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If you’re looking to get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up as quickly and easily as possible, then
the Waterside Centre is the place to go! Lincolnshire’s only H&M is there, as are Next, Topshop, New Look, Roman and Offi ce, so you can fi nd the perfect festive outfi t for you or a loved one.
Stormfront, Lincoln’s specialist Apple retailers, is complemented by Virgin Media, Mobile Bitz, O2 and Three – perfect for picking up a present for the techy lover in your life.
The Body Shop and Superdrug have everything you need to unwind with and The Fragrance Shop will have the perfect perfume or aftershave for you.
Smiggle and Claire’s will put a big grin on little faces! And if you’re looking for something really special, then a trip to Goldsmith’s or the Watch Clinic won’t disappoint!
Christmas isn’t all about shopping though, bring your children to meet Father Christmas in his grotto (1st – 24th December). You can book online at www.
bookfatherchristmas.co.uk/waterside.
For more information visit
www.watersideshopping.com Lincoln Castle – a stunning setting
for your little one’s Christmas An Audience with Father Christmas – 16th, 17th, 20th – 23rd December. A magical experience joining Father Christmas in the Victorian setting of the Bath House at the Castle. Sit back and listen to stories of Christmases past and enjoy fi nding out more about Father Christmas himself. Every child receives a Victorian style gift and has the opportunity to share their Christmas wishes.
Tea with Father Christmas – 20th December. Get into the Christmas spirit with this new family friendly special event. Children and families are invited for a special after-dark tea time treat - a visit to the Victorian Prison for a storytelling performance of “A Christmas Carol”. After the 30 minute performance all are invited to the Castle café for tea when special guest, Father Christmas, will take time from his busy schedule to meet everyone!
What The Dickens – 20th, 21st December. Especially for the School Christmas holiday, and set inside the Victorian Prison, Inner State Theatre perform their festive family favourite – “A Christmas Carol”. Using storytelling and puppets , two costumed characters – Sir Henry Greatham and Lady Lydia will tell the story of Scrooge in Dickens’ famous tale.
To book, or for details on admission and times for all of the above events - please go to
www.lincolncastle.com
There’ve been many exciting changes at Rand Farm Park with even more
Poppy with the book in which ‘Poppy’s Space Story’ features.
BIGGER & BRIGHTER THAN EVER!
It’s all change for one of Lincoln’s festive annual event - which promises to be bigger and brighter than ever before.
Lincoln BIG’s Lantern Parade, which takes place on December 14, has been overhauled.
Families can take part by gathering at the starting point in Castle Hill at 5pm for carols and a nativity, before the parade forms up and participants begin to walk down Steep Hill and the High Street after going over High Bridge, everyone will process into City Square. On arrival, the walkers will be surprised by a fantastic light show, which is being masterminded by Dave Dray of Q Lights, and which aims to bring an extra festive ambience to the city centre.
Shoppers can enjoy Late Night Christmas Shopping in Lincoln with plenty of parking throughout the city.
visitlincoln.com/christmas
Congratulations to Poppy Beel from South Ferriby Primary School in North Lincolnshire who has recently won the Young Writers ‘My First Story 2017’ creative writing competition for the Lincolnshire and Leicestershire area.
Mr Darwood, Poppy’s teacher, said that he was delighted with the result. He said that Poppy had worked extremely hard on her story and that the hard work had paid off . He explained that Poppy would be encouraged to continue to build on her creative writing experience in school and that he hoped that she would once again be successful in the future.
Poppy said “I knew my story was going to be in the book so when I got it I went to the South Ferriby pages and was really upset because it wasn’t there. My Mum looked at the book and found it in the front and it said it was the best story. I was really, really happy then!”
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planned over the coming months… You can not fail to see and be impressed by the new Large Animal Barn which opened its doors a few weeks ago in time for the October Half Term holidays. This new purpose-built 100’ x 120’ building will allow access to the animal pens throughout the day adding to the hands-on learning experiences for Residential Visitors and students.
Hands-on activities will still form a major part of all visits with everyone being encouraged to “Look, Feed, Hold and Cuddle” the animals at Rand Farm Park. The rabbits and guinea pigs were some of the fi rst to move into their new housing which includes realistic models of Lincoln. A new Air Cannon Arena has been installed in their old penning which will be themed in diff erent ways throughout the year.
“It is our vision to become a major venue for a Real Christmas Experience over the next few years” said Joshua Waring, Operations and Development Manager. “Our Christmas off er in 2016 was well received as we had added Decorating Gingerbread Biscuits with Mrs Claus, Rudi and Rossi’s Reindeer Feed Station and Santa’s Post Offi ce to the ever popular Living Farm Nativity before arriving at Santa’s Home in the Forest. This year will see two further activities - Elf Academy and the 3D Enchanted Forest with other traditional games along the way.”
Come along and join in the fun – as in previous years, there is still the opportunity to have Breakfast with Santa as well.
www.randfarmpark.com
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