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PEOPLES WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS GRAHAM CHAPMAN Now is the time to own a classic car THE VINE CAFE Moves to Freeman St Market CHRISTMAS FEASTS With hampers from John Turner’s of St Peter’s Avenue
MOUTH ALMIGHTY! Say hello to our new stablemate SANTA AND THE DRAGON-DEER We talk to local author Ian Burrett
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ell Christmas is almost upon us and you’re probably already hiding presents and stocking up on marzipan and tangerines. In this issue we chat to local author Ian Burrett about his new Christmas themed children’s book and to Graham Chapman about why right now is the time to get yourself a super stylish classic car. Plus we’ve got all our regular features and a new competition too so Happy Christmas from us and we’ll see you in the New Year!
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In The Know What’s going on in our area?
People And Places What’s new with some of our favourite local businesses
Christmas People The Peoples meets Ian Burrett and Freeda the Dragon-Moped
What’s On In December Nothing to do in our area? Think again
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Kids’ Stuff
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Gardening
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Now’s The Time To Buy Classic Cars
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Motoring
Why not build your own Christmas tree?
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In The Know Your indispensable guide to what’s going on where you live “Well, Hello Big Mouth!” A Warm Welcome To Mouth Almighty
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hristmas is coming, the geese are getting fat and we’d like to introduce our new sister publication, Mouth Almighty, available free gratis and for nothing from January and pickuppable all over town. It’s going to be the home for many of our arts stories and will give us the chance to cover much more of the local creative scene – and that doesn’t just mean painting – it means music, theatre, writing, dance, festivals and entertainments and events of all kinds.
We’re looking for stories to cover, people to interview, stuff to review, but also we’d love to hear from anyone who would like to contribute. If you’re up for it drop us an email to the address on page 5 and we’ll get back to you. And of course, since Mouth Almighty is funded exclusively from advertising revenue we’d love to hear from any local businesses, who think they could benefit from being in the areas liveliest little guide and would like to drop a penny in the old man’s hat. See what we did there?
Grimsby Philharmonic Christmas Concert with Michael Dore
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he annual Grimsby Philharmonic Christmas Concert is a treat for the whole family and this year, on December 13th at The Central Hall, they have as their special guest acclaimed vocalist and former member of the Swingle Singers Michael Dore with accompanist, Richard Weedon.
The conductor will be Susan Hollingworth and as always you should expect a few perennial favourites as well as some surprises. Tickets available from the box office on 01472 355025.
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here are some exciting events for comedy fans coming up at the Auditorium with visits from Al Murray on November 22nd and the fabulous Alan Carr in April - on sale now and going like hot cakes, best be quick! There’s also Sooty and The Chuckle Brothers, but in addition to these big names there’s a new comedy night on the way as the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club makes Grimsby one of its regular tour dates. LOL is the biggest touring comedy club in the UK, and each show will feature MC Damion Larking, described by the BBC as “one of the UK’s top up
and coming comedy acts” plus four more of the best comedians on the circuit. The first show is on December 5th and features Howard Read - creator of Big Howard, Little Howard, Anthony King, Jellybean Martinez, and local comedian and ex-footballer Lloyd Griffith. Tickets from the Auditorium box office or www.atgtickets.com
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alling all poets! Our local writers’ website www.thedock.info is planning a poetry advent calendar to run from November 30th to December 24th, uploading one poem a day as a way of marking the season and offering an alternative to chocolate! Advent is a season of preparation and expectation as the days lengthen and darken and Christmas approaches and it is hoped that a poem a day will give people the opportunity to enjoy the season in a slightly different way and that the poems will be thought provoking and welcome alternative to the frenzy that December can become. Poems should have a seasonal theme but don’t have to be about Christmas directly. They can be in any form or style and up to 40 lines in length. Copyright remains with the poet and poems that have been published elsewhere are welcome. Poems should be sent to the site editor at jogray2@ntlworld.com. The poem should be sent in a word document attachment to arrive no later than Friday 21st November. Poets should also send their full name and age if they are under 18.
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t seems like only yesterday, (in fact it was way back in Issue 26) that we visited Shirley and Phil Hodgson at The Vine Cafe in the Ice House but when we heard that they’d moved into new premises in the redesigned Freeman Street Market, (they’re right at the back on the Nelson Street side) we thought it was time to pop down and say hello again and have a cup of tea and some of their delicious cake. Although they’re only open three days a week (Tuesday, Friday and Saturday – same as the market) the new cafe already seems to be going great guns and Shirley and Phil have continued with their winning formula of proper home cooked
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Top: Ian Burrett and Freeda at The Discovery Centre Middle: Running repairs for Freeda’s nose at the Carnival
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“It’s all about self belief. If you believe in yourself then you’re half way there.” The Peoples meets Ian Burrett scooter enthusiast, fundraiser and author
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an Burrett is a man who likes to have a lot going on. He’s a trailer fitter at Schenker in Immingham by day but he’s also the founder of the Cleethorpes Scooter Club, a tireless worker for charity, and now an author, with his first book for children - Santa And The Dragon-Deer available now (just in time for Christmas!). He’s at the Discovery Centre when we meet, surrounded by inflatable Santas, knitted elves and of course Freeda, his trusty steed for twelve years now, a custom built scooter, based on a 1961 Lambretta, but transformed into a red nosed dragon with the head up by the handlebars and the body forming the frame. Ian and Freeda are a familiar sight in our area from their regular appearances in the Cleethorpes Carnival (they’ve done twelve) and other charity events. Although Ian attends the parade dressed as an out of season Santa he also likes to make an appearance as a mediaeval knight on St George’s Day. Last year he was knighted by his friend Susan Priestley who was dressed as a queen in full regalia at the time. It certainly took the rest of the crowd in the Number One by surprise. So how did he meet up with Freeda? “I was already a scooter enthusiast when the chance to buy Freeda came up. She’d been built in Essex by three enthusiasts and when I saw her I thought she looked like a lot of fun. My grand daughter Poppi-Mai had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and I decided to use Freeda to raise money for research into the condition. I’ve raised several thousand pounds in the years since then.”
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And now he’s turned his hand to writing children’s stories? How’s that going? “It’s going really well. My first book is out now. It’s called Santa And The Dragon-Deer. I got the idea last January, spent several weeks writing the story and then persuaded Gary Jamieson (better known as Arty Gaz) to do the illustrations.” “I sent a copy to Kensington Palace for Prince George and received a very nice letter in return and we’ve had sales all over the world – to Norway, Sweden, Australia, Spain. We’re even sending six copies to Christmas Island!” The book tells the story of what happens when man flu lays Santa’s reindeer low a week before Christmas and the only creature who can possibly help out and save the day is an unwilling and rather scruffy dragon. Can he be got ready in time? It’s touch and go but to find out more you’ll have to buy the book or go along to one of Ian’s readings. Ian and Freeda will be appearing Tescos Cleethorpes on November 21st and he’s doubling up on November 30th with visits to Lucarli’s Club in the morning and The Spider’s Web from 3pm. He’ll also be at Water’s Edge, Barton on December 14th. Wherever you see him we’re sure you’ll have a thoroughly entertaining time and maybe come out with a Christmas present or two for the younger members of the family, and for the young at heart! You can also buy Ian’s book from Sheen’s Florist in Pelham Road, Immingham or contact him on santa.dragondeer@hotmail.com or by phone on 0782 8028759.
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What’s on in our area
DECEMBER 2015 There’s never anything happening round here, we all know that. Except of course when there is. So here’s a rundown of just a few of the events that are lined up for December. Looks like you might be busy then. Many thanks to our friends at Cleethorpes Tourist Information for their help. You can find them on Facebook.
Saturdays, Sundays and others in December Santa Specials at Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway running at 1pm 3pm and 5pm tickets £12, booking essential, 01472 604657 Saturday 29th November – Saturday 6th December Orgasmic at Caxton Theatre, Grimsby 7pm tickets £6 - £7.50 01472 323111 Thursday 4th December 7.30pm and Saturday 6th 1pm Event Cinema - The Crucible live from the Old Vic at Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes £13 adult £12 concession Friday 5th December NEL Music Education Hub Christmas Concert at Grimsby Minster 7pm adults £6 & £5, children £4 & £3 from Cleethorpes TIC 01472 323111
Friday 5th December Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at Grimsby Auditorium 8pm - tickets £14.40 from Cleethorpes TIC Saturday 6th December Geeks Cleethorpes Comic Con at the Memorial Hall 10am - 4pm adults £2, under 16s £1, under 5s free Saturday 6th December Grimsby & Clee Ladies Choir Christmas Brass with the Band of Yorkshire Volunteers 7.30pm at Grimsby Central Hall £12 stalls £8 Sunday 7th December Mind, Spirit, Body and Soul Event at Cleethorpes Memorial Hall 10am - 3pm Sunday 7th December Christmas Fair, Grimsby Central Hall 12 - 4pm, entry 50p, children free with paying adult Tuesday 9th December Event Cinema - John live from the National Theatre at Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes 8pm adults £12 concessions £10
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th December Sea View Street Christmas Market Friday 12th - Sunday 28th December Jack & The Bean Stalk, Grimsby Auditorium Friday 12th December Orpheus Male Choir Carols at Grimsby Central Hall 7.30pm tickets £10 Saturday 13th December Grimsby Philharmonic presents A Family Christmas Concert with Michael Dore 7.30pm balcony £15 & £12, stalls £9 Saturday 13th - Wednesday 31st December Aladdin at the Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes 01472 290100 Sunday 14th December Bad Manners Xmas Party, Yardbirds Club, Grimsby £15 advance £18 door Friday 19th December The Brew, Yardbirds Club, Grimsby £10 advance £12 door Friday 26th December Dangerous Brothers Boxing Day Bash, Yardbirds Club, Grimsby
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he winter months can be a dull time in the garden with not much growing and precious little to take your eye in the borders. Of course there’s always tidying up to be done if you feel up it but we still like to have something to gladden out hearts as we’re toiling away. That’s where hellebores come into their own. They’re perfect for shady areas and will tolerate just about any weather. Their elegant flowers can often be seen poking up through the snow and their deep green foliage brings some much needed variety to the winter garden.
Hellebores are fully hardy, easy to grow in almost any soil and there are many varieties to choose from in colours ranging from deep purple through green to creamy white. In dry weather they will benefit from mulching and an extra spot of watering. In recent years they have also become popular as indoor plants thriving in bright rooms with indirect sun and plenty of humidity. If your house is dry a saucer of damp gravel beneath the pot will work wonders. So if you’re looking for something to brighten your home or garden this winter, why not give hellebores a try?
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Mince Pies with Marzipan Makes 24 Time 35 mins Ingredients 225g (8oz) plain flour 50g (2oz) ground almonds 75g (3oz) icing sugar 175g (6oz) butter, diced 1 medium egg yolk 450g (1lb) mincemeat 150g (5oz) natural marzipan sifted icing sugar to serve Method Tip all ingredients except mincemeat and marzipan into a processor and blend to make a smooth pastry dough. Divide dough in half and roll out
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Above - drive in style , a 1998 Bentley Azure Facing page from top Graham Chapman and his team Facing page left Middle - a recently restored Jaguar XK 140 Below - The Ford Escort Mk1 (Photo Allen Watkin licensed from Flickr via Creative Commons)
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Insurance companies are already reporting a steep increase in the number of classic cars being brought out of storage and put back on the road and the new rule means that 1970s favourites like the Ford Escort Mk1 and early Allegros and Reliant Robins fall within the exemption category. Many of these stylish motors can be picked up for a song – and if your pockets are a little deeper then there are plenty of Jaguars and Mercedes SRs around at affordable prices. The second factor driving the classic car boom is the low insurance costs. A historic
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vehicle that is driven for about 3,000 miles a year will frequently cost less than £100 to insure and there are plenty of specialist companies out there competing so you can save by shopping around! So classic vehicles are a great investment that you can enjoy – that sounds pretty good. But how do you go about joining the classic car community? That’s where a firm like Graham Chapman’s can help. Talk to them, let them know your budget and the kind of car you’re looking for and they can use their contacts and expertise to locate the car of your dreams, carry out an inspection and carry out restoration work as necessary. If you’re a DIY enthusiast they can agree a schedule with you so that you share the work. After that so long as the vehicle is maintained and kept under cover during the winter months it should keep giving you pleasure for years to come (or at least until you decide to upgrade to something even more fun). Happy driving!
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