March 19, 2020 12.16 pm
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Photographers get creative during coronavirus outbreak
It includes a free service to help local businesses
Tiny Feet Photography by Hollie in Nettleham is still open for business and took quirky photos to highlight how they are keeping things safe. Photo: Tiny Feet Photography by Hollie
Local photographers are getting creative to spread positivity amid the concern of the coronavirus outbreak.
Some businesses have been forced to close, including Ask and Zizzi on the Brayford, but others are still operating and usual and many, including Brayford restaurants, are operating takeaway and delivery services.
Free small business promotion
The Lincolnite photographer Steve Smailes has started a blog series called “In Focus”. His business, Steve Smailes Photography, is offering a free promotion service for any small businesses still operating.
Madame Waffle is still open for business. Photo: Steve Smailes Photography
Steve will come out and take a portrait of the owner and a few photos that can be used on social media to show people what’s out there in the local community.
Bruce Whetton, co-founder of Madame Waffle. Photo: Steve Smailes Photography
Small business wishing to be involved should email [email protected] with contact details and what you are doing to keep the business going.
A clean shot
A baby photographer based near Lincoln is battling to keep going during tough times and took quirky photos of a cleaning product Dettol spray, alongside colourful props.
Photo: Tiny Feet Photography by Hollie
Tiny Feet Photography by Hollie, located at The Green in Nettleham, put up a post on Facebook confirming it is still open and the photos prompted around 300 reactions.
Photo: Tiny Feet Photography by Hollie
Owner Hollie Vasey told The Lincolnite: “We are still open and trying to keep it safe. Dettol is a bit more precious at the moment so we wanted to do something a bit different.
“It has been really busy lately, if anything we are busier and nobody has cancelled and we are battling to keep going.”
Some firms are offering delivery services, including Bar Unico and Salted Orange Food Co, and communities in Lincoln are also pulling together to offer help to those in need during these difficult times.
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Residents, visitors, and traders have expressed their disappointment following the cancellation of the beloved Lincoln Christmas Market, on what would have been the inaugural day of this year’s four-day event.
Although the poor weather might have deterred some people, the city’s Bailgate area was notably quiet around 12pm on Thursday, typically the time the event usually opens its doors.
Although Lincoln’s famous Christmas Market is no more this year, and won’t be opening today, there are still alternative festive events happening in Lincoln.
City of Lincoln Council’s decision to cancel the 40-year-old event over safety concerns prompted backlash from people and business but, despite pleas from opposition members, its leaders would not change their stance.
There are, however, still some events in Lincoln to get you in the festive mood this week, including these highlights:
Christmas Market at County Assembly Rooms
The County Assembly Rooms in the Bailgate will still hold its own Christmas Market that it has done for many years.
Manager Gill Hunter said stallholders had already pre-booked and 70% still wanted to do it despite the cancellation of the city’s 40-year-old Christmas Market in uphill Lincoln.
There will be a range of festive stalls, food, drinks and performers when it opens at the following times:
Thursday, December 7 (4pm-9pm)
Friday, December 8 (10am-9pm)
Saturday, December 9 (10am-9pm)
Sunday, December 10 (10am-7pm)
This coincides with the free parking at selected city council car parks in uphill Lincoln on Thursday and Friday. This is available at these car parks: Westgate 1,2,3, St Pauls, Castle Hill, The Lawn, and Langworthgate
The bar at The County Assembly Rooms will be serving hot chocolate, festive sandwiches, alcoholic beverages and more. There will also be a brewery selling bottle ale and roasted hot chestnuts will also be available to buy.
Lincoln Castle Illuminated
Lincoln Castle Illuminated will run from Friday, December 8 until Saturday, December 23.
The Castle grounds will be bejewelled with festive lights and illuminated Christmas features. You can take a drip down Candy Cane Lane and also see the resident Castle dragons Lucy and Norman.
The Castle has retained its popular Illuminated Wall Walk, but the lift is currently out of action so it can only be accessed via the spiral staircase.
You can also board the ‘Mini Polar Express’ and enjoy traditional fairground rides.
In addition, there will be local vendors offering sweet treats and winter warmers, including hot chocolate and mulled wine.
Dog friendly evenings will take place on December 13 and 20.
The full Lincoln Castle Illuminated experience costs £11 for adults, £10 for concessions, £6 for children, and £28 for family tickets. Alternatively, you can choose to visit the grounds only for £3 per head (free for under 5s).
Festive fun at Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral will be hosting an array of festive events this month, including during what would have been the Christmas Market period.
Crafters market in the Cloisters – December 8 and 9 (10.30am-4.30pm)
Nativity Crafts – December 9 (10am-3.30pm)
London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies – December 9 (7.30pm). Ticket prices range from £33.99 to £47.72
‘After Hours’: Walking towards Christmas – December 10 (6.45pm)
Winter Market at Lincoln Museum
Lincoln Museum on Danes Terrace is holding a Winter Market on Saturday, December 9, which has been organised by Shelf Editions.
There will also be workshops to take part in including metal wreath (£45) and felt decoration (£15) making, which can be booked via the museum’s website.
For the younger visitors there is also a free drop-in Calendar wreath craft session with the Elbow Room Collective.
Entry to the market is free from 10am-4pm with the cafe serving a festive menu from 11am-3pm.
Lincoln Ice Trail
Lincoln Ice Trail will run from 10am-8pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10.
There will be 20 Lincoln-themed ice sculptures to find – you can pick up a map of the trail from the Visitor Information Centre.
In addition, there will be festive entertainment, as well as live-ice carving demonstrations of the Cathedral.
The Travelling Historical Christmas Market
Although this event is next week, The Travelling Historical Christmas Market offers another festive alternative for people in Lincoln.
The free event will take place at St Mary le Wigford Church on St Mary’s Street between December 14 and 17 at the following times:
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