Are we a nation of prudes or pragmatists?
Young Reporter Charlotte writes a passionate article about attitudes in society and encourages us all to be more open minded. Have a read.
Karl Elliott
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Celebrating Cleethorpes Community Cops – our website and research is now live
For the past year, VANEL and local volunteers have been researching the history of community policing in Cleethorpes as part of our “Celebrating Cleethorpes Community Cops” project which was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Our research and project has now formally come to an end, and it’s time to share what we’ve learned more widely. Read on to find out more about this project and next steps.
82 Grimsby Road is the new address for Big Local North Cleethorpes
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.
Et Les Femmes?
Young Reporter shares her thoughts about women in male dominated sports. How far have things progressed and how much further do things need to impress. Read on.
Literary Lonely – a new creative writing project
Hammond House Publishing has successfully drawn down some funding from the Big Lottery Communities Fund to support and setup local creative writing groups and VANEL is supporting the process. Read on to find out more about the programme and to get involved.
Marcus – his story
Marcus left VANEL a few months ago after many years in various roles and it was sad to see him go. But he has an interesting story to tell about his journey that brought him to VANEL in the first place. Read on for an interesting read and to get to know Marcus better.
Adopting the Charity Ethical Principles
Just a few months after the Charity Ethical Principles were launched, VANEL are keen to adopt them and explain why you should be doing so too. Read on.
British Sign Language
Young Reporter Alex explores how learning British Sign Language is a very positive step in helping communicate with deaf people. Read on.
New Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator aims to cut crime and build stronger communities
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.
Police time is precious, please don’t waste it.
Police time is critical. It is something that shouldn’t ever be wasted or taken for granted. But frustratingly, this is the case. Too much of the police time is taken up and wasted by the public, whether it be deliberately or not, it’s happening; and you need to be aware. Read this week’s article by our Young Reporter Rachel.