March 15, 2013 6.23 pm This story is over 131 months old

In pictures: Red Nose Day in Lincoln

Comic Relief: Businesses, schools and individuals in Lincoln donned their red noses and best red-themed outfits in aid of Red Nose Day on Friday. We captured some of the highlights.

Plenty of businesses, schools and individuals in Lincoln donned their red noses and best red-themed outfits in aid of Red Nose Day on Friday.

Red Nose Day is a charity event by Comic Relief for those in need across the UK and Africa. As well as wearing a themed red nose, participants are encouraged to do “something funny for money”.

In Lincoln, key figures had a big bake off, while the Drill Hall hosted a variety of music and poetry for the afternoon.

Old Station Nursery put on a host of activities for the children to enjoy, while schools in the city organised their events too.

We captured some of the highlights: