Scunthorpe Journal - April/May 2023

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INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to your April/May edition of Scunthorpe Journal.

Spring is just around the corner, and those nights are getting lighter. Did you know that by the end of March, the sun will be setting after 8:30pm? That is certainly something to look forward to! Here at Scunthorpe Journal we have been busy gathering some brilliant offers from local businesses for you, as well as finding some excellent local stories you may not be aware of.

This month, we find out about a new online hub that has launched hoping to help

our community find group walks, coffee mornings, dance groups, yoga classes, reminiscence sessions, music therapy, events, support groups, activities for young people and much more.

As always, our friendly team are just an email or phone call away to help you with all your advertisement needs and answer any questions you may have.

We will see you again in June, but for now sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest instalment of Scunthorpe Journal.

meet the staff

Distribution Assistants: Jamie Walton, Justin Newton, Mitchell Brewins, Hannah Wass

kim dowson sales executive

LISA WARRENER EDITOR RACHAEL LIDDLE DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Daniella dennis sales MANAGER ellie atack FEATURES/COPYWRITER

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

New online hub launched for the local community

LiveWell North

With hundreds of services already listed, LiveWell is a wealth of information at everyone’s fingertips.

The hub aims to be a ‘one-stop place for residents and visitors to find a wide range of organisations; support groups, community groups, events and activities that can help improve their health and wellbeing.’

The new website has it all: organisations, support groups, community groups, events, and activities that are available across the county.

It is a joint initiative between North Lincolnshire Council, the North Lincolnshire Health and Care Partnership and other partners from across the

public, voluntary and community sector. It caters for a wide range of needs and interests and aims to support people to keep well, connect with others and live their best life.

People will find group walks, coffee mornings, dance groups, yoga classes, reminiscence sessions, music therapy, events, support groups, activities for young people and much more.

Most of the information included is local but it is also includes the details of other organisations that may not be based locally but can support people living and working in North Lincolnshire.

LiveWell is a community tool that is completely free to use and with the help of the community

Lincolnshire is the new, one and only online information hub that people will ever need

can grow and develop into a useful asset for everyone to use.

Anyone who runs a community group and provides a service, such as organising events or activities are encouraged to create an account and add the details to the website.

Following a simple process someone can create an account via the LiveWell North Lincolnshire website and upload the details they want to share.

This one-stop information hub will help services reach a wider audience as well as keeping everyone informed about what is available to them locally, all in one place.

It includes information on how to get involved with volunteering, for people who want to offer their time and skills to support groups and activities in the area.

People can also access the LiveWell North Lincolnshire website at any of the community hubs, where staff are on hand to help individuals find information about things that are of interest to them.

If you want help setting up an account, contact the LiveWell Team by emailing enquiries@ livewellnorthlincolnshire.org.uk who will be able to offer support.

FROM A POLICE

Operation Contract

“We hope that this initiative, coupled with our awareness raising #GetConsent campaign, will make people feel safe when they’re out socialising and enjoying a night out. Ultimately, we want to ensure that our towns and cities are safe places for everyone.”

PERSPECTIVE:

Our #GetConsent campaign is running in conjunction with a live policing operation called Operation Contract. Operation Contract is a Humberside Police initiative focused on maintaining a safe environment for those enjoying the night-time economy. Officers will be proactively patrolling the key ‘night-life’ hotspots in towns and cities. Wearing both high–visibility and plain clothing, they’ll be speaking with door staff and licensees and building on existing relationships to help these gatekeepers spot the signs of potential concern before it turns into anything more alarming.

While on patrol, officers will also be looking out for anyone behaving suspiciously with another person who looks too inebriated to take care of themselves. This could be someone trying to get someone else on their own into a dark corner or secluded spot - or leading them outside and into a taxi or unmarked car.

We are also working closely with a number of partner agencies who are involved in the nighttime economy including the four local authorities, Universities, and the Office of the Police and Crime

Commissioner (OPCC) along with local support groups such as the Street Angels.

We hope that this initiative, coupled with our awareness raising #GetConsent campaign, will make people feel safe when they’re out socialising and enjoying a night out. Ultimately, we want to ensure that our towns and cities are safe places for everyone.

The campaign aims to remind people about the importance of consent when engaging in any sexual activity and is a particular concern to Humberside Police in the summer months; June –August see the highest number of reports of sexual assault and rape in our area.

Do you know that 1 in 4 reported rapes or sexual offences in Humberside are directly linked to night time socialising? And half of these incidents involve drugs and alcohol? Analysis shows that these offences often happen around midnight, typically coinciding with the closure of pubs and bars.

Our #GetConsent campaign is to educate and remind everyone that consent is paramount. Each and every time. Sex without consent is rape.

This issue, Scunthorpe policing team talk to us about how they are continuing to proactively patrol looking out for anyone behaving suspiciously with another person who looks too inebriated to take care of themselves

March saw the opening of the new Scunthorpe Emergency Department (A&E)

Senior Responsible Officer for the project and Director of Estates and Facilities, Jug Johal, has overseen the project.

He said: “I am incredibly proud of the works we’re doing to improve our emergency care facilities across Northern Lincolnshire.

“It will always be our number one priority to give you excellent care, and this new unit doesn’t just look fantastic, but will give our teams the space, facilities, and equipment they need to provide this.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved in getting us to this stage, from the clinical staff who have been instrumental in getting the finer details right, to all our teams who have been working flat out to get everything ready for today.

“I’m also delighted that we have been able to incorporate the memorial stonework from one of our oldest buildings into the new department’s façade.

“Unfortunately, in order to build the new department, we needed to demolish some of our older buildings, including the Administration Block which had been part of the original Scunthorpe and District War Memorial Hospital.

“This included the striking archway over the main entrance, which included the inscription Scunthorpe General Hospital and a 1929 date stone, along with memorial cornerstones bearing the dates 1914 and 1918 in memory of those lost in the First World War.

“As such, we felt it was only right to preserve this memorial to their bravery and sacrifice and incorporate it into the new building.”

The £17.3 million unit has almost doubled the size of our existing department, providing modern, well-equipped facilities that are purpose built to meet the needs of communities for years to come

Chief Executive Officer, Peter Reading, added: “The addition of this excellent new Emergency Department to our hospital is part of our ongoing commitment to investing in the long-term healthcare of our communities across northern Lincolnshire and Goole.

“We are also working on making further improvements to our services, including refurbishing three of our operating theatres – one in Scunthorpe and two in Grimsby - and improving our diagnostic facilities by investing in new mammography, fluoroscopy, Gamma Camera, and Maxillofacial equipment.”

Mr Reading added; “I would also like to thank all those who gave so generously to the Health Tree Foundation appeal to raise funds for additional

facilities for patients coming into our Emergency Departments.

“As a result of your generosity, our new Emergency Departments have interactive flooring in the paediatric waiting area; information screens, and gaming consoles to help keep younger patients and children accompanying relatives entertained.

“You won’t have to worry about your phone battery dying, as you will have access to a free mobile charging bank, to help you keep in touch with loved ones.

“And, in the treatment areas, we have beautiful murals and Sky Inside panels to help put you at your ease.”

WHAT’S ON

YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO EVENTS THAT ARE HAPPENING AROUND YOU

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THE REACH, LIVE

Saturday 24th June

The Beacon Hotel

THE REACH - acclaimed Rock, Indie & Popular Covers band...great music, done right! Covering Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. They never disappoint!

Illegal Eagles Tickets

Saturday 13th May

Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship.

Please mention

Ibiza Nights

Saturday 10th June

Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

This brand-new show is performed live by the incredible White Island Orchestra, joined by some of the country’s best singers guaranteed to have you raving in the aisles!

when calling

Anton & Giovanni

Thursday 18th July

Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

The Ballroom King and the two-time Guinness World Record holder will be joined by a world-class cast of dancers and singers.

GROW LOCAL

l cal YOU

We are huge advocates of ‘buying local’ here at the Scunthorpe Journal offices and we do what we can to help local businesses grow and develop. In these pages you’ll find businesses run by local people who can offer quality, personal services at competitive prices. Take a look at what services are on offer…

Garolla garage doors are expertly made to measure in our own UK factories, they’re strong and solidly built. The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically, taking up only 8 inches inside your garage, maximising valuable space. Our expert local installers will fit your new door and they’ll take away the old one too, so there’s no mess.

Vickers & Son Roofing

HOROSCOPES

April/May

Aquarius

(20th Jan-18th Feb)

You are stepping well out of your comfort zone this month, a huge well done for taking the leap and doing something you wouldn’t usually.

Pisces

(19th Feb-20th March)

Begin to see people for who they really are, you may think you know someone however they are about to stab you in the back.

Aries

(21st March-19th April)

A huge, dramatic change is about to happen in your life in the upcoming weeks. You will need to remain calm and not rush into a big decision.

Taurus

(20th April-20th May)

A friend needs a little extra TLC this month but doesn’t want to reach out, check on everyone to see if they’re okay.

Gemini

(21st May-20th June)

You have not connected with your family much this past month, set aside some time to visit them and check on their health and wellbeing.

Cancer

(21st June- 22nd July)

Your friendships are going to begin to change a little, not to worry, its just time to reflect on who the true ones are.

Leo

(23rd July-22nd Aug)

Make sure you remember your roots, success has come very easy to you at the moment but remember things weren’t always this way.

Virgo

(23rd Aug-22nd Sept)

You are doing a great job at focusing on your health and well-being, keep up the good work! It’s certainly paying off.

Libra

(23rd Sept-22nd Oct)

You are smashing work at the moment and the hard work is not going unrecognised! Keep it up and a promotion is on its way.

Scorpio

(23rd Oct-21st Nov)

Some good news is on it’s way, this news may be life changing or just makes your day, however that positivity is just around the corner.

Sagittarius

(22nd Nov-21st Dec)

You aren’t in the mood for company or to listen to gossip. You have too many important things on your mind.

Capricorn

(22nd Dec-19th Jan)

You recently made a life-changing decision which in the long run is going to hugely improve your life, be patient and persevere.