As proud recipients of Project Grant Funding from Create NEL, East Marsh United were able to run workshops with a class of Year 5 pupils from Weelsby Academy, working with The Colour Foundry to imagine a rewilded local landscape.

Using sound recordings, mark making techniques and digital art, they created a magical space to be explored. 'Wild Pixels' their vision for a 'Greener East Marsh' was shared with the Community in an installation on Freeman Street Market in June. Rachel McWilliam interviews some of the pupils reflecting on the project

Continuing our journey along Freeman Street, we pass by The Warehouse. A quick left turn into Newmarket Street, and we chance upon the unassuming frontage of Foresight. Opening the door, we enter a labyrinth of wonderful people doing wonderful work...

Foresight is a dedicated organisation committed to meeting the needs and requirements of disabled individuals, their families, and carers. Their mission is to provide the way forward for the disabled community, empowering individuals to a new beginning, a brighter future, and a full and enjoyable life. From learning and training to leisure, sporting, and social activities, they strive to create inclusive opportunities for personal growth, confidence-building, and combating disadvantage.

Lisa Bartlett, Foresight's Operations Manager, took time out from her busy schedule to speak with Dan about their work in the community and impending 25th anniversary celebrations.

More Information:

Foresight

Foresight on Facebook

Foresight on X / Twitter

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Intro and Outro music: extracts from DEJA VU by Christian Laverick, from the album 'Chromatica' (2010). More at: www.grimsbyguitar.co.uk

Produced by Dan Humphrey and Andy Nicol for East Marsh United, 2024

https://eastmarshunited.org

And we're back for 2024! In today's episode, recorded last December, Dan talks with EMU's own Carolyn Doyley about a couple of projects that go live this week.

First they discuss 'The Toy Cupboard' - our new venture with our friends at the NSPCC. This is a beautiful little spot in Freeman Street Market where parents and carers of pre-school children can borrow toys for a small fee. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Secondly they discuss our new project planting trees and hedgerows in local schools, with the help of our local community and Create Streets.

Further information can be found at:

The Toy Cupboard

Create Streets

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Intro and Outro music: extracts from DEJA VU by Christian Laverick, from the album 'Chromatica' (2010). More at: www.grimsbyguitar.co.uk

Produced by Dan Humphrey and Andy Nicol for East Marsh United, 2024

https://eastmarshunited.org

In today's episode we leave the cosy confines of the East Marshian Chronicles studio, and take our mobile unit out for the first time.

After a short walk up Freeman Street, turning onto Newmarket Street we come upon We are ONE Foundation - a grassroots charity staffed solely by volunteers, which works to provide support for people facing food poverty including the homeless, those in hostels, the elderly and families in financial distress.

Trustees Dave Wells and Rev. Kay Jones kindly took time to tell us all about the Foundation's work in the local community. This interview was recorded while the food bank was open, so there is a little background noise.

Should you wish to find out more about donating, volunteering or using their services, more information can be found at:

https://www.weareone-outreachnortheast.org

https://www.facebook.com/WeAreONEFoundationGrimsby/

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Intro and Outro music: extracts from DEJA VU by Christian Laverick, from the album 'Chromatica' (2010). More at: www.grimsbyguitar.co.uk

Produced by Dan Humphrey and Andy Nicol for East Marsh United, 2023

https://eastmarshunited.org

Wondering what those new shipping containers next to the Fishing Heritage Centre are all about? Well today we find out!

These containers are the home of Projekt Renewable, 'an educational and cultural destination to inspire a generation', and today Dan talks to director Richard Askam all about it.

Richard and Dan discuss the Projekt's humble beginnings, unfamiliar spelling choices, and hopes for the future, as well as where to get a decent flat white in Grimsby.

For further information:

https://www.projektrenewable.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_white

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Intro and Outro music: extracts from DEJA VU by Christian Laverick, from the album 'Chromatica' (2010). More at: www.grimsbyguitar.co.uk

Produced by Dan Humphrey and Andy Nicol for East Marsh United, 2023

https://eastmarshunited.org

We continue our current series of discussions with other organisations seeking to effect positive change in Grimsby's East Marsh and surrounding areas.

In this episode, Dan interviews Robin Barr and Denny Batty from Harbour Place outreach and night shelter about their work with disenfranchised and vulnerable people, and their commitment to reducing and eventually eradicating homelessness and rough sleeping in our community.

https://www.harbourplacegrimsby.org.uk

https://www.facebook.com/harbourplacenel

Harbour Place Twitter

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Intro and Outro music: extracts from DEJA VU by Christian Laverick, from the album 'Chromatica' (2010). More at: www.grimsbyguitar.co.uk

Produced by Dan Humphrey and Andy Nicol for East Marsh United, 2023

https://eastmarshunited.org

In this episode, Dan Humphrey speaks with Paula Graves, East Marsh United's own Community-Led Housing Manager.

They discuss the current state of private renting, and what EMU is doing to combat this in our role as an 'ethical landlord'.

Paula can be contacted at:

Paula@eastmarshunited.org

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Intro and Outro music: extracts from DEJA VU by Christian Laverick, from the album 'Chromatica' (2010). More at: www.grimsbyguitar.co.uk

Produced by Dan Humphrey and Andy Nicol for East Marsh United, 2023

https://eastmarshunited.org/

Our new season continues with the next in our series of interviews with other groups effecting positive change in the Grimsby area.

This week, EMU's own Dan Humphrey talks with Sandra Ritchie from We Are F.I.S.H. about their work with local families and public spaces.

Find out more at:

https://www.facebook.com/wearefishgy/

https://www.instagram.com/wearefishgy/

www.wearefish.org.uk

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Intro and Outro music: extracts from DEJA VU by Christian Laverick, from the album 'Chromatica' (2010). More at: www.grimsbyguitar.co.uk

Produced by Dan Humphrey and Andy Nicol for East Marsh United, 2023

https://eastmarshunited.org/