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Meet the Vikings VIP Book Launch

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Meet Grim and the Vikings at Waterstones for the exciting launch of, HAVELOK, Prince of the Vikings ! 

With FREE activities for children

Havelok loves being the Prince but when Viking training starts, his world turns upside down.

Making friends with young warriors, a battle horse with an attitude, invading Varangians and the secretive Myling, Havelok takes them all on. But when his dad goes to Valhalla, Havelok’s life changes forever.

Grim the Viking is ordered to throw a mysterious sack into the sea. Will he do as he is told or will he open the sack ?

Join Havelok for an exciting, epic new adventure for readers age 8-12.

Written by Julia Thompson, creator of Viking festival Grim Falfest and with illustrations by artist Kevin Atkins, part of the team who created some of the giant street murals around our town.  With free arts activities for children and a chance to meet Grim and the Vikings, with VIP – Vikings in Person! – special guests Lindesige Saeweard.

AND, join our Viking March from Riverhead Square at 9.45am, to ‘invade’ the bookshop at 10am.  Event open till 10am to 2pm.

Our colouring book, Havelok and Grim the Viking also available for younger children.

 

 

 

 

 

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May 12, 2026 |

Rocket Man – A Tribute to Sir Elton John

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Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!

The Rocket Man is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world and we are delighted to announce our UK tour for 2025.

So, catch a star if you can, and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for love?

No one else recreates the flamboyant megastar with as much vigour and brilliance.

Join us as The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues, Daniel, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Your Song and many, many more.

With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, we take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. This show has it all!

So, if it gets to seven o’clock and you wanna rock, book your tickets now!

The Rocket Man – a magical night in tribute to Sir Elton John

UK Tour Tickets on sale now. Don’t miss out!

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

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May 12, 2026 |

Cleethorpes Beach Clean

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CLEETHORPES BEACH CLEAN

The Captain Paul Watson Foundation-UK are organising a Beach Clean at Cleethorpes Beach on the 16th May 2026, the meeting place will be at Marine Walk car park,
(turn left at Signal Box Inn and follow road round to the car park)
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starting at 10:30 and will finish at 12:00 Everybody’s welcome, equipment will be supplied,
Join us and help save our Oceans

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May 12, 2026 |