Keep well this summer

Summer is finally here, and for many of us, the lighter nights and warmer weather make it the ideal time to improve our health and wellbeing. It’s important we carry on taking care of ourselves and those around us, taking time to recharge, keeping up to date with vaccinations, and keeping safe as we head out to enjoy the summer season.

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

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.

Prepare for allergies

As we step into summer there are plenty of 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

Managing these feelings can feel impossible, but there are small changes we can make this summer to make a difference and take care of our mind.

Connect

Keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues, even if it’s via a video call or a text message.

Be active

Outdoor activities can boost your mood, but there are plenty of indoor exercises to try as well.

Take notice

We can improve our wellbeing by paying attention to the moment and enjoying the little things.

Keep learning

Use the extra time indoors to learn something new, like cooking or enrolling in an online course.

Give

Whether it’s checking in on your neighbour or volunteering, giving back can give you a sense of community.

Things to do

Community Spotlight
Community Spotlight is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for our communities to share events, groups, clubs and good work being done in our area.
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.
Discover NEL
Discover North East Lincolnshire highlights the area’s beaches, culture, food, heritage and wildlife, offering visitors essential info, top attractions, routes, and inspiration for exploring the area.
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.

Staying safe

Beach safety

As we head into the Summer 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.

Stay hydrated – Drink water and fruit juice regularly and avoid alcohol.
Stay safe in the sun – Find shade during the hottest parts of the day, make sure you and the kids use sunscreen (the higher the factor the better) and reapply often, wear a hat and sunglasses and loose-fitting clothes.
Help vulnerable people – Keep an eye on ill or older people, as well as babies and young children, to ensure they are following these tips to stay cool.
Relax – Try to avoid physical activity like sports if it’s really hot outside. If you need to, do it during the cooler parts of the day.

Dogs are allowed on Cleethorpes Beach from the 30 September to Good Friday each year. After Good Friday, you must not take your dog onto the beach between the Wonderland Slipway and Cleethorpes Leisure Centre. Dogs are welcome to visit the stretch of beach between Cleethorpes Leisure Centre and the Humberston Fitties all year round.

Beware of fast incoming tides. Check tide times before you visit and leave sand banks six hours before high tide.
Safe swimming. Always remain within the yellow buoys to swim safely. Red buoys are for the use of motorised crafts only.
Wear clothing designed for swimming. When wet, normal clothes can cause you to sink!
Wear suitable footwear. Weever fish like to bury themselves in the sand, and they can sting!
Avoid inflatables. Inflatables should be avoided in open water. They can get caught by wind blowing out to sea and outgoing tides. The resort team puts up orange flags to show the strength and direction of the wind.

Beware of mud and soft sand. If you find sinking mud STOP, turn around and retrace your steps back to safety. If you do get stuck, don’t struggle as you will sink further. Remain calm, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
Stay away from the rocky groyne. This stretch of rock is used to re-establish sand levels and reduce the impact of waves on the sea wall, but can be dangerous to climb on – especially when it’s wet!

Rough sleepers

It is essential for those who are rough sleeping to keep as safe as possible in the heat. 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.

You can find more information across the website:

You can also search for local activities, support groups or organisations on Connect NEL!

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