Staff from children, young people and family service’s West Early Help team are raising money for charity Bundles of Joy, which will benefit children and families in the area.
Opportunities Await For KWL Apprentice Positions
A Hull-based construction and maintenance firm have been overwhelmed by the number of applicants for its Apprentice intake for 2020.
KWL had planned an Apprentice Open Day for the 18 April with over 150 candidates registering to attend the event.
Free Digital Book For Children About Coronavirus Now Available
East Riding Libraries are offering free access to a new book for primary school children about the coronavirus and its effects and impacts.
Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo and many other books, has illustrated the digital book, ‘Coronavirus: a book for children’, which is free for anyone to read on-screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.
Help For Local NHS Heroes Incentive Is Making A Real Difference
A legal firm soon to open a branch in Beverley is already doing their bit in the community. They have stepped up to support local NHS staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Cock Of The Walk Cuts Through Red Tape To Supply Hospital With PPE
A Savile Row-trained tailor has turned her talented team and their mean machines over to making much-needed PPE after cutting through the red tape of NHS procurement.
Gill Long, the owner of Cock of the Walk, is confident of producing 250 surgical gowns a day with her international staff of six working variously from home and from their tailors shop in Grimston Street, Hull.
40 Defibrillators Donated By Developer To Help Fight COVID-19 Battle
Local housebuilders Barratt Developments are donating over 40 defibrillators from sites across the region to help the fight against coronavirus.
Donations are also taking place on a national scale too. The firm aim to donate over 400 defibrillators to the volunteer-led charity, St John’s Ambulance.
Hands-On Solution To Manage Drug And Alcohol Issues In The Workplace
Substance misuse is a growing issue within the workplace. The assumption that problematic drug and alcohol users are unemployed and/or homeless, is a long way from the truth. Anyone can be affected.
Hull Steps Up To The Mark With Coronavirus Support Effort
The deputy leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Darren Hale says that Hull’s response to the coronavirus epidemic has been ‘overwhelming’ with voluntary organisations uniting and hundreds of individuals stepping up to volunteer support to the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Beverley Art Gallery Remains Active On Social Media – Get Involved!
Beverley Art Gallery is staying active during the lockdown. Even though it has to remain closed for the time being it has launched several campaigns on social media.
Law Firm Based In Hull Racks Up Donations For Charity Partners
A law firm which launched a double charity drive after setting up an Employee Forum has handed over the proceeds to the first good causes to benefit from the scheme.
The team at Rollits are now preparing to announce details of its selected charity for 2020-21, which will reap the rewards of fundraising activities starting next month.
East Riding Youth Dance Goes Online And Looks To Inspire All
East Riding Youth Dance (ERYD) term has had to be shortened by three weeks because of the government restrictions currently in place, and the Platform event that should have taken place at Bridlington Spa at the end of April has had to be cancelled.
Is COVID-19 Pandemic Making Us Appreciate Independent Businesses?
COVID-19 has certainly had a huge impact on our lives but there could be some real positives to come out of this bleak situation.
Beverley, like the rest of the country, is on lockdown, and as a result of this is having to adapt. While many businesses have been forced to close some adjusted to continue some level of trading.
Lockdown and Social Distancing – Get Used To This Way Of Life
Lockdown in the UK will most certainly last for many more weeks here in the UK. Talk of people returning to some sort of normal life in May is nothing more than wishful thinking.
Life behind our doors is not easy. The novelty of being housebound for many has long since worn off. For some as each day passes they watch their lively hoods slowly eroding in front of them.
New Well-Being Website Aims To Help Young People
Website, How are you feeling? now has a coronavirus section featuring advice and support on emotional and mental health during the pandemic, as well as blogs from young people about ways in which they are coping.
Big Spring Read-In Aims To Local Help Children Keep Reading
From now until 19 July, young East Riding residents are being urged to keep calm and carry on reading, with the Big Spring Read-In.
The aim is to encourage children to read every week and submit online reviews. They will then receive certificates after they have submitted five, ten and 15 reviews.
HU17 ARCHIVES: St Mary’s Primary School Class Of 2013
These photos featuring St Mary’s Primary School Class Of 2013 have never been published before on HU17.
Taken seven years ago the pictures of each of the pupils and their teachers were used to produce special yearbooks.
Enjoy East Riding Museums Online During Lockdown
East Riding Museums may be closed at the moment, but there are still ways to enjoy their unique and fascinating collections.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s new website, Active East Riding, launched last week with ideas for things people can do, learn from, and take part in whilst at home, and is highlighting Museums Online.
Barratt Developments Announces New Science-Based Carbon Reduction Targets
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has become the first UK housebuilder to announce new science-based targets for reducing carbon emissions.