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Well that was quite a cold snap. As we go to press there’s still snow on the ground but with any luck that’ll be the last of it and we can start looking forward to spring. In this issue we’ve got an interview with dance star Giovanni Pernice, whose new show arrives at the Auditorium in April. What a nice man. We’ve also got news on some excellent music and theatre events and a terrific recipe for tea on Easter Sunday. We’ll see you again soon

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Fish For Easter

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Women In Business

Celebrating International Womens Day

Celebrating Yarncraft

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The Peoples talks to Giovanni Pernice Things are looking up in the town centre Make the best of where you live The engine room of the local economy Farewell to the beast from the east

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In The Know Your indispensable guide to what’s going on where you live The Quireboys bring their rock and roll party to The Yardbirds

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f you’re a fan of proper old fashioned hard rock then you’ll be in luck on Friday 13th April when rock and roll legends The Quireboys bring their inimitable show to The Yardbirds.

Formed in the mid 80s the band are still a force to be reckoned with, with the incomparably bandannad Spike on vocals and long standing guitarist Guy Griffin laying down some fine riffage.

In 2016 they produced one of their most popular and raucous albums to date - Twisted Love - which they followed up in 2017 with a well received collection of blues standards White Trash Blues. With loads of attitude and a determination to make every night a party night The Quireboys bring arena style showmanship to everywhere they play and it promises to be a night to remember! Tickets are available via The Solid Entertainments website.

Lincs returns to the Lincolnshire Showground

zones to explore, all packed with with child friendly fun activities. There’ll be a huge range of animals, including farmyard favourites, birds of prey and Aldabra giant tortoises as well as a chance to see how gun dogs are trained and have a go at coarse fishing. ountryside Lincs is a fun filled day all about animals, There’s also an Easter Egg hunt and tractor and trailer rides and the Make It food, farming and the Zone, where children and families can countryside and it returns for a try walking stick making, willow weaving fourth year on Sunday 8th April offering the young - and young at and corn dolly making. In the Food heart – the chance to get up close Zone they can make, bake and taste and personal with animals big and Lincolnshire treats including pork pies. small, as well as trying their hand It certainly sounds like a fantastic day and tickets are on sale now via the at a range of crafts, sampling local foods and getting a taste of Lincolnshire Showground website. life on the farm with tractor rides and exhibitions.

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Wonk Unit make a welcome return to The Yardbirds

One of our favourite bands, Tufnell Park’s finest horse enthusiasts Wonk Unit are back at The Yardbirds on April 29th with support from The Raging Nathans, Aerial Salad and the Atoms. Should be a great night, tickets available from Replay Records on Freemo and Solid Entertainments on Wellowgate.

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It’s all adding up for World Maths day! Uniting the world in learning.

World Maths Day is a free, fun, online competition involving up to 4 million students world wide that measures speed in arithmetic and numeracy skills.

It’s open to children all over the world. Of course some children find maths easier than others and if you’ve got one of those that find it tricky then you might consider popping down to Healing Village Hall one evening and speaking to Sarah Prior about her confidence building Kumon maths sessions.

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TICKETS FOR BORN TO WIN WITH STRICTLY STAR GIOVANNI PERNICE AT THE AUDITORIUM This issue we’ve got an exclusive interview with Giovanni Pernice and if you’d like to win tickets for his new show just head across to our Facebook page, scroll down to the relevant post and like & share.

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The Youth Dance Showcase Event returns to the Auditorium

There’s a fantastic celebration of local dance talent at Grimsby Auditorium on Thursday 15th March when South Bank Dance Hub presents its Annual Regional Youth Dance Showcase Event.

Dance groups in schools and the local community have been working hard to perfect their showcase pieces ready for public performance and there’ll be a wide range of dance styles and abilities as new groups rub shoulders with some of the area’s most gifted young dancers.

South Bank Dance Hub is a partnership

made up of organisations from the arts, sports, health and education sectors working together to inspire people in Northern Lincolnshire to discover the joys of dance and this promises to be a fantastic night of entertainment for the whole family. Tickets cost £4.00 and are available from Grimsby Auditorium in advance or on the door. For more information contact Caroline Moorby on 01472 323435 or email to caroline.moorby@ lincsinspire.com.

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ALL SET FOR THE MAYOR’S CHALLENGE 2018

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t’s all systems go at the Town Hall as they get ready for the Ron-a-thon event, part of the Mayor’s Charity Challenge for 2018.

This year the Mayor, Councillor Ron Shepherd has chosen to host and take up the challenge of a 12 hour ‘Ron-a-thon’ of non-stop exercise to raise funds for his charities, Linkage and the Carers Support Service.

Booking is now open for those who’d like to take part, with 15 minute slots on exercise bikes and rowing machines available.

Teams are encouraged to join in and they’re not looking for top athletes, just people who

want to have fun and bring in a small donation for the Mayor’s two charities – Linkage and The Carers Support Service.

Under 16s are accompanied by an over 18 year old. There will also be classes and demonstrations as well as local businesses championing local health and wellbeing services.

The challenge will run from 7am to 7pm on Friday 20th April and is open to the public to spectate or join in.

Councillor Shepherd appealed to local individuals and businesses to get behind the challenge, saying “I’m really looking forward to this year’s Mayor’s challenge – I

think it’ll be a tough one though.

I hope that lots of people from all walks of life come along and get involved in any way they can – even if they can only do fifteen minutes or so on a treadmill. It’s all for two good local causes.

All people have to do is gather sponsorship and commit to doing a length of time, and then turn up at Grimsby Town Hall on the day and complete their challenge.”

To find out more about this year’s Mayor’s Challenge, contact Tracy Frisby or Paul Wisken on 01472 314101 or paul.wisken@nelincs.gov.uk.

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Precious Times Nursery Raises Funds For Marie Curie When Precious Times Nursery in Yarrow Road Grimsby held their yellow day - baking plenty of cakes on the way - they raised an excellent total of ÂŁ91.30 for Marie Curie. Marie Curie have eleven nurses based in our area and their local

Community Fundraiser Lauren Alexander went along to collect the cash and she sent us this image of the hardworking fundraisers enjoying a bit of well earned rest and relaxation. Well done to everyone!

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£7.2 million vision for Cleethorpes comes to life at the launch at the Discovery Centre

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to bring new visitors to the area and help to extend the t has been an exciting few days in the economic traditional tourist season and plans to transform a beach life of NE Lincolnshire with confirmation of front kiosk into an eye-catching entertainment venue. the Top Town cinema project, the adoption of This is complemented by a further half a million investment the Local Plan and the announcement of a new through the National Stations Improvement Programme £7.2 million programme of works for Cleethorpes (Network Rail), the Railway which was showcased Heritage Trust Fund and at a launch event at the the Council to create a new Discovery Centre on cycle hub at Cleethorpes Wednesday 21st March. train station, £1.9million The programme promises big awarded to Cleethorpes, changes and improvements through the Heritage Lottery to the resort including work to the town centre streets, Fund and an additional £1 million contribution from enhancements to historic the council that’s being put buildings and new events for towards the Townscape the area.

Heritage programme.

Funding has come from a range of sources including This funding will be used Cllr Matt Patrick, portfolio holder for tourism to conserve and enhance the Coastal Communities historic buildings in areas of Fund. £3.3 million is earmarked to be spent improving the public realm and Cleethorpes with grants of up to 80% available to property owners and tenants. There will, for example, be a renewal introducing public art at key arrival sites, the promenades of the ironwork balconies on Alexandra Road, restoring and in the historic town centre streets, building on the £2.77 million Townscape Heritage programme which is due some of the area’s Victorian elegance. The programme will also see improvements to the surrounding public realm on to start in late 2017 / early 2018.

There’s also £332K to be put towards marketing and events Alexandra Road and Sea View Street.

“There are exciting times are ahead for North East Lincolnshire and particularly for Cleethorpes”

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Welcoming guests at the launch Cllr Matt Patrick, portfolio holder for tourism, explained how the work over the next few years will enhance Cleethorpes.

“Exciting times are ahead for North East Lincolnshire and nowhere more so thanCleethorpes, which is the ‘jewel in the crown’ in terms of our local tourism offer.

The resort’s potential is significant and things are moving in the right direction. Visitor numbers to North East Lincolnshire have topped 10m a year for the first time ever. The economic impact of tourism in North East Lincolnshire has seen a significant increase – up by more than £23m over the previous year to a record high of £560m.”

Lawrence Brown, Chair of CoastNEL added, “The Coastal Communities Funding is a unique opportunity to help us grow the quality of life offer for our investors, existing businesses and residents as well as our tourists.

We want to use this award to build on the wave of confidence in Cleethorpes and the existing planned development as well as getting the public and businesses engaged in supporting the regeneration of the area.”

As part of the Coastal Communities Fund being delivered

by North East Lincolnshire Council over the next two years, grants totalling £170,000 are available to community and voluntary groups, major events organisers and businesses to put on events and activities in the Cleethorpes area in the next two years.

The launch event saw the announcement of the first of these awards with funding allocated to the Armed Forces Major Events Team to enhance the Armed Forces weekend this year with an airshow to mark the 100th

anniversary of the Royal Air Force.

Alex Baxter from the Armed Forces Major Events Team said: “Lincolnshire is considered the spiritual home of military aviation and as such should be a key part of the celebrations. To mark this, we want to deliver a first class air show event off the coast of Cleethorpes. We already have major sponsorship already in place, but this fund will allow us to deliver a great experience for visitor and residents, and help cement an air show in the future calendar of events for the resort.”

Also celebrating a successful bid was Ebb and Flo, a local business on North Promenade in Cleethorpes, for a new event, “The Endless Summer” which will help promote the North Prom watersports scene and beach cleaning and provide plastic pollution education.

The event will allow the general public to take part in a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) and Kayaking taster experience.

It also aims to provide a general awareness of beach cleaning and plastic pollution.

Judging by the enthusiasm on display at the launch event this certainly looks to be the start of an exciting period in the development of the resort and of the wider local area and we look forward to seeing the new events, artwork and building improvements in the future.

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“I love touring.

When I’m out there I feel that I’m in the right place.”

The Peoples talks to Paloma Faith

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here’s sure to be a fantastic turnout on Saturday 18th August when acclaimed UK singer songwriter Paloma Faith brings her hits old and new to Market Rasen Racecourse for a stunning open air performance which will certainly be one of the highlights of the summer season.

As well as releasing a number one album in 2017 Paloma has also become a parent, which is just about the biggest event in anyone’s lives and when we talked to her we started out by asking how she was combining her work as a musician with the responsibilities of motherhood.

“I’m trying to juggle being a mother and a singer. I have no idea how I’m managing, but I am somehow,” she laughs, “and I’m loving it.”

The 36 year old Londoner has enjoyed an enviable career over the past decade that has seen her become the only female artist other than Adele to have three double platinum recordings to her name and while it’s been a road requiring plenty of hard graft, her artfully soulful sound and quirky style have undoubtedly played their part in propelling the Hackney born star to success.

Her latest offering, The Architect, follows in its predecessors’ footsteps, showcasing her distinctive powerful vocals that have earned comparisons with everyone from 60s icons such as Etta James and Billie Holiday, through to the late Amy Winehouse. As she admits, she’s hoping her latest work, partly recorded in America, might yet crack the elusive holy grail of top slot in the album charts. If the slick, yet lyrically reflective lead single Crybaby is anything to go by, then the signs are indeed looking promising.

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MUSIC It seems the singer is enjoying a comparatively settled phase of her life living with French boyfriend Leyman Lahcine, and it’s apparent that starting a family has directly influenced her music.

“I do feel my approach to music has changed since I’ve become a parent. With difficult things that are happening in the world, you feel protective and want to make things comfortable for your family. I think things are changing in our history and maybe not for the better, which is something I’m concerned about.”

Like any other artist in the limelight, her rise has come with the burden of being followed around by the ever hungry paparazzi.

“I value my privacy more so than ever now and I want my child to know itself first rather than everyone else feeling that they know all about them.”

Such determination to do things on her own terms has proved a consistent theme throughout her career, and something that has helped her stand out from the crowd.

When she speaks about her childhood in East London she says that she always had something of a creative streak. However, it was far from obvious that she was destined to become a singer, with her initial studies being at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance.

“Growing up in Hackney, I was surrounded by lots of different types of music - from my mum, I remember listening to plenty of revolutionary music from the 60s such as Bob Dylan, while my dad was really into jazz, which is where my interest in all that comes from. Later, when I was studying, I got into R&B dancehall as well, and originally I wanted to be dancer. Then I did my musical theatre, and I think that music just chose me.”

From her early CV that spanned everything from being a life model, cabaret dancer and bartender, to a gig as a magician’s assistant, her rich experiences have offered plenty of tales and adventures to fuel her songwriting. As if to underline her determination, she famously walked out on a deal for a record contract when the agent watching her refused to stop texting on his phone. Needless to say, it was very much his loss, and the wider music industry’s gain, for Paloma then secured a major deal that set in motion her strikingly memorable debut album.

Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful? blazed a trail into the top 10, and proceeded to lodge in the album charts for the next 100 weeks. But how does she look back on it now?

“Well, that was nearly 10 years ago, and it was what it was.

But I think it is great that I’ve managed to sustain a career as unfortunately not many people get to make more than one or two albums these days,” reflects the singer on what she feels is now an over-saturated market.

By her own admission, trying to sustain a fanbase and avoiding the trap of merely recreating a formula for previous hits has offered plenty of challenges, but she is not one to rest on her laurels, and ‘likes to mix things up a bit’ which is

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certainly the case with her latest material.

While her vocal abilities have continued to earn comparisons to the late Amy Winehouse, it’s something Paloma is entirely at ease with.

“I’m flattered by comparisons to Amy. It’s not something I am offended by, though I am quite different. When she met me once, she asked if I played an instrument, but I said no, and she said that was a shame as she would really have liked someone like me in her group. I was a massive fan of hers, and after watching the documentary about her life, I actually wrote a song for her, Price Of Fame, which is on the new album. Her death was such a tragedy.”

Her down to earth manner is a breath of fresh air in an industry awash with egos, and her willingness to give something back was seen with her time on The Voice series.

Beyond being a vocal mentor, she was determined to help those under her wing with additional songwriting classes.

As for her own career, having been nominated several times for a Brit Award, persistence paid off two years ago as she

claimed a long awaited win in the best female solo artist category. Being in an industry that is often quick to cast judgment, she felt there was a real sense of vindication in claiming the coveted accolade.

“It was amazing to win the Brit Award and to finally gain some acknowledgement. I come from a long line of people that haven’t really been acknowledged for what they did.

I think there are a lot of people out there doing important work, like doctors and nurses who don’t get that recognition they should.”

There’s a big tour on the way. Does she still enjoy live performance?

“The only reason I do what I’m doing is because I love touring. When I’m out there I ‘m excited and feel that I’m in the right place.

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Cancer survival in the UK has doubled since the early 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress.

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Calling all Bingsters!

Grimsby dates announced for November!

Chase & Status to bring their DJ set to Zebedee’s Yard in the Summer

They’ve been a mainstay of the British summer music festival scene for years, and this summer they’ll be bringing their show stopping dance set to Hull’s Zebedee’s Yard Friday 27th July with support from High Contrast & Shinobi Residents Shimah, Simma & Mc AOB. With its 16th century backdrop and located in the centre of Hull’s historic f you’ve got a pre-school child Chase and Status are a massive British Old Town Zebedee’s Yard has become or even if you’re just addicted to music act who have collaborated with one of our favourite venues over the CBeebies then the chances are iconic names such as Emeli Sande past couple of years and this promises you’re already familiar with Bing, and Craig David and are known for to be a really great night.

Sula, Coco and Pando. creating a fantastic party atmosphere Tickets are available now Since its launch on CBeebies, Bing with their MC led set. Chase (Saul from eventim.co.uk has been a huge ratings hit and it’s the Milton) and Status (Will Kennard) met number one top rated pre-school show at University in Manchester and formed on BBC iPlayer. the group in 2003. Their unique sound Celebrating the joyful, messy, reality of has seen them secure seasons at preschool life, Bing finds the big stories clubs in Ibiza as well as creating four in the smallest moments that little ones best-selling albums. and the grown ups in their lives will recognise … whether it’s dropping your ice cream or losing your favourite toy.

Bing’s adventures with his friends and with Flop his carer have become modern classics that educate as they entertain and now the magic world of Bing is on its way to the stage of Grimsby Auditorium in an adaptation

by Helen Eastman with costumes with puppet design by Tahra Zafar.

There are two dates - Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th November and tickets are on sale now via the Auditorium website.

Bing Live! Is the perfect first theatre trip for pre-schoolers and their families and don’t forget It’s a Bing thing!

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GRIMSBY FISHING HERITAGE CENTRE COMMEMORATES TRAWLER TRAGEDY 65 YEARS SINCE THE LOSS OF THE GRIMSBY TRAWLER LEICESTER CITY

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n March 22nd 1953 the Leicester City, one of the famous Consols Football Fleet, was returning home from the Iceland and Faroe fishing grounds when she ran aground off the coast of Hoy, Orkney. Most of the crew managed to escape in the trawler’s lifeboat but were soon after flung into the sea by a huge wave. Seven of the eighteen men on board died from exposure.

One of the men lost in the tragedy was William Henry Westerman, a 48 year old husband and father and fireman aboard the Leicester City. He was one of several men washed up on the beach and taken to a nearby farmhouse where he later died.

The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is commemorating the Leicester City and those who lost their lives with a temporary display of a remarkable artefact from the tragedy: a letter, written by one of the women involved in the rescue operation, and sent to the wife of William Westerman. It is to be displayed alongside William’s death certificate and a life ring from the Leicester City.

The letter was written by Mary Ritch, who, along with several others, helped guide men to shore with their lamps before leading them to safety in a nearby farmhouse.

Speaking in local paper The Orcadian, Mary Ritch said: “The men all seemed to be in a daze and some were clinging to the boat, seemingly reluctant to leave.

They did not seem to realise that they has reached safety. We helped them up the rocks as best as we could. My sister led the way with a Tilley lamp. It was quite dark then.”

A month after the incident Mary wrote a heartfelt letter to Mrs Westerman, sending her condolences and shedding some light on her husband’s final moments.

Dear Mrs Westerman, I saw your note of thanks in our local paper the Orcadian today and I’d like to let you know that we – my brother, sister and myself did all we could for your late husband. I saw the Leicester City when she went ashore as its just about 2 to 300 yards from our farm. I can assure you we did everything possible to alleviate the men’s suffering. We helped them up to our place and though artificial respiration was carried out on Mr Westerman for nearly two hours life was found to be extinct.

Please accept our sympathy and sorrow for your great loss as believe me I too felt deeply at his passing especially when it happened so near to us. Please convey to the others who have lost their loved ones on the Leicester City our deep sympathy and regret.

Skipper Johansen was most concerned about his men and though in great pain himself tried to help me care for those who were carried in. Again I can assure you your late husband died in careful and tender hands and all along was treated respectfully and reverently.

Our sympathies and thoughts are with you and yours and all those who are bereaved.

I am sincerely yours (Miss) Mary Ritch The letter and certificate were kindly donated by William Westerman’s son Peter (photograph left) in 2016.

Louise Bowen, Collections Officer for North East Lincolnshire Museum Service said: “We were thrilled when Mr Westerman brought the letter and certificate to the museum for donation. This is just one of many tragic stories from our local fishing heritage and we are pleased to contribute to preserving the memory of those brave men who were lost.”

The letter and other documents will be on display at the Fishing Heritage Centre from 22nd March to 29th April.

PLACE IN PROCESS: SHOWING NOW AT THE DISCOVERY CENTRE A new exhibition of work by artists Dale Mackie and Steven Ingman at The Discovery Centre in Cleethorpes takes a look at changes in the landscape over the changing seasons and through history. There’s a mix of local scenes, maps of Grimsby town centre and a marvellous collage featuring famous names from the history of the area. It’s a fascinating exhibition for anyone with an interest in the way that our area has changed over the years, admission is free and the show runs until April 22nd. For more information check out the Arts Meridian website and Facebook pages.

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aving been established on the corner of Buller St and Weelsby St for two years now, Bike Fix proprietor John Matthews has expanded his business into Cleethorpes with the opening of his second shop at 158 Grimsby Rd (on the corner of Combe Street, opposite McDonalds Blundell Park).

The new shop will concentrate on sales of new bicycles, particularly those at the budget end of the price spectrum and it’s stacked out with some of the smartest, most colourful bikes you’ve seen in ages, for adults and children, and fully customisable too! You tell them just what you want and they’ll get it sorted for you.

Prices start at £139 for adults’ machines and £39 for kids’ bikes so if you’re in the market for some new wheels, whether it’s a racer, BMX or shopper you’re after, Bike Fix is the place to visit.

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RINGS, WINGS AND SPINDLE WHORLS ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES AND THE STORIES THEY TELL

V presenter and archaeologist Mary-Ann Ochota and storyteller Jason Buck will be presenting a fascinating event for history buffs on Sunday 22nd April at The Lawn in Lincoln featuring a unique journey through Britain’s history, telling stories inspired by historical artefacts from the iron age to World War 2.

Weaving together fact, fiction and myth, Mary-Ann and Jason will reveal the intriguing, exciting and occasionally bizarre stories behind archaeological treasures from Lincolnshire and beyond, both famous and forgotten.

So get ready for an evening of warriors and witches, love and loss, treasures hidden from the Nazis, Viking gods in

Saltfleetby, and a hungry cow in Navenby. There is also an opportunity to join Mary-Ann and Jason for an afternoon workshop Heritage Lincolnshire, a local charity based in Heckington, has organised the event to help celebrate their Layers of History project’s first birthday.

During its first year, project staff and expert tutors have been showing volunteers how to appreciate and understand the historic landscapes around them and teaching them about landscape archaeology. Volunteers have enjoyed workshops from historic cookery to how to create an illuminated manuscript and have been taught how to undertake measured and geophysical surveys at Revesby’s Cistercian Abbey site and Freiston Shore’s military structures.

The evening performance and afternoon workshop will take place at The Blue Room which is part of The Lawn complex in uphill Lincoln. Tickets are available from www.heritagelincolnshire.org

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GRIMSBY ICE RINK ANNOUNCED AS FIRST STRONGER COMMUNITIES FUNDING RECIPIENTS

t doesn’t seem that long ago that the imminent closure of Grimsby Ice Rink was announced but thanks to the hard work and dedication of a group of volunteers who came together to take over the running of the venue it has gone strength to strength, with packed public sessions and thriving figure skating and hockey clubs.

Now the group behind the success of rink have been unveiled as the first recipients of funding from the new Stronger Communities Fund which was established last year to replace Councillors ward funding, offering community groups and organisations the chance to bid for up to £10,000.

The funding will be used to cover

some of the costs of installing a fire resistant barrier on the first floor of the building, meeting one of the stipulations of the original lease.

Cllr Matthew Patrick, portfolio holder for finance, community assets, governance and tourism, said: “I was very impressed with the hard work and determination of the group when they originally secured the ice rink last August.

Since then, they have begun to work on making the ice rink the huge success that it deserves to be, and hopefully this funding will help make that a reality.

The Stronger Communities Fund has really come into its own here, and the ice rink is a very deserving recipient.

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for people across the borough and have worked tremendously hard.

Congratulations to the team at the Ice Rink.”

Joanne Routh, Chair of the Board of Directors at Grimsby Ice Rink, said: “We’re really thrilled to receive this grant. This money is going to be spent on segregation works, which will help us to secure the license.

We’ve been very busy over the last few months. We have three adult hockey teams that use the ice rink, along with a great big youth hockey club which is one of the oldest in the UK. Alongside that, we have a figure skating academy, and plenty of regular users.” from left: Councillor Matthew Patrick, portfolio holder for finance and community assets, Joanne Routh, Chair of the Board of Directors at Grimsby Ice Rink and Councillor Jane Hyldon-King, portfolio holder for health and wellbeing

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REMEMBER ME? A NEW SUE STONE RETROSPECTIVE OPENS AT THE HERITAGE CENTRE

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Remember Me? is a retrospective view of the work of textile artist and 62 Group member Sue Stone. Sue studied Fashion Design at St Martin’s School of Art and then Textiles and Embroidery at Goldsmiths College, London and spent her career as a clothing designer before returning to work as a figurative artist in 2006.

Her work is created with a combination of hand and free machine stitch, appliqué, needle weaving and some paint and the pieces on display are a fascinating cross-section of her work over the past ten years. Many feature family portraits or scenes from the docks and other areas of town linked to the fishing industry and although the gaze of the subjects is remarkably frank and direct there are frequent elements in the images that imbue them with an intriguingly dark surreality.

Woman cradle fish in their laps, stroking them like children or house cats. Or they wear the fish as a belt. Or hang them from the washing line. A pair of newlyweds (actually it’s Sue and her husband) gaze out of the frame like Grant Wood characters. Smartly dressed women from the 1930s walk the dystopian streets of East London, striding purposefully past high walls of graffiti in Grimsby Street.

Wherever you look you’ll find more tiny details to amuse and fascinate and if you’re planning to attend then you’d better set aside plenty of time because this is an exhibition you’ll want to MAR JUL take your time viewing.

Remember Me? is at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre from 24th March to 15th July 2018.

Admission is free.

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“blistering fretwork and some soulful blues passion” The Kris Barras Band & Blackwater Conspiracy at The Yardbirds

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f there’s a style of music where the UK has the most strength in depth it’s probably blues rock and down at The Yardbirds there’s proof of the genre’s enduring vitality and popularity as a full house turns out for County Tyrone’s Blackwater Conspiracy and The Kris Barras Band, all the way from sunny Devon.

Blackwater Conspiracy were formerly known as Million Dollar Reload but changed their name and style of music halfway through a gig. Their style of southern blues has elements of country and recalls the early days of The Black Crowes, The Quireboys or Main Street Stones and last year they delivered highly regarded slots at Download and Ramblin’ Man so their star is definitely on the rise.

They’ve got a big, swaggering sound, with a great rhythm section, raspy vocals from Phil Conalane, all underpinned

by Kevin Brennan’s swirling keyboards. Picking favourites is difficult but President Joe is a fine slow burner, and A Penny For Your Dirty mind is a fantastic wig out material.

The set ends on a high with 85 Rockstar, an invocation to “Live fast and leave something beautiful” which seems like as rock and roll a motto as I’ve heard in a long time.

Barras has one of the most relaxed stage demeanours you’ve seen, a hugely muscled and inked frame that gives a clue to his former profession as a Mixed Martial arts fighter and a guitar technique that evokes memories of the great Gary Moore as well as greats including The Stones and Led Zeppelin and Howlin’ Wolf and contemporary bands

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like Black Stone Cherry.

Barras took up the guitar at the age of nine, with the encouragement of his bass player father and one of the most affecting songs on the night is Watching Over Me is a moving and heartfelt tribute to Barras’ late father, who set him on the road to the blues and played in the band for many years.

The setlist is drawn from all three of the band’s albums but particularly from this year’s The Divine And Dirty which is at number 3 in the official Blues charts at the time of writing. It’s a great piece of work by the way, with some fine songwriting and featuring some of the most stylish guitar licks you’ve heard in a long time.

Highlights include a gospel infused Hail Mary, the southern blues inflected Kick Me Down and a cover of All Along The Watchtower which manages to shrug off all the baggage with which the song is burdened as Barras makes it his own. On the subject of covers, the band’s reworking of T-Bone Walker’s Stormy Monday is something to treasure, proving it was needed that barras isn’t just a fine guitarist, he’s also got a powerful and expressive set of pipes on him too with more than a hint of Bon Jovi rasp about them.

These pages: The Kris Barras Band Previous pages: Blackwater Conspiracy

Blackwater Conspiracy and The Kris Barras Band are on tour until April 8th and if you get the chance and you love the blues then you should go make sure you’re there.

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he bank holiday Weekend may have been a washout but there was at least one place in Cleethorpes that was full to the proverbial gunwales on Saturday and that was Cleethorpes Leisure Centre which played host to the GEEKS Comic-Con. Possibly the bad weather helped drag a few extra people in but the number and standard of costumes on parade was anything to go by not many people had turned up by accident.

There were superheroes and anime characters, more Dr Whos than you can shake a sonic screwdriver at, TV personalities including Shawn from The Chase and Nasty Nick from Stenders plus a fantastic range of stalls selling everything from character models to some pretty authentic looking swords, demonstrations of virtual reality gaming and the chance to have your photo taken with some of your favourite characters.

Great for fantasy fans of all ages and we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for the next one!

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EASTER

Make it a perfect easter with fresh Grimsby Fish!

recipe kindly supplied by www.seafish.org

for more recipe ideas go to fishisthedish.co.uk minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Spread the quinoa and buckwheat on baking tray and cool.

Add the remaining ingredients and toss together.

Serve with kale leaves deep fried Prep time: 13-15 minutes in hot oil, finely sliced chillies Cooking time: 13-15 minutes and shallots can be washed, Serves: 4 tossed in seasoned flour and Skill level: Easy deep fried as an additional Method: Bring quinoa and buckwheat, 1/2 garnish with a contrasting Ingredients: texture, kick and bite. teaspoon salt and 2 cups water 160g buckwheat Makes a fantatic entree or a light to a boil in a medium saucepan 160g quinoa lunch for Easter aftyernoon. over high heat. Reduce the 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely heat to medium-low, cover, and chopped simmer until quinoa is tender, 1 red onion, peeled and chopped about 10 minutes. Remove from Small bunch of freshly chopped heat and let stand, covered, for 5

Buckwheat and quinoa tabbouleh with crab and crispy kale

parsley and coriander 1 small bunch spring onions, shredded 1 chopped tomato 1 lemon, zest and juice 200g white crab meat Salt Olive oil Baby kale leaves to garnish

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Women in Business

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

International Women’s Day is on March 8th this year and as always when it comes us round it sets us thinking about just how many of the businesses that feature in The Peoples have women at their helm. So here are a few - there are many more of our favourites. Local businesses showing that when it comes to getting things done women have really got what it takes to succeed!

Claire Dutton at Barking Mad

Claire has the perfect job for any dog lover - arranging holiday homes for our four legged friends. An important part of Claire’s role is to make sure that dogs and hosts are perfectly matched to each other so why not try looking after someone’s dog while they’re away by becoming a host with Barking Mad It’s great fun, all of the benefits of dog ownership without the emotional or financial commitment.

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COULD YOU OFFER A DOG A LOVING HOME WHILE THE OWNER IS AWAY? It’s great fun, all of the benefits of dog ownership without the emotional or financial commitment. We carefully match dogs to your home to ensure that both you and your guest have a wonderful barking mad experience.

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make your home more beautiful with

A&D Curtains a family business est over 35 years

bespoke curtains & roman blinds free quotations, home visits available a huge range of fabrics to choose from tracks & poles, quality nets & voiles plus a lovely range of giftware! www.aanddcurtains.co.uk | 01472 694118 24-26 Highgate, Cleethorpes DN35 8NR

Julie Smith at Jackie Copley at A&D Curtains J&S Mobility Julie took over at the helm when her parents retired from the family business and her motto is Quality Counts. “People always remember the places where they bought top quality things” she says “and they remember places that left them feeling short changed as well. If you want your customers to keep coming back then it has to be because they feel valued”.

making life a little easier

When she’s not tending the shop Jackie performs on stage as a vocalist and entertainer. Things have been really taking off on the music side lately with Jackie launching a solo career and increasing her bookings and it’s all looking good for the future in both careers!

JS J&S Mobility Unit 5, 352 Pelham Road, Immingham

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La Luna ARTS | MUSIC | PUBLISHING | WELL-BEING WWW.JOSIEMOON.CO.UK

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Sarah Prior at Kumon

Kumon is an independent study programme, but Sarah Prior ensures that students never feel alone.

She provides the guidance and encouragement that students need to take their learning into their own hands, increasing their motivation to succeed and achieve. Sessions take place after school each day with students dropping in for about thirty minutes, once or twice a week.

Josie Moon at La Luna Since its launch in 2017 La Luna has published four new books including two for children featuring music from jazz guitarist Pat McCarthy. A Fish Tale for Juniors and A Woodland Story resulted from La Luna’s partnerships with Grimsby Jazz and the NEL Music Hub and both are available to purchase via www.josiemoon.co.uk Josie spent much of 2017 on tour with Fish Tales, the jazz and poetry suite commissioned by Grimsby Jazz and co-written with Pat McCarthy and Alan Barnes and there is more on the way in 2019. There is also an exciting program of new writing producing quality publications and hosting poetry events.

La Luna also took over the running of the Great Grimsby Community Choir which meets weekly at St Mark’s church, Laceby Road.

Contact Josie Moon and La Luna via the website or on the Facebook pages www.facebook.com/ GGCommunitychoir and www.facebook.com/msjosiemoon

KUMON Contact your local Instructor for a free assessment.

Grimsby, Healing Study Centre Sarah Prior 01472 884104

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to improve your child’s skills, develop their confidence and inspire a passion for learning.

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WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT DEMENTIA? BECOME A DEMENTIA FRIEND AT THE GROVE CARE HOME The Grove Care Home in Waltham near Grimsby will be hosting a Dementia Friends session on Friday 6th April from 1.30 – 2.30pm.

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends initiative was launched in 2013 to tackle the stigma that often results in people with dementia losing friends and being socially isolated. Since then it has been transforming the way people act, think and talk about the condition.

Dementia Friends sessions are all about enabling people to interact more confidently with people living with dementia as well as teaching people about dementia itself. People will leave the session with ideas of small things that they can do to make a meaningful difference to people living with dementia.

The Dementia Friends session at The Grove Care will last around an hour, refreshments will be available. Whether you have a friend

or family member with dementia or would just like to understand more about it, everyone is welcome to come along.

The session will be free to attend, anyone interested in attending should contact Emma Cain on 01472 821 127 to book a place.

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We believe that caring matters. The starting point for leading a meaningful life is getting to know our residents individually and you getting to know us.

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“timeless music, a masterclass in classic rock and roll�

The Quireboys at The Yardbirds

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he Quireboys don’t do subtle. What they do is full on in your face rock and roll and they do it bloody well. Their reputation as a live band is second to none but they’ve also released a couple of well received albums in the last couple of years with White Trash Blues, a collection of standards from the repertoires of the likes of Chuck Berry and John Lee Hooker being a particular favourite in our house.

They’re regular visitors to Grimsby and their set at The Yardbirds opens with one of my personal favourites - Too Much Of A Good Thing, from 2013’s Beautiful Curse which sets the scene for the evening, plenty of classics, a few new ones and surprisingly few from White Trash, considering that this is listed as the album’s European Tour. It doesn’t matter too much though because the truth is that The Quireboys haven’t changed their sound a whole lot over the past thirty or so years and songs from their 1990 debut A Bit Of What You Fancy sit seamlessly alongside more recent material and it all sounds like it was ripped by main force from the 1970s heyday of British rock music.

This is timeless music. If you were determined to be mardy about it you could say that they’re a band who haven’t developed much in three decades but you could also say that if you’re that good at what you do why change things around?

Spike is on fine form, the celebrated whispering rasp is as good as ever and we are reminded early on that we are in the presence of one of the all time great microphone stand jugglers but what’s a little bit of false ceiling damage among friends? It’ll fix easy enough. He’s a force of nature, roaming the stage, playing the crowd, dancing on his own or with the band, bandannaed as always, the piratical effect accentuated by a long scarf and one velcro sea boot. Curiously enough the last time I photographed The Quireboys he had a broken leg as well, on that occasion caused by a heavy tackle in a game of football (that’s soccer to some of you) against giants of British metal, Saxon.

He’s not the only one set for a good time - the whole band look like they’re ready for a party. Guy Griffin’s guitar is the

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perfect foil as always, particularly on Going Down and This Is Rock And Roll which feels like a stadium filler in need of a stadium and sets the walls and furniture buzzing. They’re the just the band for a proper dark and sweaty rock club like the Yardbirds. Highlights include a raucous 7 O’Clock and I Don’t Love You Any More (obviously) but also a gorgeously sleazy cover of Slim Harpo’s King Bee, with Keith Weir’s honky tonk piano a driving force and Sleepy John Estes’ Leavin’ Trunk.

They round things up with Sweet Mary Ann and Sex Party which is about as good a singalong finale as you could wish for and we’ll be keeping an eye on the website to check that they’re making their annual visit again next year.

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CREATIVE START CIC NEEDS YOUR VOTE TO HELP IT WIN £48,000 OF NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING

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community group in Grimsby is calling for your vote to help it secure £48,000 of National Lottery funding as part of this year’s ITV People’s Projects awards.

Creative Start, well known for its arts and peer support programme for people in recovery from addiction and other personal challenges and for fantastic artworks in the Cartergate subway, Poplar Rd fire station and at the hospital and the hospice, is one of five groups in the ITV Calendar South region in the running for a share of up to £150,000 of funding and you can be a part of the decision making process.

Creative Start’s project, Inspire-Starter, will involve workshops in canvas painting, furniture upcycling, jewellery making, photography, public art and mural painting, as well as merchandise design and production.

The aim is to inspire and include all members of the community and help empower people in recovery from addiction and other personal challenges. There will also be training to help other groups to run their own community arts projects.

On April 16th Creative Start will showcase Inspire-Starter, on ITV Calendar South news at 6pm. To be in with a chance of winning, they are calling on viewers to support the bid.

Voting opens at 9am on Monday 16th April at www.thepeoplesprojects.org.uk and closes at midday on Monday 30th April. You can vote once per region and you’ll need an email address to vote so let’s get those keyboards tapping and help to bring this fantastic award to our area!

You can find out more about Creative Start on their website - www.creativestartarts.com or on social media.

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TRAVEL

FINALISTS AT THE BRITISH COACH TOURISM AWARDS 2018 With Spring just around the corner and the long winter nights behind us why not book on one of our great value Spring Specials?

ABERFOYLE 5 days – various dates in March & April Includes four nights DBB at the Rob Roy Hotel, excursion to Callandar & Stirling, Optional excursions to Edinburgh and Perth, with scenic tour in the Loch Earn region (£10 pp per trip).

THREE COUNTIES SPRING SPECIALS 5 days – various dates in April Four nights DBB at the Daresbury Park Hotel. Included excursion to Chester with optional trips to Wrexham and Whitchurch (£10 pp per trip) ADAMTON & GLASGOW 4 days – 12th April Three nights DBB at the Adamton Country House Hotel, Prestwick. Includes excursion to Glasgow and an optional trip to Irvine & Kilmarnock for £10pp.

LLANDUDNO & NORTH WALES 5 days – 7th May Includes four nights DBB at the Grand Hotel, Llandudno.

Excursions to Bangor, Caernarfon, free time in Llandudno and a ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway.

OVER HILL & DALE 5 days – 8th May Includes four nights DBB at the Leeds Bramhope Hotel.

Includes excursion to Otley, Ilkley, Skipton, Keighley & the historic city of York.

BOSWORTH HALL & LEICESTERSHIRE 5 days -14th May Four nights DBB at Bosworth Hall Hotel. Includes excursions to Coventry, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick, Market Bosworth and Melton Mowbray A ROYAL DATE IN WINDSOR 4 days – 17th May Our tour coincides with the Royal Wedding. Spend Saturday 19th May in Windsor soaking up the atmosphere of this very special occasion. Includes three nights DBB at the 4* Beaumont Estate Hotel, admission into Windsor Castle, excursions to Maidenhead & Oxford.

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YORK, HARROGATE & CASTLE HOWARD 3 days – 1st June Staying in the centre of York at the Queens Hotel – Includes two nights DBB, free time in York & Harrogate and a visit to Castle Howard.

SINGLES WEEKEND SPECIAL 4 days – 1st June Includes three nights DBB at the 4*Mercure Sheffield Parkway Hotel, visits to Skipton, Ripon and Richmond.

We have 30 double rooms for sole use without supplement!!

PURE SCOTLAND 5 days – 3rd June Four nights DBB at the 4* Doubletree by Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel, visits to Pitmedden Gardens, Haddo House & Balmoral Castle BEAUTIFUL BRUGES & GHENT 4 days – 4th June This trip to one of the most historic of European cities includes B&B at the 4* Academie Hotel with free time in Bruges & Ghent. Dover/Calais ferry crossings.

GEORDIE GEMS & DURHAM DELIGHTS 5 days – 11th June Four nights DBB at the 4* Slaley Hall Hotel, Hexham.

Excursions to Durham & Carlisle, free time in Newcastle and a visit to Belsay Hall & Gardens.

A GREAT SELECTION OF DAY TRIPS ALL AT INCREDIBLE PRICES! CRICH TRAMWAY MUSEUM Tuesday 10th April -£29 EMMERDALE STUDIO TOUR Saturday 21st April - £37 HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOW Sunday 29th April - £30 BATLEY MILLS Saturday 12th May - £15

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ARTS

THE PLAY WITHIN A PLAY’S THE THING The play within a play is a device beloved of writers from Shakespeare onwards and seldom has it been used to such marvellously humourous effect as in Play On, Rick Abbotts 1980s love letter to the world of amateur theatre.

As the company assemble to rehearse their new murder mystery Murder Most Foul it seems that everything that can go wrong will go wrong - from an unfinished script to unlearned lines and worse. The show is hilariously amateurish, the ‘murder mystery’ plot doesn’t really have a murder, and when the author decides to give a speech on the state of the modern theatre during the curtain calls, the audience is treated to a madcap climax and a thoroughly hilarious romp.

Even the sound effects reap their share of laughter.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday 21st April to Saturday 28th April PLAY ON Written by Rick Abbot Directed by John M Solley Saturday 2nd June to Saturday 9th June MURDER WEAPON Written by Brian Clemens Directed by Debra West Saturday 14th July to Saturday 21st July DI AND VIV AND ROSE Written by Amelia Bullmore Directed by Pam Reynolds

Saturday 1st September to Saturday 8th September MURDER IN THE HEIR Written by Billy St John Directed by Gemma Dodds

More information at www. caxtontheatre.com.

Tickets can be purchased via the website or from NELC Tourist Information Centres on 01472 323111

AND LOTS MORE GREAT SHOWS TO FOLLOW!

FREE SECURE PARKING FOR CAXTON’S MAIN THEATRE PRODUCTIONS ON ORWELL STREET CAR PARK

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Time to get knitting - have you caught the yarncraft bug?

It's one of the biggest and fastest growing activities in the UK but at the same time it's traditional and your mum and grandmother probably did pretty much the same in years gone by.

What is it? It's yarncraft of course.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced knitter or crocheter your local yarn shop is more than just a place to buy supplies - it's a source of advice and inspiration, a place to learn new skills and somewhere to meet old friends and make new ones.

Yarn Shop Day is on Saturday 12th May this year.

It’s a celebration of everything that’s good about your local wool shop with exclusive patterns, discounts and competitions plus the opportunity to meet lots of friends, have a knit, have a natter and raise money for charity. Should be a great day. We’ll see you there!

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iovanni Pernice first came to our attention in 2015 when he joined the professional team on Strictly, reaching the final in his first year on the show. Since then he’s become a firm favourite with the fans and one of the UK’s most popular dancers, performing in the Strictly arena tour and taking his own annual dance spectacular on the road. He’s at Grimsby Auditorium on April 30th with this year’s show, entitled Born To Win. We got to talk to him during a break from rehearsals.

The Peoples: Good afternoon.

You’re appearing at Grimsby Auditorium on the 30th April and I can tell you that we’re all looking forward to the show. We came to Dance Is Life last year and we had some prize winners in the audience and we all thought it was fantastic.

GP: That’s good. It’s always nice to hear that the audience is happy with our performance.

That’s what keeps us going from show to show. It makes it all worthwhile.

You were born in Sicily but moved to Bologna to pursue a career in dance and nowadays you spend a lot of time in the United Kingdom.

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The Peoples talks to Strictly star Giovanni Pernice

Yes. I moved to England three years ago although I like to go back to Italy sometimes for a visit. I love living here though but I was in Italy for Christmas which was very nice too.

around. I’ve won for the last two years and it would be nice to make it three.

You joined Strictly in 2015 - that must have been an exciting time.

Since then you’ve partnered That sounds good. I think perhaps Georgia May Foote, and Laura we should all spend Christmas in Whitmore in 2016 and of course in 2017 you danced with Debbie Italy. You made your name as a latin dance specialist. What’s the McGee. Are you allowed to tell me who was your favourite? special appeal of latin dance?

I studied latin and ballroom but I won the Italian championship as a latin dancer. I was drawn in that direction because it’s more fun, more cheeky. It suits my personality.

You’re also the world champion at jive kicks and flicks and Charleston swivels. Do you have any more record attempts planned?

Not at the moment. There’s a championship once every year and we’ll be ready when that comes

so when it came to the Saturday night performances. Lots of us expected you to win. Did you expect to win?

Well once we were in the final then of course you put everything into winning - all four couples feel that way - but arriving in the final is already a big achievement. By staying in the competition until the final it means that you have danced all of the dances Well it’s really nice to have a different and that’s what it’s all about. It’s about having the chance to make the public partner each year. With Georgia watching you happy. we were lucky enough to make it all the way to the final, and Laura If there were one dance with was wonderful for her fantastic Debbie that you would pick out commitment - but my best year as being extra so far was with the lovely Debbie McGee. She always gave 100% and special, which would she was always keen to learn. it be?

Debbie had some dance training I think I would and experience already but choose the there was something special Argentine about watching the two you Tango because practicing together. Even more

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everything worked. The music, the lighting, the choreography, the costumes. It all came together. The atmosphere in the studio was great. It all made for a real good dance.

Has planning already started for the 2018 show?

Not yet. We find out in June if we’re back.

You’ve been on the Strictly tour. Is it hard work?

It’s not hard. We perform a full two hour show in the arena, in front of 14 thousand people, so it’s always a fantastically exciting event. There are thousands of people chanting your name. The atmosphere and the adrenaline carry you through.

You brought your show dance Is Life to Grimsby last year and it was hugely popular.

It’s always a good night in Grimsby and the Auditorium is a really nice place.

Before I was doing my own show I used to come to Grimsby to appear in Kevin and Karen Clifton’s shows.

And what can we expect from the new show?

Well it’s a brand new show called Born To Win. Last year was about the differences and similarities between the UK and Italy, this year it’s more about the story of my life, right back to Sicily and Bologna and then coming to England and joining Strictly. I have Luba Mushtuk with me, she’s a fantastic dancer and choreographer and an excellent cast.

And our choreographer and director is Jason Gilkison, who has the same role on Kevin and Karen’s show.

That sounds like a guarantee of quality - we’ll look forward to seeing the show in April. Thank you for being nice to interview and have a great tour.

Thank you and we’ll see Grimsby soon.

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Not so long ago you could have been forgiven for thinking that Top Town was on it's way out.

Shop closures, especially those of major chains like Woolies and BHS had sucked the colour and vitality out of he area and it was looking generally run down and a bit tatty.

In the past couple of years things have definitely changed for the better however, with new retail outlets opening up, smart new bars and restaurants and of course the prospect of a major new entertainment and nine screen cinema complex on the old bus station.

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Lisa Stansfield delivers a seamless blend of classic 90’s soul and new songs at Scunthorpe Baths She hasn’t always had the easiest of relationships with the music industry but with a new album, Deeper, arriving to critical acclaim and the first single, Billionaire getting plenty of airplay, Lisa Stansfield is back in style and judging by the quality of her show at Scunthorpe Baths Hall on April 14th she’s back to stay.

Support comes from Israeli singer songwriter Irit and her band. Her style is a mixture of folk, jazz and middle eastern harmonies and while she may be a Marmite artist I’m definitely won over. Her own songs are a tumble of lyrics and imagery so that you have to concentrate hard first time around, but Shoes is a particular highlight as is her cover of The Bee Gees’ To Love Somebody.

Just as Deeper sticks to tried and trusted 90s soul styles, Lisa Stansfield’s set is a mix of classics and new stuff and they all sit together seamlessly because Stansfield, the foremost British soul voice of her generation knows just what she’s best at and makes the most of it. She’s not big on chit chat, apart from a few endearingly self-deprecating gags but let’s be honest we didn’t come to hear her talk.

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Then there are the shouts of “We love you Lisa”, not unique to this show I’ll grant you, but what’s surprising is the sheer number of them and I don’t think I’ve ever heard things get competitive with shouts of “But we love you more!”

With a top quality nine piece band behind her there’s a huge range of musical styles on display from the deft melodrama of Hole In My Heart to rock and roll torch song Hercules, and when called upon for solos they deliver in style, particularly with a blistering saxophone break on Butterflies.

The show opens with two from the new album, Everything and the title track, and an early highlight is a fantastic cover of Barry White’s Never Ever Gonna Let You Go. She’s quick to insist that whatever the house rules on the subject might be this is a night for dancing and nobody needs telling twice. There aren’t many moments after that where most are people are seated.

Of course All Around The World has everybody up and dancing and the show winds up with Live Together, which slides neatly into a cover of Candi Staton’s Young Hearts Run free which ensure that everybody leaves singing.

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And that means more driving in terrible conditions with all its attendant risks, so it’s a good time for a quick refresher on the key elements of safe winter driving.

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