We all know and celebrate Grimsby’s rich heritage, but it’s important to recognise and look towards our hometown’s future too - with many people working hard to make that future bright and sustainable. On #GreatGrimsbyDay, Richard Askam had a lockdown chat with...
The Grimbarians Blog
This is the place to find positive content and updates from around Grimsby’s communities. Featuring blog posts about the town and the work we are doing at Grimbarians CIC, along with posts by guest bloggers, artists, and businesses.
Grimbarians Lockdown Talk with Alexis Powell-Howard
Adapting to the changes 2020 has thrown at us, being grateful, and the launch of a men's mental health support club are all discussed in the latest Grimbarians chat with Richard Askam and Alexis Powell-Howard - Psycotherapist and Managing Director of Fortis Therapy...
Grimbarians Lockdown Talks with Zane Powles
In March, Grimsby Assistant Headteacher Zane Powles made national headlines with his daily five mile walks to deliver school meals to pupils in lockdown. Since then, not only has he raised almost £10,000 for charitable organisations in a mammoth cycle challenge, he...
Grimbarians Lockdown Talks with Will Douglas
For our next Grimbarians Lockdown Talks, a feature-length chat seems more than fitting... Richard Askam is joined by Will Douglas of Docks Beers to chat about what it was like having to temporarily close the doors of Docks Academy so soon after opening, the summer's...
Grimbarians Lockdown Talks with Steve and Charlotte
Since the nation began responding to coronavirus, Charlotte and Steve of Healing Manor have dedicated their time to delivering homecooked meals to key workers and vulnerable people in the local community. They joined fellow Grimbarian Richard Askam for a good chat -...
Grimbarians Lockdown Talks with Sam Delaney
In the second of our Grimbarians Lockdown Talks series, Richard Askam speaks to honorary Grimbarian, Sam Delaney. Since moving to Grimsby in 2012, he has made an undeniable impact on the community, supporting those going through the recovery process in order to live...
Grimbarians Lockdown Talks with Toni
As all venues are closed as the nation responds to COVID-19, and because our future plans for events are on hold... we've decided to bring Grimbarians Talks to you! This is the first of our Grimbarians Lockdown Talks, online video chats with the people who have been...