New Musical Ruby And The Vinyl This Spring At ERT

New Musical Ruby And The Vinyl This Spring At ERT
January 17, 2022

Ruby and the Vinyl a brand new musical comedy, written by internationally renowned playwright John Godber in partnership with his daughter Elizabeth, and featuring songs written by BBC supporting artist Ruby Macintosh, is coming to the East Riding Theatre this March!

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Make A Difference By Registering As A Blood Or Organ Donor

Make A Difference By Registering As A Blood Or Organ Donor
January 17, 2022

Donating blood or organs are the most important things you can do to make a difference to someone else’s life, according to new research which ranks altruistic acts. 

A survey of 2,189 adults in England placed blood and organ donation top in a poll of ways that people felt they could make a real difference to other people’s lives.

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East Riding FEASTivals Rolled Out Following Success In Beverley

East Riding FEASTivals Rolled Out Following Success In Beverley
January 17, 2022

Following the success of The Made in East Yorkshire Christmas Market in Beverley a series of newly formed ‘East Riding FEASTivals’ will be coming to towns from January 2022.

The East Riding FEASTival will be a celebration of our high streets, through an event that will feature street foods, bars of distinction, alfresco dining, live music, and children’s entertainment served up with fun, colour and character.

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Omicron Hospitality And Leisure Grant Scheme Launched

Omicron Hospitality And Leisure Grant Scheme Launched
January 14, 2022

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a new grant scheme to help East Yorkshire businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors that have been most impacted by the Omicron variant.

The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme will support hospitality, leisure and accommodation business premises with one-off grants of up to £6,000.

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Pepperells Solicitors Invest In Life Lifesaving Defibrillators

Pepperells Solicitors Invest In Life Lifesaving Defibrillators
January 13, 2022

The rapidly growing law firm, which has offices in Beverley, East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East, is pleased to announce that they have invested in two defibrillators.

These will be placed in their Hull and Grimsby offices, meaning that all Pepperells locations are now within a 0.3 mile radius of lifesaving equipment. 

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Take Time Out And Reconnect On Brew Monday

Take Time Out And Reconnect On Brew Monday
January 13, 2022

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging residents to take time out of their day to reconnect with people over a cuppa as part of Brew Monday on 17 January.

Brew Monday is all about taking some time out of your day to stop and give yourself some time and engage in meaningful conversation with friends, family or maybe even your neighbour.

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Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding Seek Volunteers

Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding Seek Volunteers
January 13, 2022

Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding is calling for volunteers of all backgrounds to deliver advice and support to local people.

The charity is launching a January appeal for new recruits who can give their time to help people struggling with housing, benefits and employment issues.

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Primary School Learning Resource Launched About Japanese Toys, Arts And Crafts

Primary School Learning Resource Launched About Japanese Toys, Arts And Crafts
January 13, 2022

To accompany the popular exhibition, ‘Reflections of Japan in East Yorkshire’, which is still on display at Beverley Art Gallery, East Riding Museums have launched a new online learning resource for primary schools, all about Japanese toys, arts and crafts.

The video-based resource explores the fascinating world of Japanese culture and investigates the connection between Beverley Art Gallery and Japan.

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MP Discusses GP Backlog Issue With Government Minister

MP Discusses GP Backlog Issue With Government Minister
January 13, 2022

Graham Stuart has asked about Government support for beleaguered GP services in his constituency following complaints from local residents about long waits and a lack of face-to-face appointments.

Waiting times for appointments have increased across the country as a result of the measures brought in to slow the spread of Covid-19 coupled with an increased demand for healthcare services.

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Jump Inc Agree Significant Sponsorship Deal With Beverley Town FC

Jump Inc Agree Significant Sponsorship Deal With Beverley Town FC
January 10, 2022

Beverley Town Football Club is delighted to announce a significant sponsorship agreement with JUMP INC of Flemingate.

The agreement sees Jump Inc provide several discounts and incentives to players at the club as well as a significant financial contribution towards the club development fund. Jump inc has also provided winter Jackets to Beverley Town Saints under 11s, which provide the team with fantastic looking winter wear.

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Beverley High School Headteacher Proud of Ofsted Recognition

Beverley High School Headteacher Proud of Ofsted Recognition
January 7, 2022

A Beverley secondary school whose pupils “leave school very well prepared for life in modern Britain” has been judged as outstanding following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Ofsted inspectors visited Beverley High School in November and judged them to be outstanding in all areas which include the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and sixth form provision.

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Hidden: Cold War Women – New Treasure House Exhibition

Hidden: Cold War Women - New Treasure House Exhibition
January 6, 2022

The new exhibition at the Treasure House in Beverley, ‘Hidden: Cold War Women’, gives a glimpse into a lesser-known period of history, the Cold War. 

The exhibition centres on photographic portraits of local women by artist Lee Karen Stow.  Many of the women were members of the Royal Observer Corps or serving with the RAF. Some were involved with local authority Emergency Planning, whilst others were part of the peace moment. 

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MBE For Former Beverley High School Student

MBE For Former Beverley High School Student
January 1, 2022

A former Beverley High School student who works globally to help governments tackle challenges including pandemics, terrorism, corruption, war crimes and modern slavery has been awarded the MBE for services to international trade.

Helen Gibson, Managing Director of Agencia, credited her family and colleagues for their part in earning the honour, which recognises the company’s activities in some of the world’s trouble spots.

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Developer To Drive Filling Station Project After Winning Appeal And Costs Award

Developer To Drive Filling Station Project After Winning Appeal And Costs Award
December 22, 2021

A developer is poised to press on with plans for a new filling station and shop in East Yorkshire after winning an appeal against refusal by the local planning authority.

Lovel Capital Projects, part of Lovel Property Holdings Ltd, was also awarded costs against East Riding of Yorkshire Council after a planning Inspector found the Council behaved unreasonably in dealing with the application.

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