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Can it really be true? Has the White Queen finally been banished? Is winter finally over? There are certainly some green shoots in our garden and we’re looking forward to some warmth sometime soon. Maybe. In this issue we have features on the new Sue Stone textiles exhibition at the Fishing Heritage Centre, news about how to get involved with the Race For Life, some great competitions for tickets to gigs and a selection of our favourite pictures from the recent GEEKS Comic-Con. Something for most people we think - so have a great spring and we’ll see you again soon.
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Remember Me?
Sue Stone retrospective at the Heritage Centre
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GEEKS Comic-Con
Sometimes it’s not just about the price A great British thriller at The Caxtons Le Tour de Yorkshire is on the way Vote to help them get their lottery funding A picture round up of a great day of cos-play
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In The Know Your indispensable guide to what’s going on where you live Run, jog or walk. Raise £200 or £10. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.
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ne in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives, but the good news is more people are surviving the disease now than ever before. 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. Cancer Research UK are inviting women in our area to sign up for a Race for Life 5k or 10k at The Meridian Showground. The events take place later this year on Sunday 20th May. By signing up to Race for Life you’ll be helping to make a real difference in the fight against cancer. Money raised will help Cancer Research UK scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease, helping save more lives.
According to Harry Hardiker, Cancer Research UK’s Cleethorpes Event Manager - “It’s the perfect time for women in NE Lincolnshire to commit to getting a little more active in 2018 by signing up for Race for Life and taking on a new fitness challenge. For those who need some extra encouragement to get moving, Race for Life offers the ultimate motivation. That’s because by taking part and raising money, participants will be helping to fund vital cancer research. By joining like-minded ladies committed to the cause, local women can unite against a disease that affects us all in some way.” To enter Race for Life today visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.
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2018 IS THE YEAR TO VOLUNTEER: CLEETHORPES RACE FOR LIFE NEEDS YOU!
If you’re in the Grimsby & Cleethorpes area and you’d like to do your bit in the fight against cancer but you’re not sure about the 5k or 10k then why not help out as a volunteer? By signing up to Race for Life’s volunteer team you’ll be playing a crucial part in beating this devastating disease and it’s sure to be a great day of fun and community. You can sign up by visiting raceforlife. org so don’t delay, volunteer today!
Paloma Faith & Plan B announce Summer Shows At Market Rasen Racecourse
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t looks like it’s going to be a summer of great music in our area, with two major gigs planned at Market Rasen Racecourse, Plan B on Friday 1st June and the amazing Paloma Faith who will be playing a hit filled open air show at the racecourse venue on Saturday 18th August. The BRIT Award winner, cultural commentator, critically acclaimed director, actor, and musical maverick Ben Drew aka Plan B will be gracing the green for some of his first UK summer shows in 4 years and his fourth album ‘Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose’ was released in April. With her acclaimed Number 1 album ‘The Architect’ riding high in the charts and a BRIT nomination for Best British Female, Paloma Faith will be bringing hits old and new to
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the course for a stunning headline performance. ‘The Architect’ builds on the huge success of her 2014 album, ‘A Perfect Contradiction’, which spent 66 weeks in the Top 40. The new album is currently on course to become her fourth double platinum album in a row – which would make her the first British woman in chart history to achieve this incredible feat! Equally at home both on stage and in the studio, this show will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the summer season. Tickets are available via www. thejockeyclublive.co.uk.
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WIN TICKETS TO SOME OF THE SUMMER’S TOP GIGS WITH THE PEOPLES! There’s nothing better than a summer evening spent in the company of some great musicians. Maybe a couple of cheeky beers too. There are some great shows on the way to our region and we’ve got tickets to be won for UB40 on June 29th and Chase & Status on July 27th, both at Zebedee’s Yard in Hull and the inimitable Public Image Ltd on June 18th at Hull Asylum. To be in with a chance of winning go to our Facebook page, scroll down to the appropriate image and like and share. We’ll see you there!
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Tickets for the Lincolnshire Show are expected to fly off the shelves after the much loved event announced an RAF100 theme for the 2018 show. Among the hundreds of exhibitors, performances and attractions will be an array of RAF themed activities and stands, including a Dakota flypast, a Spitfire flypast, a replica Red Arrow, mini tank driving for children and a special aviation themed treasure hunt trail. The event, which takes place on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st June, will also be recognising 100 years since the end of World War I and celebrating the best of rural Lincolnshire with a mixture of
entertainment, food, shopping, music and agriculture. The show will host a number of exciting animal displays, daring stunts and lively music in the main ring, and visitors will be able to satisfy their shopping habit by visiting more than 600 trade stands offering everything from clothes, jewellery and shoes to cars, lawnmowers and hot tubs as well as take home beautiful floral displays from the flower show. For foodies, Lincolnshire producers will showcase the very best of their wares, and live cookery demonstrations from top local chefs in The Lincolnshire Kitchen. All in all it sounds like another fun packed day. We’ll see you there!
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Is your workplace all set for Cycle To Work Day 2018? So why should we cycle to work? What are the benefits for us? Well first of all it’ll make you feel fitter, look trimmer and boost your happiness levels by getting you out in the sunshine. What more could you ask? How about the boost to your confidence that all of this is going to give you? Yes. That too. And the fitness benefits don’t stop when you park up because the boost to your metabolic rate can last for hours and help you burn extra calories even if you’re sitting at your desk. Not forgetting of course that you’ll probably be around to enjoy all this confidence and happiness for a
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lot longer, because there’s a good chance that the knock on benefits from the exercise will include the fact that you’ll live longer. And you’ll probably have more money in your pocket to spend because cycling to work is cheaper too and with car ownership costs skyrocketting and public transport costs not far behind commuting by bike has never made more sense. And lastly, but possibly most importantly it’s good for the planet. While you’re cycling to work you’re not contributing to congestion, burning fossil fuels or creating greenhouse gases. Probably). If you are you should change your breakfast cereal. You can find out more at www.cycletoworkday.org or on Facebook.
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Take a break with Hough’s BOSWORTH HALL & LEICESTERSHIRE 5 days - 14th May Four nights DBB at Bosworth Hall Hotel. Includes excursion to Coventry, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick, Market Bosworth and Melton Mowbray 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!! BEAUTIFUL BRUGES & GHENT 4 days – 4th June Includes B&B at the 4* Academie Hotel with free time in historic 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. AIRS & GRACES 4 days – 15th June Three nights DBB at the 4* Novotel Stevenage Hotel, includes a drinks voucher each evening for 25% off selected drinks at the bar, porterage, visit to the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Audley End House, free time in Cambridge & Stevenage. ISLE OF MAN 5 days - 25th June Includes four nights DBB at the 3* Empress Hotel, Douglas. Excursions to Laxey where you can take a ride on the Laxey Wheel (at own expense), Castletown and a ride on the Port Erin Steam Railway. Free time in Douglas.
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OTTERS & EAGLES 5 days - 15th October Four nights DBB at the Isle of Mull Hotel. Includes excursions to Iona & Tobermory and a full day to look for otters & eagles in Pennygael. HEBRIDEAN ADVENTURE 7 days - 27th October Experience the very best of the Western Isles of Scotland. Six nights DBB and porterage in a variety of 2* and 3* hotels. Includes excursions to Skye, Harris, Lewis, Calanais Standing Stone Visitor Centre, Benbecula and Uist.
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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 Scottish holiday home of the Royal Family. SAND DUNES TO SANDRINGHAM 5 days - 16th July Includes four nights DBB at the Best Western Brook Hotel. Visits to Sandringham House, Norfolk Lavender, The Thursford Collection and a ride on the North Norfolk Railway. Free time in Norwich.
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At Kumon they believe that the key to learning is confidence and one of the most rewarding things about being a part of as Kumon programme is helping young people to grow in assurance and to develop new skills. We spoke to instructor Sarah Prior of Kumon Grimsby about what makes her job so satisfying. “As an instructor I have had the pleasure of working with many young people and I share the joy and pride of their parents as their children improve their English and maths, gaining self confidence and independence and acquiring valuable study skills. Brother and sisters Ruth, (12), Rebecca (9) and Richie(5) (pictured right) have really impressed me with their success.” Their mother agreed, saying "My children have benefited a lot from studying with Kumon. As they all started from an early age the system is part of their study routine. They do their work every day and look forward to completing each level eagerly. Kumon understands the needs of the learner and through repetition makes it perfect.
I am extremely grateful to Sarah and her team for encouraging the children and making it fun with rewards to ensure the maximum result.” “Kumon is definitely good value and one of the best things you can do to help your children to reach their full potential!”
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The Peoples meets top local magician Tom Wright
t’s a complex business interviewing Grimsby’s very own master of magic Tom Wright. One moment you’re asking a question, next you’re picking a card, making sure it’s hidden in the pack and then finding it stuck to the man’s forehead. And don’t get me started on the mind reading dice. You just know that half the people in Freshney Place are watching and laughing at you as you’re being baffled. Tom’s a close up magician who, as well as working at weddings and corporate events, has performed for the likes of Ronan Keating, the cast of Coronation Street and Rod Stewart and has a hugely successful YouTube Channel. He’s also an associate of the Inner Magic Circle and offers training to would be magicians on how to perfect their skills. Tom got his start in magic thanks to his Grandad who taught him lots of tricks he’d picked up during the war and he became fascinated with the reactions that he could get by baffling friends and family and although his performances are more sophisticated these days it’s clear that he is still fascinated by his craft. He’s got great comedy chops too and along with fellow local magicians Steve Greenwood, John Morton, Arron Jones and David Burns he presents and performs at regular Magic Showcases at Lucarly’s Club but you have to be quick off the mark because tickets sell out fast. You can find out more about Tom and the magic showcase at /www.tommymagic.co.uk.
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FRESH FRUIT AND VEG ON THE MENU AT THE GROVE FOR NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK Older people who have been unwell or suffer with dementia often lose their appetite or become unable to eat so it’s particularly important that they are supported in as many ways as possible to maximise their nutritional and fluid intake. With this in mind The Grove Care Home in Waltham recently took part in Nutrition and Hydration Week 2018. The catering team at the home included three different fruits at each meal plus daily fresh vegetable soups and smoothies and drinks including water, juice and fruit teas were available at a hydration station throughout the day. The event drew praise from residents, staff and visitors and many of the changes were so successful have been incorporated into the Grove system on a permanent basis.
arts and music in the community Music, poetry and storytelling organisation La Luna is a year old and they’ve come a long way in twelve short months. There are four new books, all available from Amazon, and May sees the publication of a fifth, Calling To The Moon, a collaboration between artists Maria Garner and Vivienne May. Poems From The Swamp by Josie Moon will be published in June and there are plans for more later this year. In addition to publishing La Luna also runs the Great Grimsby Community Choir at St Mark's Church, every Monday at 7.30 - 9.00 pm. This friendly choir is inclusive and open to anyone aged over 16 regardless of experience or ability. They also have a strong partnership with the NEL Music Hub and deliver
Calling to the Moon Pictures, Poems & Chants inspired by the Moon
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music workshops in schools with Pat McCarthy and storytelling events for babies and toddlers. The Poetry Cafe at Riverhead Coffee is another La Luna event and is an opportunity for poets and writers to meet every month to read and discuss new work. The next two events will be on the first Thursdays in May and June between 3.00 -5.00 pm and are free to attend. Anyone aged over 16 is welcome. So far so good but there’s plenty more to come including working with Lincs Inspire and other partners to deliver a rich and varied programme of music and poetry activity over the coming year. For information contact Josie Moon at msjosiemoon@gmail.com or visit the website, josiemoon.co.uk
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REMEMBER ME? A NEW SUE STONE RETROSPECTIVE OPENS AT THE HERITAGE CENTRE
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here’s a fascinating new exhibition at the Heritage Centre that will enthral visitors with a love of Grimsby and its fishing traditions, textile enthusiasts and anyone who loves great pictures that tell complex stories. 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 MAR JUL you’ll want to take your time viewing.
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Remember Me? is at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre from 24th March to 15th July 2018. Admission is free.
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KITCHEN DISCOUNT of Wood Street, Grimsby Paul Stocks is used to people being surprised when they first enter the Kitchen Discount showroom in Wood Street (off Freeman Street, next turn down after Wellington). There’s a tardis effect in operation because the building (it’s the purple one) doesn’t look big from the outside but when you step through the door it just seems to keep on going - fifteen full kitchens on display over two floors and these are not just any kitchens.
“Some things don’t change. People still want quality, attention to detail and personal service”
So how do they compete against the multiples who dominate the market? “Most of our business is repeat business and personal recommendations” Paul explains. “People know Kitchen Discount specialise in Schuller (Kitchens for us and trust us. In the time we’ve been here we’ve Life), famous for their superb German design, style and seen Freeman Street change beyond recognition and engineering. They also provide a full design and project fashions in kitchens have changed too.” management service, taking care of everything from “When I started working with my dad the farmhouse style was all the rage but nowadays it’s all about clean lines plumbing and electrics to plastering and tiling. and minimalism. But some things don’t change. People still The business was founded by Paul’s dad Norman in 1973 and Paul takes evident pride in the fact that while want quality, attention to detail and personal service. That’s others have come and gone Kitchen Discount are still what we provide and so far it seems to be working, so we in the same place as when they were founded. aim to keep it up for at least another forty years.”
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And because great customer service is one of those things that we all recognise but find hard to define, here are a few suggested ground rules for what makes it a pleasure doing business with companies that offer first class service. 1. BE PATIENT Even if customers seem to take forever over the smallest decision just bear in mind that you’re being paid to be there. Great service will beat fast service every time so let things progress at the customers’ pace or they’ll be out that door quick as the proverbial flash. 2. LISTEN This doesn’t just mean look as though you’re listening. It means actually listen to what the customer is saying. Follow their cues and pay attention to their body language as well. Is there something they’re not saying that you need to know? 3. COMMUNICATE CLEARLY Concentrate on getting across the information that customer needs to make an informed decision. Don’t hold back on anything essential but bear in mind that they don’t necessarily need your opinions.
4. EXPERTISE Whatever it is that you’re selling, know it inside out and back to front so you can answer any questions the customer might have. You don’t have to be able to build it from scratch – just be able to answer questions that a user might ask.
5. POSITIVITY The way you express yourself, the vocabulary you use, your overall demeanour – make a huge difference to your interactions with your customers. Be upbeat – try to make the decision process into something you can all feel good about.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE Want to make life more comfortable? A lift or stairlift can increase your
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CHINESE AND INDIAN BUFFET SERVING MORE THAN FIFTY TASTY DISHES! • • • •
Adult Lunch £7.90 Evening £8.90 Child Lunch £3.95 Evening £4.95 Seniors £5.80 Mon-Fri before 5pm 1 Adult & 1 Child £9.90 Mon-Fri before 5pm (child under 12 Years) • Two under 5s eat free with one paying adult • Group bookings for 7 or more people and party bookings available
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CUSTOMER SERVICE When you’re choosing an electrician it’s important to find one who’s not just qualified and competent but who understands that customer service and aftercare are an important part of the job. No matter what electrical work you need DMN Electrical offer a free competitive quotation and carry out the work quickly and safely to the highest standards. Their service includes a wide range of domestic installations and lighting, full and part rewires, installation and maintenance of electrics for outside use, smoke detectors and security lighting, fault finding, testing and replacements. And they’re happy to help out whatever the problem. No job is ever too small for DMN so whether you need a plug socket replacing or a complete rewire for your home give them a call and be certain of excellent service, safety and value!
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A NIGHT OF MYSTERY PERFECT FOR ALL THRILLER FANS! When Chief Constable Jessica Bligh accompanies her friend Diane Tulliver home to Dysart Hall after a night at the opera they arrive to a horrifying scene. Diane’s husband Paul has been shot dead and ex-convict Charley Mirren is standing over him bearing a gun. It appears to be an open and shut case for Jessica Bligh, but as she probes further she discovers all is not what it seems and we soon find it is not just the murderer’s identity that is in question. Murder Weapon is an ingeniously plotted, highly tense thriller from Brian Clemens, creator of The Avengers and author of Inside Job, Without Trace and Strictly Murder.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 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 Saturday 13th October to Saturday 20th October SMOTHER Written by Ben Parfrement Parkes Directed by Joseph Parfrement Parkes
More information at www. caxtontheatre.com. Tickets can be purchased via the website or from NELC Tourist Information Centres on 01472 323111
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CYCLING
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oad Racing season is fast approaching and there are two excellent events on the way that will bring some of the top riders in the sport to Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire over the next few weeks. The excitement kicks off with the Tour de Yorkshire which has been extended to a 4 day event, running from Thursday 3rd May to Sunday 6th May. The first stage, which is the easiest to attend for those of us on the south bank, starts in Beverley marketplace and heads off to the coast in Hornsea. The riders then head west again to tackle some of the most famous climbs on the Wolds before heading for the finish line in Doncaster. All in all that’s 182km or just under 114 miles in English money. There should be plenty of excitement because this year with reigning champion Serge Pauwels returning to God’s Own County to defend his title while 2016 victor Thomas Voeckler will also be present in an ambassadorial role. Pauwels wowed the crowd in 2017 with a successful attack on the concluding loop into Fox
Valley and took the victory by six seconds from his teammate Omar Fraile. There’s barely time for the excitement to settle down before we’re back in the saddle for the Lincoln Festival of Cycling, four days of exciting cycling events, including the Criteriums, Sportive, Uphill Dash, and the Men’s and Women’s Lincoln Grand Prix. This will be the 63rd annual running of the Grand Prix which for some years has been the oldest single day classic in the UK and the race starts and finishes in the Cathedral Square with the riders making 13 circuits of the 8 mile course. There are lots of excellent viewing places on the route and it should be a great day out. While we’re on the subject we thought we should point out that our good friend Steve Ettridge (see the page opposite) is a former winner of the Grand Prix, his victory coming in 1971 when the course covered 52 miles around South Common and Branston.
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ettridge cycles Giant • Bianchi • Roux • Forme • Land Rover Sales • Repairs • Equipment • Clothing 100 Cromwell Road, Grimsby DN31 2DF 01472 340755 www.ettridgecycles.co.uk Mon-Tues: Closed | Weds-Thurs 9.15am-1pm & 1.30pm-5.30pm Friday: 9.15am-5.30pm | Saturday: 9.15pm-4pm
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What’s the dumbest thing you can do when setting out on a long journey? Believe it or not last summer over 2000 drivers had to be rescued because they had run out of fuel on the motorway! So before you set off a few basic checks – POWDER checks – are in order to make sure you arrive safely and on time. And if you’re not feeling confident you’ll find some excellent mechanics on these pages who’ll be glad to help.
Petrol: Make sure that you have enough for the journey and plan refuelling stops along the way to avoid mishaps. Oil: Check it when the engine is cold and the vehicle is level. Also check clutch, brake, and power steering fluids. Water: Radiator and windscreen washer bottles should be checked while parked on a level surface. Damage: Check bodywork, wheels and fixtures, including the mirrors. Ensure windows are clean inside and out. Electrics: Check all lights, indicators and hazards are in good working order and clean. Also test the horn. Rubber: Check tyre pressures and tread depth, and look for damage to the tyres and wheels and wiper blades.
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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 InspireStarter, 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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he bank holiday Weekend may have been a bit of a washout but there was at least one place in Cleethorpes that was full to the proverbial gunwales and that was Cleethorpes Leisure Centre which played host to the GEEKS Comic-Con. 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 getting our cape and tights pressed ready for next time.
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