New Mini Display At Treasure House Explores ‘Mr Aviation’

New Mini Display At Treasure House Explores 'Mr Aviation'
July 16, 2018

A new mini display on an intriguing East Riding figure has opened at the Treasure House in Beverley.

Albert Neville Medforth (1924-2007) was the Director of the East Yorkshire Aero Company in the 1950s & 1960s, and his primary goal in life was to restart flying from the former Hedon Aerodrome, an airfield which had been in use for ten years prior to World War Two. Although ultimately unsuccessful in this venture, he did eventually found an airfield in Paull, which was open until the early-1980s.

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Live Performance Of Moments In Time At Beverley Art Gallery

Live Performance Of Moments In Time At Beverley Art Gallery
June 11, 2018

There will be a live quadrophonic performance of the ‘Open Bridges’ music – ‘Moments in Time’ – by John Stead to accompany the ‘Open Bridges’ film at Beverley Treasure House and Art Gallery on Thursday, 21 June, at 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm start.

BAFTA winning composer John Stead will diffuse the especially commissioned work to accompany the film, which has been showing in Beverley Art Gallery this month.

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Smoke-Free Sideline Policy For All Local Junior Football Games

Smoke-Free Sideline Policy For All Local Junior Football Games
June 10, 2018

The sidelines of all junior football games played in Beverley, Hull and the East Riding will go smoke-free when the new season begins in September.

Partners including Hull & District Youth Football League, East Riding Girls League, Hull City Council, East Riding Council, and East Riding Football Association – which covers Hull – have teamed up to promote healthy lifestyles.

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#whateyesee – HERIB Rebrands To Sight Support

#whateyesee - HERIB Rebrands To Sight Support
May 1, 2018

A Hull and East Yorkshire charity, supporting people with visual impairment has today changed its name from HERIB to Sight Support Support Hull and East Yorkshire.

The rebrand and name change aims to engage more people, whatever their degree of visual impairment, through its wide ranging support services.

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HULL 2017 : Tiger Success Off The Pitch

HULL 2017 : Tiger Success Off The Pitch
October 24, 2017

An exhibition celebrating the history of Hull City is heading into extra time.

On The Road, the third and final instalment of the Tiger Rags exhibition at the Streetlife Museum, will showcase away and changed shirts through the years.

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Partnership Formed To Support Forces Personnel, Veterans And Families

Partnership Formed To Support Armed Forces Personnel, Veterans And Families
September 29, 2017

Five local councils have joined forces to strengthen the area’s local Armed Forces Covenants, which support those who are serving, veterans and their families.

Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council have secured £480,000 funding from the Ministry of Defence to form a Sub Regional Armed Forces Covenant Partnership. The funding will enable the local authorities to share good practice, develop training packages and working together to improve the support available for armed forces veterans and their families.

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HULL UK 2017 : Footy Fanatics Get On The Culture Train

HULL UK 2017 : Footy Fanatics Get On The Culture Train
June 26, 2017

A group of lifelong football fans have worked together to ensure their beloved Hull City plays a part in the Hull UK City of Culture 2017 celebrations.

The group are putting the final touches to plans for an exhibition of classic Tigers’ kits, which will go on display from Monday 3 July.

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Over 200 Hull Children Take To The Stage For The Big Sing

Over 200 Hull Children Take To The Stage For The Big Sing
May 28, 2017

Over 200 schoolchildren are getting ready to take to the stage at Hull City Hall on Monday 5 June when they come together for Opera North’s Big Sing.

The younger singers are being supported by 2017 Hull UK City of Culture and come from three primary schools in the city: Gillshill Primary School, Ings Primary School and Thanet Primary School; they are joined by Year 7 and 8 pupils from Baysgarth School in Barton Upon Humber, together with pupils from Opera North’s Singing Schools: Adelaide Primary School, Kingswood Parks Primary School and Bude Park Primary School.

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HULL : Watch Out For 360 When You Pass ‘Go’

HULL : Watch Out For 360 When You Pass 'Go'
April 7, 2017

360 Chartered Accountants is thrilled to have a spot on the Hull edition of Monopoly which has been officially launched.

As well as having their name and logo on the Tax space just after you pass ‘Go’ they also appear on one of the Community Chest cards, allowing you to collect £200 to fund your new business venture!

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Hull To Stage A Series Of Skateboarding Festivals

Hull To Stage A Series Of Skateboarding Festivals
March 20, 2017

Following last year’s announcement of Hull’s ambition to become the UK’s skateboarding capital, skate jams, competitions and coaching sessions have now been organised to take place at various locations across the city for beginners and seasoned skateboarders alike.

Participants will learn to enhance their abilities, obtain skills coaching and advice and possibly some tips on tricks.

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Doors Open At Free City Of Culture Music Video Screenings

Doors Open At Free City Of Culture Music Video Screenings
February 24, 2017

Humber Film is previewing their Hull music video A Place They Called Forgotten Town next Tuesday (28 February) evening ahead of its online release.

Featuring community groups from around Hull, the film has been produced for Not Forgotten Town, one of 60 projects funded through Hull 2017’s Creative Communities Programme, delivered in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund.

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Ofsted Praise For “High Achieving” Bishop Burton College

Ofsted Praise For “High Achieving” Bishop Burton College
February 22, 2017

A “high performing” further education college has become only the third in the country to retain its overall grading of “good” after a full Ofsted inspection since the assessment criteria was changed.

Bishop Burton College has been praised for its impressive success rates, inspiring resources and facilities and strong links with employers and other partners, which ensure the vast majority of students secure work or a higher level of study at the end of their course.

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