Roller Coaster, Fantasy Island, Ingoldmells

Well Flickr is a great resource for pictures of popular places. I found this one by “Chapmanmania” who seems to have captured the height of the Millenium Rollercoaster, part of the Fantasy Island complex in Ingoldmells.

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Mablethorpe Marathon 2011

Fancy a run?

The Mablethorpe Marathon is a complete event incorporating a 26.2 mile full marathon and a 13.1 mile half marathon.  Backed by local authorities, residents and businesses the 2011 routes cover beautiful countryside and coastline.

The routes are perfect for first timers or those wanting to achieve a personal best and will be policed and marshalled throughout with drinks stations at least every 3 miles.

Chapel St Leonards Endurance Test

Dynamic Duo, Toni Schofield and Tom Wann, from Chapel St. Leonards have set themselves the challenge of a lifetime.

They will attempt a record-breaking “quadrathon” which includes a 13-mile kayak, one mile swim, 16-mile cycle ride and five-mile run. Incredible and an ultimate test of endurance for even the fittest of sports enthusiasts. But it’s all for a good cause as they hope to raise money for National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline.

The event kicks off on June 25, when Toni and Tom will set off from Hunstanton at 9am to row across The Wash to Skegness.

This will be followed by a one-mile swim from Skegness Boathouse, a 16-mile cycle ride and finish with a five-mile run across the beach to Chapel St Leonards bell tower.

Well we wish them the best of luck. To sponsor Toni and Tom visit www.justgiving.com/ Helpline-Quadathon

You can read more detail at “This is Lincolnshire“

16th Season for Fantasy Island 2011

This weekend marks the beginning of Fantasy Island’s 16th season, with a limited selection of rides opening for weekends only until the park opens every day from Wednesday 30th March.

> More information here

The park initially suggested that all rides would be available for the opening weekend, with the exception of Jubilee Odyssey, Millennium Roller Coaster, the log flume and Amazing Confusion. Unfortunately, this no longer seems to be the case as a number of other rides are missing from the line-up. Notable exceptions from the list, revealed earlier today by the park, include Techno Jump which is still being repainted, Jellikins which has reportedly been refurbished over winter, Dragon Mountain Descent as well as a number of children’s rides which will also be unavailable. Wristbands are half price between now and April 3rd due to the limited ride selection.

Millennium Roller Coaster | Volcanic Impact  | Techno Jump | The Beast | Jellikins | Coconut Twist | Log Flume | Rhombus’ Rocket | Fantasy Mouse | Wreckers Cove | Carousel | Formula 2000 | Pony Express | Jets | Toucan Tours | Mini Dodgems | Jungle Truck Ride

Theatre Darling? My Fair Lady in Skegness

The Skegness Musical Theatre Company’s latest musical prodcution will be My Fair Lady and open on Thursday 23rd March for 3 nights.

This well known musical features smash hits such as “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Get Me to the Church on Time”. You’ll remember it was a box-office film hit in 1964, with Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison playing the lead parts.

Other well known songs include: Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?, With A Little Bit Of Luck, The Rain In Spain, and I Could Have Danced All Night.

It’s a real ‘feel-good’ productions and a couple of hours of pure escapism so it’s no wonder everyone has fallen in love with Eliza Doolittle and the musical.

“My Fair Lady” is at the Embassy Theatre in Skegness from Thursday to Saturday (inclusive) at 7.30pm each night.

£1000 Prize for Skegness Beach Race

With the first ever Skegness beach race hailed a great success, the second one is most fully firmed up and entries are being taken!

Beach racing guru Rob Meek along with Rich Rose will yet again be designing a tough yet enjoyable track with some challenging sections. With extra beach being used, the lap time is looking to be increased also , providing even more entertainment for both the rider and the spectators. Spectating is still completely free of charge, so don’t miss out!

The event is scheduled for 12^th /13th November and kids, youth and quads and sidecars running on Saturday, and an adult solo class running for 3 hours on the Sunday. The quad race is being extended to 2hours due to so many of the riders enjoying last years session.

Entry fee’s start from just £65 in the kids and youth class, and £80 in the quads and adult solo – but be quick, this early bird booking offer is only available until the 30^th April. Entry fee’s include hard standing car parks and free camping, all within seconds of the beach and main Skeggy nightlife….

Read more at Motorcross racing >

The Butlins Soul & Motown Weekender

MAKE A DATE:  04 to 07 February 2011

Featuring the STARS & STRIPES DJ TEAM. DJs To Include………YOCKY * JOHN POOLE * PETE TAYLOR * NICK BORST * DOUG HALL * IAN SEAMAN

* STEVE AUSTIN * ANDY JACKSON * CHRIS FORREST * TATS TAYLOR * MICK COOPER * MARTIN STANFORD * MARTIN TOPLEY * PAUL MACK * DAVE RAISTRICK * And SPECIAL GUEST * STEVE FOSTER *

PLUS AFTERNOON SESSIONS 1PM – 5PM WITH GUEST DJs From All Parts Of The UK.

3 Days, 1 BIG Weekend : For DJ Info Contact Dave or Donna on 07850 538320

Skegness Sports Forum Starts Up

SPORTS clubs and organisations in the Skegness area are being invited to join Skegness Sports Forum. The Forum, which is organised by East Lindsey District Council, meets regularly throughout the year to support the development of sports activities within the community.

Forum Chairman, Nigel Roylance, from Skegness Table Tennis Club, explained: “We work closely with clubs to help them grow and develop so they can achieve their aspirations. “We want to encourage more people in our community to be fit and active and by working together we can create more opportunities for local people to take part in sports and ultimately improve their quality of life.”

The next meeting of Skegness Sports Forum will be taking place on Monday, January 17, 2011 at The Pavilion at Skegness Grammar School at 6.30pm.

c/o ELD Council Website.

Skegness Carnival kicks off today

ET79A55HBKB7 : The Skegness Standard reprots on today’s Skegness Carnival
Published Date: 06 August 2010

TRADITIONALISTS who felt the recent SO Festival was not quite to their taste can rejoice at the line-up for this coming week’s Skegness Carnival.

Skegness Carnival Parade 2008 from Skegness Magazine on Vimeo.

That’s because organisers have barely changed a thing. “If it works, we leave it,” carnival committee secretary Julie Chapman says proudly.

“Nearly every event could be classed as on old favourite.
“I can tell you one thing – a lot of hard work goes into it no matter what we do.”

Running from this Sunday, August 8, until the afternoon of Saturday, August 14, the carnival will be thrust into the public domain with a parade bristling with colour and vigour.

Setting out Sunday at 2.30pm, the parade will travel from Heath Road, up to Wainfleet Road, through the centre of town along Lumley Road, then briefly down Drummond Road before trailing back along Grand Parade. While onlookers have no trouble appreciating the eye-catching floats when they’re in motion, it’s what happens in the hours leading up to the big parade which is most impressive.

“You don’t have weeks to put the floats together. Most of it happens the Saturday afternoon and evening before the parade,” explains Julie. “Those with floats depend largely on local businesses donating a driver and a truck to take them around.

“So that truck or vehicle might be in use until Saturday night and then you’ve got to work hurriedly to get it just right.”

Julie says her own passion for the parade comes from the days when her son was a member of the scouts and she used to help design their entry.
The fact that she is married to carnival chairman Brian Chapman may also have something to do with her enthusiasm.

Working on a voluntary basis, the 16 members of the carnival committee have shouldered a huge load since taking it off the hands of the council a dozen years ago.

They are currently appealing for anybody who can donate a few hours to help act as stewards for the Sunday parade. No qualifications other than a willingness to work as a team are needed.

“We are more like a family than a committee really,” says Julie.
“I wouldn’t still be involved if there wasn’t so much enjoyment in it.”

SUNDAY’s PROGRAM, AUGUST 8
11am-5pm Art Exhibition* St Mary’s Church, Winthorpe
2.30pm Parade Skegness
3-7pm Fishing Match Wolla Bank,
(in conjunction with RNLI) between Chapel St Leonards and Sutton on Sea
MONDAY, AUGUST 9
9-11am Pavement Artist Prince Edward Walk sea wall (near the Pier)
11am-5pm Art Exhibition* St Mary’s Church, Winthorpe
2pm Sand Sculpture Competition Central Beach Skegness
7-9pm Junior Competition X-Site Extreme Sports Centre, Seaview Rd, Skegness
7.30pm Tony Orme Showband* St Mary’s Church, Winthorpe
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
10.30am Treasure Hunt Meet at Tourist Information Centre, Embassy Theatre, Skegness
11am-5pm Art Exhibition* St Mary’s Church, Winthorpe
2pm (register at 1pm) Baby Show (Ages 0-2) Tower Gardens, Skegness
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
10am-4pm 999 Display and Pier Fields, Grand
Gala Charity and Craft Stalls Parade, Skegness
11am-5pm Art Exhibition* St Mary’s Church, Winthorpe
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
11am Hotels in Bloom Presentation Tower Gardens, Skegness
11am-5pm Art Exhibition* St Mary’s Church, Winthorpe
2pm (register 1pm) Tiny Tots (Ages 2-5), Bandstand,
Miss Seaside (Ages 3-10) Tower Gardens
Super Heroes (Ages 3-10)
7pm Fancy Dress and Disco The Suncastle, Grand Parade, Skegness
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
10am-4pm Friday Gala Charity and Craft Stalls Tower Gardens, Skegness
11am-1pm Dog Obedience Demonstration Tower Gardens, Skegness
11am-5pm Art Exhibition* St Mary’s Church, Winthorpe
2pm (register 1pm) Digby’s Pet Show Tower Gardens, Skegness
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
11am-4pm Circus Day Welcome Inn, Burgh Road, Skegness
* denotes small admission charge
Published 06 August 2010 5:05 PM
Source: Skegness Standard

Bathing Beauties Festival 2010

The Bathing Beauties Festival, celebrates the unique beauty, culture, architecture and history of the Lincolnshire coast. The longest linear arts festival in the world.

DATE: 17th, 18th & 19th September 2010

The Bathing Beauties Festival filled the beach and the beach huts of Mablethorpe and Sutton On Sea with a wild assortment of artistic splendour. Music, poetry, fire, performances, film and drama meant that each beach hut provided a unique and unforgettable experience for one and all. There is something for everyone.

WEBSITE: http://www.mablethorpe.info/bathingbeauties/index.html

SO Festival – Skegness July 2010

SO Festival 2010 promises four fantastic days of exhilarating events!

DATES: From Thursday 22nd through to Sunday 25th July be prepared to be entertained and amazed as Skegness is transformed into a colourful carnival of dance, street theatre, music, comedy and more!

Visit the official website regularly as they prepare the event of the year and announce the latest news, acts, performers and events in the run up to 22nd July.

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