Middle Rasen Community Diary

Middle Rasen and area including the Tofts, Barkwith, Hainton, Sixhills, Torringtons & South Willingham

In Middle

2026

Monday 2nd February 2pm Middle Rasen Book Club meet in the Advoocate Arms ~ new membert welcomed

Wednesday 4th February , 1.30pm – 3pm in Middle Rasen Church Hall ... Carry On Singing

Saturday 7th February from 10am – 12 noon Coffee Morning at the West Rasen Heritage Centre . Everyone is welcome

Thursday 12th February from 2pm to 4pm Thursday Club in Methodist Rooms for an afternoon of tea, coffee. chatter , etc and craft pojects . A warm welcome awaits everyone.

Saturday 14th February from 10.30am – Methodist monthly Coffee Morning. Everyone is very welcome.

Wednesday 18th February , 1.30pm – 3pm in Middle Rasen Church Hall ... Carry On Singing

Wednesday 25th February at 2pm. Rase WI meets in the Village Hall

Thursday 26th February from 2pm to 4pm Thursday Club in Methodist Rooms for an afternoon of tea, coffee. chatter , etc and craft pojects . A warm welcome awaits everyone.

BROADBENT THEATRE..... box office 0300 400 0101 or via the website and/or email

Please join us at our lovely theatre to share in some of these wonderful productions.

Regular Fixtures

Monday Mornings at 9.30am Pilates in Middle Rasen Church Hall on Church Street,

Wednesday Evenings from 7pm Line Dancing in Middle Rasen Church Hall, 7 – 8.30pm ~ Term Time

2nd & 4th Thursday Thursday Club from 2 - 4pm Thursday Club in the Methodist Hall <<more>>

Guides .... Middle Rasen Village Hall .... every Monday ........Contact: Linda White 0776591525 or Sharon White 07534112324 or by email

Brownies .... Middle Rasen Village Hall ..... every Monday..... Contact: Tricia Neale 849412.

Ranger Guides .... Middle Rasen Village Hall .... fortnightly on Mondays .......Contact: Jeannette Reilly 07961 970579.

Parish Council ...... Middle Rasen Church Hall.... 2nd Tuesday @ 7.30 pm (Public Forum 7.20 pm for 10 mins) tel 07960 411602 email

Middle Rasen Toddlers meets every Friday in term time in Middle Rasen Church Hall from 9.30am

Short Mat Bowling – Mondays 1.30 – 4.30pm and Thursdays 7 – 9.30pm, Middle Rasen Village Hall. All Welcome!

Himalayan Yoga meets every Wednesday in Middle Rasen Village Hall at 10.30am (no current info PLEASE CHECK)

Middle Rasen Book Club ..... Ist Monday of the month at the Advocate Arms .... please look here

Early Talkers - Saturday 7 th and 21 st February 10.30am - 11.15am . Run by the Early Years Alliance this fun, interactive session supports children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books. ?

Lego Club - Every Wednesday and Friday 3.30 – 4.30pm. Free to join! Ages 5+

Meet Your Councillors - Saturday 21 st February 10.00am – 12 noon. Call in to enquire about services that the Council provides.

Saturday Craft Hub at the Children's Library - Every Saturday 10.00 - 12.30pm.

Adult Craft Club – Every Wednesday and Saturday, 10 – 12 noon. Relax, socialise and share your story through the things you make. Bring a craft project to do whilst enjoying a brew!

Photography Club - Friday 6 th February, 1.30 – 3pm. This month's theme is ‘Hobbies”. Printing available.

Citizen's Advice Lincoln and Lindsey - Tuesday 3 rd February 11.00am - 12.30pm. If you have any worries, struggles or questions about how to stay on top of your energy bills, pop in and speak with a member of the team from Citizen's Advice Lincoln and Lindsey branch. Light refreshments served.
Our Local U3A - Tuesday 3 rd February 1.30pm - 2.30pm . Market Rasen Library will be hosting this special U3A promotional event featuring talks by local members, information about existing and new classes and how to connect to people with similar interests to you in your local area. All welcome. Light refreshments served.
Rasen Amateur Theatrics Society (RATS) are performing Sleeping Beauty - Saturday 7 th February 11.00am - 11.30am. Sleeping Beauty is heading to Caistor Town Hall in March but before then you can meet the cast and characters at the library. Rasen Amateur Theatrics Society or RATS for short will be here in full costume and makeup promoting their fabulous show.
WLDC Enforcement Officer, Bryan Gash - Tuesday 10 th February 11.00am - 12.00 noon. Bryan will be at the library to hear your concerns regarding environmental issues such as fly tipping, dog fouling, noise violations and so on. Take this opportunity to report grievances or find out more about the rules surrounding these issues, your rights and how to make a report.
Valentines Felt Hearts Adult Craft Workshop - Tuesday 10 th February 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Come and make gorgeous personalised felt hearts at this friendly craft workshop for adults. Alison will be on hand with ideas and support so you can be sure to leave with a very special valentine gift for the one you love. All resources provided. Booking required. Please speak to a member of the team for more details. Light refreshments served.
Ann Dale's Wind Powered Merry-Go-Round - Wednesday 18 th February 2.00pm - 3.00pm. To celebrate Chinese New Year 2026, Ann will be delivering a horse-themed workshop that will get you galloping along to the library! Make a wind-powered merry-go-round and have the science behind motion and forces explained by our scientist friend Ann. Who knows what might take off! Booking required.

For more information about any of our events and activities please speak to a member of staff, call 01522 782010 or email market_rasen.library@gll.org

Faldingworth WI – 2 nd Tuesday of each month (12 th October) at Newtoft Village Hall, 7.15pm

Faldingworth Coffee Mornings ...Coffee mornings take place at Faldingworth village hall every Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am in aid of All Saints Church, Faldingworth. We always follow Covid-19 protocol. Wilf Moxon

Newtoft .... Bingo is back – hooray! The bar opening hours are: Saturdays from 8pm – midnight (except on bingo nights when it will open at 6pm!) Sundays from 1pm until 5/6pm! Everyone is welcome!

South Willingham Dance Group – Every 2 nd Wednesday (6 th & 20 th October) - South Willingham Village Hall, 7pm

Wragby Ladies Luncheon Club We are in the process of setting up a ladies luncheon club at the Adam and Eve Country Pub, Wragby. We will then meet every 3 rd Thursday of the month from September to April inclusive. Do come and join us to make new, like minded friends over a delicious lunch followed by an interesting speaker on various topics. Costs will include an annual subscription of £25.00 to cover speakers and administration, plus the cost of the luncheon each month. Numbers are limited. For more information and an application form, please contact Janet Edwards – tel: 01673 857006, email janetedwards645@gmail.com or Doreen Fidler – tel: 01673 858166

• Age UK Lindsey – 1 st Monday of each month, Free drop in sessions offering advice to the over 50's, Market Rasen Surgery, 10am – 1pm

• Chat and Cardmaking – Tuesdays, Nice & Naughty café, Market Rasen, 10.30am

• Toft Newton Craft Night – Tuesday 3 rd December & Tuesday 17 th December, 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Contact Vanessa on 07772636024

• Walking Football –Tuesdays, Newtoft Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm, 16yrs plus

• Toft Tots – Thursdays, Toft Newton Community Centre, 9.30 – 11.30, Term Time only

• Children's Football – Fridays, 6-7pm, Newtoft Community Centre, Trainers / Footie Boots needed, Outside Play!

• Faldingworth Indoor Bowls – Thursdays, Faldingworth Memorial Hall, 2 – 4pm

• Faldingworth Coffee & Chat – Wednesdays, Faldingworth Memorial Hall, 10 – 11.30am

• Informal Short Tennis – Wednesdays, Faldingworth Memorial Hall, 6 - 7pm

• Art Group – Tuesday 3rd December, South Willingham Parish Hall, 1.30pm

• Coffee Morning – Wednesdays 4 th & 18 th December, South Willingham Parish Hall, 10.30am

• Dance Group – 2 nd & 4 th Wednesdays 7pm, South Willingham Parish Hall, 4 th & 18 th December

Local History Group (U3A) Tuesday 9.30am to 12noon Middle Church Hall Takes a short break in summer.

Women's Own every Wednesday afternoon 2.30 pm at Middle Methodist Church , all welcome, Contact: Alice Surfleet 843256 for more information

Games Afternoon - TBA 4th Wednesday (Autumn and Winter) 1.30 - 3.30 pm at Middle Rasen Church Hall. Ring Elaine 844222 for more information. .

The Guild every Wednesday evening October to March, from 7.30 pm at Middle Rasen Methodist Church. Contact Ann Naylor 844645

Camera Club 2nd Wednesday 7.30 pm at Village Hall, new members welcome Contact: Ray Halstead 842142 for more information..

Middle Rasen Nursery Monday - Friday 7,30 am to 5 pm. For more information Contact: Sam Bryan 844111.

Coffee, Cake and Chat meet again in January at Middle Rasen Methodist Chapel, 10am

Camera Club meets once a month on 2nd Wednesday @ 2.30 pm in the Middle Rasen Village Hall

Middle Rasen Coffee, Cake & Chat – 1st and 3rd Thursday , 10am, Middle Rasen Methodist School Room

Faldingworth W I meet 2nd Tuesday (changing to 2nd Tuesday from May onwards) at Faldingworth Memorial Hall, Contact: Christine Waite 885249 for more information.

Friendship Club meet 3rd Wednesday 2 - 4 pm at Memorial Hall, all welcome, Contact: Sylvia Hall 885776 for more information.

Indoor Bowls Club every Thursday at the Memorial Hall 2 pm to 4pm £ 1.50 Contact: Laurie 885563 for more information

Bee Crafty craft group 2nd & 4th Thursday 7 pm to 9 pm Memorial Hall all welcome, adults £ 2 children £ 1.

Christian Discussion nights Monday evenings from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm at Newtoft Clubhouse.

Parent, Toddler & Baby group meet 1st and 3rd Monday each month 10 am to 11.30 am Welton Children's Centre.

Parish Council meets alternate months, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, meeting in May, July and September at Newtoft Clubhouse 6 pm.

Terriers Football Training Tuesday evenings see website for more information.

Guitar Sessions some Tuesday evenings 8 pm in Newtoft Clubhouse. Contact: Doug Orr for more information. 885573.

Youth Club on every alternate Wednesdays for more information contact Kirsty Rand 885531.

West Rasen Heritage Centre & Village Hall group meets 1st Tuesday 7.30 pm, general enquiries Liz Margrave on 844047.

Pre School at Donington on Bain Village Hall every weekday morning during school terms from 9.30am to noon with option of staying for lunch. For more information contact Sarah Jane on 07816954135.

Book Club meets every 4 weeks, Tuesday evening Cross Roads Inn 7.30 pm. Cost £ 2 For more information contact Blue on 0781 0511012.

Barkwith and District Gardeners Takes a summer break from May to August meetings start on 4th Friday in September. An all day Spring Show 11th April 2015 and a Late Summer Evening Show 28th August 2015. For summer trips please ring Les Robinson on 857063 to book seats or put your name on the waiting list as they are very popular.

Card Makers Circle 2nd and 4th Fridays from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm meet in the summer meet in Wragby Methodist Chapel Schoolroom.

South Willingham Dance Group meets on Wednesday 7 th November and Wednesday 21 st November in South Willingham Parish Hall at 7pm

South Willingham Coffee Mornings held in Parish Hall on Wednesday 7 th November and Wednesday 21 st November

Reel Issues film night breaks for the summer May to August back in September.

Coffee and Chat Parish Hall on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10.30am to 12noon.

History Group meets last Thursday of the month in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm.

Market Rasen Running Club proudly presents the Market Rasen Running Festival 2026 , combining tarmac and scenic woodland trail routing .

Please Note : There is no parking for runners at Rasen Park - Please use surrounding public car parks and nearby parking areas. To enter please visit: www.rasenrunningclub.co.uk

We have already received several sponsorships from local businesses. If your business or organisation would like to be part of the Running festival, please contact Bronia Johnson via email rasenrunningclub@gmail.com & we will forward the sponsorship information packages (which can include free places in all races as well as your business name on all the runners T-shirts).

Calling for volunteer Marshalls - Rasen Running Festival needs your support. Are you free on 28 th June 2026? If so, can you please spare a couple of hours to volunteer as a Marshall for the Running Festival? If you can help us, please email rasenrunningclub@gmail.com with your name and email address and we will get in touch nearer the time to confirm details. Thanks in advance