THE HUB
01529 308710
Pete Moss, Past,
Present and
Future, until
16 January 2011 – Five large-scale public art
commissions created by young people from the
local area sit alongside Moss’ personal collection.
Free entry.
Class of 2010, until 9 January 2011 – This
exhibition presents the work of 15 recent
graduates from UK universities. Free entry.
Hub Christmas Craft Market, 11 December,
10am to 3pm – Join the Hub for a wonderful
winterland of Christmas crafts! Buy unique craft
pieces, sample seasonal food, enjoy musical
entertainment, take part in family drop in
workshops, plus more! Free entry.
NATURAL WORLD
CENTRE, WHISBY
01522 688868
Christmas Craft Fair,
until 2 January 2011 –
Treat yourself or a loved
one to something special
this festive season. With unique Christmas gifts from
local craft makers, tempting treats and wonderful
greeting cards, the fair will have a perfect gift for
everyone! The fair has free entry and is suitable for the
whole family.
Christmas Lunches, 12 and 19 December – Devour
a delicious Christmas lunch at the centre. A waitress
service will also be included. Various prices apply.
Bauble Decoration Competition, throughout
December – Decorate a bauble at the centre and have
it displayed on their Christmas tree. Entries cost 50p,
with the winning bauble receiving a £20 gift voucher.
Walk and Talk Gallery Tour, 11 December,
2pm to 3pm – Let Hub staff members guide and
talk you through the exhibitions and displays on
show. £2 per person.
COUNTRYSIDENK
01522 694353
Christmas Card and Ornament Decoration,
18 December, 1pm to 3pm – Come along and
make that last minute Christmas card or a really
special ornament that has a personal touch.
Only £1.50 per card or ornament.
Tree Dressing,
11 December, 11am –
As the Hub holds its
annual Christmas Craft
Market, join CountrysideNK on nearby Lollycocks Field
to create beautiful Christmas craft items and decorate
one of the trees for all to see. Free entry.
Christmas Stocking Decoration, 19 December,
1pm to 3pm – Create a personalised Christmas
stocking. Great fun for all ages.
Only £6 per person.
ARTSNK
01529 410595
Precious Metal Clay Festive Necklace,
20 December, 1pm to 3pm – Make your own
silver snowflake necklace with this fantastic and
easy to use clay. £15 per person.
Christmas Story Time – Listen, Make and
Create, 21 December, 1pm to 3pm – Enjoy a
classic Christmas tale, before making a
Christmas craft. Suitable for 4 to 7 year olds.
£6 per person.
Unplugged, U3A
and the Hub
Writers’ Group,
7 December,
7.30pm – The Hub
will open late for this
monthly acoustic evening. A group of inspired writers
also join the musicians with their wide range of work.
Free entry.
Djembe Drumming Classes, every Tuesday,
various times – African drumming workshops led
by Njega Sohne. Classes take place at the North
Kesteven Centre, North Hykeham, for both
children and adults. Various prices apply.
Dance Classes, various venues and times – A
range of dance classes for young people and
adults are available at Harpers at Sleaford
Fitness Club and the North Kesteven Centre,
North Hykeham. Various prices apply.
TERRY
O’TOOLE THEATRE
01522 883311
The Lonely Giant,
18 December, 3pm – A
show featuring original
music, a cast of
colourful puppets and
talented puppeteers –
an award-winning,
magical show for anybody who has ever been
little! Tickets: £5 family ticket (four seats): £18.
Family Puppet-making Workshop,
18 December, 1pm to 2pm – Using everyday
materials, make your very own hand puppet. A
fun interactive workshop for children of all ages
and their parents. Tickets: £2.50 per person.
The Ascent at The
North Kesteven
Centre – A new
climbing facility has
recently opened at the
centre. 9 to 19 year
olds can take part in
fully instructed climbing
sessions with ExtremeNK on 8 and 15 December
from 4.30pm to 6.30pm and 10 and 17 December
from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Climbers of all abilities are
able to participate, but must sign a consent form
before the session. £4 per person including
equipment.
COGGLESFORD MILL
01529 413671
A Taste of Christmas,
5 December,
11am to 4pm – Meet
well-known folklorist,
Maureen Sutton, take
part in a hunt for Santa’s elves and sample some fine
Lincolnshire produce, including bread made from the
mill’s own organic wholemeal flour, sausages, plum
bread and much more. Children aged under 14 years
must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Free entry. Call 01529 308102 for further details.
NK OUTREACH
01522 870252
CRANWELL AVIATION
HERITAGE CENTRE
01529 488490
The Pod, various
dates in December
and various times –
The Pod is a new
mobile play bus
offering young people the chance to interact, learn
new skills and have fun. Enjoy a range of toys and
games, play equipment, art and crafts, parachutes,
Nintendo WII, music, interactive digital games, plus
more. Free entry.
1940s Christmas,
12 December,
11am to 4pm – Enjoy
interactive exhibits, learn
the history of RAF Cranwell and how Christmas was
celebrated during the war, see Santa arrive in a 1940s
bus, make a Christmas cracker, plus more. Children
aged under 14 years must be accompanied by a
responsible adult. Free entry. Call 01529 308102 for
further details.
NK Social Strollers, various venues and
times – Join NK Social Strollers for leisurely
health walks throughout the district. Meet new
people, exercise and have fun.
NAVIGATION HOUSE
01529 308102
Elf Hunt, 11 December –
As part of the Hub’s
Christmas Craft Market,
join in a search for Santa’s
elves around Navigation
House and the Hub. Pick up your entry form from
Navigation House and return it there once completed to
claim your prize. Free entry.