Six things to see and do in North East Lincolnshire for the rest of May
NOW the better weather is here, there’s lots of fun things to do right on your doorstep in North East Lincolnshire this May.
Across the borough’s towns and villages, there’s a host of family friendly events taking place. Whether your passion is for enjoying the great outdoors, watching out for things to do and see, comedy or live music, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s a look at just some of the many things you can see and do for the rest of the month.
The Tour de Moon Convoy
The Tour de Moon Convoy will be
visiting Grimsby’s St James Square on Tuesday, May 17 from 6pm to 10.30pm.
Grimsby is one of the stopping off places as part of a national festival for the Moon Convoy, a sustainable armada of vehicles, appearing and disappearing at night and bringing interactive and ultra-violet experiences to life.
Expect cosmic transformations through live music and DJ sets, a giant squid called Archie, talks, film screenings, an inflatable game, a 9-piece Arkestra and a larger than life red phone through which you can talk to the Moon.
For more information, visit https://tourdemoon.com for more information.
#OurFutureStartsHere #OurFutureStartsHere is an inspiring mix of culture, art and conversation focusing on where we’re all heading and what matters to us now.
The event has been developed by The Culture House and will feature outstanding performances by national touring companies. Backed by the Grimsby Creates programme, the event will run from Friday, May 27 to Sunday, May 29 in and around Grimsby.
Visit https://ourfuturestartshere. co.uk/ for more information.
Visual exhibition
You Will Find Me Under the Heaviest of Blankets is a visual exhibition by solo artist Abigail Jouanides at the Turntable Gallery on Victoria Street in Grimsby’s town centre. This new artist-run contemporary art space has been supported by the Grimsby Creates programme’s Development Fund.
Visit www.turntablegallery.uk for more information.
Live music
There’s a raft of live music available throughout this month, with gigs at Docks Academy on May 21, as well as the Fake Festival at Meridian Showground on May 21.
For classical music lovers, how about Grimsby Symphony Orchestra’s Spring Concert in the atmospheric setting of Grimsby Minster on May 21 at 3.30pm.
Visit www.grimsbyminster.com for more details and information about how to book tickets on Eventbrite.
Cleethorpes Folk and Cider Festival
The Cleethorpes Folk and Cider Festival returns this year from 27-29 May at Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway. Live music will be provided by a range of unique and talented folk artists from across the country, playing sets from the afternoon well into the evening.
There will be more entertainment to enjoy in the form of Morris dancing provided by Grimsby Morris.
There will be more than 50 ciders and real ales from the Signal Box Inn and to cope with the expected demand, an 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.
Visit www.cclr.co.uk/folkandcider for more information.
Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival
Finally, the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival is on until June 5 this year. There’s local walks around Laceby, the Wolds, Louth Canal and Caistor to name a few, cycle rides, fishing, golf, water sports, high ropes, dancing, gliding and more.
For more information, visit www. woldsoutdoorfestival.com