A whole host of local groups are uniting at Cleethorpes’ popular North Prom venue Moon on the Water to make sure they enjoy a ‘Blue Monday’ with a difference.
The third Monday in January has become known across the UK as the nation’s ‘blue’ day – the most depressing day of the year. But this will not be the case in Cleethorpes in 2019.
The day-long Bright Blue Monday event takes place from 10.30am to 6.30pm on 21st January, with something for everyone – snacks, refreshments, music and displays. Volunteers from activity groups will also be on hand – from singing and dancing, to craft and environmental organisations.
Organised on behalf of the Gardiner Hill Foundation charity as part of its Awards for All-funded ‘Only the Lonely’ campaign; it is supported by the Humberside Youth Association, NAViGO and its community groups, VANEL, the Blue Lights Brigade; Moon on the Water; and the Grimsby Telegraph Young Reporters.
“Although anyone is welcome at any time, there will be so much going on that we did think it would be a great idea to structure the day a little, so there was a chance to meet like-minded people,” explained Warren Jolly, the owner of Moon on the Water.
So during the morning there will be activities including dancing and crafts, whilst during the afternoon there will be activities that parents might find their young children might enjoy. After school hours there are some young people performing along with some activities that younger adults may like to get involved with. But throughout the day there will be some complimentary tasters of food prepared by the Moon on the Water. We’d love to see anyone come along at any time.
A full timetable will be issued in the new year, so keeping looking out for more details. However, if you would like to get involved please email jenny@vanel.org.uk
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Grimsby Philharmonic Society‘s Spring Concert will take place in the wonderful concert hall of the Grimsby Central Hall on May 11th. The programme gives the people of Grimsby and the surrounding area a chance to hear the beautiful ‘Eternal Light’, by Howard Goodall, a requiem but one offering solace to the grieving as opposed to offering payers of salvation and so also includes some poems in English. The choir will also sing two of his anthems including ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’, the well known theme tune of ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ and two anthems by John Rutter. The choir will be conducted by Susan Hollingworth and accompanied by the Lindsey Chamber Orchestra who will also perform an item of their own choice.
Tickets available from the box office or members of the choir price £15, £12 and £10.
See http://www.grimsbycentralhall.org/events/choral/grimsby-philharmon-society-eternal-light
This is a special fundraising event at Moon on the Water in Cleethorpes on 31st May.
Flyer below explains it all. Put the date in your diary and come along and support the venue!
Moon on the Water is a social enterprise led community arts, culture and music venue on North Prom in Cleethorpes. It’s a social business so it’s reliant on funding, fundraising, donations and community support. The evening is supported by volunteers and all proceeds help support Moon on the Water. Come along, have fun and show your support.
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On Thursday 6th June, members of the Volunteer Managers Network and our Volunteer Centre will be outside The Barge in Grimsby, along with Hattie the Community Bus, to hold a Volunteer Celebration Event. We’re there from 10am-3pm. If you’re a volunteer, thinking of volunteering, need volunteers or already host them, we’d love to see you during the day. For more information contact Liz at VANEL (liz@vanel.org.uk, 01472 231123).
You can read the story about this event on our blog here.
Download this poster (as .pdf) here.
Members of the Volunteer Development Service (VDS) along with VANEL staff getting ready for Volunteers Week 2019.
The Volunteer Managers Network has been getting ready for Volunteers Week too. Look forward to seeing you in Grimsby on the 6th June.
Green Futures Grimsby are inviting people who might be interested in volunteering with them to pop along on Friday 7th June for their open event from 1-3pm.
This is part of Volunteers Week celebrations and is a chance to see Green Futures and meet the team and find out more about volunteering there. Later in the afternoon they will also be having a celebration event with their existing volunteers to say thanks for all their efforts.
Poster below. Contact Green Futures for more info or to let them know you are coming along.
Grimsby in Bloom are holding a Litter Pick/River Clean on the June 8th to celebrate the Queens Birthday and World Oceans Day (10:00 – 13:00).
