Lincolnshire Quest

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 (PDF)

Activities Programme

Wednesday, 1 February
Group AGM
Lincs Quest will be reviewing the events of the year and looking forward to the future and electing their new committee. There will also be the opportunity for a drink and a chat and new members can come along and find out about the group and its activities.

Friday, 3 February
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Visit to the local cinema to see Robert Downey Junior reprise his role as Sherlock Holmes
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Saturday, 4 February
Sounds of the Sixties
Get your fancy dress out and dance the night away to an evening devoted to the 60's decade. Buffet included.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: Midnight

Sunday, 5 February
Wolds Walk - Vales and Views of Louth
Explore the beautiful Wolds' countryside in this 7.5 mile walk led by the Wolds Rangers. Bring a drink and packed lunch.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 2.30 pm

Saturday, 11 February
Chasing the Blues Away
Enjoy an evening of jazz and show tunes performed by the Picadilly Revellers at Louth Theatre.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Sunday, 12 February
Badminton
Come along to the monthly badminton session - all standards of players welcome.
Start time: 5.00 pm
End time: 6.00 pm

Wednesday, 15 February
Sorry, we’ve had to remove your vowels!
Intrigued? Come along and find out what it is all about and have some fun at this quirky quiz. Enjoy a drink and chat too.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Saturday, 18 February
National Annual General Meeting

Saturday, 25 February
Monthly Meal Out
Our monthly meal has an Italian flavour this month. Always popular, come and join in for a great evening of food, drink and chat.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Sunday, 26 February
Wolds Walk at Horncastle
Walk off the monthly meal at this 5.5 mile walk from the popular Wolds market town of Horncastle.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm

Saturday, 3 March
Charity Games Night
A fun-filled night, all for charity - DebRA - which supports those suffering from the dreadful skin disease, EB.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Sunday, 4 March
Breakfast at the Beach
Enjoy a lovely breakfast at the Beach cafe and then a stroll along the front afterwards
Start time: 9.30 am
End time: 11.30 am

Wednesday, 7 March
Cross Dressers
What stars can you recognise when dressed in the clothes of the opposite sex?Come along to this light-hearted quiz and put yourself to the test and find out about the activities on offer.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Saturday, 10 March
Strike Out!
An evening of tenpin bowling at the local alley. Always popular - come along and have a go.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Sunday, 11 March
Take a Hike!
Enjoy a bracing walk in the Wolds.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm

Friday, 16 March
Calendar Girls
A visit to the Grimsby Auditorium for this popular show, touring for the last time.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Saturday, 17 March
Wine Quiz and Tasting
Test your knowledge of wine, and, yes, some drinking of alcohol may be involved!Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Sunday, 18 March
Badminton
Our monthly badminton session - all standards of players welcome.
Start time: 5.00 pm
End time: 6.00 pm

Wednesday, 21 March
Afghan Heroes
Lincs Quest Group are pleased to welcome a speaker from the fund-raising group ‘Afghan Heroes’, together with Jamie, a sniffer dog who served in Afghanistan, but who is now enjoying a happy retirement. New members are welcome to come along.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Friday, 23 March
The New Rope String Band
Combining superb musicanship with side-splitting comic genius, the New Rope String Band are truly unique entertainers. Expect the unexpected!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Saturday, 24 March
National Health & Safety Course

Saturday, 24 March
Monthly Meal Out
A visit to one of our local eating establishments - always a popular event.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Saturday, 31 March
An Evening with Jonathan Miller
Come along to Louth Theatre for what promises to be a fascinating evening. Qualifying as a doctor in 1959, he gradually moved further away from medicine after enjoying success in Beyond the Fringe Review at Edinburgh.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Sunday, 1 April
Lincoln Treasure Hunt
Enjoy exploring the historic city of Lincoln in this Treasure Hunt, in aid of the charity Afghan Heroes, and then a meal afterwards.
Start time: 1.30 pm
End time: 3.30 pm

Wednesday, 4 April
For Better, For Worse
Lincs Quest will be testing members on their knowledge of all things associated with Weddings. Does this ring any bells?! Then why not come along and join in and enjoy a drink and a chat too.

Saturday, 7 April
Social Night
A chance to get together for a drink and chat.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Saturday, 14 April
Monthly Meal Out
Come along and enjoy good food, good company and maybe a drink or two.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Sunday, 15 April
Tealby Trek
A short 4 mile walk around the lovely village of Tealby - see the rare Lincolnshire Long Wool Sheep and their lambs and enjoy tea and cake afterwards.
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 4.00 pm

Sunday, 15 April
Charity Horse Race Night
Place your bets in this fun night of racing organised for the charity Afghan Heroes. Buffet and entertainment also included.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Wednesday, 18 April
Baby Face
How good are you at recognising the faces of babies who are now all grown-up? Some famous and some not-so-famous faces will be amongst those you will be asked to identify in this pictorial quiz.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm

Friday 20 - Monday 23 April
Brean

Saturday, 21 April
Be My Baby
This play, performed at the local theatre, is set in the swinging sixties against the background of the girl group music of the time.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Sunday, 22 April
Badminton
Our monthly badminton session - all standards of players welcome to come along.
Start time: 5.00 pm
End time: 6.00 pm

Saturday, 28 April
Royal Diamond Jubilee - A Programme of Patriotic Music
An early celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in what promises to be an evening of rousing music - bring along your flags!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm

Sunday, 29 April
Bluebell Walk
Come along for a walk in our local woods, when the bluebells should all be in full bloom.
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 4.00 pm

Saturday 25 August
Now Get Out Of That

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 8 - Saturday 15 September
National Annual Holiday Abroad

Friday 9 - Monday 12 November
WASH