As we head into February, despite the winter weather, we're on the cusp of spring with the days getting longer and a hint of those brighter days ahead. It's not quite the season for outdoor adventures yet, but there's plenty of cosy plans and joys to be found to ease us off our sofas. As it's the month for celebrating love, here's just a small selection of a handful of local happenings i'd love to go to this month.
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Bonfire night and Follie's birthday celebrations have been and gone and as we step towards the festive season, Lincolnshire is filling up with cozy, holiday-spirited events. With a mix of local food, craft and arts markets, late night shopping, vintage fairs, heartwarming community events to kickstart your Christmas countdown. These are just some of my personal picks, so I've shared some other great souces of whats going on around our great county at the bottom of the page.
17th November - big craft event,
lincolnshire showground
Sunday 17th November - 10.00am - 4.00pm A celebration of Lincolnshire's best crafters and artists brought together at one carefully curated event showcasing contemporary and traditional skills. For more detailed information please visit their website
17th november - vintage flea market, lincolnshire showground
Sunday 17th November - 7.00am till 3.00pm A vibrant indoor weekend flea market, organised by Arthur Swallow is made successful by a loyal roster of traders and an enthusiastic following of visitors of all ages. An event with a great atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to bag a bargain and enjoy a rummage.
19th November - st barnabas annual torchlight procession, bailgate, lincoln
Tuesday 19th November - A magical evening of remembrance. Participants of the St Barnabas Annual Torchlight Procession walk through the streets of Bailgate and Uphill Lincoln, carrying flaming torches in memory of loved ones, in a powerful and beautiful tribute.
24th november - craft & flea,
engine shed, lincoln
Sunday 24th November - 10.00 am till 4pm. Craft + Flea is a spin on the makers market, bringing together talented, independent makers, designers, producers and collectors, each handpicked for their quality, on-trend products. We don't define ourselves as a craft market or a flea market but a great mixture of local talent and finds.
24th November - Oxcombe christmas artisan market, Oxcombe, Horncastle
Sunday 24th November - 10am - 3pm Christmas Artisan Market in the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an amazing selection of crafts for sale, pottery throwing sessions, makers gallery, and festive food & drink by Holly's Kitchen Garden
28th november - advent wreath festival, st mary magdelene church, bailgate
Wednesday 28th November - 19th December - Lincoln's annual Wreath Festival will be returning to the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene this Christmas. A beloved event will showcasing wreaths, all created and crafted by the local businesses. This is a free event, but donations are invited.
28th november - uphill lincoln late night christmas shopping, bailgate & steephill
Thursday 28th November and 5th, 12th & 9th December - Join Follie and other local independent shops and eateries for festive late night opening and experience the magic of Lincoln's historic Bailgate & Steep Hill. *FREE PARKING IN UPHILL CAR PARKS FROM 4-9.30PM
(only when using the 'pay-by-phone' app) *PLEASE CHECK WITH INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES FOR OPENING TIMES
Follie will be open for all 4 nights, till 7pm
30th november - lincolnshire food & gift fair, lincolnshire showground
Saturday 30th November - Sunday 1st December 10am - 4pm Experience the joy of the festive season at this year’s Lincolnshire Food & Gift event, with over 150 exhibitors, live performances by local choirs, cooking demonstrations, and festive fun for kids, this is an event the whole family can enjoy. Showcasing the very best that our county produces.
As they say, better late than never, so hopefully your November diary has a few spaces left to include one of these events, I'd highly recommend the late night shopping though. As I've also mentioned before, there are some brilliant guides to other events happening throughout the county. My go to websites are Visit Lincoln, Visit Lincolnshire and I also always read the What's On Guide published by the Lincoln Independent every month, both in paperback and digitally
Soup season has certainly started and with the 1st October being Lincolnshire Day, this month is packed full of spooky fun & pumpkins. Here are just a very few of events I've spotted, and there are more comprehensive guides by the Lincoln Independent, Visit Lincoln and Visit Lincolnshire, which I've linked at the bottom of the page
SUNDAY 6th october - stourton woods open day
Sunday 6th October - Autumn really is one of our favourite times of year to come and enjoy the colours and walk around the estate. Come along and enjoy the trails, bring your pooch (on leads please) and spot the deer in the parks. www.stourtonestates.co.uk
friday 11th october - fright night, manor farm, lusby
Friday 11th October - Brace yourself for a night of terror, enter the bone chilling maze where you will meet a range of characters along the way, with no tellingwhere the next scare will come from. www.manor-farm-shop.com
12th october - lincoln sausage festival, lincoln castle
Saturday 12th October - Enjoy the marvellous celebration of Lincolnshire Sausages at the Lincoln Sausage Festival, held in the grounds of Lincoln Castle each October. Featuring The Cosmic Sausages, Mr & Mrs Sausage, Cookery demos with Chef Rachael Green, Juggling Jim, Colour Ms Happy Face Painting, Earth Bound Misfits delivering Circus Skills Workshops, Sausages (of course) and much more! www.coloniarotary.co.uk
12th october - pumpkin picking dusk till dark, waddingworth
Saturday 12th October - 6 till 9pm. Enjoy an evening of music, fire, great food & of course Pumpkins.
entertainment includes stilt walking and fire breathing www.redhousefarmwaddingworth.co.uk
18th october - uphill lincoln pumpkin trail
Friday 18th October - 3rd November - Follow this fun family trail through the Cathedral Quarter. Answer the questions along the way and you will be in with a chance of winning a monstorous prize! Pick up your free pumpkin trail map from the Visitor Information Centre or download a digital version from VisitLincoln
19th October - the big spook, lincoln
Saturday 19th October - FREE Halloween half term fun, with various events happening across the city! From ghosts and ghouls, to scarecrows and skeletons, there's something for everyone this spooky season! www.visitlincoln.co.uk
27th october, halloween pool party, jubilee park, woodhall spa
Sunday 27th October - 10am till 12noon - half term spooky swimming fun. If you go down to the park, you'll be in for a big spooky surprise with selfie booth, crafts, treasure hunt and more.
Apologies that this is a less pretty guide this month, there is good reason, all will become clearer in the next few weeks. As I've mentioned before, there are some brilliant souces of event information available from various souces where you will find even more events happening. My go to websites are Visit Lincoln, Visit Lincolnshire and I also always read the What's On Guide published by the Lincoln Independent every month, both in paperback and digitally
20 Fab Years of Follie!
As we approach the mark of two decades of Follie, we’re planning not just a celebration of our gorgeous gift shop, but a celebration of community, of shared memories, and memories yet to be had.
We're more than just a shop; just pop by and see!
Come & Visit Us!
You’ll find our pink and proud gift shop in the centre of Lincoln’s historic Bailgate.
Follie
83 Bailgate, Lincoln. LN1 3AR
Mon- Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 11am - 4pm
Times may vary on Public Holidays, check our social media for updates!
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