Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph back issues from June 2008:
Flotilla sets sail to mark milestone for Humber yawl club ; A Flotilla of old and new river craft will sail out into the Humber on Saturday, to mark the 125th anniversary of the Humber Yawl Club.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Flotilla of old and new river craft will sail out into theHumber on Saturday, to mark the 125th anniversary of the Humber YawlClub. Around 70 of the club's 130 vessels are to take to the river fromboth sides of the Humber, where the club has sites at Winteringhamand ...
Gang of painters on bridge has local historians puzzled ; A Photo of bridge painters, featured in our Nostalgia column on May 5, caught the eye of rail enthusiast Bryan Longbone.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Photo of bridge painters, featured in our Nostalgia column on May 5, caught the eye of rail enthusiast Bryan Longbone. The picture had been submitted by Leslie Norton (nee Whitehead)of Bottesford, whose grandmother, Ethel Ramsden, featured on theright of the photo. Her ...
Infant class is identified ; A Number of names have been provided in relation to a photo of Frodingham Infant School, which featured in our column on Monday April 21.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Number of names have been provided in relation to a photo ofFrodingham Infant School, which featured in our column on MondayApril 21. Already named on the photo were Dave Guntrip (back, fourth left),Graham Binns (middle, far right) and Malcolm Dixon (middle, ...
Food for thought as well as eating ; A Little corner of the region is set to be healthier after a new pounds3,000 not-for-profit cafe opened its doors.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Little corner of the region is set to be healthier after a newpounds3,000 not-for-profit cafe opened its doors. Cloverleaf Cafe, located in Ashby Clinic and Children's Centre,has reopened after a year of closure to reinvent itself in a new,solely healthy light with the purpose of ...
Stars come to town! ; Look who has been to Scunthorpe!
Jun 02, 2008 ... Look who has been to Scunthorpe! Today's YorPix show readers pictured with comedian Lee Evans,after a show at the Plowright, and footballer Robbie Fowler, whocame to town with Cardiff City. It could not be easier to see your mobile phone pictures in printwith this popular ...
A better contender for our patron saint than George ; With all this debate about celebrating Englishness on St George's Day, April 23, how many folk have actually asked themselves whether St George is a worthy patron saint of England.
Jun 02, 2008 ... With all this debate about celebrating Englishness on St George'sDay, April 23, how many folk have actually asked themselves whetherSt George is a worthy patron saint of England. The fictitious and fabulous story of a knight slaying a dragonand saving a maiden emerges from the Dark ...
Abortion an 'horrific and brutal' attack ; For centuries, England had laws based on Judeo Christian principles.
Jun 02, 2008 ... For centuries, England had laws based on Judeo Christianprinciples. However, in recent years, a form of militant secularism andatheism has imposed new values, evident in the recent HumanFertility and Embryology Bill passed by Parliament. This monstrous legislation allows for ...
Children too young for MMR ; Paul Potter (May 19) makes a good point about enforcement of the MMR vaccine.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Paul Potter (May 19) makes a good point about enforcement of theMMR vaccine. It makes me wonder whether we are living in a country of freechoice, or an Orwellian regime. Having researched immune problems because of my ME, I would say the MMR jab has too many antagonists for ...
Interviews for councillor posts? ; In Recent letters by Bernard Regan and Mick Grant, they have referred to our elected and voluntary councillors as 'full-time employees on salaries'.
Jun 02, 2008 ... In Recent letters by Bernard Regan and Mick Grant, they havereferred to our elected and voluntary councillors as 'full-timeemployees on salaries'. Is this correct? Do they regard their positions as their mainemployment? Have they no other source of income? If so, ...
Concerned about traffic to plant ; Re: The proposed biomass plant: I am most concerned about the extraordinary traffic movements to this proposed site, and the detrimental effect on the roads and environment, particularly around Brigg, Scawby Brook, Castlethorpe Corner, Hibaldstow and Scawby etc.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Re: The proposed biomass plant: I am most concerned about theextraordinary traffic movements to this proposed site, and thedetrimental effect on the roads and environment, particularly aroundBrigg, Scawby Brook, Castlethorpe Corner, Hibaldstow and Scawby etc. The road system is ...
Concert to celebrate landmark Mandela birthday ; Nelson Mandela, one of the most important political icons in history, is to turn 90 this July and a special concert will be held in Hyde Park to celebrate.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Nelson Mandela, one of the most important political icons inhistory, is to turn 90 this July and a special concert will be heldin Hyde Park to celebrate. I was a solid supporter of the anti-apartheid group and went onmarches at the time, during a Conservative Government. At ...
Newt concerns put lake plans on hold ; Worried wildlife lovers have won the first step in a battle to find out if a rare species could be under threat.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Worried wildlife lovers have won the first step in a battle tofind out if a rare species could be under threat. An investigation into the habitat of the great crested newt wascalled for last month, following plans drawn-up by a holiday parkowner. Glen Keedy wanted to widen ...
Girls curry favour to pay for Uganda trip ; Four teenage girls helped serve up a spicy Indian feast to curry lovers, helping them afford a trip to build an African school.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Four teenage girls helped serve up a spicy Indian feast to currylovers, helping them afford a trip to build an African school. Barton-upon-humber students Sharna Bennett (15) of Newport, Lauren Johnson of Pasture Road South and Emma Donaldson of SandpiperWay, along with Nicola ...
Search on for young performers ; If You want to get involved with rock music masterclasses, DJ sessions, Bollywood, Chinese and Street Dance workshops as well as others for drama projects, film and photography and a hugely popular It Factor singing competition, then the organisers of the Buzz Youth Arts Festival would like to hear from you.
Jun 02, 2008 ... If You want to get involved with rock music masterclasses, DJsessions, Bollywood, Chinese and Street Dance workshops as well asothers for drama projects, film and photography and a hugely popularIt Factor singing competition, then the organisers of the Buzz YouthArts Festival would like ...
Band concert ; A New conductor will lead a performance of North Lincolnshire Community Concert Band on Sunday.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A New conductor will lead a performance of North LincolnshireCommunity Concert Band on Sunday. Wendy Leadbetter will conduct the band at the Corus Sunday Gala. Secretary Bernard Page said: "Her enthusiasm for our type ofmusic knows no bounds." The performance will ...
Shows motor on despite rainfall ; Car lovers flocked to the Scunthorpe Telegraph Motor Show yesterday to see all the latest models and vintage exhibits.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Car lovers flocked to the Scunthorpe Telegraph Motor Showyesterday to see all the latest models and vintage exhibits. The show has found a new home at Grange Park Golf Club,Messingham, having moved from Normanby Hall Country Park, to offereven more space for the best motor ...
All the fun of the fair ; Fairground rides, horses, balloons and chutney competitions were just some of the attractions drawing the crowds to the 103rd Messingham Show yesterday.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Fairground rides, horses, balloons and chutney competitions werejust some of the attractions drawing the crowds to the 103rdMessingham Show yesterday. Despite showers in the morning, families were out in force towatch show-jumping, hear Barnetby Brass Band and wander around ...
Chance to play new age kurling ; The Belton Autumn Club is offering the chance to play new age kurling to anyone aged over 55.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The Belton Autumn Club is offering the chance to play new agekurling to anyone aged over 55. The club is looking to offer the game on Monday mornings from10am until noon, or on ...
Community order for man who attacked pub landlord ; A Man who attacked a licensee after urinating on the pub's steps, was given a community order by North Lincolnshire magistrates.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Man who attacked a licensee after urinating on the pub's steps,was given a community order by North Lincolnshire magistrates. Rebecca Dolby, prosecuting, said Peter Finch was in the BeaconHotel, Scunthorpe, with friends at about 8.30pm on August 24, 2007."They were being rowdy," ...
Outreach blunder adds to PO woes ; The Royal Mail has apologised after villagers were unable to use Post Office services again on Friday.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The Royal Mail has apologised after villagers were unable to usePost Office services again on Friday. On Thursday we reported how the mobile outreach services broughtin to replace six post offices were suffering failures in thetechnology. North Lincolnshire is the first area ...
All about money ; People say hardly anyone does anything on principle these days, it's all about money.
Jun 02, 2008 ... People say hardly anyone does anything on principle these days,it's all about money. There is something in it, because even some charities arebusinesses, making big deductions for expenses. On the other hand, I know one phone-in presenter who left hisestate agent job because ...
Variety of real ale on tap ; Beer lovers were in real ale heaven over the weekend at the annual Barton-Upon-Humber Beer Festival.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Beer lovers were in real ale heaven over the weekend at theannual Barton-Upon-Humber Beer Festival. The festival, organised by Barton Lions, saw ...
'Lazy and foolish' behaviour can make town scruffy ; A Friend and I were in the Westcliff area when we noticed a girl ripping up a booklet and throwing it about.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Friend and I were in the Westcliff area when we noticed a girlripping up a booklet and throwing it about. We told her she was making a mess and could actually be fined. We were completely ignored and, feeling somewhat frustrated andannoyed, we went on our ...
More bobbies on beat ; Once again we see lead been taken off roofs at night.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Once again we see lead been taken off roofs at night. What is the answer to help stop it? Put the bobby back on foot patrol at night. You don't hear soundsor see suspects up to no good sat driving around in cars. Thethieves know PCSOs finish at 10pm, in fact you probably won't ...
Walking six miles come rain or snow? ; I Have read with interest the debate about walking to school. What no one seems to consider is the weather.
Jun 02, 2008 ... I Have read with interest the debate about walking to school.What no one seems to consider is the weather. I don't doubt when councillors do the walk it will be a nicesunny day and not from the centre of the village. What about snowstorms, pouring rain or bitterly cold ...
More thought for teachers ; Teachers are clearly having a hard time with the huge increase in number of days they are taking off through stress.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Teachers are clearly having a hard time with the huge increase innumber of days they are taking off through stress. And it's taxpayers' cash being forked out for the cover to getsupply teachers in at short notice. There are thousands of children throughout North Lincolnshire ...
Inspirational athlete sets off on 1,000-mile hand cycle ride ; A Paraplegic athlete was today due to begin his bid to cycle the length of Britain - and described it as the 'biggest challenge of his life'.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Paraplegic athlete was today due to begin his bid to cycle thelength of Britain - and described it as the 'biggest challenge ofhis life'. Alan Rayment is aiming to hand cycle 1,000 miles from Lands Endto John O'Groats, in the space of 17 days. And the Crowle man refuses to ...
Final phase of pounds23m ex-steel site clean-up ; The final phase of a multi-million pound project to transform the former Lysaghts steelworks site is nearly complete.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The final phase of a multi-million pound project to transform theformer Lysaghts steelworks site is nearly complete. The clean-up of the Blue Lagoon area of Normanby Enterprise Parkis almost done, with the end result set to be a seven-acre balancingpond. This final phase of ...
Jailed for assault ; A Trainee electrician who attacked a managing director outside a pub has been jailed for two years.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Trainee electrician who attacked a managing director outside apub has been jailed for two years. Father-of-three Gary Crosbie suffered a cut to his head and ablack eye after he was punched and kicked by Sebastian Monopoli. Monopoli, of St James Court, Bottesford, claimed he ...
ASBO man threatened store staff ; A Suspected shoplifter who threatened staff at a Scunthorpe store, committed the offence when subject to an ASBO, North Lincolnshire magistrates heard.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Suspected shoplifter who threatened staff at a Scunthorpestore, committed the offence when subject to an ASBO, NorthLincolnshire magistrates heard. Christopher Wilks (25), of Yarborough Court, Barton-Upon-Humber,was made subject to the order last June. Prosecutor Charles ...
'Tremendous pressure of spiralling workloads' ; Spiralling workloads for teachers are topping 55 hours a week, it has been claimed.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Spiralling workloads for teachers are topping 55 hours a week, ithas been claimed. North Lincolnshire's representative of the National Union ofTeachers (NUT) made the claim following revelations tutors in thearea took 2,408 days off sick last year with stress - more than ...
'Condition can be serious' ; Dr Mike Smith, an expert in stress in the workplace, said the condition was difficult to define but should be taken seriously.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Dr Mike Smith, an expert in stress in the workplace, said thecondition was difficult to define but should be taken seriously. "Stress is something which we all have. It's when it getsexcessive and interferes with your motivation and ability to copewith circumstances it becomes a ...
Seasonal events at nature reserve ; The chorus has swelled at a bird reserve as migrant birds join the residents for June.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The chorus has swelled at a bird reserve as migrant birds jointhe residents for June. Two days of activities will welcome the arrivals, includingswallows and avocets, back to Blacktoft Sands Royal Society for theProtection of Birds (RSPB) reserve this coming ...
Curfew for man who attacked former girlfriend ; Jealousy was the reason given by a man for an attack on his former girlfriend.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Jealousy was the reason given by a man for an attack on hisformer girlfriend. After hearing Susan Wright had kissed another man, Brett Cliffordpunched her and grabbed her around the throat. Clifford (23), of Melton Road, Wrawby, carried out the attack inthe early hours of ...
Aeroplane crash lands at airfield ; An Aeroplane crash landed yesterday with two people on board.
Jun 02, 2008 ... An Aeroplane crash landed yesterday with two people on board. The two-seater Tiger Moth bi-plane was coming in to land at about2.30pm when it got into difficulties. It is understood the plane crash landed off the runway, atSandtoft Airfield, on the Isle of Axholme, and dragged ...
Under 14s are team of the year ; The Greens' mini junior section also enjoyed a successful presentation night, with the number of medals handed out totalling 163.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The Greens' mini junior section also enjoyed a successfulpresentation night, with the number of medals handed out totalling163. Team of the year for 2007/08 were the under-14s, while individualaward winners were as follows: UNDER 7s: Player of the year, Joshua Lugsden; most ...
Young Greens given awards ; Scunthorpe RUFC's Colts staged their end of season awards presentation dinner at Heslam Park.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Scunthorpe RUFC's Colts staged their end of season awardspresentation dinner at Heslam Park. Commemorative tankards were handed out to winners of each awardand to team captains as well. The club enjoyed another successful season, with the under 18scrowned winners of the East ...
Alkborough edge a high-scoring thriller ; Title hopefuls Alkborough chased down 238 to narrowly win an exciting and high-scoring game at Horncastle in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League premier division.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Title hopefuls Alkborough chased down 238 to narrowly win anexciting and high-scoring game at Horncastle in the LincolnshireCounty Cricket League premier division. Mark Standerline and Steve Clay both hit half-centuries for thetop dogs, with Kuruppu Chandrasekara matching them for ...
Monday pool ; Entries for men's, ladies' and open doubles knockouts will be taken at the next meeting on Thursday at the Mayfair (7.30pm).
Jun 02, 2008 ... Entries for men's, ladies' and open doubles knockouts will betaken at the next meeting on Thursday at the Mayfair (7.30pm). Tonight's Fixtures PREMIER DIVISION: Cottage Beck PP v Cundy Rammits; Rileys Inc vMayfair A; RAOB ...
Johnson shrugs off problems ; Brigg road racer Gary Johnson began his Isle of Man Tourist Trophy challenge in style over the weekend as he battled his way to a gutsy fourth place finish.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Brigg road racer Gary Johnson began his Isle of Man TouristTrophy challenge in style over the weekend as he battled his way toa gutsy fourth place finish. Despite suffering a knee injury and mechanical problems early inthe race - the 27-year-old hung on to the coat-tails of third ...
Six progress into next round ; Nine athletes from Scunthorpe travelled to Hull for the first round of the English Schools' Combined events with six winning places in the next round.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Nine athletes from Scunthorpe travelled to Hull for the firstround of the English Schools' Combined events with six winningplaces in the next round. An excellent performance in the junior girls saw Frayer Bradshawamass 1693 points in the five track and field events to ...
Ashley jumps into record books ; Track and field athletes from Scunthorpe and District AC did the club proud in the North of England Championships.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Track and field athletes from Scunthorpe and District AC did theclub proud in the North of England Championships. They travelled the 100 miles across the Pennines to Wigan in theunder 17 and under 15 championships - an annual event that attractsthe best young athletes from across ...
Close finish in falcon challenge ; Competitors from all over the country took part in the Falcon North Lincs Adventure Challenge.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Competitors from all over the country took part in the FalconNorth Lincs Adventure Challenge. The annual race, of three disciplines, consists of a 36kilometre cycle race on the roads around Brigg, two laps in a canoeor kayak around the Brigg 'island' and a 10K trail run finishing ...
Wharton nearing a return ; Scunthorpe United chairman Steve Wharton is clearly now on the way to recovery from the heart attack he suffered 11 weeks ago.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Scunthorpe United chairman Steve Wharton is clearly now on theway to recovery from the heart attack he suffered 11 weeks ago. But there is still no fixed date on when he is expected to returnto regular duties at Glanford Park. The majority shareholder has been away from the ...
Stressed out ; Teachers in North Lincolnshire had 2,408 days off through stress in the past school year.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Teachers in North Lincolnshire had 2,408 days off through stressin the past school year. This was 1,273 days more than the previous 12 months and isthought to have cost around pounds361,200 to provide cover teachers. The number of days teachers were absent through the condition ...
Cardiff linked with move for Paterson ; Championship side Cardiff City are the latest club to be linked with a move for Iron striker Martin Paterson.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Championship side Cardiff City are the latest club to be linkedwith a move for Iron striker Martin Paterson. National media reports yesterday suggested the Bluebirds hadentered the race to sign the 21-year-old hot shot and speculation isrife Norwich City will renew their interest ...
Ladies hear pearl talk ; The story of pearls was the agenda for Barton Ladies Luncheon club.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The story of pearls was the agenda for Barton Ladies Luncheonclub. Mr Bolton, from Guiseley, is a trained geologist and owns his ownjewellery company. He delighted members with the interesting story behind thehistory of the pearl. Natural pearls pre-date the Second ...
Multiple faiths represented at meetings ; A Multitude of faiths will now be united in prayer at monthly council meetings, thanks to North Lincolnshire's new mayor.
Jun 02, 2008 ... A Multitude of faiths will now be united in prayer at monthlycouncil meetings, thanks to North Lincolnshire's new mayor. Coun Jawaid Ishaq MBE, the region's first Asian mayor, has movedto include a prayer from different faiths at each of the year'seight full council ...
Presentation from rower ; Scunthorpe and Ladies Luncheon Club were given a talk by a very determined woman.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Scunthorpe and Ladies Luncheon Club were given a talk by a verydetermined woman. Sally Kettle rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, with her mum, withneither having been in a rowing boat before. Together they learned to row and when they ...
Farmers open gates to public ; Farmers threw open their doors yesterday and welcomed the public to come and see working farms for themselves.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Farmers threw open their doors yesterday and welcomed the publicto come and see working farms for themselves. One which opened the gates to its 3,000 hectares of farmland wasPollybell Organic Farm in Epworth, where farmer James Brown growshis award-winning vegetables. Mr ...
Packed with memories of town's steel history ; The latest issue of Steel Town - the special magazine devoted to memories of Scunthorpe's premier industry - will be widely on sale from Thursday.
Jun 03, 2008 ... The latest issue of Steel Town - the special magazine devoted tomemories of Scunthorpe's premier industry - will be widely on salefrom Thursday. Costing just 75p, it is packed with pictures and memories ofworking life at British Steel, Appleby-Frodingham, Redbourn,Lysaght's ...
Warren wander to third division crown ; The Wanderers from the Warren Lodge kept on the straight and narrow to clinch the division three title in their penultimate match in the Scunthorpe Rileys Tuesday Pool League.
Jun 03, 2008 ... The Wanderers from the Warren Lodge kept on the straight andnarrow to clinch the division three title in their penultimate matchin the Scunthorpe Rileys Tuesday Pool League. The newly-elected champions made it 11 wins in a row after going4-2 ahead in the singles against arch-rivals ...
Passionate club has overcome a rocky road ; The passion for boxing runs through the veins of everyone involved in this club.
Jun 03, 2008 ... The passion for boxing runs through the veins of everyoneinvolved in this club. And now, with a healthy group of youngsters attending trainingsessions, the Riddings Youth Club-based Scunthorpe Centurions BoxingClub are looking to grow even bigger. Fighting in the ring is not ...
Golden hopes for quartet in multi-national tournament ; A Quartet of Scunthorpe boxers head to London to take part in the Haringey ABA Multi-national tournament with high hopes of returning with gold medals.
Jun 03, 2008 ... A Quartet of Scunthorpe boxers head to London to take part inthe Haringey ABA Multi-national tournament with high hopes ofreturning with gold medals. Local boxing coach Leon Dobbs, who is part of the DynamiteSchool of Boxing, takes superheavyweight Jody Meikle, bantamweightPete ...
Baby it's you! ; Bonny babies are the stars of today's YorPix.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Bonny babies are the stars of today's YorPix. Scunthorpe Telegraph readers have used their mobile phones totake snaps of their cute kids - and submitted them to us foreveryone to see. Whatever the event and whoever the star, we love to see YorPixand are always keen to see ...
A chain reaction to illness affecting mothers ; A Family is getting set to cycle 175 miles along the River Trent, camping along the way and raising cash for a widespread, yet little publicised women's illness.
Jun 03, 2008 ... A Family is getting set to cycle 175 miles along the River Trent,camping along the way and raising cash for a widespread, yet littlepublicised women's illness. Cheryl (43) and Hayden Ellams (36), of Juniper Close, Scunthorpe,are pedalling from Stoke-On-Trent to Scunthorpe this ...
Nature walk on moor ; Budding nature photographers are invited to take part in a guided walk.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Budding nature photographers are invited to take part in a guidedwalk. A three-hour stroll around Hatfield Moor, in the HumberheadPeatlands national nature reserve, will start at 10am on Saturday,June 14. There will be opportunities to get pictures of the differentspecies ...
Guide offers valuable advice for migrant workers ; Migrant workers in North Lincolnshire have a new guide for life and jobs in their new home.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Migrant workers in North Lincolnshire have a new guide for lifeand jobs in their new home. It includes detailed information for new arrivals from setting upa bank account to advice about British law and customs. The 38-page guide is available on the council website in ...
Braced to cope with flooding ; Nearly a year on from heavy flooding which hit many parts of England, including North Lincolnshire, authorities were braced last night after forecasts of more heavy rain.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Nearly a year on from heavy flooding which hit many parts of England, including North Lincolnshire, authorities were braced lastnight after forecasts of more heavy rain. The Met Office issued a warning for the eastern half of Englandfor Monday and Tuesday, advising people to 'be ...
Foxhills' class of 88 reunion ; Students who left Foxhills school, Scunthorpe, 20 years ago have been invited to attend a reunion.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Students who left Foxhills school, Scunthorpe, 20 years ago havebeen invited to attend a reunion. On Saturday, July 19, the former classmates will meet at thePoacher pub, Marsden Drive, Scunthorpe at 7.30pm to share storiesfrom their school days to the present. All leavers, ...
Homes flooded after theft of water tanks ; Two houses were left flooded after thieves broke in and stole their hot water tanks.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Two houses were left flooded after thieves broke in and stoletheir hot water tanks. The latest metal thefts on Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe and VilleRoad, Ashby left water pouring through the homes after the thievesripped out the copper tanks. It is the first time this type of ...
Get your votes in fast for the area's top tot ; There is just today and tomorrow left for you to vote for your favourites in the Telegraph Tots competition.
Jun 03, 2008 ... There is just today and tomorrow left for you to vote for yourfavourites in the Telegraph Tots competition. Pictures of all the youngsters entered were printed in a specialsupplement in your Telegraph. Now it is up to readers to vote for their top tots. With so many ...
Exciting times ahead says new Iron director ; When invited to join the board of Scunthorpe United, the club's newest director took just two seconds to decide.
Jun 03, 2008 ... When invited to join the board of Scunthorpe United, the club'snewest director took just two seconds to decide. Jason Oxenforth, (38), has now become the fifth member of theIron's board - after serving a four year apprenticeship as associatedirector. Born in Gunness, he is ...
Festival of ethnic food ; An Ethnic food festival is to be held in North Lincolnshire.
Jun 03, 2008 ... An Ethnic food festival is to be held in North Lincolnshire. St Paul's Church Hall, on Ashby High Street, will play host tothe event on Saturday, June 14, from noon to 6pm. Attractions will include the opportunity to buy and taste foodfrom the Middle East and the Indian ...
Powell is new signing ; Scunthorpe Scorpions were today unveiling young Aussie ace Ben Powell as their new signing.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Scunthorpe Scorpions were today unveiling young Aussie ace BenPowell as their new signing. The 23-year-old rider will make his debut in Friday night's homemeeting against Redcar. Powell has just served a one month ban after a fall-out with themanagement at Premier League ...