Local artists are working with homeless people in Hull to examine why people within our society become abandoned and forgotten.
The unique art exhibition, part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Creative Communities Programme, opens at St Mary’s Church on Sunday (June 25).
From coaching national and international rugby teams to protecting properties from infestations of rodents, Elite Pest Control’s Gary Wilkinson has had a varied career and, with 32 years of experience in the industry, is sure to be able to humanely pest proof any business premises or private property.
After a fruitful career in rugby, which saw him coach teams such as the first team at Hull Kingston Rovers, Hull FC’s under 23 squad, Ideal ABI, the Great Britain students team and the Sheffield Eagles, Gary is turning his full attention to his business, Elite Pest Control.
In a true show of community spirit, families from Cherry Burton and beyond gathered at the Humber Bridge last weekend to take part in a sponsored bike ride across the bridge to raise vital funds for local charity Cherry Burton Pre-school.
Despite a ferocious wind, supporters of this local charity in ages ranging from one year old to 73 years old, battled across the bridge on bikes, trikes, scooters and on foot, to the finish line where they were greeted by family and friends. All the children who took part have been busy earning sponsorship for this challenge and will altogether have raised around £700 for the Pre-school.
Photos from St Mary’s Primary School who hosted their annual sports day for Foundation, year 1 and year 2 pupils.
Pupils tackled a range of races that put their skills and perseverance to the test as they participated in activities like the egg and spoon race, the tricky balancing race, skipping and obstacle course.
Photos from St Mary’s Primary School who hosted their annual sports day for Foundation, year 1 and year 2 pupils.
Pupils tackled a range of races that put their skills and perseverance to the test as they participated in activities like the egg and spoon race, the tricky balancing race, skipping and obstacle course.
Staff at Beverley Building Society teamed up with local British Heart Foundation representatives to learn the life-saving skill of CPR.
On average 867 in East Yorkshire alone die coronary heart disease. The British Heart Foundation aims to fund thousands of research projects around the UK that are fighting heart disease.
Tickets for the closing concert of a week-long celebration in Hull marking the 50th anniversary of sexual freedom in the UK go on sale on Friday (23 June).
Coinciding with Hull’s status as UK City of Culture 2017, the 50th anniversary of the start of decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK will be marked with LGBT 50, presented by Hull 2017 in association with Sewell Group and supported by Spirit of 2012.
Offenders involved in the Community Payback scheme have revitalised a cycle track ready for a bike ride by local primary pupils.
Year 6 students from St George’s Primary School will tackle the Hull to Hornsea ride on Wednesday June 21, with support from teachers, the local Community Policing Team, Bob’s Bikes, Giroscope and a group of local Sustrans volunteers.
After only two months East Yorkshire Motor Services’ new mobile phone app has achieved the coveted 5 star rating on the App Store (and 4.7 stars on Google Play).
Launched on 3 April, by the end of May there had been 6,230 users with over 78,000 sessions and almost 480,000 screen views by local people using the app, and ticket sales have been increasing each week.
Cherry Burton Cricket Club’s Sam Horton says he felt had Beverley had a bit more experience in their batting line up they would have caused them more problems.
His comments come after Cherry Burton beat a youthful Beverley Town Cricket Club fourth team by 146 runs at the weekend.
Fire Fighters at Beverley Fire Station will be holding a car wash on Saturday as they look to raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity.
Taking place from 10Am through to 2PM Humberside Fire & Rescue Service personnel based in Beverley will be on hand to wash your car.
Sessay maintained their advantage over the chasing pack after four of the top five in the Hunters York & District Senior League Premier Division picked up maximum points, Beverley Town were the only ones to miss out and defeat to promotion rivals Studley Royal saw them drop three places to sixth.
A century from James Clarkson (124) helped second placed Studley Royal rebuff the challenge of visitors Beverley Town Cricket Club who began the day in third place.
Thesme attempts to claim a significant prize in her career when she lines up in the big race at Beverley on Tuesday evening (June 20).
The five-year-old mare has been solely campaigned in Group races this season and is one of five declared runners for the £14,000 British Stallion Studs Weatherbys Hamilton EBF Conditions Stakes (7.00).
The return of the hugely-popular UKWA National Windsurfing Championships, supported by East Yorkshire (EY) Events, is on its way to Bridlington on Saturday, 1 and Sunday, 2 July.
Bridlington has played host to this top-class sporting event for over 20 years.
There will be a rare opportunity to enjoy the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday 9 July at 3pm at Bridlington Spa, where they will also be joined by the East Riding Youth Orchestra, playing a selection of classical music inspired by the sea.
This unique experience sees Bridlington Spa’s Royal Hall opened up to reveal stunning views across Bridlington Bay.
The blue and gold slipped to defeat on their travels last Saturday but can be proud of their efforts.
Beverley succumbed to defeat on a hot energy sapping afternoon in West Yorkshire that required drinks breaks at the 20 and 60-minute points.
The Potting Shed in Beverley has backed a winner with its latest sporting partnership.
The bar and gardens in Flemingate has agreed a commercial deal with Beverley Racecourse which will see its familiar signage appearing around the course.
Businesses across the Yorkshire and Humber region have been reflecting on the success of the inaugural The Business Day which was held recently.
Coming at the end of Humber Business Week, around 650 delegates from a cross-section of businesses attended The Business Day, which was held at Bridlington Spa and hosted by television personality Alexander Armstrong.