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Events Diary
| Summary of events in 2008 |  |  | | The Preceptory at Temple Bruer | | Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | | | | Tanks, Zeppelins and Training Trenches | | Sat, Feb 23, 2008 | | | | Limewoods - Abbeys Talk and Tour | | Sun, Feb 24, 2008 | | | | Share your memories of the Tank | | Sun, Feb 24, 2008 | | | | Illustrated Talk on the Lost Villages of Lincolnshire | | Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | | | | Open Day at Hussey Tower | | Wed, Apr 09, 2008 | | | | Open Day St Michael and All Angels Church | | Sun, Apr 27, 2008 | | | | Booths Heritage Project | | Sat, May 10, 2008 | | | | Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival Launch | | Sat, May 17, 2008 | | | | Sir Joseph Banks Society - Annual Lecture | | Sat, May 17, 2008 | | | | Lost Churches and a Battlefield | | Tue, May 20, 2008 | | | | Heritage Lincolnshire at the Show | | Wed, Jun 18, 2008 – Thu, Jun 19, 2008 | | | | Illustrated Talk on the Lost Villages of Lincolnshire | | Wed, Jun 25, 2008 | | | | The Boston Youth Jazz Orchestra at Bolingbroke Castle | | Sat, Jul 19, 2008 | | | | Heritage Lincolnshire at the Show | | Sat, Jul 26, 2008 – Sun, Jul 27, 2008 | | | | Heritage Open Days - Developing and Marketing Heritage Events | | Wed, Sep 03, 2008 | | | | Heritage Open Days Coffee Morning | | Sat, Sep 06, 2008 | | | | Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days | | Thu, Sep 11, 2008 – Sun, Sep 14, 2008 | | | | Working Woodlands Weekend at Chambers Farm Wood | | Sat, Sep 13, 2008 – Sun, Sep 14, 2008 | | | | A Walk Along the Car Dyke | | Sun, Sep 21, 2008 | | | | Summary of events in 2007 | | | | Hussey Tower Open Day | | Mon, Oct 22, 2007 | | | | Limewoods - Deserted Medieval Villages Talk and Tour | | Sun, Nov 11, 2007 | | | | Medieval Lincolnshire Conference | | Sat, Nov 17, 2007 | | | | Local History and Archaeology Groups' Quiz | | Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | | | | South Holland's Environment Day | | Fri, Nov 30, 2007 | | | | Boston Archaeology - All the Latest | | Thu, Dec 06, 2007 | | |
Details of events in 2008 | Saturday, January 12, 2008 | | The Preceptory at Temple Bruer | 10.30am. | PLEASE NOTE: IT HAS BEEN NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THIS EVENT. It was originally arranged to take place on Sunday 13th January. All other details remain unaltered.
Meet at Temple Farm, Temple Bruer (TF 008 539).
Park in the car park
Discover the fascinating story of the Knights Templar at Temple Bruer. Join Heritage Lincolnshire staff for a short walk and an in-depth look at the surviving remains of the preceptory. Finish at about 12.30pm | |
| Saturday, February 23, 2008 | | Tanks, Zeppelins and Training Trenches | 7.00pm |
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Tanks, Zeppelins and Training Trenches at The Collection, Lincoln on Saturday 23rd February 2008 at 7.00pm.
Come and listen to Dr Neil Faulkner (Time team, Timewatch etc) and local historian Richard Pullen, talking about the development and testing of the first tank in Lincoln, the archaeology of the First World War and news on an exciting new county and countrywide project.
There will be a book signing and refreshments. |
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Tickets only available in advance at just £10.00 each from:
The Great War Archaeology Group
19 Redcross Street
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8BT
Tel: 07976 981027 or 01476 410622
email: davidchibbitt@yahoo.com | |
| Sunday, February 24, 2008 | | Limewoods - Abbeys Talk and Tour | 10.00am - 2.30pm. | Starts at Chambers Farm Wood (TF 147 740).
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
A second talk and tour of the Limewoods by Heritage Lincolnshire's Dave Start, this time looking at the abbeys found in this part of Lincolnshire. The talk will last approximately one hour, followed by a coach tour to look at some of the sites and remains. We will return to Chambers Farm Wood for lunch so please bring a picnic, hot and cold drinks are provided.
Booking essential as places are limited. Tel: 01529 461499 to book.
For a map of the Limewoods area please visit www.limewoods.co.uk | |
| Sunday, February 24, 2008 | | Share your memories of the Tank | Between 11.00am and |
Drop in for a chat and to share your memories of the Tank with Dr Neil Faulkner and Richard Pullen on Sunday 24th February 2008 at the Royal Naval Association Club, Coulson Road, Lincoln between 11.00am and 4.00pm. Come and have a look at the displays by The Friends of Lincoln Tank. | |
| Tuesday, March 04, 2008 | | Illustrated Talk on the Lost Villages of Lincolnshire | 7.30pm. | The Angel Inn, 13 Church Street, South Witham
Join Heritage Lincolnshire's Dave Start and the South Witham Archaeology Group for a look at the surviving physical and documentary evidence of some of Lincolnshire's lost villages. | |
| Wednesday, April 09, 2008 | | Open Day at Hussey Tower | 11.00am - 4.00pm. | Hussey Tower, Skirbeck Road, Boston
To coincide with the Big Boston Clean Up, Heritage Lincolnshire staff will be on hand to give tours of the 15th century Hussey Tower and to answer your questions. Don't miss this opportunity to see inside one of Boston's most important historic buildings and find out about the plans for its future.
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| Sunday, April 27, 2008 | | Open Day St Michael and All Angels Church | 12 noon | To celebrate the recent restoration of three Medieval winters depicting English patron saints, St Michael and All Angels Church in Heydour near Grantham, is holding an open day on Sunday 27th April 2008.
Come and listen to music by local musicians from 2.00 pm - Farnaby's Dream recorder consort and at 3.00pm, accoustic traditional Irish music.
The entrance fee is £2.00 and it is free of charge for children. Refreshments will be available.
This beautiful church dates from Norman times and is in an idyllic setting. | |
| Saturday, May 10, 2008 | | Booths Heritage Project | 11am - 4pm | Annual exhibition on view at Branston Booths Village Hall. Photographic archive, maps, memorabilia and local videos.
A record of events in Branston Booths, Ferry Booths, Branston Moor, Branston Fen, Heighington Fen, Washingborough Fen and Potterhanworth Booths. | |
| Saturday, May 17, 2008 | | Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival Launch | 10.00am - 4.00pm. | Former Gravel Quarry, Welton le Wold, near Louth.
A family activity packed day to launch the annual Wolds Walking Festival. Go on a history walk and learn how to tightrope walk! History, geology and wildlife walks, displays and circus skills workshops provided by the Earthbound Misfits.
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| Saturday, May 17, 2008 | | Sir Joseph Banks Society - Annual Lecture | 6pm | The Hardy Building Lecture Theatre, Bishop Grosseteste College, Lincoln.
"Sir Joseph Banks and his Passion for Plants" by Sir David Smith
Society members free. Non members £7 (pay at door) | |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2008 | | Lost Churches and a Battlefield | 2.00pm - 4.30pm. | Meet at Snipe Dales Nature Reserve car park.
Join Heritage Lincolnshire's Penny Ward for the launch of a brand new walk taking in the archaeology and history of Winceby and the surrounding area. The walk is 5 km along footpaths and quiet lanes. There are some stiles to negotiate.
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 – Thursday, June 19, 2008 | | Heritage Lincolnshire at the Show | | The Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln.
Come and visit us at the Lincolnshire Show. Collect your Heritage Open Days events leaflet and find out about the work of the Trust. We will be in the 'Countryside Area'.
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| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 | | Illustrated Talk on the Lost Villages of Lincolnshire | 8.00pm. | The Village Hall, Side Street, Allington.
Join Heritage Lincolnshire's Dave Start and the Allington and Sedgebrook History Society for a look at the surviving archaeological evidence of some of Lincolnshire's Deserted Medieval Villages.
Society members free - non members £2.00
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| Saturday, July 19, 2008 | | The Boston Youth Jazz Orchestra at Bolingbroke Castle | 7.30pm. | Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke.
Join the Friends of Bolingbroke Castle and Heritage Lincolnshire for an evening of Jazz in the castle grounds with the Boston Youth Jazz Orchestra. Castle grounds open from 6.00pm.
Bring a picnic, a bottle and something to sit on. No barbecues please.
Tickets will be available in advance from Heritage Lincolnshire or telephone: 01790 763285, or buy one on the gate.
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| Saturday, July 26, 2008 – Sunday, July 27, 2008 | | Heritage Lincolnshire at the Show | | Heckington Showground, Heckington.
Back by popular demand, 'The Little Dig' at the Heckington Show.
Have a go at being an archaeologist with genuine artefacts.
We will be in the 'Heritage Tent'.
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| Wednesday, September 03, 2008 | | Heritage Open Days - Developing and Marketing Heritage Events | 7.00pm. | Bishop Grosseteste University College Campus, Lincoln.
Join Heritage Lincolnshire's Sandra Kelley and the Bishop Grosseteste Heritage Consortium for an illustrated talk on Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days and the value of events as a promotional tool.
Small entrance charge.
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| Saturday, September 06, 2008 | | Heritage Open Days Coffee Morning | 10.00am - 11.45am. | The Community Room, Lincoln Central Library, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln.
Meet members of the Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days Steering Group, have a free coffee and pick up a Heritage Open Days events leaflet.
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| Thursday, September 11, 2008 – Sunday, September 14, 2008 | | Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days | | Around 90 special FREE openings and events across the county, co-ordinated by the Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire.
This is your annual chance to get free access to historic places that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee.
This year's theme is "Lincolnshire at Play".
A leaflet and website giving details of the events will available from 18th June 2008.
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| Saturday, September 13, 2008 – Sunday, September 14, 2008 | | Working Woodlands Weekend at Chambers Farm Wood | | Chambers Farm Wood is signposted from the B1202 between Wragby and Bardney. A special weekend of traditional craft and industry in the heart of the Lincolnshire Limewoods. Wood and metalworking, family activities, guided walks and much more. A joint Heritage Lincolnshire and Limewoods event. For more information please see: Community Heritage » Current Projects » Lincolnshire Limewoods- or visit www.limewoods.co.uk | |
| Sunday, September 21, 2008 | | A Walk Along the Car Dyke | 10.30am - 1.00pm. | Roman canal? Customs barrier? Anglo-Saxon drainage channel?
Join Heritage Lincolnshire's Jo Hambly and Countryside NK for a 6km circular walk to explore this fascinating Roman monument and the surrounding landscape.
Meet at the Stepping Out Car Park on Dunston Fen Road.
From B1188 follow signs to Dunston then signs to Stepping Out Car Park.
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Details of events in 2007 | Monday, October 22, 2007 | | Hussey Tower Open Day | 11.30am - 4.00pm. | Hussey Tower, Skirbeck Road, Boston
The 'Little Dig' comes to Hussey Tower.
Especially designed for the budding young archaeologist. Have a go on a real dig and find genuine ancient artefacts. Also, an opportunity to explore the tower. No unaccompanied children. | |
| Sunday, November 11, 2007 | | Limewoods - Deserted Medieval Villages Talk and Tour | 10.00am - 2.30pm | Starts at Chambers Farm Wood (TF 147 740)
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Join Heritage Lincolnshire's Dave Start for an introductory talk on deserted medieval villages and the Lincolnshire Limewoods. The talk will last approximately one hour, followed by a coach tour to two important deserted village sites. We will return to Chambers Farm Wood for lunch so please bring a picnic, hot and cold drinks are provided.
Booking essential, as places are limited.
Tel: 01529 461499 to book.
For a map of the Limewoods area please visit www.limewoods.co.uk | |
| Saturday, November 17, 2007 | | Medieval Lincolnshire Conference | 10.00am - 4.30pm. | The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln
PRE-BOOKING ADVISED
A conference highlighting recent work in medieval archaeology in Lincolnshire.
£15 (£10 for students).
Contact Mark Williams.
Tel: 01529 461499 or email mawilla@apsarchaeology.co.uk for further information and to book. | |
| Saturday, November 24, 2007 | | Local History and Archaeology Groups' Quiz | 7.30pm | Horncastle
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Back by popular demand - the local history and archaeology quiz. Open to all local history and archaeology groups in the County.
Contact Jenny Young. Tel: 01529 461499 or email jenny@lincsheritage.org for further information and to book. | |
| Friday, November 30, 2007 | | South Holland's Environment Day | 9.30 am to 4.00 pm | Visit the Peele Leisure Centre in Long Sutton to take part in South Holland's Environment Day on Friday 30th November 2007. The Environment Day will be a fantastic opportunity for both members of the public and South Holland schools to learn more about local environmental issues and how they can help.
Highlights of the day will include
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Informative displays and interactive demonstrations including setting up a wormery and home compost bin, planning a village and sound experiments
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Exciting competitions with great prizes for all
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Cinematic information on paper and glass recycling and how climate change is affecting our planet
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A strawbale builder constructing an ecological structure from straw during the day
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Polka Dot Productions performing 'Harry Snotter and the Eco-Warriors' The Peele Leisure Centre is situated at 84 Little London, Long Sutton. | |
| Thursday, December 06, 2007 | | Boston Archaeology - All the Latest | 7.30pm. | Blackfriars Arts Centre, Spain Lane, Boston
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
A talk by Heritage Lincolnshire's Jenny Young on the recently published Boston Historic Environment Baseline Survey, plus an update on recent finds in the Borough. Boston and District Archaeology Society members free - non members £2.
Booking essential as places are limited. Tel: 01529 461499 to book. | |
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