Tourism bosses at Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) are making one last push to ensure a bumper entry for this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (the REYTAs).
New Activity Sessions To Help People With Ms And Parkinson’s
New activity sessions aimed at helping people with Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease to get mobile and meet others living with the same long term conditions are being launched in the East Riding.
The weekly ‘Grin and Tonic’ activity sessions will start at East Riding Leisure Beverley from Wednesday 18 January, 1-2pm and at East Riding Leisure Haltemprice, from Friday 20 January, 11am-12noon.
Council Warn Visitors To Stay Safe When Visiting The East Coast
Following last week’s inclement weather, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is reminding residents and visitors to the East Riding to stay safe so they are able to fully enjoy the region’s spectacular coastline.
Long stretches of the East Riding’s 85-kilometre coastline are affected by coastal erosion as a result of natural processes.
Manor Road Nursery Celebrate After Winning Christmas Tree Competition
Children from Manor Road Nursery were celebrating after they learned they had won the Schools Category at the Beverley Minster Christmas Tree Festival.
Organisers of the event praised the children for their efforts describing their tree as a wonderful creation.
We Can All Be Proud Of What Beverley Street Angels Do
Local Cllr Denis Healy says that ‘We Can All Be Proud Of What Beverley Street Angels Do’ after he spent a busy Saturday evening with them in the town centre.
Clrr Healy who represents the people of St Mary’s Ward hit the streets with the Angels as looked to learn more about the work they do to support the towns night time revellers.
Stage4Beverley To Bring Gypsy Jazz Group To The Town
The Stage4Beverley festival has made a major scoup by bringing this stunning Gypsy jazz group to the town as a part of its programme, making it a truly international event.
Mozes Rosenberg the most recent guitar genius from the Rosenberg dynasty and younger brother of Stochelo is the guest of the violin superstar Tcha Limberger and his trio with Dave Kelbie on guitar (UK) and bassist Sebastien Girardot (FR).
HU17 Support 1st Molescroft Cubs As They Focus On Photography
HU17.net spent some time with 1st Molescroft Cubs as they resumed their activities for the current term in which they will all be working towards their Photography Badge.
With the help of the ‘Scubs’ – Cubs who are in the process of making the transition to Scouts the cubs were given the opportunity to get some hands on experience with a range of cameras and equipment.
Beverley Racecourse Confirm Fixture List for New Season
Beverley Racecourse have released their fixture list for the new season that gets under way in with The White Rabbit in Easterland Raceday.
Between April and September Beverley Racecourse will host 20 fixtures that will be a blend of day time and evening meetings.
Brand New Behind-The-Scenes Service From Evans Halshaw
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes, from the moment you place an order for a new car, to the moment you collect the keys?
For new Vauxhall car customers in Beverley, the great news is the story of their new set of wheels is no longer a mystery, as local Vauxhall Retailer, Evans Halshaw, has launched a brand new service that enables customers to track its journey from factory to forecourt.
Chance Of Snow – Drivers Warned To Take Extra Care On The Roads
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is urging motorists to take extra care of potential slippery road conditions over the next few days.
Mike Featherby, the council’s head of streetscene services, said: “Our winter maintenance team will continue to monitor weather conditions and will deploy our gritting lorries to treat where necessary.
MP To Quiz Humber LEP Officials In Reagrd To Careers Advice
Graham Stuart MP will quiz officials from the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership about the progress being made with delivering the Humber Gold Standard for Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance.
Graham, who is a keen advocate of high quality careers education for young people, helped to launch the Humber Gold Standard in 2014.
Hull Encourages Other Councils To Bid To Be The Next UK City Of Culture
As the competition to find the UK City of Culture for 2021 was announced at Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery today, Hull City Council urged other local authorities to consider bidding.
The launch of the 2021 competition comes in the same month that Hull kicked off its year as the second UK City of Culture and the city has already seen huge benefits from bidding and hosting the national celebration.
Ash TV Identified As A Leading Start-up In Tech North Awards
Hull-based smart video advertiser Ash TV has been identified as one of the most promising tech start ups in northern England.
The annual awards by Tech North is a pitch competition which look to identify and showcase lesser-known, early stage start ups across the north of England.
Tales From The Treasure House : Amazing Wildlife Pictures From The 19th Century
Stunning pictures of birds produced by Benjamin Fawcett, a renowned 19th century bookseller, stationer and printer who was based in Driffield, are highlighted in rare books available to view at the Treasure House in Beverley.
Benjamin Fawcett performed the engravings and printing work for the much-celebrated Victorian book ‘A History of British Birds’ in 1851.
Humberside Police Release Drink and Drug Driving Figures
Figures released by Humberside Police show that 43 drivers put others lives at risk by getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol.
During December police say in all 1055 drivers were given a breath test while 17 were tested for drug driving resulting in four positive tests.
Murrayhills Solicitors Expand Property Team In Beverley
Murrayhills are a Solicitors firm with branch offices in Bridlington, Beverley and Hull specialising in property law, Wills, Probate, power of attorney and change of name deeds.
The Yorkshire Law firm opened its first office in Bridlington in 2009 and since then has grown from strength to strength to now boast an impressive three offices serving both a local
VIDEO: ERYC Leader Stephen Parnaby’s Plinth Mishap
Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council Stephen Parnaby suffered a mishap while delivering his update at full council.
During the full council session Cllr Parnaby’s plinth crashed to the floor sending his notes everywhere.
Peacock Should Do The Decent Thing And Resign Says Healy
Cllr Denis Healy says disgraced Councillor Dominic Peacock should do the decent thing and resign from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
His comments came just hours after the a vote held at County Hall in Beverley where members of council from all parties voted calling for him to resign.