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 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.
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.
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.
A 20-year-old man has been jailed for six years after he robbed another man of just £20, stole his mobile phone, assaulted him and threatened him with an axe.
Meluleki Mpofu, also known as ‘EMZ’, who is from Somalia was sent to prison following the incident at a property on Cave Street in Hull on Saturday 26 May 2018.
An exhibition of major historical milestones made entirely from Lego goes on display in Hull at the weekend.
Brick History tells the story of pivotal moments in world history using models created from the famous Danish toy.
With Christmas and the New Year behind us, it’s now time to look ahead at what is on offer over the next few months to brighten up the Winter before the sun finally brings warmth to us all and Spring arrives.
The Stage4Beverley festival is certainly one event that promises to bring a glow to us all, and a sell-out concert already and another almost sold out, those wishing to buy tickets would be well advised to check out the programme which offers great variety over the five day festival in February.
The Ferens Art Gallery has announced its exhibition programme for the next eight months. Highlights include a stunning masterpiece from the Royal Collection – Hans Holbein the Younger’s sixteenth-century portrait of Sir Thomas More- and a science fiction-themed contemporary art exhibition Is This Planet Earth?
The Treasure House in Beverley is launching brand new art sessions for children and young people every Thursday after school during term time, called the Young Creatives.
Working with artist Esther Cawley, the sessions will give children a unique opportunity to make their own pieces of art and find out more about the artworks at Beverley Art Gallery.
Beverley Town were held at home by Chalk Lane as the sides shared six goals in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Beverley went 1-0 following a well-worked goal from Karl Fitzgerald. Chalk had a good penalty appeal turned away, both teams created some good chances but neither side could convert. The first half was played at a frantic pace, with both teams determined to get a foothold on the game.
Beverley RUFC started the second half of the season entertaining Pontefract on a cold and grey day, but at least dry conditions underfoot made the prospect of some good rugby realistic and so it proved.
In September the Beavers secured a victory over Pontefract in the corresponding fixture over in the West Riding. Results since then shown that Ponte has improved substantially and they currently sit fourth in the table, with 13 points more than Beverley.
A large dinner gong, in need of some tender loving care, has recently been donated to Sewerby Hall and Gardens, and staff at the venue are keen to get it restored, to complement the return of the exhibition ‘Dinner is Served’.
For those who received a new gadget at Christmas and need some help using it, whether a new laptop, tablet or mobile phone, East Riding Libraries and Adult Learning Centres are offering free gadget help sessions.
Their friendly, knowledgeable staff will help customers get the best out of their new technology in Beverley.
Tickets are still available for a concert by The London Theatre Voices, who will be making a welcome return to Toll Gavel United Church.
They will be in Beverley on Saturday, 12 January, at 7.30pm with An Evening of Song.
Beverley ARLC have been in full training for the past month. The first game of the season at York Acorn in the first round of the Challenge Cup on the weekend of the 26 and 27 January is drawing closer.
The club also expects to confirm a couple of friendlies in the month of February.
Beverley Town boss Rich Jagger says his side must treat this weekend’s game with Chalk Lane as a cup final.
Jagger was speaking ahead of their Humber Premier League fixture which will see town welcome the Champions to Norwood.
The public is being asked to put forward their nominations for this year’s East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman’s Awards.
Nominations, in a range of categories, can now be put forward. The idea of the awards run by the local authority is to acknowledge those who have made a difference.
A Community Open Evening held by Tesco in Beverley was a success with a number of local groups attending. Held in December the event was a chance for local groups to learn more. While there they found out about the grants available and projects funded by the company. Tesco has been funding community projects in the town through their Bags of Help Incentive. The Incentive raises money through the ‘carrier…