Grimsby Telegraph

Court Briefs

THE following people have been sentenced at Grimsby Magistrates' Court: Charlotte Croft, 35, of Strand Street, Grimsby; Assaulting David Russell, breach of community order; 18-month community order, pay Pounds 100 costs. Richard Cunningham, 27, of Frederick Street, Grimsby; Criminal damage x2, assaulting Pc Michael Holman, assaulting Jacqueline Wrightham; Pay Pounds 50 compensation to Pc Holman, Pounds 100 compensation to Jacqueline Wrightham and Pounds 100 costs.

Film 'Icing On the Cake' for Couple ; Just Growing Pains to Promote a Rare Genetic Condition

A FILM about a rare genetic condition is the "icing on the cake" for local fundraisers. The film, Just Growing Pains, looks at the effects of Marfan Syndrome, and was inspired by a Cleethorpes man.

Have You Got the Heart for Walk? ; in Brief

MORE kind-hearted people are needed to take part in a charity walk in Cleethorpes. The second annual British Heart Foundation (BHF) walk will take place on Sunday at the Boating Lake.

Nursery Is Baby Booming ; Parents Praise State-of-the-Art Room for Kids Aged Under Two

THE only nursery in Humberston has got "bigger and better" with a state-of-theart baby room, thanks to an Early Years Grant. Humberston Village Nursery, at Humberston Country Club, successfully applied for the grant through Nursery Education Funding.

Bar Staff Raise Hundreds for Hospice

Have Your Say On Village Life ; in Brief

A MEETING of Waltham Parish Council will be held in the reading room at the library in High Street, tonight. It starts at 7pm. All are welcome. Humberston Parish Council meets at the same time in Wendover Hall, behind the church.

Help Residents Enjoy Days Out ; in Brief

A SUMMER fair will be held at a nursing home in Humberston on Saturday. The event, at Clarendon Hall in Church Avenue, will take place from 2.30pm to 5pm.

Records Moved to Library ; in Brief

Meetings Are Blossoming ; in Brief

A VERY colourful evening was had by all at the August meeting of Louth Flower Lovers. Elizabeth Hilliker, of Sheffield, gave a magnificent display of flowers and realistic animals to demonstrate her theme called magic of the east.

Display Your Proud Pooch ; in Brief

COULD your pet pooch be crowned the best in show? The Cleethorpes and County Canine Society will be holding a pedigree dog show at the Grimsby Institute's Nunsthorpe Campus, on Sunday, September 27, from 10am. There will be a range of classes for all seven groups of pedigree dogs, as well as stake classes, where all breeds are judged together.

Learn About Your Final Moments ; in Brief

LOUTH And District Hospice will be hosting a seminar called Aspects Of Death And Dying. The event aims to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions that surround death and dying.

Mariners Fans Dive in for Worthy Cause ; Supporters to Skydive to Raise Cash for Brain Tumour Charity

Picture: Ray Corke A GROUP of Grimsby Town fans are reaching for the sky with their fundraising aims for Brain Tumour UK. Simon Stephenson, Jon Spurr, Jason Paget, Andrew Graham, Neil Graham, Wesley Barnett, Helen Caborn, Neil Brighton, Lee Chisnall, Gary Gibbons, Luke Taylor, Gaz Dent, Emma Taylor, Craig Sibson and Dave Delatouche are taking part in a tandem skydive for the charity.

Your Stars with Claire Petulengro

Everything must have a beginning. I know you are scared, but hold your head up high. Life and love are about to get very interesting for you. Clues come via a text or phone call. You're now entering a really busy period of your life. Just make sure you are not swapping quality for quantity. Less really is more, especially if you are to finally get those finances back in shape.

Chance for Firms to Show It's Green Up North

THE deadline is rapidly approaching for the Green Awards 2009. The awards were launched in 2006 to recognise and reward creative work that communicates the importance of corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and ethical best practice in any sector, in any marketing discipline.

Future Is Looking Good for Loyal Liz ; Glamorous Granny Liz Knight has Made a Big Impression with an International Cosmetics Firm.

Mrs Knight, of Cleethorpes, has been made UK regional director of Swedish catalogue brand Oriflame. The appointment is recognition for a loyal career as consultant and then manager of more than 1,200 representatives nationwide.

Just the Ticket

A TOP musical performer is hoping his latest raffle fundraiser will be just the ticket. Michael Dore is giving away tickets to see his show at the Royal Albert Hall to help the neonatal unit at the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby.

National Pride? It's Not British ; Russell Reveals

AT LAST, British soldiers returning home from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan are being given the welcome they deserve. It's not so long ago, though, that virtually no-one bothered to turn up as battle-weary troops made their way to their families after facing death in our name.

Learning Identity of These Teachers ; Bygones: Keeping It Local

AFTER we published a photograph that showed teachers from Worsley School, Grimsby, from 1961, readers got in touch to put names to the faces. Carol Islip identified her mother, Pam Islip (nee Ogle). Mark Cunningham said: "The teacher on the left is Miss Watson. She was my last teacher at that school before I left to go to Yarborough Junior Boys' School.

Can You Hit Bullseye by Identifying Darts Team?

United Looking to Pull Clear at Top ; Lincs Soccer

LOUTH United are tonight looking to go clear at the top of the Sills & Betteridge Lincolnshire Football League when they take on Harvest. On Saturday, Louth made it three wins out of three by beating Hykeham Town 4-2 at Saltfleetby and can be leaders in their own right if they defeat the fourth-placed Grimsby side and Ruston Sports fail to beat Lincoln Moorlands Railway Reserves.