IT was top against bottom in the Express Appliances Intermediate Snooker League as promoted sides Icing Cabin and Westlands D faced each other at the Cromwell Club.

Leaders Icing Cabin were hoping to extend their lead at the summit – but they were left disappointed with their performance.

Captain Steve Singleton and Tony Aisthorpe were outplayed by Nige Mumby and Steve Piggott.

On the other table, it was 1-1, giving the visitors a 3-1 lead.

The pressure was on the unbeaten leaders and the next frame could have gone either way – but a comeback began as Lewis Singleton and Jamie Barrett took it.

They also won the last frame to rescue a draw and deny Westlands what would have been a great win.

The third promoted team, Birds Eye, have enjoyed a steady start to the season and they recorded another superb result beating Ray Edmonds B 4-2.

A middle order 2-0 from Paul Leggett and Tony Jagger was enough to give Mick Boyington's team the win.

At Carr Lane, 2-0s from Gaz Horsfall and Jon Leggett, of Carr Lane A, and from Tony Forster and Ian England, of Clee Cons C, meant it was all to play for. Visitors Rob Willerton and Lee Pawson then took the honours, winning both frames for a 4-2 victory.

Steve Arnold and Andy Stocks put Ray Edmonds South into a 2-0 lead over Peter Hogarth & Sons – but then a fightback began as Ian Hogarth and Paul Simpson won 2-0 and Mike Emerson and Pete Kuzemczak made it 3-2. However, Gill Wilson and Den Dannatt had the last word as they took the final frame to make it 3-3.

Webbonet continued their recent revival with another win despite being 2-1 down after Keith Southwell and Fred Parker had won the third frame of the night for Clee Home Guard.

Brian Hotson, John Parrott, Dave Webster and Steve Green converted the deficit into a 4-2 win.

It was to be a bad night for the Gas Man as Tom Keeley and Al Goodwin won 2-0 for Clee Cons A who eventually won 4-2.

Another title hopeful also suffered as Locate Supplies went down 4-2 in their derby match with Ray Edmonds A.

HOT potter Paul Metcalf made a memorable clearance of 106 in the Premier Section of the Roy Ling Mutual Grimsby Snooker Singles League.

Playing for Webbonet at Metshine Westlands, Metcalf, who was paired against Pete Smith, had won his first frame before knocking in his top ton in the second.

With 21 points already on the scoreboard, Metcalf quickly calculated what was needed to make the century – and duly obliged when clearing up.

This performance inspired his team-mates as Jamie Green, with breaks of 74 and 62, Gary Challis, with 51 and 47, and Nige Emmerson (41) won all the rest of the frames in an 8-0 victory.

Clee Cons A were made to struggle at West End C when Martyn Shaw won both his frames for the home team, and Dave Powell shared with Steve Donner.

In the end, 2-0s from Jamie Barrett and Gary Skipworth saw them to a 5-3 win.

Ray Edmonds A hit Willows Sea Foods for six as Chris Sutton and John Ashford-Smith both won two and Alan Edmonds and Jamie Richardson shared with Jack Stinson and Mike Rouse.

A repeat of this score came at Blossom Way B when Lee Blanchard, Daz Evans and Paul Smith all won 2-0 for Inspirations Fireplaces in reply to a 2-0 from the Blossoms Albert Potterton.

A 2-0 from Stuart Carrington (77 and 76) was cancelled out with a 2-0 from Scott Templeman as TR Carpets came back to draw 4-4 with Cue World.

A single from Alan Brown against Craig Taylor and a 2-0 from Daz Potter put Ray Edmonds Enigmas 3-1 up at home against Don Noble Bookmakers. They couldn't add to that however, as Ian Sadler and Mark Stevens won the last four frames for the Bookies to give them a 5-3 victory.

West End A beat a three man MJ Decorators 7-1 when Alan Phillips and Craig Rowbotham both won two and Steve Wright shared with Mick Forward.

Ian Hogarth won both his frames for Clee Bowls X, but Tim Brown did the same for Cambridge H as the teams drew 4-4.

The pacesetters in Section A showed their class, as both top teams won 6-2.

The first of two important clashes came at Clee Bowls Police, where Pete Mitchell and Steve Austwick both won 2-0 for Steve Austwick Garden Services. Lee Staveley and Cameron Dunlop then shared with Shaun Cook and Roger Lockwood.

Nats A's 6-2 victory came at TR Carpets A when Steve Austin and John Ilbrey both won two games and Dave Roe and Mark Ilbrey shared with Alan Burns and Kev North.

A 91-YEAR-OLD – who was Grimsby born and bred – will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Popular Ronald Burnett, known as Ron, sadly passed away at Bradley House Residential Home, where he spent the last 10 years of his varied and respected life.

Ron, the former owner of Burnett's Commercial Stationers, supplied schools and businesses around the area, including the Ross Group.

During this time, he became very good friends with many local businessmen and his store was known for having anything you could possibly need.

The business, which was established in 1878 by Ron's father and uncle, closed when Ron fell ill, aged 77.

It was purchased by the Caxton Players, who still use the building today on Cleethorpe Road.

Ron was also a keen ice hockey player. He played for the Redwings and later formed the Red Hawks team, before going on to become an international referee in the sport.

Ron's wife, Joan, died aged 47, and to help him through this difficult time, someone suggested that he could teach ice skating.

So in 1977, he began teaching at the Cromwell Road ice rink, part of Grimsby Leisure Centre, where he met Mary Robinson and her children, who he taught.

Mary said: "He became a really good friend of my family. He has nobody, his beloved wife Joan sadly died very young and Ron had no siblings.

"He was the last surviving member of the Burnett family. We became a family to him over the 36 years we knew him.

"He was a wonderful man. He was always immaculately dressed in a suit and tie. He was a true gentleman and a true friend.

"He was known for always driving a Mercedes and he had an extensive suit collection.

"He was a quiet and reserved man, who made a lot of friends."

A service was held at Grimsby Crematorium.

CHAINSAW carving and charcoal burning will be among the attractions at a family fun day to celebrate the transformation of a derelict woodland.

Chase Hill Wood, next to the E.ON power station in North Killingholme, will play host to the free event tomorrow. .

It has been organised by the East Yorkshire and Humber branch of The Conservation Volunteers, which is nearing the end of its three-year project to bring the woodland back into sustainable use.

Ian Jakulis, senior project officer at The Conservation Volunteers, said: "We are now in the final year of this project which has been funded by landfill tax money, North Lincolnshire Council and E.ON.

"It has involved a group of volunteers coming to the site for about 40 days a year to do woodland management work, and the event on Saturday is a celebration of the work that has been done so far.

"We have improved the woodland's bio-diversity and also made it more accessible for people to walk around."

As well as the chainsaw carving and charcoal burning, tomorrow's event will feature guided woodland walks, a blacksmith's forge, a forestry tools demonstration and a bring-your-own food barbecue.

Assistant project officer Leah Hallas said: "It will be a great opportunity for people to come along and see what the woodland has got to offer. They will be able to come and watch the demonstrations and take part in some of the traditional woodland management techniques."

The three-year project comes to an end in March next year and the aim is for the wood to become a local nature reserve.

Volunteer David Heinrich, 38, of South Killingholme, said: "I started volunteering two years ago after my missus died of breast cancer. I was looking for something to do and this has been a godsend. It got me out and about meeting people rather than just sitting around at home.

"I do a bit of everything – whatever needs doing. I helped dig the pond two years ago. The wood certainly looks a lot better now than it did then."

Saturday's event takes place between 10am to 6pm and admission is free.

For more information, call Leah Hallas on 07825 056569.

ONE of the most prominent young cellists from the UK will perform at the Grimsby Concert Society.

Talented Philip Higham will be joined by pianist Alasdair Beatson at the Central Hall, on Thursday, November 8, at 7.30pm.

In 2010, Philip won second prize in the Grand Prix Emanuel Feuermann Competition in Berlin, making him the first British cellist in generations to have won top prizes at three major international competitions – including first prize in the 2008 Bach Leipzig and 2009 Lutoslawski competitions.

Acclaimed by critics for his dazzling, flawless technique and subtle and expressive musicianship, Philip has given recitals at major festivals including: the Presteigne, Lichfield and Cheltenham Festivals and in Europe with the Camera Di Caserta in the Autunno Musicale Festival in Naples, the Kammerakademie Potsdam and Mendelssohn Kammerorchester in Leipzig.

During the past 12 months he has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras and at places such as the Konzerthaus (Vienna), Wigmore Hall, Bridgewater Hall and the Mecklenburg Vorpommern.

He's just as busy during the 2012/13 season, which includes his debut with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia Orchestra performing the Elgar Concerto.

He is due to return to Italy and will also record the complete Britten Suites for Delphian Records for release in 2013. Philip Higham currently plays a fine Tecchler cello. Philip will be accompanied by the renowned pianist, Alasdair Beatson, who recently gave a fifth solo recital at Wigmore Hall, appearances as a soloist with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and solo recitals in Glasgow's The Piano Festival and Bath's Mozartfest.

His recent CD of Mendelssohn piano music with SOMM Recordings received praise for highly sensitive playing of rare insight (Classic FM Magazine) and was awarded the 'Outstanding' accolade of International Record Review.

During 2012, Alasdair appeared at festivals in Belgium (Resonances), USA (Charlottesville, Virginia), Switzerland (Ernen), and Oxford Chamber Music Festival.

He has played alongside such musicians as Adrian Brendel, Natalie Clein, the Doric String Quartet, Guy Johnston, Pekka Kuusisto and Pieter Wispelwey.

The Central Hall programme includes Cello Sonatas by Richard Strauss, Prokofiev and Shostakovich and music by Webern.

Tickets, costing £12.50 (£2 for students and registered jobseekers) are available from the box office, which is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10.30am to 2.30pm, on the door or by calling 01472 355025.

A POPULAR scenic footpath is to remain after plans to split it – creating a 40m gap – were refused.

The Environment Agency applied to East Lindsey District Council to "stop up" and create a new footpath at Donna Nook, where they are currently undertaking a managed coastal realignment scheme.

The scheme will create a new inter-tidal wetland habitat to compensate for loss at other parts on the Humber estuary due to coastal squeeze.

The Environment Agency said the proposed work to the footpath from the new Stonebridge car park is a direct consequence of the realignment works.

Now the agency is taking time to consider the implications of the committee's decision on the footpath.

The work at the scheme would have removed a 40-metre wide section of the footpath to create a breach in the flood embankment, leaving a gap. Walkers would then have had to retrace their steps and then continue on the new footpath to reach Horseshoe Point car park.

The agency had dismissed installing a bridge as it could impede the operation of the site as an intertidal habitat.

Louth Marsh ward Councillor Robert Palmer said: "The footpath is a wonderful walk which needed to be protected for generations to come. It gives views of natural countryside and is a haven for bird watching."

Mr Palmer, who is a member of the Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board, added: "What they did not take into account is that there is a pair of very serviceable lock gates which, in my opinion, act as the best sea defence in the area.

"The Lindsey Marsh pumping station controls the water from the river Eau, which controls the silt levels for this area and is extremely important.

"By leaving the lock gates in, we will still have a flow of water going out."

Joan Page, the chairman of North Somercotes Parish Council, said there were serious safety concerns about the gap which would have been left.

"She said: "If anyone tried to get down there, it would have left a large drop and would have created problems for the coastguard. Also it would have left a footpath which leads to nowhere.

"The parish council is very pleased with the committee's decision. At our parish meeting, we had people who said they did not want to lose the footpath. From the new footpath, you would not have been able to see the sea."

A spokesman from the Environment Agency said it was disappointed with the decision.

He said: "We will now take some time to fully consider the local and wider implications of this decision."

EXCELLENCE in architecture, restoration and the environment in North East Lincolnshire was recognised at a special awards ceremony.

The 2012 civic awards, organised by the Grimsby, Cleethorpes & District Civic Society, saw blue plaques presented to the winners in three different categories.

The Grimsby Institute's University Centre won the architectural award, the regeneration of Victor Street in Grimsby was the winner of the restoration award, while the environmental award went to Cleethorpes Country Park.

The awards were presented to the winners by the civic society's Murdo McInnes in a ceremony at the Cromwell Banqueting Suite in Cleethorpes.

The winners were chosen by the civic society's 13-strong executive committee, who considered nominations put forward by members earlier this year.

Martyn Turner, a member of the executive committee, said the university centre building impressed because its design sat well with the surrounding landscape in which trees had been retained.

He said the Victor Street scheme had succeeded in regenerating a neighbourhood by refurbishment rather than uprooting a community through wholesale demolition.

Civic society secretary Pauline Lee said that Cleethorpes Country Park had developed into "the most beautiful natural feature in our neighbourhood" which was enjoyed by all ages.

Adrian Clarke, vice principal of the Grimsby Institute, said: "We are very proud to receive this award. We are very pleased with the architecture of the building and we think it is a fantastic addition to the town."

Sam England, home options and development manager at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "It is very pleasing that the work we have done alongside our partners Balfour Beatty on the East Marsh neighbourhood renewal programme has been recognised.

"The thermal rendering to properties on Victor Street has improved the thermal efficiency of the dwellings as well as made a big visual difference to the street scene."

Mike Sleight, ecology officer at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "The first spade was dug on Cleethorpes Country Park back in 1989 and it is now reaching its maturity.

"This award is for all the staff and volunteers, past and present, who have made the park what it is today."

IT COST only tuppence new and now, 76 years later, a rare Grimsby Town programme is set to fetch between £250 and £350 at auction.

The programme was produced for the Mariners' FA Cup semi-final match against Arsenal at Huddersfield Town's Leeds Road ground on March 21, 1936 – the first time Grimsby had reached that stage of the cup.

And although that record was equalled three years later, when Grimsby again reached the semi-final, it still remains a club record.

The programme is being auctioned by Graham Budd Auctions, in a sale based at Sotheby's, London, on Tuesday.

It was a time when Grimsby was in the First Division.

Authors Les Triggs, David Hepton and Sid Woodhead, in their book, Grimsby Town: A Complete Record, 1878-1989, recall: "A Leeds Road semi-final against an Arsenal side that included nine internationals and before a crowd of 63,210 was the closest that the Mariners ever came to a Wembley appearance.

"Grimsby's case was not helped by the absence of Betmead, who was suspended following a clash with former Mariner Tim Coleman in the previous round against Middlesbrough.

Left-back Jack Hodgson moved to centre half and the left-back position was filled by Jimmy Kelly, who normally played right-back."

Town's line-up for the match was: Tweedy, Vincent, Kelly, Hall, Hodgson, Buck, Baldry, Bestall, Glover, Craven and Smailes.

WHAT a hairy task!

Movember is an international event encouraging men to grow facial hair and raise awareness of testicular and prostate cancer.

And residents and staff at The Grove residential care home, in New Waltham, will be taking part in the charity challenge by growing moustaches and shaving them off at the end of this month.

They must have a clean shave on November 1 and then follow strict rules on how to maintain their creations.

Jamie Rowbotham, who works in the kitchen at The Grove, is joint organiser of the Movember challenge there.

He said: "We have a few residents involved and we hope to get friends and family to give it a go as well. We are doing this to spread the word of men's health. It's a good way to have a bit of fun and help a worthy cause.

"It took a lot of persuading but we managed to get Ted Whitehouse, who is 96, and Jack Birkett, who is 91, to take part in the shave-off too.

"They have had their moustaches for about 40 years!"

David Williams, who is also helping to organise the hairy event, said: "It's something different. You don't always get to have fun with the residents so this is a great way of having some. But it's definitely going to be tough to get the guys to shave off their tashes."

To support them, visit Mobro.co/JamR10, and to find out more about Movember, go to uk.movember.com

Meanwhile, seven workers at Ross Davy Associates, in Grimsby, are discarding their razors to grow moustaches this Movember.

Architectural technician Daniel Snowden, 35, who rallied his colleagues to take part, said: "It is the first time I've done it. I know people who have had issues with cancer and thought it would be good to try to raise awareness.

"I've never grown a moustache before. I've tried growing a beard before but with no great success. Some of the older guys have had taches in the past but we are all clean shaven now.

"I'm looking forward to it. It will be a bit of fun which I'm sure will raise a few comments and raise awareness."

Anyone wishing to sponsor the seven can contact Ross Davy Associates on 01472 347956.

If you would like publicity for your Movember effort, phone the newsroom on 01472 372236 or e-mail newsdesk@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

WHAT do you have hiding in your cupboards at home that could help you raise cash in time for Christmas?

With the economic climate continuing to blight our lives, more and more of us are turning to our attics and cupboards in search of unwanted valuables to exchange for money.

The recent success of the Grimsby Telegraph's Classified Live boot sale event, the popularity of auctions and the number of "cash for gold" businesses in the area are proof that people are willing to part with unwanted belongings to raise money.

And with the price of gold at an all-time high and silver valuations on the rise – both because of limited global supplies – there has never been a better time to get digging.

Sarah Duly and her father Roger – who has 45 years experience in the antiques industry – founded Windsor Jewellery six years ago to cater for the demand from people wanting to part with their valuables.

"We've found that lots of people have a look in their cupboards and find items they'd completely forgotten they had that could be worth some money," she said.

"These people often offer the items to their children and grandchildren but they don't tend to be interested in things like pocket watches so they start looking into selling them instead.

"Because of the global shortage of precious metals and stones, there is a real market for all kinds of objects. Take things like pre-1947 silver coins, for example. They have a high proportion of silver in them so we pay ten times the face value and then melt them down to get the silver out."

And to help you make the most of your forgotten valuables, the Telegraph has teamed up with Windsor Jewellery to host a special two-day event on Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 4pm each day.

All you need to do is bring your small items along to the Grimsby Telegraph building, in Cleethorpe Road, and the experts from Windsor will value them and offer you a cash price.

And there are some items in particular that the experts are eager to see, including gold and silver jewellery, watches and diamonds.

Any of the following items could reap you big rewards in time for Christmas:

Pre-1947 silver coins.

Broken or complete gold jewellery, whether it is hallmarked or not.

War medals.

Half sovereigns, which are valued at about £120.

Full sovereigns, which are valued at about £240.

Kruggerand gold coins, which are worth £1,020.

Vintage Rolex and Omega Divers watches from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, as well as Submariners and Seamasters in any condition.

Sarah added: "The price of gold is particularly high at the moment, but we're also interested in any other small items which people often have hanging around their homes. Vintage wrist watches, pocket watches and diamond jewellery can all achieve good prices.

"If you're willing to bring your items to us, then we're happy to have a look at them and let you know what they are worth."

The special event at the Telegraph is in addition to Windsor Jewellery's regular valuation events at Grimsby's St James' Hotel. The next one is due to take place tomorrow and Sunday, from 10am to 4pm, so there are four opportunities to swap your items for cash in just one week.

Note: All prices quoted are subject to variations based on the market value

X FACTOR star Ella Henderson has paid a brief visit home – to celebrate her older brother's 21st birthday.

The Henderson family, from Tetney, marked Fraser's milestone by hosting a party on Halloween.

Sixteen-year-old Ella made the most of it by dressing up as a cat, and was snapped cuddling her dog Trixie, by her dad Sean.

This week has been yet another whirlwind for the teenager, having been a guest at the annual Pride Of Britain Awards.

And she re-ignited the rumour of an X Factor romance with Union J's George, when she was spotted by national newspaper reporters holding hands with him.

At one point during the ceremony, he apparently stroked Ella's back tenderly.

So far, Ella has denied there is any romance, claiming they are the best of friends and "act like 12-year-olds" around each other.

But spending quality time with her family has made Ella very happy.

She posted a picture on Twitter, pictured above, with the caption "sister time" – hugging her sister, Holly.

But now, she is concentrating performing at her best for the next round of live shows this weekend.

Last week's Halloween special saw the judges give negative comments to both Ella and District3's Micky Parsons, who grew up in Cleethorpes.

After Sunday's results show, Ella tweeted: "Thank u! Thank u! Thank u! ...Without u voting I wouldn't be here x Love u all! Seeing this support is driving me to work harder."

The same goes for District3, who are determined this week to prove they have what it takes to win.

This week they attended the Cosmopolitan Awards 2012 and sent a social network message to people affected by Hurricane Sandy.

There's no doubt that the teenagers are enjoying being in the spotlight.

But there is no getting away from the nerves that the live shows bring.

Ella told the Grimsby Telegraph: "You wait around all day which feels like forever then the performance flies by in an instant – I always want to do another song.

"I've wanted a future in music since I was a little girl and the reaction I have had so far makes me truly believe it is possible for the first time ever.

"But I'm not looking too far ahead – I just want to enjoy every single part of it.

"Some older people have said they feel as if it their last chance, but being so young I don't have that pressure.

"I am just going to keep working really hard, get some fantastic advice and hopefully continue to build as a performer on the show."

WHAT a hairy task!

Movember is an international event encouraging men to grow facial hair and raise awareness of testicular and prostate cancer.

And residents and staff at The Grove residential care home, in New Waltham, will be taking part in the charity challenge by growing moustaches and shaving them off at the end of this month.

They must have a clean shave on November 1 and then follow strict rules on how to maintain their creations.

Jamie Rowbotham, who works in the kitchen at The Grove, is joint organiser of the Movember challenge there.

He said: "We have a few residents involved and we hope to get friends and family to give it a go as well. We are doing this to spread the word of men's health. It's a good way to have a bit of fun and help a worthy cause.

"It took a lot of persuading but we managed to get Ted Whitehouse, who is 96, and Jack Birkett, who is 91, to take part in the shave-off too.

"They have had their moustaches for about 40 years!"

David Williams, who is also helping to organise the hairy event, said: "It's something different. You don't always get to have fun with the residents so this is a great way of having some. But it's definitely going to be tough to get the guys to shave off their tashes."

To support them, visit Mobro.co/JamR10, and to find out more about Movember, go to uk.movember.com.

Meanwhile, seven workers at Ross Davy Associates, in Grimsby, are discarding their razors to grow moustaches this Movember.

Architectural technician Daniel Snowden, 35, who rallied his colleagues to take part, said: "It is the first time I've done it. I know people who have had issues with cancer and thought it would be good to try to raise awareness. I've never grown a moustache before. I've tried growing a beard before but with no great success."

"I'm looking forward to it. It will be a bit of fun which I'm sure will raise a few comments and raise awareness."

Anyone wishing to sponsor the seven can contact Ross Davy Associates on 01472 347956.

If you would like publicity for your Movember effort, phone the newsroom on 01472 372236 or e-mail newsdesk@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

THE "windfarm invasion" is dividing more than the communities they come to, but political parties, too.

Sir Peter Tapsell MP has pledged to help campaigners at "every stage" in their fight against eight 105-metre high turbines in Tetney.

As reported, renewable energy giant, ASC, want to erect the Newton Marsh Windfarm Extension on land at Bishopthorpe Farm, in Tetney.

Sir Peter made his views on the "ghastly things" clear to 250 locals at the recent public meeting at Tetney Village Hall, chaired by East Lindsey district councillor Tony Bridges.

He spoke out against his own party policy to ensure 15 per cent of UK electricity comes from renewable sources by the year 2020.

He told his constituents: "I can be very brief on this matter. I am completely opposed to this proposal here. I will do everything I can at every stage to help you and I will do anything I can to prevent it happening."

The coalition Government has invested heavily in offshore wind and marine energy and have drawn up proposals that will see the business rates generated by windfarms go into the local authorities bank.

If implemented, East Lindsey District Council, the planning authority, stand to get £250,000 a year for the 25-year project from the Newton Marsh farm alone – and there are a further five smaller applications earmarked for the district.

Not only does the Newton Marsh farm tick target boxes for green energy – claiming to produce enough power for 11,770 homes – ASC has pledged to use all local firms for construction, buying into the Conservatives' approach of putting jobs, growth and value for money at the centre of their green agenda.

But Sir Peter – a global warming sceptic who favours nuclear power – has branded the turbines inefficient and too expensive for the many of his constituents who are living in fuel poverty.

He now wants a change in planning policy that will give greater weight to public opinion, which currently cannot be used in an argument against a planning application. He continued: "Windpower, in my view, is economically and technologically extremely inefficient. As we all know, if the wind doesn't blow the turbines don't go round; if it blows too hard they have to be turned off.

"The experts admit that even if all these projects in Lincolnshire come off – there are about 60 for the whole of Lincolnshire – and some of them are fantastically large – it would never contribute more than five per cent of the energy requirement in 20 years' time.

"Everyone agrees if we had windpower, not only would it be inadequate but it would be more expensive. Everyone is worried about their heating bills. There are many people in my constituency that have to live in one room because they can't afford to heat the house. It is a cause of great anxiety for the future.

"We have an energy problem but I don't think it can be solved by these wind turbines. Public opinion is overwhelmingly against them and it must be listened to."

WE love Cleethorpes – show us that you do, too!

Whether you're a resident, run a business in the resort, walk your dog along the seafront, or simply want to help preserve this coastline gem for future generations, then get stuck in!

A brand new drive – Improving Cleethorpes Together – to spruce up the award-winning town is being put together by the Cleethorpes South Forward resident group and backed by the Grimsby Telegraph.

And not only will the hard work being done by locals, businesses and community groups benefit the town and make it one of which to be even more proud, those who go the extra mile will get their own special recognition.

So if you have seen someone helping to improve the area you live in – anything from litter picking to flower potting, decorating to dog-poop scooping – get ready to nominate them.

The chairman of Cleethorpes South Forward group, Keith Brown, said: "We are very excited.

"It has taken about 18 months of ground work, but we know it will be worth it.

"This is all about improving Cleethorpes for the future. We have got to secure it for our younger generations."

The campaign will run throughout the year and nomination forms will be printed in the Grimsby Telegraph's recently-launched Cleethorpes and Villages daily paper.

Nominees will be judged by a panel of local people and the winners will be given a funky window sticker to show their neighbours they are doing their bit to help improve Cleethorpes – and it is hoped this will spur people on to do the same.

Neighbourhood Development Area Coordinator for North East Lincolnshire Council, John Manton, said: "This is about creating a club that people want to be part of and proud of.

"They know they will be recognised for their good work.

"It is a really positive thing for Cleethorpes."

Mr Brown added: "We are hoping it will spiral and carry on. We need something like this to get people into gear. We have got the environment to think about, there are houses that need tidying up. The place is looking a little dowdy at the minute and something needs to be done.

"If people are seeing that places are being done up, they will do the same."

Keep checking your Grimsby Telegraph for nomination forms, which will be printed soon in the paper.

Forms are also available by e-mailing kbrown1417@gmail.com or beryl.reessmith@btinternet.com, or you can visit cleesouthforward@groups.facebok.com. Paper forms are available at Cleethorpes Library.

Once completed, forms should be handed into St Aidan's Church or Cleethorpes Library.

ROUGH seas and an unclear weather forecast put paid to the Humber Cruising Association's boat match last Sunday.

It was supposed to be the first match in the Winter League, as there had already been one cancellation so far this season.

But there were worries about the boats launching off the beach from the start.

From personal experience, I know the problems that the waves that lash the beach can cause.

Tony Hogg and Chris Banks made the decision to call the match off, choosing to hold a big fish match only instead.

They were proved right to do so as the wind did get up in the afternoon and it would have been unpleasant for the smaller boats.

I understand those boats which have made it out of late have managed to find a few decent cod and there does seem to be more of the species in the river at the moment.

Tony always says that the main run comes around November 5, so we don't have long to wait to see if he's right – he usually gets it spot on.

There has been loads of activity on the shore recently and the North Wall has been very popular as usual.

I went the other night and was surprised at the amount of dabs there are in the area at the minute.

The whiting were mostly on the skinny size, but it was still nice to get out and see the rod tip move on a regular basis.

This weekend, I would expect that the woods at Stallingborough and the Yellow Cross will be the favourite marks to try for a cod.

Last Saturday, there was an open match in aid of the RNLI held by Chapel Sea Angling Club (SAC).

The weather did not help matters, and in the end, there were only a few flatfish caught.

If conditions had been right, then I am sure there would have been some good bags of whiting caught.

The following day, Humber SAC were in action on the North Wall.

Again, rain spoilt the day, making the banks very slippery.

Some of the anglers struggled to manage casting with a fence behind them and unfortunately one actually broke his rod.

Despite the terrible conditions, the turnout was excellent and there were a few decent fish caught.

Club match secretary Adie Cooper was again top man as he managed to weigh in 5.13oz.

This included the biggest whiting of the night at 40cm.

Dan Jackson managed to get a whiting of the same size, so it was a tie for the biggest fish.

Second was Cleethorpes' Garry Hutson, who finished up with 5.11lb.

Frank Church was third with 8.2lb.

The club's next match is at the Stallingborough Woods tomorrow. Fishing is 5.30pm to 9.30pm.

GRIMSBY Golf Club held its Captains Drive-In to mark the inauguration of the new club captain Graham Green.

Two nine-hole Stableford mixed 'am-am' competitions were contested from the first and tenth tees – played off full handicap with the best two to score on each hole.

Wintry, drizzly conditions did not dampen the atmosphere for the 64 players taking part. Eight teams of four played from two tees on each side of the course.

Although the conditions could have been better, the course is still in a first-class state with the greens excellent.

Prizes were awarded to the first four teams playing on each side of the course.

The winning team from the first tee, with 43 Stableford points, were Wendy Douglas, Paul Doughty, Alison Doughty and Alan Douglas.

In second place, with 42 (better back six), were Vince Pederson, Jim Leahy, Spencer Wressell and Phil Taylor.

With the same score, but in third place, were Mike Watson, Keith Goodwin, Mike Beckett and Billy MacCormack.

In fourth, with 40, was Paul and Diane Coutts and Steve and Trudy Owen.

Of those starting on the tenth tee, the winners were Martin Mumby, Nick Cutsforth, Glenn McLachlan and Mark Finney with 44 points.

In second place, with 39, was the team of Andy Neve, Mark Williams, Jack Harding and Andy Williamson.

In third, with 35 (better back six), was Andy and Anna Foster and Pete and Sue Burton. In fourth with 35 was Kim and Brian Cullum and Rowley and Sheila Dunks.

Grimsby's Ladies Section held separate 18-hole and nine-hole Stableford competitions.

The 18-hole competition, for ladies in the silver division, was won by Tracy Wilkinson with 34 points. In second, with 28, was the lady captain Jackie Maconachie.

The bronze division was won by Isobel Goulsbra with 27 – winning on countback from Trudy Owen.

Two nine-holes competitions from the first and tenth tee also took place. On the front nine, the winner with 15 points was Sheila Dunk.

In second place was the ladies section vice captain Pauline Smith.

On the back nine, the winner was Debbie Davison with 14 points, who relegated her mother Edna Davison into second place.

The club's men contested a Midweek Medal, comprising four separate divisions involving 75 members.

The first division was won by Gary Burgess, who returned the joint best net score of the day with a 66.

In second was Jack Harding, who recorded the best gross score of 69. George Playford took third place with net 70.

The second division was won by John Broddley with 71.

Two members with 73s took second place, Tony Lightfoot and John Shone.

The third division was won by Vince Pederson who recorded the joint best net score, returning a 66, beating Peter Calvert into second place who returned an identical score, but was relegated due to the countback procedure. In third place with 70 was Mark Williams.

The fourth division (for handicaps 19 and above) was won by Gavin Codd, who returned a net 70, beating Colin Templeman into second place who scored 71.