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We earlier appealed for help to find missing Rusalina from Boston. We are pleased to say that she has been found.

Many thanks to everyone who shared our appeal.

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12-year-old Rusalina was reported missing from Boston Friday night.

 

Extinction Rebellion’s Red Rebels made their Lincolnshire debut in Lincoln city centre at the weekend.

The troupe, strikingly robed in flowing blood-red garments, their faces painted white, processed around the city centre on Black Friday, November 26.

Their slow, silent movement amongst the crowds drew the attention and curiosity of many shoppers, spellbound by their powerful, eye-catching presence.

The seven performers created tableaux on High Bridge, the Stonebow and Speakers Corner, expressing through mime their “sorrow at the way consumerism dominates our lives, joy of the natural world, and strength through unity.”

Campaigner Rosemary Robinson said: “Today is Black Friday when everyone is being encouraged to buy yet more stuff. And yet consumerism is literally killing the planet.

“More products mean more pollution, more carbon emissions and more destruction of the natural environment. Our fliers “Fast Fashion Costs the Earth” gives information about the devastating impacts of the fashion industry, and what individuals can do to help protect the planet”

The Red Rebels previously appeared in towns and cities throughout the world. They are draped in red material with their faces painted white in order to portray “living statues”.

The group often mime in slow motion or create a series of tableaux during XR protests.

The Red Rebels were devised as an international performance “artivist” troupe, dedicated to illuminating the global environmental crisis and supporting groups and organisations fighting to save humanity and all species from mass extinction.

The 20th Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair takes place at Lincolnshire Showground this weekend, featuring more than 150 stalls who will be showcasing a range of delicious treats and great gift ideas.

It will be open from 9am-5pm on Saturday, November 27 and between 9am-4pm on the Sunday, while car parking is free. Tickets are available on the gate for £6 each and children under five can enter for free.

The event, which is organised by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, welcomes visitors between the EPIC Centre and an outdoor marquee, with more than 30 brand-new exhibitors.

The Lincolnite went for a tour on the members’ evening on Friday, so you know what to expect this weekend:

As well as the stalls, there are children’s activities in Santa’s Workshop, and The Lincolnshire kitchen with top chefs and producers sharing their tops tip, including Fiona Lucas from Lincolnshire Cookery School and Anis Falina from Makan Bites.

There will also be live performances from a number of talented local choirs, while there will also be various delicious hot food stands.

Artistic and creative products will be available and at stalls including Art Monster Studios, The March hare and Vivified Ceramics.

Foodies can look out for businesses including Tiffin & Co Bakehouse, Oh La La Fries, Fudged Up, and The Oink Company.

The famous Santa’s Workshop area will be ready to provide hours of free entertainment, including new additions – interactive Christmas sessions provided by Debutots and cake decorating hosted by The Back Garden Gallery.

Santa’s Baking House features cookery workshops from Treats, Sweets & Eats, 42nd East Bakehouse and Riseholme College.

Visitors are also asked to bring an unwrapped toy or gift and place it in the provided Santa’s sack, all of which will be donated to the Bridge Church to support the local community this Christmas.

Meanwhile, the vaccination site at Lincolnshire Showground will be closed temporarily between Friday and Sunday (November 26-28) to allow for the return of the Festive Food & Gift Fair.