Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph

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Band Splits Up

A SPOOKY North Lincolnshire band is calling time on its three- year run just after Hallowe'en, the Fly was sad to learn this week. Smile Poltergeist took the Rock Open trophy in 2007 but the four- piece heavy rock band from Barton-Upon-Humber have decided to go their separate ways.

Budding Djs Wanted

BUDDING DJs are invited to attend a series of workshops in the Isle, which focus on the art of mixing music. Tonight, Crowle Youth Centre, in Church Street, will be transformed into a mock studio, where youngsters will be able to learn how DJ decks and equipment work, as well as picking up a few tips on creating the right mix.

Energy Saving Tips

ECO-friendly energy savers can pick up top tips on reducing their carbon footprints at a special exhibition in Scunthorpe. The Energy Saving Trust is opening a temporary advice centre in The Foundry shopping centre in Scunthorpe from Monday to Friday next week.

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Future of Corus Is in Our Skilled Hands ; Steelworks Praises Latest Batch of Graduating Apprentices

THE future is bright for youngsters at Corus in Scunthorpe, according to one newly qualified electrical craftsman. Brett Smith, 22, of Bottesford, has just completed a four-year programme in engineering, gaining essential qualifications and hands-on experience on the Scunthorpe steelworks. And to top it all off, he has managed to secure a job in the BOS plant on the works.

Charity Proud of Strong Community Spirit

A SCUNTHORPE charity shop has thanked customers after they signed a pledge in record numbers. More than 530 people said they would speak up or do something if they saw a disabled person being treated unfairly.

Photography Group

AMATEUR snappers are being invited to a weekly photography group. The Brelu-Brelu Photographic group welcomes anyone who is interested in learning or has experience in digital photography.

Vegetarian Treats

CHRISTMAS day cooks who are struggling to cater for vegetarian friends can pick up top tips and skills from two experienced cooks. Weekly sessions with two vegan chefs will be held in the Community Cafe, at The Church of the Holy Spirit in Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe.

Focus On Images

BARTON Photographic and Digital Imaging Club will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday. All members are invited to show a five-minute digital slideshow.

Signing Could Make Your Service Better

BUSINESSES in North Lincolnshire are being encouraged to teach employees sign language skills. Signs4Life UK is setting up introductory employee in-house courses in sign language from November.

Your Stars

If a close one is in a bad mood, as many of the signs are today, just ignore them. To give energy to their dramas will only give them length. Focus on your finances brings success. You can keep trying to make something work that has failed time and time again. Or you can choose to put yourself first and work on what you know makes you happy. Loyalty has a lifespan.

Departed Honoured

Annual Lace Day

THE Wolds Lacemakers are holding their annual lace day at Hessle Town Hall, South Street, on Saturday, November 14 from 10am to 4pm. Visitors can bring a packed lunch.

Patients Are Urged to Have Their Say

HOSPITAL patients are being urged to fill in a questionnaire and have their say on their experiences of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's in-patient services. A total of 850 patients who have been treated as an in-patient at one of the trust's three hospitals - Scunthorpe General Hospital, Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital and Goole and District Hospital - during June will be randomly selected to fill in the survey.

Mp 'Happy to Help' ; Elliot Morley Will Show Ropes to His Successor

ELLIOT Morley has told the Telegraph he will be "happy" to show the ropes to his successor as MP for Scunthorpe. The former environment minister believes it is important the successful candidate is given a "proper induction" to the role.

Victim Fled Robbery in 'Blind Panic' ; Man Cheats Death in Marina Plunge

A ROBBERY victim from Barton has thanked rescuers who pulled him from Hull Marina after he fell in while fleeing his attacker in a "blind panic". Defenceless Paul Ducker, 33, of Barton-upon-Humber, was punched 15 times by Gavin Wordsworth, 26, of north Hull, before being robbed of his cash cards and mobile phone in the city centre attack.

Diversions Put Place As 'Greenway' Project Begins

DIVERSIONS are in place to ensure traffic can get around the Brumby Wood Lane closure for the next week. The road is closed for work on the Pounds 3.4-million Sustrans Connect2 project which is set to create a traffic-free greenway for pedestrians and cyclists across Scunthorpe.