Events Diary

The Wong Day Service invite you to their Christmas coffee morning at 11 The Wong, Horncastle from 10.30am - 2pm. As well as coffee, tea and cake there will be hand crafted trinkets and gifts plus tombola, a raffle and much more. Raffle and tombola donations would be appreciated.

Lincoln Historical Association are holding their monthly meeting in the Minerva Building at the Brayford Pool Campus of the University at 6.15pm. The lecture is given by Philip Hamlyn-Williams and the subject is Vehicles to Vaccines - What Happened to British Manufacturing since 1951. At the time of the Festival of Britain we made and exported more vehicles than any other country but our pharmaceutical industry made little more than simple remedies. Now all that has changed and the speaker will talk about what he thinks happened. Talks cost £4 for visitors but are free to HA members, students, teachers and university staff. You can book on the Association website.

Air Dry Clay Christmas Decoration Workshop at Age UK, 36 Park Street, Lincoln from 10am - 12.30pm. Come along and make your own hanging Christmas decoration. Handcraft the latest addition to your Christmas tree or create a gift intended for a loved one. Tickets are £15 each and includes all materials, expert tuition and some festive refreshments. Tickets can be bought from the Park Street Activity Centre or by calling 03455‍ 564 144.

Christmas by Candlelight at Lincoln Cathedral at 7.30pm. A spectacular West End cast and incredible live band perform your favourite Christmas hits as you've never heard them before. The show features songs such as White Christmas, Let It Snow, Santa Baby and Oh Holy Night. This uplifting concert is the perfect way to celebrate with all the family. Tickets cost between £25 and £50

A Christmas Carol at Alford Manor House at 7.30pm. It's Christmas Eve and tight fisted Ebenezer Scrooge is meaner than ever, shunning his only relative, underpaying his clerk and refusing to acknowledge the plight of the poor, but will timely visits from the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future change his miserly ways before it's too late. Tickets from tickettailor.com.

Age UK Lindsey Horncastle Christmas Fayre at the Community Centre from 9.30am - 12.30pm. Large tombola and raffle, knitted Christmas toys, Christmas cards and calendars, handmade Christmas decorations and homemade flower arrangements. You will also be able to decorate your own Christmas bauble. There will be mulled wine and tea, coffee and cakes on sale. Support your local charity helping older people in the community. Please note this is a cash only event.

Lincoln WI meet at the Grandstand on Carholme Road at 7.15pm for a 7.30 start. This meeting is a craft market where local artisans will be selling high quality items. Everyone is welcome and entry is free.

Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th December
Christmas Market at Lincoln County Assembly Rooms on the Bailgate at 4pm on each day. Experience the magic with loads of festive stalls filled with unique gifts, holiday cheer and more and enjoy the delightful aroma of roasted chestnuts and visit the cafe for mulled wine, festive sausage rolls and other seasonal treats. Entry is free.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Scampton Church at 6.30pm. The ticket price is £30 and this includes all materials, mulled wine and mince pies.

Woodhall Spa Sing it Loud are at Mareham le Fen Community Centre on Horncastle Road at 7pm. You are invited to an evening of singing, community and friendship interspersed with Christmas readings by Annie Horgan. Tickets cost £6 and include a glass of mulled wine, mulled apple juice or tea and coffee and a mince pie. Tickets can be purchased on mlfcommunitycentre.com, from choir members or Mareham le Fen post office. Proceeds will go to Mareham le Fen Village Hall and Memorial Lawn.

Friday 6th and Saturday 7th December
Scothern Players proudly present When We Are Married, a Yorkshire comedy by J B Priestley, at Scothern Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm and the performance starts at 7.30pm. There will be a bar and a raffle. Tickets cost £10 and can be obtained by emailing scothernplayers.co.uk.

Wragby Christmas Market in the Adam and Eve Turnors Function Room from 1am - 5pm. There will be 60 stalls with artisan foods, crafts, art, music and much more. You can visit Father Christmas between 11am and 1pm and 2 and 4pm.

Wartime Christmas Crafts at the International Bomber Command Centre, Canwick Avenue, Lincoln from 10.30am - 3.30pm. Come along for some festive fun for all the family at the IBCC. Find out how children and adults in WW2 made sure that the Christmas season was still one to be celebrated, with a range of 1940s themed decorations and crafts for you to make and take home. A great free event for all ages. No need to book.

Free soup and a roll in the Community Room at Tesco Extra on Wragby Road, Lincoln from 12 noon - 3pm. Adults and children all welcome.

Shine Lincolnshire are holding their second table top sale and this one is Bert's Christmas Table Top Sale at Bert House, 7 The Bull Ring, Horncastle from 10am - 4pm. Free hot drinks and a mince pie.

Christmas Pop Up Shop at All Saints Church, Harmston from 10am - 12.30pm. Please come and discover the selection of handmade wreaths, preserves, Christmas mince and much more. Perfect for yourself or as a Christmas present. Both cash and cards can be accepted and refreshments will be available. All proceeds will go towards church funds.

A Christmas Concert by the Banovallum Singers at St John's Church in Washingborough at 7.30pm. A donation of £6 is suggested and if you would like more details please ring 01522‍ 791195.

St Barnabas Christmas Carolling event on Lincoln High Street in front of the War Memorial. There will be various choirs involved throughout the day between 9.30am and 5pm, including Phoenix Harmonies, Community Choir, BeVox Choir, Lincoln Rock Choir and Sing It Loud Choir.

Music and Carols at Tattershall Castle performed by the Banovallum Brass Band at 5pm. Then make your way to the Church of the Holy Trinity for festive refreshments, followed by candlelit carols from 6pm. If you would like to go to the Castle and the church the cost is £7 for adults and £2 for children aged 5 +. A family ticket is £18. For the church only the cost is £6 for adults and £2 for children aged 5 +. A family ticket is £16. Booking is essential on htt.tatt@gmail.com or you can ring 01526‍ 352322.

'Blokes Who Sing' Christmas Charity Concert at Washingborough Methodist Church. The doors open at 10am for pre-concert tea, coffee and cake.

Canwick Christmas Ceilidh at the Village Hall. Begin the festive season with an enjoyable evening of live music and dancing for all the family. You can bring along your instrument and join in with the traditional dance music or if you prefer to dance the callers will guide through a variety of fun Ceilidh dances. No previous experience is necessary - it's open to all ages and abilities. Doors open at 7pm and dancing is from 7.30 - 9.30pm. The bar will be open for refreshments and there should also be mince pies. Tickets cost £6 and can be purchased on the door or through ticketsource.co.uk.

A Christmas Concert with the Meridian Singers and Louth Male Voice Choir will take place at Nichol Hill Methodist Church in Louth at 7.30pm, raising funds for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance.

Christmas Fair at St Andrew's Church, Potterhanworth from 12 noon - 3pm. Light lunches will be available, also festive Victorian teas. There will be a cake stall, a book stall, tombola, a raffle and competitions.

Festive Market at the Stanhope Hall, Boston Road, Horncastle from 11am - 4pm. Come and celebrate the holiday spirit at the family friendly Christmas market. There will be Christmas crafts for the children, face painting, gift and cake stalls plus sweet stalls and many more. Refreshments will also be available.

Annual Christmas Supper and Concert at the International Bomber Command Centre, Canwick Avenue, Lincoln at 6.30pm. Come and join the IBCC team to bring in Christmas with a festive music selection, delicious hot supper and homemade mince pies. The music will be performed by the IBCC Choir and Orchestra and guest artistes. Tickets are available from internationalbcc.co.uk.

Festive Fun & Gift Fair at the Stanhope Hall, Boston Road, Horncastle from 11am - 4pm. Face painting, bracelet making, sweet stall, cake stall and lots of gorgeous gift stalls selling some wonderful and unique gifts. Food and drink will be available.

Horncastle's Traditional Christmas Market takes place from 11am - 4pm with shops, entertainment, stalls, food, music and much more. Horncastle Community Choir will also be performing. You can also visit St Mary's Church for the Christmas Tree Festival between 10am and 4pm. Refreshments will also be available in the church.

Medieval Nativity Play - Lincoln Mystery Plays at Lincoln Cathedral at 6.30pm. Experience a true blast from the past with a medieval take on the Nativity. These newly translated mystery plays originally date from the 15th century and are loosely based on bible stories. This year's Medieval Nativity Play includes five of the original plays. With humour, human dilemmas and heavenly interventions, fabulous medieval music and evocative costumes this will help get you in the Christmas spirit. The performance lasts for approx. 45 minutes and is suitable for all ages. It is free of charge but donations would be welcome.

Tuesday chat on the first Tuesday of every month at 12 St Mark's Avenue, Cherry Willingham from 10.30am - 12pm. Want a chance to sit and chat or need a change of scene or just a place to be with someone else for a while? Cuppa, cake and company. All are welcome.

Harmony Lincs Chorus are based in Lincoln and rehearse every Tuesday evening at the Priory Academy on Skellingthorpe Road at 7.30pm. They welcome male voices from 18 to 80. At present there are 35 members who build their own performance stage and would love to help anyone who has a village hall or space for them to perform. They are happy to help any organisation raise money either for Children in Need or a charity of their own choice. If you are interested please contact the Chorus Manager Derek Wood on dwood184@btinternet.com. Mobile 07572 ‍987188.

Pilates at Southside, Colegrave Club, Lincoln on Wednesdays from 5 - 6pm. A 60 minute session to help rebuild trust in your body, achieve goals and live your life pain-free. Book online for £8 at emily.warrioryoga.com.

Rockfit at Burton Road Methodist Church, Lincoln on Monday evenings at 7pm. Classes combining dance fitness, cardio and toning with metal and rock music. Suitable for all fitness levels. First class is £1, normal price £6. Contact rockfit.org.uk or find on Facebook.

Lincoln & District Stroke Club meet on the first Monday of the month at 7pm at the Civic Offices, Fen Lane, North Hykeham. The social evenings include free entertainment and refreshments for stroke sufferers and their partners, Membership is just £3 per annum per person. Contact Bev Dowle on 07399 ‍818815.

Quiz Night at The Hub, Nettleham on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7pm and the quiz starts at 7.30. Bar and refreshments will be available. Tickets £2 available from the Hub.

Harmston Ladies Choir meet on Thursdays from 7 - 9pm. At present there are 17 members and it is not essential to read music. If you are interested in joining please contact Pam Holden on 01522 ‍808334 or email painterpam6@gmail.com.

Nocton Gardening Club meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Nocton Hub from 7 - 9pm. Fees are £15 per member for the year. Couples (sharing a garden) £25 and visitors £3. Members and visitors are also asked to pay £1 at the meeting and 50p will buy you a cuppa. For more information email jpartridge369.jp@gmail.com.

Waddington History Group meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at The Hub in Waddington at 7.30pm. There is usually a speaker for about an hour and then a raffle and tea/coffee and biscuits. The membership fee is £10 per year and members pay £2 each evening they attend. Visitors are asked to pay £3.

Sturton by Stow Indoor Bowls Club meet on Monday evenings at the Village Hall at 7pm. Please come and join them for an evening of fun. Experienced or newcomer, all are welcome. Approximately 2 hours with a tea break.

Knit and natter group at the Craftea Cafe, 22 Melville Street, Lincoln every Friday from 10.30am.

Welton Table Tennis Club every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9pm at the Methodist Chapel, Cliff Road, Welton. A friendly club for all abilities. Ages 8 - 80+ welcome. No leagues, just play for fun. Contact John on 01522 ‍860823.

Woodhall Spa Community Band are recruiting. As a concert band they are woodwind, brass and percussion musicians. So if you play yourself or know somebody who does they would like to hear from you. Email woodhallspacommunityband.chair@gmail.com or call John on 07477 ‍165474. They meet on Mondays at Woodhall Spa Football Club from 7 - 9pm.

Pure Pilates Class at Faldingworth Village Hall every Wednesday from 6.15 - 7pm. Suitable for all levels from complete beginners, just bring a mat. There is no commitment - £6 per class, pay as you go.

Dynamic Dance have space in their Adult Street Dance classes every Wednesday during term time at Nettleham Community Hub from 7 - 7.45pm. Classes are £5 each and all abilities are welcome. Show and performance opportunities available soon. For more information contact Dynamic Dance.

Open mic night at The Chequers, Potterhanworth on the 2nd Tuesday of every month starting at 8.30pm. Full backline, PA and drum kit in place. All styles and levels welcome. Entry is free. Join in or sit back and enjoy some of Lincolnshire's finest talent.

One Accord Voices Saxilby based choir are looking to recruit soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices. It you are interested rehearsals are held on Tuesday mornings (term time) between 10am and 12 noon in the Function Room at the Community Centre on the Memorial Field at the end of William Street, Saxilby. For further details call Vicki on 07530 ‍056151.

Extra Time Hub - Multi Sport. A weekly session held on Tuesdays between 10 and 11.30am at Skellingthorpe Scout Hut helping people to stay fit and active. A chance to try different sports and activities. Inclusive to all levels of fitness and skill - the emphasis is on movement and fun. The cost is £2. Contact 07305 ‍095690 or health@lincolncityfoundation.co.uk.

Lincoln & District Stroke Club meet on the 1st Monday of the month at 7pm at the Civic Offices. Fen Lane, North Hykeham. These social evenings include free entertainment and refreshments for stroke sufferers and their partners. Membership is just £3 per annum per person. Contact Bev Dowle on 07399 ‍818815.

Withamside Heritage Art Club meet on Mondays from 1 - 4pm at Norton Village Hall. If you enjoy painting and drawing you will like this friendly club. Every month a professional artist comes to offer guidance and help and artists also visit and provide workshops. For more information contact Rick on 01522 ‍869128.

Metheringham Senior Citizens Welfare Committee hold a coffee morning every Thursday in St Wilfrid's Church Hall, Church Walk, Metheringham from 9.15 - 10.45 am. All are welcome. Contact Angela Harvey on 01526 ‍320570.

Age UK Heighington Friendship Group meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Jubilee Hall between 10am and 12 noon. Come and join in for refreshments and a friendly chat. Also guest speakers and craft demonstrations. An ideal opportunity to make new friends. £4 per session.

Farmers Market on the 1st Saturday of every month at The Ferry Boat, High Street, Washingborough. Check their Facebook page for more details or ring 01522 ‍790794.

Branston Short Mat Bowls meet every Thursday afternoon in the Village Hall between 1.30 and 3.30pm. The cost is £2 per session and new members are always welcome. (2 free sessions). Come and have a go - there are bowls available to borrow.

Rock Choir at Southside, Colegrave Street, Lincoln every Wednesday from 10.30am - 12 noon. The UK's leading contemporary award-winning choir experience, offering weekly rehearsals, performances, and life-affirming events. If you love to sing, book your first session now at rockchoir.com/join.

The Hartsholme Hall History Hunt takes place on a daily basis and takes you to points of interest all around the park including Dog Graves, the Stable Block, the Kitchen Gardens, Lady's Walk, the Boat House and many more. Just pick up a leaflet on arrival and start exploring.

Visit Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum for a journey back in time. Various events take place throughout the year and to find out more check their website on lvvs.org.uk. The museum is open on a Sunday from 11am - 4pm and is available for group bookings at other times but only if pre-booked. Call Tuesday or Thursday 10am - 4pm for details. Admission is £5 for adults, now with a free guide, and accompanied children are free.

Washingborough & District Friendship Group meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 2 - 4pm. You are more than welcome to join them and have tea and biscuits. There are guest speakers, quizzes and also occasional meals out to different establishments. Come along and make new friends. For more information ring Ian Dodge on 07401 ‍655298 or Diane Burke on 07855 ‍273555.

Friday Night Jive every Friday at 7pm at The White Hart Hotel, Boston (by the Town Bridge). Complete beginners welcome, singles and couples welcome, two left feet welcome and all ages welcome. This is a fun and friendly class and the cost is just £6.

Free classes at Lincoln Central Library

Mondays : Messy play with your child up to pre-school - age 10.30 - 11.30
Mondays : Databank Surgery. 2 - 3
Wednesdays: Storey Time. up to 4 year olds. 10.30 - 11.30
Thursdays: Family History. Booking required. 11 - 12
Fridays: Databank Surgery. 2 - 3
Fridays: Learn My Way - basic beginners IT course. 2 - 3
Saturdays: Crafts for 4+year olds with an adult. 10 - 2
Contact: 01522 ‍782010