DAYLE Southwell will be involved in Grimsby Town's FA Cup clash with Northampton following his hat-trick heroics this week.

The young forward's second-half treble on Tuesday evening guided the Mariners into the second round of the FA Trophy.

And boss Paul Hurst says the former Youth teamer will be in the squad again – especially after Liam Hearn's long-term injury blow.

"We've lost Liam and it's very rare that I don't go with two strikers on the bench – two will play and two will be on the bench," said Hurst.

"So there is an opportunity there and when Dayle scores goals that obviously doesn't hurt his chances.

"I think it's fair to say he'll be in the match-day squad for Saturday.

"There's obviously some stiff competition there, but he's done himself no harm – particularly in the second half on Tuesday.

"Dayle deserved his hat-trick and also had a great run after his first goal where the keeper made a good save."

Hurst continued: "When he's started games, like in the Reserves last season, Dayle has scored goals.

"He hasn't had too many starts first-team wise and a lot of his appearances have been off the bench, and it's not always easy to come on and have an impact.

"Some of those have only been for five minutes here and there, and some a bit longer.

"But he has to impress in training as well, and he's done that in general.

"When he went to Harrogate on loan, he was still training a couple of days a week with us and looked sharp.

"And Tuesday night should give him a lot of confidence – although there is still a lot of work to do."

ANDY Cook is expected to be fit and available for Saturday's FA Cup Second Round contest.

The Mariners striker limped off in the closing stages of Tuesday's FA Trophy win over Coalville Town.

But manager Paul Hurst is confident he will be ready for the visit of Northampton.

He said: "I asked Cooky what was wrong and if it was a kick. He said it wasn't a kick, but happened when the other player followed through after a tackle. Personally, I think that's classed as a kick!

"But he's told me that he will be all right and I certainly hope he is.

"Fingers-crossed, I don't see that being much of a problem for Saturday."

A GRIMSBY woman has turned a hobby into a successful business – entirely by accident.

Kate Lister, 45, fell into floristry after attending a Flower Arranging For Fun course in the town.

Though it didn't lead to a formal qualification, it was a nice way for Kate to spend a morning as it fitted perfectly around her job as a dinner lady at her son's school.

Floristry remained as a hobby until she made a wreath for a friend attending a memorial service abroad.

The friend suggested she make some additional wreaths to sell at a Christmas fair.

Kate took the advice and 60 wreath orders later, Kate Lister Flower Design was born.

Kate was bombarded with orders for her bespoke wreaths and word spread.

She registered Kate Lister Flower Design as a business in 2012 and in July this year, gave up her job as a dinner lady as she was running out of time to create her bespoke designs.

She hasn't yet set up a website and all her business is generated through word-of-mouth and her Facebook page.

She sources all of her fresh flowers locally and this Christmas she has launched Wreath Workshops, where you can learn how to make one to take home.

She said: "I'm getting back-to-back orders.

"I make my designs in my kitchen and use Facebook as my shop window. I definitely see a huge surge in people who are interested in buying local, handmade products."

Kate has become one of the new wave of "craftrepreneurs" sweeping the UK, as increasing consumer demand for British-made handcrafted goods, coupled with a challenging UK economy, has encouraged thousands of people to turn their personal hobbies into successful businesses.

A survey, carried out by Country Baskets, the UK's largest supplier of floristry materials and artificial flowers, questioned more than 1,500 people interested in craft.

The results revealed that almost a third (30.5 per cent) of respondents had turned their crafting hobbies into a profitable business, with more than half of those businesses being set up in just the last two years alone.

GARY Lund was back on the goal trail at Blundell Park this week – more than 20 years after his last appearance at the ground.

The former Grimsby Town and England Under-21 star returned for Monday evening's 'Chairman's Challenge'.

And after hitting the back of the net once again on his old stomping ground, the 49-year-old said the occasion brought back some wonderful memories of his three years with his hometown club.

"It was lovely to come back after so many years," said Lund, who now lives in Nottingham.

"I'm from Grimsby, grew up here, went to Havelock School and then played for Town for the first three years of my professional career, which was pretty special.

"It's always lovely coming home and it was extra special for me because I had so many family there to watch.

"I still have family in Grimsby – my mum, my brother and my wife's family are here, so we come back to see them pretty regularly,."

After making his Town debut as a 19-year-old in 1983, Lund went on to make more than 70 appearances for the Mariners, scoring 19 goals.

Spells at Lincoln City, Notts County and Chesterfield followed before he swapped football for life as an estate agent.

"The last time I came to Blundell Park was when I was at Notts County and we played them in Division One in 1992/93. If my memory serves me right, I scored," he recalled.

"I played against Town two or three times at Blundell Park and I had some decent results, which provided mixed emotions!

"It's just such a shame that the club has fallen so far since. They were a bit unlucky last season, though, and hopefully that upward trend can continue.

"It would be fantastic to see Grimsby Town back in the league as soon as possible – it just doesn't seem right to me that they are not in the top four divisions.

"I grew up watching them in the old Division Two, with the likes of Kevin Moore as my heroes. That's the club I came into as a massive Grimsby Town fan.

"The club warrants being in a higher division, especially in terms of the support. Grimsby get very high crowds for the Conference and I'm sure if they got promoted the crowds would go up and up."

With Saturday's FA Cup Second Round clash with Northampton Town coming into sharp focus, Lund feels a reminder of the glory days could be on the horizon.

He added: "I've got some fabulous memories from my three years in the first-team. We had some great times, great matches and played some big teams.

"We went head-to-head with the likes of Manchester City, Leeds United, Chelsea. That's where, in my mind, Grimsby Town belongs – playing clubs like that.

"It would be nice to see those kinds of clubs back at Blundell Park one day.

"This year's FA Cup could provide that opportunity sooner than expected.

"If the draw sends a Premier League team here, that would help everyone relive the old days and get a feel for what it was like in the past, and how it could be again.

"The money and revenue from that would only help their prospects of getting back in the league as well."

GRIMSBY Town legend Kevin Donovan has warned supporters to disregard cup competitions at their peril – and he should know.

The Mariners' 3-0 replay win over Coalville Town in the FA Trophy this week means that the club's fight across three fronts goes on, ahead of Saturday's FA Cup tie against Northampton Town.

However, some Town fans have voiced concerns that the cup competitions will prove a distraction from the club's primary objective of sealing promotion back into the Football League.

Many of them point to last season, when Paul Hurst's side went all the way to the FA Trophy Final and play-offs, but ultimately fell short on both counts.

But Donovan, who played a starring role in the Mariners' famous double-winning season of 1998, stressed that a successful run in the cup can do wonders for a club's league campaign.

He told the Telegraph: "The cups were a massive part of my time here and it was those competitions that have given me the happiest memories of my Town career.

"Days like the Auto Windscreens Shield Final stay with you forever – you never forget those.

"A good run in the cup, whatever competition, can keep your momentum going and that can really help your league campaign. You just can't disregard the cups.

"In 1998, the cup competitions kept us all fit and motivated for the league and while you're in a cup, you want to do your best in it, regardless of what competition or level it is at.

"If you can keep getting good results and winning, then it breeds confidence, which is a massive thing in football and was a massive part of our success in 1998."

Donovan, who spent four years at Blundell Park between 1997 and 2001, was back at Blundell Park this week to star in a Legends team against a side made up of supporters in the fundraising 'Chairman's Challenge' match.

And the man who scored the winner in that play-off final in 1998, said it was great to be involved.

"It was nice to be back and get back out on the pitch," he added.

"It's been quite a few years since I've been at Blundell Park so it was good to see a few faces again.

"It brought back some fantastic memories."

EVERYONE knows Sacha Baron Cohen as goofy, lanky and near-the-knuckle ... but who would have thought he would have named his next blockbuster movie Grimsby?

Hollywood's entertainment journalists went into a frenzy yesterday with the snippet of news – but do they even realise Grimsby is a place?

Probably not. But what we do know is that the Borat star took inspiration from the borough by visiting the Grimsby docks, Freeman Street pubs, East Marsh, West Marsh, and Blundell Park only last month ... not something a multi-millionaire actor does very often.

The action-heavy film will follow a Bond-style British black-ops agent played by Sacha who is forced to team up with his estranged brother – who happens to be a northern English football hooligan.

Sacha is taking the lead role, but any indication of who will play his brother has not yet been made.

And the Paramount production is set to be directed by Louis Leterrier, the man behind smash-hit thriller Now You See Me – which starred Sacha's real-life wife, Australian actress Isla Fisher.

As reported, Sasha has penned the script alongside Phil Johnston, who previously wrote Wreck-It Ralph for Disney.

During his visit to Grimsby, Sacha toured The Grimsby Fish Company, in Wharncliffe Road.

Owner Jody Douglass recalled: "He was a very nice guy. I think the idea for his new film sounds really good; everyone likes his films and you know it's going to be funny.

"I think it will be great for the town. I can't see it being a problem."

The licensee of the Corporation Arms, in Freeman Street, Nev Carrick, has offered an invitation to Sacha to return to the pub to film.

The star popped into the bar while he was in town, and Nev hopes the movie will actually be made here.

He said: "Having the film set here in Grimsby would do nothing but good for the area.

"Yes, he makes jokes but here in Freeman Street everyone can take a joke.

"The film would really put Grimsby in the spotlight.

"When Sacha came into the pub, he was a really nice guy. He sat in the corner with his people and were just chatting with the customers.

"He is always welcome to come back and film in the pub!"

Sacha also made a stop-off at the Blundell Park Hotel after watching Grimsby Town play.

The licensee of the hotel, Vanessa Kirk, said his first visit was very unexpected.

"I think it's great that he wants to make a film called Grimsby," she said.

"To think such a big actor is interested in us here is great. He has already brought so much publicity to the town, so a film can only be a good thing.

"We know he will make a joke out of us but that is what you expect from him.

"He is going to rip us to shreds! I can't wait to see the film."

The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Peggy Elliott, said there is no such thing as "bad press".

"I didn't know this had happened; this is the first I've heard about it!" she said.

"It's quite an honour really to have a prestigious actor like that naming a film after Grimsby.

"But the jury's out until I have seen it. As long as it shows us in a good light, then it should be beneficial to the town.

"He is known for making controversy and taking the micky out of places. No doubt it will be funny, I just hope it's not too harsh!"

Councillor Chris Shaw, the leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, added: "It's very interesting news.

"There's been no involvement form the authority's side, so there's nothing further we can say, other than we'll be watching developments with anticipation!"

Andy Carr, the man behind Grimsby Town's Mighty Mariner mascot, was filmed when Sasha visited Blundell Park.

He said he was beckoned over to the corner flag at the Pontoon Stand at half-time by a woman who then filmed him.

He asked her what it was for and she said the crew were filming for some research about the town.

Andy said: "I'm not sure if they will use the footage of me or not, but it would be quite amusing if they did with me messing around on the side of the pitch.

"I should think it will be a micky-take of Grimsby, but it's still good publicity for the area ... it just depends if people see the funny side of it.

"If not, it could end up like the Skint TV programme, because that didn't do Scunthorpe any favours at all.

"This will be more of a comedy, so if people don't take it too seriously it should be a bit of fun."

David Blake, a Mariner now working as a writer in Manchester, added: "Cohen is hardly known for his kind portrayals of his subject matter: Ali G, Borat, Bruno, The Dictator. All hilarious but brutally satirical.

"Borat practically had Kazakhstan take up arms. So I wouldn't expect a charming portrayal of the town, more piercing. Luckily, we Grimbarians have strong chins.

"And they do say no publicity is bad publicity. Except in Kazakhstan."

When producer Phil Johnston visited the town last August, reporter Laura Crombie took him on a tour of local highlights.

Phil, who also wrote the award-nominated film Cedar Rapids, said: "I came to Grimsby to see the northern football supporters and to get a sense of how they talked."

The former broadcast journalist, who splits his time between Los Angeles and New York, came to Grimsby twice on his whistle-stop tour of the north.

He said: "I grew up in Wisconsin and it is very similar to Grimsby in many ways.

"Wisconsin was changed forever by the closure of steel and paper mills and I can see the decline of the fishing industry had a similar impact here.

"The overwhelming thing is I found northern people honest and straightforward.

"Everybody I met was so happy to help me and eager to share their stories with me."

The producers of the film, Paramount Pictures, was unavailable for comment.

PERVERT Dirk Edge was told there would be no market for child sex abuse pornography if it wasn't for the likes of him.

Sentencing Edge, 48, formerly of Southland Court, Grimsby, Judge Mark Bury said: "Someone, somewhere has abused a child. If it was not for people like you there would not be the market for such abuse that there is."

Grimsby Crown Court heard that Edge, a lorry driver who admitted being "addicted" to pornography, had compiled 12,000 images of sexually abused children, hundreds of them of an extreme nature.

The judge sentenced him to 11 months in prison and ordered him to be placed on The Sex Offenders' Register for ten years.

A sexual offender prevention order was also imposed restricting Edge's access to the internet.

The defendant admitted six offences of making indecent images of children.

Prosecuting, Jeremy Evans told how police found the images after a complaint was made by a 14-year-old girl contacted by Edge.

She was a friend of the teenage son of a fellow lorry driver Edge had befriended.

Edge denied any wrong-doing and police took no further action.

He moved out of the Grimsby area to Leeds, but as part of their investigation police visited his former home in Southland Court and seized two laptops.

Analysis of the history of the deleted images uncovered thousands of images of sexually abused children dated September 28 last year.

Edge was arrested in Leeds in October and taken to Pudsey Police Station.

During an interview, he admitted he was addicted to pornography, that he was responsible for downloading the images and that he had accessed illegal websites.

For Edge, Richard Hackfath said his client suffered mental health problems and had a personality disorder causing social isolation.

GRIMSBY Town's cup exploits have netted the club almost £50,000 in prize money and TV cash alone.

But that figure could be just the tip of iceberg compared to the potential riches on offer if they win on Saturday.

Victory over Northampton Town would see the Mariners into the FA Cup Third Round, where the Premier League and Championship big-hitters enter the fray.

And, as Crawley Town found in 2011, an away day at the likes of Manchester United can be worth up to £1-million.

Town director John Fenty admits it is a mouthwatering prospect – provided the League Two Cobblers are overcome first.

"The dream ticket is to beat Northampton and then draw Manchester United away," he told the Telegraph.

"Then we can bow out and concentrate on the other two jobs in hand – returning to the Football League and progressing in the FA Trophy again."

The Mariners have already banked more than £30,000 for victories over Rushall Olympic and Scunthorpe United in the competition. A further £27,000 would follow if Town dispatch Aidy Boothroyd's men.

Add to that £5,000 for beating Coalville in the Trophy on Tuesday night, £10,000 for ITV's highlights of Saturday's clash, and the additional gate receipts – and it's clear Town are making the most of their cup commitments.

Fenty added: "There is a win fee for beating Scunthorpe that wouldn't have been in our budget and also there was a gate uplift that we didn't anticipate because of who we were playing.

"It's a shame we missed out on TV for that. We definitely deserved coverage the first or second time, but that didn't happen.

"But we're really pleased with how the cup run is going at the moment.

"With another £10,000 to come from the ITV highlights in round two, these things all contribute to me not having to put as much in!"

Manager Paul Hurst would love some of that cash to support his promotion bid this season.

"Hopefully that money will help to further strengthen the squad – that's the advantage of staying in the FA Cup," he said.

"Last season we got knocked out early against Kidderminster and, while the Trophy does bring in revenue, it's not as much as the FA Cup, especially in the early rounds.

"We're certainly ahead of ourselves financially this season."

A MAN who clung to a car and skated along Peaks Parkway at speeds of up to 70mph could have died.

And his dangerous actions could have encouraged others to copy the stunt after posting a video on Facebook, a court heard.

Dale Powles appeared in court yesterday to be told that his "irresponsible" act posed a "substantial risk" of death or serious injury.

The 24-year-old admitted a charge of aiding and abetting dangerous driving in relation to the incident.

The film captured Powles, of Weelsby Street, Grimsby, apparently inline skating along the busy carriageway by holding on to the side of a car door at high speed.

It was posted on social networking website Facebook, and showed the defendant clinging on to the driver's side of the car, as well as the driver taking his hands off the steering wheel to hold on to Powles.

The footage was quickly removed from the site.

An investigation by police led to the assumption that the incident took place between March 14, 2011 and July 2 this year, the court heard.

Prosecuting, Rebecca Dolby said the stunt posed a "substantial risk" of death or serious injury.

"Police received information that there was a video on the internet which showed a man being pulled along the road," she said.

Ms Dolby said the video showed the car pulling someone on what were believed to be inline skates at speeds of up to 70mph.

"The potential for death or serious injury was substantial," she said.

"The incident was irresponsible and to put the footage on Facebook may encourage others who could be far less lucky in their outcomes.

"The Crown cannot say when the incident took place.

"What the police have done is give a range that would capture when this happened, bearing in mind when it was posted on Facebook."

Rebecca Perry, mitigating for Powles, said the incident was short and there was no police pursuit.

Powles will be sentenced in March, and was released on conditional bail.

In addition, he also admitted two counts of assault on July 9 and October 7, and one of criminal damage on July 9.

William Wraith, 19, of Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of dangerous driving. His case will be heard in court next year.

A CROSSING patrol at a village school who quit "after she took her life into her hands" has still not been replaced – seven weeks after she left.

The lollipop lady left her daily role outside Waltham Leas Primary School in October and despite North East Lincolnshire's Council's recruitment efforts, no candidate has come forward.

Parents have been left fearing for their children's safety when crossing the busy High Street near the school, with one labelling the situation "an accident waiting to happen".

Now Debbie Jackson, a parent of two children at the school, has launched a petition to try to get the situation resolved.

She received more than 300 names in just a few days, and presented it to Waltham Parish Council this week.

"The nights are dark now and it is very dangerous on the road outside school," she explained.

"You get near-misses all of the time; I know from experience how bad it can be as I had a crash on the High Street just last year and had whiplash.

"Drivers are doing more than the speed limit and it is ridiculous. You get some drivers stopping to let people cross and others overtaking them to get past.

"It is a blind corner and people are having to take a chance crossing the road because you can be stood there such a long time waiting for a gap."

Debbie claimed the previous crossing patrol left after "taking her life into her hands on a daily basis".

David Temple, who has two sons at the primary school, fears tragedy could strike if a crossing patrol is not appointed soon.

"I am worried there is going to be an accident. Something bad is going to happen and it shouldn't take that for someone to sort this out," he said.

The headteacher at Waltham Leas Primary, Robert Beel, said: "Child safety is absolutely paramount to us and it is a real frustration that we do not have a crossing patrol at the moment.

"The school crossing patrol are not employed by the school and we have little control but the issue is something I raise regularly with the council.

"It is such an important role because the crossing is used by our pupils as well as students from Toll Bar and it is pivotal that we get someone in as soon as possible."

Jason Longhurst, head of development services at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "So far we've not received any suitable applicants for the position and we are still actively seeking a replacement crossing patrol officer.

"If any parents or anyone else is interested in taking on the role, phone 01472 313131."

ALL but three residents-only parking schemes in North East Lincolnshire have been scrapped – after motorists opted not to pay the £80 fee.

The council carried out a consultation with 1,045 households after introducing a new parking policy for residents in May, which saw the price of an annual permit jump from £15 to £80.

That decision prompted a protest from residents, who described the 433 per cent increase as "extortionate". However, the council insists the rise is necessary to ensure the scheme covers its costs.

The results of the consultation showed the majority of existing permit holders did not want to join the new parking scheme.

The only street in the new scheme is College Street, in Cleethorpes, while Bursar Street and Glebe Road have requested an extension to consult further with residents.

Parking enforcement in the other streets has now ended, and all relevant signs will be removed.

Parking services will refund all residents' parking permits pro rata from the December 1. All refunds will be made before December 31.

Those with unused visitor permits should return them to parking services for a refund.

Councillor Ray Oxby, portfolio holder for environment and housing, said: "The council is dealing with government-imposed cuts of up to £80 million and we can no longer afford to subsidise services that only benefit a limited number of residents.

"Residents-only parking has to pay for itself and the updated scheme represents better value for money for the council."

Jason Longhurst, head of development services, said: "The cost of a parking permit had remained the same for the last 10 years while the cost of running the service has increased.

"The new charging structure means we can cover administration and operational costs associated with residents' parking and carry out the enforcement to make it run effectively."

Councillor Andrew De Freitas (Lib Dem, Park), who has campaigned against the price rise on behalf of residents, said: "Not enough of them were prepared to pay £80, which I think was an extortionate charge.I think it is an issue which we may have to address sometime in the near future."

PLANS to extend a riding school will dump further problems on top of the existing danger of horse muck on footways, parish councillors were warned.

The owners of Grove Farm Cottage, in Station Road, Waltham, wish to build 11 new stables and convert a barn into a home and office.

But Waltham parish councillors deferred making a decision because they want to conduct a site visit.

Vice-chairman Peter Woodliff said: "Horse muck is a problem to us. Adding 11 more horses will just add to the problem.

"It is a big extension of the site. It is next to the biggest school in the borough.

"Over the last six months we have had nothing but complaints about the amount of horse muck."

As previously reported, councillors highlighted dangers for cyclists using a cycle lane on Station Road, which is also used by horse riders.

The mess left by horses could cause cyclists to be thrown off course, they warned.

Of the riding school plan, Councillor Paul Teanby said: "They are trying to turn it into an equestrian centre.

"We have to support local businesses. That is employment for the area.

"You can't just say there are 11 more horses adding more horse poo and reject it."

He called on North East Lincolnshire Council planners to defer making a decision, scheduled for later this week , until after parish councillors had a chance to hold a site visit.

He said: "We never have time to do site visits but I would not like to turn it down."

Councillors also objected to the narrow entrance on the plan, which would make access for vehicles with horse boxes difficult.

The chairman of the parish council, Councillor Martin Archer, declared an interest in the application and left the meeting before the debate. He inadvertently locked himself out of the adjoining room and was left out in the cold until fellow councillors came to a decision.

As he walked in, he declared: "One thing about a fire door is you can't get back in!"

The applicant was unavailable for comment.

A ROYAL feast fit for a future king was dished up to supporters of St Andrew's Hospice.

It was the first of 16 nights of fine dining which is expected to raise thousands of pounds for the facility.

All the sponsors had first taste of the food prepared by head chef Andrew O'Connor, who returned to his Grimsby roots to support the hospice.

He has served Prince Charles, actor Jude Law and actress Julie Walters as head chef at Juliet's Garden restaurant on the Isles of Scilly.

He has also featured in a national cook book along with 364 chefs raising money for St Luke's Hospice and WPCancer Charity, both in Sheffield.

Businesspeople and traders enjoyed a four-course meal prepared by the talented chef and his team of volunteers.

Andrew, 30, came up with the idea of creating a pop-up restaurant in the hospice in Peaks Lane three weeks ago.

Within just a few days, sponsors rallied round and donated meat, vegetables, flowers, wine glasses and crockery.

Every night Andrew and his team of volunteers, some of them trainee chefs, will prepare food for 24 diners paying £30-per head at the pop-up restaurant.

He said: "People have been very generous.

"I will do this for the next 16 nights and then take my son Jacob down to London for a holiday."

He added: "Coming from Grimsby I like to serve fresh fish and that is in plentiful supply in the waters off Cornwall where I source mackerel and pollock for my best dishes."

He thanked all the sponsors who provided food and all the things in the pop-up restaurant.

Hospice appeal organiser, Angela Greenfield said: "It is fantastic Andrew and all the volunteers have given their time and effort for free.

"Thanks to all the sponsors who have given food and all the other things in the restaurant, we can ensure there is 100 per cent profit for the appeal."

She said around £7,500 could be raised.

She added: "If all the tables are booked for every night for the next 16 nights it could be considerably more."

Volunteer chef Rupert Handford, who is a full time carer for his wife, said: "It has been a great opportunity. I am really keen on cooking and I have been looking forward to being a volunteer chef to help the appeal."

Bookings for the restaurant, which is on now until December 16, can be made by calling the hospice on 01472 350908, extension 265. Diners sit from 8pm.