MABLETHORPE’S MAGAZINE FOR AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2019

CHELSEA BEECH: THE 2019 CARNIVAL QUEEN PADDLING IN THE QUEEN’S PARK PADDING POOL

tidings is printed at the Coastal Centre 32 Victoria Road LN12 2AQ

admin@theboatshedcharity.org.uk 01507 479 165

THE COASTAL CENTRE:

MABLETHORPE’S TOURIST INFORMATION POINT

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next to the sand dunes & beach

perfect for picnics & play

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The Tow Bar is open to the public

for a quiet drink in comfortable surroundings.

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Mablethorpe Weekly Market

For a real ‘street market’ experience

A wide range and variety of

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MABLETHORPE & SUTTON TOWN COUNCIL The Council will next meet at 7pm on Monday 23rd September & Monday 21st October

in the Library & Community Access Point’s Community Room Stanley Avenue LN12 1DP.

Members of the public are welcome & encouraged to attend all these meetings.

Visit every Thursday

throughout the year

Operated by Mablethorpe & Sutton Town Council;

For further information please call 01507 613 646

or e-mail admin@mastc.co.uk

MABLETHORPE’S CARNIVAL QUEENS

Our front cover photo was taken of Chelsea at one of her first engagements as the Mablethorpe Carnival Queen 2019 ~ 20 … the most enjoyable Teddy Bear’s Picnic when well nigh 20 bears made their appearance… plus the odd dinosaur. At the event Chelsea escaped for a moment or two perhaps, one might say, reverting to a former life… for in the Carnival Parade of 2018 she appeared as a mermaid.

Pictures of the glittering coronation ceremony appear on our back page.

It was last year’s Queen Charlotte [PHOTO ABOVE] who performed the ceremony & it is fitting here to pay tribute to Charlotte for her full year of activity.

As well as attending numerous events ~ many of them fund raising ones ~ Charlotte has been busy studying… with outstanding success. She achieved a distinction in Performing Arts level 3, passed with distinction LCM grade 6 pop exam, was a finalist in the Lincolnshire Young Musician of the Year competition, & took part in a 4.5 mile Family Charity Walk.

We congratulate her on these successes, & thank her & all her family for supporting the Carnival with such enthusiasm.

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: 7-30pm on Thursday 12th September Phoebe Waller-Bridge in her one woman show which inspired

the TV success

FLEABAG

& at 7pm on Thursday 26th September James Corden In the West End & Broadway hit

ONE MAN , TWO GUVNORS

Marigold Cottage Garden Hotchin Road, Sutton-on-Sea LN12 2NP

Sat & Sun 24th & 25th August £3 Entry: Home made teas available

Open also each Thursday in August 2 to 5pm £4 including Tea & Cake

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The Louth 01507 479 834 www.thelouth.co.uk

The Louth is the friendly pub in Mablethorpe town centre, just a short walk from the beach. A great place to eat, drink and be entertained

whether you are a local or a holiday maker

exploring the Lincolnshire coast.

We host Darts on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Dominoes on Wednesdays & Pool on Sundays as well as Disco Karaoke

from 10pm on Wednesdays & from 9pm on Fridays & Saturdays.

SNACK ATTACK Mablethorpe’s Central Takeaway Café

38 High Street LN12 1AD

□ Teas & Coffees □ Latte □ Cold Drinks □ □ All Day Breakfasts □ Paninis □ Jacket Potatos □

The Place to Be for a Bite To Eat

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QUICK PRINTING FOR THE COMMUNITY Booklets, flyers, posters, (up to A3)

tickets, programmes

designed & run off at a low cost.

PLUS Shredding, laminating & guillotining

CONTACT THE COASTAL CENTRE 32 Victoria Road, Mablethorpe LN12 2AQ

01507 479 165

admin@theboatshedcharity.org.uk

Meanwhile, after much deliberation, it has been decided that the winner of the name of the teddy bear mascot competition is Karen Bates-Senior [RIGHT]. Karen is an author of the books, available via Amazon, “Making it in France”, “Faking it in France” …. & “Welcome to the Pink Ladies Club” a frank & heartfelt memoir of how she was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine screening. In the book Karen shares her story giving tips on surviving chemotherapy

Members of our community have joined in wishing Graham Sharpe well on his retirement after 16 years service in the Mablethorpe Coastguards.

Station Officer Kevin Corner is here seen [on the left] marking the occasion by presenting Graham with his Valedictory Certificate.

& reconstruction surgery. And Karen received her initial treatment in Barnstaple’s Seamoor unit: Hence the winning name!

On this same subject Suzanne Lowes [BELOW] has contacted us asking to publicize the support group which meets at the Marisco

NEWS FROM OUR COASTGUARDS

SEAMOOR

The group has now been offering support in Mablethorpe & Louth & the surrounding areas for four years now… & the get togethers can involve anything from discussions to chocolate tasting!

If you would like to chat contact Suzanne

on 07990 583 866.

practice on the second Monday in each month, the next ones being Monday 8th September & Monday 14th October.

Responding to a number of recent reports of damager to beach huts Sergeant Cherry Kelly & her team decided to take the bull by the horns & show how chalets could be made more vandal proof. The Town Council decided to give the police the use of one of their huts above Queen’s Park…

… & then several local businesses chipped in to help furnish the hut … so it is now decorated, for instance, with inflammable paint. The hut also serves as a contact base for the police during the holiday season where help can be offered with lost children & with other problems.

All ~ especially chalet-owners ~ are welcome to drop in & meet the team!

THE NEW POLICE BASE ON THE PROMENADE

Teas/coffee, souvenirs, rescue demonstrations, meet the crew,

Stormy Stan

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FURNICHURCH URGENTLY REQUIRES

COMMITTED, ABLE BODIED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK ON THE VAN DELIVERING & COLLECTING FURNITURE….

AND EXPERIENCED DRIVERS (CLEAN LICENCE) WHO ARE ABLE TO LIFT FURNITURE.

AND VOLUNTEERS TO WORK IN THE SHOP AND OTHERS TO WORK IN THE COMMUNITY FOOD LARDER.

If you could offer just a few hours once or twice a week that would be most helpful.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM,

PLEASE CALL INTO FURNICHURCH, 97A, VICTORIA ROAD, MABLETHORPE.

FURNICHURCH PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT TO MANY NEEDY PEOPLE IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH THE SUPPLY OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & FOOD FROM THE MABLETHORPE FOOD LARDER JOKERS’ CORNER Q: Why did the belt go to jail? A: It held up a pair of pants. Q: How do you make a fire with two sticks? A: Make sure one is a match! Q: What do postal workers do when they're mad? A: They stamp their feet. Q: How does the man in the moon eat his food? A: In satellite dishes.

Klara Hesling [LEFT] started coming for holidays here, as so many of us do, because it is ideal for dog walking… & offers safe places to swim: super for herself & her family: she has a son & twin daughters. Having gained twenty years experience in the field of regulated financial & legal advice (from working, for example, with Halifax & HSBC), Klara decided to set up her own business helping individuals plan for their futures, draft a will, or deal with problems that cross national boundaries: See her advert on the next page!

Bill [LEFT] is played by Rob Lowe (“West Wing” etc), while his Deputy [RIGHT], over-looked, presumably due to racial prejudice, is Nottingham’s Anjli Mohindra (“Dark Heart” & “Bodyguard”).

The Police & Crime Commissioner is Tony Pitts (“Line of Duty”), & the local journalist is Angela Griffin (“Coronation Street” & “Waterloo Road”).

The MABO MINIATURE MANIACS are pictured here staging their superb summer exhibition entrancing all who visited it.

They meet every Tuesday at the Coastal Centre on Tuesdays between 2 & 4pm… Although primarily a dolls' house club, anyone is welcomed who has an interest in crafts: model-making, including railways, war-games & dioramas It costs only £2 a session & that includes tea & biscuits! Info: 07593 233 659

THE MODELLING MANIACS DISPLAY

Here is a brand new bistro style venue open to the public 7 days a week.

With a relaxed bar, a lakeside terrace, & also a pet friendly eating area, it is committed to offering the best locally & ethically sourced seasonal dishes.

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THE SAME PHOTO WITH DIFFERENT CAPTIONS ON THE FRONT PAGES OF NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS

ILLUMINATIONS NIGHT LIGHTS UP MABLETHORPE ONCE AGAIN!

Photo courtesy of Mablethorpe Photo Album

on Facebook

ABOVE: Watched by Cllr Bernard Dobbs (LEFT) Cllr Tony Howard throws a wet sponge at the Mayor Cllr Carl Tebbutt in the stocks who then, after thus raising funds for his appeal, did a quick change to join his consort, the Carnival Queen & the ELDC Chair Cllr David Andrews to open the fantastic show on the beach (RIGHT)

BELOW: Partying into the night at The Beck

Carl continues… The Goodings are a long established Mablethorpe business family, & Graham was always keen to be involved in anything that would promote & improve the town. He was, for instance, a great supporter of the Town’s Carnival & was always ready to lend a hand back in the event’s 1980s heyday. Graham & I were also prime movers in the formation of the Mablethorpe Tourist Association around this time.

Many people will remember Graham during his time working for Conyers DIY where he must have supplied half of the new kitchens in Mablethorpe & Sutton-on-Sea: but it is as a town, district, & county councillor that he should best be remembered, when he worked tirelessly for the area always striving to make our community a better place for its visitors & residents alike.

A last link with the Town Councillors of a different era, Graham will be sorely missed.

Contributions in memory of Graham may be made via the Co-op Funeral Service (473 440)

to the PSP Association which supports & seeks a cure for those living with Progressive

Supranuclear Palsy, the neurological condition caused by the premature loss of

nerve cells in certain parts of the brain.

A WEALTH OF TRIBUTES TO

GRAHAM GOODING

Graham Gooding died tragically on 14th July & his funeral took place at St Mary’s Church on Friday 26th July. Born in 1954, Graham was a member of a family that has been part of the fabric of Mablethorpe over many years. He is pictured here with his vibrant wife Janette who was a constant support to him both during the years when he worked so hard for our community & during the latter years when his health so sadly declined. It was typical of her to request no flowers at the funeral but instead the wearing of bright colours to celebrate Graham’s life.

He served as Mayor twice, in 1989/90 & in 2004/05. Among the many tributes paid to him, was this one coming from our current Mayor Cllr Carl Tebbutt:

I have had the honour of knowing Graham Gooding as both a friend & a fellow councillor for many years. I first met him soon after moving to Mablethorpe in the 1970s when he could usually be found during the summer months in the pay-box of the family’s waltzer ride on the amusement park. We used to meet up with many of the staff after the park closed to play football on the beach in the evening.

TWO NEW VENUES WELL WORTH VISITING

First in Spanish City, here’s a great up-graded Fish & Chip Restaurant, run by Mr G at the foot of the pullover as a companion food outlet to the Café on the pullover’s top.

Then in Fitzwilliam Street there’s a 1960s themed ROCK’N’ROLL CAFÉ where you can enjoy a nostalgic meal or a quick cuppa in company with, no less, Elvis & Marilyn Monroe.

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The Bar, Dance Club & Night Club at

5-7 Victoria Road LN12 2AF

01507 479 818

Open 11am to midnight

JESTERS

We will be offering

the following entertainment & events

throughout the season:

Monday & Tuesday: 12 NOON to 6pm

GRANDCASTLES AT THE DUNES

Wednesday: 6 to 8pm: KIDZ CLUB

Friday nights: Family fun night

Activities start 7.30pm

then throughout the night…

Karaoke & Pig/dog/horse racing

Quizzes & fun competitions inc

“Do you know your partner???”

Saturday nights:

6 to 8pm: KIDZ CLUB

live entertainment from 8.30pm

Sunday

Lunch Carvery : 01507 479 999

1.30pm - 3.30pm CASH BINGO

Hold your function in 2019

at the Dunes Complex!

The small private room

can hold 40

The large Theatre /Function Room

can hold 120 seated

or 200 for a Disco

Prices start at £5.95 a head

for a cold buffet

BANK HOLIDAY WEEK-END IN THEDDLETHORPE 10am to 5pm, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 24th, 25th & 26th August at St Helen’s

FLOWER FESTIVAL Theme: SCIENCE & NATURE Sunday at 6pm: SONGS OF PRAISE

CCTV IN MABLETHORPE

WELL DONE TO ALL 100 WALKERS WHO COMPLETED THE HALF MARATHON WALK TO THE DUNES

IN AID OF THE ME & DEE CHARITY!

This move was supported by the police who are able, on hearing of trouble can contact the controls in Boston & both record incidents & be guided to where help is needed.

Other positive steps towards making our community safer include the reviving of the PUBWATCH scheme… an initiative which was pushed forward after concerns raised by licensees on the Coastal Community Team’s agenda session led to meetings facilitated by the MABLETHORPE AREA PARTNERSHIP between the police, officers of the BID (Business Improvement District) & licensees of the Book in Hand, Carousel, the Dunes, Holivans, Jesters, the Louth, Remingtons, & Social 22.

The same meeting welcomed the moves towards the SHOPWATCH strategy (giving radio links between our shop-keepers, & the employment by the BID of two Street Rangers, there to give daytime assistance in our community.

The meeting also recommended the employment of Night Rangers who would be on duty after 10pm in Mablethorpe & Sutton-on-Sea liaising with the police team ~ who are now having to cover a wide area along our coast & inland as far as Alford . This proposal is now being put to the Town Council seeking its backing in taking it forward.

Although many reported that it did not seem worth reporting incidents because nothing much was done when they did, it was emphasized that the lack of reporting of incidents meant that statistics showed there was little cause for concern & therefore no need for extra police to be deployed here. MORAL: DIAL 101 & REPORT YOUR CONCERNS!

After much deliberation ~ & by the narrowest of margins ~ the Town Council has decided that it will not opt out of the ELDC system but trust that it will now work efficiently… and that it will be added to with extra units installed at points where extra monitoring is thought to be needed.

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PUPPIES ON THE PROM

Over 30 dogs took part in this Fun Event preparing for the Carnival. Although it was neither a race nor a competition Prizes were awarded to the best King, the best Queen & the best Commoner. Lily (whose photo also appears on the back page along with the other “winners”) is pictured here ….having lost her crown but looking suitably proud of her achievement. More photos can be found

on the Mablethorpe Photo Album on Facebook.

ENTERING THE CARNIVAL PARADE: 2019 THEME: KINGS & QUEENS

The Parade will set off from Queen’s Park at 3pm on Saturday 21st September. To enter contact Christine James on 07504 066 951. Entry forms are available from the Coastal Centre & should be returned to Christine there.

THE CLASSES: 1: The Best Float for The Mablethorpe Challenge Cup 2: The Best Walking Group for The Butlin Trophy Cup 3: The Best Individual Adult Walker for The Butlin Trophy 4: The Best Individual Child Walker for The Albert Sivyer Trophy 5: The Best Trade Vehicle for The Mablethorpe & Sutton Town Council Shield 6: The Best Mobility Scooter for The Seacroft Mobility Shield 7: The Best Vintage Vehicle for The Butlin Cup 8: The Best Non-motorized Vehicle for The Silk Cup 9: The Best Band for The Bill Gerard Memorial Shield 10: The Best Animal Participant for The Dudley Dimwits Trophy In addition the following awards will be made regardless of which Class participants have entered:

A: The ELDC Cup for the Most Unusual Entry B: The Glenridge Cup for the Most Enthusiastic Group of Young People C: The Rita Dudley Trophy for the Most Stunning Costume(s)

The original historic trophies will be inscribed with the winners names but cannot leave the Council Offices. The winners will, however, be awarded a trophy to take away.

MABLETHORPE CARNIVAL PROGRAMME 2019 THEME: KINGS & QUEENS

Thursday 22nd August 7pm at the Russells Circus: Benefit Night for the Carnival Sunday 25th August 1 to 4pm at the Remington Club: Bank Holiday Fun Day

including BBQ & The 12 Dart Challenge

Monday 26th August from 7pm at Towervans: Race Night courtesy of The Lions

Tuesday 27th August 2pm at the Loewen Cinema: The Lion King with Afternoon Tea & Bingo

Saturday 31st August 1pm at Holivans: Dog Show with BBQ Plenty of Parking! Judge: £1 per entry per class

Wednesday 4thSeptember 7pm at the Loewen Cinema: The King & I Reprise of a Live Screening from the London Palladium when Kelli O’Hara as Anna & Ruthie Ann Miles as Lady Thiang made their West End debut in the roles for which they won a Tony Award on Broadway.

Saturday 7th September 10am at the Coastal Centre: Coffee Morning

Friday 13th September 4 to 7pm at the Station Sports Centre: YouthFest Youth Market & an all age TWELVE TEST CHALLENGE

This is the start of a three day event postponed due to the bad weather in August. It continues on the Sutton-on-Sea promenade on Saturday 14th 2 to 5pm

& on Sunday 15th 2 to 5pm & by the Skateboard Park & by Bobby’s Café

with a Climbing Wall & Parkour equipment staffed by the Lincoln YMCA

Saturday 14th September 6pm on the Funfair: Carnival Opening Ceremony Sunday 15th September 3pm : 6pm at the Mirage: Bowling Contest Monday 16th September 3pm at the Salvation Army: Tea & Queen Mother Contest Tuesday 17th September 5pm on Queen’s Park: Model Boat Display Wednesday 18th September 5 to 8pm on the Seaview Car Park: Carnival Bike Night Thursday 19th September 2pm at Mr G’s: Bringalong a Dog Singalong Friday 20th 5pm in Spanish City: Friday Night is Music Night with Good Company Saturday 21st 11am to 5pm on the South Promenade:

Bathing Beauties with Craft Outlets in the Beach Huts

3pm from Queen’s Park: The Carnival Parade going down Victoria Road to cross into Wellington Road & return to the High Street

via Queensway, Somersby Avenue & Fitzwilliam Road.

It will then return to Queen’s Park along the Promenade

Here trading pitches are available in a BEACHFRONT BAZAAR

4-30pm Announcement of winners of the awards & winners of the Grand Draw

8pm on the North Beach: Firework Display Once more from SELSTAR the National Firework Display Champions

Sunday 22nd 11am to 5pm on the South Promenade: Bathing Beauties

TO BOOK A BATHING BEAUTY CRAFT STALL RING 479 165 TO BOOK A CHARITY OR COMMERCIAL STALL ON PARADE DAY RING 0746 501 276

TO ENTER THE PARADE RING 07504 066 951 ~ TO HELP RAISE FUNDS RING 07718 208 400

MABLETHORPE

The Carnival Queen makes her opening

speech after the Coronation Ceremony

at Social 22 .

LILY

DAISY

JASPER

LILY AGAIN

Chelsea with one of her Maids of Honour Kelly Bowness & with her proud grandmother (who knows more about Mablethorpe than most)

& then presenting awards to the three

winning PUPPIES ON THE PROM