Preston Parish Councillor – Election 2013
| June 11, 2013 | Filled under Election 2013, Parish Councils, Preston, Public Notice |
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR PARISH COUNCILLOR – An election is to be held for a new Councillor for Preston Parish Council (North Ward). Nomination papers may be obtained from Electoral Services, County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm, or from the Parish Clerk, Mr Charles Cromack, 1… 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
Ongoing inquiries by police into Hedon explosion, amidst speculation of a second blast in Burstwick
| June 9, 2013 | Filled under Burstwick, Hedon, Humberside Police, Preston |
FOLLOWING the mystery of the Hedon explosion on Thursday 6th June 2013, Facebook chatter has been awash with reports of another explosion in Burstwick and action taken in the village by police officers, but also taken in Preston. According to Facebook commentators, Friday night saw police science investigation vans active in Pinfold Lane and Main Street,… 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
Odours: “Under Control” says Yorkshire Water “but remain vigilant!” say Councillors
| June 7, 2013 | Filled under Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Saltend, Yorkshire Water |
PERIMETER SPRAYS previously installed at the Waste Water Treatment Works, have been activated to help tackle any occasional residual odours detected by drivers passing the Yorkshire Water site at Saltend. The sprays offer a more pleasant odour experience to passers-by, rather than anything foul. A bank of the sprays have been switched-on and are in full operation… 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
Getting ready for the unexpected – emergency planning!
| June 6, 2013 | Filled under Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Holderness |
THE HUMBER Emergency Planning Service is encouraging town and parish councils and community groups, such as Neighbourhood Watch, across the East Riding to put into place plans to respond in the event of an emergency situation. This is very timely to publish this today, considering the developments in Hedon where a bomb scare led to… read more
Burstwick Village Gala – Does your dog look familiar!?
| June 6, 2013 | Filled under Burstwick, Community, Competitions, Events |
THE COMPETITION that is sure to attract a lot of attention at the Burstwick Summer Gala must be during the Dog Show; and that is the competition for the pet that most looks like its owner!! The Gala takes place in the village on Saturday 15th June 2013 starting at 2pm. There will be various craft stalls,… read more
MP campaigns against NHS use of premium rate phone numbers
| June 6, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, HealthWatch, Politics |
GRAHAM STUART, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is campaigning against the use of premium rate phone numbers by Government and the NHS. In the past he has tabled Parliamentary Questions and called for a Debate to question about them. He remains concerned that these numbers are still rife across Government departments and their agencies. The… read more
Paull Village Hall Annual General Meeting (AGM)
| June 5, 2013 | Filled under Charity, Community, Events, Paull |
THE AGM of Paull Village Hall takes place on Friday 21st June 2013. It has been a momentous year for the Village Hall with the Grand Opening of the new hall having been just over three months ago. The AGM is an opportunity to report back and review the events of the previous year as… read more
Holiday Check List – Message from the Police
| June 4, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Humberside Police |
THOUGHTS turn to holidays once we see a bit of sun! Therefore it’s timely that Humberside Police have chosen today to issue this advice: Peace of Mind While Your Away – Holiday Check List: Everyone needs a holiday from time to time, and however much we like our homes, there is nothing like a change… read more
Could you be a Cycling Leader?
| June 4, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Holderness, Sport |
DO YOU LOVE CYCLING? Are you passionate about getting your local community on a bike? 2012 was a good year for cycling! Now British Cycling is on the hunt for the next generation of Ride Leaders in the East Riding to help inspire more people in the area to get on their bikes and have… read more
Fundraising milestone for new Preston Park
| June 3, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Preston |
IT HAS been a good weekend for Preston! The Scarecrow Competition, the Fire Station Open Day and the Coronation Celebrations fun day on the Playing Field have all successfully taken place. But more good news is bolstering community spirited activists in the village, with the announcement that a £47,900 grant is to be offered towards the… read more
Preston Scarecrows – and the winners are….
| June 3, 2013 | Filled under Preston, Review |
THE WINNERS in the first Preston Scarecrow Competition are…. the people of Preston! This was a fantastic event staged by residents in the village with about 40 scarecrow displays on offer last week. It has been a great source of fun and amusement for both villagers and visitors who have found reason to explore the… read more
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