Christmas Illuminations Switch On Skegness

Crowds gathered outside Hildreds Shopping Centre in Skegness this evening to see the Skegness Christmas Lights switch on by Radio Lincs FM presenter John Marshall.

The celebrations began by the manager of Hildred’s Centre, Pete Roffe firstly thanking the people who had made it all possible including Steve Andrews who had designed and made the Hildred’s Christmas decorations.

The Mayor of Skegness, Coun Ken Milner said that it had been the best turn out for some years.

John Marshall had a good rapport with the crowd until the final moment came to switch on the Skegness Christmas Illuminations. The countdown began and the crowd whooped with delight as Skegness was set ablaze with Christmas lights and snow.

John Marshall then went to visit Santa in his Grotto, followed closely by the Mayor and Mayoress of Skegness.

After the switch on ceremony, the crowd dispersed to visit the Hildred’s Centre and numerous stalls and shops on Lumley Road.

Pictured below are the Carnival Queen; John Marshall; The Mayor of Skegness; Carnival Rosebud; Town Clerk, Tony Cumberworth; Mayoress of Skegness, Mrs Deborah Milner; Carnival Princess and Mrs Cumberworth.

Lots more photos of the Skegness Christmas Illuminations Switch On

Where was Jolly?

Skegness’ mascot The Jolly Fisherman was notably absent from the festivities this year. On previous occasions he’s helped switch on the Skegness Christmas Lights.

So where was he? Anyone know?

First Step to a Healthier Lifestyle

Taking that first step to a healthier lifestyle
HEALTH and Fitness Manager at East Lindsey District Council, Karen Atherton is encouraging people to get active by going on regular walks.

“Walking is great for the mind, body and soul,” Karen explained. “Each week in Skegness and Mablethorpe we are taking a group of people on a walk to help them get fit and healthy, it’s free and everyone’s welcome.”

The walks are organised by the Council’s Health and Fitness Team and take place as follows:

o Skegness’ Embassy Swimming Pool between 10am and 12noon each Tuesday.
o Mablethorpe Station Sports each Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm and each Friday between 10am and 12noon.

To find out more about the walks contact Skegness Embassy Swimming Pool on 01754 01754 610675 or Mablethorpe Station Sports on 01507 472129.

Assault Crime Incident Lumley Road Skegness

Police attended an incident outside the Lumley Road entrance to Tower Gardens this morning. Part of the pavement on Lumley Road near Flirtz Nightclub was cordoned off.

We were alerted to the incident at 8.00am and the photos below were taken around 8.45am.

As we approached what appeared to be the crime scene, one police car, was parked on the pavement and one uniformed police officer and three other officials were examining the scene.

A forensic officer then began to take samples from an area near the base of the supporting pole.

The samples were put into plastic bags.

Update:

It is alleged that a 24 year-old man was assaulted around 2am this morning after a night out in Skegness. The man, who has head injuries, was taken to Skegness hospital before being transferred to Boston Pilgrim Hospital.

A 32 year-old man was arrested and taken to Skegness Police Station in connection with the attack.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with any information should contact Skegness Police Station on 01754 762222 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Christmas in Skegness

Christmas in Skegness - we’ve got it covered!

Check out our Christmas what’s on guide below.

We will be attending most of the Christmas events in Skegness and will bring you lots of photos as it happens!

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Nov 29	Thu	Skegness Illuminations switch on by Lincs FM presenter John Marshall. 7pm Hildred’s Centre.	.
		Christmas Coffee Morning Vine Hotel Skegness 10-12	.
Nov 30	Fri	Skegness Grammar School Christmas Fayre 6-8pm in the sports hall, admission 50p	.

Dec 1	Sat	Victorian Christmas Market	.
		Christmas Fayre Methodist Church Algitha Road Skegness 2-4pm	.
		Cubs and Beavers Christmas Fayre St Clement’s Church Hall 2pm	.
		Indoor Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto Skegness Pier from 10am	.
Dec 2	Sun	Victorian Christmas Market	.
		Indoor Car Boot Sale Richmond Holiday Centre Skegness 11.30am	.
		Carols in advent procession St Matthew’s Church 3.30pm	.
		Indoor Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto Skegness Pier from 10am	.
Dec 3	Mon	.	.
Dec 4	Tue	.	.
Dec 5	Wed	Rotary Club Christmas Concert Embassy Theatre Skegness	.
Dec 6	Thu	9:00p Late Night Christmas Shopping	.
		Fancy Dress competition during late night Christmas Shopping	.
Dec 7	Fri	Christmas Tree Festival Methodist Church Algitha Road 10.15 opening ceremony	.
Dec 8	Sat	Christmas Murder Church Farm Museum	.
		Christmas Tree Festival Methodist Church Algitha Road	.
		Indoor Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto Skegness Pier from 10am	.
Dec 9	Sun	Christmas Murder Church Farm Museum	.
		Indoor Car Boot Sale Richmond Holiday Centre Skegness 11.30am	.
		Indoor Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto Skegness Pier from 10am	.
		Santa arrives by ‘exclusive transport’ at Lyndhurst Garden Centre 11am	.
Dec 10	Mon	.	.
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Dec 12	Wed	.	.
Dec 13	Thu	Late Night Christmas Shopping	.
Dec 14	Fri	Victorian Christmas Church Farm Museum Skegness	.
Dec 15	Sat	Victorian Christmas Church Farm Museum Skegness	.
		Indoor Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto Skegness Pier from 10am	.
		New Envy Bar opens in Lumley Road Skegness	.
Dec 16	Sun	Victorian Christmas Church Farm Museum Skegness	.
		Santa Fun Fun - around 500 santas will be running along Skegness Seafront (Rotary Club) set off 10.30am	.
		Indoor Car Boot Sale Richmond Holiday Centre Skegness 11.30am	.
		Indoor Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto Skegness Pier from 10am	.
Dec 17	Mon	Victorian Christmas Church Farm Museum Skegness	.
Dec 18	Tue	.	.
Dec 19	Wed	.	.
Dec 20	Thu	Late Night Christmas Shopping	.
Dec 21	Fri	.	.
Dec 22	Sat	Indoor Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto Skegness Pier from 10am	.
Dec 23	Sun	Indoor Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto Skegness Pier from 10am	.
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Dec 25	Tue

Fly Tipping Illegal Dumping

Don’t Dump On Us!

OVER the past week, East Lindsey District Council has recorded a significant rise in the number of old tyres that have been dumped around the District. The total for the last week exceeds 720, with a particular problem in the Stain Lane area of Withern. In a normal week the Enforcement Team would expect an average of only ten tyres to be dumped through the entire district. The scale of the problem represents a major cost to the residents of the District and is a blight on the landscape. One of our biggest concerns is that East Lindsey has been targeted despite a rigorous waste and fly-tipping enforcement policy.

Cleansing Teams have been deployed to all of the worst affected areas, which have now been returned to a clean state.

East Lindsey District Council are asking residents to work with the Enforcement Team to identify the culprits responsible for dumping tyres.

Commenting on the problem, Duncan Hollingsworth, Head of the Waste Enforcement Team said ‘ This scale of fly tipping is way above average and we appreciate any help we can get from residents in tackling this problem. This is a deliberate act that makes our District look shabby, untidy and uncared for.’

If residents see any unusual activity, or witness illegal dumping, they should contact the Waste Enforcement Team who are trained to gather evidence and prosecute offenders. East Lindsey has a zero tolerance policy for fly tipping and will actively pursue any investigation involving the unlawful deposit of any waste.

Residents are also reminded to act with caution and not approach individuals involved in fly tipping. Information passed to the Enforcement Team will be treated with the strictest confidence. Together we can stamp out this blight.

If any person has any sees anything unusual or has information on fly-tipping please call 0800 195 5228 and speak in confidence to a Waste Enforcement Officer or e mail flytipping@e-lindsey.gov.uk

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Skegness Lifeboat Searches for Missing Fisherman

Skegness lifeboat was called out last night to search for a fisherman who was belived to have been swept out to sea.

The man, described to be around 40, was last seen standing in the sea fishing at 7.10pm.

A couple walking past around 7.3pm saw a fishing rod on its stand topple into the sea and raised the alarm.

Skegness and Mablethorpe lifeboats, along with Mablethorpe and Chapel St Leonards coastguard and an RAF rescue helicopter searched the coast but nothing had been found before the search was called off at 3.30am.

So far it is unknown what exactly has happened to the fisherman.

Car Crash Friskney A52 Skegness

Update: Wednesday 8.00am
Road crash death trio are named
Three people who died in an accident on the A52 have been named by Lincolnshire Police.

Paul Griffiths, 38, Glennis Groves, 31, and Aaron Parnaby, 24, all from Skegness, died when their car collided with a van near Friskney on Monday.

The driver of the van was taken to hospital for surgery but is not in a life-threatening condition.

     

Three people have died and one is seriously injured after a head on collision on the A52 at Friskney this morning.

The three who were killed were in the car and the injured man, who was driving a red van, was taken to Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.

This is the second fatal accident to occur on the same stretch of road within two weeks.

We have pictures of the accident which we cannot upload until Wednesday.

Christmas Tree Parade Complex Site

The lights have been switched on this evening on the first ever Christmas Tree to be erected on Grand Parade Skegness.

The giant 45 foot Christmas Tree has been donated to the people of Skegness by the Bola Brothers as a token of gratitude for the support the town gave to the Bola Family after the fire that destroyed the Parade Complex back in August of this year.

The festivities opened with Christmas carols sung by the local Seathorne school children accompanied by the Skegness Silver Band.

Then the moment came when the Christmas Tree lights were to be switched on…broadcast live on ITV, the Mayor of Skegness, Coun Ken Milner, and Mayoress Deborah Milner, assisted by Taj and TK Bola, pressed the switch. Breaths were bated for several seconds before the Christmas Tree burst into a riot of pretty lights.

Seconds later a firework display illuminated the sky over the Christmas Tree.

Pictured below under the tree are (left to right) TK Bola, Mayor of Skegness, Coun Ken Milner, Mayoress, Mrs Deborah Milner and Taj Bola.

More photos of the Skegness Grand Parade Christmas Tree