Wilberforce House Museum has on display, for a limited period, a rare drawing by William Wilberforce.
The drawing of his nanny – Miss Locken, was drawn in the 1760s when William Wilberforce was only a small boy.
Northern Lights Performers To Spread Festive In Beverley
Pupils from the Northern Lights Drama School are set to perform festive favourites and West End musical classics at Beverley’s Flemingate centre this Saturday.
Around 25 performers will brave the cold to spread some festive cheer and entertain Christmas shoppers at the popular Flemingate development
MP To Present MIU Petition To East Riding CCG
This Friday Graham Stuart will present the Save Our MIU petition, signed by 8,267 people, to East Riding Clinical Commissioning Group at its headquarters in Willerby.
Graham will be joined by East Riding Council Leader Councillor Steve Parnaby and fellow ERYC Councillors, Marian Mead
Operation Yuletide – We’re On-duty And Working If You Need Us
Humberside Police have launched their festive police operation to tackle seasonal crime under the banner of Operation Yuletide.
Police are offering assurances to the public that despite entering a period of festivities they will be on hand to server the public.
HULL : Human Ribbon Of Light To Mark World Aids Day
People in Hull can be part of a human ribbon of red light to mark World Aids Day tonight. People are invited to the Stage@theDock amphitheatre, where they will be given a red light to hold up. Participants will form a red Aids ribbon and a photograph will be taken and shared on social media.
The event is organised by sexual health organisation Yorkshire Mesmac, which will join people and organisations around the globe in marking World Aids Day.
Evans Halshaw Celebrates Anniversary Of ‘Personal Onboard Assistant’
Vauxhall retailers, Evans Halshaw in Hull and Beverley, are celebrating the first anniversary of OnStar, Vauxhall’s personal on-board assistant.
OnStar gives drivers peace of mind, as it brings technology, safety and security features to Vauxhall owners who register for OnStar services for their OnStar equipped car.
Food Waste Entrepreneurs Sort By Major Supermarket
Tesco appeals for food waste entrepreneurs to join new crowdfunding platform, BackIt. BackIt helps small businesses gain vital funding, in order to bring their food waste-busting products to market.
Hannah McCollum, founder of ChicP, is the first food waste entrepreneur to join the platform, with her hummus made from wonky fruits and vegetables.
Beverley Film Society Invites Members to Birthday Bash
Local film lovers are being invited to join Beverley Film Society for a slice of birthday cake to celebrate 10 years of international cinema in Beverley.
The Society’s committee will be welcoming members and guests at 7.00pm on Thursday 8th December, half an hour ahead of the regular monthly film screening at 7.30pm.
HULL : Triumphant Team Wins General Practice Award
A team from Hull beat stiff competition to win an award for their innovative work with Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSK) and Physiotherapy.
HealthshareHull, commissioned by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), won the General Practice Award for their pioneering work to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ of services for people who live with musculoskeletal disorders.
Bridlington Spa Leads The East Riding Into The Year Of Culture
It’s been eight years since Bridlington Spa emerged from its two-year, multi-million-pound refurbishment and, to stay attractive and relevant, the venue is set to reveal a full rebrand later in December.
The rebrand is not limited to a new logo. Internal colour changes, new signage, new website and a whole new communications style form part of the announcement.
Free Christmas Parking Returns This Festive Season
Residents and visitors preparing for the festive season in the East Riding will be able to park their vehicles free of charge during the four weekends running up to, and including, Christmas.
The popular scheme will apply to all council-run on-street and off-street car parks, with pay and display machines in these locations being clearly marked to let shoppers know there is no charge
BEVERLEY MOTORS : The Hyundai IONIQ The Future Of E-Mobility?
VIDEO : Hyundai’s ground breaking IONIQ – the world’s first car to offer three electrified powertrains on one platform – is now officially on sale in the UK.
First available in Hybrid and Electric variants, a Plug-In Hybrid version will join the range in 2017 giving customers unrivalled choice thanks to Hyundai’s completely electrified portfolio.
HULL : It’s Now or Never with? Music in Hospitals
A charity whose aim is to improve the quality of life for people in hospitals, care homes and day centres through the use of professional live music has requested a little less conversation and lots more rock and roll in their search for Elvis Presley performers.
Music In Hospitals (North East) whose strap line is ‘creating joy through live music’ has listened to patients and service users’ requests and is now looking at rock and roll to soothe the soul.
GALLERY : View Beverley Westwood From The Skies
A unique view of the Beverley Westwood taken from the skies. The photos present an opportunity to look down on the trees, see the tracks carved into the pastures.
Taken over the past week there are views looking toward the race course and also from Burton Bushes back towards Beverley Town Centre.
HULL : New Tennis Court Redevelopment Gets The Green Light
Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Culture and Leisure, has secured over £106,000 for a new tennis court facility and a hard surface playing area at Costello Playing Fields in Hull.
Following a successful bid to the Lawn Tennis Association for funding of £106,626, with an additional £60,000 being provided from the Council’s West Area Committee, a condemned former tennis court area in the park will now receive a new lease of life.
STA International Learn To Swim Programme Coming To Bridlington
East Riding Leisure Bridlington are introducing the STA (Swimming Teachers’ Association) International Learn to Swim Programme throughout their swimming lessons programme, from baby and preschool swimming sessions through to platinum awards for advanced swimming and junior lifeguard courses.
The new programme will be fun and exciting, and will help children and young people progress through levels and achieve, by virtue of their success tracker and Health and Wellbeing books.
Georgian Quarter Pub The Rose & Crown Set To Re-Open
The Rose and Crown in Beverley is set to reopen this Friday after Brantingham Inns Ltd acquired the license for one of Beverley’s most iconic pubs.
The Rose & Crown re-opens on Friday 2 December for more information, festive menus or to make a reservation call 01482 871033.
GALLERY : Beverley RUFC Vs Doncaster RUFC U15s
Photographs from Beaver Park featuring the match between Beverley RUFC Vs Doncaster RUFC U15s faced each other in game of rugby.
Beverley playing in green won the match against their counter parts from South Yorkshire scoring plenty of tries in a what was a convincing performance.