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THE SKILLS ISSUE
meeting the challenge of the future
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one of us can be sure just what the future holds but one thing that’s certain is that the people best placed to succeed in an increasingly complex and technologically sophisticated world are those who have invested in their own personal development. Similarly the businesses most likely to rise above the competition are those whose workforce have the knowledge and expertise to make the most of the opportunities that a changing economy has to offer. Here on the South Bank we’re fortunate to have some excellent schools and top class colleges plus a wide range of independent providers who offer training in everything from IT Skills to Health & Safety and from Forklift Driving to First Aid – ensuring that the local workforce is fully geared up for the challenge of the future. And while the prospect of an offshore renewables boom and the benefits that it may bring (not least a possible new National Offshore Technologies College for our area) is featuring large on the agenda at present, let’s not forget that a wide range of vocational education and training will be required to meet the demands of the green energy industry, not just engineers but IT specialists, chefs, hospitality and media professionals and logistics experts.
With this in mind we’ve designated the April to June 2016 issue of The Peoples our “skills issue”, looking at the whole range of education and training that’s available in our area and highlighting the plans put in place by public authorities and private industry to make the Humber workforce one of the best trained and qualified in the country, ready for anything that the future might bring. We’ve got an interview with Councillor Ray Sutton, Portfolio Holder for Skills and Employability and we’d like to invite local training providers to join in the feature. We can offer a range of packages including half and full page advertisements and one and two page advertorials in which participating businesses can combine pictures, text and advertising to showcase the services they offer. Design, photography and copy writing are included in the package price.
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he Peoples is the number one free lifestyle magazine for Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham. It’s published six weekly in full colour glossy B5 format and it’s completely independent of any other local publications (although we do have a sister mag, a listings guide called Mouth Almighty).
February - July 2016
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It’s available as a free pick up in the major local supermarkets, (Tesco Cleethorpes, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrison’s), in Freshney Place, auditoriums and leisure centres and in dozens of businesses, cafes and hotels all over our area. And the best thing about The Peoples is that it’s a proper old fashioned local news and arts magazine, filled with local stories and features that means that your potential customers will find it interesting enough to pick up a magazine to read while they have a coffee and then take home to show their friends and family.
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A FABULOUS NEW FACILITY
GRIMSBY’S NEW SWIMMING POOL OPENS AT THE BURNETT LEISURE COMPLEX
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t’s nice to celebrate a bit of local good news so it was a real pleasure to head down Cromwell Road to the official opening of the new swimming pool.
The £8.4m state of the art facility includes a 25 metre, eight lane swimming pool with learner pool, sauna, steam room and associated wet changing facilities. There's also a sixty station gym with new Matrix equipment, studio space and associated dry changing facilities. The whole area, including the Auditorium and the existing Leisure Centre facilities have been renamed the Burnett Leisure Complex, as a mark of respect to the late councillor Mick Burnett who served in local government from the 1980s until his death just days after being re-elected for a third term as Labour councillor for the Croft Baker ward in Cleethorpes. The ceremony was attended by members of Cllr Burnett’s family and after introductions by the Mayor Cllr Cliff Barber and Council Leader Cllr Ray Oxby. the unveiling was performed by Mick Burnett’s wife, Ann Burnett.
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CYCLING
TOUR DE YORKSHIRE 2016: BEVERLEY TO SCARBOROUGH
EIGHTEEN TEAMS RACE FOR YELLOW JERSEY
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ycling in the UK has been on a roll for many years now and the successes of Chris Froome in last year’s Tour de France and Lizzie Armitstead’s victory at the World Road Cycling Championships mean that there’s no sign of the sport’s popularity declining. Every weekend the roads across the Wolds are packed with riders, some training for competitions, some just taking the chance to get out of doors, keep fit and enjoy some great views.
Knaresborough which was the scene of some of the biggest crowds for the Tour de France in 2014. Taking in some of the Grand Depart 2014 route, a series of climbs takes the riders past Brimham Rocks before a finish in Settle. Stage Two starts in Otley and heads south towards Conisbrough Castle and on to Doncaster. Stage Three starts in Middlesbrough, then into Herriot Country before tackling the infamous Sutton Bank. Riders then head over the North York Moors and down towards Scarborough for what promises to be a thrilling finale and a If you’re a cycling enthusiast then there’s plenty to look forward to in race to the very end. and around our area this summer with In addition to the professional races, events including the Lincoln Sportive there’s also the Maserati Tour de on the May 14th and the return to the Yorkshire Ride will give amateur cyclists the chance to ride many of north bank of the Tour de Yorkshire. This year’s Tour runs from April 29th the roads ridden by the pros in a newly designed sportive route, which to May 1st and takes the eighteen will start and finish in Scarborough teams of eight riders to all four corners of Yorkshire. on Sunday 1 May. The sportive route will follow parts of Stage 3 of Stage One begins in Beverley and the men’s race whilst also taking in passes through Tadcaster and
several alternative routes. A highlight of the sportive will see amateur riders finishing with a 1km sea front sprint finish and crossing the very same finish line as the professional riders with the same support from the waiting crowds. All in all it promises to be an exciting weekend and last year’s event was certainly one of our highlights of APR MAY the year so we’ll see you there!
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HOMES IN THE AGE OF THE INTERNET YOU HAVE TO
LOOK AFTER YOUR CUSTOMERS THE BEST YOU POSSIBLY CAN
THE KENSWAY BLINDS RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
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ensway Classic Blinds are in their fourteenth year of supplying and blinds for homes and businesses and in that time they’ve served more than more than twenty thousand customers! At a time when running a successful small is getting more and more difficult it’s a remarkable achievement but proprietor Ken McQuoid puts their success down to one simple motto - “Look after your customers the best you possibly can.” “That’s the golden rule because at a time when people often turn to the Internet and the big corporates first, it’s excellent service with a smile that will bring them back to local firms they can trust.” “Not everybody has the time or the capability to fit their own blinds,” he explains, “and many customers like to deal with someone approachable that they can speak to directly. They know that when they ring Kensway they will always find a friendly person to talk to, who will arrange for one off our team to go and see them at a time to suit them. That way they can see what their options are, with no pressure, in the comfort of their own homes.”
“There are so many types and styles of blinds on the market today and for their own peace of mind our customers need to be sure that the choice they are making is the right ones. They need honest help and advice to ensure that the blinds they choose are suitable for their purpose and they need to know that they have the security of an excellent back team to install them and deal with any teething problems.” Ken is upbeat about prospects for the business in 2016. “We’ll be expanding our range of roller and vertical blind materials with lots of exciting new colours and patterns and our range of fashionable wooden venetians, which are now more popular than ever, will be growing too with colours to suit everybody. Customers old and new will appreciate the changes and we’ll have some fantastic deals which will offer the best possible value for money.” He sounds like he means it too, so if you’re thinking about switching to a new blind system or upgrading the one you have already, better make Kensway Classic Blinds of Pasture Street your first port of call and see what they can do for you!
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At Kensway we offer the best value in town, with prices to suit any budget. So whatever kind of blind you’ve got in mind give us a call and see what Kensway can do for you.
01472 581418
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WORLD FAMOUS ENGINE IN TOWN
FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR THE FLYING SCOTSMAN
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HOLD VERY TIGHT NOW
here’s an exciting day in prospect at Cleethorpes Station on Saturday 11th June when 60103 Flying Scotsman, one of the most iconic locomotives in railway history, steams into town to pull a train full of enthusiasts to Newcastle and Morpeth.
Top - Flying Scotsman at King’s Cross, 1963 before her last journey to Doncaster Centre left - Leaving Leeds Station in 1956 Below - At Derby, 1973 Photos courtesy of the National Railway Museum, York
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Built in 1923 and designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the LNER, the engine left the factory in 1923 and was named after the London to Edinburgh service. In 1934 she was clocked at 100mph, officially the first locomotive in the UK to have reached that speed. Newly restored and repainted in her BR colours Scotsman will leave Cleethorpes Station at 7.30am and pass through Grimsby Town Station at about 7.40am. All seats sold out long ago unfortunately but the engine will still make a fabulous sight for train lovers of all ages. If you’d like to ride on a future Flying Scotsman event you can find details at www.railwaytouring.net and there’s also a fantastic programme of Scotsman related events running throughout the year at the National Railway Museum in York – far too many to mention here so go to www.flyingscotsman.org.uk and remember to check which days the engine will be on show.
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HOMES
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hey say that first impressions matter, and of course they’re right, but the saying that doesn’t just apply to people. It applies to rooms too! Have you ever noticed how, the first time you enter a room, the furniture and the decor affect your feelings about the occupants? Even if you try not to it’s inevitable. You judge the owners by it and that’s especially true of kitchens and especially related to your choice of colours. At Schuller they believe that kitchens are much more than just rooms for cooking in. They are also spaces for living, for playing, for working, for being a family, for entertaining. And Schuller believe that what your kitchen says about you matters. And when it comes to kitchens, Schuller are the colour experts. They know that just a little colour here and there can transform a kitchen from a purely functional space into a feel good area for the whole family and that’s why they invented the colour concept system. It’s made up of 24 different satin lacquer colours, available for fronts, open shelf units, support panels and plinths – to mix and match as you please. You don’t always need to cover large areas, even small coloured highlights can produce a strong effect in an otherwise neutral kitchen. A coloured open shelf unit, a couple of coloured wall unit doors, details like this can liven the room up hugely. And don’t forget that wood tones are also colours, ranging from grey through yellow, and reddish-brown to black. They can be perfectly and exquisitely combined with high gloss lacquer surfaces to create the space that’s exactly right for you and your family. So don’t be shy - head down to your local Schuller showroom at Kitchen Discount and see what they’ve got to turn your kitchen into the kitchen of your dreams!
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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. Kitchen Discount specialise in kitchens by Schuller, famous for their superb German design, style and engineering. They also offer the British made K Range, and provide a full design and project management service, taking care of everything from plumbing and electrics to plastering and tiling. The business was founded by Paul’s dad Norman in 1973 and Paul takes evident pride in the fact that while others have come and gone Kitchen Discount are still in the same place as when they were founded. 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 us and trust us. In the time we’ve been here we’ve seen Freeman Street change beyond recognition and fashions in kitchens have changed too.” “When I started working with my dad the farmhouse style was all the rage but nowadays it’s all about clean lines, bright colours and minimalism. But some things don’t change. People still want quality, attention to detail and personal service. That’s what we provide and so far it seems to be working, so we aim to keep it up for at least another forty years.”
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CHINESE NEW YEAR
COMMUNITIES TOGETHER CELEBRATE
CHINESE NEW YEAR AT THE MEMORIAL HALL
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GONG HEY FAT CHOY TO YOU ALL!
hinese New Year was on February 8th this year and the arrival of the Year Of The Monkey was celebrated with a fantastic party at the Memorial Hall organised by Communities Together.
More than five hundred guests, including MPs Melanie Onn and Martin Vickers attended the event and were treated to some delicious Chinese food followed by a stage show featuring dragons, opera, dance and martial arts, singing and zither playing. Communities Together formed over twenty years ago to address issues of equality for those in minority in the local area.
They hold a range of events aimed at increasing community cohesion through the sharing of traditions including events to mark Diwali, Indian New Year and Holocaust Memorial Day. More than 3000 turned up to their Multicultural Sports Day last year. We’ll be keeping an eye on their calendar to find future events and we’ll keep you posted and hope to see you there!
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TRAVEL
Ready for a break? Relax in style with
HOUGH’S of Lincolnshire SCOTTISH DELIGHTS
4 nights dbb at the Rob Roy Hotel with included excursion to Perth and two optionals to Edinburgh & Inverary (£10pp payable to driver in resort) Departure dates available 14th, 21st, 28th March and Monday to Friday throughout April
WESTSIDE DELIGHTS 4 nights dbb at the Country House Hotel, Didsbury with one included excursion to Chester and two optionals to Liverpool and Southport (£10pp payable to driver in resort) Departure dates available 14th and 28th March
SPRING SPECIALS IN FOLKESTONE
4 nights dbb at the Grand Burstin Hotel with one included excursion to Rochester and two optionals to Rye Market and Canterbury (£10pp payable to driver in resort) Departure dates available 11th, 18th & 25th April
KEUKENHOF GARDENS, HOLLAND
Brand new this year - a fabulous trip to the Keukenhof Gardens, one of the world’s largest flower gardens. With more than seven million tulips, daffodils & hyacinths in over 32 hectares this is a truly spectacular sight. Included in your tour cost is overnight accommodation on P&O Ferries from Hull (meals can be arranged at an extra charge), two nights dbb at the 4* Shanghai Hotel in Delft and admission into Keukenhof. Departure date 5th May
LONDON WEEKEND
One night bed & breakfast at the 4* Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington. This two day break offers plenty of time to explore our fabulous capital city, visit the museums and galleries, do a little shopping, maybe take in a show or two. Included in tour cost: One night bed & breakfast, free time in London to come and go as you please. High Street Kensington Tube Station is just a short walk from your hotel so do as you please and have a great time! Departure date 16th April
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Don’t miss Hough’s
BOURNEMOUTH & ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY
4 nights dbb at the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth. Includes trips to Abbotsbury Swannery, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Salisbury and free time in Bournemouth Departure date 9th May
LOUTH TRAVEL SHOW
CHURCHILL: THE MAN WHO CHANGED HISTORY
Sunday 13th March at the Royal British Legion, Northgate from 10am to 2pm
4 nights dbb at the De Vere Wokefield Park, Reading. Inc porterage and admission to Bletchley Park, Blenheim Palace, Chartwell and Duxford Imperial War Museum Departure date 27th May
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DON’T PANIC MR MAINWARING!
Staying at the 3* Best Western Brook Hotel, Norwich. including 4 nights dbb, porterage, guided tour of Norwich, Bressingham Steam Experience & Gardens, RAF Defence Museum, journey on the Bure Valley Railway and tour of Dad’s Army Museum. Seen the film, now see the place where the original comedy series was filmed. Includes a 40 minute guided tour of Thetford the fictitious Walmington on Sea. Departure date 30th May
STOP PRESS 2 day breaks for only
£59pp
12th August – CHESTER staying at the Daresbury Park Hotel, Warrington
9th September – THE COTSWOLDS staying at the Departing on a Friday and with free time in the location Royal Court Hotel, Coventry of your choice & 1 night DBB 27th May - STRATFORD UPON AVON & WARWICK staying at the Royal Court Hotel, Coventry
DAY TRIPS
6th April METHERINGHAM AIRFIELD VISITOR CENTRE & BATTLE OF BRITAIN 29th July & MEMORIAL FLIGHT 23rd September - LIVERPOOL VISITOR CENTRE, £27 staying at the Daresbury CONINGSBY Park Hotel, Warrington with lunch - only £27
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We now pick up in LOUTH, UTTERBY, NORTH THORESBY & HOLTON LE CLAY for holidays and day trips!!
Saturday 2nd April BOTANY BAY SHOP AND SAIL Five fantastic floors of unique shopping in Canal Mill, Chorley. After lunch there’s a two hour cruise with included cream tea £24 so you can relax and enjoy - only £24
Hough’s of Lincolnshire your first choice for coach holidays, city breaks and days out
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