The 22nd annual Open Art exhibition will be at Beverley Art Gallery from Friday, 6 December through until 29 February 2020.
Entries were invited from all artists, whether amateur or professional, living in the East Riding or in Hull.
Harry Potter Book Night will be back in East Riding Libraries in 2020
Tickets are now on sale for Harry Potter Book Night 2020 in East Riding Libraries.
The ever-popular event returns in February next year for an evening of games, crafts, and fun. There will be readings, the Sorting Hat ceremony, the Polyjuice Potion Game, and Ancient Runes Lessons!
Brough Primary School Splashes Out On New Playboat
Local five-star housebuilder, Barratt Homes Yorkshire East, has continued to support the communities in which it builds by contributing £750 to a playboat at Brough Primary School.
Barratt Homes was approached by Brough Primary School to contribute towards the school’s much needed new play equipment, and as part of its ongoing commitment to support local communities, the housebuilder was more than happy to help.
Former Cranswick Employee Launches Sales Support Business
A Beverley businesswoman who spent 15 years in senior sales roles with Cranswick plc has set up her own business.
39-year-old Nicola Whitehead has launched NJW Sales Support to offer sales and business development advice to small and medium-sized food businesses throughout Yorkshire.
Burying Wishes: 14 Million Risk-Taking Last Requests To The Grave
Brits are taking their final wishes to the grave, according to new data from the UK’s largest report into funeral trends by the Co-op.
According to the findings, as many as 14 million UK adults risk not having their dying wishes acted upon, due to their decision not to consider or talk about what they would like for their funeral.
Artwaves Festival Open Call To New And Emerging Artists
ArtWaves Festival has announced the return of the mentored commission strand, Submerge as part of the 2020 festival programme taking place at Bridlington Spa in May 2020.
Submerge is aimed at young, new and emerging artists looking to create and display artwork on a public platform.
Youth Enterprise Manager Wins Guardian Public Servant Of The Year
A Hull City Council youth enterprise worker has scooped a prestigious national public service award.
Charles Cracknell, the local authority’s employment and youth enterprise manager, won The Guardian’s public servant of the year award at a glittering ceremony last night.
East Yorkshire Judo Academy Well Represented At Festive Comp
East Yorkshire Judo Academy was out in force at the Goole Christmas Championships with many of their very young players competing.
For a number of players, it was their first competition. The club was very well represented by children as young as 6 years old all the way through to senior black belts.
Free Parking In Run-Up To Christmas Returns For 11th Year
Free parking across all council-operated car parks in the East Riding will come into force this weekend.
For the 11th year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council will suspend parking charges at all council on-street parking bays and off-street car parks for the four weekends in the run-up to Christmas in a bid to boost trade and visitor numbers to towns.
Community Hub Proposals To Be Shared With Towns Residents
Beverley Town Council’s ambitious proposals to transform the old St Nicholas’s school into a modern community hub for Beverley will be shared with the public.
The Town Council are to hold a special consultation event at Armstrong’s Social Club next Wednesday 4 December between 3pm and 7pm.
Jacob’s Well Express Their Gratitude After Successful Fund Raising Night
For the 4th year running Bridget Conroy has organised a Charity Ball at Lazaat. The was set up to raise funds for Jacob’s Well Appeal, a Beverley based Charity.
Jacob’s Well is well known for their work in the area which sends medical, agricultural & educational aid to the poorest people in the World.
Rick Roberts Wins Impressive National Hairdressing Title
East Riding of Yorkshire is one of the best regions in the UK for stand out hairstyling, after two men picked up awards for hairdressing talent.
Alexander Turnbull from Hull was named North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year at HJ’s renowned British Hairdressing Awards 2019, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.
New Passenger Information Screens Installed At Beverley Bus Stations
Brand new digital information screens have been installed for passengers at bus stations in Beverley and Bridlington.
The four new timetable display screens have been introduced by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to replace the old, outdated signs at both bus stations.
Double Gold For Yorkshire Family Attraction Close To Beverley
William’s Den at North Cave near Beverley is celebrating after picking up two Gold awards at the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards.
Hosted by former Emmerdale actress Natalie Anderson and broadcaster Rich Williams the glitzy ceremony, which is the largest celebration of tourism in the UK, featured entertainment from footballing legend turned Sky Sports pundit Chris Kamara who performed two festive favourites from his debut album ‘Here’s to Christmas’.
Passenger Dies In Fatal Road Traffic Collision On A1079
A woman in her 70s has sadly died in a road traffic collision on the A1079 near to the junction with Jocks Lodge between Beverley and Hull.
New Commuter Buses For Cherry Burton
Bus company East Yorkshire has started a new rush-hour bus journey from Beverley to Cherry Burton for commuters coming home from work.
The new journey began in November in response to a request from Graham Stuart to East Yorkshire buses.
Little Women – Rehearsals Underway At East Riding Theatre
Rehearsals are underway at the East Riding Theatre in Beverley, for Laura Turner’s magical stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic coming of age novel, Little Women.
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women continues to inspire audiences through the tale of four young sisters Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth as we follow their adventures through their struggles with family, love, individuality and finding their place in the world as they grow into Little Women.
Award For ‘Exceptional’ Staff Member At East Riding Primary School
An ‘exceptional’ staff member at Keldmarsh Primary School in Beverley has been named a regional winner of the award for the outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant of the year.
Kathryn Hammond was nominated for the National HLTA of the Year Award by the senior management team and governors of the school.