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 18th 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 10
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 The Honest Lawyer,
Ladysmith Road, Grimsby DN32 8SQ. For further
information, ring 01472 314518 or 07804 240370,
or e-mail ebuller@ntlworld.com.
Lis Buller
Chair, Lincs Quest
Printable Activities Programme
January - April (PDF)
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Activities Programme
ALL EVENTS
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
Sat, 1 January
Happy New Year!
Why not blow away the cobwebs
and take a stroll along Cleethorpes’
sea-front
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm
Wed, 5 January
That Was The Year That Was!
A look back over the last 12
months - see how you much you can
remember from 2018.
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, 8 January
First Film of 2022
A visit to the local Parkway
cinema to catch up with the new
releases.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sun, 9 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!
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm
Sat, 15 January
Monthly Meal Out
Always popular, join us at a
local eatery for some good food,
good company and maybe a drink!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sun, 16 January
Wassailing at Skidbrooke Cyder Farm
Come along to enjoy this ancient
tradition of blessing the apple
trees - and enjoy a cider or two!
Start time: 10.30 am
End time: 1.00 pm
Wed, 19 January
A Pot Luck Quiz
A real mix of a quiz! Come along
and test your brain and 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 January
A Bolt from the Blue
A visit to the local theatre for
their first production of the year,
a comedy. “Edward Jones was just an
ordinary man, doing ordinary things-
until the day before his 40th
birthday. What happened next was,
quite literally, incredible. It
defies belief. It defies logic. It
defies the fundamental laws of
science and nature. But it…”
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 23 January
Midland Area Conference at 6 pm via
Zoom
Sat, 29January
My Fair Lady
A visit to Grimsby Auditorium
for this classic musical.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sun, 30 January
Midland Area Open House – Zoom Event
Join with other members from
around the Midland Area for this
Zoom event. Times TBC.
Wed, 2 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
Sat, 5 February
Pub of the Month
A social get together at a local
pub.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sun, 6 February
Ice Sculpture Trail at York
A trip to York to view the
amazing ice sculptures which are
placed throughout this historic
city.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 4.00 pm
Sat, 12 February
Monthly Meal Out
Our popular monthly event, this
time at local Cleethorpes venue,
with an Oriental flavour. Enjoy good
food, good company and a drink or
two.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sun, 13 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, 16 February
A real mix of a quiz! Come along
and test your brain and 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
Fri, 18 February
Little Women
A visit to North Thoresby’s
Cinema Club for their showing of the
2019 version of Little Women.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 am
19-20 February
National AGM and Dinner/Dance
Jacobean Hotel, Coventry
Sat, 26 February
Lincoln Ghost Trail
A visit to the lovely city of
Lincoln for the guided Ghost Trail
with ghost stories and history.
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 9.00 pm
Sun, 27 February
Fun with Chocolate!
Get messy with chocolate at a
chocolate making workshop, where you
are allowed to lick your fingers!
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 3.30 pm
Wed, 2 March
A Building Challenge
Clear the tables and enjoy
taking part in the popular game of
Jenga. 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, 5 March
Private Lives
A visit to the local Caxton
Theatre for their latest production,
a classic Noel Coward play.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun 6 March
Breakfast and Boots at Laceby
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, 12 March
Quiz and Chips for Women’s Aid
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, and raising funds
for the local Women’s Aid.
Full details (PDF)
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Wed, 16 March
Speaker – Women’s Aid
Tonight we welcome the Chief
Officer of the local Women’s Aid,
who will talk about the invaluable
service they provide.. 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, 19 March
Back to the 80s!
A visit to the Parkway for a
live show, written and featuring
local singer Rob Bishop. Get ready
to re-live the 80s.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 20 March
Metal Bird Trail
A visit to North Thoresby to
take part in their art trail of
metal birds – no binoculars
required, but good good eyesight is!
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 3.30 pm
Sat, 26 March
Monthly Meal Out
Another opportunity to get
together for good food, good company
and a drink or two.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 27 March
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
A visit and guided tour of this
nationally acclaimed museum and ex
fishing trawler, the Ross Tiger.
Start time: TBC
Sat 2 April
Fund-raising Party Night
A fun evening with
entertainment, fish and chips,
raffles and name-cards all in aid of
the local hospice.
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sun, 3 April
Tealby Trek and Tearooms
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. Enjoy refreshments in the
local tea room afterwards.
Start time: 12.45 pm
End time: 3.30 pm
Wed, 6 April
Peter’s House of Games
A games’ night with a different
– come along and find out more!
Also, 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
Sat, 9 April
Strike Out! Tenpin Bowling
Come along for a fun evening of
tenpin bowling at Cleethorpes Bowl.
Will you strike lucky tonight?
Start time: 7.00 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sun, 10 April
Treasure Hunt
Enjoy a walk around a local
village, looking and solving clues
on the way and rounding it off with
coffee and cake.
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 4.00 pm
Sat, 16 April
Spring Social!
An informal get-together.
Details TBC.
Wed, 20 April
For Harry, England and St George!
A celebration of England in this
light-hearted quiz. There will also
be the opportunity to 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, 23 April
St George’s Night Celebrations
A celebration of St George’s Day
at a local village, with band and
choir.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 24 April
Midland Area Conference
Fri, 29 April
Graffiti Classics
A visit to Louth Theatre for a
classical concert with a difference.
16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4
voices with 1 aim: to make classical
music wickedly funny and
fantastically exhilarating for
everyone, young and old, with their
hilarious all-singing, all-dancing
musical comedy show.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sat, 30 April
Monthly Meal Out
Our popular monthly meal – enjoy
good food, good company and a drink
or two.
Start time: 7.300 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
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