Heart of Lincs Newsletter - November 2025

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A weekend of remembrance

This November, Sleaford will commemorate Remembrance Day with a town centre parade on Saturday, November 9, concluding at the War Memorial in Sleaford Market Place.

At Monument Gardens, visitors can view a striking display of over 4,000 handcrafted poppies, while St Denys Church will be illuminated with a moving poppy projection from November 7 to 11, creating a poignant tribute in the heart of the town.

Additionally, the International Bomber Command Centre will hold its Annual Service of Remembrance on November 9 at 10:30am, offering another opportunity to reflect and honour those who served.

Poppies along the wyvern at Monument Gardens in Sleaford

Poppies along the wyvern at Monument Gardens in Sleaford


Create lasting memories with experience days

North Kesteven offers immersive experience days that go beyond the usual outing.

Become an 'Apprentice for an Afternoon' at Cogglesford Watermill in Sleaford, where you can mill and take home your own flour and enjoy freshly baked scones along the way, or enjoy a full day at Heckington Windmill with a tour, hands-on milling, lunch, and baking.

Explore wine production at Mayfield Vineyard in Burton Pedwardine, and enjoy tastings paired with nibbles. Or for a quintessentially English afternoon, Clarke’s Farm offers needle felting followed by a classic Afternoon Tea.

Visit our website for ways to experience more in the Heart of Lincs.

Visitors at a Cogglesford Watermill Milling Experience

Visitors at a Cogglesford Watermill Milling Experience


Festive enjoyment is just around the corner...

An Eventful Sleaford kicks off on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November. Begin your holiday shopping at the Christmas Contemporary Makers Market at the Hub. That same weekend, visit the Christmas Tree Festival at Sleaford Methodist Church for a dazzling display of decorated trees that truly light up the season.

Hub Makers Market by Emilie Nunn

Hub Makers Market by Emilie Nunn

Then on Sunday 30 November, the Sleaford Christmas Market returns with live entertainment, festive stalls, and seasonal cheer throughout the town.

Meanwhile, the Navenby Christmas Market and Light Switch On takes place on November 21 from 5–8pm. Tickets are also now available for local pantomimes during the festive period — see Mother Goose at Sleaford Playhouse from December 3–13, or follow along to the enchanting story of Cinderella at Terry O'Toole Theatre from December 18–20.

Don’t forget to save the date for WinterLight too — back on Saturday 20 December. Expect illuminated woodland creatures, a magical lantern procession, and plenty of enchanting entertainment.

It’s the perfect time to start planning for the festive season and magical experiences are just weeks away!

Bristol Arcade, Sleaford

Bristol Arcade during Sleaford Christmas Market by Chris Vaughan


Flourishing Communities Grant

Do you have a project in mind that will help make your community healthier, safer and more inclusive? The Flourishing Communities Grant invites community sector organisations to apply for grants up to £1,500 to do just that.

The fund can support a range of capital purchases and requires 10% match funding. The closing date for applications is November 30.

Visit the Council's website for more information.

Flourishing Communities Grant

Examples of capital purchases and projects that can be supported by the Flourishing Communities Grant


Feature in our newsletter header

Have you taken a beautiful photo of the district that you'd like to share? Thank you Michelle T for this months photo of the poppy display in Sleaford.

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



Events & activities in October

Viking Way

Weekly & ongoing throughout the month

Exhibitions, Workshops, Clubs and Dance Programme: Hub-Sleaford

Weekly Wellbeing Walks: Across North Kesteven

Women in Air-Force Blue: Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum, Friday to Monday

TE Lawrence Exhibition: Navigation House, Friday to Monday

Christmas at Doddington: Doddington Hall. 8 November-31 December. Weekdays 11am-4pm, Weekends 10am-4pm 


Saturday 1 November

Bonfire and Fireworks Night: Sleaford Rugby Club

Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club's Firework Night: Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club

Art Market: Art Shop Navigation Yard

Coleby PYO Pumpkins

Scarecrow Competition: Doddington Hall

Halloween Weekend: Heckington Windmill


Sunday 2 November

Riverside Guardians: Navigation House

Halloween Weekend: Heckington Windmill


Wednesday 5 November

Harmston Young Farmers Club Charity Bonfire Night: Blankney Estates


Thursday 6 November

IBCC Lecture & Supper Series - To Force the Enemy Off the Sea - 6th November


Friday 7 November

Jazz Night: Doddington Hall


Saturday 8 November 

Wildlife Watch: Whisby Nature Park

Christmas at Doddington: Doddington Hall


Sunday 9 November

Remembrance Parade: Sleaford

Annual Service of Remembrance: International Bomber Command Centre

Traditional Milling Day: Cogglesford Watermill

River Slea Afternoon Walk: Hub Sleaford


Monday 10 November

Aladdin JR: Terry O'Toole Theatre


Friday 14 November

The Singing Windmill Steampunk Society: Heckington Windmill

Beauty & The Beast JR: Terry O'Toole Theatre


Saturday 15 November

Sleaford Repair Cafe: Riverside Church Sleaford


Thursday 20 November

ABBA Sensation: Terry O'Toole Theatre


Friday 21 November

Christmas Market and Light Switch On: Navenby


Saturday 22 November

Sleaford Teenage Market: Sleaford Indoor Market

Cogglesford Watermill History Tours: Cogglesford Watermill


Saturday 29 November

Christmas Contemporary Makers Market: Hub

Lantern Making with Lumo: Hub

Christmas Tree Festival: Sleaford Methodist Church

Santa Paws: Natural World Centre


Sunday 30 November

Sleaford Christmas Market

Christmas Contemporary Makers Market: Hub

Lantern Making with Lumo: Hub

Christmas Tree Festival: Sleaford Methodist Church

Santa Paws: Natural World Centre


Have an event for our 'What's On' calendar?

Send us an email: heartoflincs@n-kesteven.gov.uk