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New Sculpture Commissioned For The Treasure House In Beverley

New Sculpture Commissioned For The Treasure House In Beverley
August 17, 2020
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The Treasure House, Beverley is proud to be unveiling the first of two contemporary art commissions as part of the East Riding Visual Art Uplift, a commitment to showcasing and integrating contemporary art into the region.

Following a hugely successful open call to artists, both nationally and internationally, it can be revealed that Canadian artist, Ian Kirkpatrick, who is currently based in London, has secured the commission to bring a contemporary twist to the Treasure House this October.

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Daisy Appeal Urges Supporters To Take To The Roads For Virtual Events

Daisy Appeal Urges Supporters To Take To The Roads For Virtual Events
August 11, 2020
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A charity which is working to establish an internationally renowned scanning centre in the Hull and Humber area is urging cyclists and runners across the region to show their support in two major fundraising events.

The Daisy Appeal, which is planning to open a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital early next year, is targeting the My Prudential RideLondon cycle challenge and the Great North Run to boost its bid to raise £8.2m.

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Driffield Poultry Business’s FD Shortlisted For Meat Industry Award

Driffield Poultry Business's FD Shortlisted For Meat Industry Award
July 30, 2020
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The team at a Middleton on the Wolds poultry business are celebrating after their Finance and IT Director has reached the finals of the prestigious Women in Meat Industry Awards.

Claire Wright ACMA has been shortlisted in the Manufacturing/Processing category of the annual awards that recognise outstanding female talent and showcase the contributions that women make to the meat sector.

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Honk For Hope : Beverley Firm Makes A Noise In The Capital

Honk For Hope : Beverley Firm Makes A Noise In The Capital
July 21, 2020
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Beverley based firm Acklams Coaches were one of 200 coach operators who descended on the capital for the ‘Honk For Hope Protest.’

Over four hundred coaches took the streets of London including four from Beverley. While there they sounded their horns as they looked to highlight the issues faced by the industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hull Property Agent Confident On Market Recovery

Hull Property Agent Confident On Market Recovery
April 29, 2020
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The effect of any financial crisis is first reflected in the property market. A Hull property agent has been monitoring the situation, whilst sharing knowledge between experts up and down the country.

He believes from the experience of previous recessions, Hull’s market could make a quicker recovery than the rest of the UK. 

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Free Digital Book For Children About Coronavirus Now Available

Free Digital Book For Children About Coronavirus Now Available
April 23, 2020
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East Riding Libraries are offering free access to a new book for primary school children about the coronavirus and its effects and impacts.

Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo and many other books, has illustrated the digital book, ‘Coronavirus: a book for children’, which is free for anyone to read on-screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.

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The Best Celebration Of Music By A Landslide At Vue Hull

The Best Celebration Of Music By A Landslide At Vue Hull
March 12, 2020
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Fans of Fleetwood Mac and other musical heroes have the show of a lifetime in-store at Vue Hull.

Legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood enlisted an all-star cast at The London Palladium in honour of Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green in February and the performance will be shown on the big screen at Vue Hull in June.

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Pop Sensation L Devine To Perform In Hull

Pop Sensation L Devine To Perform In Hull
February 11, 2020
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One of the country’s most exciting pop talents is coming to Hull this summer.

L Devine, whose debut EP Growing Pains received critical acclaim and earned her a spot on Annie Mac’s stage at the Great Escape Festival, will perform at Hull Central Library on Sunday 24 May.

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Yorkshire Chef Celebrates 35 Year Career With Launch Of Cookery Book

Yorkshire Chef Celebrates 35 Year Career With Launch Of Cookery Book
December 17, 2019
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An East Yorkshire chef whose cookery is inspired by a global catering career spanning 35 years has launched her first recipe book.

Ali Bilton, who has worked in private catering and has lived in London, Spain and Hong Kong, was inspired to write Ali Bilton cooks…her favourites to bring together a selection of family favourites and recipes that evoke memories of the far-flung places where she has lived.

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Why Northern UK Is the Best for Business

Why Northern UK Is the Best for Business
November 8, 2019
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When businesses consider setting up shop in the UK, one of the first locations to come to mind is London.

However, a trend of late has seen international and local businesses relocate or bypass the hectic capital for cheaper northern UK cities.

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Northern Broadsides Present Quality Street And It Is Coming To Hull

Northern Broadsides Present Quality Street And It Is Coming To Hull
September 13, 2019
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New Artistic Director, Laurie Sansom, today announced his first production for Northern Broadsides will be a revival of J.M. Barrie’s rarely performed farce Quality Street.

The production will open in February 2020 in Halifax, the home of Quality Street™ the UK’s most popular brand of chocolates. Barrie’s play was so popular in its day that it gave the chocolates their name.

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