Santa’s Workshop open to new little elves

For those of us who won’t have managed to have our entire Christmas list completed, wrapped and delivered, hidden or stored in the larder by the end of November there’s still plenty of opportunity to catch up with our seasonally smug friends. And what...

Fantasy titles make fantastic festive gifts

Are you splashing out on a book advent calendar and need some suggestions to make up your 24 titles?  Are you following the more frugal four gift rule of want, need, wear and read and would like to make sure each gift is extra special?  Or are you just looking for...

An unwrappable gift

The Down Syndrome Bloggers Network group monthly prompt for December is “What is one intangible gift you want to give to your child?” When my three year old is asked to choose just one thing she really struggles.  If she picks up wrist bells from a...

Festive fun in the fairytale forest

In the midst of Lincoln’s seasonal theatrical offerings, the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre has carved out its niche by offering a winter show rather than a traditional pantomime. Robin Hood and Maid Marian – Winter in Sherwood is 2017’s production...

Independent Lincoln makes buying small easy

Lincoln has developed in recent years to become a shopping destination with a wide range of retailers including many that welcome younger visitors through their doors. Start in the St Mark’s Shopping Centre and you’ll find big brand names such as...