Category: Community
“More control over wind farm developments” claims local MP
| June 18, 2013 | Filled under Community, Debate, Politics |
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, has welcomed changes to planning rules that will give residents more control over wind farm developments in their area. These changes, the MP says, will see a shift in the balance of power to local communities in deciding whether to agree to a wind farm proposal… read more
Thorngumbald Horse and Pony (and Dog) Show 2013
| June 18, 2013 | Filled under Charity, Community, Events, Thorngumbald |
A DATE for your diaries! Thorngumbald Horse and Pony Show will run on Sunday 8th September 2013. The Committee is currently planning and arranging the event and its attractions. As well as the equine competitions, this year the event will also stage a Dog Show. The Show was very busy last year and was also… read more
Phone boxes – Do you use them? Do we need them?
| June 17, 2013 | Filled under Community, Debate, KC |
BT SAYS that only 3% of us have made a call from a telephone box in the last month! In response to this, according to the BBC, BT is planning to remove more than one thousand boxes this year. Over 33,000 payphones have already been removed from the BT network over the last 10 years.… read more
Preston Village Show 2013
| June 15, 2013 | Filled under Community, Competitions, Events, Preston |
EVERYBODY has their favourite bits of the Annual Preston Village Show – I quite like the funny vegetables and the miniature gardens. One of this year’s children’s competitions, is to create a ‘room in a shoebox’ on the theme of the Queen’s Coronation. For everyone there are competitions for the best garden tub or hanging… read more
EYMS themed Photo Competition
| June 15, 2013 | Filled under Business, Community, Competitions, EYMS |
LOCAL BUSES operator EYMS are running a photo competition and are seeking original and imaginative “EYMS-themed entries”, but pictures do not necessarily have to include a bus or coach in them. The best entry chosen will receive a £100 voucher to spend on photography equipment at Hull’s Hilton Photographic shop. The winning pictures will be displayed… read more
New rights for journalists and bloggers to film, report and Tweet council meetings
| June 14, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Local Government, Technology |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Secretary Eric Pickles today (14th June 2013) published a new guide for local people explaining how they can attend and report their local council meetings. New guidance explicitly states that councils should allow the public to film council meetings. The new how-to guide, Your council’s cabinet – going to its meetings, seeing how… read more
All Saints Church Summer Fayre, Preston
| June 14, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, Faith, Heritage, Preston |
A SUMMER FAYRE will be held in Preston’s 13th Century-built church on Saturday 22nd June 2013. The event at All Saints Church, Main Street, Preston takes place from 10am – 2pm featuring a variety of stalls and attractions. As well as the Fayre itself, you can find out about lots of historical artefacts at the… read more
College Summer Exhibition – a “must see” attraction!
| June 13, 2013 | Filled under Arts, Community, Education, Events, Preston, Youth issues |
SOUTH HOLDERNESS Technology College in Preston is staging its annual Summer Exhibition to the local community. The public is invited to view what the College describes as “our exceptional and diverse collection of Year 11, 12 and 13 artwork to admire, inspire and buy!” The Exhibition opens at the Main Hall exhibition space on Friday… read more
Alzheimer’s Society: Carers Support Programme in Hedon
| June 13, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, HealthWatch, Hedon |
THE ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY is to run a Carers Information and Support Programme in Hedon for carers of people with dementia and memory problems. The Programme aims to provide carers with information and support. Topics covered include: What is dementia; How carers can support and care for someone with dementia; Planning for the future. There will also… read more
Health Bus to visit Withernsea and Hedon for Carers Week 2013
| June 13, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Events, HealthWatch, Hedon, Withernsea |
HEALTH BUS: The East Riding Carers’ Support Service is marking national Carers’ Week 2013 with visits to Withernsea and Hedon. 1 in 8 adults (6.5 million people) are unpaid carers in the UK – and this is expected to rise sharply over the next few years. Every day at least 6,000 people take on new… read more
Craft Activities at Ryehill Village Hall
| June 12, 2013 | Filled under Community, Crafts, Ryehill |
CRAFT SESSIONS have been started at the Ryehill Village Hall on Marsh Lane. Taking place fortnightly on Wednesdays, there is an opportunity to enjoy your passion for knitting, sewing, embroidery, crochet and card-making. It’s not just for experts but for anyone who wants to come along and join in! “A happy friendly atmosphere…” is promised… read more
Mitigation plan: Paull Enterprise Zone need not sacrifice village
| June 11, 2013 | Filled under Business, Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Green Port Hull, Parish Councils, Paull |
PAULL has been designated a key part of the Humber Enterprise Zone (HEZ). Green Port Hull describes the North Bank component of the HEZ as “a 253 hectare area in Hull around Alexandra Dock (Green Port Hull), Queen Elizabeth Dock and Paull, a multiple number of sites to the north of Hedon Road, as well… read more
A Ring of Roses! Flags available to fly in a public place on the Yorkshire boundary to celebrate Yorkshire Day
| June 10, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, Holderness, Yorkshire |
THE YORKSHIRE RIDINGS SOCIETY have had to cancel their Flagging the Boundary Relay event, but they have an alternative activity planned for Yorkshire Day, 1st August 2013. And they are seeking people who can fly flags in public at each of the boundary settlements. The RING OF ROSES is Yorkshire Riding Society’s biggest and most… read more
Holderness Vintage Machinery Club – Keyingham Summer Show 2013
| June 10, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, Keyingham |
VINTAGE STEAM ENGINES, tractors, other vehicles – and vintage prams and other attractions – will be on display and taking part in a parade and practical demonstrations at the Summer Show organised by Holderness Vintage Machinery Club on Saturday 15th June and Sunday 16th June 2013. The Holderness Vintage Machinery Club Keyingham was started in… read more
Charity Quiz Night in aid of Preston Bells
| June 8, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, Preston |
GET YOUR thinking caps on for a Charity Quiz Night at the Nag’s Head, Preston on Friday 28th June 2013. Teams of four members are invited to play for £3 a team (supper included) with the proceeds going towards the Preston Bells appeal! Starts 8pm. Posted from here. read more
Read yourself to better health! Council supports new ‘Reading on Prescription’ scheme.
| June 7, 2013 | Filled under Books, Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, HealthWatch |
EAST RIDING LIBRARIES has announced participation in a new scheme which will use reading to help the six million people in England who suffer from conditions such as depression and anxiety. Reading Well Books on Prescription will enable GPs and other health professionals to recommend 30 self-help titles for people to borrow from the local… read more
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