Cabinet has approved the increase of allowances for foster carers for Hull Fostering.
Payment for Skills, recognising the skills, training and experience of carers, has been increased and will now also be paid per child rather than per household.
Beverley Armed Forces Day : Event To Mark Anniversary Of Training Base
Beverley Armed Forces Day will take place this Sunday with the event being used to celebrate 45 years of military training at DST Lecconfield.
Starting with a parade at 10AM the day will also include live entertainment and a range of stalls with a military theme.
Wonderful Day Enjoyed By All At Community Event In Memory Of Ivan Usher
The What’s On community event at East Riding Leisure Beverley in memory of Ivan Usher was a huge success – it is estimated that around 1100 people attended.
Over 250 people took part in the 13 taster activities offered; 24 community groups shared information about what is going on in Beverley, and six local junior sports clubs were involved in playing matches from Under 7’s up to Under 15’s.
Bishop Burton College Celebrates Accomplishments Of T-Level Students
Bishop Burton College was delighted to welcome current and prospective students, parents and employer partners for an Education and Childcare T- Level celebration event, to recognise the hard work and achievements of students completing and studying towards the ground-breaking qualification this Summer.
Stage-ed Celebrates 10 Years And Returns To Middleton Hall For A Fun-Filled Week
Stage-ed Celebrates 10 years in the Wirral with an incredibly special Summer School hosted at Middleton Hall, Hull.
Stage-ed has been running Holiday schools in Hull for the past 10 years and this year to celebrate10 years we will be back for a fun-filled week at Middleton Hall.
Visit Highlights Success Of Schemes Aimed At Getting People Into Work
MP Graham Stuart, visited Beverley Job Centre to see first-hand the important work their dedicated staff are doing to provide employment support to those who need it.
During his visit, Graham spoke to the team there about the challenges and opportunities that they have experienced because of the pandemic.
Samaritans Heritage Cycle Ride Makes Stop-Off In Beverley
Eight Samaritans cyclists stopped off at the Hull Samaritans branch and in Beverley during their 350-mile cycle from London to York.
The ‘Heritage’ cycle aims to raise awareness of the work Samaritans do as well as to raise money for the charity.
Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Jail After Attack On Woman In Beverley
Matthew Littlefield of Highfield Road in Beverley appeared in court today for sentencing after he was found guilty of a serious assault of a woman which happened as she walked home along Hull Bridge Road in Beverley on 16 October 2021.
Littlefield was sentenced to 7 years in custody and will serve a minimum of two-thirds of this before being eligible for parole, he has been sentenced an additional three years on licence when released.
Barratt Developments Select Yorkshire Air Ambulance As Its Charity Of The Year
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has announced Yorkshire Air Ambulance as its charity of the year for 2022.
The chosen charity, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, is an independent organisation that provides a lifesaving rapid response emergency service to five million people across communities in Yorkshire and relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations to ensure the service can continue.
Citizens Advice Hull And East Riding Thanks Its Volunteers For Their Vital Support
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, Citizens Advice Hull and East Riding have seen a huge number of enquiries from local people struggling to stay on top of household bills.
Thanks to the tireless dedication of its volunteers and staff, Citizens Advice Hull and East Riding has continued to give essential advice and crisis support to help people find a way forward.
Beverley & East Riding Golf Club Donate Thousands To NHS Trust
Beverley & East Riding Golf Club have donated over £3,000 to a local NHJS trust. Funds were raised by members of the club which is located on Beverley Westwood.
The club says the charity was chosen as many members at the club hold The Queens Oncology Unit at Castle Hill Hospital in high regard.
The Library Of Stuff Expands Into Bigger Premises
A community-focused business and enterprise centre is the new home to The Library of Stuff.
The community interest company has moved into new premises at The Greenwood Business and Enterprise Centre on Orchard Park, having more than doubled its range of equipment to hire over the last few years.
Nahem Shoa Gifts Two Exceptional Works To The Ferens Art Gallery
The artist Nahem Shoa has generously gifted two artworks to the Ferens Art Gallery.
Shoa originally contacted Kerri Offord, Curator of Art, to see if the Ferens would be interested in acquiring a portrait made by Shoa of his friend, the artist Desmond Haughton.
Shape Up For Summer – Get Active And Improve Your Health And Wellbeing
East Riding Leisure’s popular ‘Shape up for Summer’ membership is back for a limited time only and offers great benefits for those looking to get active this summer.
Available until Sunday 31 July 2022, Shape up for Summer includes three months’ membership for £69 with no tie-ins or direct debit sign-ups, saving up to £30.
Hull’s Arctic Corsair Named Virtual Flagship Of The Year 2022
The city’s sole survivor of Hull’s former distant-water, sidewinder fishing fleet, the Arctic Corsair, has been awarded Virtual Flagship status for 2022 by National Historic Ships UK.
The competition was strong for the coveted accolade, with applications received from a range of operational and static craft on the National Registers based on their seasonal programmes and planned level of outreach.
Students Showcase Their Work As End of Year Fashion Show Hits The Catwalk
Following on from their successful runway show at York Fashion Week, East Riding College’s fashion students’ creations took to the catwalk again in a triumphant end-of-year show at the College’s Beverley campus.
The Fashion & Design end-of-year show showcased the work of students who study at the newly refurbished fashion studio.
Winter Woodland Set To Return To Sewerby This December
The hugely popular Sewerby Winter Woodland will return to Sewerby Hall and Gardens this Christmas, from 9 – 23 December.
An all-new spectacular display of lights, sounds and special effects will bring the grounds to life for a great evening out this festive season.
First Puffins Unveiled As Part Of East Yorkshire Animal Sculpture Trail
A public art event which makes puffins the stars of stories of conservation, global warming and green energy has taken off with the installation of the first sculptures in a trail stretching along the coast of East Yorkshire.
Organisers of Puffins Galore! placed the first sculpture at the RSPB Centre at Bempton, home to almost half a million seabirds which cram onto the cliffs every year. The second puffin was installed at North Landing, Flamborough, with another in the centre of the village and a fourth at Sewerby Hall.