We are holding a fashion evening on Coast department in House of Fraser to raise funds for St Andrews hosice. It is on Wednesday 28th October, 6-9pm. Tickets are £3, all proceeds to the hospice. You will receive a glass of wine on arrival, dress for shape advice, ideas for a capsule wardrobe for the season, a clarins goody bag, and a free entry for a set of Coast jewellery worth a minimum of £50. Personal shopping and 15% discount on any purchases made on Coast that evening. Tickets can be purchased on the Coast department or reserved by telephone 01472 241247 (direct line to Coast)

Louth is to have a new support group for parents of children with Autism. Louth Youth centre , Youth Development Worker Brenda Maltby has identified a need for the group after working with a number of young people with various levels of Autism. Volunteers at the centre have been working to set up the group and the first session will be November 4th , 1-39pm - 3-30pm at Louth Youth centre , Park avenue.
Brenda recognises the need for parents to be able to access information and support.
anyone is welcome to come along to the meeting .

We are holding a Table Top Sale in aid of Grimsby And District Live at Home Scheme which is a local charity who support older people who want to continue to live in their own homes. It will be held on Tuesday 27th October 2009 between 10am-2pm at St Christopher's Methodist Church on Welholme Road/Convamore Road corner, Grimsby. It's half term so we are hoping for a good turnout and for people to bring along their children as there will be toys, books and cakes that will interest them! It is free to enter but there will be low cost refreshments available to buy.

I would like, to send special thanks, to my place of work. Farringfords" For Residential Care", and, The Grimsby Institute, "for higher education", for jointly funding my £190, jump fee. Thus allowing all my monies raised, for The Charity Sky Dive, 27/09/09. "In Memory of Claire and April Wilson Kennard", to go to their favorite Charities. "Special Care Baby Unit" and "The Blue Cross Animal Hospital". Special Thanks also to, "Gala Grimsby" for their collection of £215, also "New Loyyds Riverhead" for their collection of £190.

I wonder if you would promote a charity event for me. I am trying to raise awareness for a disease which I have named Lupus SLE or Systemic Lupus. It affects 1 in 800 women/men in the UK but it is more prominent in women and can start from the age of 12 up to the age of 60. As a county we do not receive the same privileges as other areas they have specialised nurses or beds within the major hospitals.

A brilliant total of £242.65 was raised at the Cleethorpes Cricket Club Coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support held last Friday. A big thankyou to all those involved.

Over the past few years the number of people visiting St James’ Church has risen dramatically. Recent estimates suggest that as many as 50,000 a year visit the Church for one reason or another. It’s a building steeped in history, with many beautiful features, and reveals a heritage that is an explorer’s delight.

VHS fans can find a bargain at Grimsby Samaritans' fundraising shop, Alexandra Road, Grimsby.

The Samaritans have over 200 VHS movies in stock, for sale at bargain prices.

The Samaritans shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 1.30pm and all proceeds go towards the work of the Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District branch.

Birthday Girl Dominique Maasdam recieved an extra special surprise for her 9th birthday on Monday 28th Sept. when her Mum, Nicola Maasdam, got a phone call from local running legend, marathon runner Surinder Kaur Fowler (50), to say that Dominique had chosen the correct name on one of the name cards that her mum had entered, at one of Surinders fundraising events at Tesco Superstore Grimsby.

I was saddened to hear of the recent death of a Grimsby teacher of the 60's & 70's who during his teaching life was an absolute legend when it came to sporting achievements.

Gordon Royston taught both History and Physical Education at the Grimsby Technical School situated in Eleanor Street but will be remembered for his ability to bring the best out of individuals whether it be football, cricket, basketball or athletics.