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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
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