1st -22nd December 2011
St Marks Lincoln
Moroccan Village
The Morrocan Village is taking place at St Marks from Thursday 1st to Thursday 22nd December 2011.
Experience a huge choice of artisan products from pottery and ceramics, through to handmade carpets and leather.
There will also be a Moroccan restaurant to allow you to experience the taste of real Morocco.
Open Mon, Thues, Wed, Fri & Sat from 9am-6pm
Thurs 9am-8pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
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Friday, 9 December 2011
Another thing to be proud of in Lincoln
Steep Hill, which connects uphill and downhill Lincoln, has been named the best street in Britain by the Academy of Urbanism.
The accolade was bestowed on Lincoln's most famous two thousand year-old street at an award ceremony on Friday 11th November, seeking off competition from Cockburn Street in Edinburgh and Byres Road in Glasgow.
The assessors took a tour of the street which forms part of the Roman route from the River Witham to Bailgate an d is home to two Norman houses - the Jew's House and Norman House.
Halfway up or halfway down your breath begins to pull
YOur legs start to feel like you've been dancing for a month Non Stop.
Hold onot the handrail as you negotiate Steep Hill
And pause, take your time, gaze in the windo of a cafe
Or a shop,
And picture people from the past or the years yet to come
Who took their time up this slope, paused and stood and looked
Or who will.
And celebrate the fact that some places simply aren't the same
As each other. They've got a handrail for instance. They're unique,
Like Steep Hill.
Written by Ian McMillan.
The accolade was bestowed on Lincoln's most famous two thousand year-old street at an award ceremony on Friday 11th November, seeking off competition from Cockburn Street in Edinburgh and Byres Road in Glasgow.
The assessors took a tour of the street which forms part of the Roman route from the River Witham to Bailgate an d is home to two Norman houses - the Jew's House and Norman House.
Halfway up or halfway down your breath begins to pull
YOur legs start to feel like you've been dancing for a month Non Stop.
Hold onot the handrail as you negotiate Steep Hill
And pause, take your time, gaze in the windo of a cafe
Or a shop,
And picture people from the past or the years yet to come
Who took their time up this slope, paused and stood and looked
Or who will.
And celebrate the fact that some places simply aren't the same
As each other. They've got a handrail for instance. They're unique,
Like Steep Hill.
Written by Ian McMillan.
Monday, 14 November 2011
Lincoln's Steep Hill Wins Best UK Street AWARD
Steep Hill in Lincoln has been named the best street in Britain by the Academy of Urbanism.
The street has won the title of 2012 Great Street at Friday afternoon’s Urbanism Awards, which recognises the best, most enduring or most improved urban environments.
The event is run by The Academy of Urbanism, whose members include industry-leading architects, planners, engineers, developers and designers.
During a visit to Lincoln, assessors from the Academy of Urbanism took on the challenge of climbing Steep Hill, which has a one in seven gradient.
Hosts from the City of Lincoln Council and Lincoln BIG took the assessors on a tour of the street, which forms part of the Roman route from the River Witham to Bailgate and is home to two Norman houses – the Jew’s House and Norman House.
Dating to Roman times as a connection between the Castle and town, Steep Hill is a narrow street characterised by its impressive gradient.
The street plays host to a variety of independent and entrepreneurial retail outlets, combined with events and entertainment to make this a welcoming and important destination regionally.
Kevin Murray, Chairman of The Academy of Urbanism, said: “Rising and turning gently as a connection between the city centre and Cathedral, Steep Hill has an immense historical quality.
“But it is not a place relying on its past for its future. Through the City Council, a Business Improvement Group is energetically working with local business and residents allowing the street to respond to the changing economic and social pressures of today.
“The Academy believes this care for our historic urban fabric whilst looking to the future should be recognised and rewarded,” Murray added.
Matt Corrigan, Chief Executive of Lincoln BIG, said: “This is brilliant news, Steep Hill is a really special place, and Lincoln BIG is delighted that its unique charm has been recognised this way.
“I think it makes us all realise that it’s not just one of Lincoln’s but one of the county’s unique and special places.
“For visitors, going up the hill is not a chore – it’s part of Lincoln’s charm, and is a special experience that rivals anything that any other world-class historic place can offer.”
City Councillor Neil Murray said: “We’re delighted that Steep Hill has been given the Great Street Award, and that the Academy of Urbanism recognised what a fantastic, unique place it is.
“It was great to show Steep Hill to the assessors, and I’d like to thank everyone who submitted photos – proving how passionate people are about it.”
The other winners were: European City of the Year – Lisbon, Portugal; The Great Town Award – Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland; The Great Neighbourhood of the Year – Old Town / Harbour, Margate; and The Great Place of the Year – Victoria Quarter, Leeds.
The street has won the title of 2012 Great Street at Friday afternoon’s Urbanism Awards, which recognises the best, most enduring or most improved urban environments.
The event is run by The Academy of Urbanism, whose members include industry-leading architects, planners, engineers, developers and designers.
During a visit to Lincoln, assessors from the Academy of Urbanism took on the challenge of climbing Steep Hill, which has a one in seven gradient.
Hosts from the City of Lincoln Council and Lincoln BIG took the assessors on a tour of the street, which forms part of the Roman route from the River Witham to Bailgate and is home to two Norman houses – the Jew’s House and Norman House.
Dating to Roman times as a connection between the Castle and town, Steep Hill is a narrow street characterised by its impressive gradient.
The street plays host to a variety of independent and entrepreneurial retail outlets, combined with events and entertainment to make this a welcoming and important destination regionally.
Kevin Murray, Chairman of The Academy of Urbanism, said: “Rising and turning gently as a connection between the city centre and Cathedral, Steep Hill has an immense historical quality.
“But it is not a place relying on its past for its future. Through the City Council, a Business Improvement Group is energetically working with local business and residents allowing the street to respond to the changing economic and social pressures of today.
“The Academy believes this care for our historic urban fabric whilst looking to the future should be recognised and rewarded,” Murray added.
Matt Corrigan, Chief Executive of Lincoln BIG, said: “This is brilliant news, Steep Hill is a really special place, and Lincoln BIG is delighted that its unique charm has been recognised this way.
“I think it makes us all realise that it’s not just one of Lincoln’s but one of the county’s unique and special places.
“For visitors, going up the hill is not a chore – it’s part of Lincoln’s charm, and is a special experience that rivals anything that any other world-class historic place can offer.”
City Councillor Neil Murray said: “We’re delighted that Steep Hill has been given the Great Street Award, and that the Academy of Urbanism recognised what a fantastic, unique place it is.
“It was great to show Steep Hill to the assessors, and I’d like to thank everyone who submitted photos – proving how passionate people are about it.”
The other winners were: European City of the Year – Lisbon, Portugal; The Great Town Award – Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland; The Great Neighbourhood of the Year – Old Town / Harbour, Margate; and The Great Place of the Year – Victoria Quarter, Leeds.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
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We can do the hard work for you. Here at The Easy Booking Company we offer a completely free service with no hidden costs or charges, saving you and your business time and money. With access to thousands of hotels worldwide we source the best non restricted room rates available. We also provide you with a free detailed management report at the end of each month, keeping you informed all the way. So sit back, relax and read on.
HOW IT WORKS...
Here at the Easy Booking Company we don't charge for our services. It works like this: When you call or e-mail us we just need to know the location, date, duration and budget. We will then search for matches and check availability. When you have selected your preferred hotel we will book it, send you an e-mail confirmation with the hotel booking reference, and then confirm it to the hotel. This means you can spend more time on important things like reading the paper or surfing the web!
ALL THINGS GREAT AND SMALL...
Conferences, meetings, motivation days, product launches and interview rooms. With years of experience we can deliver cost effective end to end solutions. We can take the stress out of finding that best value for money venue you are searching for. We offer all our clients the same high quality service and are committed to giving each client that personal touch, whether they book one small meeting room or multiple conferences a year.
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So you don't have to. All staff have years of experience and would be more than happy to advise you on hotels to suit you and your budget. Bringing you better value for money and a good night's sleep.
PLEASE DONT FORGET TO PREFIX ALL ENQUIRIES WITH LTH SO THAT I CAN PERSONALLY DEAL WITH YOUR ENQUIRY...MANY THANKS, ALISON RICHARDS
Monday, 25 July 2011
Discover Butterflies in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a haven for butterflies, and for those with a passion for lepidoptera, as a one off event to be hosted this month aims to prove.
Lincolnshire's Butterfly Conservation society is hosting a special event designed to demonstrate the diversity and quantity of butterflies and months in Lincolnshire's limewoods with a special event on 31st July at Chambers Farm Wood.
Attendees with meet at the Eduction Centre, built in 2010 by volunteers from reclaimed timber from the ancient limewoods.
The walk will take place at 11am and will be hosted by Peter Cawdell from the Butterfly Conservation Society.
Visitors to the event can expect to see white admiral, white-letter hairstreak, purple hairstreak and marbled white butterflies, and other species besides, all in their natural habitat.
Tel: 01522 560646
Lincolnshire's Butterfly Conservation society is hosting a special event designed to demonstrate the diversity and quantity of butterflies and months in Lincolnshire's limewoods with a special event on 31st July at Chambers Farm Wood.
Attendees with meet at the Eduction Centre, built in 2010 by volunteers from reclaimed timber from the ancient limewoods.
The walk will take place at 11am and will be hosted by Peter Cawdell from the Butterfly Conservation Society.
Visitors to the event can expect to see white admiral, white-letter hairstreak, purple hairstreak and marbled white butterflies, and other species besides, all in their natural habitat.
Tel: 01522 560646
Monday, 27 June 2011
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Magnificent Second World War planes can occasionally be spotted in the skies above Lincolnshire - but have you seen them up close?
If not, why not make a note of two special open weekends when you can do just that!
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), based at RAF Coningsby, operates a Lancaster, five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, two Chipmunks and a Dakota.
Together, the planes, which perform regularly at airshows such as Waddington form a living tribute to all the RAF crew who gave their lives in the Second World War.
At the BBMF, Lincolnshire County Council runs a visitor centre featuring a permanent gallery, temporary exhibition space and shop.
To see the aircraft up close, visitors can also pay for a guided tour of the hangar where they are maintained by the RAF.
The BBMF is open Monday to Friday throughout the year (except bank holidays and Christmas), and on special summer open weekends, including Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July and Monday 29th August.
Opening times are 10am to 5pm
Hangar tours from 10.30am to 3.30pm
For more information call 01526 344041
If not, why not make a note of two special open weekends when you can do just that!
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), based at RAF Coningsby, operates a Lancaster, five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, two Chipmunks and a Dakota.
Together, the planes, which perform regularly at airshows such as Waddington form a living tribute to all the RAF crew who gave their lives in the Second World War.
At the BBMF, Lincolnshire County Council runs a visitor centre featuring a permanent gallery, temporary exhibition space and shop.
To see the aircraft up close, visitors can also pay for a guided tour of the hangar where they are maintained by the RAF.
The BBMF is open Monday to Friday throughout the year (except bank holidays and Christmas), and on special summer open weekends, including Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July and Monday 29th August.
Opening times are 10am to 5pm
Hangar tours from 10.30am to 3.30pm
For more information call 01526 344041
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Grapevine Event at Lincoln Show Grou
Grapevine is an event voicing a strong proclamation that the Church is alive and thriving and seeking to have a growing influence for good in this nation.
Grapevine provides an opportunity for Christians from all backgrounds and denominations to gather to celebrate the Christian faith and for the Ground Level family of Churches to have an annual focus which assists in equipping each local Church for the great commission.
In this 30th year of Grapevine, we want to celebrate all the good things that God has done through the years. Three decades have been interlaced with surprising and unexpected meetings with God. These 'encounter' times have created great memories but have also positioned us for active involvement in the years ahead. As we move forward, the words of Moses have prophetic importance: "If Your presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here".
We need the distinguishing mark of God's presence. Sometimes fire, sometimes wind and sometimes a still small voice. Often unexpected and always undeserved.
Let's press forward for more!
Grapevine provides an opportunity for Christians from all backgrounds and denominations to gather to celebrate the Christian faith and for the Ground Level family of Churches to have an annual focus which assists in equipping each local Church for the great commission.
In this 30th year of Grapevine, we want to celebrate all the good things that God has done through the years. Three decades have been interlaced with surprising and unexpected meetings with God. These 'encounter' times have created great memories but have also positioned us for active involvement in the years ahead. As we move forward, the words of Moses have prophetic importance: "If Your presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here".
We need the distinguishing mark of God's presence. Sometimes fire, sometimes wind and sometimes a still small voice. Often unexpected and always undeserved.
Let's press forward for more!
Thursday, 2 June 2011
History Of Lincoln
Just wanted you to get the link to this short video about Lincoln and The Strait with a history of the many buildings that line Steep Hill!
The Lancaster Bomber
Special VIP days at East Kirkby are usually held on a Wednesday and are a whole day experience. The day starts at 9.30am with a briefing from either your pilot or/and a crew member and the day's co-ordinator. There are two tail down taxy runs on our VIP days one at 11am and the other at 1.30pm and places are limited to 18/20 people enjoying a taxy ride per VIP day. The 20 riders in the VIP party are divided into two groups with 10 on the 11am run and 10 on the 1.30pm run. The benefit of there being two taxy runs is that you ride on one and watch the other at close quarters. The taxy ride is completely unique and very different to the experience from outside the aircraft.
There is a lunch prepared especially for our VIP guests at 12 Noon. You can eat alongside the pilot and Lancaster ground crew providing you with another opportunity to ask them any technical questions and time to talk Lancasters! The VIP option offers you much longer inside the aircraft, boarding approx half an hour before your taxy run for your look around the first half of the aircraft, we also give you plenty of time after the run for you to complete your tour of the other half. All guests have the opportunity to sit in/visit each position throughout the aircraft whilst the aircraft is static and have the tour of the cockpit with the chance to sit in the pilot's seat. Whilst you are looking around the aircraft we have crew members on board to answer any questions you may have. Morning coffee, afternoon tea and homemade cake are also included on these days.
Guest option
There is also the chance for the person enjoying the taxy ride to bring a guest who gets the whole day, including a look inside the Lancaster and tour of the cockpit, but not the taxy ride for £70.00. The VIP day is run in a far more leisurely manner, providing you with time to absorb the airfield's history and sounds. Again all guests go home with a certificate signed by the pilot who has done the taxy run that day.
Price- £285.00 Places MUST be pre-booked!
For enquiries email:- louise@lincsaviation.co.uk
Gift vouchers for our Taxy Ride Experiences which are ideal for Birthdays and Christmas.
There is a lunch prepared especially for our VIP guests at 12 Noon. You can eat alongside the pilot and Lancaster ground crew providing you with another opportunity to ask them any technical questions and time to talk Lancasters! The VIP option offers you much longer inside the aircraft, boarding approx half an hour before your taxy run for your look around the first half of the aircraft, we also give you plenty of time after the run for you to complete your tour of the other half. All guests have the opportunity to sit in/visit each position throughout the aircraft whilst the aircraft is static and have the tour of the cockpit with the chance to sit in the pilot's seat. Whilst you are looking around the aircraft we have crew members on board to answer any questions you may have. Morning coffee, afternoon tea and homemade cake are also included on these days.
Guest option
There is also the chance for the person enjoying the taxy ride to bring a guest who gets the whole day, including a look inside the Lancaster and tour of the cockpit, but not the taxy ride for £70.00. The VIP day is run in a far more leisurely manner, providing you with time to absorb the airfield's history and sounds. Again all guests go home with a certificate signed by the pilot who has done the taxy run that day.
Price- £285.00 Places MUST be pre-booked!
For enquiries email:- louise@lincsaviation.co.uk
Gift vouchers for our Taxy Ride Experiences which are ideal for Birthdays and Christmas.
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Steam Punk Festival Lincoln 2011
THE VERY LATEST PLANS FOR 2011
Weekend at the Asylum 2011 will have a slightly different flavour. It is being developed into more of a Fringe style festival with options for you to buy tickets to just those features you wish to attend.
Friday and as usual the Steampunks will begin to gather around the Victoria during the afternoon. Control will open at 4pm and you will be able to claim your wristbands.
Friday night will see "Friday Night at the Asylum". (400 tickets) This is envisaged as a party night with up to four new bands showcasing their acts for the delights of the steampunk community. The Major will once again be hosting his celebrated Soiree. Music hall enters the 21st century. (120 tickets). The Victoria will be having an open access mini beer festival this evening too.
Saturday morning the Asylum will open its doors at 10.00 with exhibitors, publishers and guests in the main hall and a full programme of features and panels in the Little Theatre and Drawing Room. The Castle Lounge will host the annual exhibition with entries for the covetted Verne, Brunel, Pugin, Rosetti and Ruskin awards. Also on Saturday the Bazaar Eclectica will be opening its doors in the Castle Prison.
Special guests for Saturday include the inimitable Wilf Lunn, creative genius and boater wearer extraordinaire. A Doctor Who theme for the Exhibition Hall will have a cracking photo op and a chance to meet the highly entertaining Fraser Hines. Of course the Asylum wouldn't be the Assylum without the entertaining presence of world reknowned author and raconteur Robert Rankin.
Saturday night and the Asylum is turned over to the Third Annual Empire Ball. (300 tickets) A change in style for 2011 with the first half for dancing to recorded music and a buffet meal. Guest acts and Sunday Driver will take the stage before more dancing until late.
Professor Elemental will be joining you all once again too. A change of style at our second venue on Saturday night with "Putting the Punk in Steampunk" (250 tickets) hosted by The Men Who Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing plus support.
Sunday morning and the Asylum and Bazaar Eclectica open their doors for more trading, exhibiting, panels and workshops until the closing and awards ceremony at 4m.
Tickets are now on sale and selling incredibly quickly through our automated portal. There is a classic Asylum pass which grants access to the full day programme and exhibits, the Empire Ball and Friday Night at the Asylum. All features will also be available for purchase seperately too allowing you the opportunity to prearrange the festival you wish to attend.
Organisers are looking at possibly staging other fringe events and features during the course of the weekend. They are hoping to have a Siege of Peking dinner on Sunday night as well as a Dead Dog Party. Details will be posted as soon as they are fixed.
Keep an eye on the main web site!
Please note: We are not looking for street performance etc as part of this event. We would like to consider applications from static exhibits e.g. steam engines, organs, period vehicles etc.
Weekend at the Asylum 2011 will have a slightly different flavour. It is being developed into more of a Fringe style festival with options for you to buy tickets to just those features you wish to attend.
Friday and as usual the Steampunks will begin to gather around the Victoria during the afternoon. Control will open at 4pm and you will be able to claim your wristbands.
Friday night will see "Friday Night at the Asylum". (400 tickets) This is envisaged as a party night with up to four new bands showcasing their acts for the delights of the steampunk community. The Major will once again be hosting his celebrated Soiree. Music hall enters the 21st century. (120 tickets). The Victoria will be having an open access mini beer festival this evening too.
Saturday morning the Asylum will open its doors at 10.00 with exhibitors, publishers and guests in the main hall and a full programme of features and panels in the Little Theatre and Drawing Room. The Castle Lounge will host the annual exhibition with entries for the covetted Verne, Brunel, Pugin, Rosetti and Ruskin awards. Also on Saturday the Bazaar Eclectica will be opening its doors in the Castle Prison.
Special guests for Saturday include the inimitable Wilf Lunn, creative genius and boater wearer extraordinaire. A Doctor Who theme for the Exhibition Hall will have a cracking photo op and a chance to meet the highly entertaining Fraser Hines. Of course the Asylum wouldn't be the Assylum without the entertaining presence of world reknowned author and raconteur Robert Rankin.
Saturday night and the Asylum is turned over to the Third Annual Empire Ball. (300 tickets) A change in style for 2011 with the first half for dancing to recorded music and a buffet meal. Guest acts and Sunday Driver will take the stage before more dancing until late.
Professor Elemental will be joining you all once again too. A change of style at our second venue on Saturday night with "Putting the Punk in Steampunk" (250 tickets) hosted by The Men Who Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing plus support.
Sunday morning and the Asylum and Bazaar Eclectica open their doors for more trading, exhibiting, panels and workshops until the closing and awards ceremony at 4m.
Tickets are now on sale and selling incredibly quickly through our automated portal. There is a classic Asylum pass which grants access to the full day programme and exhibits, the Empire Ball and Friday Night at the Asylum. All features will also be available for purchase seperately too allowing you the opportunity to prearrange the festival you wish to attend.
Organisers are looking at possibly staging other fringe events and features during the course of the weekend. They are hoping to have a Siege of Peking dinner on Sunday night as well as a Dead Dog Party. Details will be posted as soon as they are fixed.
Keep an eye on the main web site!
Please note: We are not looking for street performance etc as part of this event. We would like to consider applications from static exhibits e.g. steam engines, organs, period vehicles etc.
Why stay in a Hotel in Lincoln
I still find it difficult to understand why families or groups of people choose to stay in a hotel in Lincoln when Lincoln Town Houses provide so much more accommodation at affordable rates!
For example, Spring Hill Town House! It is located on Hungate, just at the base of Michaelgate, close to Lincoln Cathedral & Lincoln Castle.
There are 4 large bedrooms, 2 with en-suite facilities. Guests can enjoy a large open plan kitchen diner with separate utility and cloakroom on the ground level.
There is a stunning living room on the top floor with plenty of room for 8 people to sit and enjoy each others company.
Just as Hotels in Lincoln provide quality bedding and towels, we do too. Including aromatherapy based toiletries.
We may not be a Bed and Breakfast, but we do provide all our guests with a Welcome Basket which provides fresh milk, bread, butter, coffee, jam, other beverages, sugar and of course a bottle of wine!!
It is common knowledge that Lincoln's City Hotels are limited with parking! All our properties offer free parking. Another bonus!
But most of all we offer great value with all our 4 Gold Star rated houses.
Spring Hill Town House is just £26.25 per person per night when 8 of you share for 3 nights!!
A weekend break for 8 people is just £32.50 per person per night.
If anyone would like to contact me to ask any questions, please do not hesitate!
My office number is 01522 530274 or mobile 07795477780
I hope to see you soon!!
Many thanks
Alison
For example, Spring Hill Town House! It is located on Hungate, just at the base of Michaelgate, close to Lincoln Cathedral & Lincoln Castle.
There are 4 large bedrooms, 2 with en-suite facilities. Guests can enjoy a large open plan kitchen diner with separate utility and cloakroom on the ground level.
There is a stunning living room on the top floor with plenty of room for 8 people to sit and enjoy each others company.
Just as Hotels in Lincoln provide quality bedding and towels, we do too. Including aromatherapy based toiletries.
We may not be a Bed and Breakfast, but we do provide all our guests with a Welcome Basket which provides fresh milk, bread, butter, coffee, jam, other beverages, sugar and of course a bottle of wine!!
It is common knowledge that Lincoln's City Hotels are limited with parking! All our properties offer free parking. Another bonus!
But most of all we offer great value with all our 4 Gold Star rated houses.
Spring Hill Town House is just £26.25 per person per night when 8 of you share for 3 nights!!
A weekend break for 8 people is just £32.50 per person per night.
If anyone would like to contact me to ask any questions, please do not hesitate!
My office number is 01522 530274 or mobile 07795477780
I hope to see you soon!!
Many thanks
Alison
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Big Times ahead for saved Lincoln City Park
BIG TIMES AHEAD FOR SAVED CITY PARK
Organisers of a ‘Big Tidy Up’ and ‘Big Lunch’ event in Lincoln hope it will mark the start of a new lease of life for a City park which has recently been saved from development.
On Saturday 4th June, Wickham Gardens in Lincoln, will be just one of the venues taking part nationally in ’The Big Tidy Up’ organised by The Tidy Britain Campaign and ‘The Big Lunch’ which is an idea started by The Eden Project.
Event organiser Victoria Douch said, “The whole idea of the event is to make the area look nicer for families and give people a chance to get together with neighbours, members of the local community and have fun. We want Wickham Gardens to be a pleasant and safe place for families to come and to remind people what an asset it is to the uphill area of Lincoln. So, bring along a blanket and a picnic and enjoy this space which has provided a recreation area for the people of Lincoln for nearly 100 years.”
Wickham Gardens has been a play area for generations of children in the uphill area of Lincoln since the land was donated to the City by a former Dean of Lincoln Cathedral, the late Canon Wickham, in 1914. Last year the City of Lincoln Council proposed to sell the site for development, but protests from the local community resulted in the land being kept for recreation use.
SWINGS (Save Wickham Gardens, Infants Need Green Spaces) campaigned for the land to be retained as a play area, and the group are now working with the City of Lincoln Council to improve the site and raise funds to replace the play equipment which was removed, for Health and Safety reasons, by the Council in 2010.
To help with the ‘Big Tidy Up’ just turn up at Wickham Gardens on Saturday 4th June at 11am. All equipment will be provided. ‘The Big Lunch’ will start at 12noon and families are invited just to turn up and bring a picnic.
PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
Organisers of a ‘Big Tidy Up’ and ‘Big Lunch’ event in Lincoln hope it will mark the start of a new lease of life for a City park which has recently been saved from development.
On Saturday 4th June, Wickham Gardens in Lincoln, will be just one of the venues taking part nationally in ’The Big Tidy Up’ organised by The Tidy Britain Campaign and ‘The Big Lunch’ which is an idea started by The Eden Project.
Event organiser Victoria Douch said, “The whole idea of the event is to make the area look nicer for families and give people a chance to get together with neighbours, members of the local community and have fun. We want Wickham Gardens to be a pleasant and safe place for families to come and to remind people what an asset it is to the uphill area of Lincoln. So, bring along a blanket and a picnic and enjoy this space which has provided a recreation area for the people of Lincoln for nearly 100 years.”
Wickham Gardens has been a play area for generations of children in the uphill area of Lincoln since the land was donated to the City by a former Dean of Lincoln Cathedral, the late Canon Wickham, in 1914. Last year the City of Lincoln Council proposed to sell the site for development, but protests from the local community resulted in the land being kept for recreation use.
SWINGS (Save Wickham Gardens, Infants Need Green Spaces) campaigned for the land to be retained as a play area, and the group are now working with the City of Lincoln Council to improve the site and raise funds to replace the play equipment which was removed, for Health and Safety reasons, by the Council in 2010.
To help with the ‘Big Tidy Up’ just turn up at Wickham Gardens on Saturday 4th June at 11am. All equipment will be provided. ‘The Big Lunch’ will start at 12noon and families are invited just to turn up and bring a picnic.
PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
RAF in Concert
The Royal Air Force in Concert Tour are returning to some of England's most historic and beautiful locations to perform 'A Festival of English Music'
Join them for an inspiring and memorable evening as the Central Bank of the Royal Air Force take to the Cathedral stage and delight with performances of music from celebrated classical English composers such as Elgar (Nimrod) and Holst (The Planets).
Held in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, they are raising valuable funds to support the RAF and its family of charities. The Trust invites you to join them to celebrate English music and achievement.
Wednesday 4th May
Lincoln Cathedral
Performance commences at 7.30pm
telephone 0800 107 1940
Ticket prices:£16.00 £12.00 £6.00
Join them for an inspiring and memorable evening as the Central Bank of the Royal Air Force take to the Cathedral stage and delight with performances of music from celebrated classical English composers such as Elgar (Nimrod) and Holst (The Planets).
Held in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, they are raising valuable funds to support the RAF and its family of charities. The Trust invites you to join them to celebrate English music and achievement.
Wednesday 4th May
Lincoln Cathedral
Performance commences at 7.30pm
telephone 0800 107 1940
Ticket prices:£16.00 £12.00 £6.00
Friday, 1 April 2011
New Deli Bistro Opens at Burton Waters
New bistro sails into town
Great news for all you foodies out there! A new bistro championing locally sourced and produced food and drink is opening up on the site of the former Yots Bar and Bistro on Burton Waters.
The Deli Bistro, which specialises in Lincolnshire cheeses, quality meats and home-made cakes and pastries, opened its doors to the public for the first time today (Friday 1st April).
Run by Craig Gollin of Craig Gollin Catering Services and his wife Caroline the restaurant will also have a delicatessen selling local produce and freshly prepared food to take away.
Craig started training as a chef from the age of 17 and has over 13 years’ experience in the industry. Between 2003 and 2008 he worked as a head chef at The Lawn in Lincoln catering for corporate buffets through to banquets of up to 300 people.
Craig set up his own business in March 2008 and has established an allotment where he grows a lot of the produce he uses in his catering business.
Qualified nutritionist Caroline also brings a wealth of food-related experience and is currently working for the Food for Life Partnership as well as lecturing part-time at the University of Lincoln.
Caroline is keen to involve the students and the community in the new business and will be displaying and selling work by local artists as well as furniture maker and recent graduate Sebastian Cox.
Caroline explained: “We launched an art competition and invited students to design a piece of work based on the theme of local and seasonal produce. Everyone who came to our opening party was asked to vote for the piece they liked the best.
“The winner was Faith Wibberley (31) who is studying Illustration and coincidently will be working as a waitress in the bistro! Faith’s work will have exclusivity in the bistro for the next six weeks and we won’t charge her any commission on the pieces she sells.”
Caroline has also enlisted the help of Business Studies and Marketing students to help launch the new bistro and Craig is currently training three apprentices to become chefs. Altogether Craig and Caroline have created 12 new jobs across both their businesses which they’ll be running alongside each other.
The Deli Bistro will be open Monday to Wednesday 10am till 6pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am till 11pm and Sunday 11.30am till 4.30pm and will offer breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas and dinner.
The lunchtime, evening and dessert menus can be found online at www.craiggollincatering.co.uk along with details of how to book.
See you at The Deli Bistro very soon!
Great news for all you foodies out there! A new bistro championing locally sourced and produced food and drink is opening up on the site of the former Yots Bar and Bistro on Burton Waters.
The Deli Bistro, which specialises in Lincolnshire cheeses, quality meats and home-made cakes and pastries, opened its doors to the public for the first time today (Friday 1st April).
Run by Craig Gollin of Craig Gollin Catering Services and his wife Caroline the restaurant will also have a delicatessen selling local produce and freshly prepared food to take away.
Craig started training as a chef from the age of 17 and has over 13 years’ experience in the industry. Between 2003 and 2008 he worked as a head chef at The Lawn in Lincoln catering for corporate buffets through to banquets of up to 300 people.
Craig set up his own business in March 2008 and has established an allotment where he grows a lot of the produce he uses in his catering business.
Qualified nutritionist Caroline also brings a wealth of food-related experience and is currently working for the Food for Life Partnership as well as lecturing part-time at the University of Lincoln.
Caroline is keen to involve the students and the community in the new business and will be displaying and selling work by local artists as well as furniture maker and recent graduate Sebastian Cox.
Caroline explained: “We launched an art competition and invited students to design a piece of work based on the theme of local and seasonal produce. Everyone who came to our opening party was asked to vote for the piece they liked the best.
“The winner was Faith Wibberley (31) who is studying Illustration and coincidently will be working as a waitress in the bistro! Faith’s work will have exclusivity in the bistro for the next six weeks and we won’t charge her any commission on the pieces she sells.”
Caroline has also enlisted the help of Business Studies and Marketing students to help launch the new bistro and Craig is currently training three apprentices to become chefs. Altogether Craig and Caroline have created 12 new jobs across both their businesses which they’ll be running alongside each other.
The Deli Bistro will be open Monday to Wednesday 10am till 6pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am till 11pm and Sunday 11.30am till 4.30pm and will offer breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas and dinner.
The lunchtime, evening and dessert menus can be found online at www.craiggollincatering.co.uk along with details of how to book.
See you at The Deli Bistro very soon!
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Big Names for Lincoln
MARCH 18, 2011
Big names are coming to Lincoln this year in an exciting line-up of events!
Comedy heavyweights Alan Carr, Russell Howard and Lee Evans will entertain audiences at two prominent entertainment venues in the city to test out their material and some major music acts will be performing at the Lincolnshire Events Centre this summer.
The Tooth Fairy Alan Carr is set to appear at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre on 21st March to try out the material for his forthcoming 33-date UK and Ireland tour – his first in four years!
Lee Evans’ Work-in-Progress show at the LPAC in May will also see him test out his material for his Roadrunner tour due to take place in the autumn and Russell Howard will be coming to the Lincoln Drill Hall for an intimate warm-up gig of his Right Here, Right Now tour in June.
Tickets to see these comedy geniuses range from just £15 to £25! Can’t say no to that now can you Lincoln?!
On the music front the Midsummer Magic concert series at the Lincolnshire Showground kicks off on 23rd July with a warm-up concert taking place on 14th May featuring British rock legends Status Quo.
Headlining the concert series is Boy George, while Stacey Soloman of X-Factor fame and Queen of the Jungle in I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, Jason Donovan and Belinda Carlisle are also on the bill.
The Real Thing, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Björn Again, an Abba tribute band and…wait for it…JEDWARD will also perform.
Previously held at Lincoln Castle, the summer musical series has attracted big names including Sugababes and Girls Aloud.
With variety like that, there’s something to please everyone so grab your tickets now!
Big names are coming to Lincoln this year in an exciting line-up of events!
Comedy heavyweights Alan Carr, Russell Howard and Lee Evans will entertain audiences at two prominent entertainment venues in the city to test out their material and some major music acts will be performing at the Lincolnshire Events Centre this summer.
The Tooth Fairy Alan Carr is set to appear at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre on 21st March to try out the material for his forthcoming 33-date UK and Ireland tour – his first in four years!
Lee Evans’ Work-in-Progress show at the LPAC in May will also see him test out his material for his Roadrunner tour due to take place in the autumn and Russell Howard will be coming to the Lincoln Drill Hall for an intimate warm-up gig of his Right Here, Right Now tour in June.
Tickets to see these comedy geniuses range from just £15 to £25! Can’t say no to that now can you Lincoln?!
On the music front the Midsummer Magic concert series at the Lincolnshire Showground kicks off on 23rd July with a warm-up concert taking place on 14th May featuring British rock legends Status Quo.
Headlining the concert series is Boy George, while Stacey Soloman of X-Factor fame and Queen of the Jungle in I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, Jason Donovan and Belinda Carlisle are also on the bill.
The Real Thing, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Björn Again, an Abba tribute band and…wait for it…JEDWARD will also perform.
Previously held at Lincoln Castle, the summer musical series has attracted big names including Sugababes and Girls Aloud.
With variety like that, there’s something to please everyone so grab your tickets now!
Saturday, 19 February 2011
LINCOLN CASTLE
1066, the date of the Battle of Hastings, is one date every schoolboy knows.
William the Conquerer sought to rapidly consolidate his victory by building a chain of castles across England.
Lincoln Castle was one of the first castles the Normans built, constructed in 1068, only two years after the defeat of Harold at Hastings.
The castle occupied what was the site of a former Roman fortress. According to the Domesday Book, 166 Saxon homes were cleared to make way for the castle.
Until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral, the castle dominated the Lincoln skyline.
Lincoln was one of the most important cities in the country. It had a mint. The size of the Norman castle reflects its importance.
The view from the castle is still impressive, even today. In one direction, out along the River Witham, Bardney and beyond. In the other direction can be seen the power stations in the Trent Valley.
The castle walls are still intact, and it is possible to walk around most of the wall.
The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes. It is only one of two such castles in the country, the other being at Lewes in Sussex.
The Observatory Tower is built in one of the mottes. The original tower was built 1150 towards the end of The Anarchy (the war between Stephen and his cousin Matilda for control of the throne). Later additions were added in the 14th century. The tower, as we see it today, was added by the prison governor John Merryweather, nominally as a observation post to catch escapees, but in reality, as he was a keen astronomer, for star gazing. During World War II it was used as a fire-watch post.
The other motte is the Lucy Tower. Built in the 12th century by the Castle Constable, the Countess Lucy, this was the castle's main keep, built to replace an existing building. Originally it was surrounded by a 20-foot ditch with a bridge leading to the steps. It was the castle's last line of defence. Within the tower are the graves of prisoners executed at Lincoln.
One of the prisoners whose graves can be found within the Lucy Tower is that of William Frederick Harry, hanged 1 April 1872 for the murder of his wife. His grave is marked with his initials.
The main entrance to the castle is the East Gate from Castle Square. The West Gate has been recently re-opened. The West Gate was important in Medieval times as it led out into open country.
Opposite the newly opened gate is the The Lawn. The main feature of The Lawn is the Sir Joseph Banks Tropical Conservatory.
For 900 years, Lincoln Castle has been used as a castle, a prison and as a court. The Crown Court still sits within the castle. Embedded within the castle walls are the castle dungeons.
Housed within Lincoln Castle is a copy of the original Magna Carta. It is currently on loan from Lincoln Cathedral, and has its own dedicated exhibition.
There are only four surviving copies of the original Magna Carta: two in the British Museum, and one each held by Salisbury Cathedral and Lincoln Cathedral.
Dating from the Middle Ages, The Magna Carta is the most important document conferring democracy and civil rights. It is embedded in English Common Law and has been quoted and drawn on throughout the ages, from the US Constitution (especially the Bill of Rights) through to the UN Charter.
The Medieval Castle Well is believed to be of Roman origin.
The strategic importance of Lincoln Castle cannot be overstated. It had commanding views over the surrounding countryside, it was located on two Roman roads, The Fosse Way and Ermine Street. It also overlooked Brayford Pool, and a waterway that ran from the coast at Boston via the Roman Canal to the Trent.
The castle as we see it today, was the inner bailey. The outer bailey encompassed the then existing town.
The Castle is increasingly being used for concerts and theatrical productions.
William the Conquerer sought to rapidly consolidate his victory by building a chain of castles across England.
Lincoln Castle was one of the first castles the Normans built, constructed in 1068, only two years after the defeat of Harold at Hastings.
The castle occupied what was the site of a former Roman fortress. According to the Domesday Book, 166 Saxon homes were cleared to make way for the castle.
Until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral, the castle dominated the Lincoln skyline.
Lincoln was one of the most important cities in the country. It had a mint. The size of the Norman castle reflects its importance.
The view from the castle is still impressive, even today. In one direction, out along the River Witham, Bardney and beyond. In the other direction can be seen the power stations in the Trent Valley.
The castle walls are still intact, and it is possible to walk around most of the wall.
The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes. It is only one of two such castles in the country, the other being at Lewes in Sussex.
The Observatory Tower is built in one of the mottes. The original tower was built 1150 towards the end of The Anarchy (the war between Stephen and his cousin Matilda for control of the throne). Later additions were added in the 14th century. The tower, as we see it today, was added by the prison governor John Merryweather, nominally as a observation post to catch escapees, but in reality, as he was a keen astronomer, for star gazing. During World War II it was used as a fire-watch post.
The other motte is the Lucy Tower. Built in the 12th century by the Castle Constable, the Countess Lucy, this was the castle's main keep, built to replace an existing building. Originally it was surrounded by a 20-foot ditch with a bridge leading to the steps. It was the castle's last line of defence. Within the tower are the graves of prisoners executed at Lincoln.
One of the prisoners whose graves can be found within the Lucy Tower is that of William Frederick Harry, hanged 1 April 1872 for the murder of his wife. His grave is marked with his initials.
The main entrance to the castle is the East Gate from Castle Square. The West Gate has been recently re-opened. The West Gate was important in Medieval times as it led out into open country.
Opposite the newly opened gate is the The Lawn. The main feature of The Lawn is the Sir Joseph Banks Tropical Conservatory.
For 900 years, Lincoln Castle has been used as a castle, a prison and as a court. The Crown Court still sits within the castle. Embedded within the castle walls are the castle dungeons.
Housed within Lincoln Castle is a copy of the original Magna Carta. It is currently on loan from Lincoln Cathedral, and has its own dedicated exhibition.
There are only four surviving copies of the original Magna Carta: two in the British Museum, and one each held by Salisbury Cathedral and Lincoln Cathedral.
Dating from the Middle Ages, The Magna Carta is the most important document conferring democracy and civil rights. It is embedded in English Common Law and has been quoted and drawn on throughout the ages, from the US Constitution (especially the Bill of Rights) through to the UN Charter.
The Medieval Castle Well is believed to be of Roman origin.
The strategic importance of Lincoln Castle cannot be overstated. It had commanding views over the surrounding countryside, it was located on two Roman roads, The Fosse Way and Ermine Street. It also overlooked Brayford Pool, and a waterway that ran from the coast at Boston via the Roman Canal to the Trent.
The castle as we see it today, was the inner bailey. The outer bailey encompassed the then existing town.
The Castle is increasingly being used for concerts and theatrical productions.
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