Sun, 1 December
Gainsborough Old Hall Victorian Christmas Fayre
The Victorian Christmas Craft Fair is a great opportunity to visit this beautiful medieval manor house in all its festive glory and get into the Christmas spirit with a host of Victorian characters and beautiful unusual or unique gifts to buy. Afterwards visit the new Marshall’s Yard retail centre, imaginatively restored from the old ironworks, and then enjoy a a bite to eat.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 4.00 pm
Fri, 6 December
Christmas by Candlelight with a Las Vegas Twist
A trip out to Barrow upon Humber for in an unforgettable evening with The Las Vegas Experience performing "Christmas By Candlelight." A one-of-a-kind show that will leave you in the Christmas spirit! Immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season as the incredible 12-piece showband takes the stage.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sat, 7 December
One Man, Two Guvnors
A visit to the Caxton Theatre for this award winning and very funny play.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 8 December
Lincoln Ice Sculpture Trail
A visit to Lincoln for the Ice Sculpture Trail - frozen fun with festive and Lincoln-themed ice sculptures. There is llive ice-carving demonstrations, the taste of Christmas, entertainment and more – soak up the atmosphere in this beautiful citry.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 3.00 pm
Wed, 11 December
A Seasonal Quiz
Come along for a light-hearted quiz with a festive theme. There will also be the opportunity to have a drink and chat and find out more about the group and its activities.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sat, 14 December
Christmas Meal and Disco
The highlight of the year – our Christmas celebrations! We have our own private room for a night of good food, music and dancing and maybe a drink or two!
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 11.30 pm
Wed, 18 December
Christmas Conudrums!
Come along to the last meeting before Christmas and join in a light-hearted festive game. Bring a wrapped gift to the value of £2 for the Secret Santa! Enjoy a drink and a chat and find out more about the group and the forthcoming activities.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Fri, 20 December
The Billy Joel Collection
A visit to Louth Theatre for this Billy Joel tribute, with full band. With uncanny vocal talent and a true passion for Joel's iconic music, Gaz Jenkins and his powerhouse ensemble deliver an unforgettable experience that brings the spirit of Billy Joel's concerts to British stages.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sat, 21 December
Cocktails and Mocktails!
Get into the festive spirit and enjoy a Christmas cocktail or mocktail!
Start time: 3.00 pm
End time: 6.00 pm
Sun, 22 December
Breakfast and Walk
Chance to relax before the Christmas rush with a leisurely breakfast, followed by a walk.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 12.00 pm
Thu, 26 December
Boxing Day Ramble and Lunch
Blow the cobwebs away and take a stroll by the banks of the Humber before enjoying a bite to eat.
Start time: 10.30 am
End time: 2.00 pm
Sat, 28 December
Social Evenintg
A chance to get together after the Christmas celebrations for a drink and maybe a bite to eat.
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 31 December
Ring in the New Year!
Join in celebrations with other members as we say goodbye to 2024 and look forward to 2025.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 1.00 am
Wed, 1 January
Happy New Year!
Why not blow away the cobwebs and take a stroll along Cleethorpes’ sea-front
Sat, 4 January
First Film of 2025
A visit to the Parkway Cinema at Cleethorpes to see one of the first releases of 2025! Maybe have a bit to eat and drink too, before or after!
Start time: TBC
End time: TBC
Sun, 5 January
Round Louth Charity Walk for Macmillan Cancer
Enjoy an invigorating walk in the Lincolnshire Wolds and raising some money for a good cause at the same time! Choose to do the 6 mile hike or the more leisurely 2 mile stroll!
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm
Wed, 8 January
That Was The Year That Was!
A look back over the last 12 months - see how you much you can remember from 2024.
Come along for a drink and a chat and find out more about the group and its activities.
Start time: 8.00 pm.
End time: 10.30 pm
Sat, 11 January
Charity Horse Race Night
A fun night, raising money for local church, youth and community groups. The races are shown on a big screen and participants stake money on the outcome; the proceeds then go towards the charity. You can even 'own' a horse! Fish and chip supper included.
Start time: 6.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Mon, 13 January
Classic Movies and the Big Quiz!
A trip back in time at the Parkway Cinema for another classic film, this time Raiders of the Lost Ark, preceded by the Big Movie Quiz. Put your thinking caps on – and prepare for an adventure!
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sat, 18 January
Monthly Meal Out
Visit to a local hostelry for food, drink and good company.
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 9.30 pm
Sun, 19 January
Wassailing at Cabourne Parva
Come along to enjoy this ancient tradition of blessing the apple trees, enjoy a cider or two whilst watching the Grimsby Morris Men perform their traditional dances.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm
Midland Area Conference at 6 pm via Zoom
Wed, 22 January
That’s My Line!
A light-hearted quiz night. Come along and test your knowledge, have a drink and a chat and find out more about the group and its activities.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
24-27 January – WASH (Weekend At Sunny Hunstanton)
Sat, 25 January
The Cavern Beat Club
A visit to the Central Hall for The Cavern Beat Club (starring The Fabs) - a totally live, scripted show that focuses on the exciting music of the 'beat' groups that performed at Liverpool's iconic Cavern Club in the 1960s. Groups such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Merseybeats, Swinging Blue Jeans, Kinks, Searchers, Who etc.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Fri, 31 January
Pepper & Honey
A visit to Caistor Town Hall for a Live & Local production. Written by a Croatian playwright and performed by a Croatian actor, Pepper and Honey is a poignant, subtle and timely play about the journey of change, trying not to feel like a foreigner in your adopted country. Set on a remote Croatian island and dreaming about her granddaughter coming back. Audiences are invited to take part in the show through tasting and smelling foods and drinks offered, as well as through being invited to help with baking of Croatian pepper biscuits, shared at the end.
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 9.30 pm
Sat, 1 February
Shrek The Musical
A visit to Grimsby Auditorium for the stage version of this iconic film musical. A production from Curtains Up who always put on an excellent show.
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 2 February
Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers’ Story
A return visit to the Auditorium for this fabulous show, with live band and singers, featuring the music of the Everly Brothers. Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia as the show recounts the tale of those two Kentucky boys who created unparalleled vocal magic.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sat, 8 February
Coffee, Cakes and Crafts
Join us for a visit to the Boating Lake and enjoy coffee and cake before visiting the craft studio upstairs at Anything Goes.
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 3.30 pm
Sun, 9 February
Snowdrop Sunday Ramble
A local 5 mile walk, visiting 2 village churches where, hopefully, we will be rewarded with displays of snowdrops – the first flowers of spring.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 12.00 pm
Wed, 12 February
Group AGM
A look back at the activities of the past year and election of a new committee. Come along to have a drink and a chat and find out what is happening in the group
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
15-16 February
National AGM & Dinner/Dance at Northampton
Sat, 15 February
Monthly Meal
Always popular, come along for an evening of good food, good company and a drink or two.
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun,16 February
Sunday, Funday!!
An afternoon of fun games from your childhood!
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 4.00 pm
Wed, 19 February
Trace the Place!
Come along and test your geographical knowledge in this light-hearted quiz. Have a drink and a chat and find out more about the group and its activities.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sat, 22 February
Strike Out! Tenpin Bowling
Another chance to try your hand at tenpin bowling – turkeys anyone?! A fun, social event with a bit of competition!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 9.30 pm
24-28 Feb
Quest in Wales
Members will be travelling west to Llandudno for a 5 day holiday in Wales.
Sat, 1 March
A Night at the Flicks
A visit to the local Parkway Cinema to see one of the new releases.
Start time: TBC
End time: TBC
Sun 2 March
Breakfast and Boots at The Lakes
After enjoying a hearty breakfast, we don our walking boots for a hike in the surrounding countryside.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm
Sat, 8 March
Visit to Nunny’s Farm
A visit to this community farm in Grimsby. Come along and meet the animals!
Start time: TBC
End time: TBC
Sun, 9 March
Sunday Lunch
For our monthly meal, we are going to enjoy a leisurely Sunday Lunch – a good way to pass a few hours on a Sunday!
Start time: 1.00 pm
End time: 3.00 pm
Wed, 12 March
A Capital Tour!
Come along and join in a light-hearted quiz. There will also be an opportunity for a drink and chat and to find out about the forthcoming activities.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Fri, 14 March
An Evening with the 309s
A visit to North Thoresby Village Hall for an evening of toe-tapping, foot-stomping, swing jive music that transcends generations! From Western swing to jump blues, R&B to rockabilly, country to jazz, The 309s deliver each genre with enthusiasm and skill, ensuring an unforgettable musical experience. have been delighting audiences with their infectious blend of 1940s and 50s music,
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sat, 15 March
Charity Quiz and Chips Night
Members of Midland Area will be joining us for our popular Charity Quiz and Chips Night at the Holiday Inn Express. Will your team rise to the challenge? A fun night with prizes to be won, whilst raising funds
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sun 16 March
Alfie Moore Radio Warm Up Show
Alfie Moore brings a fun-filled radio ‘warm up’ show to the Ropery Hall at Barton upon Humber ahead of recording a new series of his hit BBC Radio 4 comedy ‘It’s A Fair Cop’. Alfie ‘swears in’ the audience as police officers before sharing a brand new, real-life scenario from his ‘casebook’. He playfully challenges the ‘audience cops’ to say what they would’ve done in his shoes - with often unexpected and entertaining results!
Start time: 4.00 pm
End time: 6.00 pm
Sat, 22 March
Shania and Country Legends
A visit to Louth Theatre for this show with fantastic vocalists and a live band, celebrating all things Country! Starring Liza Rebecca Walsh (as Shania Twain) Liza has perfected Shania’s unique tone, phrasing and mannerisms so you get the full Shania experience. alongside classics from Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Eagles, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, John Denver & more!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 26 March
Scam/Fraud Awareness
We welcome a speaker to the group who will be advising re scams and frauds, sadly increasingly prevalent. Why not come along and find out what this is all about. There will also be an opportunity for a drink and chat and to find out about the forthcoming activities.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sat, 29 March
A Wander at Water’s Edge
A visit to Barton upon Humber for a walk in the lovely Water’s Edge Country Park, with views across the Humber and of the Humber Bridge. Visit the shop and nearby Ropewalk and enjoy refreshments afterwards.
Start time: TBC
End time: TBC
Sun, 30 March
Billy Elliot The Musical
A visit to the Parkway cinema for a screening of Elton John's Billy Elliot musical – based on Stephen Daldry's 2000 film – which is beamed into cinemas, shot live in HD at Victoria Palace Theatre in London's West End.
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 5.00 pm
Sat,, 5 April
That Knave, Raleigh!
A visit to Ropery Hall at Barton to learn of the famous and fabulous Elizabethan explorer, sailor, dandy, and warrior, Sir Walter Raleigh. Elizabeth I’s favourite and James I’s knave. This is a journey through the astonishing highs and lows of one of Britain’s most famous men from history. But there’s so much you don’t know… See the fall from grace taken directly from historical record, marvel at the magnetism of a man who seized every opportunity to create a legacy which spans the centuries.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 9.30 pm
Sunday, 6 April
Tealby Trek
Our annual trek in the hills above the lovely village of Tealby, with wonderful views across to Lincoln and passing through the Lincolnshire Longwool Sheep flock at Risby
Start time: 12.30 pm
End time: 2.30 pm
Wed, 9 April
A Ragman’s Teaser – Part 2!
Come along to test your brain in this light-hearted quiz - the clue is in the title! There will also be an opportunity for a drink and chat and to find out about the forthcoming activities.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Fri, 11 April
A Night of Entertainment!
A fund-raising party night being organised by Tina and friends at the Carr Lane Club. Live entertainment and fish and chip supper.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sat, 12 April
Monthly Meal Out
Great to get together for some good food and a chat.
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 13 April
A Healing Walk – Guided Tour
Local guide, Emma, will be leading us on this ‘walk and talk’ around the lovely village of Healing.
Start time: 1.30 pm
End time: 3.30 pm
Sat, 19 April
St George’s Night Celebrations
A great celebration of St George’s Day at a local village, with band and choir and bangers and mash!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Wed, 23 April
Brush Up Your Shakespeare!
Come along to test your brain in this light-hearted quiz on Shakespeare! There will also be an opportunity for a drink and chat and to find out about the forthcoming activities.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
25-28 April – National Spring Break in the Cotswolds
Sat, 26 April
If I Were You
A visit to the local theatre for their production of If I Were You. Have you ever wanted to change place with your spouse so that they understood what you contribute to the family, discover your everyday trials and tribulations. You could find out exactly what people thought of you, how they behaved whilst not in your presence. You could discover their innermost secrets, and they could discover yours!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 27 April
Midland Area Conference
