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Pranksters Get Jolly Fisherman Fountain Foaming
Jolly was foaming at the mouth today as sneaky pranksters, not for the first time in history, added washing-up liquid to the Jolly Fisherman fountain in Compass Gardens, Skegness.
The water feature, brimming over with foam, proved to be the latest tourist attraction in Skegness as youngsters were having foam fights, much to the amusement of [...]
Donkeys need Suntan Lotion too!
Suntan Lotion for Beach Donkeys
We were chatting to Skegness donkey owner, Chris Epton on the beach this morning when Chris’ mobile phone rang “Ok, I’ll go and pick up the donkeys’ suntan lotion now. Bye!”, Chris told the caller.
Er, did we hear you correctly, Mr Epton? You’re off get some suncream - for the donkeys?[hidepost]
“Yes,” [...]
Northcote Heavy Horse Centre Lincolnshire
Cowboys and Indians Theme Northcote Heavy Horse Centre
Despite the black clouds and heavy rain, the show still went on for the Fancy Dress Cowboys and Indians Theme day at the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre today. The exciting programme of events included linedancing, music by the country and western band, Good Bad and the Ugly, and [...]
Meccano Exhibition Skegness 2006
SkegX Skegness Meccano 25th Anniversary
Meccano fanatics held their 25th annual exhibition at the Embassy Centre Skegness this weekend.
Some 140 very impressive models were on display and may be seen actually working in the video:
Exhibitors came from as far afield as Canada, South Africa and Europe.
John Thorpe from Clowne in Derbyshire won (1st prize) the Issigonis [...]
Meccano Exhibition 2008 Embassy Centre Skegness
SkegX Meccano Exhibition 2008
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Did you show off your meccano models at the SkegX Exhibition? What did YOU think of this year’s models? Tell us in the comments box below…
Well, folks, it that time of the year again when the fantastic Meccano Exhibition hits Skegness!
The 2008 SkegX Meccano Exhibition will be staged at the [...]
Joel Grunnill MBE Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2008
Skegness man, Joel Grunnill is awarded the MBE in recognition of his voluntary work and service to the maritime service.
Mr Grunnill is chairman of the lifeboat management group at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Skegness.
An OBE and six MBEs have been given to people in Lincolnshire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.[hidepost]
The sea-faring Grunnill family [...]
Joel Grunnill MBE Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2008
Skegness man, Joel Grunnill is awarded the MBE in recognition of his voluntary work and service to the maritime service.
Mr Grunnill is chairman of the lifeboat management group at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Skegness.
An OBE and six MBEs have been given to people in Lincolnshire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.[hidepost]
The sea-faring Grunnill family [...]
Boston to Skegness Seabank Marathon 2008
The Boston to Skegness Seabank Marathon took place today, and the first runners home were greeted by the Deputy Mayor of Skegness, Coun Pat Phillips and the Skegness Jolly Fisherman.[hidepost]
The winner of the marathon was Simon Gregory, number 172, who is a member of the Kestrels Running Club, Killamarsh, Sheffield. Dave completed the race in [...]
Child stuck inside Arcade Machine
A 3-year-old boy got trapped in a teddy-grabber arcade game after crawling through the ‘cat-flap’ where the toy is supposed to drop into, whilst holidaying in Skegness.
Little Christopher Air of Grangetown, Sunderland got so upset when he didn’t get a teddy, so when his mum’s back was turned for a split second, while she went [...]
