East Yorkshire Once Again Hosts The National Skydiving Championships

East Yorkshire Once Again Hosts The National Skydiving Championships

Skydive GB Parachute Club near Bridlington will host this month’s National Championships in Accuracy for 2022 in East Yorkshire. The event marks the return of a national competition in skydiving to the county.

As a result of last year’s successful return of the National Championships to the area, sporting legends from across the country and even around the world are expected to descend on the club for another year of competition.

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East Yorkshire To Host Land Sand Stone Art Festival

For the first time in three years, the Land Sand Stone Art Festival returns to Bridlington for a unique celebration of the coastline.

Organised by Responsible Fishing UK in association with Visit East Yorkshire, the festival runs from Saturday, 10 to Sunday, 11 September.

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World First Aid Day : Young People Being Urged To Learn first Aid Skills

World First Aid Day : Young People Being Urged To Learn first Aid Skills

As part of the Centenary of Youth celebrations for World First Aid Day, St John Ambulance is holding an event in Anlaby on 10 September.

There will be fun activities for both children and adults at the Men in Sheds building, First Lane, Anlaby from 12-5pm, including face painting, bouncy castles, CPR demonstrations, refreshments, and award-winning cakes.

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Sixty-Two Percent Of Over-55s Are Overlooked For Promotion

Sixty-Two Percent Of Over-55s Are Overlooked For Promotion By Employers

Over a third (37%) of professionals under the age of 30 have been promoted in the past year, while 2 in 3 white collar workers over 55 have not.

According to a new report by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters, older workers are often overlooked for opportunities in favour of younger and less experienced ones. This is despite a fiercely competitive hiring market.

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Hundreds Of Young People and Families Enjoy Beverley Fun Fest

Hundreds Of Young People and Families Enjoy Beverley Fun Fest

Beverley Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Sophie Kemp says she is delighted with how an event aimed at young people went.

Held at the leisure centre, the Beverley Fun Fest was a big success. Numerous young people had the chance to find out what opportunities are available in the area.

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Charity Golf Day Raises Over £3K For Beverley's Cherry Tree Centre

Charity Golf Day Raises Over £3K For Beverley’s Cherry Tree Centre

At Beverley Building Society’s first Charity Golf Day, held to raise funds for the Beverley Cherry Tree Community Centre, former West End and Old Shakespeare Company actor Richard Avery generously gave his time as Master of Ceremonies.

East Riding Theatre, a long-standing community partner of the Society, is co-founded by Richard, who has appeared in many TV shows.

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Safety Concerns Mean Footbridge At Beverley Station Will Be Closed

Safety Concerns Mean Footbridge At Beverley Station Will Be Closed

This week, the 130-year-old Grade II-listed footbridge at Beverley station will close to ensure the safety of passengers and train drivers until next year when it will be sympathetically refurbished.

Network Rail must close the footbridge urgently to put safety first, with the canopy rotting and antisocial behaviour on the rise.

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John Duggleby Wins Community Award After Decades Of Farming

John Duggleby Wins Community Award After Decades Of Farming

John Duggleby has been chosen as the Constituency Winner from Beverley and Holderness in the National Farmers’ Union’s Community Champion Awards. 

Mr Duggleby, who is 77 has been farming for over 60 years. He and his family run Beswick Hall Farm in Beswick, a village on the outskirts of Beverley. His family farm produces a mix of both livestock and cereals. 

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Beavers Get New Season Off To A Perfect Start By Beating Wetherby

Beavers Get New Season Off To A Perfect Start By Beating Wetherby

The first game of the 22/23 season kicked off for Beverley RUFC away at newly promoted Wetherby RUFC, so the Beavers were unsure what their opponents had to offer.

It was the first time that they had ever played in Yorkshire Division One and wanted to put in a fine performance in memory of life-long member Jerome Connolly. 

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