March 19, 2014 10.47 am
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What to do in Lincoln for Discover Lincolnshire weekend
Discover Lincolnshire: Not sure of the best places to go during the Discover Lincolnshire weekend? Here’s an extensive list of all the events taking place.
The Discover Lincolnshire Weekend is an annual celebration of county-wide heritage, crafts and attractions with many destinations offering free admission to visitors, this year taking place on the weekend of March 22 and 23.
We have compiled a list of all the Discover Lincolnshire events happening across Lincoln that you can enjoy.
400-year-old tapestrys will be on display at Lincoln Castle during the Discover Lincolnshire weekend.
Lincoln Castle
Date: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Time: 10am – 4pm Price: Free entry
Discover a world of rich history when you visit Lincoln Castle over the Discover Lincolnshire Weekend. Activities will be available within the Castle walls including medieval music, castle garrison, prison group and birds of prey.
Discover more about your heritage and how to use local resources with Lincolnshire Archives; free drop in session for free advice and tips on how to access information through the Lincs to the Past website and resources held at the Archives.
Date: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Time: 10am – 4pm Price: Free
The 14th century building will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm offering the bookshop, experts on the building’s history and access to the rooms and garden of the building.
Date: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Time: 10am – 4pm Price: Free
Visit the museum for a fun day of traditional games in the games room. Learn to play chess, ludo, mancala and many other traditional games and head to the outdoor play area for some nostalgic Victorian playground games. Free entry all weekend.
Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory
Date: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Time: All day Price: Free
The tropical conservatory at The Lawn will be offering free admission all weekend.
Local guide Dorothy Moss will take you on a tour of the Jewish heritage of Lincoln. The tour will take place on Sunday 23rd March at 1:30pm, meeting outside the Visitor Information Centre.
Guildhall and Stonebow
Date: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Time: 10.30am and 1.30pm Price: Free
Free guided tours of the Guildhall and Stonebow, including the City Council chambers and mayoral regalia, will take place on both days at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Meet at the front doors on Saltergate for the tour.
Date: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Time: Arranged by prior booking Price: Free
Visit the RAF and Firefighting museum during the Discover Lincolnshire Weekend for a guided tour to see a large collection of 42 mainly ex-RAF fire appliances.
All visits to the Museum must be by prior arrangement. You Must bring some form of photo identification with you such as a driving license or passport for verification purposes. You will be met and escorted onto the Station by a member of the Museum staff once you are booked in.
Date: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Time: 10am / 11am / 12pm / 1pm / 2pm / 3pm Price: Free
Tour Lincoln, Lincoln’s open-top sightseeing bus, will launch over Discover Lincolnshire Weekend with free tickets for tours on the Saturday and Sunday.
The tour takes in the highlights of Lincoln and you’ll hear all about the history of the city with our entertaining and knowledgeable guides giving live commentary throughout.
Tours are 50 minutes to an hour in duration and start/finish at Lincoln Cathedral Minster Yard.
Visit the Doddington Gardens for free on Sunday 23rd March and pop by the farm shop and cafe whilst you are there. Please note that the Hall will open to the public from Easter.
Date: Sat22 – Sun 23 Time: 10am – 4pm Price: Free entry, plus one free tea or coffee per person
For the Discover Lincolnshire Weekend Bransby Horses are offering a free guided tour of the Charity to meet the horses, ponies and donkeys on Saturday and Sunday, meeting at the horse sense room at 1.30pm.
Visitors are asked to mention at the café that they are visiting the charity as part of the discover Lincolnshire weekend to obtain one free tea or coffee per person.
Those visiting the uphill area of Lincoln should also note that due to works to Newport Arch a road closure is in place.
The area is easily accessible via a small diversion and businesses are operating as usual.
During this time, access to Bailgate will be via Rasen Lane, Burton Road, Westgate and Chapel Lane.
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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.