Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world-renowned exhibition, now in its 60th year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Saturday 3 May, featuring exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
Call For Businesses To Become Fostering Friendly
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is calling for businesses to become fostering friendly businesses, to help more people become foster carers.
There is currently a national shortage of foster carers and a need for more people to come forward in the East Riding.
Humber Forest Plant Hundreds Of New Trees At Driffield Showground
Humber Forest has planted almost 500 trees across at Driffield Showground, as part of a project to improve the local environment and enhance the showground. These trees absorb carbon, help to reduce flooding and provide food, shelter and habitats for wildlife.
East Riding Leisure Beverley Takes Home Double Award Win
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is thrilled to announce that East Riding Leisure Beverley has achieved remarkable success at the prestigious Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Performance Networks Awards.
Beverley Leisure triumphed in both the ‘Most Improved’ and ‘Best Performing’ categories for sports and leisure facility management. These accolades were announced during the APSE Awards ceremony held in Blackpool on Thursday, December 5th.
Leven Playing Fields Association And Other Groups Awarded Grants By Tesco
Tesco Community Grants have funded thousands of local community projects across the UK, helping schools, junior sports teams, foodbanks, charities and community groups. Since 2016 over a hundred local projects voted on in Tesco’s Beverley store have received over £200,000 in grants.
Fairy Tale Christmas For Samaritans
Toll Gavel was given a treat on Sunday 1st December by a group of carol singers who were singing to raise money for Hull Samaritans. The group who comprised of Samaritans volunteers and friends and family raised an incredible £1,163 from passers-by.
Chairman’s Christmas Message 2024
As the festive season is nearly upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to all residents of East Riding of Yorkshire, for Christmas and for a peaceful, healthy and happy New Year.
This is a special time of year, a time when we spend precious time with our loved ones and take stock of the year that’s passed.
Christmas And New Year Recycling Guide For East Riding Residents
Christmas and New Year are the busiest times of the year for East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s bin collection teams.
More waste is generated during the holidays than at any other period.
Bellway Says Beverley Is The Place Buyers Want To Be
The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes says a recent flurry of sales at its Bishop’s Gate development in Beverley show the Minster town is still very much the place East Riding buyers want to call home.
Being built on an 11-hectare site off Woodmansey Mile, Bishop’s Gate comprises 183 homes and to date virtually two thirds of them have sold; with buyers attracted by the location and strong mix of homes, which means it appeals to buyers from all walks and stages of life.
Nursery Children Spread Christmas Cheer at Hull Care Home
Christmas came early to Elm Tree Court in Hull as children from Westside Day Nursery joined residents for a morning of festive activities.
The children joined in decorating the Christmas tree, coloured in festive pictures and sang carols, bringing plenty of Christmas cheer to the room.
East Yorkshire-Based Company Supports 360 Grass Roots Foundation With Generous Donation
A charity in Hull which helps disadvantaged children access grassroots sports has received a welcome boost after a single donation from a local business.
The 360 Grass Roots Foundation, set up by 360 Chartered Accountants two years ago, was presented with a cheque for £500 from Hessle-based company, Bureau Technical Services Limited.
East Yorkshire’s Hall Becomes National Squash Champion
Max Hall (Ferriby) recently secured victory in the 2024 ProAir British Junior Squash Championship in the Boys Under 9 category, held from October 31 to November 3 in Sheffield.
Cementing his place as a rising star in junior squash, Hall overcame a series of tough opponents to claim the trophy in an intense and dramatic final.
Students Meet For A Virtual Cross Campus T Level Celebration
In recognition of T Level Celebration Week, T Level Agriculture, Land Management and Production students from Bishop Burton College near Beverley and Riseholme College just outside Lincoln met in a purpose-built virtual classroom.
Both colleges have been using virtual reality as part of the curriculum for some time but this exciting event marked the first time T Level students from both campuses have had the opportunity to interact together in this way. Virtual reality is now a commonplace tool for supporting learning on technical and vocational qualifications at both colleges, enabling students to practice and develop skills in a controlled and safe situation.
Tesco Beverley’s National Winter Food Collection
Tesco’s Beverley store has been pleased to work with the Beverley-based East Yorkshire Foodbank for over 10 years to help provide food to local people in crisis. Together with all Tesco stores in the UK, we hold a winter National Food Collection in partnership with either Trussell Trust or Fareshare.
Beverley Christie Brothers Finish 3rd And 4th In Sidecar World Championship
Beverley Christie Brothers finish 3rd and 4th in Sidecar World Championship
Beverley’s Sam & Tom Christie claimed 3rd place in the 2024 FIM World Sidecar Championship after finishing 7 out of the 12 races on the podium whilst brother Adam alongside Finnish driver Pekka Päivärinta finished 4th place in the championship.
East Yorkshire Glamping Site Bags Prestigious Award
Wold Escapes, near Driffield, were delighted to win ‘Remarkable Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year’ at this year’s REYTA awards.
The glamping site just outside the village of Southburn, has seen expansion in the last two years and is now home to seven glamping cabins all with hot tubs overlooking views of the Yorkshire Wolds and their wildflower meadow.
Your Ticket, Your Choice – Hull Card and KAT Card Now Available Through Bus Operators’ Apps
Bus passengers in Hull can now buy two discounted travel card products, that allow unlimited travel on both Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses in the city, through their smartphones.
A local campaign from the Hull Bus Alliance will raise awareness of the products on the theme of ‘Your Ticket, Your Choice’ and explain how customers can buy the Hull Card or KAT Card whichever way suits them – whether on board or through the operators’ apps.
Avenues Open Gardens Continues To Blossom For Local Causes
This year’s Avenues Open Gardens saw over 50 gardens open in the HU5 area in aid of Dove House Hospice and other charities. Taking place on Sundays 30th June and 7th July, the event allowed visitors to enjoy the uniquely interesting gardens and architecture of this much-loved conservation area in Hull.