The 14th Annual Art Exhibition takes place at Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall on Friday 3rd October from 5.00pm to 8.00pm and on Saturday 4th October from 10.00am to 4.30pm. The exhibition will showcase a wide range of artistic techniques, including painting, pottery, textiles and glass craft, with everything on display available to buy.
Local artists, as well as some from further afield, will each display up to four paintings in any medium. Each year brings a mix of returning exhibitors and new participants, ensuring a variety of styles and approaches. The standard is always high and many works are sold.
Visitors will also have the chance to take part in the Calendar Photo Competition, voting for their favourite images to be included in the 2026 Kirton in Lindsey calendar.
The bar will be open on Friday evening, with tea, coffee and snacks available throughout Saturday. Admission is free, catalogues cost £1.00, and all proceeds support the work of the Town Hall.
Looking ahead, the Town Hall will host a very special event on Tuesday 16th December at 7.30pm, when The Lincoln Waites perform Lincoln’s unique 600-year-old tradition of “Crying Christmas”.
In the 1480s, Christmas was a mixture of religious worship, gambling and drinking. On St Thomas’s Day (21st December), the Cries of Christmas proclaimed the start of the festive season, when all men were free to act without fear of arrest except by royal writ. The words of the cries were written down in 1565 in the records of the Common Council of Lincoln. They were most likely delivered by the City of Lincoln Waites – the mayor’s musicians.
The present-day Lincoln Waites were re-formed in 2007 and formally recognised as the official musicians of the Mayor of Lincoln on 21st April 2009. They continue to keep this ancient tradition alive.
Tickets for the performance are £2.00 for Kirton in Lindsey Society members and £10.00 for non-members. Contact Martin or Mary on 01652 648435 or email enquiries@kirtoninlindseysociety.org.uk. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
There is always plenty happening at the Town Hall. Details of regular activities can be found on the website and Facebook pages. For further information, contact Jo at info@kirtoninlindseytownhall.co.ukor call 07752 246255.
More information is also available at http://www.kirtoninlindseytownhall.co.uk