Free Family Fun

The bravery of the men and women who served in Bomber Command is commemorated and celebrated at the IBCC and now we are delighted to commemorate those animals who supported their efforts. Some of these animals were awarded the Dicken Medal, the Victoria Cross for animals.  Their stories are fascinating, and with the help of some friends, we will give you an insight into their lives.

Featuring:

• Bravehound - A charity which trains assistance dogs for veterans suffering with PTSD, meet their latest recruit and handlers
• Your Dog Magazine - get your free copy and talk to the team
• Dog portraits - watch the artist at work
• Doggie stalls - for all your canine needs
• Creative crafts - decorate biscuits to take away
• Fun dog Show - rosettes and prizes for all classes - run by Man's Best Friend Rescue & Training Association
• Damien Lewis - author of War Dog, the story of Antis, will be available to sign books and relate the story behind the book
• Waddington Historian, Christopher Dean, will tell the story of Billy the pigeon who was awarded a Dicken medal
• See Antis and Billy's original Dicken medals
• RAF Service Dog Displays - see them work and meet the dogs and their handlers

Join us for our free family craft workshop!

Drop in from 12-3

All children must be accompanied by an adult

Have a go at making your own Mascot puppet, inspired by the lucky charms on display in the exhibition.

Free Family Fun

Come along and join us for a weekend of fantastic Forties activities.  Including:

• Re-Enactors
• Vintage Vehicles
• Trade Stands
• 1940's Hair and make-up
• Giant garden games
• 40's Photo Booth
• Vintage Tea Room
• Musical entertainment
• 40's Dance lessons
• Craft activities
• Mission Briefings
• Competitions for the best 1940's outfits
• BBQ
• Pimms and Strawberries

Join us for our free family craft workshop!

Drop in from 12-3

All children must be accompanied by an adult

Have a go at making and racing your own paper aeroplane- how far will yours fly?

Following on from the success of last year, where 500 local school children from 11 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 10th 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