Category: Preston
Holderness Diamond Jubilee Beacons
| May 19, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Elstronwick, Events, Halsham, Hedon, Holderness, Paull, Preston, Sunk Island, Withernsea |
“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
Football School for 6 – 11 year olds
| May 17, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Education, Events, Preston, Sport |
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
Preston Primary School – May Fair
| May 11, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, Education, Events, Preston |
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
Police Updates – South West Holderness
| May 8, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Hedon, Humberside Police, Preston, Preston Traffic, South West Holderness, Thorngumbald |
HUMBERSIDE POLICE have issued their latest report regarding issues in the South West Holderness area. Thorngumbald – Concerns around anti-social behaviour and underage drinking in and around the shops area on Church Lane, Thorngumbald are being tackled. Patrols by police officers, special constables and PCSOs will seize alcohol from young people and send warning letters… read more
Facebook Group to campaign on Preston traffic safety issues
| May 1, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Campaigns, Community, Preston, Preston Traffic |
A PRESTON RESIDENT has established a Facebook Group to galvanise support for the village campaign against the heavy goods vehicles route through the village and the other associated traffic problems it brings. John Hockless is a tireless campaigner against what he insists are dangerous traffic flows through Preston. He has regularly published photographs on Facebook of… read more
First Steps made to launch Yorkshire Water Community Fund
| May 1, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, Funding, Hedon, Marfleet Hull, Paull, Preston, Saltend, South West Holderness, Yorkshire Water |
Re-published from the Hedon Blog: GRANTS from £100 – £5,000 will be made available for community projects under Yorkshire Water’s proposed new Community Fund being established to benefit Hedon, Preston and Paull and the Marfleet area of East Hull. The first meeting to discuss the new Community Fund and establish the decision-making Committee took place last night at… read more
Humberside Police Concert Band in Preston
| April 27, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, Events, Faith, Preston |
ALL SAINTS CHURCH in Preston is the setting for the next local concert by the Humberside Police Concert Band. The performance takes place on Saturday 12th May 2012 at 7:30pm. The band consists of 30 – 35 woodwind, brass and percussion players and should sound tremendous in the acoustic settings of the church. Tickets cost… read more
Preston WI – Hanging Baskets
| April 24, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, Events, Preston |
PRESTON WI (Women’s Institute) meets Tuesday 24th April 2012 at the Preston Community Hall. Visitors as well as members are welcome to attend the monthly meetings on the last Tuesday of every month at 7.30 p.m. Visitors are charged £2 for refreshments and a raffle ticket. Tonight’s guest speaker is Linda McGowan on the subject… read more
Preston Parish Council – now online!
| April 19, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Preston |
PRESTON PARISH COUNCIL is now online! The website was first published in February and is currently being filled with lots of useful information. Crucially – this should make it a lot easier to follow the deliberations of the village’s decision-makers. Through the website you will be able to download the latest Minutes and Newsletters as… read more
Yorkshire Water announces £50,000 Hull Community Fund to Say ‘Sorry’ for Saltend Smells
| April 18, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, Funding, Hedon, Hull, Preston, Saltend, Yorkshire Water |
YORKSHIRE WATER has announced further details of the Community Fund it is putting in place to benefit residents of Hedon, Preston, East Hull and surrounding areas. We re-publish the company’s news release in full (all highlights in bold and images are ours – Ed): YORKSHIRE WATER is pledging to make a cash fund of £50,000 available… read more
Police Surgeries – South West Holderness
| April 11, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Events, Hedon, Humberside Police, Paull, Preston, Thorngumbald |
POLICE SURGERIES are an opportunity for you to meet privately with a member of the local neighbourhood policing team to discuss any policing issue of concern. They take place in a community setting to make attending the events as easy as possible. The following are taking place in the South West Holderness area in April and… read more
Fire crews at work in our area
| April 3, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Hedon, Humberside Fire & Rescue, Paull, Preston |
FIRE CREWS have been busy in our area over the last couple of days. Crews attended two fires on Staithes Road, Preston. On Monday night (2nd April 2012) a fire involving large amounts of plastic was beaten back with hand water pumps. On Sunday evening a blaze affecting about 200 dis-used tyres had to be… read more
Preston Spring Fayre
| March 31, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, Events, Preston |
A SPRING FAYRE takes place in Preston on Saturday 14th April 2012. The event which includes a Jumble Sale is to be held in the Preston Community Hall from 10am til 12 noon. Free Admission. Proceeds go towards the All Saints Church in Preston. JUMBLE SALE – BRIC A BRAC – CAKES – TOMBOLA Check… read more
‘Green’ Bears take recycling message into nursery school
| March 21, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Events, Preston |
SONGBIRDS NURSERY in Station Road, Preston will be getting two furry visitors on Thursday 29th March 2012, when the East Riding Council’s ‘green’ bears come to visit. ERYC and ERYCA are the council’s Recycling and Composting messengers who can visit and bring advice and information on how to reduce waste. Residents across the East Riding… read more
Preston Walkers – Social walking group
| March 20, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, Hedon, Preston |
THE PRESTON WALKERS are a social walking group. They encourage people to keep fit and make new friends while enjoying short-walks mainly around Preston and Hedon although they also venture farther afield on occasions. The group normally meets on a Wednesday afternoon and will do walks of alternate lengths each week – 30 minute walk… read more
Holderness Community Partnership – March 2012
| March 20, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hedon, Humberside Police, Keyingham, Preston |
THE FIRST MEETING of the East Riding Council-led Holderness Area Community Partnership met recently and the notes from it have been published. The meeting was attended by 6 people representing the East Riding Council, Humberside Police and HWRCC (Humber & Wolds Rural Community Council). There were 7 observers present – mostly local government representatives. Issues… read more
Preston – Heavy traffic petition to be launched
| March 16, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Campaigns, Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Preston, Preston Traffic |
A PETITION IS to be launched in Preston at the weekend seeking solutions to the dangerous levels of traffic through the village. A campaign has been running for some time to highlight the problems of heavy traffic, particularly HGV vehicles, that travel through the village. A report in the Holderness Gazette last week (8th March 2012) said… read more
Family Learning Fun at Easter
| March 7, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Education, Events, Paull, Preston |
THE ADULT EDUCATION SERVICE is staging a series of FREE family learning courses with a focus on Easter. Easter Crafts: On Monday 2nd April you can come to the Paull Village Hall, 10am – 1pm, try out some different Easter Crafts and take home your creations. Family Cupcakes: On Tuesday 3rd April the popular Family Cupcakes family course… read more
Preston WI – Inspiring women
| March 5, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, Events, Preston |
VISITORS AND NEW MEMBERS are most welcome to attend the monthly meetings of PRESTON WI (Women’s Institute). The WI branch meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 7.30 p.m. in Preston Community Hall, Main Street, Preston. Visitors £2 – to include refreshments and a raffle ticket for all the evenings listed. When Speaker Topic… read more
South Holderness – Tigers Easter Soccer School
| March 3, 2012 | Posted by Editor under Community, Preston, Sport |
THE TIGERS TRUST is a charitable organisation responsible for linking Hull City AFC with its community. The Trust is behind the Easter holiday Soccer Schools. The schools are designed to help young footballers – boys and girls aged 5-12 years - develop their skills in a programme of coaching, fun games, challenges and competitions. They cater from beginners… read more
Holderness Diamond Jubilee Beacons
Fog lights theft – Bilton
Entertainment at the Humber Tavern, Paull… and a lost cat!
Breakfast Marketing Event for Small Businesses
Two Parish Councillors needed in Paull
Football School for 6 – 11 year olds
Pennies from Hedon
Humberside Police – Tackling speeding traffic and anti-social behaviour in Mid Holderness
Community Cycling with Sky Ride East Riding
Blue Flag Awards for Withernsea and Hornsea
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