The People's Publication issue 19

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Contents 5 Driver Training With IDS In The Know 6 8 Cleethorpes Carnival Funny As Folk 12 15 Jalousie

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Training & Recruitment

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Professional Drivers Need To Act Quickly On DCPC’s To Avoid Losing Their Licences

September 10th marks four “I would urge all drivers who years since the introduction of haven’t yet started periodic the DCPC (Driver Certificate of training not to leave it until the last Professional Competence) system minute. If the deadline arrives and and drivers of buses and coaches you drive professionally without a have only three months to fulfil Driver CPC, you’ll be committing their training requirements or lose an offence. If you’re an operator their licences - so for PCV licence and you cause or allow your holders time drivers to drive is running out.

“PCV licence holders without Driver For holders of have until September CPC – you’ll also LGV licences be committing an 2013 to complete their offence.” the deadline DCPC training or lose Clearly anyone is September 2014. who needs a their licences.”

Under the DCPC and hasn’t new DCPC system drivers taken steps to get one is cutting must undertake 35 hours of things pretty fine - so what’s training every 5 years - covering the best option for local drivers areas which include health seeking to get qualified? and safety, driver hours and Local specialists IDS of The tachographs, loading, economic Chapel House, King’s Road, driving and transport operations Immingham have been leaders in management. The training must the field of recruitment for many be delivered by an accredited years, covering a wide range of provider and logged on each employment sectors including driver’s individual record card. driving, office and admin and The DCPC is not something that warehousing. can be lightly ignored - there What is less well known is that are tough penalties for non they are also experts in the compliance. delivery of a wide range of training According to Driving Standards courses and they can help drivers Agency head Rosemary Thew get the training time in and keep

Bus and coach drivers have only three months to complete the first wave of DCPC training - top image subject to Crown Copyright via the Driving Standards Agency

their licences. With IDS the DCPC Training is delivered in five 7 hour blocks - with prices per block starting at £69.95 and can be completed as a full week or taken over separate days. Saturday and evening sessions are available and IDS offer great rates for whole fleet training provision.

So if you’re a professional driver and you haven’t completed your DCPC training yet then get in touch with IDS and they’ll get you sorted.

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In The Know Your indispensable guide to what’s going on where you live

Fabulous Tribute Shows Lined Up For The Central Hall

Bublé, Beach Boys, Bowie and Bee Gees and that’s just the ones beginning with B There’s a great selection of shows lined up for the second half of the year at the Central Hall in Duncombe Street - including some of the UK’s top tribute acts - featuring the songs and style of many of our best loved musical heroes.

On July 5th to coincide with Michael Bublé’s sell-out concerts at London’s O2 there’s Everything Bublé - the UK’s number one tribute to the soulful multi

platinum phenomenon that is Michael Bublé.

With his sense of humour and his romantic touch, Everything Bublé embodies the very essence of the star himself - and his cool attitude and superb vocals will have you believing you are actually watching the real thing.

The collection of hits will include: Everything, Home, Hold On, Crazy Love, Lost, All Of Me and many more; all performed with Left - The UK Beach Boys visit The Central Hall in August Above - Absolute Bowie who play in September

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the support of his live band.

August 3rd sees a visit from The UK Beach Boys - a tribute to the band who, more than any other, captured the sound of summer.

The UK Beach Boys are the only tribute act to have appeared live on stage with America’s most successful rock band and they have been wowing audiences throughout the UK and Europe since 2001 with their faithful recreations of the distinctive West Coast sound. Under the watchful eye of Adrian Baker, a former member of the Beach Boys, they have perfected a sound that is as close to the originals as possible.

Their show is totally live with no

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On September 21st it’s the turn of David Bowie fans as Absolute Bowie takes to the stage. David Bowie has been a major figure in the world of popular music for more than four decades, always the innovator and constantly springing surprises - including the new album this year.

So there is no better time than now to bring Europe’s premier Bowie tribute band to Grimsby.

This 5 piece band faithfully recreates the magic of David Bowie with uncanny accuracy.

They will take you on a musical journey through the ever changing phases of Bowie’s music and fashion with incredible attention to detail and an amazingly energetic stage show.

They’ll revisit Ziggy, Aladdin Sane and the Thin White Duke with such classic hits as Space Oddity, Ziggy, Ashes to Ashes, Life On Mars, Low, Heroes and

Winner Takes It All who play The Central Hall in November

C.A.Norman Plumbers & Heating Engineers C.A.Norman (Plumbing & Heating Ltd) is a family business with an outstanding reputation for service and integrity and their commitment to customer satisfaction is second to none. Father and son team Alan and Lee Norman are both time served tradesmen and they offer expertise in plumbing, boiler installation and maintenance and gas fitting. They also specialise in the installation of kitchens, bathrooms, central heating and underfloor heating, as well as solar heating systems and at a time when everyone is looking to cut their energy bills it’s good to know that C.A.Norman will give free advice on the most fuel economical solutions for your home.

many more plus, just like the man himself, a few surprises!

Finally on our list of great tributes comes Winner Takes It All, featuring the hits of Abba and The Bee Gees all in one show. They’ll be appearing at the Central Hall

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on November 30th - more about them in a future edition.

Tickets for all these shows are available from the Central Hall Box Office - open Tuesday to Friday from 10.30am-2.30pm or ring 01472 355025.

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Make a note in your diaries - July 20th is the day when the streets of Cleethorpes host the

Carnival Parade 2013

It looked for a while like it might not happen but the good news is that Saturday July 20th sees the ever popular Cleethorpes Community Carnival parade wend its way through the streets of the resort once again.

It’s the time of year when clowns appear on street corners, unicycles roam and wigs and costumes of every size, colour and shape from cowboys to animals, space creatures to fish are the order of the day.

There’s plenty of loud music, fun, laughter and general mayhem it’s the best day out in the area!

Last year we really thought that the carnival was over as the organisers found that in these hard up times it was getting more and more difficult to find funding so we all said goodbye to this much loved event that had been brightening up the resort since 1976.

The parade’s salvation has been thanks to one of the area’s

Above - The Cumberland Giants.

Below - The 2012 parade passes along the seafront

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leading businesses and local employers Young’s Seafood, who in addition to sponsoring the event have put in a wonderful enthusiastic team of people to support us. So this year they are working alongside Cleethorpes

Events to bring the laughter and fun back to the resort of Cleethorpes.

Many of the old favourites will be with us again - majorettes, dancing groups, many local charities, organisations and businesses all volunteers who readily give their time to build floats and help collect for their chosen charity and already many new names are entering floats to give us new fresh faces and new floats to be seen.

This year we have the mighty Cumberland Giants, our ever popular pipers and marching bands including East Coast Elite and the Derby Midshipmen and something for all dinosaur lovers T Rex our own baby dinosaur!

All the team have been hard at work but it won’t be the same if you’re not there. So if you want to join in the parade or just to watch and wave as we go by the ‘must be there ‘date for your diaries is Saturday July 20th 2013 - we’ll see you there!

On Two Wheels

Woods’ Cycles Celebrate Their 60th Birthday!

Sixty years is a long time in any trade but such is the commitment to excellent customer service of the Woods family their cycle shop in St Peter’s Avenue has not only been in business that long it has kept some customers from when it first opened - although nowadays they tend to be buying bikes for their grandchildren!

Today cycling is more popular than ever and Woods’ showroom (in St Peter’s Avenue near the junction with Sea View Street) is packed with a range of quality bikes to suit all purposes and pockets - including top names like Giant, Scott and Dawes - all fully assembled and ready to ride.

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They also have the largest workshop in the area so they can carry out repairs to any make of bicycle.

Woods’ are partners in many cycle to work schemes with local employers, providing cycles, helmets, clothing and accessories at prices up to 40% lower than standard.

So if you’re thinking about taking up cycling or you’re in need of cycle repairs or an upgrade then your first stop should be Woods’ Cycles.

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Garden Aid Caring For Two Communities For some people caring is part of their everyday life - and that’s very true of Mark Howarth, proprietor of Garden Aid. Mark has close ties with Mukunyu Parish in Western Uganda and donates 10% of his profit to funding projects aimed at helping

Below and right - the existing hospital building in Mukunyu which Mark Howarth is helping to replace

A Good Yarn A Good Yarn stocks fantastic brands to suit all pockets and projects but it is more then just your average wool shop. It is a place to be delighted, inspired, encouraged and supported. Try our knit and natters, classes, workshops and drop-ins to learn new things, share ideas and simply enjoy working on your projects with other like minded people.

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a community of elderly adults and children there, who are mostly survivors of civil war and HIV epidemics which took away many of the younger adults.

Life in Mukunyu can be very hard - very few in this population are well enough or old enough to work in the local tea plantations so just finding shelter, food and clothing is a constant struggle.

The diet of the locals is mostly posho which is a maize flour bread, meat or green vegetables are luxuries reserved for holidays and the nearest clean water supply is more than two miles away at a borehole in the forest floor. Even the most basic medicines like paracetemol are beyond the reach of the meagre resources of most people in the community and an education is all but impossible for children who do not have the money to pay school fees.

At present Mark and Age Care Development are working to raise £10,000 for the building of a much needed hospital, workshop facility and residential centre for some of the elderly locals and to gather sponsors to help meet the basic needs of some of the most

frail of the local residents.

They have about 400kg of clothing and 50kg of pots and pans ready to be shipped across once they have raised enough money to send it and also £2000 to install a water pump to provide the community with fresh drinking water.

If you’d like to help Mark make life better for the residents of Mukunyu he’d love to hear from you. You can contact him on 07742 638423 or at gardenaid2010@yahoo.co.uk

Helian Keys & Friends - Acoustic Sessions At Waves Fans of acoustic music and would be performers will find a warm welcome on the first Sunday of the month at Waves Bar in Cleethorpes. That’s when local duo Helian Keys, (made up of keyboardist Helen Bennett and vocalist Ian Maver) assisted by many of their friends from the local music scene as well as landlord and performer Lee present their regular Acoustic Folky Jamming Thingummy.

It’s a relaxed and friendly gathering where anyone can perform or just listen depending on their preference - a great place for taking the first steps onto the stage or just showing what you can do.

Next dates are June 9th, July 7th, August 4th and September 1st and you can contact the organisers by finding Helian Keys on Facebook.

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Privacy & Security For Your Home With Privatect According to the police most thefts are carried out by opportunists. We’re all familiar with the standard precautions we can take but a new approach, devised

by Privatect, of Wilton Road Cleethorpes, looks as though it might be a game changer.

The Privatect system works by fitting security screens to your wrought iron gates and fences, depriving would be thieves of the chance to spy out the lie of land and keeping your possessions away from prying eyes. They look great too and they stop leaves and litter from blowing into your garden!

Panels are available in Perspex or Polycarbonate and in a range of colours and opacities so you can

Right and below - gates and fences fitted with the Privatect system enhancing privacy and security.

customise your installation to meet your needs. They can even carry a printed design to enhance their appearance or even to advertise your business.

Owing to their ingenious fastening system Privatect can fit panels to your gates without the need for any drilling or modification of the existing ironwork and the panels are extremely durable so they’ll good for years to come.

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Mobile showroom lets Taylor Made Carpets take their shop to the customer!

There’s always been a warm welcome for customers old and new at Taylor Made Carpets of Cromwell Road, Grimsby where Craig and Steve, with over fifty years experience between them and huge expertise in the selection and fitting of floor coverings of all kinds have always been more than happy to answer customers’ questions and give advice.

But with their new mobile showroom, carrying samples of their entire range of carpets, vinyls and laminates, they can now take their excellent customer service on the road so customers can make their selection in the comfort of their own homes.

It’s still a family run business with an quality in house fitting service and prices to suit every pocket - the difference is that now if you cant make it down to the shop you can just give them a ring on 07516 187378 and they’ll arrange for their mobile showroom to visit you!

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Welcome to a festival of all sorts of fun for all sorts of folk -

Funny As Folk This summer will see the arrival of a new name onto the local festival scene when the Funny As Folk Festival takes over Cabourne Parva (on the Irby Top Road just East of Caistor) from June 28th-30th.

Billed as a festival of fun it offers a fantastic line up from the worlds of music and comedy plus plenty of other activities and events to keep you busy and entertained right through the weekend.

Topping the comedy bill is Jay Foreman - not just a comedian in his own right but also the brother of celebrated beatboxer Beardyman and the composer and performer of some of the funniest songs you’ve ever heard - including the internet viral sensations Moon Chavs and Stealing Food.

And there’s no shortage of quality on the music side either

June 28th-30th at Cabourne Parva

with headline sets from blues legend Stan Webb and his Chickenshack, Warwick’s finest psychedelic rocker

Edgar Broughton and guitarist and singer songwriter Nick Turner.

In addition there’ll be sets from Bristol based folk stompers The Poor Old Dogs, trashabilly from The Legendary Bad Apples and performances by Elliott Morris and Andrea Ferguson.

Outside the main arenas there will be craft activities and master classes from local artists including Hawkmoon Crafts, Drift Ashore, Moore Creations, and many others plus shows, walkabout

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Left - Nick Harper will be performing at Funny As Folk (photo by Jennie Lewis) Above - Jay Foreman

performances and circus workshops from The Earthbound Misfits, Rainbow Dragon, Gramaphones Theatre Company and Sleeping Trees. Add nice people, good food and excellent beer into the equation and set the whole caboodle on the top of the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds in the beautiful wooded setting of Cabourne Parva and you’ve got a recipe for a fantastic weekend to remember.

Camping & parking are all part of the ticket price, so there are no hidden charges and it’s all on the one site. Camping is just two minutes walk from the main festival area & is divided into two main sections ’noisy at night and quiet in the day’, & ‘quiet at night and noisy in the day’ - which should keep everyone happy.

Ticket prices are £50 for adults, £40 for teenagers and under 13’s go free. Further details can be found at www.funnyasfolk.co.uk

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You will find that “perfect” gift here at Pebblez When you step across the threshold at Pebblez in Cleethorpes High Street you step into a magical emporium filled with beautiful things. They have a fabulous range of gift ideas to choose from - including hand made wooden toys, scented candles, vintage style clocks, fashion jewellery and luxurious bathtime products - and many of their most popular items can be designed and made to order or embellished with a message or the name of a loved one.

The shop is the brainchild of Rob and Zoe Hall who spotted a gap in the local market for a vendor of high quality individualised gift items and decided to put their many years of retail experience to good use.

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Below - thers’s a world of beautiful gifts at Pebblez on Among the unique items on offer are their wall plaques, available in a range of sizes, which can be hand made to Cleethorpes the customer’s own design, and gift baskets which can High Street be filled with your own choice of items from the shelves and then beautifully wrapped ready for giving! In fact there are so many pretty things in store at Pebblez you’ll have a hard time choosing so make sure you leave plenty of time and get the perfect gift for your someone special!

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Cabourne Parva Wedding Fayre September 8th If you’re planning your wedding or even thinking about planning then September 8th is a date you should mark in your diary because that’s the day of the inaugural Cabourne Parva Wedding Fayre and this being Cabourne Parva, where they know a thing or two about staging great events, it won’t be just any old wedding fayre - you can be sure of that.

Billed as the areas very first experiential wedding fayre there will of course be plenty of photographers, vehicles, caterers, outfitters and milliners displaying their wares but there will be much, much more to enjoy.

In fact it promises to be a fabulous day of Cabourne style

fun with great food on offer, a fashion show and burlesque performances, cream teas, a hog roast and a splendid Victorian ice cream cart.

Throughout the day there will be performances and demonstrations by top local performers, all or whom are available for weddings including the Earthbound Misfits who’ll be bringing a little circus style to proceedings and also waiting on tables!

The fun starts at 10am and lasts until 6pm, admission is free and dogs are welcome providing they’re kept on leads. Cabourne Parva is situated high on the wolds on the Irby Top Road just east of Caistor.

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Style

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when style matters

Jalousie understand that comfort and confidence are vital when buying outfits and hats and their aim is to take the stress out of choosing. Clients are encouraged to bring their outfits and shoes (if already purchased) to the appointment to ensure that everything is in perfect harmony for the special day and they are welcome to try as many outfits, hats, shoes or bags as they wish with Jalousie’s staff on hand to guide them through the process

There’s no substitute for style so when you need to look fabulous for that special occasion why not take a trip to Jalousie. Tucked away in Abbeygate, Grimsby, Jalousie boutique has the opulent feel of up market department store but with a personal touch that large retailers can’t offer.

They stock major brands including Zeila, Michaela Louisa, Linea Raffaelli, Invite, and lots more. Sizes range from 8 – 28 and they’re open 10am5pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Individual appointments and private consultations can be arranged so that you’ll have plenty of time to get the perfect look for their special occasion.

to choose from - whether you want this season’s newest look or some of their enchantingly delicate timeless classics and they have over 250 designs of hats and fascinators to choose from- so when style matters make Jalousie your first stop! with our bespoke fitting techniques, advice on styles and shades to suit individual heights and colour tones.

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Expressing who or where you are in life has no taboos. Be proud!

Indy N Ink Body Art At Its Best

Since body art boutique Indy N Ink opened in 2009, it has taken the art of tattooing in Grimsby to new heights. Owner Indy Nijjar (who has recently completed a Masters Leadership and Management with Dissertation on The Changing Face of the Tattoo Industry in Contemporary Society) and his team offer a bespoke service to their clients and have produced thousands of exclusive top quality designs. Indy says: “For too long people have had a negative view of tattoos. By producing unique designs, we are helping to demolish the taboos that traditionally surround the industry. Our clientele includes many professional people and events such as Wimbledon have shown many top people wearing their art with pride as sports and pop culture already do.”

One of the main reasons for the success of the boutique is the creativity of my team. We believe that even the smallest piece should be designed with the same care as our larger art.

Having a design on your body is a very personal thing and we think every piece is important.

The standard of our artwork and creativity sets us apart from other studios and we’re proud of that.

I’ve been in lots of tattoo studios and there is often a lack of enthusiasm and customer service. That’s why I decided that our boutique would be different.

I have tried to revolutionise the image of tattooing here on the East Coast. When someone visits us we strive to make their experience as comfortable as possible. Our dedicated team will discuss the client’s ideas and ensure they get the right artwork to express their feelings so they will always wear their ink with pride.

We offer exclusivity in our designs and personalise the work for the client - simplicity or complexity, dependent on request. We only do any design once, and we always try to find something sentimental to represent within the piece.

Our portfolio covers almost every type of work and style from around the world. Ask at reception for a consultation to discuss your exact requirements.

We offer full comprehensive

advice on the care of your artwork prior to starting and on completion, along with aftercare advice whenever required. We also have full aftercare products to aid the healing process to ensure your body art looks and feels great immediately.”

We are Department of Health registered” Indy explains. “We use a Grade 1 autoclave, so our equipment is always sterile and our environment is clean and safe at all times.”

Above - Indy Nijjar, proprietor of Indy N Ink, photographed with his son.

Indy, who recently starred in Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me added: “We have had clients who have travelled from London, Manchester and Leeds but we are even more proud of our international reputation; clients from as far afield as Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Los Angeles. Almost half the clientele we get are first time enthusiasts.

Our oldest client to date was 76 and had his first tattoo done with us in memory of his late wife.

We have clientele of all ages but also adhere strictly to the law as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility.

Expressing who or where you are in life has no taboos. Be proud.”

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All That Jazz Returns To Cleethorpes The Jazz Festival returns to the Memorial Hall from June 28th30th bringing top musicians and fantastic sounds including big-hitters such as Alan Barnes, Dave Newton, Claire Martin, Tina May and Jim Mullen will share the stage with Grimsby area favourites Pat McCarthy and Barry Whitfield and there will be a jazz service at St Andrew’s Church and a special feature involving children.

Music on offer will veer from Atlantic soul jazz and the big band sounds of Benny Carter to a focus on the French icon Edith Piaf and the sounds of Bill Evans and Art Blakey. There’ll be real ale and food and a record and books stall staged by the Louth based independent shop Off The Beaten Track and a photographic exhibition by Geoff Davis.

Above Vocalist Nicola Emmanuelle Right - on piano Dave Newton Below - Claire Martin and violinist Andy Aitchison (Photos by Geoff Davis)

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Music kicks off on Friday night with guitar-led fare from the Jim Mullen Organ Trio, followed by gypsy jazz from violinist Andy Aitchison with the Pat McCarthy Band and headliners A Tribute to Atlantic Jazz featuring a seven piece with saxes, trumpet, piano, bass and drums.

On Saturday the Jazz Heritage Quintet will recall the music of Art Blakey, followed by pianist Gareth Williams and bassist Dave Green and the award winning Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. The evening will see vocalist Claire Martin whose influences include Ella Fitzgerald and Shirley Horn, followed by reedsman Alan Barnes and

pianist Dave Newton. To end the night there will be a waft of Parisienne chic as the hits of Piaf are recreated by Tina May. On Sunday an hour-long jazz service at St Andrew’s starts at 9.30am then it’s back at the Memorial Hall for the Barry Whitfield Quartet followed by the bassist Nicola Farnon’s trio, and

an irresistible collaboration of McCarthy, Newton and Green.

The Nicola Emmanuelle Quartet open the evening session before the weekend finale arrives in the shape of the Classic Jazz Orchestra led by Ken Mathieson with special guest Alan Barnes.

A CD of their music has received rave reviews for its dazzling solos, great ensemble, top arrangements and joyous swing.

Tickets for the festival itself are on sale now. Prices are £70 for a weekend pass, with either full day available at £35. Evenings are £22 each and afternoon passes are £18 each.

They can be purchased from Cleethorpes Tourist Information Centre and Off The Beaten Track, 36 Aswell Street, Louth. Online ticketing and more details of the artists are at grimsbyjazz.com

Alfords Garden Centre We all know that Alfords Garden Centre (at the start of the Laceby bypass opposite Morrisons) has a fabulous range of plants and garden supplies on offer but did you know that they also have one of the region’s largest displays of high quality indoor furniture?

Owners Peter and Dee Skiba have been running

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Alfords of Grimsby for

furniture

Alfords for over 20 years and they are firm believers in buying smart and passing the savings on to their customers.

Dee and her team have a wealth of experience and knowledge gained over many years and will always be happy to give advice and delivery on large items is free within a 20 mile radius of the store. the service includes unpacking and removal of packaging.

It’s not just dining furniture of course - Alfords has a fantastic range for the lounge and bedrooms too and with their 30% off sale now on all indoor furniture there’s never been a better time to find out what Alfords has to offer!

s d r o f l A h it w e l y t s n i ! t Dine n a r u a t s e rr u o n i r o e at hom

Alfords

Bring this advert any Tuesday in June for a free tea or coffee with any meal purchased. One per customer.

cafe blue

Cafe Blue is a spacious and fully licensed restaurant located within Alfords Garden Centre offering everything from a full English breakfast to a small snack. If you’re hungry why not sample one of their famous pies - all made in their own kitchen or visit on one of their legendary fish and chips days. They have delicious carveries on Wednesdays and Sundays and the staff are always friendly and helpful. So for something a little bit special why not try the delightful Cafe Blue experience we’re sure you won’t be disappointed.

Alfords Garden Centre

from English country gardens

to rural Ugandan hospitals At GardenAid we offer a wide variety of gardening services tailored to meet all your garden requirements including landscaping, fencing, weed control, lawn care, general maintenance and all types of tree work. We have over 40 years of horticultural experience and we promise the highest standards of workmanship, integrity and reliability.

We also promise to donate 10% of our profits to Age Care Development Uganda, a charity based in the Kyenjojo district of Western Uganda which takes care of elderly people and survivors of HIV/AIDS and of the civil wars which have ravaged East Africa in recent years.

So when you use GardenAid not only does your garden look great but you really are helping to care for two communities.

Garden Aid Caring for two communities

07742 638423

Gardens

Gardens Geoff’s Gardening Service  01469 569712 H 0790 4006635 geoff.oneill.gardening@googlemail.com

Green Cuts  01472 841100  info@greencuts.co.uk Chalk Farm, Salters Lane, Wyham, Grimsby

FINCH Neil

handyman • gardener clearance • tree surgery fencing • gutters

 01472 752661H 07816 477997

neil216@hotmail.com

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It’s that time of year when all of a sudden everything is bursting into life - great to look at but it can be hard to keep on top of all the jobs that need doing. So here are a few of our friends who’ll be only too happy to help keep your garden looking it’s best so you can put your feet up in the sun and make the most of the summer!

Geoff ’s Gardening Services We all love to see our garden looking great but it can be a lot of hard work and that’s where Geoff ’s Gardening Services can help.

They don’t bother with fuss or gimmicks, they just provide excellent gardening services and let the work speak for itself. Whether it’s an occasional trim and tidy or a full clearance and makeover Geoff ’s are second to none and they offer treework, hedge trimming, pruning and power washing too! So when you need a helping hand make GGS top of your list!

Green Cuts are an established company specialising in all types of arboriculture (tree work), ranging from large scale park restoration and site clearance to general tree, hedge and garden maintenance for our domestic clients.

Our services include tree removal and pruning, crown reduction, lifting and thinning, sectional dismantling, storm damage response, stump grinding and removal, root removal, chipping, garden hedge trimming, shaping and topping, grass cutting and firewood sales, so if you’ve got a tree in need of attention give us a call for a free, no obligation quotation.

ecological solutions for arboriculture

Neil Finch - Handyman

If you’re looking for a gardener/handyman who’ll do a great job at a reasonable price then Neil Finch is your man. Neil is equally happy to work in the home or in the garden - or high up a ladder for that matter! If your garden’s looking a little bit out of sorts he’ll clear it, cut grass, trim hedges and bushes - even tree surgery if necessary as well as cleaning the patio or decking and tidying up the drive. Trusted by many of the area’s leading estate agents he’s also the man to contact for gutter clearance and maintenance - in fact Neil is such a handy handyman you’ll find that there’s no end to his talents - so if your house or garden could do with sprucing up give him a ring on 07816 477997.

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Homes

kids COLOUR love

To create the perfect kids room just let your imagination run wild!

When you’re making over the children’s rooms do you still stick to the old maxim of pink for a girl and blue for a boy? Because if you do you may be in for a shock when you see some of the on trend children’s room designs that are on the way to the high street from many of the top designers in the country.

It’s a riot of colour from floor to ceiling - and you don’t need to worry too much about colours blending or clashing - just use your imagination and away you go. The only way you can go wrong is by being too cautious!

To illustrate the point we’ve chosen some images from the new range from Harlequin Studio. Harlequin have established a reputation for witty and whimsical children’s collections, which appeal to both the young and the young-at-heart and their latest range, All About Me, upholds this tradition with its funloving designs and glorious colours. Its light-hearted, decorative fabrics and complementary feature wallpapers are certain to be a hit with children of all ages!

A visual treat, the designs are happy and cheerful, as well as amusing and engaging, and are presented in a delicious palette of juicy colours (including moody black!) and metallic highlights.

All these designs and many more are available from Harlequin design at www.harlequin.uk.com

Homes

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INSTALLATION

Kitchen Discount (Grimsby) Limited 49 Wood Street, Grimsby

A family business for over 40 years, proud of our reputation and attention to detail Open Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm LATE NIGHT THURSDAY - Open to 8.00pm CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

 01472 351 989

www.kitchendiscountgrimsby.co.uk NO J OB TOO SMA LL

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Plastering Coving Skimming

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Sound proofing Rendering Dry lining

your local plastering specialist

01472 827 788 H07985 751 341

www.allenby-plastering.co.uk

Kensway Classic Blinds Pasture Street, Grimsby Town Centre (opposite the Duke Of Wellington Pub)

 01472 581418

Martin Allenby Plastering Are you hunting for a local plastering expert that you can count on? Thinking about sound proofing your garage and hunting for a specialist to give you some advice? At Martin Allenby Plastering, they’re always ready to help. Whether you want a whole house re-plastered or some coving in your dining room they’re C.S.C.S. registered, City and Guild approved and fully insured for your peace of mind. When it comes to home improvement getting it right first time is vital and that’s why you need someone you can put your trust - and when you choose Martin Allenby you’re dealing with the experts.

At Kensway we offer the best value in town, with prices to suit any budget.

So whatever kind of blind you’ve got in mind give us a call and see what Kensway can do for you.

www.kensway-classic-blinds.co.uk

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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Tried And Tested The Ian Carroll Design Company presents the new

Bretton Park Collection This kitchen including oven, hob, extractor, sink and tap for £2499 (inc vat exc fitting).

Ring or call into the showroom for further details or see our advert on the back cover.

01472 362773 www.iancarrolldesign.co.uk

AQUALINE services

Full Property Renovations Bathroom, Kitchen & Wet Room Specialists

granite worktops Marble Graphics Limited

01472 506613 H07947 392228

The People’s Publication is the free magazine for Grimsby, Cleethorpes and the surrounding area.

To advertise in the People’s Publication contact Deborah Staff on 01472 238140 or by email at deborah.staff@divapublications.co.uk

Tried And Tested

Estate Rd 4, South Humberside Industrial Est, Grimsby, DN31 2TB Tel/Fax: 01472 341 420 www.marblegraphics.co.uk enquries@marblegraphics.co.uk

Tried Tested

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When things go wrong it’s always good to have the number of someone you can trust to put things right at a fair price and without unnecessary fuss. So here are a few of our good friends - each an expert at what they do and all very definitely tried and tested!

Commercial, Domestic & Agricultural Electricians

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Complete Rewires Fuseboard Upgrades Lights & Sockets Cooker Installation

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Garden Lighting Water Features Security Lighting Smoke Detectors

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Door Servi e g a ce ar

Suppliers and installers of high quality garage doors and shutters, to both domestic and commercial clients • Shutters • Sectional Doors • Security Grilles • Roller Doors • Insulated Roller Doors • Automated Doors

 01472 355855

Grimsby Business Centre, King Edward St, Grimsby DN31 3JH

www.garagedoorsvs.com

Looking to make your life more comfortable?

A lift or stairlift can increase your freedom

Grimsby Lifts Ltd Chairlifts • Bath Lifts • Platform Lifts

Full warranty on all lifts Repairs to any make

Tel: (01472) 210200  grimsbylifts@hotmail.co.uk

Grimsby DN33 2NG

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STYLE Roofing

In association with J Roach Roofing Services • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Free quotes Over 20 years experience Commercial & domestic All repair work New roofs Storm damage Felt roofing Concrete gutter and valley linings Insurance work All roofing working undertaken Fascias, soffits and guttering Chimney work All work fully guaranteed

 01472 884041 H 07886 077940

 01469 540656 H 07979 484624  darrennorth@msn.com www.dmnelectrical.co.uk

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Garage Door Services

Garage Doors Services are suppliers and installers of top quality garage doors and shutters for home and industry so if your old doors are looking past their best or if you need to increase your security then Garage Door Services are the people you need.

They have a wide range of products to choose from including hinged, up and over, sectional and roller garage doors. They also supply superb heat efficient Excelsior thermal doors and shutters and grilles for shops and business premises and they can even install automatic opening and closing systems. So if your garage is in need of a makeover give Garage Door Services a call on 01472 355855 for doors that offer beauty and security!

Grimsby Lifts Ltd

Grimsby Lifts can increase your independence and help you adjust by fitting new or reconditioned lifts, straight or curved to any shape of staircase. We give a full warranty on any lift that we fit and we repair any make. We offer next day installation on straight lifts and we supply public access platforms, passenger lifts and bath lifts. We are a long established family business Dad Terry has been in the business since 1977 and our success is built on our product knowledge and quality of service. A stairlift can give you freedom, making life easier and letting you get back to doing things that other people take for granted. For information ring 01472 210200 or check out our advert.

Tried And Tested

Kumon has given me the confidence to n. w o y m n o k r o w Germain, 13 udy Centre Walthamstow St

Boost your child’s confidence with Kumon Our maths and English study programmes work to give your child a foundation for learning both in and outside the classroom, building the self-confidence they need to succeed and grow.

Contact your local Instructor today

Grimsby, Healing Study Centre Sarah Prior

01472 884104

Cleethorpes Study Centre Jackie Cowling

01472 230251

kumon.co.uk Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

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DSB Damp Proofing

DSB are David Stiles and Steve Burrows - who offer a specialist damp proofing service including traditional and chemical systems. They’re happy to give free no obligation quotations and good honest advice and have built a reputation for carrying out work to the very highest standards at affordable prices.

Their testimonials file is impressive, including one job where DSB stepped in to finish work left incomplete by another firm and Julie from Grimsby for whom DSB damproofed, reskimmed the walls and even helped source a new kitchen.

For information call Dave on 0780 6881694 or Steve on 0790 5135856.

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Saxby Roofing

DOES YOUR ROOF NEED SOME CARE AND ATTENTION?

Saxby Roofing

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free estimates re-roofing slating & tiling felting repairs & insurance work

DON’T WAIT TILL IT’S TOO LATE! GIVE US A CALL TODAY!

 01472 267709 H 07980 962009

derrick.saxby@homecall.co.uk

At Saxby Roofing we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality in roofing services. We understand that undertaking roof repairs can be a major investment and we commit ourselves to performing your work to the highest possible standards. We work on nearly all types of roofs, including slate and tile roofing and we offer competitive rates on guttering repairs and plastic fascias. We specialise in flat roofs and as experts, we always use the highest quality products to make sure that when your roof has been re-felted that it stays water tight for years to come.

We are members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and will undertake storm damage repairs and can also perform general building work if required.

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 on Tel 07711 496138

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 take pride in providing top quality personal service. They can supply new memorials, add inscriptions to or clean and renovate existing headstones, undertake safety surveys and provide consultancy services. Serenity offer no obligation quotations with layout drawings so customers can see how the memorial will look before they commit to buying. Bespoke memorials are a speciality and nothing is too much trouble for the professional staff at Serenity. For information call 01472 269696, or email enquiry@serenitymemorials.co.uk.

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Motoring

It could cost you thousands but could you spot a dodgy plate transfer?

LINCS VWA

the volkswagen & audi specialists

SERVICES

Once upon a time it was much easier to spot when a car’s registration number wasn’t right - you could often tell just by looking. But these days with thousands of personalised numbers on the road the easy link between the year of manufacture and the number on the plate has been broken - which makes life easier for the ringer and harder for you and me.

Lauren Ingram found out just how easy it could be to buy a vehicle with a fake ID, when the plate on the VW Golf she was about to purchase turned out to belong to a BMW and the Golf she was buying was an insurance write off. She said, “I can’t believe I nearly spent over £6,000 on a car that shouldn’t have been on the road. I was shocked.” Luckily she got the number checked in time and was able to walk away from the deal.

So what can you do to beat the ringers? Well HPI are the leaders in vehicle information and their checks can help you avoid trouble - as they did for Lauren. Of course lots of plate changes are for

legitimate reasons but as HPI’s Nicola Johnson points out it can also be a simple fix for drivers who want to avoid fines for speeding, parking charges or tolls such as the London Congestion Charge.

A plate change can also hide the fact it has been involved in an accident and written-off by an insurance company, is currently recorded by the police as being stolen, or is still on finance. You just can’t tell without doing some digging.

Many consumers don’t realise that unwittingly buying a vehicle that later turns out to be stolen could see them lose the car and their money, when it’s returned to the rightful owner.

Previous plate histories can get very complicated, which is why HPI conducts a thorough investigation into every vehicle it checks,” concludes Johnson.

“The HPI Check is designed to do all the research for a customer, flagging up issues such as a plate change, then offering customers the advice they need to take precautionary steps, so they can buy safe in the knowledge they are not throwing their money away.”

Will Toyne

20 years of experience with Volkswagen & Audi All makes repaired without affecting your warranty

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MOT’s & servicing brakes tyres engine tuning genuine parts used courtesy car (subject to availability)

Gilbey Road Auto Services

 01472 812130

Unit 3, Woodside Park, Station Rd, Tetney

www.lincsvwa.com Motoring

Gilbey Road, Grimsby DN31 2RP

 01472 355558

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New minimum learning periods and curfews on young drivers to cut road deaths?

National driving charity Brake are calling for the introduction of minimum learning periods for new drivers and for post-test restrictions such as a zero tolerance drink drive limit and a bar on late night driving and carrying mates. Lessons on motorway driving and driving in dangerous conditions are also proposed.

According to Brake these steps would help reduce the number of serious accidents each year which involve young and newly qualified drivers.

Traffic is the biggest killer of young people in Britain and young drivers are also involved in a

disproportionately high number of crashes that kill and injure road users of all ages. Young drivers are involved in crashes that result in one in five road deaths and serious injuries - that’s an astonishing 13 serious crashes every day - despite only making up one in eight of drivers! They’re also more likely to crash because a combination of age and inexperience make them more likely to take risks on roads the younger they are, and less able to handle those risks because of a lack of experience.

If you’ve got an opinion on the proposals Brake would like to hear from you - they can be found at www.brake.org.uk

KINGSWAY TYRES

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STARFIRE STARFIRE TYRES HAVE PUNCTURES & LIFETIME GUARANTEE

COME AND SEE US IMMINGHAM 01469 575177 • SCUNTHORPE 01724 861251 • RETFORD 01777 704445

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Retail Therapy

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9 things you really need even if you hadn’t realised it yet!

Sometimes you see something that’s so beautifully designed you just have to have it. Here are a few things we love - including one or two we can afford.

1 - The Pyrex multi cook - steam and casserole at the same time - £49.95 from www.pyrexuk.com 2 - Red lacquer table lamp from renowned Chinese retailers Shimu

- available in various sizes and prices with grackle glaze and silk lampshade from www.atommpr.com 3 - Fabulous fragrances for your home from Abode Aroma - visit www.thefragrancelounge.com 4 Ultra stylish and great fun - funky design boar bristle hairbrushes by Rock & Ruddle - from £20 to £30 from www.rockandruddle.co.uk

Retail Therapy

5 - The perfect gift for any animal lover - wolf cushion - £60 from www.dovetail-living.com 6 - From the biggest, smartest new brand in the kitchen - designed in the Lake District and inspired by local Herdwick sheep - the Herdy purple tote bag - £24 from www.herdy.co.uk 7 - Bucket of fun - £29.95 from

burgonandball.com 8 - Beauty and comfort with the Rockingham chair - £465 from www.thechairmen.co.uk 9 - Chinese flambé-glazed bottle vase with an incised Qianlong seal - stands 11 inches high - for sale by auction - estimated around £100,000 - we’re getting one each.

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BEDROOMS SLIDING DOOR SYSTEMS KITCHENS OFFICES / STUDIES Ian Carroll has specialised in designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke fitted wardrobes, kitchens and storage solutions for over 30 years, previously with Premier Wardrobes. His new venture, the Ian Carroll Design Company, builds on this experience to provide a highly personal, design-led service to discerning home owners in the Lincolnshire area. From first measurements to the final finishing touches, you are assured of a personal and professional service.

 01472 362773  ian@iancarrolldesign.co.uk www.iancarrolldesign.co.uk

Visit our showroom in King Edward St, Grimsby above