CRANWELL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE I Heath Farm, North Rauceby, NG34 8QR
01529 488490 www.cranwellaviation.co.uk
Christmas at Cranwell, Sat 12 & Sun 13, Sat 19 & Sun 20 December
Help us to find Santa's reindeers with our festive Christmas trail and enjoy a free seasonal refreshments.
COGGLESFORD WATERMILL I East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EQ
01529 413671 www.cogglesfordwatermill.co.uk
Christmas at Cogglesford, 11am to 4pm – Celebrate Christmas with traditional decorations and fayre. See the mill in operation for the last time of the year. Children’s craft activities and birds of prey demonstrations - free
COUNTRYSIDENK I
01522 694353 www.countrysidenk.co.uk
Rauceby High Wood Walk, Sun 20 Dec, 11am - Join the WatchNK ranger for a walk around High Wood. This beautiful wood has a figure of 8 walk and is a fantastic pocket of wooded wilderness with a homely atmosphere set atop a hill. It also boasts spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the Roman town of Ancaster. Walk length 10 miles - Free
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CRAFT & DESIGN I Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW
01529 308710 www.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk
Main Gallery: Furniture: Methods of Making - bringing together designers working in Britain and explores different materials, concepts and making processes used in contemporary furniture - Free
Roof Gallery: Ruth Singer: Narrative Threads, open until Sun 10 Jan 2016 - Narrative Threads is a solo exhibition of work by Ruth Singer exploring how we respond to and interact with textiles in our daily lives - Free
Tots Tuesdays, every Tuesday, 10am to 12pm - have a go at our changing activity zones and worksheets without worrying about how much noise and mess is made - Free
Hub Writers/Unplugged, 1 Dec - Musicians and writers – it’s a potent mix, so let the creativity, music and performance flow! Join the Hub Writers and musicians of Unplugged as they make The NCCD their home on the first Tuesday of each month – Free
Sewing Club, 7 Dec, 10am to 2pm, Our Monthly Sewing Club is a social group of local sewers, all working on their own projects but coming together once a month for advice, guidance and plenty of tea and chat - £10pp
Life Drawing Class, 5 Dec, 10am to 3pm - Develop your skills of observation through our popular life drawing classes led by local artist Phil Bowman. Using a variety of models these sessions are suitable for beginners and practised artists alike. Basic materials and easels provided – £25pp
Ruth Singer Master Classes, Sat 5 & Sun 6 Dec, 10am – 4pm - Saturday 5 Dec - manipulate and colour cloth using natural dyes, plants, food, rust and inks. Experiment with shibori dye, hand-painting colour, and creating designs from rusty metal to create original and exciting patterns and marks on cloth.
Sunday 6 Dec - Using the cloth created in day one (or purchased on the day) this workshop looks at using embroidery stitches to create marks and patterns on the dyed cloth - £50pp
Artist Talk and Q&A with Ruth Singer, Sat 12 Dec, 11am-12.30pm - Join Ruth for a talk and tour of her solo Roof Gallery exhibition 'Narrative Threads'. Hear about Ruth's career to date as an artist and designer maker, the development of her creative practice, and the ideas behind the fascinating works on show - FREE
Printers Inc, 13 Dec, 10am to 3pm - Every second Sunday of the month our intaglio print group meets at NCCD to explore printing techniques and to develop new work for a range of exhibitions and projects - Free
Craft for Relaxation, 15 Dec, 10am to 12pm - Sewing and craft activities are very relaxing and great for helping you unwind, so join our Craft for Relaxation workshops and enjoy a new, calming hobby – Free
Kate Bajic jewellery making, Sat 5 Dec, 1-4pm - Kate Bajic specialises in creating one off and limited edition jewellery designs using a range of different materials. She will be demonstrating hand piercing (sawing), texturing and soldering skills on the day - Free
NATURAL WORLD CENTRE I Whisby Nature Park, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BW
01522 688868 www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
Christmas Craft Fair, 7 Nov to 5 Jan 2016 - Find the perfect gift for Christmas! Proudly supporting local crafters and artists see beautiful handcrafted homeware, stunning artwork and photography to delicate handmade jewellery.
Santa’s Breakfast, Sat 5 Dec - Santa will be making a special visit to the Natural World Centre this December! Bookings available. Contact the centre on 01522 688868 for more information.
Christmas Lunches, Sat 5 to Sat 12 Dec - 3 course lunch. Bookings available. Please call 01522 688868 or email for more information.
A Crackin’ Christmas Celebration! Sun 13 Dec, 10am to 4pm - Festive fun for all the family! Live entertainment, local crafters and artists market, mini food fayre plus much more! There will also be a special visit from Santa too!
Children can also get involved in free drop in sessions – make your own Santa Claus and Reindeer decorations to take home and hang on your tree.
Boxing Day Brunch, Sat 26 Dec - Enjoy a Boxing Day brunch after a stroll through the beautiful nature park with a selection of festive foods. Contact us on 01522 688868 for more information.
NAVIGATION HOUSE I Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW
01529 305904 www.navigationhousesleaford.co.uk
Christmas at Navigation House, 13 Dec, 11am to 4pm – A joint event with Cogglesford Watermill. Make mosaic decorations and enjoy Christmas crafts. Decorate the Christmas tree or take part in fun family trails - Free
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE I Moor Lane, North Hykeham, LN6 9AX
01522 883311 www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk
‘Behind the Red Curtain’, 8 to 11 Dec, 7.30pm - North Kesteven School presents an evening at the musicals. Tickets: £5 Concessions £3.00
I’ve Seen Santa! Sat 12 Dec, 12pm & 3pm - A festive treat based on the children’s book by David Bedford, illustrated by Tim Warnes. Age Guide: 3 years+ Tickets: £7.50 Family Ticket [4 seats] £27.00
A Christmas Carol, Thurs 17 to Sat 19 Dec, 7pm. Sat matinee 2.30pm - A Christmas treat for all the family! Featuring Victorian street stalls and your favourite carols! Age Guide:6 years+. Tickets: £8.50 Concessions: £6.00 to £7.50 Family [4]: £26.00
Festive Favourites / RAF Waddington Voluntary Band, Sun 20 Dec, 3pm - [North Kesteven School Hall]- A delightful selection of seasonal music and carols from your favourite local band, with special guests, the Waddington Military Wives Choir. Tickets: £8.50 Concessions: £7.50 Family Ticket [4]: £28.00
WELBOURN FORGE
01400 272623 High Street (off The Green), Nr Lincoln, Welbourn, Lincolnshire, LN5 0NR
Firing of the Forge, 5 Dec, 10am to 1pm – the forge is fired on the first Saturday of every month. Welbourn Forge is an original Victorian forge and farrier’s workshop (1864). Restored earth privy. Display of blacksmithing and iron working, display of photographs and memorabilia – Free