Schools out and the summer holidays are here — there’s so much happening locally that we are sure you’ll find something to keep everyone entertained without having to travel very far! Don’t forget to visit our website during the summer too as we’ll keep adding new events to our calendar too and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates; @gainslife and www.facebook.com/gainsboroughlife.
Wednesday 25th July
11.30am to 12.15pm and 1.30pm to 2.15pm (also on Monday 6th August and Wednesday 15th August)
Pony Grooming
Bransby Horses, Cowdale Lane, Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH
Get hands on with one of our special rescue ponies and learn how to look after their skin and coats!
£1.50 for a 5-minute session
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
Thursday 26th July
Meet Queen Victoria and her Butler
Gainsborough Old Hall
DN21 2NB
Discover the secrets of Queen Victoria’s royal household. Especially for the Historical Hall of Fame exhibition, discover the secrets of Queen Victoria’s royal household. Have an audience with the Queen herself and learn how to meet and greet the Queen. Bow ad curtsey and see if you can amuse the Queen.
Normal admission fees apply
01427 677348
Thursday 26th July
10.00am to 3.00pm (also on Thursday 2nd, Tuesday 7th, Friday 10th, Tuesday 14th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 29th August)
Nature Trail
Bransby Horses, Cowdale Lane, Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH
Be a nature detective for the day and find as many things on your tick sheet as possible as you walk around Bransby Horses.
£1.00 per trail
Friday and Saturday 27th and 28th July
10.00am to 4.00pm
Beach Party
Gainsborough Market Place, DN21 2BP
The seaside comes to Gainsborough. There will be a beach with buckets and spades, deck chairs and sounds of the sea, as well as food and drink, children’s rides, bouncy castle, music, stalls, hook a duck, a peep board and a giant deck chair.
Free
www.west-lindsey.gov.u
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July
10.00am to 5.00pm
Castle of Legend: King Arthur
Lincoln Castle
Celebrating the 950th anniversary of the Castle with fantasy and legend From performances of classic medieval legends and characters
Usual admission fees apply
www.lincolncastle.com
30th July to 3rd August, 6th to 10th August, 13th to 17th August 20th to 24th August, 28th to 31st August
10.00am to 3.00pm
Holiday Clubs
Queen Elizabeth’s High School, Morton Terrace, Gainsborough DN21 2ST
Gainsborough Trinity Holiday Clubs are aimed at children of all abilities, aged between five and 16. There will be a variety of activities including football, tag games, netball, table tennis, frisbee, cricket, rounders, benchball and rounders.
£50.00 for five days or £12.00 per day
gtfoundation@gmail.com
Monday 30th July
11.30am to 12.00pm
Miniature Shetland Meet and Greet
Bransby Horses, Cowdale Lane, Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH
Meet the smallest Bransby residents.
Free
Tuesday 31st July
12.00pm to 3.00pm
Family Fun Day
Trinity Arts Centre, DN21 2AL
Learn some circus skills and join in with the physical activities and games. Make a masterpiece in the arts and crafts activities on offer. Win a prize on hook-a-duck and other activities. Learn about police and firefighters while looking around vehicles from the emergency services and the RAF Firefighting Museum. There’s something for all ages – there will even be a sheltered play area for the under-fives and information for adults, including what’s on, regeneration and restoration plans
01427 676655
www.trinityarts.co.uk
Tuesday 31st July
10.30am to 2.00pm (and Friday 24th August)
Glitter Tattoo and Face Painting
Glitter tattooing and face painting fun
£3.00
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
Wednesday 1st August
11.30am to 12.30pm
Donkey Pat and Chat
Come along for ‘Pat and Chat’; find out more about our donkeys and meet them up close.
Free
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
Wednesday 1st August
2.00pm
Film: The Little Vampire (U)
Trinity Arts Centre, DN21 2AL
The story of Rudy, a thirteen year old vampire, whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire hunter. He meets Tony, a mortal of the same age, who is fascinated by old castles, graveyards and – vampires. Tony helps Rudolph in an action and humour packed battle against their adversaries. Delightfully animated fun.
Running time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Tickets: £6.00, £5.00 for concessions, family of four £20.00
01427 676655
www.trinityarts.co.uk
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August
11.00am to 5.00pm
Grand Medieval Joust
Lincoln Castle
Feel the thunder of hooves and hear the clash of lance on steel armour as four brave Knights take part in the Sport of Kings. Meet the knights and choose your champion and cheer him on.
Usual admission fees apply
www.lincolncastle.com
Wednesday 8th August
2.00pm
Film: Maya the Bee: The Honey Games (U)
Trinity Arts Centre, DN21 2AL
When an over enthusiastic Maya accidentally embarrasses the Empress of Buzztropolis, she is forced to unite with a team of misfit bugs and compete in the Honey Games for a chance to save her hive.
Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Tickets: £6.00, £5.00 for concessions, family of four £20.00
01427 676655
www.trinityarts.co.uk
Thursday 9th August
12.30pm to 2.30pm
Madhatters Tea Party
The White Unicorn Project, Glentworth Road, Kexby, Gainsborough DN21 5DU
Join us and celebrate the end of the summer with our herd of horses for a very special tea party! There will be lots of fun and games. If you can join us in your own mad hatters’ costume, all the better!
£18.00
07584 432935
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August
10.00am to 5.00pm
Castle of Legend: Robin Hood
Lincoln Castle
Celebrating the 950th anniversary of the Castle with fantasy and legend From performances of classic medieval legends and characters
Usual admission fees apply
www.lincolncastle.com
Sunday 12th August
11.00am
Pedal Car Grand Prix
Queen Elizabeth’s High School DN21 2ST
Organised by the Rotary Club of Gainsborough, this fundraiser is a two-hour endurance race with sponsored teams of adults. For spectators there is also a fayre, side shows, arts and crafts and refreshments
Free entry
rotarygainsborough@gmail.com
Monday 13th August
11.30am to 12.30pm
Meet the Police Horses
Bransby Horses, Cowdale Lane, Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH
Meet the police horses enjoying their retirement at Bransby, including adoption star Justice.
Free
Thursday 16th August
10.00am to 3.00pm
‘Guess the Weight’ Competition
Bransby Horses, Cowdale Lane, Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH
Join us for a competition to ‘Guess the Weight’ of one of our rescued residents for your chance to win a free adoption, weighing in will take place on the Visitor Centre Yard at 3.00pm
Free
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August
Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally
Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, LN2 2NA
The Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally is back with a collection of steam and vintage vehicles, from steam engines and fairground organs to military vehicles, fire engines and motorcycles
£10.00 per adult, under 16s free
www.lsvr.org or info@lsvr.org
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August
11.00am to 4.30pm
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Horse Circus
Lincoln Castle
Step back in time to the turn of the Century for a recreation of part of Buffalo Bill’s incredible Wild West show – once performed for Queen Victoria herself. See amazing stunts on horseback, jumps and leaps. This event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the origins of Circus as part of the Circus 250! initiative.
Usual admission fees apply
www.lincolncastle.com
Wednesday 22nd August
2.00pm
Film: The Incredible Story of The Giant Pear
Trinity Arts Centre, DN21 2AL
Bright, bouncy and perfect for younger children this colourful animation follows the adventures of a cat and an elephant as they journey to a mysterious island to bring home a giant pear.
Running time: 1 hour 19 minutes
Tickets: £6.00, £5.00 for concessions, family of four £20.00
01427 676655
www.trinityarts.co.uk
Thursday 23rd August
12.30pm to 2.30pm
Native American Indian Horses and Their Tribe
The White Unicorn Project, Glentworth Road, Kexby, Gainsborough DN21 5DU
Dress up, come and join our tribe. Paint and prepare your horse for hunting. Follow the tracks and find the buffalo!! Build a tipi for your tribe to live in.
£18.00
07584 432935
Saturday 25th August, Sunday 26th August and Monday 27th August
Gainsborough Old Hall, DN21 2NB
Meet Elizabeth’s Executioner!
And hear his grisly tales. Especially for “Historical Hall of Fame” exhibition with film costumes of Elizabeth I this bank holiday weekend brings the Queen’s executioner with grisly tales — not too grisly for younger visitors. Our executioner will tell tales and let you see his axe and sword — discover horrible history for yourself.
Normal admission fees apply
01427 677348
Saturday 25th August
1.30pm to 5.30pm
Sunday 26th August
1.30pm to 5.30pm
Monday 27th August
10.30am to 5.30pm
Open Day
Gainsborough Model Railway, Florence Terrace, DN21 1BE
See one of the largest model railways in ‘O’ gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central. The building of the present railway commenced in 1953 and covers 2500 square feet, has over 1,200 feet of main line track and needs ten operators.
Adults £4.00, children and seniors £3.00, family ticket £10.00
Monday 27th August
10.30am to 2.30pm
Adoption Animal Meet and Greet Day
Bransby Horses, Cowdale Lane, Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH
Your opportunity to meet the largest and smallest of the adoption animals. Justice, Sophie, Twiggy, Largo and Pip will be on the Visitor Centre yard to meet throughout the day with a special meet and greet at 11.30am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 2.00pm where you have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the horses. There will also be glitter tattoo and face painting (£3.00 per person) and a free colouring activity.
Free
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
Wednesday 29th August
2.00pm
Film: Patrick (PG)
Trinity Arts Centre, DN21 2AL
From the director of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Sarah is a teacher and her life is a bit of a mess, especially after she is bequeathed a naughty pug dog called Patrick and her life becomes a roller-coaster of comic mishaps.
Running time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Tickets: £6.00, £5.00 for concessions, family of four £20.00
01427 676655
www.trinityarts.co.uk
Thursday 30th August
12.30pm to 2.30pm
Awesome Agility
The White Unicorn Project, Glentworth Road, Kexby, Gainsborough DN21 5DU
It’s similar to dog agility only better, because it’s with horses! Come and join us for a fun session where horse and handler work together through an obstacle course. At the end of the afternoon you will be able to take part in a mini competition.
£18.00
07584 432935
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September
10.00am to 5.00pm
Castle of Legend: St George
Lincoln Castle
Celebrating the 950th anniversary of the Castle with fantasy and legend From performances of classic medieval legends and characters
Usual admission fees apply
www.lincolncastle.com