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An exhibition by the Grimsby, Cleethorpes & District Civic Society, join us as we remember the events of June 1943 in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and the surrounding area — a powerful look at how our towns were affected and how communities came together.

• Opens Saturday 6 June to Thursday 18 June 2026
• Available to view on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
• At People Makes Grimsby, Freshney Place Shopping Centre, Grimsby town centre

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• Opens Saturday 6 June until Sunday 30 August 2026
• Murial Barker Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, Grimsby

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The Gathering Festival returns to Cleethorpes’ Meridian Showground in 2026 for its seventh edition, promising its biggest festival yet!

Front and centre this year is Ben Nicky, one of the most in-demand DJs on the planet. Known for his explosive, genre-spanning sets and huge presence on the international festival circuit, Ben’s headline slot marks a defining moment in The Gathering’s journey and is set to be an unforgettable highlight for fans.

He’ll be joined by fellow Seven Legends Andy Whitby, Danny Rampling, David Rust, Judge Jules, Lisa Lashes and Sandy Rivera, along with special guests Rob Tissera and Seamus Haji. The stacked line-up also features Flip & Fill, Kelly Llorenna (Live), Karen Parry (Live), Dougal, Tommy G & Pow, Mark EG, Anne Savage, M Zone, Reklus, Shugz, Lange, Jordan Suckley, Keyes, Finchy, Shocker and Chris Budd.

The festival continues to champion the wider scene, with an impressive roster of support including Richard Tulip, Stu Magoo, The Missus, Kirk Lloyd & Gaz Davies, Anna Mac, Faze, Kirby, Joe Swales, Blacklisted, D-Clips, 8-Ball, Healy, Logic Lloyd, Blackout, Trev B, Clarkie and Fergz. Not only is Daz Flatman part of the line-up, but as Festival Director he has been the driving force behind The Gathering’s rise since its launch in 2020.

And with seven more major acts still to be announced, 2026 is shaping up to be the most spectacular year in The Gathering’s history.

Venue: Meridian Showground, Cleethorpes
Date: Saturday 13th June 2026
Tickets: https://fixr.co/event/the-gathering-festival-2026-tickets-511467124?ref=web

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The life of legendary Grimsby pub publican, Tommy Taylor

You don’t mess with Tommy Taylor. Everyone knows him – or do they? Three particularly harrowing days while fighting in the trenches of the Somme have turned him into one of Grimsby’s toughest pub landlords. But, with Britain once again on the brink of war and the Mariners playing a vital FA Cup semi-final against Wolves, it promises to be another challenging and poignant time for Tommy.

Performed at The Caxton Theatre, Grimsby

By John and Victoria Taylor

Directed by Cathy Bennett-Ryan

Opens Saturday 6 June through to Saturday 13 June 2026

For their latest play, journalists John (Tommy’s grandson) and Victoria Taylor have trawled family and local history archives to shine a light on the difficult inter-war years – known as The Long Weekend – in a Grimsby surviving the Great Depression with humour, beer, fish… and football.

Tommy’s Long Weekend is a funny, affectionate and nostalgic story, based on the life of the legendary local publican, starting with scenes from his time in the army and ending with Grimsby’s FA cup semi final against Wolves in 1939.

We meet his wife Nell, his son Jack, Mr Grange of Grange Wintringham, pub regulars Norm, Frank & Bob and Fifi, lady of the night, amongst others.

This is another first for the Caxton Theatre, a world premiere, a local play about local people which will be fascinating and fun for cast and audience alike.

TICKETS: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/caxtontheatre

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Blossom Way Sports & Social Club 

in conjunction with Safe In Our Hands, presents

BLOSS FEST

Live Music – Food – Ice Cream Van – Bouncy Castles – Games – Stalls & Activities for the whole family

Featuring performances from:

2pm Dean Fox

3pm Blue Monkey

4pm Parle

5pm Matt James

6pm Kosher

7pm The Pre Set

• Saturday 13 June 2026
• 1pm to 8pm, gates open at 12.30pm
• Blossom Way Sports & Social Club, Immingham

Members and their children free

Non members £3

Non members’ children (under 18) £1 under 3s are free

Alcohol is not permitted – bags will be checked on arrival

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Are you ready for the biggest 80’s night in Cleethorpes!

Get ready on Saturday 13th June, 4pm – 8pm

That 80’s night is swimming to The Dolphin Cleethorpes for an amazing night of 80’s tunes, dancefloor anthems and all the best and biggest hits. You don’t want to miss this one!

Here’s what you’re in for:

Live DJ’s

80’s Gameshow

Special Guests

Quiz

Full on 80’s Disco

Plus a FREE SHOT when you dress in 80’s attire (optional)

Strictly over 25s

Tickets are selling fast, get yours now http://www.skiddle.com/…/The…/That-80s-Event/42293034/

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