Category: Hull
Matthew Wood – East Riding Cricket Society
| February 6, 2013 | Filled under Cricket, Events, Hull, Sport |
EAST RIDING CRICKET SOCIETY has former Yorkshire opener Matthew Wood speaking on Wednesday 13th February 2013, at the Humberside Police Sports Club, Inglemire Lane in Hull at 7.45 pm. Huddersfield-born Matthew first came to prominence on England’s Under-19 tour to Zimbabwe in 1995-6, when he opened the batting with a young Andrew Flintoff. Matthew was… read more
Federation Small Business Networking Event
| January 25, 2013 | Filled under Business, Events, Hull |
THE FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) is holding one of its “Business in the Spotlight” networking events. Members and non-members are invited to come to Makro, Hull on Monday 11th February 2013 from 3.30 to 5.00pm. The Enterprise Express, newsletter of the FSB says: “The real secret behind the success of “Business in the Spotlight”… read more
Campaign aims to restore Hull and Holderness rail links
| January 21, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Debate, Events, Hull, Withernsea |
AN AMBITIOUS campaign is being launched in Withernsea on Tuesday 29th January 2013 when the East Yorkshire Rail Regeneration group holds its first public meeting. The campaign has the objectives of reinstating the railways from Hull to Withernsea and Hull to Hornsea. Patrick Wilkinson one of the organisers of the meeting says: “The overall goal is… read more
Hedon “under threat” warning as proposals encroach on town
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Business, Campaigns, Community, Debate, Green Port Hull, Hedon, Hull, Politics, South West Holderness |
WITHIN HOURS of the publication in the local media of plans to build new homes on the outskirts of Hedon, then councillors in the town have been talking about organising resistance if necessary. The Hull Mail published an article yesterday in which it was claimed that Hull City Council has earmarked the former Hedon Aerodrome as… read more
As numbers fall – the Umpires strike back!
| December 18, 2012 | Filled under Cricket, Events, Hull, Sport |
AN ANNUAL UMPIRES COURSE is hoping to boost the number of cricket umpires and scorers in the Hull and East Riding area. The East Riding Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association will be holding its annual Umpires’ Course at the East Riding Sporting Club, Hull starting on Sunday, January 20th 2013 from 10am – 12 noon… read more
Yorkshire Water Community Fund – Cheque Presentation Ceremony
| December 7, 2012 | Filled under Business, Community, Hull, South West Holderness, Yorkshire Water |
PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES gathered at the South Holderness Technology College to collect their cheques from the Yorkshire Water Community Fund this morning (Friday 7th December 2012). The £50,000 fund had been established by Yorkshire Water to thank the people of South West Holderness and East Hull for their patience in putting up with foul odours from… read more
Former England and Yorkshire Cricket Batsman to speak in Hull
| December 6, 2012 | Filled under Cricket, Events, Hull, Sport |
YORKSHIRE’S JIM LOVE will speak at a meeting of the East Riding Cricket Society. Former Yorkshire and England batsman Jim Love is making a welcome return to Hull on Wednesday 12th December. The city is a place of happy memories for Jim. He played regularly at The Circle in the 70s and 80s, with an… read more
East Yorkshire Coach Trips – and you can book locally in Hedon too!
| November 24, 2012 | Filled under Business, EYMS, Hedon, Holderness, Hull |
EAST YORKSHIRE COACHES, the coaching arm of East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS), has announced publication of its “new improved” coach holiday brochure for 2013 – and you can book these at the coaching company’s local agent in Hedon. The programme includes many new destinations such as a brand new holiday to Slovenia. Weekend breaks to London… read more
KC TV gives Hull and East Yorkshire households a new way to watch TV
| November 23, 2012 | Filled under Business, Holderness, Hull, Technology |
KC has this week begun offering the national TV service YouView to its customers. YouView is a joint venture between the UK’s largest broadcasters – including BBC and ITV – and national communications suppliers. KC’s YouView service, called KC TV, gives viewers more than 70 live TV and radio channels, a seven-day catch-up TV service… read more
Can you provide a week-long placement for government staff?
| November 13, 2012 | Filled under Business, Holderness, Hull, Yorkshire and Humber |
GOVERNMENT BIS enterprise workers are seeking work placements! It is Global Enterprise Week and the theme is ‘Pass it on!” The aim is to pass on practical help and support to start-ups and people who are considering getting into business. But in a twist to the theme, the Staff who normally do the support work, are… read more
Real Ventures wood-pellet-burning Power Plant gets green light
| November 8, 2012 | Filled under Business, Debate, Environment, Green Port Hull, Hull |
PLANS TO BUILD a £130m wood pellet-fuelled combined heat and power station have been approved by Hull City Council. Real Ventures Ltd will build a 49 megawatts biomass energy centre on King George Dock. The project is expected to create up to 200 construction jobs and employ about 35 staff during its 25-year operational lifespan.… read more
Business Boost – How to be a successful Networker
| November 3, 2012 | Filled under Business, Events, Hull |
THE TOP TEN GOOD TIPS for successful networking will be given at the next Business Boost Breakfast Networking event being held by KC. The seminar which promises to be both educational, practical and entertaining, is being held at the KC Stadium on Tuesday 27th November 2012. It aims to help attendees become confident and effective networkers,… read more
Yorkshire Water Community Fund – Over 30 projects gain from £50,000 fund
| October 24, 2012 | Filled under Community, Funding, Holderness, Hull, Yorkshire Water |
REPUBLISHED FROM THE HEDON BLOG: THE COMMITTEE established to determine the Awards from the Yorkshire Water Community Fund met on Monday 22nd October 2012 in a marathon session at the Saltend Waste Water Treatment Works. 70 applications had been received by Yorkshire Water requesting grants totaling in excess of £190,000 between them! In light of… read more
One Day History Workshop: Hedon Road
| October 18, 2012 | Filled under Education, History, Hull |
“HEDON ROAD” is a free one day workshop at the Hull History Centre on Saturday 20th October 2012. The course, runs from 10am – 4pm, and is designed to help participants develop their research skills and become familiar with using the Hull History Centre’s facilities for their own research. The subject matter for the workshop… read more
Communities urged to put metal theft on the scrap heap
| October 11, 2012 | Filled under Campaigns, Holderness, Hull, Humberside Police, Thorngumbald |
A LOCAL PARTNERSHIP formed to tackle metal theft in Hull and East Yorkshire is appealing to the public to look out for suspicious behaviour involving the removal of metal. Humberside Police is working with communications providers KC and BT, Hull City Council and local scrap metal merchants to combat metal theft in the region. The… read more
Public Vote rewards Local Hero at Fire Service Awards
| September 28, 2012 | Filled under Bridlington, Community, Hull, Humberside Fire & Rescue |
GARETH COOKE was presented with the Local Hero Award last night (Thursday 27th September 2012) at the Humberside Fire & Rescue Service annual Community Awards. Gareth from Gipsyville, Hull saved a neighbour from his burning house with his quick-thinking and athleticism. Gareth heard a man shouting for help after being alerted by his pet Jack Russell… read more
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