HU17.net Magazine Issue 428 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way.
This week’s issue features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 Web Site.
A1038 Kingsgate Carriageway Improvement Works Under Way In Bridlington
As part of its programme of highway maintenance works, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is carrying out essential carriageway improvement works on the A1038 Kingsgate between Wilsthorpe Roundabout and Kingston Road, Bridlington.
The works began on Monday, 7 January 2019 and are expected to be completed in six weeks (weather permitting).
Arts Project Spreads Message Of Peace For 2019
A community art installation at Beverley’s Flemingate centre is spreading messages of hope and peace for the year ahead.
The project, entitled “1,000 Origami Doves of Peace”, saw members of the public and local school children create folded paper doves, each with an individual message of hope and positivity are hidden inside.
Graham Stuart MP Asks Post Office Chief Executive To Widen Beverley Consultation
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has written to the Chief Executive of the Post Office and asked for the consultation on the proposed move of Beverley Post Office into a franchise in the branch of WHSmith on Toll Gavel to be widened to include the fundamental issue of closing the Crown Post Office at Register Square.
Crown Post Office Public Consultation Over Closure is a Farce
Residents are currently being urged to share their views following the launch of the Crown Post Office Public Consultation.
However as reported some weeks back, the Post Office has made it clear they have made their minds up. Bosses have said that the Post Office in Beverley will indeed be closed.
Hull Maritime Museum To Ramp Up Access To Striking Building
Hull Maritime Museum is set to receive new ramps improving access to its main entrance of the striking building.
Hull City Council has successfully bid for £150,000 funding from the DCMS Wolfson Foundation to install two new access ramps and an access staircase to one of the three domes.
Purebroadband Acquires Beverley Provider Relax Broadband
Hull-based internet service provider, purebroadband, has announced it has extended its network into Beverley following the acquisition of a local business, Relax Broadband.
The acquisition will allow the company to offer Beverley residents faster internet speeds and improved reliability with the roll-out of an extensive upgrade programme.
Tennis Sessions Served Up In Withernsea
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has received National Lottery funding of £8,943 which will be used to deliver the ‘Serves Tennis’ programme in Withernsea.
Part of the Active Communities Everywhere project, the programme aims to encourage young people in deprived areas to have access to fun and engaging tennis sessions. It is especially aimed at those children who would not otherwise have access to such activities.
Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Exhibition Will Return To Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that the hugely popular Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition – developed and produced by the Natural History Museum – will be back in Beverley in summer, 2019.
Beverley Art Gallery in the Treasure House will host the new exhibition from Saturday, 22 June – Saturday, 14 September, making it an ideal day out for the summer holidays this year.
Beverley Recapture Early Season Spark With Win At Old Rishworthians
New year, new Beverley. After a disappointing late autumn in which they rather lost their way Beverley in 2019 look to have recaptured the early season spark that had them riding high in Yorkshire One.
Following their impressive win the previous week against Pontefract this was another first-class display and another well earned victory. Moreover, for most of the game, they did it with fourteen men after Alfie Hart-Fisher had been red-carded early on for dangerous play. They owed a lot to their pack which even down to seven men still ended the game looking the stronger of the two sets of forwards.
South Cave United Well Beaten By Town Who Move Second In HPL
Beverley Town Football Club has moved up to second in the Humber Premier League after a convincing 4-1 win over South Cave United.
Town boss Rich Jagger said while the result was a fair based on the balance of the game his side could have scored more.
Brexit Worries In Region Are Growing Say Campaign Group
Pat Maguire Chair of Hull & East Yorkshire For Europe says that people in the region are starting to worry when it comes to Brexit.
Mr Maguire and members of his movement were in Beverley where they were giving people from all sides a chance to express their views.
People’s Vote Would Solve Nothing Says MP Graham Stuart
MP Graham Stuart says a People’s Vote Would solve nothing but damage public trust in the democratic system.
Mr Stuart also was clear that he will be backing Theresa Mays deal which she has secured with EU in Tuesday’s key vote.
Tiny Treasures Return For 2019 At The Treasure House In Beverley
Tiny Treasures at the Treasure House in Beverley are free sessions designed for under 5s to explore the museum and art gallery collections.
Each session has a different theme and includes hands-on activities, which range from messy play to handling objects, and sand play to craft activities.
Hull Helps London Celebrates Its First-ever Borough Of Culture
London will launch its first-ever Borough of Culture, a year-long celebration partly inspired by Hull’s transformative year as UK City of Culture.
Waltham Forest will be the first borough to hold the title in 2019, before Brent takes over the mantle in 2020.
Tourism Businesses Urged To Go For Glory
Tourism businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being urged not to miss out on the chance to grab an industry “Oscar” and put themselves firmly in the spotlight.
The “go for glory” fanfare was sounded by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire tourism manager Andy Gray with the deadline for this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards – the REYTAs – fast approaching.
Longcroft School Supports The East Riding Food Bank
Before Christmas, students at Longcroft School and Sixth Form College lent their support to the East Riding Food Bank.
A large number of items were generously donated by students, families and members of staff, as part of a drive to raise awareness of this important local charity, which supports many people in Beverley and the surrounding area.
Over 300 People Admitted To Intensive Care Last Year With Flu
People in Hull are still being urged to take up the offer of a free flu vaccine which could protect against becoming seriously – even fatally – ill this winter.
Information from Public Health England suggests that influenza is starting to circulate in the community, is at moderate levels, and the main type is well matched to the strain included in the flu vaccine this year.