People who are looking to take their next step in education or who want to strengthen their CV can find their future with two new prospectuses from East Riding College. The full-time and higher education course guides feature more than 100 programmes across the full range of subject areas at levels equivalent to degrees, A-levels and GCSEs. College Principal Derek Branton said: “Even though we are still in 2011, this…
The iconic structure of the Humber Bridge will provide a stunning backdrop and host location for residents and visitors to welcome the Olympic Flame as the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay passes through the East Riding en route to the capital next year. Residents and visitors will be able to welcome the torch’s arrival in the East Riding and celebrate the achievements of the torchbearers from 18 June 2012 as…
One of the Coalition government’s biggest hitters spent the weekend in Beverley. Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities joined up with local MP Graham Stuart and the head of East Riding of Yorkshire Council Stephen Parnaby to discuss the new Localism Bill with members of the town’s civic society and other members of the public. Graham said: “It’s great to have the Secretary of State here in Beverley and…
The Beverley Lions bonfire and firework display was attended by thousands of people. Held on the Beverley Westwood this event is a flagship event for the members of the Beverley Lions Club. On the night members of the Beverley Lions and other volunteers including Tony Henderson and Craig Fawcett of the Humber Colts collected donations from members of the public. After a short delay the bonfire was lit by Mayor…
Humberside Police are reminding people of the importance of keeping homes secure and valuables safe, following two insecure burglaries in the East Riding area. The first happened between 2215hrs and 2300hrs on Friday 21 October 2011 at a property on Brookholme in Beverley. The burglar entered the insecure property and stole a black Nikon camera, in a grey and beige nylon bag and an Apple Ipad. The second happened on…
Prospective students can find out more about courses on offer at East Riding College at three open events this month. The open events are a chance to talk to tutors, find out more about courses and have a look round the College’s buildings. They are suitable for school leavers and adults, whether they are considering a full-time, part-time or higher education course or apprenticeship. They will be held as follows:…
Hello, and welcome to my column. I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to share techniques with you to help you to create a more positive mind and lifestyle. Now that the summer is over and that surreal experience of crunching through autumn leaves on the Westwood during October under a burning hot sun is passed, it’s time to begin to prepare ourselves for the colder weather and dark nights. …
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East Riding College is bucking the national trend by recording its seventh consecutive increase in full-time 16 to 18-year-old students. With more than 1,100 now enrolled, the College is expecting to beat the growth targets set for this year. It means the number of full-time 16 to 18-year-olds attending the College has increased by 30 per cent since the 2004/2005 academic year, the year Principal Derek Branton took up his…
The following is a family’s review of an Ice Hockey game at Hull Ice Arena. The family include Dad (Leigh), Mum (Jess), and children Ruby (age 8) and Casper (age 5). This is the first time any of us have attended an Ice Hockey game. Upon entering the arena you immediately feel the buzz in the air, children and adults mill around in their blue and yellow Stingray regalia and…
As two recent graduates who have not yet quite managed to shake of the student mentality, the curry night at The Victoria pub was too good an offer to miss. Recommended by a friend we decided to give it a go. We arrived a little after 7pm on Wednesday and the pub was bright and light with a great atmosphere, busy with families, couples and a group of work colleagues….
Young people and Staff from the Walkington Youth Club took part in the ‘Walkington 3k’ Fun Run on the 8th July to raise funds for their chosen charity of Age Concern and the also for the Walkington Youth Club. All the young people managed to complete the 3k fun run raising £550.00 through individual sponsorship, which will now be divided between the their chosen charity and the youth club. Three…
East Riding of Yorkshire Council would like to remind residents and visitors to Beverley that a traffic management plan will be in place on Saturday, 5 November for the Beverley Lions Bonfire at the Westwood. The plan will involve part closures of Keldgate Road, Westwood Road and Walkington Road, which will inevitably reduce the availability of parking close to the bonfire site. People attending the bonfire are therefore advised to…
The Beverley Festival (Folk, Acoustic Roots) has the answer to those wanting to get more out of their lives by gaining new skills, meeting new people and making new friends. It has been successful in obtaining funding from Awards for All – The Big Lottery Fund to put a project together called ‘Volunteering Together’ . Between November 2011 and running up to the festival in June 2012, FREE Short Courses…
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is taking part in British Pub Week and encouraging people to go out and support their local pub. British Pub Week is running from 28 October – 6 November and was created to offer people the chance to celebrate local hospitality by visiting their local pub and engaging with their community. Graham said: “The local pub is a great British institution and part…
Over fifty people were attracted to Beverley Westwood on Saturday to try out orienteering. The Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteering club (HALO) had organised seven courses of differing lengths and levels of difficulty. The courses covered all parts of The Westwood and all featured electronic timing. The good turn out was helped by a warm sunny day in addition to articles in HU17.net and posters and banners around The Westwood. Coaching…
Ladies dressed in pink took part in a Zumbathon dancing at Market Cross before dancing their way through the centre of Beverley. The event was organised to support the national Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October. All the money raised will be donated to the charity Breast Cancer Care to help them provide free support and information to anyone affected by breast cancer. If you would like to hold your…
Walkington Primary School today departed from traditional harvest celebrations and supported the nationwide ‘Bake-a-Difference’ campaign organised by Concern Worldwide. Instead of the usual donation of harvest fruits and vegetables, the children were busy baking buns at home – with a bit of help from Mum!- to help raise money for the charity whose aim is to raise at least £100,000 across the country to help combat the devastation caused by…
