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Barton’s links to one of the most iconic animated films of all time will be celebrated through a new arts and heritage project backed by North Lincolnshire Council.

The Ted Lewis Centre has been awarded £4,300 through the Cultural Futures programme for Dive with Ted Lewis into The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine.

The project will celebrate Ted Lewis’s work as Animation Clean-up Supervisor on Yellow Submarine, exploring his contribution to animation and film heritage through oral histories, research, exhibitions and archive material.

It will culminate in a live Beatles tribute event on Ted Lewis’s birthday in January 2027.

Displays of artwork, animation techniques and archival material will also be created for the centre, giving visitors the chance to learn more about Ted Lewis’s creative legacy and Barton’s connection to a world-famous piece of pop culture.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is a brilliant example of local heritage with national and international reach.

“Ted Lewis’s story connects Barton to one of the most recognisable films and soundtracks in popular culture. This project will help more people discover that connection, celebrate his creative contribution and make sure that legacy is shared with future generations.

“Cultural Futures is about backing communities to tell their own stories – and this is a story Barton can be incredibly proud of.”

The project is one of 14 new arts and heritage schemes awarded funding through Cultural Futures, a multi-year programme supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and North Lincolnshire Council to increase cultural activity across the area.

The wider funding round will also support projects including free blacksmithing taster sessions at Owston Ferry Smithy; an artist residency exploring play and childhood at Wilderspin School Museum; a portable exhibition telling the story of Burton upon Stather’s role in the build-up to D-Day; a new 80-mile walking trail linked to Olaudah Equiano, John Wesley and stories of freedom and reform; and creative projects bringing young people, older residents, artists, volunteers and community groups together.

In total, more than £63,000 has been awarded in this round.

The Cultural Futures programme is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and North Lincolnshire Council.

Find out more information, including upcoming opportunities, on the Cultural Futures webpage or email culturalfuturesgrants@northlincs.gov.uk.

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From chart-topping musicians and comedians to dance schools, theatre groups and community performances, The Baths Hall has welcomed thousands of people through its doors.

Now the council is planning the next chapter in its long-term investment programme to help secure the venue’s future.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “People don’t come to The Baths Hall to think about boilers or heating systems – they come for a great night out.

“Our job, and the promise we’ve made, is to make sure everything behind the scenes is working just as well as what happens on stage.

“Investing now helps protect one of North Lincolnshire’s most important venues, reducing future running costs and making sure it continues attracting major acts while providing a stage for local performers, schools and community groups.”

The proposed heating upgrade builds on a programme of investment already underway at the venue. In 2024, 360 solar panels were installed on the roof, cutting electricity costs by more than £63,000 in their first year.

More recently, every stage light and more than 900 internal light fittings were replaced with modern technology, reducing electricity use by around 75 per cent and saving a further £30,000 a year.

Together, the improvements – using grants from government not local taxpayers’ money – have reduced the venue’s annual running costs by almost £100,000.

Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, said: “The Baths Hall is a huge asset for Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire. It brings people into the town, supports local businesses and provides opportunities for everyone from international performers to our own talented local groups.

“This latest proposal is about planning ahead. By investing in the building now, we’re helping ensure The Baths Hall remains a first-class venue that people can continue to enjoy for many years to come.”

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