Sunday Puzzle #014

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THE SUNDAY PUZZLE replaces key words with a letter. So for example the answer to 7 = D in a W, is DAYS in a WEEK. 3 BM (SHTR) Difficulty level – Hard’ish Enter your answer in the comments box below – or ask for a clue! Who will be first with the answer? Would you like to sponsor a prize… read more



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Holderness Diamond Jubilee Beacons

“A beacon chain, once used as a tool for communication, has now become a symbol of unity across towns, borders, countries and continents and is often the central point of focus for any outdoor gathering or celebration” THE FOLLOWING PLACES have all registered with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Beacons and will be lighting theirs between… read more

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Fog lights theft – Bilton

HUMBERSIDE POLICE are appealing for information after two fog lights were stolen from a blue coloured Ford Fiesta parked on Galfrid Road, Bilton. The incident is believed to have happened overnight on Wednesday 9th May 2012. Police have conducted house to house enquiries in the area, and are now appealing for anyone else who may… read more

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Entertainment at the Humber Tavern, Paull… and a lost cat!

HUMBER TAVERN is the venue for a brand new female singing duo MARIE MARIE on Saturday Night 19th May 2012. The following week, Saturday 26th May, sees the brilliant BECKY BROWN performing. The pub in Paull has also adopted a cat… Lynn Hunter says: “We have found a young male black and white cat wearing a blue… read more

Successful Marketing on a Shoestring

Breakfast Marketing Event for Small Businesses

A FREE BREAKFAST EVENT aims to boost trade for smaller businesses. Successful Marketing on a Shoestring will take place on Tuesday 29th May 2012 at the KC Stadium. Marketing expert Gordon Jones will share the secrets of how to get a big return on a small marketing budget.  As well as hearing his top tips, those taking… read more

The Paull Shield

Two Parish Councillors needed in Paull

PAULL PARISH COUNCIL is seeking two new Parish Councillors to fill vacant seats. A by-election to fill the vacancies will be held if 10 electors of the parish write to the chief executive of East Riding of Yorkshire Council at County Hall, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9BA, by Thursday, 31st May 2012 claiming an election.… read more

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Football School for 6 – 11 year olds

SOUTH HOLDERNESS TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE will be running its first holiday football school this June. The three-day course will be held at the South Holderness 3G pitch in Preston. The soccer school will run Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th June 2012 for ages 6 – 11 years from 10am – 3pm, with a supervised lunch break.… read more

Penny Throwing 2011

Pennies from Hedon

IT WILL BE RAINING PENNIES in Hedon tomorrow night (Thursday 17th May 2012) when the new Town Mayor throws the pennies to local children! Councillor Jim Lindop will be formally appointed as the 665th Mayor of Hedon at the ‘Mayor-making’ ceremony at the Town Hall on – and in keeping with tradition his first official act will… read more

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Humberside Police – Tackling speeding traffic and anti-social behaviour in Mid Holderness

CONCERNS have been raised in Bilton regarding speeding traffic especially among Holmes Lane. The Police report that this location is already covered by an active Speed Watch Group who attend regularly, however the problem persists. The Neighbourhood Policing Team will be proactively looking at the issue. The Bilton Speed Watch Group will continue to attend and alongside… read more

Community Cycling with Sky Ride East Riding

Sky Ride Local

EAST RIDING RESIDENTS are invited to register for Sky Ride Local and join in a series of community bike rides aimed at cyclists of all ages and ability throughout 2012. Sky Ride Local rides are free community bike rides that explore the East Riding and are led by British Cycling trained Ride Leaders. The rides… read more

Blue Flag Awards for Withernsea and Hornsea

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KEEP BRITAIN TIDY have announced the results of the annual Blue Flag awards for 2012, with both Hornsea and Withernsea included in the 79 English beaches receiving the globally recognised award. Phil Barton, chief executive of Keep Britain Tidy, said “We’re absolutely thrilled that England has more Blue Flag’s this year. What a better way… read more

Paull Scarecrow Festival 2012 – Monday 27th August 2012

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A SCARECROW FESTIVAL will be held in the village of Paull over the August Bank holiday reports the Paull Village Hall website. Some people feared that the event might be cancelled because of the uncertainty over the Village Hall Lottery application (and the likelihood of construction work starting). However Paul Cross on the village hall website says… read more

Promote your Jubilee Celebrations

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EAST RIDING RESIDENTS will be joining people across the UK and Commonwealth to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee to honour the 60-year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Community groups hosting events can now promote these on the East Riding Council’s online events calendar. The main weekend of celebration takes place from Saturday, 2nd… read more

Launch of the Yorkshire Enterprise Club

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THE FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) launched its Yorkshire Enterprise Club in Hull on Friday 11th May 2012. Neville Martin, the FSB’s Regional Development Manager, believes that small businesses and the ‘enterprise community’ are key factors that will contribute to the future economic success of the UK. The Yorkshire Enterprise Club has been set up… read more

Grants for Tree Planting in South Holderness via Roos Wind Farm

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LANDOWNERS AND LOCAL ORGANISATIONS in south Holderness are being invited to take advantage of a new tree planting grant scheme for the area. A fund of £15,000 has been made available for new tree, woodland and hedgerow planting work close to the Roos Wind Farm development to the south-west of Roos. The grant fund has… read more

New Zebra Crossing – Main Road, Thorngumbald

Zebra Crossing Thorngumbald Notice

A NEW ZEBRA CROSSING has been proposed for Main Road Thorngumbald. The crossing will be installed near to the junction of Beech Avenue. A consultation period about this scheme ended on Thursday 3rd May 2012.Posted from here. read more

Sunday Puzzle #013

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THE SUNDAY PUZZLE replaces key words with a letter. So for example the answer to 7 = D in a W, is DAYS in a WEEK. 375 = H in the HEZ Difficulty level – Hard Enter your answer in the comments box below – or ask for a clue! Who will be first with the answer? Would you like to sponsor… read more

The Pea harvest 2012 – will it lead to an odour problem?

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YORKSHIRE WATER quite rightly came in for lots of criticism last summer (2011) and was the focus of real local anger because of the smells that came from its Saltend Waste Water Treatment Works. The deep penetrating odours that ruined summer for residents in South West Holderness and East Hull and made some people feel… read more

Graham Stuart MP: “Another step to defeat the caravan tax”

Graham Stuart Question Time

GRAHAM STUART, the MP for Beverley and Holderness, has taken “Another step to defeat the Caravan Tax” on Wednesday 9th May 2012 when he tabled a motion calling on the Government to reject plans for an increase in VAT on static holiday caravans. This is the latest measure in the cross-party campaign pressing the Government to scrap… read more

Preston Primary School – May Fair

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A MAY FAIR is being held by Friends Of Preston Primary School on Saturday 19th May 2012 from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. Held at the School, the event includes: Cake stall, cream teas,  bouncy castle, fairground attractions, toy and book stall, BBQ, and a big prize raffle - 1st Prize £100, 2nd Prize £50, and 3rd Prize £25.… read more

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