Category: Preston
Tin Soldier rock Preston!
| April 11, 2013 | Filled under Entertainment, Events, Preston |
LIVE ROCK cover band Tin Soldier perform at the Cock & Bell, Preston on Saturday, 13th April 2013 starting at about 9:30pm. Hear hits from the likes of The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and much more live music from the 1960′s and 70′s!Posted from here. read more
Preston: Charity Calendar raises cash for charities
| April 8, 2013 | Filled under Charity, Community, Preston |
REPRESENTATIVES of three charities have expressed their delight at receiving cheques resulting from a special fundraising calendar. The cheques were handed over at a presentation event in the Cock & Bell, Preston on Saturday 6th April 2013. The Saluting Our Heroes 2013 charity calendar was published by Preston folk for the benefit of Help For… read more
Councillors joint response to Draft Local Plan – SW Holderness
| April 5, 2013 | Filled under Consultation, Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hedon, Paull, Preston, Saltend, South West Holderness |
SOUTH WEST HOLDERNESS COUNCILLORS have issued their response to the Draft Local Plan which aims to shape the future development of the East Riding up until the year 2029. The consultation on the Draft Local Plan ends today and the three Ward Councillors, Councillor Mike Bryan, Councillor John Dennis and Councillor Ann Suggit, have submitted a… read more
Exhibition of Patchwork and Quilts, All Saints Church, Preston
| April 3, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, Faith, Preston |
PATCHWORK, quilts and other handicrafts will be on display at an exhibition to be held at All Saints Church in Preston. Expect vibrant colours and amazing stitched designs at this 3-day Bank Holiday event. It takes place over the long-weekend from Saturday 4th May until Monday 6th May 2013 from 10am – 4pm each day.… read more
Automatic ‘Bird Scarers’ cause early morning distress
| March 29, 2013 | Filled under Community, Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Farming, Hedon, Preston |
FACEBOOK has become the origin of a growing number of complaints about the use of automatic ‘bird scarers’ which are waking people up early in the morning in Hedon and Preston. Helen W on the Hedon Blog Facebook Page described the early morning sound as a “sporadic banging noise… it sounds like explosions in the… read more
The Fixers on Hedon/Preston Easter tour!
| March 28, 2013 | Filled under Entertainment, Events, Hedon, Preston |
FIVE-PIECE cover band The Fixers are doing a tour of some local pubs over the Bank Holiday. On Saturday 30th March they play the Cock & Bell in Preston from 9pm. On Sunday 31st March they will be at the King’s Head, Hedon from 6pm. “We play all genres of music to cater for all… read more
Preston WI – Bread Making and Charity donation
| March 26, 2013 | Filled under Charity, Events, Preston |
BREAD MAKING is the theme of tonight’s meeting (Tuesday 26th March 2013) of the Preston Women’s Institute with a demonstration of skills by Sue Young. But that’s not all – tonight the WI Branch will be making a donation of over 100 gift-wrapped bags to the charity Doorstep of Hull. Preston WI decided to collect… read more
Preston residents – 556 say “No” to future development at Manor Road
| March 25, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Consultation, Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Preston |
RESIDENTS in Preston conducted a campaign of letters to object to aspects of the Draft Local Plan proposing that land to the North of the village could be used to build up to 77 new houses. The campaigners had hoped to get over 400 letters collected, but the eventual number presented to the East Riding… read more
Funny for Money at Preston Barber Shop!
| March 19, 2013 | Filled under Business, Charity, Community, Preston, Review |
STAFF at Paul’s Barber Shop in Preston promised “to dress up silly” for Comic Relief - as long as people were willing to put pennies in the pot to support the good cause! They did not disappoint! It was a decidedly 1980s theme that greeted customers on Friday 15th March 2013 as Tamsin Parker, Amanda Galloway… read more
Preston Walking Group – Spring to Summer Walks 2013
| March 18, 2013 | Filled under Events, Holderness, Hull, Preston, Sport |
THE PRESTON WALKERS meet every Wednesday at 1.30pm for alternate two-hour and one-hour walks. A social walking group, the Preston Walkers, encourage people to keep fit and make new friends while enjoying walks around the local area – although they also venture farther afield on occasions. Suitable shoes are essential. Talks Walks will take place… read more
All’s Fair at Preston WI
| March 18, 2013 | Filled under Community, Crafts, Preston, Review |
THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE is probably traditionally and typically associated with food, cooking, crafts and plants – and the Preston WI’s Spring Fair was no exception! There were about 14 stalls at the event in the Preston Community Hall on Saturday 16th March 2013 which was Preston WI’s first such spring event. The aim was to… read more
Preston Parish Council – traffic concerns feature at meeting
| March 14, 2013 | Filled under Parish Councils, Preston, Preston Traffic |
PRESTON PARISH COUNCIL met on the 13th March 2013 and traffic issues in the main village dominated the meeting, albeit not formally on the agenda. Traffic congestion described by one councillor as ‘chaos’ ensued in Main Street recently when, during a well-attended funeral at the church, HGV lorries found they could not pass each other… read more
Saturday Martial Arts at Preston Community Hall
| March 9, 2013 | Filled under Events, Preston, Sport |
MARTIAL ARTS classes are running on Saturday mornings at Preston Community Hall. The classes are in Korean Kickboxing and are open to all ages and abilities. The next session is on Saturday 23rd March at 9.30am for an hour. Joy Peacock who organises the class, says: “We are a very friendly, family based class and… read more
Discovery Day about Community First Responders in South West Holderness
| March 8, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, HealthWatch, Hedon, Paull, Preston, Thorngumbald |
HEDON Community First Responders group will be at the large Co-op store, in Hedon on Saturday 16th March, 2013 between 10am – 4pm with a Display Ambulance provided by Yorkshire Ambulance Service. There will be a chance to have a chat with the team members and find out more about the group and the support they… read more
Sale to aid Preston Church Bells!
| March 7, 2013 | Filled under Community, Events, Faith, Preston |
A TWO-DAY SALE is taking place in April to support the Preston Bells Restoration Appeal. It takes place at 24 Rectory Lane, Preston on Friday 26th April and Saturday 27th April 2013 from 10am – 4pm. PRESTON RESIDENTS ALL SAINTS BELLS APPEAL, PRESTON TO HELP THE PRESTON RESIDENTS RESTORE OUR CHURCH BELLS A TWO DAY SALE AT 24, RECTORY LANE,… read more
Site visit – Residents argue why Preston fields are unsuitable for Housing Allocation
| March 5, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Consultation, Debate, Parish Councils, Preston |
IT’S VERY PRETTY to the North of Preston; the gentle undulating green fields slope down to pools of standing water, the distinctive sound of curlews calling pierces the early-spring air, and it’s very peaceful and pleasant – if a bit muddy! The area is referred to as PRES 5, 7 and 11 in the East… read more
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