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Issue 11 - May - July 2012
Publisher: Deborah Staff Advertising: Deborah Staff deborah.staff@divapublications.co.uk Distribution: Andrew Staff andrew.staff@divapublications.co.uk Design, Photography, Editorial Ian Pickles Contributors to this issue: NE Lincolnshire Council, Culture House, Cleethorpes Light Railway, Grimsby & Cleethorpes Jazz, Josie Grey, Tracey Smith, Hall Farm Park, The Moonfruit Collective, Amanda Stringer, A&M’s Dance Front Cover: Charlotte Allen & Ethan John Samuel Hirst and Jodie Patterson All rights reserved. Diva Publications have made every effort to ensure that the content of The People’s Publication is correct. However we cannot guarantee responsibility for any errors or omissions. Diva Publications do not accept any liability which may arise or result from any error in any advertisement or editorial, whether relating to wording, position, space or artwork. The Publishers cannot be held responsible for any breach of copyright arising from any material supplied, including advertisement copy, editorial, design and images. No part of the People’s Publication may be reproduced, transmitted, (mechanical, electronic or photocopying) or stored in a retrieval system of any kind. Published by: Diva Publications Grimsby & Cleethorpes Tel/Fax: 01472 238140 www.divapublications.co.uk
Contents 5 Privatect 6 In The Know 8 Hall Farm Park 8 Lincolnshire Show 9 Crafty Ideas 10 Gardens 12 Freestyle Dance 15 Living 16 Tasty Treats 19 Wellness 20 Quality Services 29 A Day In The Life
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Your indispensable guide to what’s going on where you live Cleethorpes Celebrates Armed Forces Day In Style There’s a great weekend of events lined up to celebrate Armed Forces Day in Cleethorpes, starting on Saturday 23rd June with a parade which leaves St Peter’s Primary School at 2pm, heading via the Market Place and Alexandra Road to the Strike Wing Memorial at Ross Castle where there will be several static displays. Those who are currently serving or have served in the armed forces are welcome to wear their medals or veteran’s badge and join the parade. At 2.30pm there will be a flypast by a Spitfire from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a Vulcan and the Blades Aerobatic Team. On Sunday 24th June there will be stalls on Cleethorpes seafront and an afternoon display by a Typhoon from 6 Squadron. The rousing finale of the weekend will come on the Sunday evening, with a full Military Tattoo and Firework Spectacular at Meridian Park, from 8pm to 10pm. This colourful event will feature the Royal Air Force Cranwell College Band, RAF Waddington Pipes and Drums, RAF
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Falcons Parachute Display Team, The Royal Signals, the White Helmets, the Band of The Brigade of Gurkhas, the Military Wives Choir and Humberside Police Band. Tickets for the Tattoo are priced at £15, with limited VIP tickets available at £20. To book, visit the Tourist Information Centres in Cleethorpes or Grimsby or call (01472) 323111.
Council Seeks Help From Broadband Enthusiasts
Above: Some of the stars of Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day - The Blades Aerobatic Team performing a Spitfire Roll Photo - Paul Bellamy Right: The Hare And The Tortoise prepare to race in the production by Tutti Frutti Theatre, presented in June by Birdhouse Theatre
Are you a keen internet user anxiously waiting for the leap in speed and performance that super fast internet will bring? If so the NELC could do with your help! The council has received approval from the government to enter into talks aimed at finding a partner with whom to develop local superfast broadband links but in order to do so they need 5000 local individuals and 500 businesses across the region to complete a demand survey. The proposed new system would mean that 90% of local subscribers could obtain speeds of 24mb/s by 2015 - great for home users and for businesses alike. To fill in the residents’ survey go to www. northernlincsbroadband. info/rs and for the business survey to www. northernlincsbroadband. info/bs
Children’s Theatre Festival Brings Great Shows To Cleethorpes Birdhouse Theatre present the Cleethorpes Children’s Theatre Festival from June 5th-10th. The Festival kicks off on Tuesday 5th at 11am and 2pm at Signhills Academy when Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal present The Hare And The Tortoise - an updated version of the classic fable by Aesop. On Tuesday 6th at 11am and 2pm it’s over to the Cromwell Banqueting Suite for Garlic Theatre’s production of The Three Billy Goats Gruff complete with bridge and flying troll! Wednesday sees local circus arts performers Earthbound Misfits take to the beach to entertain the crowds between 11am and 3pm. On Friday 8th at 10.30am and 1.30pm Finger & Thumb Theatre present Circus Bear at the Discovery Centre - a mixture of hand shadow theatre and video streaming and the festival concludes
News 7 on Sunday 10th on the Central promenade from 11am - 3pm when The Red Marrows Unicycle Display Team join the fun at the Cleethorpes Festival of Flight. Throughout the week Artlandish will be running workshops at The Discovery Centre to accompany the performances - for tickets or for further details about this great week of entertainment go to www.birdhousetheatre.co.uk
North East Lincs Disability Games About To Start June and July see the arrival of North East Lincolnshire’s very own Disability Games and following the opening ceremonies at Meridian Park on May 31st there are a host of fun and exciting events at venues all over the area so whether you’re a participant or a spectator it’s time to get yourself involved. Events include aquatics at Immingham Leisure Centre on June 12th, rifle shooting on June 13th (venue to be arranged), athletics at King George V Stadium on July 9th and
equestrianism at the Weelsby Riding School on July 18th & 19th. There is also a fun day at Pleasure Island on June 13th or 20th (depending on the weather). For further information contact Lucy Johnston on (01472) 323346 or email lucy.johnston@nelincs.gov.uk
Time To Get Britain’s Kids Off The Sofa !
Well if you feel that way a new website launched by The National Trust should be right up your street. Titled Fifty Things To Do Before You’re 11¾ the site reads like a treasury of memories of childhoods past. Activities suggested are mostly very cheap or even free and include climbing trees, playing conkers, collecting frog spawn, snail racing, blackberrying and damming streams. You can visit the site at www.50things. org.uk - it’s packed with advice and safety tips and there are tracking tools to help each child keep track of their progress towards the magic fifty mark.
Do you ever think that today’s kids miss out on a lot of fun because they’re too busy with their X Boxes and Play Stations? Or maybe that they don’t get enough opportunities to take a few controlled risks and learn a little independence in the process?
Earthwood project a big hit in local schools
Local artists Tim Michael and Sime Naylor have produced Earthwood, (Gone Fishin’) a beautifully illustrated story for children that tells the tale of Argil and Red the squirrel, who has eaten too much! Sime originally wrote the story for his own children but re-invented it to become the first of what he and Tim hope will be a series of stories. The story has been well received by young audiences in schools and bookshops. Sime and Tim have been instrumental in setting up Moonfruit Stories as part of the Moonfruit Cooperative and are currently approaching schools, libraries and children’s centres in the area with a view to using Earthwood as part of creative and interactive workshops. For information email moonfruitcreative@ hotmail.co.uk Earthwood is available in the Grimsby branch of Waterstones’ for £4.99 or from www.amazon.co.uk
Big names and free shows for kids at Jazz Festival
Cleethorpes Jazz Festival returns to the Memorial Hall from Friday 29th June til Sunday 1st July for a weekend “of handpicked good stuff”. The event is supported by the Arts Council, NELC, Lindsey, Conoco Phillips, and Novartis, who have made it possible to put on two free events for children on Friday 29th - at St Andrew’ Church, St Peter’s Avenue, at 12 noon The Old Time String Band and 5pm NEL Schools First Wind Group. Music at the Memorial Hall includes renowned artists Stan Tracey, Daryl Sherman, Alan Barnes, Don Weller, Paulus Schaffer (pictured below) and Tim Kliphuis. Local talent include Gentle Jazz and Pat McCarthy. On Saturday morning Trudy Kerr with her Sextet will perfom her “Jazz for Juniors” a free event for children and parents. For information and tickets Tel 01472 873730 www. grimsbyjazz.com
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Days Out
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Situated in rolling countryside in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Hall Farm Park at South Kelsey offers a fun packed, family orientated day out whatever the weather. Only 20 minutes from Grimsby (just head past Caistor on the A16 and turn right onto the Moortown Road) the park is open every day except Wednesday during term time
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and every day in school holidays. There are loads of animals to see - donkeys, ponies, llamas, sheep and wallabies, chickens and ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs and more. You can take a tractor and trailer ride, feed the lambs and even walk a goat. Indoor and outdoor play areas, magical woodland walks, crazy golf and a high quality tearoom and gift shop all add to the experience. And to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year they’ve added a host of fun activities including a Royal treasure trail, a Diamond Hunt and searching for the Queen’s corgis. Be sure to come and join in the fun, a great day out is certain. Further details can be obtained by ringing 01652 678822 or look online at www.hallfarmpark. co.uk
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Crafty Ideas with Tracey Smith
For most people it can take a lot of time and practice to acquire the competence to produce high quality handmade items, but becoming accomplished in one’s craft is only the tip of the iceberg and one of the most important skills one can develop is that of sourcing good quality materials. There are many artisans, myself included, who lean towards eco-crafting, reusing what they have to hand and recycling where possible but it is still the case that most products will require some supplementary materials to be purchased and these items have to be shopped for very carefully, especially if one is intending to create items which are strong, durable and of the highest quality. Undoubtedly the best method, especially for newcomers to the crafting scene, is to find a specialist shop which carries a good range of quality materials, where the proprietors are knowledgeable and where they are willing to take the time to give advice. In forging relationships with
Tracey Smith of Purely Fabrication at a craft fair (above) and (below) one of the handmade cushions available from her website
local businesses in this way, one can often gather information not readily available when buying via mail order. Good quality items don’t necessarily have to be expensive, and it’s important, especially in the current climate, to shop around to find the best price, but although the internet suppliers often look cheapest one will frequently find their sales require the purchase of fixed quantities, whereas a local supplier will often supply the exact amount needed. As a fabric artist, I have built strong relationships with several local suppliers who will, for example, allow me to buy just 10cm of fabric which would only be sold by the metre on the internet, simply because they know I’m a returning customer. Of course there are times when internet shopping is the only option but as you develop your skills and learn what materials work best in your creations, you soon find that it really is a poor second to being able to handle the materials, gain insight into possible alternatives and communicate face to face with someone who knows about their product and your needs. So the most important skill to develop for sourcing good quality materials is that of communication, through networking and word of mouth. Engage with suppliers and with other makers, go to fairs, galleries and local outlets and share ideas with fellow artisans. As well as extending your circle of friends, you’ll gain valuable knowledge of where to buy the quality of product to be able to maximise your potential and reputation. Tracey Smith’s website can be found at www. purelyfabrication.co.uk
A Good Yarn
Since opening in Cambridge Street, Cleethorpes, Kate Roberts has made her shop into a hub for both beginners and experienced knitters. With its welcoming atmosphere it provides the perfect setting to gather for a chat during classes and drop in sessions. On Tuesday afternoons, Friday mornings and Saturday afternoons there are workshops for knitting and crochet and on the first Saturday of each month the crochet club meets and a qualified tutor will teach to both novices and experienced crocheters. Another monthly workshop offers a programme which includes beading, freeform, finishing techniques, lacemaking, knitting and crochet. The shop has a wide range of materials to cater for the needs of knitters and crocheters alike, including yarns, wools and haberdashery, needles, books and patterns, with prices to suit all pockets. Kate’s passion for her craft is deep rooted and you can tell from a few minutes conversation with her just how dedicated she is to this pastime and how much she enjoys bringing it back to life in this little gem of a shop. Workshops fill up quickly so call Kate on 01472 508787 to book a place or visit www.agoodyarn.co.uk
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Gardens
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this year) the extra burst of sunlight and heat will really kickstart the garden into life. With the frost risk over we can move tender seedlings of tomatoes, beans, courgettes, aubergines and peppers outdoors and with any luck the first summer salad crops should be ready for harvesting - early potatoes and peas too. The most important job at this time of year is weeding - it’s perfect growing weather and they are going to come through thick and fast - if you don’t stay on top of them then you’re doomed. In the vegetable garden this is time for sowing cauliflowers, beetroot, carrots and turnips and also more exotic veg like chicory, endive and kohlrabi. For flower gardeners it’s time to plant out annual bedding and to get those stored tubers of dahlia and canna out of winter storage and into the ground. There’s still time to plant a few hardy annuals too and to thin out the sowings from earlier in the year - but the most important thing to do in the garden in June is to enjoy it - so take some time out to just relax and make the most of one of the best gardening months there is!
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June is a great time to be a gardener - especially now we’ve had some decent rain and the threat of drought has passed for a while at least. The days should be warm and the nights too and with the longest day approaching (it’s June 21st
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Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
Trains operate weekends & school holidays (please see website below for train timetable). The railway will be in operation with a limited service - March - July, and with a full daily service between the July 21st - September 9th. For a unique atmospheric experience, take a browse around the Station Master’s Gift & Model Shop and The Griffin Hall Museum, alternatively you can enjoy our tasty food and beverages in the Brief Encounters Tearoom. Or for something a little stronger, have a drink in The Signal Box Inn. The smallest pub in the world! For further information please go to www.cleethorpescoastlightrailway.co.uk or contact the office on Tel 01472 604657. Our main station is Lakeside Station Kings Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0AG
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Fabulous Freestyle! Amanda Stringer of A&M’s Dance Academy offers an introduction to the colourful world of Freestyle Dance Until the late 1970’s if you went to a dance school you probably learned ballet, a little ballroom, perhaps some classical dance. Nothing in the curriculum had changed that much in a long time. Then Freestyle dance burst onto the scene and everything had changed! All of a sudden dance was cool again - disco was king and films such as Saturday Night Fever meant everyone wanted to learn. Dance teachers took up on the craze and brought it in to their dance schools realising that the
basic step patterns of disco were ones which had in fact been danced for years but had been re-energised by using co-ordinating arm, hand, leg, foot and body actions. Over the years this dance style has developed into what it is today, a fast, high impact gymnastic style routine using high kicks, travelling spins, runs, jumps and tricks. Competitive freestyle dance is a huge sport today with thousands of dancers competing every weekend all over the country. British dancers travel regularly - even as far as Ireland, South Africa and Norway. Dancers start as beginners, wearing very basic plain dancewear and light makeup. There is a system in which the dancers must lose 3 lives in order the move up into the next section which is starters, followed by intermediates, champs and premiere champs. To lose a life you must win at a competition where there are more than 7 dancers in that section. The costumes and make up become more elaborate as you move up the ranks with fully diamanté stoned costumes and hair extensions, eyelashes, false nails and fake tans for the over 10’s.
A&M’s Dance Academy in Grimsby boasts over 100 competitors, many with championship titles. They were founded in April 2006 by friends Amanda Stringer and Marian Lilley. Their dance school has grown bigger and better with the help of their dedicated team of teachers, helping dancers to achieve many successful results at competitions and encouraging dancers to further their love for the sport by becoming dance teachers themselves or moving on to dance colleges. Many fitness benefits are to be gained from this sport. Dancers require huge amounts of stamina having to dance at this high impact level at 1 minute bursts is similar to an athlete doing a 200 metre sprint. Sometimes they may not have long in between rounds to recover which is why dancers need lots of training to sustain this energy. Freestyle dancers also need to have lots of flexibility and they train very hard in this department too therefore developing into strong and agile individuals. Aside from the fitness benefits this sport also sees young children grow into confident Amanda Stringer and sociable people helping with is co founder and confidence issues in other areas and proprietor of A&M’s helping them achieve personal targets. Dance Academy - www. All in all Freestyle Dance is fun, freedomfreestyledance. exciting and offers many health and co.uk social benefits - a great hobby for any child and one which continues to go from strength to strength.
Jacqui’s Cafe - First Class
Jacqui’s Cafe is more than your run of the mill cafe. This family run business has an experienced chef and serves first class meals home cooked and freshly made to order. The facilities are clean, modern, and inviting and offer a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy your meal. The service is friendly and with a license for alcohol, you can enjoy a wide range of beverages. A full menu is on display and the choice is fantastic, from smaller bites to larger meals there is something for everyone, and the prices are very competitive. This place really is a little gem and can be found in Osborne Street, Cleethorpes. So don’t take our word for it, go and see for yourself - you’ll be glad you did.
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It’s a tradition by now that we always try and squeeze at least one picture of a reader’s pet into the magazine - so here is Harley, the black labrador and serial tea towel thief. Harley belongs to Michelle and Matthew. Email any pictures of your pet to deborah.staff@ divapublications.co.uk
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Wellness 19 Are You A Victim Of The Allergy Myth ?
Nuts and seafood are among the most common and most potentially serious of food allergies
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an intolerance simply means that something disagrees with you in some way). So where do you go to get some straight talking and correct advice about allergies - well you could make a start at the NHS website by taking a look at their Allergy Myth Buster service. There are 17 questions to be answered with either a true or false and each leads to a clear explanation of the basic facts about allergy. So don’t be a martyr to the allergy myth - get on the site and get the real facts about allergies at www. nhs.uk/Tools.
Oasis Health Club A visit to Oasis gym is always special because we have everything that you could need for fantastic health and fitness right here under one roof. We have the largest fitness arena in the area with 52 pieces of Technogym equipment, a vast range of free weights and the very latest in user friendly computerised fitness programmes to help you reach your targets by monitoring your success and achievements. We also have a fully air conditioned class studio with a selection of classes, including BTS, karate, yoga and dance, to suit all levels. And there’s our large luxury swimming pool, jacuzzi and steam rooms, sauna and fast tanning sunbeds. What more could you ask for? Other facilities on the premises include The Natural Planet Cafe, Scribbles creche which caters for ages newborn to 8 years, The Retreat Beauty Salon, Stephen’s Hair Studio, Bodytone Studio and Express Therapy Sports Injury Clinic. All in all this incredible range of services make Oasis the place to go to get fit or to treat yourself to a little pampering. There’s a free car park with 24hr CCTV and opening times are Monday - Thursday 6.30am - 10pm, Friday 6.30am - 9pm & and 7.30am - 5pm at weekends. For further information email carla.hardie@oasishealthclub. co.uk or call Carla on 01472 251682.
ElecGo Electric Bikes
Elecgo Electric Bikes of Barnetby sell and service electric bikes and offer a wide range from light weight folders for motorhome, caravans and boats to mountain bikes or tourers. Most e-bike customers, young or old, super fit or otherwise, are looking for a way to maximise the enjoyment of cycling without the sweat of tackling steep hills or headwinds unaided. We encourage customers to try our bikes on our quiet country lanes and hills. Please contact us to arrange a test ride everybody returns from a ride with a big smile. Please visit www.elecgoelectricbikes.co.uk or give us a call on 07718 741320 or 01652 680643
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When you need top quality services .....
Who Ya Gonna Call? It happens when you’re least expecting it and always at the most inconvenient time. The car won’t start, or water comes dripping through the ceiling or the lights all go out. We’ve all experienced small disasters like these and then we have to ring around our friends and relatives to see if any of them has a number for a mechanic or a plumber or an electrician or whatever other trade is needed. It’s depressing and it’s often expensive and it’s stressful. How much better would it be if we had all that information ready and to hand just when it was needed? So what we suggest is this – in this section of the magazine you’ll find the numbers of all sorts of top quality service providers – grab a pen and make a note of them somewhere convenient so that if you ever need a job doing properly and in a hurry and at a reasonable price then you’ve got the number to hand ready. Much easier – and the businesses listed here know that customer service is what counts – they’ll sort out the problem and save you from hassle. So who ya gonna call? Stressbusters!
Ian J Dalton - Plumber
For all your plumbing needs look no further than Ian J Dalton Ltd. We have over 15 years of experience, our work is first rate and our prices are competitive - as our customers in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Hull will testify. We also supply and fit heating systems to keep your home warm and comfortable and if you’re in the market for a bathroom refit you can count on us to meet all your needs. We can supply high quality tiling, bathroom furniture and fittings - all at excellent prices and with our 100% commitment to service guaranteed. For further information contact Ian on 01472 235096 or mobile 0772 1785130.
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Bathrooms & Kitchens Wet Room Specialists Easy Access Baths & Showers Full Property Renovations
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Sample Sped Courier Services make running a business much easier! Our professionalism means that consignments arrive on time and in perfect condition. We have over 12 years experience in the field and offer a one to one service to both new and existing customers. We provide a wide range of delivery services including frozen and ambient deliveries and we offer a guaranteed next day delivery service and can arrange shipment locally, nationally or worldwide. So whether you require a courier for commercial or personal reasons please contact 01472 241410 or email samplesped@unicombox.co.uk
Grimsby Stairlifts If you’re starting to find the stairs a bit of a challenge then a visit to Grimsby Stairlifts can increase your independence and help you adjust. Our fully qualified engineers can fit new or reconditioned lifts, straight or curved, to fit any shape of staircase. We offer a full warranty on any lift that we fit and we can carry out repairs on any make. We can arrange next day installation on straight lifts if required and we also supply public access platforms, passenger lifts and bath lifts. We are not agents but a long established family business - we started out as a husband and wife team and now our son has joined as well. Dad Terry has been in the business since 1977 and has vast experience on all makes of lifts, hoists and chair lifts. Our success has been built on our product knowledge and quality of service. So why not give us a call? Having a stairlift fitted can give you a boost of freedom, making life easier and letting you get back to doing the things that other people take for granted. For more information ring 01472 324694 or check out our advert.
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Danmat Motors
Tired of paying through the nose for second rate work? Get down to Danmat Motors on Pyewipe Road, Grimsby and they’ll make sure you get First Class Service! They give free estimates and guarantee a top quality job at a realistic price. Established in 1999, and with over 40 years experience in the trade, Danmat are experts in servicing and repairs, exhausts, brakes, steering, suspension and minor car body repairs and they work on all makes and models - so whether it’s a mechanical fault, bodywork damage, MOT or service time or if you just want to give your car a thorough check before you go on holiday (or before winter sets in) then head for Danmat Motors and let the experts take car of it! Ring 01472 353777 or call in at 11A Pyewipe Road,
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Crystal Roofing If you’re weighing up whether or not to splash some cash on smartening up and improving your home this summer then may we suggest that you start by getting in touch with Crystal Roofing and see what they have to offer. Crystal offer a wide range of home improvement services, all carried out by their experienced proprietor Wayne Brown and all to the highest possible standards. They’re Council and Insurance approved - so you know that when you deal with Crystal Roofing you’re dealing with experts. As you would expect from the name Crystal Roofing fit new roofs (including flat roofs) and undertake all types of roof repairs, but they don’t stop there. They also install double and triple glazing, uPVC fascias, soffits and guttering and build high quality conservatories that beautify and extend your home. In addition they are expert bathroom and kitchen fitters - in fact Crystal Roofing are your one stop shop for almost all kinds of home improvements. So whether you’re fixing up the wear and tear of the winter or turning your home into a thing of beauty Crystal are the people to call on -
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Freshney Cleaners
Twenty years of first class service to homes and businesses
It’s over twenty years now since Patrick Dennehy decided to put the skills and attention to detail which he had learned in the army to good use and established Freshney Cleaners. Having learned the skill of carpet & upholstery cleaning with the NCCA Patrick gained specialist qualifications in the field and nowadays all Freshney Cleaners staff are expected to do the same. The company is Trading Standards approved and has gone from strength to strength. It can provide other specialist services including stain removal (which is free when implemented in the course of a carpet or upholstery clean), odour neutralisation, carpet whipping, the application of Stainguard and dust mite and allergy protection. Freshney Cleaners always maintain a consistently high level of supervision of standards and all staff are required to undergo police checks. Freshney Cleaners are members of the National Federation of Small Businesses, the Home Services Directory for North East Lincolnshire and they are accredited members of SM & MS Contractor Plus (Health and Safety). So if you’re looking for a first class service give them a call on 01472 230400 - it’s a decision you won’t regret.
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Frost Tyres
Frost Tyres in Grimsby has been established now for over 27 years and the late George Frost (Director) had been in the tyre industry all of his life and built up a reliable client base since opening. We can supply tyres for all types of vehicles, and we can also cater for a large selection of customers including farmers, (we can supply tyres for JCBs and tractors) contractors, haulage firms and domestic clients. We pride ourselves on the level of service we provide, and we are never satisfied with our work until you are. Batteries, Exhausts and Tyre Fitting is available for most vehicles and in addition to our tyre supply and fitting services, we offer a 24 hour vehicle recovery service in the Grimsby and Humberston areas. We are ITDN and NTDA members for nationwide vehicle recovery, you can rely on us for a professional, friendly service and know that your vehicle will leave our specialists with its tyres in the safest condition. Call us today for all of your tyre needs telephone 01472 812924 or visit our website : www.frosttyres.co.uk Alternatively you can pop in and see us at our premises on Wilton Road Industrial Estate Grimsby.
Bee Secure - Locksmiths
Here’s a number you should keep in your phone at all times 01472 322538. That’s the number for Bee Secure and when you need an locksmith it’s a number you’ll be glad you saved. Bee Secure offer • Fast non destructive entry • Lock changes and upgrades • All makes of safes opened and new keys supplied • UPVC patio doors and window repairs • Access control systems • Auto lockouts • Window bars, grilles and roller shutters • All fitted to British Standards
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DSB Damp Proofing
DSB was founded in 2008 by David Stiles and Steve Burrows who have 25 years of experience in the trade between them. They offer a specialist damp proofing service - including traditional and chemical damp proofing and are happy to give free no obligation quotations and good honest advice. They cover the whole area and have built a reputation for always carrying out work to the very highest standards that exceed expectations. Sovereign approved, they offer a personal and friendly service at affordable prices. Here’s what one of our customers had to say “Thank you both for the work you carried out at our house. You did a great job, at a price well within our budget - not only what I paid for but extras as well - damp course in three rooms, plus reskimmed all walls, new skirting boards and covings in both rooms! You were so friendly and always neat and tidy. Fully recommended!” - Mr & Mrs Newton of Grimsby.For information call Dave on 0780 6881694 or Steve on 0790 5135856 BEFORE AFTER
Services 27 Citizens Advice Bureaux to get new role as consumers’ champions Citizens Advice have welcomed the government’s proposals to make them a champion for consumer information across a range of sectors and to give them responsibility for representing consumers’ interests in unregulated sectors. Gillian Guy, Chief Executive at national charity Citizens Advice said: “This is good news for consumers. With consumer advice, advocacy and education all under one Citizens Advice service roof, consumers will get a service they know and trust. One that helps them resolve their problem, learn how to avoid similar issues, and get involved in making sure the same thing doesn’t happen to other people. “Citizens Advice has a strong history of advising consumers and championing their problems at a national and local level. We’re pleased that this decision will now allow us to do more to help consumers in this way.”
Serenity Memorials
Gillian and Steve of Serenity Memorials have more than 50 years experience in assisting the bereaved. They are both qualified funeral directors and they pride themselves on providing what they feel is the best and most personal service available. They can supply new memorials, add inscriptions to or clean and renovate existing headstones, undertake safety surveys and provide consultancy services. Serenity Memorials offer no obligation quotations with accompanying layout drawings so customers can see how the memorial will look before they commit to buying it. Bespoke memorials are a speciality and nothing is too much trouble for the professional staff at Serenity. For more information about Serenity Memorials, call 01472 269696, or email enquiry@serenitymemorials.co.uk.
GL Commercials
Trailer Hire Specialists GL Commercials are known nationally for their high quality craftsmanship, service and professionalism. Their premises in Grimsby, are within easy reach of the M180 and M62, and can accommodate the largest of commercial vehicles. They offer a comprehensive mobile repair, servicing and MOT preparation service for single units or fleets. Commercial Trailer Hire Options Available Are: Flat Beds, Skeletal Trailers, and Taut Liners. Trailer Hire: Flat Beds/PSK/Skeletal Curtain Sliders Specialists. Whatever your needs large or small they can cover all eventualities, and can meet your individual requirements. For further information please contact Mr Graham Lockington Tel 07711 496138
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A Day In The Life of Darren and Jenny Kenyon of Fastline Shellfish Early mornings are the norm in the Kenyon household – if you don’t like getting up while it’s still dark then you really shouldn’t be thinking about working in the fishing industry. Fastline is a complex business with three distinct parts; the fishing side which is run by Darren on his boat Sweetwaters, and the factory and shop which are Jenny’s department. To get all these parts to mesh and run successfully together can be quite a task but they make a good team and the business which they began four years ago has expanded rapidly. Fastline catch, process and sell lobsters, crabs and whelks to the restaurant trade, wholesalers, fishmongers and also to the general public from their premises on the North Wall – all freshly caught by Darren. Darren’s routine is partly dictated by the tides - not so long ago that would have been true of a lot of people in the town but nowadays there are fairly few who actually go to sea. The Sweetwaters is a former trawler, 10 metres long and adapted for crabbing by the removal of her winches and the addition of a shelterdeck. Darren sails every day on the morning tide, penning out if necessary to get an early start on the journey to the fishing grounds. Like all skippers Darren jealously guards the location of his favourite spots – the most he’ll say is that he goes to various places around the Humber mouth and usually sails for two to four hours to reach them, depending on the season – in Winter the crab can be a lot further out. On the way the crew of four get on with cleaning and maintenance jobs and preparing scad to be used as bait. Darren has about 1400 pots out on any given day, strung together in fleets of 40 or 50 each. They need to be hauled up and emptied, rebaited and replaced, then the catch needs to
be graded, undersizers returned to the sea, (there are strict regulations about the minimum sizes of crabs that can be taken), boxed and sent below deck. It’s hard work, especially in bad weather and of course you have to be careful to keep your fingers away from harm – those claws can give a nasty nip. Then it’s on to the next fleet until they’re all done and Darren heads for home. By the time he gets finished he will have put in a 14 hour shift and ten hours later it will be time to start again. Meanwhile, back on dry land, things have been busy in the other parts of the Fastline operation. Jenny and the factory staff arrive at 5am to get things ready and she opens up the shop at 6am. It’s not long before customers start arriving to collect the day’s orders – wholesalers, market stall holders and fish van men come from all over the North of England and the Midlands and they need to be loaded up and on their way as soon as possible. It’s a hectic couple of hours and once the trade vehicles have been dispatched then members of the public start arriving at the shop – there will be a steady stream throughout the day, plenty of them regulars who will stop for a chat. In the factory the previous day’s catch is being prepared. Some lobsters and crabs are set aside for live sales – a growing part of the business and especially popular with the restaurant trade – the rest are boiled and graded.
Above: The Sweetwaters returning after a successful day’s crabbing
The very best will be kept whole – others will be dressed which involves removing the brown meat from the shell and cracking of the claws to get at the white. The meat is then returned to the crab shell, white meat on top of course. In the shop Jenny will switch between serving customers and fielding phone calls with orders for the next few days. It’s a good time for her to get busy with preparing the orders for restaurants. Some like to collect but others prefer deliveries and she will need to arrange specialist chilled transport to make sure that the product arrives in perfect condition. She’s usually finished around 1pm and shuts up shop at 2pm. So do they enjoy it? They both say yes and although they admit to being exhausted at the end of the day they’re both adamant that they wouldn’t want to change. ‘Having good staff makes a big difference’ says Jenny, ‘You couldn’t run a business like this without people you can trust and rely on’ and Darren pays tribute to his wife, ‘Jenny is the heart of the business – she’s the organised one who keeps everything going smoothly, liaises with the customers, sorts out problems.’ What’s actually clear is that at the heart of this local business is a strong and committed team which is why Fastline Shellfish looks set to keep going from strength to strength.
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