The BIG Event
in Grimsby 2016 THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER 3:00PM – 8:00PM FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER 10:00AM – 4:00PM For more information: see grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Christmas
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CHASE & MARSHALL WILL BE MAKING PERSONAL APPEARANCES ON THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER AT INTERVALS BETWEEN 3PM AND 6.50PM IN ST JAMES’ SQUARE TURN TO PAGE 4 FOR MORE DETAILS
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“Christmas in Grimsby is a real kick-start to the festive season. I hope that you all bring family and friends to join us for this year’s fabulous festivities.”
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Councillor Ray Oxby Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council “Each year, we try to make Christmas a bit special in our towns, and this year’s no exception. We’re pleased to be supporting the Christmas event again, and I hope everyone has a fantastic and peaceful Christmas time.”
Michelle Lalor Editor, Grimsby Telegraph “WHEN you start to think about Christmas, one thing springs to mind…and that is the shopping! Getting a wonderful gift for that someone special…well you will almost certainly be able to find what you are looking for in Grimsby, with its eclectic mix of shops to suit all tastes.”
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Programme Manager, Lincs FM “Christmas in North East Lincolnshire is one of the highlights of our year for both the team at Compass FM and Lincs FM, seeing so many families come together to help celebrate the season – and celebrate the fantastic shopping facilities we have here. We can’t wait to get the event officially underway on stage, with entertainment, competition and the big countdown as the lights are switched on.” 2
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Local festive fun for all the family Season’s Greetings ...to visitors and residents of North East Lincolnshire. The private sector led Visitor Economy, Service and Retail (VESR) group behind DiscoverNEL, in partnership with North East Lincolnshire Council, and in association with our many partners are delighted to deliver another spectacular start to Christmas 2016 on Thursday 24 November.
If you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet, there’s plenty to go at in North East Lincolnshire – from boutique shopping and gifts, something from the high street, or something special from the Christmas market, why not spend a few hours in the town before the evening festivities. Santa and his reindeer sleigh will be joining us again, along with our local hero who will switch on the lights on the Compass FM / Lincs FM stage. On behalf of the team behind Christmas in Grimsby, support your town, enjoy the evening and have a really good Christmas and New Year. 3
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CHASE & MARSHALL WILL BE MAKING PERSONAL APPEARANCES ON THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER AT INTERVALS BETWEEN 3PM AND 6.50PM IN ST JAMES’ SQUARE TURN TO THE BACK PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS
Christmas Markets Over the two days of festivities, there will be lots available to tickle your tastebuds. If it’s something to eat you’re after, visit one of the many food companies who will have their stands there with plenty of local produce on offer. Or for those of you who are still young at heart, there’s the helter skelter as well as rides for the young ones. And for this year, alongside the reindeer petting area, there will be donkey rides available on the Thursday. So come along with the family and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Discover the Magic of Christmas in North East Lincolnshire It’s that special time of year when friends and family come together to celebrate. DiscoverNEL showcases the best of working, staying, living and playing in North East Lincolnshire, and what a lot we have to shout about. There’s a present for everyone waiting to be discovered at Freshney Place Shopping Centre or in the boutique lanes of Abbeygate in Grimsby or Sea View Street in Cleethorpes. And while you’re there, why not sample some mulled wine in one of our great bars, or a fantastic Christmas dinner with all the trimmings in one of our many restaurants? Then walk it all off with a stroll along the prom or in the beautiful countryside just a short drive away. That’s our idea of a grand day out.
But better than that, why not create your own fantastic day? There’s some great ideas about things to do and places to eat and drink around North East Lincolnshire on the DiscoverNEL website and on our free app, or why not follow us on social media for the latest news and information about events taking place during the festive season. Look out for our weekly “What’s On” feature.
From all of us here at DiscoverNEL, we wish you a very happy Christmas. DiscoverNEL @discovernel
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The BIG Event
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Look who’s coming to town Come and see some of the other great talent we have lined up.
On Thursday 24 November, as well as the lights switch on stars of Britain’s Got Talent, the dogs and their owners of Grimsby’s based Klever K9’s will be dancing and wagging tails to favourite Christmas songs. Escorting Father Christmas in the parade, the Klever K9’s will also take to the stage for a festive routine of tricks and dance moves. Award winning theatre production group, Curtain Up will get everyone in the festive mood stage with live performances of festive tunes and songs from the West End when they’re on the Compass FM / Lincs FM. And performers from one of the best known and longest running Dance Schools in North East Lincolnshire, the Pat Yarborough Theatre Dance School, will escort Father Christmas to the Minster in the Parade and take to the stage, performing dance routines to well known Christmas classics, getting everyone in the festive mood. Characters from this year’s panto at Grimsby Auditorium will be both in the parade and on the Compass FM / Lincs FM stage.
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Entertaining the town From mid afternoon on Thursday November 24, reindeer will be at the Riverhead for petting and photographs before the parade starts at 5.30pm. And as an extra treat this year, we’ll have donkeys available for rides on Riverhead too. Santa’s sleigh, with the 2016 Local Hero on board, will parade the streets of Grimsby before pausing for the Local Hero to switch on the lights on the Compass FM / Lincs FM stage. The parade will follow the same route as last year: •
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George Street
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Osborne Street
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Bethlehem Street
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Grimsby Minster
Chase and Marshall from the popular CBBC programme PAW Patrol have already been revealed as the guests for the eagerly anticipated event. In the past, people come from far and wide to be a part of the start of the annual festive period, getting the early opportunity to try some great food and drink too. The launch will also see the start of late-night shopping at the Freshney Place Shopping Centre as the countdown to Christmas steps up a level. 8
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HRISTMAS is a time for sharing and for getting together to celebrate all that is good about life! And what better way to start your festive celebrations then making sure someone really special in your life is recognised – and gets a very, very special preChristmas treat…and here is a way you can do just that! The search is on once more to find a true town hero, who will take centre stage at the great Christmas event. An independent panel of judges will pick the 2016 winner, who will turn on the town’s Christmas lights. For the last few weeks we have been asking Grimsby Telegraph readers to nominate the people in their lives who, for a whole host of reasons, deserve this very special festive treat. They could be someone who has overcome adversity and great challenges in their life – be it a battle with illness or a determination to fight against all the odds to get themselves back on track.
Victoria Nachorna Local Hero 2015
Or indeed, it could well be someone who has helped you. You have maybe had a real issue in your life in the last few years – and a very special person has helped you to overcome that. Maybe you want to give that person an extra special festive treat, and nominating them to switch on the Grimsby Christmas lights could be the very way of doing just that. As we move closer to the event, the judges will be looking over all the entries and selecting who they think is the most deserving to be given the honour of being recognised as our very own ‘Local Hero’! It is great experience, to ride with Santa in his sleigh and officially start the Great Grimsby Christmas celebrations for 2016!
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THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER 3:00PM – 8:00PM FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER 10:00AM – 4:00PM 11
Don’t miss a thing! This year’s Big Christmas Event is bigger and better than ever. Look at all the great things we have lined up for all the family. FOOD AND GIFT STALLS DATE: Thursday 24 November, 3pm – 8pm & Friday 25 November, 10am – 4pm WHERE: Victoria Street
FRESHNEY PLACE OPENING TIMES LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Every Thursday until 8pm from 24 November to 22 December Monday 19 to Friday 23 December - 8.30am to 8pm CHRISTMAS EVE – 8.30am to 4.30pm CHRISTMAS DAY – CLOSED BOXING DAY – 8.30am to 5.30pm NEW YEAR’S EVE – 8.30am to 4.30pm NEW YEAR’S DAY - CLOSED
CHASE AND MARSHALL FROM PAW PATROL DATE: Thursday 24 November and Friday 25 November INTERVAL TIMES: 24 Nov: Around 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 6.50pm 25 Nov: Around 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm
STARTING FROM: Riverhead at 5.30pm. Leading to Abbeygate and on to the Minster. Reindeer then make their way back to the pen at the Riverhead.
REINDEER PETTING AREA DATE / TIME Thursday 24 November. They will be in the pen from 4.30pm to 5.30pm & 6pm to 6.30pm.
STREET ENTERTAINMENT
COMPASS FM / LINCS FM STAGE DATE: Thursday 24 November,
DATE: Thursday 24 November, from 5pm.
(* Will also take part in the parade).
DATE: Thursday 24 November
WHERE: 24 Nov: St James’ Square 25 Nov: Freshney Place Shopping Centre
WHERE: Riverhead
Stage appearances from Klever K9s*, Curtain Up Productions and the Pat Yarborough Theatre Dance School*.
CHRISTMAS PARADE, REINDEER, SANTA AND THE FAMILY LANTERN PARADE
Various acts and entertainers will be performing throughout the Big Christmas Event.
CRAFT FAIR IN THE MINSTER
WHERE: Compass FM / Lincs FM stage, St James’ Square.
DATE: Thursday 24 November, 3pm – 8pm & Friday 25 November, 10am – 4pm. WHERE: Grimsby Minster
LIGHTS SWITCH ON DONKEY RIDES DATE / TIME Thursday 24 November.
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CHILDREN’S RIDES
3.30pm to 7pm
DATE / TIME Thursday 24 November, 3pm – 8pm & Friday 25 November, 10am – 4pm.
WHERE: Riverhead
WHERE: Riverhead
DATE / TIME: Thursday 24 November, 7pm WHERE: Compass FM / Lincs FM stage, St James’ Square. DETAILS: Local Hero will switch on the lights.