THE BRAYFORD’S BIG CLEAN UP

Posted in Lincoln BIG on September 5th, 2008

Lincoln’s Brayford Pool is the subject of a BIG tidy up this weekend.Lincoln’s Business Improvement Group (BIG) is teaming up with the city’s Sea Cadets as part of the Big Tidy Up campaign that culminates this Saturday (6th September.)
Lincoln’s award-winning City Centre Wardens will join Sea Cadets from T S Wrangler to remove floating debris […]

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ARTIST MARKETS SET TO DRAW THE CROWDS

Posted in Lincoln BIG on July 30th, 2008

Lincoln’s cultural quarter will become an open air gallery next month as the first in a series of Artists Markets is staged.
Organisers Lincoln Business Improvement Group (BIG) is inviting county arts and crafts enthusiasts to participate in the first of four Artists Market.
Funding received from European Regional Development Fund means the event on Sunday 29th […]

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CAVALCADE OF OVER 100 2CVs TO HELP LINCOLN SAY ‘VIVE LA FRANCE’

Posted in Lincoln BIG on July 30th, 2008

A cavalcade of over 100 Citroen 2CVs will bring the spirit of entente cordiale to Lincoln in July as the city prepares to say ‘Vive la France’ and celebrate Bastille Day in style.
Organised by Lincoln Business Improvement Group (BIG) and The Deux Chevaux Club of Great Britain (2CVGB), the ‘Bells & Whistles’ rally will be […]

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BIG ICE RINK TO RETURN TO LINCOLN THIS CHRISTMAS

Posted in Lincoln BIG on July 30th, 2008

Lincoln City Centre will feature an ice rink again this Christmas.
Lincoln Business Improvement Group announced today that it had signed a contact with an ice rink provider, Baseline Promotions, and that City Square would once again host the popular attraction.
The 130m2 rink, featuring real ice, will be open from Thursday 27th November to Sunday 4th […]

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PUNCH AND JUDY COME TO LINCOLN

Posted in Lincoln BIG on July 30th, 2008

Traditional street entertainment returns to Lincoln this Saturday (2 August) when Punch and Judy make a welcome visit. Organised by Lincoln BIG, the icons of English seaside resorts will be performing to enthralled children – and their parents and grandparents – throughout the day, from 10am until 4.30pm at three city centre sites; Castle Hill, […]

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RAIL WORKS WILL NOT CLOSE HIGH STREET

Posted in Lincoln BIG on July 16th, 2008

Lincoln Business Improvement Group (BIG) and Network Rail today announced that an agreement has been reached to introduce an alternative scheme of works for the South High Street level crossing this summer.
As a result of Lincoln BIG’s proposals, shops on the High Street close to the railway lines will remain accessible to pedestrians during the […]

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CITY CENTRE BUSINESSES SET TO BENEFIT FROM CHEAPER WASTE DISPOSAL

Posted in Lincoln BIG on June 13th, 2008

Going green could be the answer for city centre businesses looking to lower their running costs.
A new initiative designed to reduce the amount of waste Lincoln businesses send to landfill could save them thousands of pounds each year.
The Lincoln BIG Recycling Deal, which launched this month, is open to city centre businesses and members of […]

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LAST CHANCE FOR LATE BLOOMERS

Posted in Lincoln BIG on June 6th, 2008

Businesses wanting to help brighten up the city centre have until the end of the month to register for this year’s Lincoln in Bloom.
The summer-long campaign which sees hanging baskets, barrier displays and floral cascades erected in the city centre, is starting to be installed and time is running out for those wanting to […]

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MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL TO RAISE MONEY FOR LINCOLNSHIRE LIVES

Posted in Lincoln BIG on May 27th, 2008

Organisers of this year’s ‘Lincoln BIG Bike Fest’ are hoping county bikers and generous visitors will raise over £5,000 for a life saving service.
If each visitor to the 1st June show, which is sponsored by sportsbikeshop.co.uk, donates 50p the event organisers will be able to fund the purchase of three defibrillators, or the training and […]

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ARTIST MARKETS SET TO DRAW THE CROWDS

Posted in Lincoln BIG on May 20th, 2008

Lincoln’s cultural quarter will become an open air gallery next month as the first in a series of Artists Markets is staged.
Organisers Lincoln Business Improvement Group (BIG) is inviting county arts and crafts enthusiasts to participate in the first of four Artists Market.
Funding received from European Regional Development Fund means the event on Sunday 29th […]

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