Ralph Lending

Lincoln visitors and residents will be able to interact with and watch a proud display of military heritage in the city centre for Armed Forces Day.

The event takes place on Saturday, June 24 between 10am and 4pm,.

Shoppers will be able to meet members of the armed forces – the Royal Air Force (RAF), the Royal Navy, and the Army – along the High Street and at The Cornhill.

As well as this, there will be live military vehicles, musical entertainment, and charities encouraging visitors to support the armed forces and the work they do.

Visitors will be able to learn about Lincolns military heritage – such as this tank, which was designed and built in Lincoln. Photo: Steve Smailes/The Lincolnite

The event is opened by a Parade of Standards and the raising of the AFD Flag.

The standards inspection is carried out by local officials, including Lincoln MP Karen Lee, the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire and the city mayor, as well as station commanders from all four stations and the commanding officer of the Lincoln Regiment.

There will be bands playing throughout the day, with a marching display by the RAF Waddington Pipe and Drums.

To add to this excitement, veterans, reservists, and cadets will be available to talk to as well – they will educate supporters of all ages about the different experiences you can have with the military and learn about Lincoln’s great military heritage.

Furthermore, showing your support for the military is a great morale boost for those who serve in the armed forces and their families – it’s definitely a worthwhile cause.

For more information about Armed Forces Day, visit their website here.

A unique Scandinavian-style Tipi bar will be setting up camp on The Cornhill in Lincoln during the Christmas season.

THOR’s Tipi will be in the city between November 14 and December 31.

The attraction, organised by Lincoln BIG, will be open from 10:30am daily – except Christmas Day, when it will be closed – and will hopefully be a novel experience for Christmas shoppers and revellers alike.

Two linked canvas Tipis (or Teepees) will form the bar, with wooden tables and chairs, furs, and lighting to create the perfect Christmas atmosphere. It will even include a fire pit.

If that doesn’t keep you warm, the various beverages on offer will definitely do the trick by serving local draft ales, mulled wine and hot cider.

For the youngsters, there will be a hot chocolate station for kids of all ages to choose the best toppings for their homemade hot chocolate.

Lincoln BIG Chief Executive, Matt Corrigan, said: “THOR’s Tipi will add something different and appealing into the mix.”

Lincoln already hosts the Lincoln Christmas Market annually, but as this only runs for four days, planners brought new ideas to the table to keep Lincoln City centre exciting throughout the entire festive period.

Matt added: “We are always looking to improve and develop the city centre offerings at Christmas.”

Maria Farrugia, a Director at THOR’s, said: “There was an obvious gap in many city centres at Christmas for a festive offering of this type.”

The first THOR’s Tipi bar was opened in York at Christmas, 2015, and then expanded to Leeds and Sheffield last year due to its enormous popularity. Now they are bringing the attraction to Lincoln.

Maria concluded, saying “Lincoln will not be disappointed.”