Heart of Lincs Newsletter - October 2022

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How did you celebrate Lincolnshire Day?

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Lincolnshire Day was first celebrated in 2006 to celebrate all things Lincolnshire, and it also marks the date of the Lincolnshire Rising in 1536 which led Henry VIII to quite wrongly describe Lincolnshire as "The most brute and beastly shire of the whole realm..."!

Inspired to explore the area after this great review?!

Continue exploring the area throughout October - for those who enjoy an autumnal walk don't forget the series of Stepping Out Walks are available to download for free from the Hill Holt Wood website.


 

Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Awards 2022

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With double the number of entries from the 2020 awards and across 15 categories, judges have been busy scoring submissions and selecting the finalists from across the county to recognise and celebrate the fantastic tourism offer across Lincolnshire.

The Awards Evening will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter John Marshall at Lincoln Engine Shed on Friday 21st October, and we at Heart of Lincs are delighted to be sponsoring the Pub of the Year category.

Find the full list of finalists here, and best of luck to all the nominees!


 

Advertising in our 2023 Heart of Lincs Visitor Guide

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Following on from the success of the 2022 Heart of Lincs Visitor Guide, the Heart of Lincs team are currently compiling the 2023 edition.

Produced annually, the popular and successful FREE guide contains helpful information for visitors and residents of North Kesteven and surrounding areas, including ideas on great places to eat & drink, places to stay, walking & cycling information and events & things to do in the area.

The District Council backed publication is a great low-cost way to advertise your business or venue for a whole year; over 7,000 copies of the guide are provided free of charge to retail, visitor attractions, hotels, self-catering, parks and other high footfall venues in the county, and copies can be downloaded from www.heartoflincs.com, www.visitlincolnshire.com and www.visitlincoln.com.

Advertising prices start from just £45, and you’ll also get a listing for your venue on the Heart of Lincs website and the opportunity to promote any special events on the Events Calendar free of charge.

Please email heartoflincs@-n-kesteven.gov.uk for more information or to book your advertising space.


Photo of the Month

William Alvey

Image credit - William Alvey School

Have you taken a beautiful photo of the district that you'd like to share?

Navigation House in Sleaford recently held a photography competition and the winners were the William Alvey School with this great photo from their 1940's Day.

Email heartoflincs@n-kesteven.gov.uk with your favourite photo and you could feature in our next newsletter!


Congratulations!

Well done Laura C for winning a Milling Experience at Cogglesford Watermill! Click here to see the winning entry being drawn.


October Events and Activities

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Throughout October

Craft Sustained Exhibition: Hub Sleaford, 10am-5pm - FREE

Widdershin's Witch Hunt:  Sleaford Halloween Trail - FREE

Spooky Fun at Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum - FREE

Halloween Trail at Cogglesford Watermill -  FREE


Saturday 01 October

Autumn Forage: Hill Holt Wood, 10am-12pm

Open Day: Welbourn Forge, 10am-1pm - FREE

Steaming & Milling Day: Heckington Windmill, 11am-4pm


Wednesday 05 October

Nature Tots: Whisby Nature Park, 10am-11am 


Saturday 08 October

Dog Friendly Days: Lincoln Castle


Sunday 09 October

Milling Day: Cogglesford Watermill, 12pm-4pm - FREE

Dog Friendly Days: Lincoln Castle


Monday 10 October

Hooked for Crochet Workshop: Mrs Smith's Cottage, 10am-1pm

Coppice Crafting: Hill Holt Wood, 11am-2pm - FREE


Friday 14 October

NavenBEES Early Years Group: Mrs Smith’s Cottage, 11am-12pm


Thursday 20 October

Lecture & Supper Series: International Bomber Command Centre, 6:30-9:30pm


Friday 21 October

 A History of Pennell's Garden Centre: Mrs Smith's Cottage, 7pm-8pm


Sunday 23 October

'Reflections on a Life Well Lived' - a new exhibition: Hub Sleaford, 10am-5pm - FREE


Monday 24 October

Coppice Crafting: Hill Holt Wood, 11am-2pm - FREE


Friday 28 October

Harvest Festival, Family Activity Day: International Bomber Command Centre, 10:30am-3pm - FREE


Saturday 29 October

Halloween Weekend: Heckington Windmill, 10:30am-4:30pm


Sunday 30 October

Halloween Weekend: Heckington Windmill, 10:30am-4:30pm

Trick or Treat at the Mill: Cogglesford Watermill, 12pm-4pm - FREE


If you have any events you'd like us to include on our 'What's On' calendar, send us an email: heartoflincs@n-kesteven.gov.uk


Christmas Events 2022

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Does your business or venue have a Christmas event planned?

Email your details and images to heartoflincs@n-kesteven.gov.uk to be included in our festive promotions!