On Sunday 16th April 2023, Dove House, Hull and East Yorkshire’s hospice, is hosting their highly popular event, Get Caked at Sledmere House. The event is sure to sell out quickly, so be quick to grab a spot.
Hull’s Maritime History Will Be Celebrated Through Additional Guided Tours
From Saturday 11 February, Hull’s maritime guided tours will resume during the half-term school holiday.
17 volunteers, who are accredited White Badge tour guides, will lead free guided tours around our maritime city.
New AI-Driven Text Building Software From February is Like DALL-E For Apps
No-code app developer February has unveiled its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) app creator, so simple it only needs one sentence of typed text to create an app.
Working in a similar way to DALL-E’s text into art, February’s AI uses text into app building software.
East Yorkshire Residents Face Big Hike In Council Tax Bills
A council tax increase of 4.99% for the financial year 2023/24 has been approved by councillors in the East Riding.
The East Riding of Yorkshire council approved the 4.99% increase at a special budget meeting, the maximum amount allowed by the government without a referendum.
Portraiture Course Is Being Offered At The Treasure House In Beverley
The Treasure House in Beverley will host an inspiring two-day art course beginning on Saturday, 4 March and continuing on Saturday, 11 March. Each day’s sessions begin at 10am and end at 3.15pm.
A popular life drawing class is being conducted at the Treasure House by Esther Cawley, an experienced artist and tutor.
Western Docklands Masterplan Consultations Are Now Open
Western Docklands Masterplan public consultation is underway for six weeks.
Last month, Hull City Council’s Cabinet backed the masterplan, which suggests a range of different uses, with an emphasis on employment land to the west and residential/commercial and leisure land to the east.
Public Meeting With ‘Cross’ Beverley Residents Held By MP Graham Stuart
During a meeting hosted by Graham Stuart MP, the public expressed their anger at Network Rail’s decision to close without notice the England Springs level crossing just outside Beverley, which is used by over 150 people every day.
Graham was invited to speak at the event, attended by around 50 people, through Sue Crowther, the organiser of the Open England Springs Facebook group.
Western Docklands Regeneration Plans Are Supported By Cabinet
In a unanimous decision, Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved the Western Docklands Masterplan, paving the way for a consultation with residents and business owners.
There are three areas within the Western Docklands: Albert and William Wright Docks, Castle Street, and Smith & Nephew.
Tickets Available For The East Riding Festival Of Words Poetry Extravaganza
A ceremony to award the winners of the East Riding Festival of Words Poetry Competition 2022 will be held this week.
On Friday, 27 January, from 6pm to 8pm, North Bridlington Library will host an event celebrating the winning entries. It will be an opportunity to hear from the judges and listen to the winning entries at the Poetry Extravaganza. You can get tickets for this event for free right now.
Groundbreaking Dual Career Scheme Accredited At Bishop Burton College
Through the innovative Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Dual Career initiative, Bishop Burton College is leading the way in supporting talented athletes in education.
TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme is officially recognised by Sport England as a means of enabling young athletes to pursue other interests along with their sporting pursuits while gaining qualifications at the same time.
Beverley Racecourse In East Yorkshire Ranked In Top Ten
As part of the Top 10 Racecourses for Raceday Experience in 2022, Beverley Racecourse in East Yorkshire has been selected.
Assuring racecourses objectively assess raceday experience from the perspective of customers is the objective goal of the Quality Assured Racecourse scheme, which was established in 2013.
East Yorkshire Businesses Face Uncertain Future According To Libdems
New analysis from the Liberal Democrats shows 515 businesses in the East Riding of Yorkshire will see their energy bills jump by £ 2,237,000 once Government support is cut in April.
As a result of the analysis, it is estimated that businesses will face an average bill increase of £4,343.
Trader Retires After Almost Six Decades Trading In Beverley East Yorkshire
57 years of trading at Beverley market led to a celebration for a stallholder who retired from trading in the historic East Yorkshire Town.
Having started at Beverley’s Saturday market at 16 in 1966, John Dyson spent his last day (on Saturday 14 January) with old and new colleagues, and with balloons decorating his stall.
MP Calls For East Yorkshire Rail Crossing To Be Reopened
A call for reopening England Springs Level Crossing, which closed without warning last month, has been backed by Graham Stuart MP.
Over one hundred pedestrians cross this crossing every day, but Network Rail has closed it.
Bridlington Spa To Host Kaiser Chiefs In East Yorkshire This June
Bridlington Spa will host an exciting concert by Yorkshire’s very own Kaiser Chiefs on Saturday 3 June.
As one of the most popular bands in the British music scene, Kaiser Chiefs show no signs of slowing down any time soon.
East Yorkshire Local Authority Awarded Millions To Reduce Carbon Footprint
A government fund of £30m aimed at reducing carbon footprints and reducing public spending in the highways sector has awarded the East Yorkshire council £3.3m as a share.
This is one of seven schemes in the country to receive cash awards.
It’s Not Too Late To Nominate For The Chairman’s Awards 2023
East Riding of Yorkshire Council will close nominations for the Chairman’s Awards on Tuesday, 31 January.
East Riding residents, businesses, and projects will be honoured with the awards, which will be presented by chairman John Whittle in May.
Beverley Gin Festival Returns To East Yorkshire This Summer
It’s the biggest and best Beverley Gin Festival yet, with more music, more food, more fun, more friends and more gin than ever before.
Taking place at Beverley Minster over the weekend of May 12th and 13th, this third annual Beverley Gin Festival is firmly established in Yorkshire’s cultural calendar.