Holderness: “Ambulance performance improves” says MP, but more to do!
| May 24, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Debate, Holderness, Politics |
THE MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart continues to put pressure on the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to improve the emergency ambulance response times in Holderness. Following concerns raised about the deployment of ambulance crews to other areas Mr Stuart has submitted a second Freedom of Information request for clarification of the situation. Graham Stuart… read more
Business Week 2013 – Monday 3rd – Friday 7th June
| May 24, 2013 | Filled under Bridlington, Business, Events, Hull |
BUSINESS WEEK returns for its ninth annual jamboree of showcasing, educating and inspiring local business. Starting unofficially on Friday 31st May 2013 with the Bizz Week Cup 5-a-side football competition, and ending on Friday 7th June at the Yorkshire International Business Convention in Bridlington, the event looks set to be inspirational offering a variety of meetings,… read more
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service budget reductions
| May 23, 2013 | Filled under Bridlington, Consultation, Hornsea, Humberside Fire & Rescue, Withernsea |
HUMBERSIDE FIRE AUTHORITY has agreed for a number of options that have been developed for the Humberside Fire and Rescue Service’s Operational Efficiency Programme to go out for wider consultation. The 26 options being discussed include the removal of a fire engine from either Bridlington, Hornsea or Withernsea Fire Stations. The Fire Authority has said… read more
Council Awareness Campaign – Anabolic steroids
| May 23, 2013 | Campaigns, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, HealthWatch |
EAST RIDING of Yorkshire Council is launching an awareness campaign about anabolic steroids, with a warning that their misuse can cause side effects including increased risk of strokes. Anabolic steroids are prescription-only drugs which are sometimes taken illegally to increase muscle mass and athletic performance. They are becoming more readily available through on-line sites which… read more
Working Group to make progress on Preston Park plan
| May 22, 2013 | Campaigns, Community, Preston |
ABOUT THIRTY people attended a meeting on Monday night (20th May 2013) at Preston Playing Field Pavilion to show their support for the idea of a Park to be constructed there. The meeting agreed to set up a working group to help make progress on the project and group of about ten residents agreed to… read more
Hard-hitting drama concerning homelessness comes to Hull Truck
| May 22, 2013 | Campaigns, Events, Hull, Review, Theatre |
A HARD-HITTING view of homelessness is presented in a play at Hull Truck Theatre on Saturday 8th June 2013. An Unquiet Mind, is described by its Hull author David Pattison as “bloody heartbreaking” and according to reviewer Jerome Whittingham it will “startle and challenge audiences”. The main character of the play, Topshop, is ex-armed forces and a… read more
Preston Nursery “Outstanding” OFSTED result for second year running
| May 21, 2013 | Business, Community, Education, Preston |
SONGBIRDS NURSERY in Station Road, Preston has gained an OUTSTANDING Grade 1 for the second year running in its latest inspection from OFSTED. This signifies that the Village nursery offers “outstanding provision” and was judged to be highly effective in meeting the needs of children that attend. The OFSTED report in particular highlights the following about… read more
Flood insurance agreement extended – but only for a month!
| May 21, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Holderness, Politics |
A FLOOD INSURANCE agreement which guarantees that customers in flood-risk areas can get affordable insurance, is to be extended for a month. It had been feared that the existing agreement would end, without a replacement having been negotiated – this would have led to some people being unable to insure their homes. The Association of… read more
New comedy: Cosmic “Love, loss and outer space” set in Withernsea
| May 20, 2013 | Filled under Events, Hull, Theatre, Withernsea |
A NEW COMEDY will launch in Hull’s newest performance venue The Other Space - and it’s set in Withernsea! Cosmic by renowned young playwright Tom Wells, about love, loss and outer space set in Withernsea, will be the first play to be performed at The Other Space, located in a city centre office taken over by theatre company… read more
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 60th Anniversary Celebrations
| May 20, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, Hedon, Preston |
THE COMMONWEALTH may have celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee last year in June, but the anniversary of her coronation is this year 2013. The Coronation took place on the 2nd June 1953 over a year after Elizabeth’s accession to the throne on 6th February 1952 upon the death of her father King George VI. The following places have… read more
Humberside Police Commissioner – Meet him Online
| May 18, 2013 | Filled under Consultation, Debate, Police and Crime Commissioner, Technology |
MATTHEW GROVE, the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner, is once again giving residents the opportunity to chat with him online about their views and concerns on policing, crime and anti-social behaviour. The next Online Chat will take place on Tuesday 21st May 2013 between 12.00 noon -1.00pm. Mr Grove said: “Last month I held… read more
Public Meeting: A Park on Preston Playing Fields
| May 17, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Events, Preston |
A MEETING to discuss plans for a park on Preston Playing Fields has been called for Monday 20th May 2013. The public meeting at the Pavilion on the Playing Fields is scheduled to start at 7pm. Residents are asked to come and support the proposals to date. Katie Smith is urging local people to turn… read more
Have a Go at saving a life – HEART Conference Success
| May 17, 2013 | Filled under HealthWatch, Review, Withernsea |
AS PART of a campaign to improve emergency ambulance response times across the constituency, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart held a HEART Conference in Withernsea last Saturday. This has led to calls for the event to be repeated in other areas. Named ‘Influence, Educate and Have a Go’ the aim of… read more
Hot Cats and Sass – and Tetley Gold – entertain at The Humber Tavern, Paull
| May 17, 2013 | Filled under Entertainment, Events, Paull |
HUMBER TAVERN welcomes two new acts to the pub this weekend. Friday 17th May 2013 sees the rock & roll band THE HOT CATS providing the entertainment in Paull from 9:30pm; On Saturday 18th May it’s the turn of male artist SASS. Lynn at the Tavern also told us that they are “hosting a lovely… read more
Hull University Inflation Report Briefing by the Bank of England
| May 17, 2013 | Filled under Business, Events, Hull |
THE BANK OF ENLAND is giving an Inflation Report Briefing at the Hull University Business School on Thursday 23rd May 2013. The Briefing, which starts at 5pm, will be given by Juliette Healey, Bank of England Agent for Yorkshire and the Humber and her Deputy, Will Holman. They will be explaining the key issues and… read more
Preston Primary School May Fair 2013
| May 16, 2013 | Filled under Community, Education, Events, Preston |
A MAY FAIR is being held by the Friends Of Preston Primary School on Saturday 18th May 2013 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm. The event will include a Barbecue, Bouncy Castle, Cake and other stalls and cream teas! The Grand Draw will also take place – books of tickets are still available to buy. Held at the… read more
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