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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
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
Paull ‘Stone Crushing Works’ plan causes concern
| February 26, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Paull |
A PLANNING APPLICATION to use a former brickworks in Paull as a storage compound for construction materials has caused concern amongst village residents who fear that the increased HGV traffic will make village roads dangerous. The proposal from Stoneledge Ltd is for a compound to be constructed on Thorngumbald Road to store bricks, concrete, wood… read more
Online Charity Auction for Helicopter Ride!
| September 8, 2012 | Filled under Burstwick, Charity, Holderness |
BURSTWICK COUNTRY GOLF CLUB is holding a LIVE online charity auction on its Facebook Page – with the prize being a 20 minute ride in a Helicopter over the Holderness area! You have until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (Sat 8th September 2012) to make your bid. At the time of writing this, the highest bid is £106.… read more
Music Festival, Nancy Inn in Burton Pidsea
| August 26, 2012 | Filled under Burton Pidsea, Entertainment, Events |
THE NANCY in Burton Pidsea is having a Music Festival today (26th August 2012) in aid of Cash For Kids. Live music outdoors from The Lost Cause, One Speed Go and ROCKHOUSE!! Outside bar & BBQ available plus the venue has plenty of covered area if the british weather fails us!! Come along and support… read more
Facebook application to promote Entrepreneurs and Businesses
| August 17, 2012 | Filled under Business |
THE FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) has launched an application on its Facebook Page where businesses can enter their details, upload photos and videos and share business tips to promote their business. Firms can share their listing and get friends to vote for them to become a featured business and get to the top of the… read more
Paull Village Hall Facebook Group – fine example of social networking
| August 1, 2012 | Filled under Community, Paull |
FACEBOOK has its critics and quite often gets into the news for the more unsavoury abuse of the social network. However, the Facebook Group set up to discuss issues related to Paull and its Village Hall, is an example of the platform being used at its best. The village of Paull has about 500 residents… read more
Rural Project closes including the loss of useful Facebook Page
| July 13, 2012 | Filled under Community |
RURAL PARTNERSHIP PLUS, which has helped over 400 rural groups and projects in three counties closed last month (June 2012). The closure of the project has also seen the imminent closing down of its useful Facebook Page. The project aimed to reach out to some of the most isolated rural communities and ensure that durable… read more
Preston Traffic Campaign continues
| July 2, 2012 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Preston, Preston Traffic |
“I certainly wouldn’t have fancied being on the pavement when that came round the corner!” – Helen THE CAMPAIGN in Preston to make the streets safer for pedestrians has continued with members of the campaigning Facebook Group Preston, the Village, posting images of dangerous traffic and suspected overweight HGVs travelling through the village. The Facebook group… read more
Avie’s Fund – the simple joy of zipping up your coat!
| June 1, 2012 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Sunk Island |
AVIE’S FUND was established in March this year as a campaign – coordinated largely through Facebook – to raise money so that a little girl from Sunk Island can receive the specialist help that she needs to cope with severe Autism. Laura Murrell is raising funds so that her 5-year-old daughter Avaline (Avie) can benefit… read more
Make your own silk Braided Bracelets and Bands
| May 2, 2012 | Filled under Business, Events, Withernsea |
A WORKSHOP making Braided Bracelets and Bands takes place at the Shores Centre, Seaside Road, Withernsea on Saturday 12th May 2012. This is the first in a series of workshops across the Holderness area being organised by Jar of Buttons. Participants can learn to make bands and bracelets from silk threads. At the end of the… read more
Facebook Group to campaign on Preston traffic safety issues
| May 1, 2012 | Filled 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
Avie’s Fund – Mother’s campaign for her little girl raises awareness of Autism
| March 5, 2012 | Filled under Campaigns, Community, Sunk Island |
LAURA MURRELL has a 4 year old daughter called Avaline (Avie – for short) who suffers with severe Autism. The mother from Sunk Island has launched a campaign, principally using Facebook, to raise funds so Avie can receive the specialist teaching/therapy that she needs. Laura describes the campaign, which is beginning to cause quite a buzz on… read more
Octogenarian Internet Champions!
| February 1, 2012 | Filled under Community |
AGE UK has announced its Joint Internet Champions for 2012. Brenda O’Mulloy from Slough is 83 years old, while Keith Paterson from Suffolk is 80! Brenda and Keith will work with the Charity over the coming year to help show the 5.7 million people over 65 who have never used the internet that they too… read more
Relocation of Songbirds Day Nursery in Preston
| January 3, 2012 | Filled under Business, Preston |
SONGBIRDS DAY NURSERY and Kids Club in Preston have relocated to Station Road in the village. Songbirds, established by local Preston resident Susan Goodwin, had to move from its previous location on Staithes Road because of the imminent construction of two new wind turbines on the land leased by the nursery. The new location is: Highfield… read more
Suspended South Holderness teachers go back to work
| November 15, 2011 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council |
TWO TEACHERS, Sara Clappison and Carl Slaughter, who were suspended from South Holderness Technology College after they made comments about pupils on Facebook, have been given permission to return to teaching. An investigation took place and today the East Riding Council Press Office made the following statement: “A full investigation has taken place and appropriate… read more
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