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INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to your February/ March edition of Scunthorpe Journal.

We hope all our lovely readers kicked off the new year with a bang and are still sticking to their new year’s resolutions. No? Us neither!

Just like last year, Scunthorpe Journal is bringing you the best offers from local businesses and showcasing some feelgood stories for you to enjoy.

In this issue, we cover Scunthorpe racer Alicia Barrett, who has qualified for groundbreaking Formula Woman Nations Cup 2025.

Scunthorpe Policing Team tell us how Operation Forager continues to spread reassurance across Scunthorpe town centre with the return of the highvisibility drugs dog operation carried out by the Scunthorpe Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT).

If you would like more information about how you can be featured in the magazine, get in touch with a member of our team who will be happy to help.

For now, sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest instalment of Scunthorpe Journal and we will see you again in April.

meet the staff

Distribution Assistants:

Jamie Walton, Justin Newton, Mitchell

Brewins, Craig Shaw and Ben Hammill

Lisa caley sales executive

LISA WARRENER EDITOR

RACHAEL LIDDLE

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Daniella dennis sales manager

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:

‘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.

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

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FROM A POLICE

Op Forager continues in Scunthorpe town centre

“We carried out 11 stop and searches and seized a bladed weapon. One person was summonsed to court for possession of a bladed article.”

POLICE PERSPECTIVE:

This month, Scunthorpe Policing Team tells us how Operation Forager continues to spread reassurance across Scunthorpe town centre with the return of the high-visibility drugs dog operation carried out by the Scunthorpe Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT)

The NPT plays a crucial role in tackling issues that we know are important in our communities and this successful initiative recognises the impact the misuse of drugs can have in the area.

The approach is a way of identifying people who may be supplying or carrying drugs and can act as a deterrent to those involved in such crimes and bring reassurance to residents.

PC Watson, who led the initiative in Scunthorpe, said: “The operation saw PCs and PCSOs following a passive drugs dog through key routes we identified in the town. We carried out 11 stop and searches and seized a bladed weapon. One person was summonsed to court for possession of a bladed article.

“As an organisation, we are focused on delivering for our community, and the feedback received drives our priorities to continue developing Operation Forager moving forward.

“The response from the public has been positive and we continue to receive great feedback. They have told us that they are reassured that we are acting upon the information that we receive.

‘’None of it would have been possible without the dedication and support of everyone involved internally and externally, so I would like to pass on my thanks to all those who participated.

‘’There were some fantastic results and I continue to be incredibly proud of the hugely professional approach taken by my colleagues when undertaking these tasks. I am confident that the work we carried out yesterday has already made our streets safe.

‘’Since August 2024 we have conducted 110 stop and searches, resulting in 18 arrests for various offences, including drug-related crimes, possession of bladed articles, theft, and fraud, demonstrating the operation’s effectiveness in tackling crime.’’

If you are concerned about drug-related crime in your area, please speak to your local team or call our non-emergency 101 line. If you would like to report anonymously, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

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Choose to Lose Founder, Mel Pym, became disenchanted with the direction that the weight-loss industry was taking. Decisions by accountants running major weightloss organisations were only looking at profit, and didn’t take people’s lives into account.

This put Mel in a really uncomfortable position, she was pressurised to meet financial targets which meant there was less time to support, motivate and inspire all those who had embarked on their weight-loss journey. Her work had lost its meaning, the organisation wasn’t putting people first so she decided to move away from the ‘big guns’.

Having had a break from the industry and a couple years in the field of cosmetics and health, Mel was missing the fire in her belly that made her leap out of bed every morning. She had to get that spark back in her life. There was no other solution - it was time to ‘do it her way’.

So Mel, top right, launched Choose to lose in 2021 in the North Notts region. Very quickly, Mel’s new weightcontrol plan and mentoring support was quickly oversubscribed. Within the first few months, over 400

members eagerly subscribed to Choose to Lose and the success stories just keep coming in.

Mel has very carefully selected an elite team of Choose to Lose group leaders so that more people have the chance to improve their lives under the guidance of experienced and qualified mentors.

Scunthorpe Leader: Lisa, bottom right, 07879 268728

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Scunthorpe racer Alicia Barrett qualifies for groundbreaking Formula Woman Nations Cup

Scunthorpe racing driver Alicia Barrett (20) qualified Dubai Autodrome in December, securing

Forty females took part in the Formula Woman Nations Cup qualifier driving Radical SR3s. The groundbreaking competition attracted competitors from 26 countries, taking part in a time trial to meet the qualifying criteria for a seat on the grid next year. The Formula Woman Nations Cup aims to redefine the landscape for women in motorsport.

Formula Woman is an international community of over 5,000 females from all walks of life. It offers a safe and encouraging community for females in motorsport with competitions, thought-provoking events, a range of activities and networking. The Formula Woman Nations Cup evolved from this community and will take place at Dubai Autodrome in May.

Alicia told Scunthorpe Journal: “It was only my second time out in a Radical. I was pleased with 5th, but a problem with the car in the second session meant I didn’t get a chance to improve my time further in the qualifier. I felt I had more to give and have my hopes set on a podium next year. My race craft experience from karting should also stand me in good stead in the Nations Cup race.

herself a

grid at next year’s inaugural Formula Woman Nations

“Without Formula Woman, many of the women taking part wouldn’t have the finances or opportunity to compete in a competition like this. Successful qualifiers will earn a partially funded seat in the Nations Cup, with just their insurance, travel expenses and testing to fund. This race gives women the opportunity to showcase their talent in a supportive environment and at an incredible location – the Dubai Autodrome.”

A former European karting champion, Alicia has been involved in motorsport since she was eight years old and currently combines working as a driver coach and mechanic with her final year degree studies at Nottingham Trent University.

Alicia is looking to secure sponsorship for testing sessions in the Radical SR3 prior to the Nations Cup in Dubai next year.

For details of sponsorship opportunities for businesses, brands, or individuals who would like to support or invest in Alicia’s future motorsport career, please email aliciabarrettracing@hotmail.com or call 07719 014973.

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Rude Science

Wednesday 9th April 2025

The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. Brace yourselves for TV Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new family show.

Friday 25th April 2025

The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Following huge demand after their last performance here, the UK’s leading ABBA-fest returns for another epic live concert. Featuring all of ABBA’s iconic hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! SOS, Take A Chance On Me, Voulez-Vous and many more.

Jason Manford

Thursday 8th May 2025

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Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. He’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand-up show, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.

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