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Beverley and Bishop Burton College will again Feature In Pock 7s

Beverley and Bishop Burton College will again Feature In Pock 7s

April 5, 2017

Beverley and Bishop Burton College will again take part in Yorkshire’s oldest rugby seven-a-side tournament, the 59th John Smiths Pock 7s, at Pocklington RUFC, next Friday (14 April).

The event has been held in Pocklington every Good Friday since 1959, and it has grown from humble beginnings into one of Yorkshire’s biggest sporting and social days out, with the local rugby fraternity plus many ‘ex-pats’ making their way to Percy Road for an annual Easter reunion.

Fashion Competition Gives Old Bedding New Lease Of Life

Fashion Competition Gives Old Bedding New Lease Of Life

March 27, 2017

Dresses made from old duvets, sheets and pillowcases were just some of the creations on display made by students in a recycled fashion competition.

Budding fashion designers from East Riding College and Driffield School took part in the annual Lets Waste Less Textiles fashion competition, which was organised by officers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s waste and recycling team.

Driffield Triathlon Welcomes Hull & East Yorkshire ‘SANDs’ Charity Teams

Driffield Triathlon Welcomes Hull & East Yorkshire ‘SANDs’ Charity Teams

March 27, 2017

Driffield Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 7th May 2017 and this year is welcoming several relay teams competing for HEY SANDs (Hull & East Yorkshire stillbirth and neonatal death charity).

Be Proud To Be A Quitter – Boldly Begin A New Life Without Cigarettes

Be Proud To Be A Quitter - Boldly Begin A New Life Without Cigarettes

March 22, 2017

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is proud to support the thousands of smokers who this year will choose to stop smoking; boldly beginning a life without cigarettes.

Smoking rates may be declining but around 10 million people in the UK still smoke, and around 100,000 die each year from smoking-related causes.

Urgent Care Plans Approved By East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group

Urgent Care Plans Approved By East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group

March 22, 2017

The future of urgent care services in the East Riding of Yorkshire have today been confirmed, with three urgent care centres open 365 days per year set to be introduced in Beverley, Bridlington and Goole, replacing the current minor injury units across the region.

The decision was also made to create an integrated community and intensive rehabilitation centre in Beverley, which will be supported by Time to Think beds, meaning current community hospital beds in Bridlington and Withernsea will close. A number of Time to Think beds will be located in Holderness and Bridlington.

Farmers Invited To Join Rix Petroleum At Their First Agricultural Open Day

Farmers Invited To Join Rix Petroleum At Their First Agricultural Open Day

March 21, 2017

BREXIT, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and fuel price trends will be the topics up for discussion at the inaugural Rix Agricultural Open Day in April.

Keynote speakers Duncan Lambert, director of Rix Petroleum, Mark Todd, UK Wholesale Business Manager from global Energy Company Phillips 66, and farmer and NFU board member Guy Poskett, will address the region’s farmers at the event on Wednesday, April 12th at the Rix Pavilion in Driffield.

MPs Condemn Decision To Close MIU And Call For Referral To Secretary Of State For Health

MPs Condemn Decision To Close MIU And Call For Referral To Secretary Of State For Health

March 20, 2017

Graham Stuart MP and Sir Greg Knight MP have jointly condemned East Riding Clinical Commissioning Group for failing to listen to the voices of people in the East Riding.

In a blow to all those who campaigned to save the Minor Injuries Units in Hornsea, Withernsea and Driffield, the CCG has announced today is set to go ahead with the closures in all three towns.

Future Of Urgent Care Services In The East Riding To Be Decided

Future Of Urgent Care Services In The East Riding To Be Decided

March 20, 2017

A final decision on the future of urgent care services in the East Riding of Yorkshire are due to be made next week, following a twelve week public consultation which finished in January.

These decisions will be made by the NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body, when they meet in public on Tuesday 21 March.

Council’s Digital Champions Support Residents To Get Online

Council’s Digital Champions Support Residents To Get Online

March 16, 2017

East Riding of Yorkshire Council staff are helping residents to get online as part of a two week campaign that includes drop-in sessions at multi-service centres (MSCs) in Brough, Driffield, Haltemprice, Hessle, Pocklington and Withernsea.

Be Online encourages people to use more online self-service facilities and access websites such as Learn My Way to improve digital skills with free online courses. These include online basics and safety, finding work online and CV writing.

Tickton Bridge Closed To Wide Vehicles For 12 Weeks

Roadworks Due To Start On B1248

March 10, 2017

Tickton Bridge, on the A1035 road to Beverley, is to be closed to extra wide vehicles only, for 12 weeks to allow for important repairs to be carried out.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council contractors will begin work on Monday 13 March on a scheme to replace the metal safety railings, known as parapets, on either edge of the bridge, over the River Hull and Barmston Drain.

Textile Amnesty In Aid Yorkshire Air Ambulance To Be Held in Beverley

Textile Amnesty In Aid Yorkshire Air Ambulance To Be Held in Beverley

March 8, 2017

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is teaming up with the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to hold a series of textile amnesties across the East Riding.

Residents in Beverley are being encouraged to take any unwanted clothing, shoes and textiles – including sheets, blankets, towels and quilt covers – to amnesty at Tesco store in Beverley on Wednesday 5 April from 4.30pm to 7.30pm.

Yorkshire Wolds Wagyu Company Beefs Up For Snacking Market

Yorkshire Wolds Wagyu Company Beefs Up For Snacking Market

March 2, 2017

A pedigree beef business from Driffield is aiming to conquer the snack market with its new range of biltong made from one of the world’s most highly prized meats.

The launch of The Yorkshire Wagyu Company’s Biltong marks the firm’s first foray into the charcuterie marketplace and is in response to the growing market for heathy, high protein snacks.

Beverley Treasure House – Driffield Deluge Over 100 Years Ago

Beverley Treasure House - Driffield Deluge Over 100 Years Ago

February 27, 2017

It seems as though extreme rainfall is characterising our weather more and more these days.

Maybe that’s a misconception, but the fact remains that flood damage is a major problem for all too many people, and here in the Archives at the Treasure House in Beverley.

Driffield Beaten By Beverley In High Scoring Encounter

Driffield Beaten By Beverley In High Scoring Encounter

February 20, 2017

Beverley RUFC returned to action this weekend with an enthralling end to end victory away at Driffield.

Beverley had beaten Driffield for the first time earlier in the season and the home team were determined to try and level the score this season.

Countryside Events Programme Launched For 2017

Countryside Events Programme Launched For 2017

February 16, 2017

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s countryside access team has launched its Countryside Events 2017 programme.

From rambles and themed walks (including photography, navigation, geocaching and orienteering) to wildlife watching events; from Kids Go Wild events to workshops, conservation days and natural craft workshops – the programme includes something for everybody with an interest in the outdoors.

Join East Riding Libraries For A Library Safari This February Half Term

Jingle Bells And Funny Smells At East Riding Libraries This Christmas

February 8, 2017

There will be a chance to join East Riding Libraries this February Half-Term (20-24 February) for an animal -themed storytime, inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery, which runs from 11 February to 22 April.

The libraries team have selected some fun stories including ‘One to Ten, Animal Mayhem’ by Thomas Flintham, ideally suited to pre-schoolers; and David Walliams’s ‘First Hippo on the Moon’ which is fun for all the family.

Driffield Added To The Tour De Yorkshire Business Roadshow Line-Up

Driffield Added To The Tour De Yorkshire Business Roadshow Line-Up

January 18, 2017

A free roadshow will be held at The Showground in Driffield, designed to help businesses and the community maximise the opportunities presented by the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire, which will pass through the Capital of the Wolds for the first time.

Welcome to Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire Council will host the event on Wednesday, 15 February, from 10am-12.30pm.

DRIFFIELD TRIATHLON :A Decade Of Fun And Fitness For All The Family

DRIFFIELD TRIATHLON :A Decade Of Fun And Fitness For All The Family

January 17, 2017

Now in it’s 10th year the Driffield Triathlon is fast approaching, and what better motivation to start the year than signing up to one of Yorkshire’s most loved pool-based triathlons.

Peter and Paul Mathieson, the “other brothers” in triathlon have been successully running triathlons across the county through Freebird Events since 2007, making this their 10th year in the business! A decade of sporting achievements and a pat on the back all round, for both the dedicated team and fantastic competitors.

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