A range of children and adult art workshops are hoping to raise awareness of modern slavery and exploitation. The events are to coincide with Uncovering Modern Slavery, being held at Grimsby Minster. The exhibition tells the history of slavery and explains how the trade of slaves was abolished in the 1800s, but that it exists…
2 months ago | Culture, events and tourism
North East Lincolnshire is full of fun and creative activities to do, no matter your age or location. Whether you fancy exploring the solar system or adventuring on a dinosaur safari, there is plenty to do across Cleethorpes, Grimsby and Immingham. With outdoor and indoor events, there is sure to be something for everyone to…
3 months ago | Children and families
Destination Lincolnshire has launched the North East Lincolnshire Food Map, in partnership with North East Lincolnshire Council, and just in time… as the region hosts a trio of Love Your Town events. With the events taking place in Grimsby (Saturday 10 February from 10am), Immingham (Friday 16 February, from midday), and Cleethorpes (Saturday 17 February…
3 months ago | Culture, events and tourism
A new exhibition is set to be launched at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, celebrating the heritage and culture of the town, thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Greatest Story Never Told will be held in the Doughty and Muriel Barker Gallery from Saturday 10th February to Sunday 30th June 2024, organised…
3 months ago | Culture, events and tourism
North East Lincolnshire’s Love Your Town week returns to the heart of Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham this February, promising an exciting blend of community engagement, cultural celebrations and free family-friendly fun. During the week of Valentine’s Day, and school Half Term for many, get ready to be ‘loved up’ by live performances, workshops, pop up…
3 months ago | Children and families Great Grimsby Day is a time to celebrate all things great about the town. In the Town Hall, there are a number of fascinating paintings and objects, acting as a window into the history of our beloved town. From the mural depicting the Great Grimsby hunt, to the stained glass windows in the Council Chambers,…
3 months ago | Culture, events and tourism
Know someone who goes that extra mile to help people in the local community? Now’s the time to get them some recognition! People in North East Lincolnshire are being encouraged to nominate community heroes for a Civic Award. The awards, which where first introduced 2-years ago, recognise and celebrate prominent people doing good work in…
5 months ago | Council information and partnerships
TICKETS are now on sale for a charity race night being hosted by the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Ian Lindley. Proceeds from the evening will go towards the Mayor’s chosen charities, Sunflowers Children’s Action Group and the Pink Rose Suite based at Grimsby’s Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital. The Charity Race Night will…
6 months ago | Councillors and democracyNominations have now opened for the 2024 Civic Awards. The awards are an annual celebration of prominent people doing good work in North East Lincolnshire. North East Lincolnshire Council’s Civic Offices formally launched the nomination process on Friday ahead of what will be the third year of the Awards. Last year, over 200 nominations were…
7 months ago | Council information and partnerships
During 2023, the Lincolnshire Wolds is celebrating its 50th anniversary as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and it’s an ideal opportunity to discover more about this protected, living, working and thriving landscape! The 50th Anniversary is a chance to celebrate all that has been achieved in working to protect and enhance the Lincolnshire…
1 year ago | Culture, events and tourism