Events Diary

Coffee Morning and Free-4-All. Community event designed to offer a warm, welcoming space with free refreshments. Free Wi-Fi and a chance to connect. 10am – 12pm. St Giles Methodist Church, Lincoln, LN2 4LQ.

The Singing Windmill Steampunk Society. Heckington Windmill. 6pm - 9pm. Meet at the Mill, Hale Road, Heckington, Sleaford, NG34 9JW. Find out more on Facebook or www.heckingtonwindmill.org.uk/whats-on

The Millennium Art Group. We are a small and friendly group, who meet most Friday mornings at Scopwick and Kirkby Green Village Hall. Come along and see for yourself. The first 2 visits are free! More info: T 01526‍ 378092

Lego Club. A place for children to use their imagination with Lego. 4 years and over with parents. Free. 10am – 3pm. Lincoln Central Library, LN2 1EZ. More details 01522‍ 782010 or www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Crafty Saturdays. Suitable for children of all ages. Free. 10am – 1pm. Lincoln Central Library, LN2 1EZ. More details 01522‍ 782010 or www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Puzzle and Games Club. 11am – 12pm at Ermine Library and Community Hub, Lincoln, LN2 2BT. Free. More details at erminelibrary@bishopg.ac.uk

Ermine Bricks Club. 11am – 12pm at Ermine Library and Community Hub, Lincoln, LN2 2BT. Suitable for ages 7 – 13 years. Free. More details at erminelibrary@bishopg.ac.uk

Riseholme College Open Day. Wondering if Riseholme could be the right place for you? Come and find out how we can help you kick-start your career! Open Events are one of the best ways to get a feel for life at Riseholme. There's so much more to student life than course content - and we'll cover that too! You will have the opportunity to: Explore our range of subject areas, enjoy subject-specific talks and demonstrations
Take a full campus tour
Tour our on-campus accommodation
Chat to our student support team, including study support, additional learning needs, and financial bursaries
Receive application advice and support
All our Open Events start with registration and a chat with our tutors at our Showground campus, but you'll have the opportunity to explore the Riseholme Park campus too. 10am – 1pm, Riseholme College, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR. Free. More details and register www.riseholme.ac.uk/college/the-college/open-events

Charlotte Porter is performing vocals at Lincoln Jazz Café. Tickets cost £12 and the event starts at 6pm. More details on 01522‍ 525526 or www.lincolnjazzcafe.co.uk

Traditional Milling Day. Cogglesford Watermill, Sleaford. See the whole mill in action as staff and volunteers work the machinery to grind flour. A great Living History lesson all ages will enjoy! Light refreshments are also available. Gift Shop/Cafe area is dog friendly, please use the entrance to the rear of the building. 12pm – 3:30pm. Cost: Free but donations welcome. Cogglesford Watermill, East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EQ

Heath U3A meet at the Village Hall and Library in Bracebridge Heath at 2pm when the speaker will be Graham Mumby Croft talking about "How I Made Crime Pay". Everyone is welcome to come along as a guest and there is a £2 contribution towards the cost of the speaker and refreshments.

The Chatty Crafters meet every Monday afternoon between 2 and 4pm in the Washingborough Community Centre Small Hall. If you're interested in joining bring along your craft, whatever it may be, or just come along for the company, a chat, a cuppa and a biscuit.

Join the Usher Gallery Art Club for ages 11 - 16 at Lincoln Museum, Danes Terrace from 3.30 - 6pm to learn art techniques, play with art materials, discover exhibitions and work with practising artists. The cost is £9 per person and booking is essential on lincolnmuseumdigitickets.co.uk.

If you want to keep fit and get active come along to Badminton for Enjoyment at Branston Community Academy Sports Hall from 7 - 9pm. It's pay as you play - £3 for 2 hours for adult beginners and improvers (15 years +). Just turn up with appropriate footwear. Racquets can be provided. If you would like more information call Roger on 07519‍ 912790. This takes place every Tuesday.

Nettleham WI meet in the Village Hall at 7.30pm for an evening of cakes and games. As always, visitors and new members are welcome.

Dunston Community Cafe at the Methodist Chapel from 9 - 11.30am. There are delicious refreshments with barista coffees, a range of teas, homemade cakes, toasted tea cakes and toast.

Bracebridge Heath Friendship Club meet every Wednesday from 2 - 4pm in the Village Hall. It's a friendly group who play bingo and whist and there's also tea and coffee and a raffle.

The Gathering Space Wellbeing Space at the Vine Centre in Cherry Willingham from 1 - 3pm. A time to relax and have some time for yourself with complimentary refreshments and snacks. There will also be a variety of free activities to support your well-being, such as arts and crafts, mindful exercises, singing, board games, poetry workshops and more.

Wellingore & District U3A meet in the Memorial Hall at 10.30am and this month the speaker will be Keith Hanson talking about the Bloody Tower. Tea and coffee will be available from 10am.

Wednesday 14th - Saturday 17th January
It's that time of year again and The Penfold Players present Sleeping Beauty at Washingborough Community Centre. Tickets cost £10 for Wednesday evening and £12 for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Matinee and Saturday evening and are available from Ros Donington on 01522‍ 792144.

Bracebridge Heath Community Hub and Library will be open between 6 and 7.30pm and all are welcome to come along and chat about books with other enthusiasts.

The Lincoln Wildlife Trust meet at Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill at 7.30pm when Professor Libby Johns will be giving a talk entitled On Her Bike. All are welcome and there is no need to book or be a Trust member. It's £2.50 entrance.

There's a wine tasting murder mystery at The Red Lion in East Kirkby at 6pm when you can step into a night of elegance, suspense and good wine. An elite crowd has gathered at a legendary Chateau where the world's oldest cheese is about to be paired with groundbreaking wine. Alan Bosc raises his golden goblet, takes a sip and collapses to the floor. A fast paced evening where every taste could be a clue and every suspect has something to hide.

Harmston Happy Hour takes place at the Memorial Hall from 5 - 9pm. A chance to celebrate the start of the weekend with friends and neighbours.

Lincoln & District Macular Support Group meet on the third Friday of each month at St Clements Court, Chapel Lane, Lincoln from 11am - 1pm, so if you have sight loss or a new diagnosis that threatens your sight and you feel alone and unsupported please come along and join in. You can learn new skills and there are regular speakers and sight loss specialists. Friends and family are welcome and the cost is £2 per person, including refreshments. For more information call Pat on 07774‍ 928794.

54 North Burns Night Ceilidh at Canwick Village Hall at 7.30pm. A family friendly dance for all ages and abilities with live music. No previous experience is needed as the caller will guide you through each dance. Wear your tartans to celebrate Burns Night. Tickets cost £6 and the bar will be open for refreshments.

Friendly Faces Feel Good Friday at East Kirkby Village Hall from 10am - 12pm. Come and join in for chat, crafts, card games, crib and more. There will also be refreshments. The event is free but donations would be welcome.

Hykeham Textile Group meet every Friday at South Hykeham Village Hall from 1 - 4pm and you can do embroidery, crochet, fabric and felt projects, quilling or pictures made out of buttons. The projects are optional and some things are provided, otherwise there is a small cost. No experience is needed so come for the company or try something new. There is plenty of parking but if you want more information contact June on 07786‍ 236033.

Friday 16th and Saturday 17th January Snow White and the Magnificent Seven at the New Theatre Royal in Lincoln at 7.30pm. The Market Theatre's Adult Panto Company are out to corrupt another classic fairytale beyond recognition with their very own version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Get ready for an evening of slick, fast moving farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo for adults only. Not suitable for under 16s. Tickets cost £24.50 from bit.ly or 01522‍ 519999.

There's a Murder Mystery Night at Tension Twisted Realities in Croft Street at 7pm when Mr Murderies' Players present the 1920s murder mystery The Broken Trust. You are invited by Sir Charles and Lady Astrid to the birthday of their daughter Isabelle. The dress code is 1920s glamour and there will be drinks on arrival and food included in the price of £15 per person. There will be prizes for the best dressed and the best sleuth.

Viva La Rave - a Sober Rave at Southside in Colegrave Street at 6pm. An uplifting alcohol-free club night promoting dancing for wellbeing and community connection. Experience live DJs, a friendly crowd and the pleasure of dancing without the hangover. As well as bottled water and hot and soft drinks there will be plenty of 0% spirits, beer and cider, fizz and mocktails from the bar. Tickets are £10 in advance from gigantic.com or £12 on the door. Ages 16+.

There's a Jumble Sale in aid of Lincoln Cat Care at the Royal Naval Club in Coulson Road from 12 - 2pm. Come along and grab a bargain from hundreds of items, including clothing, shoes, bags, bric a brac, books and media and more. There will also be tombola and refreshments, including cakes, tea and coffee. Entry is 40p or a tin of cat food.

Brandon Fury is live at Branston Home Guard Club at 8pm. An evening of rock n roll and rockabilly with just guitar and vocals. There is a small entry fee of 50p for those who are not members of the club.

Coffee Morning at Carlton le Moorland Village Hall from 10am - 12 noon with cakes, bakes and butties on sale. There will also be a raffle and donations of prizes would be welcome. Cash and cards are accepted and all proceeds are donated to charity.

You can make fused glass love birds ready for Valentine's Day at Alford Craft Market, 1 West Street, Alford from 10.30am - 1.30pm. There will be a choice of colours and you will learn to cut glass and decorate in your own style. Your fired piece will be ready for collection about a week later. Please wear closed toed shoes. The cost is £40 per person and tickets can be obtained from alfordcraftmarket.co.uk. 

Daily until Sunday 15th February Gavin Brown: Seen/Unseen. An immersive exhibition exploring our relationship with AI. Richard Ansett: Liminal Presence. Immersive street photography exhibition celebrating everyday life. Free. 10am – 4pm, Usher Gallery. More details: 01522 782040 or www.lincolnmuseum.com

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