MABLETHORPE is gearing up for a visit from whacky Timmy Mallet later this month, the celebrity turning on the resort’s famous summer illuminations.

With his crazy sense of humour and comedy mallet, Timmy is sure to be a big hit with local people and visitors on July 19, 2009, when he takes centre stage for an action packed evening of free entertainment.

Earlier in the year the District Council highlighted its want to work with the local businesses to give the illuminations a strong community feel and make it an even more popular event. As a result, the illuminations for 2009 organised by East Lindsey District Council will be supported by Sharky’s bar, which is helping to fund Timmy Mallet’s visit.

When Mallet was last in Mablethorpe at the official opening of Sharky’s he was mobbed by fans.  Many still remember his chart busting number one hit ‘Yellow Bikini’, which it is hoped he will be singing at the switch-on.

On the switch-on evening from 8.45pm there will be a colourful procession through the town where the crowds flocking onto the streets will be able to welcome Timmy. 

The procession will lead to the High Street Pullover, where from 7pm well-known Lincs FM presenter and compere for the evening, Eddie Shaw, will have been entertaining crowds with local bands in the run up to the star’s arrival on stage.

Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Councillor Adam Grist, is looking forward to the evening:  “This is an exciting and important year for tourism in East Lindsey and it’s great to be working with local businesses to bring such a high profile and well-known star to our coast.  I’m sure it will be an electrifying family evening that we can all enjoy.  And best of all, it’s free of charge!”

MABLETHORPE is gearing up for a visit from whacky Timmy Mallet later this month, the celebrity turning on the resort’s famous summer illuminations.

With his crazy sense of humour and comedy mallet, Timmy is sure to be a big hit with local people and visitors on July 19, 2009, when he takes centre stage for an action packed evening of free entertainment.

Earlier in the year the District Council highlighted its want to work with the local businesses to give the illuminations a strong community feel and make it an even more popular event. As a result, the illuminations for 2009 organised by East Lindsey District Council will be supported by Sharky’s bar, which is helping to fund Timmy Mallet’s visit.

When Mallet was last in Mablethorpe at the official opening of Sharky’s he was mobbed by fans.  Many still remember his chart busting number one hit ‘Yellow Bikini’, which it is hoped he will be singing at the switch-on.

On the switch-on evening from 8.45pm there will be a colourful procession through the town where the crowds flocking onto the streets will be able to welcome Timmy. 

The procession will lead to the High Street Pullover, where from 7pm well-known Lincs FM presenter and compere for the evening, Eddie Shaw, will have been entertaining crowds with local bands in the run up to the star’s arrival on stage.

Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Councillor Adam Grist, is looking forward to the evening:  “This is an exciting and important year for tourism in East Lindsey and it’s great to be working with local businesses to bring such a high profile and well-known star to our coast.  I’m sure it will be an electrifying family evening that we can all enjoy.  And best of all, it’s free of charge!”