Orphan Boy on Docks Fest
We caught up with Grimsby band Orphan Boy ahead of their appearance at Docks Fest 2024.
Hear from frontman Rob & drummer Chris about the band's history and their thoughts about Docks Fest⬇️
Art installation highlights Grimsby's past with musical smokehouse cowls
An art installation currently residing at Grimsby Docklands aims to show off the heritage and past features of the docklands through various paintings and displays, including repurposed musical smokehouse cowls.
The installation will be open from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday this week.
Visitors can book their slot here: https://festivaloftheseagrimsby.co.uk/up-in-smoke/
We visited the installation and spoke with artist Annabel McCourt. Hear what she has to say below ⬇
A short video from today's Festival of the Sea Grimsby! ⭐️
Can you spot yourself? let us know⬇
We spoke with Dale Wells from turntable gallery at Festival of the Sea Grimsby today.
They are currently trying to break the world record for the most messages in bottles!
Hear about the progress so far 👇
Progress at The Trin
Improvement scheme well underway at The Trin
Cleethorpes Community Sports & Education (The Trin) were awarded a life-changing grant of £2.6m from the Youth Investment Fund for the development of a major new project.
The Trin was one of the 43 youth services across England that have been awarded a grant to transform and level up opportunities for young people.
The new facility will boast a new boxing gym with 3 boxing rings, 15 punch stations and floor work area, a fully equipped gymnasium with cardio equipment, strength equipment and a performance area, a sports studio for use of aerobics classes, gymnastics, dance and table tennis. The facility will also have treatment rooms, classrooms, offices and changing facilities with showers and locker room.
As part of the developments, a large car park will be created at the rear of the main building to cater for the additional usage.
The new facility will predominantly be used for youth provision for sport, recreation and educational purposes; however, the general public will also have access to the facility along with local sports and community groups.
A big part of this project is to create further opportunities and partnerships with local groups to enhance support for the people of North East Lincolnshire.
Hear from The Trin’s Andy Cox about the progress so far after we visited the site yesterday afternoon ⬇
Grimsby In Bloom
Behind the scenes at Grimsby in Bloom
This week Gi Grimsby News met with Elaine from Grimsby In Bloom following the 60th anniversary of Britain in Bloom.
We spoke about plans for this years theme, which is friendship, and what’s going on behind the scenes in the lead up to judging day.
Hear from Elaine 👇🌻
We are live at Grimsby Minster for the North Lincs Art Society's Catalogue of Exhibits! You can catch the exhibition between 10AM and 3PM until 29th June. 🎨
Still no reopening date for Corporation Bridge
Rumours are continuing to escalate as North East Lincolnshire Council has failed to provide a reopening date for Grimsby’s Corporation Bridge after a 16-month-long closure.
The bridge closed to traffic in February 2023 to allow a £5m restoration project to take place. It should have reopened later the same year, but this has been delayed indefinitely after contractors discovered ‘additional damage.’ Councillor Stewart Swinburn, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Transport, said a new date would be announced by the end of March 2024, but this did not happen.
As a result, speculation regarding the reasons behind the delay and how long it will take reopen has spiralled wildly. While the rumours are unsubstantiated, the situation demonstrates the impact of the Council’s failure to provide a reopening date or clear progress updates.
More to follow.
Dead By Midnight Premiere
‘Dead by Midnight’ film premieres in Grimsby
Yesterday evening we attended the Premiere screener for the locally shot and made film, Dead by Midnight at Grimsby Central Hall.
Hear from producer and director Francesco Mineo about the film & Cineshow’s Jamie Roberts about joining forces for an immersive premiere⬇️
Job Centre security staff go on strike
Security guards employed by G4S and working at Grimsby’s Job Centre Plus are staging strike action amid an ongoing dispute over pay.
The facility is closed as a result. When it will reopen is currently unclear.
We spoke to Mark Page from Public and Commercial Services Union about the situation. Here’s what he had to say 👇
Air ambulance lands in Cleethorpes park
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, are in attendance following an incident in the Sidney Park area of Cleethorpes this evening, Saturday 15 June.
The nature of the situation is currently unconfirmed, although it is thought to relate to a medical emergency rather than a police incident.
Today we paid a visit to Turntable 88 Gallery down at Grimsby Docklands where they are welcoming their latest exhibit "Better Than Watching TV" from Richard McClean.
It shows the story of the now-demolished East Marsh high-rise flats.
Take a listen to what Dale Wells, co-director of the gallery, has to say below! ⬇
Earlier today we visited Cleethorpes Academy for the outdoor theatre show CODE.
After a 3 day residency at Cleethorpes Academy delivering assemblies, rap and physical theatre workshops and helping students to unlock their creative power, the team at Justice in Motion performed their show CODE to an eager audience today.
Facilitated by The Culture House, CODE is an Adrenalin-fuelled outdoor theatre show with urban sports and live rap music in a tale of organised crime and its young casualties.
We spoke with Becky Darnell, from The Culture House, who is also collaborating with local film-maker Rich Tipple on the latest project to help raise awareness of county lines and knife crime through their creative programme Our Future Starts Here.
Rich has recently released his short film ‘Think Twice’ which was shown to pupils at Cleethorpes Academy ahead of today’s show.
Hear from Becky at the showing earlier today⬇
Yesterday we met with Jason Stockwood and prospective MP Melanie Onn.
Discussing about her time as an MP, Melanie spoke of ‘learning from mistakes’, and the importance of listening to the needs of local people and working with communities to build trust.
Jason spoke about his recent article in the Guardian, where he referenced feelings of ‘disillusionment’ with national politics and the failure to deliver at a local level in recent years.
However, Jason said he believes Melanie & Labour can rebuild that trust through ‘delivery’.
He said: “I believe in her story and the fact she’s local and understands people, and the issues in the town. And quite frankly I think the reinvention of Labour, this town, and this country, is in good hands with Melanie.”
Hear what else they had to say ⬇️
Did you tune in tonight? Let us know your thoughts 👇
PM Rishi Sunak emerges from Grimsby Town Hall following the debate at the Sky News “Battle for Number 10” event.
How adorable is this footage from Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue - The River Freshney cygnets are growing up quickly and are already almost too big to fit under mums wing! 🦢🤍
(Video: Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue)
Kid Spirit
Over the weekend we spoke with Cleethorpes band KID SPIRIT on the back of their new single ‘Kid Vision’, and the stylistic music video shot at Grimsby Central Hall.
Kid Spirit is an alt-rock synth-pop band, who are continuing to make waves in the local music scene and beyond.
The band consists of Luke Parker (vocals/keys), Steve Heather (bass), Lewis Duckworth (guitar) and Matt Bell (drums).
Hear from the band after we sat down at Cleethorpes Kings Royal Hotel / Mucky Muldoon's to discuss the local music scene and what they’ve been up to 👇
Local history spotlight: Ross Castle
We’ve been joined by local author Aidan Wright for a Grimsby and Cleethorpes history series. The second landmark in our line-up is Ross Castle!
Many visitors and locals tend to think that Ross Castle is a ruin of an ancient building, but…
Did you know?
- This isn’t actually the case. It is a ‘mock’ ruin built by a railway company during the redevelopment of the Pier Gardens in 1885.
- The Grade II listed structure was named after the then secretary of that company, Edward Ross.
- The top of the castle marks the level of the original height of the clay cliffs that stood before it.
Do you have any special memories or photos of Ross Castle? Share them with us here! 👇
Local history spotlight: Waltham Windmill
We’ve been joined by local author Aidan Wright for a Grimsby and Cleethorpes history series starting today.
To kick off the line-up of famous landmarks in our borough is Waltham Windmill…
Did you know?
- A mill has been stood on the site since 1666!
- The current windmill was built in 1880 by John Saunderson, a millwright from Louth
- During WW1, the mill suffered damage and the RAF wanted to demolish it as it was a hazard to aircraft. Luckily it was saved and future generations continue to enjoy tours of the site today!
- The Waltham Windmill Preservation Society formed in 1966 with the aim to ensure the mill remains for future generations following its long history.
Do you have any special memories or photos of Waltham Windmill? Share them with us here! 👇
