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ALEX GETS 100,000 BIRTHDAY PRESENT

This is one train that arrived on time!
Alexander Woodward has been given a special present by his parents for his third birthday — a £100,000 train set.
To receive a train set is for many boys a dream come true, even in this age of hi-tech computerised toys. But at this price this is no ordinary train layout.
It comes with an engine and five carriages, and runs through the landscaped setting of a theme park — and Alexander can ride on it.
Alex is the only son of Mr John Woodward the owner of the Magical World of Fantasy Island, Ingoldmells.
Mr Woodward said: “Alex really likes trains. We saw this one at an exhibition in Italy and decided to buy it for his birthday.
“We have installed it at the park in a specially created landscape where Alex can ride it whenever he visits the park. The train is computer controlled.”
Alex’s older sister Ellie, five, also has her own ride at the park, a carousel with her name on one of the horses.
The train was handed over to Alex on Sunday.
In picture this is one birthday Alex Woodward, three, is likely to remember, as he receives his £100,000 present, the Safari Train, from his father John Woodward, owner of the Magical World of Fantasy Island, Ingoldmells.

July 1999 local news story

Tower Gardens is the venue for many events in Skegness. Today the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust was holding a Minibeast Safari.

The aim of the event, organised by the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve Team, was to increase children’s awareness of the natural environment.

There were many activities arranged for the children. The most popular nature activity was searching for minibeasts in trays containing piles of undergrowth, leaves etc.

The chilldren found various specimens including woodlice, centipedes…

…and worms! This wriggly little specimen, seconds after this photograph was taken, dropped from the little boy’s hand and went down his sleeve!.

The boy, quite unperturbed (as we would all be wouldn’t we??), calmly pulled it out again.

Activities inside the marquee included painting and drawing pictures of minibeasts…

…and making models. This mum and dad were helping their children make a snail and a squirrel.

Then the time came for the Minibeast Safari to begin.

Kim Hudson, the Safari leader, firstly briefed the children of any possible hazzards they were to watch out for, like stinging nettles, litter, etc.

Then off the children and their parents went, around the Tower Gardens to search for their minibeasts!

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news story date 29th July 2006

Skegness Pier celebrated its 125th anniversary today. And what an absolutely fabulous day it was!

Built in 1881, the pier was reduced to its present length by storms and flood in 1978. Over half a million pounds has been spent on refurbishing the pier by its present owners. It’s one of the leading entertainment centres in Great Britain, having over one million visitors each year.

The Mayor of Skegness, Coun Phil Kemp, officially opened the newly refurbished pier on its 125th anniversary. Coun Kemp said that he was a little disappointed that he wasn’t asked to open the pier originally, but he was pleased to be there today. He said everyone was sorry that the scheduled fly past of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire fighter plane had to be canceled due to adverse weather conditions at RAF Coningsby.

The Mayor is pictured below with his wife, Lynda Kemp, Mayoress of Skegness, Billy Brewer, mascot of Batemans Beer, Dino the Dinosaur, mascot of Skegness Pier and Salty the Seal, mascot of the Skegness Standard newspaper.

After the official reopening, hundreds of spectators were treated to a dancing show by the Slovakian Appalachian Clog Dancers.

photos below:Dino the Dinosaur, the mascot of Skegness Pier, Salty the Seal, the Jolly Fisherman, mascot of Skegness, Billy Brewer and other cuddly mascots.

Children were mesmerized by a Magic Show and Punch & Judy.

One of the big highlights of the day was the Skuttle Race across the Pier by the various Mascots:

Under starters orders, they all line up ready for the race.

3…2…1…and they’re OFF!

Penguin won the race.

Jolly Fisherman, in pure, unhurried English Gentlemanly style, walked unruffled to the finishing line.

Elephant? well poor Elephant was last!

below: Beve’s Dancers entertaining the crowds

Fran (waving) and son, Jack were having a wonderful time….

…and so were the crowds!

Videos below: the official opening by the Mayor of Skegness and the Skuttle Race and the fabulous Slovakian Appalachian Clog Dancers.

Singer celeb and songwriter Jane McDonald is to switch on the Skegness Illuminations 2008.

The event will take place at the Skegness Clock Tower on Saturday evening, 26th July.

Miss McDonald will also be appearing at the Skegness Embassy Theatre on 27th July, 2008. Follow the link to book online.

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Can’t wait for the Skegness Illuminations Switch On? Then take a peek at Jane singing ‘You’re My World’ on the video below…

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The “Parade,” Skegness’s new super cinema was officially open on Monday, December 18th, 1933 by Councillor Walter Hudson, J.P., Chairman of the Skegness Urban District Council who was supported by fellow Councillors and other well-known citizens.

Built to accommodate 1,400 persons, and accommodate them in comfort, the “Parade” represents the last word in modernity and luxury as a Palace of entertainment and it also notable addition to the architecture of the resort.

It occupies a site on the Grand Parade which for many years constituted an eyesore at such a central and important location, and other factors apart, Skegness may congratulate itself that private enterprise has brought into being such a splendid and imposing building to grace the chief promenade posing and add to the entertainment amenities of the resort.
This enterprise is due to a private combine of Nottingham gentlemen the Managing Director being Mr . R. L. Kemp whose associates in the venture Mr. F. Allcock Mr W. B. Charles, M, William Firth, Mr. H. F, Palmer. B. N. Wilkinson, and Mr. Fred A. Prior.