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Below are a selection of images sent in by local readers.
And we would like you to share yours of Cleethorpes and surrounding villages, including Humberston, New Waltham and Waltham. From friends to flowers, send them in by clicking here to email us

Northern lights

Peter Ireland took this picture taken along Cleethorpes Wonderland looking over the Humber.

Visitor

A little egret at Cleethorpes Country Park by Geoff Coolledge, of Enfield Avenue, New Waltham.

Marina magic

Steve Wood, Cleethorpes, took this picture of Grimsby Marina.

What a whopper

Joan Whittleton, Davie Place, Cleethorpes, snapped this caterpillar at Saltfleet in 2008.

Seeing in the new year

Revellers welcome in the new year at Willy's, Cleethorpes.

A new day

Dawn by David Cottis, of Blundell Avenue, Cleethorpes.

Treading carefully

A duck on the frozen waters at Cleethorpes Boating Lake, taken by G Fletcher, Cleethorpes.

Foxy visitor

A fox spotted on the "tree estate" and caught on his mobile phone by Mick Gayfer.

Pups on parade

Rod Mole snapped this pup at Donna Nook, which was being watched over by a chopper on exercise.

Peckish

June feeding the geese at the Boating Lake.

Old road

An old view of Humberstone Avenue, as it was titled then, on a postcard found by Barry Hollingsworth.

We are detective

Charmaine Rowlands (left), from Cleethorpes, and friend Louise Uzzel with Matt Bowman, lead singer of Leeds band The Pigeon Detectives, after their gig at Grimsby Auditorium.

Pied piper perhaps

A pied wagtail in the first snow of the season pictured in the garden in Maple Grove, New Waltham, by Steve Johnson.

Boxing day

Children from Signhills Pre-School with some of their collection of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Got my eye on you

Close-up... Geoff Coolledge, of Enfield Avenue, New Waltham, took this close-up picture of a wasp using an old video lens.

Those hazy, lazy days of summer

Busy bee on a flower, taken by Linda Jarman, of Cleethorpes.

Working together

Crowhill Neighbourhood watch community gardens. Front row is Keith Brown and John Scott. Back row Eddie Smith, Jez and Alan Edwards. Picture sent in by Keith Brown.

A helping hand

Crowhill community gardens received some funding from Cleethorpes South Forward Group to brighten up the allyway with a sign. Picture sent in by Keith Brown.

Aero dynamics

A male Hawker in flight taken at the Country Park, Cleethorpes by Geoff Coolledge, Enfield Avenue, New Waltham.

Flight path

A flock of geese silhouetted against a lovely autumn sky as they fly over Cleethorpes heading for the Boating Lake. The picture was taken by Derek Wright.

Spring in their step

Fun and frolics on the prom, taken by G Fletcher, Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes.

Stars!

A cluster of Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum unbellatum, to give its Latin Name) was taken close to the Meridian Line, Cleethorpes, using Canon 350D camera by David Sankey.

Beautiful blooms

Beautiful blooms captured by Carole Crawford outside Cleethorpes Leisure Centre.

Swoop

Seagulls swooping in for a free lunch at the Fitties, Humberston, taken by Nancy Strong of North Sea Lane, Humberston.

When I grow up...

Bradley Holt (seven), with his elder brother Jack (12) and sister Sarah (five) and the sunflower Bradley grew from seeds he got from his school at Signhills infants. The height of it is 12ft 6in from the top to the base of the stalk, says dad Steve Holt, of Thornton Crescent, Cleethorpes.

Busy bees

Bumble bees gather pollen in Angela Gayfer's garden, Cleethorpes.

Having a snack

Geese looking for a bite to eat at the Boating Lake, caught on camera by Angela Gayfer, of Cleethorpes.

Summer fun

Angela Gayfer, from Cleethorpes, snapped her daughter Holly (10) enjoying a day out at Cleethorpes beach.

Summer fun

Angela Gayfer snapped her daughter Paige (10) enjoying a day out at Cleethorpes beach.

Yummy

Michael Gayfer, aged 1, having his first taste of sand in the Cleethorpes sandpit, by grandad Mick Gayfer, of Ash Court, Cleethorpes.

Cool dude

Grandson Isaac enjoying the recent hot weather in Terri Sanderson's back garden, Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes.

In bloom

A view of Ross Castle in Cleethorpes with the gardens in full bloom by Glyn Fletcher, of Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes.

Wwweeeee

Violet Aisthorpe and Isabella Rowlands at Haverstoe Park.

Park fun

Grace Rowlands and Jasmine Aisthorpe at Haverstoe Park.

Park fun

Violet Aisthorpe on the slide at Haverstoe Park.

Park fun

Isabella Rowlands has fun at Haverstoe Park.

Campsite capers

Scouts from 3rd Cleethorpes and Humberston Group at camp at Lincolnshire Showground.

Fifties fun

A 1950s summer fair at Alderlea residential home, Humberston.

A strange visitor

Who is this taking five at Cleethorpes Country Park?

Cooling off

A dog cools down in the dog swim area of Cleethorpes Country Park.

Fresh air fun

Families enjoy Cleethorpes Country Park.

Sands of time

Children have fun at Cleethorpes sand pit.

What an atmosphere

Heavy skies at the Boating Lake.

Petal power

A close-up of a flower at the Boating Lake.

Forboding skies

Row in before the rain at the Boating Lake!

Feeding time

Geese line up to the fed at Cleethorpes Boating Lake.

Garden crop

A couple of strawberries grown in Chris Broughton's back garden, Grant Street, Cleethorpes.

Any space for more?

Making the most of the hot weather in Cleethorpes, taken by Anne Stones, of Waltham.

Keeping cool

Kids have a splashing time at Cleethorpes Paddling Pool, taken by Anne Stones, of Waltham.

Messing about on the water

These folk are trying to keep cool by heading out on to Cleethorpes Boating Lake, taken by Anne Stones, of Waltham.

Pretty gardens

The blooming lovely gardens in Cleethorpes, taken by Anne Stones, of Waltham.

Resort pride

The view over Cleethorpes, taken by Anne Stones, of Waltham.

Beautiful

The Boating Lake at Cleethorpes, taken by Anne Stones, of Waltham.

Lovely setting

The crowd enjoy a brass band concert at Waltham Windmill, taken by Anne Stones, of Waltham.

Lovely setting

The crowd enjoy a brass band concert at Waltham Windmill, taken by Anne Stones, of Waltham.

Parade team

The Grimsby Telegraph team which took part in the Cleethorpes Carnival Parade.

Parade fun

A reader sent in these snaps of the Cleethorpes Carnival Parade.

Parade fun

A reader sent in these snaps of the Cleethorpes Carnival Parade.

Parade fun

A reader sent in these snaps of the Cleethorpes Carnival Parade.

Splashing time

Scouts and Explorer Scouts in their annual raft race at Cleethorpes Country Park.

On show

Artist June Smith displays her work at an art exhibition by students of Les Porter at Cleethorpes library.

Blue hue

Taken in her garden by Audrey Spencer, Grasmere Grove, Humberston.

The beck

Buck Beck taken from the bridge near the back of Pleasure Island, Joan Wood, Garbutt Place, Cleethorpes.

Forty winks

Swans at Cleethorpes Boating Lake, by Joe Fordham.

Proud of my dad

Hannah Binns with her father Lloyd's picture at the Four Seasons exhibition, Cleethorpes Discovery Centre.

Taking five

Eleanor Genney (10), of Holton-le-Clay, took this picture at Cleethorpes Boating Lake.

Splashing time

Eileen Clark's granddaughters, Molly Clark (left) and Rhianna Woods, on the beach.

On show

Artist Les Porter with members of his art group who are holding their first exhibition at Cleethorpes Library.

Shake your tail feathers

A duck caught on camera at the Boating Lake, Cleethorpes, by Rod Mole, Holton-le-Clay.

Sandpiper

Carole Crawford took her camera along to the preview evening at the launch of the new Discovery Centre.

Cuatro Vienta Orchestra

Carole Crawford took her camera along to the preview evening at the launch of the new Discovery Centre.

Watch the birdie

Carole Crawford took her camera along to the preview evening at the launch of the new Discovery Centre.

Dressing up

Carole Crawford took her camera along to the preview evening at the launch of the new Discovery Centre. Mr and Mrs B Cook and Mrs O'Bee (front).

Have a gander at this

A pink footed goose at Cleethorpes Boating Lake, taken by David Hinch, of Grimsby.

Proud

Thrunscoe Infants pupil Jasmine Aisthorpe with her certificate after winning the Star Pupil of the Week Award.

We did it!

From left: Grant Smith, Karl Codd, Samantha Ridley, Shayne Phillips and Gabrielle Vinson from Fix 'N' Kiks Martial Arts Centre, Cleethorpes, who all went to Sweden to compete in the Budo-Nord open karate world cup and brought back medals and awards.

Invasion

Mods with hundreds of scooters invade Cleethorpes for the weekend scooter rally.

Happy to help

Pupils from Bursar Primary School, in Cleethorpes, pictured litter picking on the resort's beach as part of the New Horizons campaign.

Park wardens

As part of Love Parks week, the whole of Elliston Infant School walked to their local park, Sidney Park, with teachers and dinner staff.

Artistic

Anna Fountain, of Curzon Avenue, Cleethorpes, exhibited her artwork at the Grimsby Institute's end of year art exhibition at Western School. Anna completed a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and is now going on to study for a BA hons degree fine and applied art.

Going green

Matthew Humberstone Church of England School took part in the The World Environment Day Art and poetry Competition, organised by North East Lincolnshire Council and won prizes for "green" posters. Here are Mollie Cave, Daniel Rusling and Michael Jarman with their winning entries.

For friend Joy

The Rowlands girls from Cleethorpes took part in memory of Joy, their special friend - mum Charmaine Rowlands with daughters Isabella (three) and Grace (six).

Getting big and strong

The cygnets at Cleethorpes Country Park are growing big and strong, captured on camera by Vicky.

Summer's here

Youngsters enjoy the now open paddling pool at Cleethorpes, taken by Vicky.

Isn't it beautiful?

A peony in full bloom caught on camera by Eileen.

Lazy bee

A bee lazes in a poppy at the Waltham Windmill site, taken by Anne Stones, of Ashbourne, Waltham, at a fun day at the windmill.

Play time

Children play at the Waltham Windmill site, taken by Anne Stones, of Ashbourne, Waltham, at a fun day at the windmill.

Fun day

A fun day held at the Waltham Windmill site, taken by Anne Stones, of Ashbourne, Waltham.

What a view

The view from the Waltham Windmill, taken by Anne Stones, of Ashbourne, Waltham, at a fun day at the windmill.

Sweet idea

Lesley with one of her windmill biscuits, taken by Anne Stones, of Ashbourne, Waltham, at a fun day at the windmill.

Summer's day

This picture was taken by my 11-year-old son Luke on a day out to Cleethorpes - Caroline Tomlinson, (Luke Smith's mum), Grimsby.

Plant pot

A tree in a rather large plant pot! Taken on A16, near Holton-le-Clay, by B Sanigar, Dugard Road, Cleethorpes.

Hitching a ride

Resort manager Robert Chalmers took this picture of a swan which has seven cygnets, including one hitching a ride. He asks where the other one might be... we wonder if it is camera shy!

Windy day

Kelly Grove, of Humberston, sent in this picture of her dog running against the wind on the beach off Humberston.

Gone fishing

Anglers on Cleethorpes beach hoping for a catch, by Kelly Grove, of Humberston.

Bygone era

Cleethorpes Market Place, from St Peter's Avenue, probably turn of the century, shared by Phil Brewill.

Splashing fun

Orton the dog cools down in the water at Cleethorpes, taken by Warwick and Sammie Stevenson.

Who are you calling ugly?

A swan with her young at Cleethorpes Country Park by Mr D Owen, Hilton Court, Cleethorpes.

Wing and a prayer

A butterfly on the spring buds of a tree at Thorpe Park, Cleethorpes, by Glyn Fletcher, Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes.

Ladies' night

Mary Webber (23), Charlotte Louis (23), Amy North (23), Katie Quinn (23), Carrie Loftus (23) and Amy Bembrick (23), dressed up ready to see Sex And The City movie at a special night at Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes.

Keeping it in the family

Five generations of the same Cleethorpes family - (back left) Jason Cook (27), great-grandmother Eileen Cook (65), grandad Richard Cook (41); (front left) Jennifer Cook (24), Annabelle Cook (8wks), great-great-grandad Ernest Croft (90), Amelia May Cook (5mths), Alison Cook (18), Harry Jones (7wks).

Birthday girl

Marie Brown (centre right) celebrated her 60th birthday in style with a St Trinian's themed fundraiser for Macmillan, held at the Bootlegger in Cleethorpes.

All its glory

The revamped Ross Castle stands proud over Cleethorpes.

Pretty as a picture

Dolphin Gardens at Cleethorpes taken by Tim Mickleburgh, Littlefield Lane, Grimsby.

 

 




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