The People's Publication Issue 23

FREE GARDEN AID IN THE UK AND IN UGANDA The Christmas gardens special with advice from Mark Howarth of Garden Aid on your garden in winter, getting the most from your poinsettias and caring for your garden wildlife through the coldest months.

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A warm welcome to the Christmas edition of The People’s Publication featuring our pull out Wall Planner for 2014. Last year’s planner was so popular that this year we’ve taken it up in size all the way to A1 so you’ve got plenty of room to mark birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. There’s plenty inside to read with a profile of local tattoo hero Indy Nijjar, gardening advice from Mark Howarth of Garden Aid, some great Christmas recipes plus an In The Know section packed with information about upcoming arts and music information.

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in BUSINESS turning the spotlight on local enterprise affiliation they were now about celebration and commemoration of events and people. They had become a way for people to assert their own individual identities and to tell their own stories on their skin.”

The conclusion he came to was that there was a gap in the market for a high end boutique style shop offering top quality bespoke body art to a client base who wanted to enjoy not just the finished artwork but the whole experience of being tattooed.

His vision was new and exciting and a world away from the usual slightly grubby backstreet image of the industry.

With help from the e-factor Indy N Ink was born in Freshney Place in 2010 and has gone from strength to strength.

The first thing you notice when you enter the shop is that it feels very different to other tattoo parlours. It’s light and spacious and divided into cubicles with curtain rails so that clients can have privacy if required. There’s no mess or equipment lying around either - it’s all neatly stored away.

As we talk Indy is applying bright red flowers 1 Brewery St, Freshney Place, Grimsby to the leg of www.indynink.co.uk indy@indynink.co.uk Nadine who is Indy Nijjar is the entrepreneurial mastermind behind Indy N Ink - the area’s leading body art emporium. He’s also well known locally for his appearance on Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me. With his background in business management and IT Indy might seem an unlikely tattooist but he had always had an interest in body art and in 2009 he decided to try something different. He already had ink of his own so he was no stranger to the world of tattooing but he spent a long time using his academic training and his experiences as a body art customer to take a critical look at the industry, including an analysis of its history and social significance and of the changes that were occurring in the way that society viewed body art.

In particular he observed that having once been taboo tattooing had now crossed many social boundaries and was seen as acceptable and desirable by many people who would formerly have shunned it, including professional people, sportsmen and entertainers.

“The purpose and meaning of tattoos had changed” he explains. “Formerly a sign of

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Above and right Indy Nijjar, body artist and TV hero at work in the studio

kind enough to let me get some shots of the work in progress.

We’re frequently interrupted as a constant stream of people pop in to book time or make enquiries or just to say hello. Indy is a high profile local personality – his appearance on Come Dine With Me has seen to that. Did he enjoy the experience I ask him.

“I loved it. It takes a bit of getting used to, because there are two film crews with you all day in shifts but after a while you forget they’re there.”

And did it make a difference to his business? “A huge difference. For a while it was like being a celeb.

People asked to have their photo taken with me. I gained loads of Twitter followers and Facebook friends which was great. Social media is very important to us. It’s our main advertising medium.”

It’s certainly a far cry from the old days. All designs are unique, created for the individual customer and there’s no need for sterilisation because everything is single use and disposed of immediately. A long list of happy customers indicates that Indy is getting it right when it comes to judging what people want and how they feel about their ink.

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In The Know Your indispensable guide to what’s going on where you live Box Office on 01472 355025 or call in to The Central Hall in Duncombe Street between 10.30am and 2.30pm Tuesday Saturday.

The Mersey Beatles Return To The Central Hall Family Christmas Concert With The Grimsby Phil The Grimsby Philharmonic Society’s Christmas Concert is always a seasonal highlight of the musical calendar and this year promises to be no exception. The Phil has long been established as one of the most vital elements of the area’s cultural landscape (last year it celebrated it’s 160th anniversary, making it the same age as the dock tower) and this year’s concert, which will take place on Saturday 14th December at The Central hall in Duncombe Street, will offer a feast of music, both traditional and innovative.

Following the immense popularity of her visit to last

year’s concert the event will see the return of Janet Fulton, principal percussionist with The Manchester Camerata, who will be adding her very special embellishments to the performance. There’ll be plenty of traditional Christmas favourites but concert goers can also expect some surprises!

There are still a few tickets available. To book telephone the

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Above - The Phil at The Central Hall (picture copyright The Cleethorpes Chronicle) Below - The Mersey Beatles

While we’re on the subject of The Central hall we’ll also mention that their new line up for 2014 has some outstanding musical events that you won’t want to miss out on!

On February 15th there’s The Ragdolls with their tribute to the great Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. It’s definitely a show of two halves with the first part covering the early years of The Jersey Boys careers while the second half is party time featuring songs like Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man, Grease and many more.

On March 8th the hall celebrates the golden years of pop when The Mersey Beatles return to Duncombe Street after their near sell out concert in 2012. Then, at the end of a barnstorming night, those not already on the dance floor gave the band a well deserved standing ovation and the hall has inundated with requests to bring them back.

They are Liverpool’s official tribute band and the only all Liverpool

In The Know born, bred and based Beatles tribute band. From 2002 until 2012 they were the one and only resident band at the world famous Cavern Club.

Just how good are they? Well Joe Flannery, The Beatles’ booking manager, says, ‘When they play in The Cavern, they perfectly recreate the atmosphere that the original Beatles produced. I could close my eyes and it would be like listening to The Beatles again.’

It’s the live concert that The Fab Four never gave and features all those memorable hits in a brilliant two-hour show. So we’ll see you there for a twist and a shout.

The Humber Belles Round Off 2013 In Style They’ve had a busy year at The Humber Belles ladies’ choir and they’re going to rushed off their feet in the run up to Xmas too. During the year they have entertained at various venues in the area including performances in Leeds for The White Rosettes, at the Grimsby Marina’s Summer Fair, a Concert at The Memorial Hall in May and performing in the Cleethorpes Festival of Music And Words, winning a trophy too, to add to their growing collection.

They have also organised two fashion shows a ceilidh.

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Marina’s Christmas party on Saturday 14th December and on 31st January 2014 they will be singing again at The Central Hall with the Orpheus Choir and on 15th March at Richard Markham’s Concert which is always a sell out.

If you love to sing and you’re interested in joining the Belles go on their website www. humberbelles.org and find out more or ring Chrissie on 01472 507740.

The Ancient Mariner Rides Again This year’s grimsby Literary Festival was a resounding success and one of the highlights was a relay performance of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem The Ancient Mariner which began at The Dock Tower and ended up in front of an appreciative crowd at St James’ Square.

Pictured right and standing beside the Fishermen’s memorial is Grimsby’s very own Ancient Mariner, created by the talented people at the Mizuchi Theatre, who presided over proceedings on the square with the assistance of readers including poet Anthony Suter and local musician John Conolly who rounded off the event with his new song Joe Pearson, about the life of an ordinary fisherman.

Other highlights of the Festival

Above - The Mizuchi Theatre’s Ancient Mariner Below left - The Humber Belles

included poetry readings at many venues, the premiere of Tokyoko, a new play by local writer Josie Grey which went on to scoop many awards, cabaret with Kiki Lovechild as The Weatherman and an evening of readings by poet John Hegley at Petit Delight.

All in all a very successful and varied set of events with something fort everyone. You can find details of upcoming events at www.theculturehouse.co.uk

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Fusion Youth Theatre At Grimsby Minster Multi award winning Fusion Youth Theatre group are going to be busy over the Christmas period, starting on Friday 6th December at 7.30pm when they will present their Christmas Concert at the Grimsby Minster.

On Saturday 14th December at 7.30pm the group will perform their adaptation of

the Hans Christian Andersen classic The Little Match Girl also at the Grimsby Minster.

Featuring live music from the local youth string orchestra and choir, the second act will be full of festive fun, Christmas carols & songs! To purchase tickets ring 07884 308992 or email info@fusionyouththeatre. co.uk Finally, when the presents have been unwrapped and the Christmas pudding is all eaten up Fusion will be offering youngsters aged 7+ the chance to take part in one of their popular Play In A Day projects to

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kick start the new year, working together with a professional director to create a brand new play in just one day! Rehearsal begins at 9.30am at St James’ House and the performance at 6pm. The event is free (but a small donation is always welcome).

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Green Fingers Keep your garden looking great through the winter with top tips from Garden Expert Mark Howarth of Garden Aid. Winter is nobody’s favourite season but at Garden Aid we know there is plenty to be done tidying up and getting things ready for spring. It’s a busy time for us at Garden Aid because many of the winter garden tasks are real back breakers. Perennials can be cut back and divided and it’s time for cleaning out and disinfecting pots if necessary. If you have planting to do in the new year then you should start double digging, working in lots of organic matter as you go. The vegetable plot can be cleared and composted and tender plants can be protected with bubble wrap or fleece. Winter bedding like pansies and primroses can be planted out in November and in December root cuttings can be taken from poppies and phlox.

nutritionally poor and can lead to vitamin deficiency. High fat foods such as pastry, fat from unsalted meat and suet are great for tits, wrens and woodpeckers and most birds will eat potatoes baked or mashed although they tend not to like chips which will

Feed The Birds At this time of the year natural food is scarce and our feathered friends can benefit from a little help with feeding. Bread is acceptable bird food but it is

Perfect Poinsettias We all love poinsettias - but many of us buy fresh ones each winter when it is possible to keep them going throughout the year. Poinsettias hate draughts

just attract gulls and vermin.

Grated cheese is popular, especially with blackbirds, and dried fruit and soft apples are ideal for thrushes and starlings.

You may like to consider fruiting shrubs like Malus, Sorbus, Cotoneaster and Pyracanthus to provide natural supplies - at Garden Aid we have assisted many people in planting their borders with plants that help garden wildlife. Nuts and seeds are good - black niger seed is particularly acceptable to goldfinches. It’s also important to put some water out in shallow sloping sided dishes to allow for washing when frost sets in.

Below - Magpies are occasional winter visitors to the bird table Above right Glorious Xmas poinsettia

Left - Pansies and other winter bedding can be planted in November Below - Mukunyu district in Uganda where a hospital is much needed.

so don’t let the temperature fall below 15ºC. Let the soil dry out before watering and feed once a month with a low nitrogen, high potassium fertiliser. In April cut them back hard leaving just a four inch stem and let them grow on in a warm bright place. To colour them for Xmas make them think it’s winter. Move them into a darkened room for 12 hours a day while maintaining a steady temperature of 18ºC (55ºF) and they should redden up nicely.

A Time For Giving And lest we forget the true meaning of Xmas I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you about a project very dear to my heart - assisting the Mukunyu district of Uganda. At Garden Aid we donate 10% of our profits to this cause and at the moment we are seeking further assistance in trying to raise £10,000 for a new hospital and workshop and also to ship a girl’s wheelchair in time for Christmas. If you’d like to help or if you need some assistance with your garden call us on 07742 638423 or contact us via www. agecareug.org - every donation means a lot especially at this special time. Merry Xmas!

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In The Know Cooking Up A Storm At St Andrew’s Hospice St Andrew’s Hospice are offering people the opportunity to take part in a fine dining experience right here in Grimsby.

For 14 nights from 5th to the 19th December inclusive the Hospice is playing host to a pop-up restaurant Andrew O’Connor @ The Hospice – bringing a completely new dining experience to the town.

Andrew O’Connor, is a native of Grimsby who learnt his trade at the Grimsby College and became head chef at the Pink Butterfly Restaurant before heading to the Marton Arms Hotel on the North

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This special dining experience consists of a four course, fine dining taster menu, with one sitting per night starting at 8pm. Spaces are limited to 24 covers per night so anyone wanting to take part is advised to book early. A vegetarian alternative is available, please advise when booking and as the venue has no licence patrons are invited to bring their own alcoholic and soft drinks. Tickets are priced at £30 per person. To book please call Angela at the Hospice on 01472 350908 ext 265.

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How Well Do You Know Your Christmas Pop History?

It’s that time of year when we all join hands around the tree for the traditional performance of Merry Christmas Everybody and so with the sound of Noddy Holder ringing in our ears we thought we’d set you a quick test.

Can you name the top ten best selling Christmas singles in the UK of all time?

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The run will start and finish in the Hospice Car Park and the route will be around Weelsby Woods.

All participants will receive a medal, there will be mulled wine and mince pies for the adults and a Santa’s Grotto with a gift for all child participants.

There are stall places available - ring 01472 350908 ext 265 or visit their website www. standrewschildrenshospice.com for full details.

Also raising money for the hospice in the run up to Christmas is Santas On The Run & Christmas Market on Sunday 8th December.

The event combines a festive fun run suitable for the whole family (and they mean the whole family - children, babies, grandma, grandad and Rover the dog all welcome) which starts at 2pm and a Christmas market which runs from 10am to 4pm with stalls offering a wide range of

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Carpets needed to be matched to the room not the other way round but nowadays with the arrival of lots of bold new colours and patterns many people are making the carpet the centrepiece of their home design!

Of course there’s still a place for plain carpets but with so many new carpet making techniques emerging in recent years plain doesn’t have to be boring.

Subtle variations of texture or pile depth can create fantastic sculptured effects with longer loops and chunky yarn and the colour ranges on offer include not just traditional favourites but also many stunning natural colours like plums and lilacs and earthy colours as well as the new neutrals - greens, yellows and blues.

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Christmas Recipes

Christmas is a time for enjoying the good things in life and not worrying too much about the calories. So here are a couple of our favourite Christmas luxury recipes to enjoy. Bon appetit!

Christmas Treats Christmas Pudding Ice Cream With Warm Date Fudge Sauce

125g Dates 2 drops vanilla essence

Ice Cream: 400ml whipping cream 40ml of Orange Liqueur 175g Mixed Fruit 35g Mixed Peel 100g Cranberries 25g Hazelnuts, chopped 50g Icing Sugar

Mix the dried fruit, peel & alcohol in a bowl and leave overnight to soak.

Whip the cream together with the icing sugar until it just holds its shape. Fold in the fruit mix, cranberries and chopped hazelnuts. Pour into a 1 pint pudding basin lined with cling film and freeze until firm.

To serve turn the ice cream out onto a dish and leave in the refrigerator to soften for 1 hour.

For the sauce put the milks, butter and sugar into a pan and heat slowly, stirring continuously until the sugar has dissolved.

Bring to the boil and heat gently, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the sauce is thick and golden in colour.

Remove from heat, beat well and stir in the dates and vanilla. Use sauce warm rather than hot.

Sauce: 200g condensed milk 200g evaporated milk 50g butter 125g Granulated sugar

Mini Christmas Cakes Makes 12 Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 40 mins 180g Sultanas 180g Raisins 100g Glace Cherries 30g Candied Peel 50ml Brandy 100g Unsalted Butter 75g Dark Brown Sugar 100g Plain Flour 2 tsp Mixed Spice 1 Small Orange, zest and juice ½ tbsp Black Treacle 2 Medium Eggs 50g Flaked Almonds Soak the sultanas, raisins, glace cherries and candied peel in the brandy for 48 hours, in a covered bowl.

Preheat the oven to 140°C (Fan 120°C), Gas Mark 1.

Use 25g of the butter to generously grease the twelve cups of a deep muffin tin. Beat the remaining butter until soft in a large mixing bowl and then stir in the sugar.

Sift the flour and mixed spice together into the bowl and beat until evenly combined with the butter mixture. Add the orange zest and juice along with the black treacle and gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time.

Fold the alcohol soaked fruit and almonds into the batter and gently mix until evenly distributed.

Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tin cups. Fill to the top of each cup, but do not overfill.

Bake on the bottom shelf of the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. Leave to cool.

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Business Round Up

Local Businesses Looking Forward To A Prosperous New Year It’s been a tough 2013 but many local businesses are hoping that the few green shoots of economic recovery that have been visible recently keep growing into a fully fledged recovery for 2014.

Many economists, both national and international, are predicting that this is the year when we finally throw off the shackles of the 2008 banking crisis and things start to really pick up.

With inflation figures low (influenced largely by the falling cost of fuel at the pump) and an upturn in the housing, construction and civil engineering markets there are healthy signs that things are on the move but many experts predict that the recovery will need to be kick started by an increase in consumer confidence and spending. At present the retail sector is enjoying a small increase in revenues with consumer spending up by about 1% on this time last year but a lot will depend on how loud and often the Christmas tills ring.

That means that how ordinary people feel about the economy and their own financial prospects will be at least as important as what the experts have to say on the subject and that suggests that wages levels will be vitally important. It will take until 2019 before average pay reaches it’s pre crash levels and with increased pressure on family budgets from rising domestic fuel prices times will be tough for a while to come, but with luck the worst of the recession is behind us all and the good times are on the way.

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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 1785130or email iandalton44@btinternet.com.

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.

CONCEPT • DESIGN • INSTALLATION A family business for over 40 years, proud of our reputation and attention to detail

Kitchen Discount (Grimsby) Limited 49 Wood Street, Grimsby

(off Freeman St, near Wellington St)

Open Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm LATE NIGHT THURSDAY - Open to 8.00pm CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

 01472 351989 www.kitchendiscountgrimsby.co.uk Business Round Up

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Business Round Up

E-Factor Looks To Encourage Women’s Involvement In Local Business Local Business organisation e-factor have announced that they are to receive an RBS Women in Enterprise grant. Their programme called One Hundred Inspiring Women! not only caught the judges’ eyes but also inspired support from a public vote.

The e-factor’s One Hundred Inspiring Women programme includes a business support package that will use local facilities, resources, inspiring events, national speakers,

proactive business workshops, one to one business support, mentoring and a number of networking opportunities.

Mark Webb, Managing Director of e-factor said, ‘We have been supporting local business for over 5 years now and have found that although every business is unique, many of the challenges they face are similar.

Our One Hundred Inspiring Women! programme will allow us to provide much needed

business support to existing business women and new female entrepreneurs and also create a legacy of strong business networks and mutual support.

There has never been a more perfect time for enterprising women in North East Lincolnshire to start their own business.

Free 1-2-1 support, networking with 100 of the most inspirational female entrepreneurs and business women and mentoring from top local business women is all on offer to get your big idea off the ground and turned into a business.

Call e-factor on 01472 887005 or email info@e-factor.co.uk for more information.

Privacy & Security For Your Home With Privatect According to the police most thefts are carried out by opportunists and that’s especially true at Christmas when our homes are likely to be full of expensive gifts just waiting to go under the tree.

It’s a real worry but one way to deter the sneak thieves is by speaking to Privatect.

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

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

in a range of colours and opacities so you can 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.

So if you want to make your home more secure why not give Privatect a call - it’s a decision you won’t regret!

PRIVACY & SECURITY  01472 210222 H 07920 196895

www.privatect.co.uk

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In The Know Snake Davis To Play Two Nights At Barton Ropery Barton Ropery welcomes back the great Snake Davis in December following his successful visit last year. This time around Snake will be performing on two consecutive nights, Friday 27th December and Saturday 28th December, giving the audience the opportunity to watch his shows either seated or as a standing gig.

Once upon a time, a long time ago, in the student bar of Leeds Polytechnic, “Snake Davis and his Alligator Shoes” were born. A soulful unit playing sax versions of Stax, Motown and Atlantic classics. They went on to be embraced by the Northern Soul scene. They lit up the Astoria Ballroom and Central Station, Leeds as they played to some of the most passionate and committed music loving crowds

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anywhere in the world. Reformed a couple of years ago, Snake Davis and The Suspicions have been heralded as the best Soul band performing live in the UK today.

They feature Snakes’ searing Junior Walker inspired sax, the sumptuous vocals of Doreen Edwards and Sue Quinn, trumpet and a killer rhythm section.

Snake Davis is one of the most admired instrumentalists in the industry and has appeared on many of the most successful recordings of the past twenty years. If you’re a fan of music then you’ll be familiar with his work even if you don’t realise it.

The list of performers with whom he has worked, both live and in the studio, includes Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Culture Club, George Michael, Tina Turner, Take That, Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney and Motorhead. The list goes on for far too long for us to name them all. He has also made numerous TV appearances and written scores for the stage and the film industry.

Kumon

Start 2014 with a new beginning for your child! We all know the importance of maths and English. Why not give the gift of learning and enrol your child at the Healing Grimsby Kumon Centre? Kumon is a structured and planned method of selflearning for children of all ages and abilities. Each child works at their own pace, and takes responsibility for their own learning with the help and guidance of their instructor.

Students attend weekly sessions and complete daily worksheets in order to build confidence and move ahead at school.

Contact Sarah Prior at the Grimsby Study Centre for more details or visit the website www.kumon.co.uk

GALLACHER & SONS - ROOFING & BUILDING SERVICES new roofs • finlock gutters • flat roofs roof repairs • established 12 years  01472 317083 H 07944 568376

www.gallacher-sons.co.uk

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Business Round Up Franklin College Students Seeking Fund Raising Gifts

Looking to make your life more comfortable?

A lift or stairlift can increase your freedom

Students on the GNVQ Non Uniformed Services Course at Franklin College have had a busy year - organising events including their successful Women In Industry conference and participating in an exercise with the emergency services.

Next they plan to hold a charity raffle and auction on December 12th in aid of the Wish Upon A Star Appeal and they’re on the look out for prizes. Any businesses or individuals who may have lots suitable for auction can leave them

Grimsby Lifts Ltd Chairlifts • Bath Lifts • Platform Lifts

Full warranty on all lifts Repairs to any make

Tel: (01472) 210200 Fax: (01472) 324694 Grimsby DN33 2NG

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.

Blinds make a great Christmas gift!

ONLY for up to 6ft wide

£50

on selected materials

Kensway Classic Blin

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.

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 01472 581418

Pasture S (opposite

www.kensw

Business Round Up New business aims to make life easier for Immingham residents with mobility difficulties For residents of Immingham who find themselves in need of mobility assistance the trek into Grimsby to purchase equipment has been a long and arduous one but a new venture by local couple Jackie Norton and Sean Copley aims to put an end to that problem.

JS Mobility is the town’s only specialist supplier of mobility equipment and their new shop carries a full range of products, not just scooters but chairs (both powered and unpowered), electric beds and bath and stair lifts plus lots of smaller items to help make a whole range of tasks easier to perform.

Jackie is well known as a singer with local group Devotion and

nds

Street, Grimsby Town Centre the Duke Of Wellington Pub)

way-classic-blinds.co.uk

has considerable experience in the mobility sector having spent many years in mobility retail management while Sean (who is also the sound technician for Devotion) is a mechanic who is swapping working on lorries for repairing scooters and chairs.

They are finding that their new venture is giving them the opportunity to help many local

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people to lead fuller and more rewarding lives- many people are surprised when they come into the shop at the range of living aids that are available.

They offer free delivery and also free collection of items for repair and can be reached on (01469) 572649 or at Unit 5, 352 Pelham Road, Immingham.

Sales, Service & Repair

Free Local Delivery

Scooters Power Chairs Wheel Chairs Bath Lifts Stair Lifts Bathroom Aids Electric Beds Rise & Recline Chairs Incontinence Products

J&S Mobility Unit 5, 352 Pelham Road, Immingham DN40 1PX

01469 572649 Business Round Up

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Motoring

Honda Unveil 2014 Range

Motorcycle giants Honda have unveiled an exciting new range of bikes for 2014 including four completely new models and several upgraded machines.

The new additions highlight Honda’s tradition of technical innovation and ongoing desire to attract more customers - in particular young customers - to the world of motorcycling.

Among the bikes new for 2014 is the CBR1000RR

New machines from Honda for 2014 Left - The new CB650F Above - Stylish cruising with the CTX1300

Fireblade SP which features further engine enhancements for Honda’s Super Sport flagship, plus a new special edition equipped with Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes for even sharper circuit performance.

The CB650F and CBR650F are a stylish new middleweight pair with a new in-line 4 cylinder engine, offering a new entry point into Honda’s four cylinder engine range.

And the CTX1300 is A distinctive custom cruiser, offering a unique combination of comfort and technology.

With this range of new machines for 2014, Honda once again underlines its commitment to offering customers the greatest possible choice of machinery, all with the company’s renowned build quality and durability.

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Is Your Car Ready For Winter?

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ice scraper and de-icer are up to the job, and the battery is OK. The legal minimum for tyre tread in the UK is 1.6mm, but for optimum safety start looking for replacements if the depth is below 3mm.

Test all your lights and change any bulbs that need it. Now is a good time to get headlights checked for their aim”- not too low to work or too high so they dazzle.

If the weather is getting icy and snowy, pack an emergency kit, including a warm coat, high visibility jacket, some food and water, a good pair of boots, de-icer and scraper, a torch, a spade and a mobile phone with a well charged battery. Remember to store your emergency breakdown number in your mobile phone.

And best of all get your vehicle down to a trusted local garage for a proper service - it’s a decision you won’t regret!

Winter is tough on cars so the Institute of Advanced Motorists is advising all drivers to give their car a thorough once over before winter conditions take hold, preferably with the help of a reputable garage.

Bad weather can strike suddenly and severely so it’s important to be ready and the IAM are offering some simple tips to prepare your car for the winter.

Make sure your windscreen wipers are in good condition, your screen wash is topped up and that the inside of your windscreen is clean to help avoid misting up.

Do a thorough check of your vehicle. Check your engine coolant level and make sure last year’s

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 01472 812130

Unit 3, Woodside Park, Station Rd, Tetney

www.lincsvwa.com

11A Pyewipe Road, Grimsby DN31 2QL

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free estimates & top quality service!

 01472 353777 11A Pyewipe Road, Grimsby DN31 2QL

Danmat Motors

Tired of paying through the nose for second rate work? At Danmat Motors on Pyewipe Road, Grimsby 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, Grimsby.

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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