A new charity retail concept is coming to Hull that promises to revolutionise secondhand shopping in the city. Dove House Hospice is launching ‘The Market’ on 20th July – a reimagined thrift store experience.
The Market by Dove House is at the forefront of the re-use, re-purpose, and re-love movement. The Market is a vibrant shopping outlet, appealing to those who are looking for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces while promoting a greener lifestyle.
On the eve of Armed Forces Day – a national celebration of the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community – NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
This accolade – an upgrade on last year’s Bronze Award – is a testament to the ICB’s “unwavering commitment to supporting the armed forces community”, firmly aligning with the values and principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has announced a £25million commitment to coastal communities in the North and North-East of England, developing a long-term legacy for the world-leading renewable energy project.
The commitment includes funding projects in East Riding of Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland and South Tyneside, to enhance STEM education, and help young people gain the skills and knowledge required to fulfil their potential in a net zero world.
In a Yorkshire Wolds village, preparations are underway for the annual produce show.
Londesborough’s 77th Annual Produce Show takes place on Saturday, 20th July, at the Concert Hall.
A new collection of photographs of Bellway Homes’ Scrivener show home at Bishop’s Gate in Beverley has been released, with the question – who would want to live in a home like this?
The four-bedroom detached home is part of Bellway’s Artisan collection of contemporary homes and is available from £384,995. It features the homebuilder’s trademark open plan kitchen, dining and family area, which leads to the enclosed back garden. Additionally, there is a traditional living room, and four bedrooms – including the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Also included are integrated appliances and a fully-fitted kitchen in the home, as well as an attached garage.
On Thursday 4 July, there will be by-elections in East Wolds and Coastal Ward and South East Holderness Ward.
Two councillors resigned, leading to the by-election. Residents in these wards can also elect their local councillors by voting in the parliamentary election.
With live bands, street food, a wide selection of gins, gin-tasting sessions, and much more, the Beverley Gin Festival is all set for this weekend at Beverley Minster, Friday and Saturday, June 14th and 15th.
Following a successful nomination process and Crowdfunder bid, the Hull and East Riding Green Party has formally announced its candidates who will be standing in July’s General Election.
East Riding Libraries are celebrating Make Music Day on Friday, 21 June 2024. Featuring a series of events and live music, residents will be able to get musical across the East Riding! With drop in events at libraries and singers popping up in towns across the county, it’s sure to be a day to remember.
Some of our events will include a singer in Little Weighton in partnership with the mobile library, and a Dolly Parton tribute singing her way around Driffield! On Saturday, 22 June, Beverley Folk Festival have partnered with Beverley Library to bring a selection of singers to the venue in the afternoon.
Organisations across the region are being encouraged to get behind the latest public art initiative to be released across East Yorkshire next year by sponsoring distinctly decorated six-foot high Rats. The launch coincides with this year’s Biz Week which starts today with an opening breakfast at the MKM Stadium.
After almost four years of being locked away from the public, two pieces of East Yorkshire’s military history will be re-opened.
Fort Paull Museum near Hull closed its doors in 2020 after two decades of housing the last remaining Blackburn Beverley aircraft.
A series of events have been planned to promote cycling in Hull in celebration of Bike Week (10-16 June 2024).
Organised by national charity, Cycling UK, Bike Week is the UK’s biggest awareness-raising moment of the year for cycling and a chance to highlight all the benefits that riding a bike can bring, both for health and well-being and more widely in terms of the positive impact it has communities and the planet.
East Riding Libraries is delighted to announce the launch of its brand new festival for children and young people, Live ‘n Loud in Libraries.
With a varied and exciting programme – featuring live music, forensics, activities, author visits and much more – the festival runs from Monday 22 July until Saturday 31 August.
In a springtime baby boom, the UK’s No. 1 wildlife walkthrough adventure has recently welcomed new arrivals from its camel, cheetah, monkey and rhino families.
Cotton-Top Tamarin monkeys Consuela and Maurice are nurturing tiny twins . The distinctive monkeys, among the smallest primates in the world, are a critically endangered species and the park is a designated conservation hub to help save them from extinction. The adults share parental duties with Maurice as likely as Consuela to be carrying the youngsters on his back.
Labour’s candidate for Beverley and Holderness has been announced as Margaret Pinder who fought the seat in 2015.
She is a well-known figure in Beverley, having served as Town Mayor in 2012/13, and is currently Vice-Chair of Molescroft parish council.
East Yorkshire-based wind energy specialist Boston Energy has made two key appointments as the business looks to expand and strengthen its market position.
Stuart Davidson has joined Boston Energy as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) while Laura Botham has been appointed as the company’s new Head of People.
Agriculture, Animal Management, and Equine students put on an impressive display at Bishop Burton College during the 63rd Stock Skills competition.
Stock Skills prepares students for a large country show by preparing them for a variety of tasks. Each student prepares for the event by practicing grooming and clipping skills, and ensuring the animal’s diet means it is in optimum condition. They compete in Dairy, Sheep, Goat, and Equine classes. Competing requires the development of specialist skills and knowledge that can also be transferred to the workplace.
Four gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiponthorpe will open to the public to raise money for charity on the 1st and 2nd of June.
The gardens are part of the National Garden Scheme’s ‘Gardens Open For Charity’ initiative that raises millions of pounds annually.