Jane Evison

Excellent Leisure Services Lead to Awards

August 6, 2010
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Council staff working in front-line leisure services have been declared at the top of their game after winning a prestigious award. The customer service excellence award was won by East Riding of Yorkshire Council staff working at leisure facilities, in the sport and play development team and in countryside access. Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for cultural services, housing and public protection at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: “This…

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Global Stars Set to Race in Cycling Weekend

July 2, 2010
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Cycling stars from around the world will return to Beverley for a popular three day cycling weekend this month. Two British Olympic Gold medallists, a British World cycling champion and a bevy of international riders will top the bill for the East Yorkshire Classic cycling extravaganza. Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for cultural services, housing and public protection at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: “I am so pleased to…

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East Riding Town Crier Looks Forward to National Championship

June 26, 2010
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The East Riding of Yorkshire is the best place to visit in the world according to the judges at the Chester World Town Crier Tournament. This honour is thanks to East Riding town crier Michael Wood, who won the hometown cry contest, which took place during the seven-day event in June. Michael, who finished runner-up in the overall event, was delighted to win the home town cry, which can be…

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Film & Sound Archive Opening at Treasure House

February 17, 2010
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From Friday, 12 February, a free digital film and sound archive with access to footage which brings the region’s past to life will open to all. People using the award-winning new archive will be able to see the region after the blitz, local industry, life in the towns and villages of the East Riding and even the wreckage of the Howden R38 Airship crash in 1921. Sound archives including interviews…

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Tim’s Hairdressing Wins Award

November 12, 2009
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Three East Riding salons have won the top UK award for excellent health and safety standards. Tim’s Hairdressing in Beverley, Joanne Mahoney in Howden and Totally Faces in Kirkella became the overall UK winners in the Habia (Hair and Beauty Industry Authority) barbering, hairdressing and beauty categories respectively at Salon International in London. The salons were all put forward by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, which recognised their particularly high…

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Beverley Awarded Silver Gilt Rose

September 18, 2009
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Blooming success for East Riding of Yorkshire East Riding of Yorkshire Council is celebrating its success in the Yorkshire in Bloom Competition following an awards ceremony at The Spa Bridlington on Tuesday. Beverley was awarded a silver gilt rose award and chosen by judges as the best town in Yorkshire, paying credit to the hard work of green fingered residents as well as East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Beverley…

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Lottery Funding Success

September 4, 2009
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Lottery Success For Treasure Houses John Champney Celebration The gifts of John Champney to the town of Beverley will be celebrated in 2010 thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. An award of £42,000 to the Treasure House will allow East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archives and local studies and museum services to hold a programme of events and activities to mark the centenary of the opening of…

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Summer Holiday Swim Pass

Children of all ages will be able to swim as often as they want this summer for a set price with the introduction of a new childs swim pass for all East Riding of Yorkshire Council operated swimming pools, including the pool at Beverley Leisure Complex. The pass is available for children aged from 3 to 15 years of age and allows them to attend any of the general swimming or fun sessions…

July 15, 2009
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