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Lincolnshire Gardens: NGS Open Gardens

Discover Lincolnshire’s most inspiring private gardens as the National Garden Scheme returns for 2026, offering visitors a chance to enjoy beautiful blooms, home made refreshments and the simple pleasure of supporting life changing charities How does your garden grow? There are few organisations that capture the quiet generosity of the British gardening spirit quite like the National Garden Scheme. Established in 1927, the charity grew from a simple but inspired idea: at a meeting of the Queen’s Nursing Institute in 1926, council member Miss Elsie Wagg suggested opening private gardens to raise funds for district nursing. The following year almost 600 gardens welcomed visitors for ‘a shilling a head’, raising £8,191 and launching what would become one of the country’s...

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Steam Railways in Lincolnshire

This month we’re adding coal to the fire and setting off on a heritage journey with the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway...

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T E Laurence of Arabia and Lincolnshire

In our March 2025 edition we paid a visit to Hobbsons on Steep Hill for our monthly Dining Out feature....

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Civic Lincoln

You’ve walked under the Stonebow a thousand times, but now it’s time to stop and admire the city’s rich history,...

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English Wine: From Belvoir to Bottle

Find out why English wine is changing the landscape of the countryside, as well as the drink in your glass....

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Who is Richard Tice?

As Rachel Reeves prepared to deliver the budget that will make or break the finances of individuals and small businesses...

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Lincolnshire Artist Jane Haigh

Jane Haigh is celebrating 10 years as a rural artist creating large, expressive canvases featuring local wildlife, livestock and beloved...

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Families in Farming

This month we’re meeting some Lincolnshire families who have dedicated their lives to the custodianship of the countryside, and we’re...

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Garden Centres in Lincolnshire

A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but some are more special than others, including a brand new...

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Skegness and The Lincolnshire Coast

Lincolnshire’s East Coast is over 50 miles in length and the modern iteration of the coastline dates back from the...

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The Return of the Lincolnshire Show

It’s back for 2025! One of the UK’s most anticipated county events, the Lincolnshire Show, returns this summer for a...

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Mayor of Lincolnshire – Meet the Candidates

Who will win your vote at the polls on 1st May to vote for our first Combined County Authority Mayor?...

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Family Fun: Countryside Lincs

Countryside Lincs returns to showcase food, farming and the best of the countryside. This family day-out takes place on Sunday...

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The History of Cleethorpes Pier

Over 150 years of heritage and charm, Cleethorpes’ Pier remains one of the area’s favourite landmarks Perched proudly on the...

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Where to See Snowdrops in Lincolnshire

After a chilly start to the year and with the prospect of spring and summer still some time away, there’s...

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Lincolnshire & Newark Museums: The Museum of Timekeeping

Based near Newark, the Museum of Timekeeping is an impressive exploration of the history of how people have tried to...

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Where to find Winter Wildlife in Lincolnshire

Discover Lincolnshire’s winter wildlife, from grey seals at Donna Nook to deer in historic parks, set against the county’s stunning...

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Farming in Lincolnshire

As the county that feeds the country, Lincolnshire is renowned for its cereals, vegetable production, livestock and horticulture. This month...

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On the Farm in August

Remember that line from Only Fools and Horses, when Trigger explains to Del and Rodney that road sweepers have an...

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Aubourn Hall Gardens

Built around 1628 and owned by the Nevile family for generations, there’s a wealth of local history surrounding Aubourn Hall,...

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Bardney Walled Gardens

Horticulture meets heritage this month as we provide an exciting update on Lady Samantha Bardney’s plans to restore the walled...

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On The Farm in June

A lot of farmers in the industry are seeing red when it comes to farm assurance schemes. A meeting was held...