Scunthorpe Journal -April/May 2024

promoting the positive side of SCUNTHORPE and surrounding areas

INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to your April/May edition of Scunthorpe Journal.

Spring has arrived, and those nights are getting lighter. That is certainly something to look forward to! Here at Scunthorpe Journal we have been busy gathering some brilliant offers from local businesses for you, as well as finding some excellent local stories you may not be aware of.

This month, we spoke to Kayleigh Cook, Miss Teen Great Britain finalist who is organising Live In The Rainbow Ball all in the aid of charity.

Also, Scunthorpe Policing Team talks to us about how important it is to remember how to keep children safe when using devices online.

As always, our friendly team are just an email or phone call away to help you with all your advertisement needs and answer any questions you may have.

We will see you again in June, but for now sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest instalment of Scunthorpe Journal.

An inspired adaptation of one of theatre’s most revered plays...

A VERSION OF HENRIK IBSEN’S HEDDA GABLER BY ANDREW WHITTLE

Spotlight!

Saturday 20 April 2024

The Baths Hall

Spotlight! The Big North Lincolnshire Talent Show takes over The Baths Hall on Saturday 20 April 2024. After over 60 applicants, video auditions and live auditions we have our final talented 12.

Flyn Watson - StreetBeat - Gabriella Binoy Taiko Drummers - Hot Gospel - Poppy Elouise

September 6th - LBC - Ruby Lewin

Oliver Calpin - Lyford - Scarlett Kirwan

We are also very excited to announce that Darren Johnson (AKA Annie Fanny) is hosting this special evening.

*Anyone who makes the purchase of tickets to Spotlight is automatically entered into a prize draw to win a family ticket to Panto. £8.50 plus fees

Barry Steele - The Roy Orbison Story Saturday

Saturday 11 May 2024

Jools Holland

Friday 17 May 2024

Plowright Theatre

Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers will take you on a musical journey from ‘The Black and White Night’ right through to The Traveling Wilburys We invite you to experience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers who pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison, The Traveling Wilburys and his many friends When it comes to authenticity and true musical mastery, there’s only one name you need to know: Barry Steele

£27.50 plus fees

The Baths Hall

Pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, television presenter, and multi-platinum recording artist, Jools Holland, performs at The Baths Hall, accompanied by the sound of his unforgettable Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

Featuring Gilson Lavis, with special guests Imelda May and Toby Lee. And guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka.

Performing a show that reaches through decades, prepare to enjoy the greatest boogie-woogie party in town.

£55 - £65.00 plus fees

And His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’

So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

FROM A POLICE

Keeping children

This month, Scunthorpe Policing Team talks to us about how important it is to remember how to keep children safe when using devices online

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‘Try to be open with your children so that they know they can come to you if something has happened online that worries them or they’re upset about or if a stranger has tried to contact them or send them a friend request.’

PERSPECTIVE:

children safe online

Did your child receive a new mobile phone, tablet or games console this Christmas?

Whilst many people see it as a perfect time to treat their loved ones and look to buy the latest electronic gadget, it’s important to remember how to keep children safe when using devices online.

For some children, owning a new device will be the first time they have access to the online world and unfortunately, it can expose them to new risks that they need to be aware of.

Let us help you keep them safe by making sure security and privacy settings are changed to ensure they don’t get contacted by someone you don’t want to.

Don’t leave it to chance, make sure that if you are planning to gift a games console, tablet or mobile phone to any young person, have it set up to help prevent them from being contacted by someone you would really not want to be speaking to or communicating with your children.

It’s simple to do, any high-street retailer will be able to help you when you make a purchase, or you can find lots of information online on the Think You Know, Get Safe Online and NSPCC websites.

Detective Sergeant Emily Jackson from our POLIT (Police Online Investigation Team) said, “If you are buying a device for your children this year, make sure it is age appropriate and has the parental controls set up to protect them from unwanted online contact.

“We don’t want to scare parents and carers about the safety of their children, we simply want to make sure they talk to their children about staying safe online.

“Try to be open with your children so that they know they can come to you if something has happened online that worries them or they’re upset about or if a stranger has tried to contact them or send them a friend request.

“If you think an offence has taken place please call 101 and talk to us.  We will take action against those who seek to harm children online.

“As a parent myself, I understand the concerns other parents may have around the dangers of the online world, and so I would advise them to take the time to check the parental controls on their devices to ensure these remain safe.”

Keep your children safe now and in the future by making sure their devices are secure.

Miss Teen Great Britain finalist organising Live In The Rainbow Ball all

in the aid of charity

Local girl, Kayleigh Cook brings Live In The Rainbow Ball to Scunthorpe on Saturday 14th September 2024

Kayleigh Cook, aged 17 from Scunthorpe was diagnosed with Autism three years ago, which has been an ongoing battle for her and her family. She wanted to use her own experiences to help others that are going through the same which is why she is organising Live In The Rainbow Ball – to raise money for Together for Short Lives and Rubiks Inclusive Counselling for their work with Autism.

The ball will be held on Saturday 14th September 2024 at Forest Pines, Scunthorpe – the evening will involve a three-course meal with arrival drinks.

Entertainment will be brought to you by Twisted Belles with their fire performers, stilt walkers and glitter hostesses, Ian Smith performing table magic, SylviMaree singing and Vinyl DJ for dancing the night away. As well as a chocolate fountain, magic mirror photobooth, sweet cart, raffle and games – needless to say a fun-filled night you wont want to miss.

All money raised from the event will go to Together for Short Lives, the UK’s leading charity for Children’s Palliative Care and Rubiks Inclusive Counselling, offering therapy if you’re struggling with your mental health or looking to make a positive change in your life.

Kayleigh has her sights set on hopefully raising £5,000 so she can split the money between both charities which would make a huge difference to them, but she would be grateful for any amount raised, she told us: “some money is better than no money and will still help both charities, but I do really hope I can reach the £5,000 figure, it would be so amazing.”

Kayleigh doesn’t let her diagnosis get in her way, she told Scunthorpe Journal: “My passion in life has always been acting, I hope to one day see myself up on that big screen and see all my dreams come true.

“I started pageantry a few years ago and entered my first one in October 2022, and competed in October 2023. The whole experience was amazing and eye-opening, everyone was so kind and determined to help people and charities which led me to enter another two this year, Crown UK and Miss Teen Great Britain and I am so excited to continue my journey.”

If you would like to support Kayleigh and help raise money for these amazing causes, you can buy tickets for Live In The Rainbow Ball by emailing Kayleigh on kayleighcook877@gmail.com or scanning the QR code which will take you to their Facebook.

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Thursday 18th July

The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

After the hugely successful Him and Me Tour, the nation’s favourite double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, are back with their brand new live tour. Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton and Giovanni will bring you more fun, dance, song, and even more entertainment.

Nadiya & Kai

Sunday 9th June

The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Following their critically acclaimed debut tour Nadiya and Kai invite you back into their world and go behind the scenes to witness how the magic comes together in their brand new show Behind the Magic..

Sarah Millican

Friday 28th June

The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs till she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose-booing all over the shop.

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