Chapel St Leonards Swimming Pool

GREAT NEW at the GOLDEN PALM RESORTin Chapel St Leonards.

The SWIMMING POOL WILL BE OPEN for the season
FROM THURSDAY 7TH APRIL, until  4TH SEPTEMBER  2011

VISIT: http://www.robinhoodleisure.com

Careful with Inflatables by the Seaside

Last year a total of 67 people were rescued on the Lincolnshire coast and just under 250 people were aided by lifeguards.

The beach and seaside can be a dangerous place which is why the LIFEBOAT staff have warned beach-goers to take care when using inflatables on the Lincolnshire coast.

“The main danger at Skegness is inflatables being blown out to sea. We have launched major campaigns with local shops to make sure they tell their customers t3o tie their inflatables to a tether. With a strong breeze, you could easily be blown miles out to sea.”.

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Skegness Railway Station

Sad news for traditionalists and lovers of rail travel... the historic (but badly neglected)  Skegness Railway Station is being demolished to make way for Network Rail’s £21million renewal of the stretch of track between Boston and Skegness.

No doubt this old Station (opened in 1873) has welcomed millions of tourists and holiday makers to the East Coast town of Skegness.

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“

SO Festival in Skegness Needs 500

BBC Lincolnshire Reports: Organisers of the SO Festival in Skegness are looking for 500 volunteers to help with this year’s event.

The festival, which runs from 22-24 July, is a cultural event including arts, dance, street theatre, music and comedy.

They said people who get involved with the SO Festival will get to “experience an exciting range of duties”. The SO Festival is about bringing unique, exciting and different cultural activities to the coast.

There are all sorts of things volunteers can do. Dance, costume-making, everything from the creative side through to helping people find where they need to be and providing visitor information.

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

Caravan Parks in Ingoldmells

Hardy’s Caravan Park

This is a great site right in the centre of Ingoldmells. It has Fantasy Island on its doorstep as well as Eastgate market and all the other attractions that Ingoldmells has to offer. The beach is a mere stones throw away. It is very well maintained and with such a great location you can not go wrong!

Country Meadows

Country Meadows in Ingoldmells. A fine Ingoldmells holiday caravan park, with a pleasant countryside location. Range of facilities for all ages. Family friendly, parking facilities.

Ingoldale Holiday Park

Ingoldmells holiday park, with on-site apartments, cottages and static caravans for self-catering stays. Adjacent to the Fantasy Island theme park.

Butlins Caravan Village – Skegness

Large holiday park in Ingoldmells, offering free access to Butlins with leisure facilities and restaurants. Family friendly, pets welcome. Car park.

Tidy Caravans – Kingfisher Park – Ingoldmells

Tidy Caravans is well-maintained caravans in Ingoldmells, sleeping between 6 and 8 people. Within walking distance of the beach. Family friendly.

Coastfields Caravan Park

An Ingoldmells Family friendly holiday park in Ingoldmells, with a wide range of leisure facilities including a 500 seater family showbar. Ample free parking, WIFI.

Butlins – Ingoldmells Butlins

A very popular holiday park in Ingoldmells, situated close to the beach. Large selection of leisure facilities suitable for all the family. Parking facilities.

Oak 1034 – Kingfisher Park – Ingoldmells

Rental caravans in Ingoldmells, located close to Skegness. Excellent array of leisure facilities nearby. Child friendly, parking facilities.

Caravan Parks in Chapel St Leonards

There is a caravan park called The Willows Country Park in Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire. Situated close to the sandy beach, Willows is a well maintained holiday park that has all the modern amenities such as pub, restaurants, village stores and white sand beaches.

And The Beeches is a new site located in Chapel St Leonards. The Beeches offers peace and tranquility. Situated in a rural area it does not have the hustle and bustle of commercial sites.

New Caravan Site near Ingoldmells

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.

Skegness RNLI Lifeboat Station

Just wanted to make a special mention to the Skegness RNLI Lifeboat Station who keep Skegness holidaymakers safe at sea (and from themsleves!). The RNLI may be invisible most of the time but by golly do they do some sterling work. Please watch a recent video of theirs (YouTube) – we should all appreciate the contribution they make to our lives on this big ol’ island of ours! Or VISIT their website

Sue Draper says…
Hi, I was in Winthorpe on Friday night and saw 1 st hand what a fantastic job you all do. Whilst the rescue wasn’t very nice to watch and frightened both myself and my son. It proved what vital work you do. Without you the man wouldn’t be here now. Keep up the fantastic work you do….youv’e made me feel safe in Skeggy!!! Sue and Luke, Leeds

Simon Godfrey says…
Just by chance was in Skegness this afternoon (27th April)and saw both boats go out on exercise, and waited to watch them being recovered. A rare treat for inlanders like us from Cambridgeshire. Best wishes to crews and other volunteers.