Find Out About Fostering And How You Can Make A Difference

Find Out About Fostering And How You Can Make A Difference
September 17, 2021

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking to recruit new foster carers and supported lodgings providers, for children and young people, at a fostering event in Driffield next week.

Anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a foster family is invited to go along to an information event at Driffield Rugby Club, YO25 9DW (next to Driffield Show Ground), on Tuesday, 21 September, starting at 7pm, with refreshments available from 6.30pm. 

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Revolutionary Hull Decal Firm Launches Charity Appeal

Revolutionary Hull Decal Firm Launches Charity Appeal
September 16, 2021

Hull-based vehicle branding service Brandfixx is appealing for nominations to support a local charity in need.

Inspired by a wide range of amazing charities in Hull and the East Riding, Brandfixx is pledging to design, manufacture and apply new branding to their vehicle so they can spread their message whilst they’re out on the road.

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Food Delivery Firm Flips Its Business Model As It Opens New Restaurant

Food Delivery Firm Flips Its Business Model As It Opens New Restaurant
September 15, 2021

The man behind Hull’s first independent hot food online delivery platform is set to open a restaurant of his own – but he won’t be doing deliveries!

Jack Hanman launched Hull’s Kitchens in 2020 after paying more than £40,000 in commission for national brands to deliver food from his first restaurant, Temptation in St Stephen’s Shopping Centre, Hull.

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Starlight Stride – Who Are You Striding For?

Starlight Stride – Who Are You Striding For?
September 14, 2021

Dove House Hospice’s annual Starlight Stride is back for 2021 and registration is open. Those taking part are invited to Stride to remember, stride to say thanks, stride for Dove House.

People from all over the region will be coming together on Saturday 25 September to remember their loved ones, celebrate their local community and raise funds for their local hospice. 

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Thousands Benefit From Pop-up Vaccination Clinics

Thousands Benefit From Pop-up Vaccination Clinics
September 14, 2021

In just eight weeks, more than 3,457 people in Hull received a vaccine at pop-up clinics held in parks, churches and communities. A total of 3,436 people collected at-home no-symptom test (LFT) kits, and 266 had an LFT on-site.

The walk-in clinics were targeted in seven areas of the city with lower vaccine uptake, with the aim of making jabs as accessible as possible. In the run-up to every clinic, the team went out into local communities to explain what was happening and encourage them to attend.

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Hull Truck Theatre In Search For Business People To Join Board Of Trustees

Hull Truck Theatre In Search For Business People To Join Board Of Trustees
September 13, 2021

One of the region’s leading independent theatres is aiming to boost the business expertise among its cast of trustees as it prepares for a programme of 50th-anniversary celebrations.

Hull Truck Theatre is putting out a call to people with excellent local or regional business networks for volunteers who can bring diverse voices and skills to an organisation that is working to raise awareness of its wider community role.

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Pure Broadband MD Is Aiming To Double Growth In The Next Three Years

Pure Broadband MD Is Aiming To Double Growth In The Next Three Years
August 23, 2021

New Pure Broadband managing director Tony Jopling has revealed that he’s hoping the company will double its growth over the next three years under his lead.

Tony is stepping up from the role of the chief operating officer at the Hull-based ultrafast broadband provider to take on a more strategic approach as the company continues on its upward trajectory.

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Bridlington Kite Festival Set For September Return

Bridlington Kite Festival Set For September Return
August 17, 2021

The annual Bridlington Kite Festival – a weekend of vibrant kites soaring high above Sewerby Fields in the seaside town – is set to return in September. As a result, visitors can now find out more about the weekend’s activities by visiting the brand-new web page.

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