Cafe Gallery - Abby Warren
Abby Warren is a self-taught artist now based in Lincolnshire, which is where she grew up.
She has reconnected with art over the last few years. She loves hiking and travelling whenever she can, and her pieces are heavily influenced by landscapes she has visited, and the emotions and spirituality of being out in the elements and in nature.
She has just started exhibiting this year taking part in group events through Open Art Lincs, and she is excited to be taking her next steps with her first solo exhibition!
Follow her @abbywarrenart on Instagram, and her shop on Etsy at AbbyWarrenArt
Exhibition Room - Vicki Shortt
The Land We Carry: Paint, Pixels, and Personal Horizons
How do we carry the places we love?
Following a profound life change in 2021, Yorkshire-born, Lincolnshire-based artist Vicki Shortt left her full-time career to build an art practice rooted in the landscape.
Her unique process bridges traditional and digital art – deconstructing her raw, tactile paintings and reassembling the scanned fragments into striking contemporary digital collages.
From the evolution of her expansive county- and regionally based landmarks to an ongoing exploratory new body of works created across 50 days, this exhibition traces and explores the deep emotional connection between people and places.
It is an open invitation to pause, look closer, and discover your own points of attachment to the land we share.
Music Night - One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer
One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer.
Blues roots cool rhythms featuring
Rob Scotch:
Whiskey soaked blues harmonica
Keith Bourbon:
One man barrel house of a rhythm section
upright bass, foot percussion,
ukulele and Spoons
Ian Beer:
Special brew of soulful vocals and guitar
Tickets £12 via Eventbrite (fees apply) or directly from the Centre.
Cafe Gallery - Dave Chilton
Dave is a self taught local abstract artist and mainly work with acrylics and pen.
The majority of inspiration comes from his worldwide travels and from his many visits to the Hebridean islands.
His works include : abstract cityscapes, seascapes and landscapes.
Music Night - Luke James Williams
Luke James Williams is back at Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre to sing with the books!
Luke James Williams is a singer-songwriter from Cambridgeshire, UK. His debut EP Drove (2018) earned early and enthusiastic support from BBC Radio 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, who selected Still In Bed as his 6 Music Recommends Track of the Week and later named it his Track of the Year So Far. The song also received airplay from Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq and Tom Ravenscroft.
Williams released his debut album Our Blood Is Red in July 2022 to glowing reviews across the indie and folk press. Bandcamp highlighted it as one of their New & Notable releases, helping introduce his music to listeners around the world.
Renowned for his captivating and emotionally resonant live performances, Williams has supported artists including Thea Gilmore, Mark Chadwick (Levellers), Charlie Dore and Megson. Following an appearance at Cambridge Folk Festival, he embarked on his first UK headline tour in Autumn 2022.
He returns to Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre in support of his much-anticipated second album, ‘Limes Hotel’.
Once described as “the James Taylor of the Fens,” Williams has carved out a distinctive voice within modern British folk crafting vivid, poetic songwriting delivered with a warmth, clarity and emotional honesty that is entirely his own.
Call Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre on 01472 851605 for more information. Tickets available at the Centre or via Eventbrite (fees apply).
Over 14's only, anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult
Music Night - Scribble Victory
Scribble Victory join us at Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre to sing with the books!
Scribble Victory are an acoustic duo from Derbyshire. Using
two voices, an acoustic guitar and a cajon, they are able to
create an energetic and upbeat sound.
Call Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre on 01472 851605 for more information - tickets available from the Centre or via Eventbrite (fees apply).
Over 14's only, anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult
How to use your camera on manual workshop (Beginners) with Trudi Hudson
Learn how to use your camera on Manual (M) - Beginner
You will need - DSLR and its user manual if possible, notebook and pen.
Get more creative with your Photography, learn how to achieve better and more personal results by using your camera on manual, compared to Auto or Programme.
In a small group, we will have a mixture of academic work and practical experiments, to help you to understand how to get better results from your Photography.
In the first workshop, you will learn the academic and practical elements. After this you can go away and put your new skills into practice! In the second workshop, we will review the photos you have taken and discuss suggestions to improve further.
Book via Eventbrite (fees apply) or at the Centre.
Wonderland Bookish Craft Club
Are you 7-11 years, love crafts, stories and making new friends?
Then join us for this months Bookish Craft Club, as we dive down the rabbit hole to Wonderland… create some Alice Themed Bookmarks and your very own fancy dress mask ready to join in all the fun at Caistor Goes to Wonderland in the park.
Music Night - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen
Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen deliver a fiery Celtic sound that blends traditional melodies, energeticinstrumentals, and modern folk songs with a fresh, dynamic spirit. Known for their mastery of vocals, fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, viola, and whistles, they bring vibrancy and depth to every performance.
After more than a decade performing internationally with the award-winning Cape Breton supergroup Còig, Rachel and Darren are charting a new path with their latest album, Home—winner of the 2024 Music Nova Scotia Award for Roots Traditional Recording of the Year and nominee for both the Canadian Folk Music and East Coast Music Awards.
Home showcases their seamless harmonies and profound musical chemistry through a compelling mix of traditional tunes, original songs, and beloved folk classics. Having captivated audiences across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Belgium, Denmark, and Australia, Rachel and Darren continue to enchant listeners worldwide with their artistry, authenticity, and exhilarating performances.
Tickets available from the Centre or via Eventbrite (fees apply).
Book Fair
The Little Owls Bookshop and local authors invite you to explore their work with a home-grown book fair.
Reading as a Writer: 'Pride & Prejudice' with Gillian Poucher
Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is viewed as the original romantic comedy. What are the tropes in this popular genre? How does this 200-year-old classic continue to inspire aspiring writers of romance?
In this workshop we’ll talk about the plot and sub-plots, characters, setting and structure of this classic novel. We’ll think about what we can learn for our own writing, whatever genre we write in.
Free event, booking essential.
Silent Book Club
If you're looking for an opportunity to enjoy a book from your TBR Pile, then join us on Wednesday 8th July for our Silent Book Club.
Doors open 6:30pm, giving you time to order your coffee and sweet treat!
Silent Reading 7-8pm
Chat all things books until 8:30pm
In Conversation with Jack Cartwright
Jack is a USA Today bestselling author, based in Lincolnshire, UK.
Under various pen names, Jack has written and published more than fifty novels, won awards, and achieved the USA Today bestseller status in early 2021.
The Wild Fens Murder Mysteries, The Deadly Wolds Mysteries, and the DCI Cook series have all been written for TV adaptation and designed to highlight Lincolnshire’s unique and varied landscapes.
Free to attend - booking essential.
Elaine Johnson: The Story of Beatrix Potter and Mrs Heelix
Elaine is a historian with particular interest in 19th & 20th century women’s and local history.
Elaine is a historian with particular interest in 19th & 20th century women’s and local history. In this talk, Elaine will shed some light on the Beatrix Potter’s role in land conservation in contrast to her fame as an author.
How to use your camera on manual workshop (Beginners) with Trudi Hudson
Learn how to use your camera on Manual (M) - Beginner
You will need - DSLR and its user manual if possible, notebook and pen.
Get more creative with your Photography, learn how to achieve better and more personal results by using your camera on manual, compared to Auto or Programme.
In a small group, we will have a mixture of academic work and practical experiments, to help you to understand how to get better results from your Photography.
In the first workshop, you will learn the academic and practical elements. After this you can go away and put your new skills into practice! In the second workshop, we will review the photos you have taken and discuss suggestions to improve further.
Book via Eventbrite (fees apply) or at the Centre.
Writing Workshop: Plot. Character & Setting with Gillian Poucher
In this workshop, we think about how to develop a plot from the initial spark and how to keep readers hooked. We’ll brainstorm how to create memorable characters, think about the role of support acts and flat characters, and consider how setting can add atmosphere to our stories.
There will be time to create new storylines and characters and decide on the setting for our next piece of writing, or to think about how to strengthen existing works in progress.
Free event as part of Wolds Wordfest - booking essential
To the Moon and Back: A miniature puppet show for family audiences
Go on an adventure with a mini-barn owl with big dreams as she searches the fields for food for her family, all the way to the Moon and back. Then join in with a clay craft session to make your own owl to bring back home.
Organised as part of Wolds Wordfest.
Free to attend - booking essential.
Junk Journalling Workshop
The Little Owls Bookshop presents a crafty workshop where you learn and create your our Junk Journal. All resources provided.
Booking essential - free entry.
An Evening ‘Swifts’ Stroll around Caistor
Join us for a talk by Caistor Swifts Group with refreshments, followed by a walk to visit the Swift nesting sites.
The walk will take place around the central area of Caistor to watch the swifts feeding over the town square, before spotting them heading home to their young for the night.
Tickets £5 per person, including Tea/Coffee/Cake. Available from the Centre, or via Eventbrite (fees apply).
Lampshade Making Workshop with Harry & The Beagle
Unleash Your Inner Designer: Custom Lampshade Making workshop.
Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop where you will learn the art of professional lampshade making.
Whether you have a specific fabric that perfectly matches your home décor, a sentimental textile you’ve been waiting to use, or you simply want to choose from our beautiful, curated selection on the day, you will walk away with a stunning, high-quality drum lampshade that you’ll be proud to display.
What to Expect
In this relaxed and friendly session, you will learn the step-by-step process of crafting a professional-grade drum shade. Our experienced tutor will guide you through:
Fabric Selection & Prep: Tips on choosing the right materials and how to prepare your chosen fabric for a flawless finish.
The Construction Process: Mastering the professional rolling technique to ensure a crisp, bubble-free, and perfectly taut shade.
Finishing Touches: How to achieve clean, neat edges and professional seams.
Who is this for?
This workshop is perfect for craft lovers, interior enthusiasts, or anyone looking to learn a practical new skill. You’ll be working in the company of like-minded people, making it a wonderful way to socialise, share inspiration, and enjoy a creative escape.
Workshop Details
What you’ll make: A professional drum lampshade (perfect for a table lamp or a ceiling pendant).
What to bring: Bring along your own fabric (we recommend medium-weight cotton or linen for the best results) OR choose from our hand-picked range of materials available on the day.
Experience Level: No previous experience required—we provide all the expert guidance, tools, and materials needed to ensure you leave with a finished piece you’ll love.
£35 per person
Botanical Pastel Drawing Workshop with Sarah Windle
Sarah will be hosting a small, friendly art session where you'll learn how to create a beautiful woodland-inspired drawing-perfect for beginners, no experience needed.
* All materials provided
* Calm, friendly atmosphere
* 2 spaces available per session
* Duration 2 hours
Pastels can be a little messy so please wear clothing that isn't precious to you.
£30 per person, booking through the Centre.
Cafe Gallery - Alice Rainey
Alice settled in the U.K. from the East Coast of USA in 1971, and co-founded First London Free School and nearby community garden. She then moved to Portugal and then back to the UK to teach art and literacy to prisoners in Canterbury, Alice moved to Castor ten years ago. Two of those years were spent getting a book published called "Brushes with Words" She describes herself as a low-tech pacifist.
This Exhibition runs from Friday 19th June until Monday 27th July.
Botanical Pastel Drawing Workshop with Sarah Windle
Sarah will be hosting a small, friendly art session where you'll learn how to create a beautiful woodland-inspired drawing-perfect for beginners, no experience needed.
* All materials provided
* Calm, friendly atmosphere
* 2 spaces available per session
* Duration 2 hours
Pastels can be a little messy so please wear clothing that isn't precious to you.
£30 per person, booking through the Centre.
Indian Block Printing Workshop with Helen Scoley
A full day of block printing with all materials provided for you to complete lots of lovely projects to take home.
During this full-day workshop you will have ample time to explore, experiment and enjoy this traditional craft in a fun, inspiring and relaxing environment.
Suitable for all levels of block printing, from beginner to experienced printers, the day will start with an explanation of the equipment needed to block print successfully and a detailed demonstration of how to achieve good prints. You will then explore the many blocks available – and choose your favourite blocks and colours to start printing.
Initially, you will print on practice fabric, to build your confidence as you try out different techniques and colours. Once comfortable, you will move on to printing a selection of fabric items: a drawstring bag, a tote bag and tea towel.
After lunch (there is a wonderful cafe on site) you will move onto your larger project, choosing either a scarf, cushion cover, laundry bag or large tote bag.
Items can be swapped and additional items purchased if required.
Having completed your fabric projects, you will move on to printing some cards, tags and wrapping paper/tissue paper.
You will leave with a collection of beautifully printed block printed creations.
All materials are included. Refreshments are available from the lovely cafe on site.
An apron will be available for your use during the workshop. Please note that you will be using fabric paints, which are designed to….. stain fabric! Old clothes are a great idea and do bring your own apron if you’d prefer.
The cost of the workshop is £80.00. You can book at the Centre or via Eventbrite (fees apply).
Indian Block Printing Workshop with Helen Scoley
A full day of block printing with all materials provided for you to complete lots of lovely projects to take home.
During this full-day workshop you will have ample time to explore, experiment and enjoy this traditional craft in a fun, inspiring and relaxing environment.
Suitable for all levels of block printing, from beginner to experienced printers, the day will start with an explanation of the equipment needed to block print successfully and a detailed demonstration of how to achieve good prints. You will then explore the many blocks available – and choose your favourite blocks and colours to start printing.
Initially, you will print on practice fabric, to build your confidence as you try out different techniques and colours. Once comfortable, you will move on to printing a selection of fabric items: a drawstring bag, a tote bag and tea towel.
After lunch (there is a wonderful cafe on site) you will move onto your larger project, choosing either a scarf, cushion cover, laundry bag or large tote bag.
Items can be swapped and additional items purchased if required.
Having completed your fabric projects, you will move on to printing some cards, tags and wrapping paper/tissue paper.
You will leave with a collection of beautifully printed block printed creations.
All materials are included. Refreshments are available from the lovely cafe on site.
An apron will be available for your use during the workshop. Please note that you will be using fabric paints, which are designed to….. stain fabric! Old clothes are a great idea and do bring your own apron if you’d prefer.
The cost of the workshop is £80.00. You can book at the Centre or via Eventbrite (fees apply).
Botanical Pastel Drawing Workshop with Sarah Windle
Sarah will be hosting a small, friendly art session where you'll learn how to create a beautiful woodland-inspired drawing-perfect for beginners, no experience needed.
* All materials provided
* Calm, friendly atmosphere
* 2 spaces available per session
* Duration 2 hours
Pastels can be a little messy so please wear clothing that isn't precious to you.
£30 per person, booking through the Centre. FULLY BOOKED.
Genealogy Service - Drop In
Join us for our Monthly Genealogy Service - Drop In
Nicola Hallam from Family history Diggers will be here from 10am - 12noon Wednesday 10 June 2026
Contact: 07756 993612 or nicola@familyhistorydiggers.com
Portable Antiquities Scheme - Finds Day
Join Dr Lisa Brundle from the Portable Antiquities Scheme on Wednesday 10th June 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm.
If you have been digging in the garden or metal detecting and found a coin or bone, that you think could be of archaeological interest. Bring it along and the local Finds Office will help identify it.
Email Dr Lisa Brundle lisa.brundle@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Clocks, Chairs & Caistor Trades Walk
A stroll through the Georgian town of Caistor which was renowned for its chairs and its clockmakers, to name but two of the many trades which made Caistor a renowned centre for the region before industrial processes put an end to the competitiveness of the local crafts.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Meeting location / venue: Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre
Length of walk or activity: 2 miles
Age suitability: Open to all (Children welcome – must be accompanied by an adult)
Ability level and accessibility: Easy – Moderate (some narrow pavements and some hilly parts)
Dog friendly –Yes (on short leads)
Toilets available – Yes
Refreshments – Yes at Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre and other town centre cafes
Parking availability and location – Yes, available in Caistor
Bookings Required. Please contact Elizabeth Jefferson on 07599 006314 to book and for all other enquiries.
Walesby - Tealby Circular Walk
The walk will begin at Walesby but will follow The Viking Way Short Walk - Tealby Circular
Park on the roadside and join the walk in Walesby village. Walk one of the most attractive sections of the Viking Way, taking in the Ramblers Church on the hill at Walesby, then following the route through pasture, maybe seeing the Risby flock of Lincoln Longwools. At Tealby you may buy refreshments before returning along the lower route back to Walesby.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Meeting location / venue: Walesby near Viking Way track
Length of walk or activity: 4.5 miles
Age suitability: 18+ recommended
Ability level and accessibility: Moderate (some steep terrain and hills)
Dog friendly –No
Toilets available – Yes at the pub in Tealby
Parking availability and location – Parking is available on the roadside
Bookings Required. Please contact Elizabeth Jefferson on 07599 006314 to book and for all other enquiries.
Indian Block Printing Workshop with Helen Scoley
A full day of block printing with all materials provided for you to complete lots of lovely projects to take home.
During this full-day workshop you will have ample time to explore, experiment and enjoy this traditional craft in a fun, inspiring and relaxing environment.
Suitable for all levels of block printing, from beginner to experienced printers, the day will start with an explanation of the equipment needed to block print successfully and a detailed demonstration of how to achieve good prints. You will then explore the many blocks available – and choose your favourite blocks and colours to start printing.
Initially, you will print on practice fabric, to build your confidence as you try out different techniques and colours. Once comfortable, you will move on to printing a selection of fabric items: a drawstring bag, a tote bag and tea towel.
After lunch (there is a wonderful cafe on site) you will move onto your larger project, choosing either a scarf, cushion cover, laundry bag or large tote bag.
Items can be swapped and additional items purchased if required.
Having completed your fabric projects, you will move on to printing some cards, tags and wrapping paper/tissue paper.
You will leave with a collection of beautifully printed block printed creations.
All materials are included. Refreshments are available from the lovely cafe on site.
An apron will be available for your use during the workshop. Please note that you will be using fabric paints, which are designed to….. stain fabric! Old clothes are a great idea and do bring your own apron if you’d prefer.
The cost of the workshop is £80.00. You can book at the Centre or via Eventbrite (fees apply).
From Mines to Nature in a Hundred Years
Walk up the beautiful Nettleton Valley, through the heritage of the ironstone mines, which used to supply Scunthorpe, continuing up near to the highest point in the Lincolnshire Wolds, where the views are beautiful. Return to the Salutation Inn where you can order lunch and refreshments. Some of the walk is on private land. The walk is about 5 miles and needs good footwear.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Meeting location / venue: Salutation Inn, Nettleton
Length of walk or activity: 5 miles
Age suitability: 18+ recommended
Ability level and accessibility: Moderate (some steep terrain_
Dog friendly –No
Toilets available – Yes at The Salutation Inn (Pub)
Refreshments – Yes at The Salutation Inn (Pub)
Parking availability and location – Yes, available in Nettleton
Bookings Required. Please contact Elizabeth Jefferson on 07599 006314 to book and for all other enquiries
Caistor Activity Day
Families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day out in Caistor at our Activity Day on Sunday 17 May 2026.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Viking Way Caistor will host an Activity Day for all to enjoy.
The Activity day is sponsored by Waolds Outdoor Festival.
Botanical Pastel Drawing Workshop with Sarah Windle (Copy)
Sarah will be hosting a small, friendly art session where you'll learn how to create a beautiful woodland-inspired drawing-perfect for beginners, no experience needed.
* All materials provided
* Calm, friendly atmosphere
* 2 spaces available per session
* Duration 2 hours
Pastels can be a little messy so please wear clothing that isn't precious to you.
£30 per person, booking through the Centre.
Botanical Pastel Drawing Workshop with Sarah Windle
Sarah will be hosting a small, friendly art session where you'll learn how to create a beautiful woodland-inspired drawing-perfect for beginners, no experience needed.
* All materials provided
* Calm, friendly atmosphere
* 2 spaces available per session
* Duration 2 hours
Pastels can be a little messy so please wear clothing that isn't precious to you.
£30 per person, booking through the Centre.