HOME INTERIORS : Does Your Carpet Cut The Mustard For 2018?

HOME INTERIORS : Does Your Carpet Cut The Mustard For 2018?
November 25, 2017

As the festivities draw to a close and the last pine needle has been vacuumed up, now’s the time to assess if your carpet can really cut the mustard for 2018.

According to Cormar Carpets, New Year marks the start of the home improvement season and thanks to the new ‘home interior’ culture we no longer just decorate, we give a room a complete facelift. And nothing transforms it more than swapping a tired old carpet for one in a fashionable new shade.

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What Do You Know About Yorkshire Devolution?

What Do You Know About Yorkshire Devolution?
November 24, 2017

The Yorkshire Party are inviting local people to attend a meeting where they plan to outline the benefits an independant Yorkshire would gain.

Taking place in Market Weighton, The East Yorkshire Group of the Yorkshire Party hope residents of the county will come along to join their discussion.

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Claremont House Residents Step Up To Support Jacob’s Well

Claremont House Residents Step Up To Support Jacob's Well
November 24, 2017

Caterina Colombi, 86 and resident at Claremont House along with her daughter, Lucia have been supporting Jacob’s Well for several years by knitting and crocheting blankets and clothing.

When Jane Spence, activities co-ordinator at Claremont House heard about what they were doing she wanted to help.

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East Riding Archives Service Scoops Top National Award

East Riding Archives Service Scoops Top National Award
November 24, 2017

Staff at East Riding Archives and Local Studies based at the Treasure House in Beverley are celebrating the news that the service has been awarded Accredited Status.

Accredited Archive Services ensure the long-term collection, preservation and accessibility of the country’s archive heritage. Accreditation is the UK quality standard which recognises good performance in all areas of the delivery of archive services.

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Remarkable Rock At The Hexagon In Beverley

Remarkable Rock At The Hexagon In Beverley
November 23, 2017

Beverley’s brand new Rock Choir, Remarkable Rock Beverley, are gearing up for their debut concert at Beverley’s Music Hub, The Hexagon Centre, on Coltman Avenue, on Wednesday, 29 November at 7pm.

The group launched in September and currently has nearly 50 members, of all ages, from across Beverley & East Yorkshire.

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Grants Available To Improve Home Security For The Elderly & Disabled

Grants Available To Improve Home Security For The Elderly & Disabled
November 22, 2017

Residents across the East Riding wishing to improve their home security may be able eligible to apply for a grant.

The safe and sound scheme, which is run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, is a pot of money which is available to vulnerable people in order for them to install additional security measures, such as additional door and window locks, door chains and window alarms.

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Christmas Tree Festival On Course To Set New Record

Christmas Tree Festival On Course To Set New Record
November 22, 2017

Organisers of the Christmas Tree Festival at Beverley Minster are looking to find five more social groups of businesses to take at this year’s event.

With 95 confirmed participants, they are hoping five more will come forward this year to set a new record of 100 trees – the most they can physically fit in.

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Residents To Stage Protest Over Councils Plans To Axe Wardens

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November 21, 2017

Sheltered Housing schemes residents will be joined on Wednesday by local campaigners opposed to East Riding Council proposals which would see warden numbers in Sheltered Accommodation slashed. 

In July, ERYC proposed a shake up of arrangements for the area’s Sheltered Housing schemes which would see 53 dedicated wardens being replaced by 11 mobile wardens. 

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Last Chance To Join The Cultural Pilgrimage From Beverley To Hull

Last Chance To Join The Cultural Pilgrimage From Beverley To Hull
November 21, 2017

There are only two weeks left to visit the colossal artwork by Gary Saunt – ‘A Cultural Pilgrimage from Beverley to Hull’ – on display free of charge at the Treasure House in Beverley until Saturday, 2 December.

The huge digital painting – measuring over 20 metres in length – has been produced to celebrate the transformational impact of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 on Hull and the East Riding.

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HU17.net Magazine Issue 374

HU17.net Magazine Issue 374
November 20, 2017

HU17.net Magazine Issue 374 features a selection of content including photos from the Jacobs Well Christmas Party and the weekend’s sporting action.

Other items included are images of the purple minster and a feature on the new beautician at FRESH HAIR and Beauty.

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