Gambling goes back millennia in human history—from simple acts to places where gaming is now highly developed online. The early examples were merely acts of chance, closely related to matters of religion or ritual. Later on, it got more organized and institutional through broader changes that took place in society. Not only this development indicates technological progress alone, but it also represents the change in cultural attitudes and legal arrangements related to it.
An Invitation To Amp Up Your ‘Frenergy’ This September in East Yorkshire
Local friendship group, Humber Wolds Oddfellows, is inviting people to amp up their ‘frenergy’ this September by taking part in one of its special energy-boosting events for Friendship Month.
The non-profit group, made up of around 350 local members who are mostly older adults, says the events are being held to celebrate how good it feels to spend time in friendly company.
Trading Standards Raid Businesses In East Yorkshire And Confiscate Illegal Tobacco
Officers from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Trading Standards Service raided three businesses, on 29 July 2024, for selling illicit tobacco and vapes.
Trading Standards Officers raided shops in Beverley, Hornsea, and Driffield. They found over 10,000 illicit cigarettes, six kilograms of hand rolled tobacco (HRT) and a substantial number of illegal vapes. Officers responded to complaints to Trading Standards about the sale of illicit tobacco at these premises.
Festival Of Walking In Beverley And Throughout East Yorkshire
It’s the 14th annual Walking East Yorkshire Festival, featuring an array of activities from Spurn Point to Stamford Bridge. There will be guided walks and experiences across the county from 14-22nd September.
The festival’s organizers include tourism officials, partners, and volunteers from across East Yorkshire. As a partnership between East Riding Council and Visit East Yorkshire, it is administered by Visit East Yorkshire. Family-friendly activities include walks, cycling trails, and cultural tours.
Bellway Homes Celebrates Summer Event And Show Home Opening With Unique Alpaca Experience At Bishop’s Gate
Bellway Homes welcomed local community members to its Bishop’s Gate development in Beverley on Saturday for a summer celebration and the grand opening of the new show homes.
In partnership with local business, Alpacas At The Field, Bellway Homes provided a unique and engaging experience, allowing attendees to explore the development with alpacas. Additionally, one lucky visitor won the opportunity to become an alpaca handler for the day.
EFL Championship 2024/25: Yorkshire Clubs set for Productive Season
The EFL Championship has developed a reputation for being a fiercely competitive division where any number of clubs can challenge for promotion.
However, relegated Premier League teams have dominated in recent seasons, winning the Championship title in four of the past five years.
Beverley Cultural Network Names Richard Grantham As Chair
Beverley’s multi-faceted cultural offer includes a tradition of annual festivals, live arts and performances, visual arts, craftspeople, and heritage buildings. Together they enrich the fabric of our lovely town, the region, and its community.
Tesco Beverley Continues To Help Fight Food Poverty in East Yorkshire
Tesco’s Beverley store has been working with the Trussell Trust’s East Yorkshire Foodbank for over eight years to help fight hunger in our local area.
The store has a permanent collection point for customer donations which in the last three months alone has resulted in almost three thousand meals going to local people in need. Tesco also helps by making an annual contribution to Trussell Trust.
Beverley Grand Prix Hailed A Success As Hundreds Of Cyclists Take Part
The Beverley Grand Prix, presented by Wren Kitchens, was a fantastic success; hundreds of cyclists raced around the town centre, for six hours of cycling events from four to 10pm. It was the first such event in the town since 2017.
The event featured six rides and races, including the finale of the British Cycling National Circuit Series, which was won by Matthew Bostock, of Ribble Rebellion
Supporting Employees With Amputations In The Workplace: Strategies For Inclusive Work Environments
Running a business requires you, as business leader, to wear multiple hats. On the one hand, you must pragmatically steer your ship through the troubled waters of a saturated industry, globally competitive field, and of notable economic instability. On the other, you must be a nurturing leader, willing to invest in your staff cohort and ready to see the true value in valuing your staff.
Why Should You And Your Family Participate In Sport?
If you’d like to spend time with your family, but you’re concerned about the number of hours you’re committing to watching television or otherwise staring at screens, then taking up a sport might seem the logical thing to do.
Enjoying a sport as a family can provide many benefits (on top of the enjoyment itself). Some of those benefits are obvious, while others are more subtle. Take it seriously, and you could invest in some equipment – including a replica shirt of a favourite football player. But you don’t have to spend any money, in most cases, to get started.
Over 70s Urged To Move Fast As New Retirement Living Apartments Go On Sale In Beverley
Retirees looking to downsize and live their retirement to the full are being invited to be amongst the first to secure their dream home at the new McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus development on Langholm Close, Beverley.
This comes as the UK’s leading manager and developer of retirement communities has announced that apartments at Westwood Manor are now available to reserve off-plan, with construction set to complete later this year.
Cycling Hero Gears Up For Beverley Grand Prix
Three-times Olympic gold medal winning cyclist Ed Clancy OBE is getting ready to ride in the Beverley Grand Prix presented by Wren Kitchens on Friday 26 July.
A former winner of the Beverley race, Ed said he has fond memories of the competition and is glad it has returned to the town for 2024.
Get Fit and Raise Money for Charity: Taking on a Half-Ironman Challenge
Looking to get fit and raise money for a good cause at the same time? It makes sense to set yourself a challenge – something that will push you to your limits, and reassure would-be donors that you’re making an effort worth rewarding.
The East Yorkshire Big Breastfeed
East Riding is celebrating being breastfeeding friendly this World Breastfeeding Week with a Big Breastfeed.
World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August, provides an opportunity to highlight and celebrate East Riding’s Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme and the support available to breastfeeding parents. As part of this a variety of events are taking place that families can get involved in.
Navigating Divorce with Special Needs Children
Divorce is something of a sticky subject, and one which many family units unfortunately find themselves needing to broach. With as many as 80,000 couples divorcing in 2022 alone – and at an historically low rate, at that – divorce is an ever-present reality that touches hundreds of thousands. When it comes to divorce, there is one topic that takes complete precedence over any other: children.
Legal Considerations When Looking At Surrogates
Surrogacy is a term used when someone carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple. This can be due to health reasons that prevent someone from being able to either get pregnant or carry a baby to full term. LBQT+ couples or individuals might also choose to use a surrogate to create or extend a family.
Hull City Hoping New Manager Can Adapt to the Championship
Hull City will head into the 2024/25 season aiming to force their way into contention for a top-six finish in the Championship.
After missing the play-offs by three points last term, the club sacked manager Liam Rosenior and replaced him with German coach Tim Walter.
The 48-year-old has previously coached Bayern Munich II, Holstein Kiel, VfB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV, but has never worked in England.
Walter will lead City’s charge to return to the Premier League after a seven-year hiatus, but has a tough job on his hands after losing some influential players.