Celebrate the flower show of the year with Chelsea Flower Show Afternoon Tea at Healing Manor.
Served on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12pm-2.30pm, between 7th May and 23rd May, this special Afternoon Tea is inspired by all things floral.
£35 per person, Afternoon Tea is served with a complimentary Lychee Martini or Nosecco, and unlimited tea and coffee. A children’s menu, perfect for under 14s, is £18.
Table bookings are essential – we can’t wait to welcome you to enjoy Chelsea Flower Show Afternoon Tea at Healing Manor Hotel.
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Come & join us at Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway for Bonnie Dundee’s 125th Anniversary to celebrate the long serving locomotive, Bonnie Dundee.
She has been pulling trains from 1901 after she arrived at Dundee Gasworks. She has worked throughout both world wars and was saved from scrap before going to Ravenglass & Eskdale railway.
She will be pulling trains alongside Lucy-Lou and will take part in doubleheaders on certain trains with her throughout the day.
You won’t want to miss this!
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The Phonics Live at Yardbirds Rock on Friday 8 May 2026
THE PHONICS are the UK’s premier Stereophonics tribute band, 2025 marks their 10 anniversary. They play tracks from every album including the latest album “Oochya!”. Their set has something for all fans including hits such as Have a nice day, Maybe Tomorrow, Dakota and Handbags & Gladrags not to mention those amazing album tracks for the die hard Stereophonics fans. The Phonics simply love paying songs from their musical idols and this passion shines through when you hear them live. The Phonics are the closet thing you will hear to the Stereophonics.
- Friday 8 May 2026
- Yardbirds Rock, Grimsby
- Supported by Bye Bye Driver
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The annual Immingham Model Rail Show is a highly commended model railway show featuring 16 high quality visiting layouts.
This is a fantastic event for all rail enthusiasts and modellers alike. The show will be supported by trade stands selling new and second hand models,
In addition there will be access to the two layouts in Immingham Museum, of Immingham loco shed 1912 – 1970 in ’00’ gauge and Wrawby to Barnetby 1970 in N gauge.
The show will be supported by society and trade stands selling new and second hand models.
Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10 May 2026, 10am – 4pm
Immingham Museum, Pelham Road, Immingham, DN40 1QF
FREE car parking
Refreshments available
Disabled access to the exhibition area.
£7 entry, accompanied children under 16 free
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May 4, 2026 | News Editor
Picnic at the Mill
A great family day out!
Saturday 9th May 2026 – 11AM-3PM
Join us for a family-themed day at Waltham Windmill.
- The windmill will be open.
Step back in time by visiting the museum (free entry).
Retail food outlets will be open.
Train rides.
Children’s disco entertainer, face-painting, human fruit machine and balloon-modelling.
- A quiz around the site will keep adults and children alike entertained.
- Competitions! Tug of War Competition at approx. 2PM – SIGN UP on our website to enter your team of 8. https://www.walthamparishcouncil.gov.uk/…/picnic-at-the… and Waltham’s Got Talent! SIGN UP on our website – there will be a small stage and a grass area for performers. Time to be announced. https://www.walthamparishcouncil.gov.uk/…/picnic-at-the…
- Fancy Dress Competition. Judged throughout the day with prizes for adults and children. No prior entry booking needed for the fancy dress competition
Bring a picnic blankets/deckchairs and spend a lovely few hours with family and friends.
No cars will be allowed on site so there is plenty of space on the lawned areas for picnics.
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Walk through history in LEGO® bricks!
Brick History takes famous moments from history and imagines them in LEGO® bricks – how many do you recognise? From DNA and the Big Bang to Mozart, Martin Luther King and mobile phones, LEGO® artist Warren Elsmore and his team have created a celebration of our shared stories, struggles, and triumphs, made from everyone’s favourite Danish toy.
From tiny recreations of Concorde and the Titanic that could fit in your hand, to a 1.5m square medieval castle bustling with activity, there are models to make you smile, to make you think, and to inspire you to build a better world.
- Opens 3 April through to 4 May 2026
- The Murial Barker Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
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Working with arts centre Unseen Arts and funded by Create NEL, this free exhibition displays LEGO® models, stop motion animation and artwork created by local young people and explores their aspirations for themselves and their communities.
- Opens 3 April through to 4 May 2026
- Doughty Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
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May 4, 2026 | News Editor
Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day at Weelsby Woods!
International Dawn Chorus Day is the worldwide celebration of nature’s greatest symphony!
All across the world, people rise early to enjoy the immersive melody of birdsong. Come experience this on your doorstop here in North East Lincolshire.
We will take a gentle walk towards the back of the woods to start our day appreciating the wonders of a spring dawn chorus.
Location: Weelsby Woods (Meet in main carpark)
What3Words: herds.medium.fled
Date/Time: Sunday 3rd May, 04:30-06:30
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May 4, 2026 | News Editor
Helios is an awe-inspiring, large-scale touring installation by British artist Luke Jerram – a detailed sculpture of our Sun
Grimsby-based arts charity The Culture House is delighted to present Luke Jerram’s Helios (the Sun) at Grimsby Minster, as part of the National Lottery-funded ‘Our Future Starts Here’ partnership programme.
Be one of the first to experience this awe-inspiring, large-scale artwork set within the beautiful surroundings of the Minster.
Headline sponsored by Ørsted and supported by A P Robinson & Co and RSUK Group, Helios is a moment to mark something big, with something HUGE!
We are so excited to be one of the first sites in the North of England to host this stunning work – and we’re using it to shine a spotlight on the future, and on our region.
BOOK NOW for your chance to be among the first to see it. It’s free to access (although donations are welcome).
Look out for the programme of associated immersive events and ways to get involved.
Tickets and more information can be found on the Our Future Starts Here website, linked below.
Helios is presented as part of Our Future Starts Here and is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, hosted in partnership with GreenInfluencers VANEL, Franklin Sixth Form College, University of Hull and Hammond House Productions.
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May 4, 2026 | News Editor
May Bank Holiday Charity Day – Sunday 3rd
Join us this May Bank Holiday as we host a special Charity Day in aid of Pancreatic Cancer
We’ve got a fantastic line-up of live entertainment for you to enjoy:
Jamie Coppoc
Tickets available from the bar:
Members: Early Bird £2 | On the day £2
Guests: Early Bird £4 | On the day £6
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
All ticket sales will go to the charity.
Doors open at 2:30 PM
There’ll also be plenty to enjoy throughout the day:
Raffle
Name card
Water & wine
Food truck on site
Come along, show your support, and enjoy a great afternoon for an important cause
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