Winter can be a challenging time for many, with the shorter days and poor weather especially impacting on those who are older, less mobile and more isolated.
But did you know that the East Riding of Yorkshire Council has a range of information and support available to help the more vulnerable residents stay safe, warm, healthy and socially engaged throughout the winter months?
East Riding Libraries are offering rip-roaring storytime and activity sessions in the run-up to Christmas, centred around the children’s book, ‘Rudey’s Windy Christmas’ by Helen Baugh.
Rudey has eaten too many sprouts and the explosive effect is smelt all around the world as Santa delivers presents on Christmas Eve.
A new exhibition by the Skidby Mill volunteer team opens at the windmill on Tuesday 13 December.
“Sail & Steam: Boat building in the East Riding”, looks at evidence for boat building in this area from Prehistory down to modern times.
Cllr Denis Healy says he never expected to see a slanging match between local politicians and the MP Graham Stuart.
The newly elected Liberal Democrat Councillor for St Mary’s Ward in Beverley was speaking after the protest that was arranged to highlight the possible closure of the East Riding Community Hospital.
A Rio carnival atmosphere surrounded the opening ceremony of a three-day sports event which has taken place in the East Riding to showcase the sporting abilities of adults with disabilities.
Fuller’s Bakery are celebrating 20 years of trading within the area. The independent bakery run by husband and wife George and Heather Fuller has eight stores employing 65 people.
Clifton Alliance took over at the top of the Hunters York & District Senior League after Easingwold lost at Driffield Town and last season’s Division One champions
Older people from villages across the East Riding have taken part in a bi-annual sports competition which is designed to combat social isolation and increase fitness.
153 runners from across the East Riding, including 23 representing Beverley AC, slithered around the deep mud of the fifth and penultimate event of the 2015/2016 East Yorkshire Cross Country League
Beverley Town needed a second half equaliser to claim a point against a 10 man Goole United side that currently sit bottom of the Humber Premier League.
East Riding Youth Dance is recruiting new dancers to join its community dance programme and also East Riding Youth Dance County Company.
East Riding Youth Dance is recruiting new dancers to join its community dance programme and also East Riding Youth Dance County Company.
Residents of the East Riding are invited to swim the distance of the Channel in their local East Riding Leisure swimming pool to raise money for Aspire
Cyclists in East Yorkshire can try out dozens of new leisure cycle routes starting from the various locations in Bevelrey and across the East Riding.
Gregory Whyley scores 53 but Beverley end up drawing with Pickering ending just 12 runs short of the target
The East Riding is home to several fine market towns and has a long and proud tradition of market trading spanning back centuries.
There is much more at stake this season in the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League than winning the highly coveted league title, for the top six teams including Scarborough
Strong winds challenged runners taking part in the final fixture of this year’s East Yorkshire Cross Country League. Organised by Bridlington Road Runners