HU17.net Magazine Issue 401 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. This week’s issue features a selection of news and sport. Some of the highlights in this issue include the visit of a touring side from the Beverley’s Twin Town, Lemgo.
Residents Across The East Riding Claim Thousands Of Free Bags Of Compost
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s annual compost giveaways enjoyed one of their busiest and best years yet – with 5,000 bags given away free to residents.
Ten giveaway events were held across the East Riding during May in Beverley, Market Weighton, Elloughton, Preston, Goole, Pocklington, Carnaby, Withernsea, Hornsea and Driffield.
OLI BROWN : The Open Road 10th Anniversary Tour Is Coming To Beverley
Musician Oli Brown says he is looking forward to performing in home town of Beverley as part of a selective summer tour. Oli is due to appear at the East Riding Theatre in July as he hits the road to celebrate the 10th anniversary since he launched his first blues album.
Jane Yerbury Sweeney – A Tribute From Her Son
My mother Jane Yerbury Sweeney, who was born on 7th. January 1920 and died on 1st. June 2018 at Newbegin House in Beverley, was an extraordinary woman. Brought up in Kensington and Sussex, she was educated at home, mostly by herself. She read widely, but obtained no formal qualifications.
Her mother had been expelled from boarding school while her parents were living abroad, and her father, although he eventually qualified and became an eminent doctor with a successful practice in Kensington, had hated school, so the couple decided to keep Jane and her younger siblings at home.
It’s Not Just Temperatures Soaring In Driffield – Sales Are Rising Too!
The recent spell of great weather has given many of us a taste of summer – balmy evenings relaxing or entertaining in the garden, and fresh air filling the home through an open window.
If thoughts of spending summer nights – and days – in a brand new dream home, Linden Homes East Yorkshire has plenty to offer in Driffield.
Hague Print Acquisition Contrac Print Management Launches New Website
Hague Print, IT Solutions and print specialists based in Yorkshire, began the year with the completion of the acquisition of the Print Management Division of Contrac.
Contrac was formed in 1976 and maintains an enviable reputation for effectively servicing a portfolio of major clients.
Slight Change To Bus Routes During Beverley Road Works
Bus users in Beverley are being reminded that certain services at certain times will be subject to slight changes to their routes during weeknights.
The local authority currently has a project to resurface the roads around Beverley with the latest phase of works causing some disruption to public transport.
Ergo Officially Opens Its Doors During Humber Business Week
Ergo, a new £4 million business centre, officially opens its doors on Tuesday, 5 June as part of Humber Business Week.
The centre is situated at the heart of the Energy Estuary, in a prime location on the Bridghead business park, in Hessle.
Get Ready To Rock The Races With Sensational Singalong At British-Themed Raceday
Nothing celebrates a typical English summer more than a sunny afternoon at the races, traditional fairground attractions and a refreshing glass of something bubbly – topped off with a rousing singalong!
And that’s what racegoers can expect next week as the hugely successful A Very British Raceday returns to picturesque Beverley Racecourse, celebrating all that makes this country great.
Give Your Support – And Your Bra – For Charity
Hull and East Riding Breast Friends is a charity run entirely by volunteers who themselves have been affected by breast cancer.
To support this, Millers Day Service in Beverley has organised an event to help the charity by collecting a target of 500 unwanted bras – which will be donated to Hull and East Riding Breast Friends to help people suffering from breast cancer.
Hull Woman Fined After Her Rubbish Turns Up Dumped In Walkington
A woman from Hull has been ordered to pay £680.79 after rubbish belonging to her was found fly-tipped in Walkington.
Wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, nappies and other household waste was found dumped at the side of the road in Walkington Heads in January this year.
Mercury Prize Nominee King Creosote To Perform In Pocklington
Pocklington Arts Centre has just announced another major booking for it’s ever expanding summer programme of acclaimed singer-songwriters.
Mercury Prize nominee King Creosote aka Kenny Anderson is the latest big name to be confirmed as coming to the venue on Saturday 1 September.
How Beverley Minster is Using Twitter To Lift The Lid On Its Up Keep
It is without question Beverley’s most famous landmark and the people who are responsible for maintain Beverley Minster say Twitter has become a valuable tool.
Steve Rail and Paul Hawkins spend their time taking care of Beverley Minster and have for the past 12 months generated content showing the daily work they undertake which is shared on social media.
There But Not There – Town Council Want To Bring Tommy To Beverley
Beverley Town Council are looking into a project that the Town Clerk, Helen Watson feels would make a poignant tribute to those from the town who lost their lives in the First World War.
Beverley Town Council want to acquire a six foot silhouette sculpture of the solider called ‘Tommy’ from a national incentive called There Not But Not There.
Homes Selling Fast At Bespoke Development In South Cave
Properties at an exclusive country lifestyle development in the Wolds village of South Cave, East Yorkshire, are selling fast.
A two-bed cottage is the last one of its type now available alongside a small number of remaining 4/5 bed detached homes on the Risby Homes site.
Dove House Hospice Visit Highlights Generosity Of Local Community
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has praised the generosity of East Riding residents and the hard-working staff at Dove House
Mr. Stuart met CEO Anna Wolkowski during a recent visit to hospice which provides a vital service to people in the region during what can be a very difficult time.
Meet The Team And Find Out What’s Coming Up At Open Day
Pocklington Arts Centre will be throwing open its doors and inviting everyone into the venue on Saturday 16 June to discover all that is happening at PAC and enjoy a free cuppa and cake.
Recreation Of 14th Century Artist’s Studio Adds To Visitor Experience
Students have brought to life the 14th century workshop of one of the Ferens Art Gallery’s most famous artists using cutting-edge digital technology.
Pietro Lorenzetti’s masterpiece, Christ Between Saints Paul and Peter, was acquired by the Ferens before being lovingly restored by the National Gallery.