As a stay-at-home mum, it’s hard to make a decision on what to do with your children on a day to day basis. However, we are lucky that we have an abundance of classes, groups and play centres all over Lincoln for mums to take their babies or toddlers to. So the question that every mum asks herself is which one do you choose?
Here are a few of the classes that me and my little ones loved, based in and around Lincoln, that we would recommend.
Music bugs a preschool music class held in and around the Lincoln area. During a typical class you can expect lots of songs, knee bouncers, nursery rhymes, actions and sharing songs with plenty of props to play with, including musical instruments, puppets, hobby horses and many more.
Tumble Tots is an energetic class, where fun is had through a physical play programme. They hold different classes for children of different age ranges, from crawlers right the way through to school age. Depending on the age range as to what the class will involve — the older the children, the more structured the class. You will find hoops, balls, blocks to climb, beams to balance, things to bounce on and much more. Classes are held at Fernwood Village Hall in Newark on Tuesdays, Winthorpe Community Centre on Wednesdays and at Rustons Sport & Social Club in North Hykeham on Saturdays.
Tiny Talk is a baby signing class. Parents and babies sign and sing to songs and nursery rhymes using toys, puppets, instruments, props and much more. The second half of the class is a chance to chat with the other mums and let the babies have a crawl and a play. The classes are at Our lady of Lincoln Church on Monday, Scout Hut on Love Lane in Gainsborough on Tuesday, and Burton Road Methodist Church on Wednesdays.
Puddle Ducks is a class that will teach your child to swim. They can take babies from 6 weeks old right the way through to 4 years old. The classes will develop your child’s confidence in the water in a natural way. Puddle Ducks holds classes in South Park and on the outskirts of Lincoln.
I think the most important thing for both you and your baby is to find your local toddler group, as most toddler groups are full of like-minded mums. It is great to meet people that live in your area that may have children the same age as yours.
Janie Pengilly is a Lincoln mum of two, both under the age of 4, that keep her busy. As well as being a stay-at-home mum, she is also the editor of the new online magazine, Lincoln Mums.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.