Keep well this spring

Take care of your health

Keep active

If you can, keeping fit and active is a great way to take care of both your physical and mental health. There are plenty of great walking routes across our area, ranging from the 25-mile ‘Johnson Silver Lincs Way’ from Grimsby to Louth, to the six-mile ‘Wold Newton Circular’ walk in the countryside.

See some of the walking routes below and get inspired.

Weelsby Woods
A one-mile walk through the woodland and open space, suitable for wheelchair users and dogs

Lincolnshire Wolds
A challenging 6-mile walk through the Wolds that provides views of the Dock Tower and the coast

Cleethorpes Seafront
A 4.5-mile walk from the Boating Lake to the Humberston Fitties, suitable for dogs.

Bradley Woods
A 5.25-mile walk through the woodlands and nearby villages, suitable for dogs.

Cleethorpes Country Park
A 2.25-mile walk in Cleethorpes, suitable for wheelchair users and dogs

Find out more about the indoor and outdoor activities you can do to keep active this spring.

Check in on your neighbours

If you are aware of a neighbour, friend, or relative who is over 65 or has a long-term condition and may find it difficult to get out, check that they are warm, well and their medicine cabinet and food supplies are stocked up. Having some company may also reduce social isolation.

Prepare for allergies

As we step into spring there are plenty more flower buds, trees and insects around us, which can trigger a lot of people’s allergies. Follow these tips to make sure you’re well-prepped to cope with any hay fever or seasonal allergies:

• Try avoid cutting the grass, pulling weeds or other types of gardening if they make your allergies worse.
• Keep your medicine cabinet stocked.
• Pharmacists provide good health advice on a range of minor ailments if you need to see a GP and information about getting your vaccines.
• Keep your windows and doors shut if the pollen count is high, usually in the early morning and in the late evening.
• Avoid keeping fresh flowers in the house.

Take care of your mind

We know that a change in the season doesn’t simply cure low mood, stress and worry, and it can even be overwhelming for some to adjust to the change from the dark, cold winter months. Though managing these feelings can feel impossible, there are small changes we can make to make a difference and take care of our mind.

Five ways to wellbeing

Connect – Talk and listen, be there, feel connected

Connecting with the people around us is a great way to remind ourselves that we’re important and valued by others. There are plenty of activities going on in North East Lincolnshire, and you can find them on the ‘What’s on calendar’.

Be active – Do what you can, enjoy what you do, move your mood

 By being active we can look after our mental and physical health at the same time. As the weather improves it’s a great time to try out the walking trails across North East Lincolnshire.

Take notice – Remember the simple things that give you joy

Taking notice of our thoughts, emotions and surroundings is a great way to stay present and pay attention to our needs. Why not have a spring clean and see what hidden gems you find?

Keep learning – Embrace experiences, see opportunities, surprise yourself

Trying new things can improve your mental well-being by helping you connect and boosting your confidence. Whether you want to get back into education, get involved with greening up your community or simply explore the things to do in North East Lincolnshire, find something that works for you!

Give – Your time, your words, your presence

Acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental well-being by creating a sense of reward. This could be something as simple as checking on your neighbour or friends and family you haven’t seen in a while. There’s also loads of different volunteering opportunities in North East Lincolnshire where you can find different ways to help others and give back.

Exam and study stress

As it’s approaching the exam season, there’s a lot of pressure to do well. It’s important to not get too overwhelmed and try to manage your stress, and remember if you don’t do as well as you hoped it’s not the end of the world. Here are some tips on dealing with exam and study stress:

• Take breaks – Nobody can work all day without losing concentration and becoming stressed. Remember to take breaks regularly, listen to music or watch a TV show before going back to revision.
• Remember to eat – You may feel too nervous to eat, but once you’re in the exam or period of study you will probably only be able to think of how hungry you are. Eating well will give you enough energy, and will help you concentrate.
• Sleep – The night before your exam get a regular eight hours – put your book down, have a relaxing bath and turn off all technology. A good night’s sleep will help you be well-rested for your exams and study, and you won’t feel tired and irritable.
• Try not to speak about exams or pieces of work directly afterwards – It’s so tempting to ask your friends what their answers were, and compare notes. Try not to ask too many questions because if you all have different answers, the chances are you will worry until results day – it’s too late to change any of your answers once the work or exam is submitted.

Heading to the beach?

As we head into the Easter holidays and the weather is starting to pick up, many of us will be heading into Cleethorpes. Prepare for your visit by checking the weather forecast. Find safety advice, tide times, wind speed and the weather at Met Office – Cleethorpes Beach. The Resort Team are available 365 days a year to provide safety advice and make sure people are staying safe on the beach.

Staying safe

Crime prevention

As the weather starts to get warmer, we are more likely to start opening our windows. Make sure to close and lock your windows when you are not in the house to prevent thieves from being able to get in.

Make your home more secure by following some basic advice:

• Lock all doors and windows, and ensure any PVCu doors are locked properly by lifting the handle and using the key,
• Keep keys and valuables secure and out of sight,
• Consider installing a doorbell camera, internal camera and burglar alarm,
• Ensure gates are locked, and tools and ladders in a locked shed,
• Secure bins at night as these can be used by burglars as climbing aids to gain access to upper-floor windows.

Rough sleepers

With the weather starting to get warmer, it is essential for those who are rough sleeping to keep safe. Our outreach teams will have water, suncream, and sun hats available for those who need them. We will also provide Harbour Place with these, so please ensure you are engaging with the street outreach teams who can provide these.

If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing your home in the next 56 days, please contact the council’s homeless team as soon as possible on 01472 326296 Option 1. 

If you see someone sleeping rough, let the council know by downloading StreetLink from your usual app store.

Things to do

Love Exploring

Get out and about over the half term with the Love Exploring App, a free, augmented reality game that leads you down trails to play mini-games and learn fun facts.

Holiday Activities and Food Programme

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme provides holiday activities in North East Lincolnshire to families that are eligible for benefit-related Free School Meals. Your child’s school will send out a booking link to use tokens over the Easter and Summer holidays.