Upgrade To Pumping Stations To Reduce Flood Risk Is Complete

Upgrade To Pumping Stations To Reduce Flood Risk Is Complete
November 20, 2021

A £1.2m project to update two pumping stations that reduce flood risk and drain low lying agricultural areas into the River Hull is complete.

Located between Driffield and Beverley, the Hempholme and Wilfholme pumping stations have been refurbished to extend their working life so they can continue to function, draining land and reducing flood risk in the area during periods of heavy rainfall, more efficiently and effectively into the future.

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Rudolph Run – The Most Successful Year Yet

Rudolph Run – The Most Successful Year Yet
November 19, 2021

The support this year for Dove House Hospice’s Rudolph Run has been outstanding across nurseries and primary schools across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Thousands of children shall be donning their reindeer antlers and characteristic red noses to help support the hospice this December by taking part in a fun run during the school day and asking relatives, friends and others to sponsor their efforts.

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Richard Durrant’s Candlelit Christmas Concert Returns To Beverley

Richard Durrant’s Candlelit Christmas Tour Is Coming To Beverley
November 19, 2021

Richard Durrant returns to Beverley with his popular festive celebration as part of ‘Classically Yours’, on Thursday, 2 December at 7:30pm at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley.

Richard heralds the start of the Christmas season with son Django on percussion; founder member of Gryphon, the legendary Brian Gulland on crumhorns and bassoon; and the unforgettable voice of Amy Kakoura.

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Learn More About Remarkable Sculpture ‘Vera’ At Beverley Art Gallery

Learn More About Remarkable Sculpture ‘Vera’ At Beverley Art Gallery
November 17, 2021

Visitors to Beverley Art Gallery since the summer have been able to see a stunning sculpture by award-winning artist Hannah Honeywill – ‘Vera’, part of the gallery’s Contemporary Arts Uplift funding from Arts Council England.

Now there is a chance to see a talk by Hannah, on Saturday 27 November at 1.30-2.30pm, in the Education Room at the Treasure House in Beverley.

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Local Housebuilder Celebrates The Success Of Its Apprenticeship Scheme

Local Housebuilder Celebrates The Success Of Its Apprenticeship Scheme
November 16, 2021

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is celebrating the success of its Apprenticeship Scheme as seven new apprentices begin their careers with the housebuilder.

As part of Barratt Developments’ ongoing Apprenticeship Scheme, seven students are able to gain unparalleled experience in the construction industry whilst obtaining the qualifications they need to be successful in their careers.

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Beverley Park And Ride Inches A Step Closer

Beverley Park And Ride Inches A Step Closer
November 14, 2021

Liberal Democrat councillors are celebrating after the East Riding of Yorkshire Council has finally brought forward a planning application to construct the long-awaited Beverley Park & Ride.

The Liberal Democrats on East Riding Council have been campaigning for two years to persuade the council to bring forward the construction phase of the Park and Ride,  but their proposals put forward to full Council on four occasions over the last two years have always been blocked by the ruling Conservative group.

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East Riding Festival Of Words Proved Hugely Popular In 2021

Still Time Enter Your Poem Festival Of Words Poetry Competition
November 11, 2021

Organisers of the 2021 East Riding Festival of Words – which saw live events return – have declared this year’s Festival a big success.

With over 500 people attending the live events and 2200 attending the virtual events, the organising team from East Riding Libraries are delighted that so many participated in, and enjoyed, the varied programme.

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