Lincolnshire Quest
A
Modern Fairy Tale
Once upon a time,
there existed a group of people who would stop
at nothing in their search of a good time, the
wilder and wackier the activity, the better,
especially if it involved lots of food and drink
and riotous parties! These people really knew
how to live life to the full. So, who were they
and what happened to them? Well, they used to be
called 'Grimsby & Cleethorpes 18 Plus', but when
members became more 'plus than 18', it was felt
that it was time to move on and the group
closed.
All fairy tales
should have a happy ending, but this story
doesn't, because it isn't over yet - these
people are still here, only they're called
'Lincs Quest', targeting those aged 36 and
over…. and we celebrated our 15th birthday in
September. Starting with just 5 members in 2002,
the group has gone from strength to strength,
with a membership now of over 70. The success of
the group has been recognised at National level,
being awarded the President’s Trophy for best
group overall in the country for the last 9
years.
The bizarre excesses
of youth may have given way to more 'grown up'
activities, but we still believe in enjoying
ourselves. We have a good mix of members,
singles and couples, male and female, from all
walks of life, with ages ranging from 30s to 60s
with an upper age limit to join of 65, although
membership can continue after that age.
A full programme of
events awaits anyone who wishes to join and
activities have included theatre and cinema
trips, ghost walks, bowling, hiking, quizzes,
boat trips, days out, themed parties and
barbecues, not to mention archery and gliding
and holidays. Fund-raising from charity also
plays and important part in our programme and,
again, our efforts have been recognised at
national level by being awarded the National
Charities Trophy.
On the Wednesday
meeting nights, we enjoy a variety of
light-hearted quizzes or games, played in teams
and nothing too serious! We also have the
occasional speaker. After the evening’s event,
we take names for the weekend activities; we
usually have events on a Saturday and Sunday,
and often other nights of the week too – you
will never be bored!
So, if you are from
the Lincolnshire area and you want to make new
friends, have fun and take part in new
activities in a friendly, easy-going atmosphere,
then come along. Whether you choose to take part
in all, or just a few events, you will always be
made to feel welcome.
Lincs Quest group
meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every
month, from 8.30pm at Carr Lane Social Club,
Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8JP. For further
information, ring 01472 314518 or 07804 240370,
or e-mail ebuller@ntlworld.com.
Lis Buller
Chair, Lincs Quest
Printable Activities Programme
May - August
2019 (PDF)
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Activities Programme
Wed, 3 July
Spire Chocolates
Tonight we are pleased to
welcome a local chocolatier, who
will be talking about chocolate and
her craft and bringing along some
samples to try! There will also be
the opportunity to have a drink and
chat and find out more about the
group and its activities.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sat, 6 July
Welcome to our School Play
A visit to Louth Theatre for a
joint production from Hambledon
Productions and Louth Playgoers.
It’s a new year at Oak Academy and
Headteacher Mrs. Wilson is
determined to get the school back on
track. What better way than with an
all-singing, all-dancing Christmas
Extravaganza?! But, as the old
saying goes, you should never work
with children or animals, and with
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 9.30 pm
Sun, 7 July
Garden Party for Cystic Fibrosis
Come along for a lovely
afternoon in the garden, enjoy
afternoon tea, play some games and
raise money for this very worthwhile
cause.
Start time: 1.00 pm
End time: 5.00 pm
Sat, 13 July
Meal Out
Always popular, join the group
on its monthly meal out and enjoy
good food, good company and a drink
or two.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sun, 15 July
Take a Hike!
Take a hike in the lovely
Lincolnshire Wolds, enjoy the views
and the countryside and some good
company.
Start time: 9.30 am
End time: 12.00 pm
Wed, 17 July
All Things Disney!
Something old, something new –
what do you know about Disney films?
Come along for a light-hearted quiz,
and enjoy a drink and a chat and
find out more about the group and
the forthcoming activities.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Fri 19 - Sun 21 Jul 2019
Kings Lynn Mid Summer Camping Weekend
Sat, 20 July
Decision Height
A visit to the Caxton Theatre
for their latest production, set in
November 1943 and following the
incoming class of women as they
start their 6 months’ training to
earn their ‘wings’ as Women Airforce
Service Pilots. Enjoy some fabulous
war time music.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 21 July
Newark Day Out – Boat Trip and Civil
War Centre
Newark is a lovely market town
that boasts one of the finest
Georgian market squares in the UK,
as well as a dramatic castle, and is
steeped in history. Firstly, we
visit the National Civil War Centre,
which gives a fascinating insight
into this period of British history,
and this will be followed by a
relaxing riverboat cruise on board
the MV Sonning. Refreshments will be
taken afterwards in the delightful
cafe within the Civil War Centre
Start time: 10.30 am, Boat Trip 1.00
pm
End time: 3.30 pm
Sat, 27 July
Charity Quiz Night with Crackers,
Cheese and Cake!
Test your knowledge on all
manner of subjects, enjoy a glass of
wine and some crackers and cheese
and cake! We are raising money for
our 2 adopted donkeys, Alan and
Martin, at Radcliffe Donkey
Sanctuary.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sunday, 28 July
Midland Area Conference
Start time: 12.00 pm
End time: 5.00 pm
The Great Alford Mouse Trail
A chance to explore the lovely
town of Alford by following the
trail of a variety of hand crafted
mice, which will appear throughout
the town. The theme this year is
Mice from Outer Space!
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 4.00 pm
Sat, 3 August
Pub Fish ‘n’ Chip Night and Walk
A visit to a village pub for
that favourite British dish, fish
and chips and, for those who want to
work up an appetite, a short walk
beforehand.
Start time: 6.00 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 4 August
Take a Bow ……. And Arrow!
Ever fancied having a go at
archery? Well, now is your chance.
No experience needed, just come
along for some tuition and a bit of
friendly competition.
Start time: 1.00 pm
End time: 3.00 pm
Wed, 7 August
Back to the 80s
The decade of terrible perms and
puff-ball skirts! Come along to test
your knowledge on all things to do
with the 1980s. There will also be
the opportunity to have a drink and
chat and find out more about the
group and its activities.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sat, 10 August
1960s Themed Garden Party
Don your best 1960s gear for
this themed garden party, raising
funds for the Humberston
Hydrotherapy Pool.
Start time: 6.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sun, 11 August
Brass at Burnby Hall Gardens
A trip up to Pocklington to
visit the lovely Burnby Hall
Gardens. Explore the beautiful
gardens and lakes and see the
renowned water lilies. Then sit back
and relax with a picnic whilst the
York Golden Rail Band entertain us.
Start time: 12.30 pm
End time: 4.00 pm
Wed, 21 August
Television Teasers
Come along and join in this
light-hearted quiz based on
television and enjoy a drink and a
chat and find out more about the
group and the forthcoming
activities.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sat, 17 August
A Walk on the North Side
Join us as we travel over the
Humber Bridge to explore the
Yorkshire Wolds. Take in the views
and visit a local tea room.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 3.00 pm
Sun, 18 August
Pride & Prejudice at Elsham
Enjoy a picnic9and Pimms in the
lovely grounds of Elsham Hall before
being entertained by the
Chapterhouse Company with their 2018
summer production.
Start time: 6.30 pm
End time: 9.00 pm
Sat, 24 August
Lincoln’s Famous Steampunk Festival
See Lincoln transformed as the
biggest and longest running
Steampunk festival on Earth returns
to the city for the 11th year. Watch
the cobbled streets of historic
Lincoln taken over by the Victorian
Steampunk Society's annual festival
- from top hats and flying goggles,
to corset and flamboyant feathers.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 5.00 pm
Sun, 25 August
The Amazing Maize Maze
Get lost at Thornton Abbey in
their Amazing Maize Maze!
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 4.00 pm
Sat, 31 August
Monthly Meal Out
Come and join us on this popular
event as we enjoy a visit to a
countryside inn for some fine food
and wine!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sun, 1 September
Treasure Hunt at Louth
Solve the clues whilst exploring
the lovely Wolds town of Louth – see
if you find the treasure!
Start time: 1.00 pm
End time: 4.00 pm
Sun, 20 October
Midland Area Conference
12:00 Plough &
Harrow, Slade Road, Sutton Coldfield
B75 5P
Fri 8 - Mon 11
November
WASH
Sat 22 February 2020
National Annual General Meeting
Fri 17 - Mon 20 Apr
2019
National Spring Holiday
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