Heart of Lincs Newsletter - February 2026

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Feel the love this February in North Kesteven

From heart-warming community moments to heritage days out and healthy living, February is full of reasons to get out and explore North Kesteven.


Love where you live - Love Sleaford

Love will be in the air next month as the heart selfie seat returns to Sleaford Market Place from 4–26 February.

Share what you love about Sleaford by adding a tag to the heart seat – whether it’s a favourite place, a memory, or something that makes the town special. Heart tags can be picked up from participating businesses including:

Other businesses who’d like to host heart tags can get in touch at events@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

Heart Seat, Sleaford

Selfie Seat, Sleaford Market Place


Heart health event – Saturday 21 February

Join us at Sleaford Market Place and St Denys’ Church Hall on Saturday 21 February, 10am–2pm, for a free heart health and wellbeing event.

You’ll find:

  • Tips and advice from local sports clubs, gyms and lifestyle services
  • Free blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol tests
  • Free activities including rock climbing, a football shoot-out, and other pop-up fun.

Visitors can also take part in a Co-op wellbeing walk, starting at Sleaford Market Place at 10am and lasting around 30 minutes. To book a free place, email Rachel.Fox@lincolnshire.coop (booking advised but not essential).

Interested in having a stall at the event? Contact Deborah_Chessum@N-Kesteven.gov.uk.

Love Sleaford (healthy heart)

Heart Health Event


The North Kesteven Snowdrop Event

There's a chance soon to plant a snowdrop in memory of someone loved and lost, and to help other bereaved families by doing so.

The North Kesteven Snowdrop Event invites people to plant a snowdrop within a dedicated area at Whisby Nature Park in exchange for a cash donation on the day of £2 or more to Child Bereavement UK.

Come along on Sunday February 22, between midday and 3pm, to take part.

The snowdrops are donated by Pennells Garden Centre, South Hykeham. By taking part, you'll add your snowdrop to the ever-growing display within this special area of Whisby Nature Park.

Proceeds benefit Child Bereavement UK, supporting families when a baby or child of any age dies, and training professionals to better understand the needs of grieving families.

For more information, email partnershipsteam@n-kesteven.gov.uk


Lincolnshire Tourism Leaflet Swap

Tourism businesses and visitor attractions are invited to the Lincolnshire Leaflet Swap on Thursday 19 March, 9am-1pm at The Carre Arms Hotel, Sleaford.

The event includes welcome drinks, a leaflet exchange, county updates and a buffet lunch, offering valuable networking ahead of the new season. To book a table space (approx. 1 metre) or register to attend, email heartoflincs@n-kesteven.gov.uk. Spaces are first come, first served.


Events & activities in February


Weekly & ongoing throughout the month

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

Weekly Wellbeing Walks: Across North Kesteven

TE Lawrence Exhibition: Navigation House, Friday to Monday


Sunday 1 February

Hedge Laying Volunteer Day: Millennium Green

Riverside Guardians: Navigation House


Monday 2 February

The Chattering Species: Winter Talk: Heckington Windmill


Saturday 7 February

Sleaford Farmer's Market: Eastgate Car Park

Winter Tree Identification: Doddington Hall


Sunday 8 February

Traditional Milling Day: Cogglesford Watermill


Friday 13 February

Navigation House Calling – Children’s Trail and Activities: Navigation House

NavenBees Toddler Group - Weather: Mrs Smith's Cottage


Saturday 14 February

Make a Victorian Valentine's Day Card: Navigation House

Valentine's Day Couples Padel: Doddington Hall


Tuesday 17 February

Campfire Cookout: Doddington Hall


Thursday 19 February

Make Do and Mend – Free Family Activity Day: IBCC

Dusk Discoveries: Doddington Hall


Saturday 21 February

Heart Health Event: Sleaford Market Place


Sunday 22 February

Craft and Food Fair: Branston Village Hall

Climate Films: Hub-Sleaford

The North Kesteven Snowdrop Event: Whisby Nature Park


Friday 27 February

NavenBees Toddler Group - Rainbows: Mrs Smith's Cottage


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

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


Get involved in Heritage

North Kesteven is calling for heritage volunteers to support local museums and events.

Whether you enjoy guiding visitors, conservation work, or administrative tasks, opportunities await across the District. Explore volunteer opportunities with NKDC.


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As February edges us closer to spring, look out for early blossoms, brighter skies, and signs of new life across North Kesteven.

Send us your photos for a chance to feature as next month’s highlight!

Love Sleaford

Love Sleaford Heart Tag