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Top 20 things to do in Lincoln for Christmas 2016 – part one
For a list of the latest Christmas events in Lincoln this year click here. Looking for things to do in Lincoln this Christmas? The team at The Lincolnite have searched for the best events taking place in the city this festive season. Take a look at our top 20 things to do for Christmas in Lincoln this…
What are your plans in Lincoln for Christmas 2016?
For a list of the latest Christmas events in Lincoln this year click here.
Looking for things to do in Lincoln this Christmas? The team at The Lincolnite have searched for the best events taking place in the city this festive season.
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Take a look at our top 20 things to do for Christmas in Lincoln this year:
Reindeer Parade
Photo: Steve Smailes for Lincolnshire Reporter
When: November 24
Times: Afternoon display 2pm- 4pm, Parade 6pm
Where: St Marks Shopping Centre
Cost: FREE
The Reindeer Parade takes place after a display in the afternoon, starting at St Marks Shopping Centre making its way across the High Street, and finishing at Lincoln City Square.
Follow the parade or watch as it passes by and get your photo taken with the reindeer and Santa at the post-parade display on City Square.
The Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair has two exhibition halls and a large marquee, and is the second largest annual event at the Lincolnshire Showground.
There will be more than 150 varied exhibitors, entertainment from live choir groups, and cookery demonstrations from top local chefs with tips on cooking a delicious festive feast.
Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter will be taken over by stalls, entertainers and seasonal themes for four days of festive entertainment and shopping at the famous Lincoln Christmas Market.
There is something for everyone, from unusual gifts to food and drink from near and far, not to mention a whole host of entertainment for all the family to enjoy.
Follow a Medieval Christmas tradition and enjoy carol singing in Lincoln city centre with the City of Lincoln Waites and Lincoln Beevor Band.
For more information visit the Visit Lincoln website.
A Victorian Christmas
Photo: Museum of Lincolnshire Life
When: December 3 – 4
Where: Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Cost: FREE
Visit the Museum of Lincolnshire Life and take in the sights and smells of a traditional Christmas in the historic room-sets, and enjoy festive refreshments in the tea room.
For some, there’s one sight that officially signals the start of the Christmas period – the iconic Coca-Cola truck.
Lincoln has been officially announced as one of the stops on the company’s annual truck tour which will see the brightly lit lorry pulling up at special winter wonderlands to greet crowds, who will also be gifted a 150ml can of coke.
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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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