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The 'powers that be' are seeking the views of residents and visitors to Mablethorpe about the future format of the Summer Illuminations Switch On and associated events.  This is your opportunity to have your say by completing a short online survey below.  The survey has not been complied by My Mablethorpe.  If you have any other views or ideas regarding the Switch On that are not covered by the survey you can make them in our Forum Area.  You can also contact:

Karen Froggatt, Town Centre Manager
Mablethorpe Business Centre
Enterprise Rd
Golf Rd Industrial Estate
Mablethorpe
Lincolnshire  LN12 1NB

Phone:  01507 474438
Mob:     07917 628171

Mablethorpe goes Crackers this Christmas’ will be taking place on Mablethorpe High Street from 4pm -8pm on Saturday 10th December. There will be:-

• Bucking Bronco Rodeo Reindeer
• 2 children’s fairground rides
• Bouncy Castle
• Stalls
• Bella the Shetland Reindeer!
• Magic Show
• Live Music
• Santa’s grotto free goody bag for all children visiting Santa
• Mulled wine and mince pies
• Carol singing
• Christmas Raffle Draw
• And more

The High Street will be closed from 2pm – 10pm between Seacroft Rd and George St. Access to both Wellington Rd and Waterloo Rd will remain open. The diversion route  will be Seacroft Road, Seaholme Road, Victoria Road, High Street and vice versa

Should you want any further information about the Christmas Event or you are interested in getting involved in any way, please contact Karen Froggatt using the details below..


Karen Froggatt
Town Manager
Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe & Sutton on Sea

Mablethorpe Business Centre
Enterprise Rd
Golf Rd Industrial Estate
Mablethorpe
Lincolnshire  LN12 1NB

Phone:  01507 474438
Mob:     07917 628171

E: karen.froggatt@e-lindsey.gov.uk
Website: www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/tcp

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If you are aged 13+ and would like to get involved with some other young people from the Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe and Sutton-on-Sea area in the 2012 panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a great part is available! We're looking for someone who:

• Is reliable and can attend rehearsals on Wednesday evenings (+ Fridays from January 2012)
• Has a good sense of humour
• Is outgoing and sociable
• Fancies being part of a great on-stage double act and part of a friendly team

The part is that of Less, one half of a double act of 2 Captain's Guardsmen, who serve the wicked Queen for payment in medals.  They get up to all sorts of antics as they are charged with making Snow White 'disappear' and try to cover their tracks.

For further details, contact the Director, Chris Flanagan on 01507 472146 or 07846 800315 asap.

STOP PRESS: THE PART IS NOW FILLED!

If you would like to see the show, make a note in your diary to keep an evening free during week beginning 13th February 2012.  Details of ticket availability will be published on My Mablethorpe in the New Year.

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Several beach chalets were completely destroyed on Mablethorpe Promenade overlooking Queens Park.  The indicent occurred in the early hours of October 16th.  The chalets, belonging to East Linsdey District Council are some of the most popular chalets hired by visitors to Mablethorpe in the summer months.

The attack comes just a couple of weeks after one of the prestigious Bathing Beauties beach huts, known as 'Gazing and Canoodling, was also damaged by fire, just a couple of hundred metres away.  An attempt was also made to enter the nearly beach front cafe.  Scenes of Crime officers were in attendance during the morning taking prints and other evidence from the scene.

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Burnt Out Chalets on Mablethorpe Prom Incident occurred in early hours of October 16th Several chalets were completely destroyed and others significantly damaged It is thought the incident occurred around 2am There is now a gaping hole in the once proud line up of chalets

Report information about this arson attack to Crimestoppers

The bathing beauties chalet, which was attacked in September.

Information about either of these incidents can be reported to:

Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
Mablethorpe Police Station: 01507 472222

Lincolnshire Police: 01522 532222

See also here

Somebody knows something!  Stand up to crime and report what you know ....

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On 2nd October the Mablethorpe Marathon and Half Marathon was held in high summer temperatures.  My Mablethorpe brings you some of the first images from the day, which was very well supported by both entrants and visitors.

9.30am: The Half Marathon gets underway ....

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2011 Half Marathon gets underway Hundreds of competitors leave the start at Tennyson School Runners come from all over the UK - and beyond A handy way to keep the weight off your feet perhaps? Runners finishing the half marathon

10:00 - The Full Marathon is off!

The international field for the full marathon take to the road ... but it's British runners that are showing the early pace .. Runner 205 from Manchester ...... ... running with full army backpack & kit! The early pace setters after 1 mile ... Approaching the halfway mark .... ... the early leaders , numbers 192 & 408, maintain their pace.

The Wheelchair Competitor!

The single wheelchair competitor in the half marathon ..... ..... setting a blistering pace .... ... on course for finishing in under an hour!

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Ladies from a Mablethorpe aerobics class really stepped it out on 1st October with a sponsored aerobics challenge in aid of the Pink Ribbon Foundation for Breast Cancer.  Organised by Michelle Gledhill, who runs aerobics classes in the Community Hall on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, over 20 ladies took part, many of them staying the distance for four hours.

Half hour slots included:

Warm Up, Boxing Aerobics, Salsacise, Aerobic Masterclass, Workout with Pompoms, Toning Workout, Surprise Workout, Cool Down & Relaxation

Pictured prior to the event the participants would be unlikely to see much of the cakes, coffee. tombola, raffle and other supporting fundraising activities that were situated in the foyer of the community hall whilst the workout took place.

Michelle Gledhill calls out step instructions to the aerobathon participants.

LATEST: Just over £1,000 has been raised by the event!