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Events Diary
| Summary of events in 2012 |  |  | | An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Fens | | Tue, Jan 17, 2012 – Tue, Jan 24, 2012 | | | | Open Day at 116 High Street Boston | | Sat, Feb 04, 2012 | | | | Discovering Lincolnshire's Heritage | | Tue, Feb 14, 2012 – Tue, Feb 21, 2012 | | | | Spalding Heritage Discovery Day | | Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | | | | Introduction to Pottery from Prehistoric to Modern Day | | Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | | | | Medieval rural life through the Luttrell Psalter | | Sat, Feb 18, 2012 | | | | How to read a parish church | | Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | | | | An evening of historic Lincolnshire film | | Fri, Feb 24, 2012 | | | | Introduction to British Prehistory | | Thu, Mar 08, 2012 – Thu, Mar 15, 2012 | | | | Open Day at 116 High Street Boston | | Thu, Mar 15, 2012 | | | | Dig a little deeper- exploring historic parks and gardens | | Thu, Mar 15, 2012 | | | | Lincolnshire's Heritage. Talk by David Start | | Tue, Mar 20, 2012 | | | | Volunteering with Heritage Lincolnshire | | Wed, Mar 21, 2012 | | | | Open Day at 116 High Street, Boston | | Sat, Apr 21, 2012 | | | | Medieval Living History at Temple Bruer | | Sun, Apr 29, 2012 | | | | Celebration event at Hussey Tower Boston | | Sat, May 12, 2012 | | | | Horncastle Regency Festival | | Thu, May 24, 2012 – Sun, May 27, 2012 | | | | Lincolnshire Show | | Wed, Jun 20, 2012 – Thu, Jan 01, 1970 | | | | A Midsummers Night's Dream at Bolingbroke Castle, near Spilsby | | Sun, Jun 24, 2012 | | | | Heritage Lincolnshire at the Local Heritage Fair Ayscoughfee Hall, Spalding | | Sat, Jun 30, 2012 | |
Details of events in 2012 .... | Tuesday, January 17, 2012 – Tuesday, January 24, 2012 | | An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Fens | 6.00pm - 9.00pm |
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Join Tom Lane at the South Holland Centre in Spalding PE11 1SS to learn about the rich and diverse settlements and industries that have taken place in Lincolnshire's lowland and wetlands over several millennia. BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01529 461499 |
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We offer short informal adult learning courses as part of the provision managed by Lincolnshire County Council's Lifelong Learning Service. Each new learner is entitled to one free course and returning learners may be eligible for concessions. To be eligible to attend you must be 19 years of over on 31st August 2011. | |
| Saturday, February 04, 2012 | | Open Day at 116 High Street Boston | From 10.30am | Dont miss this opportunity to see building preservation in action! The building is now safe to explore but internal repairs are still in progress. Come along to find out more about this fascinating 18th century building that is benefitting from a comprehensive repair after being neglected for over 25 years.
Tours will take place at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Pre booking is essential as there are only 10 spaces on each tour.
This event is now fully booked. If you would like to come along to the next open day on the 15th March 2012 please contact us on 01529 461499.
Funding for the project has been received from:
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| Tuesday, February 14, 2012 – Tuesday, February 21, 2012 | | Discovering Lincolnshire's Heritage | 6.30pm - 9.30pm |
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A two week course at the Guildhall Arts Centre in Grantham NG31 6PZ with David Start. Explore the rich heritage of the county and learn more about what gives Lincolnshire its unique character. BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01529 461499 |
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We offer short informal adult learning courses as part of the provision managed by Lincolnshire County Council's Lifelong Learning Service. Each new learner is entitled to one free course and returning learners may be eligible for concessions. To be eligible to attend you must be 19 years of over on 31st August 2011. | |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | | Spalding Heritage Discovery Day | 10.30am - 4.00pm |
Ayscoughfee Hall, Churchgate, Spalding
Join us at the historic Ayscoughfee Hall for a day devoted to Spalding's heritage. Learn about the history of your local area and find out more about the Lincolnshire Heritage at Risk Project. This FREE event will include tours of the hidden parts of the hall along with specialist talks, there will also be activities for children. Drop in between 10.30am and 4.00pm. The day will feature both ongoing activities and timetabled events, contact the heritage at risk team for further details.
Email: heritage-at-risk@lincsheritage.org
Tel: 01529 461499 | |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | | Introduction to Pottery from Prehistoric to Modern Day | 1.30pm - 4.30pm |
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Ceramics specialist Alex Beeby will guide you through pottery techniques in the past and show you how to identify ceramics from different periods. This three week course runs from Wednesday 15th February to Wednesday 29th February at the Old School in Heckington. BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01529 461499.
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We offer short informal adult learning courses as part of the provision managed by Lincolnshire County Council's Lifelong Learning Service. Each new learner is entitled to one free course and returning learners may be eligible for concessions. To be eligible to attend you must be 19 years of over on 31st August 2011 | |
| Saturday, February 18, 2012 | | Medieval rural life through the Luttrell Psalter | 2.00pm - 4.30pm | David Start talks to Louth WEA about rural life in medieval Lincolnshie and the deserted villages of the Wolds. Join him at the Conoco Rooms, Louth Library LN11 0LY on Saturday 18th February. Admission £5.00. Contact Sara Morris in advance on 01507 606056 or saramorris@talktalk.net | |
| Thursday, February 23, 2012 | | How to read a parish church | 7.30pm - 9.00pm |
The Reading Room, Church Street, Holbeach, PE12 7LL
Dr Matthew Godfrey explains what to look for and how to interpret parish churches. The talk will include church archaeology and architecture and will demonstrate how parish churches can help us to understand more about village life in the past. There will also be an update on the Holbeach Cemetery Chapels restoration by the Holbeach Civic Society.
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| Friday, February 24, 2012 | | An evening of historic Lincolnshire film | 7.30pm | The Friends of Bolingbroke Castle host an evening of film from the Lincolnshire Film Archive at Ramsden Village Hall, Old Bolingbroke PE23 4EY. Admission is free but donations to the friends Group are welcomed. | |
| Thursday, March 08, 2012 – Thursday, March 15, 2012 | | Introduction to British Prehistory | 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
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A two week course with David Start providing an overview of British prehistory and the various sources of evidence for this fascinating period. Join David at Holbeach Community Centre, PE12 7NP on Thursday 8th and 15th March. BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01529 461499
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We offer short informal adult learning courses as part of the provision managed by Lincolnshire County Council's Lifelong Learning Service. Each new learner is entitled to one free course and returning learners may be eligible for concessions. To be eligible to attend you must be 19 years of over on 31st August 2011. | |
| Thursday, March 15, 2012 | | Open Day at 116 High Street Boston | From 10.30 am | Another chance to view the work being carried out at this important historic building (see February events). Guided tours - BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01529 461499. | |
| Thursday, March 15, 2012 | | Dig a little deeper- exploring historic parks and gardens | 10.00am - 2.00pm |
Belton House and Gardens, Grantham, NG32 2LS
Join us at Belton House for an introduction to the history and development of its magnificent gardens. Rachael Hall, Archaeologist for the National Trust, will be pointing out some of the archaeological features in Belton’s gardens and demonstrating how to undertake archaeology research. Refreshments will be provided. Booking is essential as places are limited. Contact heritage-at-risk@lincsheritage.org or tel: 01529 461499.
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| Tuesday, March 20, 2012 | | Lincolnshire's Heritage. Talk by David Start | 7.30pm | David Start talks to the History of Saxilby and District group about the county's rich heritage at Saxilby Village Hall LN1 2HA. Non members welcome (£1 admission). For more details call 01522 703047 | |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2012 | | Volunteering with Heritage Lincolnshire | 9.30am - 12.30pm |
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Join Denise Drury for this three week course on Wednesdays starting 21st March at the Old School in Heckington.
You will explore what it means to volunteer and the range of opportunities to get involved and make a difference in your local community. BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01529 461499 |
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We offer short informal adult learning courses as part of the provision managed by Lincolnshire County Council's Lifelong Learning Service. Each new learner is entitled to one free course and returning learners may be eligible for concessions. To be eligible to attend you must be 19 years of over on 31st August 2011. | |
| Saturday, April 21, 2012 | | Open Day at 116 High Street, Boston | From 10.30am | Another chance to view the work being carried out at this important historic building (see February events). Guided tours - BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01529 461499
PLEASE NOTE The listing in our Events leaflet for this event is incorrect. The Open Day for April is 21.4.12 | |
| Sunday, April 29, 2012 | | Medieval Living History at Temple Bruer | 11.00am - 5.00pm | A special day of living history at Temple Bruer preceptory as Lord Burgh's Retinue recreate everyday medieval life in Lincolnshire.
Temple Farm, Temple Bruer, LN5 0DQ Grid Ref: TF008538 | |
| Saturday, May 12, 2012 | | Celebration event at Hussey Tower Boston | 11.00am to 4.00pm | A special event at Hussey Tower, Skirbeck Road, Boston to celebrate the completion of recent repair works. Keep an eye out for further details | |
| Thursday, May 24, 2012 – Sunday, May 27, 2012 | | Horncastle Regency Festival | | A whole series of events to celebrate the Regency era in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds.
Events include a Country House Ball, a Grand Festival Promenade, Regency card and games evening, a walk in the Wolds, workshops and illuminating talks on costumery, Miss Jane Austin and Sir Joseph Banks. With fine food and drink.
Explore our pretty corner of rural England, little changed since the youthful Sir Joseph Banks and Alfred Lord Tennyson grew up here.
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| Wednesday, June 20, 2012 – Thursday, January 01, 1970 | | Lincolnshire Show | | Visit the Trust's stand at the Lincolnshire Show to find out about our latest project and pick up your copy of the 2012 Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days booklet. | |
| Sunday, June 24, 2012 | | A Midsummers Night's Dream at Bolingbroke Castle, near Spilsby | | Bring chairs and a picnic and enjoy a summer evening of entertainment as the Chapterhouse theatre company performs Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in the spectacular setting of Bolingbroke Castle.
Further information as soon as available here and via local publicity.
tickets available soon: call 01790 763058 | |
| Saturday, June 30, 2012 | | Heritage Lincolnshire at the Local Heritage Fair Ayscoughfee Hall, Spalding | | Visit the trust's stand at the Local Heritage Fair at Ayscoughfee Hall to find out about our latest projects and pick up your copy of the 2012 Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days booklet. | |
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