East Yorkshire Once Again Hosts The National Skydiving Championships

East Yorkshire Once Again Hosts The National Skydiving Championships
September 7, 2022

Skydive GB Parachute Club near Bridlington will host this month’s National Championships in Accuracy for 2022 in East Yorkshire. The event marks the return of a national competition in skydiving to the county.

As a result of last year’s successful return of the National Championships to the area, sporting legends from across the country and even around the world are expected to descend on the club for another year of competition.

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East Yorkshire To Host Land Sand Stone Art Festival

September 7, 2022

For the first time in three years, the Land Sand Stone Art Festival returns to Bridlington for a unique celebration of the coastline.

Organised by Responsible Fishing UK in association with Visit East Yorkshire, the festival runs from Saturday, 10 to Sunday, 11 September.

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World First Aid Day : Young People Being Urged To Learn first Aid Skills

World First Aid Day : Young People Being Urged To Learn first Aid Skills
September 7, 2022

As part of the Centenary of Youth celebrations for World First Aid Day, St John Ambulance is holding an event in Anlaby on 10 September.

There will be fun activities for both children and adults at the Men in Sheds building, First Lane, Anlaby from 12-5pm, including face painting, bouncy castles, CPR demonstrations, refreshments, and award-winning cakes.

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Sixty-Two Percent Of Over-55s Are Overlooked For Promotion By Employers

Sixty-Two Percent Of Over-55s Are Overlooked For Promotion
September 7, 2022

Over a third (37%) of professionals under the age of 30 have been promoted in the past year, while 2 in 3 white collar workers over 55 have not.

According to a new report by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters, older workers are often overlooked for opportunities in favour of younger and less experienced ones. This is despite a fiercely competitive hiring market.

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New Wet Berthing Tender For Spurn Lightship Launched

New Wet Berthing Tender For Spurn Lightship Launched
August 31, 2022

In the next phase of the Hull Maritime project, contractors will be invited to show their interest in building a new wet berth for the Spurn Lightship.

A wet berth must be constructed on the northwest corner of Hull Marina, near the Holiday Inn and Murdoch’s Connection, so that Spurn Lightship may be moored there for visitors to enjoy.

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Education Workers Scheme Saves Local Teacher Thousands Of Pounds

Education Workers Scheme Saves Local Teacher Thousands Of Pounds
August 16, 2022

Through its new Education Workers Scheme, Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, helped education workers across East Yorkshire save over £600,000 as they step onto, or further up, the property ladder. 

Nurseries, schools, colleges, and universities that are members of the Education Workers Scheme can get 7% off the price of a new home, which translates to £15,000 off every £500,000.   

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Bridlington Will Host A New Crab Chase Event In September

Bridlington Will Host A New Crab Chase Event In September
August 16, 2022

Children under 16 will be able to participate in the first-ever Bridlington Crab Chase on Sunday, 18 September, in Bridlington’s Harbour at Crane Wharf.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Coastal Services team has organised this new and exciting event with the support of Bridlington Quay Townscape Heritage.

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