Comedian Mark Simmons returns to Docks Academy with his new tour ‘Jest to Impress’ on Wednesday 27th May 2026!
Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.
As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell-out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024
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May 23, 2026 | News Editor
Ariel is coming to The Paint Box this half term!
Join us Thursday 28th May at 4:30pm for a magical, mermaid Meet and Create.
Rach (The Sea Witch) will be there with everything you need to paint your very own mermaid mug before the arrival of Ariel for singing, dancing and bubbles bubble bubbles! Courtesy of the amazing @sjproductions_90
£20 per painter. Contact via Facebook or send Scuttle the Seagull to book. £5 deposit required.
Session included:
Mermaid mug worth £20
All materials, glazing and firing
30 minute visit from Ariel
Singing
Princess wishes
Bubbles
Photo opportunity
Hot drinks and juice
Children must be accompanied by an adult, Max one adult pair painter.
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May 23, 2026 | News Editor
A new era of BWR begins on Saturday 23rd May!
At No Gods No Masters, it was announced that Robbie X is missing with the BWR World Championship, the title has been vacated, and a brand new championship belt has now been commissioned.
At the RIOT RUMBLE, a new BWR World Champion will be crowned.
The stakes could not be higher.
After defeating Myles Kayman and Adam Maxted in the All Or Nothing Triple Threat at No Gods No Masters, former BWR Champion RKJ secured the final entry into the Rumble.
Meanwhile, Myles Kayman faces the ultimate test, entering the match at Number 1.
Who leads BWR into a brand new era? Find out on May 23rd!
BWR: RIOT RUMBLE
Saturday 23rd May
Cleethorpes Memorial Hall
British Wrestling Revolution (BWR) is Lincolnshire’s premier professional wrestling company, delivering unforgettable live events that bring fans closer to the action. Featuring the very best local talent alongside top stars from across the UK, BWR is at the forefront of British wrestling. With gripping storylines, jaw-dropping matches, and an ever-expanding presence, BWR is more than a wrestling company — it’s a movement. Don’t miss your chance to experience the revolution live!
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May 22, 2026 | News Editor
MAY PLANS? YOU WILL BE BOOKING
Because once you hear the first “GIMME GIMME GIMME”… it’s already too late.
Saturday 23rd May
1pm–4pm
90 minutes of cocktails (you will lose count)
Brunch that deserves a standing ovation
ABBA NON-STOP (yes, you will become the main character)
£34.95pp
You can dance.
You can jive.
You will be screaming “MAMMA MIA” across the table at strangers.
Take a chance on us… or regret it when you’re watching everyone else live their best Dancing Queen life.
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! a table before they’re gone.
SOS when it sells out.
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May 20, 2026 | News Editor
Tucker’s Mega Fun Park® Returns to Cleethorpes This May!
Join us for another unforgettable week of fun and thrills as Tucker’s Funfairs brings their Mega Fun Park® back to Meridian Showground this May Half Term!
From Saturday 23rd May – Sunday 31st May, the showground will burst into life with exciting rides, family attractions, and great-value entertainment.
What’s Included
- £12 Wristband = Unlimited Rides!
Enjoy all rides free with a wristband (excludes bungee trampolines).
- Advance Booking Discount – Book by 22nd May via Skiddle and pay just £9.99!
- £2 Entry for Non-Riders – Applies to adults accompanying small children.
- Family Favourites – Rollercoasters, swing rides, inflatables, and more.
- Back by Popular Demand! – Don’t miss returning favourites and new surprises.
Daily Session Times
Three sessions every day:
• 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm
• 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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May 19, 2026 | News Editor
Join a fun workshop at The Soap Shack, Cleethorpes
A fun, interactive and educational 2 hour workshop – learning about the science behind a bath bomb, exploring colour and discovering scent
Each person will design and make 4 large bath bombs to take home with them.
Various dates during May half term.
Contact The Soap Shack to book a place.
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May 18, 2026 | News Editor
The Cleethorpes Cider Festival will delight all with live music and cider aplenty!
The SMALLEST pub is getting ready to throw the BIGGEST festival
Live music all weekend
Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 – Bank Holiday Monday 25 May 2026
Cleethorpes… are you ready?
Live music will be provided by a range of unique and talented artists from across the country, playing sets from the afternoon well into the evening.
And of course an array of ciders and real ales from our award winning ‘Signal Box Inn’ and to cope with the expected demand, our external bar. Food will be available from Sidings Snack Shack until late on Saturday and Sunday evening.
The event is free to enter with charges applying for drinks and train rides.
Here’s the Line Up:
Saturday 23 May
The Finest Hour
The Blundells – Palm Trees of Venice – Wheelhouse – A Different Kettle of Fish – The Cofee Club – Sammie & the Symptoms – Good Night Moon
Sunday 24 May
Stavin’ Sid & the Infernal Resurrection
3rd & Church – Pow – Kosher – Skip of Fools – Quinn Needham – Exiled Buskers – Sean Blakey
Bank Holiday Monday 25 May
The Mardy Johnny Depps
Sam Simmons – School’s Out
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May 18, 2026 | News Editor
Neil Sands Presents: Remember When – 20th Anniversary Special!
From The Masters of Matinee Nostalgia
Step back in time with Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast as they celebrate an incredible 20 record-breaking years of the nation’s favourite afternoon nostalgia shows. Relive the Golden Days of the 1940s, ’50s, ’60s & ’70s in a heart warming trip down Memory Lane, packed with more than 60 of the greatest songs ever written. From the wartime singalongs of Vera Lynn to the swinging hits of the Beatles, Dusty, Elvis, and even ABBA – it’s the music that shaped generations.
With stunning costumes, unforgettable melodies, and Neil’s trademark warmth, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this special anniversary edition is a joyous celebration of timeless entertainment. It’s their biggest and most spectacular show yet, don’t miss this loving tribute to the golden days of music, filled with harmony, humour, and happy memories.
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May 16, 2026 | News Editor
Fore Fighters & Cobain’d go head to head at Yardbirds on Friday 22 May for a night of rock bangers!
FORE FIGHTERS – THE FOO FIGHTERS TRIBUTE BAND
Originally Four Fighters were established back in 2003, by the incomparable Iain Angus, the original ‘Fake David’. Fore Fighters have been the definitive Foo Fighters tribute band for over 2 decades. During our Foo Fighters tribute tenure, we’ve played many of the biggest tribute festivals in the UK, Ireland and across Europe, even shows in the Middle East & South America. Crowds can always expect our live shows to be energetic, explosive events and the band goes to every effort to reproduce the raw power and dynamics of the Foo Fighters. We perform the songs with an energy and passion that only true fans could and perform them in the same way you would see and hear them at a Foo Fighters live show. On occasion, we are even known to break out the acoustic guitars and recreate the Foo Fighters’ live acoustic shows.
COBAIN’D
From Wakefield West Yorkshire, we pay tribute to Nirvana’s legendary music and focus on capturing their iconic sound and energy, staying true to their essence without the lookalike approach, come embrace the nostalgic greatness with us.
- Friday 22 May 2026
- Yardbirds Rock, Grimsby
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May 16, 2026 | News Editor
Calling all Kings of Leon fans!
Come and see this great tribute band!
Kind of Leon are bringing all the old bangers of Kings of Leon to the Old Clee Club!
- Friday 22nd May 2026
- Old Clee Club, 44 Clee Crescent, Grimsby
Tickets from Dough Bros Cleethorpes, Gallaghers Music or from Old Clee Club or buy online here – Kind of Leon
There’s no guarantee of tickets being available on the door, so avoid disappointment, save £3 and get yours now 
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May 16, 2026 | News Editor
