East Yorkshire Judo Academy was out in force at the Goole Christmas Championships with many of their very young players competing.
For a number of players, it was their first competition. The club was very well represented by children as young as 6 years old all the way through to senior black belts.
Free parking across all council-operated car parks in the East Riding will come into force this weekend.
For the 11th year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council will suspend parking charges at all council on-street parking bays and off-street car parks for the four weekends in the run-up to Christmas in a bid to boost trade and visitor numbers to towns.
William’s Den at North Cave near Beverley is celebrating after picking up two Gold awards at the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards.
Hosted by former Emmerdale actress Natalie Anderson and broadcaster Rich Williams the glitzy ceremony, which is the largest celebration of tourism in the UK, featured entertainment from footballing legend turned Sky Sports pundit Chris Kamara who performed two festive favourites from his debut album ‘Here’s to Christmas’.
Rehearsals are underway at the East Riding Theatre in Beverley, for Laura Turner’s magical stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic coming of age novel, Little Women.
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women continues to inspire audiences through the tale of four young sisters Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth as we follow their adventures through their struggles with family, love, individuality and finding their place in the world as they grow into Little Women.
December’s line-up of concerts at the Orangery at Sewerby Hall and Gardens will be the perfect run-up to Christmas.
On Sunday, 1 December, at 1.30pm, the Buckrose Concert Band will bring in the festive spirit with a selection of Christmas music and carols, along with light classical, popular music and music from film, stage and TV.
East Riding Leisure will be celebrating the festive season with a range of special offers for a limited period only.
From Friday, 22 November, a one – month Premier membership is available for £19.50 – saving over £13 on the normal price.
Beverley Guildhall’s winter exhibition this year will be “Looking at Lairgate – Beverley’s Back Street”.
The new exhibition opens on Wednesday, 27 November and runs through to 13 March 2020. Those involved say this type of exhibition is very popular.
East Riding County Choir is giving their biennial performance of Handel’s Messiah in Beverley Minster.
The choir will take to the stage on Saturday 30 November at 7.00 pm at Beverley’s most iconic landmark.
Yorkshire-based jewellery retailer, Azendi, has revealed the opening date for their new Beverley store.
The British brand, known for selling unique jewellery designs in sterling silver, will open at 44 Toll Gavel on Friday 29 November.
The Beverley Christmas Festival of Food & Drink will take place later this month. The event has proved popular over the years since first being held.
Organised by Beverley Town Council and Beverley Minster the event promises to be a tasty treat in the run up to Christmas.
Hull’s thriving Trinity Market is well and truly getting into the Christmas spirit this year with a host of events and a special festive transformation.
The market’s food hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, greenery and a Christmas wishing tree.
Further to the success of events in Driffield and Selby recently, an East Yorkshire loss support group has announced plans to host fortnightly meetups.
Talking about Loss has enlisted the help of trained bereavement counsellor, Kathy Collinson and a team of volunteers to lead the groups in Kirkburn, near Driffield and Selby that start later this month.
Sewerby Hall and Gardens has announced details of its Weekend of Christmas, on Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 December.
The weekend will be full of activities and fun over both days, with festive music, adventures, Christmas crafts, and magic.
Is there anything more festive than wrapping up warm and gliding around an outdoor skating rink at Christmas time?
Now that experience can be enjoyed for the first time at Beverley’s Flemingate centre, which is hosting an eco-friendly skating rink for the season of goodwill.
The Daisy Appeal went walkabout with award-winning tour guide Paul Schofield to raise money and awareness of the charity and of some of the region’s hidden history.
Some of the group of more than 40 people were tourists in their own town as Paul took them on a trip through the streets and alleyways of Beverley.
Drone users, including children who get one for Christmas, will need to pass a test before they can take to the air.
New regulations come into play when it comes to drones on 3 November. Drone users who do not sit the test can face a fine of up to £1000.
Colleta & Tyson are inviting residents to join them as they launch their 2019 Christmas Department.
The award-winning Christmas Department will officially be opened on Thursday 24 October. A special event to mark the opening will take place between 3PM and 7PM.
Leading charities the Trussell Trust and FareShare are appealing to people in Hull to volunteer to help in the UK’s biggest food collection for people in need.
From Thursday, November 21 until Saturday, November 23 the two charities will be collecting food in Tesco stores across the UK during the annual Tesco Food Collection. They are looking for local volunteers to encourage shoppers to donate so that as much food as possible can be collected.
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