Sunday 5 September – Lincolnshire Firewood Fair & Auction

10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Join with the fun and learn to keep warm efficiently and locally at the 2^nd Lincolnshire Firewood Fair & Auction. Come along to find out which type of wood is best for you, how it’s harvested, processed and finally, get the chance to bid of your firewood needs in the exciting auction! From small net bags of kindling through to delivered cordwood, there’s bound to be something for everyone – with briquettes, woodchips, forest mulch and sawn planks also going, going, gone...

For more information visit www.lincolnshirefirewoodfair.co.uk

Meet:  Scrivelsby Estate, signposted on the day, Grid ref: TF 266 659 O.S. map 273. Postcode LN9 6JB

Leaders:  Forestry Commission and Industry Organisations

Thursday 9 September to Sunday 12 September

Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days 2010

This annual celebration includes opportunities to explore and enjoy both undiscovered and much loved aspects of Lincolnshire’s built, natural and cultural heritage. Around 70 special openings, guided walks, exhibitions and events have been arranged on the theme of Lincolnshire at War throughout the ages. Although famed for its aviation heritage, events will also explore the social history of Lincolnshire during the world wars, the historic battles that were fought on county soil and discover the built and archaeological heritage that tell a story about the defence of Lincolnshire and in turn, Lincolnshire’s role in the nations defence. 

Heritage Lincolnshire co-ordinate the event on behalf of volunteers across the county who invite you to visit them, their buildings, join them on walks, talks, exhibitions, re-enactments and demonstrations – all events are FREE and open to all, so come along, there is sure to be something for everyone. 

For more information visit http://www.lincsheritage.org or phone 01529 461499

Sunday 19 September - Belchford Downhill

9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Join the community of Belchford for an exciting day of gravity racing (glorified soapbox cart racing and - new for 2010 - gravity sidecar outfits) on a closed road in the heart of the Wolds. Come and watch a range of machines - from the beautifully engineered to the delightfully rustic - race against the clock at speeds of up to 50mph, with nothing but gravity propelling them! It is a great day out for all the family, with safety being the highest priority and fun a close second. There will be a craft fair, as well as hot food, village stalls, a raffle, a massive bouncy castle and other attractions; all proceeds going to the Belchford Ahead group which provide facilities for the village.  

For more information visit www.belchford.org.uk or phone 01507 533397

Friday 1 October – Lincolnshire Day

10:00 am  to 3:00 pm.  Celebrating Lincolnshire Day, this circular walk follows public footpaths on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds with superb views across this great county. Along the way we’ll see the Lincoln Longwool sheep and the delightful Ramblers church at Walesby as we head along a section of the Viking Way into Normanby-le-Wold, down the hill to Claxby and return to Tealby.

Meet:  Village Hall, Beck Hill, Tealby, Grid ref: TF 157 907  O.S. map 282  Postcode LN8 3XS

Leader:  Stuart Parker, Ramblers – Lincolnshire Area. Tel: 01522 534655

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