CALLING all real ale and cider lovers to attend the first Grimsby Beer Festival on Friday, November 7, to Saturday, November 8.

There will be a selection of 20-plus beers at the Camra event including a full range of traditional bitters, light hoppy ales, mild ales and some stronger beverages thrown in for good measure! There will also be a selection of interesting ciders.

The event takes place from 11am to 11pm at the Matrix Bar in Bethlehem Street and only costs £2.

For Camra members it is free entry and there is a £2 glass hire charge for all, which is refundable.

Keep an eye out on the Grimsby Camra website www.camragrimsby.btck.co.uk/ for the full list of beers and ciders which will be available.

STRICTLY stars Kevin Clifton and Frankie Bridge danced their way through Grimsby yesterday on a flying visit.

The duo, who are dancing together on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, were seen filming in a variety of locations in the town for this weekend's show.

They were spotted by shocked passers-by at Grimsby Town Railway Station, before taking in a spot of fish and chips by the promenade in Cleethorpes and visiting Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway.

Adam Wood, from Bradford, was visiting the resort with his young child when he came across Kevin and Frankie by the promenade.

He tweeted the picture saying: "Nice to see you Kevin and Frankie. Thanks for the picture and good luck for Strictly."

Fellow Twitter user Larissa Cowen added: "Much excitement! Bumped into Kevin Clifton and Frankie Bridge filming at Grimsby Town Railway Station. Yay for Strictly!"

It comes after the duo topped the judges' leaderboard last week on what his dad Keith described as one of Strictly Come Dancing's best ever weekends.

They scored the first ten of the series – awarded by guest judge Donny Osmond – as they racked up an impressive 45 points on Saturday night's show.

It was enough to ensure their safe passage through to this weekend's programme, alongside Kevin's sister Joanne Clifton and his fiancee Karen Hauer.

This is not the first time Kevin – or "Kevin from Grimsby" as he has come to be known – has been to Grimsby to film for the hit BBC show.

He visited 14 children from Clifton's Dance Academy last year with his celebrity dance partner Susanna Reid. The children were left starstruck as the duo – who made it to last year's final – performed one of their dances.

The pair travelled to town by train – Kevin from London and Susanna from Manchester – accompanied by a Strictly film crew.

The visit was supposed to be hush-hush, but Kevin let the cat out of the bag by posting on social networking website Twitter that he was visiting his home town.

Kevin, from Waltham, also showed TV presenter Susanna where he used to dance – the studios in Abbey Road, Grimsby, and where he used to play snooker at Cue World.

Kevin also celebrated his 31st birthday on Monday in style, having dinner with Frankie and fiance Karen, as well as meeting up with former dancing partner Susanna.

GRIMSBY Town's players are determined to stop Torquay United taking maximum points off them this season.

Aswad Thomas watched the Gulls' victory at Blundell Park last month from the Main Stand after fracturing his fibula early in the season.

It is a match that manager Paul Hurst has highlighted as a low point of Town's campaign so far, after Chris Hargreaves' men outplayed their hosts for much of the first half.

Having recently returned from that injury after two months out, Thomas is looking forward to being involved in the reverse fixture at Plainmoor.

And the 25-year-old admits it would be nice to take rapid revenge on one of the Mariners' promotion rivals.

"We owe Torquay one," he said.

"They came here and did alright but we weren't anywhere near our best on the day.

"We don't want any teams taking six points off us, so we're determined to go out there, put on a good performance and get that result.

"We're playing okay now. We were unlucky against Altrincham – I thought we peppered them – and then at Wrexham last weekend we played well.

"They had a bit of pressure in the second half, but considering the circumstances – with all the parade stuff going on and the party atmosphere – I thought we acquitted ourselves really well.

"They came at us after the break and once they had a man sent off we could have maybe kept the ball better and made it easier. But apart from a few crosses, they never really hurt us at all.

"There are a few players coming back now, with JP (Pittman) and Nathan Arnold, so hopefully we will be strong and people will see us doing that on a more consistent basis."

A GAMBLER who became an international star after winning a world poker series championships in Las Vegas allegedly dishonestly used the details of other people to open fake online accounts, a court heard.

He signed an e-mail asking for proof of his supposed identity by using a false name and submitted a copy of the other man's passport as part of an alleged con, the court was told.

Darren Woods, 29, of Stallingborough Road, Healing, denies 13 fraud offences between January 2007 and January 2012.

His father, Morteza Gharoon, 56, of the same address, denies being jointly concerned with Woods in four of those alleged frauds and another charge of money laundering, through credit billings, on behalf of Woods.

The prosecution at Sheffield Crown Court claims that Woods allegedly made improper use of internet poker sites by pretending to gaming companies that he was somebody else.

He allegedly used other people's identities to gain commissions above what he would have been allowed to do if he had been using just his own name.

In July 2011, he won a world series of poker games in Las Vegas, scooping winnings of 213,000 dollars. He was made bankrupt in 2006. His father, an Iranian national, was a successful property investor, with a large portfolio of properties in the Grimsby area.

Woods and Gharoon allegedly used the names and details of real people to open accounts with gaming companies and money bookers for online poker games.

Woods allegedly bought a number of private networks to disguise his online identity and bought different computers in a bid to "fool the systems".

Zoe Adams, a regional security adviser for the Rank Group, told the court that, at the time, the company included a Blue Square online gaming division.

Woods allegedly applied in 2010 to open a poker account in the name of Lloyd Stockley-Bond and a Blue Square manager asked the person by e-mail to provide a copy of his driving licence or passport and proof of his address for security verification.

The prosecution claims that Woods was actually the person who was applying to open the account.

Alasdair Campbell, prosecuting, told the court earlier that Mr Stockley-Bond had known Woods for about 13 years and knew he was a gambler.

He had been to sporting events with Woods and it was not disputed that Mr Stockley-Bond had supplied him with some of his own personal details, said Mr Campbell.

A later e-mail supposedly sent to Blue Square by Mr Stockley-Bond in response to earlier ones from the company was signed "Lloyd" but was actually written by Woods, the prosecution claims.

Woods allegedly sent a copy of a passport supposedly from Mr Stockley-Bond as apparent proof of that person's identity.

If the company had known that the person wanting to open the account was not really Mr Stockley-Bond but Woods, the application would not have been accepted, said Miss Adams.

It would also not have paid bonus credits of 23,478 dollars to the fake account, she added.

The alleged fraud by making false representations to the company happened between October 2010 and April 2011. The account was eventually suspended in November 2011.

The trial continues.

OLYMPIC legend Dame Kelly Holmes was special guest at Tollbar Academy's annual presentation evening – and told pupils they should never give up on their dreams.

The double Olympic champion was drafted in to inspire pupils in their sporting and academic endeavours.

Earlier in the day she toured the school's PE facilities, taking the time to talk to various different groups, whether pupils were playing netball, basketball or doing gymnastics.

The former 800 and 1,500 metres runner, who also boasts an Army judo champion accolade, fielded questions from students and offered advice for the future.

The 44-year-old said: "Being Olympic champion was my dream since I was 14 and to finally reach that summit at the age of 34 was incredible, but I wasn't going to go much beyond that.

"Sometimes you do go through periods where you may doubt your ability but I worked hard and knew I was good enough to achieve my goals.

"Yes, I had worries about my body staying in check but the easy thing to do in life is to give up and that's what I want to tell pupils; you will meet people who had dreams but gave up, I decided to fight through.

"Never live with regrets, a lot of your success will be based on your talent and perseverance – ultimately, it's down to you."

Beaming from ear to ear was pupil Emily Kirk, 15, who had a T-shirt signed by her "idol".

She said: "She did the same events as I do, middle distance running, and I feel so honoured to have met her.

"She is such a lovely person; you can tell that when you see her on TV but in the flesh she was very interested to hear about what we've achieved."

Francesca Florida-Chapman, 15, who runs at Cleethorpes Athletics Club, said: "A lot of students from Grimsby think that we get a bit left out and don't get these sort of special visits but having her come along to the school really gives us an indication as to what we can achieve in the future."

Laura Andrisova, 16, also managed to chat to Dame Kelly.

She said: "It's amazing to have her here. I read up on her and found out all the great things she achieved in her career – she's a real inspiration."

Another pupil who appreciated the visit was 15-year-old Alex Smith.

He said: "She took a real interest in the sports I did and we spoke about what's on offer here at Tollbar; with her being here it shows how much the school wants to support your development.

"Having people come in who have achieved so much and are willing to give you the time to speak to you is nice to see."

Principal Stephen Moon said: "They've seen her on TV but very often you don't actually get to see these people in real life but it encourages the students to aim for as much success as they can.

"When you get to the top of your game it doesn't matter what the game is, sport or otherwise, every journey is personal to the individual.

"She is known throughout the world but she is just a normal person, she's great with our students and has been giving them superb advice on sport but also on life."

GRIMSBY Town must 'get closer' to Torquay United if they are to stand any chance tomorrow.

That's according to boss Paul Hurst, who is expecting a big improvement from his side when they face the Gulls for the second time in little over a month.

Following a disappointing first-half performance from Town, Chris Hargreaves' side ran out 2-0 winners at Blundell Park last month – despite a big improvement from their hosts after the restart.

And Hurst is in no doubt as to where his side need to improve in order to avoid falling to a similar same fate at Plainmoor.

"We need to play like we did in the second half and not the first!" he said.

"We got much closer to them in the second half and got higher up the pitch and we've talked about that ahead of tomorrow.

"In the first-half, the pitch was far too big for us when we were out of possession and we couldn't get close to the midfield players often enough.

"But we need to look to build on the result that we had at Wrexham and look to put as many points as possible on the board."

ASWAD Thomas will play through the pain barrier again tomorrow as his injury comeback continues.

The Grimsby Town defender has surprised everyone – including himself – by returning to full match action so soon after recovering from a fractured fibula.

After eight weeks out, the Mariners left-back was poised to be eased back into the match-day squad.

However, the 25-year-old's natural fitness levels saw him play all 90 minutes against Altrincham on his comeback last week, before repeating the feat at Wrexham on Saturday.

A stiff groin forced the former Charlton Athletic man to take a well-earned rest earlier this week, but he appears certain to make a third successive Conference appearance at Torquay tomorrow.

And that's despite still feeling the after- effects of an injury which ruled him out of 12 matches.

"Obviously it was a bone I broke in my leg, so I think I'm always going to feel it first thing in the morning, and now and then," he told the Telegraph.

"Even now during games I'm having to take painkillers just to keep on top of it.

"But it's nothing that will restrict me from playing – once I've played a game I might just have to take the extra day to recover when the boys are training, just until I start to build up and get more confident on it.

"The physio Dave Moore said that I might just feel the after-effects for another two to three weeks, then it should be fine."

On his almost instant return to the Town starting line-up, he added: "It did surprise me how quickly I was back in action.

"I trained with the Youth team before I rejoined the boys and I was saying to Mooro 'I can still feel it – it's still nagging me.'

"But he was confident. He said that after the eight weeks it's not so much the fracture but more the stiffness around it.

"He said that once I got through that it would be okay, and he was right.

"Once I got it loosened up and got moving, it did ease and I was able to train and then play the following Tuesday."

"The plan originally was maybe to ease me back in. The gaffer said I looked okay training-wise, but I wasn't sure.

"I knew I'd done the work, but in the back of my mind I was worried about going out there too soon and blowing my gasket in the first few minutes.

"The gaffer reassured me and said I'd probably be fitter than some of the other lads anyway!

"To be fair, he was spot on. Once I got out there playing, the adrenaline came and I just got on with it.

"Now, I feel in a good place, on and off the pitch, and long may it continue."

Sustaining such a serious injury so early in the campaign was frustrating for Thomas – especially after all the hard work of a full pre-season.

However, that enforced break has provided the defender with two months to look at ways he can improve as a player.

"I worked hard during the summer, got my head down and was really hoping to attack this season," he remarked.

"So to get that fracture so early in the season was a real blow.

"It was a disappointment at first but you can't dwell on it. You've got to make the best out of it and I feel like I've done that.

"I've worked hard in the gym and it's given me a chance to look at other players in my position and see what things I can perhaps do better.

"I look at other left-backs all the time. I've played in this league for three years now and it's my third season here at Grimsby, so you have to look at ways to push on and improve.

"You look at it from a different perspective when you're watching, and think 'maybe I could cut inside more and have a few shots with my right foot', so that's an area to work on.

"Other teams know all about me now and will think I like to go down the outside and put balls in with my left foot.

"So it's good to have different strings to your bow if they expect you to go on the outside every time."

He continued: "We've got lads here now who are very comfortable on the ball, so that allows you to come inside more and link up with them.

"That's probably another thing that's come from watching – I know they're good footballers and like to get on the ball, so I know that's a different option for me.

"Little things like that you can develop and bring to the team all make a big difference."

PAUL Hurst has hailed Torquay as the best team Grimsby Town have faced this season – as they look to right the wrongs of that first meeting with the Gulls.

Last month, Chris Hargreaves' side claimed a routine 2-0 victory, having outplayed their opponents on an afternoon when the Town boss says his team 'let themselves down'.

The Mariners squad will take the long journey down to the south coast today, ahead of tomorrow's return clash at Plainmoor (3pm).

And while Hurst stopped short of describing the trip as a revenge mission, he's keen for his side to prove they are a better side than they showed five weeks ago.

"We're fully aware of the improvement we need to make from the last game against them," he said.

"I'd say our first-half performance was one of the very few times when we let ourselves down this season.

"So while it's not exactly about revenge, we do want to prove that we're a much better side than we showed in the first game against them this season.

"They might have left Blundell Park that day thinking that's what we are as a team, but we need to show them that we're much better than that."

He continued: "We had our own issues on that day, but you can't take anything away from Torquay.

"In terms of that performance, they're the strongest team that we've played so far this season – and that's not taking anything away from anyone else in the league."

Having previously gone on a run of six straight victories, Torquay have won only one of their last four – and lost 4-2 to Alfreton last time out.

Hurst acknowledges that as a 'bad result' for the south coast club and he's braced for a backlash.

"Torquay are coming off the back of a bad result against Alfreton, and they'll be wanting to put things right tomorrow," he added.

"I expect them to be much stronger defensively than they were in that game – I'm sure there'll be a focus on that from the start for them, so we've got to be ready for that."

DRUGS squad officers swooped on a home in Grimsby – seizing suspected Class A drugs and arresting three people.

The action, which resulted in the seizure of what are believed to be Class A drugs, followed information supplied from a member of the public.

Humberside Police continued their tough stance on drug dealers when officers executed a drugs warrant at an address in Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, at around 8.30pm on Wednesday.

Officers arrested and later bailed three people aged 25, 31 and 35.

It is understood two of them are women.

A quantity of small packages of a substance yet to be determined were found.

They have been sent for analysis.

A Humberside Police spokeswoman confirmed the three were later bailed having been arrested on suspicion of possession and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

Inspector Mel Christie of Humberside Police said: "The action followed the address being linked with drug dealing and it highlights the positive action that we will take if the public come forward.

"I would encourage members of the public to assist us in tackling drug use and supply by reporting any information about drugs activity."

The seizure was also welcomed by the head of Crimestoppers for North East Lincolnshire, Frank Duffield.

He encouraged more people to "make that call".

Mr Duffield said: "It is good news when people make that call.

"It is all about raising awareness and here is an example of someone who has made a call and has seen the action the police have taken."

He added: "We do not get to hear who the individual is because our primary purpose is to ensure the highest level of anonymity.

"But this shows us a situation where the police have acted because of someone who relayed to police or Crimestoppers some information. Anything like this could instil confidence and encourage more people to pick up the phone.

"From our experience people are all too often fearful of retribution and that is why it is very brave of people to pick up the phone in the first place. But this will help stem the tide of drug dealing on our streets."

The raid on the home in Hainton Avenue came after a series of swoops by Humberside Police on properties where cannabis was being grown.

Each swoop by Humberside Police officers had come about as a result of information being passed on by members of the public.

In August, officers seized 21 plants at an address in Dunmow Street on Grimsby's West Marsh.

That came the day after a further 20 plants were found in a quiet residential street in Rosalind Avenue, off Littlefield Lane, Grimsby.

The campaign against drugs had success in the summer when properties in Pinewood Crescent, Pershore Avenue and Belleisle Road were visited and scores of cannabis plants were seized.

Inspector Christie urged people with information to call Humberside Police on 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

THE body of a Latvian man was discovered by visitors to Cleethorpes beach.

At an inquest in Cleethorpes Town Hall, Grimsby and North Lincolnshire coroner, Paul Kelly recorded an open verdict on the death of Arturs Anisinovs, 24, of Union Street, Mansfield.

A post mortem examination revealed he died from drowning.

He was found on August 20 last year when visitors to Cleethorpes, Scott Adams and his young family walked towards the shoreline on the beach around 11am, near to Cleethorpes Lifeboat Station.

A Humberside Police investigation by detective constable Roxane Elford revealed the Latvian had travelled by train from Mansfield on August 16.

She discovered the former university student had been struggling to pay his rent and had not been paid at his work as a sales representative because of a lack of sales for Mark Energy Savings.

He had previously worked for Sports Direct.

He was a talented student who could speak Russian and English and was skilled in IT.

He had befriended a fellow enthusiast of the internet game World Of Warcraft.

The constable said: "His family were shocked. They did not think he would take his own life. He was happy when he last spoke to them."

Mr Kelly said there was no evidence how he came to be in the River Humber.

He said post mortem examination evidence ruled out the possibility of assault and there was nothing suspicious in the death.

WORK has started at Aldi's new store in Immingham to pave the way for 40 new jobs.

Áldi aims to open the store on the site of the former Co-op in Washdyke Lane by Easter.

The firm announced it will cost more than £1 million to transform the site.

Plans to open the Immingham store have been approved by North East Lincolnshire Council and work is underway.

The town was left without a large supermarket after the Co-op closed last month.

Tesco, which was due to open there by Christmas, suddenly decided it would not open its newly-built store until the financial crisis caused by unrealistic profit figures were uncovered by the new chief executive, Dave Lewis.

Rival Aldi currently has ten stores in Lincolnshire and will be opening its doors to Immingham-area customers by Easter next year.

The firm's Louth store on Newbridge Hill is due to open later next year after demolition of the old malt kiln in the New Year.

In Immingham, planning permission has been approved for a small extension to the warehouse to accommodate Aldi's unique delivery system as well as a full upgrade of the store.

Immingham ward councillor and North East Lincolnshire Council portfolio holder for environment, Councillor Dave Watson welcomed the announcement.

He said: "I am disappointed we do not have a large supermarket in Immingham at present. But I welcome the investment by Aldi. It shows confidence in the area and it is a welcome boost to jobs for our local economy.

"Tesco ought to follow Aldi's lead."

Mark Taylor, property director for Aldi stores, said: "We know that the residents of Immingham will be delighted to hear that the proposals are going ahead. They currently have no choice but to travel outside their local area to undertake a main food shop. Aldi will put all the necessary resource into the upgrade of this store and guarantee that they will open their doors to the public on time.

He added: "The people of Immingham were let down by Tesco earlier this year. The strong competitive offer of Aldi being able to deliver fresh fruit and vegetables at significantly lower prices can only be good news for the local residents of Immingham.

"Aldi announced in July this year that they were taking over the former Co-op in Immingham. It may be a coincidence but then a few weeks later Tesco then announced they would be delaying the opening of their new store.

"This could be due to the strong price strength that Aldi have against Tesco and the number of customers leaving Tesco to shop at Aldi."

Aldi plans further stores at Brigg, Horncastle, Mablethorpe, Skegness and Market Rasen, creating a total of 200 jobs.

THE young people of Immingham dug deep for a best in Britain award.

The Royal Horticultural Society awarded the town The Young People's Award for 2014 for their unique First World War trench.

Overall, the town won a silver gilt in the Britain In Bloom awards last night.

Immingham In Bloom campaigners travelled to Bristol for the awards celebration to mark the 50th year of the society which organises Europe's biggest community gardening campaign.

They flew the flag for North East Lincolnshire as the only town represented from the East Midlands at the Britain In Bloom awards.

Judges singled out the lottery-funded First World War trench and the town's young people for praise.

Schoolchildren filled the sandbags which are a feature of the life-sized trench.

It was built to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.

Immingham was presented with the RHS Britain In Bloom Young People's Award, given to the finalist deemed to involve young people from across the community in the best way.

An RHS judge said: "Immingham In Bloom is only four years old, but has focused, since inception, on engaging its community groups. Seven youngsters are employed and paid by the group during the school holidays, in addition to a full-time apprentice.

"The range of young people involved with Immingham In Bloom is remarkable, including the 30-plus members of Junior Anglers, the Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Girls' Brigade, Sea Cadets, and the Pilgrim Swimming Club, as well as a group that has developed a garden with its young members. Above all, though, is the part-Lottery-funded First World War trench, which from initial concept to installation, has engaged fully with all the schools in Immingham."

Just 71 finalists were invited to the awards.

Immingham In Bloom chairman Stewart Swinburn said: "Being a part of this fantastic competition has meant so much to our group. "As a first time entrant, it has focused our efforts into raising the standard just that little bit more, knowing that we needed to go the extra mile.

"We have had so many volunteers and sponsors that make it hard to single out anyone. The schools have been involved, local groups and organisations, and our partnership with the Town Council has ensured that the town has never looked better. If we never get another chance, at least we can say we were Britain In Bloom finalists and that just adds the final sparkle to what has been a great year for us.'

In August, the RHS Britain In Bloom judges, led by the chairman Roger Burnett, visited Immingham and toured the maritime displays in Stallingborough Road and Pelham Road.

Judges assessed horticultural achievement, community participation and environmental responsibility.

Judges Jeff Bates and Ian Beaney said: "This busy seaport in East Lincolnshire exhibited many varied facets of extensive horticulture and community engagement at all levels.

"The Bloom group, started in 2010, has worked enthusiastically to create colour impact at every turn as you travel through the town. The maritime heritage is aptly interpreted throughout with evidence of significant financial and in-kind support."

In praise of the Immingham In Bloom team, North East Lincolnshire Council portfolio holder for environment and Immingham ward councillor Dave Watson said: "They have done a fabulous job assisted by the Immingham Town Council grounds maintenance team. The partnership working between the council and Immingham In Bloom has enhanced the town and make it a nice place to be."

The father of a Lincolnshire teenager who was left in a coma after a cycling accident is to appear on ITV's This Morning today.

Mark Smith said he is looking forward to showing off son Ryan's progress on the show.

The family are travelling to London for the show and Mark believes presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford will be blown away by improvements in Ryan's condition.

Ryan Smith, 17, was left in a coma following a crash with a van while he was cycling, 15 months ago. Mark previously appeared on This Morning in August last year to talk about the accident.

He said: "It's lovely that they have thought about him and want to see his progress. It just shows the impression he's made. I'll be interested to see what they think of Ryan's progress.

"I think they will be genuinely chuffed. It was quite a gloomy interview last time. I broke down and was counselled afterwards, so at least now I can go into it with a smile on my face."

"We'll talk about Ryan and how we are getting on with the foundation and what our goals are. Just a catch up really."Ryan was only allowed to return home from hospital last month, but has already set his sights on one day being able to walk again.

Following Ryan's accident Mr Smith set up the Ryan Smith Foundation, aiming to raise awareness of road safety and the importance of wearing a helmet while cycling.

He said: "I think with half a million or a million people watching it will be hitting where it hurts and trying to explain the impact and dangers."

He added: "It's Ryan's first live TV interview, he's looking forward to it, but not the journey down!

"I'm not sure how his nerves are but nothing fazes him anymore. We'll keep moving onward and upward, there is still a long way to go."

TWO police personnel from Grimsby are safe and well despite being caught up in a "dreadful storm" on Mount Everest which is thought to have claimed the lives of at least 26 trekkers and three farmers.

PC Jason McCusker and crime team office manager Andy Thorpe, who both work at Grimsby Police Station, this week reached 'base camp' after a grueling three-week trek.

PC McCusker has raised almost £3,000 for St Andrew's Hospice in Grimsby in honour of Rio Jacombe, a two-year-old currently receiving palliative care at the hospice.

Andy is raising money for London's Great Ormond Street Hospital where his young nephew Oliver has received treatment.

BBC South Asia Editor Charles Haviland said the last few weeks had been one the deadliest spells of bad weather ever seen in the region.

PC McCusker said the emergency helicopter had to make "at least 20 rescues" and added: "Several people have been injured and killed whilst we have been here including many dead in an avalanche."

He said: "It was quite a dreadful storm that came over and lasted two days and was a complete white out blizzard and we struggled to see more than 20 feet and the going was slow."

See tomorrow's Grimsby Telegraph to hear more of their harrowing treck.

Some of the groups that have benefited from the money so far include:

Canon Peter Hall Primary School: To support the development of forest school activities with an outdoor classroom.

Immingham Fair Trade: To cover the cost of activities to achieve fair trade status for the town.

Eastfield Primary School: To purchase team sports kits.

Habrough In Bloom: To purchase planter pots and flowers for the village's first year entry to In Bloom.

Stallingborough Youth Club: To purchase storage equipment and a table tennis table.

Phoenix Quilters: To purchase materials for the club.

Oasis Community Choir: To purchase music and publicity banners.

Humberside Fire Intervention Project: Resources for six week course for vulnerable young people.

Oasis Academy: Youth Group – games and resources for young people activities.

Fairtrade Café: To purchase equipment for the café such as tables and chairs.

Coomb Briggs Primary School: Resources to support the dance curriculum.

Wasps Rugby Club: Used to purchase new kit and barriers

Pilgrims Football Club: To purchase new goal posts.

Brownies Group: Used to fund an anniversary flower bed.

Lives Responders: Used for the purchase of an additional kit to increase community response.

Gambia Project: Contribution towards a trip to Gambia for 10 students.

Sea Cadets: To purchase a trailer for the boats.

Immingham Table Tennis Club: Training and equipment for the expansion of the club.

Immingham Christian Centre: Used for the installation of security gates.