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Active Towns Launched Across The East Riding

October 10, 2020October 9, 2020Comments Off

An exciting new pilot scheme to encourage and support communities and residents to be physically, mentally and socially active has launched on a trial basis in four towns in the East Riding. Hopes are high that local residents will get involved and improve their wellbeing in Active Towns.

Active Towns sees East Riding of Yorkshire Council working closely in the community with residents and local clubs, groups and organisations to expand their community resources and help to develop wellbeing activities with residents.

Molescroft Pavilion Gets Much Needed Life-Saving Facility

October 10, 2020October 9, 2020Comments Off

Life-saving equipment installed at Molescroft Pavilion has been welcomed by the Parish Council. They say they are very grateful a defibrillator has been installed on the site.

The equipment was made possible thanks to a number of bodies including regional contractors Esh Civils.

Beverley Town Look To Consult With Residents Over Floodlights Plan

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020Comments Off

Beverley Town Football Club are wanting to hear from residents as they look to install floodlights at their ground.

As a result of a pending planning application, the club is now looking to consult with residents about their plans.

Emergency Cash Still Available For Residents Affected Financially By COVID-19

October 10, 2020October 9, 2020Comments Off

East Riding residents who are in need of financial help as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic are being urged to apply for cash funds from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

The council has been given an amount of funding from central government to help support those residents most in need whose income has been reduced because of the coronavirus.

Beverley RUFC Get New Posts Thanks To Cash From Commuted Sums

October 10, 2020October 9, 2020Comments Off

Beverley Rugby Union Football Club has been awarded £5,164.46 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of Commuted Sums from local housing developments towards the replacement of two sets of corroded rugby posts.

New Parents Urged To Register Births

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020Comments Off

Parents who had their babies during lockdown are being encouraged to come forward and register their births as soon as possible.

Over 100 new families whose children were born between February and June, under the care of Hull Women and Children’s hospital have not yet obtained a birth certificate.

Hull Fair Charter Honoured For Another Year

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020Comments Off

The 800 year Hull Fair charter will still be honoured this year, despite the event not taking place.

On the official date of the ancient agreement, Sunday 11 October, a single children’s ride will be situated in Hull city centre.

Hull City Council Welcomes New Director Of Children’s Services

October 9, 2020October 28, 2020Comments Off

Hull City Council has appointed Pauline Turner as the new permanent Director of Children’s Services.

Pauline will take over from Niki Clemo, who has been interim Director for the past eight months, at the end of the year.

Beverley Hairdresser Recognised For Outstanding Talent

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020Comments Off

Despite a challenging year for the hairdressing industry, Rick Roberts from Beverley has risen to the heights of being one of the most influential creative forces in the UK as they are named a finalist in HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2020, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.

Beverley Civic Society’s History Boards: The Friary & Eastgate Board

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020Comments Off

On 1 October 2020 the tenth history board was put in place in Eastgate, to replace a damaged board there, close to the footage entry to the Friary and Eastgate site.

It is the last in the present phase of these boards, which have been warmly welcomed by visitors and residents. The planning of these boards began in 2017, under the leadership of John Bird.

MP Chairs Committee To Improve Life Chances For People Suffering Cardiac Arrest

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020Comments Off

Graham Stuart, the MP for Beverley and Holderness, recently chaired the latest meeting of the CADEY Committee, which seeks to improve the life chances of people suffering cardiac arrests in East Yorkshire.

The CADEY campaign, which stands for Community Access Defibrillators for East Yorkshire, was founded by the MP in 2018 in response to the dismal survival rates for cardiac arrests which occur outside a hospital and the lack of publicly accessible defibrillators in the area.

Former Airline Captain From Leeds To Collect COVID Convalescent Plasma

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020Comments Off

Nick Gifford, 52 from Scarcroft in Leeds, had been working as an airline captain for 13 years before the pandemic hit. He lost his job as flights were grounded across the world.

Nick, the father of two, is now training to collect convalescent plasma as NHS Blood and Transplant urgently calls for more people who have had the coronavirus to donate convalescent plasma in Leeds.

The Humber Talking Community Pod Moves To Swinemoor Estate

October 8, 2020Comments Off

The Humber Talking community pod has moved to Swinemoor Estate in Beverley, near to the shops on Samman Road.

The pod, previously located firstly in Hull city centre and then on the Orchard Park Estate, is a space where people can come and talk to police, the fire service and the council about any concerns or issues they might have.

Celebrating Clean Air Day With East Yorkshire’s Cleaner, Low-Emission Buses

October 8, 2020October 7, 2020Comments Off

To celebrate Clean Air Day, bus company East Yorkshire is highlighting its commitment to creating a cleaner, more environmentally fleet.

Over the past two years, East Yorkshire has invested in 27 brand new ultra-low emission buses, each meeting the highest Euro 6 environmental standards, helping to keep our air clean and free from pollution.

Where’s Wally Hiding At The Treasure House From This Friday

October 8, 2020October 7, 2020Comments Off

The Treasure House welcomes families from Friday, 9 October to Saturday, 31 October for a Where’s Wally extravaganza.

Visitors will be able to have fun finding Wally lurking amongst the displays in the Treasure House Museum and Beverley Art Gallery in the Where’s Wally Spooky Museum Search. Alongside Wally will be a set of letters, spelling out a spooky word. Families are invited to go all the way and come dressed as Wally!

Yorkshire Water Sniffs Out New Recruits

October 8, 2020October 7, 2020Comments Off

Two highly trained springer spaniels will help Yorkshire Water reduce leaks in the region.

The water company is looking to reduce leakage by a further 15% by 2025, reducing waste and saving customers money on their bills.

Hull’s Old Town To Celebrate Black History Month With Two-Week Exhibition

October 7, 2020October 6, 2020Comments Off

An exhibition to mark Black History Month is taking place in Hull’s Old Town.

The exhibition will run from Saturday 17 October until Saturday 31 October, merging themes of migration, inclusivity and community.

Hull City Council Takes Action Against Businesses That Flaunt 10PM Curfew

October 7, 2020Comments Off

Hull City Council is bringing an enforcement action against bars, pubs, restaurants and takeaways that remain open after the 10pm curfew.

The government brought in strict rules last month announcing that hospitality businesses had to close at 10pm as part of plans to limit the spread of coronavirus. Takeaways can still deliver food until 5am, but they cannot have any customers on their premises.

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