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 Last August Cleethorpes held an Emergency Services Day on the South Promenade, to celebrate what the various services do and showcase the equipment they use.

Popcorn & I had a walk along there and I took a few photo's.

With the newly finished RNLI Station in the background, the various services were on display.

I believe this RIB was part of the Coastguard display.  The kids enjoyed sitting on it.

The "lockup" vehicle, known in the past as the black maria was popular too.

The Search and Rescue vehicle.  The beach and sands can be treacherous here, especially
when the tide turns and begins to come in. They rescue people caught by the tide  and also
search for people when they go missing in the Lincolnshire area.

Their mascot!

Nobody's mascot, just an elderly dog who needs a pushchair/dog buggy.  I'm seeing 
a lot more these days, always worth stopping for a talk.

The Police motor bikes where very popular and the police officer was willing to let
the kids have a sit on them.

Another lad sat up on the bike.
I asked for, and got permission from their parents to photograph all the lads.

Another aspect of the Police display was the Dog Unit.  Of course, I was very keen!

This officer was telling folk about the work these dogs do.

Still with the Dog Unit.

A last look along the prom then home for dinner.

Nikon Z6ii with 24-120mm lens.

Music at Spout Yard.

 Last August Popcorn and I went to a music festival at a small outdoor venue called "Spout Yard" in Louth.  It has various events there and is an intimate outdoor venue.  Amongst other acts that day was Molly Amour, a professional singer, singing songs from the American Songbook.  Popcorn wasn't really impressed but I was.

Getting ready for their set, it was a warm but very windy day in Louth.

Molly doing a sound check.

Tuning up.

There were a few characters watching.

And then the music started, I really enjoyed it.

These two were both fine musicians on their respective instruments.

This small venue is right in the centre of Louth, surrounded by lovely Victorian houses.
There was quite a crowd around the venue.

Well, I had to have a dog, didn't I?

Molly sang beautifully and was quite animated at times.

The "boys" had a short instrumental spot.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.

End of the set.  Molly and the larger "Swing Amour" band have many videos on YouTube.

Nikon Z6ii with 24-120mm lens.

Christmas Carol Service.

 Popcorn & I attended a Carol  Service a few days before Christmas at St. Peters Church, Ashby Cum Fenby.  A village we visit often.  The community there has welcomed and embraced us.

St. Peters Church, Ashby Cum Fenby.

We arrived early to take photo's before other folk arrived.

The church was beautifully decorated for the service.

A memorial decorated.

Each window had decorations.

Refreshments for after the service.

A general view of the church, people were arriving now.

After the service folk mingled about having minced pies, Stolen cake & mulled wine.

We left and I took this from outside.

Olympus OM10 iv with 14-42mm lens.
(ASA set to auto, very high at times)