Category: Preston
Working Group to make progress on Preston Park plan
| May 22, 2013 | Filled under 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
Preston Nursery “Outstanding” OFSTED result for second year running
| May 21, 2013 | Filled under 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
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
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
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
FREE Compost Giveaway at Preston!
| May 15, 2013 | Filled under Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Environment, Events, Preston |
LOCAL RESIDENTS have a chance to get free bags of compost which are being given away by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The local Giveaway is taking place at South Holderness School, Preston, on Thursday 23rd May 2013 from 4:00pm. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “The compost giveaways are… read more
Scarecrows at Preston Fire Station Open Day
| May 11, 2013 | Filled under Charity, Community, Competitions, Events, Humberside Fire & Rescue, Preston |
PRESTON FIRE STATION are having a charity open day on Saturday 1st June 2013. Between 4pm and 6pm there will be live demonstrations and stalls at the Station Road event. Then after 6.30pm a hog roast and live music at which you can bring your own refreshments! The 1st annual charity scarecrow competition will also… read more
Preston Parish Council switches meetings to Community Hall
| May 10, 2013 | Filled under Community, Parish Councils, Preston |
PRESTON COMMUNITY HALL is to be the new venue for meetings of the Preston Parish Council. At the council’s annual meeting this week councillors agreed to the move to the new location, even though there will be a cost attached, because it was believed the venue would be more accessible to the public and local… read more
Preston exhibition – The Quilt Code that helped runaway slaves
| May 7, 2013 | Filled under Community, Crafts, Preston, Review |
SECRET MESSAGES conveyed in quilt patterns may have been used to help slaves escape their masters in the American Civil War – and these quilt patchwork codes have been reproduced by Preston quilting enthusiast Sue Thorp. Some historians believe that Quilt Codes were used to relay important messages to runaway slaves from the Southern states… read more
Annual Meeting of Preston Parish Council 2013
| May 2, 2013 | Filled under Events, Parish Councils, Preston, Public Notice |
PRESTON PARISH COUNCIL has its Annual Meeting on Wednesday 8th May 2013, when it will elect its Chair, Vice-Chair and other officers and representatives for the next twelve months. The meeting takes place at South Holderness Adult Education Centre commencing at 7pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe and can take… read more
Hypnotherapy – subject of WI discussion
| April 30, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, Preston |
PRESTON WI will be discussing aspects of Hypnotherapy at its regular monthly meeting tonight (Tuesday 30th April) at the Preston Community Hall at 7:30pm. “Hypnotherapy attempts to address an individual’s subconscious mind, using the power of suggestion for beneficial change. A hypnotherapist uses hypnosis to give relevant, positive beneficial suggestions to help an individual.” -… read more
“THANK YOU” to Preston Bells Appeal supporters!
| April 29, 2013 | Filled under Community, Faith, Preston |
PRESTON RESIDENTS APPEAL FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE BELLS OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH. I would like to say the biggest THANK YOU to everyone who made our 2 DAY SALE such a resounding success. Over the 2 days we raised a fantastic £2,500. This was only achieved by the hundreds of quality items donated by… read more
Take your European Computer Driving Licence – and at a bargain price!
| April 26, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Education, Events, Hornsea, Preston, Withernsea |
LOOKING TO UPGRADE your computer skills? If so, you have the opportunity to achieve a highly-recognised qualification – and at a bargain price! East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s adult education service is offering the industry-recognised European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications as a fast track course for only £25 per level… read more
Preston burglary prompts police advice
| April 19, 2013 | Filled under Humberside Police, Preston |
POLICE OFFICERS are reminding residents to be security conscious in their homes and ensure doors and windows are kept secure to prevent opportunist thieves – even during the daytime! Keys and other small valuables such as purses, wallets and phones should also be stored out of sight and away from the reach of passing thieves.… read more
Roadworks – A1033 Marfleet to Somerden Roundabout – Overnight 29th April – 20th May 2013
| April 17, 2013 | Filled under Business, Community, Events, Marfleet Hull, Preston, Preston Traffic, Public Notice, Saltend |
ROADWORKS on both the eastbound and westbound carriageways will result in the closure of a stretch of the A1033 from Marfleet to Somerden Roundabout starting on Monday 29th April and expected to be completed by Monday 20th May 2013. The road closures when in operation will have a particular impact on evening traffic flows through… read more
Preston Parish Council – Community engagement debate and other news
| April 11, 2013 | Filled under Community, Debate, Parish Councils, Preston |
THE TRICKY ISSUE of how you engage and involve local communities was raised for debate at the Preston Parish Annual Meeting last night. Chair, Councillor Janet Weatherill reported that the new Parish Office behind the Community Hall had prompted the organisation of regular monthly Council surgeries, and these now complemented the existing parish newsletter, the… read more
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