’s legs so we can fit new approach lanes.
“In order to carry these works out over the next few months, we’ll be closing sections of the A17 and A15 where they exit the roundabout so the team can safely rebuild them.”
The £8.25 million scheme, which also funds the A17/A153 Sleaford Rugby Club works, has been funded by the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, North Kesteven District Council, Lincolnshire County Council, and developer contributions.
Lincoln City Football Club have been handed a huge financial boost, as the U.S. based Jabara family have become shareholders of the League One side.
The investment has been headed up by Harvey Jabara, an investment executive from Phoenix, Arizona who is a keen lover of sport.
He is the managing member of Olive Management LLC, a family office investment firm, but perhaps most excitingly, he is also a minority member of the consortium that owns Major League Baseball team the San Diego Padres.
He will join the existing group of shareholders in Lincoln City Holdings, which owns 75% of the football club, along with his wife Missy and two sons Jaxon and Jensen.
Harvey Jabara told BBC Radio Lincolnshire that the initial investment would be “high six-figures” and is for a 9% equity in the club.
As well as this, USA legend Landon Donovan, arguably the country’s most famous player ever, will be joining the Imps as a strategic advisor.
He will be working with the board to enhance the club’s networking and relationships across the pond within North America.
It is sure to stand the club in good stead for the foreseeable future, and the news comes on the same day that Virgin Wines were announced as the first of five front of shirt sponsors for next season’s home kit.
Virgin Wines will be one of five sponsors to go on the front of the shirt next season. | Photo: Lincoln City FC
Chairman Clive Nates said: “We are delighted to welcome Harvey, Landon and the Jabara family to Lincoln City Football Club.
“We are continually on the lookout for like-minded people to join our current group of investors to assist with the ongoing development of the Club financially, and also importantly, contribute their knowledge and acumen.
“We have been talking to Harvey and Landon for some time now, but right from the initial meetings, it was clear to see we were aligned in our vision and values for the club.
“Landon has for some time been assisting his close family friend Harvey on finding the right club to partner. It is great for all that we can also benefit from Landon and his vast experience.
“I am sure all Imps fans will join me in welcoming Harvey, Missy, Jaxon, Jensen, and Landon to Lincoln City Football Club.”
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