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A Modern Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, there existed a group of people who would stop at nothing in their search of a good time, the wilder and wackier the activity, the better, especially if it involved lots of food and drink and riotous parties! These people really knew how to live life to the full. So, who were they and what happened to them? Well, they used to be called 'Grimsby & Cleethorpes 18 Plus', but when members became more 'plus than 18', it was felt that it was time to move on and the group closed.

All fairy tales should have a happy ending, but this story doesn't, because it isn't over yet - these people are still here, only they're called 'Lincs Quest' …. and we celebrated our 9th birthday in September. Starting with just 5 members in 2002, the group has gone from strength to strength, with a membership now of nearly 70. In 2006, we became victims of our own success when our venue became too small and we had to make the decision to move to larger premises. This has enabled the group to expand and flourish and, as a result, we were pleased to have our success recognised at National level, being awarded the President's Trophy for best group overall in the country. 

The bizarre excesses of youth may have given way to more 'grown up' activities, but we still believe in enjoying ourselves. We have a good mix of members, singles and couples, male and female, with ages ranging from 30s to 60s. A full programme of events awaits anyone who wishes to join and activities have included days and nights out, theatre and cinema trips, ghost walks, bowling, hiking, parties and barbecues, not to mention archery and gliding.

We've certainly found that there is a market out there and it has been encouraging to see so many new people join the Federation. Fund-raising for charity also plays an important part in our programme and, again, our efforts have been recognised at national level by being awarded the National Charities Trophy.

Lincs Quest group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month, from 8.30 pm in The Crows Nest Hotel Balmoral Road (off Davenport Drive) Cleethorpes DN35 9ND.

Lis Buller
Chairman, Lincs Quest

Printable Activities Programme May - August 2012 (PDF)

Committee March 2012 - February 2013

Chairman - Lis Buller

Secretary - Joan Smith

Treasurer - Geoff Buller

Publicity - Lis Buller

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities Programme

Wednesday, 2 May
Fiction Friction

Test your knowledge on all things literary at this light-hearted quiz. Come along and find out more about the group’s activities.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Saturday, 5 May
Gadgets and Gizmos

A visit to North Lincolnshire Museum at Scunthorpe to see this exhibition which features everything from 1980s' computers and cassette players to a Victoria hammer and a 1950s' food mixer - a celebration of inventions that have revolutionised our home life.
Start time:  1.30 pm
End time:  4.30 pm

Sunday, 6 May
Breakfast Hike

Enjoy Breakfast at the tea rooms at Alkborough and then walk it off with a 5 mile hike along ‘The Cliff’ with stunning views across the Humber bank.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm

Friday, 11 May
Martha Marcy Mary Marlene

Visit to the local Whitgift Film Theatre to see this psychological thriller.
Start time:  7.30 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Saturday, 12 May
A Night of Improvisation and Comedy

Come along to the local Caxton Theatre for what promises to be a fun-filled night!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Sunday, 13 May
Food and Drink Fair at Alford Manor House

Enjoy sampling some food and drink in this delightful location in the Wolds.  An opportunity to see the lovely Alford Manor House and Gardens. Admission is free.
Start time: 1.30 pm
End time:  4.00 pm

Wednesday, 16 May
120 Years of the Epilepsy Society

We welcome a speaker talking about the Epilepsy Society, the work they do and the condition itself. There will also be an opportunity for a drink and a chat and to find out more about the group and its activities. New members welcome.
Start time:  8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Saturday, 19 May
Monthly Meal Out

A visit to one of our local eating establishments in a rural village – always a popular event.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Sunday, 20 May
Badminton

Our monthly badminton session – all standards of players welcome.
Start time: 5.00 pm
End time: 6.00 pm

Saturday, 26 May
Visit to Gunby Hall – Launch ofWolds Walking Festival Walk

An opportunity to visit the lovely house and grounds of this National Trust property whilst enjoying the activities on offer for the launch of the annual Wolds Walking Festival.
Start time: 10.30 am
End time: 2.30 pm

April in Paris
Visit to the local Caxton Theatre for their latest production, a bitter-sweet comedy from the popular playwright, John Godber, about a couple who win a holiday in Paris and leave their home in Yorkshire for their first trip abroad.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Sunday, 27 May
Walking Festival Walk

Join in one of the many walks on offer in the Wolds Walking Festival.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 2.00 pm

Saturday, 2 June
Walking Festival Walk

Another chance to explore the Lincolnshire Wolds as part of the Walking Festival
Start time:  10.00 am
End time:  2.00 pm

Sunday, 3 June
The Big Jubilee Lunch

Lincs Quest celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with lunch in the garden- bring along a bottle and plate of food to share and wear red, white and blue. Tickets are £2 and there will be a raffle - all proceeds to charity.
Start time:  12.30 pm
End time:  6.00 pm

Monday, 4 June
Diamond Jubilee Beacon Walk

As part of the Wolds Walking Festival, a gentle evening walk on the Scrivelsby Estate, strolling through medieval parkland, gardens and moat. There will be a barbecue and refreshments and firework display. At 10 pm the Jubilee Beacon will be lit.
Start time:  7.00 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Wednesday, 6 June
60 Glorious Years

As the Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, we test your knowledge on the Queen and all things royal!
Start time:  8.30 pm
End time:  11.00 pm

Saturday, 9 June
The Golden Age of Musical Satire

A visit to Louth Theatre to see renowned entertainer Peter Gill perform some of the funniest songs of the last hundred years, such as Flanders and Swann's The Gas Man Cometh', Monty Python's Always Look on the Bright Side of Life and Allan Sherman's Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah.
Start time:  7.30 pm
End time:  9.30 pm

Sunday, 10 June
Treasure Hunt at Cleethorpes

Solve the clues as you walk around the resort and finish with a meal at a local hostelry.
Start time:  2.00 pm
End time:  6.00 pm

Monday, 11 June
Chicago, The Musical

Visit to Grimsby Auditorium to see this award-winning musical.
Start time:  7.30 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Saturday, 16 June
Habrough Hike and Refreshments

Explore the area around Habrough and enjoy tea and cakes afterwards.
Start time:  4.00 pm
End time:  7.00 pm

Sunday, 17 June
Open Farm Sunday at Uncle Henry's

Lots of great activities on offer, including falconry shows, bread making, cookery demos and a hog roast.
Start time:  11.00 am
End time:  2.00 pm

Badminton
Come and join in our monthly badminton session - all standards of players welcome.
Start time:  5.00 pm
End time:  6.00 pm

Wednesday, 20 June
The Swinging Sixties

Come along to this light-hearted quiz and see what you know about the 1960s.
Start time:  8.30 pm
End time:  11.00 pm

Saturday, 23 June
Monthly Meal Out and Optional Walk

For those who like some exercise with their food, enjoy a walk across the stunning Humber Bridge before indulging in a meal at the Country Park Inn on the Hessle foreshore.
Start time:  6.30 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Sunday, 24 June
Military Tattoo at Cleethorpes

A spectacular event at Cleethorpes to mark Armed Forces Weekend, featuring marching bands from the Forces, the White Helmets Motorcycle Team, the Falcon's parachuting display team and the Miltary Wives Choir and finishing with a 20 minute firework display.
Start time:  8.00 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Tuesday, 26 June
The Olympic Flame - A Celebration

Cleethorpes is one of the few places nominated to hold a celebration of the Olympic Flame, which will be in Cleethorpes overnight.  The event is free - details to be announced.
Start time:  7.30 pm
End time:  10.00 pm

Saturday, 30 June
Fabulous Ferns at Binbrook

A guided tour and visit to the lovely Ferns Nursery in the Lincolnshire Wolds.  Afterwards a visit to the local inn.
Start time:  7.00 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Wednesday, 4 July
The Big Book Swap
Bring along your books to exchange and any unwanted books to donate to charity. Tell us why you would recommend your book to us.  Have a drink and a chat and find out about the group and its activities.
Start time:  8.30 pm
End time:  11.00 pm

Saturday, 7 July
Monthly Meal Out
Come along to the ever-popular monthly meal, somewhere in the Lincolnshire countryside.
Start time:  7.30 pm
End time:  11.00 pm

Sunday, 8 July
Rural Ramble
Enjoy a walk by the Humber from the haven at South Ferriby.  After a 5 mile walk, maybe have a drink at the end in the local hostelry.
Start time:  9.30 am
End time:  12.30 pm

Saturday, 14 July
Not Now Darling
A visit to the local Caxton Theatre to see their production of this well-known farce.
Start time:  7.30 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Sunday, 15 July
Summer Poems and Pints on the Patio
Come and share your favourite poems/stories with a summer/Olympic theme and enjoy a drink at the same time.  To be followed by a Chinese buffet in the garden.
Start time:  3.00 pm
End time:  7.30 pm

Wednesday, 18 July
Researching Your Family Tree
We welcome a speaker to the group to give a talk about how to research your family tree.  Interested in finding out about your past, then come along and enjoy a drink and chat as well. 
Start time:  8.30 pm
End time:  11.00 pm

Saturday, 21 July
Visit to Oxburgh Hall and Kings Lynn Midsummer Party
A visit to the delightful 15th century moated manor house of Oxburgh Hall, a National Trust property, in the afternoon, before going on to join Plus members at Kings Lynn Midsummer barbecue and disco (and for those who want, camping overnight). 
Start time:  1.00 pm
End time:  11.00 pm

Sunday, 22 July
Badminton
Our monthly badminton session at Grimsby Leisure Centre - all standards of players welcome. 
Start time:  5 .00 pm
End time:  6.00 pm

Saturday, 28 July
Cleethorpes Carnival Parade
Your chance to dress up and raise money for local charities by taking part in this annual event. Our theme this year will be 'Alice in Wonderland' . Afterwards, celebrate with a drink and meal. 
Start time:  3.30 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Sunday, 29 July
Archery at Manby
An opportunity to try your hand at this ancient sport.  See how skillful you are and whether you can hit the target. Start with some tuition and then progress to some friendly competition! 
Start time:  1.00 pm
End time:  3.00 pm

Wednesday, 1 August
Faster, Higher, Stronger
With the Olympic Games being held in London, we test your knowledge on all things Olympian.  Enjoy a drink and chat and find out about forthcoming events.
Start time:  8.30 pm
End time:  11.00 pm

Saturday, 4 August
Fish and Chips At Tealby
After a gentle ramble, come have enjoy fish and chips at the local inn. 
Start time:  6.30 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Sunday, 5 August
Take a Hike!
Enjoy a 5 mile summer walk in the Lincolnshire Wolds. 
Start time: 10.30 am
End time:  1.00 pm

Wednesday, 15 August
Jenga Challenge
Test your building skills in this popular game.  Have a drink and chat and catch up on the forthcoming activities. 
Start time:  8.30 pm
End time:  11.00 pm

Saturday, 18 August
Proms Spectacular at Castle Howard
Coach trip to the annual Proms concert in the beautiful grounds of Castle Howard.  The night ends with a spectacular firework display. 
Start time:  3.00 pm
End time:  11.00 pm

Sunday, 19 August
Badminton
Our monthly badminton session for players of all abilities. 
Start time:  5.00 pm
End time:  6.00 pm

Saturday 25 August
Now Get Out Of That

Saturday, 25 August
Monthly Meal Out
Another trip out to the Wolds to enjoy the hospitality at a country pub. 
Start time:  7.30 pm
End time:  10.30 pm

Sunday, 26 August
Picnic in the Park
Pack up some food and drink and go down to the park to listen to the local band. 
Start time:  1.30 pm
End time:  5.00 pm

Plus Anglesey Walking Weekend 2012
Friday, 31 August - Monday, 3 September
An opportunity to explore this wonderful island and its scenery by walking and other activities . We will be using a 16 bed bunkhouse near Rhoscolyn . This event is fully catered.
The weekend also provides an ideal base to explore North Wales.
Start time: 5:00pm
End time: 10:00am

Saturday, 1 September
Lincs Quest's 10th Birthday Party
This September the group celebrates its 10th birthday with a party - disco/karaoke/buffet.  A not to be missed event!  Tickets are £5, pay by 15 August. 
Start time:  7.00 pm

End time:  11.30 pm

Saturday 8 - Saturday 15 September
National Annual Holiday Abroad

Friday 9 - Monday 12 November
WASH

 

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