An inaugural report released, Future: Department Stores¹ analysing the use of department store properties across the UK and Ireland has found over three-quarters are now currently occupied or have planning applications pending – revealing a more positive side to the tide of closures which have dogged the retail industry.
Discover The Five Ways To Wellbeing With East Riding Museums
East Riding Museums have updated their webpage which celebrates ways that visiting their venues can support wellbeing, through the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’: connect, be active, take notice, learn, and give.
Hull Philharmonic Brings Classics Back To City Hall In Concert Of Glorious Favourites
A collection of concert favourites chosen by the audience and players will mark the return of live classical music to Hull City Hall this month.
The Hull Philharmonic will be the first orchestra to perform at the venue on November 27 after its temporary use as a Covid-19 vaccination centre came to an end.
Beverley Show Heart As They Are beaten By Rivals Bridlington
This match had everything you would expect from a local derby plenty of tries, lots of incidents, red and yellow cards, and most of all lots of talking points.
It was a tale of the rapier versus the bludgeon from the off, with Beverley’s fast and flowing start sparked by Dan Lee’s incisive break leading to a switch of play from left to right resulting in a well-worked try for Jake Boardman.
The Culture Train Tour Rolls Into St Mary’s This Saturday
The Culture Train Tour 2021 is once again bringing a taste of the Hull music scene to communities in East Yorkshire after being derailed by the pandemic in 2020.
The fifth and final date of this years tour brings musicians to play at St Mary’s in Beverley on Saturday 27th November with a lineup of Diddie Hair, The Cox Brothers, Jackson D, The Quicksilver Kings and Ruth Scott and James Wood of the Late Night Marauders.
Upgrade To Pumping Stations To Reduce Flood Risk Is Complete
A £1.2m project to update two pumping stations that reduce flood risk and drain low lying agricultural areas into the River Hull is complete.
Located between Driffield and Beverley, the Hempholme and Wilfholme pumping stations have been refurbished to extend their working life so they can continue to function, draining land and reducing flood risk in the area during periods of heavy rainfall, more efficiently and effectively into the future.
Rudolph Run – The Most Successful Year Yet
The support this year for Dove House Hospice’s Rudolph Run has been outstanding across nurseries and primary schools across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Thousands of children shall be donning their reindeer antlers and characteristic red noses to help support the hospice this December by taking part in a fun run during the school day and asking relatives, friends and others to sponsor their efforts.
Primary School From Beverley Triumphs At Humberside Finals
St Nicholas Primary School Boys Football Team are celebrating after they reached and triumphed in the Humberside Finals.
Their win over a strong North Ferriby side now means the school will compete in the Midlands Finals being held in March.
WISHH National Elf Service Appeal returns for 2021
A charity appeal to ensure hospital patients could still enjoy Christmas despite the Covid pandemic is being repeated this year after being billed as a roaring success in 2020.
Generous members of the Hull and East Riding community rallied together to support the WISHH National Elf Service Appeal, which ensured Covid-safe gifts could be bought for babies, children and the elderly spending time in hospital over Christmas.
Richard Durrant’s Candlelit Christmas Concert Returns To Beverley
Richard Durrant returns to Beverley with his popular festive celebration as part of ‘Classically Yours’, on Thursday, 2 December at 7:30pm at Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley.
Richard heralds the start of the Christmas season with son Django on percussion; founder member of Gryphon, the legendary Brian Gulland on crumhorns and bassoon; and the unforgettable voice of Amy Kakoura.
Planners Approve £11.7m Queens Gardens Refurbishment
Hull’s transformative Queens Gardens refurbishment has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s planning committee.
Hull City Council’s planning voted unanimously in favour of the application.
Volunteers Become Official White Badge Tour Guides To Showcase Maritime City
A group of volunteers who dedicate their time to the Hull Maritime project have become accredited White Badge Tour Guides.
Between May and October 2021, the group of 17 volunteers completed an intensive training and lecture programme to pass the Institute of Tour Guiding Level 2 accredited training programme.
Free Weekend Parking In Run-Up To Christmas Welcomed By Councillor
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Cabinet has approved free parking for the four weekends in November/December running up to Christmas.
The popular scheme, which the council has run for the past thirteen years, will apply to all council-run on-street and off-street car parks.
Learn More About Remarkable Sculpture ‘Vera’ At Beverley Art Gallery
Visitors to Beverley Art Gallery since the summer have been able to see a stunning sculpture by award-winning artist Hannah Honeywill – ‘Vera’, part of the gallery’s Contemporary Arts Uplift funding from Arts Council England.
Now there is a chance to see a talk by Hannah, on Saturday 27 November at 1.30-2.30pm, in the Education Room at the Treasure House in Beverley.
Young Dreamers Dream Big For Children’s Cancer Charity Candlelighters
Over 45 years, Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has continually evolved to provide superb support for children and their families, spanning emotional, practical and financial support, and investment in vital childhood cancer research.
Candlelighters strives to embed the needs and wants of the children at a strategic level, ensuring its support is the best it possibly can be and that donations generously received from the public are always well spent.
Genuine Gents Backs Movember And Offers Groom Best Man Deal
The spirit of goodwill is well and truly alive at Genuine Gents, the Beverley men’s hairdressers, with its Movember charity fundraising campaign, as part of a double whammy to help men’s physical and mental health.
Local Housebuilder Celebrates The Success Of Its Apprenticeship Scheme
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is celebrating the success of its Apprenticeship Scheme as seven new apprentices begin their careers with the housebuilder.
As part of Barratt Developments’ ongoing Apprenticeship Scheme, seven students are able to gain unparalleled experience in the construction industry whilst obtaining the qualifications they need to be successful in their careers.
Campaign By Police To Clamp Down On Uninsured Drivers Begins
A week-long campaign is underway running until Sunday 21 November that has been launched by police as they look to reduce the number of people driving uninsured.
During this week motorists will see increased road policing activity throughout the country.