Pirate Mick and I were lucky enough to be given an afternoon tea voucher for ‘Uncle Henry’s’ farm shop and cafe, in Gainsborough, for Christmas. Due to the year we have had with the lock down August was the first chance we have had to use it. I have visited many times before and have …
The Counting House ~ Cleethorpes ~ Food ~Drink
Hello lovelies! As it so happens the Pirate afternoon tea was the last time Pirate Mick and I were out in a bar or restaurant before the UK was placed on Covid19 lock down. https://overtherhinestonerainbow.blog/pirate-afternoon-tea-before-lockdown-pirate-afternoontea-countinghouse-cleethorpes-lincolnshire/ It therefore seemed logical that it should be one of the first venues we visited when it reopened six months later. http://www.countinghouseclee.co.uk/index/ …
Lincoln Asylum Steampunk Festival ~Event
Good evening! I recently went, with Pirate Mick, on our yearly trip to Lincoln Asylum Steam Punk Festival, which is now held on August late bank holiday. I had purchased a head dress from ‘Peacock Pretties’ It was perfect for Steampunk and so I based my outfit around it. I wore a black strapless dress …
Pure Land Of Imagination Japanese Garden ~Newark ~Lincolnshire ~Hidden Gems
Namaste! I recently spent a lovely afternoon in the tranquil gardens of ‘Pure Land’ Pure Land Newark Looking for a peaceful couple of hours then this is the place to get away from the stress and pressure of everyday life and gives you the opportunity to step back and think about issues that …
Claythorpe Water Mill, Alford~ Hidden Gem ~Lincolnshire
Hello!! Are you looking for something to do for all the family in Lincolnshire? Then I may just have the answer! Claythorpe Water Mill at Alford, Lincolnshire is a former watermill with a wildfowl garden. It is an easy drive from Skegness, Mablethorpe, Louth or Grimsby area to the former water mill which is home …
Now Listen Folks I’m The Mad March Hare ~TheMarchHare ~MarketRasen ~Food
Brrr!! The weather at the moment is making me feel like I just want to hibernate it is so cold! Sadly, of course, that is not practical, so I try and make myself feel better by wrapping up warm before venturing out!! I recently headed out with Pirate Mick to visit The …
A Hidden Gem At Caistor Lakes ~Lincolnshire ~Food ~Drink
Often you stumble across a little gem and the other day, it happened.We have driven past ‘Caistor Lakes’ many times and said we would call in one day and well this day finally arrived and what a surprise! It is a leisure park set in seven acres. There are lakes or fishing, a caravan park …
Day Trip To Skegness ~Lincolnshire ~UK
As it is the British summertime, you have to make the most of every sunny day that comes along as you are never sure when the next one might be. We took our own advice and after checking the weather forecast headed down the coast to the coastal resort of Skegness. Known locally as ‘Skeg …
Memories Of The Inaugural Lincoln Show Of The Cats Pyjamas Burlesque ~ Theatre ~Entertainment ~Show
Good evening! How are you? Thinking of all the fabulous times I have had working for ‘The Cats Pyjamas’ burlesque such as the time at the inaugural show of ‘The Cats Pyjamas’ in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK. The venue was ‘The Ritz’ which used to be an old picture cinema house and opened in …
Papas Don’t Preach! ~Food~Cleethorpes~Pier
It was after a long day at the day job that Pirate Mick suggested going to visit the recently opened new venue in Cleethorpes ‘Papas’. Papas is a fish and chips establishment that is already well established in other areas of the country http://www.papasfishandchips.com/ Papas, in Cleethorpes, has opened in the pier. I …