Chameleon Business Interiors – the interior design, fit-out and furnishing specialist – has transformed a 19th-century building at Hull’s oldest independent school – Hymers College – balancing contemporary and classic design to create a fresh, welcoming new space.
Beverley Comes Face To Face With Its Tudor Past
St Mary’s Church in Beverley is presenting a pop-up exhibition telling the story of the town’s dramatic Tudor history.
A dozen life-size reproductions of paintings from the National Portrait Gallery’s prized Tudor collection will be accompanied by artefacts and images from the church itself. Pictures exhibited from the world’s largest collection of portraits will include King Henry VIII and several of his wives, by great artists such as Hans Holbein.
Fitness Instructors Wanted For The Glass House Residents’ Gym
Hull-based personal trainers and fitness instructors are invited to set up classes for residents of The Glass House at the onsite gym.
Iguana Developments converted the former Police Station in Queen’s Gardens into ninety-four apartments and penthouses which are due for completion within the coming weeks.
Government Funding For Local Theatre Welcomed By Graham Stuart
Graham Stuart, the MP for Beverley and Holderness, has welcomed the news that the East Riding Theatre in Beverley is one of just over 1,300 theatres, arts venues and museums to benefit from a share of £257 million from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
Racer And Stunt Driver Ben Collins In Festival Of Words
The East Riding Festival of Words is back for 2020 this weekend (15-18 October) with a varied programme of free online events, featuring a range of popular authors.
Appointments At Accountancy Firm Reinforces Regional Foothold
Forrester Boyd is delighted to celebrate the promotion of three more members of its staff.
Amy Greensmith has been promoted to manager, with Lauren Johnson and Matthew Hotham appointed as assistant managers.
Beverley Skin Doctor Invited To Speak At Virtual Holistic Skin Care Conference
A Beverley skincare consultant and facial massage therapist has been invited to address delegates online at the 13th Annual Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners Conference.
Dr Katerina Steventon, founder of Beverley, East Yorkshire based Independent Skincare Consultancy is the only UK based speaker to address delegates at the four-day event that is dubbed by organisers as the only online holistic skincare conference in America.
Campaign To Find 100 New Foster Carers In The East Riding
A new campaign has launched aiming to recruit 100 new foster carers to join the East Riding fostering community.
A series of videos have been commissioned to hear from East Riding foster carers and young people, aiming to encourage more people to come forward and find out more about the rewards the role brings.
Pearls And Oysters Puts Spotlight On Family Firms Supporting Charities
Two of East Yorkshire’s favourite family businesses are sharing some insight into their specialities with a suite of short films to raise money for charity.
“Pearls and Oysters” goes behind the scenes at traditional jewellers Guest & Phillips in Saturday Market, Beverley, and gets under the skin of acclaimed seafood restaurant Cerutti 2 at the town’s railway station.
Hull Residents Should Check If They Can Claim £500 Covid Payment
Hull residents who have lost income as a result of self-isolation are being urged to check if they are eligible for a new £500 payment.
People in the UK now have a legal duty to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19 or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace.
Get Online Week 2020 In The East Riding
East Riding Libraries are encouraging residents to ‘Do something different’ on the internet for Get Online Week 2020, which runs from Monday,19 to Sunday, 25 October.
Festival Of Words Free Online Event With Peter Hain This Friday
The East Riding Festival of Words is back this week, with an exciting and varied programme of free online events.
One of the highlights for 2020 will be this Friday (16 October) at 7pm: an online chat with Peter Hain, chaired by Paul Hughes.
Council Acquires 145 Affordable Homes From Your Housing Group
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has completed on the acquisition of 145 affordable homes from Your Housing Group under a stock transfer agreement.
The homes, 129 of which are for rent and 16 for shared ownership, will transfer to the council, along with the tenants and leaseholders, whose statutory rights remain unaffected.
Bridlington Beach Artwork Demonstrates East Riding 3 Steps To Safety Campaign
East Riding of Yorkshire Council brought its vital 3 Steps To Safety messages to Bridlington beach.
Yorkshire-based sand artist James Brunt created a giant piece of sand art on the beach in front of Bridlington Spa.
East Riding Theatre Awarded Cash Life Line By Government
East Riding Theatre has been awarded £72,522 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
East Riding Theatre is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support.
East Riding Festival Of Words 2020 Unveils Its Free Children’s Programme Of Events And Activities
The East Riding Festival of Words is back for 2020 – with a varied programme of free online events, featuring a range of popular authors. The Festival features an exciting programme of events for children as well.
Hull Museums Receive £145,692 Cultural Recovery Grant
Hull Museums has received a £145,692 grant from the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund.
Hull Museums is one of 1,385 arts and cultural organisations that are receiving a share of £257m as part of the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England.
Historic Listed Property Left Empty For Years Goes On The Market
A property in Beverley of great historic interest is set to get a new lease of life as a result of council intervention.
The Grade 2 listed house on Norwood Far Grove has stood empty for a number of years. Since then it has been an eyesore for residents on the street who have for years been calling for the council to take action.