A new campaign has been launched across Humber and North Yorkshire to reduce medicine waste – and encourage people to only order the repeat prescriptions they need.
The campaign, Only Order What You Need, highlights the cost of unused medicines to the local NHS, as well as safety concerns and the environmental impact of medicine waste.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Trading Standards Services is advising residents to beware of a Winter Fuel Payment scam, where fraudsters target vulnerable pensioners with details of a bogus and unnecessary application process.
Pensioners are targeted by a text message inviting them to make an application to claim the Winter Fuel Payment. The text contains a link to a fake website with an application form that requests personal information, including bank details.
Beverley Theatre Company (BTC) are pleased to announce that their next production will be a brand new play telling the story of Jack the Ripper and his victims. Written by BTC members Anthony Musgrave and Nev Slater, who wrote the very well-received version of Dracula that sold-out at ERT in 2023, the storyline is a mixture of fact and fiction, giving the victims of Jack the Ripper a voice and telling us their perspective on events.
There’s plenty to do across the East Riding in September including over 100 free Heritage Open Days taking place between Friday, 12 and Sunday, 21 September.
The Beverley and District Civic Society has produced a 44 page programme including venues and events in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole, Hornsea, Howden and Swanland plus other villages in the East Riding, such as Aike, Bishop Burton, Etton, Holme on Spalding Moor, Pocklington, Rudston, Skirlaugh, Whitgift.
Hymers College is celebrating its best ever year of GCSE results, with students excelling across all subject areas.
Outstanding results across the board reflect the hard work, determination and supportive ethos of the independent Hull school.
Bishop Burton College has announced its formal membership of The Chartered Institution for Further Education, recognising the college’s long-standing commitment to excellence in vocational and technical education.
The Chartered Institution for Further Education is the only body to award chartered status to the most distinguished further education providers in the UK.
Excitement is building in Beverley as local residents prepare to welcome Regents, a revolutionary new hair cutting and styling concept set to open its doors in Autumn 2025.
Founded by renowned hair stylist Max Nicholson, Regents is designed to cater to those who want to maintain a polished, salon-fresh look with unprecedented ease.
Beverley will be bathed in music and candlelight this October as “Candlelit Beatles” comes to Beverley Minster on Friday 24th October.
Led by Yorkshire’s own Alistair Griffin and accompanied by the Ebor string quartet, the concert brings a fresh, soulful take on the greatest hits of The Beatles — from Hey Jude, Let It Be, Eleanor Rigby, and more. Performed by candlelight in the beautiful Beverley Minster, this unique tribute promises a moving and nostalgic experience for music lovers of all ages.
Beverley Art Gallery is inviting regional artists to submit their work for the 24th Annual Open Art Exhibition, a celebration of creativity and talent.
Submissions will be judged by esteemed guest selectors invited by the gallery, more information about this year’s selectors will be shared soon.
The 15th annual Walking East Yorkshire Festival is set to return, providing a huge variety of experiences from Humber Bridge County Park to Hornsea Mere. From Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 September, guided walks and experiences are being held across the county.
The festival is brought together by tourism, partners, and volunteers across East Yorkshire. It is administrated by Visit East Yorkshire, run in partnership with East Riding Council. The festival includes walks, cycling trails and cultural and historical tours for all the family. From vineyard tours to a Beverley ghost walk, the festival provides an opportunity and get active and explore the county’s natural beauty and history.
A Beverley skincare specialist has been invited to address delegates at a global online conference.
Dr Katerina Steventon, the only UK speaker, and one of six honorary international speakers, will talk about neurocosmetics and psychodermatology at the ‘Scientific Esthetics Symposium’ which takes place in November.
A new road safety scheme is due to be installed in Molescroft, Beverley.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking to introduce a road safety scheme on Woodhall Way, Molescroft, by creating a new 20mph zone and laying speed bumps on a 450m length of the road between the junctions of Eden Road and St Leonards Road.
Students at Hymers College are once again celebrating after achieving highly impressive A Level results. Sixth Form students, along with their families and teachers, are marking an exceptional year of academic success – reflecting the school’s continued commitment to high achievement and all-round development. For the first time, Hymers is also celebrating the success of its BTEC students, following the recent introduction of BTEC Sport to its curriculum. Key highlights…
An £86.9m scheme to transform one of the East Riding’s biggest bottleneck junctions is to reach a number of major milestones this month.
The A164 and Jock’s Lodge Improvement Scheme is the single largest construction project ever carried out by East Riding of Yorkshire Council with extensive work on two of the area’s busiest roads – the A164 Hull to Beverley and the A1079 Hull to York roads – just outside Beverley.
A group of young musicians from Beverley Grammar School are celebrating after winning the prestigious Battle of the Bands competition for school pupils at Bridlington Spa.
Satin & Smoke – a six-piece group made up of Year 10 pupils – were named winners by the judges on a competitive night of high-quality music, organised by East Riding Music Hub.
Barnardo’s run SEND groups for children and young people in the East Riding, aged 5 to 11 and 12 to 18. Each Saturday, 10 groups run each week across six different locations in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole, Hedon and Market Weighton. The inclusive sessions offer games, arts, crafts, sports, music, drama and fun with friends.
This September and October, the Festival of Words will host a selection of best-selling authors who will share their thoughts on their latest work whilst engaging the audience in compelling discussions.
Organised by East Riding Libraries and funded by Arts Council England, the Festival programme has been put together by librarians from the service, based on authors, poets and other creative writers who are popular with library members and customers.
The East Riding County Football Association have obtained White Ribbon accreditation, signing up to the campaign prevent violence against women and girls in the East Riding.
As part of the required governance structure, East Riding County FA produced a new Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, which includes a commitment to behaviours and culture that enables the game to be safe and enjoyable for all who work, play and volunteer within the local football community.