Events Diary

Birchwood Gardening Club meet in St Luke's Church Hall, Jasmin Road, Lincoln with doors opening at 7pm and the meeting starting at 7.30. The speaker this month is Peter Savage who comes from Bowdens Nursery in Sticklepath, on the northern edge of Dartmoor in Devon. He will be talking about hostas, ferns, bamboos and agapanthus, plus other plants, including how to show them at their best. There will be a break around 8.15 for a raffle, sale of plants and refreshments. Entry is £4 for visitors and £3 for members. Cash only.

Disney and Musical Bingo at Bar Boulevard in Aswell Street, Louth at 8.30pm. Enjoy a unique twist on bingo where the numbers are replaced with iconic songs from your favourite films and stage shows. You can expect hits from Disney classics, Mamma Mia, Wicked, The Greatest Showman and more. There are 4 rounds with chances to win cash prizes, drinks and goodies. Entry is £5 and tickets are £1 each. It's an 18+ event and to book email blvdlouth.co.uk.

Bassingham Community Emergency & Resiliance Team are a new group looking at ways the community can assist the emergency services and local government to counter a range of hazards. To discover more, and see if you would like to join the team, come along to the Information Morning at the Hammond Hall in Bassingham from 9.30am- 12.30pm. Alternatively you can email the team on bcert@bassinghamparishcouncil.gov.uk to discuss progress, plans and opportunities.

Country Day Party at Home in Park Street, Lincoln from 3 - 8pm. An unforgettable day filled with chart-topping tracks combining the best of the old school and modern country hits. You can sing along to your favourite artists and dance with fellow country music lovers. Tickets are available from fatsoma.com.

Mindbenders Quiz at Mareham-le-Fen Community Centre with doors opening at 6.30 and the quiz starting at 7pm. Teams of up to 6 people and tickets cost £5 per person. The bar will be open but please bring your own food. To book call 07985‍ 344986.

There's a Coldplay Tribute at the Stanhope Hall in Horncastle at 7.30pm when you can experience the magic with the UK's leading Coldplay tribute band. This show will capture the energy and atmosphere of a Coldplay concert and you can expect dazzling musicianship, sing-alongs and a full light and visual show, making it a night to remember. Tickets can be obtained from seetickets.com.

There's a talk entitled The Lancaster Restoration given by Andrew Panton at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby. The talk will be a recap and update on the progress of Avro Lancaster NX611 back to airworthy condition, looking at the original plan for the restoration, the problems encountered, progress so far and the plan going forwards. The event will be held in the NAAFI at 2pm and the talk will be followed by tea and cake. Tickets can be obtained from lincsaviation.co.uk/events.

Lincoln Vintage Clothing Kilo Sale at 16 Guildhall Street from 10am - 5pm. You can search the rails and find the items you want, then get them weighed and pay by cash or card. The price is £15 per kg. Rails are restocked all day and all ages are welcome. It's £1 on the door and under 12s are free.

Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February The annual book sale is being held at Nocton Church. There will be a bumper crop of books and jigsaws, and also delicious cakes, scones and sausage rolls. There's also a tombola and it's all in aid of replacing the Victorian roofs on the south side of the church. The sale runs from 10am - 4pm on Saturday and 10am - 3pm on Sunday.

The Vitamin String Quartet are at the Victoria in Union Road, Lincoln at 7pm and you can join them for an enchanting evening. They are known for their innovative takes on popular music and are sure to captivate you with their unique arrangements so don't miss out on this unforgettable experience. You can get tickets from ticketshelper.com.

There's a Sunday afternoon Tea Dance at Alford Corn Exchange from 2 - 4.30pm with all your old favourite sequence dances and a scattering of ballroom dancing, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The cost is £5 per person and this includes refreshments.

Free scam awareness course in the Dome at Jubilee Park in Woodhall Spa from 12 - 2pm, to help you recognise and understand the most common types of scams. The course will also help you understand the psychological tactics used by scammers and how to evaluate texts, emails etc. It will also show you simple practices to protect yourself. It's led by a scam expert from Barclays Bank and attendees must be 19 or over. Refreshments will be provided. Although the workshop is free you still need to book a ticket on jpws.co.uk/event/february-02-scam-awareness-workshop.

If you're looking to try something new and have fun you can join Horncastle Community Members Squash Club in Hemingby Lane for a Ladies Racketball/Squash Social. It takes place every Monday, starting at 10am. The cost is £6 per person and is followed by tea or coffee. Contact Katie Wells on 07831‍ 011783.

Nocton Art Group meet every Tuesday from 1 - 4pm in the Thomas Garrett rooms in Heighington. Sessions cost £4 and a variety of different subjects are covered, including painting with acrylics or water colour, collage and silk painting, or just come and work on your own project. If you would like more information contact Margaret on 01526 ‍268104.

Harmony Lincs Barbershop Chorus meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm at the Priory City of Lincoln School and welcome both new and experienced singers. You can check out their website on harmonylincs.com or ring 01400‍ 272132.

Every Tuesday there's Extra Time Hub - Multi Sport at Skellingthorpe Scouts Hut from 10 - 11.30am. This is a weekly session helping people to stay fit and active and offering the opportunity to try out different sports and activities among friends. Its inclusive to all levels of fitness and skill and the emphasis is on movement and fun. It's £2 per session and for more information ring 07305‍ 095690.

There's a Tuesday afternoon Tea Dance at the Coronation Hall in Spa Road, Woodhall Spa from 2 - 4pm with sequence, ballroom and Latin and also the popular organist Nick Martin. Refreshments will be available during the interval.

Uncaged at The Birdcage in Baggholme Road, Lincoln at 7.30pm. If you read poetry, write flash fiction stories (5 to 8 minutes) or have a stand up comedy slot come and book yourself a slot. The special guest for the evening will be Ian Killen who writes stories about bands, gigs, records, haircuts and clothes.

Lego Fan Evening at Lincoln UTC at 5.30pm. Come along if you're a fan of Lego for a fun-filled evening of Lego activities and competitions, as well as a building area and a chance to socialise with other fans of Lego. Everyone is welcome but please stay if you are bringing your child along.

Skellingthorpe WI meet at the Community Centre at 7.30pm when the speaker will be Dr Nicola Crewe talking about DNI Profiling. There is a door charge of £5 for visitors and if you would like more information please contact the President, Erica, on 07803‍ 323355.

Lincoln WI meet at 7.15pm for 7.30 at Carholme Road Grandstand when there will be a talk given by Bransby Equine Rescue Centre about the work they do saving horses and other equines. It's free for members and first time guests, otherwise £5.

Horncastle Memory Support Group meet every Thursday afternoon from 1.30 - 4pm at Sellwood Gardens Community Room so why not pop in for tea and biscuits, a friendly chat and meet new people. If you would like more information contact Shirley on 01507‍ 525742.

Lindsey u3a meet in Welton Village Hall with doors opening at 9.30am for tea, coffee and an opportunity to chat followed by the speaker at 10.30. This month the speaker is Adam O'Meara who will be giving a talk entitled Loving Bread and Cheese.

Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology meet at Lincoln Central Library in Free School Lane at 2pm when the speaker will be David Ingleby talking about the Great Northern Railway in Lincolnshire. The talk will cover the origins of the company in the mid 1840s and explore how Lincolnshire played a prominent part in its early days. Admission is £3 and pre-booking is advised either with cash at the Library or through eventbrite.co.uk.

Nocton Village Readers meet at the Ripon Arms at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of the month. If you enjoy reading you're welcome to join in to talk about what you have read during the month and to share and swap books with others if you want to. If you would like more information ring 07715‍ 868621 and don't forget to bring a book you would like to share.

Love & Kindness Tea Party at Eccleshare Court Care Home in Ashby Avenue, Lincoln from 10.30am - 12 noon. Come along for a morning filled with charm, comfort and thoughtful conversation and enjoy a selection of teas, homemade treats and a relaxed environment to enjoy with friends, family and neighbours. If you would like more information please ring 01522‍ 695458.

Shout Out to the 60s at the Terry O'Toole Theatre in North Hykeham at 7.30pm. Step back into the fabulous music of the 1960s with this celebration of the decade's greatest idols, from Dusty Springfield, Lulu and Cilla Black to the Shirelles, The Supremes, Tina Turner and many more. Tickets can be obtained at betterboxoffice.co.uk.

Music for Woodhall at the Coronation Hall in Spa Road at 7.30pm features Andrew Nix. Andrew is a superb musician and a great entertainer and always gives a great evening of music and entertainment so why not come along and support live music in Woodhall. The cost is £8 for visitors.

Lincoln Rock n Roll Club are at Brant Road Social Club in Waddington and this month the band is the Ramrods Rockabilly trio playing the original classics and retro rock n roll. It's a haven for dancers of all abilities and a great social evening for all, starting at 9pm and going on till late. Entrance is £10.

Lincoln Vegan Market is taking place in the Cornhill area of the city from 10.30am - 4pm and as usual the event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food, vendors, artisan bakers, ethical jewellers, environmental charities and more.

There's an author talk and book signing at Whisby Nature Park when author Michael J Warren will be there giving a fascinating journey into the past through the secrets of place names inspired by birds. His talk will include the story of how he came to Whisby in search of Britain's most northerly nightingale. The cost is £5 per person and please book in advance on visitlincstrust.org.uk/events.

Celebrate the first signs of spring, meeting your guide Fiona at Skellingthorpe Community Centre at 10.30am and then going for a gentle woodland walk through the Old Wood to Old Wood Organic Farm. Booking is essential and the cost is £20 per person, which includes entry to Old Wood Organic Farm Gardens and refreshments. You can book at renatured.org.

Disco Inferno live at Moorlands Railway Club on Newark Road in Lincoln at 8pm when you will be taken back to the 70s with some funky disco classics. The cost is £5 for members and £8 for non-members.

Winter Tree ID at Doddington Hall from 10am - 1.30pm. With leaves, flowers and fruit gone it can feel harder to tell one tree from the next but there are still plenty of clues, so join this practical workshop with Guy Petheram and learn how to identify native trees. You will be indoors for around 1.5 hours then head out into the park and woodland for about another 1.5 hours. Please wear a warm coat and boots. The cost is £30 per person and tea and coffee is provided. Book at doddingtonhall.com.

Legends of Motown at Southside, Colegrave Street, Lincoln at 6.30pm. This is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and an amazing live band celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. it features songs from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves and many more. Tickets cost £22 from gigantic.com.

It's Snowdrop Weekend at St Mary's Church in Carlton le Moorland. There will be a path around the churchyard for you to wander along to admire the snowdrops and to read poetry about them, learn about their history and the folklore associated with them. Teas will be available on Sunday 8th from 2 - 4pm. Come along and celebrate the first signs of spring. This event is also taking place on the weekend 14th and 15th February with teas again being served on Sunday 15th.

The Scarecrow's Wedding at Birchwood Boiler House Community Hall, Woodfield Avenue, Lincoln at 9.30am. A stay and play session for 0 - 5s, starting with a short interactive story about the Scarecrow's special day. Then enjoy an hour of free play exploring Scarecrow's Wedding themed activities. You can expect a baby discovery area, sensory flower play, a peekaboo scarecrow, puppet theatre area and much more. Message the Little Sensory Library to book.

Spend a day in the Usher Gallery taking part in a craft book making workshop where you can create a traditional handmade Victorian period notebook. You will receive step by step demonstrations, individual support and expert advice and the workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you are a beginner or want to improve your craft skills. All materials and tools will be provided. The event is for over 18s only and you can book at bit.ly/usherbookbinding.

Lincoln's Craft & Flea Market at University of Lincoln, Brayford Way from 11am - 4pm. This event brings together the best independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives from the area and you can support small businesses by shopping local. There's a wide selection of products including ceramics, candles, jewellery, vintage collections and more and there's truly something for everyone. Tickets cost £2.50 from eventbrite.co.uk and under 12s are free with no need for a ticket.

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

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