Cogglesford Watermill in Sleaford. Photo: North Kesteven District Council
When: Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4.30pm
Discover the history of the watermill and see it in operation for the first time this year
Visitors will have the chance to see Lincolnshire Long Wool Sheep and other animals.
See the fleece being spun into wool and people can also have a go at doing it
Lincoln Cathedral
When: Saturday and Sunday
Entry will be free throughout the weekend from 7.15am-6pm (5pm on Sunday), although access is restricted on Sunday due to regular services
Tours of the floor will take place through the day priced at £4 per person
On Saturday rehearsals will be taking place during the day for a performance of JS Bach’s St Matthew Passion in the evening, with tickets for the evening performance starting at £5 per person.
Lincoln Castle
Photo: Emily Norton for Lincolnshire Reporter
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm (grounds close 4.30pm)
The grounds of the castle will be open for free as usual
Tours of the grounds (usually included with inclusive tickets) will also run for free throughout the weekend. Visit the gift shop for details and to find out how to join a tour
Access to the Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and Magna Carta Vault is general admission, with adults £13.50, concessions £11 and children (ages 5 – 16) £7.20. Families (up to 2 adults and 3 children) is priced at £34.20.
Navigation House, Sleaford
Navigation House in Sleaford. Photo: North Kesteven District Council
When: Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-4pm
Explore the history of travel and trade by canal, open free throughout the year
Free Lincolnshire Plum bread to visitors this weekend
Across Navigation Wharf, stop by the National Centre for Craft and Design and the latest exhibition ‘Upholstery: Evolution to Revolution’ including a free activity called ‘The Memory Chair’
Enjoy a free family activity, pick up crayons and paper from The National Centre for Craft and Design and complete rubbings of 18 bronze roundels to make up the trail to receive a discount in the cafe
Sleaford Museum will also be open all weekend from 10am-3pm where you can explore the history of Sleaford’s past
Tour Lincoln bus
The Tour Lincoln open-top bus.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10.30am to 3.30pm Where: Citywide
The free bus ride provides great views of the Cathedral Quarter, Brayford Waterfront and across the countryside
Unclaimed top-deck tickets will also be offered on the day so arriving early is advised
Tours take place every hour and last around 50 minutes.
Lincoln Guildhall
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
When: Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24, 10am-4pm Where: Lincoln Guildhall
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Chris Burke and the Civic Party are inviting people to visit Lincoln’s historic Guildhall
Opportunity to view the City’s Civic regalia, including the sword of Richard II and the Mayor’s Chains of Office
Donations can be made to the Mayor’s charity – Lincoln Foodbanks and Community Larders
Medieval Bishops’ Palace
Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace
When:Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm (last admission 3.30pm) Where: Medieval Bishops’ Palace, south side of cathedral
Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace celebrates re-opening this weekend after extensive conservation work in 2017
Free admission all weekend with garden games (weather permitting), site tours and the chance to sample a wide range of fruit wines, spirits and own label jams, chutneys and preserves.
Other events scheduled for across the county:
Boggle Lane Foods, Claxby
Saturday and Sunday, 2pm-4pm
Free guided walk in and around Claxby’s beautiful Wolds scenery and founder Nikki will show people how to make an amazing pesto with foraged goods, including a free taste of what she makes and a special offer on the Boggle Lane ready meal range. Click here for further details
The Broadbent Theatre, Wickenby, Lincoln
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm with free entry
Discover the theatre named in memory of Roy, father of Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent with refreshments available Click here for more information
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm
The museum is open for free throughout the year, but for this weekend people can also try Lincolnshire Plum bread for free For further information click here
Hall Farm Park, South Kelsey
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
One child can enter the real working farm park for free with two full paying admissions. Click here for more information
Heckington Windmill, Heckington
Saturday and Sunday
The windmill will be open all weekend with free admission, including demonstrations by members of the Lincolnshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. Click here for more information
Jew’s Court
Saturday and Sunday
Free guided tours will be given on both days from 10.15am to 4pm (last tour at 3.15pm) For more information click here
Lincolnshire Road and Transport Museum, North Hykeham
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm
Explore the collection of vintage vehicles and learn about the history of transport. On Sunday there will be a free classic bus service lining the museum with the city centre. Click here for more information
Manor House Stables, Martin
Sunday, March 25, 10am-4pm
The stables located between Lincoln and Sleaford will be opening its doors to all on a special themed ‘Victory in the Kitchen’ day with a cooking demonstration and many goodies waiting to be tried. For further details click here
Old Nick Police Museum, Gainsborough
Saturday and Sunday, 11am-3pm
Free entry to the police museum and explore the Victorian change room, cells and exercise yards For more information click here
Total Fitness, Lincoln
Saturday and Sunday
Discover the facilities with free usage of gym, pool (including family pool and hydrotherapy), heat treatments and one-to-one gym sessions all weekend. Click here for more information
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England will go into a second national lockdown, for a month from Thursday, November 5 to Wednesday, December 2
Non essential shops, leisure and entertainment will close.
Pubs, bars and restaurant must close, except for takeaway and collections.
Workplaces can stay open if work cannot be done from home.
Schools, universities and education settings will remain open.
The furlough system will be extended until December.
The Prime Minister said that tough action now should hope families get together by Christmas, but not as before.
More details on the measures will be released in the coming days.
Lincolnshire’s cases up to October 31.
On Saturday, Greater Lincolnshire saw the third record day for numbers in a week with 396 new cases.
It means there have been 2,233 cases this week and 7,132 for the whole of October – more than eight-and-a-half times that of September’s figure of 820.
The government’s coronavirus dashboard showed 233 cases in Lincolnshire, 116 in North East Lincolnshire and 47 in North Lincolnshire.
The death tally showed five new deaths recorded by the government with four in Lincolnshire and one in North East Lincolnshire.
In hospitals, NHS figures for the region confirmed three new deaths with one at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust and two at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole.
Nationally, cases increased by 21,915 to 1,011,660 – passing the one million case mark – while deaths increased by 326 to 46,555.
There have been 1,837 cases of coronavirus and 16 COVID-19 related deaths across Greater Lincolnshire this week so far.
The latest UK coronavirus dashboard figures as of Friday showed a total of 385 new cases, with 208 in Lincolnshire, 78 in North Lincolnshire and 99 in North East Lincolnshire.
The government’s coronavirus dashboard, which includes deaths both in and out of hospitals and those of residents in hospitals outside the county, reported the deaths of two residents in Lincolnshire and one in North East Lincolnshire.
NHS figures confirmed two new COVID-related deaths at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust with another one at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Trust facilities.
The latest figures mean there have been now been 6,736 new COVID-19 cases in Greater Lincolnshire in October and 66 deaths.
In September there were 820 cases — an increase of 820% — while in August there were 204.
Nationally, cases increased by 24,405 to 989,745, while deaths jumped by 274 to 46,229.
Lincolnshire’s cases up to October 30.
North and North East Lincolnshire will go into tier 2 (high) lockdown from midnight on Saturday (October 31).
This comes as Grimsby has the highest infection rates in Greater Lincolnshire. The measures will be reviewed in 14 days.
Lincolnshire is currently still on the medium (tier 1) level for the the new three-tier lockdown system of COVID-19 risk, which means it has no extra restrictions on top of the nation-wide ones.
The week saw a series of changes with Lincolnshire initially thought to be starting discussions for moving to tier 2 on Wednesday, however bosses chose to maintain the status quo.
Later in the day, however, Newark — which was thought to have avoided going into tier 3 — was included in Nottinghamshire’s lockdown, which suddenly encompassed the county as a whole rather than a few select areas.
Next day the news about North and North East Lincolnshire came through last minute — they were heading up the ranks to tier 2.
As long as other areas are also seeing rises, health bosses say Lincolnshire won’t reach the marker needed for higher tiers.
However, government chiefs could change their mind if numbers change rapidly.
The county could also be subject to a national lockdown if government decides to progress with one — but so far chiefs and ministers have resisted calls.
Lincolnshire is, however, bordered on all but the southern edges by higher restrictions with Nottinghamshire this week being put into Tier 3 (very high) – the toughest restrictions — alongside South Yorkshire last week.
Coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire for Friday, October 30
11,328 cases (up up 385)
7,146 in Lincolnshire (up 208)
2,211 in North Lincolnshire (up 78)
1,971 in North East Lincolnshire (up 99)
463 deaths (up three)
320 from Lincolnshire (up two)
95 from North Lincolnshire (no change)
48 from North East Lincolnshire (up one)
of which 306 hospital deaths (up three)
164 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (up two)
6 at Lincolnshire Community Health Service hospitals (no change)
1 at Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (no change)
135 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (up one)
989,745 UK cases, 46,229 deaths
DATA SOURCE — FIGURES CORRECT AT THE TIME OF the latest update. postcode data includes deaths not in healthcare facilities or in hospitals outside authority boundaries.
A new pop-up simulation shooting range has opened at Home nightclub in Lincoln, with technology used by police and the military in USA and replicas of real guns.
Quickdraw was due to launch in the former home of Ruddocks on Lincoln High Street in September 2020 as part of the Carousel concept operated by Lindum Leisure, which has links to a group of businesses including Home, Curiosity Shop and Craft. Lindum Leisure is leasing the building from Ruddocks.
Coronavirus delayed those plans, but workers are now on site with Carousel now due to open in early 2021, but in the meantime people can enjoy a pop-up version of Quickdraw in Home’s recently transformed Loft room with a soft launch from 5pm on Saturday, October 31 and an official opening on November 6.
Quickdraw incorporates technology used by police and the military in USA. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Customers can enjoy a range of crafted cocktails, spirits, beers, wines and a selection of small plates and platters. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Groups of up to six people can test their skills in realistic competition ranges in a fully immersive entertainment experience, with varying levels of difficulty for all ages and abilities.
Bookings can be made through Home’s website or via the Quickdraw Lincoln Facebook page.
Prices are variable depending on group size and are bookable in one or two hour increments as follows:
2 people = £30 (£15 per person)
3 people = £35( £11.66 per person)
4 people = £40 (£10 per person)
5 people = £45 (£9 per person)
6 people = £50 (£8.33 per person)
Pop-up simulation shooting range experience Quickdraw has launched at Home nightclub. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Three varieties of loaded fries are on the menu. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Or why not try the chicken wings? | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
In addition, customers can enjoy a range of crafted cocktails, spirits, beers, wines and a selection of small plates and platters, including gyros, loaded fries There are also vegetarian and vegan alternatives.
Quickdraw is open to the public this weekend and will be opening seven days a week from 12pm-10pm from November 6.
Reporter Joseph Verney had a go at the new shooting experience. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Ronnie Byrne was the quickest shooter. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Can you handle the toughest ranges at Quickdraw? | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Operations Manager David Nejrup told The Lincolnite: “We are really excited to bring this concept to Lincoln. It’s a really tough time for everyone in hospitality at the moment.
“For the past 10 years our company has always defined hospitality by engaging with our guests in a unique and insightful way, and now I we feel that with the current environment, that definition is more poignant than ever.”
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