Our Caring Sun
Cleethorpes Library supports a free family adventure created by local children, for local children.
Can a trail designed by local children inspire hundreds more families to explore, read and care for the world around them?
This summer, families across North East Lincolnshire are invited to become part of Our Caring Sun – a free family adventure created by local children, for local children.
From Monday 10th August until Thursday 27th August, families can collect a Discovery Trail sheet from Cleethorpes Library before setting off on an exciting journey around the seafront to uncover hidden clues, solve a mystery phrase, explore the Our Caring Sun Touring Exhibition and collect a FREE children’s book (one per child while stocks last).
But this is much more than a holiday activity. Every clue discovered, every Care Theme vote and every family taking part is helping shape the future of the project.
Our Caring Sun has been developed by Green Influencers VANEL as part of Our Future Starts Here, North East Lincolnshire’s Climate Action Fund programme. The programme helps children, young people and families discover that caring for our environment also means caring for people, places and each other.
Throughout the year, Green Influencers has worked alongside hundreds of local children, young people, families, schools and community groups, exploring one simple but powerful question:
“What do you care about?”
The answers inspired nine Care Themes, including People, Places We Live, Animals & Insects, Plants & Flowers, Our Feelings, Our Sun, Our Environment, Our Future and Our Earth, which have become the heart of the Our Caring Sun campaign.
Rather than simply learning about the environment, children have been encouraged to become creators, decision-makers and community leaders—showing that even the smallest Care Action can make a positive difference.
Follow the clues around Cleethorpes. Families can discover clues at:
- Cleethorpes Library
- Think Bubbles
- Julie’s Ice Cream Parlour
- Oliver’s Eatery (Jonny’s Donuts)
- Jade’s Ice Cream Parlour
- Cleethorpes Tourist Information Centre
- Papa’s Fish & Chips
- Darracotte’s Coffee Shop
- CARE Charity Shop
- The Fish Dock Fryer
Simply collect your trail sheet from Cleethorpes Library, follow the clues around the town, solve the mystery phrase and return to the library to claim your free children’s book.
Families can also explore the Our Caring Sun Touring Exhibition and vote for what they think Our Caring Sun should care about in 2027, helping shape next year’s campaign.
Trail Dates
Monday 10th August – Thursday 27th August
Cleethorpes Library Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Closed: Friday and Sunday
The Discovery Trail is available during normal library opening hours.
Follow the clues. Discover the artwork. Choose next year’s Care Theme. Take home a book.
Most importantly, discover how what we care for today shapes tomorrow.
If you would like to host the next stage of Our Caring Sun Touring Exhibition please contact the Green Influencers Team – office@vanel.org.uk
