Arrive for teas, coffees and a chat!
Getting to know each other and introduction to the day.
How far have we come in a year? Where could we get to in 10 years?
What is the future that we want and why is it rooted in our hometowns?
Lunch and a chance to chat
What does it mean to be a relationship-centric town?
How can we put our ambition into practice together?
What are our commitments to this collective change?
Join us for our annual Grimsby & NE Lincs Open House event, a celebration of the remarkable transformation happening in the area.
This year’s celebration will bring together local and national leaders committed to building a better future.
Date: Tuesday 26th November
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Grimsby Town Football Club, Cleethorpes, DN35 7PZ
Getting around – if you are not from the town then you can get around by:
This event brings together the brilliant people who are building a better future across the region and the country – to create new connections and friendships, inspire people with new ideas and build the coalition for change.
During the day we will all be involved in answering the questions – recognising that all of us have a role to play in building a better country
Join Tour Guide Connor Stannard for a walk through town & time, visiting Romans, Rivers, Vikings & Victorians; Grimsby’s little-known past!
Date: Monday 25th November
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Grimsby Minster, St. James Square, Grimsby, DN31 1JN
Explore community-led housing in NE Lincs! Chaired by Mark Hodson of Hodson Architects, who has been involved in Grimsby housing for years.
Date: Monday 25th November
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: Blackgull Community Venue, 1 Auckland Rd, Grimsby DN31 3RP
We will be exploring the role of storytelling in place-based change. Hosted by the Manchester-based strategic impact agency – The Change Arc
Date: Monday 25th November
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: YMCA Humber, 21 Freeman Street Grimsby, DN32 7AB
Join us at Docks to celebrate Grimsby & NE Lincs and the change underway as a great kick off to the festivities.
Date: Monday 25th November
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Docks Beers, King Edward Street, Grimsby, DN31 3JD
We will have music from a local artist and a speech from Abbie Dewhurst from the BBC sharing her love of Grimsby.
Book your place now so you don’t miss out!
A brisk morning walk/run to connect with others at Open House before the day ahead, hosted by Mark Hodson from Hodson Architects.
Date: Tuesday 26th November
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: The Old Post Office, Yarra Rd, Cleethorpes DN35 8LS
Breakfast and getting to know people at Sussex Pavillion hosted by Sand Ritchie from We are Fish – please do join the breakfast to get to know a new group of people. This is about having a space to chat and make new connections. There will be no agenda or content. However, to help you decide where to go – this breakfast will be more for people interested in community led change and community assets.
Date: Tuesday 26th November
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Sidney Sussex Recreation Ground, Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, DN35 8AB
Breakfast and getting to know people at Blackgull Community Venue hosted by Jose Stewart from 2025 group. This is about having a space to chat and make new connections. There will be no agenda or content. However, to help you decide where to go – this breakfast will be more for people interested in how businesses can contribute to the collective good.
Date: Tuesday 26th November
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Blackgull Community Venue 1 Auckland Rd, Grimsby DN31 3RP
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