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Sir Gary Verity Joins The Business Day Line Up

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017Comments Off

Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire joins the impressive line up of speakers at The Business Day, a new Business Event at Bridlington Spa on Friday 9th June at the end of Biz Week for this intended annual celebration of business in the region.

The Business Day will place business networking at the heart of a day of discovery and insight. Speakers already announced include Baroness Brady of Knightsbridge CBE and John Simpson CBE. The Business Day will be hosted by Alexander Armstrong.

Operation Yuletide Tackling Retail Crime

Humberside Police Issue Statement Following The London Terror Incident

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017Comments Off

Following the tragic events that unfolded in London yesterday, Assistant Chief Constable Andy McDyer said: “Our deepest sympathies go out to all those affected by the tragic events in Westminster, to the family of PC Keith Palmer and those who lost their lives.

“The safety of the public remains our top priority and I want to reassure the people of Hull, East Riding and Northern Lincolnshire that we are reviewing all security in light of yesterday’s incident.

Bishop Burton College Poised For Biggest Ever Lambing Sunday

March 23, 2017Comments Off

An East Yorkshire college is preparing to welcome more visitors than ever before to its annual springtime spectacle.

Bishop Burton College, near Beverley, is opening its doors to the public on Mother’s Day for its popular Lambing Sunday event.

Braves Battle Hard To No Avail As East Hull Triumph

March 23, 2017Comments Off

A tough morning for all involved in blue & gold – players, coaches and parents alike as the physical dominance of East Hull U15s overwhelmed the much smaller but skillful Braves side.

With some boys giving away as much as 23 months in age, the task was gargantuan from the start with the kick off delayed for over an hour not helping.

Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Exhibition In Beverley Now Open Every Sunday

Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Exhibition Now Open Every Sunday

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017Comments Off

The continuing popularity of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Treasure House in Beverley means that East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced today that the free exhibition will now be open every Sunday for the remainder of its run.

The exhibition closes on Saturday 22 April, so the final Sunday opening will be Easter Sunday (16 April).

National Better Care Fund Team Visit East Riding Of Yorkshire Better Care Programme

March 23, 2017Comments Off

On Wednesday the 15 March 2017, the National Better Care team visited the East Riding of Yorkshire as part of their local learning programme to look at the work being undertaken as part of the Better Care Fund (BCF) programme.

Delivered through a partnership between the NHS, Local Government, Health and social care providers and the Voluntary/Community Sector, the BCF programme aims to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Sewerby Social And In Focus – Two New Events At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017Comments Off

A brand new weekly event has been put in place by the team at Sewerby Hall and Gardens aimed at engaging vulnerable and elderly visitors or those faced with loneliness.

If you are in need of some friendly company and social engagement then why not come along to the weekly ‘Sewerby Social’.

Town Score Late To Draw With Hedon Rangers At Norwood

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Town Football Club needed a late goal to salvage point as Hedon Rangers nearly caused an upset at the Norwood Recreation Ground.

Manager Rich Jagger says a penalty miss by his side proved the turning point in the game though was pleased his side showed the desire to come from behind late on.

Be Proud To Be A Quitter – Boldly Begin A New Life Without Cigarettes

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017Comments Off

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is proud to support the thousands of smokers who this year will choose to stop smoking; boldly beginning a life without cigarettes.

Smoking rates may be declining but around 10 million people in the UK still smoke, and around 100,000 die each year from smoking-related causes.

Helping Hand To Motorists Ahead Of Vehicle Excess Duty Chganges

Helping Hand To Motorists Ahead Of Vehicle Excess Duty Changes

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017Comments Off

Government changes to the Vehicle Excess Duty (VED) will see a radical overhaul of how cars are taxed as of 1st April meaning the cost of ownership could increase. Local Vauxhall retailer, Evans Halshaw, is highlighting how these changes will impact on motorists.

The updated road tax measures will affect buyers of new cars as the revision of the vehicle tax bands could see motorists pay more for VED from April 2017. With that in mind, Evans Halshaw is recommending that motorists in the market for a new car consider buying it before the changes come into force.

Country’s Leading Classical Musicians Flock To Beverley In Honour Of Local Musical Hero

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017Comments Off

Next month sees the return to Beverley, Yorkshire, of the New Paths music festival.

The inaugural festival took place in Beverley last year and immediately established New Paths as one of the most innovative classical musical festivals in the country.

Urgent Care Plans Approved By East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group

March 22, 2017May 7, 2017Comments Off

The future of urgent care services in the East Riding of Yorkshire have today been confirmed, with three urgent care centres open 365 days per year set to be introduced in Beverley, Bridlington and Goole, replacing the current minor injury units across the region.

The decision was also made to create an integrated community and intensive rehabilitation centre in Beverley, which will be supported by Time to Think beds, meaning current community hospital beds in Bridlington and Withernsea will close. A number of Time to Think beds will be located in Holderness and Bridlington.

Act FAST To Save a Life – Stroke Campaign

March 22, 2017March 21, 2017Comments Off

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s public health team is supporting the annual ‘Act F.A.S.T.’ stroke campaign, which runs throughout the month of March, to empower people to call 999 at any sign of a stroke.

Public Health England has re-launched the national ‘Act FAST’ stroke campaign, which runs until 31 March, working closely with the Stroke Association.

Council Launches New Drive To Encourage Adults To Get More Active

March 22, 2017March 21, 2017Comments Off

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a new local drive which aims to get people walking briskly every day in bursts of ten minutes or more.

Just ten continuous minutes of brisk walking every day gets the heart pumping and can make you feel better, more energetic and improve your mood.

Hull Joins Forces With Keep Britain Tidy To Tackle Fly-Tipping

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017Comments Off

Hull City Council has joined forces with Keep Britain Tidy to launch a new campaign to tackle the epidemic of fly-tipping that is affecting communities up and down the country.

#CrimeNotToCare, which is being run in partnership with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, aims to educate householders about the right thing to do with their rubbish and to reduce the amount of household waste that is fly-tipped by rogue traders who offer to take people’s waste away for money and then dump it.

Beverley Folk Festival Promising Their ‘Biggest and Best Festival Ever’

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Folk festival is promising big changes at their 2017 event promising their ‘biggest and best festival ever’.

In 2016 the festival introduced a ‘Big Top’ style marquee for their popular Concert Stage and now in 2017 they plan to introduce another Big Top for their Main Stage as well.

Defibrillator Donated To Cherry Burton Sports Field By Medical Equipment Charity

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017Comments Off

The Cherry Burton Sportsfield Committee has been given a semi-automatic defibrillator by Beverley based charity Needed Urgent Remedial Surgical Equipment (N.U.R.S.E).

N.U.R.S.E is a local registered charity and consists of four committee members who raise money to fund much-needed medical equipment for local hospitals and the surrounding community.

HU17.net Magazine Issue 339

March 21, 2017Comments Off

HU17.net Magazine Issue 339 is out and features a selection of content from the HU17.net Web Site. The magazine can be purchased by emailing sales@hu17.net

This issue features local news, sport and has an extensive collection of photos from Aladdin, the production put on by Beverley Minster Primary School.

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