‘Green’ Grants Available For Community Groups In The East Riding

‘Green’ Grants Available For Community Groups In The East Riding
June 14, 2019

Community groups across the East Riding are being invited to apply for grants to go towards projects that make their environment a better place to be.

The grants are being made available by East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of the Government’s Year of Green Action (YoGA) which was launched earlier this year to raise awareness of, and participation in, an action that is beneficial to the environment.

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Female-Led Festival Celebrates Local Artists This July

Female-Led Festival Celebrates Local Artists This July
June 12, 2019

East Riding Theatre’s Company in Residence, She Productions, are hosting their first festival She Fest this summer, creating a platform for other local female talents.

She Productions will take over East Riding Theatre for 2 weeks (9- 20 July) with She Fest 2019. Working alongside East Riding Theatre’s recently awarded Artist in Residence, Emma Garness, the theatre will be ‘hostess’ to workshops, art exhibitions, cabaret and comedy, all led by local female-identifying artists and business owners.

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Cherry Burton Residents To Benefit From Sportsfield Improvement

Cherry Burton Residents To Benefit From Sportsfield Improvement
June 11, 2019

Cherry Burton residents are delighted to see the completion of the refurbishment of the Sportsfield Pavilion. Work undertaken has also seen drainage improvements on two of the three football pitches.

The project has cost £67,649 and been funded by the FCC Communities Foundation which has contributed £37,836 and East Riding of Yorkshire Council who contributed £22,000.

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Most Stylish Lady Will Win A Trip To Christmas Market In Germany

Trip To France Up For Grabs Most Stylish At Ladies Day
June 11, 2019

It’s East Yorkshire’s hottest summer day out, but stylish racegoers at Flemingate Ladies Day will have one eye on Christmas this year.

Beverley Racecourse has teamed up with Humberside Airport to award the winner of the coveted Most Stylish Lady competition an unforgettable weekend at the Christmas Markets of Cologne, one of the world’s most magical festive experiences.

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 446

HU17.net Magazine Issue 446
June 10, 2019

HU17.net Magazine Issue 446 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way.

This week’s issue features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 Web Site.

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Cycle4Life Challenge Week Kicks Off In Beverley With Bike Fest

Cycle4Life Challenge Week Kicks Off In Beverley With Bike Fest
June 9, 2019

A week-long festival of cycling will be held across the East Riding in June to encourage people of all ages to get on their bikes.

The annual Cycle4Life Challenge Week, now in its fifth year, will involve six days of bike-themed events with fun challenges and activities on two wheels for families, schoolchildren and school staff.

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Missing Swing Will Be Replaced As A Matter Of Urgency

Missing Swing Will Be Replaced As A Matter Of Urgency
June 8, 2019

A missing swing will be replaced as a matter of urgency says Councillor David Boynton. His comments come after he was contacted with regard to swing going missing from the local play area.

Cllr Boynton says that while this may seem like a trivial issue, he was pleased it was brought to his attention.

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Honour For ‘Inspirational’ Council Officer For Work With Children And Families

Honour For 'Inspirational' Council Officer For Work With Children And Families
June 8, 2019

An ‘inspirational’ council officer has been made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her work with children and families across the East Riding.

Bridget Bennett, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s service manager for early years and family support, has worked as a social worker in front line practice since 1977.  She has worked in the East Riding since 1999, having previously managed a family centre in York.

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