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)
Printable Activities Programme
September - December
2019 (PDF)
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Activities Programme
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
A meander around a Wolds town,
solving clues and finishing with
refreshment
Start time: 1.00 pm
End time: 4.00 pm
Wed, 4 September
Stop the Bus!
Come along and join us for a
light-hearted quiz night. Have a
drink and a chat and find out more
about the group and its activities.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sat, 7 September
Festival of the Sky
A weekend spectacular festival
including hot air balloons, kites
and light/water displays. Events and
activities will be taking place
across a range of site including the
beach, promenade, Pier Gardens and
Meridian Showground.The festival
will provide a platform to showcase
new, innovative arts and culture
activities.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: Late
Sun, 8 September
Boots and Barbecue!
Join in a Sunday Stroll at Louth in
aid of Louth Macmillan Cancer
Support. Leaving from the newly
restored Boar’s Head and heading out
to Hubbards Hills, before returning
for a barbecue in the Beer Garden.
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 6.00 pm
13-15 September
Rail Ale & Blues Festival
A weekend of music and drink at the
Cleethorpes Light Railway
Sat, 14 September
Local Heritage Events
As part of the Heritage Week Events,
we will visit various local
attractions open for free.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 3.00 pm
Oh! Look at Me Now
A visit to Louth Theatre for an
evening of vocal harmony with a
modern twist.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sunday, 15 September
Myths & Legends of the Wild(ish)
Wood
Discovering the roots of tree lore
Snipe Dales Country Park. A guided
walk of approximately 4 miles.
Weaving folklore, practical magic
tips and tales of woodland wisdom
with advice on tree care and the
everyday usefulness of woodland
products.
Start time: 2.00 pm
End time: 4.00 pm
Wed, 18 September
Group’s 17th Birthday Party
Come along to help celebrate our
17th Birthday – founded in 2002 with
just 5 members, we have now grown to
80! Enjoy a drink and a chat, and a
pool supper, and find out more about
the group and the forthcoming
activities.
Start time: 8.30 pm.
End time: 11.00 pm
Sat, 21 September
Monthly Meal Out
Always popular, join us at a country
pub for some good food , good
company and maybe a drink!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sun, 22 September
Visit to the beautiful 17th century
Manor House in Alford as part of the
Heritage Weekend of events.
Start time: 1.00 pm
End time: 3.00 pm
Sat, 28 September
Strike Out! Tenpin Bowling
Come and try your hand at tenpin
bowling and see if you can strike
out!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Wed, 2 October
Beetle Drive
Join us for a fun evening with this
traditional game and with the
opportunity to have a drink and a
chat and find out more about the
group and its forthcoming
activities.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sat, 5 October
Quiz and Chips in aid of SSAFA
Come along for our popular,
pub-style charity+ quiz night, with
chip butties to feed the brain! Help
raise money for charity too.
Representatives from SSAFA will be
giving us a short presentation
beforehand.
Start time: 6.45 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 6 October
Memory Walk at Clumber Park
Join in with thousands of other
walkers in the lovely grounds of
Clumber Park and raise money for The
Alzheimer’s Society. Afterwards,
enjoy refreshments in the Garden
House.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 4.00 pm
Sat, 12 October
Monthly Meal Out
Always popular, join us for good
food, good company and a drink or
two.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sun, 13 October
Hull’s City Centre Heritage – Guided
Walk – and the Sistine Chapel!
A fascinating guided walk of the
city centre, with architecture
ranging from the Georgian splendour
of Albion Street up to the present
day developments. We find out about
Charles Dickens, the New Theatre,
European emigrants and much more.
Afterwards, we visit Hull Minister,
where there is a special exhibition
displaying Michelangelo’s
world-famous work up close for the
first time, giving visitors
unprecedented access to the artist’s
magnificent paintings which adorn
the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in
the Vatican. This is the only
exhibition showcasing the entire set
of works and is officially licensed
by the Vatican Museums.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm
Wed, 16 October
Round the World Quiz
Come along and join us for a
light-hearted quiz night. Have a
drink and a chat and find out more
about the group and its activities.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Fri, 18 October
Ceilidh with Fish ‘n’ Chip Supper
Take your partners by the toe, swirl
them round and let ‘em go! Dancing
shoes on for a fun night of
traditional dancing. Take a break
for a fish and chip supper
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 11.30 pm
Sat, 19 October
Lipstick on your Collar
A visit to Grimsby Auditorium for
this show direct from the West End.
Step back in time to golden era of
music where the juke-box roared and
feet didn’t touch the floor. Get
your dancing shoes at the ready for
an evening of back to back hits from
the ‘50s and 60’s, featuring a full
live band.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 20 October
Midland Area Conference
Start time: 12.00 pm
End time: 4.00 pm
Sat, 26 October
A Bunch of Amateurs
A visit to the local Caxton Theatre
for their latest production.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sun, 28 October
A Hike in the Peaks
Make the most of that extra hour by
travelling out to Ladybower
Reservoir for a 5-6 mile hike in the
beautiful countryside of the Peak
District. Refreshments available
after at the nearby café or pub.
Start time: 10.30 am
End time: 3.00 pm
Sat, 3 November
Enchanted Lit Woodland Walk
A visit to the lovely Stourton
Estate near Horncastle. Enjoy the
natural beauty of the arboretum in
the evening with some very special
coloured illuminations creating an
enchanted lit woodland walk to
wander along. A variety of coloured
lights will bring the trees to life
with atmospheric sounds and soft
music. Find your way along the
magical lit trail and enjoy the
ambience of the flickering flames
around the fire pit whilst you have
a hot drink or toast marshmallows.
Refreshments also available in the
safari tent.
Start time: 5.00 pm
End time: 9.30 pm
Sun, 4 November
Breakfast and Boots at Brigg
Tuck into a full English at Brigg
Garden Centre, before enjoying a
walk along the river.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 1.00 pm
Wed, 6 November
Lest We Forget
Come along and join in this quiz
night. 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
Fri 8 - Mon 11
November
WASH
Fri,
8 November
Museums at Night Quiz
We travel up to the banks of the
Humber at Barton for their charity
quiz night in aid of the Wilderspin
National School Museum.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Saturday, 10 November
Glorious!
A visit to Louth Theatre for this
hilarious and heart-warming story
based on the true-life events of
Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst
singer in history!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sunday, 11 November
Monthly Meal – Sunday Lunch
Always popular, join the group on
its monthly meal out, this time for
Sunday Lunch, and enjoy good food,
good company and a drink or two.
Start time: 12.30 pm
End time: 2.30 pm
Wed, 20 November
Winter Wonderland
Come along and test your knowledge
on all things to do with winter 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, 16 November
Last Night of the Proms
A great night of rousing music and
flag-waving. Come along for our
local Last Night of the Proms
evening at the Beachcomber, which
raises funds for the local
Humberston Hydrotherapy Pool.
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sun, 17 November
Take a Hike!
Get out the boots and bags and enjoy
a hike in the countryside.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 2.00 pm
Sat, 23 November
Victorian Christmas Craft Fayre –
Gainsborough Old Hall
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: 1.30 pm
End time: 5.00 pm
Sun, 24 November
The Great Escape Room at Christmas
Use your skills to solve the clues
and escape the room with a Christmas
theme.
Start time: TBC
End time: 1 hour later!
Sat, 30 November
Sleighed to Death
A visit to the Whtigift Theatre for
the new prequel to the Inspector
Pratt Trilogy, Sleighed to Death
takes us back to the ignominious
start of Inspector Pratt’s career
and we discover that his early life
as a policeman is no less hilarious!
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.00 pm
Sunday, 1 December
A Winter Walk in the Wolds
Enjoy a walk around the hills of
Louth, followed by a visit to their
annual Christmas Fayre.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 4.00 pm
Wed, 4 December
Festive 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: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Sat, 7 December
A Christmas Carol
A visit to the local Caxton Theatre
for their latest production of this
classic Christmas story
Start time: 7.30 pm
End time: 10.30 pm
Sun, 8 December
Horncastle Christmas Market and Tree
Festival
Get in the festive mood with a visit
to the lovely Wolds market town of
Horncastle for their annual
Christmas market.
Start time: 11.00 am
End time: 3.00 pm
Sat, 14 December
Christmas Meal and Disco
The highlight of the year – our
Christmas celebrations! 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 Conundrums!
Come along to the last meeting of
the year and join in a light-hearted
festive game. 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, 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 the Park
Chance to relax before the Christmas
rush with a leisurely breakfast,
followed by a walk in the park.
Start time: 10.00 am
End time: 12.00 pm
Wed, 26 December
Boxing Day Ramble and Lunch
Blow the cobwebs away and take a
stroll by the banks of the Humber
before enjoying lunch at a local
hostelry.
Start time: 10.45 am
End time: 2.00 pm
Sat, 28 December
The Final Film of 2019
Join us as we go to the pictures for
the final time in 2018.
Start time: 8.30 pm
End time: 11.00 pm
Mon, 31 December
Ring in the New Year - New Year’s
Eve Party!
Drink, nibbles, music and dance and
good company! See the new year in
with friends as we gather at a local
hostelry.
Start time: 8.00 pm
End time: 1.00 am
Sat 22 February 2020
National Annual General Meeting
Fri 17 - Mon 20 Apr
2019
National Spring Holiday
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