Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum first opened its doors on Monday 8 June 1992 as a visitor attraction detailing the fascinating history of RAF Cranwell to the present day. Following the incredible success of a small airfield trail and the district’s strong links with aviation, it seemed a natural step to create a visitor centre to tell the story of RAF Cranwell; the home of the first military air academy in the world!
Since then the centre has gone from strength to strength and is now a fully Accredited Museum with a passionate team of staff and volunteers. Over the years the centre has grown to include new interactives, a flight simulator and has recently introduced a changing programme of fascinating exhibitions. Heritage Assistant Angela Riley has worked at the museum for 7 years and says you learn something new every day. ‘I have worked at CAHM for a while now and I think that I can say that every day is an education. I meet so many friendly, interesting and knowledgeable people that it makes my job an absolute joy.’ Volunteers have been vitally important to the running of the museum and over the years it has seen some incredible support. Eric Horner has volunteered at the museum for a number of years and enjoys every aspect of his role: ‘I have volunteered at CAHM for some years now, and am constantly surprised by the range of visitors we receive, from knowledgeable aviation enthusiasts to children who enjoy the interactives. I continue to learn so much from all our visitors while I show them around the site.’ Come along and join in with the celebrations on Saturday 10 June and enjoy a slice of birthday cake and a celebratory toast! For more information please contact Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum on 01529 488490 or email [email protected]. For more information about the museum visit www.cranwellaviation.co.uk.
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The event will take place over two weekends – Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 June.
Event organisers intend to have a station set up at each site; and Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum is one of them! Open from 10am to 4.30pm, see the museum make contact with other museums from around the world! Museums taking part over the years have included ships, castles, air museums, Napoleonic forts, pumping stations, wireless museums, racing museums and many others. For more information please contact the North Kesteven District Council Tourism Team on 01529 308102 or email [email protected]. For information about other places to visit in the Heart of Lincolnshire, visit www.heartoflincs.com.
“We’re really looking forward to this year’s festival!” says festival organiser, Jade Oliver. “We’re so excited to be able to increase the festival to a whole two weeks! We have so much planned for this July and look forward to sharing more experiences raising awareness of what North Kesteven has to offer.”
The full programme is now available online! Visit www.1life.co.uk/nkwalkingfesitval for more information. For more information about the walking festival or to join their mailing list - please contact Jade Oliver at [email protected] or call 01522 694353. Keep up to date with what’s happening by following us on Twitter @NKWalking or finding us on Facebook /NK Walking Festival.
There’s so much to get involved in! Other activities are to be confirmed to keep up to date, like our facebook page www.facebook.com/discoverydaysnk or visit our website www.1life.co.uk/discoverydays.
There will also be a wide range of other information available about what's on offer in the area from local sports groups to community groups. So if you're looking for a new hobby or volunteering opportunities or anything else for that matter! Come along and get involved! Visitors to the event will also be able to find out about great events coming up in the area including North Kesteven Walking Festival, and The Spires and Steeples Challenge. Discovery Days are FREE to attend, and there is no need to book. Enjoy a day out with the whole family! Please bring snacks or even a lunch, and stay all day. All aged 8 or under must be accompanied by an adult, all aged 9 or over can self-register for the activities. Consent forms will be available on the day. Please note, if you want a go on the climbing wall, please ensure you are wearing shorts or trousers. This is for safeguarding reasons. Further events will take place in Digby, Whisby Nature Park and Navenby. Any community organisation wishing to get involved should contact Benjamin Rowe at [email protected] or telephone on 01522 694353.
National Mills Weekend also marks the start of Real Bread Maker Week, run by the Real Bread Campaign, which encourages people to bake or buy traditionally made bread. Cogglesford Watermill will also be welcoming Sonya Hundal from Greenfield Bakers. Sonya will be selling a variety of artisan bread loaves, made from stoneground organic flour and baked in a French clay wood-fired oven and bringing lots of samples to try first.
If you’re inspired to make your own bread you can buy flour which has been ground at the mill, using certified organic wheat using a free recipe card. You can also sample homemade preserves from H M Preserves which you can also buy in the shop – perfect to accompany your homemade bread! Whilst you’re there you can learn about the history of the mill and its millers, try your hand at grinding grain and explore the mill. Why not take home a reminder of your day with a bag of Cogglesford Watermill’s very own flour, on sale in the shop. The milling will take place between 11am and 4pm. For more information about the Milling Day or for other events taking place at Cogglesford Watermill please visit www.cogglesfordwatermill.co.uk or contact the North Kesteven District Council tourism team on 01529 308102. You can also find us on Facebook /heartoflincs or follow us on Twitter @Discover_NK |
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