Alzheimer's Society West Lindsey

Gainsborough House

18 Parnell street

Gainsborough

Contact: Vanessa Maunders

Gives support and information to carers.  Befriender (sitting service) weekly for dementia clients and carers.

Subsidised - £4 per hour.

Chat n Chew support group first Wednesday of every month 10am - 12 noon 

Bend In The River Gallery

Bend In The River shows and sells contemporary
art. We enjoy the work of artists who plough
their own, isolated, furrows.

How and where we exhibit is an evolving situation.
Future programs will certainly include more use
of x-church (http://www.slumgothic.co.uk/), and we are
currently researching a number of city options
including appearing at more art fairs after a
very successful London Art Fair 2008.

Contact

54 Bridge Street
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2AQ
UK

+44(0) 1427 617044

info@bendintheriver.co.uk

British Red Cross Disabled Living Centre Gainsborough

Medical Loan

Many people in the Gainsborough area are still unaware of the services offered by the Red Cross; they can lend items of medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, bed rests and commodes, to people on a short term basis.

The Disabled Living Centre is the central source of equipment, information and advice for disabled persons, their cares and professionals. The service aims to help the disabled person to become more independent. In addition to the comprehensive range of specialised items and mobility equpiment designed for the less abled bodied, the centre also welcomes visits for people to try out any of the equipment on display.

HELP AND SUPPORT LOCALLY

The Swaby Resource Centre
John Coupland Hospital
Ropery Road
Gainsborough
Lincs


01427 816 500

Childrens Links - Mobile Playscheme

Mobile Play activities for children and young people in  West Lindsey

The district council has been successful in accessing £200,000 from the Big Lottery Fund to develop and improve the play opportunities over the next three years for children and young people in West Lindsey.

Two Play rangers will be appointed to develop a mobile play service that will bring exciting play activities right into the heart of village greens and community venues including Gainsborough . This service will be free and available to local children and their families and be available after school and during the holidays

The play ranger scheme will provide a wide range of activities to suit all ages such as being able to design and make things, trying circus skills, den building, playing games  and a number of activity days with mobile skate parks and climbing walls.   

The scheme will be delivered by West Lindsey district council, Childrens Links and Gainsborough Adventure Playground Association.   

Childrens Links would welcome enquires from individual parishes or clusters of parishes as well as town councils who would be interested in working with us to provide this mobile play ranger service.

Contact Clare Bryan Play Development Officer Childrens Links on 01507 528300 for further details.

Diary dates for play rangers in Gainsborough

Saturday 9^th February   Making  Clay Figures at GAPA   10am  -  2pm

Friday 15^th  February    Launch of Play Ranger project at GAPA -   building camps and cooking Chinese style  12 noon  - 4pm

Citizens Advice Bureau West Lindsey

26 North Street, Gainsborough

Open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

9.30am - 1.30pm 

Community Centre Lunch Box

Community Centre Lunch Box

Riseholme Road

Gainsborough

Tel: 07936103195

Eat in  or Take Away

OPEN

Wednesday 9.30am - 2pm

Thursday 9.30am - 2pm

Friday 9.30am - 2pm

Serving a wide range of freshly baked home cooked food.

PARK SPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTRE

RISEHOLME ROAD

GAINSBOROUGH

Daily Specials

Home made special available everyday £3.00

Drinks

Tea ......30p

Coffee ....... 30p

Hot Chocolate .... 60p

Assorted drinks and juices are available at the counter.

All Day Breakfast

Full English Breakfast .. £3.50

Mushroom, 2 Bacon, 2 Sausage, 1 egg, Beans or Tomatoes, Toast or Fried Bread, Mug of Tea or Coffee

Beans on Toast... £1.20

Tomatoes on Toast.. £1.20

Bacon Butty ... £1.50

add egg for 20p

Sausage Butty... £1.50 add egg for 20p

Snacks and Light Lunches

Soup & A Roll..... £1.20

Chips .... £1.00

Chip Butty ..... £1.20

Cheese & Tomato Pizza ... 80p

add extra toppings for 20p each

Children's Lunches

Children's Lunch Box ... £1.75

Sandwich, yoghurt, fruit, snack & drink

Children's Special ...£1.75

See special boards

Pizza ...... £1.50

Chicken Nuggets ... £1.50

Sausage ...... £1.50

Fish Fingers..... £1.50

Hot Dog ...... £1.50

All served with chips, beans or peas

Sandwiches

Sandwiches .... £1.60

Various fillings available, made to order

Toasted Sandwiches .... £1.75

Various fillings available, made to order

Jacket Potatoes

Butter ...... £1.00

Cheese, beans or coleslaw .... £1.50

add extra topping for 50p

Chilli ....... £2.00

Community Crafts

The Community Crafts group was set up in association with West Lindsey Disability Network in February 2007 and is organised and run by disabled people. The group is designed to bring together a wide range of people from the Gainsborough area, and aims to include both disabled and non-disabled members.

Anybody with an interest in arts or crafts is invited to get involved, whatever their skills or abilities. The project encourages people to share their ideas and existing skills, and give them the opportunity to try out new ones. However, no previous experience is necessary - simply come along and have a go!

The group is funded from voluntary sources and donations. The group is led entirely by volunteers and relies on everyone involved to be self-motivated. New participants and volunteers are always very welcome.

Sessions are held twice monthly on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm, at the Swaby Unit, John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Kathleen on 01427 679956 or Marj on 01427 839541.

Croquet Club

Richmond Park

Morton Terrace

Gainsborough

Lincs

DN21 2RJ

The club meets regularly throughout the summer on Sunday afternoons at 2pm or Wednesday evenings by arrangement.  Everyone is welcome to play, no experience needd and all the equipment is provided.

Meet on the croquet lawn on the south side of Richmond House.  You dont need to wear special clothing, but please do wear flat shoes.  You can borrow some of the croquet equipment to play a game anytime.  Please ask the warden on duty for details.  You will need to sign for the equipment.  Children under eight should be accompanied by an adult. 

Daybreak Counselling Services

Daybreak Counselling Service operates from Gainsborough United Reformed Church on Church Street.   

Currently appointments are available between 2-5pm on Tuesday and 6-9 pm on Thursday. 

Counselling covers a wide range of issues including abuse, depression, stress, low self-esteem, family and relationship difficulties, bereavement and loss, work-related problems. 

There is no charge for the service, and Daybreak is a non-profit-making organisation although donations are welcome to cover professional, administrative and training costs. 

 Although operating from the URC, Daybreak is not a religious organisation.

  Further details are available at our new web-site: http://www.daybreakcounsellingservice.co.uk/

Disability Network West Lindsey

The aim of the Disability Network West Lindsey is to provide a forum for communication and development of disabled issues on a cooperative basis. We have deliberately avoided setting up yet another charity.

The group consists of local disabled people and charity groups who work together on common issues and to improve access to services for local people with disabilities. We have representatives from a wide range of disabilities, both providers and users

Friends of the Old Hall Association

F.O.H.A.

About the Friends of the Old Hall Association

Gainsborough & District Flower Club

Gainsborough & District Flower Club

Gainsborough Adventure Playground Association

Riseholme Road

Gainsborough

Lincs,  DN21 1NL

GAPA is for children aged 0-14 years. 

Providing them with safe, stimulating and risk-taking play - run by an enthusiastic and dedicated team.

Playing Free Since 1973

GAPA provides a wide range of play activities, both indoor and out.

• Arts, crafts and sporting activities
• Adventurous play
• Fixed outdoor play equipment with a separate area for under 5s
• We encourage interest in environmental issues on our two and a half acre site. 

Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club

Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club was founded in about 1936 and is named after the tidal wave on the River Trent. The Club is also part of The West Lincolnshire area of the CTC.

We run a wide range of Rides, Leisure, Mountain Bike and Family rides. Rides are at a leisurely speed no one is left behind, a dinner stop and refreshment breaks are allowed for as required.

The club also has an active racing section with time trials of various distances. The group has a mixed age group with a wealth of advice and information about cycling.

Gainsborough is positioned near the River Trent in Lincolnshire & has easy access to Nottinghamshire and Robin Hood Country.

New riders are welcome you don't have to be a member of the CTC or Aegir to ride with us, why not turn your pedals with an active and interesting group, explore new countryside and make new friends.

Membership costs
NEW RIDER'S ARE WELCOME!!!!

Full membership £6.

If under 16 or a full time student under 18 £3

Members of Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club and CTC are entitled to 10% discount on parts, accessories, and clothing at Church Street Cycles.

Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club is affiliated to the CTC and has 3rd party insurance cover for 5 guest riders who take part in club events.

To race or ride as a member of Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club riders require 3rd party insurance. CTC or BC (Cyclist Touring Club or British Cycling) membership gives cover.

The club has a full calender of events thoughout the year. Please check the Diary section.

Cycle Training Instructor for Gainsborough
Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club and the Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) can now offer cycle training, Daniel Nicholson (22) has completed a 4 day training course at BikeRight in Manchester.

Working with Anne Cater Community Development Worker for the Gainsborough Stakeholder Network, cycle club members Daniel Nicholson and Trevor Halstead have secured £1,705 to set up a cycle training scheme in Gainsborough area.

On completion of Daniel's training he will be capable of training children and adults to levels one, two and three, level one is done in the classroom and playground teaching the basic skills to a group of about 10 students, level two is out on quiet roads with a group of about 5 students, level 3 is an advanced course run on busier roads this is done one to one.

Daniel is looking to start the first level one classes in December, more classes will then follow. For more information and to book Daniel contact him on 07856312915 or Trevor Halstead at Church Street Cycles (01427) 617752. The classes can be run in schools, children's groups or in the work place to families and adults.

Leisure Rides on Sundays with a club member as leader, rides are at a leisurely speed 10- 12 mph with a dinner time stop and refreshment stops as required, a social days ride out, some may be off road mountain bike, most are road rides.

Time trials and road racing, speed judging, also reliability rides 20 miles, 50K, 50miles,75miles, 100 miles.

The club has members of all ages with a wealth of information and advice on all types of cycling.

New members are welcome to sample club events, subject to availability there is often a road bike to borrow

Gainsborough and District Heritage Association

The Gainsborough and District Heritage Association started in 1994.

For over 60 years there had been calls for a local history museum to be started in Gainsborough. The idea of a museum first appeared in a letter to the local Gainsborough newspaper in 1930.

The Association was the result of those calls. Thanks to the determination of local people who wanted other to appreciate the local history of Gainsborough and the surrounding area.

This led to the opening of the Heritage Centre in the Britannia Chambers on Beaumont Street, part of former Marshalls buildings in Gainsborough.

The local Gainsborough paper summed up everyone's feelings with a headline in their Friday, 7th October 1994 edition:

"It's finally here after 64 years"

On the 15th and 16th of October 1994 the GDHA opened the Heritage Centre with Marshall Vintage Tractors - a pictorial exhibition of the Floods - a special 1995 calendar available for sale - a model of a Midget Submarine to see - a Rose Packaging Machine and Steam Engines.

The Centre was opened by Sir Nicholas Bacon, patron of the Association.

The local Gainsborough paper said only two words could sum up the event ‘tremendous success.'

Although the Heritage Centre and Museum in Britannia Chambers, Marshall, Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, closed in 2004 due to development of Marshalls Yard - we are still very active with a membership of over 60.

We now operate from No 12, Gainsborough Waterfront Enterprise Centre (formerly Lea Road School), lea Road, Gainsborough, where our archives are worked on and stored.

If you're interested in joining the Gainsborough and District Heritage Association, the Membership Secretary is James Titley, who will be
happy to accept membership enquiries at gdha-membership@hotmail.com

Membership subscriptions for 2007 are; £5 Standard, and £2.50 Senior.

Membership costs £5 for one year.

Gainsborough Children's Centre

Surestart

Market Arcade(next to bus station)

Gainsborough

DN21 2DY

Part of the LINCOLNSHIRE MULTI USE CENTRES NETWORK

LINCOLNSHIRE MULTI USE CENTRES OFFER:

• Central Location
• Access to IT
• Private Interview Rooms
• Range of information leaflets
• Community meeting space
• Signposting and Referral
• Range of Advice and Guidance

GAINSBOROUGH CHILDREN'S CENTRE

Summary of Services available within the Centre:

• Centre Manager / Staff with local information
• 25 place Day Nursery offering Wrap Around care for children under 5
• Drop In - for coffee and chat or information and advice
• Family Support service
• Toy Library
• Speech and Language Therapy service
• Physiotherapy service
• Parent and Toddler Groups
• NCH Creche
• Family Activities
• Training
• Health Visiting Service
• Smoking Cessation Service
• Home Safety advice
• Early Years and Childminding support
• CAB appointments
• Internet access

OPENING HOURS:

Centre:

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Saturday 10am - 2pm

Drop In:

Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Saturday 10am - 2pm

Beginnings Day Nursery

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm

Gainsborough Early Years Children's Centre

North Marsh Road

Gainsborough

Lincs,  DN21 2RR

Pre-school and day nursery.

Monday - Friday  8am-5pm

50 weeks per year 

Gainsborough Folk Club

The folk club is small but extremely enthusiastic and friendly, and this site should tell you everything you need to know about it, but if you have any questions, please   telephone (01427 838726), or just turn up at the Melrose Club Melrose Road Gainsborough on alternate Friday evenings from about 8:30 pm.
The usual format is a singaround, although we occasionally book guests.
 

Gainsborough Furniture and Resource Centre

Gainsborough Furniture & Resource Centre

Unit 4 Edlington Court                                                                                

Heapham Road Industrial Estate

Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

DN21 1LT

Tel/Fax: 01427 616111 Mobile: 07918081767

email: gfrcfurniture@hotmail.co.uk

Gainsborough Furniture & Resource Centre have been providing essential items of furniture to people in our community who have no other means of obtaining it.  We collect items of essential furniture in good clean condition from the general public free of charge and within a 12 miles radius.  The people who donate their furniture are happy to support our project, rather than see it going to Landfill sites.

All our clients are referred to us through a registered agency such as Home Start, NACRO, Pass it On Shop, Social Services, ACIS, Citizens Advice Bureau, Women's Refuge, Shaw Trust, Probation Services, The Lodge etc.  We are open to more agencies who wish to register with us and use our service.

Last year we collected over 357 items of furniture and helped over 97 households.  Many of our clients had been given accommodation but had absolutely nothing to furnish it with.

GFRC is supported by Volunteers and without which, this project would not be able to operate and provide this valuable service.

Are you able to help a local community group help local residents?

Gainsborough Furniture and Resource Centre (GFRC) is a neighbourhood community group where local residents donate their clean, quality furniture from homes within a 12 mile radius of Gainsborough. This provides much needed furniture for people on lower incomes in the local area, who would be unable to obtain new furniture when moving or setting up home. Such people are referred through registered agencies and can choose from a selection of good quality furniture in return for a small contribution. 

The scheme is situated on Heapham Road industrial estate and is currently assisted by several unpaid volunteers in various roles.

Due to an increased demand for the service, Gainsborough Furniture and Resource Centre now invite dedicated local people to become volunteers in a variety of ways, providing their time for perhaps one or two mornings a week.   

The scheme has also recently been awarded a grant from the PIP Fund from Lincolnshire County Council Healthy Communities sector, which will enable the service to purchase uniforms and safety items for volunteers.

An additional van driver/helper is currently required to help with increased demand. (A clean driving licence is required).  Helpers are also needed to assist with collecting and moving donated furniture from the homes of local residents.  Volunteers for both of these roles must be generally fit as these are often physically demanding roles.

The centre also requires some assistance with its administration work.  This is a busy role and as such it would be beneficial if the volunteer had customer service experience, a good knowledge of databases/Access and Excel programmes and could work unsupervised.   This person may work closely with other volunteers and also local people choosing furniture items.

Support is also required to set up a professional website for the centre. Someone working in a local IT company or attending a website design course may wish to give a little of their time to initially set up such a website to help the centre.

The scheme would also like to hear from local people who have some experience of carpentry, furniture restoration or of cleaning upholstery, who could spare a few hours a week. This could allow the centre to receive additional donations of furniture previously not accepted, and then pass these to others in an improved condition.  

Should you be interested in volunteering for any of these positions, please contact the Project Manager, Sheilagh Walters on 01427 616111 between the hours of 9am to 1pm to discuss this further. An answer machine is available out of hours or during busy times. The centre can also be contacted by email on gfrcfurniture@hotmail.co.uk.

All volunteers will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.

Gainsborough Health Walks

A programme of led walks within 10 mile radius of Gainsborough.

Gainsborough Health Walks is a partnership between West Lindsey District Council, Lincolnshire NHS Teaching Primary Care Trust and Natural England.  Aiming to promote regular and gentle exercise with enjoyment of the countryside through brisk walking.

3 levels of walks are available:

Very Easy Short Walks: For anyone who is new to exercise or recovering from illness.

Easy Walks: Between 2 and 3 miles, approximately 1 - 1.5 hours, may include some stiles and slight inclines.

Moderate Walks: Longer, more challenging walks of up to 4 miles, likely to include stiles and ascents, 1 - 1.5 hours.

Dogs must be kept under strict control and on a lead at all times.

All our walks are led by volunteer walk leaders who have been trained by Natural England.

If you have not walked with us before, please make yourself known to the walk leader at the start of the walk.  A short health questionnaire requires completing.

Please wear strong comfortable shoes and bring waterproof clothing.  In warmer weather bringing along a drink is advisable.

Majority of walks are circular, start and finish at the same point. With one linear walk.

There is no charge for attending any walk on this scheme.

All walks start promptly.  Please contact a leader for directions if you are unsure of the meeting point.

For all walks please contact Jackie Brown, the co-ordinator of Gainsborough Health Walks on 07778 622925

Full programme of walks are listed in the Diary section.

Gainsborough House Community Centre

GAINSBOROUGH HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE

18, Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NB.  Telephone  01427 811160

www.gainsborough-house.org.uk

email: enquirires@gainsborough-house.org.uk

REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS

ALL OUR ACTIVITIES ARE FOR OUR TARGET GROUPS SPECIFIED IN OUR CONSTITUTION  - SENIOR CITIZENS, PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, LEARNING DISABILITIES, PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ETC

Office opening hours                       

For enquiries, bookings       Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9.30 -11.30am

Hiring of facilities

MONDAY                   LUNCHEON CLUB 2-COURSE MEAL AND DRINK

                                    WITH CHOICE OF 2 MENUS 12.00 - 1.00

                                    MUST BOOK A WEEK IN ADVANCE

                                    RING 01427 811160 FOR MORE DETAILS

                                    AFTERNOON SOCIAL CLUB 2.00-4.00PM

                                    RING SHIRLEY BROADHURST 01427 614391

TUESDAY                  COFFEE MORNING 10.00 - 11.30 AM

LUNCHEON CLUB 2-COURSE MEAL AND DRINK

WITH CHOICE OF 2 MENUS 12.00 - 1.00

MUST BOOK A WEEK IN ADVANCE

RING O1427 811160 FOR MORE DETAILS

WEDNESDAY          AGE CONCERN DAY CENTRE 10.00 - 3.PM

                                    APPLY FOR PLACEMENT

                                    RING VIC RHODES - AGE CONCERN GROUP

          CO-ORDINATOR FOR MORE DETAILS 01724 762224

THURSDAY               COFFEE MORNING 10.00 - 11.30 AM

                                    RING 01427 811160 FOR MORE DETAILS

                                    AGE CONCERN DAY CENTRE 10.00 - 3.00 PM

                                    APPLY FOR PLACEMENT

                                    RING VIC RHODES - AGE CONCERN GROUP

          CO-ORDINATOR FOR MORE DETAILS 01724 762224

FRIDAY                      COFFEE MORNING 10.00 - 11.30 AM

                                    AGE CONCERN DAY CENTRE 10.00 - 3.00 PM

                                    APPLY FOR PLACEMENT

                                    RING VIC RHODES - AGE CONCERN GROUP

          CO-ORDINATOR FOR MORE DETAILS 01724 762224

WHEELCHAIR LOAN SERVICE  .

OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC     

LIMITED LOAN PERIOD ONLY    No charge but donations accepted

FACILITIES FOR HIRE                    Main hall, small lounges, kitchens.

                                                            Contact Gainsborough House Office

Gainsborough House Community Centre

GAINSBOROUGH HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE

18, Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NB.  Telephone  01427 811160

www.gainsborough-house.org.uk

email: enquirires@gainsborough-house.org.uk

REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS

ALL OUR ACTIVITIES ARE FOR OUR TARGET GROUPS SPECIFIED IN OUR CONSTITUTION  - SENIOR CITIZENS, PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, LEARNING DISABILITIES, PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ETC

Office opening hours                       

For enquiries, bookings       Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9.30 -11.30am

Hiring of facilities

MONDAY                   LUNCHEON CLUB 2-COURSE MEAL AND DRINK

                                    WITH CHOICE OF 2 MENUS 12.00 - 1.00

                                    MUST BOOK A WEEK IN ADVANCE

                                    RING 01427 811160 FOR MORE DETAILS

                                    AFTERNOON SOCIAL CLUB 2.00-4.00PM

                                    RING SHIRLEY BROADHURST 01427 614391

TUESDAY                  COFFEE MORNING 10.00 - 11.30 AM

LUNCHEON CLUB 2-COURSE MEAL AND DRINK

WITH CHOICE OF 2 MENUS 12.00 - 1.00

MUST BOOK A WEEK IN ADVANCE

RING O1427 811160 FOR MORE DETAILS

WEDNESDAY          AGE CONCERN DAY CENTRE 10.00 - 3.PM

                                    APPLY FOR PLACEMENT

                                    RING VIC RHODES - AGE CONCERN GROUP

          CO-ORDINATOR FOR MORE DETAILS 01724 762224

THURSDAY               COFFEE MORNING 10.00 - 11.30 AM

                                    RING 01427 811160 FOR MORE DETAILS

                                    AGE CONCERN DAY CENTRE 10.00 - 3.00 PM

                                    APPLY FOR PLACEMENT

                                    RING VIC RHODES - AGE CONCERN GROUP

          CO-ORDINATOR FOR MORE DETAILS 01724 762224

FRIDAY                      COFFEE MORNING 10.00 - 11.30 AM

                                    AGE CONCERN DAY CENTRE 10.00 - 3.00 PM

                                    APPLY FOR PLACEMENT

                                    RING VIC RHODES - AGE CONCERN GROUP

          CO-ORDINATOR FOR MORE DETAILS 01724 762224

WHEELCHAIR LOAN SERVICE  .

OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC     

LIMITED LOAN PERIOD ONLY    No charge but donations accepted

FACILITIES FOR HIRE                    Main hall, small lounges, kitchens.

                                                            Contact Gainsborough House Office

Gainsborough Lions Club

We are a new club in Gainsborough, having only chartered in June last
year.

We are one small cog in the worldwide wheel of Lions Clubs International (the largest service organisation in the world).

We hold fundraising events with the aim of helping local organisations and charities, occasionally we subscribe to a National Lions Initiative
and International initiatives such as disaster funds - every penny of which goes to the local Lions Club where the assistance is needed, not
to governmental kitties..

All monies we raise for charity goes to charity, we meet admin expenses ourselves throughsubscriptions and internal raffles etc.

We are looking for new members all the time, as "many hands make light
work".

Our most noticeable charity fundraiser is the River Trent Duck Race which takes place on the Riverside Festival weekend.

We have supported various local organisations since our inception,

GAPA have a new vegetable patch, an ongoing job.

L.I.V.E.S. asked for a
donation to help in the purchase a resuscitation model and we were able
to provide the funds to buy one outright for them.

ACE inclusive sports club asked for financial help to purchase an item of sports
equipment for their club and I am pleased to say that we purchased
every item on their list.

There are many more people we have helped with various requests.

So we do what we can to help our local community.

We meet every second and fourth Monday of the month in the function
room at the Gainsborough Conservative Club, Heaton Street, at 8pm.

We would welcome anyone along to meet us, or contact us via our phone
- 07505 623995 - or people could check out our web site, www.
gainsboroughlions.org.uk and contact us via the web site.
 

Gainsborough Model Railway

 GAINSBOROUGH MODEL RAILWAY

Florence Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincs, DN21 1BE

Welcome to Gainsborough Model Railway, we have hand built one of the largest model railways in 'O' gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central.

This is no ordinary model railway, but a truly remarkable product of the model makers art.

The building of the present railway commenced in 1953, and has now become one of the largest 'O' gauge model railways of its kind in the country.

Based on the East Coast Main Line from London Kings Cross to Leeds Central, the railway covers 2500 square feet, has over 1200 feet of main line track and needs ten operators.

ADMISSION

Adults £3

Senior Citizens £2

Children £2

Family (2+2) £8

Party bookings (20 or more) qualify for a reduced rate by arrangement.

Group visits usually available on Monday evenings - must be booked in advance.

The model railway will be open during the year 2008 on the dates shown below.

Saturday, 22nd March, 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday,23rd March,1:30pm to 6:00pm
Monday, 24th March, 10:30 am to 6:00 pm Easter Bank Holiday
Saturday,14th June,1.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Sunday,15th June,1.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Sunday,13th July,1.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Saturday,23th August,1.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Sunday,24th August,1.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Monday,25th August,10.30 am to 6.00 pm Bank Holiday
Sunday,12th October,1.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Sunday,7th December,1.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Sunday,28th December,1.30 pm to 6.00 pm

Gainsborough Old Hall

Gainsborough Old Hall

Visit Gainsborough Old Hall and step back into the past. This magnificent medieval manor is one of the best in the country and an evocative reminder of days gone by.

Tread in the footsteps of some of its illustrious royal visitors, both Richard III and Henry VIII where guests of the Burgh family, who originally built and lived in the building.  The Mayflower Pilgrims and John Wesley worshipped within its walls. 

The Great Hall with its splendid, arched, wooden roof remains at the centre of the building to continue to inspire visitors.  The kitchens remain virtually unchanged since they were built and those who climb to the top of the brick built tower can enjoy the magnificent vista of both the manor lands and the river Trent into Nottingham.

Opening Times

All year round Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5pm.
From Easter to end of October we are also open on Sunday afternoons from 1pm until 4.30pm

Gainsborough Operatic Society

We are a society that has been running from 1910, 

We are affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association.

We put on a show in the April of every year and a concert in the November 

Gainsborough Physical Activity Referral Scheme

For a fitter, happier lifestyle join Active Gainsborough

Interested?

Either call Jackie Brown on

07778 622925

or speak with your GP, Practice Nurse, Health Visitor or other Health Care professional.

What is Active Gainsborough?

It is a tailored Physical Activity Referral Scheme which aims to improve the fitness and wellbeing of the adult residents of Gainsborough.

It is a 12 week programme of physical activity which takes place in participating leisure centres.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing and soft shoes.

This 12 week programme is FREE of charge and a great way to get you started. On completion of the 12 week programme you will be offered the opportunity to continue at the greatly reduced rate of £2 per week for the following 13 weeks.

You can take part in Active Gainsborough:

• If you are overweight
• If you smoke
• If you need to manage stress of mild to moderate depression
• If you need to manage a particular medical condition such as:
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Controlled diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Controlled asthma
• Mild to moderate rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis

So, if you have one of the above conditions and are interested in joining, contact Jackie Brown on 07778 622925 or contact your healthcare professional who will complete a referral form.

You will then be invited for a consultation and your instructor will work with you to devise a programme which suits you.

ACTIVE GAINSBOROUGH can help you to choose a physical activity that you enjoy so you are more likely to stick to the plan. Whether it is swimming, yoga, fitness classes or working out in the gym, regular exercise is proven to be beneficial to health and with help from ACTIVE GAINSBOROUGH it is possible for every adult resident of Gainsborough to take part free of charge.

This scheme will give you:

• A one-to-one health and fitness consultation
• A personal Exercise Programme
• Supervised sessions to help you to build you confidence and ensure you are exercising correctly

A 12 week review to check your progress and plan your future weekly sessions.

Gainsborough Riverside Festival

This year there will be a decidedly 'Eastern' feel to Gainsborough.  In celebration of the Beijing Olympics the theme of the 2008 Riverside Festival is 'Gainsborough Goes Oriental' - when local residents and visitors alike will be able to experience a whole host of Chinese traditions.

The Festival which takes place on Saturday 7th (12.00 noon until 11.00pm) and Sunday 8th June 2008 (11.00am until 4.00pm) will take place at various locations throughout the town including along the Riverside and Whitton Gardens, at Gainsborough Old Hall, Parish Church and Marshalls Yard - bringing a truly party feel to the whole area which includes a fantastic firework show on the bank of the Trent on the Saturday night.

For those who aren't lucky enough to head off to Beijing this year, Gainsborough will be staging its own 'Mini Olympics' on the Sunday which will include lots of healthy activities for all the family, where visitors can try their hand at various sports such as Hockey, New Age Curling and Tai Chi.  There will also be a gladiator joust and a bungee jump.

For more traditional Chinese sports, check out the Mandarin Duck Race or the Dragon Boat Race.  And don't miss out on the infamous parade - which this year will be headed by a giant Chinese dragon.  There will also be a large fun fair and lots of stalls including a new arts and crafts area.  Visitors can also participate in various artistic activities, or why not try calligraphy in a pagoda, or ribbon dancing in the park?

Gainsborough Theatre Company

 PLEASE SEE THE 'DIARY' FOR FORTHCOMING EVENTS

PATRON MEMBERSHIP OF GTC

Supporting GTC couldn't be easier. Just sign up as a PATRON for all 4 plays in a season and you will benefit from a host of special privileges including special events and performances, free tickets to Mirror Image Youth Theatre shows, advanced booking, reserved seating and a regular newsletter to keep you up to date. Patron Membership is currently just £24.00 full and £20.00 concession, a saving of up to £4.00 across the season. For further information, fill in the contact form on this website or call (01427) 810616.

GETTING INVOLVED

Gainsborough Theatre Company and Mirror Image Youth Theatre are always looking for new members, both on stage and behind the scenes. PRODUCTION MEMBERS enjoy all the privileges of Patrons and can get involved in Gainsborough Theatre Company shows for just £24.00 full and £20.00 concessions, while supporting the company financially. YOUTH THEATRE membership costs £10.00 a season and also includes all the benefits Patrons enjoy. To find out more, fill in the contact form on this website or call (01427) 810616.

Gainsborough Waterfront Enterprise Centre

Gainsborough Waterfront Enterprise Centre, Lea Road, Gainsborough

Gainsborough Waterfront Enterprise Centre is a managed workspace, it provides office accommodation that offers new and existing small businesses a cost effective and supportive environment in which to grow and prosper. A full reception service, on site business counselling, and 'easy in, easy out' terms are just part of the offer designed to give your business a head start.

Location: Gainsborough
Site/Premise Type: Office
Size: Unit range from 9 sq m (95 sq ft) to 68 sq m(730 sq ft)
Costs: On Application
Terms: On Application
Status: Some units available
Additional Information: Gainsborough Waterfront Enterprise Centre also offers conference/meeting rooms supported by a fully serviced reception. For further information on the Managed Workspace and Conference/Meeting Rooms click on the links below.

For further information telephone 01427 619500.

Gainsborough Youth Group

Gainsborough Methodist Church

North Street,  Gainsborough 

Supported by Gainsborough Methodist Church and formed in  October 2001.

GYG NIGHTS 

Thursdays during term time

7.30 - 9pm 

Admission £1.00

A night of pool, table tennis, group games, quizzes, discussions, devotions and activities!

Tuck Shop available.

GYG DROP IN

Alternate Sunday nights during term time

6 - 8pm

A chance to eat, drink, watch films, play pool etc. 

Home-Start Family Groups

Mondays 12 noon until 3pm

Gainsborough Adventure Playground, Riseholme Road, Gainsborough

Thursdays 12 noon until 3pm

Gainsborough Early Years Centre, North Marsh Road, Gainsborough

The family groups are informal groups with the emphasis very much on fun.  We have various activities going on each week such as painting, playdough, cooking, singing and stories, the list is endless.

New people are always made welcome, so please come along.  If you prefer a lift for your first visit, please contact the Home-Start Organisers.

We always welcome ideas for activities for adults and children and often invite other organisations to the group who may provide activities /information for families and children.

During school holidays we join with GAPA Play schemes at both venues.

Home-Start Family Groups offer support and friendship to families and there are opportunities for people to share their skills and experience through individual and group discussions.

Both groups have baby changing facilities.

You are welcome to bring your lunch.  Refreshments and activities are provided free of charge.

For more information, contact Catherine

01427 677445

Home-Start

Children's Centre

Gainsborough

Lincs   DN21 2DY

LCDP

The Old Vicarage, Croft Street, Lincoln, LN2  5AX

LCDP is a key development organisation working across Lincoln and Lincolshire.

We work with:

• Individuals and groups within communities
• Voluntary groups and organisations
• Local authorities and statutory agencies
• Social Enterprises / Enterprising organisations and the private sector

To create opportunities for people to improve their quality of life socially, economically, and environmentally.

How can we help you?

Training

Community Work Skills, Confidence Boosting, Money Management, Group Development, Making Meetings Effective, Committee Skills- tell us what you want!

Funding

Small grants, advice on what to apply for, where to go for it, how to manage it and how to apply for it. See our funding section for more information.

Setting up a group or project

Where to start, who to involve, and how to involve others.

Consultations

How to go about it, what is it in your community that's good/bad/needs improvement- how can you help?

Participation

How to get involved in the decision making process.

Resources

Projectors, digital cameras, computers, flipcharts.

Click Here to download our Feel better Brochure

Click here to download our 'Get Connected' Guide

Lincolnshire Country Markets - Gainsborough Branch

For all your freshly baked cakes etc.

Also, crafts and preserves.

Every Tuesday:

Quakers Meeting House, Market Street, Gainsborough

8.45am - 11.30 am

Lincolnshire Credit Union

18 High Street

Lincoln, LN5 8BE 

Affordable loans and safe savings for local residents. 

DEPOSIT POINTS IN GAINSBOROUGH:

Rib ticklers - Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 - 1 and 2 - 4
Saturday 9 - 4

Gainsborough Adventure Playground Association

Pass it on Shop - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 - 12

Lincolnshire Gypsy Liaison Group

Waterfront Enterprise Centre, Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1LX

Tel : 01427 619521

Fax: 01427 619501

Planning issues and housing advice can be quite complicated and you might need specialist advice, we may be able to help you.  Please make an appointment.

OFFICE IS OPEN TO CALLERS ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS FOR DROP IN:

Tuesday   10.30am - 2.30pm

Thursday 10.30am - 2.30pm

At busy times an answer machine may be in use, please leave your name and number and we will get back to you.

Make an appointment at the office if you would like to find out about educational courses that could be of help to you to earn a living, for example:

• Driving Theory
• Block Paving
• Chain Saw Safety

Working with TES and Connexions

Problems with accessing health care?  We can help

• Dental Care
• General Practitioner (Doctor)
• Missed appointments at hospital

LGLG will provide a floating support service for Gypsy and Traveller families in Lincolnshire.  Our base office is in Gainsborough

• Accommodation issues
• Planning issues
• Access to healthcare
• Mental Health support
• Educational support
• Benefit Advice
• Signposting to relevant agencies

LINCOLNSHIRE GYPSY LIAISON GROUP is a member of the EAST MIDLANDS GYPSY AND TRAVELLER FORUM.

Lincolnshire Home Improvement Agency

Waterfront Enterprise Centre

Lea Road

Gainsborough

Lincs,  DN21 1LX

The Lincolnshire Home Improvement Agency is pleased to announce a new scheme to provide Handyperson services to residents of Lincolnshire.  The service went live on 20th August 2007.  West Lindsey District Council has provided funding for their residents who are over 60 and on means tested benefit or under 60 and on a means tested benefit and a disability benefit.

The Lincolnshire Home Improvement Agency may be able to help with funding for other people too that have to pay for services.  There might be items the handyperson scheme does not cover at present or may be in an area that is not covered by the scheme. 

Handyperson Service

The handyperson service is available to you if you live in the Lincolnshire area.

What will it cost?;

If you are over 60 and on means tested benefits or disability benefit we may be able to provide this service free of charge, however we will advise you of any cost before we start work.

If you are under 60 and on means tested benefits and disabled we may be able to provide this service free of charge, however we will advise you of any cost before we start work.

Handyperson service can help with:

• Home Security
• Home Safety
• Small Repairs
• Home Maintenance 

Performing Arts Club St Johns

Offering various workshops using trained and experienced tutors in the Performing Arts which include;

• Musical Performance
• Acting
• Vocal tuition
• Music Technology
• DJing

Two productions per year - one musical and one drama.

PACS was inspired by local youth. 

Our Aims

• To encourage involvement in all our activities
• Provide an outlet for local youth
• Promote team work
• Build self confidence

PACS meet every Monday evening 7pm until 9pm at

St John's Church

Ashcroft Road

Gainsborough

Richmond Park Petanque

Richmond Park

Morton Terrace

Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

DN21 2 RJ

There is now a Petanque (French Boules) piste at Richmond Park which you can play on anytime you choose.  Please ask the park warden if you can borrow the boules and a set of rules.

Alternatively, you could join the Richmond Park Petanque Club. 

Slumgothic

x Church

Ashcroft Road

Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

DN21 1BY

Slumgothic is a characterisation of the architectural style of the former Church of St John The Divine in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Slumgothic is the operating system for x church.

The space is run in the spirit of:

I could, you could, we could .. do ... whatever!

Whatever includes artists residencies, teenage sessions with artists, performing arts club with 30 local kids, National Allotment Week ... whatever! 

The Gainsborough Ghost Trail Xperience

You are invited on a trail to visit the ancient and mysterious Old Town of Gainsborough, during which you will witness:

• An introduction into the town's fascinating history and origins.
• Discover the majesty of the old town's medieval manor house.
• Learn of the town's ghosts, legends and mysteries.
• A terrifying courtroom drama.
• The Old Nick spooky police cells.

Disclaimer

The Ghost Trail Xperience is not suitable for young children or those of a nervous disposition.

Persons below 18 years of age should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.

For your security and safety CCTV is in operation throughout the nights performance.

Strobing and other lighting effects may take place.

Some surfaces on the trail may be uneven. Due to the nature of some of the locations visited, wheelchair access may not always be possible.

On very rare occasions, events may have to be cancelled at short notice, if for example, guides are taken ill.

We reserve the right to alter trail details and the right to limit the number of guest for enjoyment and safety.

The contents of the Ghost Trail is covered by copyright and may not be recorded by any means whatsoever, without the express written approval of The Delvers.

Your ticket is non transferable and no refunds can be given.

All events attended at client's risk, no liability accepted. 

Tranquility Lifestyle Centre

Based in Gainsborough the Tranquility Lifestyle Centre offers a range of activities which cater for all ages and interests.

Your health & well-being is our speciality, so whether you want to relax and enjoy being pampered at the Beauty Zone or to meet new friends whilst enjoying a workout class, there is something at Tranquility for everyone.

New Beginnings

with LS Freedom Courses & Workshops

New Business partners Liz Clews and Stacy Keast will draw on personal experience when they present a program of motivational pro- active and stress management courses.

Former Gestalt Therapist Mrs Keast has teamed up with Gainsborough Tranquility Lifestyle Centre founder Ms Clews to launch their own brand of self improvement day courses.

Ms Clews (46) has over 25 years if experience in health & fitness, nutrition & in the last 7 years studying Yoga and the effects it has on the body complements Mrs Keast (36) alternative therapies will be using the facilities at the North Street Centre.

They have spent the last year since they first met drawing up a 12 month schedule of courses and workshops ranging from

Relaxation & Meditation

Learn to relax and de -stress with simple techniques that can be used in every day life.

 3 x 1hr 15mins over 3 weeks £12 for all 3

Personal Development

Are you looking to discover the real you? Let us get you in a pro active, motivated state of mind, giving you the tools to create the life you truly deserve!

Half day course, various dates available

Stress Management

Are you finding life's strains hard to cope with? Do you often have restless sleep patterns, bad eating habits, lack of concentration?

If you can answer yes to the above, you might be stressed!

With our stress taster days, you can learn simple techniques and tools to give you a more balanced life with less stress

These courses are designed with you in mind! You will make new friends and discover a more balanced life in a safe environment!

For more information on these courses/ please phone 01427 811262 or 01427 615608

Trinity Youth Theatre

TRINITY YOUTH THEATRE

The Trinity Arts Centre in Gaisnborough has its own thriving and dynamic youth theatre that runs weekly sessions during term time.

Run by leading practitioner Sara Jackson, the youth theatre is a fun and challenging opportunity to develop your performance skills, meet new friends, and be a part of productions, films and street theatre.

The Youth Theatre meets EVERY SATURDAY

10am - 11am (8-12 yrs)

11am - 1pm (13-18 yrs)

To join or for further information call Sara Jackson, Youth Theatre Director on 01427 676655

Voluntary Sector Support Services West Lindsey

Unit 9, The Lindsey Centre

Gainsborough, DN21 2BT

Previously known as West Lindsey Volunteer Bureau, Voluntary Sector Support Services West Lindsey (VSSSWL) emerged from the Government's 'Change Up' initiative in 2006 and is a Registered Charity.

We aim to provide a wide range of support services to volunteers and to registered voluntary and community organisations working within the West Area Partnership of Lincolnshire (West Lindsey, Lincoln and North Kesteven). These support services will enable the maintenance, improvement and growth of voluntary and community services in the West Area Partnership.

• Support services will include -
• development work
• funding advice
• volunteers
• information
• training
• publicity
• forums
• co-ordination
• office services
• resources
• newsletters
• liaison
• representation

Waddington First Aid Training

Dawn Rosemary Lilley

12 Viking Close
Waddington
Lincoln LN5 9RA

dawn.lilley@ntlworld.com

Tel 01522 823596

Instructor Details

10yrs Lincolnshire Ambulance Service
Further and Adult Education Teaching Certificate

Friendly, ‘In House' First Aid Training, In a ‘Relaxed Atmosphere'!

Valuable For Work and Home !

‘The Appointed Person in The Workplace'

The Health and Safety Executive Consider this Course to be Extremely Valuable in The Workplace.

First Aid Course

[Half Day - An Afternoon or Evening]

Content of Course

The Unconscious/Collapsed Patient and The Recovery Position