Events Diary

Enjoy a celebration of diversity featuring local ethnic minority entrepreneurs, cultural artisans, handmade brands, henna, and food at the Multicultural Bazaar in the Cornhill Market, 10am to 5.30pm. You’re invited to pop along, bring your friends, and celebrate the rich diversity of our community right here in the heart of Lincoln! Admission is free.

Help cats in need by enjoying a good rummage at a jumble sale taking place at the Birchwood Scout Hut on Woodfield Avenue, Lincoln. 12pm to 2pm. Proceeds support the work of Lincoln Cat Care.

The Lincoln Branch of the Lincolnshire Family History Society would like to invite you to hear their next talk at the Queens Park Community Hub, South Park, Lincoln at 2 PM. The talk by Brian Hodgkinson is called 'Purgatory' and will discuss the historical narrative surrounding purgatory using examples mainly from the Medieval and Early Tudor periods. Attend in person or online. For more information call Tracey Fairhurst (Chairman) 07941‍ 245322. A donation of £1 is welcomed.

Wake up your eyes with 48 works by Pop Art pioneer Paolozzi (continues until Sunday 7 June). A new Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of screen-prints by Eduardo Paolozzi will open at the Usher Gallery as part of a national tour. Free entry. For information visit lincolnmusem.com

Mother’s Day Paint Your Own Imp Workshop. Paint Your Own Lincoln Imp - a 90-minute workshop with an Imp Catchers and enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. Each booking is for 2 people (max 8 per session) and cost £50. Two times - 11:30am and 3pm. For more information and to book online, visit https://lincolnimporium.co.uk/

Creative pub go-ers are invited to be stitched up! A fun and relaxing get-together at the Joiner's Arms, Victoria Street, Lincoln where you'll be creating new group projects or you can take along whatever you're working on, whether it is knitting, crochet or stitching! Just turn up. 6.30pm. Also happens on Sunday 19 April and Sunday 10 May.

Led by a member of the Bransby Horses team, the charity’s donkey talks will give you a brilliant insight into these amazing animals. From how they bond to why their ears are so big and everything in between! ‘Donkey Tales: Life and Care at Bransby Horses’ takes place on March 21st 11am to 12noon To attend register on: https://bransbyhorses.co.uk/

Pick up local and fresh produce at the Lincoln Farmers' Market on Castle Hill, between Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral from 9am to 3pm. The market showcases some of the finest local producers!

Take five pieces of your pre-loved clothing, shoes or accessories to Lincoln Central Library on Saturday 21 March to swap for new-to-you items! Join this free & fun community clothing swap courtesy of the Sustainable Fashion Forum Team. Open 11am to 1pm. What will you swap?

Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd March
Dog Friendly Days at Lincoln Castle permit our four-legged friends to enjoy exploring the Castle grounds, so don’t miss the opportunity for them to join you on a journey through history! From the banks of the Norman Motte to the Prison Cells, together you can explore the grounds and wander through the Victorian Prison. The café even has tasty treats for doggy visitors. The Castle Grounds are free to enter and enjoy, but all other admissions apply. Open 10am to 4pm. For more information visit lincolncastle.com

VIP Record Fair An exciting new Record Fair celebrating everything vinyl! Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a casual browser, or discovering records for the first time, you’ll find LPs, singles, CDs, and memorabilia from top traders across the UK. From classic rock to soul, punk to jazz, there’s something for every taste and every turntable. Admission £4.40 per person. More info on https://www.lincolndrill.co.uk/

Take part in a Creative Nature Walk from 11am to 1pm at Hartsholme Park, Lincoln. This is a gentle, uplifting way to connect with nature this spring with artist Marion Sander; relaxed, family-friendly sessions that help you slow down, notice more, and enjoy the outdoors in a fresh, creative way. Moore info at rootedarts.org.uk

Pop along to the Navenby Antiques and Collectors Fair taking place at The Venue, open 9am to 3pm for a browse and perhaps add to your collections! This indoor fair has two halls with over 40 stands, selling a wide range of antiques, collectables and vintage including small items of furniture. Admission is £1.50pp; parking is free; refreshments available. This event is accessible for wheelchair users. Venue address for your satnav is The Venue, Grantham Road, Navenby, Lincoln. LN5 0JJ

The Collingham Antiques & Vintage Fair taking place this month is happening at Swinderby Village Hall from 8am to 2.30pm. It’s an indoor fair with around 20 stalls full of antiques, vintage and collectables. Admission is £1pp. There is a free car park across the road plus disabled access to the main hall and toilets. A pop-up café will be serving homemade cakes, bacon and sausage baps and hot and cold drinks. Do you like you pooch to enjoy a day out too? Well-behaved dogs kept on a lead are most welcome. The venue address for your satnav is Bulpit Lane, Swinderby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9LT - short drive away from Collingham.

Enjoy Health and Wellbeing Day at the Walled Garden in Baumber near Horncastle from 10am to 4pm. A wonderful mix of local businesses, therapists, charities and wellness specialists is promised, creating a relaxed and inspiring day for everyone. From holistic therapies and fitness support to skincare, crystals, self-help and more — there will be plenty to explore, discover and enjoy! Free entry. Postcode for your satnav LN9 5NL

An exhibition of peregrine falcon photography will be held in Lincoln Cathedral’s Chapter House from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 March. The exhibition brings together the work of local wildlife photographers who regularly document the peregrine falcons that nest and raise their young on Lincoln Cathedral. Curated by Bruce Hargrave and sponsored by LCE Lincoln, the display explores the ongoing relationship between the cathedral and the birds that have become part of its contemporary life. The exhibition coincides with the launch of a new book, Tales From The Towers, which presents a long-term photographic record of the cathedral peregrines and their seasonal life above the cathedral precincts. Subject to the breeding season being underway, a live feed from the peregrine nest webcam will be shown on a large screen. Photographers involved in the project will be present at intervals during the week to speak with visitors and answer questions. More information can be found on lincolncathedral.com

Head to the Lincolnshire Showground for the Lincolnshire International Antiques and Home Show which is a long-standing, one-day event attracting dealers from across Europe! Open 7:00 am - 9:00 am for trade buyers (£15); open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for the general public (£5). The postcode for your satnav is LN2 2NA.

Learn about flowers with the NavenBees Toddler Group at Mrs Smith’s Cottage 2pm to 3pm. “Sing a song of flowers, flowers all around. Flowers that are growing, growing in the ground”! This week the NavenBees will be looking at flowers to celebrate the coming of Spring! Based in Mrs Smith’s Cottage’s modern learning centre, bring your little bees along for hands-on learning about our natural world – with rhymes, crafts, and have-a-go gardening for ages 2-5. £2 per child, adults free! No need to book, simply drop in anytime to take part.

The Lincoln Chorale will be performing two very different settings of the Requiem Mass in Branston, conducted by Paul Young and with Jeffrey Makinson, Organist at Lincoln Cathedral. The setting by Herbert Howells is quiet and contemplative, written in 1932 but after the untimely death of his young son, not performed until 1980. The Cherubini Requiem is a different matter with all the pomp and excitement later expressed in Verdi's most famous setting. Tickets are £10 per person, from tickets@lincoln-chorale.org. The address for your sat nav is All Saints Church, Church Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1LZ.

Space Safari is a drone light show coming to Lincolnshire for the very first time on Saturday 28th March! This large-scale, cinematic experience brings together 600 synchronised drones, an epic orchestral soundtrack and captivating narration by BAFTA award-winning presenter Michaela Strachan. Audiences will see the night sky transformed as hundreds of drones create mesmerising animations and sweeping visual scenes, choreographed with immersive sound and light. Space Safari tells a wanderlust-filled tale of bravery and adventure. Space Safari is held at the Lincolnshire Showground (Lincoln, LN2 2NA) More information on tickets at https://www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/

Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum’s Bus Running Day from Whisby Road, North Hykeham 10am - 4pm. Enjoy free rides on classic buses around the local area, plus free admission to the Museum. Refreshments available; parking nearby. More information at https://www.lvvs.org.uk/ or Facebook (search Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum) or phone 01522‍ 500566 . (Although this is a free event, donations appreciated.)

Local businesses, of any size, are invited to attend the Lincolnshire Business Showcase from 10am to 3pm at the EPIC Centre on the Lincolnshire Showground. Did you know what Lincolnshire is home to 28,000 companies? Inspiration, innovation and connection are offered as well as the chance to meet exhibitors; enjoy speaker sessions and discover opportunities to grow. Admission is free but registration can be made at lincolnshireshowground.co.uk