It was a delight to see this year’s Cottingham Open Gardens return to the community on Sunday 27 June with 19 gardens taking part.
In doing so helping to raise £6,257.57 for Dove House Hospice.
Charity Golf Day Raises £5,000 For Cancer Research UK
Annual Charity Golf Day, sponsored by Pepperells Solicitors has raised over £5,000 for Cancer Research UK.
This year’s event, held at Cottingham Park Golf & Country Club on the 9th July and organised by local man Steve Fulstow, saw over 180 players across 45 teams compete to win the converted medals for Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, Nearest to the Pin and Winning Team.
Local Bus Drivers Star In New Video Aimed At Getting New Recruits
Drivers from bus company East Yorkshire star in a new recruitment video, aimed at encouraging people to consider a career in bus driving.
The video shows bus drivers talking about their backgrounds, what they love about the job, and who they think would make a good bus driver – as well as addressing the issue of why bus drivers always wave at each other.
Ron Laden – A Candidate Fully Supported By Labour In The Upcoming By-Election
The Beverley Branch of the Labour Party is pleased to announce that they will be supporting Ron Laden in the upcoming by-election to be held on 22 July for the seat of Minster South for the Beverley Town Council.
Lib Dem Name Graham Johnson As Candidate For Upcoming By-Election
Graham Johnson is the candidate chosen by the Liberal Democrats to take on the Tories at the Minster South by-election on 22 July.
Graham, an IT specialist and local artist has a strong track record as a volunteer and campaigner in the town.
Conservatives Name Elaine Aird As Candidate For Upcoming By-Election
Elaine Aird has been named by the Beverley & Holderness Conservatives as their candidate for the upcoming by-election.
A resident in Molescroft, Elaine has spent decades in the town serving the people and is hoping to get re-elected to Beverley Town Council.
Burden Road Play Area To Get Much Needed Refurbishment
Libdem Councillor Linda Johnson has confirmed that the Burden Road play area is to be refurbished
Known locally by many as Mudhills work will be undertaken to give the area a much-needed facelift while fixing the damage caused by vandals.
Attracting Wildlife Pollinators To Kingswood Offices
As part of an ongoing environmental project to reduce carbon emissions, a local business has planted a wildlife area, transforming an unused spot of land at their head office premises.
A dedicated team of environmentalists at KWL, based on Kingswood are leading on this project as part of a grander scheme.
People Being Urged To Make Things Tougher For Thieves
Residents are being urged by Humberside Police to ensure their homes are secure to make it tougher for would-be thieves.
Detective Inspector Simon Vickers says that during the summer the police see an increase in ‘sneak in’ burglaries during the summer months.
Rugby League World Cup 2021 Organisers On Schedule To Deliver Trailblazing Tournament
With just 100 days to go until the opening match, Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have confirmed that the trailblazing event will go ahead as scheduled in October and November.
With 61 matches across three competitions at 21 venues culminating with the men’s and women’s finals at Old Trafford, Manchester on 27 November.
Hull Firm Working With Hull 4 Heroes To Secure Jobs For Local Veterans
One of the city’s oldest commercial cleaning, painting, and facilities management companies, Lightowler, is continuing its support for Hull 4 Heroes, working together on a new initiative aiming to provide employment for veterans looking for work.
Changes At East Riding Leisure From Monday
Following the government’s announcement regarding the removal of current COVID-19 restrictions from 19 July, East Riding Leisure has announced changes to the way customers will access their services.
Leading Club Makes Key Appointment To Support Rugby Union Development Across The Region
East Yorkshire’s leading rugby union club is stepping up to develop the game across the region with the appointment of a key figure who will combine duties as head coach with a programme designed to help young players at schools and other clubs.
As Head of Rugby at Hull Ionians, Graham Steadman brings rugby league experience which includes more than 200 appearances for Castleford and a rugby union CV which takes in the Ireland and Scotland national sides as well as Newcastle Falcons, Cardiff Blues and London Scottish.
Beverley’s Christie Brothers Secure Podium Finishes At Opening Round
Beverley-based sidecar racers of Sam and Adam Christie secured podium finishes in the opening round of the 2021 British Championship.
Oulton Park in Cheshire was the venue for the opening round of the British Championship with two 12 lap races being the focus of the event.
East Riding Theatre Announce Their Re-Opening
After months of preparation, East Riding Theatre will welcome the return of live audiences in a programme of exciting taster events fit for music lovers, students, cult comedy fans, and more, starting in July.
Re-Use Shop Reopens For Residents To Shop And Donate For A Good Cause
High-quality hospice care including family bereavement support, therapy sessions and music therapy are just some of the ways in which donations to the Electricals Re-use Shop have helped local families.
Since its opening in July 2020, the Electrical Re-use Shop has sold over 470 items raising over £20,000 for Dove House Hospice.
Civic Society Book Lifts Lid On Regions Foods, Feasts and Festivals
Foods, Feasts and Festivals: Beverley and the East Riding, is the latest book from Beverley Civic Society available to buy.
The three sections of its title describe how the great family of the Percy earls of Northumberland, and their household of 160 men, ate in the early years of the Tudor kings, and where the food and drink came from, and even how much it cost.
Time Travelling App Returns With New Features And More Portals
East Riding Archives launched a virtual ‘time machine’ in 2019. It was called the ‘What Was Here’ app, free to download on smartphones, and since then it has cemented its place as a heritage tourism experience for the region with two Finalist nominations in the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards ‘REYTA’s.