The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is thrilled to announce our next exhibition is I’m Sorry by Annabel McCourt, one of North East Lincolnshire’s most celebrated artists.
Inspired by the artist’s own deeply personal experience of loss, this exhibition is centred on the powerful, restorative, and healing experience of saying “I’m Sorry”. This thought-provoking exhibition features large scale neon artworks, portraits, and a space to share your own apologies. I’m Sorry is a touring exhibition from Barnsley Civic.
Don’t miss this incredible FREE exhibition!
- Opens Saturday 6 June until Sunday 30 August 2026
- Murial Barker Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, Grimsby
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
Celebrate the iconic Wimbledon Tennis Championships with a seasonal Wimbledon Afternoon Tea at Healing Manor, served on selected Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in June and July 2026.
Inspired by the summery flavours of the season, tuck into a delicious selection of savouries, sandwiches, sweets and scones – all with a tennis twist. Afternoon Tea, £35 per person, is served with unlimited tea and coffee, and a complimentary glass of Pimm’s. Regular, vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available, with a children’s menu available at £18 for under 14s.
Wimbledon Afternoon Tea is served between 12pm and 2.30pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 18th June – 11th July 2026.
Table bookings are essential: https://www.healingmanorhotel.co.uk/food-drink/afternoon-teas-2026/
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
Join us at the Haven Methodist Church for a concert of Music for a Summer’s Evening- from Baroque to Broadway and everywhere in between with the Grimsby Bach Choir.
We warmly invite you to share this musical journey with us!
Get ready for an enchanting night of light, summer music at the Haven Methodist Church on Lord Street!
- Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 7 PM
- Haven Methodist Church, Lord Street, Grimsby
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
***DON’T MISS***
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces Weekend
Friday 26 June – Saturday 27 June – Sunday 28 June 2026
***Go to our dedicated Armed Forces Weekend web page for all the information and links you need including the itinerary for each day, what’s on and where, car parking options, road closure information, fringe events and weekend offers with local businesses and more***
Click HERE to view the page now
An Update from the Armed Forces Major Events Team (February 2026):
Armed Forces Day each June represents one of the borough’s largest annual events, requiring months of detailed preparation and planning by the Armed Forces Major Engagement Team (AFMET). As confirmed before Christmas, work has already begun on Armed Forces Day 2026, which is set to look different this year as the event coincides with major regeneration works in the centre of Cleethorpes.
The 2026 Armed Forces Weekend will take place on 27–28 June. However, in a change to the last few years, there will be no community carnival this year.
Alex Baxter, Managing Director of AFMET, the community interest company that delivers the event on behalf of the borough, said:
“Over the last few months, we have been looking at how we can deliver the best event within the constraints of the resort this year. We remain fully committed to making sure that the Armed Forces Weekend goes ahead, attracting large amounts of visitors and boosting the local economy, as it has done for years. The Council have confirmed that all of Pier Gardens will be taken out of use as the works will be underway – this is normally an area that is well used during the event, both for stands and stalls, and also for people to spread out in. For safety, we need to use the wider footprint of the resort, including Meridian Showground and the Boating Lake areas for the event this year. We are a small team of volunteers, and as such, we need to focus our efforts on making sure that the military parade, one of the main highlights of Armed Forces Day, goes ahead safely along a shorter, and different route for this year. Unfortunately, we don’t have a sufficiently long parade route or resource to manage the Community Carnival safely, as well as implementing all the necessary changes for this year.”
Subject to sponsorship and funding, the 2026 event is expected to retain its key attractions, including the big wheel, flying displays, land-based exhibitions, and the traditional parade—although changes to positioning and layout will be necessary. The whole weekend is about celebrating our armed forces communities and families and saying thank you for their service. We work throughout the year with our blue-light colleagues to ensure the event is delivered safely. With the additional challenges this year, even more preparation is needed, and we are grateful for the continued support of all partners who help bring this event to life.”
Organisations or businesses interested in sponsoring part of the 2026 event are encouraged to contact the team via email: enquiries@afmet.co.uk
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
The Doors Rising are an authentic UK Doors Tribute band from Liverpool capturing the sound, feel and experience of the psychedelic 60s.
Step back in time and re-live the music of The Doors recreated with stunning accuracy, using authentic instruments by true fans with an ear for the details. Expect to dance your feet off and sing along to all the classics including Light My Fire, Riders On The Storm, Break On Through (plus a few surprises too!) The Doors Rising have an extensive set list with something to please even the most die hard fans!
- Friday 26 June 2026
- Yardbirds Rock, Grimsby
This June see The Doors Rising, the highly acclaimed tribute to The Doors land at Yardbirds, Grimsby.
Light my fire, Break on through, People are strange, LA Woman, Peace frog – ‘Best of’ plus deeper dive album and bootleg tracks, faithfully recreated and laced with the poetry of Jim Morrison.
Over two hours of non-stop, 60s psychedelia.
Tickets selling fast – don’t miss out get yours in now
Experience the energy and atmosphere of a vintage Doors concert. The Doors Rising front man bears a striking resemblance to Jim Morrison and likes to keep the audience guessing!
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like Careless Whisper, Faith, I’m Your Man, Club Tropicana, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.
Rob Lamberti, definitively & perfectly George, instantly became a fan favourite across social media. Quite simply, as leading theatre blog West End Wilma called, ‘a… brilliant show…. nothing short of perfection, and what a magical way to pay homage to the late and great, Mr George Michael.’
Ditto the Southern Daily Echo commented that the show ‘… had the entire audience from the stalls to the balcony up on their feet dancing.’
Rob Lamberti is a star in his own right after featuring on the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing in 2017. Bearing a voice worthy of performing George’s remarkable catalogue of hits, he has gone on to establish a successful career playing homage to his hero. Rob also featured in the Steve Coogan film Greed.
- Friday 26 June 2026
- Grimsby Auditorium, Cromwell Road, Grimsby
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
Local historian and author, Emma Lingard, will be giving a talk on the history of Barnoldby le Beck, its church, residents and some of the fabled legends surrounding the black Grim. Did you know the first Frenchman to sit in the House of Commons lived here? Or that the person who founded Private Eye was born in the village? Expect some interesting anecdotes and stories about this village.
All monies raised from the talk will be given to the upkeep of St Helen’s Church, a Grade I listed building dating back to the Norman age.
Emma is a local historian and broadcaster who wrote the book Grimsby Streets in 2017. She leads guided history tours around north east Lincolnshire and is a regular contributor to the media when it comes to the area’s history. Recently she has been on Sky News, BBC Radio 4, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, and BBC One’s Who Do You Think You Are.
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
Formed in August of 1999, with over eighteen years UK and International touring experience as a band and nearly three times that combined from individual members, this act is without compromise one of the best tributes to Bon Jovi on the circuit today.
Bon Giovi are back in Grimsby! 2 hours of all the biggest Bon Jovi hits and MORE!
- Saturday 27 June 2026
- Yardbirds Rock Club, Grimsby
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium.
Established as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute, this breathtaking production honours the music, legacy, and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Celebrate Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.
Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more.
Join us for an unmissable evening filled with live music, captivating choreography, and powerful vocals, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night.
Please note that this is a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.
- Saturday 27 June 2026
- Grimsby Auditorium, Cromwell Road, Grimsby
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
Come and explore the hidden gems of Scartho with local historian, Emma Lingard.
Come join us for a fact-filled guided walk exploring the charms of Scartho near Grimsby.
This tour is perfect for locals and visitors alike who want to discover the hidden gems this village has to offer. From how the village got its name, to stories about its redevlopment and the grand house of Woodrow lived in by the fishing magnates, the Bacon family.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore Scartho with Emma who grew up there.
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June 22, 2026 | News Editor
