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Contents 5 Second Chance Cat Rescue

Design, Photography, Editorial Ian Pickles Contributors to this issue: Susan Lawrence, David Fell, Second Chance Cat Rescue, Trevor Ekins, Grimsby Central Hall, Sharon Daulton, Grimsby Auditorium, Cent-A-Stage Theatre, Mick Enright, Josie Gray, Carl Tebbutt, Tebbyvents Promotions, NE Lincs Council, Front Cover: Dreamstime

6 In The Know 9 The Perfect Gift 10 Toys That Teach 13 A Joyous Feast

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News

Christmas is a time for giving so we thought we’d introduce you to our favourite local charity

Second Chance Cat Rescue, Keelby

We all know by now that a pet is for life not just for Christmas but in the present harsh economic climate the Second Chance Cat Rescue Centre at Keelby still expect that the new year will see a rise in the number of animals brought to them for care.

The Centre, which is staffed entirely by a dedicated band of volunteers has been operating has had a good year, successfully rehoming many of their long term residents but costs are high, with food and vets’ bills at the top of the list of expenses.

All their funds come from donations and fund raising and their team are always busy - whether it’s running a name card, establishing donation boxes at local businesses or operating stalls at a car boot sale or charity event. Donations of good, clean items for sale are always welcomed, particularly craft and gift items. DVDs and good quality children’s clothes are also popular.

Just get in touch with them by phone or via the email address on the right.

They are also very happy to receive

gifts of food, bedding or toys.

The pictures on this page show just a few of the cats and kittens who are presently looking for a home. On the left and looking impossibly cute is one of three as yet unnamed kittens just three and a half months old. Mother Nina is also looking for a home. On the right, from the top, Cassie (a three year old spayed female), Ruby (about 12 years old, very affectionate, somewhat deaf) and Charlie (a very handsome male). If you think you could give a good home and a second chance to one of them then give the Centre a ring and make their Christmas!

Second Chance Cat Rescue Rescue Help Line 01469 561000 info@secondchancecatrescue.org.uk

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In The Know

Your indispensable guide to what’s going on where you live A Fruitful Autumn As Local Authors Publish Their Work It’s been a busy couple of months on the local writing scene. In addition to the success of the inaugural Filter Festival and the launch of Wall To Wall (the Driftnet Poets collaboration with Abbey Walk Galleries) three local poets have new collections coming out this Autumn - all well worth a look. Maria Garner of the Driftnet Poets has entitled her first collection Moonlight Dancers and among its many themes are dance, art and nature. It’s available via Moonfruit Publishing with all profits going to WaterAid. Lincolnshire based Canadian poet Paul Sutherland’s new volume is Journeying. Fellow writer Karen Maitland observes that ‘The poems are a beautiful evocation of landscape and longing.’

Available for £8.00 from www.

valleypress.com Another Lincolnshire poet, this time with Irish origins, David Cooke has published his new volume Work Horses. These poems evoke a sense of David’s upbringing in an Irish family in Berkshire and then diverge to explore his experience of Russian and Islamic culture. The book is available for £8.99 from www. wardwoodpublishing.co.uk Meanwhile in the world of children’s fiction Sime Naylor and Tim Michael have produced Krinkle Leaf Kris, a seasonal story featuring the mischievous and greedy squirrel Red and his friend (and conscience) Argil. The story is suitable for children of age 3 and above and can be purchased from Waterstones for £4.99.

Dorothy Dean Memorial Concert At The Central Hall Local music lovers will get the chance to enjoy an excellent concert while paying their respects to one of the town’s most charismatic and well loved figures on January 17th when the Central Hall hosts the Dorothy Dean Memorial Concert.

Remembered by many as head of Wintringham School from 1953 until 1974 Dorothy Dean was also a leading light in the local music world and in 1959, together with Ronald Gill, founded the

In The Know

Top - The Coull Quartet who will be performing at The Central Hall on January 17th Left - An illustration from Krinkle Leaf Kris from the Moonfruit Collective

Wintringham Society of Arts, now Grimsby Concert Society.

The Society emphasised the encouragement and support of young musicians including among many others international concert pianist Richard Markham who became a good friend and will be performing at the concert.

Dorothy brought many well known artists, including Dame Janet Baker, The Amadeus Trio, Peter Donohoe and Tasmin Little.

Also featured will be the Coull Quartet and the programme will include works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Schumann

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Come To Town The Cent-A-Stage Theatre Company will bring a touch of Christmas pantomime magic to the Central Hall on December 22nd with their production of the ever popular Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.

In The Know This is another fantastic production from the critically acclaimed Cent A Stage Theatre Company and features their older members.

They blend the traditional story line with a mixture of hilarious subplots and characters including larger than life “dwarfs”, sidesplitting odd job men, an evil queen, a debonair hero, a simply divine Snow White. Add them all together and this is the perfect show for Christmas for all the family - Oh yes it is! Oh yes it is!

Getting Ready To Time Warp At The Auditorium The Rocky Horror Show arrives at the Auditorium in March in an all new production and a cast that includes West End star Oliver Thornton, who has appeared in Phantom Of the Opera, Chicago and Starlight Express as Frank ‘n’ Furter, former Emmerdale actress Roxanne Pallett as Janet and

Philip Franks of Darling Buds of May fame as the narrator.

Featuring all the classics such as “Science Fiction/ Double Feature”, “Dammit Janet” and of course, the timeless floor-filler, “The Time-Warp” The Rocky Horror Show tells the story of Brad and his fiancée Janet, two squeaky clean college kids who meet Dr Frank’n’Furter by chance when their car breaks down outside his house whilst on their way to visit their former college professor.

It is an adventure they’ll never forget, with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity, bursting with timeless songs and outrageous outfits.

The Rocky Horror Show is a guaranteed party, which famously combines science fiction, horror, comedy and music and encourages plenty of audience participation meaning, of course, getting dressed in your most outrageous fancy dress and being ready to dance - it’s certain to be a great night so let’s remember everybody - It’s just a jump to the left .......

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by Cent-A-Stage Theatre Company Below right Oliver Thornton as Frank’n’Furter Bottom - The cast of the Rocky Horror Show which arrives at the Auditorium in March

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Christmas Market At Cleethorpes Light Railway Cleethorpes is set to get its very own Christmas Market this year as the team behind the summer spectacular CleeFest join forces with Cleethorpes Light Railway to lay on an event that promises fun for young and old and a chance to stock up on everything you need to make a great Christmas.

The market will be open all weekend from 10am-6pm on December 1st and 2nd - contact Mick Enright on 07931 703512 for information or to book a stall.

In The Know

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Festive Fun

The Perfect Gift 2 Have you managed to find it yet ?

It’s the same every Christmas.

You fight your way through the crush in the shops, scan the catalogues and scour the internet - all to find the perfect gift for that special someone. And after all those hours of hard work and all that suffering what happens? You run out of inspiration and ideas and you end up buying perfume again. Or slippers. Or socks.

But some people are really good at finding presents – they put the rest of us to shame – so here’s a little countdown of the five best Christmas gifts of all time.

At five – what about a wrecked Porsche?

Robert Redford used to get so fed up with Paul Newman talking cars all the time that he sent him a car wreck as a gift.

Newman got it crushed and gift

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wrapped and sent it right back.

At four – a Cadillac (unwrecked). Caddies were Elvis Presley’s favourite way of saying Happy Christmas – he lost count of how many he gave away in his lifetime but in 1975 he gave away ten with a total value of $140,000.

And that was in the days when $140,000 was a lot of money.

At three – a masterpiece.

Stuck for a gift idea for the Spanish king artist Velasquez dashed off a quick painting. Las Meninas is now regarded as one of the most important paintings of all time.

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At two – a statue. The Statue of Liberty was a Christmas gift from the People of France to the people of America. It took five years to build and a further two years to wrap in shiny paper and tie an enormous bow onto.

And top of the gift givers? Well we think that award ought to go Robert Cunningham, a New York policeman. In December 1984 he gave a half share in a lottery ticket to waitress Phyllis Penzo as a tip. When the ticket came up he was as good as his word and they shared six million dollars. Their story became the film It Could Happen To You. So there’s a few ideas- we hope that helps.

Of course if you can’t find any of the things on our list there’s always socks. You can’t go wrong with socks.

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Toys That Teach

Toys That Teach

It’s a dilemma faced by parents every year. Christmas is on the horizon and you’ve been presented with wish lists a mile long but while the things the kids have asked for look like fun, deep down you really hanker after buying them something that they’ll learn from.

The problem is that you know that as soon as the box marked educational toy comes out of the wrapping paper it’s going to

be put to one side and labelled boring. So what can you buy that they’ll lover and learn from too?

Maybe the best place to start is with old favourites - the toys that you grew up with are still great toys and they must teach something - after all you didn’t turn out so badly, did you?

Take jigsaws for example. The great thing about jigsaws is that they can be bought to appeal to the specific child whether it is a dance loving girl or an animal

loving boy - and they have lots of educational benefits including the development of problem solving skills, spatial awareness and hand eye coordination and also fine motor skill training.

When done in co-operation with a friend or parent they teach social skills and of course there is a wealth of opportunity to train language skills by discussing the subject matter of the puzzle.

The value of art and craft materials can’t be overstated either - these are presents that children can lose themselves in for hours learning essential,creative skills along the way.

For older children you might want to consider a science kit or chemistry set - these favourites of our youth are still available in many good shops. A good science kit can make children curious about the world and bring science to life adding to and supporting what they learn in their lessons at school.

Learning through experience is

one of the best ways to acquire new skills and science kits teach children about the importance of method, the need for care when weighing and mixing materials and the proper use of scientific equipment.

And lastly so we’re bang up to date - how about this year’s number one educational toy - the raspberry pi? The Pi is a creditcard sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard.

It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, wordprocessing and games.

It also plays high-definition video.

Most importantly it lets kids learn to programme just like we used to back in the days of the Spectrum and the ZX81. Remember how much fun it used to be trying to programme Space Invaders with only 1K of memory? This has got to be the number one educational gift this Xmas - and they’re only £25 each!

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Kumon

Start 2013 with a new beginning for your child! We all know the importance of maths and English. Why not give the gift of learning and enrol your child at the Healing Grimsby Kumon Centre? Kumon is a structured and planned method of selflearning for children of all ages and abilities. Each child works at their own pace, and takes responsibility for their own learning with the help and guidance of their instructor.

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

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

Kumon

Michael Thacker is a Mason and Sculptor at Lincoln Cathedral .

He is exhibiting his beautiful sculptures for the second time at Abbey Walk Gallery from 13 November to 8 December.

Michael uses natural forms as a primary reference for his sculptures, combined with geometric elements that are found in ancient Architecture and the principles and devices such as pediments and archways. His first show Geometric Forms I in 2011 was hugely successful for this extraordinarily talented young man. From December 9th onwards Abbey Walk Gallery Artists and other local invited artists will be exhibiting their work in the Gallery’s annual exciting Winter Show.

Abbey Walk Gallery, 8 Abbey Walk, Grimsby DN31 1NB, 01472 241007, Open Tues-Sat 9-5pm Closed Bank Hols & 27-29 Dec 2012 www.abbeywalkgallery.com, art@abbeywalkgallery.com

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A Joyous Feast

A Joyous Feast Christmas dinner - it’s a cracker!

So what’s your favourite part of Christmas day? Opening the presents? Singing carols?

Shaving off granddad’s eyebrows while he’s having a nap after the Queen’s speech? (Seriously we don’t recommend the last one – we tried it once and it’s we’ve never been allowed to forget it). Well here at the People’s Publication so we’re happy to say that our favourite part of the day is Christmas dinner. A big golden brown turkey, roast potatoes and parsnips, plenty of brussels, pudding and mince pies to round it all off – what could be better?

But the best part of all, the bit that we really love, that’s the Christmas cracker. Surely the strangest of British Christmas traditions. How on earth did we ever decide to decorate our tables with exploding cardboard tubes full of awful jokes, terrible prizes and paper hats?

Step forward the guilty man -

confectioner Thomas J Smith of Clerkenwell, London who took his children on holiday to Paris for Christmas of 1847. In England at the time it was the custom for sweets to be sold loose from trays but they found that in Paris the most popular treats were sugared almonds sold wrapped in paper twists. Smith took the idea back to England and they quickly caught on especially at Christmas although at this time they were known not as crackers but as bonbons after the French word for sweets.

To keep one step ahead of the competition and to try and generate all year round sales Smith kept improving his new invention. He added an outer layer of card, a toy and motto or joke and most importantly the snapper, which is made from cardboard impregnated with fulminate of silver. The first crackers to have the strip were

known as Cossacks.

Although we think of them as a Christmas item Smith was a smart businessman and produced crackers for all manner of holidays and events including the Paris Exhibition of 1900, a war heroes edition in 1918 and a set to celebrate Prince Edward’s world tour in 1926.

Tom Smith’s are still making fine Christmas crackers which are available through their website.

Nowadays nearly 100 million crackers are sold annually in the United Kingdom and if you’re looking for something a little more up market then the Harrod’s Crown jewels crackers containing gifts such as Italian silk ties, leather wallets and bespoke headgear are available for only £1,299 for six. Oh, and the largest cracker ever was 207 feet long and built at Ley Hill School, Buckinghamshire. Merry Christmas and pass the egg nog.

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A Joyous Feast

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Music

Who put the bomp in the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?

We spend the evening with the amazing .....

Showaddywaddy If you’re a pop fan and you’re in the mood for a spot of high energy seventies revival rock and roll then there’s nobody better than Showaddywaddy to make things go with a bang and when the band came to the Central Hall in October it was a party night and a celebration of the band’s career all rolled into one!

Recent personnel changes do not seem to have dampened the band’s spirits at all - the two remaining original members of the line up, bassist Rod Deas and drummer Romeo Challenger continue to drive the music along, with Challenger’s drumming being a highlight, while up front Andy Pelos has taken over lead vocal duties from Dave Bartram and seems to have dropped into the groove immediately. His infectious enthusiasm and the excellence of the band made for night with a large section of the audience dancing, singing and even joining the band on stage.

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With a back catalogue as long as theirs Showaddywaddy are never going to be short of material. The band had 22 Top 40 hits between 1973 (when they came second in the inaugural New faces final) and 1982 and the night’s set list included hit after hit all delivered with tremendous energy and panache.

The band switched effortlessly from rock and roll to doo wop to a cappella harmonisation with new lead vocalist Andy Pelos proving from the outset that he is more than capable of stepping into the blue suede shoes of founder member Dave Bartram who recently retired.

The audience at the Central Hall certainly loved every moment there was plenty of serious jiving going on at the front of house and many of those present were fans of long standing some of whom had come from as far afield as Wales and The Potteries to see their heroes.

Highlights of a packed evening included Heartbeat, Remember When, Angel Eyes and Rama Lama Ding Dong and of course they brought the house down at the end with Under The Moon Of Love and Hey Rock and Roll. A great night - we hope to see them back in the near future.

Turner’s Traditional Christmas Fayre

Why not let one of our delicious Free Range Turkeys, Chickens, Ducks, Geese or Pheasants make your perfect centrepiece. Also available Fresh Lincs Beef, Pork and Lamb, plus Gammon, Ham, Traditional Pork Pies, Lincolnshire Sausages, Pigs in Blankets, Homemade Coleslaw, Fine Cheeses and Preserves. For the sweeter tooth we have Plum Loaves and Mince Pies. Everything you need for the perfect Christmas in one friendly shop - and you can pay by instalments if you wish - ask in the shop about our Christmas Club.

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Planning a party or corporate event?

Our catering and event team can help you make the most of any event with a range of menus to meet your exact requirements ranging from sandwich and fruit buffets for a working lunch to our fantastic hog roasts with all the trimmings when you need something really special. We even have our own top quality facilities at Lucarly’s Club if you’re looking for a venue!

JOHN TURNER Butcher, Baker, Sandwich Maker Ltd

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the area’s number one inde If you’re anything like us then the chances are you’re nowhere near finishing your Christmas shopping yet. It’s not for want of trying though. It just seems like wherever you go you see the same old stuff week in week out. At Christmas they just put it in a special box.

What we really want is to find perfect presents for all our loved ones - things that will delight them and that they will treasure forever. So where can you go to find something that’s just a little bit different, those unique and special gifts that will really make someone’s day?

JK’s because

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ependent retail destination!

Why not give Sea View Street, Cleethorpes a try? It’s packed with fabulous independent retailers like JK’s, who stock the things that you just don’t find in the big chains. From clothes and shoes to kitchenware and home furnishings Sea View Street really does have it all, plus top salons (including Barnets for all your male grooming needs), and cafes and restaurants including Marples and The Fisherman’s Arms. When you’re done Cleethorpes Cars offer a friendly taxi service to get you home safe and sound. So that’s Christmas sorted. Now for Easter.

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Health & Beauty

This January 1st why not make yourself a promise that you can keep without breaking the bank and then get ready for .....

A New Year’s

Revolution!

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Get a proper night’s rest - beauty remedies go they don’t come cheaper or more effective. ‘Sleep which knits up the ravelled sleeve of time’ - Shakespeare was bang on the money there. According

to doctors (here comes the science bit) we need about six or seven hours sleep a day but it has to match in with our circadian rhythms otherwise it doesn’t work.

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Dispose of old cosmetics! A surprising amount of what goes into our favourite cosmetics is organic in origin and therefore liable to go off! There is no legal requirement to put best before dates on make up but most experts agree that mascara is particularly prone to going bad and can cause serious eye infections. Watch for colour change, cracking or flaking and give suspicious products the old heave ho!

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Rococo Salon his & hers salon children welcome Wednesday OAP discounts late night Thursdays

99 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes

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Health & Beauty

Start taking sun protection seriously - and that means not just on holiday. Of course sun is essential for Vitamin D but too much causes premature skin ageing and eye damage and may lead not only to melanoma but also to damage to our immune system. Sun lotions with high SPF are essential as are good sunglasses, shoulder cover and a stylish wide brimmed hat.

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Most important of all - treat yourself! Every once in a while splash out as much as you can afford (no need to go daft) on a great outfit, or fabulous shoes or a visit your local beauticians or salon and get yourself made over! Not only will you look great but you’ll feel great too - and that’s the first step towards good health! And if you’re not sure where to go then may we suggest our friends at Rococo? We’ll see you there!

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Rococo Salon

If you’re searching for that special look that’s going to wow everybody this Christmas then Rococo Salon on Grimsby Rd, Cleethorpes may be just the place for you! They’re friendly and professional and affordable with lots of experience. Pensioners get 15% discount on Wednesdays and with their loyalty card scheme you get a £5 discount on your sixth visit! They’re open late on Thursdays. Products by Wella, Tigi and Matrix.

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Firm Favourites

When a business stays the course so it seems like they’ve been around almost forever then they must be doing something right. So over the next couple of pages we feature a few businesses who have shown that they have what it takes to stand the test of time and become .....

Firm Favourites

It’s a tough time for businesses and no mistake. It seems like hardly a day goes by without stories on the news about companies in trouble and jobs at risk. It’s worrying stuff but there is a brighter side and that’s to concentrate for a change on the success stories of the businesses that survive, expand and keep on

Specialist Couriers

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providing valuable services to the community. Of course we don’t hear so much about the good stuff - the media usually prefer to concentrate on the doom and gloom side of things but we think it’s time that we did a little bit more cheer leading for the business people who keep going through thick and thin - driving the local economy forward and creating jobs and wealth in the process. So here are some old friends who have been doing what they do (and doing it very well) for a long time - unsung heroes of the local economy many thanks from all of us.

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Kensway Blinds

Since moving to Pasture Street, Grimsby, Kensway Classic Blinds are going from strength to strength. The new shop, located opposite the Duke of Wellington Pub, has been a big hit with their customers and offers “The Best Value In Town” and a two year warranty with every blind fitted. They offer a vast range of roller, vertical, wood and aluminium venetians and roman blinds. Also available are specialised blinds for homes, conservatories and business, all made to measure for your specific requirements. Here at Kensway Classic Blinds we also offer a free of charge, no obligation, home visit from Ken or Joanne along with good free friendly advice and realistic prices to suit any budget. For further information on all of these services please do not hesitate to contact Kensway Classic Blinds on 01472 581418 or alternatively log onto: www.kensway-classic-blinds.co.uk

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GL Commercials

Trailer Hire Specialists GL Commercials are known nationally for their high quality craftsmanship, service and professionalism.

Their premises in Grimsby, are within easy reach of the M180 and M62, and can accommodate the largest of commercial vehicles.

They offer a comprehensive mobile repair, servicing and MOT preparation service for single units or fleets. Commercial Trailer Hire Options Available Are: Flat Beds, Skeletal Trailers, and Taut Liners. Trailer Hire: Flat Beds/PSK/Skeletal Curtain Sliders Specialists. Whatever your needs large or small they can cover all eventualities, and can meet your individual requirements. For further information please contact Mr Graham Lockington Tel 07711 496138

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Ian J Dalton - Plumber

For all your plumbing needs look no further than Ian J Dalton Ltd. We have over 15 years of experience, our work is first rate and our prices are competitive - as our customers in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Hull will testify. We also supply and fit heating systems to keep your home warm and comfortable and if you’re in the market for a bathroom refit you can count on us to meet all your needs. We can supply high quality tiling, bathroom furniture and fittings - all at excellent prices and with our 100% commitment to service guaranteed.

For further information contact Ian on 01472 235096 or mobile 0772 1785130.

Serenity Memorials

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Gillian and Steve of Serenity Memorials have more than 50 years experience in assisting the bereaved. They are both qualified funeral directors and they pride themselves on providing what they feel is the best and most personal service available. They can supply new memorials, add inscriptions to or clean and renovate existing headstones, undertake safety surveys and provide consultancy services. Serenity Memorials offer no obligation quotations with accompanying layout drawings so customers can see how the memorial will look before they commit to buying it. Bespoke memorials are a speciality and nothing is too much trouble for the professional staff at Serenity.

For more information about Serenity Memorials, call 01472 269696, or email enquiry@serenitymemorials.co.uk.

Freshney Cleaners Established 1989

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

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

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Grimsby Stairlifts

A visit to Grimsby Stairlifts can increase your independence and help you adjust. Our engineers can fit new or reconditioned lifts, straight or curved, to fit any shape of staircase. We offer a full warranty on any lift that we fit and we can carry out repairs on any make. We can arrange next day installation on straight lifts if required and we also supply public access platforms, passenger lifts and bath lifts. We are a long established family business Dad Terry has been in the business since 1977 and our success has been built on our product knowledge and quality of service.

So why not give us a call? Having a stairlift fitted can give you a boost of freedom, making life easier and letting you get back to doing the things that other people take for granted. For more information ring 01472 210200 or check out our advert.

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

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

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A Day In The Life with Susan Lawrence of Piece Of Minds

Most days I start early and finish late but that’s okay because I like being busy. I have three offices - in Brigg close to where I live, Sheffield and Doncaster - so there will often be a long drive before my first session. My clients come from all over the country, including some from London and Scotland so at least I’m not the only one making an early start!

No two days are ever exactly the same because I offer such a wide variety of therapies. I see a lot of clients for treatment with the Hypno-Band (see panel right) but also for Post Traumatic Stress and Pain Relief Clinics. The techniques I use can be applied to a wide range of conditions so

Everything that happens between myself and my client is confidential and that is vitally important. I always leave long gaps between my appointments so that there is no danger of clients overlapping.

I take a full history from each new patient and before the first session I will frequently send out a detailed questionnaire which can be returned before we meet. That way it can be a proper working session and not just a fact finding exercise.

Place is very important in the work that I do. I need a beautiful tranquil environment in which the client can feel happy and calm. I am very particular not only

The Amazing Hypno-Band Left - A tranquil and beautiful environment is an essential part of the therapeutic process - Susan Lawrence in her office

there’s never any danger of me getting bored!

I spend a lot of time preparing for my sessions. I was a senior nurse for several years (before my career was ended by injury) and I learned then that the most important steps towards building a successful therapeutic relationship are to create trust and to be really thorough in getting to know the client. Each client has different issues and each needs to be treated as an individual - this is not a one size fits all business.

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about how the room looks but also about how it sounds (mobile phones are switched off right at the start). I use music to achieve the right atmosphere - I need to be able to make people feel at ease.

In my sessions I use the full range of therapeutic skills at my disposal including line therapy, CBT, NLP, EFT. I take a real mix and match approach to find what works best for the individual client. I don’t have a set length for sessions or an hourly rate - I charge per session and a session

lasts as long as is necessary.

There is no point in calling time just as we seem to be making real progress.

I’m the kind of person who always needs to be busy so I also offer training in a variety of therapies including Hypnotherapy and Reiki (I am a Reiki master) and I am a distributor for Herbalife products as well.

I often end up at the office until late and then of course there is work to do at home but I always ensure that I leave time for a proper family life with my husband Peter and my four children. All in all it can be tiring but it is very rewarding. It’s a real privilege to watch people learning to overcome their problems and take control of their lives. That’s something I’m proud of.

The Hypno-Band (the hypnotic gastric band) is the world’s leading non-surgical weight loss technique. It is designed to help those who wish to lose weight but for whom the process is made difficult by their high BMI (Body Mass Index). It is a holistic therapy which looks not just at cutting back on calories but also at the client’s social and emotional relationship with food, seeking to resolve the issues which cause them to eat unhealthily and helping them to achieve their goals.

Events

C-FAB

Fans of folk and blues music will have a new date to put in their diaries for next year following the success of this year’s inaugural C-FAB festival which took place in October in the grounds of the Cabourne Parva farm of Peter Kirke and Jayne Culver.

High in the rolling countryside of the Wolds, sheltered by mature beech and sweet chestnuts and surrounded by fields full of horses they have made their estate into a place of great beauty and spirituality - home to their popular Lin Dhu Festival. Everywhere you look there are more surprises; guinea fowl stalk the shrubbery, Buddhas peer from the flowerbeds, the old brick garden wall is hung with birdcages and bright paper lanterns and tucked away in quiet corners are a traditional Celtic maze and a meditation pagoda.

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The Caistor Folk & Blues Weekend the festival on top of the Wolds

The main auditorium is a purpose built eco music barn - constructed from straw and wood - and inside the walls are covered with brightly coloured images and the eclectic selection of furniture ranges from logs to three piece suites to a throne!

All in all the setting could hardly have been more perfect for a celebration of the best of roots music and a roster of top notch performers made the event into something really special.

Folk acts performing included Liverpool based minstrels Leafblade, local favourites Merlin’s Keep (ably assisted by rising local singer songwriter Amy Rainbow) and Uilleann pipes maestro Dicky Deegan whose masterclass on the instrument was a fine mixture of anecdote and musicianship.

On the blues side of the set list the line up was equally impressive

Top left - The wolds at Cabourne Parva; Centre - Dicky Deegan on the Uillean pipes; Top right bargeman’s kettle

by Argey Bargey Bottom - ‘Mister Cottonhouse’ Gary Ward of the Cottonhouse Shakers

with The Cottonhouse Shakers delivering their unique blend of funk, soul and blues, R&B from the Fabulous One Eyed Cats, a set from Peterborough trio Dr A’s Rhythm & Grooves, culminating in a standout performance of acoustic blues from troubadour The Legendary King Rollo.

There was plenty going on for everyone including circus skills displays and training

by The Earthbound Misfits, woodcarving demonstrations and a wide variety of craft stalls selling everything from musical instruments to driftwood sculpture. Add in great food and drink and excellent company - if you weren’t there you missed out - so make a note and we’ll see you next year!.

C-FAB 2013 is at Cabourne Parva May 24-26. Tickets and information from www.c-fab.co.uk

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SME’s When you hear stories about business on the news it’s almost always the big companies that get all the attention - you might be led to think that they are the most important part of the economy. But in fact it’s businesses at the other end of the size spectrum - the so called small and medium sized enterprises which are the real powerhouse of prosperity.

According to the Government a small business is any business that employs less than 50 people, between 50 and 250 it’s a medium sized business, below 10 it’s micro. Grouped together these small and medium enterprises are called SME’s. There’s a lot of them and we sometimes forget how important they are - but new figures from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills paint a fascinating picture of just how important to the UK economy they really are.

Of the 5 million businesses in the UK SME’s account

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SME’s employ 14 million people and have a combined turnover of £1,500 billion.

That’s impressive enough but what is even more intriguing is that nine out of ten SME’s are actually micro enterprises with less than 10 employees.

Hence, the mainstays of Europe’s economy are micro firms, each providing work for two persons, in average. This is probably one of the EU’s best kept secrets!

Which all goes to show that we should never underestimate the power of the small businesses because we’d be an awful lot worse off without them.

ProServe - Building Maintenance Experts

Are you thinking about ways to increase the beauty, comfort and value of your home? Replacement windows and doors perhaps, or a conservatory? Maybe a smart new kitchen or a bathroom renovation? Whatever improvements you’re thinking about you should be thinking about getting in touch with ProServe.

ProServe are experts in home maintenance and improvement including fitting PVC windows and doors, conservatories, fascias and guttering, kitchen and bathroom installation, roof repairs, painting and decorating, garden maintenance and fencing. They also undertake full property refurbishments. So whatever you need make ProServe your first port of call - because it always makes sense to speak to the experts!

DSB Damp Proofing DSB are David Stiles and Steve Burrows - who offer a specialist damp proofing service including traditional and chemical systems and are happy to give free no obligation quotations and good honest advice. Since 2008 they have built a reputation for always carrying out work to the very highest standards at affordable prices.

Their testimonials file is impressive, including one customer for whom DSB stepped in, at minimal cost, to finish work left incomplete by another proofer and Julie from Grimsby who was over the moon when DSB damproofed her home, reskimmed the walls and even helped source a new kitchen for her.

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

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for further information or to arrange a quote call Adam on 07706 308267

Carpet Binding Let us transform your carpet offcuts into something useful by expertly binding the edges with quality wool threads We also supply rug anti-slip products Wide choice of colours available

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Plaster Master

Adam Fox is the Plaster Master - with over 10 years experience he’s the man to call whether you need a full home replastering or a wall renewal, a PVA reskim or some dotting and dabbing.

Does your home have unsightly Artex surfaces? He can help out with that too. Always friendly and efficient Adam gets most of his work via referrals from satisfied customers and he is always happy to give a discount to anyone whose recommendation proves successful. He will tackle any job big or small and works in both the residential and the commercial sectors with refurbishments for landlords a speciality. Get in touch with Adam on 07706 308267 for a quote or further information.

Carpet Binding

Carpet Binding are experts in binding the edges of rugs and carpets with high quality wool threads. We can transform your frayed carpets and offcuts into good as new floor coverings. At Carpet Binding we also provide non-slip matting for rugs to carpet and rugs to hard floors and offer a wide range of carpet and upholstery services including cleaning, stain guarding and allergy protection. We are trading standards approved and always offer affordable prices. For a free quote call Pat on 07747 687867 or for any other enquiries ring Josie on 01472 362551 or visit us at the Business Centre in King Edward St, Grimsby.

We’re branching out with the opening of our new branch in Scunthorpe.

Look out for us behind The Range, Unit 7, Skippingdale Industrial Park !

Geoff’s Gardening Services

Geoff’s Gardening Services would like to say a big thank you to all his customers old and new and to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Here is what some of Geoff’s customers have to say about his gardening services.

“We have employed Geoff for many years now and we have no hesitation in highly recommending him. He is a very reliable, hard working and polite man. We have always been delighted with his work and he always checks with us from the start exactly what we want and then he works very hard to achieve this. When he has finished he clears all the rubbish away and takes it to be disposed of.

The garden looks a picture. We have never been disappointed.” - Mrs M.E. - New Waltham “I have found Geoff to be friendly, hard working, reliable and prepared to tackle any task asked of him. He even moved my greenhouse.” - Mr Barich - Scartho

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Motoring

The cold weather is on the way ......

Are You Ready For Winter ?

Council Urges Caution As Winter Approaches With winter on its way NELC is urging drivers to consider how they drive and ensure that their vehicles are well maintained and serviced. According to Jason Longhurst, head of development: “If everyone thinks about their journey before setting out - about the condition of their car, what they may need and the route they will take - it will help to keep people safe at this time of the year. What’s more as most people have very little experience of driving in extreme conditions, such as very heavy rain, people need to take some time to consider how it affects their driving.

Before a journey is made, drivers need to ensure that their vehicle is in a good condition and it is also useful

Below - time to get that shovel you remembered to put in the boot Right - a poor service history can seriously damage the value of your car

to carry an emergency kit in a car, especially ahead of a long journey. Before setting out, residents are advised to regularly check weather forecasts by listening to local and national weather broadcast and travel bulletins. Drivers need to be prepared to change plans if conditions on their route worsen.

If conditions are very bad, then it is worth considering if the trip is necessary.

If a journey is deemed essential then drivers need to be prepared and think about how they drive to the weather conditions they face. As driving in severe weather

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conditions is very different than at other times of the year, to remain safe, drivers need to adapt they way they drive. Drivers also need to remember that if the worse happens and they do get stranded, not to panic. The advice is to stay with your vehicle, and call the emergency services on your mobile phone. Do not try to drive through floods as the road surface may no longer be there.

For winter driving the Council offers these suggestions. Before setting out make sure that your lights are clean and working, the battery is fully charged, windscreen is clean and the washer bottle filled with screen wash. Tyre should be in good condition, brakes are working well; and fluids topped up, especially windscreen wash (to the correct concentration to prevent it freezing), anti-freeze and oil Motorists should also travel prepared with an emergency kit containing a tow rope, a shovel, wellington boots, a hazard warning triangle, a first aid kit (in good order), a working torch,

Danmat Motors

Tired of paying through the nose for second rate work? At Danmat Motors on Pyewipe Road, Grimsby you get First Class Service! They give free estimates and guarantee a top quality job at a realistic price. Established in 1999, and with over 40 years experience in the trade, Danmat are experts in servicing and repairs, exhausts, brakes, steering, suspension and minor car body repairs and they work on all makes and models - so whether it’s a mechanical fault, bodywork damage, MOT or service time or if you just want to give your car a thorough check before you go on holiday (or before winter sets in) then head for Danmat Motors and let the experts take car of it! Ring 01472 353777 or call in at 11A Pyewipe Road, Grimsby.

Motoring a car blanket, warm clothes, emergency rations (inc hot drink in a flask – non-alcoholic, of course) and most importantly a fully charged mobile phone.

Good advice and if we all take care to follow it then we should get through to the spring with ourselves and out vehicles in one piece - so happy motoring and don’t let the snow get you!

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Elephant also asked the garages in their approved networks how they thought motorists could maximise the value of their car.

Keeping the vehicle interior clean and fresh, keeping the fuel tank full, having two sets of keys for the car and even having a full set of mats and mud flaps will all add value to a vehicle, as will a low number of previous owners and the car being taxed for a full year. costing us serious money.

In addition to the obvious factors such as poor service history, lack of MOT and high mileage, motorists may be surprised to learn that everyday spills and stains, dog smells and cigarette burns could badly affect the value of their car.

New research by car insurance specialist elephant.co.uk has revealed that small steps such as taking time to thoroughly mop up spills, putting a blanket down for pets and making small repairs

Top Tips To Make Sure Your Car Keeps It’s Value Over the course of time we all know that vehicle interiors and trims are liable to become a bit worn and tatty but we don’t always realise that those little scuffs and chips might end up

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Flash Fiction

in Complete Turkey Seasonal Flash Fiction from Josie Gray The

I don’t know where I had been, just out and about, mooching in the winter afternoon, avoiding the atmosphere at home and the preparations for another perfect Christmas, probably.

Dad was up the step-ladder with his camera. He was focusing on the dresser at the end of the kitchen. Mum was directing, standing behind with hands on hips. A cigarette hung from her lips. My sisters were on the stairs, giggling from behind the safety of the banisters. I looked at them curiously.

‘What’s up?’ I said.

‘The turkey, it’s only got one leg!’ the youngest said, grinning.

I thought it best to slide upstairs

and to hide so I could not be held responsible in any way for the condition of the next day’s lunch but I was summoned.

‘Just look at this bird,’ Mum said.

‘How many legs does it have?’

I inspected the unfortunate carcass with a degree of distaste.

I was having one of my vegan stages and was causing enough trouble regarding Christmas dinner already. I had no wish to add to the drama by counting the wrong number of legs.

On inspection it was clear that the animal was indeed missing one of its legs and Dad was gathering photographic evidence with which to confront the butcher after the festive season had

passed.

Eventually, as Dad packed away his camera and Mum concluded that there was nothing for it but to cook the damn thing and hope there was nothing else wrong with it, she turned to me and said, ‘Just check your nut roast will you.’

‘Why?’ I asked.

She sighed with exasperation and said, ‘because at this rate, I’ll open it tomorrow and there’ll be no bloody nuts in it.’

If you’re a keen amateur writer - or even if you’ve never tried before - why not have a go at a piece of Flash Fiction - 500 words or less - and email it to us at deborah.staff@ divapublications.co.uk. We’ll print the best ones so why not give it a go!

The Ian Carroll Design Company presents the new

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

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

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The future is brighter ..... with Piece Of Minds Piece Of Minds Clinical Hypnotherapy

Train to be a Clinical Hypnotherapist

Susan treats all medical conditions with hypnotherapy.

She is a Hypnoband (Hypnotic Gastric Band) Practitioner and Reiki Master.

She also counsels for the effects of stress and for the treatment of eating disorders.

Are you looking for a career that is both emotionally and financially rewarding? Learn to change lives by helping others to heal themselves on our pay as you go courses.

New courses starting soon so get in touch to book a place!

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Take control of your life with the help of Susan at Piece Of Minds. The Pain Relief Clinic can treat all kinds of pain using specialist equipment and a range of therapies.

Susan is also an accredited practitioner for the Hypno-Band - the virtual gastric band system that works by helping you explore, analyse and change your eating habits so that you take control of your diet.

Piece Of Minds  07943 728851

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