Join us Saturday the 21st July to make Sweetheart Brooches. Make a lovely brooch to give to someone special, inspired by RAF sweetheart brooches popular during the Second World War. This free craft session runs from 12-3. All children to be accompanied by a adult please.

Come and join us for a weekend of Fantastic Forties activities as part of the Lincoln RAF100 weekend

Music Featuring:

Special guest Heather Marie

Marlaina Rube and the Bomber County Evacuees

The Bomber Command Belles

Market Rasen Ukulele band

Dance demonstrations and Learn how to Lindy Hop with the Rug Cutters

Wartime ration cookery demos

Make do and Mend demonstrations

1940's hairdresser and photo booth

Mission briefings

Launch of the IBCC Lest We Forget Rose

Tea dance hosted by Ruzzit Buzzit (Sunday PM only)

Blackout Blitz Ball (Saturday evening only, tickets available here) https://internationalbcc.digitickets.co.uk/category/14425

Vintage Cars & Military vehicles and re-enactors

Vintage trade stands

Gardeners' Question Time

Prizes for best dressed 40's style

Children's prize for best dressed evacuee - you could star in our Remembrance Day afternoon Show - Thanks for the Memories

Games and crafting for kids

Make your own Bunting Penant

Dig For Victory kids' activities

RAF100 Weekend Park and Ride … from Waitrose and from the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC)

All weekend Saturday 11^th and Sunday 12^th August

Saturday

WAITROSE PARK AND RIDE

First Bus from Waitrose 07.05 then from 08.55 every 15 mins approx.* Last Bus back from the Bus Station 18.20

IBCC PARK AND RIDE

First Bus from IBCC 9.45 then every 15 mins approx.* Last Bus back from the Bus Station 16.50

Sunday

WAITROSE PARK AND RIDE

First Bus from Waitrose 08.47 then every 15 mins approx.*  Last Bus back from Bus Station 17.20

IBCC PARK AND RIDE

First Bus from IBCC 9.45 then every 15 mins approx.* Last Bus back from the Bus Station 16.50

*(please see timetable for details)

Parking at Waitrose is Free,  parking at the IBCC costs £3 all day

Fare £2.50 adult return, Children go free

Don your 40's finery (optional) come along and dance till you drop to this amazing 20 piece swing band, the Bluestones, and learn how to Lindy Hop with Ruzzit Buzzit 40's dance.  Vintage car and Military vehicle displays and other 40's activities.

Ticket includes a delicious buffet.  A full bar, selection of wines and photo booth will also be available.

Prizes for the best 40's outfits

Free Parking

You can pre-order your wine or champagne with your tickets so it will be ready and waiting!

You'll be able to see Lincoln BIG's fabulous firework display from the Spire, which overlooks the City

Tickets available here https://internationalbcc.digitickets.co.uk/category/14425

Following on from the success of last year, where 300 local school children from 7 schools joined us for our Children's service, we are delighted to invite primary schools in the county to bring years 5 and/or 6 to join us for this free event.

We ask each class to work on a wreath which can be laid at the Memorial Spire, as part of the service.

There is also a poetry competition - the best 3 poems, on the theme of Remembrance, will be read out by the authors as part of the service and the winner will also have their poem included in the full Service of Remembrance on Sunday 11th November.  The prize will also include a family day pass to the centre.

The judging panel will include the project Trustees, the Chairman of Lincolnshire Branch of Royal British Legion and the Learning Manager for Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire.

Some funding for transport to the Centre is available for this event.

To find out more or book your school's place please contact out Learning Officer, Emily Robins, on emily@internationalbcc.co.uk