Village revives pub-to-pub barrow race
Comments Off on Village revives pub-to-pub barrow raceThe quirky, three-mile race began in 1950 as a bet between locals in Belton, North Lincolnshire.
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EXHIBITION: I’m Sorry by Annabel McCourt
Comments Off on EXHIBITION: I’m Sorry by Annabel McCourtThe Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is thrilled to announce our next exhibition is I’m Sorry by Annabel McCourt, one of North East Lincolnshire’s most celebrated artists.
Inspired by the artist’s own deeply personal experience of loss, this exhibition is centred on the powerful, restorative, and healing experience of saying “I’m Sorry”. This thought-provoking exhibition features large scale neon artworks, portraits, and a space to share your own apologies. I’m Sorry is a touring exhibition from Barnsley Civic.
Don’t miss this incredible FREE exhibition!
- Opens Saturday 6 June until Sunday 30 August 2026
- Murial Barker Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, Grimsby
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THEATRE: Tommy’s Long Weekend
Comments Off on THEATRE: Tommy’s Long WeekendThe life of legendary Grimsby pub publican, Tommy Taylor
You don’t mess with Tommy Taylor. Everyone knows him – or do they? Three particularly harrowing days while fighting in the trenches of the Somme have turned him into one of Grimsby’s toughest pub landlords. But, with Britain once again on the brink of war and the Mariners playing a vital FA Cup semi-final against Wolves, it promises to be another challenging and poignant time for Tommy.
Performed at The Caxton Theatre, Grimsby
By John and Victoria Taylor
Directed by Cathy Bennett-Ryan
Opens Saturday 6 June through to Saturday 13 June 2026
For their latest play, journalists John (Tommy’s grandson) and Victoria Taylor have trawled family and local history archives to shine a light on the difficult inter-war years – known as The Long Weekend – in a Grimsby surviving the Great Depression with humour, beer, fish… and football.
Tommy’s Long Weekend is a funny, affectionate and nostalgic story, based on the life of the legendary local publican, starting with scenes from his time in the army and ending with Grimsby’s FA cup semi final against Wolves in 1939.
We meet his wife Nell, his son Jack, Mr Grange of Grange Wintringham, pub regulars Norm, Frank & Bob and Fifi, lady of the night, amongst others.
This is another first for the Caxton Theatre, a world premiere, a local play about local people which will be fascinating and fun for cast and audience alike.
TICKETS: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/caxtontheatre
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EXHIBITION: Beware of the Butterfly Bomb
Comments Off on EXHIBITION: Beware of the Butterfly BombAn exhibition by the Grimsby, Cleethorpes & District Civic Society, join us as we remember the events of June 1943 in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and the surrounding area — a powerful look at how our towns were affected and how communities came together.
- Opens Saturday 6 June to Thursday 18 June 2026
- Available to view on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
- At People Makes Grimsby, Freshney Place Shopping Centre, Grimsby town centre
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BlossFest
Comments Off on BlossFestBlossom Way Sports & Social Club
in conjunction with Safe In Our Hands, presents
BLOSS FEST
Live Music – Food – Ice Cream Van – Bouncy Castles – Games – Stalls & Activities for the whole family
Featuring performances from:
2pm Dean Fox
3pm Blue Monkey
4pm Parle
5pm Matt James
6pm Kosher
7pm The Pre Set
- Saturday 13 June 2026
- 1pm to 8pm, gates open at 12.30pm
- Blossom Way Sports & Social Club, Immingham
Members and their children free
Non members £3
Non members’ children (under 18) £1 under 3s are free
Alcohol is not permitted – bags will be checked on arrival
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That 80s Event
Comments Off on That 80s EventAre you ready for the biggest 80’s night in Cleethorpes! 
Get ready on Saturday 13th June, 4pm – 8pmThat 80’s night is swimming to The Dolphin Cleethorpes for an amazing night of 80’s tunes, dancefloor anthems and all the best and biggest hits. You don’t want to miss this one! 
Here’s what you’re in for:
Live DJ’s
80’s Gameshow
Special Guests
Quiz
Full on 80’s Disco
Plus a FREE SHOT when you dress in 80’s attire (optional)
Strictly over 25s
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Country Night at Oaklands Hall Hotel
Comments Off on Country Night at Oaklands Hall HotelFancy line dancing the night away in your best country gear? Now’s your chance!
Get ready for an evening packed with:
– Delicious country-style food
– Our fantastic house band keeping you entertained
– A DJ to keep the party going all night long
– And Ben and Barry dressed in full country outfits!!
What more could you want?
- Saturday 13 June 2026
- Oaklands Hall Hotel, Laceby, Grimsby
- Tickets: £35.00 each
For more information, including full details, please email Ben at ben@oaklandshallhotel.co.uk or reception at reception@oaklandshallhotel.co.uk
Want to make a night of it?
Special package: 2 tickets, a room, and breakfast for just £149.00
Don’t wait—secure your spot now!
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Moving Pictures, a tribute to Rush
Comments Off on Moving Pictures, a tribute to RushWhether you’re a die-hard Rush fan or simply appreciate great live music, don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Moving Pictures in person this June at Yardbirds Rock, Grimsby!
“If you missed seeing Rush live, this is as close as you’ll ever get to the real thing.”
GARY COOPER, MOSHVILLE TIMES
“When I listened to Moving Pictures at RUSHfest Scotland, I closed my eyes and I could hear my brother.”
JUDY PEART
These guys (and girl) are one of the hardest working tributes on the planet touring the UK, Europe, Brazil and Canada including Lakeside Park for Neil Peart’s family and Massey Hall for RUSHfest Canada in August 2025.
2026 celebrates 50 years of RUSH’s 2112 album. This show sees Moving Pictures play the 2112 suite in full as well as songs from every RUSH era.
- Saturday 13 June 2026
- Yardbirds Rock, Grimsby
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World Cup Night: England v Croatia
Comments Off on World Cup Night: England v CroatiaA free World Cup night with Portugal v Congo before England v Croatia on the big screen on Wednesday, 17th June.
Wednesday 17th June 2026
Start 5pm | Curfew 11pm
Ages 10+ (U18s to be accompanied)
Tickets | Free Event – Booking Required
The audience for this show will be standing, with limited seating available
It’s coming home…
It’s a World Cup summer and we’re showing all the big games on our big screen at Docks Academy!
We start the evening with the warm up to the main event as Portugal take on DR Congo at 6pm.
Then at 9pm we get ready for the big match as England kick off their World Cup campaign with a game against Croatia.
See it live on our big screen – with DJ Steve Rusling playing football anthems before the games to get everyone excited for kick off.
FREE ENTRY! Doors open at 5pm.
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Woman greets King with ‘alright darling?’ during Grimsby visit
Comments Off on Woman greets King with ‘alright darling?’ during Grimsby visitThe King met with local organisations and chatted to well-wishers in the rain.