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
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Wednesday, 6 April 2011
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.
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Lincolnshire-grown Oleifera as recommended by TV Chef Rachel Green
Using cold pressed rapeseed oil is the next best thing for foodies, both professional and domestic.
A crop that's generally taken for granted in the county of Lincolnshire, over 575,000 hectares of crop is grown each year. 22% is used for biofuel, 13% as setaside but 65% is used in food production.
Predominantly, it's oil is blended with other oils - like blended whiskies, vin du table or mass produced tea - but Redhill-based Oleifera, made from plants grown across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, is now producing a single crop oil - the equivalent of a single malt whisky, wine appellation or single estate teas.
Conventionally rapeseed oil is produced from seeds from different varieties that are crushed at high temperature, with solvents used to remove every last drop of oil from the seed.
The oil is distilled to remove the solvent, bleached to remove the colour, then treated with a mix of chemicals to remove the flavour and odour.
The result is oil that is indistinguishable from any other; an oil with none of the character of natural, pure rapeseed oil.
Companies like Oleifera cold press their oil, with no chemicals or heat used in the extraction process. It is simply pressed then filtered, bottled labelled and packaged on site.
The result of this single-rapeseed crop cold pressed oil is a product that's even healthier than olive oil. Cold pressed rapeseed oil has just 6% saturated fat! - olive oils have around 14%, sunflower around 10%- the fat that contributes to heart disease, diabetes and obesity!!
Oleifera oil provides high levels of Omega 3 6 and 9. Happy cooking...The Best of Lincolnshire
A crop that's generally taken for granted in the county of Lincolnshire, over 575,000 hectares of crop is grown each year. 22% is used for biofuel, 13% as setaside but 65% is used in food production.
Predominantly, it's oil is blended with other oils - like blended whiskies, vin du table or mass produced tea - but Redhill-based Oleifera, made from plants grown across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, is now producing a single crop oil - the equivalent of a single malt whisky, wine appellation or single estate teas.
Conventionally rapeseed oil is produced from seeds from different varieties that are crushed at high temperature, with solvents used to remove every last drop of oil from the seed.
The oil is distilled to remove the solvent, bleached to remove the colour, then treated with a mix of chemicals to remove the flavour and odour.
The result is oil that is indistinguishable from any other; an oil with none of the character of natural, pure rapeseed oil.
Companies like Oleifera cold press their oil, with no chemicals or heat used in the extraction process. It is simply pressed then filtered, bottled labelled and packaged on site.
The result of this single-rapeseed crop cold pressed oil is a product that's even healthier than olive oil. Cold pressed rapeseed oil has just 6% saturated fat! - olive oils have around 14%, sunflower around 10%- the fat that contributes to heart disease, diabetes and obesity!!
Oleifera oil provides high levels of Omega 3 6 and 9. Happy cooking...The Best of Lincolnshire
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Lincoln Christmas Market on the British Pullman
Lincoln Christmas Market
VIP Home Departure Service® or private home transfers and free regional flights, transferring you from your front door to the Crowne Plaza St James and back
Two nights accommodation at the deluxe Crowne Plaza St James hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
A full day journey to Lincoln on the British Pullman
Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey
A four-course supper with champagne and a half-bottle of wine on the return journey
3 days
Prices and dates for this tour are not yet available online
Please call 0800 988 5823 for latest availability
VIP Home Departure Service® or private home transfers and free regional flights, transferring you from your front door to the Crowne Plaza St James and back
Two nights accommodation at the deluxe Crowne Plaza St James hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
A full day journey to Lincoln on the British Pullman
Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey
A four-course supper with champagne and a half-bottle of wine on the return journey
3 days
Prices and dates for this tour are not yet available online
Please call 0800 988 5823 for latest availability
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Lincoln Town Houses - Accommodation for Lincoln Christmas Market
A fabulous and magical event in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter!
Tens of thousands of people arrive over a 4 day period from the 2nd December - the 5th December 2010.
With hundreds of stalls selling food, crafts and items from all over the world, Lincoln's Christmas Market has grown year after year.
Our suggestion is to arrive on Thursday when it tends to be quieter!
The Market officially opens at 4pm. Sunday also tends to be a quieter time with bargins at the end of the day!!!
Parking is always an issue!
Best to park and ride if you are coming for the day. You will have to pay to park!
If you stay with Lincoln Town Houses, all our properties have free parking.
Castle View Cottage has a permit for parking and this is available on Carline Road.
Bailgate is our exclusive Roman Road which has fabulous boutique shops selling anything from Deli Food, Organic Meat, an Ice Cream Parlour, The Whisky Shop, Italian shoes, hand made jewellery, Wedding Gowns and designer clothes!
Steep Hill is exactly that! A cobbled street with numerous tea rooms, more designer shops, wine bars and plenty of designer Jewellery shops.
In Lincoln's Castle Square, the HUB of the Market! we have Lincoln Castle, Chapter House, Lincoln Cathedral & architecture like you have never seen before.
A photographers dream!!
Check out our web addresses for more information.
Enjoy! Alison
www.christmasmarkets.com/
Tens of thousands of people arrive over a 4 day period from the 2nd December - the 5th December 2010.
With hundreds of stalls selling food, crafts and items from all over the world, Lincoln's Christmas Market has grown year after year.
Our suggestion is to arrive on Thursday when it tends to be quieter!
The Market officially opens at 4pm. Sunday also tends to be a quieter time with bargins at the end of the day!!!
Parking is always an issue!
Best to park and ride if you are coming for the day. You will have to pay to park!
If you stay with Lincoln Town Houses, all our properties have free parking.
Castle View Cottage has a permit for parking and this is available on Carline Road.
Bailgate is our exclusive Roman Road which has fabulous boutique shops selling anything from Deli Food, Organic Meat, an Ice Cream Parlour, The Whisky Shop, Italian shoes, hand made jewellery, Wedding Gowns and designer clothes!
Steep Hill is exactly that! A cobbled street with numerous tea rooms, more designer shops, wine bars and plenty of designer Jewellery shops.
In Lincoln's Castle Square, the HUB of the Market! we have Lincoln Castle, Chapter House, Lincoln Cathedral & architecture like you have never seen before.
A photographers dream!!
Check out our web addresses for more information.
Enjoy! Alison
www.christmasmarkets.com/
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