This is the 5th anniversary of the South Lincolnshire Walking Festival and what better way to celebrate than by exploring one of Lincolnshire’s best kept secrets. Therefore, we are very excited to be hosting this year’s Launch event at the National Trust property, Grantham House! This is the very first time Grantham House will…
The ploughing match is the largest agricultural one day show in Nottinghamshire, established in 1855 and run by a committee comprising of local business people and rural enthusiasts. The annual show is held at a different venue every year with Thoresby Park playing host to the 2019 event. The show represents all the really…
We’re delighted to be welcoming back to the Geese and Fountain the fantastic Triple J Trio, as part of our Oktoberfest celebrations. Triple J are Jamie Godfrey on guitar and vocals and our very special friend and almost-neighbour (and former Status Quo / Def Leppard drummer) Jeff Rich. Making this gig even more special,…
An evening of the exquisite flavours of Persia, where gatherings centre around food. The Riad is a relaxed friendly dining experience in a unique setting inspired by the culture and sounds of The Middle East and North Africa. This food is for sharing, you will enjoy canapes, a mezze platter and a vibrant, delicious…
Now you don’t have to travel to Munich to enjoy the delights of Oktoberfest. Den Gänsen und Brunnen (that’s The Geese and Fountain) will welcome you to the Croxton Kerrial Oktoberfest this year, with authentic Munich strong lager brought in specially for the event, together with a selection of classic Oktoberfest food favourites. We’ll have…
Funky Foraging Feast Friday 27th September 2019 | 10am – 12.30pm This two and half hour workshop will be led by Penney Poyzer, a former presenter for BBC2, an author and multi award winning environmentalist. The Independent on Sunday named her as “one of 100 British women of the last century who have changed the…
An opportunity to join Forest legend Frank Clark and hear stories from his European Cup triumph at Bingham Town FC. Football fans can hear tales from Frank’s incredible career as a player, manager and chairman – and also pick up a copy of Black & White And Red All Over, his widely acclaimed autobiography, which…
The food and drink scene in Melton Mowbray has been much enriched this year with the arrival of Round Corner Brewing at the Cattle Market. Head Brewer Colin Paige, who has won international brewing medals while brewing in three different countries during his career to date, has produced a fabulous ‘green hop’ beer with…
Life in the Grand Manor: A social history of Harlaxton Manor by Dr Edward Bujak