Events Diary

Monthly Ceilidh with 54 North at Canwick Village Hall from 7.30 - 9.30pm. It's a fun and social evening when you can either enjoy a dance or sit back and enjoy the live music. All dances are taught on the night so it's suitable for beginners and experienced dancers. Tickets cost £6 on the door.

Bingo Night at Martin Village Hall with doors opening at 6.30 and eyes down at 7pm. This is a fun night out for the whole family with prizes, laughter and community spirit and everyone is welcome. The licensed bar will be open and there will also be refreshments available.

Coningsby & Tattershall Lions Club are holding a Barn Dance in Coningsby Community Hall at 7.30pm with dancing to Rake Up. Tickets cost £9 for adults and £2 for children and include a Lincolnshire sausage and mash and apple pie supper. You can get your tickets from Cutting Cupboard or ring 01526‍ 343331.

Matilda's Marvellous Party at the Lincolnshire Poacher, Bunkers Hill, Lincoln from 12 - 2pm. This is a Matilda inspired party with kids dance music, fun party games, arts and crafts and lots of party fun.

Lincolnshire author Rachel Canwell will be at Lindum Books in Bailgate from 10.30 - 11.30 signing copies of her book Paper Sisters. In 1914 three women are living trapped between the marsh, the river and the isolation of the fen with the looming presence and eerie stillness of a hospital that has never admitted a single patient. The story is inspired by a real forgotten hospital her family tended for over 60 years.

There will be a pop up coffee shop at Harmston Memorial Hall from 10.30am - 12.30pm so come along for a relaxing morning of tea, coffee and homemade cake. There will also be a secondhand book stall and tombola.

Coningsby Military Wives Choir will be performing their Connections Concert in St Michael's Church, Coningsby with doors opening at 6pm for a 6.30 start. Light refreshments will be available and raffle tickets at £1 a strip.

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February
Lincoln & District Model Railway Exhibition at the County Assembly Rooms in Bailgate with a huge range of layouts, plus traders and demonstration support. It's a wheelchair friendly venue with a coffee bar and cafe. Opening times are 10am - 5pm on Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sunday. Admission is £5 and under 16s are free.

Horncastle Walkers invite you to join them for a friendly morning walk with Sunday lunch afterwards at the Bull Hotel. It's a 5 mile (approx) circular walk and suitable footwear will be required as the route may be muddy. Please meet in Horncastle Market Place at 10am. Attendees will be required to pay for their own food and drink at the pub after the walk.

Whisby Nature Park is holding its annual Snowdrop Walk from 12 noon - 3pm, when visitors can plant their own snowdrop bulb in memory of lost loved ones for a £2 donation, with all proceeds supporting the charity Child Bereavement UK. Each personally planted snowdrop will grow year after year, giving you a lasting reminder of your visit and a chance to see your own flower bloom each spring. No booking is required.

Green Synergy hold a Lunch Club every Monday from 11am - 1pm at the Community Hub, 49 Roman Pavement, Lincoln so why not join them for a chat over soup and a sandwich. To book your free place email info@greensynergy.org.uk or call 01522‍ 533077 by 12 noon on the Friday prior to the session.

There's an Emergency First Aid Course at the Jubilee Park Dome in Woodhall Spa from 9.30am - 4.30pm. No prior experience is needed and help and advice is given throughout the day with a certificate at the end which is endorsed by Ofqual. The cost is £80 per person (bit expensive I think but I thought I'd put it in). To book a space or for more info please email rachael@jpws.co.uk.

Branston & District u3a meet in the Village Hall at 1.30pm for a 2pm start and this month the speaker is Mike Burton talking about The River Trent - England's Heart.

There's a Cattle Walk at South Ormsby Estate in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds from 10am - 1pm. Step into the world of Lincoln Red cattle on this 3 mile walk led by Cattle Manager Philip. You will wander through fields, woodlands and pastures learning about the renowned heritage breed and the sustainable pasture for life practices at South Ormsby. The cost is £15 per person and includes a Lincoln Red beef bap. It's easy paced and suitable for most fitness levels. Go to southormsbyestate.co.uk to find out more and book.

Horncastle Day Service Tea Club at the Wong every Tuesday from 4 - 6pm. Come along for a freshly prepared meal in a welcoming space, reducing loneliness and building meaningful connections. The cost is £2.50 per person and everyone is welcome. To book your place call 01507‍ 527047.

Wednesday Quiz at the Cardinal's Hat in High Street, Lincoln at 7pm. It's a fab evening of general knowledge, pictures, music, sport and more at one of Lincoln's most iconic pubs. It's a maximum of 6 people per team and the cost is £2 per person.

There are ukelele and guitar classes every Wednesday at South Hykeham Village Hall from 11.30 - 12.45. Beginners are welcome and it's a friendly play along class. The first class is free and thereafter its £5. Contact Nichola on 07922‍ 131494.

Step Into Dance Ceroc Beginners evening at Lincoln Hospital Club in St Anne's Road from 7.20 for a chat, and with the class starting at 7.45. The evening is designed for first time dancers and you don't need a partner or any previous experience. You can book at eventbookings.ceroc.com.

Family Nature Zone at Green Synergy, Hillside Garden, Lincoln from 4 - 5.30pm. The event is for families with the main focus on children between 1 and 7 years old. Fun filled sessions to explore, play and learn with gardening, games and crafting activities. It's free to attend and water and snacks will be available. It's every Wednesday during term time.

There's a guided wellbeing walk at Hartsholme Country Park starting at 1pm. The walk takes you around the park's lakes and woodland and is relaxed, social and suitable for most fitness levels. The walk lasts around 50 - 60 minutes and no booking is required.

Washingborough Ladies Club meet at Washingborough Community Centre at 2pm when the speaker will be Kenneth Moore talking about The Beechey Boys. If you are not aware of the history of the Beechey Boys you will find this talk very interesting and even if you know the story it is one that shouldn't be forgotten. Admission is £5 and this includes refreshments and a raffle ticket. New members are always welcome.

NavenBees Toddler Group meet at Mrs Smith's Cottage in Navenby from 12 - 3pm. It's for ages 2 - 5 and this time the NavenBees will be making rainbow suncatchers to take home. It's £2 per child and adults are free. There's no need to book, simply drop in any time.

Soul Night at the Lincoln Green in North Hykeham at 7.30pm. It's a 70s and 80s soul night with Planet Soul's DJ Perky from Chocolate Radio. Entry is free.

There's a Tea Dance every Friday afternoon at the Ark in North Hykeham from 2 - 4pm with sequence and line dances. All are welcome and even if you can't dance you can come and have a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. Entry is £3.50 including refreshments and you can contact 07354‍ 420575 for more details.

Flix in the Stix at Scothern Village Hall with doors opening at 7pm and the film starting at 7.30. This month's film is Save the Cinema. A Welsh hairdresser starts a campaign in the 90s to save her small town's theatre. With the help of a local politician they manage to get Steven Spielberg to show a premier of Jurassic Park in a bid to save the cinema. It's £5 on the door.

All That Glitters Party at Southside, Colegrave Street, Lincoln at 7.30pm. Get ready for a night that shines with free pizza, karaoke, dancing, a DJ all night and full glitz and glam vibes. You can get tickets from tickettailor.com.

Billinghay Pool Jumble Sale at the Village Hall from 2 - 4pm. It's a great chance to grab a bargain and help keep the community pool running. There will be plenty of pre-loved bargains, plus refreshments and a raffle.

There's a fundraising Jumble Sale at Birchwood Scout Hut in Woodfield Avenue, Lincoln from 10am - 1pm in aid of Walking with Alpacas Lincolnshire Rescue. Lots of household items and loads of children's items, plus many that are new. Entry is free and refreshments will be available so come and grab a bargain.

Children's Come and Sing at Lincoln Cathedral at 10.30am. Children aged 7+ are invited to join Cathedral choristers, members of the junior choir and vocal coaches to rehearse songs from the musical Oliver. The event is free but booking is required at lincolncathedral.com.

The Elton Story at the Terry O'Toole Theatre in North Hykeham at 7.30pm. This tribute show brings the legendary music of Sir Elton John to the stage like never before. With dazzling costume changes, a sensational live band and all the hits you love, this show tells the incredible story of Elton's iconic career. Tickets from betterboxoffice.co.uk.

Indoor Car Boot at Stickney Village Hall from 10am - 2pm. There will be refreshments with sausage and bacon cobs, plus you can win a large hamper or a prize on the tombola and raffle. The event is in support of St Barnabas.

Learn CPR and how to use a Defibrillator at Leasingham Village Hall from noon - 4pm. The event is organised by Leasingham WI and the training will be provided by a LIVES team who will also be talking about the excellent pre-hospital emergency care they deliver in our community. It's free to attend but you need to book a place by contacting Pam Kyte on 01529‍ 306427 or email tensing@btinternet.com.

Enjoy a musical experience with Thomas Heppell at Lincoln Jazz Cafe in Water Lane at 7pm. He plays blues and jazz covers alongside his own compositions which will get your foot tapping. Expect good old classics with a few familiar favourites and some originals. You can get tickets at lincolnjazzcafe.co.uk.

There's a free, guided Birdwatching Walk around Hartsholme Country Park at 10.30am. A chance to spot winter and spring bird species around the park's lakes and woodlands. Please make sure you bring binoculars and wear warm clothing. Meet outside the Visitor Centre.

Ginger's Flea Market at the Engine Shed in Lincoln from 11am - 4pm. A day when you can explore a treasure trove of vintage and retro fashion, homewares, records, plants, tasty food and much more, all sourced or handmade by specialist independent traders. It's a perfect opportunity to purchase a one of a kind gift or treat yourself to something special. Tickets are £2.50 in advance from eventbrite.co.uk or £3 on the door. Under 12s are free.

Daily Wellbeing Walks - If joining a free and friendly short walk where you can gain friendship, enjoy fresh air and build fitness is up your street – a wellbeing walk is ideal for you! There are plenty of walks to choose from across North Kesteven, including in Heckington, Sleaford, Leasingham, Ruskington, Navenby, Skellingthorpe, Whisby, Metheringham, Walcott and Martin. They are suitable for all abilities so you can enjoy the things at your own pace, and there are walks designed for the visually impaired too. For more info, contact: T: 01522‍ 544632 or check out www.heartoflincs.com/events

Sunday 1st February for the whole month
It's Free Kids February at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in Friskney, Nr Boston. Families are invited to enjoy a budget-friendly day out meeting the animals and creating memories. It's a sanctuary for over 1,000 rescued and rehomed animals and it's also become a leading centre for the care of big cats, endangered mammals and reptiles. Highlights include walk-through bird encounters and up close views of majestic big cats, separated by just inches. You can book at lincswildlife.com/free-kids-feb