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LOVE IMMINGHAM
February 16 @ 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
Located in the Civic Centre’s Main Hall:
12:00 – 12:30 Reach Out – Everybody Sing! By Coritani Creative
Original song for the children of North East Lincolnshire: ‘Reach Out – Everybody Sing’ was written as a lockdown anthem for schools in partnership with the NEL Music Hub. Reach Out was also written especially to be used with Makaton signing to be inclusive and accessible for children of many abilities and needs as well as teaching new communication ways for all students.
12:40 – 13:00 and 15:30 – 15:50 Chip & Fish by Kazbah Theatre
A family-oriented puppet show designed to encourage you to love where you are.
13:10 – 14:10 Circus Performance & Workshop by The Little Seaside Circus
Mixed circus workshop for families
14:20 – 15:20 Drumming workshop by Coritani Creative
Taiko Drumming workshops inspired by Nordic, Viking music.
2 x 30 mins session for 20 ppl each session
16:00 – 17:00 Silent Disco
Turn up the family fun with the LOVE IMMINGHAM Silent Disco! 🎧 Grab your headphones and dance the afternoon away together, each grooving to your favourite tunes without waking the neighbours. From kid-friendly beats to classic hits, everyone gets their own musical experience.
Evening Entertainment
For those who may be working during the day, we have planned an evening full of brilliant entertainment so you don’t miss out on the fun!
18:00 – 18:45 Live music by Mak & Co
Four-piece fun live band playing popular covers and their own love ballads, don’t forget your dancing shoes!
19:00 – 19:30 Singalong
To all musical enthusiasts out there – come and sing your heart out with popular love themed songs from the most beloved musicals
20:30 Live music by Pelham Road
Keep on dancing through the evening with love anthems from the 60s to today
In the Civic Centre Foyer:
12:00 – 17:00 Message on a Map by Evie Henderson
Drop in interactive activity to explore the relationships and love for your town, home and community. Local artist, Francesca Young, will create one large map of the three towns (Cleethorpes, Immingham & Grimsby) filled with landmark areas and places. You will pin your memories to the map connecting them. Local poet James Alexander Hall will write a poem filled and enthused by these memories. A copy of the poem will then be mailed out to all applicants!
12:00 – 17:00 Artisan market
Pop up artisan market from jewellery to cheese, to candles and themed gifts by local makers
Out and About in Immingham …
12:00 – 17:00 Love Bugs stilt walkers, The Giddy Aunts, the Bubbleologists & The Pilgrim Fathers walkabouts performances
Love bugs themed fabulous stilt walker walkabout performances
Watch out for the intrepid shoppers, The Giddy Aunts, as they enjoy a rare ‘escape’ from the Care Home. Complete with their trundley trolley and handbags, these two will have you in stitches with their outrageous antics!
Ahoy there me hearties, who’s this sailing towards your town? It’s the Pilgrim Fathers (and mothers) back from across the seas of time. They may look old and wise, but they’re somewhat ‘out of their depth’ in 2024. Have a laugh and a giggle with these three adventurers.
Kennedy Way
12:00 – 17:00 The Love of Bug by Lincolnshire Outdoor Learning
Drop in by the Nature Lab Gazebo to try hands-on craft activities all day. People of all ages can make a craft bug to take home as a keepsake of their special day.
12:00 – 17:00 The Hearts trailer by Immingham One Voice craft group
Join us for the Hearts Trail for a chance to win amazing prizes! Stob by one of the participating businesses in the town centre that’s displaying the poster “I’m part of the Hearts Trail”, grab a trail sheet with the questions and start your hunt! Search across the Civic Centre, Kennedy Way and Pelham Road to find the hearts that will have the answer to the questions on your trail sheet. Once you have found all the hearts, hand your completed trail sheet in at the Discover NEL stand in the foyer for a sweet reward and to be submitted into a draw to win fabulous prizes – tickets to Parkway Cinema, voucher for the newly opened escape room Mission Classified, or tickets to any of the Lincs Inspire Leisure Centres across the three towns.
Plus find children funfair rides, street food vendors and the LOVE IRL selfie installation by Stuart Langley on Kennedy Way. Unveiled at Love Your Town in 2022, this much-loved installation will come back to highlight local people’s love and pride of Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham as part of the Love Your Town events.
Located in the Old Library:
12:00 – 18:00 Wave of Love workshop by LaCuna
Craft a 2D papier-mache heart to take part in the Wave of Love finale on Cleethorpes beach (Brighton Street Slipway) on Sat 17th Feb! Each heart will have a label narrating the LOVE theme and telling your story.
18:00 – 20:30 Games night by One Voice
Fun evening with a variety of games for all ages. Free entry and refreshments. Children under 11 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.
Located at Immingham Museum:
12:00 – 17:00 Immingham Museum open for visits
12:00 – 13:00 Heritage Walks by Carla Linford
Want to find out more about Immingham’s rich history and heritage? Carla Linford of Lingard’s Lincolnshire Walking Tours will lead a guided history tour around Immingham for up to 20 people. Booking required – BOOK HERE.
Located in the Civic Centre Library:
09:30 – 10:30 Little Readers event by Lincs Inspire
Stories, rhymes, play and a simple craft all aimed at preschoolers
14:00 – 16:00 Love themed crafts by Lincs Inspire
Drop in love themed craft activities for families
Oasis Academy’s Dance Studio:
12:00 – 12:30 | 14:00 – 14:45 Yoga Sessions by Joanne Baker
Yoga for Love and self-acceptance. Join us for a heartfelt vinyasa flow that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and full of self-love.
12:30 – 13:00 | 13:00 – 13:30 Boxing Session by Body Evolution
2 x 30 mins taster boxing session for teenagers and young adults by local Personal Trainer & Fitness Coach
Oasis Academy’s Sports Hall:
12:00 – 17:00 Sport Fun Day with Be Great Fitness.
