Welcome to our perfectly lovely corner of Lincoln!
Our guide is your treasure map to discovering the hidden gems of The Bailgate area, our special Cathedral City and to the Lincolnshire countryside beyond. It’s where we share what we love about living here; the quaint market days, local fairs, historical events & enchanting gatherings. The places we like to visit, things we’d like to do, Follie events & the adventures we’ve been on.... inspiring us to create memories together.
February might be the shortest month, but it's full of little pockets of loveliness if you know where to look. From enchanting snowdrop walks to Galentine's treats, these are the things i'll be popping in my diary.
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I forget how lovely autumn is until it's all of a sudden here; the leaves are turning, the air’s got that crisp edge, but there are still plenty of gorgeous days to enjoy before the clocks change at the end of the month & there's plenty to choose from in this month's Follie guide; we head strait in to a first weekend of culture, crafts & physical tests of endurance with the Lincoln Half Marathon. Then the weekend after you can fill your boots at the ever-popular Sausage Festival, celebrating the world famous Lincolnshire Sausage. And as the nights draw in, things take a spookier turn with pumpkin cannons, scarecrows, monstersm ghost trains and an outdoor Halloween cinema to finish the month with a bit of fun (and a few chills!).
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September may conjure up images of autumn leaves and cosy fires, but I don't think summers quite finished with us yet, which is great because there is so much going on this month, both big and small. So let's get you ready to immerse yourself in the best of local culture and community spirit - don't miss out on the magic of Lincolnshire's smaller, vibrant events!
Start the month on Sunday 1st September, with a great day out at this local, family friendly one-day show, for people to socialise, enjoy the open air and a full programme of main ring entertainment! There's Trade Stands, Children’s Entertainment, Food Stalls & Bar, Classic Cars, Tractors & Stationery Engines, Grand Draw, Carriage Driving, Horse Show inc. Show Jumping & Heavy Horses, Fun Dog Show, Horticulture Classes, Poultry Show & Live Music! Phew, thats going to be a full on day!
On Friday the 6th September, there's a rare oppurtunity to venture below the streets of Lincoln to discover the remains of Roman Lindum Colonia's Posterngate and Southern Wall. Join the Investigate Learning team from the Lincoln Museum, on a tour of the Posterngate and Southern Wall which lay hidden beneath modern street level. there's two tours, at 10.30am & 1.30pm, check out the website for more details and to book.
Sunday 8th September - Lincoln Rugby Club will hosting their annual family fun day at their sports ground, located on Lodge Lane in Nettleham, from 10am - 2pm. Get ready for a day packed with fun, laughter and excitement for the whole family, with an amazing line up of activities including inflatables, exotic animals, crafts and activities and live music.
Having opened in March, Coffee Culture, Bailgate is fast becoming a destination for those looking for a welcoming coffee bar vibe and deliciousness on every plate. On Saturday 14th September, they will be hosting an evening of dancing and drinks with live music from Soul Messengers. The party starts at 6pm till 11pm, and will be offering a range of wines, beers and prosecco in this lincensed premis. Walk-in's welcome
Saturday 14th September - The North Lincolnshire Horticultural Society Annual Produce & Flower Show takes place at the Grandstand Community Centre. There's a abundance of information on the society's website, where you can also find out how to enter your own flowers & veggies. But if you just want to go and admire local growers green fingered skills then entry is free and refreshments are available.
14th & 15th September - I have to admit when I first read this I thought it was a music or light festival, but no, its a weekend celebrating the versatility of wool fibre and the many skilled creators from the South Lincolnshire Spinner & Weavers. Demonstrations include spinning, weaving, inkle weaving, temari Balls, knitting, crochet, felt making and many more and there'll be an opportunity to buy some unique handmade items. And on Sunday, BBC star 'Farmer Joe' will also be there with a few of his sheep and his spinning wheel.
*As I've mentioned before, this is only a very small, personal selection of events happening this month, there are some brilliant souces of event information available from various souces where you will find even more events happening. My go to websites I viti are Visit Lincoln, Visit Lincolnshire and I also always read the What's On Guide published by the Lincoln Independent every month, both in paperback and digitally
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