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World Book Day: David Wilson Homes Invests In Young Readers

World Book Day: David Wilson Homes Invests In Young Readers
March 6, 2020
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To celebrate World Book Day, five-star housebuilder David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has donated £500 to Westfield Primary School in Cottingham to purchase new books and promote the importance of reading in the local community.

To coincide with World Book Day, David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has donated £500 to the youngsters at Westfield Primary School, situated close to its Harland Park development in Cottingham, to promote reading at school and with their families.

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Bond, James Bond Back At Vue Hull

Bond, James Bond Back At Vue Hull
March 3, 2020
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This April, 007 returns to the big screen for its hotly anticipated 25th instalment in the legendary spy series, No Time to Die, and tickets to see the film at Vue Hull are now available to book.

Left with no choice but to quit retirement after being sought out by an old friend from the CIA, Bond is compelled to rescue a kidnapped scientist and follow the trail of a mysterious villain, armed with dangerous new technology.

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Learning Is Now Even Easier At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

Learning Is Now Even Easier At Sewerby Hall And Gardens
March 3, 2020
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Sewerby Hall and Gardens has launched an expanded programme for education providers and learners of all ages, with a new section on its website to outline all the options available.

The venue prides itself on offering a great deal for learners, with two bookable indoor classrooms and The Orangery available for larger groups (of up to 70 students).

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LGBT+ Community Urged Not To Rule Themselves Out Of Adoption

LGBT+ Community Urged Not To Rule Themselves Out Of Adoption
March 2, 2020
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Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans communities are being invited to find out about adopting a child through One Adoption as part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering week

The regional adoption agency for North Yorkshire and the Humber – One Adoption North and Humber – is tackling the myth that only heterosexual couples can adopt, by supporting this year’s awareness-raising week (2-8 March), which is organised by national charity New Family Social.

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New Funding Launched To Help Young People Going Through Bereavement

New Funding Launched To Help Young People Going Through Bereavement
February 25, 2020
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Organisations in Hull can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 for projects that help young people support each other during bereavement. 

Grants are available through the Co-op Foundation’s #iwill Fund. The Foundation expects to make about five grants in total and organisations have until 12pm (noon) on Friday 3 April to apply.

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A Classical Culture Treat On The Big Screen At Vue Hull

A Classical Culture Treat On The Big Screen At Vue Hull
February 25, 2020
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Three brilliant pieces of classical entertainment are just some of the big screen events coming to Vue Hull in March. 

On Tuesday 17 March, Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio comes to the big screen. This new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, is an uplifting story of risk and triumph.

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Barratt David Wilson Homes To Deliver 225 New Homes To Brough

Barratt David Wilson Homes To Deliver 225 New Homes To Brough
February 25, 2020
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Barratt David Wilson Homes and the Brough South Consortium has submitted a reserved matters application to East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The application is for the development of 225 new homes on land off Ings Lane, in Brough.

The proposed development forms part of Brough South, an exciting residential, retail and commercial development, delivering new opportunities to the already thriving town. 

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27th European Open Beach Championship Returns To East Coast

27th European Open Beach Championship Returns To East Coast
February 25, 2020
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A large stretch of the East Riding coast will for the 27th year welcome over a thousand anglers from the UK and abroad for the Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC).

The three-day beach fishing competition will take place from Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 March, with the opportunity to compete for tackle and cash prizes out of a total prize fund of £35,000.

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Artwaves 2020 : Details Released Of Second Wave Of Workshops

Artwaves 2020 : Details Released Of Second Wave Of Workshops
February 21, 2020
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ArtWaves 2020 is proud to release the second wave of workshops for the 2020 festival, taking place on the weekend of 30-31 May 2020, with the Fringe event being staged from Monday 25 – Friday, 29 May 2020.

Workshops will span the week fringe of ArtWaves and across the festival weekend, bringing the return of festival favourites and new additions to the Yorkshire coast.

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£4.3m Queens Gardens Plans To Go On Display

£4.3m Queens Gardens Plans To Go On Display
February 21, 2020
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Plans for the £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment are to go on display as part of a public consultation in Trinity Market.

The plans incorporate modern, eco-friendly features including electric charging points, the introduction of plants and trees to increase the gardens’ biodiversity and the incorporation of designs and functions that will allow the area to be used for flood alleviation.

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Bellway Says It With Flowers

Bellway Says It With Flowers
February 21, 2020
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Bellway sales advisor, Sarah Fletcher said it with flowers on Valentine’s Day – and gave a house viewer from Swanland an unforgettable surprise.

Carmen Nevill, a lecturer in journalism at Leeds Beckett University, visited Bellway’s Swanland Grange development on West Leys Road at the beginning of February

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