One of the region’s leading charities is hoping to raise funds from a series of festive giveaways as it launches its first virtual charity shop.
The Daisy Appeal’s ebay outlet, launched in 2022, gives supporters an easy way to raise money and dispose of unwanted items. Claire Levy, Fundraiser for the Daisy Appeal, said the eBay outlet has been very successful.
In light of the unprecedented demand for health and care services, this winter, health and care leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are reminding people how they can get the help they need.
As a result of the high number of people waiting for hospital services, local people are being encouraged to use all alternative health services, including NHS111 online and local pharmacies, and to watch out for the health of their loved ones.
To save on their household energy bills next year, McCartney Stone, the UK’s leading manager and developer of retirement communities, is encouraging retirees in Beverley to reserve a new, energy-efficient, purpose-built retirement apartment at its Andrews Court Lifestyle Living development on Molescroft Road before Christmas.
Beverley Town Council is strongly opposed to the development of the former Minster Towers care home site on Lord Roberts Road.
According to the Town Council, while it appreciates the strategic importance of this site as the last major development site within the town centre, it is concerned about several elements of the proposal.
In response to the completion of the Strategic Outline Business Case for reestablishing the York to Hull rail link, Graham Stuart MP, a passionate campaigner for the line for many years, is encouraging residents to share their thoughts on the Minsters Line.
The next phase of the campaign for the new Line will be an Engineering Study that will show how it would be built so that the plan for the Line can be oven-ready.
STREAM events at East Riding Libraries focus on developing skills and interest in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics for children and families. Learning through fun is the goal.
In the East Riding, several libraries will host events over the Christmas holidays:
This year, Dove House Hospice relies on community support to provide an extra special Christmas to patients and their families. Would you be able to make a donation today to help?
Patient Fliss of Dove House shared her story to show how much the hospice has helped her and to showcase areas of the hospice that people do not know about. Although Fliss has sadly passed away, her family wishes to continue sharing her story to support Dove House.
Hull Food Bank has been given a funding boost by McCarthy Stone Foundation to bring festive cheer to locals this Christmas.
In preparation for the holiday season, McCarthy Stone, which operates four Retirement Living developments in the East Riding of Yorkshire, has donated £500 to Hull Foodbank.
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is advising residents on how to stay healthy during winter.
Housebuilder Bellway Homes has unveiled the first images of Bishop’s Gate development in Beverley, a 183-home scheme in the city.
Located off Long Lane in the town, the 11-hectare development will include a variety of homes including two-, three-, and four-bedrooms.
In the past year, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has reported significant social, economic, and environmental contributions to the Yorkshire communities that it builds in. Accordingly, East Riding of Yorkshire is included in this, based on the development of the region.
Beverley Art Gallery’s popular Open Art exhibition is closing on Saturday, 7 January 2023, so don’t miss it.
This year’s selectors, Neil Helyard and Mimi Claughton, well-known Beverley artists and tutors, selected over 100 entries from local artists, reflecting many different styles. The entries to be displayed were selected over the course of two days.
As part of their festive bus schedules for the month of December, local bus company East Yorkshire has released its schedules.
Between Christmas Eve and 3 January 2023, East Yorkshire’s buses will follow different schedules.
A further three years of funding have been secured by the Two Ridings Community Foundation for the HEY Confident Futures leadership programme and network.
This program supports the creation of a collaborative network of generous leaders within the local community.
Members of the Armed Forces and their families living in East Yorkshire will be further supported by the new legislation for the Armed Forces Covenant.
In the area of healthcare, education, and housing, the new Armed Forces Covenant Duty, which came into force on 22 November, requires relevant public sector bodies to demonstrate ‘due regard’ for the Armed Forces community and the Covenant principles.
The Samaritans have expressed their thanks to shoppers in the East Yorkshire Market Town, Beverley after they raised over £600.
The Samaritans’ purpose is to be there for people struggling to cope in times of crisis. Given the current pressures, millions are facing they say it is as vital as ever.
It is important for parents to be aware of the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections.
A common bacteria called GAS can live harmlessly on our skin and in our throats. Sometimes it causes mild ailments like sore throats, sometimes more serious illnesses like scarlet fever, and very rarely, very serious diseases such as sepsis, pneumonia, or bone infections.
The tickets for the 7th annual Stage4Beverley festival are already selling fast, with the opening night on Wednesday 15 February with Bob Harris in conversation with Martyn Joseph almost sold out.
In addition to internationally renowned musicians, the festival also features local and emerging talent, poets and comedians.