The Pandemic Was Make Or Break – But We’ve Come Out Of It Stronger

The Pandemic Was Make Or Break – But We’ve Come Out Of It Stronger
August 2, 2022

When Alice Maltby won both the ‘New Business’ and ‘Overall Winner’ categories of the Women of Achievement Awards in 2018, organised by not-for-profit organisation Women in Business Hull (WiB), Little Wold Vineyard was still in the early stages of its development.

Just four years on, the South Cave business has weathered the storm of the Covid pandemic and grown to become Yorkshire’s largest vineyard – and a leading regional tourist attraction and events venue.

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Young People Continue To Benefit From Maritime Training

Young People Continue To Benefit From Maritime Training
August 1, 2022

More than 80 per cent of participants who completed the latest ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme have gained employment within the maritime sector.

The fourth Maritime Futures cohort has seen 11 young people, aged between 16 and 25 complete the course, with nine securing employment by the end of the course. The group was presented with their certificates by Councillor Rob Pritchard, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Culture.

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Pride In Hull 2022 – Everything You Need To Know

Pride In Hull 2022 - Everything You Need To Know
July 29, 2022

After two years on hold, the LGBTQ+ community has lots of celebrating to catch up on. Therefore, Pride in Hull has planned something extra special to celebrate 50 years of Pride in the UK and 21 years in Hull.

Initially, planned to take place in West Park, the venue change was announced at the end of June following confirmation of fixtures for Hull City AFC. Pride in Hull will be held in the aptly named, Queen’s Gardens.

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Supporting Tech Week Humber As KCOM Lightstream Turns 10

Supporting Tech Week Humber As KCOM Lightstream Turns 10
July 28, 2022

A business which has been pioneering the development of communications and IT services in Hull and East Yorkshire since 1904 is stepping up to play a major role in an event aimed at building the digital skills base for businesses and the wider community.

KCOM has been announced as the Leading Connectivity Partner for Tech Week Humber, a week-long festival of events which kicks off on Monday 7 November and will highlight products and services from exhibitors in industry and education.

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Bridlington Beach 5k – Still Time To Sign Up

Bridlington Beach 5k - Still Time To Sign Up
July 28, 2022

In Bridlington on Sunday, 4 September, there will be a brand-new event which will be held for the first time, the Bridlington Beach 5k and Fun Run.

The deadline for the entries for the 5K has been extended to Thursday, August 4, so be sure to submit your entries as soon as possible.

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NLG Health Donates 2 Puppies And £16k To Support Dogs

NLG Health Donates 2 Puppies And £16k To Support Dogs
July 28, 2022

Hull-based NLG Health has donated two labrador puppies and £16,000 to Support Dogs, the Sheffield charity which helps people with autism, epilepsy and disabilities.

Harriett, a black, and Honey, a golden labrador, have begun their basic training with Support Dogs as part of the charity’s work with families across the country, including in Sheffield and wider Yorkshire.

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Free Compost For Hull Residents After Increase In Brown Bin Recycling

Free Compost For Hull Residents After Increase In Brown Bin Recycling
July 19, 2022

Hull City Council is giving away 2,400 bags of compost to thank residents for using their brown bins to recycle food and garden waste.

As part of the “food waste in the right place” scheme, which started in 2019, black bins across Hull were fitted with tags reminding people that all cooked and uncooked food waste should be put in the brown bin.

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Johannes Radebe Returns To Bridlington To Open His New UK Tour

Johannes Radebe Returns To Bridlington To Open His New UK Tour
July 19, 2022

TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to be presenting a brand-new production Johannes Radebe: Freedom Unleashed, after the phenomenal success of his debut sell-out UK tour earlier this year.

Johannes Radebe: Freedom Unleashed will premiere at Bridlington Spa on 31 March for two nights and will then run through to 27 May 2023, performing across the UK.

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Celebrating Inspirational Women In Business Across The Region

Celebrating Inspirational Women In Business Across The Region
July 14, 2022

Only one month remains to nominate the inspirational women in your life for the Women of Achievement Awards, with entries closing on Sunday 31 July. 

Organised by not-for-profit networking group Women in Business Hull, the bi-annual awards celebrate the achievements of women who are setting the standard in business, blazing a trail for other women to follow in the workplace or making an outstanding contribution to the community. 

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Chameleon Business Interiors Completes Impressive Office Fit-Out For Latest Hull Arrival

Chameleon Business Interiors Completes Impressive Office Fit-Out For Latest Hull Arrival
July 14, 2022

Interior design, fit-out and furnishing specialist Chameleon Business Interiors has created a new workspace for payment technology provider Dojo at Hull’s @TheDock alongside Hull’s Central Dry Dock and C4DI.

Dojo, which recently ranked in the top 10 best UK workplaces, is the latest business to move into C4DI in Hull’s Fruit Market, where work continues on its expansion.

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Barratt Developments Site Managers In Hull Recognised As Best In The Country

Barratt Developments Site Managers In Hull Recognised As Best In The Country
July 13, 2022

Two Barratt Developments site managers at the Yorkshire East division have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building in Hull.

Mark Greenley at Harrier Chase in Brough and Jamie Stephenson at Poppyfields in Cottingham have both won a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). These prestigious awards are known as the “Oscars of the housebuilding industry”.

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New Appointments Reflect Customer-Focused Approach To Growth

New Appointments Reflect Customer-Focused Approach To Growth
July 12, 2022

East Yorkshire-based luxury holiday homes manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has made two new appointments that strengthen its senior team and confirm its commitment to meeting customers’ needs.

Mark Cooper has joined Victory as head of customer experience, in a role that will see him working with colleagues across the firm to ensure every aspect of its operations contributes to market-leading customer satisfaction.

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