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July 15, 2019

Cleethorpes Community Cops was at Cleethorpes Police Station as it closes and the local policing team moves to the Knoll

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Over the past year, VANEL has been leading a project to research and archive the history of policing in Cleethorpes. The project has now come to an end and this week the results of this “Cleethorpes Community Cops” project were on display at Cleethorpes Police Station at a bitter-sweet event organised by the Police to mark the final closure of the Police Station after nearly 90 years of service. Read on for the story of the event, along with lots of photos and information about Cleethorpes Cops project.

June 13, 2019

On 21st June, Make Music Day is coming to Grimsby Minster

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21st June is national Make Music Day and the IGNITE team has organised a Make Music Day event at Grimsby Minster as part of the national initiative and to kick off a month long music festival. Read on to meet the bands and groups that will be there on our day and to find out how to get involved.

May 20, 2019

The Young Reporters publish a booklet to raise awareness during Mental Health Week

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Last week (13th-19th May 2019) was National Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year was Body Image. A very powerful week of national support and campaigns, and locally our Young Reporters team worked hard to put together an exciting booklet of their thoughts and feelings on the issues involved. Read on to find out more and to access the booklet they produced.

May 16, 2019

Oh we do like to be beside the (award-winning) Cleethorpes seaside

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You’ll have probably already seen the news that Cleethorpes has a Blue Flag beach once again. This is great news for the resort, but it’s also a testament to the hard work of many local partner organisations and many, many volunteers. Read on to find out the whole story.

April 25, 2019

82 Grimsby Road is the new address for Big Local North Cleethorpes

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Big Local North Cleethorpes now has a new base on Grimsby Road and there has just been a launch event. VANEL has been pleased to have been a supporting partner to this process so we’re sharing the story of the launch here. Read on.

April 11, 2019

New Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator aims to cut crime and build stronger communities

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Glyn Atkinson is the area’s new Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator. Read on to find out about Glyn, his roles and what Neighbourhood Watch is up to.

March 28, 2019

Andy’s families benefit from special holiday fund with Center Parcs break planned.

Karl Elliott / Local News, VANEL news / holiday fund /

FIVE families, who are currently being supported by Andy’s – the region’s only children’s hospice – will be enjoying a trip to Center Parcs, thanks to a donation from a North East Lincolnshire holiday fund. Read on for the whole story.

March 7, 2019

Planning ahead – we’re thinking about our Pancake Day Race on Tuesday 25 February 2020 !

Karl Elliott / Ignite, Local News, VANEL news / 2020, fundraiser, ignite /

We’ve just finished with Shrove Tuesday 2019 but, to CASE and VANEL, it marks one year until our Pancake Day race in 2020, which we are launching today. The race will be held on Tuesday 25 February 2020 on the Humber Bridge. We know it’s very far off, but read on for all the details of the event.

January 31, 2019

Your opinions and feedback sought on NELC Strategic Framework for Wellbeing

Karl Elliott / Local News /

Notification from North East Lincolnshire Council: Dear Colleague Please find attached the Strategic Framework for Wellbeing. We are now embarking on an engagement process across the Place system to allow time for consideration of and comment on the Framework, and to stimulate thinking about the focus of the Place system and where different issues are […]

January 25, 2019

A CALL for North East Lincolnshire residents to unite and combat loneliness was made at a special event, which brought people together and made Blue Monday bright and cheerful for all.

Karl Elliott / Events, Ignite, Local News, VANEL news, Volunteering / brightbluemonday /

The Bright Blue Monday event was held at Cleethorpes’ Moon on the Water on January 21st and was a huge success. Read on for our story from the day.

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